Watlington • Pyrton • Shirburn June/July 2013

June/July 2013

1 Raising funds for Sue Ryder Hospice Care 21st June 2013 7.30pm to 11.45pm at Bix Manor, Bix, Henley on Thames, RG9 4RS £75 per person, payable in advance Tel: Karen 01491 613645 Mob: 07547710633 (Read the moving story on p13) This beautiful venue will be filled with the sound of music as you are welcomed with drinks and served with delicious canapés. Food and wine will be available throughout the evening whilst you are entertained and dance the night away. The evening will also include a few surprises to tempt you in our auction! Dress code: Glamorous! Car parking available [email protected] MJC Electrical Ltd. www.electricianinhenley.co.uk

All Electrical works undertaken; Extra sockets & lights Fuse board upgrades Complete rewire Napit & Trustmark registered Gate Automation Intruder Alarms Tickets: £6 in advance £8 on the door Fully insured £2 schoolchildren 20 years experience Available from: The Post office, St. Call Matthew Leonard’s church or Chrissie Bell e-mail 01491 614494 or 07714 236982 [email protected] tel: 01844 350101

2 Dates for your diary 9th June Watlington in Bloom Litter Picking 21st June Sue-Ryders Summer Delights event-Bix Manor 30th June Watlington’s Horticultural Show & Gardens open day July 3rd Vocal Music evening St. Leonard’s Church July 19th Simeon Wood-comedy & musical evening St.Leonard’s Church Contents LOCAL GROUPS: NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES:

Mustard Seeds p.13 Ministry Team p.5 Prayer and Pudding p.13 Church services p.6-7 U3A p.21 News from Registers p.25 WI p.21 Pyrton p.16-17 Gardening Club p.19 Methodists p.12 Pop in Cafe p.20 St.Leonards p.8 & p.22

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OZANNA DUFFY for all her hard work and support in producing this magazine. Ozanna is standing down as Sub-editor and will be greatly missed. Pauline Verbe – Editor

Editorial Team Date for copy- Aug/Sept 2013 edition – July 1st Editor…Pauline Verbe [email protected] 01491 614350 St.Leonard’s Church News [email protected] 01491 614543 Val Kearney Advertising Manager [email protected] 01491 614989 Helen Wiedemann Front Cover Designer www.aplusbstudio.com Benji Wiedemann Printer Simon Williams [email protected] 07919 891121

3 The Rector Writes This edition of the magazine gives prominence to the launch of the new Jeremy Irons film Trashed directed by Candida Brady. Unlike Jeremy’s other films, Trashed is a hard-hitting documentary dealing with waste and the appalling human and environmental consequences of pollution. Christians believe that human beings have a responsibility to be good stewards of God’s creation and Trashed is a wake up call to all of us who share this planet that the need to be its good stewards has never been greater. A polluted environment seems a long way away living in this part of Oxfordshire and being able to walk in the beautiful bluebell woods at this time of the year. But even here dumping takes place and we owe a debt of gratitude both to the local authority and to keen volunteers who do what they can to alleviate the problem. However Trashed graphically confronts us with evidence of the huge damage that our lifestyles are causing both to the physical environment and to some of the poorest people on earth. Trashed encourages us all to urgently engage with the issues of waste and sustainability and not to think that it’s a problem for others to sort out. In challenging us all to review our life-styles, Trashed has brought it home to me that Christians really do have a responsibility to engage with the problems that this film illustrates. This responsibility is shared with people the world over – people of different faiths and beliefs, people of good will. Are there readers of The Parish News who would be interested in organising a Watlington showing of Trashed and instigating conversations about it? If so please get in touch and let’s see if we can make it happen. Christopher Idris Evans (Revd) Rector We’re looking for a New Editor Please get in touch with me if you would like to know more

4 St Leonards Church of Watlington How to Contact England St Mary’s Pyrton Church of AllSt LeonardsSaints Shirburn MINISTRY TEAM Watlington How to Contact England St Mary’s Pyrton ChurchThe Rector of TheStAll LeonardsSaints Rev Christopher Shirburn (Day off Monday) MINISTRYChurch TEAM of WatlingtonIdris Evans. The Rectory, How 01491 to 612494 Contact England HillSt Mary’s Road, PyrtonWatlington [email protected] The Rector OX49AllThe Saints Rev 5A DChristopher Shirburn (Day off Monday) MINISTRY TEAM Idris Evans. The Rectory, 01491 612494 Associate Priest TheHill Road,Rev Angie Watlington Paterson [email protected] 614033 The Rector TheOX49 Rev 5A DChristopher a([email protected] off Monday) Idris Evans. The Rectory, 01491 612494 Associate Priest HillThe Road,Rev AngieAdam Watlington ClaytonPaterson [email protected] 612210614033 OX49 5AD [email protected]@btinternet.com

