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Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 1

The Padbury Parish Pump

Incorporating the Church news for Adstock, Gawcott, Hillesden and Padbury A p r i l 2 017 Editor Henry Paxton Wayside Cottage, Winslow Road Padbury 01280 815289 The Pump reports of the [email protected] inevitable closure of Benefice Newsletter Editor Padbury Cricket Club Kay Bradley 14 Well St, Buckingham 01280 812965 [email protected] From Colin Cruse… Inside this issue: Padbury Cricket Club 1 Many of you will know that sadly, many years ago, the Club was Padbury Sick Benefit Society 2 forced to ‘mothball’ due to a serious drop in numbers of those from Parish Council News 3 within the Village and the environs of Padbury wishing to play Cricket. Bs, Ds & Ms 3 Friendly Afternoon 4 At the time I ran a 101 Club draw which was the main source of Lamb Roast 4 income for the Club and held in a separate bank account and since the Benefice Assistant 4 demise of the Club have held those funds in the hope the Club might The Vicar Writes 5 reform. During that time we have made donations from it to Winslow Padbury PCC 6 Cricket Club to preserve ‘the wicket and outfield’ and teams, which National Trust 6 included Padbury Villagers, did play on the ground for a season or two Other News 6 and to Padbury Football Club when in dire need. Many years have News from St Mary’s 7 Padbury PFA News 7 passed since then and Colin Gibbard and I have met and concluded Village Hall News 9 there is little or no chance of Cricket being played at Padbury again Easter Gardens 9 and we decided to distribute the funds amounting to £2,516.59 pence Padbury Village Fair 10 and close the account. Padbury WI 11 Therefore we have made the following BACS/cash Padbury Football Club 11 payments: Padbury Football Club £1250.00 – Padbury Tennis Club Padbury Pre-school 13 Dustbin Daze 14 £500.00 - Padbury Table Tennis Club £250.00 and to St Mary’s Church Padbury Youth Club 15 Roof Restoration Fund £516.59 pence. The account will now be PSBS Dance 15 closed. Padbury Tennis Club 16 Padbury WI Cocktail/Supper 16 NB. Many Padbury Residents will recall my step-father, Reg Bucks Open Studio 17 Tompkins’, association with the Cricket Club. Ed WADAS 17 Allotment News 17 Do you need a Lift 18

Friday Club 18 Copy date for the NEXT BENEFICE Padbury Ritz 19 next NEWSLETTER Easter Lillies 19 Padbury Parish Pump Please send material for the next Padbury CE School 19 Newsletter to Kay Bradley Items for The Friday 26th May To all Villagers 20 Padbury Parish Pump [email protected] Holy Trinity, Gawcott 21 should be sent to the editor no 14 Well Street, St Cecilia's, Adstock 21 later than Buckingham MK18 1ET Friday 26th May All Saints, Hillesden 21 01280 812965 Padbury Diary 22 Pump Copy Dates 22 Village Contacts 23 Please note copy dates: It helps towards prompt issue of the newsletters St Mary’s Calendar 24 PAGE 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2 Padbury Sick Benefit Society FEAST WEEKEND 2017

SATURDAY 27th MAY — LIVE MUSIC & DANCING — PIG ROAST — PAY BAR. Our weekend of celebrations will begin on the Saturday evening with a dance in village hall. The CANTELLS are booked to play which we know will be fantastic, there will also be a Pig Roast freshly cooked on site plus salads and vegetarian options etc., Pay bar and raffle. Get those dancing shoes on and come along for a great night out.

Ticket prices are £12.50 adults, concessions for children under 12. AVAILABLE NOW from Jamie on 07764 609999 or Tony on 01280 816063

SUNDAY 28th MAY — CHURCH PARADE AND SERVICE. Society members should meet at the War memorial in Main Street at 5,30pm ready to march to church for the 6pm service. If you are unable to parade, please meet at the church in time for the service. All welcome. The society will be accompanied by Marsh Gibbon Silver Band, with some guest players from the Great Horwood band, the band will provide the musical accompaniment during the church service. After the service the band and club members will parade back down the village to the War memorial. The evening will conclude at the New Inn public house for some light refreshment, and perhaps a few traditional songs being sung by committee and club members.

CLUB DAY — MONDAY 29th MAY. The village parade will start at Springfields at 9.25am, led by committee and club members along with the Brackley Brass Band who are making a welcome return once again this year. There will be various stops along the way for the band to play music and refreshments to be had. A good meeting point if you miss the start of the parade is at the New Inn public house at 10.00am. From there we will progress around the village, with the final march of the day at 1.30pm from the New Inn parading to the village hall for the Feast.

Here's to a great weekend that has taken place in this village for the past 118 years and more.

Let Brotherly Love Continue. Tony Picketts

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Parish Council News PLEASE USE THE DOG BINS PROVIDED Following the reminder in the last month’s pump about picking up after your dog , we would like to ask you again to pick up after your dogs and use the dog waste bins provided. On a recent clear up and inspection of the Children’s Playground on Main Street, we found many bags of dog waste thrown into the bushes and in the normal waste bin. This is a health risk to all of the children and adults that use the park. Can we also please remind you that dogs are not allowed in the park? PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED: 17/00939/APP – Fairhaven Main Street Padbury Buckinghamshire MK18 2BJ Demolition of bungalow and erection of new dwelling 16/03039/APP – The Village Hall Lower Way Padbury- Installation of disabled toilet including raising of ridge height to west end sections of building, provision of ramped access and re-modelling of existing toilets – All resolved that the council supports the application as submitted. The Parish Council are happy that the plans are in keeping with the village and will provide proper disabled facilities that are necessary for the use of the building. 17/00366/ALB – The Village Hall Lower Way Padbury – Installation of disabled toilet including raising of ridge height to west end sections of building, provision of ramped access and re-modelling of existing toilets – Resolved to Support as above. OTHER PLANNING ISSUES: The application relating to the join Land Adjoining West Bourn Main Street Padbury 16/00482/AOP will be discussed at the Development Management Committee on 6th April 2017. If anyone wishes to speak at that committee, they will need to apply to the Council at the following website http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/request-speak-meeting

Parish Council Meetings – Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Springfields Pavilion The Annual Parish meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th April at 7.00pm in the Padbury Pavilion. We will hear reports from many groups in the village including the school, the church and the Parish Council. Please come along 11th April 2017 16th May 2017 13th June 2017 Your attendance at, and participation in the public session at the beginning of any of these meetings is very welcome. Full copies of the minutes from meetings can be seen on the Parish Council website (see below).

