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Pastures New for Hugh Winter 2008 Sadly we are saying Goodbye to the War- cious time for the two Rotherfield par- time. wicks who will now embrace a very differ- ishes as they were entering an interreg- Following the radical benefice revision in ent benefice in Northamptonshire with num following the retirement of the the Henley Deanery and the appointment wonderful village names such as Farthing- long -serving Rector, Bob Butler -Smith. of Rev Graham Foulis Brown to All hoe, Crouthton and Hinton -in -the -Hedges Hugh's contribution at that time was Saints’ in 2002, Hugh had the opportunity and we hope that neither will spend of a still wider ministry in the sis- too much of their time in the hedge- ter parishes of Sonning Common rows on those narrow country lanes! and Kidmore End which he pur- Hugh Warwick has almost a lifetime sued with enthusiasm. association with the village of But Hugh was always involved in Rotherfield Peppard and All Saints’ the wider community and inter- Church as his parents, Ralph and ested in local affairs and it is he Beryl, moved to Blounts Court Road whom we all have to thank for the from Aylesbury when he was just inspiration behind this very publi- ten years old. Within three weeks, cation! In 1994, he had the idea of Hugh contracted polio but fought a village newsletter so as to reach bravely and survived and never let it out to a much wider readership affect the way he wanted to lead his than the church magazine – and so life. Peppard News was born and has He sang as a treble in the choir at All gone from strength to strength un- Saints’ and was later a most diligent der Hugh and subsequent editors. and sensitive Churchwarden serving For this and so many contribu- two terms of office in the mid - tions, we thank Hugh and also his seventies and again from 1991 to wife Auriel, who has been a great 1998. support to him and a good friend to Hugh's chosen career had been at the many. Hugh is always thoughtful BBC as a producer of programmes and never self -serving. He is the for Radio 3, but when he retired he same consistent, supportive and decided to change tack and train for loving man with that wonderful the ministry to which he always felt chuckle who endears himself to he had a calling. He underwent the arduous vital as he knew everyone and how both young and old alike. He has served training with great good cheer, was or- things were done at both churches. Many us well for many years and he will be dained in 2000 and priested a year later. parishioners have commented on how missed. Hugh's ordination came at a most auspi- his pastoral care was so evident at that Peter Hutt Editorial We are being told that we are approaching ently wants it all. recession, not only here in our little corner Peppard News is a community newspaper published Advertisements in newspapers, maga- by Rotherfield Peppard PCC with financial support of South Oxfordshire, but globally. How zines, on TV and hoardings have urged from Peppard Parish Council, and is distributed free did the world get itself into this state? us to 'do it now', 'buy it now' and 'pay to almost all households in the ecclesiastical and One could spend many hours debating the later' ... Well, we are paying for it now, civil parishes of Peppard. Views expressed are not various possible causes. Maybe one very necessarily those of the PCC or RPPC unless stated with loss of jobs, low interest rates etc. as such. simplistic cause is that with the many ad- This 'recession' will affect us all in one Peppard News is also available by e -mail. vances in technology, travel, etc., we have way or another. Let us all take heed and been spoilt for choice in many things and go 'step by step', enjoy what we have Issues: March, June, September & December we want and expect to have them now . and think twice before deciding to up- Editor: Susan Carter , We have foods from all corners of the Well Cottage, Kingwood Common, RG9 5NB . date material things when what we have e-mail: [email protected] world available all year round, computers works perfectly well, even though it www.PeppardNews.co.uk with ever -increasing capabilities, home may not be the latest colour, specifica- cinema systems, i -pods, mobile phones Contributions accepted via e -mail or send to Penny tion or model. Harvey, 12 Shiplake Bottom, Peppard, RG9 5HL that take and send photographs and video. I would like to wish all our readers a Advertising: Ian Fraser - phone: 01491 629631 Cheap flights and holidays are available Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Printed by Trinity Creative Resources worldwide all year round. In fact, some- Swallowfield RG7 1TH thing for everyone and everyone appar- Susan Carter, Editor Page 2 Our Schools Peppard C of E Primary room with enjoyment of music being our Peppard School School primary aim. So far this year our reper- Peppard Common RG9 5JU toire has been varied incorporating songs SHOUT Project Phone: 01491 628354 from the West End musical Chicago and Once again we are delighted to be one of Head Teacher - Anne Jarvis some very catchy Abba hits. Now we are ten local schools asked to take part in this hard at work preparing for Christmas with Chairman of the Governors year’s SHOUT project (Schools of Henley carols and songs for up and coming events David Sell OUTreach - the educational organisation such as the school’s Christingle service at attached to the Henley Festival). This year All Saints’ Church, Peppard on Thursday th the children will be exploring 18 December at 18.30. The children are two different art forms, art and looking forward to performing for the dance. Both projects will be in- ladies of Peppard WI and once again sing- spired by Native American his- ing at St Mary’s Church Henley by kind tory as researched by the chil- invitation of the Henley Choral Society. dren. Rosie Clinkard This term Springwood class has had three exciting workshops led by Julian Walker and Charlie Sonning Common Chance who run a company Pre-School called HughJart. Their particular expertise lies in mural painting We have had a wonderfully busy first for large events such as Glaston- term, enjoying a whole range of activities, bury Festival to name just one. looking at various topics such as What The children have been hugely Makes Us Healthy, Diwali and Opposites. enthusiastic about this work, gaining skills ing their artwork, the children displayed We have filled our classroom walls with in planning and creating a mock -up design excellent fine brush control and worked the fantastic work the children have pro- and then transferring it to a much larger as a team to produce a fantastic work of duced. scale. For this project our motto was art. Children have enjoyed plenty of cooking, Think Big! Springwood classroom was The mural will be exhibited next year at messy play and being outdoors in all emptied of furniture and replaced by a The Henley Festival before returning weathers. I think parents are beginning to large canvas measuring 20’x 6’. In apply- home to school to where it get used to us now and remembering to will be on display for all to send their children in old clothes, with enjoy. You can see more suitable outdoor clothing! We believe photos of the children work- that children learn from real experiences ing on the mural on and so encourage them to explore their www.henley -festival.co.uk/ environments without constraints – this Supersize -Art sometimes means getting very messy! Children enjoyed taking part in a Bug The Choir Hunt in October and raised £100 for Men- It has been wonderful to wel- ingitis UK. Children were sponsored by come new members into the friends and family to find bugs (cartoon choir this year and pleasing to pictures) around the garden. They also see the continuing commit- enjoyed lots of related activities through- ment of the older chil- out the week. dren .We meet every Tuesday We also had our Christmas Fair on De- lunch -time in Greys class- cember 6 th . There was a Santa’s Grotto

