August 2012 HOOK NORTON Series 37 issue 4 NEWSLETTER
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beauty FROM THE EDITORS NEWSLETTER TEAM Well, whisper it quietly but just maybe, Advertising CAN YOU HELP FILL THIS GAP? it is just possible that we are going to see Distribution Verity Calderan some badly needed sun for August and Proofreading Emma Callery September. So far the slugs have had the IT/Web Support Martin Baxter best of the summer, but now we can look Treasurer CAN YOU HELP FILL THIS GAP? hopefully at BBQs and shorts, rather than Directory Diana Barber wellies and umbrellas, to go with our summer expeditions and events. Whatever you are doing and whatever the weather, Enjoy the summer!! Sadly we report the deaths of Robert Brayshay, Margaret Dexter and Robert Tyson. On behalf of the village we send our condolences to their families and friends. The views expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editorial Team www.hook-norton-newsletter.co.uk or www.hook-norton.org.uk Helen Andy [email protected] [email protected]
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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING The annual Macmillan coffee morning will take place on Friday 28th September, 2012 - 9am - 11.30am at Hook Norton Study Centre. Please come along and support this very good cause, have a cup of coffee, cake and a chat and of course, dare I say - take a look at the Macmillan Christmas cards and gifts! If you would like to make a donation of a raffle prize or cake, please bring along on the day. Look forward to seeing you on Friday 28th September. Julie Wood
Many thanks to Rachel Mortimer for our cover photograph this month. It is a goldfinch and you can read more about it in Patrick’s Wildlife article.
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FRIENDS OF HOOK NORTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AGM Wednesday 5th September 2012 at 7pm at the Baptist Church Hall Coffee and biscuits will be served, followed by a formal meeting lasting no more than one hour. Existing members, new members and all interested in the future of our village library are very welcome. See elsewhere in the newsletter for further details of what we do and how you can become a Friend of the Library Please come and support us.
BURYCROFT ROAD JUBILEE PARTY Hosted by Jim and Avril French, one road in Hook Norton braved the weather and held a street party. The top section of Burycroft Road got together on Jubilee Tuesday to raise a glass (or two!) and wield their knives and forks in honour of the Queens Diamond Jubilee.
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GRAND CHARITY AUCTION Saturday 24th November 2012 12 noon to 2.30 pm At THE MEMORIAL HALL HOOk Norton Please put this date in your diaries. Full details to follow in the next edition of the Newsletter.
FRIENDS OF HOOK NORTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
The Friends of Hook Norton Library aim to raise money to support and enhance the work of our village library throughout the year. The subscriptions paid by members are used to buy equipment, books and magazines for the library. We are hoping to recruit more members this year, at a time when the Library Service is undergoing extensive change. Already, if you are a regular library user, you will have seen the self-service machine that has been installed. OCC is keen to work with Friends groups and we would like to be in the position to discuss changes with the confidence of having a substantial membership behind us. If you value your local library and would like to support our work, please fill in the slip below and return it to the address given. Your support will be much appreciated. Our AGM will be held on Wednesday September 5th 2012 at 7pm in the Baptist Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend to find out more about what we do. " SUBSCRIPTIONS: PER PERSON £5: FAMILY £10 I/we, would like to be a Friend(s) of Hook Norton Community Library for 2012/13. I/we enclose £______(cheque payable to ‘FOHNCL’) Name: ...... Address: ...... Post code: ...... Email address: ......
I agree that all these particulars may be stored by the Secretary and the Treasurer but used only for FOHNCL matters and that all FOHNCL communications may be sent by email Signed: ...... Please put this form, together with your payment into a sealed envelope and leave with the Library Manager at the Library, or with Bob Calderan, Treasurer, Old Butchers, Queen Street (corner of Queen Street/High Street). For further information, please contact: Chair: Pauline Walters Treasurer: Bob Calderan Secretary: Sue Ditchfield
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10 ST PETER'S CHURCH The Rector writes… The Hook Norton community has shown an amazing affection for the building we call St. Peter’s Church. Well on the way to our financial target of £125,000 for the ‘Raise the Roof’ Appeal, we have had generous support in gifts of money, active fund-raising and attendance at the many events in aid of the Appeal, from so many. Now, having sampled the delights of St. Peter’s as a venue for all sorts of wonderful entertainment, some of you may welcome an invitation to return, but this time to something that has been carried on in the Church, virtually week in and week out, for over a thousand years. On September 30th we plan to join hundreds of other Churches throughout the country in a special ‘Back to Church Sunday’ service; ours will be in the afternoon, and followed by Tea! For some, it will be a chance to renew a part of life that has drifted away in the hustle and bustle of study, work and Sunday sporting and social activities. For others, it may be an opportunity to discover the Church is not as stuffy or indeed ‘way-out’ as perhaps is thought! The ways we worship may have changed, but in reality there is a healthy blend of fresh expressions and tradition – but what never alters in an ever-changing world, is a love for God and His people. So the welcome will be warm, and by then the roof will be watertight. Do say yes when an invitation comes – but please if you, by any chance, don’t receive one then come along anyway. I’m working with John and Rita Wheatley on this one, and Simon Mead is overseeing the music, so if you would like to help us in the planning for this special event, why not give one of us a call. But this is far from being the only thing happening at St. Peter’s – it’s such a vibrant place with lot’s going on for everyone; from the youngest to the more mature, from the most committed to those just looking. So why not come and see for yourself what’s on offer? With our thanks and prayers, John Acreman (737223 or Email: [email protected]) Rector. Janet Collins (new contact details shortly) Licensed Lay Minister. Mary Powell and Pam Horne Churchwardens
PLAYGROUP Hook Norton Playgroup’s 40th Year Anniversary Fete was a great success. We raised over £2500 for the Playgroup, and had a lot of fun in the process. The rain held off, and the sun shone kindly on us, so we had a great turnout of folk. Many of which spent considerable time studying the wonderful display of photos, showing Playgroup from when it first began, through to present day. Lots of “oohs” and “ahs” at the sight of familiar faces. Some of whom are still actively involved with Playgroup. Takings over the bar boomed, as did the Reverend, John Acreman’s voice when calling out the winners of our superb Grand Raffle!! Enormous thanks must go to all those who helped support the raffle, by way of generosity in the giving of prizes, selling of hundreds of tickets, and, of course to those numerous people who bought them. Everyone involved enjoyed the day, and it was just lovely to see so many young and old faces from Playgroup’s 40 years having such fun participating in the games and fun of the day. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day the huge success it was. Hook Norton Playgroup Committee
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12 GARDEN CLUB – THE FUTURE We have had all the usual visits despite the weather and we on the Committee are all working towards the Autumn Show in St. Peter's Church on 8 September. The following contribution by Bethan Dennick will illustrate how important it is to interest children in gardening at a young age. To this end the Committee would ask younger gardeners to join us to bring new ideas to help foster this enthusiasm. This term has seen a new after school club at Hook Norton School - gardening & wildlife run by three volunteer parents - and despite the weather we have achieved quite a lot... We have been following guidelines suggested by the RHS campaign for school gardening and have used two of the raised beds already in situ at the back of the school, then overflowing onto a nearby flowerbed. We were very kindly donated an Apple tree that now has pride of place in our gardening area. The children have raised plants from seed, already tasting mangetout and strawberries and also selling their plants at the Playgroup Fair, raising money for seeds for next Spring. As the new wildlife area at Hook Norton Primary School begins to take shape we hope to use this area to in order to extend our activities. We have over 10 children signed up already for Gardening & Wildlife Club for September 2012 and the children have been asked to look out for items over the Summer holidays to make a Bug hotel in the Autumn. We have all been very impressed by their enthusiasm in quite adverse conditions!
IN MEMORIUM
Bridget Mitchell - formerly Bridget Barlow - lived in Hook Norton for a decade or so before moving away to London. She married Julian Mitchell and they moved to Hastings. Bridget was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2009 but remained determined to make the most of life. She was taken ill and died whilst on holiday in Tenerife in March this year. Shockingly, Julian was taken ill and died from kidney failure within 3 weeks of her death. Bridget had many happy memories of her life in Hook Norton and always spoke fondly of the village and her various musical performances in the pubs, halls and the Church.
