May, 2019 the Month Ahead

May, 2019

The Month Ahead . . .

Tuesdays 4.45-5.45pm §Tai Chi Qi Gong mixed all-age drop-in class § Wootton Village Hall Wednesdays @ 11.30am & 12.30pm § Dance and Stretch for the over-50s @ Woodstock Town Hall @ 7.00pm § Football Training (all welcome) on the War Memorial Playing Field Thursdays @ 7.30—9.00pm § Bell Ringing practice night @ St Mary’s, Wootton—all welcome Fridays @ 9.00—11.00am during term time only § Baby and Toddler Group @ Wootton Village Hall Friday 3rd @ 9.00am § School & Community Service in St Mary the Virgin, Wootton—All welcome (p. 24) and @ 7.30pm § Woodstock Live Fundraiser Concert @ St Mary Magdalen Church, Woodstock (p. 21) Saturday 4th @ 9.00am § Wootton Walkers meet @ The Killingworth Castle car park (p. 4) Thursday 9th @ 12.30pm § TRIO Luncheon Club in the Burditch Hall (p. 2) Sunday 12th from 2.30 to 4.30pm § Glympton Cream Tea in Glympton Village Hall (p. 14) And @ 8.00pm approx. § “OUTREACH” QUIZ @ The Killingworth Castle (p. 12) New teams welcome Friday 17th @ 7.30pm § Village Hall Talk Nick Nelson: ”Trinity of Genius”§ Wootton Village Hall (p. 9) Saturday 18th from 10.00am until 12 noon § Village Tearoom in the Village Hall (p. 4) Sunday 26th @ 10.15am § Rogation Sunday Service & Holy Communion @ St Nicholas’s Church, Kiddington (p. 24)

1 ed to give financial and moral support to the School, contributes as much as it can to school funds each year.

Since becoming an Academy with the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (a faith-based, ethical trust, rather than a purely commercial one!) we have received a lot of help and Dear Friends, support, but they can’t Thankfully, there are wave the wand and fill the very few children, if treasure chest! Sadly, we any, who would, in lack a Playing Field adja- Shakespeare’s words; cent to the school, we can’t “Creep like snail unwill- provide Nursery facilities, ingly to School!” Yes, but we do provide a happy they must learn, yes, environment, encouraging there is good discipline respect and care for each in most schools, but other, and give up-to-date, generally, the atmos- clear, and relevant teach- phere is good, condu- ing. I can say this, not be- cive to learning and cause clergy are expected sharing, and children to say nice things, but be- interact well with teach- cause this is what I see by ers and with each other. my involvement: regular visits and talking to staff and children. I The “down side” is that schools are now would hate to see the school close, and suffering because of financial constraints, dread to think of the ongoing effect on our and tales of Headteachers cleaning toilets, community. Please give credit where it is parents being asked to pay for necessary due to the staff of the school, and support equipment, and the possibility of adopting it in any way you can. For example, shar- a 4-day week are all true! Our Church ing in fundraising efforts, helping with read- School at Wootton is no exception. As re- ing, visiting on “Open Days” and other ported in the local press, we are having to events. make some adjustments to class struc- tures and teaching time. Staff and parents Stephen are included in the discussion, the Gover- nors have written to the parents explaining TRIO LUNCHEON CLUB the situation, and they are very committed Due to work being carried out by Thames to the work of the school and to ensuring Water, our April lunch was cancelled, and its future stability. Typically, the press ac- the genuine regret shown by would-be din- centuates the negative! “Rural school in ers shows how much TRIO is appreciated. difficulty . . . “ etc. Instead, we can happily Our next lunch will be on THURSDAY 9th cite a number of positives! The Head MAY at 12-30pm in the Burditch Hall. If teacher and staff work extremely hard, you would like to come and enjoy a meal within a limited space; the Friends of at a bargain price, ring Stella on 811728. Wootton School raise good money for the We’re looking for Helpers, Cooks, Table- school through social events and jumble setters, and Waiters! sales, and the Parrott & Lee Trust, found- 2

