COTSWOLD TIMES CHIPPING NORTON
ISSUE 88 MARCH 2018
PLUS EVENTS, Correspondence, Council news, Clubs, Sports, Schools . . . in your community
In your MARCH magazine Sounds Alive PAGE 12
The Rowan that Twitched A short story PAGE 14
STEAMING – Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza PAGES 26-27 VOUCHERS The Genius of Tim Ross Bain for you in PAGES 38-39 March on PAGE 4 PLUS Local Schools, Local Clubs, Associations and Societies . . . in your community cotswoldtimes
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4 | COTSWOLD TIMES COTSWOLD TIMES CHIPPING NORTON Contents F E A T U R E S R E P O R T S Sounds Alive 12 Club Notices and Rural Nicholas John Cinemas 33-34 The Rowan that Twitched 14 Regular Events 36 short story by Bob Forster Local Rotary, Lions 40 STEAMING – Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Local Business Directory 42-43 Extravaganza 26-27 Reports from some Cotswold Friends Community Local Schools 44-48 Activities 35 Local Sports Clubs 50-53 What drives us to do things 37 Peter Dean The Genius of Tim Ross Bain 38-39 Dale le Vack Royal Air Force Association 100 41 14
COTSWOLD TIMES CHIPPING NORTON R E G U L A R S ISSUE 88 MARCH 2018 Business/Job Vacancies 13 In this 50
PLUS EVENTS, Correspondence, Council news, Clubs, Sports, Tax Issues 13 Schools . . . in your community In your MARCH magazine Sounds Alive PAGE 12 month’s The Rowan that Twitched A short story PAGE 14
STEAMING – Gloucestershire Robb Eden Vintage & Country Extravaganza PAGES 26-27 VOUCHERS The Genius of Tim Ross Bain for you in PAGES 38-39 March on PAGE 4 PLUS Local Schools, Local Clubs, Associations and Societies . . . in your community Book Reviews 15 cotswoldtimes edition . . . from Borzoi Books In March the quiet rush of events and diary dates begins – a hint of the fetes, fairs and Local Authority Information 17 exhibitions to come. This month we have a Blood Donor Sessions section highlighting some of the concerts Community Notices and local musical events in our area – a District Council 19 number of these are quite special and if you are a music fan, do check them out. 26 Planning 21 We feature the amazing Gloucestershire Community 20, 25, 49, 50, 54 Vintage & County Extravaganza, and the huge range of local charities that this group Local Church Services 24 of volunteers support each year. The event Events including Festivals, runs for three days and if you haven’t been Exhibitions, Concerts, Local before, this local event is too good to miss. Fundraising and Walks 29-32 Our Regular items this month include book reviews from Borzoi Books in Stow, Events Diary 28 comments on tax from Robb Eden, some interesting news on Planning (it’s that time of year!) and some informative council 12 reports – worth a look! I know it’s early but I have my fingers crossed that March winds and April Contact Cotswold Times showers WILL bring forth May flowers! Details Page 43 Happy Easter , Jenni Office: 01608 652299 Mob. 07789 175 002 A Gift that is fresh every month, colourful and informative Cover photograph: A subscription to Cotswold Times 2018 can ‘Ewe and Lamb’ © by Charlotte Doran be sent to anyone in UK or around the World. Davies – Photographer Eleven editions a year. www.charlottedorandavies.co.uk Postage costs will vary but for addresses in UK the cost will be £24 p.a. including Our next edition is for April, VAT. Enquiries to The Editor, PO Box 6, The 38 Square, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AB The copydate is 15 March COTSWOLD TIMES | 5 218 Vale Group FULL PAGE 07/02/2018 14:28 Page 1
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COTSWOLD TIMES | 11 PINK FLOYD ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ The Story Behind The Sleeve
Now hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, when on white, then it was released in March 1973,‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ reversed out, and the proved an immediate critical and commercial success, spectrum graphic turning Pink Floyd into one of the biggest bands in the was created as a world, with an ever-growing following and mass critical mechanical tint-lay in acceptance. A brilliant concept piece, the progressive, black and white with ground-breaking music contained on the album was coupled colour instructions. In with bassist Roger Waters’s deeply personal lyrics exploring reality, light passing themes of alienation, materialism, the passing of time, through a prism insanity and death. breaks up into seven colours – red, At the height of Pink Floyd’s popularity in the 1970s, the band’s orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo visually-arresting album covers and iconic imagery perfectly and violet (the colours of the rainbow) - but George Hardie complemented the music within the grooves. And nowhere is found that the indigo was too close to the violet and therefore the richness and intrigue of Pink Floyd’s visual appeal more virtually indistinguishable to the eye: the indigo was dropped apparent than the cover for ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’. Created from the graphic, leaving a spectrum of just six colours! by London-based photography and design studio, Hipgnosis, an innovative, visionary collective consisting of Aubrey Powell, As with earlier releases, ‘Atom Heart Mother’, ‘Meddle’ and Storm Thorgerson, and Peter Christopherson, the cover art for ‘Obscured By Clouds’ (and again to record company EMI’s the album depicted a beam of white light passing through a reluctance and confusion), the band was adamant that there was prism to form the rainbow colours of the spectrum, set against a to be no mention of the band’s name or album title on the sleeve: completely black background. indeed, the band themselves refused to offer any explanations as to what the cover image meant, preferring fans to come Wanting to get away from the pictorial covers of their previous up with their own interpretation. Higpnosis added further albums, the band (David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright apparently-cryptic photographs and images to the package with and Nick Mason), offered Hipgnosis little or no creative direction, the creation of the inserts and posters that fans found when other than to do “something simple, clean and elegant”. The they opened the album, including an infrared photo of the Great original design emerged from Powell’s and Thorgerson’s habit Pyramids at Giza, taken by Thorgerson himself on a moonlit of engaging in late night/early morning creative sessions, a night in Egypt, and two, pyramid-themed stickers. The triangular practice that often yielded impressively fertile results. One such outlines of the pyramids connected to the prism shape on the night, Powell showed Thorgerson an old, French book of early front cover and were symbolic of man’s vaulting ambition and colour photography from the 1950s: a picture of a prism resting greed, themes touched upon in Waters’s lyrics. on a page of sheet music (with sunlight from a glass window hitting it and creating a rainbow effect), caught Powell’s eye - In this day and age of digital streaming and downloads - as we and Thorgerson’s imagination. His idea was to build a visual listen to our music on our phones and computers - it’s easy to connection to the band’s impressive light shows, as used on forget how iconic vinyl sleeve art could be - its 12-inch gatefold their tours, creating the design as a graphic, not a photograph. sleeves, inner bags and lyric sheets. In the 1970s, the cover art Hipgnosis’ graphic designer, George Hardie, worked on the of an album was just as important to a fan as was the music demonstration layouts and, along with seven other rough draft inside. ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ turned Pink Floyd into major ideas, the prism design was presented to the band, who approved stars, remained on the Billboard charts in the U.S. for 741 weeks the concept almost immediately. Roger Waters suggested that the from 1973 to 1988 and industry sources claim that worldwide image extend across the inner gatefold and include the additional sales total approximately 50 million copies and still sells between visual representation of a heartbeat (such as you would see on 8,000 and 9,000 copies every week. It is estimated that over a a hospital monitor). This would reflect the sound of the beating billion people have seen the cover image. heart, heard at the beginning and end of the album. Nicholas John Roger Waters’s “Us + Them” UK Tour dates at various venues: Artistically, for the cover art, the prism was air-brushed black 29 June- 7 July 2018
12 | COTSWOLD TIMES Confused About Tax? Contact Robb Eden Business Tax, Accounts, Preparation & Analysis, PAYE & Book-keeping, Vat Returns. More than just accounts – a personal service tailored to your needs. We will work with you to help you get the best from your business. 01608 651802 [email protected] t’s only a few weeks away, the start of the new tax year is JOB/VACANCY? moving ever closer. At that time the personal tax threshold Advertise with us in The Cotswold Times will be increasing to £11,850 & the amount of money you Ican earn before paying a higher rate of tax will be set at £46,350. All 4 magazines for 1 price Luckily enough self-employed workers will again be spared the much discussed changes to reporting. It had been proposed that accounts be submitted on a quarterly rather than an annual basis but Parliament has decided that HMRC’s drive to introduce this is KATE’S premature as the systems to monitor the changes are not in place. It will happen though – HMRC have been told to push through HOME NURSING digitisation, a policy that is going to leave millions out on a limb as they are not yet fully au fait with computers or the internet. are looking to find One reason to be cautious about digitisation is the numerous ‘Friends to support Kate’s Fund Raising mistakes being made by HMRC which are affecting both individuals & businesses. Just one area of concern is debt collection as it is Committee’. becoming more and more difficult to talk to anyone at HMRC as they don’t answer their phones, they won’t correspond via e-mail & Join us for a coffee & cake and if you write a letter it can sometimes take months for a reply. Even meet the team on if you do manage to speak to someone it can take ages to correct figures they’ve miscalculated. The latest problem & it’s a big one Saturday 7th April, 10.30-12.30 is where someone has set-up a payment arrangement. Weeks after setting up the arrangement letters arrive demanding payment of in the café at the outstanding tax with the threat of debt collectors if it’s not paid. On further investigation, it transpires that if the arrangement is in George Moore Community Centre place before the debt is due the HMRC computer will ignore the Moore Road, Bourton on the Water arrangement & chase you for the amount in full. Only when this GL54 2AZ is overridden by a human being the problem is solved! If you’re in business, or you are an employer having problems with year-end paperwork, don’t hesitate in contacting your accountant or you can contact me by phone or e-mail for free, impartial advice. Robb Eden is based in Moreton-in-Marsh. He can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone 01608 651802.
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Our Highlights of the Month FICTION Clare Mackintosh, the best-selling author of the psychological thrillers I Let You Go and I See You, reveals her latest, Let Me Lie. Other thrillers come from Robert Goddard and Edward Wilson, whose previous espionage novels we have much admired. The pick of the paperbacks is The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. BIOGRAPHY AND HISTORY Investigative journalist Tom Bower turns his attention to Prince Charles in Rebel Prince; if you would like a signed copy (by the author, not HRH!), let us know. Tim Marshall, whose Prisoners of Geography is one of our bestsellers, now looks at why we are Divided: Why We’re Living in an Age of Walls. The latest wide-ranging survey from Neil MacGregor is of Living with the Gods: 40,000 Years of Peoples, Objects and Beliefs. Pearls Before Poppies: The Story of the Red Cross Pearls by Rachel Trethewey sounds like a fascinating story. HOUSES AND GARDENS There are lots of new books about great houses, gardens and gardening. In A Slice of England, India Hicks describes her family’s homes and her own new house in Oxfordshire. There are Paradise Gardens from Monty Don as well as books about Walled Gardens, Peonies and Double Flowers. The new Yellow Book will be available by 1st March. EQUINE Two self-recommending titles: The Girl on the Dancing Horse by the Olympic dressage star Charlotte Dujardin, and The Jumping Game: How National Hunt Trainers work and what makes them tick by Henrietta Knight. A MISCELLANY Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci feature large on the Art front. The prolific John Lewis-Stempel writes about a year in The Life and Times of Cockshutt Wood. Richard Holloway (A Little History of Religion) reflects on life and death in Waiting for the Last Bus. New cookery books include a River Cottage Handbook on Cheese and Dairy, and Venice: Four Seasons of Home Cooking. TEENAGE AND CHILDREN World Book Day falls on 1st March and as usual we will have the special £1 books. Authors include John Green, Clare Balding and Julian Clary and stories about Paddington and Marvel Avengers. We also have a special catalogue of new books especially for our younger readers. Our pick of the month is a new Michael Morpurgo story, Flamingo Boy, about a young autistic boy living in the South of France during the Second World War who finds his life falling apart when the Germans invade his town.
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16 | COTSWOLD TIMES LOCAL AUTHORITIES MARCH 2018
CHIPPING NORTON TOWN COUNCIL hold a Town Council meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month Parishioners are very welcome to attend all meetings. Anyone wishing to speak at the Town Council meeting on an agenda item is allowed to talk for five minutes but must notify Mrs. V. Oliveri, Town Clerk at least three working days prior to the meeting. Town Councillors may ask questions afterwards. Occasionally confidential items are discussed and members of the public are asked to leave the meeting at this point. Full minutes of meetings are available on the new Town Council web site: www. chippingnortontowncouncil.co.uk and also at The Guildhall. Once a year the Town Council awards Grants to Local Voluntary Bodies. Applications must be received by 1 September each year. Application forms are available at: Chipping Norton Town Council, The Guildhall, Chipping Norton, Oxon. OX7 5NJ Tel: 01608 642341 (9 am – 1 pm) [email protected] West Oxon District Council Committee Meetings ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings of Telephone: 08000 514 514 the Council and Committees. If you live in the District and are This information is continuously updated. please check by telephone or online: on the Electoral Register you can take part in the meetings. www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks Information about this and your Councillors and committee members is available online at www.westoxon.gov.uk Meetings in March Mon 5 Uplands Get the latest on essential work to keep Oxfordshire moving direct from Mon 12 Lowlands the teams on site, and stay up-to-date ahead of any changes Wed 14 Cabinet Thurs 22 Economic and Social O&S Committee# All meetings start at 2 pm (except those marked #). Details of Meeting Agendas, Reports and Minutes can be found on the Council’s Committee Information System. Also available are details of your Councillor, Committee Meetings including dates, times and venues and Membership of the Committees.