Contact details: Website - http://padburyparishcouncil.com Jo Bonney – Clerk – Mob: 07905 457784/07801 824849 e-mail: [email protected] Ken Roberts (Chairman) – 01280 813162 Mob: 07794 127943 e-mail: [email protected] Stephen Dickens (Vice-Chair) – 01280 815304 Mike Long - e-mail [email protected] Fred Morris – 01280 816059 Mob: 07803 623343 Victoria Murray - 01280 822827 Mob: 07905 317282 e-mail: [email protected] Michael Williamson – 01280 815351 Mob: 07973 388229 e-mail: [email protected] Peter Burton – 01280 308625 Email: [email protected]

Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

COMMITTED TO GOD’S KEEPING Eileen Lily Davenport St. Mary’s, Padbury

We offer our prayers for all these people and for

their families & friends.

“Love is eternal, for love is God & God is love.” PAGE 4 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

Friendly Afternoon

Can't believe we're already so far into this year! We enjoyed a really lovely meal at the Old Thatch at the end of March, and hopefully we have a new member too!

There are one or two changes to our programme:

The April meeting has had to be put back to the 19th instead of the 12th, and the July outing (still to be decided, but possibly a river or canal trip) also to the 19th instead of the 12th. However, we have had an offer we can't refuse for our June 14th meeting, as Eric Osborn has kindly offered to host us once again for our 'Tea in the Garden' with the help of his daughter, Margaret. And what a garden to have tea in! Let's hope now that the weather will be kind too. Our meeting in April is Bingo, and the May one on the 10th will be our usual hilarious and often rowdy beetle drive, with, hopefully, another meal at a venue to be decided, on the 31st May. All are most welcome to come along to enjoy good company and a cuppa. We meet in the Village Hall from about 2.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m.

Sylvia Nutt, on 01280 812333 if you would like to join us. Apr 19th PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE THIRD WEDNESDAY NOT THE SECOND Bingo May 10th Beetle Drive May 31st Meal June 14th Tea in the garden July 19th Outing - to be arranged August No meeting Sept 13th Dominoes Oct 11th Quiz Nov 8th TBA Nov 22nd Meal Dec. 13th Bingo Dec 20th Christmas meal

PADBURY LAMB ROAST Sunday 14th May 12.30 pm Great Fun, Great Food, Great Company Bouncy Castle for the Children Adults £10 Children £5 Lenborough Rectory Thornborough Road Bring you own drink Tickets from Paul Cresswell 01280 816387

Benefice Administrative Assistant We are seeking a creative person who has competent computer skills, communication skills, including social media. Someone who can help and support the mission and discipleship of 4 rural churches in their communities by taking on administrative duties currently done by the rector and volunteers. This is a flexible post of initially 4 hours per week (with possibility of extra hours when required), working from home paid hourly as an honorarium. Please contact: Reverend Ros Roberts 01280 813162 [email protected] for more details and to discuss the position further. Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 5

The Vicar writes Vicar: Revd. Ros Roberts 813162.

'Love, Love Changes everything', is the song made famous by Michael Ball. Love is a strong emotion of affection and attachment; it has many nuances; being Platonic, romantic and familial. At its very best it is a virtue representing all human kindness, compassion, affection and charity, which is unselfish, unconditional and loyal. At its worst it can be abused by power and injustice to bring fear, pain and violence. If love changes everything why is our world so full of suffering and violence, there seems to be a shortage of 'good news'. Easter reminds us that God loves us; we read in John 3.16 ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life'. That his Son, Jesus shows us the true meaning of love because he died on the cross and overcame evil and darkness to bring us the, life, love and light of God. He teaches us that we should; 'love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself. This means that we can be the change that God wants us to be. It only takes one person to make a stand or to make a change. Captain Earnest Gordon was a prisoner of war in Burma. In the camp everyone fought for his own rights and it was filled with selfishness and despair. Ernest became very ill with dysentery and ulcers, and heard he had only a short time to live. Two prisoners, Dusty and Dinty who knew him found him a bed and began to care for him, washing him, feeding him and cleaning his wounds, after some time he began to get better. The love and care of these two men, at great cost to themselves saved Ernest from certain death. It was not because they said a lot about their faith but because they showed Jesus' love to do even the most unpleasant tasks cheerfully and kindly. Soon Ernest was able to help to tend other prisoners and learn about Jesus. The whole camp was transformed and hope grew strong and attitudes changed with charity, respect, care and love being shown to all, even their Japanese captors. As I write this it is Kindness Day when we are encouraged to do a random act of kindness for another person and not expect to be repaid, that reward comes later when someone shows us a random act of kindness. Just as dusty and Dinty did to a stranger I like this idea from Mother Teresa, Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. –We can all do something for another person which will change despair to hope and make a difference. Be the change! God will surround you in His love. May the strength of God guide us. May the power of God preserve us. May the wisdom of God instruct us. May the hand of God protect us may the way of God direct us May the host of God shield us against the snares of the evil one and the temptations of the world. Amen Ros Revd Ros Roberts 01280 813162 lenborough.vicar@gmail .com