Dear Editor, Below the photo on Page three of the April edi- tion of “Outreach”, you asked if anyone could name the dog. I can—it’s Gilla. She was owned by Jimmy Johnson’s brother, Ivor, who sadly died before this photo was tak- en. Ivor used to work for James Parsons at Low- er Dornford Farm and the dog was named after James’s wife. Following Ivor’s sudden death, Jimmy inherited the dog. Peter Loftus

Dear Editor, With reference to the photo of the four gentle- men sat on the bench in Milford Lane, I took that photograph and the dog’s name was GILLA Dave Lee

3 The 2018 shoebox numbers are in: 8,124 sent to the Middle East. 8,284 sent to Liberia. 6,399 sent in two loads to Ukraine

Total exported from Bucks & Oxon 22,807 Total exported from the U.K. 511,685 Total global shoeboxes exported 10,623,776 That’s well over ten and a half million children worldwide that received a Christmas shoebox! So, well done for making it happen. You are part of something truly amazing! Wootton

walkers

Real Coffee Tea Soft Drinks WOOTTON WALKERS, Delicious Home-made Cakes SATURDAY 4TH MAY For this month’s walk of about 6 Scones Clotted Cream miles, meet at the Killingworth and Toasted Teacakes Castle at 9:00 am and we’ll be re- turning there for lunch. Bring a Children’s Play Area mid-morning drink and snack. New walkers always welcome.

Ann and Mel Tel: 813005

4 manner, he was very much a Gentle- man, and his “how are you?” and “can I help?” were one hundred per cent genuine. At his funeral, two of his grandchildren gave a wonderful, in- formative, and humorous tribute to him. It was well-deserved! Our love and sympathy go out to Wendy and family. imilarly, love and condolenc- e've had two happy occa- es to Malcolm and Neghat sions at Wootton Church Barnicoat, and their family, recently! On the same day, S on the death of Malcolm’s W Rufus and Arlo were bap- mother, Kath. A straightforward per- tised and welcomed into the Church’s son, she loved her family and was fellowship. Rufus is the son of Dominic loved by them. She also appreciated, and Jo Walker who live in Wootton, and took a keen interest in, the com- and his brother, Oscar, shared in the munity around her. welcome. Arlo is the son of Rob and e should like to offer our Katie Simpson. Katie was herself bap- best wishes to all who tised in Wootton, and was brought up have birthdays in May, in- here. Again, older brother, Hugo, W cluding Hilary Williams on joined in the welcome. He and Arlo are 7 May, and Tony McHugh on the 10th. the grandchildren of Jean Benfield. We hope you enjoy your birthdays in warm welcome to Zoe this beautiful month. and Marcus who have moved into Wootton. We Please send any news, including your hope that they will settle birthday or special celebration or event, Awell and enjoy sharing in our friendly if you would like it commemorated in community. “Outreach”, to me at 4, Dorn View, adly, as mentioned last Wootton, or‘ phone me at 01993 month, another death in 359225 (please dial the area code first) Wootton. Mike Howl moved or my mobile number, 07944 427412, S here with his wife, Wendy, or you can email me at mead- some 14 years ago, and soon became [email protected] known as a committed member of our Church and Community. In dress and Janet Mead

5 SuDoku Solution on Page 17 – but don’t look yet! Summer Safari Supper

A Date for your Diary! Several people have suggested holding the annual Wootton Safari Supper during the long, light evenings of the summer, rather than the darkness of Octo- ber. So I’m hoping to organise this year’s for SATURDAY 22ND JUNE. I already have the offer of a lovely garden in which to begin. If you haven’t experienced a Safari Sup- per before, we meet together at 6:30 pm for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles.