From Stow on the Wold Police Station – Thefts from Vehicles across the North Cotswolds Between 1 and 3 February 2018 there were six parked cars in village and rural locations that fell victim to thefts. BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH: These took place from Aldsworth in South, to Paxford in the North. Giving blood is quick, easy, and it saves lives Please make members of your community aware of this type of crime and advise them to take steps not to fall victim to it. Please advise your community Call the number above or look online www.blood.co.uk to ensure they lock their vehicles, do not leave valuable items on display in to arrange an appointment at a venue their cars, and wherever possible park in well observed areas. Also, if they close to where you live, where you witness any suspicious activity, they should call the police on 101; however if it study or work is a crime in progress, they should phone 999. Do something Amazing . . . 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood Please don’t leave it to someone else Look online to read about THE DONATION PROCESS. Why give blood? Who can give blood?
Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long the call may last, on landlines and mobiles. Call 999 in an emergency such as when a crime is in progress, where there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
Do you know who to contact if you have a power cut? 105 Is the new number to call. It’s free of charge and will put you through to your local network operator who can give you help and advice.
COTSWOLD TIMES TIMES | | 17 Our Recycling team put together these top tips to kick the plastic habit while putting some money on your pocket too: 1 – Remember your reusable bags when you go shopping. 2 – Invest in a reusable water bottle (stainless steel bottles are more sustainable than plastic). 3 – If you like a takeaway coffee, treat yourself to a reusable mug, you can get collapsible ones to fit easily in your bag, or ones made from bamboo if you want to avoid more plastic. Disposable coffee cups are lined with plastic and hard to recycle. 4 – Look for products with less packaging, or no packaging, such as fruit or vegetables. Local markets can be a great place to shop, and you can reduce the amount of packaging you buy. 5 – Buy concentrated products and refill packs instead of fully packaged products, such as fabric conditioner, washing We’re talking rubbish powders and some beauty products – this can save you Sixty per cent of household waste recyclable items are still money too. Community Action Groups like Sesi provide refill going into general waste wheelie bins. So we want to know stations in Oxford (https://www.facebook.com/sesi.oxford) what else could be done to help the people recycle more, 6 – Remember to recycle the packaging you do have. While including increasing the range of materials that can be 90% of packaging is recycled in the kitchens, only 50% recycled at the kerbside. is being recycled in the bathroom. Shampoo, conditioner, If you’re keen to cut down on the amount of plastic you make up, hand wash and cleaning product bottles can all be produce, we’ve asked our Household Waste Team to give recycled (please remove the pump trigger). us their top tips for reducing plastic, and they were only too 7 – Where possible, buy larger or economy sizes of goods happy to oblige. such as breakfast cereal, tomato ketchup, toilet rolls Residents in Oxfordshire have been amongst the best at and soap powder. This can save money and creates less recycling (including plastics) and composting for a few years packaging in the long run. now, and our countywide recycling rate is around 60%, one Many of us have watched David Attenborough’s Blue Planet of the best in the country. But we want to do better. II and were shocked to see the devastating threat posed by Cllr Yvonne Constance is Oxfordshire County Council’s plastics to our oceans. Lots of people are passionate about Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “Disposable recycling and reducing waste and are busy participating plastics are everywhere. There are now more fast-food in the survey, which closes on 18 February. But recycling outlets, more shops resorting to packaging and plastics. Not habits vary from generation to generation. Those aged 16 all packaging is bad, as it can protect food and make it last to 34 are the least likely to recycle, according to a recent longer, reducing food waste, but the key is to reduce, re-use survey by Serco Environmental Services and Future Thinking. and recycle. We hope to make the younger generation more Nationally, just 48% of millennials said they recycle all they aware of the impact of plastic on the environment. We are can, a fall of 8% year on year. We also want to hear from asking them and others to give us their views, ideas and tips them. All the councils in Oxfordshire are working together on how we can make it easier for people to use less plastic to seek your views on how we can help you to reduce the and other materials, increase the amounts recycled and amount you throw away, and recycle more. Respond to the dispose of them properly.” consultation at: www.recycleforoxfordshire.org.uk
WODC Council Tax Increase West Oxfordshire District Council’s establishment of the local authority Cabinet have recommended a 3% owned company Publica in 2017. increase from April. Cllr Morris added: “A combination This increases the payment for an of improved income and efficient average Band D household to £94.38, operation has meant residents will see from £91.63 in the current financial a lower increase this year which has to year for the average householder. be good news. Councillors originally considered a £5 “We were already charging the second a year rise – the maximum allowable lowest council tax rate of any district without a referendum. However a council in the country and I am combination of a sound investment delighted to say that is expected to strategy and cost savings has meant Rural Services Delivery Grant had remain the case.” the lower level can be set. contributed to this. The final decision on Council Tax will Cllr Toby Morris, Cabinet Member for Council is saving £1m a year be made at the full Council meeting on Resources, said when fine detail had He also highlighted how sharing 28 February. been included in the 2018/19 budget, services with Cotswold and Forest Picture shows L-R: West Oxfordshire the council had improved its position of Dean District Councils was saving District Council Leader James Mills by £447,000. £1m a year with a further £1.5m worth and Cllr Toby Morris, Deputy Leader Rises in investment income from the of efficiencies predicted following the and Cabinet Member for Resources.
1818 | COTSWOLD TIMESTIMES 81% of Chippy residents back 25 Challenges in a year plans for new shops Kirsty Smith from Northleach held a CPR training session in February as one of 25 challenges she has set herself to achieve within a year, to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of her dad Malcolm Smith. One of her challenges was to get herself and 24 other people trained to perform CPR and to use a defibrillator. Kirstie said: “ The training was amazing, and great that I got 25 people trained in CPR! A huge thank you to Cotswold First Aid for doing the session, to the team Chipping Norton residents have overwhelmingly backed at Northleach Town Council, and to The Westwoods plans for a new Marks & Spencer Foodhall and three other Centre who let us use the venue for the session - and shops in the town. A public consultation held late last year to everyone who donated on the day. Thank you all so by Simons Group revealed that 81% of local residents were in favour of the proposals, which have now been submitted much.” to West Oxfordshire District Council. Lisa Sheppard is a manager and trainer at Cotswold First The proposals, which would see the northern section of the Aid. “Cotswold First Aid has been running for less than currently derelict Parker Knoll factory site on London Road a year, and we were privileged to help Kirstie with her regenerated, would represent an investment of £6 million challenge - not only did it benefit others but also helped into Chipping Norton, and could bring over fifty new jobs to a great cause.” the town. The CPR challenge was Kirstie’s fourth challenge and Graeme Cosgrove, Group Director of Development at she is currently completing her fifth challenge, to go Simons Group, said: “The feedback we’ve received has vegetarian for a month. She will also be doing a vow of been overwhelmingly positive. it is clear that there is a silence challenge where she cannot speak, text or fb considerable demand for a Marks & Spencer Foodhall message for 25 hours! in Chipping Norton, so we hope that WestOxfordshire To donate visit DistrictCouncil will hear our planning application as soon as https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kirstie-smith25 possible.”
Really useful advice from Sign up now for Take Five To Stop Fraud garden waste collections Week The new subscription year starts from 1 April 2018 Neighbourhood Watch is proud to be supporting Take to 31 March 2019 and costs £30 per bin a year for Five To Stop Fraud Week. fortnightly wheelie-bin collection. Take Five To Stop Fraud Week is part of the national Signing up before March will ensure that householders campaign from Financial Fraud Action UK and the receive their licence in good time for the start of the Government, backed by the banking industry coming new subscription year and so be able to receive the together to tackle fraud. maximum number of collections. The advice being issued this week is really simple but it Cllr Carol Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Environment can stop you becoming a victim of fraud. said, “Our garden waste collections service is very A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you popular and over 27,000 householders signed up last out of the blue to ask for your PIN, full password or to year. move money to another account. Only give out your “We are writing to every household to remind them to personal or financial details to use a service that you re-subscribe this year. The price will remain the same have given your consent to, that you trust and that you at £30 and residents can be assured that all their are expecting to be contacted by. garden waste will continue to be composted and put Don’t be tricked into giving a fraudster access to your to good use.” personal or financial details. Never automatically click Signing up for garden waste collections is quick and on a link in an unexpected email or text. easy, simply make a credit or debit card payment: Always question uninvited approaches in case it’s a • Online at westoxon.gov.uk scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a • Call: 01993 861025 known email or phone number. COTSWOLD TIMES | 19 COTSWOLD TIMES | 19 The Ninth Town Sports Awards
Town Sports Awards Winners 2018
The Ninth Town Sports Awards were 11-17 Sportsperson Kitty Hitchens Silver Medal Winners David Brassett recently held at the Town Hall, which (Gymnast). Absent at National and Richard Ferley (Coaches for were very well attended. Championship. Chipping Norton Cricket Club). Town Sports Over 18 Sportsperson Toby Bronze Award Winner Zoe Wakefield Robottom (Rugby Union). Absent Awards Winners 2018. ( Fundraising and Promoting Four school sking trip. Shires Swimming Club). Under 11 Sportsperson Jake Brown 11-17 Team Award Chipping Norton (Cricket). School Boys Rugby Union Under 18 A big Thank You to: Team. The Recreation Committee Under 11 School Award Windrush The Town Council Valley School, Ascott Under The three judges Dave, Pam and Wychwood. Stuart. The School Under Eleven Trampoline Also thanks to the Mayor. Team, coached by Higher Energy. Chairman of Recreation and the The team comprises of Isabella Deputy Mayor Don Davidson for the Guest, Hattie Maudsley and Rosa photographs of the night. Pemberton. The Town Clerk 11-17 Club Award Four Shires Janet (accounts), and Kay who Swimming Club. produces the certificates, from the Guildhall. The Olympic Legacy Awards, Terry at the Town Hall Better at the Leisure Centre. sponsored by Better at the Staff at Sainsbury, Chipping Norton. Chipping Norton Leisure And my family for the help with Centre. serving the food and drink on the These awards are for those people night. who help our sports clubs run successfully. Watch out for next Year . . . The Tenth Annual Town Sports Awards Evening, Gold Medal Winner Luke Newman Friday, 8 February 2019. (Manager/Coach/Social Media/ Pitch Marking. All for Chippy Graham Beacham. Kitty Hitchens Swifts). Sports Award Organiser. 20 | | COTSWOLD COTSWOLD TIMES Planning Applications & Approvals
PLANNING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION AND DECISION
West Oxfordshire District Council Upland Area Planning Sub-Committee Applications Received Parish Application No. Location Proposal Validated
Chipping Norton 18/00477/FUL Land North West Of Football Erection of new single storey dwelling with associated 14/02/18 Clubhouse Evans Way parking and new access. Open for Comment
Chipping Norton 18/00440/FUL Aldi Stores Ltd Banbury Road New external plant and associated plant enclosure required 20/02/18 by the internal refurbishment of the ALDI foodstore. Open for Comment
Chipping Norton 18/00385/S73 Land At London Road And Trinity Non compliance with condition 2 of planning permission 09/02/18 Road 16/04230/FUL to allow installation of solar panels. Open for Comment
Chipping Norton 18/00427/HHD 1A Cross Leys Erection of front porch Open for Comment 05/02/18
Chipping Norton 18/00360/LBC Natwest Bank 16 Market Place External alterations to remove all existing signage and ATM. 02/02/18 Reinstatement of timber door to match existing. Internal alterations to remove non-original fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment relating to the operation of the NatWest branch throughout the building. Open for Comment
Chipping Norton 18/00346/HHD 11 Horsefair Alterations to increase chimney height. Open for Comment 01/02/18
Chipping Norton 18/00347/LBC 11 Horsefair Alterations to increase chimney height. Open for Comment 01/02/18
Chipping Norton 18/00377/HHD 33 Lords Piece Road Erection of single storey rear extension. Open for Comment 12/02/18
Chipping Norton 18/00351/HHD 64 New Street Single storey rear extension Open for Comment 07/02/18
Chipping Norton 18/00289/HHD 11 Westcote Place Single storey rear extension Open for Comment 06/02/18
Chipping Norton 18/00197/LBC Chequers Inn Goddards Lane Internal and external alterations to include repair and 02/02/18 replacement of windows and internal refurbishment. Open for Comment
Milton Under 18/00479/HHD The Cottage The Square Two story rear extension 08/02/18 Wychwood
Over Norton 18/00490/CND Three Chimneys Main Street Discharge of conditions 4 (Materials) and 5 (Tree Protection) 14/02/18 of planning permission 17/03458/HHD
NOTE: With a considerable number of Applications currently being made, this list is not comprehensive. For further information look online at West Oxfordshire District Council, Planning – Application Search
PINS updates planning appeals procedural guidance Michael Donnelly The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has published revised planning appeals procedural guidance, including details on additional information that may be required from appellants and councils on appeals related to traveller sites and telecommunications installations.
