HOOK NORTON NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2007 Series 32 No 5 2 Structural & Civil Engineering Consultancy Work undertaken in the following areas: Ø Refurbishment & conversions Ø Domestic new build & extensions Ø Commercial & Industrial buildings Specialist areas of work: Ø Stonework Ø Oak framed structures Ø 3D Engineering Tel: 0845 241 4705 Email: [email protected] Mob: 07813 694 680 www.solid-structures.com Solid Stuctures (UK) LTD, The Brewery, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxon OX15 5NY

3 Horse Riding in Hook Norton · Indoor and outdoor schools, so what ever the weather come and ride! · Horses and Ponies of all shapes and sizes · Lessons Saturday, Sunday and after school. · Reduced Rates 10.30 - 3.30 Tuesday to Friday. · School holidays 'own a pony days' and more... · Gift Vouchers available. Ideal for Christmas! (can be bought over the phone)

Turpins Lodge Riding School, Turpins Lodge, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton Association of British Riding Schools Approved, Council Licensed Telephone 01608 737033 See our web site for more information. www.turpinslodge.co.uk

Where ever you ride please ensure they have a council licence.

4 FROM THE EDITORS NEWSLETTER TEAM This month, the Newsletter has re- Advertising: Andy Horne 730604 ceived donations totalling £33.97 Distribution: Malcolm Black 730668 Sadly we report the death of Ruby Proof Reading: Nigel Lehmann Rosemary Atkinson aged 83 years. IT/Web Support: Martin Baxter On behalf of the village we send our Treasurer: Kevin Hope condolences to her family and friends. Directory: Diana Barber 737428

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6 FRIENDS OF HOOK NORTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY

The tenth AGM of FOHNCL took place on 10th September. This was Olwen Goodwin’s first year as Chairman and she spoke of the crucial role of libraries in our society and our luck in having such a good library in our village, picking out particular activities of the Friends of the Library during the year. Before the Chairman’s Report, the Meeting had heard very upbeat reports both from Patsy De Freitas (Principal Librarian (Banbury Group) of the County Social and Community Services) and Janet May, our Library Manager. Both Patsy and the Chairman made special mention of the huge contribution that Janet had made to this year’s success, and these sentiments were warmly echoed by the Meeting. Friends remembered the deluge on the day of the annual Book and Plant Sale, which as a result had been less successful than usual. Members of the Hook Norton Film Society had not only shared our disappointment,but had backed the sentiment by giving us the proceeds of their charity night - £169.50 – the cheque was presented by their secretary Jill Rose to thanks and applause. Olwen Goodwin was unanimously re-elected as Chairman. Christine Blackham was re-elected Treasurer and Bob Calderan re-elected as Secretary. Other members elected to serve on the Committee were Christopher Barry, Barbara Hicks, Joyce Hinton, Jane Orchard, Pauline Walters and Gill Yeomans. After the business part of the Meeting was over, Friends were entertained by (and joined in) a Quotations Quiz, skilfully set and deftly managed by Dave Goodwin. Refreshments rounded off a successful evening.

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8 GARDEN CLUB As usual a very enjoyable Autumn Show was held in St Peter's Church in early September. Having had very mixed spring and summer weather, to say the least, it was a triumph over adversity to see such a splendid exhibition of fruit, flowers and vegetables, homecraft, photos, floral art and children's entries. There were over 330 entries in total and everyone should be congratulated for their efforts. The cups were awarded as follows: Phil Knights Cup (for most points by a gentleman) - John Blackham; Debenham Cup (for most points by a lady) - Cate Randall; Rose Brown Cup (for most points by a child) - Max Bayliss; Edge and Bolton Cup (for most points in the Floral Art section) - Vicki Harvey; Presidents Cup (for winner of Class 1 Section A) - Tim Burchell; WI Cup (for most points in the Homecraft section) - Sally Wood; Brewery Cup (for most points in the Photography section) - Terry Swainbank; and the People's Choice award went to Sheila Lilley, for her exhibit of Floral Art - 'A Seaside Holiday'. The Diploma for Excellence in Horticulture was won by Eileen Rogers and the Certificate of Merit for Floral Art was awarded to Sheila Lilley. Please be reminded that admission to the show is free and there are always teas, raffle and produce for sale, all of which makes a most pleasant afternoon and gives great Every child encouragement to the exhibitors. deserves the By the time you read this newsletter, we will have been to visit the RHS best possible Autumn Show in Malvern and have start in life had several enjoyable evening garden visits. Our next event is on HOME-START needs volunteers to Wednesday 17th October when support families with young children Graham Soden will give an illustrated Do you have parenting experience and a few hours to talk on the Flowers of Greenland and spare each week? Iceland. This will follow the AGM on Could you be a Home-Start Volunteer? the same night and we look forward to seeing a large turnout to hear about the year's Garden Club We offer free training, friendly support, fun activities. The final event of the year and paid expenses. will be held on Wednesday 21st November in the Memorial Hall with a For more information contact: The Organisers practical demonstration of Festive Floral Arrangements followed by wine HOME-START BANBURY and mince pies. Everyone will be made welcome. & CHIPPING NORTON 01295 266358 Email: [email protected] Register your interest on-line www.home-startbanbury.org.uk Registered Charity No 2968 37 Applicants will be subject to a CRB disclosure check

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10 LONDON TO PARIS BIKE RIDE 2007 Graham, Ian and Paddy successfully completed the CHIPPING challenging London to Paris Bike Ride at the end of July - 300 miles NORTON in 4 days. It was an amazing experience, travelling through ORGANICS lovely countryside with a number of good climbs and rolling hills. It fresh organic fruit & vegetables was an amazing feeling biking bread, eggs, cheese, milk, wine, down the Champs Elysee - 500 bikers being escorted down organic wholefoods, altogether, riding through all the and excellent personal service. red traffic lights - a real sense of Unique box scheme with every order achievement arriving at the Eiffel Tower at the finish, as you will tailormade to suit individual needs. see in the photo. We met many people from all over the country and above all raised over £3,000 between us for Action Medical Research. We would like to take this TEL 01608 642973 opportunity to thank you all for www.chippingnortonorganics.co.uk your support and for the donations you gave us - if you [email protected] would still like to sponsor us, ORGANICS ON YOUR DOORSTEP ! please contact one of us in the village. 11 Argentine Wine Specialists Tel: 01608 737162 www.privatevines.co.uk Enjoy exclusive wine - delivered to your door We are an independent, family run business based in Hook Norton. We import directly from a number of boutique wineries that focus on producing high quality wines at fair prices. ¤ MINIMUM ORDER – 3 BOTTLES ¤ PRICES RANGE FROM £ 4 - £ 15 PER BOTTLE ¤ FREE LOCAL DELIVERY AT A TIME TO SUIT YOU ¤ ORDER LINE OPEN MON-FRI 10.00am – 8.00pm Private Wine Tasting Enjoy a hosted Tasting of 6 exclusive wines complete with commentary. Ideal for groups of 10 – 15 people. Please call for pricing Planning a Party? We are happy to provide our wine on a sale or return basis, at wholesale prices. Minimum order restrictions apply Looking for a Gift? Rent a row of vines for one year and receive a case of wine from your own grapes with your own personalised label. Row + 6 bottles £75 Row + 12 bottles £115 For a List of Wines & Prices please call Vicky on 737162 Please note, both the purchaser and delivery recipient must be over 18

12 PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

This issue has been raised on several occasions but the Two new councillors have been co-opted to bring the situation is getting worse and the Parish Council is PC to full strength and they concerned that if villagers do not start to park their are: vehicles in a responsible manner, there will be a serious Rob Bartlett accident. Nobody wishes this to happen but the parking on 4 Old School End Sibford Road during the morning and afternoon school run is OX15 5QU often inconsiderate and illegal. None of us wish to see an 737867 accident happen to our children but we all have a responsibility to park sensibly and this means not close to road junctions or Archie Bullard anywhere which may restrict the vision of other drivers. Please Police House, act responsibly for the sake of everyone. It is salutary to note The Bourne that more children are killed being taken to or collected from OX15 5PB school than in any other form of road accident. Other areas 737225 where parking is particularly bad are Mobbs Lane and the junction between Queen Street and Osney Close. However, AUTUMN LEAVES parking too close to road junctions is common in the village It was reported at the Annual Parish Meeting and residents should remember that drivers making a left that certain paths in the turn are not expecting to be confronted by another car village can be particularly overtaking a stationary vehicle. slippery late in the year due to an accumulation of leaf fall. We TETRA PAKS have reported the complaint to Many residents throughout the county have expressed con- Cherwell District Council, who tell cern that one item in daily use which cannot be recycled us that they do try to keep busy paths with the fortnightly collection is the tetra pak. Oxford- clear, but if residents do notice a par- shire County Council has informed us that it has now ticular problem they should report the put in place special collection bins for tetra paks at matter to CDC on 01295 221940. the recycling centres at Grove Lane, Chadlington and Alkerton.

