OCTOBER YYAARRNNTTOONN 2012

ILLAGE VVILLAGE Editorial Committee:

Mrs. Helen Anderson, 81 Spencer Avenue, OX5 1NQ, tel. 371656 - Secretary and Assistant Editor Mrs. Ruth Astall, 19 The Spears, OX5 1NS, tel. 372637 - Editor Frances Peck - Distribution Michael Westall, 1 Stocks Tree Close, OX5 1LU, tel. 373445 - Treasurer NEEWWSS N Website: www.yarnton-village.org.uk

CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH

Mon.1st Short Mat Bowling, Village Hall, 10 a.m. (and every Monday) Mon.1st Cubs, Scout Hut, 6.30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (and every Monday) Mon.1st Book Reading Group, tel. 371656 Wed.3rd 9.30 a.m. service at St. Bartholomew’s (and every Wednesday) Wed.3rd ‘Little Sheep’ (and every Wednesday in term-time), 10.15 a.m., St. Bartholomew’s Wed.3rd Lunch Club, Village Hall, 1 p.m. (and every Wednesday) Wed.3rd Beavers, Scout Hut, 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. (and every Wednesday) Thur.4th Sing-along music group for babies and pre-schoolers, (and every Thursday in term time), Village Hall, 10 a.m. Fri.5th Scouts, Scout Hut, 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (and every Friday) Sat. 6th Dance (ballroom and sequence), British Legion, 8.15 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. Wed. 10th Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thur. 11th W.I. Harvest Supper, Village Hall, 7.45 p.m. Thur. 11th Senior Club, Village Hall, 2 p.m. Tue. 16th Yarnton-with-Begbroke History Society, Yarnton Village Hall, 7.45 p.m. Thur. 18th Senior Club outing to Northampton, 9 a.m. Thur. 18th Gardening Club, Village Hall, 7.45 p.m. Sat. 20th Dance (ballroom and sequence), British Legion, 8.15 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. Thur. 25th Senior Club, Village Hall, 2 p.m. Sat. 27th Dance (ballroom and sequence), British Legion, 8.15 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.

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Copy Deadline for November Issue Material for inclusion in the November Newsletter should be received by midday on Friday 5th October. Copy should be e-mailed to: [email protected] and [email protected] or delivered to Mrs. Ruth Astall, 19 The Spears, tel. 372637. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to cut, edit, or omit articles, or refuse advertisements for reasons of space limitation, suitability, etc. Their decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into. Copy date for the December issue is Friday 9th November.

Village Hall Refurbishment Yarnton Village Hall The Village Hall refurbishment is now complete and we The hall comprises a large Main Hall and a Back Room. hope you agree it looks splendid. The Village Hall The hall is fully accessible - facilities include stage, Committee would like to thank all the contractors who kitchen, toilets with disabled facilities and car park. The worked on the various improvements and especially hall is available for hire for meetings, training events, Viridor Credits for their grant of £40,000 which made the shows, lunches, clubs, sales, parties, etc. refurbishment possible. The charges for hiring the Main Hall or Back Room are Village Hall Committee per hour unless stated. Village residents: £10

Regular bookings,village residents (minimum of 8 bookings): £9 Non Village Residents: £11 Kitchen: £8 per session A deposit of £100 is required when booking the hall. M RUDGE TREE SERVICES For further information or to book the hall please contact Booking Secretary on 07948 722633 Telephone : 01865 841982 – 07966767595

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Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)

What is a PPG? A PPG works with a GP practice to give the patients’ opinion on the service it provides. It is a way for patients to let the practice know what matters most to them and to find solutions to problems. Earlier this year the Kidlington & Yarnton Medical Group invited several patients to set up a PPG and you can find more about the Group on the practice web-site www.kidlingtonandyarntonsurgery.co.uk. We have held three meetings so far and have drawn up a questionnaire that will be sent to a random selection of patients, and we have now arranged an Ope n Meeting for anyone to come to. This will be on Wednesday, 31st October at the Yarnton Medical Practice, Rutten Lane, Yarnton from 4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. This will be mainly about Carers, but members of the group will also be there to listen to your views on how the surgeries are run. We have invited several Carers Support Groups to come and bring their leaflets and to explain to people what support they can offer, and maybe give them advice on what help is available, so if you care for someone or are likely to become a Carer, please do come along. Light refreshments will be available and we look forward to seeing you on 31st October, so put it on your calendar now. Sheila Westall, Secretary

