The Three Parishes August/September 2019

Your local grapevine FREE in Ardley with Fewcott, Fritwell and Souldern

1 DIARY & CONTENTS

AUGUST CONTENTS 1 Veggie night in Somerton ------p11 7 Time to Talk coffee morning ------p5 Diary & Regular events ------2 10 AwF Gardening Club Show ------p11 Useful information ------3 17 Fritwell Flower Show and more ----- p23 Voluteering opportunities ------3 17 Souldern Hort. Show Vill. Hall 2.30pm Practical matters ------4 22 Soulderrn PC planning meeting----- p24 Groups & Events ------5-6 23-25 Ardley Beer, Cider & Gin Fest -- p19 Out and About ------7 28 Bingo Fritwell Village Hall ------p21 School ------8,9 SEPTEMBER Charity Focus ------10 7 Abba tribute night for KHH ------p10 General News ------11 8 Fritwell Chapel Harvest Festival ------p17 Support services ------12 8 Messy Church ------p14 Church message ------13 9 Fritwell Parish Council meeting ------p21 Church news ------14 9 Fritwell Chapel Harvest Supper ------p17 Church services ------15 14 Cats Protection Annual Fundraiser p5 Chapel news and events ------16-17 21 Souldern Chapel Harvest Supper -- p16 Ardley news ------18-19 28 Macmillan Coffee Morning ------p6 Fritwell news ------21-23 28 School Treasure Hunt ------p9 Souldern news ------24 29 Trip to Malvern Show ------p6 Advertising ------25-39 29 Last service for Geoff and Hope ---- p14 Magazine information contacts etc ---- 40 29 Fritwell Music night ------p21 Planning ahead OCTOBER 2 Comm. Resilience meeting (contact ed). 5 Macmillan Coffee Morning ------p6 9 Visit to Chelsea Royal Hospital ------p22 12 Fritwell Picnic Party ------p5 13 Oxford Half marathon ------p10 NOVEMBER 3 Fritwell School Fireworks ------p8 22 Trip to Gloucester Quays ------p6 30 Fritwell School Craft Fair ------p8

WEEKLY EVENTS

Mondays • 9.30-5pm ‘Getting into work’ Bicester Library • 09.30-10.30am Tai Chi Ardley VH • Fritwell and Souldern Bin collection day • 7.30pm Faith in Art Group Heyford Park • 10am Rhymetime Adderbury Library Chapel • 8pm ‘Thirsty Thursdays’ Fritwell VH • 2pm Tea and pancakes at Fewcott House Tuesdays • 2pm Social Bridge Highfield Club Bicester • 9.30-5pm ‘Getting into work’ Bicester Library • 7.30pm Pilgrim course Heyford Park Chapel • 9.45 & 11am Rhyme Time Bicester Library • Coffee Morning Ardley VH 10.30 Fridays • 9.30-5pm Careers helpdesk Bicester Library Wednesdays • 10-2pm Coffee Adderbury Library • 10-2pm Family history helpdesk Bicester • 9am Stay & Play Fritwell School Library • 11am coffee & cake White Lion Fewcott • 10am Char Char Chimps Fritwell VH • 5pm Fridays Beavers, 6.15 Cubs , 8pm • Ardley Bin collection day Scouts Fritwell Scout Hut, Fewcott Rd

Sundays Thursdays • 7pm Interval Training Fritwell Village Hall

Front page photo credit: Editor—Produce shows medley 2 USEFUL INFORMATION

FRITWELL VILLAGE HALL, Fewcott Road, OX27 7QA WHITE LION PUBLIC HOUSE, Fewcott, OX27 7NZ ARDLEY VILLAGE HALL, Playing Fields, OX27 7PA FOX PUBLIC HOUSE SOULDERN, High Street, OX27 7JW

Bicester Community Hospital OUT OF HOURS MINOR INJURIES UNIT

Saturday & Sunday 8:30am–11pm / Monday—Friday 6–11pm

Piggy Lane, Bicester, Call 01865 903976—please call before you set off. No x-ray facilities out of hours—for breaks, go to A&E or call 999

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Age UK 0800 055 6112 Library (Adderbury) 01295 810545 Bicester Good Neighbours 07849 799530 Mains Water 0800 316 9800 Bicester First Aid Unit 01865 903976 Member of Parliament 01869 233685 Bin Collection (Cherwell DC) 01295 227003 NHS non-emergency 111 Bus services (CDC) 01295 257930 Parish Council Ardley 01869 346996 Carers support Oxfordshire 0845 050 666 Parish Council Fritwell 01869 345830 Church benefice office 01869 233687 Parish Council Souldern 01869 345931 Cherwell District Council 01295 227001 Police non-emergency 101 Citizens’ Advice 08444 111 444 Police station Bicester 01865 841148 Comet bus Service 01865 768329 Roads and Verges 01295 227007 Counselling (Samaritans) 116 123 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 Counselling (children) 0800 11 11 School (Fritwell) 01869 345283 GP—Deddington Surgery 01869 338611 Street Lights 0800 317802 Driver Volunteers service 0300 30 30 125 Suicide helpline phone 0800 068 4141 Electrical Power Cut 08000 727 282 Suicide helpline text 07786 209697 Environmental Health 01295 227001 Victims of Crime 0300 1234 148 Financial Hardship help 0800 138 1111 Village Hall Ardley 01869 346632 Floodline 0845 988 1188 Village Hall Fritwell 01869 346624 Food Bank 01869 357181 Village Hall Souldern 07812 501604 Good Neighbour Scheme 07849 799530 Waste water/sewerage 0800 316 9800 Housing (Cherwell DC) 01295 227004 Weather—Met Office 0370 900 0100 Library (Bicester) 01869 252181 Weelchair loans 01869 345269 Library (Banbury) 01295 262282

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

3 Parishes CIC management are looking for a Treasurer. This is likely to take up around 1 hour a month with an emphasis on year-end returns in March. Email edi- [email protected] for details Souldern Village Hall is currently seeking a Secretary. For information please contact Mary May on [email protected] see p24 Fritwell Parish Council is looking to co-opt some council members: clerkfritwellparishcoun- [email protected] see p21

