Stow timeS Issue 111 • April 2013

An independent magazine delivered to homes & businesses in Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadwell, Adlestrop, Oddington, Bledington, Icomb, Church Westcote, Nether Westcote, Wyck & Little Rissington, Maugersbury, Nether Swell, Lower & Upper Swell, Naunton, Donnington, Condicote, Longborough and Temple Guiting Copies go into Visitor Information Centres and onto the Villager Community Bus. Copies are also available at centres around Kingham and Guiting Powers. Extra copies are generally available in the Stow Library. THE COFFEE HOUSE SUPPORTS LOCAL PRODUCE ALISON KIRK ~ DEXTER BEEF DAVID MOORE ~ BUTCHER A.M. BAILEY ~ GROCERY M&J SEAFOOD ~ FISH BILLY’S - FREE RANGE EGGS COME AND TASTE OUR HOMEMADE DEXTER BURGERS GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT SAUSAUGE SANDWICHES HADDOCK & CHIPS OR THREE FILLING OMELETTES YOUR LOCAL FARMER NEEDS YOU SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR THE FULL MENU NOW OPEN 9am to 5pm Mon-Sat 10am to 4pm Sun Continental Coffee House & Restaurant Church Street, Stow-on-the Wold 01451-870802 www.thecoffeehousestow.co.uk

2 Stow timeS From the Editor Inside this edition IT’S A NO-BRAINER! There is only one ‘NO’. That’s the one that developers, planners FEATURES and our councillors need to hear really loud and clear this summer 6,7 Celebrating a 25th Anniversary at Colin John Hair – from our local communities and on every possible occasion. 9 A Breath of Fresh Air at Batsford NO you cant build that number of houses on our AONB. NO you 14, 15 Great British Beef Week – celebrating great LOCAL beef cant knock down peoples’ homes from under them and move 24 Elections for County Councillors – does it matter? them to suit your purposes. NO you cant add more traffic to our 32 Using the Freedom of Information Act roads. NO you cant build on our playgrounds, sell off our 37 Thomas the Tank Engine Competition with Glos Warks Steam Railway allotments and expect us to sit and watch. NO, NO, NO! REGULARS We do need some new homes and some of them need to be 16 Robb Eden – on Tax and the Budget! affordable (calculated on average Cotswold wages), a new surgery and care provision for our aging population. Our communities 17 Three ‘One minute’ book reviews from Borzoi Books know what is needed and that information has been going into 21 Local Church Services Neighbourhood Plans and discussed at parish and town meetings. 22, 23 News from Local Authorities & Associations Nowhere will there be mention of 100+ three to five bedroom 25 Rural Cinemas & Regular Events houses designed and priced to suit down-sizers and second homers. 26 Wardens Walks; Spring Gardens 27-29 LOCAL EVENTS and EVENTS DIARY The problem of greedy developers is right across the District and 33 Correspondence – Oddington Road petition, and the build-out! our planners have been caught without a Local Plan with which to determine what can be built, where, and when – leaving the North 34-36 Community News – Moreton P.O; Police report; Fundraising & Cotswolds vulnerable to exploitation. CDC reckon it will take until volunteering, Scouts Events, and more 2015 to have a Plan. However, they have put aside £125,000 this 37 Scouts Events year with which to fight Planning Appeals on our behalves (not the best tactic perhaps to tell the developers that in advance, but 38 - 41 Reports from some of our local Schools never mind - when each development is likely to net several 45 - 50 News & Reports from some of the local Sports Clubs, etc.. £millions, that sum is chicken feed). So could that money be 51 Rotary Clubs of the N.Cotswolds and Kingham & Daylesford better spent buying in the expertise needed to get a Local Plan by 52 News & reports from local clubs, societies and charities, etc this summer? What would it take to build a fighting fund to see the developers off meanwhile? Isn’t this the ‘rainy day’ that 53 List of local Clubs, Societies and Associations Reserves are for? 54 List of local Village Halls 55 Local Business Directory Talking of rainy days - there is one ray of rather murky light, courtesy of Thames Water, who are admitting that the aged infrastructure of waste water and sewage that serves our A bustling edition which has kept us all on our toes as the ‘pieces of the jigsaw’ communities is breaking down, not coping. Our local councils came together! Thank you Jan, Christabel & Chris – your help, sometimes at know that there has been foul water running in our streets, and it very short notice, is very much appreciated! There are a lot of local issues and can happen again. In Bourton, Thames Water have acted to stop politics around at the moment, and this is reflected on our pages, from any and all further building/ connection to water/sewage until the Freedom of Information to why we should vote for our representation at the whole infrastructure has been made ‘fit for purpose’. County Council. All this + our regular contributors = another packed edition, If our District and County Councils can’t make that work in our which I hope you will enjoy! favour, they deserve shooting. We have a few new deliverers this month, which is really good news – we do Wishing you some sunshine and warmer days for April, value community support in helping to deliver these magazines each month. Best wishes, Jenni Turner So THANK YOU to them and to all our volunteer deliverer. Without them the Editor magazine would not come through your letterbox or be available for you to pick up locally. Our tiny budget covers our print and design bills each month (It’s an old joke but have you heard how to spot a developer? He’s with some expenses and not much more. So having local deliverers is vital – it the one with the £note signs going round in his eyes.) means that we can keep the magazines free of charge. We are still short and will appreciate a few more volunteers to help deliver in Our next edition is for May 2013. their areas – if you could help deliver some in your area, please let us know. The copydate is 15th April 2013. It’s 10-30 minutes, once a month and it will really help!.

Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd. Telephone Stow Times on 0845 230 8955 / www.eagledesign.net Extra copies of Stow Times are generally available in St Edwards Hall and Stow Library, and at the Cricket Museum and new Stow Visitor Information 07789 175 002 Centre. Copies are also carried on The Villager Bus. (The phone will take your messages too – leave your name & contact number; we will return your call.) Material published in this magazine is copyright; the Editor may give permission for copy to be reproduced for some purposes. The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or any member of the team. The magazines are produced email STOW TIMES on and delivered almost entirely by volunteers. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information printed in the magazine, the Editor/team do not accept any [email protected] responsibility for the consequences of any errors that may occur. www.stowtimes.co.uk Our Front Cover: Stow Rugby Football Club – Stow Under 10s in P O Box 6, Sheep Street, training. Tom Kitto is the ball carrier with support runner Harry Fothergill. Photograph by Jenny Gunn © 03.2013 . With thanks to Sean Clarke. Stow on the Wold, GL54 1WD

3 4 Discover the Cotswold Cricket Museum Everyone, from young aspiring bowlers and batsmen in their school’s team, to mature life-long fans, will be simply spellbound when they first set eyes on this magnificent display.

A Treasure Trove of Artefacts A truly dazzling collection from all over the world, covering the history of the game and providing some revealing insights into some of its most illustrious players.

There are blazers, caps, bats, china and paintings, many Take Home a Memory rare photographs, authentic letters and TV footage of Browse our shop and gallery and take away a great events in the game’s history memento of your day.

Grace Tea and Coffe Lounge Come see our Gallery In addition to the gallery there is a Also displaying the stunning art work of Christina Pierce. comfortable lounge where tea, coffee, home-made cakes and freshly prepared Admission to the Museum lunches are served. What better way to £3.50 (includes a donation to Bunbury’s Cricket Charity) spend some leisure time than in such a Tuesday – Sunday 10am-5pm welcoming and educational atmosphere! Open all year round including Bank Holidays. Jazz Nights on the last Thursday of every month L O O K out! for our Monthly Newsletter

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Colin is just as passionate about hairdressing today as he was when he first opened the salon, if not We would like to say a more so. very sincere thank you

“Hairdressing has changed so much in the last to all our customers 25 years - it’s such an exciting industry to be in both old and new. and the opportunities are amazing. It is always evolving and you never stop learning, which is We NEVER take our why I encourage the CJH artistic team to attend customers for granted training sessions and creatively express and we strive to offer themselves through our photographic work, not just on the salon floor”. them a wonderful experience. Colin himself will be in London for a week in April, learning new techniques to gain vision and inspiration.

“With the training planned and yet another refurbishment of the salon in April I want Colin John Hair to stay at the forefront of hairdressing in this area.” Artistic Director and salon Naomi... manager Sara... has been working for the company for 10 years and yet we still don’t know what her job is one of the longest serving members of the title is! That’s because she really is multi- CJH team. I joined the salon some 12 years talented. ago as a hairdressing assistant. “I am at my happiest when working at my nail bar”, she specialises in Gel Enhancements and Gel Colour. “My work involves looking after my established clients as However Naomi is a very experienced colourist whose well as delivering trend led styles to our younger clients. expertise is often sought, and if that isn’t enough she also offers deep soothing head massages, leaving our Sara loves taking time out of the salon to attend training, customers feeling calm and relaxed. it’s so motivational, it makes you think outside of the box and opens your mind to new ideas. “And if I get any free time I like to be at Reception to meet and greet our lovely clients.” I think, in all, I just strive to be a fantastic hairdresser who listens and looks after her clients well”.

Artistic Director Ria... went straight into hairdressing after leaving school. At the age of 21 she opened her own salon in Kent which she ran for 9 years.

“I can’t believe I have been at CJH for nearly 10 years! I really enjoy the photographic sessions we do, it pushes my avant-garde looks to the limit! I love creating shapes that allow the texture and movement of the hair to tell the story. And I love nothing more than sending my clients out looking great and with a spring in their step!”