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Local Plan 2031 Examination As part of the Local Plan examination process a number of further main modifications to the Local Plan have been published for consultation These are intended to address various issues raised during and since the Local Plan examination hearing sessions held in May and July 2017 including those set out in the Inspector’s letter of 16 January 2018. The following documents have been published as part of the consultation: • Schedule of Further Main Modifications (FMMs) • Schedule of Further Additional Modifications (FAMs) • Schedule of Policy Map Changes • Local Plan Policies Map • Composite version of the Local Plan 2031 (showing all of the Submission of proposed modifications - West Oxfordshire above) Local Plan 2031 In July 2015 Planning Inspector Mr Simon Emerson BSc DTp • Sustainability Appraisal Further Addendum Report MRTPI conducted the Stage 1 Examination into the soundness • Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Letter of the plan, however during the suspension of the Examination The primary focus of the consultation is the proposed Further Mr Emerson retired as a Planning Inspector. Main Modifications (FMMs) as these are more significant Mr Malcolm Rivett BA (Hons) MSc MRTPI has been appointed to changes to the Local Plan that relate to the application and conduct the remainder of the Examination. interpretation of policies however comments can also be The ‘Main Modifications’ to the Local Plan were submitted to submitted on the other supporting documents if you wish. the Planning Inspectorate on 10 March 2017 in accordance with The consultation period runs until Monday 9th April 2018. the planning regulations. Stage two and three of the examination Representations must therefore be submitted no later than 5 pm hearing sessions were held in May and July 2017. on Monday, 9 April 2018. Additonal consultation on technical evidence took place in November 2017 and on 16 January 2018 the Inspector wrote to Where to view documents the Council setting out his thoughts on the most appropriate way In addition to the electronic documents available to download forward for the Local Plan. from the list above, hard copies of all consultation documents The Council is now consulting on a series of proposed further are also available to view at a number of deposit locations main modifications to the Local Plan. throughout the District.
Plans approved to develop Shipston hospital development said: “We will be working very closely with the League of Friends of Ellen Badger Hospital and local GPs, and I would like to thank them for their continued support.” The doctors will also continue to look for opportunities to develop a new Medical Centre. Frances French, chairman of the League of Friends, said: “The League are absolutely delighted that SWFT have acquired this land. We are very grateful to two local legacies which have made our contribution to this exciting opportunity possible. “We know this development is in line with the NHS goal of treating people as close to their communities as possible. It will enhance health and wellbeing for all those in Shipston and the surrounding twenty-two villages.
PLANS have been announced to develop Ellen Badger Hospital in Shipston on Stour in order to introduce further services. The work is expected to be completed by April 2018. This £500,000 refurbishment is the first phase of a longer term development plan bringing more services to the local community, including an enhanced inpatient facility at the Hospital. Working closely with the League of Friends of Ellen Badger Hospital the Trust is planning to expand the site onto land adjacent to the hospital. The Trust will be consulting partners and members of the community at dedicated events, encouraging people to share their views and give feedback. The League of Friends are actively supporting these plans and have gifted £635,000 to the Trust. Jayne Blacklay, director of 2222 | | COTSWOLD COTSWOLD TIMESTIMES Family Fun Wood Whittling and Carving with David Knight Thursday, 5 Apr 10.30am-1.30pm Whittling Wood with a keen knife has a noble tradition. Take advantage of children’s natural fascination with carving wood to teach them respect for sharp tools, to act safely and responsibly - but also to have fun, letting their creativity loose along with the wood chips! This session is for children aged 10-14 and their parents/carers to explore the world of wood whittling and carving. All tools and materials will be provided for the event. Participants are encouraged to bring any whittling or pen knives they may have to receive expert advice on their use for wood carving and advice on sharpening. There are five places available for adult/children pairs - and we expect the adults to join in too! £30 per pair. Booking essential
Bird ID walk St Mary’s Church wall Sunday, 13 May 10am-1.00pm The stone walling group’s current project at St Mary’s Looking and listening around Charlbury with Church, Charlbury may look sound in the first picture but local ornithologists Louise Spicer and Tony Trevor only had to touch the wall and it came down! Powell. Meet at the Spendlove Centre car park. Three hour The walling group meets every Monday and Tuesday gentle walk identifying birds by sight and sound. Open to (weather permitting). You are welcome to join any day and all, booking recommended. stay as long as you wish. All tools and training needed are [email protected]. 07584 262437. provided, but bring your own gloves and refreshments. The work is often away from any shelter so be prepared Wild Boar! for all weathers. If you decide the drystone waller’s life is Oxfordshire County Council’s countryside access team for you and you join us regularly you will need steel toe has placed signs by an entrance to Broad Marsh Wood, cap boots . . . stones can be heavy! Contact the office: Freeland, to warn walkers that wild boar have been sighted [email protected] for more information and in the area, saying that dogs should be kept on a lead and directions. wild boar should not be approached if spotted. Trees planted Wychwood Project volunteers and staff were joined by The Wychwood Project’s aims, to students from Abingdon and Witney College, Environment conserve and restore the rich mosaic of Agency Staff, Cotswold Voluntary Wardens and the landscapes and wildlife habitats of the Evenlode Catchment Partnership. Despite wet and muddy Royal hunting Forest of Wychwood were given a boost by conditions the team made great progress, planting around planting nearly 1,000 trees at Pudlicote in mid-January. 950 native trees in five hours. The planting took place at a section of the river which was the focus of an Evenlode Catchment Partnership restoration project completed in winter 2016/17, in which deposited Wychwood volunteering – material on the river bed was removed, conservation work-parties stones and gravel added, and banks Volunteering with the Wychwood stabilised. Approximately five hectares of Project is a great way to pick up wet grassland was created from marginal, skills, make friends and feel part of unproductive arable land. an enthusiastic team. No experience is necessary for any of the tasks Bee walk in Chipping Norton (instruction is part of the day) but you Wednesday, 13 June must wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work including with Craig Blackwell (former county stout boots and gloves; tools are provided but you are ecologist). Timings tbc but get the date in welcome to bring your own (hand tools only); please note your diary! Meet at the Chipping Norton that most activities take place with ‘behind the hedge’ loo Leisure Centre car park. A walk around bee rich green facilities only! Activities run from 9.30am to 3pm unless lanes and community woodland looking at bee friendly otherwise stated but you don’t need to stay for the whole plants, bee habitats and (hopefully) bees. Open to all, session if you don’t have time or energy! The listing will say booking recommended. if booking is required. [email protected] / 07584 262437 Wychwood Way As part of the Millenium celebrations historic landscape patterns and the Wychwood Project took the features, habitats and traditional opportunity to create and positively forms of management. identify a circular trail, following Its creation was made possible by existing waymarked rights of way, generous support from the Heritage through the heart of the former Lottery Millenium Festival Fund, Royal Forest. This is known as the Oxfordshire County Council, West Wychwood Way. Oxfordshire District Council, the The Wychwood Way has been Hanson Environment Trust and designed to pass through or near the Trust for Oxfordshire’s some of the area’s most interesting Environment.
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24 | COTSWOLD TIMES hurch Services pre-loved furniture store opening C in Moreton in Marsh 10th March 2018 at 10am
Local Collections and deliveries
Would you like to volunteer? Tel:01608 654415 Call Carole Lomas on 01789 266852 Opening hours: Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm Join us on 10th March at 10am-12pm for a glass of fizz and to browse our fine collection of pre-loved furniture. Face-painting for the children! Unit 12, Fosseway Business Park, Stratford Road, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 9NQ SHAKESPEARE comes to MORETON in MARSH!
The Shakespeare Hospice provides palliative and supportive care to over 1000 patients and their families across South Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds, including Moreton in Marsh. Last year, the hospice supported over 1000 people from the area. The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, provides a Day Hospice and Hospice at Home service, Counselling and Family support and a unique Children and Young People’s Services which support bereaved children, young carers, and Transitional Care for 16-24 year olds with a life limiting illness. All the services at The Shakespeare Hospice are provided to patients free of charge. Tracy Holdback, Retail Manager at The Shakespeare Hospice, said: “We already have seven Shakespeare Hospice shops in the areas covered by our clinical staff, and as our Hospice at Home nurses support families in the Moreton area, it was a natural decision to open a store here. Our other furniture stores have proved extremely popular, and we are hoping that local folk will support us by donating unwanted furniture and visiting the new store to see what’s on offer.” The new store is now accepting donations of high-end, pre-loved furniture, in readiness for opening their doors in March. The Hospice will collect large items from within a radius of 10 miles, and anyone with something to donate, small or large, is asked to call the shop on 01608 654415 or email: [email protected]. However, if you would like to donate prior to the opening, please contact Tracy Holdback at The Hospice on 01789 266852. The Hospice is also looking for volunteers to help at the store, so if anyone would like to learn new skills or get some valuable work experience, they are asked to please call Carole Lomas on 01789 266852 or email recruitment@the shakespearehospice.org.uk
COTSWOLD TIMES | 25 STEAMING GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA
In August one of the largest annual Steam Fairs in the country will be held on South Cerney airfield, outside Cirencester. The event is organised by Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club (SVTEC). In 2017 SVTEC raised over £25,000 which was donated to 35 national and regional charities.
Martyn Slater, Chairman of SVTEC said “Last year nearly 20,000 The event organisers are staunch supporters of Cobalt Health - the visitors flocked through the gates of the Gloucestershire Vintage charity has been actively fundraising at the show for 16 years, and and Country Extravaganza making it one of the best attended a team of Cobalt volunteers staffed the ticket gates and raised an shows in the events 43year history. This meant that not only are additional £5,000. A spokesperson for the charity said “the event is we in a great position to invest in the sustainability of our future a great platform to promote the work of Cobalt. The money donated shows, but also to support many worthwhile causes and charities”. tonight plus and what was raised on site over the weekend will help The show which takes place at South Cerney Airfield is the us enormously to provide the best possible access to diagnoses biggest event of its kind run entirely by volunteers – without them, equipment for cancer and dementia patients in the county”. the show simply couldn’t run. Our teams raise as much money Jim White, Chair of the Trustees of Cotswold Canal Trust felt as they can – and as a way to reward them for all their hard work humbled to receive such a fabulous donation, especially after and commitment to the event, each section leader nominates hearing about all the other worthwhile causes. He said “We are a charity to be a beneficiary from the profits raised. The show grateful again for this donation. The money received will go organisers hosted a special evening at Stonehouse Court Hotel towards a specially adapted trip boat with disabled access, which in January and invited representatives from 35 charities to we hope to launch on the Stroudwater Navigation next yea attend a presentation. Most of the charities supported by SVTEC Meanwhile Howard Parker from The Vale of Berkeley Railway will receive no government funding. be putting the donation towards the cost to purchase, transport Martyn Slater continued “Nothing could prepare me for the and install an historic original signal boxat Sharpness. immense sense of pride and humility I felt at our charity The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust promotes awareness of presentation evening when 33 of the 35 chosen charities Prostate Cancer and was nominated when a Rally volunteer attended to accept their cheques. Each recipient was given the had a PSA test which showed a high reading - ultimately the test opportunity to say a few words about their respective causes. It might have saved his life. is our hope that we are in a position to do something similar for The Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service collected a cheque many years to come.” on behalf of The Fire Fighters Charity, which supports injured and The largest donations went to LINC (The Leukaemia and Intensive sick firefighters, and provides psychological support to the UK Chemotherapy Fund) in memory of event volunteer John White, fire community. The Grenfell Tower tragedy highlighted the life- Diabetes UK, Event Mobility, Cotswold Canals Trust, Vale of and-death risks that firefighters take in their line of work, and the Berkeley Railway, 29th Regiment Welfare and Cobalt Health. often-long-lasting psychological effects.