AssistantAssociate PriestPriest CanonThe Rev Tony AngieAdam Williamson ClaytonPaterson 01491 01491 612210 614033612143 [email protected] [email protected]@btinternet.com

AssistantAssociate PriestPriest RevdTheCanon Rev Lucy Tony Adam Austin Williamson Clayton 01491 0790601491 612210 612143684987 [email protected] [email protected][email protected] Church Wardens Assistant St. Leonard’sPriest MikeCanonRevd GardnerLucy Tony Austin Williamson 0149107906 612111612143684987 [email protected]@[email protected] Church Wardens Assistant St. Leonard’sPriest ValRevdMike Kearney GardnerLucy Austin 079060149101491 612111684987614543 [email protected]@[email protected] Church Wardens St. St. Mary’s Leonard’s JennyMikeVal Kearney Gardner Lockwood 0149101491 612111613240614543 [email protected]@[email protected]

St. St. Mary’s Leonard’s ValJenny Kearney Lockwood 01491 613240614543 [email protected]@btinternet.com Methodist Church [email protected]

St. Mary’s Jenny Lockwood 01491 613240 St. Mary’s Rev’d Adam J Stevenson (Day off Friday) Methodist Church [email protected] 01865 714163 [email protected] Rev’d Adam J Stevenson (Day off Friday) Methodist Church Methodist Church Mr Phil Crockett 0149101865 612801714163 Littlefield, Christmas [email protected] Common,Rev’d Adam OX49 J Stevenson 4HR (Day off Friday) Mr Phil Crockett 0186501491 714163612801 MrsLittlefield, Ann Caffari Christmas [email protected] 353732 16Ashridge,Common, OX49 Chinnor, 4HR OX39Mr Phil 4JU Crockett 01491 612801 Littlefield,Mrs Ann Caffari Christmas 01844 353732 WEDDINGS IN THE METHODISTCommon,16Ashridge, CHURCH OX49 Chinnor, 4HR If you wish to be married inOX39 the Methodist 4JU Church, please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson Mrs Ann Caffari 01844 353732 WEDDINGS IN THE METHODIST16Ashridge, CHURCH Chinnor, If you wish to be married inOX39 the Methodist 4JU Church, please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson

WEDDINGS IN THE METHODIST CHURCH If you wish to be married in the Methodist Church, 5please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson Services in St Leonard’s Watlington, St Mary’s Pyrton, The Methodist

June 2nd (Trinity 1) 10.0am Eucharist with Hymns St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.00am Sung Eucharist St Leonard’s Church, Watlington 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

June 9th (Trinity 2) 8.30am Said Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.0am Village Service St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Sung Eucharist AND Baptism St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 7.0pm Evening Praise St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

June 16th (Trinity 3/Swyncombe Patronal) 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

June 23rd (Trinity 4) 10.0am Mattins St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 11.0am Communion Service St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 7.00pm Evening Praise St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

June 30th (Trinity 5) 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.30am Parish Communion St.Leonards, Watlington 6.00pm Evensong St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

6 ServicesServices inin StSt Leonard’sLeonard’s Watlington,Watlington, StSt Mary’sMary’s Pyrton,Pyrton, TheThe MethodistMethodist ChurchChurch Church, St Botolph’s Swyncombe & St Nicholas’ Britwell Salome

July 7th (Trinity 6) 10.0am Eucharist with Hymns St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.00am Sung Eucharist St Leonard’s Church, Watlington 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

July 14th (Trinity 7) 8.30am Said Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.0am Village Service St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 7.0pm Evening Praise St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

July 21st (Trinity 8) 8.30am Said Eucharist St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Eucharist with Baptism St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 10.0am Family Communion St Nicholas` Church, Britwell Salome 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 3.00pm Church Anniversary Service Christmas Common

July 28th (Trinity 9) 10.0am Mattins St Mary`s Church, Pyrton 10.0am Sung Eucharist St Botolph`s Church, Swyncombe 10.30am Parish Communion St.Leonard’s, Watlington 7.00pm Evening Praise St Leonard`s Church, Watlington 11.00am Morning Worship The Methodist Church

7 Churchwarden’s bit What have I learned today? NEVER to put God ‘on hold’ ! Yesterday He gave me a wonderful idea for our Parish magazine, and I thought “Hold that thought Lord, I want to go to our Church Service”! Well now its all gone, and I am struggling with vague ends of thoughts, BUT I know He is a loving and forgiving Lord, so if I start, I am hoping He will fill in the holes on this!

