Village Wins Best Kept Village Award

The Village Diary Summer/Autumn 2001 www.hendred.org

September -Dec2001 Regular Events Church Services E AST HENDRED Monday Hendred Ladies Swimming Club Catholic Parish September 2001 (contact Val Bacon on 833403) of St Mary Saturday 22nd - Pre-school Fete at Snells Hall Tuesday Cub Scouts 6-8pm - Snells Hall Father Sean Murphy Scouts 8-9pm - Snells Hall St. Mary’s, East Hendred Tel: 833269 (contact Iris Newman on 833360) Wednesday Owlets (Mother & Toddler) Saturday Mass 6.30pm St Mary’s, October 2001 10 - 11.30am term time Bulletin East Hendred Friday 5th - Harvest Evensong followed by (contact Ann Myhill on 862268) Harvest supper in Snells Hall Sunday Mass Bowls 7.45 - 10pm - Snells Hall 9.30pm St Mary’s, Sunday 28th - Open day at Snells Hall (contact Ken Taylor on 833359) East Hendred Village wins best kept village award Morris Dancing (evenings) (for information telephone 763877) Parish Church of Thursday Brownies - at Snells Hall St Augustine of A winner in the “New entry” village section of the competition (contact Linda Harris on 832691) November 2001 Canterbury lthough the village has residents who do take special Friday 2nd - Halloween Disco Meat Draw - The Hare, West Hendred Rector: been entered for the care of their gardens and Scouts at Snells Hall (contact Iain Rivers on 828420) Rev. Ernest G Adley ABest Kept Village on a frontages. Unfortunately, due The Rectory, Church St. number of occasions in the past to lack of resources it is not Weekdays Playgroup East Hendred (and won it for the medium always possible for pavements 5 mornings & 2 afternoons Tel: 833235 sized village section) we had outside your homes to be (contact Jayne Robson on 832691) not entered it since 1997. cleared of weeds and we are Parish Communion Fortnightly Football Club Bingo 7.00 - 9.30pm This year we decided to have grateful for those of you who December 2001 10.30pm Each Sunday ‘another go’ now that the build- take the trouble to tidy these up Saturday 1st - Christmas Bazaar (contact Phil Coventry on 833478) Family Communion ing works had been completed and make sure that any over- Monthly Downs Golden Age at Snells Hall and the Play Park hanging branches do not cause Monday 31st - New Years Eve Disco at Snells Hall 10.30pm !st Sunday 1st Thursday at Snells Hall area, too. However, unknown problems to passers by. Open Door Service to us, this year, to encourage We hope to have a special (contact Betty Holliday on 833400) 6.00pm 2nd Sunday more villages to enter, the Lord ceremony later in the Autumn Folk Club at Snells Hall Lieutenant of the County had when Hugo Brunner, the Lord Holy Communion (contact Dave Phillips on 762644) decided to make a special Lieutenant, will be available to March 2002 10.30am Every Thursday award to the best New Entry unveil what ever we have cho- Parish Council Meeting village which had not entered sen as our prize. Saturday 16th - ‘Come sing’ at Snells Hall (2nd Tuesday of the month) during the years 1998, 1999 or Snells Hall Management Meeting 2000 (which we had not done). So you can imagine our sur- Judges' competition report (1st Tuesday of the month) Contacts prise and pleasure when we WI (3rd Thursday, at Snells Hall) were told that we had won this e arrived in fair July 2002 award against the competition conditions to admire Contributors: the public areas of Sat/Sun 6/7th - Twinning visit by Sarceaux of three other villages in a W Sue Roberts similar position as ourselves, the village i.e. the superbly John Sharp and also that we had come third maintained sports field with Stan Francis in the Medium sized villages. tennis courts and an excellent Rachel Sutton The Chairman and Clerk pavilion. The green banks in the vicinity of the Hendred Useful Numbers Sam Pentin attended a special ceremony at Holton Village Hall in July to Stores and the Eyston Arms are Best Kept village award 2001 Production & editing: receive the framed certificate well kept and trimmed. Parking British Rail Information 01865 722333 Police - Headquarters 01865 846000 Pam Lundyates and we will receive a award of was not difficult during our visit and we noted that car park two bus shelters were clean and All three public houses were Didcot Leisure Centre 811250 - Wantage 776000 Tel: 832590 £500 also to spend on some- tidy. All the public buildings we attractive from outside and a thing special for all the village at Snells Hall was well used. Doctors - Church Street Practice 770245 Regent Cinema, Wantage 771155 Sam Pentin Footpaths are well maintained saw on the outside i.e. Champs credit to the community. The to use (as yet to be decided by Chapel, Hendred and St.Amand vineyard and trout farm near - Newbury Street Practice 763451 St Amands School 833342 Tel: 833497 the Parish Council). and the only verges we saw The Council would like to which needed attention were in schools and Snells Hall were the A417 are an asset to the Churchill Hospital 01865 741841 Snells Hall (bookings) 833561 Advertising: Orchard Close. The children's clearly well maintained and village and obviously attract Sue Roberts say a special thank you to Brian used. Both churches were visitors. Particular credit goes Emergency - Electricity 0345 70 80 90 Snells Hall (payphone) 831555 and Les Goodwin for their hard special play area at the Sports Services - Gas 0345 887 887 Tel: 833451 work in the village and also to Centre is excellent and free of unlocked (commended) which to Hendred Stores for their Tourist Information, Wantage 760176 gave us the opportunity to initiative and perseverance - Water 0645 200 800 The opinions expressed are not Ivan Mulford, whose care of the litter. Vale & Downland