CASSINGTON & WORTON NEWS News and views from the parish of Cassington and Worton January 2008 – Issue 367

From the team Welcome to the first issue of the Cassington and Worton News for 2008. We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas. From the postbag it seems that news is a little thin on the ground, which is hopefully good news in itself. Consequently our cover story this month is a public service announcement from the Oxford Primary Care Trust about the importance of staying warm through the winter. As I write it’s really quite mild for the time of year, but as we know the weather is very unpredictable and no sooner than we have an unseasonal heatwave we could find ourselves in the grip of a Siberian freeze. So, take heed of the advice overleaf, and if you have neighbours who are frail or vulnerable, keep an eye out for them too. One piece of news, which many of you may already know, is that John and Julie Perrin will be leaving the Red Lion later this month after 13 years. We recommend you make the time to show your appreciation of all they have done over the years during opening hours between now and January 11th. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support of Cassington and Worton News, and to wish our readers, contributors and advertisers a very ... Happy New Year Keep warm this winter Advertising rates Most people know they are more likely to catch a cold or flu during the Local ‘what’s on’ and fund-raising stuff is free. winter but did you know that as the weather gets colder a lower body Simple local services, ‘for sales’ etc, are now also free on noticeboard. temperature can lead to an increased risk of heart and respiratory Suitable commercial business are invited to problems, and that cases of depression also increase? support our community by buying advertising space ... There are some simple measures we can all take to stay healthy, live well 1/8 page, £5 (£50 per year) and keep warm in winter. What we eat and drink, the exercise we take 1/4 page, £8 (£80 per year) and the clothes we wear can all make a big difference and, to prepare 1/2 page, £12 (£120 per year) Full page, £20 (£200 per year) your home to be as safe and warm as possible, some financial help is Technical details for artwork available on available. request. All material included at the discretion of CAWN. Profits will be passed to the Cassington See Oxford Primary Care Trust’s top tips for keeping warm overleaf. Parochial Charities to support our community.

Contributions should ideally be provided by email (in the body or as a Word attachment) to: [email protected]; delivered on floppy disc, or (as a last resort) typed or clearly handwritten, to Kevin Hinton, Mill Lane House, Mill Lane, Cassington, Witney OX29 4DL, by the 20th of the month. We look forward to hearing from you. Top tips for keeping warm and well this winter • Keep active during the day. Try and move around at least once an hour and if you can, don’t sit for long periods of time. • When you are outside don’t take risks. If it is wet or icy be careful not to fall, wear plenty of layers, STAR GAZING gloves and a hat. • When you are at home wear several thin layers of Saturday 5th January 2008 clothing and a hat or headscarf if you feel cold. Cassington Village Hall • To keep your feet warm and prevent you falling wear flat, dry, non-slip shoes or boots inside and 4.30pm-6.30pm outside of your home. Once Christmas is over, why not follow the star to • Remember ‘food is fuel’ so eat regular hot meals Cassington Village Hall and join us for a spot of and have a hot drink before bed. STAR GAZING? • Set your thermostat to around 21c (70f) for rooms We can’t guarantee a clear sky, but, whatever the weather, you use during the daytime and heat your bedroom there’ll be winter warming soup and lots of fun. You to at least 18°C overnight (consider using a hot never know, you might bump into some wise men! Bring water bottle or electric blanket if your bedroom is a telescope or binoculars and feel free to bring friends. cold) We need to know roughly how many people are coming • Stop Smoking as this will improve your circulation. so please email:[email protected] or ring 880088. • Get a flu jab. If you are aged 65 or more, have a This event is brought to you by courtesy of serious respiratory condition, heart, kidney or liver St Leonard’s, Eynsham and St