Kate Barlow
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HNNews_AugustNEW2011.indd 24 26/07/2011 21:27:56 HOOK NORTON PARISH COUNCIL Proposed Stanton Engineering Site Development – Consultants have revised their plans for this site. Three houses have been taken out, including two plots (5 & 31) which residents and the Parish Council (PC) had specifically objected to. Minor changes have been made to the layout and the height of some properties reduced by 1 metre. Planners have indicated that some trees running alongside Austin's Way (which residents in that road had asked to be felled) must remain. Councillors unanimously agreed at the PC meeting on 12 July that they will not object to the revised plans since they meet most of the needs of those residents who attended the public meetings. Proposed Bourne Lane Development – This application was due to be considered by CDC's Planning Committee on 21 June, with CDC Planning Officers recommending it be approved. Approximately 100 people from the village and Councillor Kane, who was due to speak against the application, attended Bodicote House unaware that the application had been deferred at the last minute. This was mainly due to a letter from Sir Tony Baldry querying CDC's position on the five year land supply, to lobbying of fellow District Councillors by District Councillor Irvine and the appeal decision received that week on a greenfield site in Adderbury. Further details available in the PC Minutes, which can be found at http://hook-norton.org.uk/july-2012/. Requirement by Cherwell District Council to Adopt a New Code of Conduct - Councillors agreed on 14 June that the code of conduct adopted by CDC should be adopted as the code for members and co-opted members of Hook Norton PC with effect from 1 July 2012. The adopted Code of Conduct is available on the website. Code of Conduct – Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI) - This Regulation was published by CDC on 8 June 2012. Councillors are required to complete a Declaration of Members' Interests (DPI) form by 31 July 2012. The form covers the disposable pecuniary interests of a Councillor and their spouse/civil partner/co-habitee. Failure to disclose is a criminal offence. A DPI Register will be published on the CDC website and must be published on the PC website. Dogs and Responsible Owners – the PC has received complaints from residents about dogs fouling areas throughout the village. Residents are politely reminded that a) dog excrement bags are available free of charge from CDC, b) residents should clear up after their dogs and put excrement in the dog bins provided by the PC, c) residents are requested not to fill the dog bins with dog excrement from their own gardens. To report someone for failing to clear up after a dog, email [email protected] or call Environmental Services on 01295 227007. Arson - A dog bin and a litter bin were recently vandalised by arson. The cost to the Parish Council was £320 for the dog bin and £200 for a litter bin. Villagers are asked to be vigilant. Churchyard - wild garlic in areas of the churchyard has been treated with weedkiller. Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee - The PC has ordered a bench for the village in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee. Memorial Hall – The Memorial Hall is undergoing refurbishment to some areas. Hires are not affected. Accounts 2011-2012 – The PC accounts for 2011/12 have been submitted to External Auditors. Rosemary Watts, Clerk to Hook Norton Parish Council THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Thank you to the Parish Council. Finally, a poo bin on the corner of Osney close and Queens Street. May many, many people feel free to use it! Wendy Gordon, Osney Close.
15 16 ALAN AYCKBOURN COMES TO HOOK NORTON 2012 – What a year for events! First there was the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, then Wimbledon Tennis and now here we are in the middle of the London Olympics. What will YOU do when the Olympics are over? Why not come along to the Memorial Hall, Hook Norton to see the Hooky Players production of Alan Ayckbourn’s well-known comedy “ROLEPLAY”. Set in a London dockland’s flat, it is a dinner party from hell, as Julie Ann Jobson and her prospective fiancé Justin Lazenby have invited their respective parents to their engagement party. A number of unexpected intrusions have untold consequences for the characters and, as the play unfolds, matters take a sinister turn. Within the cast of 4 females and 3 males we are pleased to welcome Sara Manning making her debut as Arabella Lazenby, Justin’s somewhat drunken mother. WHO Hooky Players Drama Group WHAT “ROLEPLAY” written by ALAN AYCKBOURN WHERE Memorial Hall, Hook Norton WHEN Wednesday 12 September Friday 14 September Saturday 15 September WHAT TIME 7.30 p.m. BOX OFFICE Contact Sheila [email protected] to reserve your seats. Box Office opens 6 August TICKET PRICES £7 with £5 concessions Wine and soft drinks will be available both prior to the performances and during the interval. NOTE:- Parental Guidance is advised as some scenes in this production contain moderate language. RICHARD WHEELTON – Director and Producer, Hooky Players
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17 18 SWERE VALLEY SENIOR SECTION GROUP Hello, my name is Katie Wood and I am hoping to open up a Senior Section Girlguiding group for young women in the village and local areas aged 14 – 26. Within the group I hope to offer opportunities to try new things e.g. zumba and water-sports, and perfect existing skills e.g. cooking and craft. There will also be chances for trips including regional camping events and international opportunities. I already have about 7 girls who are interested in joining the Swere Valley Senior Section group, but unfortunately this group will not be able to run without another adult member to support the running of it. You don’t have to be involved in Girlguiding already but be happy to learn new things and try out different experiences. If you would like to join the group, know more about it or offer adult support and are aged 14-26 please contact me on: [email protected]. Thank you. Katie Wood Hooky Wine Tasting Join us to enjoy a selection of wines supplied by SH Jones of Banbury
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20 BAPTIST CHURCH Baptism is one of the two sacraments ordained by Jesus to be undertaken by his followers, and it is practised by almost all the Christian churches in one form or another. Baptists, as the name suggests, baptise adults by full immersion, which is the method used by John the Baptist when he baptised Jesus and others. The significance is that, when a person has decided to follow Christ, his old life is’ buried’ in the water, and he rises to a new life in Christ On Sunday July 15th our baptistry was used twice, once in the morning for one of our own people, and again in the afternoon for a man from Chipping Norton Methodist church who wished to be baptised in this manner. Methodists, like Anglicans, normally baptise infants, and have no need for a baptistry, so the Methodist church asked if they could use ours, and we were more than happy to oblige, as we would for individual Christians from any other church who made a similar request. But adult baptism is not exclusive to the Baptist church and I even know one Anglican church that has a baptistry as well as a font, and the Salvation Army do not baptise at all. It is not the rite of baptism that makes one a Christian; adult baptism is an outward demonstration of something that has already taken place in the believer’s heart, a decision to leave the old life behind and embrace a new life with Christ. It takes courage, it takes faith, it takes commitment, but the blessings gained are immeasurable, and we thank God for the two people who took that step today. We are glad to have our pastor, John, back from sabbatical, and normal service has been resumed, except for Hall Bookings, which Jane Whitaker will continue to take instead of John. The Wednesday Coffee Mornings offer refreshments, optional table games and the chance of a friendly chat. If you know of anyone who might enjoy coming, please get in touch. Lifts can be arranged. Holiday club will have started by the time you read this and we look forward to another great week with Ian and Elaine Coules. The Family Barbecue will be held on the evening of Thursday August 2nd, and we hope the families of the children taking part in Holiday Club will come and enjoy. Regular programme Sunday services 0.30 am; Weds Coffee morning 0am to 12 noon Weds 8pm House Group Bible Study (please phone for location) Sat 8am to 9am Prayer Meeting Youth Groups, shared with St Peters, please see their insert. The Hall can be hired for private functions, please contact Jane Whitaker Church Office. Rev. John Taylor 737315 Dorothy Smith