Museum 771447 necessarily those of the Parish We commend the high number admire their architectural beau- which has been recognised by Hendred Stores 833123 Sports Field got a special Vale of White Horse District Council 520202 Council.All telephone numbers mention from the Judges of of litter bins, dog litter bins and ty and concluded both have the Oxfordshire Rural seats around the village. good congregations. Both Community Council. May Hendreds School 833379 Wantage Civic Hall 764696 are local unless otherwise stated. the competition. We would like to thank The telephone kiosk and the churchyards are well main- the Stores be given again the Hospitals - John Radcliffe 01865 741166 Wantage Community Info Centre 765348 If you wish to include your event tained. After ;looking thorough- addition of a sub Post Office. - Nuffield Orthopedic 01965 741155 in the diary or editorial please ly in both sections of the burial This would be the final acco- Wantage Health Centre 763451 - Radcliffe infirmary 01865 311188 contact ground I failed to find a seat! lade. It was a privilege to judge Wantage Library 762291 Pam Lundyates: 832590 STOP PRESS We commend the residents of this village and we congratulate - Wantage 765554 Wantage Recreation Centre 766201 or email: bulletin@ hendred.org the village for the high standard the parishioners in maintaining Old Goal Leisure Centre 522806 Good news: Post Office expected to re-open at of cultivation and beauty of a high level of care and com- National Rail 0345 484950 Events can be included up to the end of September for three days a week. front gardens, hedges and tidi- mitment in the community. 12 months in advance ness of stone walls and hedges. Well done.

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Planning Matters Parish Council Information Ridgeway M.J. DUNSDON PETER G COUSINS JIB registered A two storey extension at 14 Mill Lane was considered by Council meetings are held in Snells Hall at 8pm on the Post Office CHARTERED ARCHITECT the Council in March, with no objections, and approved by the second Tuesday of each month. An Open Forum, in which Due to open end of Local Planners in April parishioners may ask questions starts at 8.30pm. Garages ELECTRICIAN An application to alter the access into Wells Head, September PLANNING APPLICATIONS Clerk to the Council (Wantage) Ltd Newbury Road was made also in March but refused by the EXTENSIONS Vale in June as ‘the substantial engineering works required for Mrs Ann Taylor, Westbury, Orchard Close, Tel: 833359 Collections Re-wires, extensions, the proposed access would lead to an unacceptable loss of part Weekdays NEW BUILDINGS Chairman new works etc. of the steep grassy bank, which makes an important contribu- Dr John Sharp, Inish Fail, Orchard Close, 7.00am & 16.15pm ALTERATIONS tion to the setting of this striking listed building.’ Unobtrusive work with In April an application was made for a conservatory to be Tel: 833367 Email: [email protected] Saturdays For new and used car sales and DIY ADVICE older properties. added to Rosewall Cottage, Chapel Square and received Deputy Chairman 7.00am approval the following month. (village shop) servicing SELF BUILD Mr Stan Francis, Peelers Cottage, Chapel Square, Latest safety regulations In May the Hendred Estate applied for permission to Tel: 833473 Sunday Call Peter Moss on GUIDANCE replace storage and a workshop, on the left hand side of the adhered to. road going to the Park, with offices and this received approval Councillors 11.00am East Hendred 833904 in June. Miss Sue Roberts, Perseverance Bungalow, Ford Lane, The Cottage in Horn Lane requested permission to repair a Tel: 833451 Refuse Collection MILL HOUSE, EAST HENDRED TEL: 01235 831324 lean-to on their property together with some internal alterations Grove Road, Wantage, Oxon, Mr Edward Eyston, Catmore House Dustbin Collection TELEPHONE 01235 833236 and approval was given in June. Tel: 01635 281365 OX12 7DR Tel: 01235 765511 Willow House, Horn Lane requested permission to add a Friday FAX: 01235 835015 conservatory in May and approval was received in June. Mr Jim Francis, 3 Dennis Row, White Road Riduna, Church Street received approval for their first Tel: 831182 Recycling(Green Box) application, made in November, for an extension to go-ahead. Mrs Margaret Pill, 15 White Road Tuesday (June 14th) Tel: 833736 There were no objections to a retrospective application for Mrs Rachel Sutton 36 Coulings Close Mobile Library CHARLTON PARK Millbrook two rooflights to be added to a rear elevation at Orchard Millbrook Complete Catering Stables, as long as they were not openable. Tel: 833491 Alternate Wednesdays GARDEN CENTRE A request for three 4-stack antennas and one radio equip- Mr Andrew Brewer, Chapel Furlong, Ford Lane White Road P.B. STEVENSON - WANTAGE Company ment cabin at the Rowstock Telephone Exchange was made in Tel: 861498 11.25 - 11.40am servicesservices July and the Council did not object provided they were in keeping with the Vale guidelines on such structures. Church Street Prestige Cleaning of The conversion of the Apple Store in Featherbed Lane to a 11.45 - 12.00am For all High Class Event Dwelling requested in May was objected to by the Council and Windows and Frames & rejected by the Vale on the grounds that the building was Parish Council Working Groups For more details tele- your unsuitable for residential re-use and in any case was contrary to phone: 771132 or 760185 Internal work undertaken the VWH Local Plan 1999. Contract Catering The Council considered that a proposed bungalow in the gardening Reliable grounds of Bowling Over, Horn Lane, would lead to overde- Allotments