Artistic Director Simon... is the newest member of the team although it seems like he’s been here forever! Simon started his career as a Saturday boy in a salon at the age of 13.

“I knew immediately it was what I wanted to do. I was trained in-house and attended many courses on creative colouring and cutting. I went on to manage the salon and eventually took over the salon for five years”. Simon found that owning & running the salon had a negative effect on his passion for hairdressing and his family life and returned to working as a freelance stylist in a local salon. “I decided to join Colin and the team as I liked their ethos, their positive approach to education and forward thinking”.

Senior Stylist Charlotte... came to the salon whilst completing her NVQ at college. She is very popular with our very young clients and enjoys working on men’s hair - she is a qualified Barber.

“I love all the different aspects of my work at CJH. I really enjoy working with colour to give styles an edgier look - we can keep things looking delicate and natural, or bold & funky. I am really looking forward to the 25thAnniversary celebrations at CJH!!”

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April 21–27 is GREAT BRITISH BEEF WEEK – What timing!

This month we are singing the praises of great local beef from our local farmers and butchers, highlighting some of the places where you can enjoy eating great local beef, and where you can buy great local beef to enjoy at Harry the Hood, handsome young bull at Old Farm Dorn home and on the barbeque.

Our great local beef farmers include L5 adies in Beef6, a group o f female beef farmers who care passionately about British beef. Local livestock producer and TV presenter Adam Henson, is Patron of Ladies in Beef, and delighted that some of their members are Gloucestershire beef farmers.

We are fortunate to have great local butchers, too, providing local beef to local (and not so local) restaurants, hotels, professional chefs, cooks and domestic5 god desses6, of course! And, of course, the Cotswolds is known for many great local pubs and restaurants where people can enjoy local beef, cooked and presented at its very best.

Each year Great British Beef Week celebrates the British Beef industry – and it is timed to coincide with St George's Day (23rd April) each year. It is supported both at a local level, with regional events, and nationally with the backing of the nation's biggest Red Tractor Farm supermarket retailers. Assured scheme

Ladies in Beef are campaigning to promote the versatility of beef, encouraging people to check out the quality of the beef they are buying – which is why they are flying the flag for the Red Tractor trademark. The Red Tractor is an independent mark of quality that guarantees the food we6r e buying comes from farms and food companies that meet high standards of food safety and hygiene, animal welfare and environmental protection.

OLD FARM, DORN www.oldfarmdorn.co.uk Sarah Wrighton is a member of Ladies in Beef, and she is passionate about the family farm just outside Moreton. “We breed sheep, cattle and Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs as well as producing cereals, hay and silage to feed to the stock over the winter months. We sell our home reared meats and free range eggs in the Farm Shop, which has been expanded over the winter.” Their Old Farm Dorn website includes interesting updates on what is happening on the Farm. “We have fresh beef available this week and I can guarantee that it was born at Old Farm and has only been as far as Long Compton.” Old Farm, Dorm were Winners in the “Best Farm Shop” category at the Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards 2012, with The Horse & Groom at Bourton on the Hill and Cotswold Food Store winning their categories.

This year Ladies in Beef is joining forces with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I.), a charity which helps farming families in financial difficulty. Its work is funded by public donations, fundraising events and initiatives and support from businesses and community groups. FarmerJs daughter Jenni Thompson is the new Regional Manager for this area. Born and bred in Oxfordshire Jenni is well aware of the challenges Jilly Greed and Minette Batters with Ladies in Beef Patron Adam Henson. and opportunities facing the industry. She is keen to meet people and organisations who would like to find out more, and happy to give talks on Adam Henson, livestock producer and TV presenter, is Patron of Ladies how R.A.B.I can help farmers. “I see every opportunity as a chance to in Beef. reach a new audience, which may in turn help to raise more money for “I wholeheartedly applaud the work Ladies in Beef are doing to raise this great cause or, more importantly, let someone know we are here to public awareness of the true meaning of the Red Tractor logo. They have help farming families experiencing financial difficulty.” a real passion for the British beef industry, one that I share, and IJm sure For more information about R.A.B.I. contact Jenni Thompson on 07919 they will be very successful in creating and promoting the positive image 478518 or at [email protected] the industry quite rightly deserves.” Ladies in Beef has a country-wide network of champions. All the ladies are British beef farmers and proud of it! If you would like to know more about Ladies in Beef, contact Minette Batters [email protected] Mobile 07771 880049 Jilly Greed [email protected] 07850 554713

The Adams Family at The Coffee House Stow has always felt passionate about using local produce. “Now in our tenth year we have been true to our first motivation, we love the Cotswold’s and even in a recession we have never looked at alternative suppliers for cheaper cuts of meat. We believe that England can support itself if we demand it. BBoorramm DDexxtteerr BBeeeeff “Keep buying LOCAL!” www.thecoffeehousestow.co.uk 01451-870802 Robert and Alison Kirk have a simple passion for real food and a See our advert on page 2 deep respect for their Boram Herd of Pedigree Dexters and the succulent, beautifully marbled beef, with its own unique flavour, Robert Walker – traditional family butcher in which these lovely cattle produce. The Boram Herd was established in 1990 just outside Moreton, Moreton in Marsh and now all the cows have been Ipart o f the Boram Herd familyJ At Checketts since birth. The cows are happy and content and produce milk of 24 The High Street, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AF the finest quality for their calves for eight months, after which 01608 629405 time they are weaned from their dams and allowed to mature “If you want to know where your meat comes from … Then buy from naturally. So Boram Dexter Beef is produced from home-bred, your local butcher – they know what they're buying and so do you! traditionally reared animals, ensuring full traceability and consistency for our customers. Trading under Checketts in Moreton in Marsh, Robert Walker and his team pride themselves on the quality of the produce they sell, and their You can relax and enjoy Boram Dexter Beef at: reputation for top quality, locally sourced meat and fresh local vegetables. •The Horse & Groom, Bourton on the Hill Staff know the provenance of all their •The Coffee House, Church Street, Stow on the Wold meat and can tell you exactly where •The Red Lion, Little Compton it's from – and it is all locally sourced, If you wish to buy our beef for use at home, we regularly supply: Cotswold reared and professionally prepared cuts, joints, sausages etc. •The Cotswold Food Store, Longborough •David Moore Butcher, Mickleton In 2011 and 2013 the team were voted by local people to be one of the mostI Are you planning a BBQ or event this year where beef burgers loved Businesses in TownJ. They will be I on the menuJ ? provide meat to The Redesdale Arms For further information about burgers and beef direct from the farm, and the Kings Arms, The Talbot in simply contact Robert and Alison on 01608 674099 when we will be able Stow and The Farriers at Todenham. to discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you. They have a well-established reputation for hogroasts, too – but 01608 674099 book well in advance as this is a really popular service! j4bCommunity funding news – thousands more funding opportunities available at the touch of a button Need Help With Sourcing funding opportunities for your business has never been easier with j4bGrants, but did you know that Idox Information Solutions Your Tax Return? additionally offers a sister-site covering the thousands of funding opportunities available to voluntary and community organisations? from j4bCommunity is a website dedicated to helping such Robb Eden groups maximise their fundraising potential by for: providing details on the funds available to them. That’s Accounts Preparation & Analysis financial support to execute key activities such as: running and PAYE & Book-keeping • Vat Returns hosting community events; organising and implementing Personal Tax • Sage Training new projects; training; Business Tax volunteering; staffing costs, and much more!

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01608 651802 [email protected] C1562 tV PRoblEmS? Aerials, Satellite, Freeview, Freesat, Recorders Writing copy for the April edition is always difficult as I have to write prior to S With over 25 years experience REPAIR lAtIon InStAl the Budget & therefore it is foolhardy to try to comment on something that Phil Arthey 01386 852624 / 01608 696686 hasn’t happened. What I can comment on is the urgent need to reduce tax if the economy is to fare better this year. I keep on hearing the words “tax breaks” but the Chancellor wouldn’t have to consider these if all tax rates were set at a reasonable level. The starting premise should be that everyone, including all companies, should pay tax. This would make HMRC’s job easier as there would be no exemptions & therefore more time could be spent dealing with the most vulnerable people in our society & those who seek to avoid paying anything. Our tax system is in a mess & it needs a brave Chancellor to get things moving. Somehow I don’t think that this Budget is going to be the one that makes the difference.

It seems only yesterday that the last of the 2011/12 Tax Returns were filed in January but here we are on the cusp of another tax year. If you’ve received a notice to file a Tax Return for 2012/13 it’s a good idea to strike while the irons hot by getting your paperwork in order as soon as possible. If your affairs are not too complex then you could consider filing the Return yourself. It’s very straightforward & there’s lots of online help available or, if you get stuck, you can talk to an HMRC adviser on the phone. Filling in your tax return can be a daunting task but if you organise your paperwork carefully & follow the guidance notes it shouldn’t take you long. However, if you have several income streams or your affairs are more complex than normal I would advise talking to an accountant. It’s better to be prepared – too many people leave it to the last minute, bringing about the possibility of a penalty or interest payable on tax due.

If you have any doubt about filing your Tax Return or if you’re an employer having problems with year-end paperwork, don’t hesitate in contacting your accountant or you can contact me by phone or e-mail for free, impartial advice.

Robb Eden is based in Moreton-in-Marsh. He can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone 01608 651802.