It was about our Lord being relevant and with us daily. Not just in a dusty old Victorian Church on a Sunday. I don’t know about you, but as good and all as Christopher, or Lucie, or Angie or Tony’s Sermons are, I can easily find myself slipping during the week. All those wonderful Christian ethics fall away and I can get irritated by the least thing, grumpy even. I need another hit with the Holy Spirit!

Well never say our Lord doesn’t embrace technology, because nowadays He has discovered the internet, and that ‘Word’ that was promised to us in Ezekial Chapter 47, the river that starts gushing, then is ankle deep, then knee deep and so on until the water is gushing with such a pace that you cant ignore it, its here !

Everyday the Lords words are rushing around the internet. Words of encouragement, from other Christians all over the world. Readings from the Bible, and for me, more helpfully, explanations on those Readings.

There is even a Christian Radio station. You can find it on the Internet or on a DAB radio or on the television if you have Sky. Its called UCB. There are various options, I prefer the UCB Inspirational channel with its lovely songs of Worship. Every so often though, my aging religious rock chick tendencies surface and I go for UCB UK with its Rock worship. However the vision of my startled Granddaughter diving behind the sofa at the sight of her Grandmother and her air guitar has hampered my enthusiasm somewhat, and I am settling for ‘age appropriate’.

I am absolutely sure that this is affirmation that our Lord not only supports us in a vision of a relevant Church in our town today, but is at the forefront and saying ‘about time’. We really do need a newspaper in one hand and a Bible Reading in the other to make sense of today, and the will and love to help each other, as we are all pilgrims on a journey !

I have put a few of the ‘river’ of resources below in case any of you feel you need topping up during the week! And for those older beloveds not on the internet, I do apologise, but would love the chance to have a cup of tea and a chat with you about whatever has touched me on the internet today. Just call me! Val Kearney

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9 Prayer and Pudding Club! This is an open invitation to join the Mustard Seeds ladies as we seek to create homely space for friendship, prayer, fun and dessert! Prayer and Pudding is held on the second and fourth Monday evening of each month from 8pm to 10pm in Watlington – do text/call 07961 373 774 for venue confirmation! You are welcome any time just bring space for pudding! Thank you. Ring Nicolette to confirm the next venue. Nicolette Wolf m:07961 373 774 email: [email protected]

MUSTARD SEEDS Mums and Toddlers Morning with toddlers snacks Fun for Children – Time-out for Mums Date: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month Time: 9.45am Venue: St. Leonard’s Church ALL ARE WELCOME Mums/Dads/Grandparents/Friends Contact Val: 01491 614543 e-mail: [email protected]

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10 WATLINGTON AND DISTRICT CARE HOME GARDENING CLUB Welcomes Raymond Blanc Having asked to be put in touch with the local Britain in Bloom group after launching the competition’s 2013 Edible Britain theme, celebrity chef Raymond Blanc visited Watlington on Wednesday 15th May. As part of Raymond’s visit, Tim Horton, Chairman of Watlington in Bloom (a finalist in this year’s competition) brought him to see the gardening activities at Watlington and District Care Home. Despite it being a gloomy overcast day Raymond Blanc brought his own special ray of sunshine which was reflected in the resident’s faces as he chatted to them. The Gardening Club formed in March 2011 by volunteers (the late Anna Thomas) & Pauline Verbe is one of the popular activities run by the home’s Activities Leader Liza Simon, whose role is to develop a year-round range of activities for the residents to enjoy. Vegetables are grown from seed and transferred to raised beds. Potatoes grown in bags for easy harvesting; strawberry container; flowers and herbs all adding fragrance and colour. Anyone can enjoy this outdoor activity despite any physical disabilities, either participating or just enjoying the fresh air and camaraderie. On his visit to the home, Raymond said: “I am delighted to be part of a campaign that adds so much value to local communities, particularly when it benefits places such as this lovely care home. The team have put From the left:Pauline Verbe & Cheryl Barnes time and energy into the gardens, (Garden club volunteers) with Janet; Raymond encouraging residents to spend time in and Claire (Claire & Janet are residents & keen the greenhouse and helping make their participants) back: Pete Hemmins responsible for grounds so beautiful.” Main Gardens

11 News from the Methodists He arose! He also started an informal Ladies’ Fellowship arose! Hallelujah monthly on the second Friday which Rita Christ arose! can give details of. Kidz Church is also flourishing for children aged 5-10 yrs, please Easter Day is contact Susie Ingram for details, 612920. always a very special time for The Home Group is temporarily suspended the Christian Church but it was particularly but we continue to meet for prayer fortnightly special for Watington Methodists this year and would be happy to pray for any special as on that Sunday we had a Christening, a requests. Contact Graham 612352 or Neil, confirmation, communion and three people 614080. welcomed into membership of the church. Lastly but by no means least, we would The church was full and, as usual, we love to welcome you to our Sunday services enjoyed fellowship with one another as well at 11am every week. Come at 10.30am as worship and the preaching of the word by for tea/coffee and biscuits and fellowship our minister, Adam Stevenson. To represent before the service. the new life we receive in Christ, everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, joined in the Rita McLaughlan dressing of the cross with spring flowers.