Then each participant is given an ad- - NO JOB TOO SMALL - dress to walk to for the main course, Quality, trustworthy, friendly and local and a different address for dessert. To handyman service. end the evening, we meet up again for Garden maintenance & clearance, Fencing coffee. It is a fund-raising event in aid Decorating,:Painting – internal & of Wootton Church improvements. external, re-sealing, re-grouting, Tickets will go on sale the first week of plaster repairs; June at £25 per head – a bargain price Fitting: Shelving, blinds, curtain rails; General: Flat pack construction, for a three course meal with wine and hanging pictures/mirrors, assemble coffee! The event depends on kind shed, pre-sales tidy up, “man with people offering to provide either a a van” removal service; main course or dessert for 6-8 people. Cleaning: Patios, driv+eways, car valeting etc. Please call for quote. The reward for this is a free ticket for Contact: Géza Kiss the evening. If you would like to volun- - +44 (0) 7849 283677 teer, please contact me on anncleg- - [email protected] - www.themendingman.co.uk [email protected], or Tel: 01883 813005.

6 My Aladdin front door the first thing I did was to light the Aladdin. We both then went and me into the sitting room where I would By Peter Loftus attempt to get the open fire lit and de- hen I bought my first house livering some form of heat. Aladdin there was no form of stayed lit. heating apart from a tem- Later Aladdin and I would go into the W peramental open fire in the kitchen to cook supper and then back sitting room. I moved in around Sep- to the sitting room to watch TV, Aladdin tember and the weather soon became always by my side. The fire had usually colder and colder. died by then as my fire skills had not The open fire was not very effective, properly developed, but no matter – I though to be honest it did not occur to had Aladdin. me that a chimney sweep might be re- When bed time loomed, Aladdin and I quired. Instead I bought a very second would go to the bathroom, do the nec- hand Aladdin paraffin heater which did essary and then we both went up the actually work and above all had a carry- stairs to bed. Aladdin would stay lit being handle. It soon became my very side the bed while I was reading. Then close friend. it was Aladdin out and lights out. My daily routine in that winter was to I became very fond of Aladdin and to- wake up and immediately light the tally hooked on the smell of paraffin Aladdin which was right by my bed. and Swan Vestas matches. Aladdin and I then proceeded down- The following winter I could afford to stairs to the bathroom for the morning have a gas boiler and central heating ablutions. We then went back upstairs installed for the whole house at a cost to dress and then down again to the of £340 so Aladdin, sadly, was relegated kitchen for breakfast. I would sit at the to the shed. small table with Aladdin right by my But my memories of Aladdin and our side. I would then first winter together leave for work, ex- remain vividly clear. tinguishing the So clear in fact that as Aladdin and leaving you can see, Aladdin it just inside the is now in our conserv- front door. atory some 50 years In the evening, re- later. turning from work, Peter Loftus having opened the

7 Complexification and choicemanship if they told me. Eventually it caught fire, and In a recent issue of “Outreach” I described the my father had to throw it out of the house. complexities of changing the hour forwards or We have come a long way since those far off backwards on the dashboard of my car, at the days, and my attitudes have changed along vernal or autumnal equinox. Whereas a few with the attitudes of everybody else. years ago you simply turned a knob 360 de- Today, we are often told that in order to keep grees, today you have to take between ten prices within reasonable bounds we should and twelve successive actions, and that is after ‘shop around’, when we are buying heating oil you have carefully worked out how to accom- or insurance, for instance. I feel sure that the plish this considerable feat of technological logic behind this advice is impeccable, but knowhow. I fully understand that people ra- when I have tried to compare the insurance ther younger than me were born with comput- policies being offered by different companies ers embedded in their brains, but that was not for the same purpose, I find that without spe- the case in earlier generations. cialist knowledge I am venturing into the I also acknowledge that young people today realm of conjecture rather than clear decision think naturally in terms of complex choices. making. Instead, I go to an insurance broker, There is, for instance, now a bewildering varie- who has given me good choices for a long ty of television channels available if you search time. So far as heating oil is concerned, I pre- for them. For me, however, the number of fer to stay with a company that has supplied channels that I find watchable is pitifully small. me reliably for years rather than take a jump Perhaps I might receive enlightenment if I into the dark for the sake of shaving a few glued myself to a jewellery channel, or to pro- pounds off the cost. Some readers may well grammes on other channels such as call me an old fogey for taking such unadven- ‘teleshopping’, ‘skin therapies’, ‘bizarre mur- turous attitudes. ders’, ‘cruise TV with love it book it’, or indeed I therefore now put forward the concept of ‘kiss, chat and date’, but somehow, I don’t ‘complexification’ as a key factor in contempo- find the inclination to do so. Nor, I regret to rary society. But it seems to me that this is say, do I watch Channel Dave. When I was in closely linked to a parallel concept: the debating society at school in the early ‘choicemanship’. We are constantly told by 1950s, I once spoke in opposition to a motion politicians and others that what we should de- welcoming the ending of the BBC monopoly of mand is maximum choice. But should we? I TV channels with the introduction of a com- welcome choice if that means we are given mercial channel. Yes, in those far off days be- choices that are genuinely different from each fore commercial TV there was just one TV other. But as my television example shows, for channel, and the BBC (known as ‘Auntie’) had the most part a plethora of channels does not a monopoly of TV programming. My school mean they are all different. Rather, many of headmaster made a public speech in which he them are uniformly designed to bring in maxi- condemned this new-fangled means of com- mum advertising revenue rather than to pro- munication as ‘the idiot-box’. When my par- duce and disseminate innovative programmes. ents finally bought a black and white set in the We have plenty of choice, but it is mostly bo- 1960s, they didn’t tell me about it because gus. they thought I would make them feel ashame Arthur Stockwin