3 PRACTICAL MATTERS

FREE COMET BUS SERVICE BIN COLLECTIONS

The Oxfordshire county council Comet bus Fritwell & Souldern THURSDAYS runs every Monday (excluding bank holi- August 1 Recycling days) from Souldern to Bicester, via Fritwell, August 8 Waste Fewcott, Ardley, and Bucknell. Notes: August 15 Recycling Wheelchairs can be accommodated with August 22 Waste 24hours notice—call 01865 768329. August 29 Recycling September 5 Waste TIMETABLE SOULDERN to MONDAYS September 12 Recycling BICESTER September 19 Waste OUTWARD September 26 Recycling SOULDERN – OPPOSITE FOX PH 10:23 FRITWELL – OUTSIDE SCHOOL 10:26 Ardley w Fewcott WEDNESDAYS FEWCOTT – OPPOSITE WHITE 10:28 LION INN August 7 Recycling ARDLEY – OPPOSITE WATER August 14 Waste 10:31 LANE August 21 Recycling BUCKNELL – OPPOSITE BUS August 28 Waste 10:35 SHELTER September 4 Recycling BICESTER – MANORSFIELD September 11 Waste 10:45 STAND 7 September 18 Recycling RETURN September 25 Waste BICESTER – MANORSFIELD 12:45 TRANSPORT CHOICES STAND 7 Volunteer Connect BUCKNELL – OPPOSITE BUS 12:55 Tel: 0300 30 30 125 SHELTER [email protected] ARDLEY – OPPOSITE WATER 12:59 www.oxonvolunteers.org LANE Costs: 45p per mile FEWCOTT – OPPOSITE WHITE 13:02 Provides help to get to hospital and doctor LION INN appointments, health centres or for social FRITWELL – OPPOSITE SCHOOL 13:04 trips like clubs and day centres. SOULDERN – OPPOSITE FOX PH 13:07 Cherwell Community Volunteer Services Oil Fired Boiler Service Tel: 01295 759126 [email protected] Costs: Local journeys up to 10 miles—£5 Over 10 miles—47p per mile A L Loakes (Andy) is retiring! 3 days notice required. Service for older people and those with disabilities and their for Service, please ring accompanying carers. Clive Jarvis 07977 107790

Thank you to all my customers over the years. Oxfordshire Age UK hold regular Computer Drop-in help Sessions at Banbury Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month Andy 10am til 2pm. Call 01295 262282 for info.

4 GROUPS & EVENTS

Annual Fundraiser Souldern Village Hall 11:00—12:30 Fritwell Village Hall ime to talk 1st Wednesday of each Saturday 14 Sept month 2pm-4pm A time to meet up for a chat over a cup of coffee/ There will be a variety of stalls including Tea/Coffee tea and a piece of home-made cake and Raffle. Raffle and Book Exchange All proceeds go directly towards veterinary costs All ages welcome and cat care. Cat/Kitten food donations will be very (from tiny tots to silver citizens) much appreciated as our food bills are very high. Next get-together: Wednesday 7th August Janet Snead Tel: 01869 242730 Wednesday 4th September

5 PETER GLOVER [email protected] GROUPS & EVENTS Group Garden Holidays We still have seats available for the forthcoming Just to give you all advanced warning this year’s visit to Malvern Autumn Show on Sunday Sep- Christmas coach outing is to the Victorian Christ- tember 29th. You will be able to browse top exhibits mas Market at Gloucester Quays on Friday 22nd in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality November. Pick-ups in Brackley, Fritwell, Ardley, plants from these award-winning nurseries. The UK Bucknell Rd Bicester, Buckingham Crescent and National Giant Vegetable Championship promises Manorsfield Rd Bicester. to return bigger and better than ever before with a Further details to follow. broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Bookings for the 2020 Group Holiday to Cornwall Vintage Village with an array of eclectic and The Scilly Isles are now underway. Departing finds. Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the Tuesday 21st April 2020 returning Saturday 25th family and throws open its gates to welcome tod- April staying at the Esplanade Hotel Newquay. dlers to teenagers and big kids too. Proposed visits are to include on route Bicton Park Gardens, The Eden Project, Bodmin Steam Railway Thanks to a grant towards the coach hire, costs to include an afternoon Cornish Cream Tea, Trebah including your entrance ticket into the show are £25 Garden and Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of per-person. Please note the entrance tickets are Scilly. Please note that all single rooms for this visit non-refundable as these have to be booked and are now sold out. Further details are available from paid for in advance no later than 7th September. Jean as above. The coach pick-ups are Brackley High Street 8.15am, Buckingham Crescent Bicester 8.30, Man- We are a friendly group of people of all ages from orsfield Rd 8.35, Bucknell Rd 8.40, Ardley Bus the surrounding area who have travelled together Shelter 8.50, & Fritwell 8.55am. for a number of years. These holidays and day trips To book Contact Jean McGarry 01869 345581 or are open to all, membership is not required. Why email [email protected] not come join us, Good Times & Crazy Friends Make the Best Memories.

BUCKNELL WOMEN’S Macmillan Coffee/ INSTITUTE Bucknell has a thriving WI that Tea And Cakes is open to women of all ages. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday FRITWELL of each month (except August) in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. th and our activities include both social and education- Saturday October 5 al, outings and visits. There is also the opportunity to Fritwell Village hall join other WIs for talks and coach outings or to learn 2pm -4pm a new skill at the WI College in Marcham. Hope to see you all there We are a friendly group and enjoy ourselves at meetings and events, we welcome visitors. Do come along and meet us or for more details call Mrs Kate Hedges 01869 242169. Macmillan Community Café Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale every Tuesday ARDLEY W FEWCOTT 10.30 to 11.30 Saturday 28 September AwF Community Hall 9am – 1pm Ardley-with-Fewcott

Contact Jean McGarry 01869 345581 or email mcgar- Village Hall [email protected] if you are interested in booking a table—cost £7

6 OUT AND ABOUT Madeleine’s Countryfile large clusters of elderberries and once these have turned purple will be the time to collect for your elder- Coming back from our much shorter holiday in Corn- berry wine—a very tasty drink. Amazingly the lime wall we noticed how quickly nature asserts itself in our trees are full of their winged fruits and there seem to landscape. You will remember me mentioning the be huge quantities of these. It is possible to make a beautiful Cornish stone walls being created by High- sweet tisane from these fruits which is very refresh- ways, on the new stretch of the A30 last year. Well ing. It is still brilliant to hear the swallows flying over- already the vegetation has grown up giving the im- head and with these last hot summer’s days there has pression of a thick, firm hedge. On the embankments been a big increase in the butterfly species visiting were great patches of oxeye daisies, foxgloves and our gardens. Tortoiseshells, Red Admirals, Common rosebay willow herbs making wonderful splashes of Ringlets, Orange Tips as well as Little Whites and colour. Returning home it was great to see the coun- even Burnet and Cinnabar Moths have been seen in tryside still looking beautifully green and succulent. our country lanes and gardens. It is still lovely to hear Normally we notice parched verges of straw-like the song of the yellowhammer as you cycle along too. grasses but not this year so there must have been Unfortunately young animals, not used to our roads great downpours of rain and indeed there had been and the speed of traffic have become victims more some that very day, judging from the large puddles frequently, and I saw a young stoat, the other day here and there. which had succumbed to this, alas.

