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COTSWOLD TIMES BOURTON ON THE WATER ISSUE 90 SEPTEMBER 2017 In your SEPTEMBER magazine A Rainbow of Lycra PAGE 14-15 Festival Report – Sounds Alive PAGE 27-28 Music at Stow PAGE 45 Stow Cotswold Festival PAGE 46-47 PLUS Council news, Clubs, Sports, cotswoldtimes Schools . in your community COTSWOLD TIMES | 1 Alain Rouveure Galleries l Gardens l Cafe & Therapies ...a Haven of Tranquillity, Products from Nepal and the Himalayas made by Talented Craftsmen All profits raised by the Galleries fund essential social projects in Nepal The Alain Rouveure Nepal Fund " Making a Difference Where it Matters " Todenham l Near Moreton-in-Marsh l Gloucestershire GL56 9NU Closed Mondays & Tuesdays . 01608 650 418 www. AlainRouveure.com . www. shangri-la-therapy-centre.com Under New Management Daily Fish Specials Traditional yet Contemporary Cotswold Pub & Restaurant Upper Oddington, Near Stow-on-the-Wold Tel. 01451 830584 - Email. [email protected] Web. www.horseandgroomoddington.com 2 | COTSWOLD TIMES Outdoor Kitchens & Design Outdoor Kitchens & Design Outdoor Kitchens & Design The Old Brickyard, Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, SN6 6QR DesigningT: 01285The Oldand 860088 Bricky buildingard, E: [email protected] Ashtonquality K eynesoutdoor, Wiltshire W entertainment: www, SN6.okdltd.com 6QR areas Registered in England No:T:805309001285 860088 E: [email protected] W : www .okdltd.com VAT Reg No: 158 3280 01 Registered in England No: 8053090 VAT Reg No: 158 3280 01 Learn the art of the Samurai Autumn Photography Workshops Batsford Garden Centre Saturday, 9 September, 24 October to 2 November is full to the brim with new spring 11 am–12 pmThe Old Brickyard,JoinAshton Alan Ranger, Keynes an award, Wiltshire , SN6flowering 6QR bulbs, seeds, shrubs, Learn about the strikingly beautiful art of the winning professional ornamental and fruit trees, plus Japanese Samurai sword,T :Mugai01285 Ryu, 860088 during photographer E: [email protected] for a half or one W : www.okdltd.comgarden pots, ornaments, furniture a demonstration at Batsford. Arboretum day photography workshop. and all of your gardening sundries. entranceRegistered fee applies, in England no No: need8053090 to book – just Suitable for beginners and more Pop inVA Tand Reg No:see158 us! 3280 01 turn up and enjoy! advanced photographers. For details and to book, visit www.alanranger.com/batsford Join the Batsford calendar photography competition – see www.batsarb.co.uk for details! Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AD www.batsarb.co.uk 01386 701441 [email protected] COTSWOLD TIMES | 3 Bulb Bonanza POTTERY Classic Hand-made English Flowerpots Extravaganza at Whichford Pottery Friday 15th to Saturday 23rd September 2017 Top Quality Spring Bulbs For Sale Choose from over a hundred different varieties of spring bulbs all direct from René our favourite Dutch supplier. Lots of different and unusual varieties as well as all the old favourites. Inspiring Talks by Guest Speakers Tamsin Westhorpe • Clive Nichols • Fergus Garrett Talk tickets £12.50 each - please call us or go online to book. • Gardening Q&A Corner every day 11am to 1pm. • Special offers on perfect pots for bulbs. • The Straw Kitchen (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Whichford Pottery, Whichford, Nr. Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5PG Tel: 01608 684416 www.whichfordpottery.com An exquisite and elegant sanctuary nestled in the stunning countryside of the North Cotswolds between Broadway and Chipping Campden. We offer a wide range of salon and spa treatments for women and men as well as special wellbeing and beauty packages in a calm, peaceful and relaxing environment. Luxurious PHYTO5 face and body treatments, anti-ageing and organic skincare, light therapy, CACI non-surgical face lifting, massage, holistic therapies, Jessica manicure and pedicure, CND Shellac, waxing and tanning. Buy one treatment, get one free Book any two treatments with Bea or Susannah in September and get the cheapest treatment free. Treatments must be taken together on the same day and by the same person on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday only, subject to availability up to 30 September 2017. Quote code TIMES10. Bookable by phone or email. Please bring this advert with you. Full treatment list on our website. SPA GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE ONLINE – THE PERFECT GIFT Spa at Lapstone, Westington Hill, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6EG Open 7 days a week. Late evenings. Gift cards. Enquiries and bookings: 01386 840986 Email: [email protected] www.twitter.com/lapstonespa Book online at www.lapstonespa.co.uk www.facebook.com/lapstonespa 4 | COTSWOLD TIMES COTSWOLD TIMES BOURTON ON THE WATER Contents P H O T O R E P O R T S C O M