J. Francis, S. Francis, & J. Sharp Community Company marked vehicles and uniforms velopment of the site and possibly prejudicial to both Bowling Amenities(General): J. Francis, S. Francis, M Pill Policeman needs Liability insurance Partners Over and adjacent listed buildings. The Vale have since reject- & S. Roberts, PC Jon Penrith MB & BA Sherry ed this on the grounds that Bowling Over is in the Friendly and honest manner assured Flowers for all occasions Conservation Area and ‘by allowing one house in the area to Bulletin: S. Francis, S. Roberts, J. Sharp, Large Pet & Aquatic 16 Moreton Rd Jade House accommodate a new dwelling it would pave the way for further Courtesy Lighting: S. Francis, M. Pill, J. Sharp, District Councillor TELEPHONE Centre Aston Upthorpe 9, Lark Hill development of a similar nature, that would individually and A. Brewer Winners of the cumulatively erode the unique, loose knit, rural character of Terry Fraser 01235 772770 Didcot Wantage Environment: A. Brewer, E. Eyston, J. Sharp, 188 Ock St 1995 SHELL UK OX12 8HW this part of the village.’ Tel 01235 511541 In July consideration was also given to two new properties K. Taylor Abingdon OX14 5RD LIVEWIRE Award Mobile 07831 241946 Tel: 01235 820840 proposed at Greensands, Reading Road - one behind the other Finance: A. Brewer, S. Francis, R. Sutton Tel: 01235 523365 and although the council felt that the front one was in keeping S. Roberts, J. Sharp with the alignment of other properties on the Reading Road, the other would considered to be in open countryside. However, Housing: J. Francis, S. Francis, M. Pill, the Vale rejected both applications on the grounds that they J. Sharp, E. Eyston, A. Brewer County Councillor would be located outside the main built up area of the village, Rights of Way: E. Eyston, S. Francis, R. Sutton. Richard Farrell THE RIDGEWAY on a site that does not form an integral part of the settlement, Playgrounds: A.Brewer, E.Eyston, S.Francis, Material Matters and would therefore constitute new residential development in Hall Barn Close Re-upholstery & repairs the open countryside, adjacent to the AONB and contrary to the M.Pill & J.Sharp. Chapel Lane LODGE HOTEL adopted VWH Local Plan. Blewbury We await the Vale’s decision on plans to demolish Oxon. OX11 9RQ to all furniture. Ridgeway Lodge hotel and build three properties on the site, Iris and Mike Newman to which the council had no objections. Tel: 01235 850275 Skeats Bush, East Hendred Soft furnishings, Other Planning applications seen by the Parish Council, but Oxfordshire OX12 8LH now awaiting Vale decision, include a sixth classroom for Clerk’s E-mail Tel: 01235 833360 blinds, curtains, cushions, St.Amand’s School, a single storey extension to 22 White Road, extension to the Pentagon in Orchard Close, Council Representatives on Other Bodies address RESTAURANT FACILITIES AVAILABLE Sewing Service. Demolition of Geggs Corner, Newbury Road, and erection of a new dwelling on this site. [email protected] Bookings only A retrospective application to demolish a hedge and put up a fence in its place at 12 White Road has been received for con- British Legion Vacant Bulletin production FREE ESTIMATES sideration. Here it should be explained that the Vale Planners Harwell Laboratory Liaison Chairmans Nominee need a request for Planning Permission if your intended ‘fence, Hendreds School (Governor) Joan English Team wall or gate would be over 1 metre high and next to a highway Pam Lundyates Collection/Delivery used for vehicles; or over 2 metres high elsewhere.’ This is a Poors Charity Mary McKinnon & Ann Taylor general nationwide planning request, not just a fad of the Vale Snells Hall Ken Taylor & Sam Pentin 75 Steventon Road, Drayton Council. Also it should be noted that requests for the removal Sports Club Jimmy Francis of hedges or trees often need permission (particularly in a Comments to: Tel: 01235 520817 St Amands School (Governor) David Bunting Conservation Area), but please check with the Vale first before [email protected] lifting that axe! Transport Ann Taylor

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for the Penney Playpark and We welcome the new location expertise, for which we are all from the Paddy Sheehan, a Parish board, for the benefit of our vis- very grateful. Councillor who joined the itors, delivery drivers and new A special insert in this issue The Beauty Box Council in 1995 and took an residents (see below). It is now highlights some of the village WESTELL 13-15 Grove Street active interest in its work, and in place by the village shop and Millennium events, which are Wantage was a member of three working the village map will be com- included on the record. ACCOUNTANTS chair groups. We shall miss them pleted and displayed shortly. It Tel: (01235) 770001 both and send our condolences he good news since the is a late Millennium project, We are pleased to see that a to their families. As a result of partly funded by the Vale small piece of Hendred’s her- last Bulletin is the village Paddy’s death there is a vacan- Confused by self assessment? winning a Best Kept District Council. itage is now replicated in our Jessica T cy on the Council, which has twin village of Sarceaux in Village Award in Oxfordshire, been advertised. As a result of Tired of being treated as “just another fee”? Manicure/Pedicure to our delight and with a little The electronic record of the Normandy. The kissing gate at this the Council is allowed to village during year 2000 was the top of Snells caught the surprise. We qualified for a co-opt a person to fill the post. Not all Accountants are the same Aromatherapy newly created class - new finally available at the Family