Team Rector: The Reverend Canon Adrian Daffern, tel. 01993 811415, Email: [email protected] Team Vicar: The Reverend Nathan Jarvis, tel. 01865 375749, 26 Church Lane, Yarnton

Dear Friends, It was Madonna (the pop star, not the Virgin Mother) in the 1980s who sang of a longing for a holiday, just some time out of life, time to reflect, to wind down, to prepare for what is to come. At the end of July, I got my wish for some space, some 'down time' before moving to Yarnton to be the next Team Vicar. I have now at the time of writing, been off for a month, unheard of in clergy circles. I have enjoyed the freedom of being able to worship at any church I like, sitting in the congregation, attempting to look normal and as 'unvicary' as possible. Sometimes it has worked, sometimes I have been spotted. You can, however, have too much of a good thing (or certainly enough of one at any rate). I am now raring to go, itching to get stuck into a new job, a new place and a new community. I have already met some of you, and have been spied buying supplies at the wonderful shop on the corner of Church Lane (do I get a discount?) for the animals I will be bringing with me from Birmingham. Waiting for something new to begin can be frustrating. I am currently thinking about the big move, packing up boxes of books, having to go through cupboards, creating two piles, one for packing, one for recycling, etc. But the time has not yet come, there are still some days to go. Having a big sort out before moving is good. It helps to work out what you need, and what has been gathering dust for far too long. It sometimes takes bravery to put things on the 'to go' pile. Will I need it at some point? Can I really part with that pair of jeans that I have had for years and will never fit into again? Some things have sentimental value, old photographs for example, or that old teapot from my aunt that has never poured properly and is chipped and battered. Somehow it ends up in the 'keep' pile after all. As priests, we are called to pack up from time to time, to move on and to minister in another place. It is daunting, exciting, challenging and inspiring. We leave all we know behind; we start again with a new set of people, building relationships, making friends, enabling each other to move on in our own lives, both within and without the church, depending on who we are. What a wonderful place to move on to! I took Oscar (my badly behaved labrador) for a walk across the fields towards the canal when I visited a few weeks ago. I saw birds of prey, more butterflies than I ever saw during several years in Birmingham, and bumped into a lovely couple visiting from America. 'You are so lucky to live here' said the wife. Luck has nothing to do with it. We are put where we are because we have a job to do, something wonderful to do for God and for each other. It might not feel like it at times, but it is my belief that we are all part of a master plan. As I finish my sorting out, and as the 'to keep' pile gets deeper, I am reminded of some advice that was given to me as I prepared for ordination. If we are unable to put aside the things that we don't really need, we cannot see the new things, the new situations that can lead us into huge amounts of happiness. These situations will be different for all of us. And so, as I prepare to arrive just in time for Harvest Festival, I ask you a question. Are you ready for a new Vicar? Are you ready to take a step into the unknown, to step into St. Bartholomew's perhaps? Do you care either way? Whatever your conclusions are, I will be with you soon. Now where did I put my space hopper from 1978? That is DEFINITELY coming with me...... See you all soon, Nathan.

CHURCH DIARY (see also regular service times below) OSTEOPATHY in YARNTON

October Conditions that Osteopathy can treat: rd Wed 3 7.30 p.m. The Revd. Nathan Jarvis will be licensed as Team Vicar in Lower back pain, Sciatica, Arthritic pain, St. Bartholomew’s Church Neck and shoulder tension, Postural problems, Sun 7th Harvest Festival Headaches, Stress, Anxiety and Fatigue, Sports 11 a.m. St. Bartholomew’s Church Sat 13th Coffee morning in aid of St.Bartholomew’s injuries, Frozen shoulder, Tennis elbow, Asthma, Church, 10.30 a.m. – 12 noon at Digestive problems. 117 Rutten Lane, Yarnton Anita Watson BSc (Hons) Ost. REGULAR SERVICE TIMES Over 15 years of clinical experience (every week unless otherwise Anita is a member of the GOC (General Osteopathic Council) stated) and qualified in 1996. 07970 527733 St. Bartholomew’s Church, Church Lane, Yarnton. 98 Rutten Lane, Yarnton The Church is open every day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. [email protected] Sundays www.anitawatson.co.uk 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Book of Common Prayer, at St. Bartholomew’s YOGA in YARNTON 11 a.m. Holy Communion, Common Worship, Anita is also a member of the IYA (Iyengar Yoga Association) at St. Bartholomew’s and has been studying Iyengar Yoga since 1997 Coffee after the service. and has been teaching since 2006. Weekday Service Individual and small group classes available Wednesday 9.30 a.m., St. Bartholomew’s at 98 Rutten Lane. Please call for details of Yoga classes. WEDDINGS If you wish to be married in St. Bartholomew’s we will be happy to do all we can to make your day as special as possible. You are advised to contact Rev’d Nathan Jarvis as soon as possible in your planning if you wish to be married in church.