Looking forward, as part of the Watlington Forthcoming Methodist Services Open Gardens scheme on June 30th, we are opening our garden for the first time. 24 May 7.30pm Wesley Day Service This garden is used by the pre-school 26 May 11am Rev.Adam Stevenson children during the week and we welcome 2 June 11am Rev. Heather Carter you all to come and have a wander round 9 June 11am Rev. Bob Whorton and partake of tea and scones on that day. 16 June 11am Mr. Paul Spray On July 14th we have a bring and share 23 June 11am Rev. Adam Stevenson lunch together with our partner churches Communion Service from the eastern section of the Oxford 30 June 11am Prof. David Matthews Circuit. 7 July 11am Rev.Adam Stevenson 14 July 11am Mrs. Heidi Cottrell Our annual church anniversary this year will 21 July 3pm Rev. Adam Stevenson be held in Graham and Alison’s beautiful Church Anniversary Service garden in Christmas Common on July 21st, 28 July 11am Mrs. Marion Hingley-Hickson or if wet, in their house! This is always a joyful occasion at which friends are welcome All our services start at 11 am. except as to join us. noted.

Lunch Club continues to prove popular We meet for tea, coffee and fellowship from on the first Friday of each month. If you 10.30 am. know of anyone who would like to come please contact Rita, 614080 and we have

12 DYING 4LIFE Clarity is the most important thing about death. Sue Ryder don’t look through you, they see you. My partner, Robin Samson, stayed at the Sue Ryder in Nettlebed for five weeks, before dying of cancer in July 2012. The Sue Ryder community gave me and our family the strength to keep going because someone was always beside us, sometimes nothing was said but we felt the care and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. There was humour and laughter, no taboos, everything was ok. I felt there was love around us, Robin called them, ‘his angels’. It was as if he was at home because he wasn’t afraid to die there. They go ‘the extra mile’ and they care deeply that families feel comfortable. It is such a special place because of the skill in communication, on every level, which eases the vulnerability that families feel at this time. Everything is shared and explained and the staff really listen to what everyone needs. We felt cared for as a family and offered a sanctuary which lessened our pain and isolation. THIS LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE HAS INSPIRED ME TO CHAMPION THE PHENOMENAL WORK THAT IS DONE WITHIN THE Sue Ryder movement and I would like to do this in two ways: By raising money to help them continue this work By filming a documentary to raise awareness of the work of Sue Ryder If my experience can capture and highlight the essence of their care then perhaps other families who face this challenge can become aware of the comfort and support on offer.

Dying 4 life helps us - we need to be surrounded by love to enable us to die We need to be surrounded by love to enable us to go on living If you would like to attend our fundraising event - see p2 for details, can offer guidance, expertise, time or money I would love to hear from you – please get in touch with Karen Hilton tel: 01491 613645 mob: 07547 710633 12 Beech Close Watlington OX49 5LL

13 News from Watlington in Bloom Some hardy individuals braved the appalling weather in March and April to start sprucing up Watlington for the summer and judging for Britain in Bloom. The white gates have been cleaned and should by now have been re-painted and some litter picking done. However, we desperately need more volunteers to have a final tidy up - do PLEASE consider giving up a couple of hours to lend a hand - many hands would make lighter work! We will meet at 2pm at the Parish office, Old School Place, Gorwell on the following dates:

9th June - Litter picking (litter-pick sticks, bags & HV vests will be provided) 7th July - Street weeding (bring hoe, broom, spade or wheelbarrow if possible) Terri Jackson painting the cycle racks by Town Hall The Garden Evening in the Town Hall on 22nd March, organised by Jane Beard, was a great success and raised over £200. Special guests were Michael Gee and Doreen Hobbs MBE and Pete Thompson came from the Thames & Chilterns RHS. Louise Nisbet of Wild Thyme demonstrated some delightful Spring flower arrangements, followed by a hotly contested horticultural Quiz. Babylon Plants brought along interesting plants for sale, suitable for chalky soil, shade loving or both, with any profit going to Watlington in Bloom.