RECYCLING – BLUE WHEELED BINS PUBLIC BENCH As residents are doubtless aware the new recycling We have received one or two requests to scheme has been a tremendous success with provide another public seat in the village Cherwell moving from being one of the least effective and one suggestion was that it should be areas to eighth in a national league table. Cherwell on The Bourne on the corner leading to District Council is keen to continue building on this the Sports and Social Club, which success and one way of doing so is to recycle more plastic would perhaps be handy for elderly and paper products. The small blue boxes are somewhat patients visiting the surgery. limited and CDC would like more residents to buy the blue However this site is very close to “gwheelie” bins. These cost £20 each but, if you order through the surgery and we are not sure the Parish Council, 25% of the cost will be returned to the PC that it is the most convenient or as a commission, thus helping us to fund projects within the appropriate. If any resident has views village. Application forms for the blue wheeled bins can be on this issue can they please notify obtained by contacting the clerk, Ken Porter, on the clerk on 01295 758352 or, if you 01295 758352 or [email protected]. have access to a computer, an email would be more convenient to [email protected]

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13 Handsewn & Interlined curtains & Held on the second pelmets our speciality Saturday Roman & Roller blinds from 9-12 midday. Customised design service and home consultancy Every kind of fabric from many A variety of stalls including leading manufacturers bric-a-brac, collectables, cakes, plants, cards, Decorative Poles, Tie backs & Trimmings jewellery, and much more. New Sofas & Lampshade making - Lots of bargains! Chairs - Custom made Loose Covers & Bedspreads & To hire a table Cushions - Headboards - (£3.00 / £6.00), Wallpapers - Re-upholstery service - ring Julie Tobin on 737952

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14 HOOK NORTON GUIDES A real good start to the term, with 30 guides returning after the summer holidays! I have to say 12 of those were brownies from the Hook Norton brownie units, moving on up to guides! I would like to welcome Sarah Gardner, who has moved up from brownies to help me in guides and also to Kate Rudd, who has agreed to be a parent helper for the time being. A big thank you to Sarah Chadwick and Megan Wood who have returned as our enthusiastic, keen and energetic Young Leaders - couldn't cope without them filling in the times with games and activities with the young lively guides we have in the unit! A big thank you to all those of you who donated Sainsbury Active Vouchers to our unit, with the small amount of vouchers we collected, we are thrilled to have received 10 new skipping ropes and a whole set of juggling items, which will come in very handy for our circus evening on 1st October for when we officially say goodbye to Marieanne, Irene and Hattie Callery from guides as we didn't get a chance to do it at the end of last term. The last thank you must go to the parents who continually support what we do with the guides, often transporting them to different places for our meetings. Julie Wood, Guide Guider, julie@hookiewood. freeserve.co.uk

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16 HOOK NORTON CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION (HNCA) DONATION REQUESTS Following another great Music at the Crossroads in July, the Hook Norton Charitable Association is seeking requests for donations from village groups and good causes. Any group, charity or good cause can make a request for a donation and all requests are considered by the HNCA committee and funds donated at the AGM - date still to be confirmed. We cannot accept requests for donations to individuals I am afraid. Please indicate the amount your group is requesting and the use that the money will be put to if successful. Historically the HNCA donations have gone largely to groups, clubs and village societies involved with the elderly, developing children and village resources. Please make your request in writing to: Peter Watkins, Little Bowden, The Bourne, Hook Norton OX15 5PB or [email protected] by Saturday October 20th 2007. Details of the HNCA AGM will be posted on the village notice board outside the shop nearer the time. We would also be great to have some extra support to help organise M@C12 so if anyone would like to find out what’s involved and help. Please contact us. A reminder that next year’s Music at the Crossroads will be on Saturday 5th July 2008. www.hookymusic.co.uk Thank you for everyone’s support for this year’s event – Thinking about the HNCA committee. alterations to

CANTAMUS your property? A CAPELLA IN CONCERT This year’s annual concert by CANTAMUS Entitled Building Services ‘MEMORIES and DREAMS’ will be held in St. Edmund’s Church, Shipston Contact: on rd Geoff Sampson BSD Saturday November 3 2007 BS Design at 7.30pm. The musical items will be interspersed Drawings Prepared with humorous readings by Planning Per mission & Building Anne Hume and Sheila Probert. Regulation Approval Obtained Tickets £8 Adults. Accompanied children go free. FREE no obligation site visit For further information please contact: Brian Aspery on Tel: 07808 906225 01608 686927 Email: geo [email protected] k

17 ST PETER'S CHURCH As autumn comes around again, it’s a fitting time to spend some time thanking God for the wonderful creation of His earth and all its harvests, and perhaps rather than rue the passing of an all-too brief summer (whatever happened to that, this year), be also thankful to our farmers and land-workers, who produce the food that we take so much for granted. Unfortunately, many farmers in developing countries don’t get the same ‘fair deal’ for their goods that our producers demand. We hear how some of the larger supermarkets are driving small UK farmers and other manufacturers out of business, but unfair trading is a huge issue on a global scale, as producers in the developing world are simply not given ‘fair prices’ for their goods. St. Peter’s has always supported the FairTrade (www.fairtrade.org.uk) movement by buying through TraidCraft (www.traidcraft.co.uk), a Christian-based charity and trading organisation which builds lasting relationships with suppliers from around the world, challenges injustices in trading structures and practices, and engages in a wide range of charitable projects. All our tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits are purchased through the village’s local TraidCraft representative, and we also hold a TraidCraft food stall in St. Peter’s, twice a month after the Sunday morning service. To add even further support, St. Peter’s is now holding a TraidCraft stall in both the monthly Swerford and Hook Norton markets. The stall stocks all manner of TraidCraft groceries (from dried fruit and jam, to hot chocolate and tissues), and a wide range of gifts, including bags, jewellery, china, glasswear, cards and trinkets. It’s the perfect opportunity not only to stock up on some staples, but also to buy birthday presents and, with Christmas coming up, purchase advent calendars, gifts, stocking fillers, and order cards and wine. Please come and support us at the markets. With the mention of Christmas (well, it had to happen, I suppose), please put November 3rd in the diary, as the date for this year’s St. Peter’s Craft Fair (see separate ad. in this newsletter). Organised again by Jan Hughes (many thanks, Jan!), this year’s craft fair will feature some exciting new craftspeople, so don’t miss it. The craft fair will also have St. Peter’s 2008 Nature Calendar on sale. The A4-sized calendar includes enough space to write notes for each day, and each month features a stunning seasonal nature photograph taken by Patrick Fox. Priced at £5 each, the calendars are also available to purchase at church on Sunday mornings, or from Patrick and Sophia directly (730818). A number of people have also requested prints of some of the photographs, and this can also be arranged. All monies from calendar sales will go to St. Peter’s. The process for replacing the rickety pews in St. Peter’s with comfortable upholstered wooden and metal chairs is still ongoing. We have already received many kind donations to help cover the cost of the new chairs, and any donation, however small, would help considerably, and can be gift-aided by tax-payers. Each wooden chair is going to cost £75, and if anyone would like to donate the cost of a ‘whole’ commemorative or memorial chair, we would be very grateful. A simple brass plaque inscribed with a name and date can be added to commemorative chairs, if requested. Please speak to Keith (737657) or Sophia (730818) for more details.