P E T I T I O N Events Diary 32 CLOSING DATE and Prize List 57 Village Halls Listing 38 F E A T U R E S Club Notices and Rural Cinemas 39-40 A Rainbow of Lycra 14-15 Local Rotary, Lions, Bob Forster British Legion and Probus 44 Festival Report – Sounds Alive 27-28 School Reports 50-54 Nick John Local Sports Clubs 58-61 Music at Stow 45 Local Business Directory 62-63 Michael Omer Stow Cotswold Festival 46-47 R E G U L A R S Book Reviews 12 from Borzoi Books Local Authority Information 17 Blood Donor Sessions Community Notices 14 Report from Bourton Parish Council 18 COTSWOLD TIMES Planning 19 BOURTON ON THE WATER ISSUE 90 SEPTEMBER 2017 Community News 20, 23 In this Local Church Services 24 27 In your SEPTEMBER month’s magazine A Rainbow of Lycra PAGE 14-15 Festival Report – Sounds Alive PAGE 27-28 Tax Issues 56 Music at Stow PAGE 45 Stow Cotswold Festival PAGE 46-47 PLUS Council news, Clubs, Sports, cotswoldtimes Schools . in your community Robb Eden COTSWOLD TIMES | 1 edition . Events including festivals, September – goodness, where has the summer gone? Did you manage to get your share of exhibitions, concerts, local BBQs and sparkling prosecco parties, picnics fundraising and walks 33-37 and glorious days out? Or has it gone too quickly to even catch your breath? Certainly, we are convinced that the magazine’s month goes much more quickly than anyone else’s month! Despite the best planning we always end up with a rush and clamour in the days before we go to print as the closing date hurtles towards us. September is generating more event-driven energy than usual, with our wonderful Moreton Show 46 dominating the first weekend and the Cycling Tour of Britain streaming through the Cotswolds on the 9th. This has been generating a huge adrenalin Contact Cotswold Times high - and it will truly flash by! As a keen cyclist Details Page 63 himself Bob Forster captures the excitement. For non-cycling fans, we suggest that you note the Office: 01608 652299 route and stay away with your car – maybe visiting Mob. 07789 175 002 the Sheep Dog Trials in Northleach to sit on a straw bale and enjoy a very pastoral day, with a picnic (and maybe a brolly!) Cover photograph: Of course September marks the new school and Rotary Duck Race on the River Windrush college year, with all the anxiety and excitement in Bourton on the Water this can bring. And who knows – we might get a (©Mike Boyes Nature Photograpy 08.17) late summer before autumn starts to creep into our gardens! Hmmm, nice idea! However, the beautiful Cotswolds will still look stunning in every direction Our next edition is for October - we are pretty lucky really. The copydate is 15 September 45 Best wishes, Jenni COTSWOLD TIMES | 5 Sewing Tuition with Sue Hazell (Cert. Ed) Leisure Workshops or Career Change Courses Cushions – Sept. 7th, Oct. 5th, 22nd, Nov 22nd Pattern Matching Fabric – November 2nd Curtains – September 6th, November 25th Headboards – November 3rd Overlockers – Beginners – September 9th, 24th Roman Blinds – September 9th, 22nd, October 20th Sewing for Beginners – September 4th, 6th, 8th, 14th, 24th, October 5th, 22nd, November 4th www.sewing-tuition.co.uk Held in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire - 01608 644877 Also, Sewing Holidays in France, Italy & Somerset The Perfect Venue for your celebration! BRATI LE N E G Here’s your invitation! C 30 Join us at our Open Day to view I Years our fantastic marquee and wide range N S BU ES of furniture and accessories on display! SIN Open Day 7th October 10am - 4:30pm 2018 Wedding 01608 686900 BOOkings [email protected] nOw taken Unit 9 Brailes indUstrial estate, Winderton lane, loWer Brailes, oxfordshire ox15 5JW www.cotswoldmarquees.co.uk 6 | COTSWOLD TIMES 8 December – 30 December 2017 OIL, LPG, GAS Installations Explore the night-time magic of Sudeley Castle and its gardens Boiler Services brought to life through a beautiful new illuminated trail Bathroom Design and Installation A wonderful experience for all ages Plumbing and Heating Alterations Mobile: 07876288288 Telephone: 01608730016 email: [email protected] 01451 850344 www.thehalfwayhousekineton.co.uk Kineton, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5UG CHRISTMAS AT THE HALFWAY With summer coming to an end, it is time to start thinking about the festive season. Our wonderful festive menu is available throughout December and is perfect for families, friends and businesses to get into the Christmas spirit! STARTERS Trio of Cheese Parfait topped with Honey Toasted Pine Nuts, served with Toast and Mulled Cranberry & RedOnion Chutney SudeleyCastle.co.uk/Spectacle Smoked Haddock & Corn Chowder with freshly baked Sourdough Ticket booking online, by phone on 01242 705 555 or in person at the Everyman Theatre Box Office, Cheltenham Ham Hock Terrine, served with Toast, Gherkin Piccalilli & Honey MAINS Free