On our short break we enjoyed many wild birds such However joy of joys there are now beautiful scabious, as choughs, wrens, buzzards, swallows and swifts. I astilbe, wild sweet pea, toadflax, knapweed, poppies, just love the screaming calls the swifts make as they oxeye daisies, mallows, wild geraniums, vetches, swoop and dive through the skies, don’t you? There cinquefoil, wild carrot, melilot and comfrey flowers to is a large number of thrushes in Ardley Wood and the feast your eyes upon as you pass by. My anxieties other day I noticed some green woodpeckers at Few- over the ash trees seem to have abated since many cott Green. Alas this year I have not heard the cuckoo of the late leafing ones are, at least in some cases, at all around here and this must be the first year I thinly leafed, whilst others seem much as usual, but haven’t heard it at least once. There must have been I’m not holding my breath. too much of an environmental change for them to return. Not that its habits particularly endear it to other Have you noticed how glorious the hollyhocks are in birds but this is nature red in tooth and claw after all. Fritwell near the Kings Head Pub and near Wrighton’s Along our lanes the elderflowers are producing their shop? They are truly magnificent this year.

Left: Souldern Yoga breathing changes lives in Souldern salutes the Sol- stice at The Fox Back in May a group of mainly women from the three parishes gathered in Souldern village hall to take part in a Mindfulness Yoga Workshop led by experienced and distinguished instructor Reas Wren. Mr Wren, who appears to be made of elastic, guided us through a two hour practice of stretching, breathing and basic Below: A rip- sun salutations. I was astonished that after complet- roaring traditional ing what seemed like a very simple set of breathing (?) folk song exercises, 45 minutes had gone by. In this picture we rounds off another are engaging our core muscles and stretching our outstanding Frit- hamstrings. Mr Wren is an excellent instructor – mak- well music night ing sure everyone is doing the movements correctly and safely, and asking in advance before touching anyone. The event was intended to raise money for the Cats Protection League, and a couple of representatives from the organisation coerced us into buying cakes and biscuits after- wards. All In A Good Cause we agreed, munching happily after our exertions. A total of £211 was raised at this event to change some furry lives. Editor

7 SCHOOL It has been a very busy end to the summer term here at school with many different activities. We have been focusing on health and well-being, which culminated in our sports week where the children had the opportunity to try a variety of activities including caving (mobile cave), orienteering, forest schools, martial arts and yoga. We continue to be passionate about providing children with opportunities to try out alternative sports and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The activities were thoroughly enjoyed by all the children. We also had a fabulous sports day where the KS1 children competed in station activities, followed by a whole school family picnic with races for KS1/2 in the afternoon.

Our Year 6 football team has had great success, winning the small schools competition 4-0 in a final at Kings Meadow School against Chesterton.

Once again our summer fete, organised by our FoFS committee, was a huge success with traditional stalls, music, BBQ and an inflatable obstacle course proving to be a very popular activity. A staggering

£2000 was raised.

Our school year drew to a close with a great production by the upper school of ‘Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits’. Their performance was met with a rousing standing ovation for the cast who have put in a lot of effort with their acting, singing and dancing. A huge thank you must go to our staff.

We wish all our Year 6 children who are moving on all the best in their next chapter. If you know anyone who would like to visit or find out more about what we offer, please pass on details of the school office (01869 345283) where our staff will make an appointment for me to meet and discuss their children’s very special educational journey. Jonathan Hart Headteacher Fritwell CofE Primary School 8 SCHOOL

9 CHARITY FOCUS

Funding shortage threatens charities

The crucial role played by volunteers in deliv- ering a diversity of social services - and the WINGWALKING 2020 – THE ADVENTURE challenges facing the voluntary sector - were OF A LIFETIME! highlighted at the Cherwell Voluntary Forum Join us on 21 May 2020 for this amazing ex- held at Cherwell District Council Chamber, perience with the world's most experienced Bodicote on June 27. wing-walking team. It's something to strike off your bucket list and build memories that last a The large audience, which included delegates lifetime. You’ll take to the skies on a Boeing from charitable organisations and funding Stearman bi-plane in front of the family and bodies, heard addresses by Councillor An- friends you bring along on the day. Find out drew McHugh of Cherwell District Council and more at www.khh.org.uk/wingwalk senior officers of Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action (OCVA). The message that ABBA EXTRAVAGANZA – 7 SEPTEMBER came across clearly was that while the volun- AT GENERAL FOODS SOCIAL CLUB tary sector was hugely important, it had to Mamma Mia, do we have a great evening for face the fact that Cherwell DC was moving you? Why not Take a Chance On this great into a period of financial uncertainty. event and help your local hospice? It's the ABBA Extravaganza at Banbury's General This means that charitable organisations Foods Social Club, and the Name of the which are already feeling the effects of reduc- Game is raising some Money, Money, Money tions in Council financial support face the pro- for Katharine House. spect of further cuts. The onus is on charities Headlined by the UK's leading ABBA tribute of all types and sizes to be more proactive band Planet ABBA, with support from great and innovative in the way they raise money - local band Under The Covers this is sure to and in the way they operate. OCVA has an be a great night. Book your tickets today at ongoing programme to assist charities www.khh.org.uk/abba-extravaganza achieve these objectives and the forum included a series of training workshops. WEEKLY HEALTH WALKS – EVERY FRI- DAY FROM THE HOSPICE Opportunities for charities include work previ- Our weekly Friday Health Walks in collabora- ously not available to the voluntary sector now tion with South Northants and Cherwell Dis- being offered by councils. Delegates were trict Council are led by a friendly, trained vol- also advised to consider partnering with other unteer, this is an opportunity to increase your charitable and not-for-profit organisations to activity levels and general wellbeing while help in the development of competitive bids making new friends in a supportive network of for projects and grants, and to consider possi- like-minded people. A typical lasts up to 60 ble avenues for diversification. minutes. No need to book. Refreshments will be available after the walk. Contact: The editor says: It's easy sometimes to take [email protected] for granted the great work our charities do. In recent issues we have profiled volunteer or- OXFORD HALF MARATHON - 13 OCTO- ganisations in our community involved in com- BER 2019 batting isolation and poverty, providing animal Why not take on the Oxford Half Marathon for welfare and giving specialist support to those Katharine House this October? Secure your suffering from disabling medical conditions. In place on Team Katharine House and register these uncertain times it's worrying that some for your place today for £40 – we’ll support of our charities will be battling to stay afloat. you throughout your fundraising! Following the Cherwell Voluntary Forum, the If you already have your place, please regis- Three Parishes hopes to be able to help local ter as an own place runner by emailing get- charities and not-for-profits by reporting chari- [email protected] to be part of Team table funding sources as well as our existing Katharine, and you'll still receive all of the volunteering opportunities section. See next same support from our team. page.