Peter’s, Cassington. disease, diabetes, lowered immunity, multiple Stars, planets, and galaxies courtesy of God. sclerosis or other nerve affecting disorder or if you have had a stroke, you are entitled to a free flu jab from your family doctor. • Prepare your home for the winter months. Find The Red Lion, Cassington out if you are entitled to financial support by contacting The Warm Front Scheme – telephone After 13 years we are leaving the Red Lion on 0800 072 0151. If you are over 60 there is money January 11th and would like to take this available towards winter fuel bills - telephone 08459 opportunity to thank all our friends and 151515. Your energy supplier may also be able to customers for their support over the years. offer financial support to improve heating at home. The new tenants are Paul Smith and Jill As well as contacting your family doctor, health Richardson; we wish them every success in advice and information is available from NHS Direct their new venture. on 08454647 (or text phone 0845 606 4647) and local pharmacies. Advice to give up smoking is available Happy New Year from 01865 226663. John & Julie Perrin

BURLEIGH FARM Traditional Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Contact Jane Cook – 01865 881352 Burleigh Farm, Bladon Road, Cassington Oxfordshire OX29 4EA Visit www.oxfordcity.co.uk/accom/burleighfarm for more information ST PETER’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND, THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CASSINGTON For very many years now, members of Cassington Branch St. Peter's is here as a fellowship have been taking on various jobs around the village to to worship God, build people up in Christ keep things tidy. Their principal task has been the regular mowing of the Green and the Parish Burial Ground which and share his love with others is the hedged area to the East of the churchyard. The Parish Council has been making a donation to the Poppy Appeal each year in recognition of this work. SERVICES JANUARY 2008 Although Roy Partridge is willing to continue mowing the 6 January Green with his equipment, alas, the mowing of the Burial 8am Holy Communion (BCP) Ground is now getting beyond the small band who have Revd Roger Aston been keeping it up – it has to be admitted that the old soldiers are fading just a bit ! 10am All Age Worship Nigel & Amanda Fancourt So they badly need more volunteers - at least another two are really needed. 13 January The task is not arduous or a big commitment – it takes 10am Holy Communion about an hour no more often than any other lawn during Revd Morey Andrews the growing season and is best done with two people each time. The Legion has a modern petrol mower and 20 January provides the petrol. We would ask anybody who would 8am Holy Communion (BCP) like to offer their services to get in touch with Derek 10am Morning Worship Waters (phone 881591) or Jack Evans (880421). If the Revd Andrew Atherstone Legion has to stop this part of the work, our Parish Council will probably have to get it done at a rather more 27 January costly commercial rate. 10am Holy Communion Deborah Lake 6pm Benefice Evening Prayer CASSINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB (BCP) After probably more years than he cares to remember Ken Johnston David Osgathorp has decided to hand over the running of CS&SC to a new contingent. Additionally Aidey Gregory is standing down as Secretary. So as from the new year Tuesdays weekly CS&SC have a new committee in the shape of Caroline 9.30am – Holy Communion Taylor, Clare Barnes, Neil Morton, Stewart Thompson and Carl Osgathorp. Representatives from each of the Young people join our worship for the first 15 football, cricket and tennis clubs will also be in minutes of the 10am service and then go to the school attendance. for Sunday Club (3-10) and Soul Living (11+). We now also have a crèche for the under 3s. Thanks to Aidey for all his efforts over the last 8 years. (Except All Age Worship when everyone stays The new committee would like to extend their heartfelt in church.) thanks to David on behalf of the numerous teams for whom he has maintained a sporting facility for in Cassington down the years. We only hope we can fill your More information available from: shoes! Church Office: Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham ST PETER’S CHURCH, CASSINGTON Mon–Thurs 9am–1pm Forthcoming Event Tel: 01865 883362 email: [email protected] ALL AGE SPECIAL Vicar: Revd Morey Andrews: 45 Acre End Street, Eynsham, Oxon OX29 4PF Sunday 3 February 2008 – 4pm Day off: Friday Cassington Village Hall Tel: 01865 881323 Everyone welcome parish notes