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20 21 C.D.C Committee Meetings STOW TOWN COUNCIL STOW TOWN COUNCIL APRIL Notes on the Council Meeting for Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings NEXT MEETING March of the Council and Committees. If you live in the District and are on the Electoral Register you can take part by asking up Thursday 11th April to two questions per meeting. Information about your Abbreviated notes from the Meeting by Councillors and committee members are on the website www.cotswold.gov.uk Chris Franklin, Town Clerk are published Residents are welcome to attend monthly in Stow Times. Mon 8th Licensing meetings. Questions* from the public relating Wed 10th Planning to a proposal in discussion by Thurs 11th CABINET Cllrs may be taken prior to Council voting Full Minutes of meetings, associated Tues 16th Overview & Scrutiny on that proposal. General questions are taken committee meetings and correspondence are Thurs 18th Appeals at the end of the meeting. available in the Stow Council Office situated in George Alley off The Square. There is a Minutes & Decisions are available for the public * A max of 3 minutes allowed. letterbox in the main door. to read at CDC offices and online at Town Councillors are available before & The Council office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & www.cotswold.gov.uk after the meeting. District & County Cllrs, Thursdays 10am-1pm (subject to meetings) representatives of Stow Police and local Press Tel: 01451 832 585 Meetings generally start at 10am. Planning meetings regularly attend. held at Moreton Office start at 9.30am. E: [email protected] Questions must be received by the Head of Democratic Services – Military covenant begins to yield lasting dividends in Cotswolds By email no later than 5pm on the prior working day [email protected] In February 2012 representatives from across Gloucestershire pledged their support for the Armed By post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. GL7 1PX Forces, when GCC, the six district councils, NHS and police as well as representatives from the Tel: 01285 623204/ 201 voluntary sector signed the Local Armed Forces Community Covenant.

The covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community. The aim is to: • Encourage local communities to support the armed forces community in their areas, and vice versa • Promote understanding and awareness among the public of issues affecting the armed forces community • Recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces community BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH: • Encourage activities which help to integrate the armed forces community into local life. Chipping Campden School 02/04 Chipping Norton, Glume Hall 03/04 Signing the covenant also unlocks funding to help support Armed Forces families. Shipston on Stour, Sheldon Bosley Hub 11/04 Milton-under-Wychwood, Village Hall 23/04 CDC has been working with other partner organisations in the county, Cirencester Town Council, the Do Something Amazing... Churn Project, GCC, Cirencester College, Play Gloucestershire and the RWay youth group at South 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood. Cerney, to improve the integration of approx.1,000 South Cerney-based military family members into Please don’t leave it to someone else. the local community. For more information/ to book an appointment to attend a session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit The community partnership between CDC and South Cerney-based 29 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps www.blood.co.uk has been going from strength to strength. There is now a regular bus service from the base on a route between Swindon and Cirencester and service families have also welcomed a new programme of children’s play and physical activities at the base. Additionally, CDC and the Regiment have worked The Trustees of St Edwards Hall together to secure a grant of £14,000 from the Ministry of Defence which, supplemented by extra The Trustees of St Edwards Hall have recently, funding from the council, will provide the following services over the next 12 months: along with the Gloucestershire County Council, replaced the antiquated and inefficient heating system in the hall with new gas fired boilers and • 20 hours of English language training for speakers of other languages. a modern control system. • 20 hours of adult learning classes on subjects chosen by the participants during ‘taster’ sessions. • Monthly youth support outreach sessions, tying in with the existing youth club activities at the base. The Trustees part of this project has been • Whole day ‘Play Rangers’ children’s activities during school holidays. partially funded by the ‘’Gloucestershire • 10 hours of adult learning delivered by a local neighbourhood project. Environmental Trust with landfill contributions • Two family learning days and one family outing. donated by Cory Environmental £8000’’ and the • Housing presentations by the CDC housing team to provide information about accommodation Cotswold District Council ‘’Community Projects provision after army life. Fund £2000’’. • Monthly visits by the Citizens Advice Bureau.

The Trustees are very grateful for the contributions these two organisations have ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01452 425000 contributed. The information is continuously updated. Please check by phone or online www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long that call may last, on landlines and mobiles. GLOUCESTERSHIRE MOBILE POLICE STATIONS Call 999 In an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened. 02/04/13 Temple Guiting, Guiting Power, Naunton, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter, Cutsdean 18/04/13 Northleach, Farmington, Sherborne, Windrush, Barrington, Aldsworth 03/04/13 Clapton-on-the-Hill, Little Rissington, Great Rissington, Bourton-on the-Water, Upper Rissington, Westcote, Wyck Rissington 05/04/13 Ebrington, Chipping Campden 16/04/13 Bledington, Icomb, Oddington, Adlestrop, Evenlode, Broadwell Donnington 17/04/13 Condicote, Longborough, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Paxford, Draycott, Blockley

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The Playhouse, St GeorgeB s Hall The Old School Victoria Hall Upper Town Hall BLOCKLEY BOURTON-ON-THE-HILL BOURTON ON THE WATER CHIPPING CAMPDEN Thursday 25 April Saturday 27 April Monday 15 April Fridays 5 & 26 April GAMBIT SKYFALL SKYFALL SEE LOCAL NOTICE BOARDS 2013 Season Tickets available – £25 7.15pm Tickets £3.50 Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 Film 8.00pm, Tickets £4 Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm – 7.45pm film Tickets on the door. refreshments. Advance tickets/queries 01386 841206 Advance tickets £3.50/ on the door £4 Family Tickets £10 (2 adults, 2 children) from Ch C. Information Centre/on door. Advance tickets/queries 01386 700647/593386 Tickets/queries 01451 822365

Village Hall Screen On The Green, Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall CHURCHILL AND SARSDEN ILMINGTON LITTLE WOLFORD ODDINGTON Saturday 13 April Friday 26 April Thursday 18 April Tuesday 16 April HOPE SPRINGS ARGO SKYFALL SKYFALL Film 7.30pm, Tickets £4.50 Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50) Film 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments 7for7.30pm Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903 Advance tickets from Red Lion or Outreach Advance tickets/queries Advance tickets/queries 01451 830817 [email protected] P.O. or on door if available 01608 684223 or 01608 674200 Refreshments served in the interval Refreshments, bar, ice cream & raffle St. Andrew's Church Films NAUNTON Thursday 4 April Skyfall (13 PG) 143mins Gambit (13 PG) 89mins Hope Springs (12A) 100mins SKYFALL Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in ABritishthief(Firth)discoversthatnoplanis Starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, a Doors open 7.15 for refreshments, Film 7.45. Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest- infallible when he recruits a beautiful woman comedy–drama about a couple who have been Tickets £3.00 at the door running film franchise. BondB s loyalty to M (Diaz) to help him steal a priceless painting from married for 31 years and are in a rut. 01451-850897 or bob@markets- (Judi Dench) is tested as her past comes animpossiblywealthywidower(AlanRickman). Argo (15) 120mins international.com back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under Despite the fact that his pretty accomplice bears Triller comedy about a covert operation to resue attack, 007 must track down and destroy anuncannyresemblancetohisaffluenttarget's six Americans from the Canadian embassy in the threat, no matter how personal the cost. late wife, things quickly spin out of control. Tehran in 1979.

REGULAR EVENTS FirstTHURS Free Self Defence / Jeet Kune Do Lessons for Men and Women (Adults only) First MON Folk Night Ebrigton Arms 9pm. www.theebringtonarms.co.uk Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School 07977 560086 www.selfdefencevoucher.co.uk MON Dance Fusion Adult dance class. Mixed styles. No experience necessary. Exercise in a THURS Belly Dancing Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages, shapes & sizes fun way. No pre-booking necessary. Chipping CampdenTown Hall 9.30-10.30. £4.50 Longborough V Hall, 7.30-9pm, Beginners 7-8.30pm, 01608 663480 MON Scottish Country Dancing St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30-7pm Children THURS Quiz Night at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 840688 and 7-9pm Adults 01451 831876 FRI Belly Dancing New beginners class. 11-12.30The Church Room, Chipping Campden. MON Childrens Dance Class Chipping Campden Town Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, 9-11 yrs Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages, shapes & sizes. 01608 663480 5-6pm. Single class £7pp, Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 757057 FRI Blockley Brass Band 7.30-9.30pm St George's Hall. Rachel Galt 01386 841677 MON Yoga Chipping CampdenTown Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept 01386438537 FRI Dance Fusion Adult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary. MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the Water &MON All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50) (10am -12) for anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, FRI Active & Able Fitness & Falls classes for older people at the Baptist Church MON Burford Orchestra Rehearsals 7.30-9.30pm at Witney Community Primary Rooms, Stow 01285 623450 School OX28 1HL. [email protected]. 07984 492 976. New members FRI Line Dancing Willersey Village Hall, near Broadway 01386 438537 welcome; no audition. FRI Active & Able Classes Posture & Stability –Tai Chi Chi Kong at Bourton,Moreton MON Powerfreestyle Kickboxing at Guiting powerVillage hall. Juniors 7-7.50pm.Adults and Stow. 01285 623450 7.50-8.30pm. freestyle Kickboxing or adult Boxersize. CallAdam 07774285459 FRI Moore Cottage Lunch Club Bourton Hospital from 10am -2 pm. Jenny Stanfield MON Bridge Club @ Northleach 7.30pm. Partners not necessary. Non members 824338 or Jill Robbins 810325 welcome, 01285 750288 Tim Morris SAT Drama sessions for 5-7 year olds. 10-11am or 11.15-12.15. Lead by Lucy Last MON Whist Drives at Burmington Village Hall. 7.30pm. In aid of the village hall Joseph, sessions build confidence and creativity through improvisation. £55 per MON term time Creative Writing –sessionsaimtostimulatecreativity,encouraging 10 week term. Ch Norton Theatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350 participants to share their work. 10-12noon.Ann Gill 01608 649102. £60 per 10 week term. Ch Norton Theatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350 TUES Fit For Life at Baden-Powell Hall, Bourton.Tai Chi: 9.30-10.30am £4/session. Balance & strength: 11-12noon £4/ session. Contact Denise Nethercott 07909874186 or email [email protected] TUES Pottery Class Lower Swell Village Hall, 9:30-12:00 noon. £90 plus £15 materials/ firing cost per 10 weeks. Beginners welcome. [email protected] 01451 870734 TUES term time Sessions include drama exercises, breath & voice work, BOX OFFICE – 01608 642350 exploring –plays, improvisation and characterisation. 6.30pm – 8pm [email protected] www.chippingnortontheatre.com (intermediate); 8.15pm – 9.45pm (beginners) £55 per 10week term. Ch Norton Theatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350 April 2013 Ist Tues Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer’s GuildAfternoon 4 The Shee FILMS All these films at 7.30pm meetings with speaker followed by tea and cake.At Broadwell Village Hall. 5 Seann Walsh 3 Song for Marion 01451 821291 10 Mess 6&9 Hitchcock First WED Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes. Chipping Norton 13 Lynne Truss 7 Django Unchained Leisure Centre. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk, 25 Teechers 14&21 Cloud Atlas WEDS Weds Walk Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 862000 26 Shappi Khorsandi 17 Cinema Komunisto WEDS Chipping Campden Bridge Club 7.15 for 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge. Upper 23 The Sessions Town Hall.Non members welcome.Partners not necessary,01608 664456 24 Flight FirstTHURS Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes Stow-on-the-Wold 27 Robot and Frank Primary School. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk,

