Bourton Times January/February 2015 Issues 58/59

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COTSWOLD TIMES BOURTON TIMES JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUES 58/59

STAR GAZING 1 – urban astronomy in LIVING WITH DIABETES – WHAT’S ON – Chippy PAGES 19 & 20 Concerts – classics, folk & blues; PAGES 10-11 local cinema, markets, and fundraising PAGES 33‑41 SHALL WE DANCE? – the romantic COTSWOLDS LOCAL PLAN - dance of Grebes Why get involved? Plus your local sports reports, PAGES 14-15 PAGE 29 schools and community news

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It’s Valentine’s . . . Fall in love with Batsford Arboretum Treat the one you love to lunch at The Garden Terrace Café and a walk in the Arboretum Main course, dessert, hot drink £29.95* per couple including Arboretum entrance (*Friends of Batsford £19.95) Please book in advance for a table at 12 noon or 1.30pm. Call us on 01386 701441 The Arboretum is stunning in February (subject to the weather!) – with early flowering daffodils, snow drops, winter aconites, cyclamen, hellebores and winter flowering shrubs. Opening details There are few better places than Batsford Arboretum to enjoy the changing seasons and we are open every day except Christmas Day. 9 am-5 pm daily; 10 am-5 pm. Sundays Prices: Adults £7.00; Concessions £6.00; Children (4-15) £3.00 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £17.00 Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Children of 15 or under must be accompanied by an Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9AB. adult. 01386 701441 For health and safety reasons, during periods of high winds [email protected] and other severe weather the arboretum may have to close. www.batsarb.co.uk Please Tel: 01386 701441 for information before your visit.

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FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE OUR JAN/FEB EDITION . . .

FEATURES One month into 2015 and have you noticed how there’s quite an emphasis on getting fit(ter) and healthier this year? We’ve drawn the line at carrying recipes in 10-11 Star-Struck 1 – Caroline Fisher the magazines but there are enough ways to improve your wellbeing to ensure that you build up a good appetite every day! The variety is amazing. While some 13 Love, life, crime, painting . . . and great writing offer personal attention and discretion, others are encouraging large gatherings Launching Moreton onto the literary map of people, all arriving with the same ambition as you, with wobbly confidence and 14-15 Shall we Dance? – Andy Lewis, photography by Mike Boyes needing to meet friendly non-judgemental eyes! There’s a worldwide swimathon, Girls Who Can and (also for the guys I expect) the ‘King of the Jungle’ super-bike 19,20 Living with Diabetes – Judy Dean & Dr Peter Dean champion will be leading a 3,000 strong biker ride-out raising money for our Air Ambulance. Quite different to the fundraising day at Whichford Pottery (of Tower of 24 Don’t Vote? Don’t Complain – Food for thought London poppy fame) for local charities – but luckily they are on separate days so you could attend both! 28 A Green Belt for the Cotswolds? – Cllr Dr Nigel Moor Talking about champions . . . if you haven’t caught up with your local sports teams 29 PUBLIC CONSULTATION – Cotswold District Council Local Plan recently, take a look at our sports pages this month! There are champions and winners galore, in almost every age group - including Alice Powell from Bourton 41 Investment Clubs – Paul Jackson who recently won a motor racing Championship in China and became the first 49 Henry Johnson - Chipping Campden’s Young Student 2014 – Formula Renault Asia Series female champion, and Emma Slevin who has won an athletics scholarship to an American university where she will be training with Caroline Fisher Olympians. Our congratulations to all of them, our home-grown stars! The excitement is starting to build for a couple of national events here, too – firstly REGULARS there will be an eclipse of the sun on 30th March. “The sky will get eerily dimmer at 8 Book Reviews from Borzoi Books breakfast time,” revealed CNAAG founder and chairman Robin Smitten: “It will be the last such eclipse anyone alive in the UK will see.” 14, 17, 19, 52, 54 Community pages – Cotswolds AONB, cancer nursing, Job I don’t think we are expecting the world to be hit by a massive meteorite, but to vacancies, Drivers needed, Volunteers, fund-raisers and local authors find out you’ll need to read the article! 16 Walks with the Cotswold Wardens The other national event is of course the Elections, where we will be voting for our district and town or parish councils, too. Nonplussed? In a year when there 22 Cinemas & Regular Events is lot of talk about democracy it’s worth reminding ourselves what it means. “The benefit of democracy is that everyone can have a say in the debate – and a stake 25 Dates for Local Authority meetings, Blood Donor sessions in the result” - which could ring very true, locally! We can all make a difference in News from Cotswold District Council our communities, by having a say on who represents our interests on parking, 26 Bourton Parish Town Council meeting in January planning, playing fields, and how our precept is spent. Bourton Times is always brimming with information and this month is no 27 Planning – Summary of Applications received exception. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our varied and interesting content, we do appreciate it – and we hope you will enjoy it! 31, 36 Correspondence

Best wishes, 32 – 35 LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY Jenni Turner 37 Church Services Editor 38 Clubs, Societies, Associations & Charities listing (always a Work In Progress!) With over 40,000 readers across the North Cotswolds, we are delivering the 39 Club Notices four community magazines to letterboxes in Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh, Bourton on the Water & Chipping Norton and the villages that use 40 Reports from North Cotswold Rotary, Northleach Lions, Cotswold Lion them as centres - Broadwell, Adlestrop, Oddington, Bledington, Icomb, Church Café Westcote, Nether Westcote, Wyck Rissington, Lower & Little Rissington, Great 41 Investment Clubs; Robb Eden on Tax Rissington (part),Maugersbury, Nether Swell, Lower Swell & Upper Swell, Lower Slaughter, Naunton, Notgrove, Sherborne (part), Clapton on the Hill, Donnington, 44-48 News from some of our Local Schools Condicote, Longborough, Bourton on the Hill, Temple Guiting, Guiting Power, 57 -61 News from local Sports Clubs Batsford (part), Blockley, Todenham, Aston Magna, Draycott (part) and Over Norton in Bourton on the Water, Chipping Norton, Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold, 62, 63 Local Business Directory Chipping Campden, Paxford, Shipston on Stour, Great Wolford & Little Wolford, Little & Long Compton, Whichford, Heythrop, Chadlington, the Wychwoods, Northleach, Burford, Kingham, Churchill and Salford. With many thanks to all our many contributors this month, including: Tom Arkell, Mike Boyes, Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomy Group, Judy Dean and Dr. Peter Dean, Caroline Fisher, Bob Forster, Christabel Hardacre, Our Next edition is for March 2015 Paul Jackson, Henry Johnson, Sheila Kelly, Richard Kemp, Jan Marley, The copydate is 15th February, 2015 Andy Lewis and Dr. Nigel Moor.

Cover photograph: Lambing time at Cotswold Farm Park ©CotswoldFarmPark._BT.02.2015. Contact Bourton Times on: Cotswold Farm Park re-opens 14th February, 2015

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 A happy New Year to all our customers and readers! Our first event of 2015 sees the welcome return of our good friend and supporter Rebecca Tope who will be signing the hardback of her new crime thriller Revenge in the Cotswolds and the paperback of Trouble in the Cotswolds. Rebecca will be in the shop on Saturday 28th March between 11.00am and 12 noon, so please come along and meet her. If you can't come, but would like a signed copy, just let us know.

The new year gets under way in fine style with some eye- catching titles. The Debs of Bletchley Park by Michael Smith and The Bletchley Girls by Tessa Dunlop both tell of the women who worked at Station X, what they did and how it affected their lives. The great historian Antonia Fraser recounts her early life and her burgeoning love of history in My History: A Memoir of Growing Up. The story of the marriage of Benjamin Disraeli and Mary Anne Lewis is told in Mr & Mrs Disraeli: A Strange Romance by Daisy Hay. Two ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW further treats: Sophia by Anita Anand tells the extraordinary life of an Indian princess who became a suffragette and revolutionary, whilst On the Wilder Shores of Love is the AND memoirs of Lesley Blanch (think female travellers) completed by her god-daughter. When it comes to story-telling, there's still no-one quite like THE LOW RIDERS Jeffrey Archer. His Clifton Chronicles continue with volume 5, Mightier than the Sword – and we have been promised signed copies. Reserve yours now! If gardens are your delight, you're sure to be interested in Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds by Victoria Summerley, with photography by Hugo Rittson-Thomas. This combines SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH the stories of the owners and designers of 20 private gardens with inspiration and ideas for gardeners. And by way of advance warning, The NGS Yellow Book 2015 will not be published until 12th March – and the price has increased St Edward’s Church, hugely to £12.99. Warriors on Horseback by John Carter should appeal to the Stow on the Wold racing fraternity. It covers the history and lives of professional jockeys in both jump and flat racing. On Stage 8pm FIRESIDE READS There's nothing nicer, on a cold, grey winter's day, than to curl up in front of a fire with a good book. We have a terrific Tickets £20 (unreserved seating) from: selection of new paperbacks to choose from, including some of our recent favourites: Cotswold Cricket Museum  The Miniaturist - Jessie Burton  Elizabeth is Missing – Emma Healey Brewery Yard, Sheep Street  Taking the Fall – A P McCoy Stow on the Wold  The Swimmer – Joakim Zander  Those Wild Wyndhams – Claudia Renton GL54 1AA  Some Luck – Jane Smiley (Due late February.) 01451 870083

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STAR – STRUCK 1

By Caroline Fisher for COTSWOLD TIMES ©, Photographs by Mel Gigg Calling readers of Cotswold Times – a ‘star-struck’ group wants to share a cosmic event

The sun will almost be obliterated on March 30. Jaffe & Neale bookshop. The unlikely town centre venue is The amazing astral event – an 86% eclipse starting at where the eclipse will be tracked and photographed. 8.30am – may cast our world into darkness. But this historic Passers-by were drawn in by a palpable feeling of heavenly happening will be a highlight in the 10th excitement generated by a bank of 10 powerful telescopes, anniversary year of Chipping Norton Amateur Astrology manned by the astronomers looking more like paparazzi. Group (CNAAG). Telescopes will be trained in readiness as The object of their lens was the moon. Renowned astro- the star-struck enthusiasts invite everyone to the somewhat photographer Mel Gigg, a thermal imaging officer for ‘disturbing’ experience. Thames Valley Police, said: “Some astronomers stay in their “The sky will get eerily dimmer at breakfast time,” revealed back garden but we share our enthusiasm. When people CNAAG founder and chairman Robin Smitten, “and after first look through a telescope one of the most common maximum totality it will get brighter again. It will be the last reactions is ‘wow’. We also do this in the daytime with solar such eclipse anyone alive in the UK will see. Because of the telescopes – the sun is eight light minutes away and the geometry of the orbits there are only certain times when the moon, one-and-a-quarter.” moon passes in front of the sun. In 1999 we all saw the total Our glittering galaxy is accessible to the man in the street eclipse and this will only be slightly less.” Mel stresses that his sophisticated ‘scope’ may be worth When people first look through a telescope one of the most some £3,500 but he started with one costing only £10. common reactions is ‘wow’ He added: “Even if you look at the moon through Curious to feel some of this cosmic buzz myself, I dropped binoculars you’ll see craters, and Jupiter is a tiny disc in on one of the group’s urban stargazing sessions outside with its four bright Galilean moons. Most of the bright 1010 Stargazing feature_ST_OCT_11 23/01/2015 17:26 Page 2

stars you can see with your naked eye are actually about 100 to 500 light years away.” Bella Wheeler, 10, and her sister Rosa, 13, the group’s youngest members, were glued to their 10ins Dobsonian reflector. Hotly scotching the stereotype that astronomers are often seen as anoraks, Rosa said: “It’s not boring – there’s always more out there. I love looking at things I’ve never seen before. My favourite planet is Jupiter – I love its stripes and sometimes you can see the Great Red Spot which is a storm that’s been going on for 400 years. Our friends think it all sounds very clever and we can baffle our teachers.” “It’s amazing to have this sort of thing on your doorstep.” Novice astronomer Steve Gridley said: “An event like this lets people experience astronomy easily without wading into the middle of a black field.” His wife Jane added: “It’s amazing to have this sort of thing on your doorstep. It’s a real community thing and it’s Jaffe & Neale thinking outside the box.” Polly Jaffe said: “It feels like a perfect fit for us as we are right in the middle of the community. It’s also making star-spotting more accessible.” “All of a sudden there’s this amazing image of the moon – and that was the trigger for me.” Interestingly, Robin Smitten was a rather reluctant first-time spectator to the sky at night. Aged five, he was ousted from his bed at 3am by his dad to witness Sputnik 1 in October 1957. “The Russian-launched satellite was the only man-made object in space, he recalled. “Everyone was up and buzzing and it planted something in my head.” But it wasn’t until years later, when he discovered a sealed box with the instruction ‘Not to be opened unless in a laboratory’ among his late father’s effects, that he started to get into astronomy seriously. The box housed an intriguing ‘beautiful round glass mirror with an ever- so-slight curve. He said: “It eventually clicked that it wasn’t a shaving mirror but a reflecting mirror for a telescope. I disappeared into the roof for about four or five days, came back with a long tube and set the mirror in the bottom. I propped it up outside on a garden chair and looked through an eye-piece made from some pieces from an old projector. All of a sudden there’s this amazing image of the moon – and that was the trigger for me.” In Part 2 of ‘Star-Struck’ (in the March magazines) Robin refined his homemade telescope and started to attract local Robin charts how the group started, from its media coverage. This sparked inquiries from other telescope owners, meteoric rise to fame with a little help from the late who contacted him at Chipping Norton Theatre where he has been Sir Patrick Moore, to today’s bid to make the the projectionist since 1994. “It planted the seed of doing an prehistoric Rollright Stones the country’s next astronomy group,” he said. designated Dark Sky Discovery Site. 1111 Hello on Feb 10th! m e d i ...but firstly a A Goodbye and a Thank You After 7 ½ years at the Talbot, Jonny is off to join Donna at T20 the Queen’s Head just across the Square in Stow. Helping your Cotswold business reach a wider audience via social media We’ve met and enjoyed the company of so many who’ve walked through the door and look forward to meeting many of whom we’ve not had the pleasure of meeting yet as we’re sometimes spending far too much time SETUP | MANAGEMENT | SUPPORT scurrying around in the background.

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12 Love, life, crime, painting, passion, women …

Manor House Hotel and Books Yule Love and great writing celebrate the thriving artistic talent at the Books Yule Love, the bookshop in Moreton, is committed to reading and creating community through reading. As part of this, heart of the Cotswolds. the bookshop has teamed up with the Manor House Hotel in Moreton to offer a series of author events in February, March and June. The aim is to pilot a way in which any bookshop can Masterclass demos create a collaborative partnership of this kind to bring fantastic Two evening Masterclass demos by Fiona Peart author events regularly and reliably into the heart of the local top-selling artist authors kick off on community. Thursday 12th February with world Evening Events famous water colourist Fiona Peart, Evening events kick off on Thursday 12th February with a followed on Thursday 6th March by celebration of life and love with Katie Fforde. Famous for her fellow Bourton-on-the-Water artist Terry Harrison light touch and distinctive narrative voice, Katie is joined by best- Terry Harrison who stands out in selling authors Jenny Kane and Alice Raine on top form UK publishing for his sales of nearly respectively in dilemma and sensuous romance genres. Local 750,000 books! Tea and a demo author M C Beaton joins us on Thursday 6th March with her with Jean Haines takes place on unique take on the darkly comic side of murder and mystery Tuesday 16th June. with Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin. The killingly good Jean Haines crime theme continues on Tuesday 2nd June with a panel of top crime writers including Rebecca Tope, Lesley Cookman and Doors open 7.00pm for evening events and 3.00pm for Adrian Magson. afternoon tea. Tickets are £25 for evenings including a Literary lunches latest hardback, and for afternoon tea with scones. Literary lunches start on Friday 13th February with Katie Fforde Lunches start at 12 noon, tickets are £35 including a interviewed by fellow best-selling modern romance author Jane Wenham-Jones. On 3rd June Lesley Cookman interviews fellow latest hardback and a complementary glass of wine. crime writer Rebecca Tope. Doors open at 12noon with two- Ticket bookings are via the front desk, phone or email at course lunch served with a complementary glass of wine at 12.30. The Manor House Hotel (01608 650501)

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Shall we dance? by Andy Lewis, North Cotswold Ornithological Society Photography by Mike Boyes

eBruAry iS OfteN reckoned to be the coldest month. you may be forgiven for wanting just to curl up in front of the tV and hunker down till Spring shows its face, but outside there are some extraordinary things going on. ere are spectacular wildlife sights on a lake near you. fis is the time of year that a curious water-bird – the Great Crested Grebe – performs its unique courtship dance. roughout the animal kingdom males will go to great lengths to impress the female of their dreams, with deer strutting and rutting and peacocks fluttering great tail-fans. We can’t all travel to watch these, but we can regularly see grebes displaying close to home early in the Cotswold Spring. Above: Love at first light. Grebes are to be found on open water such as lakes or reservoirs which have islets Displaying at dawn. for them to nest on or some vegetation around the sides. e old gravel-pits at Below: Great Crested Grebe Bourton are ideal and support half-a-dozen pairs. Lemington fishing lakes near at Bourton grave pits. Moreton, and the series of large ponds on the river Dikler at upper and Lower Swell are also good places to look, and the lake at Donnington Brewery can be viewed from the road to the fish-farm – have a look for the exotic wildfowl collection while you’re there. ese birds, which are slightly smaller than geese, have an amazing repertoire of moves. e pair will flare their auburn ruﬀs and crests up and start to swim and dive in close formation. Oen they will swim side by side copying each other’s movements – preening, head-shaking – in a sequence called mirror- play. At other times they will face each other, bobbing and twisting their sinuous necks either together or each in turn.

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Above: A great way to travel, e moves are as stylised and intricate as ballet moves, although ‘Grebe Lake’ chicks just a few days old. doesn’t sound as romantic as ‘Swan Lake’! e strange ‘cat display’ involves one bird Right: Treading water as part of the display. flaring its wings out to the sides while the other bird stretches upwards close by, as Below: Feeding the family – though trying to float out of the water. At the climax of the display the pair will dive Grebe with a perch. and come up with strands of weed, and then rush across the water towards each other. Just as they meet they suddenly rise up together, treading water as they dance breast to breast almost clear of the lake. While many birds’ courtship displays involve the male showing oﬀ to a rather passive female, what is so striking about grebes is the mirroring and harmony between the pair. Nothing is perfect, though – out of the water grebes are very ungainly. Generally birds are thought of as singing and flying, but the Great Crested Grebe is no great shakes at either. If their lakes freeze over they will fly oﬀ somewhere else, though not as fluently or as far as the swans and geese found around them. e result of their courtship can be seen a few weeks later in April or May, when the chicks hatch. ey are tiny compared to the adults and have black and white stripy heads. ey will sometimes be carried on one parent’s back, clear of any lurking pike and nestling in the adult’s warm, waterproof down. ey grow fast, and hang around their parents noisily demanding to be fed long aer they are capable of fishing for themselves – you might think of them as teenagers! – but in two years’ time they’ll be going through this same courtship ritual themselves. Synchronised swimming as an Olympic sport may have a slightly cheesy, smiles- and-swimwear reputation: this is how it’s done for real when breeding and bringing up the next generation is at stake. It’s a pleasure to watch these birds performing their elegant courtship dance, especially around the time we humans celebrate St Valentine’s Day!