8 The next speaker at 7.30pm on Friday May 17th is: NICK NELSON His talk is called: Trinity of Genius: Bellini, Giorgione and Titian Nick is co-founder of Arcadia Ed- ucation for Art History estab- lished in 2014. He is also Head of History of Art at Cheltenham Col- lege, where he has taught Art, History of Art, Architecture, English, Classical Civilisation, Mu- sic, Theology, Philosophy & Ethics. He lectures at Marlborough Col- lege Summer School, The Arts Society, The Lansdowne Club and Soho House and runs courses reg- ularly at Barnsley House. The company has recently been fea- tured in The World of Interiors and Perspectives magazines. With a background in music, Nick enjoys exploring co-curricular links between Art and Music, so his Masters on ‘Harmony & Dis- cord: Kandinsky & Music’ explored the synaesthetic and abstract in Kandinsky and Schoenberg between 1909 and 1914. More information at: arcadia.education To reserve seats, please contact us through the website - www.woottontalks.co.uk

9 THE “OUTREACH” CROISSANT CROSSWORD FOR MAY—No. 168 Across 1) Diligent, scrupulous (13) 8) Mountain Ash (5) 9) Swift (5) 10) Secondhand (4) 12) Keeps back for future use (8) 13) Tribal hair coverings (11) 16) Opinionated (8) 18) Walk in water (4) 19) Rupture (5) 20) Leaves out (5) 22) Generating power from water flow (13)

Down 2) Belonging to us (3) 3) Cut wood (5) 4) Paid no attention to (7) 5) Standards (5) 6) Brings from abroad (7) 7) Removed clothing (9) 11) Male pupil (9) 14) One who likes or desires something (7) Congratulations to 15) Surround (e.g. with fence)(7) ANN TILSLEY, first cor- 17) Name (of book etc) (5) rect solution out of the 18) Arm joint (5) hat 21) Winter sports item (3)

Thanks to Solution to last month’s puzzle Wootton Stores for providing the crois- sants and to Mul- berry for his con- tinual supply of excellent puzzles.

10 Diary of a Somebody 22 told: “Go on, bring her back” and, being a “Retriever”, I’d chase after her, round her up, and we’d continue our walk. Once she escaped from our house, and we went to search for her, calling, “Elka where are you?!” Mistress turned left towards the Church, and “Master” (of course!) in the direction of the Killing- worth Castle. No sign of her! When we got to the pub’, Lidya, who was then the Manager, said “Are you looking for Elka? She’s had a drink and gone off again!!”