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Padbury Parochial Church Council (PCC) Not to be confused with the Padbury Parish Council, which looks after the village, the PCC is the committee which is responsible for the running of the church. The Annual Meeting on Sunday 9th April resulted in some significant changes. Rev. Ros Roberts has been appointed by the Bishop of Buckingham as the Area Dean, with responsibilities in the wider Buckingham Area. This is in addition to her role as Vicar of Lenborough, which encompasses the four parishes of Adstock, Gawcott, Hillesden and Padbury. After 11 years of valued service as Church Warden, Paul Cresswell stood down but has been elected to the PCC. John Wrigley was re-elected as (the sole) Church Warden for Padbury. David Rasmussen, formerly PCC secretary, has stood down to concentrate on the supreme efforts which he and Neil Gibbard put in to maintaining the churchyard. The results of their work are clear for all to see in a superbly well-kept area. Thank you both. Chris Sutton has stood down as he is shortly to become President of Buckingham Rotary club, which is a job and a half in itself and he has our thanks for keeping the books up straight for the past three years. We are very pleased that Henry Paxton has agreed to join the PCC to take over this essential function. Also standing down from the PCC are Grace Tearle and Celia Fletcher and we are very grateful to them for their input into the thinking of the PCC. Both have said they will continue to support the church in whatever way they can. These changes will inevitability bring greater pressures on Ros and John and the PCC now has two vacancies in its possible complement of six elected members. Should you feel that you may be able to help the church in its work in the parish, please do contact either Ros or John.

Rev. Ros Roberts John Wrigley Vicar Church Warden 01280 813162 01280 814199

Recently the National Trust celebrated a record number of visitors to Stowe during its 2016/17 season. The 200,000 visitor was greeted by a jubilant team Stowe of National Trust employees and volunteers who welcomed them at New Inn. Mary Draper, who is a regular visitor to Stowe, along with Chris Rush and their two dogs, were treated to lunch by the General Manager. Ms Draper, who is local to Stowe, remarked: ‘We come here quite often, as we’re National Trust members and it’s so dog friendly. We often have lunch in the café after our walk in the gardens. The dogs love it here, as do we.’ Jane Greenhaf, General Manager of Stowe and the Aylesbury Vale portfolio, described the moment as ‘An exciting time in Stowe’s history- this is the first time we have reached 200,000 visitors in one year, and every visit helps to secure Stowe’s future as one of the most magnificent landscape gardens in the world’. Visitors to Stowe in 2017 can expect to experience thrilling new exhibitions, learn about the Lost Worlds of Stowe, and a chance to camp in the gardens in the summer. Since acquiring the gardens from Stowe School in 1989, the National Trust have been undertaking a huge restoration project throughout the grounds, repairing and conserving the gardens, statues and temples for future generations to enjoy. Visitors to Stowe all contribute to the upkeep of Stowe, from using their membership cards or purchasing tickets, through to treating themselves to tea and cake- it all helps to maintain the fabric of Stowe. The restoration of the gardens at Stowe continues, with the support of visitors and National Trust members. To find out more about ongoing and future projects at Stowe, go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe-gardens-appeal.

Besides The Padbury Parish Pump there are also pieces of local news on the Padbury OTHER NEWS Parish Council Website. Particularly this time...

Dementia Friendly Community Collection of Honeybee swarms Millennium Wood Vandalism Buckinghamshire Best Kept Village Competition Step into Strictly Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme Free TV Licence for Over 75s Midnight Moo Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 7

News from St Mary's Our vicar, the Revd Ros Roberts has been appointed by the Bishop of Buckingham as Area Dean. This is clearly an honour, - but, you may ask, what does it mean?! Well, the Parish of Padbury is part of a group of churches called a ‘benefice’, which share a common priest (Revd Ros). Our benefice (Lenborough) is itself part of a bigger group covering all the churches in the county around the Buckingham area – the Buckingham Deanery. The role of the Area Dean is an important part of the governance of the Church in this area. It involves, amongst other things:  helping the Bishop in his oversight and care of the deanery  providing a supportive and collaborative leadership for mission and  ministry in the deanery  convening Chapter (a meeting of all clergy) and co-chairing Deanery Synod  supporting clergy and lay leaders of the parishes; We wish Ros well in this additional role – which will not detract from her current parochial duties In the continuing saga of the church roof, the plan prepared to replace the stolen lead with a form of stainless steel that looks identical has now been submitted to the Oxford Diocese for approval to allow this work to be done. We believe that this approval will be forthcoming. We still need to get formal permission from AVDC, though. Hopefully this will be given soon – but then the real work starts to raise the money!! We will be holding the annual Lamb Lunch in the Rectory garden on 14th May this year. Tickets are once again £10.00 per adult and £5.00 for children under 16. This is always a really enjoyable event for the village. Do come - and bring a party! Tickets from Revd Ros, Paul Cresswell or John Wrigley. The Church will be staging a big Village Fair on 17th June, held on the Playing Fields at Springfelds from 11.30am throughout the day. There will be many shopping opportunities, competitions, events and things to see. More details elsewhere in the Pump Much of the wooden fence round the church having been blown down in the recent gales, the decision was taken to replace it all with a Willow ‘Fedge’. This has now been done, so do go and look at it. The willow should start to grow and develop very quickly. We confidently expect that when fully established it will be a real and beautiful asset to that part of the village. Thanks to David Rasmussen and all who turned out to do all the necessary work. *A Fedge is a cross between a fence and a hedge. It can be used as an informal boundary between areas of garden, or the Church and Lodge Close. This should look very impressive after a year or two’s growth .Ed

"Over! And it is for Padbury Cricket Club who have decided to disband after several years of no play. St Mary's is delighted to be a beneficiary of this decision as the Club has decided to share its surplus funds with us by donating £516.59 to the roof fund. So this is sad news for village cricket, which has succumbed to other forms of amusement, but it is a contribution for we are very, very grateful. Thank you!"