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Local walks with the Cotswolds Voluntary Wardens The Countryside West of Moreton – Tuesday 3 February – Easy Walking north first we visit the Batsford estate then turn south to go through Bourton-on-the-Hill and Longborough, returning via the Monarch's Way. Please bring packed lunch. Refreshments available Could you become a landscape ambassadors for the in garden centre at the end. 4.5 hours: 9 miles. Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Start: 10:00 am Fosseway Garden Centre Car Park, Moreton-in-Marsh. Please park furthest away from shop entrance. OS Map ref SP 202 315. A sustainable tourism initiative celebrating the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and National Parks has been A Toddle around Toddington – Thursday 5 February –Moderate launched as part of “Our Land” (www.our-land.co.uk) – this new A gentle winter walk which explores little known paths. We come across fun training scheme is designed to equip those working in some hidden gems in Toddington and find unusual views of the Cotswold scarp. 3 hours: 6 miles. tourism with a greater insight to their local environment, Start: 10:00 am Toddington, The Pheasant Inn Car Park. OS Map ref landscape and heritage. SP 048 324. The online training tool (http://knowour-land.co.uk) takes the Isbourne Way 2 (Winchcombe to Toddington) – Tuesday 10 February – Moderate form of themed multiple-choice questions that test the Second in a series of five circular walks which will incorporate the knowledge of tourism providers about the Cotswolds AONB. It whole of the new Isbourne Way, from the source of the Isbourne River can be used by anyone working in the industry, from hoteliers to its confluence with the Avon near Evesham. Please bring a packed and attractions, through to cycle hire companies and visitor lunch. 4.5 hours: 8.5 miles. information staff. A wide range of topics are covered including Start: 10:00 am Winchcombe, Back Lane Car Park (Pay & Display) wildlife, historic buildings, landscape features, famous people – OS Map ref SP 024 285. and, after successful completion, participants can print out and Donnington Circuits 4 – Tuesday 17 February – Moderate display their own ‘Landscape Ambassador for the Cotswolds’ An opportunity to enjoy sections of the Donnington Way and sample certificate. some Donnington pubs that it links. From Guiting Power to Naunton and Naunton Downs, returning via the River Windrush. Pub lunch There are 131 businesses across the Cotswolds who are signed available at the end. 3 hours: 6 miles. Start: 10:00 am Guiting Power, Farmers Arms. Please park up with Our Land and who are committed to ensuring visitors considerately in the village. OS Map SP 095 248. have an excellent experience and a positive interaction with all aspects of their local landscape – from the food they eat, to the Back to Back to Bourton 5 – Friday 20 February – Moderate people they meet; and from the buildings they visit, to the history From Bourton over the Fosseway, alongside the Windrush on minor paths we pick up the Gloucestershire Way to Cold Aston then and heritage they learn about. They are also signed up to support Farmington and return on the Diamond and Monarch's Ways. Views a a more sustainable tourism industry through a variety of plenty. Please bring packed lunch. 6 hours: 11 miles. activities, including supporting local suppliers and producers, Start: 9:30 am Bourton-on-the-Water, Cooperative/Countrywide car encouraging use of public transport, and contributing to wildlife park, Station Road. OS Map SP 170 211. conservation. First Signs of Spring – Tuesday 24 February – Moderate Around Snowshill in search of the first signs that nature is waking up from Nicola Greaves from Cotswolds Conservation Board said: the winter slumber. Pub lunch available after the walk. 3 hours: 6 miles. “Tourism businesses have a very important role to play in helping Start: 10:00 am Snowshill Village Car Park. OS Map SP 097 340. to enhance the visitor experience. We want to encourage as many landscape ambassadors as possible, so that they are equipped to PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat (level); tell their stories to visitors to the Cotswolds and make their stays MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. We welcome guide even more memorable.” and hearing dogs – sorry, others not allowed. Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our Any tourism business wishing to find out more about Our Land conservation and improvement work. and the new training initiative should contact Nicola Greaves on 01451 862003 or email: [email protected]. The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for O There are 25 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather. National Parks from across the UK currently participating in Our Land.Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), along DOWNLOADABLE WALKS INCLUDE: Miles without Styles; Car-free Walks; Walkers are Welcome and Walks with National Parks, are considered to be the most special on Wheels www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/ walking landscapes in the country and belong to an international family of protected areas. There are 38 AONBs in England and Wales, and a further eight in Northern Ireland. For further details, visit: www.landscapesforlife.org.uk. For details of the Rural Skills courses www.cotswoldsruralskills.org.uk 15 National Parks in England and Wales visit: Blacksmithing Taster Day COURSE FULL! www.nationalparks.gov.uk 1 February 2015, Tetbury, Gloucestershire £99 O The Cotswolds is the second largest protected landscape in Hedgelaying – Beginners (Midlands Style) England after the Lake District National Park and represents 3 - 4 February 2015, Westonbirt, Gloucestershire £109 10% of the total AONB area in the UK. It covers 2,038 square Woodland Coppicing kilometres (790 square miles), stretching from Warwickshire 15 February or 24 February 2015, Coberley, and Worcestershire in the north, through Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire £59 Oxfordshire, down to Bath and Wiltshire in the south. Hedgelaying – Beginners (Midlands Style) 21 - 22 February 2015, Chipping Norton, O Over 300 Cotswold Voluntary Wardens dedicate thousands of Oxfordshire £109 Introduction to Horse Logging hours of practical conservation work every year across the 21 February 2015, Coberley, Gloucestershire AONB, as well as lead an annual programme of guided walks £99 and undertake a range of promotional and educational work.

16 Adam Henson’s Housekeeper/Cleaner wanted for changeovers at holiday cottage in Lower Cotswold Farm Park Slaughter. Please contact Antony joins Cotswolds Visitor Mobile: 07919-186868 Giving Scheme Email: [email protected] The Cotswolds Visitor Giving Scheme helps to raise funds for environmental, conservation and access projects across the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The scheme works with the tourism industry to generate financial contributions from visitors to the area, and has already provided funds for local projects involving river restoration, PART-TIME ancient woodland management and footpath improvements. OFFICE & SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR Cotswold Farm Park at Guiting Power is the latest business to needed (1.5 days per week +) for Read Easy UK, sign up to. As part of their participation in the scheme, the a national adult literacy charity based in Blockley. Farm Park will be donating 25p from every membership sold Applicant will need to have: throughout 2015. Adam Henson is the Farm Park Director: • Strong organisational & IT/social media skills "I consider it a privilege to live and work in such a beautiful part • Excellent written & spoken communication skills of the country and I know many of our visitors and members • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team share my feelings on how important it is to care for our For job description, please contact: 01386 700883 environment. This is a great way for us all to work together in [email protected] www.readeasy.org.uk support of the Cotswold Conservation Board, who work so hard to conserve and enhance our landscape. ”

For further information on the Cotswolds Visitor STOW SURGERY Giving Scheme and how businesses can join, visit: www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/visitorgiving Apprentice Dispensing

Assistant Vacancy Our tourism industry depends on this A full time position with training , which will result in post- outstanding landscape holder gaining an NVQ Level 2 (equivalent) in Dispensing Services. This combined with practical experience will Manor Cottages sells self-catering holidays across the enable the person to become a competent and qualified Cotswolds and has raised a further £4,000 as part of their Dispenser within around 15 months. involvement in the Cotswolds Visitor Giving Scheme, launched last year. Chris Grimes, owner of Manor Cottages was one of For further information about eligibility criteria and how to apply please see the surgery website the first tourism businesses to join the scheme and urges other www.stowsurgery.co.uk. local businesses to follow suit: “It’s very rewarding to be able to raise funds that go directly back into environmental and conservation activities, supporting the outstanding landscape on which our tourism industry depends. “The vast majority of our customers are more than happy to make a simple donation towards this scheme and, as we have made the process as easy as possible, we are able to make a significant and regular contribution in this way. Setting it up has also been very simple to do and I encourage other tourism businesses in the Cotswolds to consider joining this scheme so The Cotswolds is one of 101 points of interest around Britain selected that we can really make a difference on a much bigger scale.” by national tourism agency VisitBritain to feature in a ground- breaking campaign inviting Chinese people to come up with the most Over the last twelve months Chris has raised over £7,000 fitting, amusing, meaningful, and memorable Chinese names for through his website – www.manorcottages.co.uk - which has British places, events, and things. been used to help get a number of environmental projects off ‘GREAT Chinese Names for GREAT Britain’ the ground, including much-needed restoration to part of the The campaign hopes to attract more visitors from the rapidly- Winchcombe Way footpath, habitat restoration along a stretch growing tourism Chinese market, and encourage Chinese visitors to of the River Coln near Bibury, and a woodland coppicing travel further afield around Britain. project in a nature reserve near Painswick. The Cotswolds was selected as being potentially of great interest to Chinese people. This follows an increase in Chinese visitors to The Businesses in the Cotswolds wishing to join the Cotswolds Cotswolds and a recent trade mission with Visit Britain to China and Visitor Giving Scheme and help play an important role in Hong Kong, all aimed at promoting the area to the Chinese. If the keeping the Cotswolds special, should contact Simon Smith at Cotswolds’ new Chinese name is chosen it would be likely to be the Cotswolds Conservation Board on 01451 862031 or email: unveiled in March. [email protected] From Sally Graff [email protected] 17 Cervical Cancer Awareness Megan Willsher, Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Nurse

Megan Willsher looks after the needs of young people aged from 15 up to 25, who have been diagnosed with cancer and are living in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Working with young adults to achieve their potential Worcestershire. Local charity Cobalt and the Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are supporting her role of a www.aspiregloucestershire.org Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Cancer Nurse. Megan is the A partnership between only nurse with this role in our area and one of only five in the South West region. & Megan works across health and social care communities and voluntary organisations, encouraging a flexible approach to the Aspire Gloucestershire is an exciting new service provision of emotional, as well as medical, support for offered by P3 and CCP. teenagers and young adults with cancer. Aspire Gloucestershire aims to improve accommodation “I especially admire them for their ‘tell it like it is’ attitude” options and positive work outcomes for young, homeless Megan says “I have always worked with teenagers and young people whose support needs are poorly met by existing services or there is a lack of specialist services available to adults in my nursing career and really enjoy the challenges them. they bring. I especially admire them for their ‘tell it like it is’ attitude, how positive they always are and how well they cope This group sometimes falls through the net and receive little when faced with such difficult situations. support because of the complex and interlinking problems they are experiencing. Essentially too hard to help, many go “It’s fantastic that Cobalt is able to support this role” on to increasing involvement in crime, rough sleeping, “I see patients in their home, during hospital treatment, with substance misuse and long term benefit dependency. doctors in clinics and look at supporting them and their We believe that people deserve a fair chance and that, families throughout their cancer treatment and beyond if with the right support, everyone can play a positive part necessary. I help them get the most positive experience. We in their communities and live fulfilling lives. look at psycho-social issues which is very important to that age Aspire Gloucestershire will cover all of the districts within group – for example, we discuss body image, peer support, Gloucestershire. We will provide a service that is aimed at the general health, education, fertility, mental health issues and most vulnerable young homeless people and offers innovative employment.” and intensive support. Around 3,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year The objective: To support young people into: in the UK. It's possible for women of all ages to develop Accommodation cervical cancer, although the condition mainly affects sexually active women between the ages of 30 and 45. The condition is Education rare in women under 25. Employment For more information contact: Signs and symptoms Cervical cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages. If Ella Hawkins [email protected] you have symptoms, the most common is unusual vaginal 07972575891 www.aspiregloucestershire.org bleeding, which can occur after sex, in-between periods or after the menopause. If you have any type of unusual vaginal

bleeding, visit your GP for advice. The NHS offers a national GET YOUR MOTOR screening programme open to all women from the age of 25. RUNNING, HEAD During screening, a small sample of cells is taken from the cervix and checked under a microscope for abnormalities. OUT TO THE Cobalt is an independent medical charity helping people affected by HIGHWAY AND World Superbike champion Carl cancer, dementia and other life-limiting conditions. Each year we JOIN THE KING OF Fogarty will lead an expected 3,000 provide diagnostic imaging for over 24,000 patients at Cobalt Imaging strong biker ride-out to officially THE JUNGLE! Centre in Cheltenham and with our mobile MRI (Magnetic Resonance kick-off the 5th Bike4Life Fest on Imaging) scanners that travel throughout the Three Counties Sunday 26 April. (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire) and beyond. Carl is calling on riders across the region As well as cancer, our equipment is able to assist in the detection of to register and join him on the 23 mile illnesses such as dementia including Alzheimer’s. Donations we motorbike procession from Shrewsbury receive help fund scanning and diagnosis, research, prevention, to the RAF Museum Cosford near specialised nursing and cancer facilities for local people. For every £1 Wolverhampton, home to the Bike4Life Festival – a major annual fundraising of our total diagnostic and voluntary income we spend 88p on our event for MAAC.. Registration £5 from: charitable work. : www.bike4lifefest.com www.cobalthealth.co.uk

18 Persona non Grata with Diabetes by Paul Cathcart. Growing up, coming to terms with, and living through the complications of diabetes. Book review by Judy Dean How does the brain cope with a We seem to be lucky in the diabetes condition that will affect you for team we have looking after Mary - all the rest of your life? caring individuals, hell bent on getting her levels sorted, and making her, and In his book ‘Persona non Grata with us, comfortable with procedures. We Diabetes’ Paul Cathcart (PC) are delighted with this attitude and attempts to describe how it is for reassured by it. Mary will have to go someone to grow up with the through much that is described in the disease – the fears, the moments of book - but PC has taken control of his panic, the loss of concentration and disease, and made himself better - this alone makes the book a ‘must read’ for confidence, the anger – and the Self-published and available on every type 1 diabetic! It is, however, not guilt etc that fluctuating blood Amazon, this book took 4 years to a book I will give to Mary’s Mum to write sugar levels can bring. How does read, full as it is of anger, doom and the brain cope with a condition that gloom, but I may well keep a copy for will affect you for the rest of your Mary herself, for when she is old life? Even the health professionals enough to ‘get it’! can be thrown. In denial for many In the greater scheme of things, the years (he has spent more than research that is being done today into twenty one years with diabetes, the disease, might just help Mary when more than many of his health team) she is a little older to be in complete he also describes the joy of finally control - may even produce a cure! We understanding his problem. were lucky enough to be invited to a lecture by the Harvard professor, Doug He has taken control of his disease Melton, who is leading the stem-cell and made himself better - this research - apparently, the biggest alone makes the book a ‘must problem they have is introducing the read’ for every type 1 diabetic! new insulin producing beta cells that they can now make from cells Mary is 5 years old, and has just been harvested from the patient, without diagnosed a Type 1 Diabetic. We as the immune system attacking them. Grandparents are struggling to come to They are testing out all kinds of terms with the trauma of this, while options, and are hopeful that they will Mum, who is in her final year of training crack the problem in the near future. as a midwife, is coping really well - having already had to deal with From 1977, when Dr. Peter Dean M.A. injections etc in the line of her work, D.Phil. D.Sc invented the HbA1c test she is happy with the needles, though that all diabetics use to keep track of how one comes to terms with sticking their blood sugars, to the latest news 'There's no reason needles into the tender flesh of a on research and care, things are why you can’t beloved child is a hard one! Mum looking better and better for the future struggles with other things - guilt - is it of a 5 year old who will have to watch achieve your her who is the carrier of the gene? But everything she does and everything she dreams' what Mary really needs is to meet other eats, for the rest of her life, in order to youngsters who have the same remain healthy – unless….. Sir Steve Redgrave – the only problems. She needs to see that there There are getting on for 400 million British athlete to win five are other children out there who are diabetics in this world (3 million in consecutive Olympic gold always pricking their fingers and having Britain, 5% type 1, with 80,000 umpteen needles stuck into them, kids medals…and a diabetic. children worldwide each year being who have to watch what they eat and added to the list), and the number is how much exercise they are going to rising. Type 2 diabetics are increasing have during a sports lesson, and even faster in number who will carefully work out how much insulin respond, mostly, to large scale life they need. A diabetic buddy with whom style changes. We all need a lot more she can share all the scary stuff, and understanding. gain understanding of the cruel disease that is Diabetes. The child’s name has been changed. 19 The Orchestra, the Conductor and the notes (not necessarily in that order) ‘Notes’ by Peter D G Dean

Ever since teaching in The Royal Liverpool Hospital, I often think 3. The latest find of Mark Yore (another Harvard genius) of the advances we have made in understanding hormones. We who has discovered a new type of fatty acid (FAHFAs) invented methods for measuring hormones in blood and quickly which sensitize cells to insulin, stimulate insulin realised it is not as easy as you might suppose. Antibodies can production and reduce inflammation. The group have be made which attach to individual steroids and this can tell you not had time to explore whether FAHFAs can be used to serum levels at just one time of day. Each of the many steroids affect glucose control in Type II diabetes; changes from a peak to a trough in under two hours making it 4 very hard to say what is going on. . Dr Shalev in Birmingham, Alabama has shown that verapamil (used to control blood pressure) can reverse Like the LSO and Andre Previn, the effects of diabetes and, excitingly, Type I – a trial is we need a conductor. starting in the spring to find out. We make dozens of chemicals that we call hormones which We are hardly out of the wood. Our family struggle with allow various organs in the body to talk to each other. Like the glucose finger pricking, it seems many times a day; followed LSO and Andre Previn, we need a conductor. The orchestra is a by carb counting, not as easy as you would think when a portion of the brain called the hypothalamus which maintains young child just doesn’t want to finish something you have the body’s internal balance. It is the link between the endocrine just carefully weighed, to the injection of different amounts and nervous systems. It would be quicker to say what the of insulin – to say nothing of the worry, is she hypo?. hypothalamus does not do; it can stop and start the production of hormones throughout the body. This area of the brain The extraordinary thing is that after several months controls heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, fluid and this lovely little girl is getting used to the rigmarole electrolyte balance, including thirst, appetite and body weight, and maintains an enthusiastic attitude to life. glandular secretions of the stomach and intestines, production of substances that influence the pituitary gland to release The title of this note reflects my deep appreciation to the hormones and sleep cycles. Eric and Ernie legend – and, like Mr Preview, I keep coming back for more punishment. All around this amazing area there are the sensory inputs from the thalamus. Hearing, sight, touch, smell, taste and thought all As with the Cheltenham stroke team, I am in awe of the affect the production of hormones. The hypothalamus (the diabetic support in this area – they are truly a service above orchestra) then sends message called releasing factors to the and beyond my expectations. If you are diabetic, you are in conductor (a tiny pea-sized stalk called the pituitary). There good hands. were at least five major hormones produced by the pituitary (FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH, CSH, GH, MSH and several others). These all travel to receptors in more than twelve separate sites (adrenals, pancreas, liver, spleen, thyroid, thymus etc. and it is this stimulus that results in the hormones we were trying to measure. It is a miracle to me that such an amazing system could evolve and so little goes wrong for most of us. Imagine our misery to discover that one of our grandchildren has been diagnosed as Type I diabetic. Doubly miserable since my group discovered the test every diabetic knows (The HbA1c test). In this case it is likely that a gene responsible for preventing anti self-immunity is less effective than normal and the person’s antibodies attack and destroy pancreatic beta cells. A Professional & Caring The pancreas is very complex with several types of cells doing many different jobs but beta cells are the target, and insulin Home Help Service production is affected and the results are life threatening. As an endocrinologist, I got into researching what I could do to help. SHOPPING COOKING IRONING After interviewing many of the obvious researchers in the field I am left with the opinion that it may not be too long before LAUNDRY CLEANING HANDYMAN several different ‘cures’ will be on offer from: PLUS a Sitting Service for home carers 1. Subcutaneous glucose monitors (already approved in the US), Call Karen to discuss your requirements 2. Turning stem cells into beta cells (Harvard professor Doug Melton has done this and needs to find a way to protect 01451 870902 – new cells from the same auto-antibodies and he is getting CARING ʹ HONEST ʹ PROFESSIONAL - FULLY INSURED there) 20 Need help with German? I can help you with: - German for business - German for GCSE Tell us about your care – Care Quality Commission - German for A level in partnership with The Silver Line is reaching out to even more elderly people who are cared for in their Need help with English? homes and in residential care. I can help you with: - Grammar, spelling and writing skills The Silver Line is the national free, confidential 24/7 helpline - English language for GCSE offering information, friendship and advice for older people - English language for A level who may live alone. Since it began last November, The Silver Line has received 275,000 calls, with more than half the Call me on 01451 810082 to discuss your needs or those of your child. Email: [email protected] callers telling the helpline they had nobody else to talk to. David Heitler BA (Hons), IoL DipTrans Anyone can share their concerns – anonymously if preferred – if they feel they are not being listened to, or might not feel able to speak directly to those responsible for delivering safe, WANTED caring, effective, responsive and well-led services that CQC expects. Or alternatively, people can tell us about their Volunteer drivers experiences of high quality and compassionate care. for the Stow Disability Association minibus. If you can Call CQC on 03000 61 61 61 - trained staff are on hand to spare a few hours a week this could be ideal for you. ensure whistleblowing concerns are dealt with appropriately. Must have classification D1 on driving licence www.cqc.org.uk/share-your-experience-finder For more details contact George on: 01608 658636 The Silver Line Helpline Office: 020 7224 2020 www.thesilverline.org.uk Email at: [email protected]

Stow Cotswold Festival 4th July 2015 Stow links with the USA over the years The theme of the 2015 Festival is ‘4th July, celebrating Stow and the Cotswolds, weaving in some themes relating to the U.S.A. and Independence Day. To help us we are very interested in finding out about your links with the U.S.A. and hearing your story.  Are you an American living in Stow?  Did any of your ancestors emigrate to the U.S.A. from Stow?  Do you have relations in U.S.A.?  Does your business have suppliers or customers in the U.S.A.?  Do you know of any other links between Stow and the U.S.A.? We plan to have an exhibition in St. Edward’s Church highlighting links between Stow and the U.S.A. and, with your permission, tell your stories. We will also be exhibiting entries to the Stow Primary School Art competition in the church. A complementary exhibition in St. Edward's Hall will focus on the flourishing 'friendship link' forged between Appomattox, the site of the last battle of the American Civil War, and Stow, the site of the final battle of the Civil War in England. To tell us your story please contact us on: [email protected]

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Rural Cinema – February 2015

The Playhouse, St George’s Hall The Old School Victoria Hall Memorial Hall BLOCKLEY BOURTON ON THE HILL BOURTON ON THE WATER CHARLBURY’S OWN CIMEMA (ChOC) Thursday 26 February Saturday 28 February Monday 16 February Sunday 8 February WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL 2013 Season Tickets available – £25 7.15pm. Hot dogs on sale from 6.30. Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 Film: 7.30pm – Doors & bar from 6.45pm. Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm – 7.45pm film Wine with a donation. £3.50 on the door. refreshments. Tickets £5 / U15s £3, at the door. Advance tickets £3.50/ on the door £4 Tickets/queries 01386 701385/01386 701396 Family Tickets £10 (2 adults, 2 children) Family ticket £12 (2 adults, 1 or 2 children) Advance tickets/queries 01386 700647/593386 Queries 01451 822365 Queries: 01608 810713 served in the interval

Village Hall Screen on the Green, Village Hall Village Hall St. Andrew's Church CHURCHILL AND SARSDEN ILMINGTON LITTLE WOLFORD NAUNTON Saturday 14 February Friday 27 February Thursday 19 Februaryovember Tuesday 3 February A MOST WANTED MAN PRIDE WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS THE ITALIAN JOB Film 7.30pm. Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50) Film 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments Doors open 7.15, Film 7.45. Tickets £4.50 at the door Advance tickets from Red Lion or Outreach Advance tickets/queries Tickets £3.00 at the door Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903 P.O. or on door if available 01608 684223 or 01608 674200 01451 850897 or bob@markets- [email protected] Refreshments. Queries 01606 682806 international.com Village Hall The Village Hall, Lower Swell Films ODDINGTON THE SWELLS FILM SOCIETY Tuesday 17 February Friday 6 February What we did on our holidays (12A) 95mins A Most Wanted Man (R) 122mins Doug (David Tennant) and his family are off to A gripping twisted spy tale, set and filmed in WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAYS the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Hamburg, this smart classy slow-burn thriller 7 for 7.30pm. £3.00 Wine and soft drinks. Doors open 7pm for 7.45pm, £3.50 on the Gordie's (Billy Connolly) birthday party. When perfectly catches the tone of moody intrigue in Advance tickets/queries Ted 01451 830738 door. Food and drink for sale. it comes to keeping a secret the children are John Le Carre’s novel. [email protected] / 01451 831167 their biggest liability …