BAPTISM Baptism is the sacrament by which we take the big step in the Christian life into full membership of the church. Anyone wishing to be baptised, or wanting to have their child baptised at St. Bartholomew’s should contact Rev’d. Nathan Jarvis.

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Neighbourhood Watch GM Vehicle number plate theft-resistant screws are GARAGE DOORS available free of charge from Kidlington Police Station, and Repairs – Installation – Automation will be fitted free of charge at some garages on the Motor Park, Langford Lane at the time of MOT. Further details All types of garage doors fitted can be obtained at the website; www.cherwellsafe.org. Free, no obligation quotes I also have a supply that can be collected by prior 10 Year guarantee on all doors arrangement. Late night door knocking by unidentified persons at homes in the village has been reported. The police ask Contact : Matt Brogden residents to report such incidents using the non- T: 01865 373973 M: 07867 628291 emergency number 101. PCSO Mike Earle, who covered Yarnton for three years www.gm-garagedoors.com and is well known to residents, has moved on to pastures [email protected] new. We thank him for all his efforts on our behalf, in particular the young people with whom he had a significant and effective relationship. PCSO Mike Roberts is his replacement. Police Non-Emergency number is 101 Fred Jones, tel. 373871

Cassington Nurseries Yarnton Medical Practice

Yarnton Road Please make an appointment for your Flu Jab. Cassington The Flu Clinic this year will be on Saturday 13th October from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Surgery in Rutten Lane. 01865 882550 Please call reception on 379345 to book an appointment. Practice Nurse

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Sad News

Sadly during the last month, my father has died. It was not totally unexpected but very sad. I am so grateful for all he has taught me about the natural world and I will miss him greatly – especially when I see something unusual on one of my bike rides that I can’t identify. I would always tell him about it and he would usually know what it was even not seeing or hearing it. One evening while sitting with my mum in their back garden at Charlton-on-Otmoor, we sat until it got really dark and I was thrilled with all the things we saw and heard as the night drew in. First, a tiny little mouse that I watched for ages, jumping and running about with big beady black eyes watching for danger; then a skein of geese flying overhead; an owl hooting in the distance and best of all two hedgehogs, one following the other running fast up the drive into the back garden – then hearing the noise as they snuffled around – they had such fun together looking for food. One good bit of news is that I have a new grandson – his name is Arthur. I’m over the moon and thrilled to think that I can pass onto him what my Dad passed on to me. Ellen Cocking

Lunch Club Yarnton Garage In July we said a sad farewell to Kamsella; we shall miss Bosch Car Service Centre her and her wonderful meals, but wish her well in her new career. Kamsella was presented with a card signed by all the diners and a bouquet from all members and staff. Unit 27 Chancerygate Business Centre There was no response to my appeals in the July and Langford Lane, Kidlington OX5 1FQ August Newsletters for a cook, so at present we are coping Tel: 01865-374487 with Celia, Eve and Jane and help from Ellen and Joyce. Web: www.yarntongarage.co.uk If you failed to see my appeal, it was for a person who would prepare a two course meal once a month for We offer you a Friendly, Fast and Reliable Service approximately 24 persons. The cook is assisted by 3 or 4 helpers who set tables, serve All Makes of Cars Serviced, the meal and assist with the washing up, which leads to the Repaired and MOT’d fact we need two or three new helpers. If you can help, We also offer Engine Diagnostics don’t be shy, step forward and show us your skills, we while you wait need you! During August we dined in the back room of the Village Free Local Collection & Delivery Hall whilst the main hall was being renovated. The main hall now looks grand and we are looking forward to returning there on 12th September. On 5th September we went out for a meal at the Red Lion at Wolvercote; this is an annual event to show appreciation to the cooks, helpers and diners for their support. Brenda Louch, tel 374126

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Yarnton Gardening Club

On Thursday 18th October Rosy Hardy is coming to talk to us about ‘Autumn Herbaceous Perennials’. Her talks are entertaining and very helpful. It is a good time to consider what to buy for next year’s gardens. Meetings take place in the Village Hall at 7.45 p.m. Visitors welcome. Helen Anderson

YARNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE Yarnton W.I. 163 Rutten Lane, Yarnton OX5 1LT Telephone 379345 October sees our annual Harvest Supper, where members www.kidlingtonandyarntonsurgery.co.uk and friends can enjoy a delicious meal and a good natter!