interest of our French visitors entries, since we had not Show on September 8th. It con- on a previous occasion, to the Parts of the village have suf- tains a great deal of information extent that they commissioned a Blend Electrolysis entered the competition since 1997. We have an award of fered recently in two heavy about the village, its people, duplicate version to be installed £500 to spend on a new village storms, with flooding including organisations, businesses and close to their Mairie. Facials amenity, which is currently overflowing of the sewage sys- particularly of the many special Plans are already in hand to Telephone 01235 535732 being discussed by the Council. tem. A Flooding Action Group events held during Millennium organise the village celebrations Westell Accountants, Oxford House, 100 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 5DH Waxing On a sad note we have lost has been set by the Council to year. It is a lasting record of our for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee several notable village residents identify steps to alleviate the village which will be seen by next June. If you have any sug- Why not pop in for a price list? during the last few months. problem. The changing weather future generations as an indica- gestions on how the village Obituaries appear elsewhere in pattern is causing much too fre- tion of life at the beginning of might commemorate this very this Bulletin for David quent overloads of the drainage and sewage systems. These the 21st century in an special occasion, please contact McDowell, who carried out Oxfordshire village. A great me. Clearwater much of the landscaping work problems need to be addressed GLOVERS urgently. deal of work has gone into pro- Paul Stoter HAMPERS ducing this, using specialised John Sharp Garden Maintenance PLUMBING PLUMBING & CERAMIC TILING A busy year for the W I KITCHEN & BATHROOM Fine food and wine hampers to celebrate any The first half of the WI year has in aid of Helen House. occasion. We supply gift hampers worldwide CONVERSIONS been a busy one. Membership We are definitely 'alive and • Grass Cutting throughout the year. Choose from our is increasing, and to accommo- kicking', and offer not only irresistible collection of Smoked salmon, Hunts End, Upthorpe Drive date everyone comfortably excellent speakers but the • Hedge Cutting Champagne, Smoked Duck, & Chicken, Sloe Wantage , we've had to move back into the opportunity to make new dis- • Strimming Gin & Stilton, Truffle Chocolates, Wines and Oxon OX12 7DF main hall of Snells Hall, which coveries and new friends. Our much, much more! Tel: 01235 764564 has meant changing our regular 'open' meeting in October gives • Garden Clearance Daytime Mobile: meeting day to the third you a chance to do some Ring now for a copy of our illustrated brochure 0468 905460 • Lawn Preparation Tel: (01235) 833732. Fax:(01235) 835586 Thursday in the month. Christmas shopping, but visitors [email protected] Our speakers so far this year are welcome at all our meetings Tel: 01235 768613 have covered a wide variety of (£1 charge) to sample what the Daytime Mobile: Tel: 01235 834892 Ludbridge Mill, East Hendred,OX12 8LN topics and interests. These have WI is like. Once sampled, we 0850 687903 included the development of hope that you will join us as full The village noticeboard and team who erected it. shopping at Sainsburys via its members! origins as a family business in WI Programme (All meetings the 19th century through war- on Thursdays, at 7.45 p.m.) time retailing (ration coupons Sept. 20th The Black Horse and bomb damage), to the mod- 'Know your meat' ern supermarkets we are all Calnan Bros. (Butchers) Exhibition of results familiar with. The next month, Oct. 18th. Free House Jo Noble entertained everyone 'History of Costume Jewellery' Olde worlde village with two bars with a most amusing account of Adrian and Jane Jeffries for local residents her life and career as an actress, (An 'open' meeting with the (one no smoking) then in July we had a slide- chance to do some Christmas shopping, since the speakers Didcot Transport Issues Study The exhibition is to be held show tour of Oxford (given by a on the evenings on the 20th will have a sales table) High quality traditional pub food Didcot is changing; with a professional guide). August Nov. 15th. September (between 5pm and saw us at our garden meeting, & German specialities brand new town centre and resi- 8pm) and 21st September 'A Year in the Garden' dential development, transport held in a member's garden, Debbie Barber (between 4pm and 7pm at the where we enjoyed a picnic sup- Dec. 13th. Real Ales & ever changing guest beers and access in and around For more Info visit our web page Civic Hall in Didcot. The event per and Norman Francis' lively 'Christmas Ideas' Didcot will be altered signifi- will also take place on Saturday description of the human stories Pauline Fretter NEW: real german lagers on draught Http://blackhorse.homepage.com cantly. We are holding a com- 22nd September between 10am behind the lovely 15th. century Jan 17th 2002 munity consultation event and 5pm. This session will mediaeval buildings at Ewelme. New Year Party Dortmunder Union, Hasseroeder Feb. 21st Main Street, East Hanney which gives the people of include the workshop sessions (We hope to arrange a group Didcot and the surrounding vil- as well as a further opportunity Helen House We are the only pub in Oxon serving Tel: 01235 868212 Fax: 01235 868989 visit to Ewelme in September.) March 21st. lages the opportunity to mould to view the exhibition, meet the The WI took part in the AGM draught Erdinger Wheatbeer (Weissbier) Email: [email protected] the future of transport in their Transport Issues team and dis- Hendred House Summer Fete in April 18th. area. cuss the emerging proposals. May, and plan a coffee morning Tesco Supermarket