Padbury PFA Police Contact QUIZ & PIZZA NIGHT Details Saturday 20th May (note new date) Padbury Village Hall Winslow and District The Padbury School & Preschool PFA have had to change the date of their fun Quiz & Pizza night. Neighbourhood Team It will now be held in the village hall on Saturday 20th May, 7pm for Winslow Police Office, 7.30pm start. £10pp includes Dominos Pizza. Teams of up to 6. 81 High Street, Winslow, Bucks, Register your team now with Rachel Taylor on 07889 888391 or MK18 3DG, Tel: 101, [email protected] Tel: 999 in an emergency SUMMER FETE Web: http:// Saturday 8th July, 12-3pm Padbury CE School www.thamesvalley.police.uk A fun afternoon for all the family– BBQ, bar, music and dancing, Join us on inflatable assault course, cakes, www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/ face painting, silly games– and much more! to receive local crime and Would you like a stall at the fete? safety messages Please email Vicky Murray ([email protected]) PAGE 8 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

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To all Villagers We are happy to visit you at home; phone at any time. If we are out the answer machine will be on and we will M.G.Thomson MSSCh. MBChA. return your call as soon as possible. Please let us know of

anyone in hospital or at home who would like a visit. Qualified Surgical Chiropodist If you wish to discuss a possible BAPTISM or WEDDING, For an appointment please come to St Mary’s Church, Padbury between 10 am and 11.30 am on any Saturday. We will usually be there to in the comfort of your own home answer questions about these or other matters, over a cup of coffee. Please note that Baptisms Tel 01280 822202 will normally be conducted during the 10.30 am services. M/B 07976 313393 Revd. Ros and Revd. Kay on 813162 Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 9

Village Hall Fund Raising, Meetings & News Padbury Village Hall 100 Club The Village Hall Committee would like to thank everyone who supported the Quiz Night on 25th March, which was a sell-out. The prize winners of the quiz were Jenny Shields and family who did really well. During the evening the 100+ annual draw was made and the four winners were: 1st Mr David Webb 2nd Mrs Allen 3rd Mrs S Smetts 4th Mrs B Nunn

The 100+ gives much needed financial support to maintain and improve the Village Hall so if you don't have a number in the draw and would like to support the Village Hall please ask one of the collectors for details (see separate entry).

The Quiz Night raised over £750 which is going towards the refurbishment of the toilets and other improvements that are planned. We are awaiting Planning Approval from AVDC at present and it is hoped that there will be news of this before the next Pump is published.

If anyone has any questions about the 100 Club please contact Sue Paxton on 01280 815289 The Village Hall Coffee Morning By the time you read this Edition of the Padbury Pump the April Village Hall coffee Morning will have passed. Coffee mornings takes place on the first Friday of the month, so the next one will be May 5th. They are well attended and a great place to catch up on village news. Everyone is very welcome so do come along. Di Long Village Hall Chair. Village Hall Bookings Of course you can book the hall for events that you wish to organise and this can be done by contacting Sue Paxton on [email protected] or 01280 815289. For further details please also visit http://www.padburyvillagehall.co.uk Bingo Please note The change of date for the first Bingo in May to May 5th. Future Bingo Dates April 7th & 21st May 5th &19th June 9th & 23rd All starting at 8.00 pm. For more details about the Bingo please contact Carol Bloxham on 01280 308311 Whist Drives Dates For details about the Whist Drive dates please contact David Lafford on 01280 812535 Village Hall Committee Meetings April 20th May 18th June 15th All starting at 8.00 pm Easter Gardens Adstock Thursday 13th April 2-4pm in St Cecelia’s Church Gawcott Good Friday 14th April 10-12am in Holy Trinity Church Padbury Good Friday 14th April 2-4 pm in St Mary’s Church Easter garden and activity workshops and celebration including Easter egg hunt. Contact Rev Ros [email protected] 01280 813162 PAGE 10 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2 PADBURY VILLAGE FAIR On 17th June we hope to run the Village Fair, to be held at Springfields Playing fields from 11:30 throughout the day. All proceeds will go towards St Mary’s Church. In order for the day to be successful we need support from the village. Initial thoughts and ideas (but feel free to add you own) are for stalls and events throughout the day and perhaps a concert/entertainment to conclude the day. An organising group will take care of logistics, advertising, risk assessments, stands, tables etc. We are looking for volunteers to run the stalls and events including, but not limited to: Shopping opportunities Plant and flowers stalls/ garden produce area Food area: teas/ hot food/barbecue, sandwiches, (flower display) cake stalls etc. School stalls: art show/crafts Raffle stall Garage sale tables Advertising/sponsorship board

Competitions/events

Walking football competition Tennis open day Cricket competition Dancing display/competition Tug of war Karaoke competition Coconut shy Darts competition

Things to see

Vintage cars area Village history display Padbury benefit society display WI stall/display Camera club display Bingo tent

Evening concert and bar tent /barbecue/dance? Plus any of your own ideas to raise money and have an opportunity to get together as a village. If you would like to help please contact Ros Roberts/ John Wrigley/Paul Cresswell or myself David Rasmussen on 01280 821528 or email [email protected] Thank you in advance for your support.

Wine Glasses We have about 120 Wine Glasses available for free of charge loan. Please Contact John or Sue Wrigley on 814199 or email [email protected] Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 11

Padbury Women’s Institute News Our February meeting was a real eye opener to the problems of the sick in Africa and Ken & June Brazier told us of the work of the Mercy Africa. Once a ferry, it has been transformed into a floating hospital, manned almost entirely by volunteers and it made us realise how much it and other similar ships were needed. In many cases, people walked for 3 weeks to get medical help and it is funded entirely by donation.

Sadly I wasn't able to attend our March meeting when we welcomed Cindy Janz who is the wife of Keith Janz, the very well-known mouth painter. Cindy took an interest in art following Keith's accident and reviewed art from a woman's point of view. I understand it was fascinating.

Moving forward we are having a craft evening in April making cards and in May, Malcolm Nelson will share the second episode of catching smugglers. Any visitors are most welcome to either of these meetings.

Elsewhere we hope you will see a notice of our Cocktail and Supper evening. Following a cocktail demonstration with samples for all to taste, supper will be served and there will be a licensed bar. This is on Friday 16th June starting at 6.30 for 7.00 and is open to all - family and friends, so save the date for a special evening. Details as to where you can obtain tickets are on the display advertisement.