25 SPRING GARDENS IN APRIL 14 Stone House,Wyck Rissington open for National Garden Scheme 2½ acres full of unusual bulbs, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Crab apple walk rose to 7 The Big Batsford Chicken Hunt Join our Easter Egg Hunt with a difference! borders, herb and water garden, meadow walk. Plantswoman’s garden with Find the chickens hiding in the Arboretum and win a chocolate Easter Egg! year-round interest. Hellebores and early spring bulbs a speciality in March No booking required. Batsford Arboretum, Nr Moreton-in-Marsh. Private visits also welcome March to Sept by prior arrangement. Plants for sale. £2.50 plus normal admission charge. 09.00-17.00. www.batsarb.co.uk Teas/Refreshments.Stone House,Wyck Rissington,Glos,GL54 2PN.Adult:£5 01386 701441 Child: Free. 14.00-18.00. 01451 810337 7Abbotswoodopen for National Garden Scheme Massed plantings of spring 18 Hedge Cutting Masterclass Join our expert gardener to learn more about bulbs, heathers, flowering shrubs and rhododendrons in dramatic, landscaped how we cut the miles of hedges at Hidcote. See what we do, why we do it and hillside stream gardens; fine herbaceous planting in elegant formal gardens discover techniques to help improve and maintain your own hedges. Morning with lily pond, terraced lawn and fountain created by Sir Edwin Lutyens Acers coffee and a tasty lunch included. Hidcote Manor Garden Chipping Campden giving good autumn colour later in year.Dogs welcome.Teas/Refreshments Glos GL55 6LR.Adult £30. 10.00-14.00. nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote 01386 available.Abbotswood, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos, GL54 1EN.Admission £5, 439801 child free. 13.30-18.00. 21 Upton Wold open for National Garden Scheme Ever-developing and 8 Kiftsgate Court open for National Garden Scheme Magnificent situation and changing garden, architecturally and imaginatively laid out around C17 house views, many unusual plants and shrubs, tree peonies, hydrangeas, abutilons, (not open) with commanding views.Yew hedges; herbaceous walk; some species and old-fashioned roses inc. largest rose in England, Rosa filipes unusual plants and trees; vegetables; pond and woodland gardens. Plants for 'Kiftsgate'. Steep slopes. Plants for sale.Teas/Refreshments. Kiftsgate Court, Nr sale. Home-made teas. Upton Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 9TR.Adult: Chipping Campden, Glos, GL55 6LN.Adult: £7.50 Child: £2.50. 14.00-18.00. £7.50 Child: free. 11.00-17.00. 01386 438777 21 Mill Dene Garden open for National Garden Scheme RHS partner garden, Mill Dene is hidden in the Cotswolds. It surrounds a water-mill and stream. Masses of tulips and bulbs in the Spring. Plants for sale. Home-made teas. Mill Dene Garden, School Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 9HU.Adult: £5.50 Child: £3. 14.00-17.00. 01386 700457 25 Hidcote – Paint the GardenAfter exploring, take time to capture the spirit of On Sunday 12 May from Hell Brake Paddock, Whatcote Hidcote. Bring along your painting materials and create your own masterpiece. Morning coffee and a tasty lunch will be served in our Restaurant. Hidcote AgentlewalkuptoHellBraketoseethe Manor Garden, Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6LR.AllTickets £27.50 (includes bluebells and enjoy a cream tea in the coffee and light lunch) Booking essential. 10.00-16.00. 01386 438333 churchyard on your return.

Start the walk from Church Lane, Whatcote CV36 5EF between 2.00 and 5.00pm Snowshill Manor and Garden will be open from Friday 29 March 2013. Snowshill, near Broadway, WR12 7JU £6.00 for adults, accompanied children free – Telephone: 01386 852410 Email: includes tea and scones [email protected] Free car parking, cake & produce stalls – dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Hidcote Garden open 10-6pm in April (not Thursdays & Fridays) Proceeds to St PeterDsChurchRepairs. Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, GL55 6LR Strong shoes or boots are essential. Telephone: 01386 438333 Email: Sue Price telephone 01295 680007 [email protected] [email protected]

LocalwalkswiththeCotswoldsVoluntaryWardens April 2013

Manor Houses in the North Cotswolds 3 – Saturday 6 April – Moderate Northern Environs of Blockley – Wednesday 24 April – Continuing a series. This walk includes those manor houses on the South Moderate &WestofBredonHill.Includesanascentofthehill&arewardingview. A morning exploring footpaths to the North & West of this delightful Pub lunch available in Bredon village or bring a packed lunch etc. village. 3 hours: 6 miles. 6hours:11miles. Start: 10:00 am Blockley Village Green. OS Map ref SP 164 350. Start: 10:00 am Beckford outside church. OS Map ref SO 976 358. PilgrimsintheCotswolds–Friday26April–Moderate Getting to the Heart of it – Saturday 13 April – Moderate Walking the local paths around the old market town of Stow, Up the Cotswold escarpment to the historical hamlet of Farmcote with encompassing several small villages of interest. Please park impressive views. We follow in the footsteps of pilgrims from Hailes considerately in the village & bring a packed lunch. 5.5 hours: 10.5 miles. Abbey to local medieval churches with an opportunity to visit chapels at Start: 9:30 am Longborough – outside the school, near the bus stop. Farmcote & Hailes. 3.5 hours: 6.5 miles. OS Map ref SP 179 296. Start: 9:30 am Hailes Abbey – small parking area adjacent to chapel on WinchcombeWayCircularWalk1–Thursday18April–Easy left. OS Map ref SP 051 301. First in a series designed to introduce you to the Winchcombe Way. We go round two delightful Cotswold outliers, Alderton Hill & Dumbleton PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and Hill. Pub lunch available afterwards. 3 hours: 5.5 miles. muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat Start: 10:00 am The GardenerDsArms,Alderton.Pleasepark (level); MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. We considerately in the village. OS Map ref SO 999 334. welcome guide and hearing dogs – sorry, others not allowed. Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our Evenlode Valley 4: Milton, Ascott and Chilson – Tuesday 23 April – conservation and improvement work. Moderate Starting in the hamlet of Chilson it follows the Oxfordshire Way to the The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the villages of Ascott under Wychwood & Shipton under Wychwood, before Cotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk taking alternative footpaths back down the valley. Paths can or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due be muddy after wet weather. Pub lunch available. 4.5 hours: 8.5 miles. to extreme weather. Start: 10:00 am Chilson. OS Map ref SP 318 194.