REGULAR EVENTS WEDS Environmental projects 10-1pm. Chipping Norton Green Gym is a friendly group with jobs for all! 01608 643269, [email protected] www.chippygreengym.org 1st MON Folk NightEbrigton Arms 9pm. www.theebringtonarms.co.uk WEDS Awareness Through Movement classes7pm at Church Westcote Village Hall, OX7 MON Dance Fusion Adult dance class. Mixed styles. No experience necessary. Exercise in a fun 6SF £10/£40 for 6 classes. Karin 01993 832520 [email protected] way. No pre-booking necessary. Chipping Campden Town Hall 9.30-10.30. £4.50 WEDS Dance 50+ Termly, 9.45am-10.45am. Keep fit and mobile. Upstairs in The Theatre's MON Scottish Country DancingSt Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30-7pm Children and Gallery. £60 for ten week term. 01608 642350 www.chippingnortontheatre.com 7-9pm Adults 01451 831876 WEDS Weds WalkEasy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 862000 MON Childrens Dance ClassChipping Campden Town Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, 9-11 yrs 3rd WEDS N Cots Support Groupfor Parents & Carers of people with additional needs. Childrens 5-6pm. Single class £7pp, Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 757057 Centre (behind Stow Primary Sch) 7.30-9pm. [email protected] 01451 831642 MON YogaChipping Campden Town Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept 01386438537 WED & FRI Adult Garden Workshop.1.30 - 4pm. P3, The Windrush, High Street, Moreton. MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the Water Tel: 01608 653377 for more info. (10am -12) for anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, 1st THURS Free Martial Arts LessonsSeparate adult & children’s classes Stow-on-the-Wold MON Burford OrchestraRehearsals 7.30-9.30pm at Witney Community Primary School OX28 Primary School. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk, 1HL. [email protected]. 07984 492 976. New members welcome; no audition. 1st THURS Free Self Defence / Jeet Kune Do Lessonsfor Men and Women (Adults only) Stow- MON Powerfreestyle Kickboxingat Guiting power Village hall. Juniors 7-7.50pm. Adults on-the-Wold Primary School 07977 560086 www.selfdefencevoucher.co.uk 7.50-8.30pm. freestyle Kickboxing or adult Boxersize. Call Adam 07774285459 THURS Fitness League Exercise and movement to music. 9-45am to 11-15am in the British MON Bridge Club @ Northleach7.30pm. Partners not necessary. Non members welcome, Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water. Kathy Kirk 01993 882350 01285 750288 Tim Morris THURS Belly Dancing Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages, shapes & sizes MON Dance FusionAdult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary. Longborough V Hall, 7.30-9pm, Beginners 7-8.30pm, 01608 663480 All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50) THURS Ceramics Class (adults). Blockley High Street, 4.30-7pm. 01386 700903. MON Robert Cox Pilates 4U relocation for Monday 7pm classes to Haybarn, Daylesford [email protected] near Kingham, GL56 0YG THURS Quiz Night at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 840688 MON Jun/July Samba drumming groupBourton-on-the-Water. (Not bank holidays) 7.30- THURS Chippy Art ClubFortnightly in Glyme Hall, next to Leisure Centre. £5 per morning. 9pm British Legion Hall. £5/£4 per drop in session or block discount. www.olasamba.co.uk 10.30-12.30 Friendly group. All abilities. 01608 730268 3rd Mon West Oxfordshire WI St. Mary's Parish Rooms, 7.30pm. 3 sessions at £4 and then THURS Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop. 09.30 - 12noon. Moreton Congregational Church hope you'll become a member! Contact Hilary Dix 01608 646228 Hall. Tel: 01608 653377 for more info Last MON Whist Drivesat Burmington Village Hall. 7.30pm. In aid of the village hall THURS Line Dancing1.45pm beginners, 2.30 others. King George Hall, Mickleton 01386 438 537 TUES Fit For Lifeat Baden-Powell Hall, Bourton. Tai Chi: 9.30-10.30am £4.50/session. THURS Notgrove Country Music Every other Thursday, 8pm to 11:30 pm. £5 entrance. Balance & strength: 11-12noon £4.50/ session. Contact Denise Nethercott Contact Ray or Linda on 07970894584 or 01242820681 for info. 07909874186 or email [email protected] THURS Blockley Blokes Choir(BBC) 7.30-9 pm Little Village Hall. David Artingstall, Sec: TUES Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall 9:30 - 12:00. 01451 831862 /07908 01386 701556 [email protected] 512734 [email protected] FRI Kettle’s On coffee morning. 10.30am to 12 noon. Henry Cornish Care Centre, TUES Seated Tai Chi11.15am – 12 noon. Henry Cornish Care Centre, Rockhill Farm, Close off Rockhill Farm, Close off London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AU. Contact Sylvia Evans London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AU. £2 per session. Sylvia Evans 01608 642364. on 01608 642364. TUES Pottery ClassLower Swell Village Hall, 9:30-12:00 noon. £95 plus materials/ firing cost FRI Belly DancingNew beginners class. 11-12.30 The Church Room, Chipping Campden. per 10 weeks. Beginners welcome. [email protected] 01451 870734 Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages, shapes & sizes. 01608 663480 TUES Great Rollright Baby and Toddler Group10-11.30am in the village hall. Ann White FRI Blockley Brass Band7.30-9.30pm St George's Hall. Rachel Galt 01386 841677 01608 737437 FRI Dance FusionAdult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary. All Welcome. 1st TUES Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer’s GuildAfternoon meetings Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50) with speaker then tea & cake. Broadwell Village Hall. 01451 821291 FRI Active & Ableclasses for older people. Baptist Church Rooms, Stow 01285 623450 1st WED Free Martial Arts LessonsSeparate adult & children’s classes. Chipping Norton Leisure FRI Art Classby Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall 9:30 - 12:00. 01451 831862 /07908 Centre. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk 512734 [email protected] 2nd WED Charlbury Art Society7:30 pm. Many other activities arranged throughout the year. FRI Line DancingWillersey Village Hall, near Broadway 01386 438537 Marion Coates 01608 810116. FRI Active & Able ClassesPosture & Stability – Tai Chi Chi Kong at Bourton, Moreton and WEDS Fitness classes and Kettlercise5.15 - 6.30pm/6.30 - 7.45pm. Stow on the Wold Stow. 01285 623450 Primary School. email millyjopt@gmail FRI Moore Lunch ClubThe Naight, Bourton on the Water. Secretary: Sheila Thorpe 01451 WEDS Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall. 1:30 - 4:00 01451 831862/ 822846 [email protected] 07908 512734 [email protected] SAT Drama sessionsfor 5-7 year olds. 10-11am or 11.15-12.15. Sessions build confidence WEDS Chipping Campden Bridge Club7.15 for 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge. Upper Town Hall. and creativity. £55 per term. Ch Norton Theatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350 Non members welcome. Partners not necessary, 01608 664456 Last SAT (exc December) Great Rollright Village Market9.30-12.30 in the village hall. www.greatrollrightvillagemarket.weebly.com 22 Chastleton House and Garden Volunteering Opportunities Brewery Yard Dental Practice

Stow on the Wol d New patient consultations SAVE 20% with Dr Holly Finley during February General and

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01451 830885 Chastleton House is a charming Jacobean mansion nestled in the Evenlode valley. [email protected] Largely unaltered since it was built in 1612 www.breweryyarddentalsurgery.co.uk it offers visitors a glimpse into the life of a family who kept this as their family home for nearly 400 years. Would you like to help us share this special place with our visitors? Predictably Good Teeth We are now recruiting volunteers for the house and garden, particularly room guides, garden tour guides and gardeners.

Call 01608 674981 for more information or email [email protected] Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chastleton Photo © National Trust Images The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846

Located within West Street Surgery in Chipping Norton, Footworx is a private podiatry clinic for the treatment of common foot and ankle conditions including: • Ingrowing Toenails (inc. nail surgery procedures) • Corns, Calluses & Verrucae • Fungal Nail Advice • Musculoskeletal & Sports Conditions • Heel Pain (plantar fasciitis) • Gait Analysis & Alignment • Insole Therapy (bespoke foot orthotics) • Foot & Ankle Mobilisation

Conversational French Do you want to learn or improve your skills in speaking French? You may have a second home or have lived there in the past but are losing fluency. For the past year a few of us have been meeting in Stow every other Friday afternoon. Our programme is now led by a French lady who has been a French teacher in local schools. For more information contact Muriel by email on [email protected] or Bill Cheston on 07971 953684 if you dont do email.

23 AVOID LOCAL POLITICS – AND LOCAL POLITICIANS! We’ve all heard it – maybe even said it – but is it sensible? We’ve learned in the last few years that the North Cotswolds are very vulnerable, and not just to major Back to planning - tourists don’t come to the Cotswolds to look development. Putting planning to one side, we suffered serious out of their windows across acres of tarmac and roofs – they won’t flooding in 2007 and some homes still have foul water know that the tiles and roof pitch ‘fit the Cotswold vernacular’! We pollution, with the Environment Agency and Thames Water know it’s complicated but are planning and rewards too closely ‘playing’ at taking action and ducking the real issues, despite linked to accommodate wise decision-making? some hefty admonitions from our current MP. Our transport system is poor, with people in the villages required to run a car There is ‘room for improvement’, an end of term report might say to get to and from work, the shops, schools, leisure facilities, ‘could try harder’. It’s time for a change – and I don’t mean a their doctor, etc.. these families move nearer to the facilities musical chairs of political parties. I suspect a lot of us would like to and amenities they need, selling their homes to investors. see that ‘Will o’ the Wisp’ Localism back in the debate. In our crowded, busy, money-powered world we need a few people who Our roads are either full of pot-holes and very congested or are truly an integral part of our communities, who will represent us closed for repairs (with minimal notice and poorly thought-out at every level, who will listen, question, answer and find answers, redirections), and it has become rare to travel even on our and understand the grass roots of our communities. We need minor roads without experiencing serious amounts of traffic, of them to represent us! all sizes and weight. The major railway bridge in Moreton is becoming a major hazard with an increasing risk of cracking! Could you do better? How committed are you to our community? Standing as a town or parish councillor can be tedious, time- Tourism is the major source of income in the North Cotswolds consuming and may not win you new friends (although it might!) - (approx. 82%), keeping money moving within our communities but if you can see yourself as part of a local team working together throughout the year - with no small thanks to our stunning for the community, prepared to research issues in order to be well AONB. Businesses can succeed here despite exorbitant informed, and enjoying doing it - maybe you should go along to a business rates and the difficulties of parking for residents, local or district council meeting and see how things work, and sit in businesses and visitors – and the lack of support for TICs. on a committee or two, that’s where the real work is done). Locally it’s unpaid with expenses – there is a small income for district councillors and of course at national level. If you have ideas about how to help our North Cotswolds communities achieve the common sense results that will secure our future, perhaps you ought to think about becoming a councillor. If we don’t try to change the decision-makers that we have now, we can’t complain. These notes are not intended to do more than sew a few seeds of interest and debate. Jenni Turner. Editor

QUIZ NIGHT - COTSWOLD SCHOOL 27th. Feb. (7.30-10.30pm). Annual Quiz night at the Cotswold School, Bourton on the Water. £15 for a team of up to 4, including free sandwiches/nibbles. Licenced bar. Please contact the school office to enter a team. All funds raised go to the Cotswold School PTA. 01451 820554 The Cotswold School, Station Road, Bourton, GL54 2BD

SCRABBLE, BOARD GAME & CARDS EVENING - WITH SUPPER At The Horse and Groom, Upper Oddington Monday 9th February, 7pm-10.30pm £8.00 a head Noel Sidgwick 01451 870859 Jan Langdon – 01451 831195 or Gill Boyd – 01451 870816, [email protected]

24 LOCAL AUTHORITIES FEB 2015

C.D.C. Committee BOURTON PARISH COUNCIL BOURTON PARISH COUNCIL NEXT MEETING WED 4TH FEBRUARY NOTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING Meetings PLEASE CHECK NOTICE BOARD IN JANUARY 2015 Meetings are held at the Council Offices, Trinity Road Cirencester, GL7 1PX. Agendas, reports and Minutes are published Residents are welcome to attend Abbreviated notes from the Meeting are published online five working days before each meeting at meetings. Questions* from the public relating monthly in Bourton Times. to a proposal in discussion by Full Minutes of meetings, associated committee www.cotswold.gov.uk. meetings and correspondence are available in Members of the public are encouraged to attend Cllrs may be taken prior to Council voting the Bourton Council Office situated in the George meetings of the Council and Committee. If you on that proposal. General questions are Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, live in the District and are on the Electoral Register taken at the end of the meeting. Bourton on the Water, GL54 2AZ you can take part by asking up to two questions * A max of 3 minutes allowed. The office is open to the public Tuesday to per meeting. Information about your Councillors Thursday, (12.30 am – 3.30 pm). The office is also Councillors are available before & after the and committee members are on the website www. open for telephone enquiries Tuesday to Friday cotswold.gov.uk meeting. District & County Cllrs, between 9 am and 5 pm representatives of Community Police and local Press regularly attend. Tel: 01451 820 712 FEBRUARY E: [email protected] Tues 3rd Licensing Thurs 5th Cabinet Weds 11th Planning Weds 18th Appeals ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 08000 514 514 (subject to business) The information is continuously updated. Please check by phone or online Tues 16th Council www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks (setting Council Tax) Questions to the Council or a committee about any matter on which CDC have any powers or CDC Improved Parking Tariffs duties or which affects the district must first be since Monday 12 January: received in writing by the Head • removal of overnight parking charges (between 6pm and 8am) at the Brewery Car Park, of Democratic Services – Cirencester; By email no later than 5pm on the prior working • new off peak ‘plus’ ticket - parking for both off peak periods and all day on weekends in any day: [email protected] car park - £50 per year; By post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. GL7 • £2 all day tariff at the car parks in Old Market Way, Moreton-in-Marsh and West Street, 1PX. Tetbury; 01285 623204/ 201 • at car parks where Sunday charges apply, the 8 am to 6 pm charging period has reduced to a Petitions can be presented to express local feeling about an issue or a suggested action that we 10am to 4pm period. might take. A petition must contain at least 10 Commenting on the changes, the Cabinet Member for parking issues Cllr Chris Hancock said: signatures. “We think that the £50 per year off peak ‘plus’ ticket will be welcomed by residents faced with Details of Meeting Agendas, Reports and Minutes can no resident parking zones or in streets with high parking demand - as well as bringing benefits to be found on the Council’s Committee Information regular shoppers and those who only work on weekends.” System. Also available are details of your Councillor, Council Leader Cllr Lynden Stowe said: “We need to keep down costs for car park users and Committee Meetings including dates, times and have already pledged to freeze all car parking charges until at least 2016. These latest proposals venues and Membership of the Committees. will benefit residents, businesses, working people and shoppers across the district. We are also hoping that the new measures will enhance the visitor experience and increase the time spent in our market towns.” Searching for Social Housing? New Gloucs Homeseeker mobile-accessible website & change of contact number www.gloshomeseeker.co.uk is designed to work on smart phones and tablets with internet access, enabling people to access Gloucestershire Homeseeker on the move. BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH: People accessing Gloucestershire Homeseeker from a smart phone or tablet will now be diverted to a simplified site where they can search, view and bid for properties. They will also be able to SHIPSTON ON STOUR, Sheldon Bosley 09/02/2015 see the properties that have been let previously and have the option to go to the full website if Hub, Pittway Avenue, CV36 4DQ they wish. CHIPPING CAMPDEN, Glyme Hall, Burford 11/02/2015 People can view properties and bid for them on the new site once they have registered their Road, OX7 5DY details on the full Homeseeker web site www.gloshomeseeker.co.uk and completed an WINCHCOMBE, Abbey Fields Community 18/02/2015 application form. Centre, Back Lane, GL54 5PZ Bids can also be placed via text or by using anew telephone bidding line - 0300 666 6330 - Do Something Amazing... applicants will only be charged at local rate even if they are using a mobile phone to bid. An individual can make up to three bids in a weekly cycle, which runs from Wednesday to 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood. Tuesday. Assistance is available for those without internet access at the CDC Road Office in Please don’t leave it to someone else. Cirencester or through local housing associations. For more information/ to book an appointment to For more information about applying for affordable housing or help with completing an application form visit www.gloshomeseeker.co.uk or contact the Housing Advice Team on 01285 attend a session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit 623000. www.blood.co.uk

Gloucestershire Mobile Police stations Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long that call may last, 02/02 Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter, Naunton, Guiting Power, Temple Guiting, Cutsdean on landlines and mobiles. 03/02 Clapton-on-the-Hill, Great Rissington, Little Rissington, Upper Rissington, Wyck Rissington, Westcote, Call 999 In an emergency, such as when a crime is in 05/02 Bourton-on-the-Hill, Blockley, Paxford, Ebrington, Mickleton, Willersley progress, when there is 07/02 Bledington, Icomb, Oddington, Evenlode, Broadwell, Longborough danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened. 23/02 Chipping Campden (0900-1700) Northleach (1300-1700) Dates & Times may change at short notice. The MPS can be called to attend local incidents. 25 Unofficial Notes from Bourton on the Water PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7th January 2015 THE NEXT MEETING OF BOURTON PARISH COUNCIL th From Tony Ferrige for Bourton Times Wednesday 4 FEBRUARY at the George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road. PRESENT: Chairman, Clerk, 9 Cllrs and 23 members of the public. BPC Agendas, Minutes and Reports are available online at The Chairman welcomed all present to the first Council meeting www.bourtononthewaterpc.org to be held in the new George Moore Community Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN FEBRUARY– 6pm & 7pm. POLICE: PC Jason Page. 1) Crime figures for 01.10.2014 to See Council Notice Board 31.12.2014 (Yr/Yr) 28 crimes reported - a significant increase, The public are welcome to attend Committee Meetings and with 27 detected. Late night drinking on the village green was can ask questions/contribute to the meeting. raised again - PC Page asked the public to report it so that action BPC office is open to the public each Tuesday 12.30-3.30pm. can be taken. 2) Police Office is now based in the Community and for telephone enquiries Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Centre where reports can be made. 01451 820712 │[email protected] QUESTIONS from the Public: 1) Beech Hedge on the Community The Clerk can be contacted by phone or email during those times. Centre boundary onto Moore Road/Station Road - will it be removed to make space for more parking? Cotswold Wardens Your Councillors are: (A-Z) Bourton on the Water Parish Council: offered to cut it back & maintain the hedge. BS advised that the JC Jim Cowen; TF Tim Faulkner; BH Brian Harden; JH John Hovard; purchase and running of the Centre had been agreed on the SM Sandra Morgan; AP Alan Palmer; NR Nigel Randall; JS Julian proviso that it would not incur any cost to the village and, once Stocker; BS Bryan Sumner; RV Richard Vann; BW Bill Wragge in operation, the Centre would generate a profit. The original Clerk: Sue Cretney opening date (Aug 2014) had been delayed when a covenant Cotswold District Councillors: SJ Sheila Jeffery; LW Len Wilkins. governing parking spaces at the Centre came to light which County Councillor: PH Paul Hodgkinson reduced the amount of parking available. Tenants renting accommodation in the Centre, essential to the viability of the Planning Notices + the CDC Planning Register are available via the project, required dedicated parking and the only way to achieve BPC website under Planning this was by removing the hedge to provide 16 parking spaces. (This covenant had come as a surprise, and after much debate preserving a number of green boundaries in the village but BPC decided in December to remove the hedge. However, local was left with little option in respect of the beech hedge. The strength of feeling and the importance of the matter persuaded Centre had to have more parking; the hedge at the Moore BS to over-ride the 6 month regulation rule and bring the matter Rd/Station Rd junction was beginning to obscure visibility; BPC for a further vote by Council later in this meeting. NB. The have a commitment to keep the Centre viable. Cllrs voted in matter had been considered by landscape experts, tenants favour of removing the hedge. require dedicated parking, the Centre must operate at a profit - COMMUNITY CENTRE - café windows replaced; bookings removal of the hedge was the only way the project could remain coming in for the meeting rooms; flats - one occupied since viable. 28.12.2014, a tenancy on the second flat commences end of COUNTY COUNCIL: Apologies had been received from PH. January; The Health Suite tenancy is still available; Caretaker required – the February Browser will carry an advertisement. DISTRICT COUNCIL: 1) Planning Application for equestrian facilities at Station Road near the Fosseway had been approved. Formal Opening Ceremony for the Centre at 11am on Saturday 2) CDC intend to use the Community Centre as a polling station 21st March 2015 to be performed by Adam Henson. for the General Election on 7th May 2015. Bourton on the Water PLAYING FIELDS: JC had handed the Chair to SM. 1) Meeting ANNUAL PARISH MEETING planned with Cotswold School to examine provision of youth th – facilities. Wednesday 25 March 7pm. George Moore Community Centre BURIAL/ALLOTMENTS: No meeting. Moore Road, Bourton GL54 2AZ FOOTPATHS/TRAFFIC: No meeting held. 1) New sign giving directions to the coach park was in place. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: The BPC website is experiencing technical problems and is to be updated. VILLAGE MAINTENANCE: No meeting held. 1) Riverwalk Project is progressing. 2) Agenda items - Parking on the grass areas in There was a proposal from the floor expressing congratulations Rissington Road and improving the appearance of the lay-by, to Council and all involved over the past 4 years in the purchase tidying up and new plants. and opening of the Centre. It was a huge achievement which involved a great deal of hard work and the appreciation of the PLANNING: 1) Parking at Manor Fields - further application community was well expressed by those present with applause had been made to increase the amount and extent of parking. for a job very well done. BPC remain opposed to these applications, previously submitted to and refused by GCC. BPC are endeavouring to NEXT MEETING obtain a 'Green Open Space' designation (making approval for Bourton on the Water Parish Council parking more difficult). A petition supporting the objections Wednesday 4th February at 7pm will probably be needed. At the George Moore Community Centre BEECH HEDGE on the Community Centre boundary – BS moved www. bourtononthewaterpc.org.uk to re-consider the issue. BPC have a good record in planning and 26

Planning Applications & Approvals

Information about large / major new developments or those CDC Planning Committee meets once a month – the details are which are likely to raise public interest, not ‘general domestic’ on p25 of this magazine. Full information is available online at and small residential applications. The top table includes the www.cotswold.gov.uk. This website also explains planning Applications within our area that went to the recent CDC procedures, how to comment on applications and speak at Planning Committee Meeting for decision. public planning meeting at CDC.

