Vol 30 No 9 September 2019

WOODCOTE VILLAGE FETE SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

A fun family day – we hope to see you there! The Woodcote Village Fete takes place on ice creams inside the Village Hall. Little the Village Green on the 14th September ones can be entertained by Jester 2019 from noon until 5pm. It’s a Giggles and his fun magic show. fabulous community event whilst raising Jester is also our MC, announcing the funds to go towards the re-development day’s activities. There will also be rides of the Village Hall. This year’s Fete is and slides for the younger ones and the sponsored by SOHA and the Windmill chance to take part in the popular Silly Sale. Huge thanks to them for providing Races, run by The Cabin Preschool and funds to make it happen. the tug of war challenges. Older Making it happen also takes a lot of children can have a go on the Inflatable planning and organising. We are very Sweeper, run by Woodcote Youth Club grateful to all those who get involved. or try their hand at the Crossbar However, we are still a bit short of Challenge. helpers on the day, so if you are able to donate even an hour (or more) of your time, please get in touch with Helena For the dog owners, Woodcote Pet McBride on 07798 702041. Services are running their fun dog show again this year. You can sign up to enter the categories on the The festivities begin at 12 noon – listen out for the day, including best trick, cutest puppy, best child church bells. Come down for your lunch! There’ll be handler(!), ugliest dog, prettiest girl and most food including pizza, hot dogs and burgers. Teas, handsome boy. That will be sure to entertain! coffees and cakes will be served by the Scouts and the bar is being run by James Tomlinson from West A large part of the Fete is the competitions which Berkshire Breweries. provide a wonderful display inside the Hall. There are many different categories to enter. Hopefully you took It will of course be a hot day (we hope!)) and this year the Exhibit Guide from last month’s Correspondent. we welcome Woodcote Breakfast Club who are selling (continued overleaf) 1

If not, you can pick them up from local shops, library the acronym would be SLOG! But how about SLOW etc. Rosettes and trophies will be awarded to the as in ‘St. Leonard’s Outside the Walls’? winners. It’s a bit quirky but I quite like the idea of ‘slow church’; We love the fact that lots of stalls are run by local church that’s got time and space for everyone to go at groups, charities and businesses. They provide their own pace, no need to hurry or feel you’re trying activities such as tombolas, lucky dips, face painting, to catch up. Just join in and take your time. That arts and craft and new for this year is Kimberley’s Hair sounds good to me and it’s made me think that I need Studio who will be to slow down a bit and hold on to summer while the offering hair styling flowers in those containers are still blooming and - with glitter, which there’s plenty of colour to enjoy for a while yet. we’re sure will be very popular! Local Blessings, Linda musicians will also Revd. Linda Smith, Tel. 01491 680979 be performing, including Langtree Email: [email protected] children and resident band Sub-Zero. We are very grateful to everyone who takes part in supporting this event, from organising, running a stall, Services at St Leonard’s in entering competitions, providing refreshments, and SEPTEMBER donating time, funds or raffle prizes etc. Did we 1st September (Trinity 11) mention the raffle? There are great prizes to be won, 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion whilst raising money for the Village Hall. See you all 9.45 a.m. Parish Communion then! 8th September (Trinity 12) 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.45 a.m. Worshipping Together COMMENT FROM THE VICARAGE 15th September (Trinity 13) September – the ‘going back to school’ month, the 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion ‘going back to work month’, the ‘let’s get everyone 10.30 a.m. Open Air Service on the thinking about Christmas’ month! Does it feel like that Village Green (or the Hall if it rains) to you or is it just me? Everyone most welcome. As I write this the weather has just turned from the 22nd September (Trinity 14) lovely warmth of summer to something a little colder 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion and fresher. It should still be summer but there is a 9.45 a.m. Parish Communion hint of autumn in the air and although warmer 29th September (Trinity 15) weather may return, my mind is already turning to 10.30 a.m. Team Service at St. Leonard’s. autumnal ways; ‘is it time to empty the containers of the bedding plants yet? Do I fancy soup for lunch?’ and so on! FAREWELL TEA-PARTY FOR It seems a little sad to see the summer months as simply a hiatus from the normal routine, and yet the DR ANGELA ROWE pleasure of having morning coffee in the garden or a barbecue in the evening are, in our climate, fleeting pleasures. Please join us for a farewell tea party for The harvest and winter festivals of Christmas were in part designed to lighten the darker days and give us Dr Angela Rowe an opportunity to celebrate. But we’re not quite there To be held in the Pavilion, yet. Let’s hang on to the joy of summer a little longer Woodcote Village Hall on if we can. Saturday They say that fortune favours the brave and I hope that is true because our contribution to keeping the 28 September 2019 summer fun flowing is an ‘Open Air’ service on the 3.00 – 5.30 pm Village Green on Sunday 15th September, the day after the Village Fete. All welcome! We will gather outside the Pavilion and with the help of our music group we aim to make our presence Goring & Woodcote Medical Practice known with singing and maybe even dancing! This will be the third year that we’ve held this service and everyone is invited. We keep it as bright and breezy as Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy we can as far as content goes and our aim is to of information printed in this paper the Editor celebrate and broadcast the goodness of God from the and Committee cannot accept responsibility for midst of our village. the contents of advertisements or any errors that We’ve been playing around with choosing a new name may occur. Opinions expressed are those of the for the events and services that we hold beyond the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the church building and one suggestion was ‘St. Leonard’s views of the Editor or Committee on the Green’ – which sounded good until we realised 2