18 And finally, start of the next Alpha course, which takes place at the home of Janet Collins, is to be postponed ‘til the New Year, and places are still available. Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed and low-key setting, and the 10-week course at Hook Norton takes the form of an informal meal, a short DVD and discussion time. For a general overview, please have a look at the Alpha website, on http://uk.alpha.org, or speak to Janet Collins (737515), Jan Hughes (737900) or Sheila Acreman (737223). Diary dates: ü Jesus and Me (JAM) club: Hook Norton Primary School study centre, every Wednesday, 3.15-4.15 pm during term time, for keystage 1 and keystage 2 children (not nursery). ü Wheelers and Squealers: Our regular get-togethers for the village tots, tinies and their parents/carers. 11.00 am at St. Peter’s, every second Thursday of the month (see posters for confirmation). ü Sing-to-the-Lord: at St. Peter’s Hall, every second Thursday of the month, 8-9 pm. A chance to learn new contemporary worship songs. ü Benefice Prayer meetings: Every third Wednesday of the month. Please see noticeboard in church porch or the website for dates and venues. ü Font Café: 10.00 am ‘til 12.00 noon, every Tuesday and Saturday morning at St. Peter’s. Fresh coffee, tea and biscuits, served free of charge. It’s an opportunity to meet with friends, relax and enjoy a chat. Children and well- behaved dogs welcome! If anyone would like to help out as a Font Café volunteer, even on an occasional basis, please speak to Jan Hughes for more information, or pop along during opening times and speak to any of the helpers on that day!

ü Harvest Festival: St. Peter’s Church, September 30th, 10 am. Sophia Fox, Churchwarden. 730818; [email protected]; www.stpeters-hooknorton.org.uk

Julie Maria Acreman And David Alexander James Edward Mills were married at St Peter’s Church Hook Norton on 15th September 2007

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20 21 22 HOOK NORTON BAPTIST CHURCH It was utter devastation! The place where I normally serve teas, coffees and light lunches on a Saturday and Monday was scarcely recognizable. Chairs, tables, shelves, even a refrigerator, had been tossed around like toys. On the floor was a watery sludge, and the china on the top shelf bore a dirty water mark which matched those on the other 3 walls, high above my head. Outside, two caravans had floated away and been smashed to pieces, a garden chair and a tub of pansies had been swept approx 100 yards from the back garden to the road, and, saddest of all, every sheep in a neighbouring field had drowned. It was the day after the July 20th floods, and the water had been at least 6ft deep in the coffee room and adjoining book shop and library at Greenhills Christian Centre ( more commonly known as “The Mill”), near Shipston on Stour. In the two neighbouring houses, one of which housed managers, Fran Wilson and Judy Faulkner, the water had risen to 4 ft. Their furniture and many personal belongings were lost. Then began the long clean-up operation. Sodden equipment,.stock and furnishings had to be hauled out, lists made for the loss assessors, and then disposed of. Groups who had been booked in for retreats, conferences and away-days had to be cancelled. Insurers contacted, electricians, plumbers and professional cleaners brought in to do emergency work, a temporary home to be found for Fran and Judy,and umpteen other essential things to be attended to. You would expect anyone facing all that to be more than a little downhearted, wouldn’t you? But as we sat down for a makeshift lunch that first day, this was Fran’s prayer, “Thankyou, Lord, that you are going to bring good out of this, for we know that all things work together for good, to those that love God.” (Quoting from Romans 8 verse 28) In the days since then, their positive outlook and faith in God’s goodness has been paramount, as they look forward to the day when a re-furbished mill would be open for business again. That day seemed to be drawing nearer when disaster struck again. On the nights of Sept 11/12 and 12/13, fires broke out in the upper floors, destroying much of what the floods had not reached, including the remainder of the stock that had been saved from the bookshop. That re-opening day will now be a lot longer coming. Even so, the faith of these two ladies is not diminished. They remember how a Biblical stalwart called Job lost everything except his faith in God, and was eventually richly blessed. They look forward to seeing what good things God will bring out of these calamities. Disasters will happen, but facing them with faith, fortitude, and an unswerving trust in God’s goodness, can make an awful lot of difference! Holiday Club. August saw another great holiday club, and we are grateful to all the folks who contributed towards helping to make it so. We would also like to register our appreciation for the gift of £400 from the Lee Stratford Memorial Fund to help with expenses. Set-down area. You may have noticed that the set-down area to enable cars to drive right up to the hall door for loading and un-loading, is nearly complete. We hope this will be particularly helpful to the Day Care Centre users. Future dates · Harvest; Oct.7th. Speaker; Peter Grant, International Director of Tear Fund · Ray Gill, former HNBC pastor, preaching Oct 14th · Jam club service, Oct 21st, 10.30 am · United Ecumenical Service (Wiggington Methodists, St. Peters. Chippy Catholics and us) Nov 4th at 6.30pm in honour of Father Frank’s 60 years of ministry. · Look out for notices of other events as and when they are arranged. Meanwhile, you are always welcome at Sunday services, 10.30am and 7pm. · Housegroup Wednesdays at 8pm (tel. church office to find out venue), or Saturday morning prayer meetings, 8am. Dorothy Smith.737266. John Taylor (office) 737315 23 SELECT & SAVE @ The Village Shop High Street, Hook Norton Oxon. OX15 5NQ Tel 01608 737245 E-mail [email protected] If you didn’t already know we are Paypoint & Payzone Agents – Whats this? You can now pay for your Electricity Bill, Water Bill, BT Phone Bill, Council Tax, Charter Community Housing Rent, Television Licence in the shop. You can even pay your London congestion charge here; if you are going into central London in your car during the week all we need is your car registration number & the day you are travelling. The payment services that each company offers varies. To pay a bill, simply bring in the bar-coded bill i.e. Thames Water Bill or Television Licence - we scan it on our machine and you can pay by Cash or Debit Card here and we give you a receipt. It’s simple! Or, some companies let you pre-budget by paying £10 every couple of weeks towards your bill. They all issue swipe cards which can be swiped through our machine, pay by cash or debit card at the till and we give you a receipt. Easy! The best thing about it is you can pay your bills at the same time as your shopping and we’re open 7 days a week so you can do it at your convenience!! If you require a swipe card or further information about payment options etc contact your service provider who will be able to help you, or bring in your bill or card and we’ll see if it is accepted. Have you tried our fish range yet?? It’s that time of year again were we have Now in-stock we have Red Snapper a to say goodbye to some staff who are off meaty white fish, maybe Crevettes or to pastures new. We say goodbye to Sword Fish Steaks. Izzy, Rosie, Zoe, Rachel and thank you for all your hard work over the years. Our deliveries always come on a Friday. But we have said hello to Sam, Rosi, Kate & Sophie - welcome to the team.

Well, the smoking ban has now been in for nearly 3 months. But part of the Health Act 2006 is that from 1st October 2007 it is illegal for any person under the age of 18 to buy tobacco products. This includes cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco, rolling papers & filter tips. We do know there are a number of smokers under 18. We will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy where if you appear to be under 21 for Tobacco or Alcohol, we will require valid photographic ID. We can only accept a drivers licence, passport or ID with a pass logo on it, eg. Citizencard. We may ask to see ID even before you get to the till. If you do not have ID, then you will not be served with Tobacco or Alcohol. We do not wish to offend or embarrass anyone by asking for ID or by refusing a sale, particularly those who were legally able to buy tobacco before. But we have to comply with the law and it’s a £2,500 fine if we don’t. We do get tested by Trading Standards every year. Please do not give our staff a hard time. They are only doing their job and they are under strict instructions “No ID No Sale”. If you feel that you have been treated

24 THE GEORGE HUMMER PRIZE FOR WRITING Many people of Hook Norton and Swerford will remember George Hummer. He lived in both villages before moving to Chipping Norton only a few years ago. Even so neither he, nor his wife Pam, ever lost their ties with us. As an author and teacher, George was a regular contributor in the Hook Norton Literature Group. It is fitting therefore that his friends have set up the George Hummer Prize for Writing as a memorial to him. A Prize of £250 will be awarded not only in his memory but to encourage one of his great loves – “good readable writing”. So if you enjoy writing but have never had anything published here is the opportunity. Entries can be poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction of up to 1000 words on a theme of the writer’s choice. The deadline will be in mid-January 2008 and entrants must live in a 15-mile radius of Chipping Norton. Details and an application form can be obtained from Jaffé & Neale Bookshop & Café 1 Middle Row, Chipping Norton or on the website of the Chipping Norton Music Festival (www.cnmf.org.uk) which has kindly incorporated the Prize into their Festival programme. A panel of three judges will be chaired by Whitbread Prize Judge, Patrick Neale.