26 27 28 Market Days April 2013 BOURTON ON THE WATER Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (see below). Farmers Market 4th Sunday, 9.30–1300 Car Boot Sale – Countrywide forecourt 2nd Sunday, 9.30am (Mar to Oct) (for Northleach & Fosse Lions Club) CHIPPING CAMPDEN EXHIBITIONS W I Country Market every Thursday, 9–11am Country Market every Friday, 9–11am 15-24 Bright and Beautiful, Great and Small An exhibition of ceramics, Weekly Market every Wednesday Farmer's Market 3rd Saturday morning paintings and textiles by Sue Calcutt, Caroline Green and Jackie Stringer.10.00- CHIPPING NORTON 17.00 The Old Silk Mill Sheep Street Chipping Campden GL55 6DS. Farmer’s Market 3rd Saturday, monthly from 8.30am 07870417144 Country Market every Saturday 8.45–11.00 Lower Town Hall -2June ReginaldSharpley;aneglectedCampdenartist.Court Barn Museum (with Farmer’s Market on 3rd Saturday) Weeklymarket everyWednesday Church Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6JE Tuesday-Sunday 10-5pm.Adults KINGHAM £4.Concessions £3.25. Children under 16 free. Children under 12 should be Farmer’s Market 1st Sunday, 10am–1pm (June to Sept) accompanied by an adult. www.courtbarn.org.uk 01386 841951 MORETONINMARSH -6 May Earth Close – Jord N ra. Artist Ange Mullen-Bryan draws inspiration from Weekly Market every Tuesday, 9–3.30pm Country Market every Thursday, 9.30–12noon the landscape of Sweden.ӓ Celia Lendis Contemporary, High Street, Moreton NORTHLEACH every Wednesday, 8.30–3.30pm GHL56 0AF. 01608 650852. www.celialendis.com STOW ON THE WOLD 26 -5 June Gentleman’s Relish An exhibition of ceramics, engravings, paintings and Farmer’s Market 2nd Thursday, 9.30–13.00pm woodturning by David Birch,Ray Key and RobinWalden 10.00-17.00The Old 14 The Comedy Lounge at The Ebrington Arms Ebrington, Nr Chipping Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6DS. 07870417144 Campden, Glos. GL55 6NH. 20.00. 01386 593223 14 Northleach & Fosse Lions Car Boot Sale Countrywide Store car park, DIARY Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water.£5 per pitch. 08.30-13.00. 01451 821655 1EasterEggHuntandAfternoonTeaatLordsoftheManorHotel,Upper 16 'Le Temps Viendra:A Novel of Anne Boleyn' AtalkbySarahMorris. Slaughter,Glos. GL54 2JD.Adults £20.00 Children 12 years and under £8.00. Sudeley Castle,Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. £6. Booking on 01242 602308 Easter Egg Hunt starts at 14.30 01451 820243 16 Fish Food Night at the Ebrington Arms, Ebrington, Chipping Campden 1TheEasterEggspressontheGWRFrom Cheltenham Racecourse or Gloucestershire, GL55 6NH. 3 course dinner £26. 18.30. 01386 593223 Toddington Station toWinchcombe Station.Normal fares apply to this event. 17 Blockley Heritage Society Margaret Fisher & Pearl Mitchell will talk about 01242 621405 Foxcote House.Details from RobertWillott [email protected],Paul Blaikley 1 Duck Races at Mill House Hotel Profits towards The Meningitis Trust & 01386 701581 Rotary Charities. Mill House Hotel, Kingham. £2 per duck. 12.00-14.00. 19 Music Miscellany in aid of Cancer Research. Chipping Norton Town Hall at 1-2 Flea Market in Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water,Glos. 10.00-17.00. 7.30pm.Tickets £10 (inc.refreshments) from Gill & Co and Porcupine and on 01242 699720 the door. 01608 645417/07587 656469. 4CoachingInns&TrafficinGeorgianGloucestershireIllustrated talk by 19 Tea Dance in Bourton-on-the-Water.Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton-on- Dr.Nicholas Herbert.The Baptist Hall, Back Walls, Stow-on-the-Wold.All the-Water.£3. 14.00-16.30. 07977 976320 members free.Visitors £2.50 Talk begins at 19.30. 01451 833783 19 An Evening with Nicholas Parsons Lords of the Manor Hotel, Upper 4GreatBritishBikeRidesA talk by Dave Barter.Cotswold Cycles Unit 3, Slaughter,Glos. GL54 2JD. £90 per person, booking required. Champagne Cotswold Business Village, Moreton in Marsh GL56 OJU. Free event. 18.30. Reception: 19.00. 01451 820243 www.cotswoldcycles.co.uk 01608 650933 20 Stroke Awareness Day North Cotswolds Rotary will be carrying out free blood 5EveningDiningatHidcoteHidcote Manor Garden, Chipping Campden, pressure checks on the village green at Bourton-on-the-Water.10.00-16.00. Glos. GL55 6LR. Booking £12.95 (Two Course), £15.95 (Three Course). 19.00- 20 Barn Dance British Legion Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water.Ticket £7 per person 21.00. 01386 438703 to include food. Please BYOB. Stable doors open at 19.00 01451 822312 6LambingToursatDaylesfordAll ages welcome, and it's free. Daylesford 24 Free Taster Sessions Information Technology, Hand Massage,Woodwork, Organic Farm Shop near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG. Free. 10.30- Life Coaching, Developing Entrepreneur Skills, Cooking with Fruit & Vegetables 14.30. 01608 731700 & Knitting. 12:00-13.00 and 13.30-14.30. Moreton Area Centre, the High 6,13,19,28 Live Music Rock/blues/ pop/ R&B/ golden oldies.The Blue Boar,Goddards Street. 01452 583885 Lane, Chipping Norton. 01608 643525. Free entry. 25 Moreton-in-Marsh Flower Club Natures Delight by Jane Fox. Broadwell 6&7 Creative Craft Group Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton in Marsh. Free Village Hall,Broadwell,Glos.Doors open 19.00 Meeting starts:19.30. admission. 10.00-16.00. 01608 651789 25 Jazz & BuffetAlex Steele Quartet. Cotswold Cricket Museum, 7&8 BreweryYard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold. £15 to include buffet. 20.00. 01451 870083 7LiveAcousticSessionwith James Drinkwater & Friends.The Ebrington Arms, 26 Night Time Nature Walk No dogs please.Walk includes stiles, kissing gates Ebrington, Nr Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6NH. 20.00. 01386 593223 and livestock. Greystones Farm nature reserve, Bourton-on-the-Water,GL54 7&14 CherwellValleyCraftsVictoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. 10.00- 2EN Booking essential:Adult £5, Child £3. 20.00-22.00. 01452 383333 17.00. 01295 264723 27-28 Wartime in the Cotswolds relive the atmosphere of the 1940’s.The Station, 10 N.Cotswold Arts Association Broadwell Village Hall, near Stow-on-the- Toddington, NrWinchcombe. www.gwsr.com 01242 621405 Wold.2 to 4 pm,Free,all welcome. 01386 700880 11 Valuation Day Valuation donations to Helen and Douglas House.Huffkins, Tickets, Booking information etc. from – The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos. 10.00-14.00. www.jphumbert.com BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE,VictoriaStreet,Bourtonon 01327 359595 the Water. 01451 822583 Open 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30 Sat: Closed Sunday 13-14, 20-21 Flea Market and Collectors Fair St Edwards Hall,The Square, Stow on E: [email protected] the Wold. Free entry. 10.00-16.00. 01451 870675 BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, High St, Burford, OX18 4LS. Open (Nov-Feb) Mon-Sat 13 Longborough Green Energy Fair Refreshments available. Longborough 9.30-4pm. 01993 823558. E: [email protected] Village Hall. Free. 10.00-16.00. 01451 831380 CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINT 13 Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Clearances Auction starts: 10.00am.The Guildhall, Goddards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-Fri. Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water,Glos.Viewing Friday 12 April 1.00pm-6.00pm and on day of sale 7.30am-10.00am. 01451 820913 STOW ON THE WOLD VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE To be advised 13 Pebble Mosaic Workshop with Sue Rew.The Studio, Shepherds Close, Great MORETON AREA CENTRE, High Street, Moreton. 01608 650881 Wolford,Shipston on Stour.£100 per person includes mould,pebbles,tuition, Mon 8.45am-4.00pm,Tues-Thurs 8.45am-5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-4.45pm, Sat 10.00am-1.00pm lunch and cake. 9.30-17.30. www.suerewmosaics.co.uk 01608674380 (BST), 10.00am-12.30pm (BWT), Sun CLOSED. E: [email protected]

29 30 31 Under the Freedom of Information Act you can request access to information held by Gloucestershire County Council. (NB. Some information may be withheld by law).