This will be on Thursday 11th October in the Village Hall, Opening Hours starting at 7.45 p.m. The cost will be £7.50 per head, the Monday 8.00 - 18.00 same as last year. If you would like to come and haven’t yet Tuesday 8.30 - 18.00 put your name down, please contact Sheila Westall on Wednesday 8.30 - 12.30 373445. There will be a raffle, and tea hostesses are Thursday 8.30 - 18.00 Dorothy Cherry, Jacqueline Cook, Pauline Coppock and Friday 8.30 - 18.00 Sylvia Davis. Dates for your diary: ‘Within Living Memory’. We are Diabetic & Asthma Clinics, organising a Reminiscence afternoon in the Village Hall on Baby Immunisation Clinic Tuesday 13th November from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. We – phone for appointment shall have the WI photo albums and other WI memorabilia, and also other items from the past ‘within living memory’. Well Baby Clinic If you have anything which you think would be of interest First Thursday of the month for this afternoon, then please bring it along. 2.00 -3.00 Tour of Christchurch College. This will take place on Thursday 29th November. We shall meet at Tom Gate at 3 p.m. and have a guided tour of the college, tea, and then attend Evensong in the Cathedral. The afternoon will finish around 7 p.m. For more information, or to put your name down, please contact Rosemary Barker on 730188 (evenings only). Ruth Astall Woodstock U3A -The University of the Third Age

Woodstock U3A’s speaker programme for October and November 2012 has now been agreed. Meeting monthly at the Marlborough School Woodstock, generally every 1st Tuesday at 2 p.m., new and potential members are most welcome. U3A is a nationwide organisation set up for older people not in full-time employment, who wish to meet socially and become involved in a wealth of different interest groups. Monthly meetings generally last about 2 hours, and include a guest speaker. Topics for the Woodstock U3A programme for October and November are: 2nd October: Medical Detection Dogs - Heather Shute 6th November: Operation Periwig (SOE) - Frederic Boyce 27th November: Pain - Dr.Tony Maisey Woodstock U3A is almost 100 strong and currently has 17 interest groups, all of which meet regularly: Ambling, Battles and Battlefields, Books, Classical Music, Discussion, Lunch Group, Madrigal Singing, Needlecraft and Lace Making, Living History, Painting and Drawing, Play Reading (2 groups), Poetry for Pleasure, Recorders, Science Discussion, Scrabble and Walking. It is an ideal opportunity to meet new friends, socialise, pick up a new hobby or interest or just meet friends once a month. New members are always welcome, and Chairman John Turvey will be delighted to hear from any prospective members. Contact for further information: John Turvey, tel. 01993 812806, or Patrick Fitz-Gibbon, tel. 01869 347238, e-mail: [email protected]

Yarnton Bandits Golf Society update PK wins first major

Paul Kilcoyne won his first major of the season as he took the Carswell invitation by one shot, beating Steve Enoch into second place. Mr. consistency Mike Walton was third. Nearest the pin was Sam Radley and nearest the pin in two was Tom Watson. The October meeting is at Chilton Forest Golf Club; anyone wishing to come along as a guest will be very welcome. Please contact Steve Lenhardt on 07941 063021. Sam Radley

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Senior Club The Kidlington Good Neighbour Scheme