PLANNING COMMITTEE 10th December 2014

APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION AND DECISION (abbreviated)

Parish Application Key Moreton in Marsh Sunlock Evenlode Road Moreton-in-Marsh A PERMIT 14/04552/FUL CD.1342/C Full Application Northleach with Eastington Red Lion Inn Market Place Northleach O REFUSE. Loss of historic public 14/03364/FUL CD.5820/F house which provides place for Full Application social activities, tourist facility and provides employment opportunities Upper Rissington The Village Hall Hawker Square Upper Rissington A PERMIT 14/02582/FUL CD.8820/A Full Application

PLANNING COMMITTEE 12th January 2015 Maugersbury Land Parcel South of Meadow View Stow Road Bourton on the A SITES INSPECTION BRIEFING. Water Gloucestershire Reason: To consider the visual 14/02189/FUL CD.8447/G impact on the landscape and the Full Application AONB and to assess the suitably of the access and highway safety. Ebrington Land Parcel at Elm Grove Elm Grove Ebrington Gloucestershire A PERMIT SUBJECT TO section 106 14/04558/OUT CD.0060/X agreements -provision of affordable Outline Application housing, open space and financial contribution to education. Additional condition: management maintenance of public open space and landscape. Bourton on the Water Manor Fields Station Road Bourton on the Water O REFUSE as per November 14/05245/FUL CD.6366/S Application 14/04262/FUL. Full Application Reasons similar to those previously stated on appeal.

KEY: A = Accept Officer Recommendation; V = Varied Officer Recommendation; O = Overturned Officer Recommendation

New Applications received between 05/12/14 and 09/01/2015

Parish Application No. Location Proposal Officer & Deadline

Chipping Campden Land at The Leasows, Residential development of up Alison Curtis 14/05213/SCR Chipping Campden to 80 01452 426951 Dwellings Deadline date 18/12/2014 Chipping Campden 14/05178/REM Land Parcel North Of Erection of 26 dwellings with Alison Curtis Berrington Mill, Station access road, footpaths and 01452 426951 Road,Chipping Campden, associated works (Reserved Deadline date GL55 6HY Matters details relating to 08/01/2015 layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) Stow on the Wold 14/03649/FUL Land At White Hart Lane Construction of four houses Alison Curtis Stow-On-The-Wold and three apartments 01452 426951 Deadline date 30/01/2015 Temple Guiting 14/0101/CWMAJM Cotswold Hill Quarry, Extension to the existing quarry. Alison Curtis Ford, Temple Guiting 01452 426951 GL54 5RU Deadline date 05/02/2015

27 A Green Belt for the North Cotswolds? Cllr. Dr. Nigel Moor examines the case for a Green Belt to protect the special character of these North Cotswold towns.

The publication of the development strategy for the Cotswold 4.4 Future housing, employment and other development will District comes at a critical time for the North Cotswolds. In the need to be suitably designed and located to minimise visual past eighteen months the towns and villages have been subject and other impacts on the sensitive Cotswold landscape and to an avalanche of planning applications, principally for housing, built heritage. and established planning policies such as the Cotswolds AONB, have failed to protect these towns and villages from a dramatic The question is - will the policies set out in the document increase in development , whether under construction or achieve these objectives? proposed. Even if the AONB were deemed to offer Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water environmental protection, there is a large swathe of land to the are strung along the Fosse like beads on a necklace. It may be north east of Stow, running northwards to Moreton, and years before there is an actual risk of each merging into the other beyond to the east of the town, which is not included in the but, in recent years, development on their edges has AONB. compromised their character, and the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment carried out by the District Council has shown landowners and house builders queueing up to build around these towns. Elsewhere in Gloucestershire, the character of the larger towns of Gloucester and Cheltenham is protected by the Green Belt. Events of the past eighteen months have shown throughout the country that this is the only planning policy that can restrain

development and protect the character of towns and villages. The Secretary of State Eric Pickles, has in some ways actually raised the bar, and only in the most exceptional circumstances will he permit residential development in the Green Belt.

Should Green Belt policy only apply in the larger towns and cities? I think not. In the Green Belt urbanisation is resisted for the foreseeable future and agriculture, forestry and outdoor leisure are the predominant activities. The fundamental aim of Green Belt policy is to prevent urban sprawl by keeping land permanently

open, and the most important characteristic of Green Belts is their openness.

In August 1955 Planning Minister Duncan Sandys issued his Circular giving firm government backing to Green Belts. It was regarded as a milestone in English planning history, and at the time was seen as a great victory for the CPRE who had long campaigned for this policy. Planning policy on Green Belts is now set out in the government`s

The message to be drawn is that when there is a national National Planning Policy Framework, and according to the NPPF priority to increase the amount of housebuilding, these existing there are five stated purposes of including land within the Green policies will not protect the character, appearance, and Belt: diversity of the district. In the consultation document the  To check the unrestricted sprawl of large built–up areas objectives for maintaining the character of the area are clearly  To prevent neighbouring towns from merging into one stated in a succinct manner that most people would agree with: another  To assist in safeguarding the countryside from 4.2 It is imperative that the character, appearance and diversity of the District is protected and wherever possible encroachment enhanced, especially within areas of high historic,  To preserve the setting and special character of historic landscape or nature conservation importance. It is also towns important to ensure that new development is well  To assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the designed; respects biodiversity and green infrastructure; recycling of derelict and other urban land. and does not lead to the coalescence of settlements. If the areas around the North Cotswolds towns are significantly 4.3 The District’s natural and historic environments are its developed over the next twenty years the character of the towns greatest assets. The challenge is to harness these sensitive would radically change and the approaches to the towns would assets to economic advantage by managing tourism, be very urbanised. A Green Belt for the North Cotswolds would agricultural diversification and other changes to rural areas achieve the second, third, fourth and fifth of the five objectives in a sustainable and non-intrusive manner. set out in the NPPF. Continued over: 28 The Green Belt is not a NIMBY`s charter, as many critics allege. In order to maintain a Green Belt in the long term, and it is this TIME IS RUNNING OUT protection that distinguishes the concept, the local planning authority must ensure that the detailed boundaries facilitate the Please get involved long term development needs of the towns, and this can include th brownfield sites. But once these areas have been identified, long before Friday 27 February. term protection is given to the surrounding areas. My own view is that the only way to protect the character of the A Local Plan consultation document towns and the adjoining villages of the North Cotswolds in the long term is a Green Belt. It is not a popular view in some detailing the Cotswold District’s quarters, but we have seen enough over the past two years to development strategy, proposed site know that existing policies will not protect these towns and allocations and strategic policies is available villages, and the threat is very real. The Cotswold Local Plan is hugely dependent on the strategic site south of Cirencester for public comment from Friday 16 January coming forward during the lifetime of the plan. The 2350 to Friday 27 February 2015. dwellings planned are around 80% of the nearly 3000 dwellings needed and not yet accounted for. Any delay in this site coming During this period, the public are able to view the document forward will put pressure on other settlements, as developers online at www.cotswold.gov.uk/go/ForwardPlanning. will argue that in the interim other sites must be developed. Hard copies are also be available at Cotswold District Council’s I have been unable to find an exact precedent for a North offices at Trinity Road, Cirencester and at Moreton Area Cotswolds Green Belt. There is an area of South West Hampshire Centre as well as in the public libraries. Each Town and Parish which includes the New Forest, the north shore of the Solent and Council will also have copies and the public can contact any of the Beaulieu River which is an area of Green Belt, and the scale them if they wish to view the document. is not dissimilar to the area that a Green Belt for the North Cotswold District Council is also hosting two drop-in sessions Cotswolds might cover, including the adjoining villages. for residents to view proposals and discuss them with the Ultimately an independent Inspector at an Examination in Public Forward Planning team – Wednesday 28 January at the will need to be persuaded that this is the appropriate policy to Council HQ, Trinity Road, Cirencester and Thursday 29 protect the setting and special character of the area, and I intend January at the Council’s Moreton Area Centre in Moreton-in- to make representations to this effect. If the inspector agreed, Marsh. Both sessions will run from 2 pm to 6.30 pm. then he or she would recommend that Cotswold District Council prepare a Green Belt Plan for the North Cotswolds and this would be subject to further public consultation before it was adopted by the council. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

This Local Plan will serve as a blueprint for The author is the County Councillor for the Moreton and Stow Division and Chairman of Gloucestershire Planning Committee development up until 2031. but the views expressed in this article are his own and are not Cllr Nick Parsons, the CDC Deputy Leader and Cabinet necessarily those of either the Gloucestershire County Council or Member for Forward Planning wrote in his Forward to the the Conservative Party. Consultation document: “We have been working closely with

References: many stakeholders, including Town and Parish Councils, local Communities and Local Government National Planning Policy Framework March communities and landowners to help define the best ways to 2012. meet demanding government guidelines across a range of Cotswold District Council : Local Plan Regulation 18 : Consultation Development issues, including: sustainable housing development; creating Strategy And Site Allocations January 2015. employment opportunities; infrastructure improvements; and Department of the Environment : The Green Belts HMSO 1988. safeguarding environmental assets. Moor Nigel: The Look And Shape Of England Book Guild Publishing Brighton “We realise that some of the proposals will not always be 2010. popular, but we must comply with national policy to gain approval at the inspection stage. Ahead of the forthcoming public consultation, we have compiled a list of facts to help people understand the underlying issues, and this appears in

the latest edition of CDC’s Cotswold News magazine which was delivered to all households in the district during the first half of December 2014 and is now also available on our website. Additionally, we have produced a leaflet which focuses specifically on proposals for the Cirencester area, and this has been distributed recently to over 12,000 homes. We very much hope that the drop-in sessions will also enable our planners to explain the rationale behind the Local Plan and to consider and discuss alternative suggestions which the public may wish to raise.” Continued over… 29 A LOCAL PLAN? - WHY NOW?

WHAT’S THE HURRY? In the North Cotswolds we have first-hand experience of Can we just say no to all this development?

national developers submitting and succeeding in getting “Refusing to accommodate the area’s objectively assessed approval on housing plans which are not appropriate for the housing needs simply isn’t an option unless there is evidence our essentially rural communities – despite well founded and to prove that it is impossible to meet them. There is no valid local opposition. We have been stunned to find that our evidence to indicate that this is the case in Cotswold District. local authority has even been powerless to defend our Indeed, our housing land assessments (SHLAA) make it clear Cotswold AONB! WHY? Two reasons – the District Council that there is ample land available to deliver housing for this couldn’t provide evidence of a five-year housing supply (to plan period. match government policy) and there wasn’t a Local Plan to show that this was at least a ‘Work In Progress’. What if the Plan is not approved? The following questions and answers are drawn from CDC’s “Failure to conform with the government’s requirements will Local Plan Consultancy notes. result in the Plan not being approved and will make it more difficult to resist unwelcome development proposals from “Why does CDC need a Local Plan? developers. Every local authority must produce a Local Plan to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework What is the best way to respond? (NPPF). The Plan should serve as a blueprint for future “The most effective and direct way to comment will be via development over a period of at least 15 years and meet our website www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/planning- stringent guidelines across a range of land use issues building/planning-policy/emerging-local-plan/ including:  allocating land for housing; The public will also be able to email comments to [email protected] or submit them by post to: Local  creation of employment opportunities; Plan, Forward Planning team, Cotswold District Council,  identifying necessary infrastructure improvements; Trinity Rd, Cirencester, GL7 1PX. However, please be aware  safeguarding environmental assets and heritage. that comments submitted by post and/or email may not be The chart* below shows the North Cotswold settlements where included in the final document. building sites have been allocated and which are able to deliver Copies of the draft Plan will also be available for inspection at the District’s housing requirement. (*edited to show the North the CDC Trinity Rd office and our Moreton Area Centre and Cotswolds only – the full chart is shown within the Consultation the libraries across the District. A copy of the consultation document.) document can be purchased at a cost of £5 per copy - a CD Rom version is available free of charge.

Proposed housing Overall % 2011-2031, incl. Local plan – increase in SETTLEMENT RANK by housing built since proposed housing stock settlement Size 2011 plus extant housing planning allocations 2011-2031 – permissions all sources 0 Upper Rissington 15 390 97.2 21 Moreton-in-Marsh 3 840 42.9 80 Willersey 13 85 19.7 10 Bourton-on-the-Water 4 337 18.3 0 Mickleton 11 149 17.7 127 Chipping Campden 8 208 16.8 53 Northleach 10 96 11.0 30 Stow-on-the-Wold 6 121 9.2 Blockley 12 59 51 7.8

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PARKING PARKING FOR VISITORS IN BOURTON ON THE WATER

Copies of correspondence to County Cllr Paul Hogkinson and Gloucestershire County Council from a visitor to Bourton last summer. Forwarded to Bourton Times (16.01.2015)

“It has become blatantly clear that all they are after your council is treating visitors to the area and if they do to is the money - they are forcing visitors away from the them what they did to me and force people to not visit the area, affecting their income with their attitude. I have raised town with their actions..” this with Cllr Hodgkinson who sent me back the attached Good afternoon, email. Unfortunately despite him saying he would get it I am writing to you, as since early August, I have been fighting cancelled the council have emailed back after another very with Gloucestershire Council about a parking ticket that, having short investigation and rejected and closed the case. The do spoken to other councils, was incorrectly issued - and they have not care and if this carry’s on and they treat visitors more shown complete disdain to me to listen to my case. It has and more unfairly, you will see a massive drop in people become blatantly clear that all they are after is the money, and coming to Bourton on the Water and so a reduction in they are forcing visitors away from the town with their actions. income to the area.

I was planning to bring family and friends to the area for many Yours, years to come. This won’t be happening now and I’m sure by JS, Ingatestone, Essex their actions I won’t be the only one.

I visited Bourton on the Water earlier last year with my family. I (Abbreviated copy of Letter of Complaint sent by Eml to stayed in rented accommodation just behind the main road for County Councillor Paul Hodgkinson (14.01.15) one week, but on the day before we left I was given a parking ticket for a spot I was advised I had a valid permit for. I raised Dear Mr Hodgkinson, my challenge with the council through the proper channels, but I write to you as a last resort as I have become completely at my challenge was cancelled without, I felt, taking my query despair with the parking department of Gloucestershire about the permit further for investigation. I was actually Council and their inability to follow procedures used by advised by the booking agency that the council were going to councils around the UK, and their complete distain for the honour the permit until the end of 2014, but they still people they are dealing with. requested my paying the fine. This is completely wrong in itself. I visited Bourton on the Water earlier last year………… I do not believe the family who rented me the …………. and I feel so strongly about this that I feel your local

property would lie about the permit; media and shop keepers need to be made aware how your Once it was rejected I took the option to challenge it further council is treating visitors to the area and if they do to them following receipt of Notice to Owner. Unfortunately I heard what they did to me and force people to not visit the area, nothing back from the council following this challenge except affecting their income with their attitude. I am therefore to inform me that as I hadn’t paid it had been increased to £75! th going out to them tomorrow, Thursday 15 . January to give I once again questioned this as to why they had followed them my side of the story. I’m sure they will find it very procedure etc. to be sent the last letter back (that is attached). interesting. I have had to go and pay the £75 but I feel Gloucestershire Council have completely ignored my requests, ignored my last I hope this email finds its way to you and you get a perspective on how things are being handled by your parking challenge and in short gone for the money with threats of bailiffs. I have done everything in the correct way and followed department. the rules to try and get what I feel is an incorrect ticket Regards, cancelled. I do not believe the family who rented me the JS property would lie about the permit; and why was this permit never rejected before? How come it had been okay for people (Continued on p.36) who stayed there before me and for the five days before I received my ticket, but on that day is wasn’t? There are double standards all through this situation. OBITUARY NOTICE: CAVE, Len I feel your local shop keepers need to be made aware Passed away peacefully at Ashgrove Nursing Home, Purton, on how your council is treating visitors to the area Thursday 8th January 2015, aged 88 years. Devoted husband to Valerie and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. The The handling of this by your council has left a very sour taste in funeral service took place at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon on my mouth and as I said, instead of my returning again in 2015 Wednesday 21st January 2015. with family & friends and onwards, as I had hoped to have Donations in memory of Len would be gratefully appreciated for done, I will not now be returning. I feel so strongly about this RNIB and can be sent c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, that I feel your local shop keepers need to be made aware how Swindon. SN1 3DF. Enquiries: 01793 522797 31 Times Jan Feb15_ST_OCT_11 21/01/2015 17:38 Page 1

Market Days February 2015 BOURTON ON THE WATER Farmers Market 4th Sunday, 9.30–1300 Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (listed separately) CHippiNg CAMpDEN Country Market every Friday, 9–11am (excepy January) CHippiNg NORTON Farmer’s Market 3rd Saturday, monthly from 8.30am EXHIBITIONS Country Market every Saturday 8.45–11.00 Lower Town Hall to 21 John Davies Gallery, The Old Dairy Plant, Moreton in Marsh GL56 9NQ. Fred (with Farmer’s Market on 3rd Saturday) Schley – ‘From Mainland Scotland to St Kilda’, an extraordinary journey through 50 Weekly Market every Wednesday gREAT ROllRigHT paintings. Mon – Sat 9.30-5pm. www.johndaviesgallery Village Market last Saturday monthly (except December) to 2 Mar Richard Philips: Peoplescapes A fascinating and enticing form of documentary KiNgHAM photography recording the minutiae of modern life. Chipping Norton Theatre. Farmer’s Market 22 June, 21 September, 14 December MORETON-iN-MARsH to 29 Mar Arts & Crafts Metalwork made in Campden by Thornton and Downer, and in Weekly Market every Tuesday, 9–3.30pm the Sapperton smithy of Ernest Gimson.10-5pm. Closed Mondays. Court Barn Country Market every Thursday, 9.30–12noon NORTHlEACH every Wednesday, 8.30–3.30pm Museum, Church Road, Chipping Campden GL55 6JE 01386 841951 sTOW ON THE WOlD www.courtbarn.org.uk Farmer’s Market 2nd Thursday, 9.00–13.00pm

DIARY Chipping Norton Theatre at Half Term Intermediate Yoga Hatha/Vinyasa Flow.Classes in Little Compton, GL56 0SH. 12 Feb – 28 March Comedy Club for Kids. For everyone over six years old. The best Tuesdays (6.30pm - 7.45pm) Wednesdays (11.30am - 1pm) (6.45pm - 8.15pm) comedians – without the rude bits! £8.50 Total Beginners yoga classin Little Compton, GL56 0SH. Thursday 19th 07932 18 Feb Robin’s Winter Adventure11.30am & 2.30pm (relaxed performance) A 611042 or email [email protected] Please call Alice on 07932 611042 / Pied piper presentation. £8.50. suitable 4+ [email protected]. 21 Feb Out of the World!with Science Oxford .11am & 2pm. £8.50. suitable 8+ 2 - 7 Sleeping Beautyby Bourton Panto Group, 7:30 pm. (matinee Sat. afternoon) BOX OFFICE – 01608 642350 Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water. Box office: 07876 587 711. [email protected] www.chippingnortontheatre.com 6 The Fresh Dixie Project LIVEat Chipping Norton Theatre. ‘Unique crossover swing’ – ‘swinging in the footsteps of Jamie Cullum. 7.45pm. Adults £14/Conc £12. Box Office 01608 642350 7 & 8 Stow Flea MarketSt Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow on the Wold GL54 1AF. Free PLANNING AN EVENT? entry, 10am– 4pm. Disabled friendly. Snacks, light lunches and teas upstairs. Rose 01451 870675 or 07704145099 [email protected]. 7 The Will Pound BandWorld-class harmonica player Will Pound is on tour and Tell us and we will tell everyone! visiting Wychwood Folk Club at Tiddy Hall, Ascott Under Wychwood. 8pm, Tickets £10 adv./£12 door Tel. 01993 831427 www.wychwoodfolkclub.com 7 Seminar Introduction to Self-build Timber Framed Houses, hosted by Dan-Wood Plc 28 Simon & Garfunkel Old friends. Dan Haynes and Pete Richards performing at the Bicester Hotel. Free attendance – limited places, please book. music from the much loved works of the American duo. The show features video E:[email protected] T:07443 601765 clips of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel giving their personal account of their rise to 7 BITE Artisan Food Fair, Old Market Hall, Chipping Campden. ‘A foodie heaven.’ fame Evenlode Village Hall. 01989 566644 All day open market, the best Costwolds Food producers. Sample their produce and fill your baskets with passionately crafted food. 10 – 3pm. www.thebite.co/#ARTISAN-FOOD-MARKET FORTHCOMING EVENTS 9 & 19 UKIP - The New Alternative - Chris Harlow, Parliamentary Candidate for The 5 March 2015 Steve Knightley(of Show of Hands) on tour. Tickets £16, just on sale and Cotswolds Question & Answer session. All welcome. Victoria Hall, Bourton on the going fast. www.wegottickets.com/event/278192 Water 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). 6 March Terry Harrison DemostrationPainting techniques for landscapes and large-scale 12 Fiona Peart. Demonstration: Painting for Romance & Mood in Watercolour. subjects. Manor House Hotel, Moreton at 7pm. Tips and techniques. Tickets £25 Manor House Hotel, Moreton at 7pm. Tips and techniques. Tickets £25 including copy including copy of her latest book and a glass of wine, from Manor House Hotel, of her latest book and a glass of wine, from Manor House Hotel, 01608 650501. 01608 650501. 14 Music in StowPiano Recital by Zizhou & Ziying Jin, talented young Chinese 18 April Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders. St Edwards Church, Stow. 8pm. pianists. St Edwards Church, Stow at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (students £5) from Borzoi Tickets £20 Cotswold Cricket Museum, Brewery Yard, Stow 01451 870083 and Bookshop, Stow (01451 830268)/Debbie Taylor Travel, High St, Stow (01451 Borzoi Bookshop, Church St, Stow 01451 830268. 810255); £12 on the door. 8 & 9 August The Battle of Evesham 1265– Re-enactment. Commemorative events, 15 Cantamus ‘After Valentine’ concert: Songs from the American Songbook, school and community activities, culminating in a two-day medieval festival spread Beatles, Flanders & Swann – with madrigals, readings and more. A family afternoon across the town. ‘We’re inviting local people and community groups to get involved. with tea & cakes. 2.30 pm at Townsend Hall, Shipston There are sponsorship opportunities available to businesses.’ Contact: 07712 17 Fabulous February Funday@Fire Service College, London Road, Moreton, main 433978 E:[email protected] sports hall. All children welcome up to age 7. (10 -12noon). £2.50 per child. Bouncy castle, facepainting, activities and games. Tickets, Booking information etc. from – 20 The Siege of GloucesterThe Rissingtons Local History Society. The summer of 1643 changed the course of the English Civil War and may have led to the failure of BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTREVictoria Street, Bourton the Royalists. Great Rissington Club, Great Rissington Sports and Social Club, on the Water. Open Mon-Fri 9.30-5pm, Sat 9.30-5.30, Closed Sunday 01451 820211 Sherborne Lane, Great Rissington, GL54 2LW 02:30 - 16:30. 01451 824161 E: [email protected] 27 Quiz Night Cotswold School PTA Quiz night. The Cotswold School, 01608 676059 BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, High St, Burford, OX18 4LS. Open (Nov-Feb) Station Road,Bourton-On-The-Water, GL54 2BD 19:30 - 22:30 Mon-Sat 9.30-4pm. 01993 823558 E: [email protected] CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINT Guildhall, Goddards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-Fri. GLOUCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS SHOW – MAY 2015 STOW-i, VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Cotswolds Cricket Museum, Brewery Yard off Cheltenham Race Course – 2 days Sheep Street, GL541AA. 01451 830341 www.stowinfo.co.uk Raising the profile of local firms (in the county and beyond), encouraging collaboration, growth, dialogue, trade and promotion. MORETON AREA CENTRE High Street, Moreton. Mon 8.45am-4.00pm, Tues-Thurs Over 140 indoor and outdoor exhibitor spaces. 8.45am-5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-4.45pm, Sat 10.00am-1.00pm (BST), 10.00am-12.30pm [email protected] (BWT), Sun CLOSED. 01608 650881 E: [email protected] 01242 807689