Gardens Open Day and Horticultural Show on Sunday 30th June Watlington’s hidden gems will be on view from 1pm to 4pm Programme and family entry ticket £5.

On the same day Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack are generously supporting Watlington in Bloom by lending their beautiful barn in Hill Road for the re-introduction of a Horticultural Show in Watlington. Entry £1 on the gate, see schedule below. Entry to all classes is free, with a chance to win a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award, so start planning your entry now! This is a fun event to celebrate the variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers grown in the gardens and allotments of Watlington.

Local pubs will be serving special meals or teas on the day.

14 SCHEDULE

10.00am to 12 noon: All entries to be brought to the barn 12.30pm to 2.00pm: Show closed for Judging 2.00pm to 4.30pm: Show Open to the public 4.00pm: Awards Ceremony for best entries in the Show 4.30pm to 5.30: All entries to be removed from the barn. (Any items left after 5.30 will be disposed of)

Entries can be made under various headings eg: FUN CLASSES & FLORAL CLASSES and In addition there will be a Fairy Cake decorating table for children to have fun & decorate a cake of their own and Flowers & Leaves Face Painting. For full information please contact Gill Bindoff tel. 01491 612663 St. George’s Day Celebrations

L to R Sally Stewart & Pat Fewell

Blessed with good weather, the ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for Wonderland in Bloom’ stall at the St George’s Day celebrations was a great success, raising £150 for Watlington in Bloom by selling plants in teacups and cakes and cup cakes. With many thanks to all those who made cakes, planted the cups and manned the stall.

15 News from Pyrton April and May have proven to be very busy and interesting months for Pyrton. On April 2nd we were invited to take part in Radio Oxford’s ‘Breakfast Show’. Roving reporter, Jo Thoenes, joined Philip Pinney, Kath Gomm, the Rector and myself to talk about the late arrival of the daffodils and history of the village. Although a somewhat ‘nerve racking’ experience, we did enjoy putting Pyrton ‘on the Oxfordshire map’. The daffodils did finally put in an appearance in mid April and our visitors’ book showed people had come to see them from all over the local area. In April we also launched our website for St. Mary’s. You can find out details of forthcoming services and events as well as background historical information. The website can be found on www.st-marys-pyrton. We are still learning how to manage the updates so please bear with us till we become more proficient. We would like to encourage as many people to access the website as possible so that it becomes easier to find when using search engines. As I write we are making last minute preparations for the Fete and praying for good weather – ideally the weather we have just enjoyed over the Bank Holiday weekend. It may be possible to include a report on how things went before the Parish News goes to print but if not, more next time. We are now looking forward to starting the second stage of renovations on June 3rd. We have been very fortunate to receive a generous grant from English Heritage and Diocesan approval for the work – we are just waiting for the Faculty to arrive! The contractors are Norman & Underwood, who will carry out the work during June to August, under the watchful eye of our architect, John Radice. Please note that the church and churchyard will remain open as usual during this time but visitors will need to be aware of the scaffolding etc. At our Annual Parochial Meeting in April, we were sorry to say ‘Goodbye’ to Sally Rawstron. She has done so much valuable work for the church whilst on the PCC, for which we are extremely grateful. We are pleased to welcome Betty Raymond in her place. We were all very sad to hear the news that Dr Ken Hugh-Jones died suddenly on May 2nd and send our heartfelt condolences to all his family. Ken has been a stalwart supporter of St Mary’s church ever since he moved in to the village. As a member of the PCC and Church warden for several years, Ken has quietly and efficiently organised most of the repair and maintenance work as well as the day to day running of the church – no mean task as I have found out since bad health forced him to cut down. We cannot thank Ken and Ruth enough

16 for hosting the annual Fete in their beautiful garden for several years and they have always supported every village event. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to know Ken – such a wonderful gentleman – he will be sorely missed by everyone. June and July are looking to be much quieter months. The Village Hall Committee will be holding their AGM on June 20th at 8pm in the Village Hall. Do come along and give us your views? Pub Nights have continued to be popular but we would like to explore alternative ideas to involve a greater number of villagers – we need your suggestions. Jenny Lockwood Dates for your diary: Friday June 7th – Pub Night with food from 7pm Thursday June 20th – Village Hall AGM at 8pm Friday July 5th – Village BBQ at Kath& Tom’s from 7pm Can you help? Are there any residents of Pyrton/Watlington who remember Ellen Wright? She was born in Kite Cottage, Pyrton on the 29th October 1921. She was the only child of William and Ellen Wright.

Her daughters, Alison Jones and Penny Butler, would welcome the opportunity to share a coffee and conversation regarding Ellen.