We had two birthdays in August, Chris and Iris (to whom This scheme is organised and run from The Kidlington we gave congratulations as she was 90 years old). We also Information Centre in Exeter Hall Kidlington. We provide heard that after several months Brian (Talboys) was now help to anybody over sixty or disabled. This help ranges back home in his flat. Bill was still improving and Beryl from gardening, minor DIY, shopping, collecting was able to come to Club again – good news at last. prescriptions, and befriending. We are now in our second Our trip in July to Worthing was during one of the rare year and it has been a real success. We cover Kidlington, heatwaves, so again perfect weather for the seaside. We Yarnton, Begbroke and surrounding villages. stopped at Beaconsfield Services for our raffle and comfort Due to our success we are now desperately in need of stop on the way home. Our trip this month, on Thursday more volunteers. 18th, is to Northampton. This will be our last trip for the If you think you may be able to help us, please call into the season, first pick up at 8.45 a.m., so leaving Yarnton at 9 office or call us on 378479. We are open on a.m. Everyone is welcome. Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In August we had another lovely day in Portsmouth and Southsea, and we have also welcomed several new faces who have enjoyed their day out. In early September three members celebrated their birthdays: Jim who was 90 years old, also Harold and Frances. We sang Happy Birthday and gave them our good wishes. Brian (Talboys) and Bill (Jones) sent many thanks to us for sending them get well soon messages while they were ill. We hope they will be able to join us soon. Jose Green, tel. 375644

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Glyme Valley Probus Club for Ladies

In August Tony Eaton came to talk about ‘The Curious Disappearance of Glenn Miller’. It was a fascinating story and one that has captured many people’s imagination since the end of the war. On Christmas Eve 1944 the BBC announced that Major Glenn Miller was reported missing, and throughout the last almost 70 years this story has not changed. It was thought that he flew across the English Channel heading for Paris in a single engine aircraft in appalling weather conditions and the plane never reached its destination, although this theory has never really been proved. I remember my parents talking of this much loved American band leader and his unique style and also listening to his music. Ladies Probus was told that in September 1942 he gave up his orchestra and the many lucrative deals, to sign up, join the war and entertain the American Forces overseas. Glenn Miller visited injured servicemen in the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, which was used then as a hospital for American Service Personnel. We were shown some wonderful and emotive black and white photographs, and of course our talk ended with the unmistakable Moonlight Serenade. For further information on Ladies Probus, please telephone 01993 812025. Sandy Rasch

HALLOWEEN

Whatever you are planning for Halloween this year, you’ll be sure to find all your spooky tricks and treats here at Frasers Budgens. Whether you want an extra large Pumpkin (last year they were enormous!) or some sweets for trick or treating, we have it all! This year’s Halloween is set to be bigger than ever! Look out for Cadburys Screme Eggs or toffee apples, amongst a whole host of ghostly products in store.

ARE WE STORE OF THE YEAR? – Retail industry Awards 2012

Last year Fraser’s Budgens of Yarnton won Best Forecourt at the 2011 Retail Industry Awards. This year we have been nominated for Best Independent Convenience Store at the same awards. This is a huge honour, as we have already made it to the final and are competing against three other fantastic convenience stores within the UK and Ireland. If Frasers Budgens were to win this, it would really cap a great first two years for the store. Thank you to all our customers who have supported us over the past year and well done to all our staff who are the reason we are what we are today.

Fraser’s Budgens Suggestion Box

The store suggestion box is now live. You will find it above the Yarnton Village News postbox beside the bananas. Please share your feedback or suggestions, no matter how big or small!

Sobell House Charity and William Fletcher School

Remember that we have collecting tins for both, William Fletcher School and Sobell House Hospice. We are pleased to be associated with both of these causes. Please continue to donate to these important causes; your change really does make a difference!

Car Wash

Make the most of the special offers throughout the week with Pensioners’ Day on a Monday and Ladies’ Day on a Thursday and get a HALF PRICE PLATINUM car wash at £3.99! But don’t worry, if you’re not a lady or pensioner you can still get money off with the voucher at the base of the page.

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Book Reading Group From a village resident

The Book Reading Group’s book for discussion in October I am appalled at the state of the humps in Cassington Road. is ‘Why be happy when you could be normal’ by Jeanette These have been breaking up to the detriment of Winterson. November’s book is ‘Balzac and the Little road users for some time now and nothing has been done. Seamstress’ by Dai Sijie. New members always welcome. I think a review of what is needed in the way of road Why not come along and see what it is like! Contact calming is necessary. Whilst some control over the speed number: 371656. of vehicles on this road from the Cassington end is probably needed, I see no requirement for any from the Yarnton Village Hall 200 Club Farm shop towards the A44 - the footpath is inside the verge/shrubline and there is no need for more speed Winners of the draw on 6th September were: restrictions other than the existing 30 mph sign. 30 Mrs. A. Scarrott 51 Ms. K. Makepeace Can someone tell me what the parish/district 94 Mr. P. White 159 Mr. M. Fallows council proposals are for dealing with this? Name and address supplied