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22 END OF YEAR REPORT FOR HOOK NORTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL Another busy year draws to a close with our Year 6’s eagerly looking forward to moving on to the next stage of their lives. And what an action packed year it has been! For our final year of our Comenius project on Healthy Lifestyles we hosted children from Sweden, France and Spain. We also took children to Sweden and to France for the first time; they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were a credit to their school. Our International Week saw children learning Chinese and African Dance, flag making, Mexican art, Hungarian, Greek, Dutch and Polish cooking, eating foods from around the world, listening to stories from different cultures and learning new games from our partner schools. I will never forget Year 5’s Cheerleading, complete with pompoms! September saw a first for the school – a visit from the Crusha Milk Bar – where we forgot our healthy living for a day an indulged in a feast of milky concoctions. One of the littlest foundation stage children was not too impressed by the giant Crusha Cat and may now have developed a lifelong feline phobia… our waistlines may have suffered but our well-being was definitely improved! The school once again reaped the benefits of a close partnership with Chipping Norton Secondary school and the other primary schools in the partnership, with a packed sporting fixture list, modern language festival, and dance, drama and balls skills festivals. All children were able to participate in an event, which were a combination of tournaments for elite teams, such as the swimming gala, to festivals where all children could compete. We also took part in Chipping Norton Literary Festival where a number of our children produced award winning stories and one family were awarded tickets for Cornbury Music Festival in recognition of their child’s contribution to music in the school. Over the year we helped to train the next generation of teachers and support staff with students from Oxford Brooks and Banbury College on placements and teachers from other schools visited to see our provision. Our greatest strength is the high calibre of staff and we are very sorry to say good bye to a Hook Norton institution in her own right – Mrs Orchard is finally hanging up her chalk to ‘retire’, although I am not sure she knows the meaning of that! She has taught countless children over more than twenty years to read and write and is now teaching some of their children! We are saying goodbye to Mrs Coates and Mrs Bradshaw as well who are also retiring after many years service. Between them they must have taught half the village to swim! We wish them all the very best for a happy retirement. The school will undergo some changes over the summer with the redevelopment of the courtyard as a sensory garden and alterations to make a bigger library, new reception and work spaces. The Friends of the school have also been very busy fund-raising and have started the redevelopment of the Wild Garden which will include seating and a new wildflower meadow. Thank you to everyone who has given up their time in supporting the school – together we have ensured that the best opportunities and education continues for our children. Have a lovely summer holiday – hope the weather improves! Stella Belgrove (Head teacher)
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24 THAMES VALLEY POLICE Rural Thefts There has been an attempted burglary to a house in Creampot Lane, Cropredy at around 2am on Tuesday the 19th of June. The offenders were disturbed by the householder who woke up and switched a light on. The offenders had been using a long wire in an attempt to hook either car or house keys through the cat flap. On the same day between 7pm and 11pm offenders broke into a house on Kyetts Corner, Cropredy. The owners were in the rear garden and had left a door insecure. The opportunist burglar stole some jewellery, cash and items from the house. Some of the property has been recovered by officers near the premises and is now subject to forensic examination. In summary the Banbury Rural Neighbourhood has seen a reduction of 50% in the number of dwelling burglaries committed since the start of April 2012 compared to the same period last year. There have been several offences around Cropredy, Warmington, Adderbury, Bodicote and Deddington of thefts of and from motor vehicles. Two Land Rovers have been stolen, one from Cropredy overnight on the 5th and 6th of June and one from Upper Wardington. One vehicle was found a few days later having been set on fire on the outskirts of Northampton. The other Land Rover was stolen overnight between the 16th and 17th of June from Upper Wardington. This was used in the early hours of the morning at an attempted burglary in the Northamptonshire village of Nether Heyford. The offenders had broken into a farm building, hooked up a trailer and attempted to steal tools. Fortunately the ground was so wet the vehicle and trailer got bogged down and had to be left at the scene by the offenders. Overnight on the 14th and 15th of June the iron gates from the cemetery at Cropredy have been stolen. Numerous enquiries have been conducted by PC Jolene Hurst and a suspicious vehicle that had been reported to us has been eliminated from the enquiry. A small amount of lead has been stolen from The Warriner School in Bloxham. This was only noticed recently due to the heavy rain. Crime News On the 25th of June the Neighbourhood Team together with Cherwell District Council conducted an ANPR operation on the A423 at Mollington. In total 47 vans were stopped in case they were unlawfully transporting, collecting or stealing metals. All vehicles were checked for stolen items, red diesel and traffic legislation. One vehicle driver was reported for persistently driving with no tax. Officers from the Cherwell Pro Active team executed a further search warrant at an address in Hook Norton. The offender was already on bail following an earlier warrant where a substantial amount of cannabis and cash was recovered. During the second warrant further controlled drugs were found. The offender will be charged in the future in relation to these offences. The team continues to patrol and work on the Neighbourhood Action Group priorities. Further operations are planned with partner agencies. HAVE YOUR SAY! Should you have any problems or concerns please phone the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101 or email [email protected] In an emergency please dial 999. A NEW VILLAGE WEBSITE If you live in or around Hook Norton, you've probably heard the wonderful sounds ringing out loud and proud from the church tower. But have you ever thought about what's actually going on up there? And wondered who is creating that triumphant ringing? www. hookychurchbells.co.uk has been created to tell you all about it!
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26 Music at the Crossroads 2012 We have one special THING to say: THANK YOU! Thank you to all those who braved the exceptional weather conditions to enjoy one of the best Hook Norton music festivals we’ve had! The festival spirit as we all revelled in the mud was wonderful! Thank you to all the people who worked so hard through the year in support of our village annual music festival. Thank you to those provided their time and skills to run the event. Special thanks go to Hook Norton Brewery, Nigel Matthews, Dennis Mill, St Peter’s Church, Emma Kane, The Hook Norton Newsletter, the WI, KMS, Signs Direct, the sponsors of our programme, SeaBea Transport , Archie, Nobby, Mick and Donna on the gate, to all our sponsors and those who donated the raffle prizes. Focusing on the good things, we hosted a full bill of quality music from many local acts and to headline our festival we were treated to a top class performance by the Kast Off Kinks. Another thank you goes out to all the bands who gave their time and talent to entertain us. Despite the considerable efforts this year we have only broken even, given the conditions, this was quite an achievement! The festival committee has two objectives; to provide a day of quality musical entertainment in a safe and family environment and; to raise money for selected national charities and local organisations. This year we only managed one out of two. Over the last 10 years more than £60,000 has been raised and donated. There will be no calls for donation requests this year. We will be embarking on several fundraising activities through the year and will keep you updated through the Music at the Crossroads website and the village website and the newsletters. Now we have some challenges ahead. We, the festival committee & HNCA, are actively seeking comments and helpful ideas from our community as we make our plans for 2013. If you wish to get involved please contact us via our website. HNCA