Anyway, she did come running off the “A tribute to a dear Friend” fields, obviously refreshed by her visit The “Owners” sometimes recognise my to the “Castle”! I’m thankful for know- moods, and they did so last Wednesday. ing Elka and sharing time with her, and I “You don’t look very happy” they said, know she would have been happy to and they were right! see that there are some new faces in the village! A lovely new neighbour for I was thinking about my friend, Elka. me, (Ida), a lively young She usually came around on Wednes- “mover” (Zoltàn) and some more on the days to spend the day with us, and over way! I’ll remember Elka at the next Pet’s the years we’ve also shared sleepovers! Service. Look out for the date! We’ve known each other for twelve years, there’s only a week or so be- Flora tween our birthdays, and, although I’m sad, I have happy memories of our times together. Elka has died after suffering a tumour, which meant for a while now, she wasn’t able to walk, so we would just sit together, and I will miss her. We have spent some happy times playing in the garden. She was a great runner, and “escaper”, gleefully chasing rabbits and disappearing from our sight! Often, when we were out in the fields, and she went off, I would be

11 9.00am—11.00am

Richard Turrell Painter decorator

Wootton 8 Marriott Close

07971086468 TEAM ALB DOES IT AGAIN! In celebratory mood and a staggering 01993 813556 thirty-eight points scored in a fiendish- Free quotes ly clever, but difficult quiz from Frank Reference Henderson and Sarah Simblet, Team Alb did it again, beating their most se- provided rious rivals, The Pickled Brians by two places. The Embarrassing Parents [email protected] were runners-up. 12 13

14 Community Education at the Marl- Skin Creams, Lotions and Scrubs, and a 4- borough School, Woodstock week evening course on foraging.

By Celia Clark, Coordinator If Here at Marlborough School, we run a variety of daytime, evening and weekend community education courses.

You can join our weekly fitness and exercise classes at any point in the term, paying pro- rata. There are spaces currently available on: Yoga: Mondays 9.45am or 7.30pm, Tuesdays 4.30pm, Wednesdays 7pm, and Thursdays 9.15am Pilates: Thursdays 11.15am and 12.20pm Tai chi: Tuesdays 6.15pm you would like to receive news about our new Badminton: Mondays 7pm programme of courses starting in September Zumba Gold: Thursdays 5.15pm. 2019, please get in touch. You can even exercise your lungs on our friendly Wednesday evening Anyone Can Sing If you are booking, please check availability on class! our website or call the office. We hope to see you soon. We have a couple of home herbal courses com- Tel: 01993 813592 ing up: one on Saturday 18 May on Making [email protected] www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk/commed

15 May/ June News from The Oxfordshire Muse- 4 May – 2 June um, Woodstock Matisse Drawing with Scissors: Late works 1950-54 The Oxfordshire Museum is situated in a large This exhibition features 35 lithographic prints 18th century house in the historic town of of the famous cut outs by this renowned Woodstock and is home to the County muse- French Artist, produced in the last four years um collections. The museum is bigger than you of his life. It includes many of his iconic images might think with galleries exploring Oxford- such as The Snail and the Blue Nudes. shire’s story from the Jurassic period to Anglo- 15 June – 8 September Saxons and Victorians. Free Admission Wonderland: A wander through the world of Exhibitions: Alice Opening 19 April Fall down the rabbit hole and into the magical Smocks world of Alice in Wonderland in this interac- The smock-frock is present through many gen- tive exhibition for families. Join the Mad erations in various styles and fabrics. Using our Hatter’s Tea Party, play croquet with flamingos collection from Oxfordshire’s & Berkshire, we and escape the Queen of Hearts. Discover the take you on a journey looking at working life, inspiration behind Lewis Carroll’s fantastic tale The Great Exhibition, Sunday best, revival & created during a trip down the River Isis. reproduction, Arts & Crafts, fashion and nos- For more information on events and activities talgia. Talk to accompany this exhibition on 18 visit: w: Oxfordshire.gov.uk/museums May

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SuDoku Solution to the puzzle on Page Six — BUT DON’T LOOK YET!

Riverbank Rescue West End, Wootton

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May From 10am each day—meet by the bridge Good neighbour get-together/ working party for Himalayan Bal- sam, scrub and bramble clearance Please bring your own heavy duty gloves and any useful tools. Cord- less strimmers and saws would be especially useful.