CASSINGTON PARISH COUNCIL on how the playing field sub-committee would report to the council MEETING Held on 6 December 2007 and how the finances would be arranged. (The draft notes below are subject to confirmation by the Parish Council on 3 January) CORRESPONDENCE Councillors Kate Cropper, Iwan Hughes, Sheila Nelson, Olaf Rock, and Post Office network review. The Red Lion PO service was included in Clive Wilkinson attended. Two members of the public, Cllrs Frances the review, and it was understood that the landlords of the Red Lion Pike and Margaret Stevens (West Oxon) and the clerk Liz Bickley also were leaving the pub. attended. Primary Schools review. The clerk had informed the school that we DITCHES, DRAINAGE AND FLOODING had received information. Nick Hands from WODC introduced himself. So far Mr Hands had CAB – request for donation. Appeal in newsletter. not visited the flood sites in Cassington, as he had to prioritise parishes Fire Authority’s Integrated Risk Management plan was published on depending on the number of households affected. Mr Hands passed a website. model “Local Emergency Flood Plan” to the Clerk. He said that he hoped to visit Cassington in February and would produce a Flood Public participation at council meetings – new Standing Orders Defence Report in due course; his work should be completed by recommended for council meetings. A decision will be taken in August 2008. January. Mr Hands heard from a resident about the problems at Foxwell Court. Cemeteries as public places (leaflet). Cllr Nelson requested a copy.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MEETING OF 1 November Electoral register – a copy for councillors was available. Police: The NAG had discussed under age drinking at a recent party in St Peter’s Close ditch: the grille was causing problems to a nearby Cassington; the Village Hall Management Committee had been resident as it became blocked with vegetation etc. Residents felt it informed. Graffiti which had appeared a month ago had been reported increased the risk of flooding. The council agreed to ask the and removed. The traffic police had been seen with their speed Environment Agency to remove the grille. enforcement van. A complaint had been received about over flowing dog waste bins – Risk Management: Cllr Rock had attended a useful training session on clerk to check the schedule. how to assess risks in terms of gravity and frequency, against community benefit. Other items of correspondence were circulated to Councillors. RAF Brize Norton: Cllr Wilkinson had attended a local councils’ The meeting was suspended to allow QUESTIONS FROM THE briefing at RAF Brize Norton on the plans for developing Brize Norton and closing RAF Lynham. The number of aircraft and the dates for PUBLIC phasing out VC10s had changed. Staff levels would increase by 800, The flooding at Foxwell Court and the reasons for the variation of the from 3200, with 200 more houses to be built in 2009. Flooding locally Chequers license were discussed. appeared to have been exacerbated by housing at Shilton Park, Carterton and the new aircraft standing. There were underground REPORTS FROM DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS reservoirs for storm water. Noise abatement and night flying were given attention and the RAF was minimising power checks. Night Christmas Tree shredding in Eynsham car park (Back Lane) – 5th flights were however needed as essential training for pilots going to January before noon; Witney Welch Way car park 5th and 6th January Iraq and Afghanistan. Another meeting with local councils would be before 3pm. Recycling “Bring sites” were to be prepared for extra arranged in 2008. material over the Christmas period. At the WODC Flood Products Playing Field /Pavilion insurance. The clerk reported that a quote for Fair, aqua sacs had been seen. They were filled with gel and therefore insurance had been received totalling £1079. This was lower than the easier to store and lighter to move than sand bags. Miss King had Club’s current insurance premium. The council asked for more details bought some and WODC were looking into a bulk buy.