As always for any further information about anything mentioned here or WI in general please call either:

Sue on 01296711626 or Angela on 01280 814398. We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7,30pm in the Village hall.

Padbury Village Football Club Over 50 Club members and supporters attended the Club’s Match Day visit to MK Dons, proudly supported by Langston & Tasker. Pre-match entertainment included meeting MK Dons players, a Club quiz and hot dog & chips. As the teams entered the pitch PVFC Mini Kicker & Junior members lined the pitch as flag bearers welcoming the teams. With everyone then wrapped up warm on a chilly day, the MK Dons responded favourably to PVFC’s support, beating local rivals Northampton Town 5 – 3 in an exciting game. On the pitch the Senior teams have struggled this season with the Reserves relinquishing their Cup losing in their Quarter Final 4 -3 after extra time to Steeple Claydon. Both Senior team managers have decided to stand down at the end of the season and the Club is seeking fresh blood to drive the Club forward. Anybody interested in managing, coaching or assisting in the running of the Senior sides is encouraged to contact the Chairman, Peter McHenry, [email protected], 07740930913. PVFC Rovers U11’s have enjoyed a strong run of form since the turn of the year with notable successes against local opposition. With the Cup competition commencing in April, Club ambitions of silverware are still alive. Please come up to Springfield on a Saturday morning to support the Rovers and their quest for glory. The team is always welcoming to additional players and will progress into the U12’s category next season. Please contact Jason [email protected] for further information. Mini Kickers coaching sessions continue on Saturday mornings, 9.30 to 11am, at Springfield for boys and girls aged 4 to 8 years. The sessions are superbly organised by Mike & Tizzy with the youngster’s showing great enthusiasm, enjoyment and progression. Further details for new members are available from Mike – Mini Kickers, [email protected] . With the Club’s AGM set for May, there are opportunities to get involved with the youngsters or adults as the Club seeks to positively develop, please contact the Chairman for further discussions.

Notice to all Villagers Please make sure that the dates for future events are correct and that the Contacts for the village organisations are up to date. PAGE 12 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

Editors note While trying to keep the page count down for the Pump, with the increased number of paid for adverts, some articles for the Pump have to be edited. We will though put the full text of the articles on the village web site at www.padburyvillage.com

FACEBOOK Photographs and News about Padbury can also be found on the Padbury Facebook page.

Just search Facebook for “Padbury Village”

Attention all Library Book Readers! Please note the dates and locations for the mobile library service in Padbury are: Thursdays: Old End 12.20 to 12.45 and Springfields 11.50 to 12.10

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A Helping Hand: The Pre-school committee and staff would like to say a big 'thank you' to Steven Dickens. He recently gave up a great deal of his time and also used his expertise to cut back our badly overgrown hedge. Not only did he cut it back but he is also disposed of a full trailer load of cuttings for us. We are all extremely grateful to him and wanted to acknowledge his kindness and generosity. They say if you want a job doing ask a busy person and this is so true. Not only do we have a tidy hedge but the pre-school is now visible from the road. Since we have such a lovely building, it seems only right to promote it. Moreover, we will now be able to put signage up to advertise our existence! Thank you so much Steven. We are all delighted!

Spaces available: If you would like to register your child for a place at Padbury Pre-school we have a few spaces available for an immediate start are also taking registrations for 2017/18 and beyond. It’s never too early to register your child for the pre-school: call 01280 815158 or 01280 816495 or email [email protected]

“Busy Fingers” Stay and Play session for 0-5s and their parents/grandparents/carers Mondays (during term time), 1.30pm – 2.45pm Come and join in our friendly stay and play session in the pre-school building. With a variety of crafts, toys and activities each week, there is something to stimulate babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers alike – and it’s a great opportunity to meet other parents and carers. The £2 per family includes tea/coffee and a drink and snack for the children.

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Dog Walking around the village Everybody has a right to walk their dogs on public footpaths in the village, but they must be kept on a lead when in the vicinity of other dogs. It can be very intimidating to owners with nervous dogs when they are approached by out of control dogs.

Date Recycling Standard (Blue lid) refuse

Apr 04 Apr 11

Apr 18 Apr 25 May 02 May 09 May 16

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Padbury Youth Club Well another fun filled few weeks have vanished into the ether – fun filled for who I hear myself cry! No but seriously we have had some really good nights at the club this session. Needless to say the chippy night was a great success – not for my husband who ended up with no tomato sauce for his own fish and chips after having volunteered (not!) to collect the order – thank you Andrew.

Huge thanks to Lou Smith who did a wonderful job helping the members decorate Mothers’ Day biscuits and donated all the ingredients and the beautiful gift bags. As I write we are getting ready for the Easter egg hunt for the last session before the Easter holidays – traditionally this is one of the best attended nights – I can’t think why! Please see below the rota for after Easter. This may be subject to change or cancellation as I am having an operation on my foot. We really hope to be able to run all these sessions but as always we would welcome volunteers to help.

We are still looking for a new Leader for the club. It is a paid position and we are prepared to send anybody who is interested on the Introduction to Youth Work course run by Action4Youth. The course is one day with lunch provided and is a general overview of running a youth club. I really would like to step down as I have done this for many years now. However I would be prepared to job share and still do the rota etc if someone was prepared to do every other week or even one in three would be a great help.