If you remember Ellen and would like to share your memories you can email Alison on: [email protected]

VALLEY OF HOPE MONEY POTS

Mysie will be grateful if you can empty your Money Pots. Please put money into plastic bags with a piece of paper giving the number on the bottom of your pot.

Please return to me at 36 Pyrton Lane or give to someone at St. Leonard’s Church.

Thank you to everyone who has a money pot, but if not needed do let me know. Mysie Sutherland - 612705

17 A LOCAL DIMENSION TO AN INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM

Blenheim Films based in Shirburn, Oxfordshire has teamed up with Academy award winning actor Jeremy Irons who lives in Watlington to produce the highly acclaimed documentary feature film Trashed that deals graphically with the pressing issues surrounding waste and sustainability.

Candida Brady who founded Blenheim Films in 1996 undertook two years of research and filming before Trashed was premiered at Cannes in 2012.

Since then it has been seen at important events and festivals in many different parts of the world. It won Special Jury Prize at Tokyo International Film Festival and Best Documentary at FIFE in Paris.

Trashed is a global conversation led by Jeremy Irons, which details the issues of waste. Jeremy looks at the problems we are creating by burning, burying and dumping our plastic waste.

He talks to scientists, campaigners, farmers and more to find out what is happening and what is being done to improve the situation. From individuals who have changed their lives and produce almost no waste, to increasing anti-waste legislation, to an entire city which is now virtually waste-free,

Jeremy discovers that change is not only essential, but happening.

As Jeremy travels the world on a voyage of discovery the film captures him in some of the ghastliest polluted sites that one could possibly imagine, and the shock of what he sees and witnesses shows clearly in his face, in his observations and in the questions he asks.

18 The brilliant filming and Jeremy’s superb articulation of the damage being done to our world – on land and in the sea - by the dumping of huge amounts of waste leaves the viewer shocked and almost stunned with disbelief. The film successfully communicates the message that all of us need to take ownership of this problem and in a special appeal to the readers of this parish magazine Jeremy Irons has written: “I beg people to download it and watch it and see how they can change their lifestyles to make a difference”.

The trailer of the film can be viewed at www.trashedfilm.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UM73CEvwMY www.vimeo.com/ondemand/trashed/41514228 The film’s website, amongst other things also gives practical steps that we can all take to lessen the problem. These can be viewed at www.trashedfilm.com/tenthings.php

Christopher Idris Evans - Rector

Venue: The Sports Pavilion, Watlington Rec Ground Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month Time: 2.30pm. Tea & biscuits served. 18th June 2013 John Tyler will show us ‘Life in a Nutshell’ Exceptional photography of small insects and other wildlife. Really stunning.

16th July 2013 Martin Lloyd will give a talk entitled ‘Passports, Assassins, Traitors, Spies’. An established writer of fiction, history, travel & humour, Martin has been heard on Radio 4’s Midweek and You & Yours - and has been involved with Who do you think you are?

We welcome all retired and semi-retired visitors who come to our monthly talks and encourage you to join us. Membership is £18.50 p.a. which also allows you to participate in our Group Activities that include Walking, Reading, Outings, Antiques & collectibles, Heritage, Patchwork & quilting and our Lunch group Non-members can come to our monthly talks by paying £4.00 entrance.

For more details contact Jacky Wagstaff - 01491 613175 Email: [email protected]

19 POP IN CAFE Venue: Watlington Sports Pavilion Shirburn Road, Watlington, OX49 5BZ 2nd Tuesday of each month - time: 2-4pm Contact details: Shirley Brown, Doreen Hobbs & Beryl Parkinson Telephone: 07977 605443 Email: [email protected] Why not come and join us for tea and cakes and a chat and have some fun and see what you think. You can help us to make it what you want. You can be a Friend of the Pop-in as we need people to help us fundraise or be a helper. There is no charge except for donations. Everyone is welcome. Thank You. See you There. Watlington Gardening Club 2013 We are back in the TOWN HALL for meetings at 7.45pm on the first Wednesday of the month in Watlington.

Wednesday 5 June ‘Flowers of the Oxford Ring Road’ speaker Caroline Jackson-Houlston

The July meeting will be our Summer Social to be held in a private garden and details will be in our Newsletter.

June 19th we are visiting Mary Berry’s garden in Penn. Cost is £6.50 including tea! Payment is due when you book. We need a group of 20 people and transport will be in cars.

This year is our 20th anniversary and we intend to make it a special year with a visit to Highgrove on 17 October .

Two club members have their gardens open through the NGS: Rona Knight . The Old Vicarage, Aston Rowant on June 16 and 26 (2-6pm) Jane Rooksby, Upper Chalford Farm on June 20 (4-7pm), June 23 and July 14. (2-5.30pm).