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FINANCE ANY OTHER BUSINESS The clerk’s new pay rate at minimum national pay point £8.041 with A40 Bus shelter. A letter requesting a seat at the north bus shelter had effect 1 April 2007 was AGREED. been received by the chairman. The council AGREED that a seat The council RESOLVED to pay the following bills: should be available. A grant was available to parish councils from the County Council and the clerk was asked to apply. Oxfordshire County Council The Chequers –application for a variation in the premises license. The Vehicle Activated Signs £ 2000.00 plus vat council put this on the agenda for an extraordinary meeting on 13 BDO Stoy Hayward – audit* £ 120.00 plus vat December. Two written objections had been received by the council. Richard Brown – grass cutting in churchyard £ 140.00 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Society of Local Council Clerks – subscription £ 70.00 The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday 3 January 2008 in Clerk’s quarterly salary, arrears since 1 April and expenditure. the Village Hall, at 7.30 p.m. All welcome! Liz Bickley 01865 884496 [email protected] * The invoice was for £120 + £20 additional correspondence. As this additional correspondence was for information not originally PLEASE NOTE HOLIDAY REFUSE AND requested it was agreed to object to this component of the invoice. RECYCLING COLLECTION CHANGES Budget 2007/08 – Cllr Nelson noted that the annual cost of the Friday 28th December = Monday 31st December newsletter had increased, reflecting an increase in the number of pages. Cllr Rock agreed to report back on money raised by the newsletter for Friday 4th January = Monday 7th January charity. Friday 11th January = Saturday 12th January An increase in burial fees to be effective 1 January 2008 was agreed. The clerk was asked to place the new fees on display and send to the local funeral director. Budget setting for 2008/09 – the precept for next year was considered CASSINGTON in the light of expected expenditure. After discussion an amount of There have been a couple of incidents of graffiti in the village at £10,500 was agreed, representing about £33 p.a. for a Band D house Pro-Active in Bell Lane and at the school. Extra patrols have been (an increase of approximately £5 per year). Cllr Rock asked whether undertaken, if anyone has seen anything please let us know. this budget, including £1750 for flood defence, was adequate. The council felt it was the best estimate – other agencies might contribute The recent seizures of alcohol in Cassington were mainly from to costs. Eynsham youths and follow up enquires with parents will be taking place. Audit for 2006/07 –the auditor had signed the council’s Annual Return. There was no qualification. The auditor had made a short Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Richard Conner report on issues arising. Cllr Wilkinson said that it was untrue to state Cassington Women’s Institute St Peter’s C of E Primary School We met on the 13th December 2007 in the village hall. We were welcomed by our president Jane Cook after the As I’m writing this, we’re approaching the end of term 2 report was read, the correspondence and other business at school. It has been a very enjoyable and busy term were dealt with. We’re glad to report that the November leading up to some wonderful Christmas celebrations. jumble sale was a success, the Christmas songs and carols Our Christmas festivities included a wonderful trip to the were enjoyed by all who went to the Town Hall in Oxford. Panto in Chipping Norton which nearly didn’t happen! Margaret Partridge had organised some quizzes and Unfortunately, the coach attempted to turn around by poetry readings for our entertainment while we ate mince the village hall and managed to ground itself on the grass! pies and other festive food and had our wine / soft drinks, Our huge thanks go to Mandy Constance and Guy Margaret was thanked by Ann Humphris. We enjoyed a Pharaon who provided us with a tractor to tow the coach sociable time together. out of its predicament! We would like to pass on our condolences to Audrey We had some very successful and most enjoyable Bishop. Christmas concerts involving all the children. We performed a production which our music teacher Paul Our next meeting is on the 17th January 2008 when Jean Herrington had composed especially for a small school. Bailey will be speaking about ‘Antarctica’. We also will be Everybody who came seemed to thoroughly enjoy the going out for our winter supper on the 31st January. production which actually premiered at St Peter’s! Ann Humphris 01865 880983 On Friday 7th December, the atmosphere was very festive and fun for our Christmas Fayre. We raised just over £900 and my thanks go to our extremely hardworking SPSA Awards deadline looming and everybody that came to the fayre to support our school. Local people who are talented in sport or the arts but who may be struggling to pay for a course or equipment We’ve had repairs done to our flat roof this term to stop only have a few weeks to submit an application to West any leaks and some pipe work is due to start at the end of Oxfordshire District Council for a Sports or Arts term in class 1. Achievement Award. The deadline for applications is We had a very successful football match against Friday, 18th