Date Activity Date Activity April 21st Basketball competition May 19th Knickerbocker Glory making April 28th Normal night May 26th Egg catching competition May 5th Normal night June 2nd Half term May 12th Competition on the MUGA – organised by Joe Stanley

For more information on the Youth Leader role or about the club please contact, me, Debbie Gibbs, email: [email protected] or call 01280 815044 /07967 657077

P.S.B.S FEAST WEEKEND 2017 PRESENTS "THE CANTELLS" SAT 27TH MAY, 7.30 FOR FOOD AT 8PM PADBURY VILLAGE HALL LIVE MUSIC & DANCING, HOG ROAST PAY BAR, RAFFLE ADULTS £12.50 ̶ UNDER 12 £5 PLEASE CALL TONY 07751 717080 OR JAMIE 07764 609999 PAGE 16 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

Padbury Tennis Club Winter League Padbury Tennis Club completed their last match of the winter campaign with a good win over Olney to secure a promotion position coming a strong second in Divison 5 of the Milton Keynes Tennis League. Played at home in blustery conditions on the afternoon of Saturday the 4th March, the match consisted of 8 sets, with 2 rubbers of Mixed Doubles followed by a rubber of Men's and a rubber of Ladies Doubles. The team for this match was Paul Sargent and Clair Flynn, and Lindsey Sanders playing with Chris Hill. At the half way stage, Padbury were 3-1 in sets up, with Chris and Lindsey taking what was to be a critical set for the eventual victory. Chris and Paul had a tough battle but eventually won their men's doubles rubber 6-3, 7-5 which secured the overall win just before Pictured: Dave Green (Capt), Lindsey Sanders, the rain set in. Final result 5-3 in sets. Paul Sargent, Clair Flynn, Chris Hill Finishing the league with 5 wins from 6, the team will start next winter with promotion to Division 4. Other players who have contributed are Michelle Becque, Greg Morris, Suzanne Heath plus Dave and Denise Green. Top player slot goes to Denise Dave and Paul with 8 rubbers won a piece, ranking these Padbury players in 7th to 9th place from 70 players in the league rankings The Padbury team will be the second Club team in an MK League 4th division with the Men's first team winning Division 5 in the Open Division, back last summer to gain another promotion. We now also have a 2nd team in the Open in Div.7 who finished mid table in their first season, captained by Ken Orledge. The Tennis Club has Club play at 7pm on Tuesdays and 4pm on Saturdays. Any interested sports persons welcome. Play for all standards allowed for. Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 17 Bucks Open Studios 2017

June is now not that far away and the annual, countywide, Bucks Open Studios draws near. This year's event, which features the work of artists and makers, amateur and professional, in a wide variety of disciplines, takes place from Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th June. In Padbury, Peter Austin will be opening his studio in 2 Bennetts Close on Friday afternoons 16th and 23rd from 2.00 pm until 5.00 pm, and on the Saturdays and Sundays during the fortnight from 11.00 am until 5.00 pm. This has been another busy and successful past twelve months for Peter, with a show of his work in a London gallery and features in national and international magazines. There will be a lot of new work to be seen in his studio, including paintings made following a recent visit to southern India and a series of small works inspired by Chesil Beach and the Fleet lagoon in Dorset, Peter's home county. For more information about his show and about Bucks Open Studios look out for directories in places such as libraries, the Old Gaol and some local shops. You can also go to www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk and www.axisweb.org/p/peteraustin to find out more.

Winslow And District Art Society (WADAS)

On 20th April we plan a coach trip to Leicester Cathedral the final resting place of King Richard III with a guided tour of the Cathedral and a visit to the King Richard III Visitors Centre - where refreshments are available. There will be a pickup point in Padbury. Cost £30 p/p Then on Friday, 28th April Jackie Devereux will tutor a watercolour workshop in Padbury Village Hall entitled ‘Bold Expressive Images’. Jackie is known for her contemporary watercolours and loves to experiment with images and colour. Jackie is also an experienced art tutor. Art Exhibition in Winslow Public Hall on 13th and 14th May, which will include work by members of the Tuesday Group who meet in Padbury Village Hall. Entrance to the exhibition is free. WADAS meets monthly at The Winslow Bowls Club Hall, visitors are welcome. For full details on all of our activities call Alicia on 01280 813733. Allotment News Allotment fees are now due and may be paid to Kate Harper at 9 West Furlong, Padbury, MK18 2BP. Fees are the same as last year and may be paid in cash or a cheque made payable to St. Mary’s Church, Padbury. There are still some plots available, so if you are interested, please contact Kate. If you are giving up your allotment for whatever reason, please clear your plot and take away any fixtures by 15th April or I will assume you no longer want them. If you have any queries, please phone Kate on 07831 688209 or email [email protected] Finally, this lovely reflection was sent to me by Margaret Dean, one of our allotmenteers. It is called “Allotment Folk” and it was written by Chris Opperman.

Allotment Folk Long live the muck heap, the trim, grassed walkways and the wigwams of runner beans. May the marrows continue to win prizes and the dahlias, hearts. Here’s to a very special set of people.

The Benefice newsletter is distributed to the Padbury Pump PDF parishes of Adstock, Gawcott and Hillesden and The Padbury Pump is also available as a pdf all Padbury items are included in the download, if you would also like to receive a copy Padbury Parish Pump. as a pdf download please contact the editor. The Pump is distributed in Padbury only PAGE 18 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

Do you need a lift? Do you need help with transport for hospital or any other appointments, or perhaps collecting shopping or prescriptions? If so, we know many people in the village who are happy and willing to help, so please contact initially either John or Sue Wrigley on 01280 814199 and although they may not necessarily be able to help you themselves, they should know a man or woman who can!"

Jeremy Holden Garden Machinery Service & Repairs Carpet Services All makes and models of garden Choose from an extensive range of carpets machinery undertaken and vinyl in the comfort (excluding electrical equipment) of your home with our  Lawnmowers (including ride-ons) Home Selection Service.