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The Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) All public authorities that are subject to Freedom of Information are also subject to the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs). EIRs apply to a wider range of organisations and bodies that have responsibility for the environment. EIRs therefore include private companies and partnerships with public authorities (water, energy, Westcote Village Hall re-opens after £50,000 waste and transport). Environmental information covers information refurbishment project on the state of the environment, such as: air, water, soil, land, flora and fauna, landscape and natural sites, genetically modified organisms Westcote Village Hall, one of the smallest village halls in the and biological diversity information on energy, noise, radiation, waste, North Cotswolds, officially re-opened on Saturday 23rd March emissions, discharges and other releases into the environment 2013 with a village celebration and the unveiling of a policies, legislation, plans, and agreements on the state of human commemorative plaque, after a £50,000 refurbishment project. health and safety, the food chain, cultural sites and built structures in as much as they are or may be affected by environmental factors cost Originally a small Tithe Barn belonging to St Mary’s Church, it benefit and other economic analysis. (NB. You can also make verbal was sold by the Church Commissioners to the villagers of Church requests for information under EIR.) There are some important Westcote and Nether Westcote in 1968 for the sum of £1, for differences between requests for information under the Freedom of conversion into a village hall. After more than forty years regular Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations. For use by the community, the building was badly in need of an up- date. Fund-raising started with the initial aim of up-dating the further information on this please see the EIR pages on the toilet facilities. A leaking flat roof in 2012 drove the project Information Commissioner's website or Defra. urgently forward and fund-raising took on a new momentum. Like Topsy, the project just grew and grew! Once you have submitted a request, GCC must respond as soon as possible. They have 20 working days to complete the request although Westcote Village Hall has now been transformed into a bright this can be extended to 40 working days for complex cases. and welcoming space with up-to-date facilities. Work has included replacing and insulating the leaking flat roof, re- The Act does not limit the number of requests you can make, configuring internal space, re-wiring, new heating and installing providing each request is different. Related requests received within a flexible lighting. Where possible, measures have been taken to 60 working day period can be combined. However, GCC do have the reduce heat loss and conserve energy. right to refuse vexatious or repeated requests (eg. repeated requests from the same person for the same information, or requests that are This refurbishment project was a huge financial challenge for a intended to disrupt our work). small village community. It would not have been possible without grant aid. This project was generously supported by the What happens next? Gloucestershire Environmental Trust with landfill tax GCC has a standard procedure. They will acknowledge your request in contributions donated by Cory Environmental (£20,000), by writing (email or letter) and inform you of the date by which you can Cotswold District Council Community Project fund (£10,000) and expect to receive a response, which will be as soon as possible and The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation (£2,000). Funding for the rest of the project was raised by residents and businesses in within 20 working days. If a delay looks likely, GCC will keep you the villages – an amazing response that shows how important informed of progress. If no information is held you will be informed as the village hall is to the community. The members of the Village soon as possible. If GCC do not hold the information requested they Hall Committee would like to express their thanks for the grants may be able to transfer your request to another public authority that given and to each and every person who donated to this project. does. If information is held and is being provided to you GCC will generally provide it in the format you have requested wherever possible (eg. email or letter).Some information may not be supplied to STOW ON THE WOLD you; if information is held but cannot be released to you GCC will TAXI SERVICE explain why – this may be because it would cost more than £450 to 6 SEATER GALAXY locate and extract the information you have asked for, or because it • AIRPORTS • STATIONS falls under one of the exemptions (see online -Freedom of Information • HOSPITALS • COURIER SERVICE Act 2000: Part II) LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE TONY KNIGHT – 07887 714047 You have the right to appeal against a decision to withhold any [email protected] information or complain about the way your request was handled. www.stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk

32 Correspondence PLEASE NOTE that all letters and emails sent to the Town Council are in the public domain and are open for the public and press to view. They are reproduced here when, in the Editor’s opinion, the subject matter is of interest to readers. Correspondence to The Editor, P O Box 6, Stow on the Wold GL54 1WD or eml: [email protected] by 15th of the month please.

STOW RESIDENTS SAY NO TO BOVIS DEVELOPMENT PLANS During the coldest days of January and February, members of the Save Our Stow (SOS) campaign group braved the weather to walk a petition round to a target of around 700 households in Stow-on-the-Wold. The petition concerned the proposed Bovis development on Oddington Road and stated-

'WE THE UNDERSIGNED, DO NOT THINK THAT A LARGE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSES ON THE EDGE OF STOW-ON-THE-WOLD WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN, AND WILL HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR INFRASTRUCTURE.'

Apart from the weather, the biggest problem was finding people at home. In general no more than three separate visits to a house was tried. In general, once a householder was contacted, they were very supportive of the petition's objectives ---- in fact around 90 % of those asked were opposed to the proposed development. To date well over 500 people have signed the petition. This is the first real test of the opinion of the Stow residents and has resulted in a resounding vote to OPPOSE the development.

If by chance you were missed and wish to sign this petition, please contact me on 01451-833887 and we will try and get the petition round to you.

SOS has a website with some useful information about the group at http://www.saveourstow.org.uk/ (The suffix .org.uk is critical here as there is another similarly named website.) The website also has connections to a 'Forum' page, Facebook and Twitter for any constructive comments you may wish to make.

It is anticipated that Bovis will shortly be submitting their Planning Application to CDC and this website will carry information on where and how to write letters of objection -- this is a critical contribution that all objectors can make , the more letters of objection received the more weight they carry Geoff Williams, Save Our Stow Chairman.

Eml from Geoff Williams addressed to Alun White and copied into the [email protected] following the STC meeting on 14th March when DID YOU KNOW ABOUT..…..? Cllr Alun White referred to the results of the Questionnaire conducted for That ‘build-out’ into the Square. the Neighbourhood Plan in 2012, re Affordable Housing. (15/03) It was organised by GCC Highways and it was their team who Alan, both built it and then removed it, without reference to Stow Last night at the STC meeting, you mentioned the housing survey that Town Council. It was a temporary measure, done in part to was conducted in June 2012 of all the households in Stow . You seemed assess public reaction to a build-out – but, sadly, without to be concerned that the response was only 30 % , yet in previous warning, information or prior consultation. enquiries on this point I was assured that 30 % was in fact a good response for this type of survey -- 'favourable compared to similar A build-out has been discussed by the Parking & Traffic surveys in Gloucestershire' according to the report. committee over the previous 2-3 years, working on ideas to improve safety and ‘the town scene’ around the Square, to Either way, it is blindingly obvious that anyone who wanted an encourage pedestrian traffic and discourage coaches from going affordable house would have returned their form stating just that, so the down Digbeth Street. (This is becoming more urgent as coaches bias, if any, on responses would have been towards those wanting get bigger, with Christmas lights already at risk, as well as double affordable housing buggies and people carrying a lot of shopping.) Highways had been involved in some of the discussions and there had been This survey was recent, June 2012, and the population of Stow has not drawings made of where a build-out might go in order to achieve yet changed appreciably since that time. the key aims without losing parking spaces or disrupting coach - 27 households expressed a wish for an affordable house. traffic. What, may I ask, motivated you to revisit these very recent independently derived figures? So this experiment was unexpected, and as much of a surprise to STC as anyone else! It was not well received and there was some You then came up with a significantly higher figure for affordable quite fierce speculation about who, what & why…..and some housing need - what was the basis for this new derivation out of the very wrong conclusions drawn. blue? And you appeared to have a choice of figures, one of which you rejected. I came away from the meeting confused – for 9 months after There are a few points that could be noted, however –something the report was issued it was not questioned and now, just before we does need to be done quite urgently about large coaches going have major developers about to submit their Planning Applications, you down Digbeth Street, before there is accident; more thought is revisit the data in an independent report. needed about whether Stow Square should be pedestrianised, as many people wish; and although it may seem hard to believe, Can you please explain this to me, STC is ‘on the town’s side’! Have you considered going to one of Many thanks, the committee meetings and getting involved? Editor (town Geoff Williams cllr 2004-12)

33 FROM THE LOCAL POLICING TEAM TELEPHONE: 101

Your nearest police station is Stow on the Wold Police station, High Street, Stow On The Wold, GL54 1AB

In February we had two reports on the same day that houses in Moreton had been burgled overnight. We also had three reports from Condicote. Sadly in all but one of these the premises had been left insecure when the owners went to bed, so that all the burglar had to do was open an unlocked door. Once inside they helped themselves to purses, mobile phones and electrical items.

We are lucky that we live in a low crime area and cases such as these rarely feature in our communities and it is easy to become complacent. However, it is also just as easy to take measures to prevent yourselves from becoming a victim of this type of crime.

Before you go to bed at night get into the routine of checking that all of your doors and windows are locked. Remove the keys and do not leave them near the door or window where they can be easily reached. Make sure though that they are placed somewhere accessible to you should you need to open the door in a hurry. Lock garages, sheds and utility rooms, especially if they lead into your home.

Take a look at your fences and walls to see if they could be made more burglar proof. Solid walls and fences provide privacy but can also hide a burglar’s movements. Garden trellis with prickly shrubs are quite a good deterrent as trellis is not that stable to climb and the shrubs are difficult to get through without injury. Install some low level dusk to dawn lighting in your garden and in any dark areas, such as side passages, where a person may hide.

Do not leave wallets, purses, handbags, car keys or mobile phones on tables or work surfaces where they can be seen by someone looking through the window. Always close your curtains or blinds when you go to bed. If you, or your neighbour, have a dog and you can hear it barking in the night check it out and take a phone upstairs with you so that if you are woken up by a noise and think you have an intruder you can call the police straightaway.

Another issue that was raised with us this month was the death of two much loved cats. Sadly it appears that they may have ingested anti-freeze which is lethal to them. Due to the time of year a lot of people are making sure their cars are topped up with anti-freeze so if you are using this liquid please make sure you rinse away any spills and do not leave it in containers that family pets and wildlife can easily drink from. It is heartbreaking enough to lose any family pet but to lose one in these circumstances is so much worse. I am sure no-one would be so cruel as to deliberately leave such poisonous liquids about unattended for any animal to drink so please check your sheds, gardens and garages and ensure your anti- freeze is securely stored.

If anyone has any information regarding any of the incidents in this article then please either call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101. PCSO Alison Shaw

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 2nd Birthday Celebration ABC123 Daycare hosted a party to celebrate the Moreton centre’s 2nd Birthday on 14th March, and to raise some money for Comic Relief.

The party and staff dressed up for a ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party. The children had made a lot of the crafts for the event – including their hats. The nursery had invited the children’s friends and family and and there was lots of music and dancing, as well as a treasure hunt to find the white rabbit, a ‘pin the smile on the cheshire cat’ game and ‘throw the tea bag into the top hat’.

Parents were asked to make a small donation and all the funds collected were donated to Comic Relief – £225 was collected over the two Woodland Centres (Moreton and Clevedon).

Kate Davis, Company Director said: ”It was a really great day! The children had fun making crafts for the tea party and loved using real china cups, saucers and teapots - miraculously with no breakages. The parents had a chance to enjoy the day with the children and we are absolutely delighted that we raised a great sum of money for Comic Relief”.