NEWSLETTER CENTREFOLD Clubs and societies using the middle four pages of the newsletter as a pull out seems to be becoming a popular way of advertising specific events or reminding people of events to come in the following year. However, with six editions, we cannot accommodate every request to use the middle pages and we already have regular bookings for February and June with others also interested in the other four months. Consequently, if you represent an organisation which would like to use the centrefold in this way, please let us know and subject to availability, we will book the slot for you. This does mean however, that we may have to limit each organisation to one centrefold per year in future. Ed

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26 A NEW INTEREST – CHIPPING NORTON BOWLS CLUB Moving to a new location can be quite difficult – finding new friends is just one of the challenges. After arriving in this area four years ago, I happened to see a small promotional advert for an Open Day at Chipping Norton Bowls Club. I had no previous interest in bowling; I, like many others, thought it just a simple 'old peoples' game. I enjoyed my first 'go', so I joined the Club and having had a couple of tuition sessions, I gradually improved my game. I find it challenging and enjoy the friendly atmos- phere. Like many Bowls Clubs, new members are needed and welcomed. So, if you have a competitive nature, why not come along and have go? We have a bar and hold fun days and social events. Best of all though, is the beautiful green and being able to play through the summer; and in the winter months, play indoors. All ages benefit from fresh air and exercise. Come and join in – give a call to Val on 01608 658201 or John on 01608 641811 or me, Julie Singer on 01608 737227

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28 KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE Midnight Walk review The rain certainly didn’t spoil the enjoyment of 540 adults, 30 teenagers and six dogs who turned out on the evening of Saturday 28th July, to walk twelve miles in Banbury’s first ever sponsored Midnight Walk! It was a fantastic event, despite the weather, and we were amazed by how quickly walkers made it round the course! Back at the Rugby Club, returning walkers were met with cheers and applause, were awarded a medal and a given a hearty bacon roll! They then took part in a balloon release in memory of loved ones. We have been absolutely delighted with the sponsorship pledges, which now total over £60,000! We would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who took part, our sponsors and our helpers, without whom the Midnight Walk could never have happened!

Christmas Cards It’s that time of year again! We have just received our stock of top quality Christmas Cards and there are seventeen fantastic designs on offer. Each year, we sell a variety of Christmas cards to help meet our annual fundraising target and last year raised £28,000 from these sales. Also on offer this year, and back by popular demand, is the Katharine House Hospice Calendar. The 2008 calendar uses images of the hospice’s beautiful gardens and is a bargain at £5. This year, we hope to raise even more funds for the hospice from the sale of Calendars and Christmas Cards. We would really like people who belong to clubs and associations to consider selling them at their meetings, or perhaps supporters might like to hold coffee mornings to sell the cards and calendars. This would be on a sale or return basis, so there would be no outlay. If you are interested, please call Sarah in Fundraising on (01295) 812161 Our Christmas cards and calendar are also available in our five charity shops (including Chipping Norton) and order forms can also be downloaded from our website at www.khh.org.uk/christmas.htm

Banbury Symphony Orchestra Concert- Saturday 17th November, 7.30pm Don’t miss the opportunity to see this popular orchestra perform a variety of classical pieces at St Mary’s Church, Banbury. The line-up includes Holst’s Ballet Music from “The Perfect Fool”, Glazunov’s Scenes de Ballet and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 in D, Opus 43. Tickets are priced at £6.50 in advance, or £7.50 on the door and under 18s £3. These can be purchased from One Man Band in Banbury (01295) 266788, or by calling Sarah Turnock on (01295) 760868. £3.50 from each ticket will come to Katharine House.

Volunteers Needed! Do you have a few hours to spare to volunteer at Katharine House? We are particularly looking for Complimentary Therapists and drivers. If you feel you have the relevant skills and are willing to offer a few hours voluntarily, why not come and join our friendly, dedicated team of volunteers at Katharine House. For more information and an application form, please contact Barbara Warren, Admin Secretary, on (01295) 811866

29 30 LEE STRATFORD COMMUNITY TRUST Hook Norton Football Club Six a Side Tournament 4th August Thanks to everyone who organised and took part in this event. It was a great day of football played by eight teams of footballers past and present. This was a great tribute to Lee, Hook Norton's number one supporter - who I'm sure was looking down with the biggest smile on his face! Hooky Duck Race Our new designer ducks were a big hit this year. I couldn't decide who was getting more excited over the races, the children or the adults! We were 50% up on takings from last year, so this event seems to be gathering a following. Watch out for the 2008 Duck Race (Olympic Special)! Special thanks to (in no particular order) Ozzie for duck herding, Louis for starting and finishing the races, Jeff for water flow management, Debbie for outstanding duck sales, Lem & Carlie for their Dulux Dog raffle, Lucy & family bouncing with the castles, the Begnor family for minding Ducky Bubbles, my mum Margaret for selling so many raffle tickets and talking to so many people and Les for his outstanding refereeing of the Skittle Tournament. I would also like to thank Colette & Kerrie and girls for running a stall on behalf of the Youth Club. The Duck Race trophy was won by Maisie Green from Hook Norton. The Village Children's Christmas Parties Sunday 16th December Application forms will be available from 1st November for tickets for two parties this year. The tickets will be FREE to children who live in the village, attend the school or playgroup or are members of village clubs. Instructions and information will be on the application forms and will be distributed via the school, playgroup, on the Chippy School bus and various clubs. Application forms will also be available from outside our house. The two parties will be for 3-5 year olds and 6-10 year olds. Under three's are welcome with a parent, but a ticket must be applied for. We are not running a party for the teenagers this time, as not many turned up last year, so we are funding a coach to take the Youth Club to Drayton Manor in half term instead. The closing date for applications is 1st December - no applications will be accepted after this date. Please remember admission will be by ticket only. Seniors Christmas Buffet We would like to run this as a separate event this year, possibly in the afternoon of Sunday 2nd December at the Sports & Social Club. I am looking into arranging some sort of live entertainment for this to make it a special Christmas celebration for our

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34 Compton Verney: October Dates for your diary Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ tel: 01926 645500 Open: Tuesday – Sunday 10am - 5pm. Closed Monday except Bank Holidays Admission: Adults £7, concs. £5, Students £4, child £2, family (2 adults & up to 4 children) £16, under 5s free. Grounds only, £1. www.comptonverney.org.uk Collection highlights tours (Every Wednesday, 12 noon & 2.30pm) A 45 minute tour of selected works. Tour included in admission price. Portraiture Week (Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 October) Included in admission price. Join professional artists as they work in the galleries. Grounds tour (Friday 5 October, 2.30pm) Tour included in admission price. A 60-minute tour of the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds. Beginners’ Portraiture (Saturday 6 October, 10am–4pm) A bookable workshop for adults. Come and try your hand at portrait painting. £45 - includes gallery admission, materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee Lecture: Striptease Culture (Saturday 6 October, 2pm) £12/£8.50 concessions - inc. gallery admission Advanced Portraiture (Sunday 7 October, 10am–4pm) A bookable workshop for adults. £45 - includes gallery admission, materials, lunch, tea and coffee Beginners’ Life Drawing (Saturday 13 October, 10am–4pm) A bookable workshop for adults. Gain basic knowledge about life painting and drawing. £45 - includes gallery admission, materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee Advanced Life Drawing (Sunday 14 October, 10am–4pm) A bookable workshop for adults. £45 - includes gallery admission, materials, a light lunch, tea and coffee Exhibition tours (Friday 19 October, 3pm) A 45 minute tour of the exhibition. Samuel Cooper and Oliver Cromwell (Saturday 20 October, 2pm) Lecture by Dr Robert Edwards, £12/£8.50 cons - inc gallery admission The Big Draw Sat 20 & Sun 21 October, Sat 27 & Sun 28 October 11am-4pm Join in the Big Draw workshop and help make a huge head in the Adam Hall. Activities are included with admission and are suitable for all ages. October half term family fun Tuesday 23–Friday 26 October, 11am–4pm All over half term, there are creative workshops & practical activities to join in. Work with the artists to sketch fantastic faces in the galleries, make your own clay face portrait & listen to tales about the people in our pictures. Admission inc. activities suitable for all ages.