14 East Hendred Bulletin East Hendred Bulletin 3 Village News and Events Village News and Events A runaway success! Flooding Problems - Le Weekend Magnifique This year’s Family show (held on We are grateful for the sponsorship The Sports Ground) was fortunate received from UKAEA and that Dr enough to have dry weather. There John McKeown kindly agreed to are they due to the large party of local were almost forty trophies to be present the trophies. We are also residents had an won and we were delighted that grateful to Stuart Prior (and helpers) amazing activity many were awarded to first-time who’s Party in the Park (which A exceptional weather? packed weekend staying with exhibitors. raised £500) helped the show funds. our twinning friends in Following the success of the Some of the winners in the 2001 Millennium celebrations last Normandy at the beginning of Family Show were as follows: July. There were 41 in our August, we again extended the ChildrensChildrens ClassesClasses WinnersWinners TrophiesTrophies awarded:awarded: A heavy storm on July 7th led sewage overflowing into hous- show to provide a range of family SamSam Childs:Childs: The Maureen Pill Cup (Best overall to serious flooding of part of the es. Photographs were taken of group,(the largest yet to visit fun and entertainment during the Children’s exhibit), Miniature Garden Cup (8 -11) High Street and the lower area the flooding and the Press noti- Sarceaux) ranging in ages from afternoon and evening. There was AmyAmy Brewer:Brewer: Sutton Shield Child’s Heaviest in Snells. In both areas the fied of our problem. As a result 6 to over 80, and coming main- Gill Hines’ very popular Exemption Marrow (16 or less) JamesJames Brewer:Brewer: MacKinnon Shield (Most points 7 & sewage system overflowed and ly from the Hendreds but also Dog Show, the display and auction the Oxford Mail, Wantage under) and Miniature Garden Cup (7 & under) this led to at least three houses Herald and Oxford Times all from several surrounding vil- of show exhibits, car boot sale, JennyJenny Brewer:Brewer: Brownies Shield (Most points 8-11) lages. It was great to have more pony rides, classic and vintage vehi- LauraLaura Butler:Butler: MacKinnon Shield (Most points 12- (4 Smithy Cottages, Rose carried sympathetic articles, of the younger children and cles, raffle, BBQ, teas, bouncy cas- 16) & runner up in the The Maureen Pill Cup. Cottage and Sparks Farm), as requesting urgent action, partic- tle, Wantage Silver Band and vari- Open and Members classes well as the footpath through their parents with us this time, Winner Awarded trophies including: ularly by Thames Water. A fur- especially as many of the host ous stalls including the village’s KKenen Robey:Robey: The Royal Horticultural Society - Snells close to the new ther meeting of the Flooding Millennium Record. In addition Banksian Medal, Dave McDowell Memorial Cup Playpark, being flooded with a families have young children Action Group took place on we were delighted that the Car and Thomas More Eyston Trophy (Best in Show - mixture of water and sewage, themselves. Produce), Dave McDowell Cup Aug. 17th, and identified further We set out on Friday evening, Real Ale People stopped off to let Mick Childs: Garden News Top Vase, Agatha Eyston, which is totally unacceptable. us see 25 of the most spectacular Morland, Denly and Eyston Arms Cups As a result the Parish Council steps to alleviate the problem, travelling by luxury coach from vehicles, ranging from a humble JulieJulie Cottee:Cottee: Garden News Top Tray, Edwin Cottee has set up a Flooding Action given its frequency. We hope the Plough, via the P & O Morris Minor to the latest Bentley. Memorial Cup, Tom Riggs Shield that no more serious storms overnight ferry to Le Havre, The evening entertainment was also ArthurArthur NewtonNewton:: AEA Cup, Tudor Joinery Rose Bowl, Group, which called a meeting Bill Ballard Memorial Shield arrive before these measures are and managed to cram an a success. on July 27th, inviting represen- The official opening of the kissing gate during the twinning groups summer trip to Sarceaux. PaulinePauline Fretter:Fretter: East Hendred Parish Council’s tatives from the Environment in place and that Thames Water extraordinary range of activities The organisers would like to thank Millennium Cup ‘Best in Show (Non-produce)’ into one weekend. We stayed in everyone who supported the show. Chairman's Trophy and R & M Pest Control Tankard Agency, the County Council do now appreciate that improve- private houses and many of the in Paris, and a vintage car Hendred ‘kissing gate’ (similar that and they did!" (Tom) Highways Department, Vale ments to the sewage system are museum, as well as an evening to the one leading into the foot- "We had lots of delishous District Council, UKAEA, urgently required. hosts organised their own parties with family and friends for barbecue and a picnic lunch path through Snells),which has food and drink (the grown-ups Thames Water and the Hendred On a related issue there has both held in a marquee in the been sited close to the Mairie. had lots of alcohol). We went to Estate to sort out the problem. other meals, so we all experi- Airey cup played at Hendred been water flowing down the enced something of family life playground of the village pri- The Sarceaux version had been lots of parties and saw lots of Everyone but Thames Water High Street for over six months, in France and were made to feel mary