Yarnton Parish Council

Clerk: Peter Luke/Lynne Whitley Carol Green. Tel: 371355 Office: Village Hall, The Paddocks, Yarnton, OX5 1TE. Anna Isles. Tel: 372895 Tel. 378476. e-mail: [email protected] Fred Jones. Tel: 373871 The Parish Office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays Ewan Siret. Tel: 460412 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. If the Clerk is not available when you Graham Thompson. Tel: 461479 call, please leave a message on the answerphone and a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer: response will be made as soon as possible. Peter Luke. Tel: 378476 Parish Office: The Parish Office in the village hall is in the District Councillors: new extension at the end of the left hand corridor after Michael Gibbard. Tel: 849435 entering the main entrance, with the post box to the left of Trevor Stevens. Tel: 451800 the main entrance by the new fire exit door. County Councillors: Future Meeting dates: 10th October and 14th November in Maurice Billington. Tel: 842235 the Village Hall at 7 p.m., then every second Wednesday in Michael Gibbard. Tel: 849435 the month. Yarnton Village Hall Meeting Minutes: The minutes of all Parish Council Bookings: Tel. 07948 722633 Meetings are available on the village website once they are Planning Applications: approved, www.yarnton-village.org.uk MW.0122/12. M&M Skip Hire, use of land for storage of Parish Council - contact numbers empty skips. Parish Council Chairman 12/01070/F. Blenheim Edge Guest House, change of use to Brian Newell. Tel: 842253 B&B, etc. Parish Council Vice-Chairman 12/01114/F. 17 Rutten Lane, erection of double garage, Michael Gibbard. Tel: 849435 etc. Parish Council Members: 12/01135/OUT. Yarnton Nurseries, development of 43 No. John Burford. Tel: 849750 dwellings and access, etc. Harry Carrier. Tel: 841733 Planning Decisions: 12/00881/TPO. 9 Poppy Close, to fell and replace Ash tree. Granted 13.08.12. 12/00915/F. 25 Spencer Avenue, rear single storey extension. Granted 16.08.12.