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m.jones125@btinternet Report from Martin Jones

Moreton Rangers fell at the final hurdle in their County Cup semi- final against Minsterworth mid-March. Following a pulsating Cup Match the sides were divided by one missed penalty of the ten in the shootout.

The game started at a high pace with plenty of action form the start. Minsterworth had already hit the bar with a header before Matt Magee for Moreton put them ahead on eight minutes. Good link up play by the Moreton forwards saw Conner Sherry feed Magee on the left edge of the box where he cut in to shoot past the Under 9 Team into Final. keeper for the opener. Their lead was short lived as by the fifteenth minute Minsterworth were in front with two quick fire goals helped Moreton Rangers Under 9 Team have secured a place in the League by some poor defending by the home defence. Magee again Cup Final after an extra time victory over local rivals Hook Norton. threatened for Moreton and cut in from the left wing to have A large crowd of parents and supporters were present to cheer the another shot but was parried by the keeper and Sherry was unable teams on and were entertained by an exciting and close fought to reach the rebound. Things were level before half time when contest. Hook Norton took the lead in the first half before Olly good control and skill by Conner Sherry in the opposition box led to Hedges equalised for Moreton. They then went in front by another a rash challenge on him by the centre back and a penalty was goal from Olly Hedges before Hook Norton managed to equalise in rightly awarded. Danny Sherry stepped up to convert the spot kick the last minutes of normal Time. Moreton secured their victory with goals from Dom Evans and Robbie Jack in extra time and go on to play Tower Hill in the final at Enstone on Saturday 20th April 11am K.O.

Photo: U9 Team before their semi-final victory over Hook Norton.

Photo: Danny Sherry converting Moreton’s second penalty.

The second half started with more confusion in the Moreton defence in the first minute which led to Minsterworth taking the lead again with an easy finish as the hapless defenders looked on. Moreton were now chasing the game and Martin Tomes came on. His pace started to stretch the Minsterworth defence as he outstripped them with some deft touches on the left wing before racing through on goal, only to be denied by the keeper’s outstretched foot. With ten minutes left Tomes again threatened, this time down the right flank, and as he reached the by-line to cross, was taken out by the keeper which led to a second penalty for the home side. Danny Sherry again converted the spot kick to bring the scores level three each. Ben Shurmer saw a long range chip just clear the bar with the keeper stranded as both teams went for a winner, but the scores remained level at the end of normal time.

The penalty shootout produced some excellent kicks from both sides with neither keeper having a chance of a save, but the unfortunate Sam Tyack saw his kick hit the post ending Moreton’s run in the competition.

49 50 The New Rotary Club of The Rotary Club Kingham & Daylesford of the North Cotswolds

Peace through suffering? Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), Doctors Without Borders, has been setting up emergency medical aid missions around the world since 1971 and sets out to alleviate human suffering, to protect life and to restore respect for human beings and their human rights. Come and hear how Oxford based Karen Abbs, an MSF mental health specialist, found front line work overseas in situations we see daily on our TV screens. Syria, South Sudan, Mali, we would not want to be there, but MSF does. It will no doubt be an interesting presentation and discussion. If you would like to join us on Monday 8 April at 6pm for 6.30 at The Mill House, Kingham, then please book in advance with Above: Let’s Get Cooking Club with Kay Shortland 01993 832300. There is no charge for the Matt Smith & Julie Franklin. meeting and no obligation, but you can join club members and Right: Rotarians enjoying a main course Karen Abbs later for dinner if you wish at £12.50 for two of rainbow cous cous and lamb ko,as) courses. Charity bridge drive %e Let’s Get Cooking Club cook for Rotary The club is organising a Bridge Drive on Friday 19 April in Be Children’s Food Trust was Broadwell Village Hall. Registration at 10.30am. Entry is £15 awarded Big Lottery funding in 2007 to set up the Drst 5,000 Let’s Get which includes arrival coffee and biscuits, two course lunch and Cooking school-based cooking clubs. In the Cotswold School a range of Year wine. Supporting a local wheelchair appeal and Rotary charities. 8 and 9 pupils learn to cook a variety of healthy dishes every Bursday aFer Book with John Shapley 01608 642478 or Val Clark 01451 school, and at the end of term they work as a team to cook a meal for selected 830684 before 12 April. guests. Last month six lucky Rotarians enjoyed an excellent three-course meal What is Rotary? skilfully prepared and served with a smile by cooking club members – Jacob A special evening is being held at the Randolph Hotel on MoraEa, Beth Davidson, Charlie Sandles, Alessandra Vuolo, Courtney Vowles, Chrissie Hatton and Ned Mather. A big thank you to all the students, 17 April to explain to the public and prospective members and to Julie Franklin and Matt Smith at the Cotswold School. We hope that the facts about Rotary. The cost is £12 including a buffet. some of you will enter the Rotary Young Chef competition in the autumn. Transport can be arranged. If you are interested, call Graham More 01451 810 413. Everyone welcome. Stroke Awareness Day – 20 April Gojohnnygo Bledington Auction North Cotswolds RC will be running a Stroke Awareness Day on the green at Bourton-on-the-Water on Saturday 20 April, from 10am to 4pm. Doctors Kingham Rotary supported this hugely successful event with will be available to take blood pressure readings and oCer advice. No donations for auction including a magnum of Laurent Perrier appointment necessary, just turn up. Champagne. John Dickson will be the proud owner of a fantastic all terrain wheelchair as a result of the amazing Rockcli&e Garden Open Day – 28th May generosity of supporters. Go Johnny! RockcliCe, a lovely traditional English garden will be open, by kind permission of the owners, between 11am and 5pm on Tuesday 28 May. Entrance £5, children under 16 free – all proceeds to End Polio Now, Kate’s Northleach and Fosse Lions Club Home Nursing and other local charities.

After successful fundraising activities over the Christmas Rotary supports three local charities ! period, busy spring events are in hand. Members collected Last month three local charities – Kate’s Home Nursing, Home-Start on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care at Tesco Store in Stow in March; Cotswolds, and the Sam Pilcher Trust – each received a cheque for £1000. the first of this year8s Car Boot Sales will be held on the second “We chose these charities because they each do so much to help vulnerable Sunday in April (14th) at the Countrywide Store in Bourton starting at families, those who are sick 9.30am; and the Club will be managing the car parking at the school at Bourton on Sunday 21 April. and in need of nursing care, or whose children have cancer,” Donations have been paid to The National Search & Rescue Dog said club president Bob Association, The Lions Special Olympics to be held in Bath in August, the St Asaph flood appeal and the London Centrepoint for street Hadley. “We have been very children. Support has also been given to a local disabled sportsman. impressed by their wonderful work in the local community, Social events over the winter included darts and skittles; a wine & cheese evening will be held in April. The Club8s Charter Anniversary and we are delighted to support them.” dinner will be held in May. From the le,: Robert Barnett, Kate’s Home “Being at the heart of our Following the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation8s challenge to eliminate Nursing; Lesley +orn, Home-Start Cotswolds; community is what Rotary is measles in the world, the Lions have helped vaccinate 157 million Bob Hadley; Colin and Terasa Pilcher, the Sam all about,” said Bob. “Bis is children in 2012. Pilcher Trust. what motivates our members, The Northleach Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month for its business meeting, at the Wheatsheaf Inn in Northleach at 8 pm. All and we are always on the look-out for new members who would enjoy the interested are welcome to come. The next meeting is 9 April. For fun and friendship of belonging to an organisation that gives something further information the Club website is northleachandfosselions.org.uk back.” Details of the club can be found on or telephone 0845 8339825 www.NorthCotswoldsRotary.org.uk or on our club Facebook page.