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We are doing a story 2 tbsp crushed garlic received a friendly welcome. We were trail around the garden, with parts of the 1-2 tsp salt (optional) offered a small table in an almost empty Christmas story being enacted at different 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper restaurant (one of our pet hates) but upon stations. The children (and staff!) are very ½ cup of milk request we were immediately given a lar- excited and keeping our fingers crossed 1 tsp dried oregano ger table. Their menus cater for all tastes for reasonable weather on the day! 2 tsp dried parsley and pockets and we opted for their special 3-4 balls mozzarella, sliced lunch offer of 2 courses for £8.95. Next Term we will be starting with the topic of Recycling, with a visit from the 1. Pre -heat oven to 350ºF/180ºC/gas 4. To start we shared mushrooms in a cream, Wild Waste Show to teach the children all 2. For the Napoletana sauce, heat the oil garlic and tarragon sauce - a generous about recycling with a puppet show and in large saucepan over a medium heat, portion, served with fresh crusty bread. It activities. add the onions and fry gently until trans- was most delicious, the tarragon a good lucent. Stir in the black pepper, fry for 1 complement to the mushrooms, but on the Spaces are still available for afternoon rich side, so sharing was ideal! sessions. Telephone Sara or Jo on 0118 - minute then reduce the heat to low and To follow, my friend chose the fish and 9724760 for more information, or see our stir in the crushed garlic. Fry gently for chips - a good portion of tasty haddock in website 3-5 minutes then add the fresh and a light, crisp batter with chunky chips and www.sonningcommonplaygroup.co.uk. tinned tomatoes, cover with a lid and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the a fresh side salad. I ordered the 'pie of the Finally, from all at Sonning Common Pre - tomato paste and mixed herbs, remove day' - another good sized dish, generously School we wish you a very peaceful but from the heat and set aside. filled with chunks of lean, tasty steak in fun Christmas and a Happy and Healthy an excellent tomato gravy, topped with an 3. For the meatballs, put all the ingredi- New Year! impressively light, crumbly home -made ents apart from the mozzarella into a Jo Batten pastry. This came with an equally gener- large bowl and mix together then shape ous portion of new potatoes and a selec- the mixture into golf ball sized meat- tion of four fresh vegetables. balls. Snippets 4. To assemble the dish, pour Napole- For pudding we shared a home -made ap- tana sauce into a large ovenproof dish, ple crumble. The chunky pieces of apple, Peppard Pantry put meatballs into the sauce, cook in the although nicely cooked, were unfortu- oven for about 30 minutes, or until nately not very flavoursome; the crumble We are persuading our pubs to part with meatballs are golden -brown and cooked topping was dry and somewhat tasteless; their favourite recipes and we kick off through. Remove from oven, arrange the the only disappointing dish of an other- with one from the Red Lion, Peppard mozzarella slices on top of the meat- wise excellent lunch. Meatballs with Napoletana Sauce balls, return to the oven for 10 minutes. Our only other grumble was that what had For the Napoletana sauce (serves 4 -6) 5. Serve with garlic bread or freshly started off as friendly and attentive ser- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil cooked pasta. vice, unfortunately tailed off towards the 2 large onions, diced end of the meal; we had to wait a long 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper Carols in The Unicorn time to order our pudding and then to pay our bill, even though by then we were the 5 garlic cloves, crushed All Saints’ Church Choir will once again only two customers in the restaurant. 10 medium Roma tomatoes, diced be singing carols in The Unicorn on 2 tins chopped tomatoes Tuesday 23 rd December at 19.30. Overall, generous portions of freshly 5 tbsp concentrated tomato paste cooked food at a good price, although let 4 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs Come along and join in or just listen if down by the service at the end. you can’t sing! 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Building regulations Parish Clerk: Barbara Marston will also still apply. To find out more go repaired by the Cricket Club, for which 0118 946 2459 to www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/ the Parish Council was extremely grateful. Website: www.rppc.org.uk Michael Barlow had generously donated hhg/houseguide.html As most of Peppard SODC Councillors : Paul Harrison falls within the AONB, I would advise and installed an alarm in the Pavilion free 0118 972 2665 of charge. anyone wishing to make alterations to & Alan Rooke —01491 572919 contact the District Council’s planning The Parish Council had responded to OCC Councillor: Carol Viney team first. It’s better to get it right first Reading Transport Limited that the level 01491 680887 time rather than go through the massive of bus services in Peppard should be Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council usually costs of rectifying something that has al- maintained, including a Sunday service. It meets on 2nd Monday of the month at ready been built. was also requested that up to date timeta- 19 .30 in the Pavilion , though there is no bles should be maintained in the bus time- meeting in August. Parishioners may Information on planning permission can table display boxes. attend and observe, and may raise briefly also be obtained by contacting a Planning issues of concern to them. All may attend Enquiry Officer on 01491 823272/01491 Chairman of the Parish Council, Vivienne intermediate planning meetings as well - 823663. Kemp, has given notice that she will be see Diary for dates and times. leaving the Council on 31 st December. Alarms database SODC is encouraging people with burglar Oxfordshire County alarms to join a new alarm database