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR PUBLISHER INFORMATION We’ve had some decent summer weather, haven’t we? Editor: Yvette Decmar [via email] In true British style, the camps are divided between those who thrive like sunflowers in the sun and those Articles for inclusion: to the editor by email to: of us who wilt, the second we step outdoors. Those [email protected] — to be received by 12th of the ‘perfect’ 21C days - not too windy, not too humid, not preceding month. too anything - are a bit elusive. Perhaps they don’t Advertisers: To place an advertisement, please email even exist? [email protected] for details of prices and how to Anyway, I digress. This month, we have some great produce your ad in our house style. The deadline for photos to show you of our local pets attempting to stay payment and your finished advert is the 12th of the cool during the heatwave (and yes, for once, it really preceding month. was a heatwave as we were hotter than Jamaica at one Small Ads and Announcements: £5 for three lines. point!) Photographs: Photos should be unedited and as high And for those of you who requested more of David a resolution as possible (at least 500kB). Please send Sutton’s dry wit, you’ll be delighted to see him back them as attachments to [email protected] this month with another amusing piece! We also have some interesting reads on internet safety, Advertising: Claire Jones 07789 190463 bee keeping and red kites so quite a mixed bag this Treasurer: Helen Baker 01491 682240 month! Production: Dan Oldfield 01491 681962 Enjoy the last vestiges of summer although for me Distribution: Trevor Back 01491 680617 personally, Autumn marks the beginning of nature’s Printer: C Z Services 07860 630865 finest display of colours. Apparently, a long, hot summer enhances the intensity of those autumnal Cover Design: Rob Spencer reds and yellows. So when they start to appear, don’t The Woodcote Correspondent is on the Village forget to email us your photos as well as your news website at www.woodcote-online.co.uk/Woodcote- and views! correspondent Until next month! Note: The Woodcote Correspondent is edited, produced and distributed by volunteers. Yvette

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WOODCOTE WI NEWS DO YOU HAVE A LOVE FOR, OR Our speaker this month was Jen EXPERIENCE IN, ARRANGING Grimstone from the Pangbourne FLOWERS? Cheese Shop. Jen brought us some lovely cheeses to sample and told us how she came to start her new At St Leonard’s we are fortunate to have an extremely career which sounds like heaven, all willing, though small, Flower Team who provide and that cheese! The competition for a maintain floral arrangements within the Church pretty cheese knife was won by creating a welcoming ambience for both congregation Shirley Bryant. and visitors alike. Often individual arrangements celebrate, or are in memory of, a personal anniversary. The tea ladies who made the At Easter, Harvest and Christmas festivals, the Flower scrummy sandwiches and cakes this Team collectively create many beautiful arrangements month were Gill Woods, Betty Thomas and Joan which decorate the Church. Soanes. If you have a special anniversary you would like to The speaker at our September meeting will be Russell commemorate with a floral arrangement, or are Cherry, who will talk on ‘the Ridgeway Explored’ and interested in joining the Flower Team, please join our the competition will be for a photograph along the meeting on the evening of Wednesday, 18 September Ridgeway. when floral plans for the Harvest Festival will also be The lunch club this month will be going to The outlined. For further details please contact either Highwayman at Exlade Street. Our big thank you to Sandra (01491 680205) or Sue (01491 681510), we Audrey Hawthorne who has organised this get- would welcome your call. together for the last 15 years. And finally, thank you to all who kindly provide The Bloom of the Month winner was Carole Shelley – flowers, greenery and donations in support of our Allen. floral endeavours throughout the year. Come and Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall for a 2.30pm start. CALLING ALL GARDENERS AND Judy Williams. ALLOTMENT HOLDERS! Have you an abundance of apples, a mountain of marrows or simply vegetables and fruit surplus to IN MEMORY OF LINDA ANNE CLARK your needs? If so, perhaps we can help. On the 19th June 2019, On behalf of the Wallingford Community Fridge, St Linda Anne Clark passed Leonard’s are appealing for donations of fresh away, having been vegetables and fruit to be included in the decorative diagnosed with a rare, arrangements for the Harvest Festival service to be incurable condition called celebrated on Sunday 6 October. Following the service, AL Amyloidosis only four all donations will be passed on to this local weeks earlier. organisation, whose aim is to reduce environmental Linda was 67 years old and leaves her four grown up impact by sharing food to those in need within the children and her beloved one year old grand-daughter community. behind. Linda moved to Woodcote from Wokingham in All produce (dirt free and cleaned please) will be the 1970s. For over 40 years, she worked and raised gratefully accepted at St Leonards church between 10 her four children in the village. All four children am – 12 noon on Friday 4 October or call Sandra attended Woodcote Primary and Langtree School. (680205) to arrange collection. Linda was a visiting chiropodist who had many patients across Woodcote and Goring. AL Amyloidosis affects bone marrow, multiple organs 1ST GORING HEATH SCOUTS and nerves. The body wrongly starts to produce an abnormal protein called Amyloid, which then damages Open Evening - October 3rd the organs. Linda’s diagnosis was found by accident We are holding an open evening on October 3rd from following a collapse seven weeks before her passing. 18.15 to 19.45 at our Scout Headquarters, Crays Pond Linda was incredibly fit and healthy as a part time (150m from the crossroads towards Goring on the left) yoga instructor. Like the majority of the population, Linda and her family had never heard of this condition. Anybody is invited to come along, whether parents of The doctors’ prognosis was 3 to 6 months, however current members, prospective parents of young people just two weeks later, Linda passed away. The family is or just interested to see what the Scouting movement now fundraising to help raise awareness and help provides. other families to avoid this dreadful fate. See the young people learning different Scouting Skills, Go to: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lindaclark67 ranging from Beavers (6 - 8), Cubs (8 - 10½) to Scouts (10½ -14 years).