 Strimmers, chainsaws, We can also provide:  Garden Rotovators etc. - adaptations, repairs and alterations * Lawnmowers - Push along and ride on - a fitting only service * Strimmers * Brushcutters * Chainsaws Advice and quotes freely given with very Contact Chris at competitive prices C. T. Mowers on 07976 980388 Tel: 01296 711879 Based nr Winslow Mob: 07721 421608

Over 30 years Experience www.ctmowers.co.uk Friday Club Would you like a holiday in a There is a club for children aged 5 and quiet (but not isolated) over, run at Padbury school every location? Friday in term time from 6 – 7 pm. Easy access to the beach; walks in abundance, If the weather is good in the summer somewhere comfortable bring your bikes and scooters and have to relax & unwind? fun in the playground. In the winter If the answer to any of the months there is fun and games inside. above is yes we have the place for you! Linda Cotton has run the club for over Apple House twenty years and it has always been Totland Bay popular with the children of Padbury. It is free and a great way for new on the Isle of Wight children to make friends in the village. Sleeps 4 plus 1, garden, parking, free wifi! If you would like more information call

www.applehousetotlandbay Linda on 07990 585080 or 01869 ETB 4 * rating 277481. Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 19

Easter Lilies I do hope that those of you who wished to make a donation for an Easter Lily in remembrance of a loved one, managed to do so without a reminder from me in the last issue of the Pump! I also apologise for the fact that going into the Church for a quiet reflection is a little more difficult at present because it has to be kept locked more often than previously. As usual, my thanks go to the ever creative and reliable flower arranging team who transform the Church at Festival times and throughout the year. We are always looking for more arrangers to join us, please don’t be shy ‘Blossom’ 01280 815074

Once again, we have had a busy term with many visitors and visits. In February, the parents were invited to school to review their children’s work. This well-attended event was a great opportunity for the pupils to share their work with their parents. Parents were also able to sample the food offered to the pupils at lunch-time; this was well received and the good quality and variety on offer was much appreciated. All of the reception children went to the annual ‘ lambing’ visit to Rectory Farm in Tingewick. They saw how the little newborns were helped to start breathing, how they are marked, and the proper use of elastic bands to dock tails (and other things)! Mrs Gooding was able to assist at a birth of triplets, which she did very eagerly. Then the children had time to cuddle and stroke the older lambs and to bottle feed the ones who needed extra help. It was a brilliant trip even if they weren’t able to bring any of them home with them. Before setting off they were able to stroke the cows, ride in a tractor cab and use a straw spreader. They probably all want to be farmers now! Both our Key Stage 2 classes have represented the school at a small Schools Handball Tournament hosted by Twyford School and ourselves. This was another opportunity for our children to mix with the other schools in a sporting capacity. Once again, we were proud of the way in which the children conducted themselves. Our oldest children visited the Natural History Museum in Oxford at the beginning of February as part of their Science Topic on ‘evolution and inheritance’ and thoroughly enjoyed their time there. There are so many different areas to cover and so many interesting items to see that the children think that they should go again! Our youngest children are looking forward to spoiling their mothers at a special’ Mother’s Day tea’ and then Easter will be upon us before we know it! Karen Duckworth Head teacher PAGE 20 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

Advertising in the Padbury Parish Pump

There may be room for new advertisers …… Why not take advantage of inexpensive rates in a Newsletter that truly is local.

For information about advertising please contact John Wrigley on 01280 814199 or [email protected]

MY FOOT CLINIC Eleanor Grange MCFHP MAFHP Unhurried foot care carried out in my relaxing purpose designed home based clinic. Peaceful village location. Off-road parking. Nail trimming Corns & callus Medi-Pedi treatment Thickened nails Cracked heels Finger nail trimming Fungal nails Athletes foot Nail painting Ingrown nails Diabetic feet Nail reconstruction £35 per foot health treatment (includes FREE foot health check) Please ring for a friendly chat about your foot care needs or to book an appointment The Chimes, East Street, Adstock, Bucks. MK18 2HZ Phone: (01296) 712067 or 07900550203 www.myfootclinic.org.uk Email: [email protected] Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 21 News from around the Benefice Holy Trinity, Gawcott Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy - Friday 26 May in Church from 10:30 am – 12 noon. Everyone is welcome, pop in for a few minutes, or stay a bit longer. You’ll find a friendly environment to meet people or catch up with friends.

Dates for the future 9 – 25 June – Art Exhibition 14 -16 July – WI Flower Exhibition 27 Aug – Lunch in Church 6 Oct – Harvest Supper

St Cecilia’s, Adstock Easter Sunday, 16 April At 9.30 am. there will be a Family Communion Service followed at 10.30 am. to noon with the Easter Egg Hunt. At the same time in the Village Hall refreshments will be available – bacon sandwiches etc. so why not come for breakfast!!

Annual Church Meeting, 30 April At 9.30 am. This is an open meeting and all are welcome. The Benefice Service will follow at 10.30 am.

Open Gardens, 3 and 4 June This year’s event will have a musical theme and plans are going along nicely. Look out for flyers through your door with more information.

Coffee Mornings Usual time, 10.30 am to noon, 7 April, 5 May (none in June) and 7 July.

All Saints, Hillesden Our Crafty Chatter sessions have proved to be very successful and provide an opportunity for people to share a cup of coffee or glass of wine, do a little knitting or simply enjoy a chat with friends and neighbours! It usually takes place on the third Wednesday of every month and you can come along any time from around 7 pm. There has also been talk of incorporating a book club and maybe poetry readings. If you would like to set up your own group covering a specific interest then please do so! Call 01296 730362 if you want the church left open for you on a particular evening so you can get people together. The new servery and toilet are of course available for you as well.

The churchyard mowing season has already started but any additional mowers are always welcome to join the team or perhaps provide holiday cover. Call 01280 812835 if you are interested. PAGE 22 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