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B LE D I N GT O N FO R T HC O MI N G ‘Saturday Live’ EVEN T S 14 February at 4pm

Friday 27 February “LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED” Lifeboat Coffee Morning at Bledington Village Hall Characters in search of an Author 10.30am - 12noon with a stall of RNLI goodies sold by our local RNLI champion – The Evenlodevale Companions present Diana Porter, BEM A ‘road’ drama for a downside-up world, Cut-and-paste by Anon – ‘the right kind of weird’

Bledington Music Festival - Pianofest '15 Holy Ascension Church, Oddington Tickets available soon from The Borzoi Bookshop, Stow on Tea and Cakes the Wold and Jaffe & Neale, Chipping Norton as well as Free entrance – donations to Friends of Ibba School Kingham Stores and Kings Head, Bledington. For more information 01451 830733 Details of coffee concerts and evening concerts on the web To book – 01451 831866 site: www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk

Bonhams Valuation Day Friday 6 March After Valentine – A Concert with Cakes 10am - 2pm at Bledington Village Hall Townsend Hall, Shipston on Stour £3 per item to Bledington Music Festival Sunday 15 February

From the classic American song-book (George Gershwin and Jerome Kern), the 1960s (the Beatles), and Flanders ‘How-To’ this February half term and Swann to early madrigals and at The Story Museum, Oxford more. Complemented by readings to amuse, Have you ever wanted to be a detective? entertain, and reach the emotions! To become an illustrator, learn to tell stories or write your own song? This is an afternoon designed for all The Story Museum’s ‘How-To’ half term is for you! the family. Workshops, storytelling, talks and more. Tickets (£10 for adults, £5 for children) from R. Clarke Electricals Saturday 14 February at 14.00 How to be a Daring Detective for in Shipston, or on the door. Any queries to Yvonne Ridley – aspiring sleuths aged 9-12. telephone 01789 269587. Tuesday 17 at 14.00, 8-12-year-old budding cartoonists can join Clive Goddard for How to Create Cool Cartoons. Wednesday 18 at 11.30 and 14.00. Science Oxford – everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about flames in their Fire Show. Thursday 19 Rob Biddulph will explore his new picture-book Blown Away by teaching you How to draw a Windy Day. Friday 20 February How to write Super Songs. Write and perform a brand new song with guitarist David Gibb – no musical experience required! Saturday 21 February at 14.00 with Roald Dahl funny Prize-winning author Philip Ardagh who’ll show us How to be Horribly Hilarious.

Ticket prices vary – see below for a full list of events. Tickets can be booked at www.ticketsoxford.com, or by phoning 01865 305305.

ALSO Events for early years & Events for adults The Story Museum, Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP

Tel: 01865 790050 www.storymuseum.org.uk News on Twitter and Facebook EXHIBITION until 12 April Keeping up Appearances – Fashion Through Two World Wars The Oxfordshire Museum Touring exhibitions, a stunning garden (with resident Megalosaur), Museum shop and café complement the permanent displays. FREE ENTRY Museum opening times: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sundays 2 – 5pm 01993 811456 The Oxfordshire Museum, Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum

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Westcote Village Hall Sa r a h M cQ u a i d Friday 27 February at 7.30pm

Brilliant musicianship … and a voice as rich and matured as the finest Irish malt whiskey (fRoots) Likely to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck (Aled Jones, BBC Radio 2) Tickets £12 (inc welcome drink) from 01993 831196 Supported by Air in G

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TToo reserve ovidedde by hers. The Art of team tabl ǌǌĞƌƐ͛ Steve Row Waterloo 01451 833 by Peter Warwick 21st F ebru Raffle. at 2.45pm on 16 February 2015 in St George’s Hall, Blockley Briing your own drink for a funn filled night. Please contact Elaine Parker (01386 840326) for booking guests (which is essential) and more details. Grand Spring Charity Sale

Thursday March 26 at Oddington Village Hall, GL56 0XD

11am - 3 pm BOX O FFICE – 01608 642350

in aid of Gloucestershire Eye Therapy Trust Admin [email protected] www.c hippingnortontheatre.com

Alpaca Jerseys, Murano Glass, Jewellery, Natalie Stutely Artist FebrSUMMERuary 2 0ACTIVITIES15 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 5 All Roads Lead to Rome FILMS at 7.30pm Other Stalls, Raffle, Coffee/Tea, Soup Lunches. 6 It’s Th thate F rtimeesh ofD iyearxie P whenrojec parents’t thoughts turn1 to those Vlongiol esummertte weeks and finding activities for their children. Entry free 7 Voulez Vous 3 The Homesman 9 At ThehCipp Theatre,ing Nor Chippington Sing eNorton,rs’ Sho wyoungcase people4 take over T thehir buildingd Perso forn four weeks. We have so many workshops to choose from, including Orange Hat Summer Adventures for 11 babies, The B toddlersarber o andf S etheirville carers; drama, dance and8& singing12 U fornb 5r o– k7e yearn olds; dance, drama and musical theatre for 8 – 12 year olds and a dance14 week Pforad teenagersdington as well as a full-scale 13 production Stephen of K Grease.Amos 19 Grounded 14&17 The Theory of Everthing We also provide outreach activities in Moreton in1 8Marsh, CartertonThe Fac eand o fWoodstock Love and 20 transport Lucy P otherte participantsr to The Theatre for some of the week at no extra charge! COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT

at Notgrove Village Hall 8pm – 11.30pm

LIVE MUSIC – Licenced Bar, £5pp entrance Perhaps this y A N ight of Music & Stories:

Thursday 19 February 2015 Tonight’s act is Ellies Brothers. the first Wold Tour Contact Ken on 07870795560 for further details. Guiting Power village hall Saturday 21 February, 7.30pm

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2 to 7 February Sleeping Beauty by Bourton Panto Group 7:30 pm, with a matinee on Saturday afternoon Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water Box Office open to 7 February (Mon-Sat 10am- 12 noon) Matiness & last night 7 February (7.30pm) Tickets £7-9. Box office 07876 587 711

Burford Singers Spring Concert Saturday 28 March 2015 7.30pm at Church of St John the Baptist, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY

Bob Chilcott: Requiem, Haydn: Spring (from The Seasons), Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending

Burford Singers with: Cotswold Chamber Orchestra, Laurie Ashworth (soprano) Thomas Elwin (tenor) Jon Stainsby (bass) Michael Bochmann (violin), Conductor: Bob Chilcott Tickets reserved £20, £16, £12.50, unreserved £10. Postal booking (strongly advised) opens 10 February 2015 Telephone booking (opens 24 February 2015): 01993 822412 Booking in person (opens 5 March 2015) The Madhatter Bookshop 122, High Street, Burford OX18 4QJ Public Rehearsal 2.30 pm Saturday 28 March 2015 Advance booking £5.00 (£6.00 at the door) Details and booking form available on our website www.burfordsingers.org.uk

  Monday 16 February   “Old Campden   House”   A talk  by Mary  Gray  about   the  Chipping   Campden house built  in  1608 by  wealthy  merchant   Sir Baptist  Hicks    and destroyed by fire  during  the Civil  War in 1645.

Evening meetings start at 7.30pm to allow members to have a drink and/or browse through the bookstall before formal proceedings start promptly at 7.50pm.      St. Edward’s  Church, Stow-on-the-Wold Saturday 14 February 7.30pm                          PIANO   RECITAL  by Zizhou and Ziying Jin

e programme will include Bach – Italian Concerto, Beethoven – Sonata in G Major Op14 No2 and other items by Chopin, Liszt, Schubert

Tickets £10.00 (students £5.00) in advance (£12 at the door) from Borzoi Bookshop, Church Street, Stow Tel 01451 830268, Debbie Taylor Travel TelAgent, 01451 830268 1 High St. Stow Tel 01451 810255 Tel 01451 810255

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Tel 01451 830268 Tel 01451 810255 C O R R E S P O N D E N C E 2 (Continued from p31) PARKING FOR VISITORS IN Bourton Times responded to the emails and we publish the final eml here. (21.0115)

BOURTON ON THE WATER Good morning, Copies of an eml from County Councillor Paul Hodgkinson [email protected] Thank you very much for your response. It is a real RE: Letter of Complaint (15.01.15) shame you have a council working against you. I’m sure there are lots of rental properties that don’t have Thanks for getting in touch and I'm very unhappy to read this. parking on the plot, like where I stayed and need those I will now forward your formal complaint to the parking permits to be able to get customers in. By not having manager at the County Council and will copy you in, asking parking, they can’t offer themselves for rental. The him to investigate and waive the fine. This is not the first time I've been told about this sort of thing council are stopping this. and I have raised it myself with County Council officers. I’m happy for you to hold my details in case of a Paul response, but not to be published. You can state that Cllr Paul Hodgkinson I’m from Ingatestone in Essex so shows I travelled a GCC, Bourton and Northleach considerable way to visit the area, along with family from Colchester.

Copies of an eml from Kashmir Dhadwar, Parking Team, Many thanks. Gloucestershire County Council County (referred to him by Jim Daniels, Parking Manager, Gloucestershire County Council following the Letter of Complaint forwarded by “Tell us about Co.Cllr Paul Hodgkinson.) (15.01.15) [email protected] your care” RE: Letter of Complaint The Care Quality Commission (CQC) went into partnership with THE SILVER LINE HELPLINE to help reach out to even Dear … I write with reference to your email sent to Councillor more elderly people who are cared for in their homes and in Hodgkinson, the contents of which have been noted. residential care. I was sorry to read that you are unhappy with the manner in The Silver Line has received thousands of calls, with more which your challenge to your Penalty Charge Notice was than half the callers telling the helpline they had nobody else handled. to talk to. Having investigated your concerns I am satisfied that due Through CQC’s ‘tell us about your care’ partnership, anyone process was adhered to by the County Council’s Parking Team can share their concerns – and anonymously if preferred – if and its contractor, APCOA. they feel they are not being listened to, or feel unable to speak directly to those responsible for delivering safe, caring, Whilst I appreciate that you displayed hotel permit, effective, responsive and well-led services that CQC expects. regrettably it was not valid in the bay in question. The sign located within 5 metres of where your vehicle was parked It can be good news, too clearly stated a P and the wording “30 mins No return within The partnership is also an opportunity to help identify best 1 hour”; there were no exceptions for permit holders, hotel practice examples where high quality and compassionate permits or otherwise. I trust you will appreciate that this is a care is being provided. nationally recognised sign and as such it is the driver’s People can contact QCC about their experiences of care: responsibility to ensure he or she is not parked in www.cqc.org.uk/share-your-experience-finder contravention. People can also call CQC’s number on 03000 61 61 61 Thank you for making a payment of £75. Please consider this where there are trained staff on hand to ensure case closed. whistleblowing concerns are dealt with appropriately. I trust I have been of assistance to you. Sophie Andrews, CEO at The Silver Line, said: “Silver Line Regards has been described as ChildLine for Older People and we are delighted to mark our first birthday, with this life-saving new Kash Dhadwar partnership. We will work jointly with CQC to help older Parking Team. 01452 426063 people and their families raise concerns about the standard of care they are receiving whether in a care home or in their own homes. “One of the first calls to The Silver Line was from a lady in a care home who was too afraid to give her name but did give the name of the care home where the residents had been left without food and the heating turned off. The police were involved and the residents are now safe.“ Bourton-on-the-Water Eyford, Guiting and The Baptist Church Slaughters Minister: Revd Ian Fowler Sunday Services FEBRUARY Sun 1st 8.30am – HC at Lower Slaughter Sunday Worship 10.30am & 6pm. 9.30am – HC at Temple Guiting Noah’s Ark Toddlers Group Monday 9.30am – 11.30am 9.30am – Village HC at Naunton Ladies Meeting (2nd & 4th of month) Wednesday 2.45pm – 3.30pm 11am – Family Service at Guiting Power OPEN4U Thursday 10am – 4pm Coffee, light lunch, crafts, 11am – HC at Upper Slaughter th games, WIFI access and computer skills. Sun 8 8.30am – HC at Naunton 9.30am – HC at Lower Slaughter J-Team Friday 6pm - Primary aged children’s club 9.30am – HC at Farmcote Church Office: 01451 824225 11am – Matins at Temple Guiting Email: [email protected] 11am – Matins at Upper Slaughter 4pm – HC at Guting Power www.bourtonbaptist.homecall.co.uk Sun 15th 8.30am – Holy Communion at Upper Slaughter 9.30am – HC at Cutsdean 9.30am – Morning Parise at Guiting Power 11am – HC at Lower Slaughter 11am – Matins at Naunton 4pm – Evensong at Temple Guiting The Catholic Church Wes 18th 7pm – Ash Wednesday Service at Temple Guiting MASS TIMES FOR FEBRUARY nd Sun 22 8.30am – Holy Communion at Guiting Power Our Lady, Help of Christians, 9.30am – HC at Cutsdean Bourton-on-the-Water 11am – Choral Holy Communion at Temple Guiting Sunday Mass: 8.30 a.m. 11am – Family Holy Communion at Lower Slaughter

Our Lady & St Kenelm, 4pm – Choral Evensong at U Slaughter with LS and Naunton Back Walls, Stow-on-the-Wold Sunday Masses: 10.00 am & 6.30pm Ash Wednesday (18 February) 10.00 a.m. Latin Mass at Stow

7.00 p.m. Mass at Bourton For times of Confessions, or other information, please call 01451 830431 or visit our website: www.stowrc.co.uk

St Lawrence, Bourton on the Water Contact Rev Rachel Rosborough, 820386 for more information or go to www.bourtonparishchurch.co.uk Sunday Services 8am Communion on 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month 11am Church Family Service (all-age) on 1st Sunday of the The morning service at St David’s, Moreton in Marsh is recorded each month week and broadcast online every Sunday at 4.30pm. www.nccr.co.uk Communion on 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month Morning Worship on 3rd Sunday of the month 6pm Communion on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month Jubilate on the 2nd Sunday of the month On the 2nd Saturday of each month 9am Saturday Breakfast Church food, craft, songs, prayers and stories for all ages Quakers – The Religious Society of Friends Every Wednesday 10am Communion Sunday 11:00 a.m. at The Friends Meeting House,Pytts Lane, Burford Bumblebeez meets in church every Thursday, 9.00 – 11.00am, Everybody Welcome. For more information contact Howard Crook fun for babies & toddlers, chat & coffee for parents and 01451 810 447 or go to http://www.burford-quakers.org.uk carers – all welcome. Larry’s Youth Group meets every other Friday evening for activities and fun, JoStL meet every other Wednesday for bible discussion and chat (age 11+). St James’, Clapton on the Hill Sunday Services 9.30am Communion on 1st Sunday, Morning Worship on 3rd Sunday