26 | COTSWOLD TIMES Cheques were issued to the following charities: Health Charities: Cobalt Health, British Heart Foundation, FOCUS ON LOCAL PRODUCE Diabetes UK, EPIC – Supporting Children with Epilepsy, Event The Coop in Bourton-on-the-Water listed as a top Mobility Charitable Trust, Sunflowers Suicide Support, Sue Ryder European supermarket doors Leckhampton Court Hospice, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Graham Fulford From a report by Miles Hadford. Fund/Prostate Cancer, James Hopkins Trust, Gloucestershire Just months after it opened, Midcounties Co-op store has been Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, LINC Cheltenham - The named the best in England, and one of Europe’s finest supermarkets, Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund, Sharp Life Learning by industry experts IGD (Institute Grocery Distribution. for disabled, Tree of Hope ‘Molly’s Fix Me Fund’, The Big Appeal, Bourton-on-the-Water’s Coop store, the result of a £4.9m investment Dance for Life, Designability and Five Valley Sounds, Stroud’s by the society, and is the only supermarket in England to make it into Talking Newspaper for the Blind and visually impaired. the grocery researcher’s report ‘Top 14 Stores to See in Europe’. Service Charities: 29th Regiment Welfare Unit, The Fire “focus on local produce” Fighters Charity, RAF Air Cadets, Army Benevolent Fund, Severn The eco-friendly store on Station Road was selected for its focus on Area Rescue Association, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire sourcing local produce which the report highlighted as one way to create 4x4 Response and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity. “a compelling point of difference for Preservation/Heritage Groups: Cotswold Canals Trust, smaller retailers needing to stand out Woodchester Mansion, Vale of Berkeley Railway, Friends of from larger competitors”. Purton, Wartime in the Cotswolds and Bristol Bus Group. The store’s Best of Our Counties Community Projects: Dursley Heritage Centre, Kingshill House range showcases more than 800 products from suppliers in Arts Centre, South Cerney Parish Council, The Tallinding Project, Gloucestershire and neighbouring counties. It features rare-breed Gambia meat from Todenham Manor Farm in Moreton-in-Marsh, honey- Aside from the beneficiaries above, numerous other animal and based spirits from The British Honey Company and a variety of beers welfare charities were also represented on site during the event and ales from local breweries. weekend raising funds and awareness of their respective causes. The report praised in-store cooking demonstrations that celebrate Stand space has been provided to Gloucestershire-based seasonal dishes and local ingredients and described the unique products available on the delicatessen counter as a “major draw for charities to get involved. customers”. The event tries to be as ethically responsible as possible, and Experts also highlighted the TV showing local supplier stories as a realises that this is not completely possible with the carbon stand-out feature and said that the store’s premium feel, created by the footprint of the larger Steam and HGV engines. The Chairman high-quality fit out, made for an “inspiring environment for shoppers”. is actively seeking a local ‘Green’ Cirencester-based charity Phil Ponsonby, chief executive (trading) at Midcounties, said:.“The or community project to team up with for a green initiative. Best of Our Counties range is all about celebrating the food and drink He would welcome any suitable ones to step forward. available in our communities and supporting the talented local suppliers behind the products. It’s great to hear that organisations like IGD The Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza is an annual appreciate this initiative and value local produce as much as we do.” event which returns to South Cerney Airfield, near Cirencester on the weekend of Friday 3rd August - Sunday 5th August 2018 and is the largest show of its kind still run entirely by volunteers. Each year the show features the popular Steam Arena, with non-stop steam demonstrations and literally thousands of vintage vehicles from classic cars, tractors, commercial vehicles, vintage bus and coaches, motorcycles, scooters, traction engines, miniature steam, industrial trucks, military vehicles, caravans to emergency IAM RoadSmart vehicles. Plus a Countryside Arena featuring dog shows, ferret formerly Gloucestershire Advanced Motorists racing, rare breeds, animal conservation, alpacas, shire horses, Formed in 1974 as a Charity facilitating the work of the Institute of horse logging, falconry displays to children’s pony rides. Advanced Motorists, the Group now has over 200 members and The show’s goal has always been to give the best value for has recently expanded its coverage to include the North Cotswolds money family day out in Gloucestershire, with something as well as the Cheltenham/Gloucester area and the Forest of Dean. for all of the family to enjoy. It has evolved a lot over the FREE TASTER past 40 years, but the mission remains the same - to inform, educate, entertain and celebrate our unique transport history The objective of the Group is to encourage drivers to improve and the preservation of historical vehicles, and plans for the their skills. A number of modules and courses are offered which 2018 event are well underway. ultimately lead to the Advanced Driver course. Drivers can ask for a free taster drive with a qualified Observer to discover more For further information regarding the show, please visit about how the group can help. www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk There were 255 casualties from road traffic incidents in the STROUD VINTAGE TRANSPORT & ENGINE CLUB Registered Charity No 1013314 Cotswolds alone in 2016, 7 of which were fatal. Young drivers are statistically involved in a high proportion of these incidents. Young drivers Drivers who have a full driving licence and are under the age of 26 can apply for a fully funded advanced driver course, sponsored by the Police and Crime Commissioner of Gloucestershire as part of his Safer and Social Driving priority. Places are limited so interested applicants should contact the group as soon as possible.
For more details on these opportunities visit the Group website: www.glosiam.org.uk or call the Chairman, Rod Harrison, on 01451 821605
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STRIPES EXHIBITIONS 870795560 MARKET DAYS To 15 April Living with Natures Design. An exhibition of con temporary BOURTON ON Market THE WATER Days craft for the home. The Guild, 51 Clarence Street, Cheltenham BOURTON Farmers’ Market ON THE WATER 4th Sunday: 9.30 -‐ 1300 10/11 The Contemporary Craft Fair, Made by Hand at Cheltenham Farmers’ CHARLBURY Market 4th Sunday, 9.30–1300 Town Hall. CHARLBURY 24 Chalrbury Art Society Spring Show in conjunction with the Farmers’ rket Ma Market 13 June, June, 12 September, September, 12 December December 9 -‐ 1pm Charlbury Garden Society in the Memorial Hall from 12.15pm. Playing Playing Close, Close, Charlbury Charlbury. OX7 3RJ (9-‐1pm) OX7 3RJ Free Entry CHIPPING CAMPDEN NORTON Country Farmers’ Market Market every 3rd Friday, Saturday 9–11am (except monthly January) from 8.30am MUSIC CHIPPING Country Market NORTON every Saturday 8.45 -‐ 11am, Lower Town Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday, monthly from 8.30am rd Hall with Farmers’ Market on 3 Saturday 1 The Mila Piano Trio at The Guildhouse, Stanton, nr Broadway at Country Market every Saturday 8.45–11am Lower Town Hall 7.30pm. Tickets £12 01386 584357 (with Weekly Farmer’s Market Market on every 3rd Saturday) Wednesday Weekly Market every Wednesday 1 The Mila Piano Trio Masterclasses with Michael Bochmann MBE GREAT ROLLRIGHT GREAT ROLLRIGHT invites observers to coaching sessions. 12 – 1pm & 2 – 4pm at Village Market first Saturday monthly except January Village Market last Saturday monthly (except December) The Barns Village Farm, Ford. GL54 5RU Tel 01386 584539. KINGHAMMORETON -‐IN-‐MARSH Admission by donation. Farmer’s Weekly Market Market 21 June, every 20 Tuesday Sept, -‐ 9 3.30pm 13 December 2/3 The Mila Piano Trio Masterclasses with Michael Bochmann MBE MORETONCountry Market-‐IN-‐MARSH every Thursday 10am 12noon -‐ in WI Hall invites observers to coaching sessions. 12 – 1pm & 2 – 4pm at Weekly NORTHLEACH Market every every Tuesday, – 9 Wednesday 3.30pm -‐ 8.30 3.30pm The Barns Village Farm, Ford. GL54 5RU Tel 01386 584539. Country Market every Thursday, 9.30–12noon in W I Hall Admission by donation Farmer’s STOW and ON Craft THE Market WOLD 1st Sunday (except 12 July) 09.30-‐2pm approx nd 4 Oxfordshire Performers Club for amateur musicians where you NORTHLEACH Farmers’ Market every 2 Wednesday, and last Thursday 8.30–3.30pm 9 -‐ 1pm until Sept can gain confidence performing to other musicians and friends in STOW ON THE WOLD a friendly environment. 3pm at the Eynsham Music Room. Visit Farmer’s Market 2nd Thursday, 9am–1pm www.oxfordshireperformersclub.co.uk for details
10 The Mila Piano Trio Masterclasses with Michael Bochmann MBE 30 GWSR trains running for the first time in 58 years to invites observers to coaching sessions. 12 – 1pm & 2 – 4pm at Broadway. Tel 01242 621405 for details The Barns Village Farm, Ford. GL54 5RU Tel 01386 584539. 31 GWSR trains running for the weekend from Toddington Admission by donation and Cheltenham Racecourse. Tel 01242 621405 for details 17 Cmpden Festival Chorus present Faure Requiem and Durufle
Requiem in St James Church, Chipping Campden at 7.30pm
17 Stratford Choral Society present Carmina Burana at King APRIL
Edwards School for Boys; itckets £15 adults £8 students. Further 2 GWSR trains Easter Eggpress. Fun for all the family. Tel information Carol Jackson 01386 841440 01242 621405 for details 24 Chansons and Sauvignons a wine tasting and song evening in
the Great Hall, Bloxham School in support of a community
initiative ‘to bring music projects into local care homes’. 7.30pm,
tickets £20 – canapés included. Tel 07532446665
24 Burford Orchestra Spring Concert in St Marys Church Witney at 7.30pm. Tickets £9 + £1 for kids. for more information www.burfordorchestra.org.uk 25 Burford Singers Palm Sunday Concert at 7.30pm at Church of St John, Church Green Burford. Tickets reserved at £17, £15, £12 and £8 from The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford. www.burfordsingers.org.uk
DIARY 4 Condicote Playgroup Jumble Sale 10am – 12noon 50p entry fee at Condicote Viullage Hall, GL54 1ET ADVANCE DATES FOR THE DIARY 5 Charlbury Art Society Tony Lloyd will give a talk on May Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail 2918 will be ‘Artwork in its context’ to the Oxford Guild of Printers 8pm springing through the Cotswolds. A few of in the Bull Inn. Free Entry 8 Country Music Night at Notgrove Village Hall. Open from these hairy fellas are now available to 7.30 – 11.30pm – live music, licensed bar. £5 per person sponsor. For more information: entrance fee. Tonight’s act is Chris Rainbow. Contact Ken www.contswoldsharetrail.org.uk or call on 07970795560 or 01451 850502 for details. 07771988432 9 Cotswold PTA Quiz Night doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm at The Cotswold School, Bourton. Team of - 4 £20 with licensed bar, free snacks, raffle and prizes. To enter THE BI-ANNUAL FETE AT SEZINCOTE contact Anita 07825408551 IS ON 16 JUNE 2018 2pm – 5pm 10 GWSR trains running for the weekend from Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse. Tel 01242 621405 for details 10/11 Stow Gift, craft and Collectors Fayre in St Edwards Hall, Tickets, Booking information etc. from – Stow 9.30am – 4.30pm. Free entry, refreshments all day. Contact Issy 01608 682598 BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 17 GWSR trains running for the weekend from Toddington Victoria Street, Bourton on the Water. Open Mon-‐Fri 9.30-‐5pm, Sat 9.30-‐ and Cheltenham Racecourse. Tel 01242 621405 for details 5.30, Closed Sunday 01451 820211 20 RABI Charity Black Tie Dinner. 6.45pm drinks Reception E: [email protected] and dinner at Christ Church College Oxford. Tickets £95: BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, High St, Burford, OX18 4LS. Open Guest speaker Lydia Slack. E: [email protected] Mon-‐Sat 9.30-‐5pm, Sun 10-‐4pm. 01993 823558 E: 22 Country Music Night at Notgrove Village Hall. Open from [email protected] 7.30 – 11.30pm – live music, licensed bar. £5 per person CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINT entrance fee. Tonight’s act is Tumblin’ Dice. Contact Ken Guildhall, Goddards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-‐Fri. on 07970795560 or 01451 850502 for details. MORETON AREA CENTRE High Street, Moreton. Mon 8.45am-‐4.00pm, 24 GWSR trains running for the weekend from Toddington Tues-‐Thurs 8.45am-‐5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-‐4.45pm, Sat 10am-‐1pm (BST), and Cheltenham Racecourse. Tel 01242 621405 for details 10.00am-‐12.30pm (BWT), Sun 01608 CLOSED. 650881 E: 24 Floral Design Workshop 10am – 1pm with Amanda [email protected] Luther. The Butts, Cherington, CV36 5HZ. Tickets £60 STOW VISITOR INFORMATION St.Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow. each and includes refreshments and 2 course lunch. To Library (open library hours) + Information Point in the lobby (open every book call Beverley on 07866988355 day).
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COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHTS at Notgrove Village Hall 7.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE MUSIC – Licenced Bar, £5pp entrance Thursday 8 March 2018 STonight's act is Chris Rainbow Thursday 22 March 2018 fTonight's act is Tumblin' Dice Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 01451 850502 for further details. Saturday 10 March at 4pm Come and join us for a SCommunity Sing-a-long followed by a 2-spoon meal 1st spoon = soup Burford Singers – 2nd spoon = pudding A CONCERT FOR PALM SUNDAY O o Purcell – Funeral Sentences for Queen Mary Moreton in Marsh Congregational Church Stainer – Crucifixion Oxford Street, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0LA Sunday 25 March, 7.30pm Church of St John the Baptist, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY Telephone: 01608 651946 [email protected] Burford Singers with Tenor: Joshua Ellicott, Bass: Quentin Hayes, Minister: Mr Michael Rolton Organist: Robin Baggs, Conductor: Brian Kay
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Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail 2018 ENTER OUR COMPETITION TO Everybody’s favourite five-foot furry friends will be springing through the Cotswolds AONB once again in May 2018, when HELP KEEP THE COTSWOLDS the fifth annual Hare Trail gets underway, this year supporting Cotswolds BEAUTIFUL conservation thanks to an exciting new partnership. A few of these distinguished harey fellas are now available to sponsor and if you think your business would benefit from the brand kudos of your very own Cotswolds Hare along the Trail, please visit the Cotswold District Council is inviting community groups to clean up website for more their neighbourhoods and possibly share in a £1,000 prize fund. information – www.cotswolds From Saturday 3 March until Sunday 29 April, the Council will run the Great haretrail.org.uk or Cotswolds Clean Up competition. Schoools, community groups and other call 07771 988432. volunteers are being encouraged to carry out a litter pick in their ÊÇ + ++È$ j ÉÊ +"È ÊÉÊÈ ÉÊÉ$+É ÉÊÇ + łÈÉÇ$ to be collected by Ubico Ltd. It's time to start D ( *$+Ê+ Ê ++ÊZµPbb + ł $ µNbb + second and £200 for third) and applying to enter couldn’t be simpler! Just email [email protected] or call 01285 623123 and provide the planning your royal location scheduled for a litter pick, together with the name of a community representative. wedding celebrations!