Morning tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided

18 OUR WORKPLACE Managed Offices and Desks for businesses in woodstock High quality managed office facilities for individuals and small businesses with a wide range of great benefits.

Visit the web site or call us now to find out more www.our-workplace.co.uk [email protected],.uk 01993 402424

19 Did you know a “new branch” of Wootton’s Food Bank has opened? Now, deposits can be made whilst shopping in Wootton Stores. Buy your non-perishable purchases for the poor and needy and deposit them in the wicker hamper on the lower shelf in front of the counter. Contributions can still be left in the box by the font in Church, but it was thought sensi- ble—and has already proved very popular with customers—to provide another source on the spot, so to speak, to encourage giving to local families and individuals in crisis or short-term emergency situations.

22 Local contact people Rector Rev. Stephen Jones 01993 812543 Licensed Reader Mrs Jenny Wagstaffe 01993 811027 Churchwardens: Wootton ~ Mr Nicholas Tomlinson 01993 813484 Wootton Verger ~ Mrs Jane Scott 01993 813236 Churchwardens: Glympton ~ Lt. Col. Peter Browne 01993 813525 / 01608 658017 Mrs Connie Surtees 01993 812076 Churchwardens: Kiddington ~ Miss Jill Thorne 01869 340117 Mrs Jo Deacon 07917 158274 Mrs Dora Simms (Emeritus) Baby & Toddler Group ~ Chair: Mrs Debbie Davis 07803 569084 Bell Ringers ~ Tower Captain: Mr Mel Leggett 01993 813005 Burditch Hall ~ bookings: Mrs Ann Day 01993 811500 Burditch Playing Field ~ Chair: Mrs Ann Day 01993 811500 Glympton Village Hall ~ bookings: Mrs Serena Warmington 01993 811486 Glympton P.O. & Stores Mrs Serena Warmington 01993 811486 Parish Council ~ Chairman: Mr Peter Loftus 01993 812387 Parish Council ~ Clerk: Mr Robert Damerell [email protected] Police ~ Sgt. David Yates and PC Gordon Richardson, Community Support Officer PCSO Phil Workman ~ 24 hour “non-urgent” incident line 101 Sports Club ~ Chair: Mr Ted Thomas 01993 812354 Village Hall (Administrator): Mrs Janet Mead (dial area code too) 01993 359225 Wootton Flower Show ~ Sec.: Natalie Mitchell-Boorne 01993 813151 Wootton School ~ Head teacher: Miss Valerie Lucas 01993 811520 Wootton Stores ~ Mrs Rachel Jones 01993 811474 Wootton Relief in Need ~ Mrs Joan Thomas 01993 812354 Mrs Jane Hoare 01993 813026 “Outreach” Editor ~ Nicholas Tomlinson 01993 813484 “Outreach” Advertising Manager ~ Mrs Primrose Williamson 01993 812670 “Outreach” Treasurer ~ Mr Neil Scott 01993 813236 “Outreach” e-mail address ~ [email protected]

Should you, or someone else, be on this list? Please let the Editor know of any omissions.

23 SERVICES

Friday 3 May 9.00 am. School Community Service – Wootton

Sunday 5 May 8.00 am. Holy Communion – Wootton 10.15 am. All Age Worship – Wootton

Sunday 12 May 10.15 am. Parish Eucharist – Glympton

Sunday 19 May 10.15 am. Parish Eucharist – Wootton 6.15 pm. Evensong + Holy Communion – Wootton

Sunday 26 May Rogation 10.15 am. Parish Eucharist – Kiddington

Sunday 2 June 8.00 am Holy Communion – Wootton 10.15 am. All Age Worship – Wootton

WOODSTOCK METHODIST CHURCH Local contacts: Jim and Nancy Fletcher 01993 811186

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH St Hugh of Lincoln, Woodstock St Thomas More, Kidlington

Saturdays: No service Mass—6.00pm

Sundays: Mass—9.30am Mass—11.00am

WOODSTOCK BAPTIST CHURCH Services: each Sunday at 10.30am Local contact: Nick Archer 01993 811744