27 1ST HOOK NORTON CUB SCOUTS Hook Norton cub scouts went on their annual camp in the middle of June to Longridge Centre at Marlow on the River Thames. Longridge is a water activities centre and the cubs had a packed 2 days of activities while camping by the peaceful River Thames (and the less peaceful A404). Despite the river being at near flood conditions (it was June after all!), we were able to do kayaking, dragon boating and bell boating; however none of these activities were photographed, hence just the symbol of a kayak! Cubs also did lots of other fun games and activities including softball, crate staking, tug of war, wide games, giant catapults, a campfire, as well as an impromptu banana eating competition which saw Adam White and Oliver Daily in a sudden death ‘banana-off’ and Adam taking the ‘Golden Banana’ prize (and Oliver almost a trip to A&E). Sunday dinner was cooked ‘back woods’ style with vegetables, meat and seasoning wrapped in foil and baked on a campfire of hot coals. The Cubs were pleasantly surprised by the results and even ate it! All-in-all the camp was a great success, and the cubs were a credit to Hook Norton and Cub scouts. Other highlights in the summer term have been a historical hike along the railway, cleaning the school bike shelters and grounds, an evening hike, fire lighting skills and the annual end of term mass leaders v cubs water fight! 1st Hook Norton Cubs is approaching its 3rd year anniversary. We have had some wonderful times. As the pack evolves, we are looking for some fresh help to support the existing leaders. So if you are interested in finding out more please call the number below. Thank you to all the cubs, parents and others who have supported us over the past year. Cub Leaders: Graham Wilkes, Peter Skelton, Pete Nottingham and Robin Bickerton. RACE FOR LIFE After the success of last year's Hooky Alternative Race for Life (over £2,000 raised for Cancer Research), we're hoping to make this year's race even bigger! Last October saw 123 children, parents, grannies, grandpas and dogs walking/ running/being pushed around the 3 mile route, all wearing something pink and all raising money for a great cause. This year's race will be on the afternoon of Sunday 7th October. More details will be posted around the village in September but, for now, put the date in your diaries and get started on that training plan! For more information, contact Gill Begnor - [email protected]
28 1ST HOOK NORTON GUIDES On the 25th May, 14 of us from 1st Hook Norton Guides went to Horley Scout camp for the Division Patrol Competition. We were all split into patrols and did 5 different activities. They included geo-cashing, tug of war, gadget making and the agility course! At the end of the evening we had a campfire where we all sang songs and the winners of the competition were revealed. Unfortunately, we didn’t win, but we still had fun! Some of us also stayed to sleep under the stars! We slept without tents and were able to see the stars! Some of us even saw shooting stars! It was a great evening and was enjoyed by all! Eleanor Taylor When we went to the sailing club in Banbury everyone was very excited. We got our buoyancy aids on and then we went straight onto the boats after having a small talk about all the important stuff we needed to know. Some people went on a group boat and some on a two man boat. In the group boats although we had an instructor with us they were there in case we needed them to teach us how to turn the boats and to stop us from falling out…Etc. After you had had a go on the group boats you were allowed to go on the two man boats but for some of us we got to go back out on a group boat but this time we were strapped into a harness, when we went out on the boat this time they hooked our harnesses onto the side of the boat and we were left hanging over the water as the boat went along!!! You had to be careful but if you were steady you could let go with your hands all together it was a really fun way to spend your Monday evening!! Becca Wadsworth We have just returned from our annual unit camp which was held at Jubilee House, Stanton-St-John, Oxford. We started on Friday at 6pm and finished on Sunday at 1pm. 21 guides, 1 young leader and 4 leaders attended the camp. Despite the horrible weather we have been having we were very fortunate, with just rain on the Saturday evening, so the girls worked on their Jubilee Water Challenge badge; making sculptures out of soap, learning about the washing label symbols and doing a quiz booklet. The highlight of the weekend was having the Oxfordshire Pioneering team visit us on Saturday – you can see what we made in the photograph. We used the indoor facility to cook in, but were outside for most of the weekend. On Sunday, the girls had to pack up all the tents dry and they went on the assault course. Alissa, Ruby and Alice built a bivouac and slept in it, cooking their breakfast in the morning – this was the final part of their Baden-Powell Challenge badge which they were presented with at our Guides Own on Sunday morning – a great achievement and the top award gained in Guides. Please see the quote below from Emily Wilkes: My first time at Guide camp was fantastic! There was plenty of food so you would never get hungry. The tents were warm and clean, and I never got lonely or bored as there was plenty to do. One activity we did was pioneering and we made a bridge that was enormous and we could walk on it. We just made it using wood and knots we have been learning. I had a great time and would love to go again. All in all a great time was had by all. Julie Wood, Hook Norton Guides
29 Hook Norton Festival of Fine Ales 2012 It was with no small amount of trepidation that I raised the blind on Saturday morning. Despite the improving forecast, I couldn’t get used to the idea of a day without rain. Anyway, the sun was shining and continued to shine all day. This resulted in a record attendance that looked like a mass picnic with a lot of beer as people celebrated being able to sit outside in the sun for almost the first time this summer. We had a record amount of beer all donated by brewers (122 – that’s over 8,500 pints!) so the pressure was on the crowd to make sure as little as possible was left over at the end of the evening. As usual the people of Hook Norton and all our visitors proved their worth and rose to the challenge. Our two hog roasts also disappeared in record time and by the end of the evening most of the beers were finished – so well done to everyone! Your warm glow that might be a touch of weekend sunburn should be further enhanced by the fact that you helped raise record amounts for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and local organisations and charities. The amounts that we will give away will be announced at our donations evening in October. The music tent hosted some fantastic acts throughout the day. Music & Beer is a fine combination - revellers once again were treated to a wide and rich musical fare. Talented local artists joined by those from further away provided their talents free of charge. From acoustic and roots through to full-on rock'n'roll there was something on show for everyone. The final band really got things going generating enough energy for a first beer festival ‘mosh pit’ to pop into existence! Artists and sound providers had to deal with exceptional conditions due to our recent weather and we thank them for their patience and understanding. Sorry to anyone who was inconvenienced by the parking issues around the village. Again this was weather related in that we couldn’t use the other half of the Rural Fayre field as it was waterlogged. As it stayed fine on Sunday morning the clean up was quick and efficient so thanks to all who attended particularly the Hook Norton Beavers who were a great help. Thanks also to Hook Norton Brewery – without their generosity in time and resources we wouldn’t be able to put the festival on. We have a number of items of lost property - please contact Gill ([email protected]) if you lost anything at the festival and we'll do our best to reunite you with it! We still have quite a few festival t- shirts so if you meant to purchase one and it slipped your mind somehow we will make them available on e-bay or you can email a request through to the address below or ask on our Facebook group. If you enjoyed attending this year why not try participating next year. We can always do with some extra help. Email [email protected] and or join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/ hookybeerfest/.