January. Emmanuel Christian school which we won 10-0. Grants worth from £50 to £250 are available to help The children who are starting school in January have develop the potential of those with a talent for arts or already visited us and we’re looking forward to sport. From this year’s budget of £6400 in total, grants welcoming them to St Peter’s in January. have been earmarked so far for talented performers or I’d like to thank anybody who has contributed to our artists from West Oxfordshire involved in athletics, collection of Sainsbury’s vouchers. We took delivery of badminton, cricket, golf, music, rugby, skiing, textile some excellent new PE and play equipment for which design, weight lifting and wheelchair basketball. we’re very grateful. Keep collecting the vouchers! Applicants for an Achievements Award must be aged 14 Last, but not at all least, we had our Ofsted inspection on or over and live within the District’s boundaries. December 4th. It had been almost 5 years since our last Application forms are available from the Council’s Inspection, so we all knew it was very overdue. In line website by logging on to www.westoxon.gov.uk/grants or with the current framework for Inspection we only had 2 can be requested over the phone on 01993 861080 working days notice. Staff worked very hard during those days to ensure that St Peter’s looked at its best and I’d like to thank them and the army of volunteer Governors that helped over the weekend prior to the 4th. The report will be available on the Ofsted website very soon. Automotive I feel it’s a good, positive reflection of where the school is mobile valeting at present and acknowledges the work that’s been done covering oxfordshire and is yet to be done. In conclusion, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Chris Fellows all the staff, governors, parents and the whole village for the ongoing support you all provide me personally, and 23 St Peter’s Close, Cassington the community of St Peter’s. for a free quote just call My very best wishes for 2008 for you all. 07765 439 662 Sara Lawrence Headteacher, St Peter’s School Can You Help in Witney or Chipping Norton as a Visitors can book a complete break without volunteer Advice Support Worker at the West leaving their armchairs Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau? People anywhere in the world planning a break or day Do you out in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds can now research and – enjoy meeting people? book the entire itinerary from the comfort of their own – enjoy working as a valuable part of an effective and home thanks to a new destination management system happy team? just launched by West Oxfordshire District Council. – have a friendly, calm disposition? 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Opportunities for local writers For the fourth successive year the Deddington Festival will Creative writing by the fireside again include a chance for local writers to submit their – a taster day for you? work to the scrutiny of others. Believing that many people have a story or a poem within them which is longing to Saturday 2nd February from 10am to 4pm get out, the Deddington Writing Competition is now established in North Oxfordshire and is inviting writers, Welcome to the Old Manor with especially those who have not yet entered a competition or been read by an experienced author, to enter. Margaret Bonfiglioli The Competition is open to all and offers a cash prize for The day will start with introductions and short the winner and runner-up in both the story and poetry sections. Additionally all whose work is shortlisted will exercises to stir imaginations and discover our story receive a critique from the judge to help them towards telling powers. Then we will discuss and practice more writing. The theme for the competition is ‘What some of the techniques and strategies which make if….?’ But authors should be sure to get full details which writing interesting for readers. will be available during January. In the afternoon there will be time for you to draft A parallel competition is offered for those at school and is something longer – life writing or fiction as you divided into two sections – Secondary for those aged 16 choose – and share your experience and possible and under, and Junior for those aged 11 and under. plans with someone else. Entries may be for poetry or prose (story). These too will All you need bring is writing paper, pen/pencil and a attract a first prize and modest prizes for runners-up willingness to experiment and share the results in a together with a certificate and judges comments for all supportive atmosphere. This should be fun and not whose work is on the short list. intimidating. Write now for full details which will be available in January and can be obtained by sending a stamped Booking in advance by the last week in January addressed envelope to: please – phone 880709. £7 per person, maximum ten DWG Competition, participants. 26 The Daedings,Deddington, Banbury OX15 0RT Coffee and a lunch break with homemade soup are or go to www.deddingtonfestival.org.uk in January. included. You may also like to bring something to share – sweet or savoury. Margaret is a published writer and an experienced teacher of creative writing. Follow-up sessions can be arranged for those who want to start on longer projects later in the year.