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Local Clubs, Societies, Associations and Charities Clubs Sports & Outdoor Young People & Children Club Notices Bourton on the Water W I Angling Club Bledington Toddler Group 2nd Tues 7.15pm, Victoria Hall, BOW. Sec Tina Rose. 01451 821891 Chairman Neil Halley 07961 920708, [email protected] Nicki 01608 658137 Mon 10–11.30am Bourton-on-the-Water Probus www.moretonanglingclub.co.uk Bourton BumblebeeZ babies/pre school group 2nd & 4th Mondays 10 a.m. at the George Moore Community Centre Bourton Badminton Club St Lawrences Church, Thursdays 9.30-11.00am. STOW & DISTRICT CIVIC SOCIETY Sec Chris Fowler 01451 820787 Cotswold School, Monday evenings 6.30–10pm Contact Linda Powell 01451 822206. North Cotswold Friendship Centre Friday 6 February at 7.30 pm – St. Edward’s Hall, Stow Bourton Panto Group 07840 113477, [email protected] Bourton Pre-school & Out of School Clubs, Our next meeting is a talk by Ray Sturdy entitled ‘The Real www.bourtonpantogroup.com Bourton Hockey Club Home fixtures at the Cotswold School, The Contact Pam Coombes 07950048066 or email: ‘How old is your House?’ Bourton Vale Horticultural Society 7.30 pm every second Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2BD bourtonpreschool&eygloucestershire.co.uk Dad's Army’. You are most welcome to join us in Broadwell Have you ever wondered just how old is your house – Wednesday of the month at the Baptist School Room, Station Road, Chairman Stuart Colmer, 01451 821921/07900028732 Children’s Art Club (ages 4–12) Village Hall on Wednesday, 4 February for a cup of After school, Saturdays and holidays or so many of the other lovely buildings we walk past on a Bourton-on-the-Water. Antoinette Green 01451 824141 Bourton Roadrunners Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Bourton coffee/tea and a chat from 10.30 onwards. CH. Norton Amateur Astronomy Group www.cnaag.com Leisure Centre, 7.00 and 7.30pm. Info on adult sessions Lynn Hudson Gill Parkes: 01386 700991 regular basis in Stow? You may be surprised! Our speaker, 3rd Monday/m. 7.30pm. Methodist Rooms, CN. 01242 820920. Juniors meet at Cotswold School, Tuesdays, 7pm. Children & Young Peoples Directorate At our meeting last month, our Speaker Angela Penrucker Paul Clark from the Oxfordshire Buildings Record, will reveal Chairman Robin Smitten 07527 224411 or [email protected] Richard Bufton 01451 824379/ Chris Hartley 01451 830015 Stephen McDonald – Senior Youth Worker. North Cotswold Rural Youth entertained us with a very interestring talk called Cotswold Investment Club Bourton Vale Cricket Club Work Team. Bourton Youth Centre, The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water the secret of how to date buildings – with illustrated examples Meets 2nd Tues of each month. Judith Borsay, 01608 650787 Hon. Sec. Philip Hawtrey, 01451 820359 [email protected]. 01451 820525. Mobile: 07825732523 ‘Just Hanging About’ – she showed us some fascinating taken from his recent visits to houses in Stow. Cotswold Wardens (conservation work, guided walks) Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre Pony Club email: [email protected] slides of unusual and amusing pub signs and explained 01451 8562000 www.cotswoldaonb.org.uk Weds 3.45-5.45. 01451 821101. [email protected] Guiting Power Brownies (age 7–10) Members free/visitors warmly welcome. Complimentary Duplicate Bridge Club Bourton Vale Lawn Tennis Club Tuesday Evenings 6.15–7.30pm about their origins – we were amazed at the number and coffee/tea served from 7 pm Broadwell Village Hall, 2 pm every Wednesday afternoon. Ann Whitney, 07917163001 [email protected] Leader Cheryl Millar, 01451 831233 variety that we have in the UK. Contact Mary Wood 01451 822313 [email protected] Cotswold Walkers Guiting Power Pre-School Playgroup Please make a note of our next date for your diary: Dinner Hosts www.DinnerHosts.net Every Thurs 2pm Moreton Area Centre. Wed 2pm Bourton Parish Church. 01451 851742, Becky Roseblade, leader Friday 27 March: ‘The original Brideshead – Single 35-55 yr olds. Social life through dinner parties. Sarah Clifton-Gould, 01285 623450. Alan Robinson, 01451 821067. [email protected] Knit One, Sip One Knitting Group Great Rissington Archers Monkey Music (pre-school music classes) a history of Madresfield’ by Brian Jauncey. Alternate Weds at 8pm Coach & Horses, Longborough Sat 10.30am at Gr Rissington Social Club (+ Weds 6.30pm in summer) Tues afternoons 07768 457403 or [email protected] NORTH COTSWOLD ASSOCIATION Interested in joining us? Contact Carlin on 07769646996 or [email protected] Michael Ebelthite, 01451 824161. Niall McIntosh, 01451 870221 Moreton Scouts Please call Rachel or Nigel on 01451 833783. Life Saving Club (Fire College) Moreton in Marsh Bowling Club Beavers Mondays 17.30–18.45 Age 6–8½ OF THE NATIONAL TRUST Co-ordinator Lynette Mantle 01386 882430 Club Captain, Brenda Dix 01451 821020 [email protected] Cubs, Mondays 18.45–20.15 Age 8–10 Next meeting at Broadwell Village Hall Membership – single £8, joint £14. N Cotswold Arts Association Club Chair, Helen Tuff 01608 650893 [email protected] Explorer Scouts, Wednesday (fortnightly) 20.00–22.00 Age 14–18 on Thursday 19 February at 2 pm; Full details of our 2014-15 programme are on our website and Sandi Garrett 01451 822550 North Cotswolds Aikido Club Scouts, Thursdays 19.30–21.30 Age 10½–14 N Cotswold Bee-Keepers Assoc Thursday nights 8-10pm.Village Hall, Naunton, GL54 3AS. 07554 Dave Manley-Moreton, Scout Group Secretary, 01608 650814 with a talk by James Bolton on ‘The Grand Tour’. noticeboard. www.stowcivicsociety.co.uk Julie Edwards 01608 659396 [email protected] 252021 www.northcotswoldsaikido.co.uk Springboard Children’s Centre Entrance £2, Why not join us? N Cotswold Bridge Club North Cotswold Cycling Club St Edwards Drive, Stow. 01451 831642. www.springboardcc.co.uk Meets Bourton on the Hill on Tues, Weds, Thurs Club Secretary: Fiona Barnett, 01608 650217 Colin Ellis, Membership Secretary, elephone: 01451 822208 Alan Lamb 01386 701603 www.bridgewebs.com/northcotswolds N Cotswolds Youth Cricket Club N Cotswold Digital Camera Club Robert Fox, 01751 6732609 www.nycc.co.uk Music MORETON IN MARSH (evening) WI Stow Rugby Club James Minter 01451 824175 www.ncdcc.co.uk Bell Ringers, Bourton-on-the-Water, Anne Clark, 01451 820 759 Our next Meeting will be held in the WI Hall on Thursday N Cotswold Disabled Club Tim Bevan/Liz Fraser/Andrew Cartlidge www.stowrfc.co.uk Tae Kwon Do Assoc of GB Bell Ringers, Great Rissington, Mondays 7:30-9pm, Sheila Jesson, Stow on the Wold and Countryside 12 February at 7.30 when the Speaker will be Richard Kemp Joan M Oughton 01451 830580 01451 820 395 N Cotswold Friendship Centre (Within Age UK) Tues 6.30 Adults. Thurs 6.30 Juniors. 7.30 Seniors. 8.30 Adult Self with his talk on ‘Bookshops, Civic Identity and Wealth Defence. [email protected] Bledington Music Festival Embroiderers Guild 1st Weds monthly. Colin 01993 842820/01608 650868 www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk Creation’. [email protected] www.combinedselfdefence.co.uk We meet every first Tuesday of the month for some fascinating Blockley Brass Band Due to our recently increased membership, we are unable to North Cotswold Model Aero Club Friday 7.30–9.30 pm St George's Hall. Sec: Rachel Galt 01386 841677 talks on textile and needle related work. This month, 3rd of Flying site at Far Heath Farm, Moreton-in-Marsh Community Groups Blockley Ladies Choir February, the talk is by Hilary Stenning "Turkish Delights" accept any new members or visitors for the time being but do Ken Rathborne, 01386 858649 Tues 7.30–9pm Little Village Hall. Ruth Wright 01451 831104 Cotswold Volunteers (a local charity helping disadvantaged people) register your interest with Jo on 01608 650821 and join our sites.google.com/site/northcotswoldmac/home [email protected] followed by tea and cake, from 2-4 at Broadwell Village hall. Jane Winstanley CEO, 01285 658802 [email protected] N Cotswold National Trust Burford Singers short waiting list. Essential Skills in Moreton-in-Marsh, run by YES Visitors are always welcome, £5 charge. Our monthly Mem.Sec Dr.Colin Ellis 01451 822208 www.burford-singers.org.uk (Box Office: The Madhatter Bookshop, Mondays & Tuesdays at the library. Sally 07988531774 N Cotswold Rotary Club High St Burford) workshop or sit and stitch days are open to non members. Fair Shares N Cotswolds Community Time Bank Dudley Mills 01451 820704 Bourton on the Water, Brian Honness Cotswold Youth Choir 01608 812338 [email protected] For more information contact Fiona Vann – Chairman 01451 01451 830052 Stow, Barry Peaston 01608 650526 Every Saturday for children ages 3-6, and 7 upwards. Burford Methodist Home-Start N Cotswolds 821 291 It’s tried & proven N Cotswold U3A Church. Contact Amanda Hanley 07976 353996 Family Support Charity 01451 831781 Contact Jenny Stanfield, 01451 824338 u3asites.org.uk/bourton Kingham Choral Society Independence Trust mental health, drug and alcohol support THE FITNESS LEAGUE Northleach & Fosse Lions Club Linda Sale, 01608 658647 01608 652232, www.independencetrust.co.uk 2nd Tuesday/month (business) at The Wheatsheaf Inn, 8pm Naunton Music Society Posture in Action – for all age groups Sue Tomlinson – local contact East Glos Mental Health northleachandfosselions.org.uk/0845 8339825 Barbara Steiner, 01451 850897. [email protected] MORETON IN MARSH (afternoon) W I 01285 650523/07920 427608 Stretching, mobilising, strengthening – core stability and Rotary Kingham/Daylesford Stow Youth Singers The next meeting is on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 2pm at Insight posture. Exercise and dance movements are combined Meets fortnightly Weds evening, Sat morning (Ages 9+) Fridays Term Time, 6–7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow. Moreton Area Centre, High St, Moreton Mondays 10am–1pm the WI Hall. The speaker will be Major Michael Howard on the www.kinghamrotary.org.uk Linda Green, 01451 830327 and performed to music. 9.45am – 11.15am in the Royal British Legion Branch 01242 221170. [email protected] topic of ‘My Life’. The Naight, Lansdown, Bourton GL54 2AR. Branch, 01451 824303 Kate’s Home Nursing (palliative nursing care at home) British Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water. Scottish Country Dance Group Robert Barnett, 01451 870349; www.kateshomenursing.org Key Information New members and guests are always welcome. For further Ideal for the older lady who has time in the morning Brenda Parsons, 01451 831876 Medical Detection Dogs (charity no 1124533) Bourton-on-the-Water Police Station information please call Trish on 01608 651367. Single File Chipping Norton social group for unattached 50- Oxon and Cotswold Volunteer Support group. Organising fundraising and is looking to improve her general wellbeing and 70s. Fortnightly pub nights for new members. 077655 98518 events and talking to local groups. 01993 831909 Moore Road GL54 2AZ. Non-emergency 101, Emergency 999 In future all bookings for the use of the W. I. Hall and overall fitness, in a safe and friendly environment. [email protected] [email protected] Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre applications for keys should be made to Pam Clarke Stow Disability Association N Cotswold Community Radio Victoria Street. 01451 820211 / 822583. [email protected] Free Class to anyone who would like to try us out Childrens Physio Direct helpline George Hill, 01608 658636 www.stowda.org.uk Old Police Station, Chipping Campden,www.nothcotswoldonline.com 0300 421 6980 on 01608 652575. Kathy Kirk, Fitness League Teacher 01993 882350 Stow and North Cotswold Probus Club N Cotswold Support Gp – Parkinson’s UK 9.00am-12.00pm, Monday-Friday (except Bank Holidays) Childline 1st & 3rd Thurs mornings, Broadwell Village Hall, Broadwell nr. Stow, Mike Winter, 01451 831194 0800 11 11 Crime Stoppers 10.30 a.m. Secretary Martin Hornby 01608 654356 P3 Bourton on the Water Drop In Centre 0800 555 111 Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer's Guild Victoria Hall: every 1st & 3rd Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm First Responders (St John’s Ambulance) 01451 821291 RNLI N Cotswold Branch 01452 858220. [email protected] Chairman Diana Porter, 01451 830508 www.sja.org.uk The Gloucestershire Heart Support Group Local Authorities Moore Friends Secretary, Sandra Morgan 01451 824316 [email protected] 10.15 am every Wednesday morning Moreton-in-Marsh Congregational 6.5% of our population is cut off from society by an inability to read Bourton on the Water Town Council Read Easy North Cotswolds Church Rooms. John Green, 01451 824141 Council Offices, 8 Victoria Street. 01451 820712 Moreton Hospital (Minor Injury Unit) 1-1 reading coaching for adults, 0844 493 0686 Sue Brereton of Read Easy North Cotswolds commented, ‘Our [email protected] www.bourtononthewaterpc.org.uk [email protected] 0300 421 8770, daily 8am-8pm Government figures have revealed that 3,200 County Cllr Paul Hodgkinson The Cotswold Listener talking newspaper for the visually impaired. N Cotswolds District, Community First Responders, biggest challenge is finding the adults who’d like to learn. We Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2GT. meet at Notgrove Training Centre, SJA, Bourton-O-T-Water 01242 252072. [email protected] adults in the Cotswolds have a reading age of 7 obviously can’t reach them via posters or newspapers. And they 01285 831359/ 07785 263759 The Stroke Group (part of Age UK) 3rd Monday/M at 7–30pm. You can train to be a CFR in this area, [email protected] Louise Read 01452 520723, [email protected] William Warmington, 01608 651886 or below. The figures have shocked those working often feel ashamed and hide their inability from others.’ Cotswold District Council U3A – Bourton & District N Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch Cirencester – Trinity Road, Cirencester Sec Janet Prout, 01451 821478 u3asites.org.uk/bourton Non-Emergency 0845 090 1234. www.northcotswoldsnw.co.uk to improve levels of adult literacy in the area. 01285 623000 www.cotswold.gov.uk Young At Heart Club N Cotswold St John Ambulance & St John Cadets Read Easy North Cotswolds covers these towns, and all District Cllr Sheila Jeffery (Bourton Ward) meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays monthly, 10.30am-2.30pm Lounge (from age 10) Meets at Bourton Thurs 7–9pm. 01451 820570 surrounding villages: 01285 623850 [email protected] at Market Close. A light lunch served; Carer Respite Service available for Police Station The latest research shows: District Cllr Len Wilkins (Bourton Ward) High Street, Stow on the Wold. Mon-Fri 08.30–16.30. Shipston on Stour, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Moreton-in- a modest charge. Val on 01451 810637 for info. : 4.4% of adults in the Cotswolds, 2,213 people, have a 01285 623802 [email protected] Non-emergency 101, Emergency 999 Marsh, Winchcombe, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, District Cllr Venetia Crosbie Dawson (Rissington Ward) reading age below 5 years 01285 623876 [email protected] Business Associations & Groups : A further 2.1%, 1,055 adults, can read no better than a Bourton-on-the-Water, Northleach, Burford. Glos Homeseeker applying for affordable housing Bourton on the Water Chamber of Commerce 6 or 7 year old child. www.gloshomeseeker.co.uk 0300 666 6330 –charged at local rate admin@bourtoninfo,com Glos Rural Community Council : WIRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Network That’s a total of 6.5% of Cotswolds adults who struggle to If you know someone who struggles to read, help them Marilyn Cox 01452 528491 [email protected] N Cotswold. Emma Heathcote-James read, a figure only slightly better than the national average get in touch today with Sue Brereton of Easy Read on [email protected] www.grcc.org.uk www.wire.org/networks 01386 831379/07977 226025 Village Agents YHA Stow on the Wold of 7.1%. 0844 493 0686, or [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] Manager Dawn Rankin. [email protected]/www.yha.org.uk

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STOW & DISTRICT CIVIC SOCIETY North Cotswold Friendship Centre Friday 6 February at 7.30 pm – St. Edward’s Hall, Stow Our next meeting is a talk by Ray Sturdy entitled ‘The Real ‘How old is your House?’ Dad's Army’. You are most welcome to join us in Broadwell Have you ever wondered just how old is your house – Village Hall on Wednesday, 4 February for a cup of or so many of the other lovely buildings we walk past on a coffee/tea and a chat from 10.30 onwards. regular basis in Stow? You may be surprised! Our speaker, At our meeting last month, our Speaker Angela Penrucker Paul Clark from the Oxfordshire Buildings Record, will reveal entertained us with a very interestring talk called the secret of how to date buildings – with illustrated examples ‘Just Hanging About’ – she showed us some fascinating taken from his recent visits to houses in Stow. slides of unusual and amusing pub signs and explained Members free/visitors warmly welcome. Complimentary about their origins – we were amazed at the number and coffee/tea served from 7 pm variety that we have in the UK. Please make a note of our next date for your diary: Friday 27 March: ‘The original Brideshead – a history of Madresfield’ by Brian Jauncey. NORTH COTSWOLD ASSOCIATION Interested in joining us? OF THE NATIONAL TRUST Please call Rachel or Nigel on 01451 833783. Next meeting at Broadwell Village Hall Membership – single £8, joint £14. on Thursday 19 February at 2 pm; Full details of our 2014-15 programme are on our website and with a talk by James Bolton on ‘The Grand Tour’. noticeboard. www.stowcivicsociety.co.uk Entrance £2, Why not join us? Colin Ellis, Membership Secretary, elephone: 01451 822208 MORETON IN MARSH (evening) WI Our next Meeting will be held in the WI Hall on Thursday Stow on the Wold and Countryside 12 February at 7.30 when the Speaker will be Richard Kemp Embroiderers Guild with his talk on ‘Bookshops, Civic Identity and Wealth We meet every first Tuesday of the month for some fascinating Creation’. talks on textile and needle related work. This month, 3rd of Due to our recently increased membership, we are unable to February, the talk is by Hilary Stenning "Turkish Delights" accept any new members or visitors for the time being but do followed by tea and cake, from 2-4 at Broadwell Village hall. register your interest with Jo on 01608 650821 and join our Visitors are always welcome, £5 charge. Our monthly short waiting list. workshop or sit and stitch days are open to non members. For more information contact Fiona Vann – Chairman 01451 821 291 It’s tried & proven THE FITNESS LEAGUE Posture in Action – for all age groups MORETON IN MARSH (afternoon) W I Stretching, mobilising, strengthening – core stability and The next meeting is on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 2pm at posture. Exercise and dance movements are combined the WI Hall. The speaker will be Major Michael Howard on the and performed to music. 9.45am – 11.15am in the topic of ‘My Life’. British Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water. New members and guests are always welcome. For further Ideal for the older lady who has time in the morning information please call Trish on 01608 651367. and is looking to improve her general wellbeing and In future all bookings for the use of the W. I. Hall and overall fitness, in a safe and friendly environment. applications for keys should be made to Pam Clarke Free Class to anyone who would like to try us out on 01608 652575. Kathy Kirk, Fitness League Teacher 01993 882350

6.5% of our population is cut off from society by an inability to read

Government figures have revealed that 3,200 Sue Brereton of Read Easy North Cotswolds commented, ‘Our biggest challenge is finding the adults who’d like to learn. We adults in the Cotswolds have a reading age of 7 obviously can’t reach them via posters or newspapers. And they or below. The figures have shocked those working often feel ashamed and hide their inability from others.’ to improve levels of adult literacy in the area. Read Easy North Cotswolds covers these towns, and all The latest research shows: surrounding villages: : 4.4% of adults in the Cotswolds, 2,213 people, have a Shipston on Stour, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Moreton-in- reading age below 5 years Marsh, Winchcombe, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, : A further 2.1%, 1,055 adults, can read no better than a Bourton-on-the-Water, Northleach, Burford. 6 or 7 year old child. : That’s a total of 6.5% of Cotswolds adults who struggle to If you know someone who struggles to read, help them read, a figure only slightly better than the national average get in touch today with Sue Brereton of Easy Read on of 7.1%. 0844 493 0686, or [email protected]

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Northleach and Fosse Lions Club The Rotary Club

Lion Dave Murphy was unanimously elected to be the  of the North Cotswolds Club’s Vice-President with immediate effect. Plans and dates for the coming year’s activities were discussed. With a healthier membership it is hoped that the club can make a bigger Rotary Charity Band Concert raises £3,100 impact on the local community. North Cotswolds Rotary Club were delighted to welcome e Band of At the recent meeting of the Club members approved donations to the Gloucestershire Constabulary to perform at their traditional The Cotswold Hall Committee in Northleach, which is run by pre-Christmas Charity Band Concert at e Cotswold School in volunteers for the benefit of the Town’s residents; the RNIB in Bourton-on-the-Water on 29th November. e Band entertained an memory of Len Cave who died recently, and who was a founder member of this club; Stow Primary School towards its defibrillator enthralled audience to a wide-ranging programme of music that appeal; and to the Starlight Charity which grants wishes of and included stirring classical favourites, military music from the films entertains terminally ill children. Midway and Saving Private Ryan by the composer John Williams, pieces The Lions Ebola Orphans’ Relief Aid Programme has already from My Fair Lady, the big band music of Glen Miller, a sing-along received a grant of $150,000 from the Lions International featuring old favourites from the Great War, and a selection of seasonal Foundation in addition to the support from individual clubs. This Christmas festive melodies familiar to everyone. money has been given to the local Lions clubs in the countries affected, to be utilised for immediate needs and for the long-term During the interval Rotarians and partners served minced pies to the help for these children. audience, and Dame Janet Trotter, Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, The “100 Club” monthly draw winner was Jenny Pezet of Northleach. drew out the winning raﬄe tickets. ree lucky winners won Christmas Club Members and friends enjoyed a New Year dinner at the hampers, with all the money raised from ticket sales and the raﬄe Sherborne Arms Inn in Aldsworth in January. going to local charities. A total of £3,100 was raised for charity, including The Club holds its business meetings on the second Tuesday of £500 for the Band’s nominated charity, Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre each month at 8pm at the Wheatsheaf Inn in Northleach. All in Cheltenham. interested people are welcome to attend. Next month’s meeting is on 10th February. “e evening was a great success and with the support of our generous sponsors and the audience we will be able to help several deserving For further information – www.northleachandfosselions.org.uk / causes in Gloucestershire”, said President Hugh Collins. 0845 8339825

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The Cotswold Lion Café The Old Prison, Northleach New manager Jess is already well-known for her home-made cakes!

Rotary Youth Competitions e first rounds of the Rotary Young Writer and Young Photographer competitions took place in December. e theme this year, ‘Lighting up the Community’, was a challenging one and Rotary would like to congratulate all those who took part, and our thanks also to e Jessica Hughes is the new manager at The Cotswold Lion Cotswold School and Sherborne Primary School. e winner of the Café in The Old Prison on the Fosseway at Northleach. She Young Writer competition, Intermediate age group, was Ella Sweeney, comes with a reputation for her delicious home-baked and the Junior age group winner from Sherborne Primary School was cakes, and has even received plaudits by TV chef Jamie Ellie Lawrence. e winner of the Young Photographer competition, Oliver via Twitter. She joins the team with a brand new Senior age group, was Phoebe Gore, and Katya Mullins won the menu and a new customer loyalty scheme. Intermediate age group. Congratulations to the winners and good luck in the next round. The Cotswold Lion Café is set in the amazing atrium at The Old Prison – if you haven’t visited before, or if you are a e Rotary Eﬀect ‘regular’, this is your excuse to visit soon! We are neighbours, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good. With your help we can achieve even more. To find The Cotswold Lion Cafe is open 9.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesdays to out how you can help go to www.rotarygbi.org or find details of our club Sundays (daily from March to October). The cafe provides free on www.NorthCotswoldsRotary.org.uk or on our club Facebook page parking and wifi as well as easy access throughout for wheelchairs and buggies. Dogs are welcome too. What’s not to like! The Old Prison, Fosse Way, Northleach, GL54 3JH The cafe is also currently looking for additional 01451 862000

40 41 “Share the risk and have some fun! Starting Up In Business From By Paul Jackson, Chairman of Wychwood Investment Club Robb Eden Investment clubs offer a great way for groups of investors to trade shares and other financial instruments, allowing individuals to Business Tax collaborate, pool funds and selectively deploy their capital and Accounts Preparation & Analysis expertise. As members of a club investors can be a bit more PAYE & Book-keeping speculative than they might be as individuals, as they share both the Vat Returns upside and downside of investments. Sage Training In the Cotswolds Times area there are clubs in Chipping Campden and More than just accounts - a personal service Stow, and a new club in the Wychwoods is currently seeking founder tailored to your needs. We will work with you members. Each club has slightly different rules (joining fees, monthly to help you get the best from your business. contributions, etc..) and as the maximum membership is kept small 01608 651802 (10 to 15), there can be a waiting lists. The setting up process can be [email protected] a bit bureaucratic, but stockbrokers like TD Waterhouse (a subsidiary of a Canadian Bank} and Barclays offer support services, so don’t be The January rush is finally over & accountants can now afraid to start your own. Club members tend to meet monthly over look forward to the payroll & tax year-end which will soon be with us. Since the introduction of Real Time dinner and, over time, meetings can become good social occasions. Information (RTI) a couple of years ago HMRC have RESEARCH – DEBATE – VOTE not been penalising employers for filing late but this is Members will range from regular traders to new investors just starting soon to end. With RTI the submission to HMRC must be made before the payment date to employees & many out - a club has the advantage of bringing various expertise to the employers have failed to do this. It’s only a matter of party, as well as different industry backgrounds. Another plus is time before a few employers get a nasty shock as many spreading the necessary time-consuming research as each member do not understand the relevance of RTI, particularly in will probably bring along at least one well researched relation to the information that’s sent & how this data is recommendation for the group to review and maybe purchase. interpreted. Personally, I believe that the introduction of Individual members will put forward suggested buys for discussion RTI will give cause for concern for many, mainly directors before being put to the vote. There can be many options on the table who pay themselves a minimum amount through the and discussion can get quite heated! Having online information payroll. I’m sure that in the longer term HMRC will be available at the meetings provides validation, with ‘google-ing’ for looking to use the data obtained through RTI to identify those who are either paying themselves too little, more information on the company or the industry in question. thereby reducing the amount of tax & national insurance Investors will hear about opportunities which, although declined by they have to pay, or those employers who are failing to the group, will still be available to an individual. add all employees, even casual labour, to their books. YIELD OR GROWTH? Once again the retail economic data from the Christmas period was a mixed bag with poor results from a Different strategies tend to evolve over time - when considering number of large retailers who, in the past, have posted joining an existing club it is important to understand the club’s increased sales. These results indicate that not only strategy. How risk averse is the club? Is the club looking for yield is the consumer becoming choosier where he or she and/or capital growth? shops but the impact of online shopping is taking its toll. There’s no doubt that some retailers will have to up their Of course shares go up and down and the question always on the game if they wish to survive. I feel sorry for the retailers table is ‘should we sell x’? Usually the member who promoted the who have to pay business rates and increasing rents at a share in the first place will monitor its progress, so his or her opinion time when profit margins are decreasing. Something has is taken seriously - but there is always a good debate, especially if the to be done otherwise our High Streets will disappear & members are sitting on a loss! consumer choice will disappear with it. If you’re planning to join the ever increasing numbers in Overall, investment clubs generally look for capital gains rather than the service sector or are looking to start another type of yield on dividends, and most clubs agree acceptable stop losses i.e. if business, either self-employed or as a limited company, the share drops to a certain level it is automatically sold. Buy orders then now is a good time to start thinking about setting can also be placed subject to a certain level. According to the available things up. If you start your business at the beginning of expertise, some clubs limit their investments just to equities or even April your business year will run alongside the tax year specific industries. Others work only with the top 250 companies and making life a little bit easier as all your year-end & tax avoid the more risky AIM market, although including these in a shared paperwork can be prepared together. It’s important to remember that by getting your paperwork in order from portfolio perhaps makes more sense. the start you will make the running of your business Of course the taxman gets involved as clubs must register with the so much easier. You should also talk to your bank’s authorities and provide members with the appropriate annual business manager or contact one of the many business information. There are various software programmes that help here. groups who offer advice. All will be in a position to give you help or put you in touch with people who can give you the information you require. You should also make an appointment to see an accountant, or a solicitor if Wychwood Investment Club: Chairman Paul needed, at the earliest opportunity.