to Community Plan stop alarms disturbing the neighbourhood Our Community Plan Questionnaire is Council Report if they go off accidentally. being designed and we are waiting for it Adult social care provided by Oxford- The council is responsible for stopping to be printed. As soon as the question- shire County Council has received the alarms if they cause annoyance. If a bur- naire has been created, we will need vol- second highest possible rating following glar alarm is set off accidentally, the unteers to help us distribute them to every an in -depth assessment by the Commis- owner risks annoying neighbours and if household in Peppard. If you would like sion for Social Care Inspection (CSCI). the council can’t contact the owner of the to help, please contact us to register your property, it can obtain a warrant and force interest. The authority received an overall ‘good’ rating and two out of a possible three entry to the premises and then the owner stars and was judged as ‘excellent’ for is charged for the cost of the work. its work around increasing choice and The database stores contact details of the control for those in its care in 2007/8. person with the burglar alarm and if the It was judged as ‘good’ in the criteria of council receives a complaint, it can make improving quality of life, making a posi- contact to have the alarm switched off as tive contribution, freedom from dis- soon as possible. The registration is free crimination and harassment, economic and only the owners and authorised coun- well -being and maintaining personal cil officers can access the information. dignity and respect. Contact SODC on 01491 823203 or envi- [email protected] Carol Viney Report Potholes! South Oxfordshire Potholes are a regular topic of conversa- John Howell with Rosalyn Varnes & Anne tion. In order to try to keep on top of the Symons at the Herb Farm District Council repairs, the County Council has set up a We were very happy to discuss our plan Advice on new planning rules quick service for people to report them as with MP John Howell last month. they appear. If you see a pothole on the In October new Central Government road or pavement you can either report it Also, if you would like to suggest any rules came into effect for people want- using the online form at questions or issues to be included in the ing to extend their homes. In many cir- www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/potholes or by questionnaire, please contact the Com- cumstances you can now carry out ex- phoning 0845 3101111. The more infor- munity Plan Group by emailing rother- tensions and alterations to your home mation you can include about the location, [email protected], texting/ without applying for formal planning size and severity of the potholes the better. phoning 07526 922112 or writing to permission. Tony Cotton, Woodlands, Colmore Lane, This is a great way to play our part in im- However, in some circumstances, re- Kingwood Common RG9 5NA. proving the roads in our District. strictions would remain, for example, in Anna Moulton Paul Harrison conservation areas and also in our Area Ann’s Pet Care Furry Friends

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Chauffeur Driven Lexus LS430 Mobile: 0786 024 9943 Tel: 0118 972 4260 e-mail: [email protected] Page 6 Our Village An expert on Oxfordshire footpaths has shopping trips. Greenshoots suggested that the unofficial path did To book your place on the bus or to book At Greenshoots we’ve been busy getting seem to have its own function, as using a driver, please call the FISH office be- the ground cleared of the remains of the FP31 involves walking along a narrow tween 09.30 & 11.30 Monday to Friday. year’s crops and digging through the com- lane with blind bends. However trying The office will close on 24 th December; post heaps, sieving all the new compost to establish a new pathway is very diffi- reopen 29 th to 30 th December and close before putting it onto the beds. cult. We need a sufficient number of again 31 st December to 5 th January. Son- people willing and able to give evidence The students have been battling with the ning Common Village Hall will be closed that they used this path without let or th th wet weather, many of them are keen to be for refurbishment from 5 to 9 January, hindrance ( that is that there were no outside digging at this time of the year but however the FISH phone (0118 9723986) notices inferring no admittance nor did it is detrimental to the ground to be trod- will be manned over this period during anyone tell them that it was private land den and dug while it is so wet. So they’ve office hours. and therefore not accessible ) for 20 been doing lots of indoor activities and years or so before the new owners ob- Our Annual Charity Christmas Card & tidying up. structed it. If some people have used it Gift Sale, which took place in October, We had winter bedding in and planted up less, what ever evidence you can give is was very successful and 12 charities bene- hanging baskets for winter colour. The worth recording . It is important to en- fited. Many thanks to Barbara Butler for pansies, violas, polyanthus and cyclamen sure that the path was well used over a all her efforts. have sold well; we’ll have a greater vari- significant time. Caroline Stockhill ety next year. For Christmas, we have a selection of baskets of indoor plants and wreaths which News from the Library we are selling from our site at Manor From the beginning of September all Ox- Farm. Wreaths can be made to order, us- fordshire libraries have had access to ing a specific colour scheme or range of ‘Ancestry’ (http:// natural decorations. Please come and see ancestrylibrary.proquest.com), the popular what we’ve got available. family history database, via the library In December we are looking forward to a computers. The licence covers library use visit from John Howell MP. Boris John- only – this is a condition set by the pub- son was very supportive of us at Green- lisher. shoots and he visited several times, we However, none of the library staff has had hope that Mr Howell will be equally sup- any particular experience or training in portive and enjoy his visit to see what we using the site yet, but if you need help get up to. Peppard Parish Council is interested in we’ll do our best. If we find we have a lot Looking forward to the spring, if you applying for an alteration in the footpath of interest and lots of requests for help, we bring back your hanging baskets, tubs or map but needs help from walkers. We will arrange for ‘taster sessions’ in the troughs from last year we can replant them hope to involve the Ramblers as well, new year, with the kind help of the Berk- with your choice of plants. Or if you but anyone who feels strongly about this shire Family History Society. If you’re would like a particular colour scheme, or please contact Cherry Postlethwaite interested, let us know! (Parish Councillor ) at cherrythomp- have a requirement for large quantities of The library holds the current copy of the