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Cassington Bookworms Join us on Monday 14th January at 8pm at the house of Margaret STAR GAZING Bonfiglioli (The Old Manor, Bell Lane, Cassington). Saturday 5th January 2008 The book we have chosen to read is Mr Darcy’s Cassington Village Hall, 4.30pm-6.30pm Diary by Maya Slater. For the following See page 2 for details meeting, about 6 weeks later, we have chosen Shantaram by Gregory Davies Roberts. CASSINGTON CAFÉ For further information call 01865 880359 CASSINGTON VILLAGE HALL Monday January 7th from 10am to noon. We look forward to seeing you all then! CASSINGTON WI THURSDAY 17th JANUARY 7.45 pm THE VILLAGE HALL CINEMA IN CASSINGTON Antarctica SPEAKER - JEAN BAILEY The next Cassington Village Hall film presentation will be: ATONEMENT Friday 11th January at 7.30pm Doors open 7.00pm Keira Knightley and James McAvoy star as lovers whose relationship is shattered by lies, jealousy and the onset of the Second World War. Adapted by Christopher Hampton from Ian McEwan's novel, directed by Joe Wright Certificate 15 Tickets on sale now, £4 each Carolyn Hinton 884458 or Nicky Copelin 881813

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Garden Gallery, until 6th January 2008 Cassington Village Hall Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition – buy something unique from Oxfordshire’s best craft designers and makers Friday 8 February – 6.30pm Garden Gallery, 12th January – 24th February A topsy-turvy, helter-skelter story of sibling rivalry and Picture the Family – An exhibition of photographs by eight young people exploring the concept of “family” in modern society. parental desperation in a world of mixed-up, musical make-believe where the Fairy Godmother's hot and both- Treasures Gallery ered and the Wicked Witch is itching to make boy pie! Oxford in the 1950s – A nostalgic look at leisure and labour in the 1950s. Photographs, costume and memorabilia. With a surprise round every corner and a twist in every Picture Gallery, 23rd November – 6th April tale PRINCESS RUBY SLIPPERS is guaranteed to tickle the Voices from a Falling Sky – Photographic images by Judie ribs of children, parents - and grandparents - everywhere. Waldmann inspired by the people of rural Oxfordshire. Refreshments - Doors open 6.00pm Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 2-5pm, Last admission 4.45pm, closed on Mondays. FREE ADMISSION Tickets: £7.50 (£5.00 concessions), £20 family (2+2) For further information please telephone 01993 811456 from Carolyn Hinton - 884458 A Walk Around Cassington in the 1940s (Part 3) Dorothy Waters

In our final installment of Dorothy’s walk around 1940’s Alma Villa and two cottages since made into one. Mr. & Cassington, we pick up our route as we leave Lynton Mrs. Ephraim and Carrie Putt lived in Alma Cottage, Lane towards the little green ... (followed in the 50s by Mr. & Mrs. Brewer and family. Janet Bushnell nee Brewer spent the early days of her life Carrying on round the little green next comes The Old there.) Mr. & Mrs. Lay lived in Alma Villa; he was a retired Manor House which was occupied by four elderly people, baker from the Little Clarendon area of Oxford. Mr. Mr. George Bowen, a retired headmaster, his wife Edith, Stuart Duke lived in the cottage bordering Little Lane. He her brother and sister, Mr. and Miss Minn. They were all was an Oxford City Councillor and had a hairdressing very kind, gentle people who gave me advice and many business in Little Clarendon Street. Mr. & Mrs.Charlie helpful books when I was at school. Mr. Henry Minn was Quainton and daughters Marjorie and Barbara lived in a local historian and he took many photographs and some the other. cine films of the area. His History of Cassington written Turning into Little Lane you find the Methodist Chapel in beautiful copperplate handwriting was in the Bodleian, on the left. This was very popular among the children as but I understand it is now available at the Heritage Centre the bible stories and hymns were less formal than the C of in the Westgate. E. Auntie Lily was a great teacher and I still have the bible Hatwell’s field is next and following Bell Lane to the left she presented to me for religious knowledge. She also you arrive at The Homestead which has been the instilled in me the desire to learn music when she played fairground family’s home since 1903. This too was the little pedal harmonium. The Harvest Festivals were originally thatched. Past Hatwell’s