10 NEWS

Ardley & Fewcott Gardening Club Saturday 10th August 2019 Annual Produce and Flower Show In the Ardley and Fewcott Village Hall Entry forms to be returned by Weds 7th Aug Show opens at 2.00pm.

Open to All

Lots of opportunities to enter your flower arrangements, plants, photographs, marmalades, baking, verse, crafts, vegetables, fruit, etc. So, come along, join in the fun. Celebrate the results of your green fingered skills and manual dexterity or just have a look. Show brochure available from Denise Turner on 01869 345250: Glenayre, Water Lane, Ferwcott. Adults pay £1 to enter as many classes as chosen. There is no fee for under 16s

Also available: refreshments, tombola, cake stall, raffle, plant sales, pound in a bucket

Ardley and Fewcott Gardening Club trying to get more rooms due to demand. The Club 2019 holiday to Northumberland, due to Hello, it’s the beginning of our year and our a cancellation has one double/twin room current membership is already 87. Access to available. It will be an amazing holiday at a membership is open all year long. This year, stunning time of year. Plus, who can resist as the Club year has been altered, the 18- two opportunities to have tea at Bettys? month fee is £7.50. You will pay no more until Please contact Jenny, on 07795947014, for January 2021. Contact Ian on 01869 345250 further information. for details. THE ANNUAL FLOWER AND PRODUCE The Club raises money to pay for costs asso- SHOW IS ON SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST ciated with events and administration through (see above). The Show is open to all to ex- membership fees, raffles and grants. Each hibit. Entry forms from Denise Turner, Gle- year we seek additional funding to reduce nayre, Water Lane Fewcott, and should be costs and we are delighted that our recent returned by Wednesday 7th August. Tele- grant application to Oxford Community Foun- phone: 01869 345 250 or 07925 546735. dation to subsidise two lunches, two trips and Classes include: flowers, fruit, vegetables, the Annual Show was successful. flower arranging, baking, jams, jellies, crafts, Also, the Ardley with Fewcott Parish Council limericks and photography. There is also an has provided funds to place four planters in extensive children’s section for those 16 and Ardley and Fewcott to enhance the surround- under for which there is no entry fee. The ings. This venture is a joint Club and Parish entry fee for adults is £1 irrespective of the Council initiative. Ian, on behalf of the Club, is number of exhibits entered. There will be working with Chris Day from Buckingham refreshments, a cake stall, plant sales, tom- Nurseries to ensure they contain year-long bola, a raffle and a chance to win 50% of the colour. contents of the £1 in a bucket. We hope to Newsflash: The 2020 September holiday to see you there with your exhibits or just for a Wales is now fully booked although Jenny is fun afternoon out. 11 SUPPORT SERVICES

STUDENTS: FEWCOTT FUEL ALLOTMENT Souldern United Charity TRUST Registered Charity number 1002942

IF you are about to go to university or are already A local Charitable Trust to provide financial help, on a course. support and relief confidentially to residents and IF you are in some form of job-related training, or affiliates of the village community. IF you attend other classes, say in the evening, to Anyone in need of financial assistance, perhaps learn vocational skills, AND You are a resident of towards purchase of tools, books, equipment, etc. Fewcott or the surrounding area then FEWCOTT can request help either personally or by proxy FUEL ALLOTMENT TRUST a small local charity nomination through another Souldern resident may be able to assist you with a grant for books or OR seek a contribution towards the cost of essential other items or tools you require in connection with repair work using local trades people, when your studies. immediate hardship exists.

The Trust has helped a number of local residents Help has been given previously for: needing to purchase books and art equipment in •Educational benefit to students or school leavers connection with university and college courses. moving into higher education or undertaking apprenticeships. Please apply in writing with your contact details, •Promoting personal development. what you need to buy, and why you think you •Alleviating hardship in exceptional times of need, should be considered for a grant to: including Christmas Vouchers for some residents Tikki Potter, 1 Ploughley Close (Tel.346709) Nicki over 60 or in particular distress. Lewis, Penlington, Fritwell Road (Tel. 345424) •Contributing towards expenses incurred with Madeleine Horn, 19 Russet Road frequent hospital visits. (Tel.346621) •Enabling useful employment to be gained or This is a village charity and has NO connection with maintained. any outside agency. It was set up some years ago from proceeds from the sale of land. Interest on Please apply in writing to Susan Jones, Charity these moneys is for the benefit of villagers. Secretary, Yew Cottage, Bates Lane, Souldern, OX277JU, outlining the particular case you wish to highlight and the committee will be pleased to ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP NEWS consider it confidentially and sympathetically, within the Charity guidelines. Site closures in August 2019 Other trustees who can be contacted for information Due to planned staff absence we are having are; Chris Rothero, Carol Couzens, Norma Jones, to close our surgery sites on the following Geoff Price, David Blunt and Sue Medhurst, who is dates in August 2019: also your contact point for allocation of allotments.