bedding, please come and talk to me and I [email protected] or leave a message on 01491 680495. Homechoice Property Newsletter, about will happily discuss growing to your re- choice -based lettings, which comes out quirements. every fortnight. This information is also Wishing everybody a Very Happy Christ- FISH Volunteer Centre available on the internet, and Soha hous- mas from the Staff and Students at Green- Best wishes for Christmas and the New ing is holding a free drop -in session in the shoots. Year to you all, and many thanks to all library, on Wednesday 28 th January from Angela Fordham those who gave their time as drivers or 16.00 -18.30, to answer questions about helpers in 2008. the Homechoice website, and the Soha Establishing a New Our regular shopping trips to Reading website. were extended by an hour for December The library in Grove Road will be closed Footpath and this extended time will continue from Tuesday 23 rd December until Friday There are two footpaths that turn off Wy- through January. Bus passes or tokens 2nd January. We will be having a special fold Lane and cross the fields towards are accepted, as they are for all our Christmas story time on Monday, 22 nd Gallowstree Common and into New Copse (footpaths 28 and 31 see map). For This page sponsored by many years the two fields have had open access, and an unofficial new path devel- TANDOORI oped at the beginning of footpath 28 and cut across the adjacent field, around the Connoisseur old sewerage works and into the corner of New Copse ( broken line see map). This An Emporium of Indian Cuisine year both fields were sold and the field Fully Air-conditioned with the 'new' path has been gated and Open 7 days a week, including bank holidays locked with notices 'Private No Access'. Take-away menu - prompt service 21 Wood Lane, Sonning Common - Phone: 0118 972 3104/1054 Page 7

December at 10.00. This will be aimed at how to combat opportunist burglary will the under 7s – it will be free of charge, but Green Gym be posted through the letter -box. We hope booking is essential! The Sonning Common Green Gym has this will assist and provide necessary in- We’d like to send best wishes to all our been awarded a certificate of Special formation on your home security. library users for a happy and healthy Commendation by the Chilterns Conser- PC Julie Greenough Christmas, and a peaceful New Year vation Board for their entry in Chilterns PCSOs Janice Smith & Ben Wyatt Conservation Award 2008. The award Rosemary Dunstan was for a year -long project at Watling- Library Manager ton Hill Nature Reserve to restore an New Trees in Carling's ancient sunken trackway. The scrub Orchard Greys Court growing on the southern margin of the The Chilterns has always been famous for By the time we closed at the end of Sep- track was cleared by the Green Gym its orchards, particularly cherry orchards, tember, we had had over 20,000 visitors volunteers, allowing many varieties of but sadly in our area, as in most of the during the season, which was slightly over wild flowers to grow once again, and country, the majority of orchards have our target. We were also the property that walkers can now use the track instead of been lost sold the winning first prize ticket in the a path which was eroding the rare chalk Peppard Parish Council has obtained a National Trust 2008 Raffle, so proving it grassland habitat. small grant from The Chilterns Conserva- is always worth “having a go”. tion Board which we want to spend on a We have had major restoration work to a mixture of new fruit trees for Carling's value of over £9,000 carried out on our Orchard. Apart from enjoying the won- Greenhouse, paid for from donations from derful blossom and shining fruits of au- visitors, gifts from local National Trust tumn, we want to encourage local people Associations and Centres and from a leg- to harvest the fruit in a Food For Free acy left to us by a local resident. initiative. Similar programmes are under- With links to The Keep Britain Tidy Cam- way throughout the country where fruit paign, which was originally launched by trees are being planted alongside roads Lady Brunner, we have taken part in their and on waste land. new Big Tidy Up Campaign, launched Some time early next year we would be with the help of Lady Brunner’s grand- grateful for just one or two hours’ help daughters. In November a team of staff Green Gym Volunteers opening the track planting the trees, so that we spend the and volunteers completed the Estate Walk, grant money on buying as many trees as which includes parts of the Broad Plat This was a very popular project with all possible. Lane and Rocky Lane, and managed to our volunteers and we're really pleased If you can help please contact Cherry Pos- remove six bags of rubbish, including a to have had our work recognised as con- tlethwaite 01491 680495 or cherrythomp- rather flattened old fashioned coal bucket; tributing to the natural environment and [email protected] we were rather proud to say the majority history of the Chilterns. of the rubbish was from the roads and not Julia Booker from the Estate. Poppy Appeal 2008 One event before we open in April will be Police News The Peppard & District Branch of the our Spring Has Sprung Walks , in the Gar- Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal for th st In October we held a Crime Prevention den. These take place on 20 and 21 Event at Sonning Common Village Hall, 2008 raised the sum of £4,069.37, an in- March 2009, starting at 10:30. Join the crease on last year of just under 1%. which was well attended and enabled us Gardeners for a guided walk through the to meet members of the community of When other branches have reported quite garden, as well as the chance to ask ques- both Sonning Common and surrounding severe shortages in their collections even tions, but if that is not enough, a delicious such an extremely small increase is to be parishes. home -made soup lunch will be served in applauded. I must praise all of my collec- the Cromwellian Tea Room afterwards to We now have regular Pub Watch meet- tors who worked so very hard to achieve warm you up. Tickets £12 each. You must ings. Landlords kindly provide their this during a time of such financial up- book in advance via the National Trust premises on a rota basis which enables heaval. One collector raised almost £400 ticket line on 0844 249 1895 or via the us to visit all the member parishes. on his own and another over £200. I can- website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Over the next few weeks, the not thank them enough for this splendid thamesandsolentevents . Please note that Neighbourhood team will be observing effort. nd bookings will open on 2 January 2009. dwelling properties that during the early We are always looking for new collectors Paul Williamson evening have no lights on, therefore and helpers and if you are interested Custodian – Greys Court suggesting to criminals that the house is please contact Penny Harvey on 0118 unoccupied. An information leaflet on 9723779.