orchard the last house always great fun and the chapel was decorated with on the left is Rose Cottage, then occupied by Mr. & Mrs. flowers and vegetables. Grandma Waters baked little Hart and family. Thames Mead Farm and dairy and cottage loaves for the children which we bought for a outbuildings were opposite, adjoining two cottages. The penny each. Hale family had occupied Thames Mead for many years On the left past the chapel the wall and plum hedge and the last surviving sister Ruth died recently, aged 91. bordering “Daddy” Lay’s field are still there. A stone wall Jim Hale also took over Glebe Farm when Mr. George with a concrete capping surrounded the next field on the Mobey died. The two cottages next to Thames Mead farm left and we used to climb on the wall then run along it to were occupied by the Mills and Spearman families who and from school. The old Post Office and village store were escaping from the London blitz. The house next facing the green was run by two sisters, Miss Hutchins door to the two cottages was occupied by the Misses and Mrs. Ferrett. This was the focal point of the village Flossie and Phoebe Mobey and brother Teddy. Mr. & Mrs. and the district nurse always called in there for messages. George Mobey occupied Glebe Cottage next to that. Lyme The School House was next door. Regis cottage had two parts, one being occupied by Mr. The Village Hall was used regularly for dances and Manders and his invalid wife, her sister Miss Wilson and people cycled from miles around to attend. their Downs Syndrome son Gordon. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Turn left down the Conce Road and you are back at the Green and family lived in the other. Church. Next you come to Willow Dene occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Hedges and daughter Brenda. Mr. & Mrs. Pancott moved I hope you found the walk interesting. there in the 1950s when they left The Bell. They had a wooden shop erected in their garden and the thatched roof replaced by slates. The entrance to Mr. Lay’s walled Dorothy Waters field with a plum hedge was next, then Alma Cottage, October, 2007

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Village Dates for AVON Village Hall Bookings your diary CALLING Unless shown, events are in the Village Hall Hello! My name is Julie Perrin and I am Cassington’s Avon Lady! January If you would like a friendly and convenient Saturday 5th January, 4.30 to 6.30pm door to door service for all your toiletries, Stargazing make-up and luxuries, please contact me any For information and to book the Monday 7th January, 10.00 to 12 noon weekday morning on 01865 881371 for your Village Hall, contact: Cassington Café free catalogue. Nicky Copelin I will be pleased to add you to my round. The New House, The Green, Cassington Friday 11th January, 7.30pm Tel: 0784 140319 or 01865 881813 Atonement Julie Perrin, Red Lion Email: [email protected] Film: Certificate 15 Monday 14th January, 8.00pm Cassington Bookworms Visit Cassington The Old Manor, Bell Lane Baby and toddler group community web site ... Thursday 17th January, 7.45pm Join us for a drink and a chat www.cassington.info Cassington Women’s Institute Tuesdays Antarctica Speaker: Jean Bailey Lisa Tyler 880619 for more information February 2008 Pretty hand-made cards Monday 4th February, 10.00 to 12 noon Cassington Café In a variety of mediums using real pressed Do you know there is a free flowers, 3D images, painting on acetate, Friday 8th February, 6.30pm paper flowers, ribbon and glitter etc. The Delicious Revenge of Princess service to Cassington Cards made for all ages. Red Ruby Slippers residents that will take you to the doctors’ or hospital? Special occasions and orders can be made. An Oxford Touring Theatre Production Prices vary from approximately £1.80 to £4.50. March Carol Baldwin, Silver Birches, Yarnton Road Friday 7th March, 10.00 to 12 noon Cassington Oxon OX29 4DY Cassington Café Tel. No. 01865 881454 Friday 7th March, 7.30pm E-mail:[email protected] When did you last see your father? This is run by volunteers and is Film: Certificate 12A available by phoning: Pam Turner 880492 or Pat Vereker 880693 HATE IRONING? Tickets for films and shows from: Carolyn Hinton (01865 884458) THEN TAKE IT TO ELSIE @ Nicky Copelin (01865 881813) Please give us as much 15, ELMS ROAD, CASSINGTON Amanda Fancourt (01865 880581) notice as possible Tel. 01865 882168 for further details

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