school. A visit to a made by a local firm, as a new french people ----" (James) The club is in Division 3 of the who also organised all the work turned up for the meeting, Oxford Cricket Association, which required. Our gratitude goes to him with damage to the road surface very welcome. Our hosts organ- hypermarket and a quick look memorial to their Deputy "While we were in Sarceaux consists of 9 Divisions containing and to his band of helpers. which included an inspection of and foundations. We have ised visits to Falaise with its at the picturesque old port of Mayor (Claude Gravier) who our hosts officially opened the 82 teams. It was thus a great hon- A crowd of about 300 witnessed the sites. Overall there were reported this to Thames Water castle where William the Honfleur were even fitted in on had been tragically killed in a new kissing gate. This was fun our for the club to be invited to what the “Oxford Mail” described positive suggestions and the several times who initially stat- Conqueror was born, a museum the way home. road accident earlier in the year. because all the adults had to go stage the final of the Airey Cup for as “scintillating” and “sparkling dis- identification of remedial meas- Whilst we were there we took Claude had been actively through and kiss each other the First and Second Division teams on plays” and “one of the tightest fin- ed that the water was coming of working automata which had ures to improve the position. from one of the village springs, been made originally for the part in the opening ceremony involved in setting up the traditional way. Luckily the Monday 27 August 2001 (the Late ishes in OCA League history as Some actions have already been Summer Holiday). Garsington crept home off the last several of which were active in window-displays of smart shops for a replica of the East Twinning arrangement, and was children didn't have to!" taken and some are still in hand. This is a tribute to the excellent ball to snatch the Bosch Power the early part of this year. one of the first group of (Natalie) condition of the sports field and, in Tools-sponsored competition from Thames Water sent a letter to However we were able recently Sarceaux residents to visit us "On the way to the ferry port particular, the cricket square. Hanborough’s grasp at East the Council before the meeting here in early 1997. we stopped at a little harbour In preparation, the South end of the Hendred”. stating that exceptional weather to get a chemical analysis of the On return the children town called Honfleur and then ground now has a new and beauti- One of the umpires, a veteran of had led to the problem and they water (courtesy of UKAEA), involved (from both the village we drove to a MASSIVE shop fully constructed sightscreen and many years experience, volunteered which showed that the water much effort was put into the decora- his view that the cricket square was considered that the sewage sys- primary schools) were invited where you could buy basically tion of the ground. All of this was the finest he had ever seen, any- tem was adequate. was in fact mains tap water, and to write up their own impres- anything!!!!!" (Verena) master-minded by Ivan Mulford, where. However on August 9th not spring water. Thames Water sions of the experience. The "Thank you for organising another heavy storm led to are now responding to this and entries were of a high standard, such a fun weekend in flooding in the same two parts we hope a repair will be carried and James Nicoll, aged 8, was Sarceaux" (Ella) of the village, again with out shortly. awarded the first prize, The return visit for our The Millennium clock although all the entrants Sarceaux friends is already received a gift token as it was booked for the corresponding As part of the preparations for the the village to mark the year 2000”. final, a “Millennium Clock” was Two thirds of the funding came difficult to select the best weekend next year (July 6/8, installed in a prominent place at the from half the proceeds of the account! Some extracts from 2002), and we hope that we front of the pavilion. Summer Millennium Celebration of A new guy in town the entries: shall be able to return their hos- It is of 30 inches diameter and so 17 August 2000; one third was "The house we stayed in was pitality with various expeditions the time is visible from all parts of donated by the Millennium very different to most English and activities planned for the the cricket field. Committee. Our thanks go to tionship with him. He is also a It carries the words “Funded by everybody concerned. Welcome to our new County houses and had a lot of bal- two full days that they will be Councillor District Councillor, but repre- conies" (Harriet) here. sents other local villages. "My first thoughts when I Anyone interested in joining Richard Farrell was elected as We should to say thank you arrived were that everyone was the Twinning Group should A little note for gardeners the new County Councillor in to Colin Lamont who was the easy going. The minute we got contact Margaret Sharp on June and has since been a regu- previous County Councillor, for in the house we were enter- 833367, or Jackie Francis on Please note that garden waste (weeds, etc.) will not be collected by the dustman lar attendee at our Council his interest in our village and tained by our family, who 833473. meetings. We look forward to unless they are put in one of the special green plastic bags obtainable from the helping to sort out local prob- Joel and Nicole Baloche. worked very hard to achieve One-Stop-Shop in Wantage (Grove Street). building a good working rela- lems during his period of office.