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CHIPPING NORTON SCHOOL Blockley C of E School From Jenny Bruce Simon Duffy: Head Teacher

At the end of November Class 4 paid another very Before Christmas, students and parents successful visit to Court Barn Museum paid for by attended our first ‘Lighting The Fire’ event BDFAS. The Theme was the Great War as it was 100 which was organised by school governors years since it began. After an introduction by one of and students. Twelve inspirational the volunteers of the part that was played by many speakers were invited to talk about what people from Chipping Campden in the war the ‘lights their fire’. It was a brilliant day children were divided up into three groups. The first with great speakers, great company and great food. The event was group gathered around the table in the workshop exceptional because of the quality of the speakers, especially those from area to design a collage of images inspired by WW1 and make a Chipping Norton School. We hope that this memorable day will be the first postcard to send home from the front. They of many similar thought-provoking events. were given mixed media to work with and ideas There have been many activities that have inspired and challenged our of the kinds of messages that might be sent. students since the start of the year. Two sixth form students represented Another group explored the museum with the UK in a mock EU Council at The Foreign and Commonwealth Office. guidance from the volunteers or helped on the They participated in a debate about The European Commission’s proposals reception desk. This is always the favourite on energy efficiency and children’s rights in criminal proceedings. We were also delighted that one of our teams recently won the senior age activity. The third group were taken on a guided tour of Campden group of the local heat of the 2014/15 Youth Speaks competition talking looking at some of the buildings connected with C.R. Ashbee and the about ‘Women and inequality in Science’. They will now represent the Guildsmen with reference to the First World War and included St school at the Zone Final in February. Twenty nine Year 11 and Sixth Form James’ Church and the graveyard. students studying French and Art enjoyed a long weekend in Paris, visiting Later in November staff held a Parents/Carers Workshop to share many wonderful museums, art galleries and famous landmarks. details about the New Primary Curriculum, overviews of the content, Our AG&T students were challenged to create a newspaper in a day. The teaching methods and assessments and to offer ways that pupils could students were split into house teams and each was given a specific role, be supported at home. The feedback from the attendees was positive. from editor to reporter. The reporters were sent off to a series of mock I attended the dress rehearsal of the Key stage 1 nativity and was very press conferences around school to gather facts and opinions on the impressed with both the behaviour of the young children and their simulated news stories (freak weather events, a helicopter tragedy in ability to sing and act. The staff had worked very hard to enable every Scotland and the death of the US president). child to take part and dress them accordingly. 18 of the children were We are extremely proud of our 1st XV Rugby team, who ended a fine still only 4 years old but their enthusiasm and participation was as season with victory against Abingdon School (17-10) at Henley RFC in the strong as their classmates. Well done Key Stage 1! Another Christmas final of the revamped County Cup Rugby competition. activity was a Christmas Jumpers day on Thursday, 11th December. A group of Year 7 students and their parents came to a Family Focus Maths Some of the home decorated ones were fantastic and the children Workshop. The session provided opportunities for parents and children to seemed to also enjoy wearing them the following week for Christmas work together on a variety of games, puzzles and other activities designed Lunch! The school raised a fantastic £127.60 for Save the Children. to improve numeracy skills in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. One parent suggested they hold a Swapathon Day next year for We were delighted to welcome pupils from the jumpers that are too small. partnership primary schools to participate in a variety of workshops and sporting activities. Year 5 pupils came with their teachers to Chipping Norton School to learn how to blog about their sporting achievements and Year 3 and 4 pupils from St Mary's, Hook Norton, Holy Trinity and Great Rollright Schools took part in at Condicote Village Hall the Ball Skills Festival led by our Year 11 PE students. The winners of the

festival were Hook Norton and Great Rollright Schools. Before Christmas we went on a bus trip to Smart trees near Evesham where we explored the Christmas tree farm, met Father Christmas and saw his real reindeer. We were muddy, tired and very happy when we got back to Condicote. This term we are looking at Winter Weather and have already had rain, wind and snow; we need wellies at the ready at all times!!! We have children attending from as far away as Cheltenham and Chipping Campden and currently have spaces on every day; we take children throughout the year when they are approaching 2 years 3 months old and welcome visitors at any time so please contact us to arrange a visit or just pop in if you are looking for a space for your child. Our Playgroup session is 9.15am – 1pm Monday to Thursday with extended sessions available on a Monday and Thursday until 2.45pm. Contact Jo Abrahams, our Early Years Professional / qualified teacher on 07796 987173, website www.condicoteplaygroup.weebly.com We have started a singing session at our Toddler group on Fridays 10 – 12 Come along and join us! 44 Holy Trinity RC School By Cathy Pickford As part of their topic on the ‘Great Fire of London’, Year 2 children were lucky enough to visit Chipping Norton Fire Station. The children had a An independent day school for children aged 2-11 tour of the fire station, used the water hose and looked at the firemen’s In the heart of Cotswold market town, Moreton-in-Marsh uniforms. Thank you to the fire station for such a wonderful trip!

Fairy tale arts extravaganza for children aged 3-4! Our Year 6 visited Cornish House Care Home in December to donate the WW1 commemorative paintings that the children had created. The Beanstalks and Beauties paintings will be hung in their lounge. Tuesday 10th February 2015 9.30-11.30am Years 5 and 6 had an extra special treat just before Christmas when they headed to London for their WOW day. They spent the morning visiting Dormer House School is pleased to invite local children, aged the National Gallery and after a walk exploring the sites, sounds and 3-4, to a free, interactive morning of Drama, Dance, Music and excitement of Trafalgar Square, they headed to watch the ‘Nutcracker’ Art activities. Having achieved Artsmark Gold Status, a national endorsement of its high calibre provision for the Arts, Dormer ballet at the Coliseum. The children were a credit to the school and House is keen to demonstrate how a quality Arts education can behaved impeccably throughout the day. have a positive impact on your child’s learning pathway and Our children commented: “I loved the waltz emotional intelligence. of the snowflakes in the ballet because their The morning will be led by our three specialist arts teachers costumes looked amazing. It was brilliant!”; who are leading practitioners in their pursuit of excellence for “The highlight of our trip was watching the Primary Arts teaching. Their cutting edge approach to Arts ballet followed by driving through the lights teaching ensures each child is fully immersed in a creative on Regent’s Street. The ballet was magical journey. Parents are continually amazed at the impact this has and the lights shone like stars”; “My on their child’s emotional development, self-esteem and favourite part was looking around the National Art Gallery because the confidence. paintings were outstanding; also we saw Big Ben and the London Eye in Alison Thomas, Headmistress of Dormer House, comments, “A the background. An amazing day!”. passionate commitment to the Arts reverberates throughout Thank you to all who supported us at the PTA Christmas Fayre. There the fabric of Dormer House. We are celebrating the recent was a huge selection of stalls and the evening and raised £1600! awards of Arts scholarships to Dormer pupils for top ‘Year 5 and 6 children from the school raised an £484.79 packing bags independent schools, further testament that our innovative for shoppers at our local Co-op in the town just before Christmas. approach is recognised and highly successful. We would be Our school choir spread some Christmas cheer delighted to meet your little one on this magical foray into a by singing Christmas carols to customers in fairy tale world and enable you to see for yourself how actions Barclays Bank and at the Chipping Norton late speak louder than words!” night Shopping Evening. Our choir recently To book your place, call 01608 650758 email travelled to Birmingham to take part in the [email protected] Young Voices Singing Festival. The choir sang beautifully and had a wonderful time. Music has featured highly in our curriculum this academic year. All pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 enjoyed taking part in the Schools’ Concert at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. It was a wonderful opportunity for St Catharine’s our children to experience the performance of a live symphony Catholic Primary School orchestra. We would like to say a big thank you to the Holy Trinity PTA for funding our trip to the Chipping Norton pantomime, ‘Mother Goose’.

The new term has seen us launch straight in to an inspiring array of new It was a morning enjoyed by the whole school and we were particularly projects across the school. proud to see our very own Holy Trinity pupils up on stage! Children in Class 1 have embarked on an exciting new topic inspired by the works of Julia Donaldson. They have been taking a stroll with a mouse in a deep, dark wood and created a Stickman role-play area, complete with Stickman’s family tree and Stickman puppets they have designed and made. Excitement mounts as their visit to see “A Room on the Broom” at Malvern Theatre approaches! Class 2 have plunged into a world full of dinosaurs with great enthusiasm! Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops and Pterosaurs cover the From Sue Boatman walls, dinosaur verbs hang from the ceiling and a life-size Pteranodon, with a 7 metre wing span(!), watches over the children as they study fossils, read information books and learn about the world’s greatest There have been some big changes over the last few months at fossil hunter Mary Anning. Sherborne Preschool due to the generosity of the Big Lottery Fund, Class 3 will be studying WW2 through the eyes of children. Learning Sherborne Primary School, and hard work on the part of our parents. about evacuation, the Home Front and hearing stories first-hand from Our outside play area has been extended and resurfaced, and with local people. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to this larger area the children are thoroughly enjoying using the new come in to School and share their experiences - please contact the bikes and trucks we have gained. We are all benefiting from the School Office (01386 840677). new gardening, wildlife and pond dipping area, where children have Class 4 have been learning about all things African. They have been been busy planting and digging to make sure lots of bulbs and flowers discovering its many countries and their varied landscapes, the people come up in the Spring and Summer. Limited places available for who live there and African animals and their habitats. African music children from 2yrs up to school age. Contact 01451 844833 for details and songs have been evident in class, and throughout the term the or e-mail [email protected] children will enjoy reading the South African story, “Journey to Jo’burg” http://www.sherbornepreschool.com by Berverley Naidoo, which is about the life of two children living through Apartheid. Class 5 have been heading across the Atlantic with their geography project this term focused on North and South America. They have been discovering where the countries and States are situated, their capital cities and what they are most famous for, as well as researching famous people and places. Joanne Welch, Headteacher

45 Blockley C of E School

From Jenny Bruce ST JAMES’ AND EBRINGTON C of E PRIMARY SCHOOLS At the end of November Class 4 paid another very Headteacher: Joanna jonson successful visit to Court Barn Museum paid for by BDFAS. The Theme was the Great War as it was 100 The highlight of the month has been the Young Voices Concert at the years since it began. After an introduction by one of LG Arena in Birmingham. This was a fantastic opportunity for the the volunteers of the part that was played by many children to sing in one choir, involving thousands of other children people from Chipping Campden in the war the from different local areas. It was led by David Lawrence, a professional children were divided up into three groups. The first conductor, accompanied in stages by Lucy Spraggan, a successful group gathered around the table in the workshop former contestant on ITV's The X Factor. The Year 6 children from area to design a collage of images inspired by WW1 and make a Ebrington and St James' worked hard to learn a vast number of songs postcard to send home from the front. They from different genres and some dance moves to enhance the were given mixed media to work with and ideas performances! Thank you to the PTFA'S for buying the Young Voices T- of the kinds of messages that might be sent. shirts for the Year 6's, which they could keep as a reminder of the Another group explored the museum with special day. Thank you to those parents who also came along to watch guidance from the volunteers or helped on the and support the children on the evening. A great time was had by all! reception desk. This is always the favourite Our Y6 children have had the opportunity to display their art work at activity. The third group were taken on a guided tour of Campden The Gallery at the Guild. This year’s title was ‘ ... and as imagination looking at some of the buildings connected with C.R. Ashbee and the bodies forth ....' for those of you who can remember their Guildsmen with reference to the First World War and included St Shakespeare, this is a quote from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ The James’ Church and the graveyard. children produced some inspirational art work, which was beautifully Later in November staff held a Parents/Carers Workshop to share displayed at the Guild. details about the New Primary Curriculum, overviews of the content, A professional dance instructor is visiting weekly to teach the children teaching methods and assessments and to offer ways that pupils could in all classes. This is proving to be very popular, and as well as be supported at home. The feedback from the attendees was positive. improving skills, the sessions also teach the children discipline, I attended the dress rehearsal of the Key stage 1 nativity and was very responsibility and control, as they evaluate their own performances impressed with both the behaviour of the young children and their and compete for 'Dance Star of the Week'. ability to sing and act. The staff had worked very hard to enable every The floor ball teams will also be busy this month, participating in child to take part and dress them accordingly. 18 of the children were various matches at Chipping Campden School and we will keep you still only 4 years old but their enthusiasm and participation was as posted of the results! This year we are aiming for our silver strong as their classmates. Well done Key Stage 1! Another Christmas ‘Sainsbury’s Games Award’. The staff and children have been working activity was a Christmas Jumpers day on Thursday, 11th December. very hard on many sporting activities, including cross-country, football, Some of the home decorated ones were fantastic and the children tennis, swimming, dance and a special sports for fun club, to seemed to also enjoy wearing them the following week for Christmas encourage those who don’t usually take part in sports activities. Lunch! The school raised a fantastic £127.60 for Save the Children. The pupils of the eldest class at Ebrington School have had a unique One parent suggested they hold a Swapathon Day next year for jumpers that are too small. opportunity. They have been working on a ‘bug programme’ for the BBC. Along with a handful of other schools around the country they have been programming and writing algorithms for special computerised bugs donated by the BBC. They are allowed to take the St Mary’s C of E (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton bugs home and share their programming skills with their parents and Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Barnes BEd (Hons) NPQH maybe even teach them a thing or two about algorithms.

Singing Club at St Mary’s has a special friendship with Southerndown Care Home. We have always taken the children to visit several times a year and the residents share our community coffee mornings at school. On this occasion we took a group to sing some Christmas songs and chat to the residents. We sang songs ranging from Little Donkey to Rocking around the Christmas Tree and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. The children always enjoy their visits and sing with great enthusiasm which the audience loves to see. It seems both the young and old benefit from this relationship, as could be seen from the adult participation - there was even a little dancing! We look forward to this friendship continuing in the future. Prayer Space From November 18th – 21st, Room 4 was turned into an Swell School interactive Prayer Space. This reflective space provided the opportunity for From Judy Morgan School Administrator staff and parents as well as pupils to reflect on their lives and the wider world from a spiritual perspective in a calm environment. The room was decorated creatively to inspire prayer and reflection. The children were invited to write Here we are at the start of another busy term and I am very pleased to their thoughts at the end of the session. These ranged from ‘It’s cool!!!’ to ‘I report that the Christingle Carol Service held in December raised the love how close we get to God and how nice it is. You can really feel the love magnificent sum of £107.00 for The Children’s Society. These funds will in the air’ and ‘It relaxes me when I feel down and lets me have time to think

about God.’ enable The Children’s Society to continue providing support for children through outreach work, as well as providing assistance and advice to entire communities through family centres. The Junior class are enjoying their weekly swimming lessons and would like to say a big thank you to the volunteer drivers of ‘The Villager’ community minibus. The Infant class have blasted off into space and have a magnificent silver rocket, mission control and astronaut costumes which they are having great fun with. I do hope they return to earth by home time! After school clubs including Film Club, Rugby, Club, Running Club, Model making and Hair Care are in full swing and are very popular. The Year 2 children are busy researching the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns. They will be cooking and sampling Haggis later in the month to mark Burns night.

46 Stow primary school Sherborne C of E Primary School Rebecca Scutt, Headteacher From Gill Stratford, School Administrator

Classes 3,4 and 5 took part in the Young With the Christmas festivities over for another year, we have returned to Voices event held at the Birmingham school refreshed and ready for a busy term. Although Terms 3 and 4 Genting(LG) Arena on Tuesday 13th January. represent the most settled and work orientated time of the academic Again this was an amazing event where we year the pupils have lots of different sang along with 6,500 other children to f activities to look forward to orm one of the largest choirs in the world!! including music and sporting events. We all had to rehearse for the afternoon The school orchestra entertained and then perform a concert in front of an parents and pupils with a festive audience of about 4,000 parents! The concert programme before highlight was accompanying Lucy Spraggan Christmas and building on this (X Factor finalist) on two of her new songs. success, a whole class brass There was a lot of audience participation workshop took place. Junior pupils where the pupils managed to spot their parents singing and dancing will now have the opportunity to take part in 10 weeks of violin lessons. along to a pop medley! Everyone had a fabulous time and from the many great comments made by pupils and parents who came along to watch us all we shall be looking forward to next year’s concert! Having grown to over 60 Our year 3 and 4 boys tag rugby team played an away fixture at Kitebrook and won their game, whilst the year 5 and 6 boys are playing members, we are now their game at home against Kitebrook soon! The after school clubs are looking for new singers to running again this term and include football, rugby, hockey, netball, running, gardening, gymnastics, multisports and ocarina! The breakfast expand our repertoire in club is remaining very popular every morning. Parent’s information meetings have taken place for every class, these both our choirs. are a lovely way foe all of our parents to have the opportunity to come into class, look around and find out what topics their children are If you’re aged 7-17, covering for the term. One of the trips being planned is to a local farm like singing, having fun to learn about lambing and farming in modern days compared with the Stone and Iron Age! The PTFA are organising a quiz night on Friday 6th and making friends, February, so get a team together and come and join us! why not join us… Please look at our website www.stowprimaryschool.co.uk for further information and to keep up to date with what is going on.

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Class 3: What the Dickens? Class 3 had a great day out at St. Andrew’s Chedworth learning about Charles Dickens and one of his most enduring characters, Mr Scrooge. They also saw a performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Back at school, the class will journey into space to learn about the Solar System.

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Pounds on, pounds off and pounds raised for charity! SEPARATE ADULT AND Last term we sold cakes for Macmillan Cancer Research and this term we are holding a sponsored skip for the British Heart Foundation. CHILDREN’S CLASSES NOW TRAININg AT [email protected] 01451 850304 CHIPPINg NORTON & STOW ON THE WOLD www.templeguiting.gloucs.sch.uk 47 School’s unique treble Author Rachel Campbell-Johnston inspires Cotswolds pupils From Bob Forster. From Richard Kemp Many school’s develop a reputation in a particular field - A local school asked Books Yule Love in Moreton if they perhaps a musical achievement or an academic could invite Rachel Campbell-Johnston, author of the prowess; but one local school can boast a unique ‘first’ acclaimed children's novel "The Child's Elephant", to that will probably be unrivalled anywhere else. And it come to speak to pupils in the school. This was a hard all started when three young boys began their ask, nearly impossible. It led to 12 local schools schooldays at St. David’s at Moreton-in-Marsh around collaborating to bring over 450 pupils together in ten years ago. Moreton and Chipping Campden to hear Rachel speak. It was worth it. There was nothing exceptional about Philip, Daniel or

Edward. They worked, they made friends easily and they were part and parcel of school life. The three of them were, and still are, close friends. Even when they left as eleven year olds, there was nothing to mark them out in any significant way. It was what happened

several years later that makes this tale so exceptional.

2014/2015 and the three lads are all in Year 13 in their

respective schools but their status is very different now: Edward (Ted) is head boy at Kingham Hill School, Daniel The children listened spellbound while Rachel told them is head boy at Chipping Campden School and Philip (Pip) about the joys and difficulties of writing a work of the imagination. Her advice was to "put yourself totally in is head boy at The Cotswold School. the story". She advised pupils to "write with your Former headteacher, Bob Forster, was beaming from senses. Say what you see, hear, smell, touch and taste. ear to ear as he stated: “There are simply some Don't just describe things". successes that OFSTED cannot measure, and character The children practiced this by telling Rachel building is one of them. Thanks to the leading of their characteristics of their pets and why they were special. parents and the support of their schools, these three This led to a real creative buzz that had everyone lads have reflected immense credit on both influences.” wanting to write a story. It's likely that, like Rachel, a number of emerging authors will be putting pen to It remains to be seen what the three of them will go on paper in the early mornings all across the Cotswolds! to achieve in the future but in St. David’s at least, they have left a remarkable and unique legacy.

