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Adderbury and Milton 1 Foreword Welcome! A warm welcome to this beautiful part of Oxfordshire! We are delighted to present this Welcome to the Benefice of Adderbury with Milton, which comprises St Mary the Virgin, profile for the post of Vicar of this benefice. You will see that there is plenty going on in Adderbury and its daughter church, St John the Evangelist, in the adjacent village of these communities, with opportunities to build on all the good work that has been Milton. John Betjeman described Adderbury as a ‘large hilly village of golden ironstone achieved and to find new ways to serve in Christ’s name. houses and old cottages with a magnificent decorated and perpendicular church to There is a real energy and willingness to experience a fresh approach to worship and match.’ outreach here, particularly in relation to children, young people and families. Developing The clusters of honey-coloured ironstone cottages within Adderbury are the stuff of a fruitful relationship with the school will be a key part of this, as will growing a picture postcards and, together with the parish church with its impressive steeple, collaborative team and encouraging the gifts and ministries of lay people. Having said provide echoes of a history that can be traced back over 1000 years. Adderbury has over that, there is a commitment to good (but creative) liturgy and to the needs of those who 100 listed buildings, but only the church is Grade I listed. The Parish has an attractive prefer a traditional approach. The new Vicar is likely to be the kind of person who can rural environment, featuring a village green, playing fields, lakes (designed by Capability hold these together creatively, pastorally, imaginatively and prayerfully. Brown), streams, a canal and rolling countryside typical of the adjacent Cotswolds. Together as a Diocese we are engaged on a journey towards a Common Vision of what Our previous incumbent was with us for sixteen years, and perhaps inevitably, the it means to be a Christ-like Church, and what we are therefore called to do together. church community has become somewhat comfortable and settled in its habits. The Under the leadership of Bishop of Oxford, Steven Croft, we are guided on this journey by vacancy has been the first opportunity in a long time for us to re-evaluate who we are, the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11) which shows us that to be more Christ-like means the things we’re doing well and not so well, where we want to be and the kind of person becoming more contemplative, compassionate and courageous. We are also seeking to we hope will guide and help us grow. We are looking forward to this opportunity for understand where and how God wants us to focus our energies. Consideration is being regeneration. given to a number of focal areas including schools, discipleship, making a difference in the wider world, and growing the Church, much of which is reflected one way or another in the following pages. Adderbury and Milton: villages with bells on! This is an exciting time to come and be part of a new chapter in the life, mission and Adderbury and Milton have over 50 thriving clubs and organisations and almost 100 ministry of this parish and the wider diocese, as we seek together to become a more local businesses. The things which set us apart from other villages are the strength of Christ-like Church. Do be in touch if you would like a conversation or further our welcoming community and the sheer variety of goings-on, from the Mummers’ play information. and Morris dancing on Boxing Day, to Jazz in the Garden on August Bank Holiday. There On behalf of the Bishop of Dorchester, the Patrons New College Oxford, and myself, is something for everyone here to become involved in, from ukulele night and the thank you for taking the time to read this profile and every blessing as you seek to History Association, to getting involved with theatre workshops, football or even Pilates discern where God is calling you to in the next stage of your ministry. in the pub! The village is fortunate to have four community centres that are used for meetings and events, including Church House, which belongs to the church and houses the library. We’re a friendly, eclectic parish, enthusiastic about celebrating our diverse interests and many of our groups attract people from across the county. Adderbury has gained over 180 homes through new developments since 2015, and the population now exceeds 3000 in c1200 homes. In Milton, no development, beyond Judy French in-filling, is permitted. Village demographics are typical of the area, comprising a Archdeacon of Dorchester significant proportion of retired, long-standing residents spread geographically pretty well throughout and a large number of younger families who tend to live in the more modern and affordable areas of the village. In the last 30 years, Adderbury has become popular