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Rector: Revd Graham Foulis Brown 0118 972 3987 Time Stands Still All Saints’ Asst. Priest : Revd Barry Olsen 0118 924 2812 Church of England At the time of writing it appears that time Churchwardens: Adrienne Heriot 01491 629254 stands still as the hands of the church www.allsaintspeppard.org.uk Peter Hutt 0118 984 1061 clock are not moving. After many years of volunteers climbing the ladder each us his Son to free us from our fears week to wind and adjust the clock, it is From the Rectory … and to bring us hope and joy. being automated. This wonderful turret By a happy co -incidence, following clock which is over 100 years old has The Rector and I wish you every joy been cleaned and will be fitted with a All Saints’ Day, I talked with the Pep- at Christmas. pard School children about the various mechanism which will wind and adjust the Barry Olsen time automatically. However the change saints depicted in stained glass in All of hour in spring and autumn will still Saints’ Church. It happened that Years Hugh Warwick necessitate a climb up the ladder. This 3 and 4 were learning about stained change occurs just as we are celebrating glass windows. Wulfred, Archbishop An all too brief appreciation for all that the centenary of the tower itself. of Canterbury, declared at the Synod you have done for us, and with us. A of Calcyth in 816 that a new church sincere thank you from me, personally, should have on display a depiction of for your help, and thank you from HIM, Re-Roofed the saint for whom it was named. All you have served so well, and thank you The Lych Gate at the entrance to the from all of us who have felt the benefit Churchyard was damaged some years ago Saints’ has plenty. One window of your devotion. But most importantly, shows St Nicholas. The window was by a branch which fell from a tree. It has to thank you for your dedication to HIM, now been beautifully restored to its former given in memory of Fleet Surgeon to me, and to us. Thank you from all of glory and the roof tiled to match the Lych Hugh Winckworth Macnamara. St us, but especially me. Gate at the entrance to the Church. The Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors; Bob Butler-Smith work was carried out by David Empring- it is said that he saved a fleet of ships ham. during a storm. All that we can confi- dently know about him is that he was Young Entertainment nd Seasons’ Greetings a Bishop of Myra in south -western On Sunday 2 November members and Asia Minor during the fourth century. friends of All Saints’ Church met to- There are some very attractive cards avail- gether to enjoy a good lunch and cele- able which show a snow dusted view of But, of course he is also the patron brate their Patronal Festival of All the church and a reproduction of a water saint of children, and we remember Saints’ Day. The lunch was followed by colour of All Saints’. These cards, which him as Santa Claus, which name is entertainment including two items from cost 50p including envelope, would make derived, via America, from the Dutch the young people of the church who did excellent Christmas cards. Please call dialect form of his name, Sinte Klaas. extremely well. It is to be hoped that Adrienne Heriot on 01491 629254 if you That he is associated particularly with they will be back again next year - if would like to purchase any. giving presents derives from the leg- not sooner! end that he enabled three girls to enter Christmas Time at All into marriages by throwing bags of Concert at All Saints’ Saints’ gold through their window as dower- Plans are being finalised for a concert to The Christmas Services will start with a ies (sic). be given by Julia Booker (soprano) and Nativity Play and Carols at 17.30 on Over the next weeks and at our Christ- Robin Howles (tenor on Satruday 28th Christmas Eve, with Holy Communion at mas services I hope that we’ll share in March. Please make a note of the date 23.00. On Christmas Day Holy Commun- his spirit of generosity, which ulti- and support this talented local duo. ion will be celebrated at 09.00 and a Ser- mately derives from the Christmas There will be a retiring collection for vice of Seven Lessons and Carols at story – the story of a God who gives Christian Aid. 11.00. Do come and join us! PEMBROKE GLASS

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happier and the better for it. It is the Barnardo's Homes St Michael’s Catholic Church most wonderful time of the year. It is my task to remind our parishioners of Revd Chris Bester 0118 972 3418 Here at St Michael's we set ourselves to why we make such a fuss at Christmas, Revd Francis Andrews 0118 972 2354 remember those in need, particularly the ensuring that we do not forget what is at [email protected] homeless and try to raise money for the heart of all our celebrations and our them. We put up a tree of gifts ; a large giving of gifts: it is because we are once We all complain about the commercialisa- Christmas tree is placed in church, with again celebrating the birth of Jesus as one tion of Christmas, but when the Feast small gift tags on the branches. Each tag of us. itself arrives it always triumphs over our asks for a specific gift for someone at God has come to share with us in our hu- grumbles. The song (by Andy Williams ) the Drop -in centre in Reading. We then manity and to help us see how best we can tells us that .. "It’s the most wonderful place our gifts under the tree and in due live our lives to ensure we are happy and time of the year". And it is. time these are delivered to the Drop -in fulfilled. Without this underpinning we Families make great efforts to be to- centre. might be in danger of missing out on the gether; friends are invited, neighbours We particularly encourage children to be centrality of the great festival. come round to visit, and there is a great mindful of children their own age who I wish you all every happiness and joy for sense of relaxed happiness all around. are in need and to be generous to them, this most wonderful time of the year. Everyone smiles and we all seem so much so we also intend to raise money for Dr Fr Chris Bester