PVH = Padbury Village Hall The Padbury Diary AVH = Adstock Village Hall

Date Event Venue Time Contact Phone 11-Apr Annual/Parish Council Meeting Springfields Pavilion 7.00 pm Jo Bonney 07905 457784 13-Apr WI - Card Making PVH 7.30 pm Sue Chadburn 01296711626 14-Apr Easter Garden St Mary's Church 10-12 am Rev'd Ros Roberts 813162 19-Apr Friendly Afternoon - Bingo PVH 2.00 pm Sylvia Nutt 812333 20-Apr Village Hall Committee Meeting PVH 8.00 pm Di Long 823931 21-Apr Youth Club - Basket Ball Springfields Pavilion 7.15 pm Debbie Gibbs 815044 21-Apr Bingo PVH 8.00 pm Carol Bloxham 308311 28-Apr Youth Club - Normal Night Springfields Pavilion 7.15 pm Debbie Gibbs 815044 05-May Village Coffee Morning PVH 10.30 - 12.00 pm Just Turn up 05-May Youth Club - Normal Night Springfields Pavilion 7.15 pm Debbie Gibbs 815044 05-May Bingo PVH 8.00 pm Carol Bloxham 308311 10-May Friendly Afternoon - Beetle Drive PVH 2.00 pm Sylvia Nutt 812333 11-May WI - 15 years of catching smugglers PVH 7.30 pm Sue Chadburn 01296711626 12-May Youth Club - Competitions… MUGA Springfields Pavilion 7.15 pm Debbie Gibbs 815044 14-May Lamb Roast Vicarage 12.30 pm Paul Cresswell 816387 15-May Bingo PVH 8.00 pm Carol Bloxham 308311 16-May Parish Council Meeting Springfields Pavilion 7.30 pm Jo Bonney 07905 457784 19-May Youth Club - Knickerbocker Glories!! Springfields Pavilion 7.15 pm Debbie Gibbs 815044 19-May Village Hall Committee Meeting PVH 8.00 pm Di Long 823931 20-May PFA Quiz Night PVH 7.00 pm Email: [email protected] 26-May Youth Club - Egg Catching Springfields Pavilion 7.15 pm Debbie Gibbs 815044 27-May PSBS Dance PVH 7.30 pm Jamie Beckenham 07764609999 28-May PSBS Church Parade & Service War Memorial 5.30 pm Just Turn up 29-May PSBS Club Day Around the Village 10.30 am Tony Pickets 816063 31-May Friendly Afternoon - Meal PVH 2.00 pm Sylvia Nutt 812333 02-Jun Village Coffee Morning PVH 10.30 - 12.00 pm Just Turn up 08-Jun WI - Green Dragon, Somber Warrior PVH 7.30 pm Sue Chadburn 01296711626 09-Jun Bingo PVH 8.00 pm Carol Bloxham 308311 10-25 June Bucks Open Studio 2 Bennetts Close See the Pump Peter Austin 11-Jun The Ritz Comes to Padbury PVH 3.00 - 6.00 pm Wendy Smith 82274 13-Jun Parish Council Meeting Springfields Pavilion 7.30 pm Jo Bonney 07905 457784 14-Jun Friendly Afternoon - Tea… PVH 2.00 pm Sylvia Nutt 812333 15-Jun Village Hall Committee Meeting PVH 8.00 pm Di Long 823931 16-Jun WI - Cocktails & Supper PVH 6.30 pm Angela Sutton 814398 17-Jun Church Summer Fair Springfields Pavilion 11.30 am David Rasmussen 821528 Email: 08-Jul Summer Fete Padbury CE School 12.00 pm - 3.00 [email protected] 09-Sep Padbury Produce Show PVH TBA TBA TBA

PUMP COPY DATES FOR 2017 Edition Copy Date Distribution Date June Fri May 26 th 2017 Mon June 5 th 2017 August Fri July 28 th 2017 Mon August 7 th 2017 October Fri September 29 th 2017 Mon October 9 th 2017 December Fri November 24 th 2017 Mon December 4 th 2017 Please Note In all cases the Distribution Dates should be during the week commencing from the dates shown Volume 17 Issue 2 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP PAGE 23 Padbury Village Organisations and Contacts

Allotments Kate Harper 817855

Benefice Newsletter Kay Bradley 812965

Bessie Potter Charity (Hire of wheelchairs) Tony Picketts 816063

Bingo Carol Bloxham 308311

Busy Fingers Parent & Toddler group Lindsay Howard 815158

Camera Club John Credland 813641

Church: Vicar Revd. Ros Roberts 813162

Friday Club (Christian) 5+ age Linda Cotton 01869 277481

Friend in Need Scheme Sue Wrigley 814199

Friendly Afternoon Sylvia Nutt 812333

Padbury Benefit Society Barry Picketts 824038

Padbury C of E First School Karen Duckworth Head Teacher 813070

Parish Council, Chairman Ken Roberts 813162

Parish Council, Clerk Jo Bonney 07905 457784

Padbury Pre-School : email [email protected] 815158

Padbury Football Club Peter McHenry 816495

Padbury Produce Show Claire McHenry 816495

Padbury School Parents & Friends Association Felicity Mallam 820931

Padbury Website Jack Nutine email: [email protected]

Tennis Club Lindsey Sanders 824845

Village Hall Bookings Sue Paxton 815289

Women’s Institute Sue Chadbund 01296 711626

Youth Club Debbie Gibbs 815044

Advertising Village Events in the Pump We welcome advertisements for Padbury Village Events in the Padbury Parish Pump, but would contributors try to limit the size of their copy etc. to 1/4 of an A4 page. Please will all contributors proof read and correct their articles before submission. PAGE 24 THE PADBURY PARISH PUMP Volume 17 Issue 2

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PADBURY VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE

100+ CLUB

It is now time to organise the new year of the 100+ Club This year the maximum number of members will be 200

Are you already a member of the 100+ Club?

If you have not been a member, would you like to join us?

With your help, we can again raise well over £1000 for the Village Hall

To join it costs just £20 for the year, so what are you waiting for????? There are 10 monthly Draws when you can win either £100 or £50 At the Grand Draw in March you can win between £250 & £50

Contact: Sue Paxton 01280 815289 or Di Long 01280 813931 or Carol Bloxham 01280 308311 or Trish Iliff-Rolfe 01280 822643 or Celia Fletcher 01280 459007 or Wendy Bull 01280 812661

First draw 15th June at the Padbury Village Hall Committee Meeting st Please Apply by 31 May 2017

We welcome your support for the Village Hall

Name………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………

Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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Telephone number……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Email Address (if you have one) ………………………………………………………………………….

Cheque/Cash………………………………

Existing Membership number if known………………………...

Please make cheques payable to: Padbury Village Hall 100 Club Please return form and payment to:

Sue Paxton, Wayside Cottage, Winslow Road, Padbury, Buckingham, MK18 2AW