30 FRIENDS OF HOOK NORTON SCHOOL (FOHNS) The Scavenger Hunt did go ahead, despite the usual uncertain weather forecast and a good time was had by all. We had a good turn out with family groups walking, cycling and scooting around the village following the clues on the trail, then back to school for a fish & chip supper. Friday 13th was a lucky day for FOHNS and the Summer Family BBQ was a huge success with a record turnout and glorious weather. Having planned for the worst we were delighted to be able to run our Community Games (in association with Cherwell DC) out on the school field. The children and adults alike enjoyed Tug of War, Smite, Aunt Sally, Football & Archery (funding courtesy of Community Games@Oxfordshire Sport). The Fire Brigade kindly came and allowed the children to have a sit in the Fire Engine, much to the delight of lots of little boys, and the Pimm’s Bar & live music kept the adults entertained. It was a fantastic evening for the whole family and we’ve been really pleased to receive such great feedback. I’d like to thank Pete Watkins, The Anonymous Band, No Tools Required, Phil Rolls and the Hook Norton Fire Service for generously supporting the event. It’s time for the FOHNS team to have a breather for a few weeks but we will be back organising the next academic calendar of events in September, with our first date already set for Strictly Salsa in October. We are really excited to have Mark & Lisa of The Salsa Oxford team (www.salsaoxford. com) host the evening. They are professional International Salsa Dance instructors, performers and Choreographers and they will provide us with a fantastic, fun and informal evening with a difference. You don’t need any dance experience and you don’t need a partner! For more details of the events and how to buy tickets please see the FOHNS page of the school website [email protected] and look out for posters around the village. Please put this date in your diary; Strictly Salsa – Saturday 6th October Thank you very much for your continued support – it really is greatly appreciated and enables us to make a truly valuable contribution to the school every year. Have a great summer. Rebecca Kingsley-Bates, Chair, FOHNS HOOK NORTON W.I. Alan Wolstencroft came to our May meting to tell us how in 2005 The Rotary Club in Banbury made the African Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone their charity of the year. Some members have been volunteering to go to Sierra Leone for 11 days a year since then. They go to a village called Aberdeen and have helped build a hospital, new classes at the school and some new homes. They are also helping the people develop the area. At our meeting in June we were entertained by Ann Clifford who used to be a Bluebell Girl. She told us how Miss Bluebell started the Troup of Bluebell Girls in Paris in 1932. Ann joined the Troup after training as a ballet dancer but became too tall to continue. She went to Paris to start her training when she was 17 years old and toured the continent for 3½ years. Many of her tales were very humorous and she kept us amused during her talk. We were pleased to welcome two visitors this month. We served tea and delicious cakes during the afternoon at Music at the Crossroads on July 7th which I hope you all enjoyed! Doreen McLaughlin
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32 LIBRARY NEWS Opening Hours Monday .00pm to 5.00pm 6.00pm to 7.00pm Wednesday .00pm to 5.00pm Friday .00pm to 5.00pm 6.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm For those who have visited recently you will have noticed the new Self Service kiosk has been installed. It is very user friendly but do remember to bring your ticket with you if you want to use it to take out books. Children are finding it fun and like returning and issuing their own books and changing the screen appearance. We had a lovely visit from Year 4 of Hook Norton Primary School. I am always so impressed by how well behaved the children are and hopefully they were able to find some answers to their project. The Summer Reading Challenge for children runs from 14th July to 15th Sept, where children read six books over the holidays and receive stickers and prizes. The theme this year is Story Lab and there are also activity sheets you can take home, so come and join in the fun. Don’t forget we have newspapers and magazines donated and if you are interested in ancestry, we do have free access to Ancestry Online and Find My Past on the computers. There is also the Reading Room which can be used for meetings when the library is open, although this room will be closed from 6th to 18th August. Look forward to seeing you all soon and hope you are enjoying the holidays. Janet May, Library Manager STOUR SINGERS Stour Singers’ concert, accompanied by the Cherwell Orchestra, in St Edmund’s Church, Shipston- on-Stour on 5 May 2012 was a rare opportunity to hear some of the most joyful music composed by Handel & Haydn. The choir opened with a full-voiced rendition of Haydn’s ‘Te Deum’ (1800), a glorious song of praise written for the Empress Maria Therese. Then followed ‘Let God Arise’ (1718), the last of 11 anthems composed by Handel for the Duke of Chandos. In this virtuoso piece the choir were joined by a fine quartet of international soloists, *Robyn Allegra Parton, soprano, Cathy Bell, mezzo-soprano, Julian Forbes, tenor, & Jonathan Stainsby, baritone, whose solo & ensemble singing was of exceptional beauty. The score is packed with Handelian wit with fiendish runs & rhythms. This was probably the most technically difficult pieces ever undertaken by Stour Singers in its 36-year history but was executed with aplomb – a great credit to the skill of founder-director & trainer Richard Emms who conducted this performance. The final work, involving the entire musical assembly, was the joyfully sublime ‘Creation Mass’, one of the last works of ‘Papa’ Haydn. In this the composer wittily inserted fragmentary quotations from his more famous oratorio of the same name without detracting from the essential devotional nature of the Mass. This was a memorable performance, illuminated by the brightness of the four guest artists. Many in the audience said they were ‘carried away’ by the music as never before. This performance was supported by Making Music, the National Federation of Music Societies, and by the Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund administered by the Birmingham & Black Country Community Foundation.*Robyn Allegra Parton is a Philip & Dorothy Green Young Concert Artist. Diary note, next concert: Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’ (parts 1, 2, & 3) Saturday 8 December 2012 at 7.30pm in St Edmund’s Church, Shipston-on-Stour. For further information, please contact Vic Twyman, Choir Manager, on 01451 870361
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34 HOOK NORTON FILM SOCIETY, 2012 - 2013 Our 32nd season starts on September 29th. We always give a warm welcome to new members. If you don't want to commit to membership, but would like to join us for the occasional candlelit supper and film of your choice, we'd be delighted to see you. It’s a great Saturday night out so keep an eye open for our detailed brochure in the shops and library. You will also be able to read film reviews and watch trailers on the village website. The venue is the village hall. Supper is at 7pm and the films start at 8pm. Our programme contains our usual wide range of countries and genres but this season there’s a strong emphasis on quite recent releases. For further information, contact Alasdair Brown. Sept 29: MONSIEUR LAZHAR (2011 Canada/France). A heart-warming and inspirational film which affirms the crucial role of the school classroom in providing an oasis of order and calm as chaos swirls in the world around it. Oct 13: MORRIS – A LIFE WITH BELLS ON (2009 UK). Hilarious ‘mockumentary’ in the style of ‘This is Spinal Tap’ recounting the adventures of an avant-garde Morris dancer who attempts to reform the conventions of Britain’s oddest cultural practice. Oct 27: INCENDIES (2010 Canada). Based on a play by a Lebanese writer, the action takes place in an unspecified Middle East country around which a young Canadian mathematician travels to unlock the secrets of her mother’s past. Powerful, harrowing and immersive. Nov 17: PROJECT NIM (2010 UK/USA). Excellent documentary about a chimpanzee which was the subject of a radical experiment in the 1970s to determine whether an ape could be taught human language. Dec 8: PINA (2010 Germany). Wim Wenders directs a beautiful tribute to German dance pioneer Pina Baucsch. Jan 5: A ROYAL AFFAIR (2012 Denmark). A sensational and sumptuous period drama recounting the true story of the scandalous affair between Queen Caroline Mathilde of Denmark and the royal physician. Feb 2: FILM NOIR DOUBLE BILL LAURA, 4pm showing. (1944 USA). A new print of Otto Preminger’s classic whodunnit. Every bit as gripping now as it was in 1944. Pot Luck Supper: 7pm. THE MAN WHO WASN’T THERE, 8pm showing. (2001 USA). When the Coen Brothers produced this homage to the film noir genre of the 1940s, it was hailed as a masterpiece. Feb 16: THE CAMERAMAN (1928 USA). Paul Shawcross provides an original piano score to Buster Keaton’s much loved and most commercially successful film. March 2: A SEPARATION 2011 Iran. Iran’s complex social and religious tensions are scrutinized in this award winning film about a woman’s struggle to obtain a divorce. March 16: EVEN THE RAIN (Spain/France 2011). Ken Loach’s screen writer created the script for a highly ironic story about a Spanish film crew who descend on Bolivia to make an epic movie about Columbus’ savage colonisation of the New World. Possibly the only film ever made to focus on the plight of film extras. April 13: THE MARQUISE OF O (1976. France/Germany). Bruno Ganz stars in Eric Rohmer’s elegant film shaped like a fairy tale and set in the late 18th century. April 27: THE KID WITH A BIKE (2011. Belgium). In this charming film, The Dardenne brothers’ reference both the style and the subject matter of De Sica’s ‘Bicycle Thieves’. May 11: HIGH NOON (1952 USA). Quite simply: The Best Western Ever Made. This is your opportunity to see this truly great classic on the big screen. Do not forsake it.