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John and Thelma Stone completed their 5 mile sponsored push on Saturday 4th August. A total of £819 was raised, which has been equally split between Hook Norton Senior Football Club, The Sports & Social Club and The Lee Stratford Community Trust. A big Thank You goes out to all the sponsors for this event.

37 Tired? Stressed? Back ache? Chronic aches and pains? Reflexology can help A simple and relaxing therapy involving gentle pressure on the hands and feet which: v Stimulates the body's own healing ability to relieve a wide range of ailments v Helps to soothe and relax the whole body and mind v Balances and restores the free flow of energy throughout the body For more information or discussion without commitment ring Angela Way M.A.R., A.R.T.(Reg), Ad.V.R.T.(Reg), M.I.C.R. Registered Practitioner 01608 730245

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38 2ND HOOK NORTON BROWNIES SAY GOODBYE TO FUZZY OWL Hook Norton Brownies said a sad goodbye to our Fuzzy Owl, also known as Di Walker, at the end of last term. Di has been a Guider in Hook Norton for many years, and many Brownies and fellow Guiders have been lucky enough to benefit from her guidance and support. We will all miss her fun, enthusiasm and boundless energy. We are very grateful for her involvement in Guiding, and with 2nd Hook Norton Brownies in particular. Thank you Fuzzy, we miss you already!

HOOK NORTON BRASS BAND Another exceedingly busy year for the Band & a wet & muddy one at times – Bloxham Steam Rally degenerating into 12 inches of mud by the Sunday & rain stopped play at the Hooky Beer Festival! The Band continues to go from strength to strength under Jenny’s leadership – following on from our very successful Spring Concert - the next Concert (our Autumn Bill Clarke Concert) - will be at St. Peters Church at 7.30pm on Sunday 14th. October – free admission, refreshments, with retiring collection split between St. Peters Church & Cancer charity – you are all very welcome to an evening of diverse music & maybe our very own “Pavarotti” – Paul Roberts! Many thanks for all those of you who responded to the “Friends of the Band” recruitment drive – many new members have joined this most helpful support group. Watch for announcements of a Christmas Carol Concert in early December.

39 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2007 REPORT For the last 1 ½ years I have been looking forward to the biggest experience in a long time and now it is all over! I am really pleased that I went to the selection all that time ago as I really did have a fantastic time. World Scout Jamboree was 13 days of fun activities, making new friends and taking part in new experiences. With it being in England and the floods beforehand I packed for every single situation - cold, wet and windy, hot and humid and what a surprise - it was a mixture of it all. Surprisingly we only had two small wet spells, one when the UK contingent were putting up their tents and the other was before the closing ceremony - in between the weather was unbelievable.

To give you an idea of the size of the camp, there were 40,000 who attended the camp and only 4,000 from the UK - there were 4 hubs, each had 4 sub camps within them which each had 40-50 camps in them which had 40 people on!!! It took 30 minutes to walk from one side of the camp to the other! The campsites had basic facilities like toilets and showers and were adequate for what we needed. On each hub there was a stage where we had concerts in the evenings, there were also fast food restaurants, a Sainsburys supermarket and the most important thing was our own little camp!!! A couple of extra facts: we used enough toilet paper to cover over 50 football pitches, nearly 50,000 extra visitors and guests visited the event, 400 coaches were used to move participants and staff to off-site activities and the jamboree used enough marquees to cover five football pitches! At the camp there were 3 ceremonies during the 13 days. The first was the opening ceremony which was held when all of the 40,000 participants gathered in front of the stage used at V festival and were entertained for 2 hours with dancing and singing, there was also a large flag ceremony where the scout flag was brought in by a sky diver and all the flags from other countries represented at the camp were brought in, in a parade (all countries apart from 5 were represented at the camp). This was followed by an evening concert with lots of small bands and singers - they weren’t

40 Famous apart from a performance by the combat breakers who were on the TV programme Britain’s Got Talents. The second ceremony was the sunrise ceremony which was a ceremony for all those present celebrating the 100 years of Scouting. We all had to assemble in the main arena for 8 o’clock which was quite late as our little camp had woken up at 4am to see the sunrise! In the ceremony there was a live link to Brownsea island where scouting was first formed, the ceremony continued with singing and dancing and the releas- ing of doves. We all had a challenge to get 100 signatures on our yellow neckers and although it was tough we nearly all did it. During the rest of the day there were activities on our site, there was a food festival and group activities. In the evening there was a concert which was about scouts helping around the world in areas that needed support. This was an excellent concert and all the performers were really good. The last ceremony was the closing ceremony (where it rained till half way through!); it was planned really well with more singing and dancing, lowering of the flags, a presentation by Sweden where the next World Scout Jamboree will be held in four years time and a big firework display. All 3 of the ceremonies were the biggest things at the camp and I know that I shall remember them for years to come – it was very overwhelming to see so many people in one big space. Activities were the main part of the camp; we had a session in the morning and a session after lunch. The activities that we did were Starburst where we went off site and did a community activity. My group tidied out a pond at a learning centre for adults with disabilities. The Global develop- ment village where we learnt about differ- ent issues around the world - my small group looked at the distribution of water. Terraville which we had activities run by countries that were surrounded by other countries e.g. in the middle of Europe - we did a big variety of activities ranging from food tasting to dancing. Trash was a session where we did a recycling quiz, did team building activities, made music out of trash and made art out of trash. Gilwell which was an all day activity, off site where we did high ropes, discovery of the scouts history, challenge valley which was a big army style assault course and then scouting skills. Elements where part of our group did activities about water and Aquaville which was similar to Terraville but run by countries who are surrounded by water. Unfortunately we were unable to take part in the Splash day due to lack of buses available at the time we were supposed to be picked up. If we were not taking part in activities we could look around the plaza, hang around at camp, go to energise – circus tent, lounge and massage or catch up on our sleep! In the evening there were other activities organised for us, which were challenge 100 – 100 challenges, talent show on our sub camp, concerts, karaoke, disco, we had an 18th birthday party on our site, lazed around, the fiesta and a carnival. Overall the whole thing was such an amazing experience and I am never going to forget what happened, I made loads of new friends who I am keeping in contact with, I look forward to tell everyone about everything that I did and I will never forget those 13 days I spent at World Scout Jamboree. Katie Wood