THE COTSWOLD SCHOOL PTA ANNUAL
Holding a street party is a great way to get together with your neighbours to celebrate this special day on 19 May. Our online guidance helps bust popular myths and provides a useful checklist and practical advice for what is needed to anyone planning their own street party. Did you know for example that you don’t need a music licence if you want to play music at your street party? Or that you don’t need to buy expensive road signs – you can lend or hire them. FRIDAY 9th OF MARCH 2018 - 7.30 pm The number one tip from our guidance is to plan early by (Doors open 7 pm) getting in touch with your council at least 4-6 weeks in advance. VENUE: THE COTSWOLD SCHOOL Further information The Avenue, Bourton on The Water, GL54 2BD More helpful tips, advice and support for organising a Team of up to four: £20 entry per team. successful event can be found on the Street Party website Licensed bar, free snacks, raffle & prizes for the (www.streetparty.org.uk/) and The Big Lunch website. winning team If you are not be able to arrange a road closure for street party, you can still have an informal ‘street meet’ on a driveway, TO ENTER A TEAM: Contact: Anita on 07825 408551 parking area, front garden or end of a cul-de-sac that does not or e-mail: [email protected] require permission from the council as it is on private land. See All funds raised will go to The Cotswold School further information on street meets.
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The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock Entry to the museum is free Charlbury Exhibitions: Art Society Club 10 March – 29 April, British Wildlife Photography This exhibition showcases the winning entries for the 2017 British On Monday 5th March our Chairman, Tony Lloyd, will again Wildlife Photography Awards. be giving his talk on “Artwork in its context” to The Oxford https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/event/british-wildlife-photography Guild of Printers. 8pm in The Bull Inn. Free. Everyone welcome. 21 March – 20 April, Raising Horizons Our next Art Society Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th Notices Striking portraits highlighting women in archaeology and geoscience. March, when David Pollock will give an illustrated talk on https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/event/raising-horizons “Tribal Textiles”.
Talks & Lectures: Our Ofirst exhibition of the year will take place on Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm, The Medieval parish church in Oxfordshire from 24th March at the combined ‘Spring Show ’ held in conjunction Romanesque to Gothic with the Charlbury Garden Society, from 12-5pm in The
Tickets £4 Booking visit: [email protected] Memorial Hall, with free entry.
24 March, 2pm, May Morris: Art & Life by Rowan Bain Exploring the life and work of William Morris’ younger daughter, Our Wednesday evening events all begin at 7.30pm in The a significant artist in the British Arts & Crafts movement. Memorial Hall, Charlbury, and include refreshments. Members https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/event/talk-may-morris-art-and-life- and under 25s are free, £3 for visitors. Information about the rowan-bain SocietyT can be obtained from Kati Eidenbenz on 01608 810911 or email [email protected]. 14 April, 2pm, TrowelBlazers & Raising Horizons https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/event/talk-trowelblazers-and- O raising-horizons 17th March 2.30 - 5pm, An afternoon with their favourite finds Archaeologists, volunteers, detectorists and Museum Friends invite you to join them to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Tickets £8 in advance (to include tea and cake) from the Museum reception 01993 814 106 All proceeds will support the preservation of Oxfordshire’s heritage. Reminiscence Those were the Days: Do you remember? A monthly group for people to meet, reminisce about the past, bring photos and objects and share memories and a cup of tea! 2 March: All Dressed up. 2-3.30pm. Looking at fashions of yesteryear when hats were essential and everyone got dressed up to go out. £1 per person, include tea or coffee. https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/reminiscence-groups
Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Tel: 01993 814106 Email: [email protected]
Local Walks with the Voluntary Wardens March 2018
Battles and Brewing in Stow – Thursday 1 March – Moderate Windrush and Wardens Way Circular – Walk 1 – Thursday 22 March – The walk will take us via Broadwell to the site of the Battle of Stow, Moderate and onto the Donnington Brewery. The return is via Upper Swell to This is the first in a series of four circular walks encompassing the Stow where we will explore evidence of the town's brewing history. Windrush and Wardens Ways. This walk takes us out on the Wardens Walk is in collaboration with the Stow Civic Society. 3 hours: 5.5 miles. Way to Roel Gate, returning via the Windrush Way. We should get Start: 10:00 am Stow-on-the-Wold village green, old stocks. OS Map wonderful views down the Sudeley valley. Bring a packed lunch. 4.5 ref SP 192 258. hours: 8 miles. Start: 10:00 am Winchcombe Back Lane car park (pay & display £1 per day). OS Map ref SP 094 375. History of Hornton and Surrounding Area –Sunday 4 March – Strenuous Exploring the Evenlode Valley – Thursday 22 March – Moderate A walk exploring the history of this are famous for its ironstone. Please Along the Evenlode Valley following the Oxfordshire Way to Chilson. bring a packed lunch. 11.5 miles lasting 5 hours. Start: 10:00am Returning along the ridge via Shorthampton and Walcot. 6.5 miles lasting Shutford Parish Church 3.5 hours Start: 10:00am, Spendlove Centre Car Park Charlbury The Ebrington Boundary Stones – Friday 9 March – Strenuous PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and The third of a series of walks based on the boundary stones erected to commemorate the Queen's Diamond ( )'* Jubilee. This walk will visit the muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat final stone marking the boundary between Quinton and Ebrington and (level); MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot and ascents and descents may revisiting others. Please bring a packed lunch. 5.5 hours: 11 miles. Start: 10:00 am Mickleton church. OS Map ref SP 162 435. be steep. We welcome guide and hearing dogs – sorry, others not allowed. Snowshill (the rest of it) – Thursday 15 March – Moderate Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our conservation and improvement work. We know all about the Manor but there is an interesting parish around it, from Bronze Age and Iron Age remains to (relatively) modern The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the quarrying. Bring suitable refreshment. 3 hours: 6 miles. Start: Cotswolds. For more information see 10:00am Snowshill village car park (free), next to NT car cark for the www .escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any manor. OS Map ref SP 096 340. changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather. 32 | COTSWOLD TIMES
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The Playhouse, St George’s Hall The Old School Victoria Hall Memorial Hall BLOCKLEY BOURTON ON THE HILL BOURTON ON THE WATER CHARLBURY Thursday 22 March Saturday 24 March Monday 19 March Sunday 11 March PADDINGTON 2 MANCHESTER BY THE SEA LA LA LAND HIDDEN FIGURES Season Tickets available – £25 7.15pm. 7.15pm. Hot dogs and wine with a Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 Film: 7.30pm – Doors & bar from Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm/7.45pm donation £3.50 on the door. Tickets/ refreshments. Family Tickets £10 6.45pm. Tickets £5/U15s £3, at the film. Advance tickets £3.50/on door £4. Queries 01386 7013857/701396 (2 adults, 2 children) door. Family ticket £12 Advance tickets 01386 700647 Queries 01451 822365 (2 adults, 1 or 2 children) Queries: 01608 810713
Village Hall Screen on the Green, Village Hall Village Hall St. Andrew’s Church CHURCHILL AND SARSDEN ILMINGTON LITTLE WOLFORD NAUNTON Saturday 10 March Friday 23 March Thursday Tuesday 6 March DUNKIRK PADDINGTON 2 SEE LOCAL NOTICES MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Film 7.30pm. Tickets £4.50 at the door. Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 Film 7.30pm Doors open 7.15 Film 7.45. Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903 (students £2.50) Advance tickets Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments. Tickets £3.00 at the door. [email protected] Ilmington Community Shop. Advance tickets/queries 01608 684223 01451 850897 or Queries 01608 682806 [email protected] Refreshments
FLIX IN THE STIX Lower Swell Village Hall St David’s Centre in the Village Hall LOWER SWELL MORETON IN MARSH ODDINGTON Friday 2 March Friday 16 March Tuesday 30 March MANCHESTER BY THE SEA MANCHESTER BY THE SEA MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Tickets £4, Child £2.50 on the door NEW PROJECTOR, WIDE SCREEN 7 for 7.30pm. £3.00 Doors/bar/food from 6.45 Doors open: 2pm Film 2.30pm Wine and soft drinks. (Buffet supper – soup and cheeses £5) Tickets £3.00 at the door. Advance tickets/queries/bookings Film starts at 7.30pm Refreshments. Margaret 01451 831917 Queries 07949 139434 Info: 01608 654382 [email protected]
Manchester by the Sea: After the death of his older brother Joe, Lee Chandler is shocked that Joe has made him sole guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick La La Land: Sebastian and Mia are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. Hidden Figures: Three brilliant women serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: Dunkirk: Under air and ground cover British Trops were evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel available. Paddington 2: Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes.