35 36 WILDLIFE NOTEBOOK Traditionally I kick off with a typically British comment about the weather, but on this occasion I feel it doesn't deserve a mention. Needless to say my camera has not seen the light of day and, as with the wildlife, my usual behaviour has been curtailed. Thankfully this issue has some very welcome contributions from Hooky residents. First, back in May I was phoned by Betty White from Scotland End Bungalow to report a turtle dove in her garden. These rare birds can be confused with collared doves, but Betty clearly knows her stuff and this was the first she had seen since her childhood. I've never seen one. Her proximity to the Pear Tree made me wish she'd spotted two turtle doves and given me the chance to link festively to an otherwise unremarkable sighting of a red-legged partridge in a garden in nearby Burycroft Road, but I'll spare you the groans. As you can see from the photo (Andy Hay/ RSPB-images.com), these are altogether more ornate than collared doves, their quirky plumage looking cobbled together from cast- offs of other species, but they wear it well. The plight of turtle doves has prompted the RSPB to set up a turtle dove hotline to report your sightings (01603 697527). There is also a website devoted to saving this endangered British species, which has declined by 91% Turtle dove – have you seen one? since the 1970s (www.operationturtledove.org). In June Jeremy Wright sent me this bizarre photo of a fledgling that had hopped onto his son Dan's leg as he bent down to move it from the middle of the road. It's a treecreeper. These unusual little birds are seldom seen perching in branches but instead spend their lives climbing up (never down) the sides of trees, winkling out small invertebrates with their fine, curved bill. This one clearly thought Dan's leg was sufficiently tree-like. Either that, or Dan's reputation as nice bit of trouser had spread to the avian world. You can see the features it shares with woodpeckers – including long, gripping feet and a stiff, bracing tail that on a rough surface supports the weight of the bird. Then in July Laura Hines emailed me to say she had a family of foxes in her garden. (She also reported a female muntjac with its tiny fawn.) The cubs' antics were entertaining Laura's family each night but thanks to the weather and other commitments I was unable to visit before my camera travelled to South Africa, accompanying my daughter on a school sports Treecreeper – specific name, tour. appropriately, familiaris
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Then just before the copy deadline Diana Barber sent me this photo from her nearby garden of a young female vixen with her cubs, presumably the same family. So far it has been a summer devoid of butterflies and balmy nights. The rivers are threatening to flood as I type and I am yet to cast a line into the Avon this season. Summer events are being cancelled across the country. But at least we now have water! And with it will come a bumper harvest of fruits and seeds to feed the food webs and keep our beloved wildlife healthy through the colder months. The lush growth included a sour thistle outside Rachel Mortimer’s study window, which thankfully she left in situ and was rewarded with frequent visits by a goldfinch, which Rachel captured beautifully with her camera and is on our front cover. So what do we have to look forward to before the October issue? An Indian summer would be nice. Hard to believe that I'll soon be boring you all again with more deer-bothering antics. I'll try to come up with something different this autumn. But I'd also like to hear about your encounters in more detail, so keep the reports and photos coming. Patrick Fox, 01608 684801, 07702 853680, [email protected]
38 HOOK NORTON BUSY BEES KNITTING AND CRAFT CLUB Formed earlier this year we now have about fifteen members and have outgrown the corner of the Sun Inn where we started. Our new home is the Baptist Hall, where we meet from 7pm to 9pm on the last Tuesday of every month. Our members have the whole range of experience, from beginners to experienced. Anyone is welcome; we do knitting and crochet but many of our members also paint and draw, cross stitch and so on. Our meetings are very informal and tend to start with a "show and tell" of our makes and WIPs (work in progress, otherwise known as UFOs - unfinished objects!) from the weeks before. Several of us bring in patterns and magazines for others to either borrow or keep. We currently have a project around the "Bears and Squares" campaign by Women’s Aid/Refuge, to make knitted bears and blankets for the children who with their mothers have to flee domestic abuse and go to a safe house, which is a very unsettling experience. By being able to give the child a teddy and a blanket, some comfort is provided but also a sense for the child and mum that there are people who care about them. We are all knitting a few squares of just six inches big, that we will join together to make blankets that will then be sent off to Refuge. The advanced knitters and crocheters of the group will give advice to the less experienced; we've looked at how to do particular stitches, how to make sense of patterns, we've even seen one crochet novice complete a whole cot cover in a month after learning how to do a particular pattern. We are starting to learn about the different ways of knitting around the world, such as different needle sizes and the different names for stitches. We are waiting for confirmation of a discount that we've negotiated at a wool shop in Banbury; the owner of the new yarn shop in Chipping Norton has offered to come and give us some hints and tips; another possibility is bulk-buying and we are thinking about getting in rare breeds or Alpaca farmers to come and tell us all about their products. It would be lovely to see as many more people as would like to come! It's great to be able to sit and knit and chat, we have a cuppa and maybe a bit of cake! We have to pay for the hall which means its £2 each on the night (this includes refreshments); if there's any money left over we might have a bit of a treat at Christmas. You don't have to commit to coming every time, you can dip in and out and arrive and go when you like. Come and join us! Victoria Harvey CALLING ALL DOG & CAT LOVERS One of the local veterinary surgeries is collecting items for homeless dogs and cats. If you have any of the following to spare, they would be very gratefully received. Every few weeks the donations are distributed to the most needy animal shelters around the country. Old Dog Leads – Collars – Blankets – Towels – Beds – Dog Coats – Scratching Posts – Spare Food – Chews – Brushes – Combs – Shampoo – Toothpaste – In date Wormer / Flea Treatments – toys, etc. Anything you think would make an unwanted dog's / cat's life a little happier. Anything not suitable will be divided between the RSPCA and PDSA charity shops in Banbury. Please spare a few minutes to search for any unwanted items mentioned above and recycle them for a very good cause. If you care to give me a call, I will be happy to deliver them. Many thanks. Hilary Wiseman
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40 STAGE, GALLERY & CONCERT HALL Looking out on a rain-laden sky I am reluctant to talk about some of the wonderful outdoor theatre opportunities of a summer evening. My favourite, with its apt name ‘Rain or Shine Theatre Co’, is performing ‘As You Like It’ at Cheltenham on 11th August and at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens on 16th (sadly I missed their performance at Sibford School). Another, Chapterhouse Theatre Co, brings ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to Woburn Abbey on 11th August & ‘Emma’ at Pershore’s Angel Inn on 17th. However if you want to take half-a-risk only, then Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London has ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ until 13th October! I love the critic comment – ‘the Globe romps through one of the sunniest, funniest of evenings; a cheeky, clever, continuous delight.’ That’s good enough to get me there – before I see the Young Vic’s acclaimed new production of Ibsen’s classic ‘A Doll’s House’- a very different ending. Another London play to see is ‘The Last of the Haussmans’ with Julie Walters playing a mad old hippie – it is at the Lyttleton until October 10th. We are seeing it ‘NT Live’ at the Stratford Picturehouse on 11th October. Perhaps it is summer madness but my other odd-ball target is the Oxford Playhouse performance of Terry Johnson’s part-farce ‘Hysteria’ (27th August -1st September). With the great Antony Sher playing Sigmund Freud, we have a fictionalised meeting in 1938 with Salvador Dali. No wonder its sub-title is ‘Fragments of an Analysis of an Obsessional Neurosis’. Want something light? Then wait until September (1st to 15th) when the Priory Theatre at Kenilworth gives us that very English comedy ‘Calendar Girls’ – you will be ‘singing in the rain’! I am so impressed with the vitality of Compton Verney – their string of excellent exhibitions shows no sign of abating. ‘Flight & the Artistic Imagination’, which runs to 30th September, explores the human desire to fly. Using a wide variety of media we have artistic depictions of ‘war in the sky’ (such as Paul Nash); dramatic photographs from the 20s of a plane engulfed in a storm (Alfred G Buckham); an etching by Goya of men flying strapped to bat-like wings (‘A Way of Flying’ 1816); posters of space travel and early air-shows. Finally there are video installations – my favourite is Hiraki Sawa’s ‘Dwelling’ depicting model planes flying all around the inside of a house – seeing is believing! And how about a virtual life-size model of a crashed plane by Al Johnson ‘Downed’ (2006). It is made in timber, forged steel, stitched textiles & even the sculptor’s mother’s cardigan! London is quite calm by comparison – a wonderful prospect at Royal Academy until 23rd September is ‘From Paris: A Taste for Impressionism’. The Clark Collection is awesome – most of the 70 works haven’t had a public showing in UK before. I was enthralled. Tate Modern has ‘Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye’ (to 14th October) to prove there is a lot more to him than ‘The Scream’! A real treat at The Courtauld Gallery is ‘Master Drawings’ – from Mantegna to Matisse’. Without decrying modern art work I suggest there are few art forms that are more vital & miraculous than drawing. This runs to 9th September. By the by, the RA Summer Exhibition lives up to its annual expectation! Closes 12th August. A quiet period of concerts is ended by Beethoven at Birmingham Symphony Hall – his Ninth on 23rd August & Symphonies 1 & 2 plus the Violin Concerto on 19th.September (7.30) & 20th (2.15pm). And it is still raining! John Wheatley