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42 OXFORDSHIRE 2007’S FINAL SEASON www.oxfordshire2007.com Oxfordshire 2007’s millennium celebrations reach new heights this autumn when the Dancing Ox logo takes to the skies, painted on the tail of one of RAF Brize Norton’s DC10s. Meanwhile, on the ground, there’s an exciting programme of events taking place in towns and villages countywide, not to mention rumours of a special festive ale from Hook Norton Brewery. The county’s residents prepare to look the world in the eye in Faces of Oxfordshire, a series of events telling the stories of Oxfordshire people past and present. The Spoon Race Marathon at Modern Art Oxford (opens 11 September) serves up a spread of 1,000 faces famous and not so famous – all on wooden spoons. And there will be more faces – gazing out from just about every kind of object imaginable – in Who is Who? A Thousand Years of Oxfordshire Faces, which opens at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock (from 22 September) before touring the county. If looking at all those faces stirs the imagination, there are plenty of opportunities for adults and children alike to make their own contribution to Faces of Oxfordshire in The Big Draw (starting 2 October). Meanwhile, Oxford’s OVADA Gallery takes a look at Oxfordshire life from some different perspectives. Witney’s famous blankets are the subject of Journey of a Blanket, an ambitious schools project to be launched at a public event at Cogges Manor Farm on 27 October. International links are also to the fore in Big Village’s Special Settings concerts, which bring some the best names in world music to unusual venues countywide. For lovers of Chinese music and food there’s a special treat in store as the world-renowned flautist and chef, Guo Yue, ry and Crockery for dishes up a tasty utle Hire combination of concert and C Chinese cookery at the Are you holding an event that you need to Abbey, Sutton Courtenay (3 November). Meanwhile, the hire cutlery and crockery for? villagers of Ramsden are preparing to welcome the I have enough for 120 people including gifted Senegalese kora cruets, milk jugs, sugar bowls player Kadialy Kouyate, who will be at the Memorial Hall and serving spoons. (10 November). There’s a host of other 15p an item, and return it dirty! things countywide, see the Pick up and return required from Swalcliffe. list on page 49 for just some of them. Looking ahead to From private dinner parties for 10 the end of 2007, plans are well in hand to bring this to the one off party for 120 guests 1,000th birthday to a all you need to do is call: spectacular close. Winter Light in Oxford, Henley and Vicky Taylor Chipping Norton; White Nights in Oxford. Abingdon on and Bicester are also planning their own exciting 01295 788924/ 07841 910037 millennium farewells.

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44 Stour Singers - 32nd Season 2007-2008 Enjoy Singing? A warm welcome awaits you in Stour Singers, Shipston’s Choral Society. There are vacancies in all voice parts – NO AUDITIONS! The choir draws members from a wide area of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire and gives two concerts each season, in December and May, in St Edmund's Church, Shipston-on- Stour. The new season is particularly adventurous: On Sat 8th December 2007 at 7.30pm Stour Singers combine with Caliche, the professional South American Folk Band, to present ‘Christmas Music - Latin-American style.’ The main works are the Navidad Nuestra (Folk Nativity) and Misa Criolla (Creole Mass) of the contemporary Argentinian composer, Ariel Ramirez. There will be plenty of more familiar carols for choir & audience too. Then on Sat 10th May 2008 at 7.30pm Stour Singers perform Mozart’s well-loved Requiem and Haydn’s Mariazeller Mass with The Cherwell Orchestra, soloists and Rachel Bird (organ). CHIMNEY SWEEPING Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Hall of COMPANY Shipston Primary School. At the first rehearsal of the next session on January 10th 2008, there will NO FUSS be a short time to meet fellow singers. NO MESS Both concerts will be conducted by Richard Emms, the founder director of Stour Singers. NO PROBLEM Oxford 01865 772996 The annual subscription is £50; Stadhampton 01865 400244 music is usually hired and is free Deddington 01869337500 to choir members. Mobile 07711 443050 For further details, please contact Vic Twyman Tel: 01608 664215

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46 ARE YOU A PARENT THAT COULD BENEFIT FROM CHILDCARE? Oxfordshire County Council are undertaking a countywide childcare assessment of the supply of and demand for childcare. The assessment will identify where there are gaps in the market and through the views of parents, providers, communities and employers, how to address and support Childcare provision. If you wish to complete the parental questionnaire please go to: www.oxoncis.org.uk or email [email protected] Alternatively, telephone 01865 815630. A draft report of findings and recommendations will be available for public comment in January 2008. I look forward to hearing from you. Liane Low - Project Manager- Managing the Childcare Market Macclesfield House Oxford, OX1 1NA (01865) 810 517 [email protected]

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Testament to a Trade 04 October 2007 - 06 October 2007 Dynamic cross-cultural theatre project examines the origins and impact of the slave trade in Oxfordshire. Touring Oxfordshire Banbury Canalside Folk Festival 12 October 2007 - 14 October 2007 A folk festival that everyone can enjoy, with a special Oxfordshire Folk and History Day on Sunday, covering a thousand years of Oxfordshire music with all-local bands. Oxford Lieder Festival 12 October 2007 - 27 October 2007 The UK’s only significant, large-scale Festival of song. Oxford Big Village Special Settings: Guo Yue 03 November 2007 World renowned Chinese flautist and chef delights audiences both musical and culinary. Sutton Courtenay Abbey Faces of Oxfordshire: Hidden Faces 10 November 2007 - 17 November 2007 Innovative video art from people with learning disabilities. OVADA, Oxford Faces of Oxfordshire: West Ox Arts Gallery 23 November 2007 - 16 December 2007 Exhibition celebrating 1,000 years of Oxfordshire faces. Bampton Common Threads 30 November 2007 - 01 December 2007 Textile exhibition plus concert with internationally renowned gospel choir Black Voices celebrates Oxfordshire’s diverse communities. Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, Oxford Behind the Facade 1 December 2007- through 2008 Artists brook and black explore life behind the University of Oxford’s famous museums. Ashmolean Museum, Museum of Natural History, Museum of the History of Science, Pitt Rivers Museum White Night 7 December 2007 Oxford’s museums and galleries stay open late with festive entertainment and street theatre, plus giant illuminated cones from French company Airvag. Oxford Winter Light November/ December 2007 Look out for closing events around the county, with Airvag and other festive treats with a 1000-year flavour. Abingdon, Chipping Norton, Bicester, Henley, Oxford

49 WILDLIFE NOTEBOOK - MID JULY TO MID SEPTEMBER Jackie, who lives in Orchard Road, emailed to say that at the beginning of July they were sitting having dinner on their patio when a Grass Snake, about 18 inches in length, slithered across the slabs. One can imagine that it was quite a shock to them all, however a quick thinking husband and a dustpan and brush saw it happily off up the garden into the field behind. They have a pond which is where the snake could have been heading, as we know that they are strong swimmers and like to eat the amphibians in and around the water. Another Grass Snake, about 9 inches in length, was seen at the beginning of August, by Mike Wilkins near the stream in his back garden in the centre of the village. On 14th July, Jackie also noticed a family of Goldcrests (4 babies) being fed by their parents in a large Christmas tree hanging over their garden fence - she says it was a wonderful sight, that they were noisy and so unafraid. This is the smallest bird in Europe, the male has bright orange base to feathers of crown-stripe which is yellow on the female. She also mentions about a Heron flying around, which is after their fish and is constantly visiting the medium sized pond, which is at the moment covered, but this has not put the bird off, as it arrives every day hoping that the cover has been removed. They are large birds and can be quite intimidating. On 26th July a Hobby was seen flying low to the ground across the top road. A Hobby was also seen in the East End on 9th, 22nd and 26th August. This bird is more 'muscular' than a Kestrel, speedier and more powerful in its actions and has a flight silhouette marked by long pointed wings and short tail. Often, it can be seen very close, so look for the white collar on its neck. It captures its prey, birds and insects, almost exclusively in the air. It winters in Africa, south of equator. Aileen Watson in The Bourne had an amazing encounter during the morning of 16th August when a male Sparrowhawk hit a bedroom window upstairs and fell 6 inches away from her foot on the patio. Obviously this was quite a shock, but she put her garden gloves on and moved the bird under a large shrub. She contacted her friend and son, whom she knew were interested in birds, and they arrived just in time to see this wonderful bird, as within about 15 minutes it stood up and then flew off. I am sure there are many people who would like to get this close and it will be an encounter she will always remember. It is their feet more than their beak that you really have to be careful about. In the evening of 24th August, up until about 8.35pm there were hundreds of House Martins and Swallows swirling back and forth over Redlands Farm, which I think could have happened due to the fact that thousands of flying ants were around. They were also about the following evening. These birds winter in Africa and return mainly in October. The Swifts have already left and winter in South Africa, the last one being seen on 21 August. On 15th July there were three Song Thrushes in our garden and on 1st August seven young Blackbirds and lots of Starlings around on 2nd. Two sightings of a Willow Warbler, on 6th and 10th August and a Garden Warbler on 7th. A male Blackcap on 25th and a Whitethroat, which we have never seen before around here, on 27th and 28th August. A Green Woodpecker has been seen flying and calling and there have been a few sightings of a Sparrowhawk.