34 | COTSWOLD TIMES From Revive & Thrive magazine, February 2018 Five things you can do for your High Street
BY CATHY PARKER & SIMON QUIN, INSTITUTE OF PLACE MANAGEMENT
Can you improve the health of your High Street? Newly published the other shops as it is the linked trip behavior of the consumers that research suggests there are initiatives that can be effective but is keeping them all in business. they require partnership and collaboration. Having a shared vision and strategy for the location was the fourth Although some did better than others, many retailers posted priority we identified. This is the mechanism by which stakeholders disappointing figures for High Street sales over the Christmas can be encouraged to develop their business in line with an overall period. There are many reasons for this, not least the growth in plan to improve the high street. A vision, strategy or plan is important online retailing, but research by the Institute of Place Management for attracting investment from both the public and private sectors. shows that decline has been a long time in the making. The Many town centres just do not seem to have a purpose now they are fundamental reason high streets are struggling is that decision no longer the centres of retail they once were. makers and stakeholders are not adapting effectively because they don’t act collectively. And in fifth place came the quality of the experience. Again, this The second area is improving the visual appearance. This can relates to the collective offer of the location. A number of positive involve large projects like street improvements, customer service interactions in retailers and service outlets can better lighting and so on – but it also covers basic be wiped out immediately by a surly bus driver or a cleanliness. Unfortunately, too often, commercial dark and foreboding multi-storey car park. waste and consumer litter or the poor maintenance The actions that will improve footfall on the UK of property act as a blight, undermining investment high streets have now been identified by our in the physical realm, and just putting people off. research, and you can access them for a more The third priority is ensuring the mix of retailers and detailed explanation. They are available free of other services is providing the right offer. A bit like charge at THE BID FOUNDATION Nevertheless, the first priority, a thorough understanding of who is we do not underestimate the challenge ahead and who is not using the town and why is key here. for individual locations wanting to change their As individual landlords are free to let their properties prognosis. As collaboration is key to success then to whoever they please, managing the overall new governance and place management models offer of a location is challenging. Much provision are needed and this is one of the reasons the is complementary – a town may sustain a butcher, Institute is delighted to be working with BIDs from greengrocers, fishmonger and deli for example, but if across the country through the new industry body any of these shut down, then it has consequences for www.thebidfoundation.com COTSWOLD TIMES | 35 REGULARREGULAR EVENTS EVENTS
1st MON Folk Night Ebrington Arms 9pm. www.theebringtonarms.co.uk REGULAR EVENTS 1stMON MON Folk Dance Night Fusion Ebrin Adultgton Armsdance 9pm. class. www.theebringtonarms.co.uk Mixed styles. No experience WEDS Awareness Through Movement classes 7pm at Church necessary. Exercise in a fun way. No pre-booking necessary. Chipping MON Dance Fusion Adult dance class. Mixed styles. No experience Westcote Village Hall, OX7 6SF £10/£40 for 6 classes. Karin Campden Town Hall 9.30-10.30. £4.50 WEDS Awareness Through Movement classes 7pm at Church necessary. Exercise in a fun way. No pre-booking necessary. Chipping Westcote01993 832520 Village [email protected] Hall, OX7 6SF £10/£40 for 6 classes. Karin MON Scottish Country Dancing St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30- WEDS Dance 50+ Termly, 9.45am-10.45am. Keep fit and mobile. Campden Town Hall 9.30-10.30. £4.50 01993 832520 [email protected] MON Scottish7pm Children Country and Dancing7-9pm Adults St Edwards 01451 831876 Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30- Upstairs in The Theatre's Gallery. £60 for ten week term. 01608 MON Childrens Dance Class Chipping Campden Town Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, WEDS Dance 50+ Termly, 9.45am-10.45am. Keep fit and mobile. 7pm Children and 7-9pm Adults 01451 831876 642350 www.chippingnortontheatre.com 9-11 yrs 5-6pm. Single class £7pp, Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 Upstairs in The Theatre's Gallery. £60 for ten week term. 01608 MON Childrens Dance Class Chipping Campden Town Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, WEDS 642350Weds Walk www.chippingnortontheatre.com Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 862000 757057 WEDS HJ Jungling Forest School Pre-school sessions 9.30 – 11.30am 9-11 yrs 5-6pm. Single class £7pp, Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 WEDS Weds Walk Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 862000 MON 757057Yoga Chipping Campden Town Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept 07880908760 http://www.hjjungling.co.uk 01386438537 WEDS HJ Jungling Forest School Pre-school sessions 9.30 – 11.30am MON Yoga Chipping Campden Town Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept 3rd WEDS 07880908760N Cots Support http://www.hjjungling.co.uk Group for Parents & Carers of people with MON 01386438537‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the additional needs. Childrens Centre (behind Stow Primary Sch) Water (10am -12) for anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, 3rd WEDS N Cots Support Group for Parents & Carers of people with MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the additional7.30-9pm. needs. [email protected] Childrens Centre (behind 01451 Stow831642 Primary Sch) MON Burford Orchestra Rehearsals 7.30-9.30pm at Witney Community WED & FRI Adult Garden Workshop.1.30 - 4pm. P3, The Windrush, High Water (10am -12) for anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, 7.30-9pm. [email protected] 01451 831642 MON BurfordPrimary SchoolOrchestra OX28 Rehearsals 1HL. [email protected]. 7.30-9.30pm at Witney Community 07984 492 Street, Moreton.Tel: 01608 653377 for more info. 976. New members welcome; no audition. WED & FRI Adult Garden Workshop.1.30 - 4pm. P3, The Windrush, High LAST WEDS Book Club 10 –11am - Daylesford Organic Farm, Kingham in Primary School OX28 1HL. [email protected]. 07984 492 Street, Moreton.Tel: 01608 653377 for more info. MON 976.Powerfreestyle New members Kickboxing welcome; atno Guiting audition. power Village hall. Juniors 7- association with BORZOI BOOKS who will choose the books and 7.50pm. Adults 7.50-8.30pm. freestyle Kickboxing or adult Boxersize. LAST WEDS Book Club 10 –11am - Daylesford Organic Farm, Kingham in MON Powerfreestyle Kickboxing at Guiting power Village hall. Juniors 7- contribute to the discussions. 01451 831268 (Borzoi Books) Call Adam 07774285459 association with BORZOI BOOKS who will choose the books and 7.50pm. Adults 7.50-8.30pm. freestyle Kickboxing or adult Boxersize. THURS contributeHJ Jungling to the Forest discussions. School Home01451 school831268 sessions (Borzoi Books)1 - 3 pm. Pre- MON Bridge Club @ Northleach 7.30pm. Partners not necessary. Non school sessions 9.30 – 11.30am. 07880908760 Call Adam 07774285459 THURS HJ Jungling Forest School Home school sessions 1 - 3 pm. Pre- MON Bridgemembers Club welcome, @ Northleach 01285 750288 7.30pm. Tim Partners Morris not necessary. Non http://www.hjjungling.co.uk MON Dance Fusion Adult dance class, mixed styles. No experience school sessions 9.30 – 11.30am. 07880908760 members welcome, 01285 750288 Tim Morris 1st THURS Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes necessary.All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 http://www.hjjungling.co.uk MON Dance Fusion Adult dance class, mixed styles. No experience 1st THURS FreeStow -Martialon-the- WoldArts LessonsPrimary School. Separate 07977 adult 560086 & children’s classes (conc £2.50) www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk, necessary.All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School. 07977 560086 MON (concRobert £2.50) Cox Pilates 4U relocation for Monday 7pm classes to 1st THURS Free Self Defence / Jeet Kune Do Lessons for Men and Haybarn, Daylesford near Kingham, GL56 0YG www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk, MON Robert Cox Pilates 4U relocation for Monday 7pm classes to Women (Adults only) Stowon- the-Wold Primary School 07977 MON Jun/July Samba drumming group Bourton-on-the-Water. (Not bank 1st THURS Free Self Defence / Jeet Kune Do Lessons for Men and Haybarn, Daylesford near Kingham, GL56 0YG Women560086 (Adultswww.selfdefencevoucher.co.uk only) Stowon- the-Wold Primary School 07977 holidays) 7.30- 9pm British Legion Hall. £5/£4 per drop in session or THURS Yoga Class in Condicote Village Hall from 6.30 – 7.30pm. Details MON Jun/July Samba drumming group Bourton-on-the-Water. (Not bank 560086 www.selfdefencevoucher.co.uk holidays)block discount. 7.30- 9pmwww.olasamba.co.uk British Legion Hall. £5/£4 per drop in session or from Anne 01386 700364 2nd MON MORETON PROBUS CLUB at The Swan Hotel, High Street, Moreton THURS Yoga Class in Condicote Village Hall from 6.30 – 7.30pm. Details block discount. www.olasamba.co.uk THURS Fitness League Exercise and movement to music. 9-45am to 11- 10:30 to 12:30. Contact Mike Wareham on 01608 654299. from Anne 01386 700364 2nd MON MORETON PROBUS CLUB at The Swan Hotel, High Street, Moreton THURS Fitness15am in Leaguethe British Exercise Legion and Hall, movement Bourton on to themusic. Water. 9-45am Kathy to Kirk 11- 3rd MON West Oxfordshire WI St. Mary's Parish Rooms, 7.30pm. 3 sessions at 01993 882350 10:30 to 12:30. Contact Mike Wareham on 01608 654299. 15am in the British Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water. Kathy Kirk 3rd MON West£4 and Oxfordshire then hope you'll WI St. become Mary's aParish member! Rooms, Contact 7.30pm. Hilary 3 Dixsessions 01608 at THURS Bourton Panto Group Group Nights at Victoria Hall 7 – 9pm. 646228 01993 882350 £4 and then hope you'll become a member! Contact Hilary Dix 01608 Harmony singing, charades i& workshops in dance, drama and 4th MON MORETON PROBUS CLUB at The Swan Hotel, High Street, Moreton THURS Bourton Panto Group Group Nights at Victoria Hall 7 – 9pm. 646228 Harmonybackstage singing, craft. charades i& workshops in dance, drama and 4th MON MORETON10:30 to 12:30. PROBUS Contact CLUB Mike at Wareham The Swan on Hotel, 01608 High 654299. Street, Moreton THURS Quiz Night at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 TUES HJ Jungling Forest School Home school sessions 10 – 12 backstage craft. 10:30 to 12:30. Contact Mike Wareham on 01608 654299. 840688 07880908760 http://www.hjjungling.co.uk/ THURS Quiz Night at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 TUES HJ Jungling Forest School Home school sessions 10 – 12 THURS 840688Chippy Art Club Fortnightly in Glyme Hall, next to Leisure Centre. TUES Fosseway Cafe Orchestra at Stretton on Fosse Village Hal lGL56 £5 per morning. 10.30-12.30 Friendly group. All abilities. 01608 07880908760 http://www.hjjungling.co.uk/ THURS Chippy Art Club Fortnightly in Glyme Hall, next to Leisure Centre. TUES Fosseway9SD 10 - 12. Cafe No Orchestra auditions -at players Stretton are on Grade Fosse III Village - VI. Cost Hal lGL56£3.00 per 730268 session. 07967 423550. £5 per morning. 10.30-12.30 Friendly group. All abilities. 01608 9SD 10 - 12. No auditions - players are Grade III - VI. Cost £3.00 per THURS Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop. 09.30 - 12noon. Moreton TUES Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.30-11am, Moreton Library. Free 730268 session. 07967 423550. THURS AdultCongregational Arts & Crafts Church Workshop Hall. Tel:. 0901608.30 - 65337712noon. for Moreton more info TUES Blockley Ladies Choir 7.30 - 9.15pm Little Village Hall. Sec: Sue THURS Line Dancing 1.45pm beginners, 2.30 others. King George Hall, TUES Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.30-11am, Moreton Library. Free Congregational Church Hall. Tel: 01608 653377 for more info TUES BlockleyWareham Ladies 01608 654299:Choir 7.30 07917198327. - 9.15pm Little [email protected] Village Hall. Sec: Sue Mickleton 01386 438 537 TUES Fit For Life at Baden-Powell Hall, Bourton. Tai Chi: 9.30-10.30am THURS Line Dancing 1.45pm beginners, 2.30 others. King George Hall, Wareham 01608 654299: 07917198327. [email protected] THURS Notgrove Country Music Every other Thursday, 8pm to 11:30 £4.50/session. Balance & strength: 11-12noon £4.50/ session. Contact Mickleton 01386 438 537 TUES Fit For Life at Baden-Powell Hall, Bourton. Tai Chi: 9.30-10.30am THURS Notgrovepm. £5 entrance. Country Contact Music KenEvery on other 07870795560 Thursday, for 8pm further to 11:30 details. Denise Nethercott 07909874186 or email [email protected] THURS Blockley Blokes Choir (BBC) 7.30-9 pm Little Village Hall. David £4.50/session. Balance & strength: 11-12noon £4.50/ session. Contact pm. £5 entrance. Contact Ken on 07870795560 for further details. TUES DeniseArt Class Nethercott by Jill Jarvis 07909874186 at Oddington or email Village [email protected] Hall 9:30 - 12:00. 01451 Artingstall, Sec: 01386 701556 [email protected] 831862 / 07908 512734 [email protected] THURS Blockley Blokes Choir (BBC) 7.30-9 pm Little Village Hall. David TUES Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall 9:30 - 12:00. 01451 THURS Toddler group Village Hall in Upper Rissington. 10-12. £2 per TUES Great Rollright Baby and Toddler Group 10-11.30am in the village Artingstall, Sec: 01386 701556 [email protected] 831862 / 07908 512734 [email protected] THURS ToddlerFamily. Newborn group Village to 5 years Hall in old. Upper Contact Rissington. 01451 822379 10-12. £2or per hall. Ann White 01608 737437 [email protected] TUES Great Rollright Baby and Toddler Group 10-11.30am in the village Family. Newborn to 5 years old. Contact 01451 822379 or TUES hall.Rotary Ann Club White of 01608 the North 737437 Cotswolds “Serving the Community” meet THURS North Cotswolds Aikido Club at Naunton Village Hall, GL54 3AS. at Naunton Downs Golf Club, Naunton, GL54 3AE. 7.15pm for 7.45pm. [email protected] TUES Rotary Club of the North Cotswolds “Serving the Community” meet All ages from 14yrs welcome 8-10pm. Tel: 01451 830887. www.NorthCotswoldRotary.org.uk THURS North Cotswolds Aikido Club at Naunton Village Hall, GL54 3AS. at Naunton Downs Golf Club, Naunton, GL54 3AE. 