LANGFORD: Souldern United Charity Wednesday 14th August Charity Land—fireworks displays Friday 16th August Use of Charity land for firework displays requires Thursday 22nd August permission. Adequate provision of insurance must be provided. Any of the Trustees can be contacted VICTORIA HOUSE: for this purpose. Wednesday 21st August Friday 23rd August We will be offering our full service from one WASP LANCE—SERVICE RESUMED site on the days that the sites are closed (so when Langford is closed, we will be all work- When Sandy and Diana Gray moved to ing from Victoria House, and vice versa). Hampshire, they very kindly donated vari- CALL 01869 248585 for more information ous items to the village which included the wasp lance. MEDICINE PRESCRIPTIONS It has been left with Nick Oakhill at The You can have your medicines delivered to: Barn House, so if you need to use it Wrightons Fritwell 01869 345229 please contact him. Usual rules apply, The Fox, Souldern 01869 345284 Just ask your Doctor to arrange this. those that use it should make a donation to St Mary's church.

12 CHURCH NEWS

Farewell to Cherwell Valley

For both Hope and I, we would like to thank the Parishes of the Benefice for a very memorable and worthwhile time with you all. It will be five years since we arrived at Lower Heyford, on a dark September evening, to begin our House-for-Duty ministry. It will be on a light September morning when we will now be leaving! Our Farewell service will be on 29th September at 11am, followed by a Bring and Share lunch, to which all are welcome at St. Mary’s Lower Heyford. There are many good memories to take with us to Gloucestershire, where we have bought a lovely small home in Fairford. The reason for Fairford is not only because the Parish Church and town centre are close at hand, but also as we will be living only four miles from Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing. Hope and I have been visiting this delightful Retreat Centre, and we have already been accepted as volunteers to help pray for the guests who come. It was a real joy to work with Stephen & Cally, building together a Christian ministry, and working as a team with Barbara and David. Barbara is a wonderful Church Administrator, kind, capable and caring. David has been a real asset, especially at Heyford Park. I must add what marvellous Church Wardens I have been privileged to share the Gos- pel with. Good Church Wardens are the salt of the earth! The more I experience life, the more I come to acknowledge God’s love and forgiveness, and also His stupendous creation. It is Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the Christian writer and poet, who was given real insight into living a full life. In one of her works she writes: “Crowded with heaven and every common bush alive with God, but only he who sees, takes off his shoes; the rest sit around and pick blackberries.” It would be easy to sit back and enjoy our country’s Christian heritage and be passive observers of all that Christianity means to us. Nevertheless, there is work to do and there is nothing more worthwhile than to be engaged in the Kingdom of God, taking off our shoes of pride and acknowledging that this life is vital. Sitting around (and however delightful it is to pick blackberries!) will not bring us fulfilment in life. Pleasure, leisure and treasure are the primary goals of many today, but thank God we can go much deeper into life by having a relationship with our Creator through Je- sus Christ. Hope and I have so much valued our morning time with God. What has kept us going is that each morning we have given ourselves to our Lord in prayer, so to give us peace, vision and strength. There is no better way to begin the day than with Jesus, knowing that we are never alone, in all the challenges of life. A promise which has always helped us is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We pray this promise for you all in the Benefice and your future. Yours thankfully, Geoff and Hope

13 CHURCH NEWS

Children’s Monday evenings Church 7:30pm on Sundays Heyford Park Chapel FAMILY CHURCH If you are interested In art and creativity, ABVM Souldern no matter how inexperienced, Create offers 10:30am 4th Sunday of the month you the opportunity to experiment, create or just watch and enjoy the fellowship Kids on Sunday Souldern Chapel If you would like to Join us please do come 10:30am 1st Sunday of the month along Or call 01869 345931

SUNDAY CLUB St James Somerton 9:30am 2nd Sunday of the month Geoff’s Final Service MESSY CHURCH 29 September St Olave’s Fritwell—see below To book a here in the Cherwell Valley Baptism or Wedding Please join us to say contact the benefice office thank you and farewell 01869 233687 to Geoff & Hope barbara.mcgarry @cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk at the Benefice Office Hours: Communion Service Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11am at St Mary’s 9:30am—2:30pm Lower Heyford

followed by bring & share lunch Messy Church! th 8 September 4.00-5.30 BENEFICE OFFICE at St Olave’s Church, North Street, Fritwell Monday, Wednesday & Friday

All ages are welcome for a time of 9:30-2:30 craft, stories, celebration and food. 572 Brice Road, Heyford Park Children need to bring an adult! OX25 5TE Everyone welcome - just come along! Admission Free Tel: 01869 233687 www.cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk

14 CHERWELL VALLEY SERVICES St Mary's The St Mary's The Chapel St Mary's St Olave's LOWER St James Annunciation UPPER HEYFORD ARDLEY FRITWELL HEYFORD SOMERTON SOULDERN HEYFORD PARK & CAULCOTT 11am 9:30 8.30am 11am 6pm 11am 11.00am 4-Aug Morning Pray- Holy 1662 1662 HC Evensong Matins Communion er Communion 11am 11:00am 9.30am 8:30am 9.30am Sun- 11am No 11-Aug Family Morning HC 1662 HC day Club Sung HC Service Worship Service 9.30 11.00 11.00am 9.30 NO 8.30 No 18-Aug Family Matins Morning MP SERVICE 1662 HC Service Communion & HC Service 9.30am 11am 9.30am 10.30am 11am 6pm 8.30am 25-Aug Morning Family Family Family All Age Evensong 1662 HC Service Communion Service Church Service 11am 9:30 8.30am 11am 6pm 11am 11.00am 1-Sep Morning Holy 1662 1662 HC Evensong Matins Communion Prayer Communion 11am 9.30am 11.00am 9.30am 8:30am 11am 8-Sep Family Sunday No Service Morning HC 1662 HC HARVEST Worship Club Service 9.30 9.30 11.00am 11.00 11.00 8.30 15-Sep Morning Family No Service Morning MP Matins & HC 1662 HC Prayer Communion Service 11am 9.30am 10.30am 8.30am 11am 9.30am 6pm 22-Sep Family Family Family 1662 All Age Harvest Evensong Communion Service Church HC Service 29-Sep 11am Benefice Communion Service (Geoff's last service) 11am 11am 9:30 8.30am 6pm 11am 11.00am 6-Oct Morning 1662 Holy 1662 Evensong Matins Communion Prayer HC Communion

Services described as 1662, Matins or Evensong follow the traditional form as laid out in The Book of Common Prayer. Services described as CW (Common Worship) use modern language and follow the revised form given in the Common Worship Service and Prayer Book. Services described as Family Worship or Contemporary Worship are suitable for all ages, including children.