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Courtenay SNELLS A few ups and downs for the Museum Textiles HALL Exhibitions your Gift Aid this is an essential contribu- archives and objects with respect. If anyone EAST HENDRED The 2001 Exhibition “ Celebrations 1935 - tion when seeking matching funding. With should come across the box or it's remains BLINDS 1953", continues running at Champs Chapel helpful advice from the outside authorities Heritage will forever be grateful for it's Vertical Velux, COMMUNITY CENTRE on Sunday afternoons 2.30 to 4.30 until we can carry out a vast amount of work to return. Roller, Roman, October. Alternatively book a special party secure the future of our village heritage, Venetian, Conservatory. Hendred Vineyard • Weddings • Parties visit. Ring Norman Francis who will make without the burden of overheads many Hendred - Past and Future • Dinners • Receptions special arrangements. organisations have to carry. USE OUR HOME SERVICE English wine for sale. • Art Displays • Meetings The Museum uses talents supplied by young Produced in our winery from The 2002 chosen subject 'Celebrations 50 County, District, and Parish Councils are and old, carrying out many differing activi- We Measure, Supply and Fit. • Events • Dances year Reign'. Opening May 1st with a special each under pressure to limit their budgets. Madeleine Angevine • Reunions • Craft Fairs ties. Also Curtains & Valances etc and Seyval Blanc grape varieties. display for the Jubilee Holiday in June. Your The Council for Museums Archives and We regret the recent passing of Dave We are open most weekends The ideal venue for your get together. memories are needed. Libraries is the long name, (re: source for McDowell, Robert Shackleton, Peggi short,) for the body, which is set to provide Established Over 18 Years and welcome visitors We have contacts with caterers and suppliers of Shackleton and Paddy Sheehan. Each has Museum Visitors countrywide funding and expertise for our ABINGDON music. Snells Hall can also be booked for regular left a mark on Heritage activities from the 2001 visitor numbers are down. Attendances Heritage activities. The new South East events for village organisations. Ideas for new talents they provided. This included enhanc- 01235 847262 events are always welcome - follow the rural trend throughout the coun- Museums Agency is now operating. They Tel 01235 833277 ing traditional museum techniques. Today a please contact any committee member. try; Foot and Mouth restrictions seem to still and the Local Heritage Initiative, part of the combination of computer, and audio / visual To Book Telephone : 01235 833561 have a big knock on effect. Heritage Lottery Fund, are targeted for a very high percentage of the £40,000 estimat- equipment, is now available to display still Fire Pump Display Project ed project cost. pictures, show videos and play audio CD’s Hendred's museum revenue is small; we rely and tapes.. Guided access is available for BED & BREAKFAST VOICE on your Gift Aid and Grants to make Losses those who wish to use. We also need winter AND progress in improving facilities for the col- The Hendred Drum and Fife Band collect- volunteers to improve the indexing systems D.J.M DATA lection. The application for grant aid to ing box, was removed recently whilst the and search out new information for next TELECOM INSATLLATION improve the gallery display at Snells Hall Museum was open. This loss (fortunately year. New helpers bring in other ideas and TONY GILES and to permanently display the 1831 Fire the box had been emptied the week before our heritage is visible for more to see. Pump there is moving again. For this more so only a few coppers) is great loss to our Come, look, listen, and help yourself. INTERIOR & EXTERIOR NEW AND USED BUSINESS SYSTEMS promises of volunteer time are needed, with own confidence that visitors would treat our John Stevenson. 19th August DECORATING RELOCATIONS FREE ESTIMATES PAYPHONES - FAX MACHINES Computer courses Snells Hall update CALL STRUCTURED WIRING MONKS COURT 01235 769484 continue this Autumn EAST HENDRED 0378 837909 The excellent facilities at Snells this year (which raised about Hall are appreciated and well £900 for each of the participat- A Comfortable Family House TELE/FAX 01235-833422 Another round of computer 'Computing for Absolute used by our regular village ing organisations and also on the edge of the village training courses (in conjunction Beginners', on Friday Sept. 14th organisations. The hall also is rewarded the efforts of individ- 18 WHITE ROAD, EAST HENDRED, with Abingdon-Witney College) 9.30 -12.30 am. Registration widely recognised as a splendid 01235 833797/851415 WANTAGE, OXON. OX12 8JG ual stall holders) and the coffee starts in September in Snells required. We also hope to be venue for Weddings, parties, morning, held in July at Colt Hall. All courses start the week able to run a one term course on receptions, business meetings Corner by kind permission of beginning Sept. 17th. Web-page design. and so on. Iris Langmead, has enabled us Computers for Absolute Individual Learning Accounts We are pleased to report that it to repay another £1000 to one Beginners (OCN course) (Tues. may be available(tel. 0800 072 COMMUNITY has been acknowledged that the of our guarantors, but this still 7-9pm or Wed. 1-3pm). 5678); if eligible there could be premises afford ideal accommo- INFORMATION Computers & You (Word pro- substantial grants towards the leaves £8000 outstanding which dation for Brownie Pack we are committed to repay cessing, spreadsheets, databases: costs of these computer courses. Holidays. Indeed this year CENTRE - leads to the RSA qualification All enrolments and details of before the end of 2003. seven different packs drawn -CLAIT1) ( Tues. 9.30-11.30am course fees via Abingdon and The recent ‘exceptional’ rain- Registered Charity no: 270992 from across Oxfordshire will or Thurs. 7-9 pm). Witney College Admissions storms have shown up the poor YOUR VOLUNTEER BUREAU have used the hall for this pur- E-mail and the Internet (OCN Office (01235 555585, or state of one of the old parts of level 1) (Mon. 9.30-11.30 am or 216269). Forms available from pose. Local Driving Apart from the income from the hall. In particular the semi- Charity Shops Mon. 7-9 pm or Wed. 9.30- the College, or Snells Hall flat roof over the toilet block 11.30am). (foyer) or J. Sharp (833367) or regular and other bookings, One-Stop Advice Shop additional funds are generated may have to be replaced at con- Courses last either 11 or 15 K. Taylor (833359). siderable expense. Legal - Consumer weeks, and cost between £40 Over 150 students ranging in through the computer training An open afternoon is planned Travel - Benefits and £55 (plus exam. fee) age from 20-80+, have now courses held in the I.T. Room. etc. according to length. benefited from the training Despite this, extra fund rais- for Sunday Oct 28th, starting at There are only 6 students on courses at Snells Hall . Why not ing events are still needed espe- 2pm. Come along and see what Open Monday - Friday your village has to offer. The 9.30 - 4.00 each course so you get individ- join in and take this local oppor- cially to repay our Guarantors, ual attention. tunity to update your skills and who generously made Interest village college will also be 16 Market Place, Wantage In addition there will be one take advantage of modern tech- free loans available to finance open - to try out the village Tel: 01235 765348 taster course which is free for 6 nology, for employment, interest the Phase 2 extension. The website or the Millenium lucky students, called or leisure use? income from the village fete Electronic Record.