External Audit: BDO LLP have reported that in accordance with the Audit Commission Act 1998 Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2011) for Yarnton Parish Council NOTICE is hereby given that the audit for the year ended 31st March 2012 was completed on 23rd July 2012 and that the accounts are now available for inspection by local electors in accordance with Section 14 of the Audit Commission Act 1998. There were no matters which came to BDO LLP’s attention which required the issuing of a separate additional issues arising report. To arrange a viewing please contact Peter Luke at the Yarnton Parish Office in the Village Hall (tel: 378476) on Tuesday or Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by appointment. Clerk Appointment: At the monthly meeting on 8th August 2012 Lynne Whitley was appointed Yarnton Parish Clerk on a probationary period of three months to commence 1st September 2012 with 4 hours weekly for September, 8 hours weekly for October, 12 hours weekly for November and from 1st December to include the duties of Responsible Financial Officer. Peter Luke would be retained during this overlap period until the 30th November 2012, after which Lynne Whitley would be offered a Contract of Employment. Lynne was welcomed to the parish meeting on the 5th September by the Chairman and introduced to those present. The meeting had been re-arranged from 12th September at short notice. Cherwell Local Plan: The Proposed Submission Cherwell Local Plan is available for public inspection and comment until 10th October 2012. The Local Plan, previously referred to as the Core Strategy, sets out the strategic planning framework for Cherwell to 2031. Upon completion it will be adopted by the Council as the main statutory ‘Development Plan’ for the district. The Plan contains a vision for the district, a ‘spatial’ strategy and a series of key objectives. It includes policies for developing a sustainable economy, for building sustainable communities and for ensuring sustainable development is delivered. It includes strategic sites for housing and employment at Bicester and Banbury. Copies can be viewed at Exeter Hall or downloaded at www.cherwell.gov.uk/localdevelopmentframework, and comments made via email: [email protected]. A Sustainable Appraisal which assesses the social, economic and environmental effects of the Plan’s proposals is available upon request from Cherwell D.C. Foreword to the Plan: ‘The Local Plan is a plan that looks to the future and sets out proposals to support the local economy and communities over the next 20 years and beyond. This is also an exciting and ambitious plan to help maintain our high standard of living, whilst at the same time promoting Cherwell District as a place to work and live. It is a plan with ambition and aspiration. From helping local companies to expand, supporting new education and jobs investment, and pursuing high technology innovation and investment, to creating dynamic town centres, promoting tourism and seeking improved connections on rail and road. It is a plan born in recession, which makes provision for a successful prosperous future. It is a plan that also seeks to provide opportunities in those few areas of social disadvantage that exist in the District; one that sets out to improve the quality of life for all. It is a plan which seeks to ensure that growth is targeted in the most sustainable locations. One strategy is to focus housing growth in the most sustainable locations. The strategy is for housing growth in Bicester and Banbury, to maximise the investment opportunities in our towns, and to ensure that the level of development inour villages respect the character and beauty of our rural areas while meeting local needs. This is a plan which recognises the need for limits to housing growth while enabling growth in locations where integration with existing communities is possible. We will ensure that what we approve for development, whether commercial premises or housing, is of the highest design and building standards. This is a plan which demonstrates a respect for the past and which seeks to preserve and enhance what makes Cherwell District special: our dynamic market towns, the 59 Conservation Areas, our beautiful villages and wonderful landscape. This is a plan which provides a firm foundation for our future prosperity.’ Sports Activators: Throughout the school summer holidays the Sports Activators from Cherwell D.C have provided their facilities on a Thursday evening at Yarnton Park playing field. Feedback from participating children and their parents has been positive, with an average of 12 attendees at each of the 6 sessions. Parish Councillors took the opportunity to call in on the sessions and were impressed with the happy atmosphere created. This was the first year of the Parish Council formally inviting the Sports Activators to the village and judging by its success it will not be the last, Providing free of charge supervised activities for the children during school holidays was very much appreciated by the Parish Council and parents and really enjoyed by the children who took part. Housing Development at Yarnton Nurseries Site: The Planning Application No. 12/01135/OUT for 43 dwellings on this site is causing great local concern and if granted could be the start of the infill between Yarnton/Kidlington and Begbroke. Oxfordshire Youth Bus: The Youth Facilities Bus recommenced on Wednesday 26th September and will be in attendance each Wednesday throughout the winter months from 7p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in Yarnton Park. At a time when youth provision is being reduced across the county Yarnton residents are fortunate to have such a facility available for young people. The bus is in great demand and well attended last year and proved very popular. Annual Electric Blanket Testing Campaign 2012: Is your electric blanket safe? Get a free safety check before you use your blanket this winter at Banbury on 9th October or Bicester on 23rd October. To book your safety check appointment call 01865 815607 or email: [email protected] Pre-booked appointments only on a strictly first come first served basis. Do take advantage of this free safety check. Welcome to Yarnton Booklets: The booklet can be viewed and downloaded on the website www.yarnton-village.org.uk and is available from the parish office at opening times, and also from the post office at Budgens shop. Meeting Minutes: The minutes of all Parish Council Meetings are available on the village web site once they are approved, www.yarnton-village.org.uk

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Making a Meal out of Flowers

Eating flowers, even wildflowers, is not as obscure as you may think. Consider that we eat broccoli and cauliflower without a second glance, for they are essentially unopened flower buds. Many people are amazed that nasturtium flowers can be unusual additions to the salad bowl, but people are generally not adventurous enough to explore other flowers, which is strange when we consume most other parts of plants. Recent research appears to indicate that the brightest colours in vegetables and fruit have positive health advantages, so it could be the same with brightly coloured flower petals. Agreed, flowers wouldn’t be enough for a meal in themselves, but the same can be said for many herbs. Flowers can make a meal look stunning, and give an exceptional flavour. Generally only the most colourful parts of petals should be eaten. Remove all white petal bases and any central stamens. It’s important to only eat the correct part of the petals in case you are allergic to the plant. Eating petals is unlikely to cause a reaction though. Preparing petals is often a fiddle and a labour of love. Just wash them quickly, or their attractiveness will be lost. Consume them quickly too, as they rarely store for long. If you are wary of experimenting, try eating flowers from common herbs, which often taste like the remainder of the plant. Then try rose petals and other flowers to enhance the most basic meal. When you get confident you’ll devise other ways of using flowers and buds. They can be used not only in salads, but made into crystallised sweets, wine, fritters and even beer. With petals being high in scent, they often give drinks an enchanting bouquet. In summer and early autumn, clover will be found in full bloom in grassy places. It is often grown for fodder and cultivated in meadows to add nitrogen to the soil, but it can also be eaten. The young sumptuous leaves and fully open flowers can be washed and consumed fresh in salads. If you gather enough, try boiling them like spinach. Maybe try drying the flowers - they can be infused in boiling water to make tea. Red clover is sweeter, white clover can be bitter. If you can find a common lime tree in a local park, and you can reach their fully opened flowers, try drying them and making another soothing tea. Lime flowers can also be used to make some of the finest honey known. Young leaves of lime can be eaten raw in salads too. If you are really intrepid, try finding some unopened flower buds from a common broom in a woodland. Pickled in vinegar, they can be used like capers. Go on, give it a go. But don’t pick anything from the wild if it is not obviously common to where you find it. That way this new found food source will be available for another year. Stuart Mabbutt, Wildlife Gardening Specialist, tel. 01865 747243