And how would we cope with Revd Barry Kirk no electricity, water or waste 0118 972 4519 drainage system for 14 years? The whole country and its total infrastructure have been deci- mated. A New Charity for Liberia is known internationally as one of the world’s greatest a New Chapter development challenges to get a How can we, in South Oxfordshire really nation back on its feet. help people in Africa? Too big a problem for a small Well, we have for many years ...and there community to have an effect? are thousands of lives to prove it in Libe- By no means. Go and see our ria as it rises from the ashes of 14 years of new website www.onelife -int.org , with civil war, reputedly the most devastating mini movies and all you need to know ever seen on the African continent. about how we are rising to the challenge Springwater Church has, since 1992 (with and changing lives. the fantastic help of the wider community, And you are invited to join us, we all have business and schools) been helping Liberi- some gifting that can help another person, ans, at community level, rebuild their lives family, community... what’s yours? and create sustainable lives, to be able to earn an income and feed themselves. We only have one life and even in an economic climate, the greatest gift and life Not an easy task for any Liberian when experience is to give to and help others. unemployment stands at 85% and 76% No better remedy to chase away the eco- live in poverty and the life expectancy nomic blues! stands at 45 years (most of us reading this would now be passed our ‘sell by date’!) Nick Crowder

The Unicorn Kingwood Common Tim & Steve thank the people of Rotherfield Peppard for their support, help and custom in making their dream come true. 01491 628 452 SPRUCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE Sonning Common Beauty For all your property maintenance requirements including, decorat- Waxing —Manicure —Pedicure —Facials ing inside and out, paper hanging, wall & floor Eyelash Perming & Tinting —Eyebrow Shaping tiling, carpentry, hand painted kitchens and furniture, water damaged ceilings and Insurance work. Bali Sun Airbrush Tanning Gift vouchers available for all treatments ROB SMITH TEL: 0118 972 4560 Tel: 01189 723059 Susan Duke ITEC Page 10 Clubs and Societies Bryan for ensuring we all knew when velop strength, posture, balance and confi- Peppard Cricket Club and where to turn up. dence. More volunteers are needed, please Some thirty -four hardy souls gathered in Ronnie Brock, Chairman call 0845 450 7017. The Unicorn for Peppard Cricket Club’s Alison Stodolnic, (A rider’s parent). annual dinner. The atmosphere was, as Wyfold RDA always, welcoming and the food up to its Celebrates ……. Twice! 2nd Kidmore End usual standard with Tim, Steve and their team looking after us superbly well. Wyfold Group Riding for the Disabled Brownies Association (RDA) had two pieces of The main purpose was to recognise good news last month. The autumn term is long and that always achievements and Vice President John gives scope for being very busy! The first Nelson presented the trophies to the win- half of the term was taken up with a dou- ners. Hugh Asquith, eloquently and more ble theme – preparing for a concert, as concisely than in previous years, de- part of the Entertainer badge, and learning scribed the ups and downs of the season about the training of puppies to become for the 1 st XI as Paul Vines completed the guide dogs for the blind, as part of the grand slam by taking Batsman of the Friend to Animals badge. We were very Year, Bowler of the Year and Player’s fortunate to have a visit from Mrs Chris Player of the Year awards. Andy Bryan, Secker of Caversham with her retired no less eloquently and considerably more guide dog, Nuala, and went on to rehearse concisely, described the 2 nd XI season and play a song about working dogs, with the award for Batsman of the Year ready for the concert. The Brownies also for Garry Legg, Bowler of the Year was prepared their own individual items on Richard Woolfrey and the Players’ Player piano or recorder, and recited poems and of the Year, Alan Mayers. Andy also gave performed dances. It all resulted in the a rundown of the Sunday XI’s season and raising of nearly £50 for Guide Dogs. awarded the Player of the Year award to The second half of the term began with Taylor Vines. Clubs such as Peppard rely One of the ponies, Basil, was assessed our meeting on Bonfire Night and appro- on the effort and goodwill of many people for his suitability as a driving pony by priately was made up of games and craft and although there were many contenders two national RDA inspectors. They connected with the Gunpowder Plot. And, for the Clubman of the