with commuters. Once here, people tend to stay, which must speak well of the Statement from Deddington Deanery village. Please see page 13. The MCC (no, not that one - the MILTON Cricket Club) draws players from across north Oxfordshire. Despite having no community facilities now that the village pub has closed, Milton prides itself on its sociability, much of it directly or indirectly motivated by church 2 members. Regular events include the Bonfire Night Fireworks, Twelfth Night drinks, the late-summer Produce Show and, usually, a Summer event such as live music. A Quiz Night and a Fun Ride are organized for charity. Milton ‘punches well above its weight’ in terms of its participation in, and fund-raising for, the Oxford Historic Churches Trust through the annual Ride and Stride. The monthly Tea and Chat, hosted in villagers’ homes, which regularly raises several hundred pounds per year for various charities. In addition, the Milton Lent Group which meets every Wednesday in various homes during Lent to explore aspects of faith is attended by Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholics and Quakers as well as Anglicans which brings enlightening perspectives to our discussions. There is excellent communication via the monthly Adderbury Contact magazine, within which the church has a regular column. The village website www.adderbury.org provides a diary of events, a database of local organisations and businesses, plus village history together with a photo gallery of various village events and celebrations. The churches also have a website www.adderbury-stmarys.com. See Appendix A for more useful website links. Schools, health and care services Adderbury has a flourishing C of E primary school and pre-school, Christopher Rawlins, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED. It has recently been extended and refurbished to cater for extra intake arising from the new housing the village has attracted. Banbury has a choice of OFSTED ‘Good’ rated secondary schools (Wykham Park Academy, Blessed George Napier RC school), as does Bloxham (The Warriner). Two private secondary schools, Bloxham School (with a clergy bursary available) and Tudor Hall, are within 3 miles of Adderbury. Adderbury Day Nursery is a thriving childcare facility, taking infants from 6 months to 4 years. There are also three care centres within the parish: Lake House, managed by the Order of St John's Trust; Gracewell, a state-of-the-art residential home; and Katharine House, a much-valued hospice supporting those with life limiting conditions. Doctors’ surgeries and pharmacies are all within 3 miles of Adderbury, in Deddington, Bloxham and Banbury. St Mary’s Church community events There is a real spirit of friendship and sociability within our church community. The church holds a fortnightly Lunch Club, relished by members of the community for the opportunity to socialise over a delicious meal. We have several active, sociable groups within the church community, including our Bell Ringers, and the Friends of St Mary’s Adderbury (FOSMA). Formed 10 years ago, FOSMA has raised £130,000 for the church fabric to date. Fundraising activities have included concerts, theatrical performances and talks from experts and local celebrities. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to gather people together from across the village in a social setting. The Garden Party is held annually in the beautiful grounds of the Manor House 3 adjacent to the church, with delicious teas and numerous stalls. The ever-popular Pubs, shop and local businesses annual summer fete is a combined effort between St Mary’s and Christopher Rawlins Adderbury is lucky to have four lively pubs, the Bell Inn, Red Lion, Coach and Horses and School. The yearly three-day Christmas Tree Festival lights up the church with 40 trees, Pickled Ploughman. All serve food and real ale and are very much community pubs. We beautifully decorated and sponsored by many village organisations. In 2018, the festival also have a useful village shop in the centre of Adderbury. Varied businesses exist in the raised £4014, with over £1000 going to charity, and the event regularly draws in people village and on the site of the now closed railway station. from far and wide. Location Sports Adderbury is situated three miles south of the market town of Banbury and 20 miles Available sports include running, tennis, squash, golf, Zumba, Pilates, bowls, martial arts north of Oxford providing a picturesque gateway to the many delights of the and cycling. We have football and cricket teams, with plans for a new pavilion and sports surrounding Cotswold towns, villages and countryside. We are 15 minutes from the M40 grounds in the village currently being developed. There is a Tennis and Squash Club, two motorway. Banbury has excellent railway links - London and Birmingham are each only nearby Golf Clubs and Adderbury Bowls Club.
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