The Cherwell Valley Benefice in the Diocese of Oxford Rev Geoff Price 01869 346262 [email protected] Benefice Office 01869 233687 [email protected]

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Our Sunday services are still going well with a PREACHERS FOR AUG AND SEPT. good variety of forms of worship. Why not come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and AUG 4TH 10-30AM SAM DOWNING. give thanks for all the beauty around us. AUG 11TH 6PM. REV KEN STALLARD The members wish you all an enjoyable and AUG 18TH 10-30AM REV M NICHOLS. relaxing holiday. AUG 25TH 6PM MR R ADKINS. The next issue will be after our harvest thanks- SEPT 1ST 10-30AM MR CLIFF DARBY. giving weekend so please check above for SEPT 8TH 6PM RACHAEL. HARVEST. dates and times. Please come and support the SEPT 15TH 6PM. AT SYRESHAM HARVEST chapel and Katharine House. SEPT 22ND 6PM REV JOHN BOXWELL A special thank you to Bernie for keeping the SEPT 29TH 10-30 STEVE HAILEY. building exterior so smart and tidy. DON WALKER. 346674.

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Please continue to keep an eye on lonely, poorly or 11 Aug Wendy Poole; 18 Aug Gill Simmonds; 25 Aug elderly neighbours. Mr. Brahmbhatt of Fewcott Chris Wheeler; 1 Sept 1662 (8.30am) HC Madeleine House is always delighted when anyone can visit Gilpin. residents there. Just give them a call on 01869 AWF Church 49ers Club: If any residents would like 345501 if you can spare a moment or two for a chat. to join the Club, with the possibility of winning on the Why not go along and meet some of the residents? LOTTO BONUS BALL DRAW in our Lotto Bonus Ball NEW RESIDENTS: A belated but nonetheless warm Game, do get in touch with Madeleine Gilpin on welcome to the MACFARLANE FAMILY of Ardley 01869 345269 when I can explain more fully what it Road who came to join us a couple of years ago, entails. Available numbers will be coming up soon. they tell me, so ‘Hello’ to ROBERT, CARLA, RILEY, No compulsion, but I will be delighted to speak to CHARLIE AND HARRY, not forgetting canine friend you. COOKIE. We are so glad you like it here and hope A WARM WELCOME to little ALEXANDRA LILY, a you are enjoying joining in the various activities and real charmer and new daughter of CHEYANNE of social groups in this Village. Castlefields, who arrived about nine months ago and CATS PROTECTION EVENT: Sheila wrote to say whom I met when out for a lovely pram walk around what a splendid turn out it was on 22nd June with the Villages with Granny. brilliant weather, when in a couple of happy hours LOST PROPERTY: A pair of green handled seca- enjoyed by all, £680 was raised. Many thanks to teurs were left behind after the Churchyard Tidy up everyone who worked so hard on the day, those who in April. I also have a little brown teddy bear, came and those who supported the Charity. dropped outside our house. If these belong to you RENEE BARBER’S NOVEMBER TRIP: On 18th please contact me on 01869 345269 as I have November Renee is organising another of her Christ- these. mas Shopping Trips to the Victorian Market at What a ‘jolly time’ has been had by so many wonder- Gloucester Quays, leaving Ardley-with-Fewcott Play- ful people lending a hand to search for my wedding ing Fields for a day of fun. For more information ring. Unfortunately, having had the ring enlarged to contact Renee on 01869 346731 or 07979 733438. account for the increase in size of the finger joint, it BICESTER FOOD BANK: Please remember had started to become very easy to fall off, particu- Bicester Food Bank which can be found in Market larly if I had cold hands. I suddenly discovered it had Square around the side of the Wimpy Restaurant. gone on Thursday 3rd July and immediately tried to You can also leave your donations at local large think when I had last seen it (funny how you don’t supermarkets which. All non-perishables like canned notice something you take for granted) and where and dried goods, drink cartons, packets, cereals, that was. My mind went blank except for a few hours coffee and tea. Angela Chamberlain (01869 spent mowing in the Churchyard and filling 6 bins 345332), Madeleine Horn (01869 346621) or Made- with grass cuttings. Knowing that these would be leine Gilpin (01869 345269) can tell you where you collected on the Wednesday I wanted to search can leave your gifts in this Village. Food Vouchers through them to satisfy myself the ring was NOT for help from this Charity are obtainable through a there. What a job but what amazing people helped. doctor, Social Services, Citizen's Advice Bureau or a Vicky with her metal detector, Mick, Steve, Fiona, Church Vicar. Brian, Geoff and I had a whale of a time. Alas no PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE VIGILANT: luck, I’m afraid, so joy of joys Brian is buying me a Please stay alert, especially in this hot weather with new one – not quite the 56 year old one I’ve lost but more doors and windows left open, to strange be- nevertheless coming with love. I suppose you have- haviour of unknown people in the Village and be n’t found one have you? Madeleine Gilpin aware there are some villains about. BE WATCH- FOR SALE: Mobility Scooter suitable for both paths FUL, QUESTION STRANGERS AND BE CAREFUL and road. For further details please ring Pauline ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY. If you are worried, Tobin on 01869 346815. phone the police. Please also be more watchful for AFECT NEWS: Our wild flower seeding on the quar- our heritage and inform the police if you notice any- ry field close to the railway still has not shown any thing unusual or criminal occurring at our Churches. signs of development but these things take time so PLANTERS: Beautiful planters have been obtained hopefully next year a glorious array of beautiful wild together with heavy flagstones to which the planters flowers will enhance people’s enjoyment whilst walk- will be bolted. These will be placed on both sides of ing their dogs and enjoying the natural beauty of the the entrances to the Village on the Somerton and area. Researches into benching for people to enjoy a Fritwell Roads and planted with flowers. Many rest around the field is still on-going. The AFECT’s thanks to Ardley Parish Council who have funded AGM has still not been arranged. Once a date has this. Hopefully it will draw attention of vehicle drivers been fixed you will be informed. If there is anyone in that they are entering a Village. A working party will the Village with expertise, environmental or ecologi- gather to set these planters in place. Notices will be cal knowhow advice, scientific knowledge or skills put up giving details. Mike Stokes on 346612 or Madeleine Gilpin on SIDESPERSONS ROTA FOR JULY/AUG/SEPT 345269 would love to hear from you. Do please get 2019: 28 July Val Williams; 4 Aug 1662 (8.30am) HC in touch and we will explain further. Brian Gilpin; 18 ARDLEY w FEWCOTT NEWS