51 52 Local Clubs, Societies, Associations and Charities

Clubs Sports & Outdoor Community Groups Cotswold Investment Club Adlestrop Cricket Club Breathe Easy Groups Meets 2nd Tues of each month. Judith Borsay, 01608 650787 MrS/NKean01451831458 3rd Weds / month, Baptist Church Rooms, Bourton on the Water. Cotswold Wardens (conservation, guided walks) Bourton Vale Cricket Club 01451 822102 07845 542336 01451 862000 www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk Philip Winter 01451 821920 [email protected] Cotswold Volunteers (a local charity helping disadvantaged people) Dinner Hosts Bourton Badminton Club Jane Winstanley CEO 01285 658802, [email protected] Single 35–55 yr olds, social life through dinner parties. Monday evenings 6.30–10pm. 07840 113477 [email protected] Essential Skills in Moreton-in-Marsh, run by YES www.DinnerHosts.net Bourton Hockey Club Mondays & Tuesdays at the library. Sally 07988531774 Fisher House Arts and Crafts Club Chairman Stuart Colmer 01451 821921/07900028732 Fair Shares, N Cotswolds Community Time Bank Stow-on-the-Wold Wednesdays 9.30–12.30, Free club membership. Home fixtures at the Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton-on-the- 01608 812338 [email protected] Contact Sue 01451831408 Water, GL54 2BD Friends of Stow Surgery Knit One, Sip One Knitting Group Bourton Roadrunners Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Bourton 01451 832200 & 830610 Alternate Weds at 8pm Coach & Horses, Longborough Leisure Centre, 7.00 and 7.30pm. Info on adult sessions Lynn Hudson Glos Association for the Blind Contact Carlin on 07769646996 or [email protected] 01242 820920,. Juniors meet at Cotswold School, Tuesdays, 7pm. Moreton Area Centre, High St, Moreton Mondays 10am–1pm Life Saving Club (Fire College) Richard Bufton 01451 824379/ Chris Hartley 01451 830015 01242 221170. [email protected] Co-ordinator Lynette Mantle 01386 882430 Cotswold Walkers Home-Start N Cotswolds Northleach & Fosse Lions Club Sarah Clifton-Gould 01285 623450 Family Support Charity 01451 831781 2nd Tuesday/month (business meeting) at The Wheatsheaf Inn, Every Thurs 2pm Moreton Area Centre Kate’s Home Nursing (palliative nursing care at home) Northleach, 8pm. northleachandfosselions.org.uk 0845 8339825 Wed 2pm Bourton Parish Church. Alan Robinson 01451 821067 Robert Barnett 01451 870349 www.kateshomenursing.org N Cotswold Arts Association Great Rissington Archers Moore Friends Sandi Garrett 01451 822550 Sat 10.30am at Gr Rissington Social Club (+ Weds 6.30pm in summer) Chairman Philip Winter. 01451 821920, [email protected] NCotswoldBee-KeepersAssoc Michael Ebelthite 01451 824161, Niall McIntosh 01451 870221 N Cotswold Community Radio Julie Edwards 01608 659396 [email protected] London Chinatown TaeKwondo Old Police Station, Chipping Campden, www.nothcotswoldonline.com NCotswoldBridgeClub Weds 6.30pm kids and families, 7.30pm teens and adults N Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch Meets Bourton-on-the-Hill on Tues, Weds, Thurs Redesdale Hall, Moreton 0751 7437300 Non-emergency 0845 0901234 www.northcotswoldsnw.co.uk Alan Lamb 01608 650202 www.bridgewebs.com/northcotswolds Moreton Badminton Club NCotswoldSupportGroup–Parkinson’sUK NCotswoldCAMRA Mike and Joyce Rees 01608 650825 Mike Winter 01451 831194 01451810305 [email protected] Moreton Bowls Club RNLI N Cotswold Branch NCotswoldDisabledClub Stow: Mike Wainwright 01451 830 444 [email protected] Chairman Diana Porter 01451 830508 Joan M Oughton 01451 830580 North Cotswold Cycling Club The Cotswold Listener talking newspaper for the visually impaired. NCotswoldDigitalCameraClub Club Secretary: Fiona Barnett, 01608 650217 01242 252072. [email protected] James Minter 01451 824175 www.ncdcc.co.uk NCotswoldsYouthCricketClub The Stroke Association (Age UK) N Cotswold Friendship Centre (Within Age UK) Shaun Williams 01608 652138 www.nycc.co.uk www.stroke.org.uk, 01452 520723. Helpline: 0303 3033 100 1st Weds monthly. Colin 01993 842820/01608 650868 Stow Badminton Club U3A – Bourton & District [email protected]/[email protected] Forbes Campbell 01451 832188, Dennis Fisher 01451 830068 Sec Janet Prout 01451 821478 N Cotswold National Trust Stow Cricket Club YHA Stow on the Wold Pat Poulton 01608 651372 Captain Ash Andrews 07891 536418 www.yha.org.uk. Manager Dawn Rankin. [email protected] NCotswoldProbusClub [email protected], http://stowotw.play-cricket.com/home 2nd & 4th Thurs mornings, Fisher House, Maugesbury Park, Stow-on- Stow Rugby Club Key Information the Wold.10.15am. Martin Hornby 01608 654356. Tim Bevan/Liz Fraser/Andrew Cartlidge www.stowrfc.co.uk NCotswoldRotaryClub Tae Kwon Do Assoc of GB Childrens Physio Direct helpline 0300 421 6980 Dudley Mills 01451 820704 Bourton on the Water, Brian Honness Lee Chapman 07977 560086. Tues 6.30 Adults, Thurs 6.30 Juniors, 9.00am-12.00pm, Monday-Friday (except Bank Holidays) 01451 830052 Stow, Barry Peaston 01608 650526 7.30 Seniors, 8.30 Adult Self Defence Childline 0800 11 11 NCotswoldU3A [email protected] / www.combinedselfdefence.co.uk Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 Contact Jenny Stanfield 01451 824338 First Responders (St John’s Ambulance) Oddington WI Local Authorities 01452 858220 [email protected] Meet on the 2nd Tue each month Oddington Village Hall www.sja.org.uk Sue John 01451 830989 Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation) Glos Heart Support Group Rotary Kingham/Daylesford 2nd Tues/monthly 2–4pm. 01451 822102/810520 Weds 10.15am. Moreton Congregational Church Rooms Meets fortnightly Weds evening, Sat morning. Baden Powell Hall, Bourton o/t Water John Green 01451 824141 www.kinghamrotary.org.uk Cotswold District Council GO-STOWVisitorInformation Royal British Legion Trinity Road, Cirencester. 01285 623000 www.cotswold.gov.uk 12 Talbot Court, Stow. 01451 870150 Branch Ron Bockhart [email protected], 01451 832360 County Cllr Barry Dare Moreton Hospital (Minor Injury Unit) Club at Well Lane, Stow. 01451 830242 Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2GT 0345 6598770, daily 8am-8pm Salford Players Drama & Music Gp 01452 425000 /01386 701280. [email protected] NCots.District,CommunityFirstResponders, Doreen Herrington 01608 642853 District Cllr Merryl Phillips Notgrove Training Centre, SJA, Bourton-o-t-Water Scottish Country Dance Group 01285 623808/01608 651148. [email protected] 3rd Monday at 7.30pm. You can train to be a CFR in this area, Brenda Parsons 01451 831876 District Cllr David Penman William Warmington 01608 651886 Stow Disability Association 01285 623808/01451 830479. [email protected] NCotswoldStJohnAmbulance&StJohnCadets George Hill 01608 658636 www.stowda.org.uk Glos Rural Community Council (from age 10) Meets at Bourton Thurs 7–9pm. 01451 820570 Stow & District Civic Society Marilyn Cox 01452 528491 [email protected] Police Station Meets 1st Thursday evenings alternate months, Baptist Hall Stow. [email protected] www.grcc.org.uk High Street, Stow on the Wold. Mon-Fri 08.30–16.30. Nigel Surman 01451 833783 Moreton Area Centre Non-emergency 101, Emergency 999 Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer's Guild High Street, Moreton 01608 650881. [email protected] 01451 821291 Stow Town Council Music Stow Probus Stow Council Office, Stow Youth Club, Stow, GL54 1AB 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings Tim Sedgley 01608 652696 01451 832585 [email protected] Bledington Music Festival Village Agents www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk [email protected]. [email protected] Blockley Brass Band Friday 7.30–9.30 pm St George's Hall. Sec: Rachel Galt 01386 841677 National Health in Gloucestershire Young People & Children Blockley Ladies Choir 0845 numbers now start 0300 Tues 7.30–9pm Little Village Hall. Sec Meriel Swain 01386 701591, Army Cadets at Moreton/Bourton [email protected] Weds 7.30–9.30pm Major M G Little Glos Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Burford Singers 01451 831408 the [email protected] www.burford-singers.org.uk 08454 22 becomes 0300 422 + extension Bledington Toddler Group (Box Office The Madhatter Bookshop, High St Burford) number Nicki 01608 658137 Mon 10–11.30am Campden Music Society Children’s Art Club (ages 4–12) Carol Jackson – concert mgr [email protected] NHS Glos/Glos Care Services* After school, Saturdays and holidays, Gill Parkes 01386 700991 Cotswold West Gallery Group Condicote Playgroup & Toddlers 0845 422 & 0845 659 become Annette Smith 01451 830160 Leader Jo Abrahams 07796 987173 Kingham Choral Society 0300 421 + extension number Guiting Power Brownies (age 7–10) Derek Woods 01608 658738 Tuesday Evenings 6.15–7.30pm, Leader Cheryl Millar 01451 831233 Naunton Music Society This means that calls from landlines and Monkey Music (pre-school music classes) Barbara Steiner 01451 850897 [email protected] mobile phones are charged at no more than Tues afternoons. 07768 457403 or [email protected] Stow Youth Singers Moreton Scouts the cost of a call to an 01 or 02 number. (Ages 9+) Linda Green – 01451 830327 Beavers Mondays 17:30–18:45 Age 6–8½ Fridays Term time, 6–7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow Cubs, Mondays 18.45–20.15 Explorer Scouts, Wednesday (fortnightly) 20.00–22.00 Age 14–18 Business Associations & Groups Scouts, Thursdays 19.30–21.30 Age 10½–14 Dave Manley, Moreton Scout Group Secretary 01608 650814 Cotswold Business Clubs Oddington Bumps, Babes Beyond Cotswold Business Centre, [email protected] Mondays 10–12 at Oddington Village Hall. Emma 07966 205774 Stow Fund Springboard Children’s Centre Trustee Robert Barnett St Edwards Drive, Stow on the Wold. 01451831642. Tesco Community Champion www.springboardcc.co.uk Ann Lattimore [email protected] Stow Youth Centre 07514 408598 Fosseway, Stow. Youth Worker, Linda Burke, Stow Town Council, WIRE Network (Women in Rural Enterprise, N Cots) 01451 832585. Office hours T, W, Th, 10am–1pm Emma Heathcote-James. www.wire.org/networks 01386 831379/07977 226025

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