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Life Assurance Pensions Mortgage Services Death of a distingushed Private Medical Insurance Inheritance Tax Planning resident and Parish Critical Illness Planning Councillor Patrick Timothy Sheehan Pembroke from 1982 to 1984. 1929 - 2001 On retirement from the Navy Paddy was awarded the C.B.E. We record with regret the death Later he took up a post of Sub of Patrick Sheehan on 17th July Treasurer of the Inner Temple 2001 aged 72 years. Paddy, as from where he finally retired in he was affectionately known to 1994. Paddy met his wife Sarah In everyone, was born of Irish par- Bermuda in 1962 and they mar- ents in Aldershot. He was the ried the same year. He became second son of Lieutenant interested in Village affairs and Commander Jeremiah and Anne joined the Parish Council in Sheehan. He was educated at 1995 quickly becoming an Dave McDowell presenting an award at the Village Millenium Show last year Portsmouth and Farnham active member. Grammar Schools. Paddy Paddy had a strong personali- For Quality entered the Navy as a Cadet in ty, was sometimes controversial CAR SERVICE and Intermedia design 1946. He was commissioned in but more often very amusing. A colourful REPAIRS at your (graphic design for your everyday needs) 1949 and travelled extensively He will certainly be remem- HOME or WORK Vale Game during his Naval career as a bered. Pest Control Services Supply and Administration He is survived by his widow Brochures and newsletters village character Officer. His last position was a Sarah, his children Clare, Domestic, Industrial, Flyers and advertisements Commanding Officer of HMS Joanna and Tim. ceremony, he delighted the TW Autoservice Agricultural Business stationary and id’s Mr. David McDowell Prop: TC Wrigglesworth Buildings Cleaned & Fumigated (27th August 1948 to 1st May younger village residents by Electronic Fly Killers Web sites from concept to completion 2001) arriving in his bright yellow Rabbit & Mole Control helicopter, setting it down near Wasps, Bees, Flies, The village was shocked to the playpark and allowing them learn of the tragic death of Mr to climb all over it. The Parish Ants & House Pests Contact: Sam Pentin David McDowell in a road Council is seeking a suitable 1&2 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Church St, way to permanently recognise Tel 01367 820333 accident. He was one of East Telephone or Fax Hendred’s best known and Dave’s contribution to the Mobile 07836 513921 East Hendred, Wantage, Oxon. OX12 8LA Tim on: 01235 767035 colourful businessmen. Playpark project. Tel: (01235) 833497 Mobile: 07074 511511 Dave was the founder of both Dave had provided sponsor- Banny Hill Farm, Baulking, Aasvogel, the recycling compa- ship to the Hendreds’ Family Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7QE ny and David E McDowell, Show since it’s re-launch in e mail: [email protected] building contractors. He said 1995 and, in addition, had pre- that it was through his building sented the show’s trophies on work that he had identified the two occasions including last need for recycling in the area. year’s Millennium Show. In From humble beginnings, acknowledgement of his unfail- Lost and found Home-start in Southern Oxforshire Aasvogel has grown to a fleet ing support, the Show commit- of 13 lorries working from a tee have dedicated a new cup in waste transfer station at Grove Dave’s Memory which was In response to a few enquires we have Do you have a couple of hours a tiality and community resources. Could you and this year, won the presti- awarded for the first time at this had about items and animals that have week to spare? offer gious title of Oxfordshire’s New year’s show on September 8th. been misplaced or found, we have decid- 2-3 hours a week on a regular basis to Business of the Year. The award went to Ken Roby. visit one or two families in their own ed to set up a special section within the Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a volun- Despite running two business- At a funeral service in the Bulletin. Hopefully we can reunite these homes? tary organisation offering support, friendship es, Dave was very keen to be parish church, attended by a stray items with their original owners. We have been based I Didcot for twelve very large congregation repre- and practical help to families with pre- involved with the village and years and our service now covers the Vale senting many of Dave’s inter- school children. contributed much to it, giving and South Oxfordshire. willingly of his valuable spare ests, his neighbours, friends and Lost Being a parent is not easy whatever your If you would like more information about time. Among the beneficiaries family, there was touching Pink Mini Mouse situation; many parents feel exhausted and Lost at Peney Playpark on the scheme or becoming a volunteer, please of his generosity were the reminders of his Irish back- Tuesday 24th August during the early overwhelmed by the stresses of family life contact: Penney Playpark and the ground with a poignant musical evening. Quite a large new soft mini mouse with under fives. Hendreds’ Family Show. contribution coming from his with a cherry on the front. A special new Home-Start volunteers are all either par- Hilary, Lynn or Pat on Dave carried out a great deal own band members. toy which is sorely missed. ents themselves or have parenting experi- (012350 511152 of the preparation work for the The sympathy of the village Please contact Jane Robson on 832691 if ence. We can offer you a free course of Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire playpark, working around some goes out to both Jacqui and her you have information on its whereabouts. preparation which will include topics such as 197 The Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RU appalling weather conditions. daughters, Daisy and Erin, in child development, relationships, confiden- (first floor, Didcot Library) Paddy Sheehan At the official Playpark opening their great loss.

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