AwF 200 Club Winners for June 135 A Lewis £50 / 114 P Ratledge £20 / 42 S P Austin £15 / 190 G Embleton-Spencer £10

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Record ticket sales for Front Row Festival

The music was as hot as the weather when The display by local artist Tom Foley was Front Row Festival returned to Fritwell Play- another popular attraction, resulting in sales ing Fields on Saturday 29 June. Every ticket of artworks from his new collection. was sold, underlining the Festival’s growing importance in the music events calendar, while a top line-up of acts spanning the The View from the stage spectrum of indie music had the crowd singing, dancing and calling out for encores.

The day started with a performance on the acoustic stage by students of Brackley Mu- sic, a treat for early festival goers. St Loe kicked off the action in great style on the main stage, with the standard of excellence being maintained by The Homing and The Lilyhammers. New stars Plucking Different had the crowd singing along while the beautiful voices of Devon Mayson and Little Sparrow captivated the audience. Hard rocking Jaguar Milk and Empyre put on storming performances, while the closing Fritwell’s Frets & Strings performed on the set by headliners Desperate Journalist had acoustic stage. Band member, Carl Hynes, everyone on their feet. said ‘This was our first proper festival performance and it was a most enjoyable gig The Festival provided great entertainment with a lot of positive feedback from an audi- for all the family. Parents could relax while ence very much in party mode. I felt a pal- their children were entertained learning cir- pable thrill as I walked through the artist’s cus skills in the craft tent, while the climbing entrance to be shown around the Green wall was busy all day. Thirsty festival goers Room, where artists were able to grab a had the choice of ale, cider, Pimm’s, bite to eat and a drink. I was surprised at Prosecco and gin, while the food outlets, how nervous I felt, but we launched into a which included handmade pizzas, Tennes- tried and tested set in the Saharan heat of see BBQ and real Belgian fries, were very the day. much in demand. All in all. the organisation was great and all staff helpful and friendly. Our thanks go to Keith Nash for booking us. If he wants us again it’s a definite “yes” from me!

Happy Ending

For the organisers Keith Nash said: ‘This community event was really well supported by villagers and is building into a memorable day for all ages.’

Early predictions are that around £1,500 was raised on the day for the Festival’s nominated charities: Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Cats Protection, Katherine House Hospice and The Hummingbird Can- cer Care Centre, all of which had stands at the event. 20 FRITWELL NEWS

FRITWELL VILLAGE HALL NEWS FRITWELL We wish you all a wonderful summer. VILLAGE HALL

We have a host of events for you to enjoy in- CUSHION CLUB cluding: www.fritwellvillagehall.co.uk  Flower Show and More. See our Notice in this issue of the 3 Parishes. Remember it’s 01869 346697 all about taking part and joining in.  Quiz Night Every Thursday evening from 20:30 - free entry. Bar Open,.  Bingo Every Last Wednesday of the month doors open 7pm, eyes down 8pm. Next ones August 28th and Sept 25th.  Cha Char Chimps (Parents & Toddlers) - Wednesday mornings 10:00 - 11:00.  HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) - 30 3rd Friday of the month minute workout. Sundays at 7pm. For info Doors open 7.30, film starts at 8 email [email protected]. Wine bar open  Fritwell Live Music Night – September Ice cream in the interval 29th. http://www.fritwellvillagehall.co.uk/the- Don’t forget to use our new noticeboard! cushion-club/ 01869 346697 FRITWELL PARISH COUNCIL Junior Cushion Club: [email protected] In July we welcomed our new co-opted councillor Jon Boyce. We’re now a council of 4, the others being Polly Foster, Sheila Ultsch and Gill Sim- monds, and we are looking for up to 3 residents to CO-OPTIONS TO FRIT- join us in September. If you want to find out more about what is involved in being on the parish coun- WELL PARISH COUNCIL cil, talk to any of the current members or apply to our clerk Vicky Hibberd clerkfritwellparishcoun- Are you a local resident interested in [email protected]. village affairs? The July meeting covered lots of practical issues including maintenance of the benches in the bus Would you like to join the Parish shelters; replacement of the gate post at the civil cemetery; cleaning the village gates; reviewing cur- Council? rent planning applications; discussing the future responsibility and maintenance of Church Way; Must be willing and enthusiastic, mowing and footpaths; Speedwatch, traffic and able to work well with others, parking problems. We’re also thinking about work on the pond in the autumn to make it more attractive use a computer and attend Parish and encourage the ducks and other wildlife to flour- Council and other occasional ish. If you have any expertise, useful ideas or just want to volunteer to help with any of this, please get meetings. in touch. The full minutes and lots of other information are on our village website http://www.fritwell.org.uk. For more information and to apply

Our next meeting is on Monday 9th September contact our Clerk Vicky Hibberd 7.30pm in the Village Hall. [email protected] Are you on our residents’ email list? We will NOT fill or talk to one of the Councillors up your box with junk or unnecessary emails! Con- tact [email protected].