Year award, Ian checked the harness, carriage and Basil’s not unrelated, we have now moved on to Halliday proved a worthy winner. Ian temperament. On Tuesday mornings, the Crime Prevention badge! worked tirelessly to repair the damage that adults and older children in wheelchairs If you wish your daughter’s name to be vandalism inflicted on the score box and can now drive in his carriage, equipped pavilion during the summer as well as added to our waiting list, please telephone with a hydraulic lift system, alongside 0118 9723520 refurbishing the commemorative benches an able -bodied driver. that surround the ground. Ros Jennings Lynn Johnson, a paediatric physiothera- John Nelson presented trophies to the pist, has passed her Level 2 ‘Horse in Peppard WI Berkshire Indoor League six -a-side win- Rehabilitation’ exam. As well as assist- ners, who also reached the quarter finals ing with other riders, Lynn can now do Members have continued to work hard to th of the National competition. Finally Dan ‘back -riding’, where a disabled child sits raise funds for next year’s 90 birthday Hayden was presented with a tankard for on the pony in front of her and the celebrations. We were given a traditional his maiden hundred for the club, always a movement activates the muscles, en- welcome from ‘Behind the Veil’ when we special occasion and no doubt, it will be couraging the child to sit up and support arrived for tea at the home of Elaine the first of many hundreds for him. his/her own weight. Douglas. Members and friends who had lived in the Middle East told us of their The organisation of such events does not The riding at Wyfold helps people with experiences and showed us some of their just happen and all our thanks to Andy physical and learning difficulties to de- THAMES VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE Charity No: 900616 Colin Porteous Has many beautiful and affectionate cats looking of Sonning Common for loving homes. 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costumes and souvenirs, after which we scenes tour of the kitchen and then were had tea and sampled some delicacies from given chocolates and lollipops – what a Sonning Common & the region. Elaine was ably assisted by great evening! Peppard Table Tennis Shirley Hartley -Booth and the afternoon was such a great success they have prom- Club ised an encore for those members who The club continues to thrive and new missed the first session. members are always welcome. The club's Our secretary, Ruth Whitaker has devised revitalised junior sessions on Monday a Christmas Quiz, the type of thing which evenings go from strength to strength with will keep the family busy after Christmas sessions now split from 17.00 -18.00 and Lunch while the cook has a nap - worth £1 18.00 -19.00 to accommodate the large of anyone’s money! Completed forms are number of youngsters interested. I have to be returned to Ruth before January 9 th . been mightily impressed with the standard Next year promises to be a happy one for of play from those as young as 8 years old us and any ladies interested in joining us, achieved in such a short space of time. or anyone who needs a quiz sheet should Finally, a Carol Concert was held at All Most are already starring in the Reading ring Ruth on 0118 9722704. Saints’ Church with a retiring collection League's Youth Division on Friday eve- Irene Lindsay in aid of Wyfold Riding for the Disabled nings. Any parent who has a child they raising £105.75: our friends, families think would be interested in playing table st and guests all joined in singing the car- tennis can just turn up at the Peppard War 1 Peppard Guides ols with gusto. The girls performed their Memorial Hall on Gallowstree Road on This term the guides looked at how kites various Christmas songs and poems ac- Mondays at 17.00. are designed then made their own. There companied by volunteer Gavin Coull. Nigel Maltby, Club Secretary, was also a fashion show with music and Afterwards, everyone was treated to 0118 9463191 costumes from around the world. Al- supper in the Parish Room. After an- though we all loved the Indian costumes, other action packed term we are all now we voted the French our favourites be- in a festive mood and are looking for- Chiltern Players cause of the level of detail. ward to the holidays – almost as much Following last year’s sell out production as we are looking forward to next term! We are always so grateful to volunteers of Sleeping Beauty, the Chiltern Players who give up their time to help with par- Amanda Coull bring you Dick Whittington – the Panto- ticular activities. We had a Glamorama mime! Directed by Tiffany Saul and per- evening where Jem Ozgu, Sara Donaldson Tennis Club formed by the Chiltern Players Team and Debbie Neale came to discuss and Panto. Bring the whole family to a fun demonstrate skincare and beauty regimes. We are still playing under floodlights on filled and traditional show. Gillian Scozzafava organised an Italian a Tues and Thurs evening from 18.30 Performances at Peppard Memorial Hall onwards. So if anyone would like to cooking evening where the girls loved Thursday 8 th January 2009 – 19.30; Friday join us you are very welcome. The Jun- learning about the food. 9th January – 19.30; Saturday 10 th January ior coaching takes place on Saturday – 14.00 (Matinee) and 18.30. After the festival of Diwali, the guides mornings; anyone interested please con- enjoyed an Indian