We are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members at any of our meetings . For further information contact: Cheryl Barnes, Chairman, Tel: 01491 614928 Email: [email protected]

20 This the latest Watlington Policing Neighbourhood Crime Advice Update from PCSO Diane Greenwood

With summer fast approaching Thame Neighbourhood team are reminding residents and those visiting the area to protect their homes and cars from opportunist thieves. With the warmer weather residents are more likely to leave windows and doors open giving the thieves plenty of opportunities, even a small window is not safe to leave as thieves can wriggle through any gap larger than the size of a human head.

Remember also sheds and garages lock tools and ladders away so that thieves cannot use them to break in to their home.

We are also urging motorists to ensure their cars are secure when they leave them and that nothing is left on display.

Car crime nationally is decreasing, but there is still a need to be vigilant and take precautions. Make these precautions part of your routine and you will decrease your risk of becoming a victim:

• Remove all items of value from your vehicle when you park • Lock doors and close windows

Over the past couple of years sat Nav’s have been a favourite for car criminals, who can sell them on to handlers very easily and get a good price for them. If you have a Sat Nav and plan to use it officers make the following suggestions:

• Remove your Sat Nav from the vehicle when it is being left unattended • Remove the cradle/Sat Nav holder from the windscreen and use a duster to wipe away the tell tale marks from the windscreen

21 Friends of St Leonard’s Church News Lych Gate Restoration Project

We were delighted a very generous £1600 was given in donations at last year’s Christmas Tree Festival towards the restoration of the historic Lych Gates and the finial on the roof. Following thorough investigation it was found the repair of the gates would be a false economy and therefore new replacement gates and finial are needed. The restoration will entail making new oak gates and a finial replicating the original design. It is hoped the exsisting ironwork will be refurbished and used with the new gates. The work has been put out to tender and we are currently awaiting detailed quotes. We are indebted to Raymond Jackson for his invaluable advice and work progressing this very important project and we look forward to the start of the restoration which will greatly enhance the entrance to St Leonard’s Church.

Christmas Tree Festival 2013 December 7th - December 21st It is hard to believe that 2013 is our fifth annual Christmas Tree Festival and we are so pleased that with the enormous support of our community the Festival has gone from strength to strength and become a greatly enjoyed festive event for all age groups, families and friends. We hope the Grand Opening on Saturday December 7th will finish with a special lantern parade, the inspiration of Emily Cooling, a local talented artist. The lantern parade will go through Watlington with lanterns made by children and students from Watlington Primary School and Icknield Community College together with residents from the Sanctuary Care Home.

Our theme this year is “Tell me a Story”. Well loved stories from here and around the world can be chosen. We provide the Christmas trees and put them up in church for you to decorate so all you have do is design and make the decorations and provide the tree lights! If you or your family would like to decorate a Christmas tree please get in touch by September at the latest by email at [email protected] or tel 01491 612788

Janet Vaughan Chairman Friends of St Leonard’s Church

The Christian Aid collection Street collection £378.29 / Church collection £302.15 / Total £680.44

This was an increase of over 5% from 2012, a great result considering the economic situation. Barbara Williamson and I would like to thank all the collectors who braved the bad weather, and all who contributed to the excellent total.

Judy Crockett

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Showroom in Watlington where you can see our ranges and buy our lovely yarns. Find us between Diamond Floors and The Bread Bin, at the bottom of the passage, on the left.

Knitting and spinning groups, details of which you can find on the website.

4 High Street, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5PS. 01491 614342. email: [email protected] : www.blackhillsyarn.co.uk Watlington twice a week. Telephone us for details or check out the website: 4 High Street, Watlington, Oxon OX49 5PS 01491 614342 23 [email protected] www.blackhills-yarn.com WHAT EXERCISES WORK FOR YOUR BODY? Running; walking; keep fit; yoga; aerobics; pilates; judo; Tai chi; Gym workouts