50 Malcolm in Sibford Road phoned to say that he agreed with me about the lack of Butterflies which is due to the wet weather, and it is still the case that there do not seem to be many around, but during the better weather he has seen lots of Peacocks butterflies in several parts of the garden and they seem quite large. Other butterflies seen are Comma, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell and one Painted Lady which tells us something as they migrate from Europe and last year we saw many. There have been quite a few large Dragonflies around and on 6th August there was a Roesel's Bush-Cricket on the wall of our home. There are Grasshoppers too and it always amazes me how far they can jump. In the centre of the village a dead bat, which was brown and furry and mouse size, was found in a barn. There have been a few sightings of Bats in the early evening. Thank you for your sightings. Geraldine Moore Tel: 730236 email: [email protected]

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52 RHYTHM TIME BANBURY Classes start on Thursday 13th September at the Sports & Social Club and run throughout the school term. This term there will be classes for three different age groups, babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Each class lasts half an hour and is packed with a variety of fun and stimulating musical activities. Children get to play a selection of quality percussion instruments, learn about tempo and rhythm and enjoy other activities, such as dancing, listening and repetition, and meeting Rat-a-Tat the Rhythm Time rabbit! All newcomers are entitled to a FREE, NO OBLIGATION TRIAL SESSION. Should they then decide to enrol, classes are competitively priced at £3.50 per week (payable termly or part thereof). For further information, please contact Caroline on 01295 750442.

PERSPECTIVES EXHIBITION 10 October - 16 November, Monday – Friday, 10am - 4pm Free Entrance Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1BD 01865 728 953, [email protected], www.scienceoxford.com Science Oxford is the scientific equivalent of an arts centre. It houses the Hands On science gallery for kids, an information centre, an exhibition space and our What’s On series of special events. Call or visit our website at www.scienceoxford.com for opening hours and details.

HOOK NORTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Margaret Slatter would very much like to thank all members of Staff, Governors, Parents and Children for all the lovely presents, tea party and Assembly you gave me on my retirement. I can't tell you how much I appreciated it all. I would especially like to thank all the children who, over the years, have made working at the School with you all such a very happy time. I know I shall miss you all very much. Take care. Margaret Slatter

53 54 Catherine Webb And Jem Hayward were married at Bodicote House Register Office on 18th August 2007

NEWS FROM ROTARY CLUB OF OXFORD NORTH Our ‘Walk in Blenheim Palace’, which takes place every year in March, raised £6,430 for Sightsavers this year, an increase of £137 on the 2006 event. Oxford North Rotary have organised this walk for the past 28 years, and the past 10 years alone have raised £56,930, enough to pay for 3350 cataract operations. If you or you friends are interested in taking part next year, the date in 2008 is 30th March. The course is approximately 4 miles and you may do as many circuits as you wish. Sponsorship forms will be available in March. Please contact me if you would like to join in.

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56 Boosting recycling, supporting local groups What is Cherwell’s blue bin fundraising scheme? Following a trial period, Cherwell District Council would like to push its blue recycling wheelie bin fundraising scheme with Parish Councils further, to encourage more householders to use bins. By supplying more blue recycling ‘wheelie’ bins, Cherwell hopes to promote further recycling. These wheeled containers means that householders have more space for their recycling, keeping it securely out-of-doors and making it easier for it to be moved to the pavement on collection day. Bins are available at the cost of £20; when provided through a Town / Parish Council or other not-for-profit group. Of that, £5 will go to the Parish Council or group to spend as they wish as a commission payment from Cherwell District Council. Mixed dry recyclables from your blue bin or boxes – that is food/drink cans, plastic bottles and containers, paper and card, newspapers, directories and magazines and aerosol cans – can be taken for recycling, rather than dumped in landfill tips. Please do get in touch if you’d like more information from Cherwell District Council; email [email protected] or call 01295 221940. Christmas Family Bingo Friday 30th November From 7pm Christmas Ball With the Blue Meanies Sat. 1st December

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57 58 Bonfire Night at the Brewery Saturday 3rd November starting at 6.30 (Gate open from 6pm)

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60 DIAMOND WEDDING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND PRINCE PHILIP The Village Museum is celebrating this occasion by presenting an exhibition at the Brewery Visi- tor Centre on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th November 2007 between 10.00am and 4.00pm Why not put these dates in your Diary now!! The exhibition will display wedding dresses belonging to brides who are now living in Hook Norton. They have been selected to represent weddings over the decades from the 1940s to 2000s. Accompanying them will be a small bouquet representing the flowers that the bride carried to her wedding. You will be able to see the wedding photos, find out the hymns that were sung and read accounts of any interesting circumstances that surrounded the ceremony. Entrance will be free but contributions will be welcome and will go towards the second phase of the Church Clock Restoration Fund in memory of the late David Clarke WE NEED MANNEQUINS or DRESS FORMS to display these wedding dresses and, if possible, we would like to borrow some of these from you. If you can help, please ring Barbara Hicks on 01608 737017 or email her on [email protected] and who would be happy to collect and return.

Warriner Choral Society Handel's Oratorio - SAMSON With orchestra, and soloists: Soprano Keren Davis Contralto Jeannette Agar Tenor Brendon McBride Bass Robert Williams Musical Director Martin Quinn Saturday November 10th at 7.30pm Deddington Parish Church

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61 62 63 Paintings, prints, 3 D objects, certificates photos, tapestries. Choose all your frames in the comfort of your home. Phone for a free visit.

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64 Typed Copy of a Letter of April 6, 1912, from Hooky's own John Gibbins, Englehart, New Ontario, Canada, to his Mother-in-Law, Leicester, England Englehart, Ontario April. 6, 1912

Dear Mother, Things seem to be moving quite fast since we came here and I thought you would like to know how our plans are progressing. Well, on Thursday after a little trouble, we were fortunate in getting comfortable rooms which promise to answer our requirements for the present. I do not think that Edith told you that a young Scotchman who worked for Mr. Leslie during the winter decided to come up with me as a mate. I was glad to have someone I knew & he seems glad to be mate with me. Well, we had an offer to start work on Friday morning but as I wanted to see what land was open, did not start work. We went round with several people & had a good chance of seeing what the part is like. All the people here seem very anxious to help a beginner & it seems much more like we expected to find in Canada. After seeing various jobs & vacant farms, we decided on buying a small farm near to Englehart. It is about 1/2 a mile from town & will be about 1/4 of an hours walk for the children to get to school. The price was 30 guineas. It is all covered with small pine trees & Edith & the children went to see the place this afternoon. Edith cut down the first tree and then Frank & I had a good time at felling some of the trees. The land has a frontage of 330 Feet on one of the main roads & runs back 660 feet. It is 5 acres in all. I shall try try to clear part & put up a house as soon as possible. Then, I hope to put up a green house for Tomatoes & plant a much of the land as possible this year. We shall have plenty of fuel for some years to come, if all goes well. Edith will tell you how we progress as time goes on. Everyone says this is a splendid place for selling fruit & vegetables & there is plenty of work quite close too. (sheet 2 missing). I will close now, hoping you and Ivy are quite well & with my best love.

Your loving son, John Gibbins

Sarra Taylor And Jason Bowhill were married at St Peter’s Church Hook Norton on 11th August 2007

65 66 NEWS FROM HOOK NORTON TENNIS CLUB Match results In the Banbury Tennis Winter League (2006/7) the Hooky ‘A’ team were runners up in Division 1, the B team came 5th in Division 1 and the ‘C’ Team won Division 4. In the Floodlit Winter League (2006/7) the ‘A’ team came 5th in Division 1, the ‘B’ team and ‘C’ team were runners up in 2nd and 3rd Divisions and the D team came 5th in Division 4. Congratulations to everyone who was involved in these achievements. This Winter’s weekend and floodlit matches are now under way, and we will again have 7 teams competing. Tennis coaching for adults - weekends Steve Bone is a fully qualified LTA coach and holds 2 adult sessions every third Sunday afternoon, each session being 90 minutes duration. The first session commences @ 4:00pm and the second @ 5:30pm. These sessions are pre-booked, however spaces ARE currently available. As Steve is based in Hertfordshire, your contact for this group coaching is through: Sean Callery on 01608 737249 or E mail: [email protected] Tennis coaching for adults - weekdays The ladies coaching sessions will be starting again on Tuesday 25th September from 10.00am-11.30am. There will also be a men's coaching session starting. Contact Marc Gilkes for further details.