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Allwww.northcotswoldsaikido.co.uk ages from 14yrs welcome 8-10pm., [email protected] 1st TUES Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer’s Guild Afternoon or call Graham on 07554 252021. Tel: 01451 830887. www.NorthCotswoldRotary.org.uk www.northcotswoldsaikido.co.uk, [email protected] meetings with speaker then tea & cake. Broadwell Village Hall. 01451 FRI Belly Dancing New beginners class. 11-12.30 The Church Room, 1st TUES Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer’s Guild Afternoon or call Graham on 07554 252021. 821291 Chipping Campden.Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all meetings with speaker then tea & cake. Broadwell Village Hall. 01451 FRI Belly Dancing New beginners class. 11-12.30 The Church Room, TUES Stow Art Club at Fisher House: beautiful views. Local amateur artists ages, shapes & sizes. 01608 663480 821291 Chipping Campden.Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all meet 9.30 – 12.30pm. £3 charge for tuition. Imelda 01451 833572 FRI Blockley Brass Band 7.30-9.30pm St George's Hall. Rachel Galt TUES Stow Art Club at Fisher House: beautiful views. Local amateur artists ages, shapes & sizes. 01608 663480 1st WED Chipping Norton U3A meet at 2:30 at the Methodist Hall, West Street, 01386 841677 meet 9.30 – 12.30pm. £3 charge for tuition. Imelda 01451 833572 FRI Blockley Brass Band 7.30-9.30pm St George's Hall. Rachel Galt Chipping Norton. Contact [email protected] FRI Dance Fusion Adult dance class, mixed styles. No experience 1st WED Chipping Norton U3A meet at 2:30 at the Methodist Hall, West Street, 01386 841677 1st WED Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes. necessary. All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 Chipping Norton. Contact [email protected] FRI Dance Fusion Adult dance class, mixed styles. No experience Chipping Norton Leisure Centre. 07977 560086 £4.50 (conc £2.50) 1st WED Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes. necessary. All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk FRI Active & Able classes for older people. Baptist Church Rooms, Chipping Norton Leisure Centre. 07977 560086 £4.50 (conc £2.50) 2nd & 4th Coffee and Chat in Broadwell Village Hall (GL56 0TL) 10.30am – Stow 01285 623450 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk FRI Active & Able classes for older people. Baptist Church Rooms, WEDS 12.00 Homemade Cakes to buy. Plenty of Parking FRI Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall 9:30 - 12:00. 2nd & 4th Coffee and Chat in Broadwell Village Hall (GL56 0TL) 10.30am – Stow 01285 623450 2nd WED Charlbury Art Society 7:30 pm. Many other activities arranged 01451 831862 /07908 512734 [email protected] WEDS 12.00 Homemade Cakes to buy. Plenty of Parking FRI Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall 9:30 - 12:00. throughout the year. Kati Deidencenz 01608 810911. FRI Painting Class with Fleur Grabow at Longborough Village Hall. 2nd WED Charlbury Art Society 7:30 pm. Many other activities arranged 01451 831862 /07908 512734 [email protected] 2nd WED Age UK Drop-in sessions from 10.30am – midday in the Oxfordshire 9.30-12.30. 01451 830767 [email protected] throughout the year. Kati Deidencenz 01608 810911. FRI Painting Class with Fleur Grabow at Longborough Village Hall. Museum Café, Park Street, Woodstock. OX20 1SN. 01993 811456 FRI Line Dancing Willersey Village Hall, nr Broadway 01386 438537 2nd WED Age UK Drop-in sessions from 10.30am – midday in the Oxfordshire 9.30-12.30. 01451 830767 [email protected] 2nd WED Knit and Natter Community Centre, Bourton 10 – 12noon. Irene FRI Active & Able Classes Posture & Stability – Tai Chi Chi Kong at Museum Café, Park Street, Woodstock. OX20 1SN. 01993 811456 FRI Line Dancing Willersey Village Hall, nr Broadway 01386 438537 Summers 01451 798718; Peter Boxall 01451 820099 Bourton, Moreton and Stow. 01285 623450 2nd WED Knit and Natter Community Centre, Bourton 10 – 12noon. Irene FRI Active & Able Classes Posture & Stability – Tai Chi Chi Kong at WEDS Recorder Consort meet @GL56 9SR. Playing in 4 parts. Cost 50p. FRI Moore Lunch Club The Naight, Bourton on the Water. Secretary: Summers 01451 798718; Peter Boxall 01451 820099 Bourton, Moreton and Stow. 01285 623450 Contact Chirstine 07967423550 Sheila Thorpe 01451 822846 [email protected] WEDS Recorder Consort meet @GL56 9SR. Playing in 4 parts. Cost 50p. FRI Moore Lunch Club The Naight, Bourton on the Water. Secretary: WEDS Fitness classes and Kettlercise 5.15 - 6.30pm/6.30 - 7.45pm. Stow FRI Henry Cornish Care Centre, Rockhill Farm Court, Chipping Contact Chirstine 07967423550 Sheila Thorpe 01451 822846 [email protected] on the Wold Primary School. email millyjopt@gmail Norton. 01608642364 invites everyone to our weekly Friday Coffee WEDS Fitness classes and Kettlercise 5.15 - 6.30pm/6.30 - 7.45pm. Stow FRI Henry Cornish Care Centre, Rockhill Farm Court, Chipping WEDS Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall. 1:30 - 4:00 01451 Mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am. Cakes are homemade with on the Wold Primary School. email millyjopt@gmail Norton. 01608642364 invites everyone to our weekly Friday Coffee 831862/ 07908 512734 [email protected] entertainment from singing to a few poems. Come and be part of WEDS Art Class by Jill Jarvis at Oddington Village Hall. 1:30 - 4:00 01451 Mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am. Cakes are homemade with WEDS Chipping Campden Bridge Club 7.15 for 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge. our community. 831862/ 07908 512734 [email protected] entertainment from singing to a few poems. Come and be part of Upper Town Hall. Non members welcome. Partners not necessary, FRI Al Anon Family Group 'Is there a drinking problem in your family WEDS Chipping Campden Bridge Club 7.15 for 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge. our community. 01608 664456 or with a friend? We meet for support in the Creche room at St Upper Town Hall. Non members welcome. Partners not necessary, FRI Al Anon Family Group 'Is there a drinking problem in your family WEDS Environmental projects 10-1pm. Chipping Norton Green Gym is a Mary's Church, Chipping Norton, 10am. All welcome. Contact 01608 664456 or with a friend? We meet for support in the Creche room at St friendly group with jobs for all! Contact [email protected] 07805 566773 if you'd like further information. WEDS Environmental projects 10-1pm. Chipping Norton Green Gym is a Mary's Church, Chipping Norton, 10am. All welcome. Contact www.chippygreengym.org SAT Drama sessions for 5-7 year olds. 10-11am or 11.15-12.15. £55 friendly group with jobs for all! Contact [email protected] 07805 566773 if you'd like further information. per term. Ch Norton Theatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350 www.chippygreengym.org SAT Drama sessions for 5-7 year olds. 10-11am or 11.15-12.15. £55
per term. Ch Norton Theatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350 36 | COTSWOLD TIMES COTSWOLD TIMES | 37 38 | COTSWOLD TIMES COTSWOLD TIMES | 39 SEPTEMBER Rotary Club of Burford and Kingham
The club has had a relatively peaceful time since last We desperately need volunteers to help month’s news, spent mainly planning activities for later with the annual Christian Aid Week (13- this Spring and Summer. 19 May) door-to-door Collection. We had a very entertaining, and at times humbling, talk In addition, we are in discussion with the Burford at a meeting from Kay Shortland about her experiences Festival 2019 committee about members giving a teaching women in Nepal how to sew so that they could helping hand. start their own businesses and look forward to talks by Edith Simm about “Parkinsons UK” and David Eagles on “Memoirs of a Test Pilot” Plans are progressing for the . . . • Annual Bluebell Charity Walk through public (and normally private) parts of Cornbury Estate. • Helping with Chastleton (National Trust) House afternoon teas between Easter and October. • Helping with the Carterton Town Barbecue 2018. • Joining and helping Burford Fire Station’s Charity River Thames Walk when they will “Google Street Map” the route. Finally, if you would like to visit us, please contact secretary Terry Best at [email protected]
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Photo Competition – August 2017 Chipping Norton Each year we enjoy putting the Photo Competition Lions Club together, finding new and unusual things to photograph in familiar places. The competition is designed to encourage people to get out and discover a little more about this wonderful corner of the Cotswolds - and we are always delighted by the number of readers who take part – residents, visitors and holiday makers! This year we were aware that the businesses were not having their ‘best time’, and the magazine itself was experiencing difficulties as we came to terms with losing Chris Turner at the end of November 2016. (In our small team, being one man short made a huge difference!). Unfortunately this combination meant that a number of the prizes that were planned and expected, weren’t realised. We stretched the timetable With first snowdrops and then daffodils appearing but the situation didn’t improve. in gardens and at roadsides, Lions thoughts, like This was very disappointing, and when enquiries came many others, turn to Easter. And that can mean eggs. in from the notified winners as to when they would Our scrumptious large Chocolate Eggs have now receive a prize, we reluctantly had to admit that the been distributed to a variety of hostelries and other Competition was not going to achieve its aims. NB. establishments in and around Chipping Norton. We have a few prizes and we are sending a list to the notified winners of the Photo Competition 2017, for If you see one, then for just £1 you can buy a chance them to select their prize. Our apologies for the time to win one and at the same time have the satisfaction this has taken, and the disappointment experienced. of knowing that your £1 is helping us in our work to We have already thought through how to avoid this help the less fortunate as well as deserving causes in happening again. The competition wont change, but we the community. will be changing the backroom organisation to ensure So please have a go when you come across one of that the Photo Competition is fit for purpose! For 2018
these lovely eggs. and beyond! If you would like to be part of it, please let John Roxby 5)18 4)18 3)True birthday 2)18th True 1) Answers: me know. Editor
4040 | COTSWOLD | COTSWOLD TIMES TIMES North Cotswold Branch RAFA 100 Reprodiced from the Monthly Newsletter February 2018 We meet on the first Wednesday of each month, at the Lygon Arms Hotel, Chipping Campden, at 6–00 pm, in the months of May to August, and at 11–00 am in the months of September to April, with no meeting in January.
Chairman’s Report The Lunch at the Three Ways Hotel in Mickleton was a huge success and we may have a similar event in mid Summer. The RAF100 working party has met, and we have really started to fine tune the events in April to commemorate the formation of the RAF. Ian Campbell, Branch Support Officer, is joining us at the February Meeting and this will be an opportunity to discuss the Area’s involvement in our activities, and what financial support we can expect? On Easter Sunday this year the Royal Air Force will be I must thank all those who are giving their time and energy 100 years old. The 1 April 1918 saw the amalgamation to see our events succeed, we will certainly need a good of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying turnout to set up the Exhibition at Stow and also, assist in Corp into the world’s first independent air force. During the arrangements at St James Church in Chipping Campden. the 1920s and 30s the Royal Air Force proved its worth Keith Moule has reminded me that a special £2 coin is being in the maintenance of law and order on the North West released to mark the Centenary of the formation of the RAF Frontier of ‘British India’ and in the Middle East. In the so keep your eyes pealed for it’s appearance, later in the year 1930s the RAF’s independence helped it to set up a there will be a further £2 coin to mark the Armistice on 11 November 1918, we are living in a really important year. modern radar–based system for the air defences of the UK, and this – controlling the squadrons of Spitfires I went over to Croome on Saturday to see what was being and Hurricanes – enabled victory in the Battle of Britain. done as part of the Commemorative Celebrations. The Nation Trust have decided to honour women over thirty being To celebrate the RAF’s 100 birthday the North given the right to vote, and the ex RAF buildongs will feature Cotswold Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association is photographs showing the history of the WRAF in general, and organising two events to which all are warmly welcome. those WAAFs at Croome in particular. I will keep the branch The first is an exhibition of RAF memorabilia in Stow on informed of developments. A service is also planned to be the Wold’s Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday 7 and 8 held in Worcester Cathedral. Keep up to date on all things to April. Secondly on Friday 27 April, in St. James Church, do with RAF100 on the website: raf.mod.uk/raf100/stay-in- Chipping Campden there will be a Band and Choir touch John S Sermon Concert starting at 7–30pm. The Royal Air Forces Association is a charity, which Wings Week Organiser’s Report Wings & Wheels at Wellesbourne Airfield, this years event includes the old Commonwealth Air Forces (Canada, on 18 June has been cancelled again. Wing Commder Mike Australia, New Zealand and India etc.) It provides for Pellet has expressed concern about the future of the event, Service and ex–Service families and people when they because of litigation that is continuing, relating to some are in need. John S Sermon tenants of the airfield and their future there. 01386 49967 johnsermon183.gmail.com As some of you may or may not be aware, the Littler family own the V Bomber, through default by the previous owners? The event two years ago afforded a sucessful platform for objections to the sale of the site for housing, and a petition was launched. The Littler family, obviously want to avoind a repitition of the publicty at a Wings & Wheels event again. Mr Ted Stratford RIP Ted Stratford has recently died at the age of ninety-five. Ted was part of the Royal British Legion Team at Stratford on Avon, led by former RAF & ROC stalwart Tom Candurton. A very active founder member of the RAFA Chipping Campden Branch. Ted volunteered for the Royal Marines in WWII and took part in the D-day Invasion. Ted raised considerable sums of money for both the Poppy Appeal and also for Wings Appeal St. James Church, Chipping Campden Keith Moule COTSWOLDCOTSWOLD TIMESTIMES | 41 41 42 | COTSWOLD TIMES COTSWOLD TIMES | 43 Editor’s Note: The best presentations are +/- 300 words; photos are welcome.