Because all our bodies are different we are physically not all suited to the same exercise regimes. People with problem backs may need to exercise standing up. People in wheel chairs need ‘sitting’ exercises, and so on and so on. Over the next few editions therefore, we will explore the many different kinds of exercise classes available in Watlington and will start with Tai Chi. I understand Balance and co-ordination soon start to improve for those whose bodies feel more comfortable doing a gentle, relaxing Standing exercise. - Editor The Health Benefits of Tai Chi -China’s ancient internal system of moving meditation- Ever wondered what is the single biggest cause of sickness in the UK? Stress! Which can manifest itself... in many ways --depression-chronic anxiety states -high blood pressure - heart disease-addictive disorders -cardiovascular disease - some cancers - increased rate of ageing -migraine headaches How do we go about reducing stress in our everyday lives? One simple way is to learn how to RELAX! Relaxation = no tension = no stress = no anxiety. It’s a simple formula, but it takes regular guided practise to help make a relaxed state become your default setting. Eventually through regular practise of the slow, graceful and continuous movements Tai Chi is known for, a sense of tranquillity from deep within emerges. Practised by over 200 million people in China, (half of all participants take up Tai Chi between the ages of 50 and 80), it keeps everything inside you healthy, from the smallest muscles to ligaments, joints, bodily fluids, vertebrae and internal organs. Call 07505 033 568 for information on your local class.

Tai Chi Classes in Watlington China’s ancient internal system of moving meditation I teach people to use their bodies properly Learning correct Breathing and Posture will teach you how to relax and, as a result, health greatly improves - as does strength and balance Tai Chi specialises in relaxing and regulating the central nervous system, releasing physical and emotional stress, and promoting mental and emotional well-being. For more details tel: Nick : 075050 33568

24 NEWS FROM THE REGISTERS Holy Baptism We extend all good wishes to the following who were welcomed into the family of the Church by baptism:

Baptisms at St Leonard’s Church, Watlington April 21st - Phoebe Rolfe April 21st - Sebastian Grocutt April 21st - Isla Scales

Baptisms at St Mary’s Church, Pyrton May 12th - Pippa Boulton

WEDDINGS AT ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH Our congratulations to Ellen Sibly and Richard Flint who were married on April 13th 2013 And to Sarah Hunston and Christopher Kettley who were married on 4th May 2013 We wish them every happiness in their lives together

WEDDINGS AND BAPTISM IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND If you wish to arrange a baptism or get married in either St. Leonard’s Watlington or St. Mary’s church Pyrton please contact Revd. Christopher Evans 01491 612494

Rest in Peace We offer our sympathy and the assurance of our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the following people who died recently:

Iris Griffiths who died on March 13th 2013 Dorothy Taylor who died on March 28th 2013 Vernon Worth who died on April 12th 2013 Auna Kent-Lemon who died on April 17th 2103 Kenneth Hugh-Jones who died on May 2nd 2013

May they rest in Peace.

WEDDINGS IN THE METHODIST CHURCH If you wish to be married in the Methodist Church, please contact the Revd. Adam Stevenson 01865 714163 e-mail: [email protected]

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A rather last minute idea, a couple of quick conversations at the school gate, a flurry of emails and the Methodist Church Kidz Church and St. Leonard’s Mustard Seeds together decided to organise a morning of Easter-themed activities on Good Friday morning with less than a week to do it! Could it possibly be done?

Well, it turned out to be a great success! Over 40 children came, bringing with them around 30 parents and carers, and together with various helpers and clergy, about 80 of us packed into the Methodist Church for a morning of fun and crafts. We made everything from woven palm leaves and decorated wine glasses, to edible Easter bonnets, Easter cards and chocolate nests! Local artist Rachel Gill helped the children to make a wonderful Easter collage, showing the hill at Calvary and the tomb in the garden, surrounded by lots of beautiful flowers.

We then had a short service, listening to the Easter story, and finished up with cups of tea and hot cross buns.

Many thanks go to all those who helped to make it such a fantastic morning, and to all the children and parents who came and joined in - it was wonderful to see so many there. We hope to do something similar later on in the year, maybe around Harvest time, so watch this space for more information, or get in touch if you would like to help!

Susie Ingram

31 WANTED Volunteer Drivers ‘Watlington Volunteer Drivers has now been running for nearly 3 years Due to the excellent commitment, reliability, professionalism and friendliness of the group our client base is increasing. Therefore to maintain this high standard of service, we wish to invite more drivers to join us, please ring if you can help 07765 154120

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Aerobics & Pilates Watlington Town Hall

Drop-in classes: Aerobics Monday 8-9pm Tuesday 9.30am – 10.30am Pilates Thursday 8-9 pm

Pre-booked Pilates classes (spaces available) :

Monday 6.30-7.30pm Thursday 9.15-10.15am, 6.30-7.30pm Friday 9.15-10.15am

For further information please email Katy Riddell [email protected] or call 0770 999 1623

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We offer support to residents of the Parish of Watlington Registered Charity No. 241730 suffering from ﬁ nancial hardship, sickness or disability. Contact us on 01491 613366, or via the Community Ofﬁ ce at 1 Old School Place, Watlington OX49 5QH, or email [email protected] www.watlingtonsupportfund.org.uk

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