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Yarnton-with-Begbroke History Society Kidlington Netball The History Society’s next talk is on the subject of ‘Deserted Villages of Oxfordshire’, given by James Bond Club who was field officer in the County Field Museum, 1974- 86. He surveyed, and searched for, deserted villages and The Kidlington (Yarnton & Begbroke) Netball Club, similar sites. The meeting on 16th October will be in the established in this area several years ago, continues to Yarnton Village Hall starting at 7.45 p.m. offer regular netball to women and girls of all standards. Our Club Night for the beginning of the Winter season is Tuesdays at Rutten Lane, Yarnton 7 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. and provides training for those who are participating in our regular league matches, as well as Back to Netball for those taking up the game at a more recreational pace. The club runs three adult league teams in the Oxfordshire League, which is now playing at the new floodlit Oxfordshire Netball Centre at Marston. U16, U14, U12 and Highfive sessions are supported by our coaches as we seek to provide for the next generation of players. It is important to get children into team sport whilst at school, so that regular sport and exercise is a habit as they become adults; the keenness and growing skills of the children at these weekly sessions inspire the coaches to continue to spend time and effort at this level. Please contact Tess [email protected] for further information on our junior sessions. Whatever your age, if you are thinking that netball could be a fun and fitness activity which you would like to participate in - do consider joining the club. More information at: http://www.kidlingtonnetballclub.co.uk/, or email Club Secretary, Paula, [email protected].

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If your child is between two and five years ol they can join us for fun and games. Children in Begbroke Playgroup learn through play. We are a small and very friendly playgroup set in a beautiful rural setting. We welcome all children. We provide a vast range of activities throughout the sessions, with fully qualified staff to encourage your child. Ofsted registered. For more information please call us on 07594652291, email us on [email protected], or pop in and see us - we would love to see you. Woodstock Methodist Church, Oxford Street, Woodstock Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Road, Kidlington

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There are no Methodist churches in Yarnton, but you will find one in both Woodstock and Kidlington. Details of our forthcoming services are below, but there are also various midweek activities, details of which can be found on the appropriate website. Everyone is welcome to come and join us at any time.

Services in October Woodstock Every Friday we meet at 9.30 a.m. for a short informal time 7th 8.30 a.m. Rev. Jean King of prayer followed by coffee. On the third Friday of the (Holy Communion) month, this incorporates a celebration of communion. All 10.30 a.m. Rev. Philip Beuzeval welcome! 14th 10.30 a.m. Julie Todd Kidlington 21st 10.30 a.m. Local Church Group 7th 8.30 a.m. Rev. Jonathan Todd 28th 10.30 a.m. Rev. Jonathan Todd (Breakfast Communion) (Café Church) 10 a.m. Malcolm Bromhall (Harvest Festival) We also have a Junior Church which meets every week at 4 p.m. Malcolm Bromhall (Pet Service) 10.30 a.m. and ranges in age from two to early teens. The 14th 10 a.m. Matt Stammers first part of the morning is shared with the adults in 21st 10 a.m. Rev. Ann Henman (Church church before we then go round to the church hall to share Anniversary and Holy Communion) in our own activities. We are always delighted to see new 28th 10 a.m. Jan Grimwood members, whether with or without their parents! The Kidlington church also runs a Junior Church and

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Young children go into the sacristy for part of the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass to celebrate their own liturgy. Coffee is served after the 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Hugh and after the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More. St. Thomas More Primary School is next to the Catholic Church in Kidlington. If you would like your child to attend this school, please contact Fr. Chris on 377093, or the Headteacher Mrs. M. Buller on 373674. A mini-bus collects from surrounding villages.