meal at the Tandoori tact James Brannan on 077 9609 0740. Ticket Prices: Thursday £5 each, Friday Connoisseur Restaurant in Sonning Com- On a more competitive note we are en- and Saturday £6 each. Matinee, children mon. Ahmed and his staff were fantastic; tering our Winter league teams and 12 and under £4 each. not only did they prepare a veritable feast these are played on Saturday afternoons To book, please call 0118 -972 -4870 or see for us, but they also took the time to tell and Sunday mornings. We are situated www.monkey -island.biz/whittington the girls about each dish – the ingredients behind the Red Lion Pub on Peppard used and how it was cooked. Afterwards Book early to avoid disappointment! Common. Any enquiries, phone Kim Tiffany Saul the guides were treated to a behind -the - Fry 0118 9474051 Computer Problems? Is your PC misbehaving? Fault Diagnosis, Maintenance & Upgrades, Broadband, Networking, Data Recovery & Migration, Virus Cleaning, and much more. Phone Robin Piercey at Influential Computers on 01491 680036, or visit www.influentialcomputers.com. Everything you need for your pets and wild birds Food & Accessories Friendly personal service with lots of parking Southlea House, Blounts Court Road Sonning Common Tel: 0118 924 2747 (Just at the top of Gravel Hill) Page 12 Peppard Diary

JANUARY Sun 4 Circle Dancing/Christ the King/15.30 -17.00 Wed 11 WI/From 40s to 60s/Mem Hall/14.30 Mon 5 FISH Garden Centre Outing/13.30/details FISH office 11 Hort Soc/Greys Court NT/C Edge/19.30 Tue 6 Primary School Term 3 starts Thu 12 Primary School Term ends/School Valentine Disco Thu 8 Chiltern Players/Dick Whittington/Mem.Hall/19.30/£5 Wed 18 Peppard Lunch Club/Mem Hall/12.00 Fri 9 Chiltern Players/Dick Whittington/Mem.Hall/19.30/£6 Thu 19 FISH Pub Lunch/11.30/details FISH office Sat 10 As above/14.00 £4 & 18.30/£6 Sat 21 Sue Ryder Sale/01491 641070 10 Sue Ryder Sale/01491 641070 Mon 23 Primary School Term 4 starts 10 Health Walk Walk off Xmas Pud /SC Health Ctr/14.00 Tue 24 Mobile Library – see below for time and place Tue 13 Mobile Library – see below for time and place 24 Citizens Advice Bureau/SC Surgery/call 01491 578267 13 Citizens Advice Bureau/SC Surgery/call 01491 578267 MARCH Wed 14 WI/Family History/Mem Hall/14.30 Sun 1 Circle Dancing/Christ the King/15.30 -17.00 14 Hort Soc/Container Gardening/C Edge/19.30 Mon 2 FISH Garden Centre Outing/13.30/details FISH office Wed 21 Primary School/Church Service/09.15 Mon 9 RPPC Council Meeting/Pavilion/19.30 21 Peppard Lunch Club/Mem Hall/12.00 Tue 10 Mobile Library – see below for time and place Thu 22 FISH Pub Lunch/11.30/details FISH office 10 Citizens Advice Bureau/SC Surgery/call 01491 578267 Tue 27 Mobile Library – see below for time and place Wed 11 WI/90 th AGM/Mem Hall/14.30 27 Citizens Advice Bureau/SC Surgery/call 01491 578267 11 Hort Soc/Clematis Talk/C Edge/19.30 Sat 31 Sue Ryder Sale/01491 641070 Sat 14 Sue Ryder Sale/01491 641070 FEBRUARY Wed 18 Peppard Lunch Club/Mem Hall/12.00 Sun 1 Circle Dancing/Christ the King/15.30 -17.00 Thu 19 FISH Pub Lunch/11.30/details FISH office Mon 2 FISH Garden Centre Outing/13.30/details FISH office Fri 20 Spring has Sprung Walk /Greys Ct/10.30/08442491895 Wed 4 Primary School/Church Service/09.15 Sat 21 Spring has Sprung Walk /Greys Ct/10.30/08442491895 Mon 9 RPPC Council Meeting/Pavilion/19.30 Tue 24 Mobile Library – see below for time and place Tue 10 Mobile Library – see below for time and place 24 Citizens Advice Bureau/SC Surgery/call 01491 578267 10 Citizens Advice Bureau/SC Surgery/call 01491 578267 Mon 30 Primary School Year 6/Residential trip to Manor Mobile Library – time & place – Peppard School 11.45 – 11.55 FISH Office: 0118 9723986 (Mon -Fri, 09.30 -11.30) Green Gym: Robin Howles – 0118 9723528 Peppard Lunch Club: Sally Longhurst 0118 9722808 CHURCH SERVICES CHRISTMAS SERVICES STATIC ATTENDED DUSTCARTS/ All Saints’ Christmas Eve 17.30 Nativity Play & Carols KERBSIDE GARDEN WASTE (BROWN BINS) 23.00 Holy Communion Month January February March Christmas Day 09.00 Holy Communion Date 14 th 16 th 28 th 11 th 13 th 25 th 11 th 13 th 25 th 11.00 Seven Lessons & Carols Place SC RP SC St Michael’s Church Gdn th Monday 15 December 19.00 Service of Reconciliation Wste Christmas Eve 18.00 Children’s Mass 21.00 Midnight Mass The Peppard News team wish all our Christmas Day 10.30 Christmas Morning Mass Springwater Congregational Church readers a Merry Christmas and a Sunday 14 th December 10.30 Nativity Play Sunday 21 st December 10.30 Carol Service Happy New Year and a special Christmas Eve 23.30 Midnight Service Christmas Day 10.30 Christmas Day Service Thank You to our Distributors

Sunday Services JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH NOTES at All Saints’ 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 29 1. Benefice Service at 09.00 Communion All Saints’ Church 10.30 Communion (sung) 1 2. Ecumenical Service for Week of 10.30 Matins Prayer for Christian Unity, held 10.30 Family Service St Michael’s RC Church, 10.30 Sunday School Sonning Common at 18.30. 18.30 Evensong 2

Sunday Services at Springwater Mass at St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church (Peppard Congregational Church) Monday -Friday 09.00 Family Service: 10.30 - 11.45 Sunday School 10.30 - 11.30 Saturday 17 .30 Sunday 09.00 & 10.30 Trade Counter PEPPARD Bishopsland Farm, Peppard Road , Dunsden, Reading RG4 9NR BUILDING SUPPLIES Tel: 0118 972 2028 Fax: 0118 972 4559