41 HOOK NORTON HARRIERS Hook Norton Harriers, home of the brave and the foolhardy. Apart from the usual round of races which crowd the local racing calendar, two of our stalwarts ventured farther afield to compete. Firstly Graeme Hackland, who rides shotgun for the ladies' group, went back to the land of his childhood to take part in the epic road race, spoken of with awe and admiration in running circles, which is the Comrades Ultra-marathon. This is a 56 mile run in the heat of the South African sun, between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. There are set cut-off points, and if you don't make them in the set time, you are pulled out of the race. Our conquering hero crossed the line in 11 hours 45 minutes 16 seconds, with just under a quarter of an hour to spare. Not bad for someone who only started running with us four years ago. Dave Warlow travelled north to Carlisle to mount his assault on The Wall Ultra marathon. This started at Carlisle Castle in a steady drizzle, which continued for the next four hours, and which changed to a torrential downpour thereafter, easing up towards the end of the day. The race followed the course of Hadrian's Wall (hence the name!) and he crossed the finish line on the Gateshead Millenium Bridge some 12 hours 34 minutes 18 seconds later. This is an astonishing result, especially in view of the inclement weather conditions.....Life is never dull with the Hookies. On another note altogether, August 12th is the date of our annual road race, which is a mere 6 miles!! As usual, we welcome all runners, Billy Whizzes or beginners. There is also a shorter Fun Run for younger competitors and Kiddies' races will be held on the field after that. All finishers of the 6 mile race will receive this year’s new T-shirt and a goodie bag. All the details for entry are on our website - hooknortonharriers.org.uk where entry forms can be downloaded, or on the runbritain website for online entry. As usual there will be a prize for the first Hook Norton villager across the line in the main race. The Sports and Social Club bar will be open for refreshments, as usual, We hope to have a sunny day, and look forward to seeing everyone there. Dee Hailey FIVE WALL CABINETS We are five wall standing or hanging cabinets painted dark green who are looking for a new home. We were made by the well-known and respected Hackling brothers who lived in Bell Hill during the last half of the twentieth century and contributed so much to this village. We have sliding framed glass doors (removable). Dark green paint was very much in use then although it may not be so popular today. When we were made homeless by the deaths of our owners a home was found for us in the store rooms of the Hook Norton Brewery. If you have space, perhaps in your garage, and you like hanging things on hooks and so on and also have a sense of history, then we might appeal to you. Our present guardians, the Curators of the Village Museum had hoped to use us to display items in the museum but the architecture of the old maltings made this impossible. A few years ago these Curators managed to acquire some of the elegant display cases which became surplus to requirements when the Ashmolean Museum had its massive makeover. We were slightly put out but we knew our place. The time has come for us to seek a new home as the Brewery is now embarking on an imaginative and extensive project of its own and it needs the space that we occupy. We do not mind being separated if necessary. What does alarm us is that Bonfire Night is not too far away. Our measurements are approximately 15--20 cms deep (6-8 ins) , 90-95 cms high (3ft) 120-130 cms long and vary from one to the other. To make our acquaintance contact: [email protected] / [email protected] PS We also know of two much more elegant, elderly, glass-fronted cabinets who need a home as well and would welcome some tender loving care. 42 KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE Midnight Walk Success! Our grateful thanks to all those who took part in our 6th annual Midnight Walk on 23rd June, and to our wonderful army of volunteers who gave their time to help on the night! Despite the appalling weather over 560 walkers turned out and a fantastic £66,000 was pledged in sponsor money on the night! Katharine House Charity Golf Day Thursday 23rd August, Rye Hill Golf Club, Milcombe. Last chance to enter! Hospice supporter Martin Harris is once again holding this popular Golf Day and there are still a few spaces left! Stableford Format, full handicap, best three scores per hole to count. Team prizes, Nearest the Pin and Straightest Drive. Entry fee £200 per team (4). Includes bacon butties on arrival and lunch at 2pm. Shotgun start at 9am. Application forms from Fundraising at Katharine House on 01295 812161 or email [email protected]. Closing date 6th August. Thenford Gardens and Arboretum Open Afternoon Hospice patrons Lord and Lady Heseltine will be opening their gardens and arboretum in aid of the Hospice on Saturday 6th October. This is a rare opportunity to view the spectacular grounds of Thenford House, with 4,000 species of trees and shrubs, medieval ponds, walled kitchen gardens and heated glass-houses. Delicious teas will also be on offer, and a raffle held. Please note that wheelchair access to some areas is not possible due to the terrain and dogs are not allowed (except guide-dogs). Tickets are £10 each (no children under 10 years) and must be purchased in advance from the Fundraising Office (01295) 812161 and application forms are available to download from our website at www.khh.org.uk Poetic Licence - Travelling Lights Saturday 29th September, Marlborough Road Methodist Church, Banbury. An entertainment in words and music from the Poetic Licence Group. The spotlight is on travel, exploration and adventure, and dips into history to share in the fun and drama of the rolling stone, the serious explorer and the inquisitive tourist from AD381 to the present day! Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from R.P. Lovatt Insurance, 5 George Street, Banbury. Tel : 01295 264181. All welcome. We’re on Facebook! Our new Facebook page is now up and running and has regular updates about fundraising events, lottery results and general Hospice news! You can find us at www.facebook.com/katharinehouse. 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www.cherwell.gov.uk/recycling [email protected] Customer Service: 01295 227003 http://twitter.com/CherwellRecycle HOOK NORTON VILLAGE MUSEUM The Village Museum has celebrated the Diamond Jubilee with two new displays and a one-day occasion. One display is a cleverly constructed collage by Pat & Barbara Summerell of Jubilee photographs and artefacts relating to several of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. The other is an on-going mock-up of a village living-room in the 1950s using as a reference point, the home of the Hackling brothers, Jim and Perce who lived in Bell Hill. There was much interest from those friends who support the Museum and their help was greatly appreciated in the preparation and the furnishing of the ‘room’. The contribution to Hook Norton by the Hackling brothers was outstanding. Both were devoted to protecting and recording the history of the village and were often seen together as they traced and recorded our footpaths. The models of ships and aeroplanes made by Jim were displayed in their front room and will not be forgotten by anyone who had the privilege of seeing them. Neither will Perce’s contribution to recorded history which forms the basis of the Museum Archive. In conjunction with the Hook Norton Brewery, the Museum held an occasion entitled ‘Queen For a Day’ when local photographers Ali Rodwell, Paul Worth and Jem Hayward got together to take photographs of contestants on Saturday 2nd June. Contestants turned out to be of both young and older ages. They were happy to wear cloaks and ‘royal’ regalia produced by the Museum or loaned by members of the public. Whilst we would have welcomed a few more contestants to support the efforts of the photographers, those who came in their family groups thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The two successful contestants were Harriet Tomalin and Vera Carder. 47 3URIHVVLRQDOO\TXDOL¿HG(VWDWH$JHQWVDQG6XUYH\RUVVSHFLDOLVLQJ LQWKHYDOXDWLRQVDOHDQGOHWWLQJRISURSHUW\LQ+RRN1RUWRQDQG WKHVXUURXQGLQJYLOODJHV
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48 ST PETER’S CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL Looking back to my first report on the Restoration Appeal (June 2011 Newsletter), it is amazing what has been achieved in just over a year. The money raised is a real credit to our Hook Norton community and we can take equal pride in the social benefits. So many people have expressed pleasure at the events themselves - those who have entertained us, those who have challenged us – not least in testing our sporting abilities. Some I am sure will become part of the future Hooky calendar. In June we finished, before the summer break, in real style. Three talented young ladies from Tudor Hall gave a fantastic concert which, in what is becoming an essential part of the pleasure, included Sunday afternoon tea. They sang like angels. That was followed by the clay pigeon shoot held in a gale which made it all very sporting. Sadly the attendance was well below last year and we only just managed to cover our costs. Then the month ended with our Open Gardens – over 20. Despite disappointing weather – yes the rain falls on the just as well as the unjust – it was a huge success; dare I say, including sumptuous teas! The gardens themselves – well watered, were a joy. Such a variety in one village. So where does that take us to...... The great news is that Phase 2, the Chancel Roof, is almost complete. Two pieces of hand-crafted stone remain to be fitted. We can then plan to begin the final phase of internal redecoration which is so necessary after all this work. When we complete payment for Phase 2 our finance cupboard will be bare so there will be a final push to raise the last £32,000 of our target. The committee are working on the autumn programme and would welcome bright new fund raising ideas from you. However the ball literally begins to roll on Sunday 2nd September at Chipping Norton Golf Club. This friendly competition, in teams of 2, can be entered by contacting Graham Usher to obtain an entry form. Even if you do not have a partner, telephone Graham and he will organise a pairing. There is a Carvery in the evening to which non-golfers are also invited – so we can make it another social success beyond the game – please contact Graham if you would like to come. Thank you again for all the support you have given. David Shepley-Cuthbert, Chairman, Raise the Roof Committee