Join the World’s “More People, More Active, More Often” – Biggest Swim it’s a winning strapline! WHAT: This year’s Gloucestershire School Games Local Organising Committee recently won the Youth Sport Trust’s WHEN: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2015 - plenty of National School Games Leading the Way Award. Active time to set up a team or train for a personal challenge. Gloucestershire and the Local Organising Committees, WHERE: Cotswold Leisure - Bourton coordinated by Active Gloucestershire, came out on top of the 32 organisations around the country, to win this WHY: Raising vital funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. prestigious award. Further information on the award and There is a range of distances and challenges to suit swimmers how Active Gloucestershire came out top is online: of all fitness levels. Individuals can choose from 1.5k, 2.5k or www.activegloucestershire.org/blog-gloucestershire- 5k distances. There are also team challenge distances of 1.5k school-games-_1.asp and 5k. Teams can split the distance however they choose to cater for the strongest and weakest swimmers in the squad. The Youth Sport Trust has also published an overview on On the day of the event the Everyone Active team will be out how the School Games, whose major sponsor is in force to encourage and support swimmers. Sainsburys, has delivered huge returns on its investment.

48 HENRY JOHNSON – Chipping Campden’s Business Student of the Year – composer, radio presenter and Christian

“It might seem corny but it’s genuinely about finding a purpose and persevering”

RELIGION and rock don’t seem like a marriage made in heaven. “I can offer something a bit more exciting and different.” But for one unique musician that’s exactly what it is. “This summer I upgraded my DJ kit so I could do more Henry Johnson combines the two to spread the word of the ‘clubesque’ music. It means you can play just part of a song or Christian gospel and his message is being heard loud and clear. mix it into another song so it flows very nicely, or re-mix it The 17-year-old often plays self-penned compositions in his own which is very cool. I can offer something a bit more exciting show, No Boundaries, on North Cotswold Community Radio. His and different.” efforts in business and in the community have earned him Henry also undertook some graphic design for his family recognition as a young entrepreneur. He is Chipping Campden’s business, Avongard Structural Engineering, illustrating Business Student of the Year. information on its products, post-GCSEs. The talented teenager impressed a panel of judges from My purpose is God Chipping Campden Business Forum. He spoke and answered questions on three different business ventures, one of which was Shortlisted for the award by his school, Henry presented a 10- his radio programme which he produces and hosts. He also minute pitch on his past achievements, his current experience talked about his experience writing, producing, advertising and and his future plans. He hopes his success will motivate other retailing his own music and his freelance graphic design work youngsters. “It might seem corny but it’s genuinely about after his GCSEs at Chipping Campden School last summer. finding a purpose and persevering,” urged Henry. “My purpose

‘gentle rock with an electronic twist’ is God. When I started writing music I kept thinking I wouldn’t be able to do it, but I kept going back to it. Long-term I want to

“Because I’m a Christian I do worship music,” said Henry. To the finish my album, get some proper promotion, look into a unenlightened, this is a mixture of ‘gentle rock with an electronic record contract and see how it might be possible to play live.” twist’, focussing on the scriptures. “It’s not hymns or ‘happy clappy’ music but music which has got to appeal to a mainstream audience, from someone aged five to 105,” he explained. “I bring in elements of other music genres such as house or hip-hop, but behind that the songs’ lyrics and meanings are very much worship. My music fits in very nicely with the show.” Henry’s drive and passion saw him secure his spot on the volunteer-run, on-line radio station, at 6pm on Saturday, some 18 months ago. He had just released a ‘demo’ album to raise funds to upgrade his song-writing software. His dad Julian suggested he entered NCCR’s live music competition, so he sent in some tracks. Henry said: “NCCR founder Robb Eden said my music was alright but it still had a way to go, which I knew. He said to maybe leave it for this year and do something else – so I asked him if he had any available slots for a show. I wanted to do very high octane Henry Johnson, Chipping Campden School trance and we discussed playing lots of different kinds of music Business Student of the Year 2014. (5th from right). instead of just modern or old, dance or rock. So it kind of evolved. The winners of the second Campden Business Awards were announced in December. Over 50 guests including the Mayor of Chipping Campden and the Leader of Cotswold District Council, attended a ceremony in Chipping Campden Town Hall.

For Business Student of the Year, each student gave a short presentation on the reasons why they felt they should win followed by Q and A. They were judged against the following criteria:  Innovation/Initiative shown  Entrepreneurial spirit  Impact – both of the examples given and their presentation.

49 50 History of Cotswold estate of Northwick Park and its past owners Featuring the Rushout, Northwick and Spencer- : Churchill families

The story of a prominent Cotswold mansion and its influential owners has been researched and recorded in a new book published by Blockley Heritage Society last month. This new book is for the millions of motorists who The story concerns Northwick Park, the 2,000 acre estate near Blockley, former home to Sir James Rushout, MP for have to use the motorways Evesham from 1661, and his descendants, Lord and Lady every day. The format is Northwick and most recently the Spencer-Churchills. designed for use in the car Curiosity drove the author Richard A Bertocci to research the so therefore the contents fascinating history of the property and its owners from the must be concise, compact time the land was acquired by the Bishop of Worcester in and quick to read whist tee 855. book version is user Richard Bertocci is a New York-based lawyer active in friendly for use by mobiles property, commercial and international business law, with an and tablets. apartment in Northwick Park. “If ever you find yourself

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56 Alice Powell wins Asia Championship

Tools for Self Reliance

In April last year Men’s Captain Will Mustoe and Course Manager Robert Hook NDGC announced a Charity Appeal on behalf of Naunton Downs Golf Club, in support for Tools for Self Reliance. It was for practical support, gathering unwanted and surplus tools to be refurbished and then sent to work again, in Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT: Chipping Norton driver Alice Powell celebrates The Charity’s aim is to reduce poverty in Africa by helping becoming champion in the Formula Renault Asia Series in China after clinching a people build sustainable livelihoods through the provision decisive double victory at the Zhuhai circuit in December. of tools and training, and stimulate small business ALICE Powell put herself in the history books yet again by opportunities. becoming the first Formula Renault Asia Series female champion. She had two impressive wins at the Zhuhai circuit in The collection was originally expected to run over six China, pipping Canadian Maxx Ebenal and Shigetomo Shimono months but, with the help of the local press and the from Japan to the crown. adoption of the cause by so many people, it has extended to nearly ten months. Tools have come in from members It has been a rollercoaster of a year for the British Racing Drivers’ Club Rising Star. of Naunton Downs Golf Club, the local community and organisations and further afield, including a consignment It was only last minute when Powell got a deal to race in the from West Sussex. Bob and Will are extremely grateful for British F3 Championship first round and she received another the support that has been given to "Tools for Self late call for the Formula Renault Asia Series. “It has been late Reliance". deal after late deal, but I am very happy. I had the chance to race and the car was great. But I would not have been able to (L to R) Course race in China if it wasn’t for the FRD Team and Bristol Street Manager Rob and Motors and all my other sponsors. The support from everyone Captain Will handing back in the UK has been brilliant.” And now? “I am already over the proceeds of working on trying to race next year so we will see.” their collection to The 21-year-old is a former pupil at The Cotswold School in representatives from Bourton on the Water, and lives in Chipping Norton. , Tools for Self Reliance before they were loaded on their way for First published 24 December 2014 in Tewkesbury Ad Mag refurbishment.

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The U11 boys A team held 3rd place overall with a 3rd place on the day. Kan Ikeda 5th, Louis Mutsaars 6th and Findlay Morriss

all ran extremely well, as they have all season. They were Juniors greatly supported by Finn Watkins (21st), Lysander Tarrant Bourton Roadrunner Juniors turned out in numbers to (23rd), Beau Griffin (24th), Dicken Tilley-Loughrey (27th), compete in the third round of the Gloucestershire Cross Christopher Hunt (29th), Toby Sellek (31st), James Mace (34th), Country League Competition at Pittville Park in Connor McGuinness Dean (42nd), Jago Tarrant (48th), George Cheltenham. Farley (54th), Edward Jones (55th) and Sean Farley (56th).

U11 Girls. Helena West and Isobel Barnett pushed each other Overall the B team hard, coming 7th and 8th, and 1st and 2nd place in the club was 6th, the C team competition. Celia Darwent (24th) ran her best race to date. 9th, the D team 13th These results put the A team in 4th place on the day, and 2nd and the E team 16th. overall. These girls With many of these were well supported boys being under 9 by Annabella Tallis or new to the club, (27th), Isabelle we have a bright Morriss (33rd), future in this age Abigail Barnett group and the U13’s (38th), Isabel Dennett when they move up. (40th), Ella Lane- Gregory (51st) and Erika Creed (52nd), Emma wins coveted bringing the B team to 9th and the C team Athletics Scholarship to 13th on the day.

The U13 boysat A teamAmerican did well for University 6th place on the day and have U13 Girls. Lucy Griffin an outside chance of 3rd place overall with a good display at 2nd, Bethan Powell 3rd Tewkesbury.Following a veryDylan impressive Williams (162013th)- 14led season,the team Emma with JoshSlevin of and Josephine Mutsaars AngusKingham (20 thHill). AdenSchool, Corban has won(34th )a and valuable Thomas scholarship Wood (36 atth). theAll 7th kept the team in theseUniversity boys ofhave Richmond, just moved Virginia. up from the U11’s, so well done. overall 1st position, despite coming 2nd to Emma loves cross-country running and has been well-placed Stroud on the day, at county and national championships. Her CV includes Josephine running her Midlands Counties Champion and an impressive performance best race of the season. at the England U17 National Championships at 1500m. Emily Field (22nd), Isabel However it was a stunning time of 4:37:09 in the 1500m at the Kiey-Thomas (25th) and British Milers Club Grand Prix in Manchester that clinched the Kate Edgerton (28th) ran scholarship offer. well on the day bringing At Richmond Emma will be running for the Cross Country & the B team home 7th. Track Team, competing against other universities and other collegiate athletes. Emma can’t wait: “I am very excited about rd The U15 girls A team were 3 . Top runner Niamh Powell ran taking up my scholarship at Richmond and benefiting from the th strongly for 9 place despite not feeling well. Rosie Mutsaars top quality coaching of Lori Taylor and Jon Molz.” (10th) is showing her true potential and Koumi Ikeda (15th) ran strongly, well supported by Charlotte Foster (18th) and Gabby Headmaster, Nick Seward, commented: “Emma has done tremendously well and deserves this wonderful opportunity. Jones (22nd) who She is an inspirational pupil and we will follow her career with was also pride and interest.” suffering from a As is customary, Emma signed her scholarship papers in the cold. The A team presence of her Headmaster and her parents. have a great chance of 3rd Although she has not overall with a made the final good display at decision, Emma is Tewkesbury in likely to study the final round. Psychology and probably Sports Psychology alongside her fledging athletics If you’d like to join us we run at 7pm (2-3 miles) and at career. 7.30pm (6-8 miles) every Tuesday and Thursday evening - all abilities are welcome. Please contact Lynn Hudson on 01242 820920 for further details. For Junior Info contact Richard Bufton on 01451 824379 or Chris Hartley on 01451 830015

Bourton & Sherborne Hockey Club

Stuart Colmer - Chairman T. 07900 028732 E. [email protected] by Stuart Colmer & Sean Clarke

Christmas Match Leaves Teams Facing A Summer Decider

Brendan Baker Scoring His 2nd Against Stroud B

Following on from the pre-season fun match between teams Badgers Big In Spirit chosen by the Men’s 2nds captain Cam and the Ladies’ 1st After a tricky start, losing their first 3 matches to Lansdown, captain Killer Coombes, BASHC held a Christmas follow up Wooten Under Edge and Cirencester, The Badgers have game. Players were selected by the two captains from all the started to gel and hit some great form. With an average age of senior teams with rumours of the use of bribery and black- 12 the players, managed by Nick Jeffries with coaching help mail to entice stars from the opposition unfounded. Brendan from Stuart Colmer, often face teams made up of 15 or 16 year Baker put team Cam ahead before team Coombes equalised olds. There are not many sports where this happens at junior through Greg ‘Sure Shot’ Sheppard. At half time, both teams level and aside from the size difference, the mind-set can also fortified themselves from the cold with plenty of Christmas play a big part. The Badgers produced a great home perfor- Spirit. Despite team Cam pushing for a winner in the second mance against Lydney and thanks to a strong midfield run by half, team Coombes held their defence and hit on the coun- Liam Wallis and Max Shepherd, they won 4 nil. An away match ter attack. Meg Gum joined the attack late from midfield but at Stroud followed where they met a very good and well organ- her timing was perfect to take the ball as it was played out of ised side. Stroud’s 6ft 3 centre back, who seemed able to reach defence and fire a lifted shot to beat the keeper, Claire from one side of the pitch to the other with his stick, illustrated Colmer, who had hit the deck. It proved to be the winner and the gulf in age and size that can occur in the Badgers. Stroud both teams retired to the Duke of Wellington for a 3 Course took a 2 nil lead before BASHC where able to unlock their de- Christmas Buffet. The result set it up nicely for a big fence with Isaac Laughton scoring a well worked goal. Although deciding End of Season fixture between the two teams. Stroud eventually won 4 – 1, the Badgers played well. And took a lot of confidence from their performance. Next up were the mighty Cheltenham, the biggest club in the area. Not to be out BASHC PLAYER CARDS done by their reputation, Bourton scored twice in quick succes- sion to go in at half time 2 nil up. After some inspiring words Name: Edward Gum from their coach, Cheltenham came out strongly in the second AKA (Little) Gummy half and pulled a goal back. This galvanised the Badgers to up their game. They scored a third and ended the match 3 – 1 win- Team / s :: Badgers, ners. The team were doing well before Christmas and it’s Mixed & Occasionally hoped they can build on their good form in the new year. Mens 2nds

Position: Right Midfield Secret to Your Success: Outstanding speed & skills not to mention a very sharp hair cut !

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www.bashc.com Photos: Laura H Davis (Copyright ), Stuart Colmer and Alex Schilling (Copyright ) 59 MORETON RANGERS FC Contact: moretonrangersfc.com Report by Martin Jones Window Boost for Clubroom wished to take a Referees course with all the costs and once qualified the opportunity to be paid per game. The development of a clubroom at Moreton Rangers has been boosted by a very generous sponsorship from local Window We need a man or woman in the middle. Company Mike Honour Windows. With the windows of the NO REF NO GAME Clubroom forming major part of the building facing the Pitch Contact Martin Jones on 07879015881 if you want to take up it is great news that Mike has agreed to supply these widows the challenge for the club at no cost. This means along with fundraising and donations from local Charites means that the funds for the Clubroom are well on its way to reach its target. Moreton Rangers Chairman Paul Luker said “we can’t thank Mike enough for his support of the Club which has brought us closer to our goal of a Clubroom” The Club continue to work on the fund to improve its floodlights and training pitch so that we can train at Moreton all year round and look out for news on this soon form our hosts the Fields in Trust Charity.

Each New Year people want to start things fresh – losing weight, getting fit or a new hobby. Artist Impression of the new Clubroom thanks to Dan Gore BUT – 1. The weather is cold and wet, and On the Field of Play 2. January is always financially the worst month of the The First Team secured victories over Sharpness 1-0 and year to commit to any new costs! Lydbrook 4-0 over the holiday period but lost on the road at So motivation can be pretty low! Hardwick 0-3 with the home game against Ramblers falling foul Combined Self Defence is giving new students a to the weather. FREE training pass up to April 2015. The Reserves lost two tight games to Shipston 1-0 in the cup and 2-1 to Henley Forest in the League. Credit must be given to Dave Toon and Nick Timms as they guide this young team in Combined Self Defence tough league. Junior Rangers continued where they left off in 2014. Combined Self Defence teaches Tae Kwon-Do in separate classes for children from the age of Matthew Hitching scored the winner in the U8’s fixture 4–11, with an adults & teens class in Carterton, Stow this weekend. Ryan Woskett was very impressed with the On The Wold, Chipping Norton and Fairford. They also performance. teach an Adult Self Defence class In Carterton and The U’10’s secured a good point with a 1-1 draw at home to Fairford. Bure Park Juniors. Ross Harding notching for Rangers. If you would like to book your free training pass please A Storming 10-0 victory kick started the U’11’s 2015. James go to www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk or call Lee on Campbell and Kian Burrows both scoring Hat-Tricks... 07977 560086 2 Goals apiece for Alfie Newton, Henry Smythe and Harley Miller saw the U12’s cruise to a 6-3 over Driotwich Spa Scorpions! Whistle Blower We are always on the lookout for Volunteers and Referees are of a premium locally. The Club would support anyone who 60 Stow on the Wold & District RFC

The Clubhouse, Oddington Road, Stow on the Wold , GL54 1JAH . 01451 830887 www.pitchero.com/clubs/stowrtfc/ CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR REPORTS, PHOTOS, NEWS & INFO From Sean Clarke Back To Winning Ways Bath Give Us A Lesson After losing their last two matches before Christmas, the 1st XV have got back to winning ways in January. December started well with a 31 to 7 home win over Alchester. However, the following week Stow travelled to Aylesbury and whereas we had an off day, Aylesbury hit top form to win 36 nil. Next up were Bicester at home and the away team went into the break 2 tries up. James Holmes scored 2 tries to give Stow the initiative in the 2nd half but Bicester stepped up a gear to score 3 more tries and win 32 - 12. After the festive break the team played Drifters away and got back to winning ways. James Holmes ran in 3 tries to help Stow to a 21 to 16 victory. Despite their pre-Christmas games, Stow are top of the table as we go to press, and are looking to build a good run of consecutive wins.

Chris Cook of Bath RFC with Stow Minis Scrum Halves Thanks to Dyson, the day after Bath gave Gloucester a lesson at Kingsholm, their scrum half, Chris Cook, came up to Stow to spend 2 hours coaching players from the Minis section. Aside from running some exercises with the U6s, he also ran some drills for the club’s scrum halves. Diving passes and box kicks were the order of the day before Chris visited each age group and answered their questions. The best question of the morning came from Charlie Slatter who asked Chris if he would rather win the Premiership with Bath or get his first England cap. The answer was the Premiership because Bath are such a tight group of players he would like to win it with them. 6 Nations & Pizza Not only can you come upto the club to enjoy the 6 Nations on the #CarryUsHomeKate big screen but the bar will be open and you can enjoy some great To build up to the Rugby World Cup in September, the club will be takeaway from Locojo’s whilst you watch the action. The first raising money for the local charity Kates Home Nursing. The idea is a match is Wales vs England at 8pm on Friday the 6th of February. very simple one, we will be passing a rugby ball around the area that both Kates and Stow on the Wold & District RFC cover and raising U12s Reach The Quarters money as we go. We will also be looking to involve as many different parts of our community as possible and have a lot of fun as The U12s played their group stage of the County Cup at Chosen Hill we do it. We are busy looking for sponsors and for people to help us before Christmas and dominated their pool. The team looked to on the ground so if you want to get involved click on the play a high pressure game and won all 3 matches without conced- #CarryUsHomeKate tab on the club’s home page for contact info. ing. The first game was against Cheltenham Old Pats which saw a 15 - 0 win. This was followed by a 20 nil victory against Broad Plain

Each Month the from Bristol and a final pool match against Bredon Star which result- Spotlight On Spotlight is focused ed in a 25 nil win. The

on a player draw for the quarter Ben Mustoe from the club finals pitted Stow Team U7s against Clifton. Both teams played very Position Everywhere well but Clifton were Best Rugby Moment Scoring a the better on the day try in every game and won the game 10

Favourite Player Ben Morgan nil to progress to the (Gloucester and England) Semi Finals. However, Stow did book their I enjoy Rugby because I get to run place in the Land around with my friends & work as Rover Cup by reach- part of a team ing the quarters. On the 1st of March, the My Rugby ambition to get better & club will be hosting better so one day I can play for England the U9s County Cup. Photos by Barry Mustoe, Sean Clarke and Neil Piercy. 61 LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN EVERY EDITION ALL 4 MAGAZINES FROM £12 PER MONTH +VAT LBD Animals & Pets Home Care Health & Lifestyle Dog walking/Sitting Service CARE & SUPPORT IN YOUR OWN HOME. Pilates Master Teacher Telephone Carol 01451 820661 Experienced mature lady. Reasonable rates. Madeleine Wilson M.Sc DOG IN THE COUNTRY 01451 850294 / 07890 187164 offers bespoke studio sessions & small Doggie Walks, Boarding Services, Grooming & Vets Visits. Contact Jonathan, Matthew or Natasha - 07977 586 126 group mat classes in a fully-equipped studio [email protected] www.doginthecity.co.uk Locked Out? Whatever Time 24/7 01295 780279 or 07905 95300 Whatever your problem I have the key! [email protected] www.lockroundtheclock.co.uk 01451 861808 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Marquees GRIMEBUSTERS 01993 868924 / 07778 298312 M & H CARE SERVICES Professional service at unbeatable rates Personal Care & Support. NVQ Qualified & fully insured. 07540 237948 / 0778 552 5640 Cleaning & Cleaners SHIRLEY • REGULAR RESPITE CARE. CRB. INSURED. EXPERIENCED. 01451•821•626 Miss Marigold Cleaning & Housekeeping 01608 686900 www.cotswoldmarquees.co.uk Health & Lifestyle Canvas and PVC repairs. Please call for details Contact Katie on: 0789 100 8657 / 01608 643762 Music & the Arts CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST HOUSES: Holiday Cottages, Private Homes Dr R J Davis HCPC Registered CH 17482 One-Off cleans. Call Katie/Carly 01608 659514 / 0796 4444 283 Rob Rhoman For all your Foot / Lower Limb Healthcare needs Clinics in Stow ; Chipping Norton ; Bloxham Flute repair Home visits available throughout all Cotswolds area Clothes & Curtain/Alterations Service and overhaul of all brands Tel. 01451 831277 or 07776136208 Beautiful Handmade Curtains and Blinds Tel: 01608 654375 Bespoke clothing and alterations email [email protected] www.jackie-whitehill-handmade-soft-furnishings.com E-mail: [email protected] Stow on the Wold Tel: 078376 02004

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