Junior coaching programme for September to 13th October

Day Time Group Level Age Tuesday 5.00 – 6.00pm Rafa’s Rookies Mini-Tennis Red 4 - 8 Tuesday 6.00 – 7.00pm Murray’s Marvels Grand Slam Juniors 11 + Friday 4.00 – 5.00pm Lleyton’s Legends Mini Tennis 8 - 10 Orange & Green Friday 5.00 – 6.00pm Roddick’s Rebels Masters Juniors 11 + Saturday 9.30 – 10.30am Andy’s Aces Mini Tennis Red 4 - 8 Saturday 10.30 – 11.30am Roger’s Rockets Mini Tennis Orange 8 - 9 Saturday 11.30 – 12.30 Tim’s Tigers Mini Tennis Green 10 Cost: £6 per session (£36 for 6 weeks non-members) £4 per session (£24 for 6 weeks members)

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR TENNIS AND JOIN AS A MEMBER NOW!! Just turn up at a session or to book a place call Marc Gilkes, Club Coach on 01295 265085 For more information on the Junior Programme and becoming a member please contact Matt Hill, Junior Development Officer on 01295 262867 E TEAM BARBEQUE This was held on Saturday 8th September, preceded by a friendly match at the club at which the ‘blues’ narrowly beat the ‘reds’. A great evening was had by all – thanks to David Hudson for organizing it. 67 COTSWOLD CARRIERS Moving people with care

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68 Hook Norton Junior FC

The Jack Knight Memorial Cup

Hook Norton Under 14s recently won the Jack Knight Memorial Cup in a pre season tournament held at Hook Norton against teams from Easington, Deddington and Chesterton. Each team played each other once with the top two meeting again in the final. All teams played good football in a sportsmanly manner through out the day. After winning our first two games against Deddington and Chesterton we were guaranteed a place in the final meeting Easington (last years winners) in the final and deservedly winning 1-0 with the Easington goalie being the busier.

69 70 HOOK NORTON (SENIOR SECTION) FOOTBALL CLUB As I write this article in mid September, the 2007/2008 Hellenic League football season is already over one month old and whilst the Second Team is only just about to play its first match of the season, the First Team is very much up and running. Due to a combination of The Bourne being needed for cricket and the provision of new facilities, all seven league matches so far played have obviously been away from home, four of them resulting in victories, two in defeats and one ending as a draw. All in all, a very satisfying outcome and one that we would surely have grabbed with two hands, had it been offered before the season began. The team now needs to build on this sound beginning, with a view to consolidating itself in the Premier Division, come the season’s end. In recent weeks, Adrian White decided to step down as First Team Assistant Manager due to work commitments. Adrian has been a good and loyal servant to the club over many years and apart from his First Team duties, he was, of course, for some long time Manager of the Second Team, responsible for encouraging a number of young players from the village and surrounding parts to join the club. Fortunately, Adrian is remaining on the Committee and will continue to carry out goalkeeper coaching with the First Team. Meanwhile, the vacancy created by Adrian’s departure has been filled by an ex-player who is no stranger to Hooky football followers: Karlton Stratford. “Strats” began his football career in Hooky before moving on to greater things at Coventry City, Brackley Town and Banbury United, after which he had a further stint at Hooky when the club gained Hellenic League status. He becomes the First Team’s Joint Manager with Ben Spiero and there is not the slightest doubt that his wealth of experience can only benefit our club. With Stuart Lester standing down as Second Team Manager, also due to work commitments, the club has been fortunate to acquire the services of Marcus Carberry, a Level 2 Coach, and Tony Luckett to take over this role. Marcus and Tony have been assembling their squad and we wish them luck as their season is about to begin. With home matches for both the First and Second Teams about to start, it is pleasing to report that the first phase of approved covered spectator accommodation for The Bourne has just been installed and I must say it all looks very smart and complementary to the rural environment, in association with the dug outs which a workforce from the club assembled. What’s more, next week, work is due to commence on the installation of our floodlights, so it’s all happening! Whilst it’s all very well to have these welcome new facilities, we nevertheless should not forget that the lifeblood of any organisation, including our football club, is the personnel who belong to and support it. So, it is with immense appreciation and gratitude that our club thanks John and Thelma Stone who collected over £270 for our funds, whilst collecting similar amounts for both the Lee Stratford Community Trust and the Sports and Social Club with their sponsored wheelchair push (thanks also to their many sponsors). Additionally, thanks are due to all our valued sponsors and supporters for their continuing efforts and not least to those who perform the vital tasks that keep the club ticking over, including Mike Hemmings (who made and donated the pay kiosk), Val Stratford (First Team Laundry), Mick Prentice (Gateman), Billy Green (Groundsman), KMS Printers (Match Day Programme), Village Shop (Hospitality food), Colette and Kerrie (Clubhouse), Dasher and Terry (Ground maintenance). Up the Hooky! Geoff 'Jesse’ James

71 CALENDAR OCTOBER 2 7:30pm Local History Group 17 7.30pm Garden Club Annual General 4 Green Bin Week Meeting followed by a talk 6 7:30pm Race Night - Sports & Social on ‘Flowers of Greenland Club and Iceland’ – Graham 7 10.30am Harvest Service – Peter Soden - Memorial Hall Grant of Tear Fund - Baptist 18 Green Bin Week Church 19 Primary School closes for 11 Blue Box / Brown Bin week October holiday 11 11.00am Wheelers and Squealers 20 HNCA deadline for 2007 11 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting donation requests 11 8pm Sing to the Lord – St Peter’s 21 10.30am JAM Club Service – Baptist Church Church 12 6pm Children’s Talent Show - 25 Blue Box / Brown Bin week Sports & Social Club 25 10:30am Carry on Learning Group 13 9–12am Village Market 27 11am Rumble in the Jumble - 13 7pm Hook Norton Film Society -3pm Sports & Social Club for 8pm 'Pan’s Labyrinth' 27 7 pm Hook Norton Film Society 14 10.30am Ray Gill preaching at Baptist for 8pm 'In the Mood for Love' Church 27 8.00pm Halloween Family Night & 14 7.30pm Hook Norton Brass Band Bill Kids Fancy Dress - Family - Clarke Concert – St Peter’s Sports & Social Club Church 28 British Summer Time ends 16 2.00pm WI Meeting – Baptist Hall 30 8:55am Primary School : Start of Term NOVEMBER 1 Green Bin Week 15 Hook Norton Village 3 10am–5pm St. Peter’s Craft Fair Newsletter Copy Date 3 6pm for Bonfire Night at the 16 10am Village Museum: Queen’s 6.30pm Brewery -18 –4pm Diamond Wedding 4 6.30pm United Service in honour of Presentation Father Frank – Baptist 17 7pm Hook Norton Film Society Church for 8pm 'The Page Turner' 6 7:30pm Local History Group 21 7.30pm Garden Club ‘Creative Floral 8 Blue Box / Brown Bin week Arrangements’ – Tom 8 11.00am Wheelers and Squealers Williams and team + Wine 8 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting and Mince pies 8 8pm Sing to the Lord – St 22 Blue Box / Brown Bin week Peter’s Church 22 10:30 am Carry on Learning Group 10 9–12am Village Market 28 7.30pm HNCA AGM & Donations 10 7:30pm “The Yetties” - Sports & evening Social Club 29 Green Bin Week 13 2.00pm WI Meeting 30 5.30 FOHNS Christmas Fayre 15 Green Bin Week –7.30 30 Evening Sports & Social Christmas Family Bingo

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