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FRITWELL PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE • Look out for details of a concert by the Brack- ley Male Voice Choir at St Olave’s in mid- Front Row Festival: What an amazing event this September (date tbc). was! Again blessed with wonderful weather, everything about it was fantastic; the music, the bar, the • Please support the annual Ride and Stride food, the activities for younger people and so on. It event (Sat 14 September) if you can – it helps was so encouraging to see so many local people to provide funds for church repairs. there this year, taking advantage of the discounted ticket prices for villagers. The Festival goes from Mike Dockrey (01869 345178) and Jane White strength to strength thanks to the efforts of so (01869 345396) Churchwardens many volunteers behind the scenes, all working very hard to make it a success. Without the organ- ‘Three Parishes Money’ ising abilities of Keith Nash, Kirsty Lowdon and Daniel Kimber, there would be no Festival at all so At the last meeting of St Olave’s PCC, it was de- grateful thanks to them and the whole team. Roll cided to give the entire available sum of £2,000 to on 2020! Fritwell Village Hall Committee, on the basis that the Village Hall is an amenity available to all resi- Committee: My apologies for omitting Chris dents in a range of capacities. Should any other Kimber’s name from the list of returning Committee bona fide village organisation wish to apply for members. Another unsung hero committed to the funding from this sum of money, application working of the Playing Field. should be made in writing with an outline of the proposed use of any funding granted. Applications Fritwell Food Festival: A new venture for the to the PCC via Jane White (PCC Sec), 15, The Committee in an effort not only to raise funds for Lane strictly by Sunday 1 September. new play equipment but also to encourage the FRITWELL FORGET ME NOT CLUB community to come together and make full use of the Playing Field. We hope many of you will have This month we visited Bournemouth. The weather supported the venture so that it, too, might become was lovely so it was a really relaxing day. The big an annual event. wheel on the front was well used and we all The Committee hopes that everyone will have a thought a very reasonable price of £4.00 which good summer, use the Playing Field for picnics, gave you a really good view of surrounding coast games and fun. In September fundraising will start lines and of Bournemouth. Some went for paddle in earnest so that we can update the facilities for in the sea and some just sat and ate ice cream younger members of the community. and had a wonderful time watching people. Com- ments that came back were that everybody had Helen Metcalfe, Secretary enjoyed their day.

St Olave’s Church Fundraising One important announcement is that the meeting in the hall in October which was our lunch has Roof Update been changed to November and our meeting for October is Wednesday 9th October the visit to At the time of writing, we are still very much in the The Royal Hospital, Chelsea leaving Souldern early stages of what will be a long and expensive @ 9.00am this had to be changed due to visiting process to replace the roofs on the side aisles of not allowed in November. the church. The Churchwardens have held some initial site meetings and are gathering information The lucky numbers draw winners for July were and quotations. No definite figures are available at David Girling and Jenny Paviour. the moment. However, we are potentially looking at Our next outing we are going to Cogges Farm the work itself costing over £30,000. We will re- in Witney. It had been closed for a while and had ceive £7,500 from our insurance policy, plus the more rooms opened and updated the Kitchen scrap value of the stolen lead once released by the serving very nice teas and lunches. If you want to police. Parishes do not receive any central funding come with us please let Vivienne or Doreen know. from the Church of England, and are entirely re- Our September outing will be to The National sponsible for their financial affairs. In this instance, Arboretum in Leicestershire unfortunately it falls we will be investigating as many sources of funding on a week some of our members will be away on as possible. Clearly, there will be a great deal of holiday so if anyone would like to join us please local fundraising to do. Further details will be avail- get in contact with Vivienne Harding on 01869 able in due course. 346771 or let Doreen Reeves know.

• At this point, if you would like to make a per- If you would like any further details of our future sonal donation please approach either Church- trips please phone Vivienne on 01869 346771 or warden in confidence. Glynis on 01869 345319. 22 FRITWELL NEWS

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Parish Council Chairman’s Annual Report David Carlisle. Thank you for your efforts in doing this David. Especially this year with the GDPR Firstly, I would like to thank all of the councillors for issues. We encourage you to submit anything you their efforts over the past year, also Cathy Fleet our want to see on the site to David or one of the par- Parish clerk and RFO. Chris Rothero is standing ish councillors. down after thirty years of active service on the council. Chris will have witnessed many changes Many thanks to Tim Vincent and his team for their over that period, with the most dramatic being the work in Nancy Bowles Wood. Lucy Matthews con- advent of the M40 motorway. Many thanks on be- tinues with the management of the playground, and half of all the parishioners for his sterling efforts we thank her and her team for their efforts. over the years. The Village defibrillator is in place, on the wall of The council has met its legal obligation to represent the Fox Inn. the residents of Souldern without favour or other- wise and is keen to hear from any residents who The memorial plaques to commemorate those from would like to suggest any improvements to ensure the village that gave their lives during the two world its obligations to the community continue to be met. wars were placed. We hope to cover maintenance costs through a process of children adopting a tree/ There have been 24 planning applications, up from s. 17 last year. Everything we have done has been managed to Susan Jones and Barbara McGarry have taken operate within our financial constraints, and I would over the delivery of the welcome packs to new like to thank Cathy Fleet for her efforts in maintain- residents from Ann Prescott. ing our accounts.

Issues during the Year: For 2019/20 our priority is to make an effective We switched to Unity bank. This has led to a much contribution to other village organisations. A more smoother administration for all. united approach is necessary to enable us all to be sustainable in the future. Following an approach made by Brackley Town football club, a very satisfactory solution for the We are to take part in a pilot scheme in order to changing rooms was agreed. The football club more effectively monitor and repair potholes in the replaced the loo’s and kitchen area, and maintain village, we are waiting for further information on the pitch using their own mowing contractor. We this scheme. have an initial two-year contract with them, for the U15/ U16 teams to use the pitch during the season. Having conducted a survey of trees for which the Parish council is responsible, our aim is to imple- A new contractor has been retained to better main- ment a plan for management, which will require tain the community grassed areas. some remedial work to be carried out in the Au- tumn. Bollards are to be placed around the tar- Following the initial teething problems with the macked area of the village hall car park, in order to MacDonald’s wastewater system, for the vast ma- discourage parking on the sports field. jority of the year there have been no issues. Pa- rishioners are asked to bring it to the Chairman’s or Nick Oakhill Clerks attention asap if there are any further reoc- Chair of Souldern Parish Council currences. Next Parish Council meetings are on Thursday 25th July and Thursday 22nd August (Planning) The village website continues to be maintained by

VILLAGE HALL ing with film nights, which will begin in the autumn. Good news: Following our article in the July issue More news follows . of the Three Parishes concerning the challenges facing Souldern Village Hall, the Hall Committee is SECRETARY SOUGHT pleased to announce that they have received a Souldern Village Hall Committee is currently seek- very encouraging response from our community ing a Secretary to join their group. Duties include and tangible progress is being made. Importantly, taking minutes of approx 4 meetings a year and funding sources have been confirmed that will help only a few other duties like completing Charities pay for essential repairs to the heating system. returns once a year. We are a very interesting and enthusiastic group with lots of ideas to move for- A number of ideas for increasing usage of the hall ward. as a social centre have been put forward. A pro- For further information please contact Mary May gramme of activities is now being developed, start- on [email protected] 24 ADVERTISING [email protected]

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