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ONE-TO-ONE LITERACY SUPPORT Children’s charity announces new impact data demonstrating the effectiveness of one-to-one literacy support Local children’s literacy charity Beanstalk has launched its latest Impact Report demonstrating the impact of providing one-to-one literacy support to children struggling with their reading. The charity supports children who have fallen behind with their reading by recruiting, training and placing volunteers to work one-to-one with pupils in primary schools across England. Last year it helped around 1,800 children in the North West of England through the support of approximately 530 volunteers. Schools provide Beanstalk with information on the children’s reading attainment before and after they have been supported by their reading helpers, while reading helpers also monitor the children’s progress through Beanstalk’s Reading Records. Beanstalk’s Impact Report showed the following results: > 82% of Key Stage 1 children who were classed as reading ‘Below’ age-related expectations when they began working with a Beanstalk reading helper moved up to ‘Working Towards’ (47%) or ‘At’ or Above’ (35%) > 57% of KS1 children who were classed as ‘Working Towards’ age-related expectations when they began working with a Beanstalk reading helper moved up to ‘At’ or ‘Above.’ > The number of KS1 children able to predict what might happen next in a story without additional support more than doubled from 27% at the beginning of the Beanstalk intervention to 61% at the end. > The number of KS1 children able to use their sounds to work out new words on their own increased from 28% to 67% during their time with their reading helper. > The number of KS1 children who could talk on their own about a range of books they have listened to and read including stories, poems and factual books increased from 8% to 34% - a 425% increase! > The percentage of children who were confident when choosing books and games during the session more than doubled - from 26% to 56%. > Children’s confidence and enjoyment also improved; the number of children requiring support in order to maintain a positive attitude throughout the reading session almost halved. > The impact on KS2 children was less pronounced but significant progress was made - especially in their breadth of reading and engagement in a wider range of genres
About Beanstalk Become a Story Starter • By becoming a Story Starter volunteer you Beanstalk is a national charity that provides one-to-one will give a child in a local early years setting/ literacy support to children who struggle with their reading. nursery the skills to start primary school • ready to read. You’ll open up their lives to the The charity recruits, trains and supports volunteers to magic of stories and provide crucial language provide one-to-one literacy support in primary schools. development in a way which is fun for both • Beanstalk’s trained reading helpers transform the lives of you and the child! the children they support, turning them into confident, How does it work? passionate and able readers. • As a Story Starter you will support three children aged 3-5 years’ old on • In the last school year the charity helped 11,000 children a one-to-one basis, using play and stories to develop and enrich their use across England with the help of approximately 3,000 reading of language. helpers, ensuring children have the skills and confidence to • You’ll need to commit to volunteering at a local nursery for one hour, reach their true potential. twice a week during nursery hours. • • You’ll receive professional training and support to ensure that you are By 2020-21 Beanstalk aims to help 30,000 children every best able to support young children and feel comfortable in a modern year, with 8,000 volunteers nursery setting. Find out more www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk Third Floor, 6 Middle Street, London EC1A 7JA T 0845 450 0301 E [email protected] www.storystarters.org.uk 48 | COTSWOLD TIMES Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Join us for one of our events, or volunteer with us to meet new All proceeds from the plant sales are donated to the Wildlife people, develop new skills, gain valuable experience and benefit Trust. the wildlife in Oxfordshire. Who is this event suitable for? Gardeners with an interest in Foraging and campfire cookery wildlife. Sat, 03/03/2018 - 10:30am - 2:30pm What to bring? Money and questions! Come and join us for a morning of finding free wild food (foraging) What to wear? We are indoors, but you need appropriate followed by cooking tasty and nutritious recipes over a campfire. clothing for the weather on the day to walk around the nature No need to bring lunch! Booking essential reserve. The course is suitable for adults and children aged 12 years + Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, (children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). No Thatcham, Berks, RG19 3FU experience or knowledge of foraging is needed. Price £15 pp. Please dress for the weather and come prepared to be outside for the whole session. Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU
Spring Recorders’ Conference Sat, 10/03/2018 - 10:00am - 4:00pm At Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) Spring Recorders’ Conference - find out about wildlife recording and conservation in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.Talk and workshops, Planting for Wildlife: for March – Primroses as well as opportunities to network and meet local organisations Sat, 03/03/2018 - 11:00am - 3:00pm and recording groups. Wildlife-friendly plants for sale. Visit our ‘gardening for wildlife’ Tickets are £7 for students or volunteer recorders, £12 for advice clinic where our experts will be on hand once a month professionals to provide gardening advice, together with a range of wildlife- friendly plants for sale. For more details, and to book your place, see This month we will be featuring primroses with their specific www.tverc.org/cms/spring-conf-2018 benefits to wildlife at this time of the year, with plenty of other spring flowers available too. Why not come and have a chat Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, before or after your visit to the nature reserve ? Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8BB
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COTSWOLD TIMES | 49 COTSWOLD TIMES | 49 The Sharon Laws Sportive at The Cotswold School as the School Celebrates Thirty Years It is with great pleasure The Cotswold School announces The • Part of the ITV4 commentary team Sharon Laws Sportive in association with British Cycling. for the channel’s coverage of the Born in 1974, Sharon Laws, a former pupil of The Cotswold 2017 Women’s Tour School, was a British professional cyclist who only turned • Holding a MSc in Conservation and working as an professional at the age of thirty-three, having previously environmental consultant to organisations including the British competed in adventure racing and endurance-mountain biking. Government, the United Nations and for mining company Rio She began riding on the road to train and it was at this time she Tinto in Australia was noticed and her ability confirmed. She quickly became part In late 2016, Sharon was diagnosed with cervical cancer and of the 2008 Summer Olympics cycling team in Beijing and also in from there underwent a year-long battle with the disease. She 2008 she won the British National Time Trial Championships. died on 16 December 2017. Other accreditations included: In the run up to the Tour of Britain that ran through Bourton-on- • Winning the Women’s 2012 Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge the-Water last September, Sharon kindly took time out from her • Winning the 2012 British National Road Race Championships treatment to inspire students at The Cotswold School with talks • Part of the Podium Ambition Pro Cycling’s squad for the 2016 about a life in the professional cycling world. season The Sharon Laws Sportive When: Saturday, 7 July 2018, (Sharon’s birthday). What: A 43-mile road cycle event to mark every year of her young life. We are hoping to include a short loop for children and families and a longer route for those who want a bigger challenge Where: From The Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water, to the Rissingtons, Bledington, Milton-under-Wychwood, Burford, Windrush, Sherborne and back into Bourton-on-the-Water. Why: to raise funds for Cancer Research and for The Cotswold School – new community pavilion. How: For more details and to sign up, please go to www. britishcycling.org.uk. The event should live on this site shortly. Sharon Laws, centre, with children from The Cotswold School and Rob Partridge and James Lowsley Williams from the Bike Channel Canyon taken Article from Kathryn Allison at: in the run up to the Tour of Britain last September [email protected]
Home and Away Coach and vicar team up for rugby church A coach who has had enough of missing church on Sundays has teamed up with his local vicar to start a new church congregation in the rugby club bar. Richard Witham, whose day job is the National Sports Mission Leader for the Scripture Union, coaches the under 10s at Stow on the Wold Rugby Football Club. He said: “I must admit, it is slight selfishness that has led to us setting this up! I love rugby and I love Jesus and this way I can do both of the things that I love on a Sunday.
45 minutes in the Stow Rugby Club bar, Wrighty’s. “When you live in a rural location it can be hard to have access to the full range of services that churches offer these days. I hope this new venture is a way of including more people in something Christian on a Sunday.” Richard hopes that the girls and boys of Stow’s Minis and Juniors, with their parents, will try The Revd Martin Short, Rector of Stow- kits welcome too). Coffee and pastries this informal forty-five minute service in on-the-Wold said: “This is a great idea. will be served. the rugby club bar, Wrighty’s. People have busy lives and it is good for Stow Church to be able to play ‘at home’ For more information contact: The service also welcomes anyone who and ‘away’.” Katherine Clamp lives in Stow or neighbouring parishes, Communications Officer, Department and anyone who might feel more at There will be monthly gatherings on of Communications and Engagement. home in a rugby club bar than in a 18 March and 29 April at 9 am. in the Working days: Monday, Tuesday and church. same location. All are welcome (rugby Friday 01452 835591
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The Clubhouse, Oddington Road, Stow on the Wold , GL54 1JAH. 01451 830887 www.pitchero.com/clubs/stowrtfc/ CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR REPORTS, PHOTOS, NEWS & INFO From Sean Clarke 1st XV Battle On Gloucester Stars At Stow Gloucester and Samoa star Terry Fanolua hosted a well supported rugby camp at Stow in the February half term. 51 players aged between 8 and 13 signed up for the 2 day camp and benefited from Terry’s vast experience. Fanolua played at centre for Gloucester for 10 years and for Samoa in 2 World Cups and one Sevens World Cup. The first day of the camp concentrated on developing ball handling skills and good body position whilst the second day looked at managing the contact area. The players all worked hard over the two days, sometimes with the rain on their backs and were rewarded at the end of it. Former Stow player and current Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley (below in the middle at the back) attended on day two to answer questions and sign autographs. Ollie is a club hero and a great example of what you can achieve through natural talent, hard work and dedication.
Its fair to say the First XV have had a tough season so far, suffering from both injuries and availability. They are sitting 3rd from bottom in the Southern Counties North league but have the advantage of 11 points over Gosford All Blacks, the team below them and 22 points over Drifters who are last. The team have been bolstered on occasion by players from the Seconds and they stepped up seam- lessly showing that there is not so much between our two senior teams. 5 matches have been won out of 15 but crucially, points have been taken from those teams just above and below Stow. The team have put in some good performances over the season includ- ing a recent loss to table toppers Beaconsfield and were unlucky not to take a losing bonus point. With 7 matches remaining the team need to gain some consistency in their performance to see the U10s Ruck On season out with some wins and secure their place in the league. The U10s finished the previous season playing some great rugby with everyone enjoying themselves on the pitch. So, the coaches Girls Rugby On Sundays were keen to make sure that the fun continued whilst the players Rugby for girls has moved from Tuesday evenings to Sundays from got to grips with the new skills for their age group of rucking and 10am to 12pm. Its hoped that the move will encourage more girls mauling. Learning is easy when its fun and the squad have taken to between the ages of 11 and 16 to attend. Subscriptions for girls is bossing the breakdown like ducks to water. Even their opposition free but players will need a pair of boots and a gumshield. All are have praised them for their speed and strength at the ruck area. SPORTSPORRTSPORTSPO welcome, without commitment, whether they have played rugby They have played some good teams and certainly been tested but before or not. Contact Sean Clarke through the website for info. have a win ratio of approximately 90%. The team are looking forward to the upcoming festivals at Chippenham and those organ- ised by the Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire County Unions as the Spotlight On Each Month the Spotlight is focused on a member season builds to its climax. They also have the visit of the touring Mae Of The 8s from the club Birkdale School and a match under floodlights to look forward to. Team U8s (Stow Lions)
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Club Winners at Town Sports Awards. The Club is very proud of our members success, at the recent Town Sports Awards. Nominated by Sue Powell. Jake Brown won the Under Eleven sportsperson award.
Left to right Mayor, Richard Ferley, David Brassett and Pam Radley Manager Chipping Norton Leisure Centre The judges were impressed with Jake Charlbury Community Centre from SPORTSPORRTSPORTSPO and his county award, across all age 4 pm on Sundays. groups. New members very much welcomed! Youth Coaches David Brassett and Richard Ferley won the silver medal in Outdoor League Season the Olympic Legacy. The end of April will see the season This was for their work coaching on begin, we play in the Oxfordshire Friday nights during the season and Cricket Association. the three week summer camp they Our First XI will be competing in run. Division Two and our Second XI in Indoor Training Division Seven North. Jake Brown with Town Mayor, Mike Tysoe The seniors have started training at Come on Chippy !
Chipping Norton beginning of March and also on the for Women although just thirteen day. years old. She combines this with Cricket Club As a new item we will occasionally playing every sport she can for her Youth Section profile a young player from the Youth school, whilst still completing all her Section of the club. scholastic work. We look forward to Sue Powell, Youth Coordinator her playing in the Under Fifteens for Lottie Oxton joined the club in 2014 the club this year. Well done Lottie. Registration Day for all new and as an Under Nine and one of only two returning players is Saturday, girls in the club. Over the years this If you have a son or daughter that 17 March 10.00 am--4.00 pm at The talented young girl put in the practice wants to play cricket Chipping Clubhouse on Banbury Road.. every week and made a place for Norton takes them from five years old Membership forms will be herself in first the Under Elevens or Year One at school. We now have available online from Sue Powell and then Under Thirteens as well as several girls in the Under Sevens and at: [email protected] from the always playing up at least one and Under Nines each week. sometimes two age groups, holding [email protected] her own, and frequently surpassing the boys in the same age groups. She was nominated to the County Player Pathway where she soon made an impression and played for their Development and County sides up to and including their Under Fifteens although only being still twelve
SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT years old. This year she has made it into the Oxfordshire Emerging Lottie Oxton Player Programme 52 | COTSWOLD TIMES 52 | COTSWOLD TIMES SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT Martyn Walsh Following years of anti-social behaviour at Greystones, Chippy Swifts finally raised the necessary money to erect a security fence around the site. This fortification will allow the Swifts to invest in better equipment and facilities to secure junior football in Chippy for years to come. With 110 children now playing regular football, it was important for the club to protect our young superstars of the future. Chippy Swifts would like to extend huge thanks to Chipping Norton Town Council, The Premier League and the FA Facilities fund, and a Grant aided by West Oxfordshire District Council. Without the financial support from these three funding partners, this fence would not have been possible. Further improvements planned in the next twenty-four months include a new parking area and clubhouse welcome at Under Sevens, Under Eights, Under Nines, renovations. Under Elevens, Under Twelves, Under Thirteens and On the field, the club continues to successfully represent Under Seventeens. For more information see our new and the Town in nine age groups. New players are still improved website www.chippyswifts.co.uk
Juniors Bourton Roadrunner Juniors had three members chosen to represent Gloucestershire Schools in the South West Schools Cross Country Championships in Devon on Saturday, 3 February. The event took place at Stover School, near Newton Abbot on the edge of Dartmoor. The course comprised of a flatter section that was quite difficult, as it was very muddy and quite narrow in parts, an undulating wooded section and the older runners also had to contend with an additional field, with a relatively tough hill. Kiya Dee In the Junior Girls race Kiya Dee and a Dorset runner helping Gloucestershire to a well deserved second place opened a gap on the rest of the field and although Kiya overall. SPORTSPORRTSPORTSPO ran extremely well, the Dorset runner just came out on top Emily Field ran in the Inter Girls race and had one of her at the very end. Sister Taya had a strong run for forty-first best races to date with a very good twenty-fourth place helping the Gloucestershire team to another excellent second place. All three girls have a great chance in being chosen to represent Gloucestershire Schools in the Schools Nationals in March.
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