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50 HOOK NORTON TENNIS CLUB Results of the Banbury league matches Summer league - Banbury. As I write this, our A team is 3rd in division 2; our B team is joint first with Charlbury in division 3; the C team are 4th in division 4; in division 5, our D team is 4th and our E team is 8th. Oxfordshire weekend ladies. We are currently in third place in this league. If you would like to play in a team, please contact Sue Glasson. Rusty Racquets Rusty Racqueters please note: you are welcome to stay on for an hour after your session with Marc and mix in with those playing at Club Night. Cardio Tennis Cardio Tennis sessions take place on Tuesday mornings from 11.30 – 12.30 and on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8 pm. The cost is £2 each. It is open to non-members. Contact Marc Gilkes 079 304 060 15 or email him on [email protected] News from Junior Coaching and general coaching Summer holiday coaching sessions will take place from Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August and Monday 6th August to Friday 10th August. The times for both weeks are as follows: Mini Red (4-8 year olds) 9.30am-10.30am Mini Orange (8-9 year olds) 0.30am-11.30am Mini Green (10 year olds) .30am-12.30pm Junior (11+ year olds) .30pm-1.30pm The cost is £32.50 per child per week for non members or £22.50 for members. To sign up or for more details contact Marc Gilkes on 01295 265 085 or 07930 406 015 or email him at [email protected] Juniors please note: if Marc agrees your standard is high enough, you are welcome to join us on Tuesday night club nights (7-10 pm). Please check with Marc first. Events Open Day – June 30th: This was well attended and we hope we have picked up some new members. A ladies tournament which was scheduled to be held on Thursday 12 July was rained off. An event was held on Saturday 21st July pm at Chipping Norton Leisure Centre whereby Marc Gilkes and some of our players invited the good folks of Chipping Norton to join us for a knock-up. News of the event will be included in the next newsletter. Alan and Renato are planning a men’s evening on similar lines to the successful women’s evenings we’ve had. It’s penciled in for July/August. Other news We’d like to know what attracted our members to join Hook Norton Tennis club. The LTA tell us that there are three main motivations for joining a tennis club: to compete, to get fit and to socialise. Probably most people join for a mixture of the above. That doesn’t completely explain “why Hook Norton?” though. We’ll be sending out a very brief questionnaire shortly to try to understand what attracts people to our club. It’s important for us to understand so that we can work on attracting more members to join us. To find out more about Hook Norton Tennis Club, contact Sue Glasson: email her at: [email protected] You can now get to our website through the Hook Norton village website: www.hook-norton.org.uk as well at the Sport & Social website: www.hooknortonsportsandsocialclub.co.uk Or you can google “Hook Norton Tennis” Elaine Priestley 51 AUGUST village diary 10:00 AM Monday Club - Care Group for older people - Mondays Baptist Hall 10:00 AM Font Café - Tuesdays and Saturdays St Peters 10:00 AM Community Morning - Mums and Tots - Wednesdays Primary School 10:00 AM Coffee morning and table games - Wednesdays Baptist Hall 09:15AM Friday Toddler Group - Fridays Baptist Hall
0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 3 0:30:00 Late Nite Drop Youth Hall 4 :30:00 Live Music at the Pear Tree – Manuka Pear Tree 6 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 7 8:30:00 Slimming World Sun Inn 8 4:30:00 Reading Group Library 8 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 9 9:30:00 Hook Norton Classic Wheels Sun Inn 9 9:30:00 Parish Council Meeting Memorial Hall 9 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 10 9:30:00 ‘ Energize’ Youth Group Youth Hall 11 9:00:00 Village Market Memorial Hall Hooky Harriers' 6 mile road race Sports & Social Club 13 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 14 8:30:00 Slimming World Sun Inn 15 8:00:00 Kippy’s Kurry Knockout! Pear Tree Inn 15 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 16 3:30:00 Do something amazing - Give Blood Primary School 16 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 17 9:00:00 ‘Outlook’ Youth group Youth Hall 20 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 8:30:00 Slimming World Sun Inn 0:00:00 WI Summer Outing to Althorp House Meeting place TBC 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 23 0:30:00 Carry On Learning Youth Hall 23 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 27 August Bank Holiday 27 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 28 9:00:00 BUSY BEES KNITTING AND CRAFT CLUB Baptist Hall 28 8:30:00 Slimming World Sun Inn 29 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 30 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall
52 SEPTEMBER village diary 10:00 AM Monday Club - Care Group for older people - Mondays Baptist Hall 10:00 AM Font Café - Tuesdays and Saturdays St Peters 10:00 AM Community Morning - Mums and Tots - Wednesdays Primary School 10:00 AM Coffee morning and table games - Wednesdays Baptist Hall 09:15AM Friday Toddler Group - Fridays Baptist Hall
3 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 4 9:30:00 Local History Group HNB Visitor Centre 5 19:00:00 AGM of Friends of Hook Norton County Library Baptist Church Hall 5 9:00:00 Garden Club - Entry night for Autumn Show Memorial Hall 5 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 6 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 6 9:00:00 Zumba Class Primary School 7 0:30:00 Late Nite Drop Youth Hall 8 4:30:00 Garden Club - Autumn Show St Peter’s Church 8 9:00:00 Village Market Memorial Hall 10 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 9:30:00 HOOKY PLAYERS SUMMER PLAY Memorial Hall 4:30:00 Reading Group Library 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 13 9:30:00 Hook Norton Classic Wheels Sun Inn 13 19:30:00 Parish Council Meeting Memorial Hall 13 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 13 9:00:00 Zumba Class Primary School 14 9:30:00 ‘Energize’ Youth Group Youth Hall 14 9:30:00 HOOKY PLAYERS SUMMER PLAY Memorial Hall 15 Hook Norton Newsletter - copy date 15 9:30:00 HOOKY PLAYERS SUMMER PLAY Memorial Hall 17 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 18 14:00:00 WI Meeting Baptist Hall 19 9:30:00 Hook Norton Low Carbon AGM HNB Visitor Centre 19 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 20 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 20 9:00:00 Zumba Class Primary School 9:00:00 Outlook’ Youth group Youth Hall 9:00:00 AROUND THE WORLD SAFARI SUPPER The Sun 24 9:30:00 Hooky Ukes Sun Inn 25 19:00:00 BUSY BEES KNITTING AND CRAFT CLUB Baptist Hall 26 0:30:00 T’ai Chi classes Memorial Hall 27 0:30:00 Carry On Learning Youth Hall 27 7:00:00 The Drop Youth Group Youth Hall 27 9:00:00 Zumba Class Primary School 28 9:00:00 Macmillan Coffee Morning Primary School 29 9:00:00 Hook Norton Film Society - MONSIEUR LAZHAR Memorial Hall 53 OXFORDSHIRE MUSEUM – WOODSTOCK Unusual stories about Oxfordshire’s past will be unveiled via a new exhibition that looks at the history of hats and shoes. The show “Head over Heels”, which runs from Saturday 16 June to Sunday 9 September, explores headwear and footwear through a range of subjects, revealing amongst many other things secretive local traditions and how the items became fashionable. Museum visitors can discover more about the mystery of why shoes are often found bricked into walls near windows or doors or in roofs in properties in southern England. The exhibition reveals that style was important to shoe-wearers long before the appearance around a century ago of familiar high street names which enable many people to purchase footwear in styles often seen by the rich and famous. Part of the free-to-view exhibition in the Park Street venue is split into sections – work, shopping, performance, mystery and childhood. The county council-run Oxfordshire Museum is open 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday and from 2pm to 5pm on Sundays. COMPTON VERNEY 20 October –16 December 2012: Tapestry: Weaving the Century at Dovecot Studios 1912 – 2012 At its best, an artist and weavers create a unique work of art in which skill, texture, colour, form and space together spark magic. The iconic and rarely seen works within this exhibition by Alan Davie, David Hockney, Paul Gauguin, Elizabeth Blackadder, Peter Blake, Edward Wadsworth, Cecil Beaton, Graham Sutherland, Eduardo Paolozzi, and Jankel Adler, amongst others, are testimony to this unique fusion. The exhibition also has an interactive element: the Stratford upon Avon Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers will be setting up a studio within the exhibition space, demonstrating weaving techniques as well as running hands-on workshops for visitors. Compton Verney is open until, Tuesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 11am – 5pm. Admission including this exhibition is £12.00 Adults, £10.00, Concessions, £2.00 Children, £24.00 Family. Under 5s are free. Admission includes entry to the collections, grounds and the exhibition.- For tickets and information see www.comptonverney.org.uk or call 01926 645500
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