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WOODCOTE YOUTH CLUB OPEN EVENING

The Junior Club is run on Monday evenings from 7.15 to 8.45, the age group is for the first and second years of Senior School (Years 7 and 8). Senior Club will be on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 to 8.45 for school Years 9, 10 and 11. We’ve noticed that the older youths prefer to chill out and chat whereas the younger members like organized activities and a more structured club. We will be holding an Open Evening on Monday 9th September at 7.15pm for Years 7 & 8, parents and anyone else interested in youth work. This will allow the children moving up to Year 7 to come and see the club and some of the activities available. Many of the Youth Workers, Volunteers and Management Committee will be there to answer any questions you may have. All staff are DBS (CRB) checked, first-aid trained and have attended safe-guarding and other youth work related training courses.

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Friday, 20th September Email- [email protected] The children have gone back to school – or started for the first time and you realize just how much they have grown over the summer. Why not help the budget a little, be green and re-stock their autumn wardrobe from the Windmill Sale. Expecting a baby - or know someone who might appreciate being able to buy nursery equipment at very reasonable prices? Then come along on the 20th September between 8am and 12 noon and you will be amazed at the range of goods we have to offer. Chiltern Domestic Appliances Est 1985 Grandparents: you can provide all those little Repairs, Servicing and Sales surprises as the prices are so reasonable! You could Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Cookers offer a different selection of toys, books and DVDs to keep them amused when they come to visit. If anyone wants to put items into the Sale, please first obtain a numbered list from either Londis or the Library. We can also e-mail you a list. Bring the items, clearly labelled, with your list to Woodcote Village Hall on Thursday, 19th September between 8 and 10 p.m.

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TO FEED OR NOT TO FEED..? COULD YOU BE OUR NEW TRUSTEE? That is the question on the lips of Woodcote residents The Goring and Woodcote Medical Equipment Fund and indeed the whole of South Oxfordshire at the is a registered charity. The aim of this charity is to moment. raise funds (usually in the form of donations) to enable the purchase of additional medical equipment for the Red Kites are the ultimate breeding success story. benefit of all patients at the Goring & Woodcote They were persecuted almost to the point of extinction Medical Practice. The fund is administered by a group in the 19th century but have since been rescued from of local Trustees who meet at least annually, in a the endangered list after a successful breeding voluntary capacity. We are now looking for new mission in the 80’s. They have gone on to thrive Trustees who would be willing to join our current team. significantly and today, they are not only a beautiful If you are interested in finding out more or would like feature of our countryside, but they also play an to apply for this role, please contact Julia Beasley, important ecological role, feeding mostly off small, Practice Manager on 01491 870230 or email dead mammals. [email protected]

WOODCOTE PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Office is open Tuesdays until 12 noon. Contact the Parish Clerk on email pc@woodcote- online.co.uk or 01491 681861. Website woodcoteparishcouncil.org.uk Woodcote Allotments have two vacant allotment plots – to enquire about annual rental, contact the Parish Clerk.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS GRANTED BY SODC P19/S1665/FUL Application proposal, including any (photo by Georgia Chapman ) amendments Demolition of existing dormer bungalow and outbuildings and erection of 2 x 2 bed semi detached So presuming that food is aplenty for these fine chalet cottages creatures, why then are there increasing incidents of Red Kites snatching food from people who are eating Site Location: Lavant Beech Lane Woodcote RG8 0PY outdoors, along with several sightings of Kites P19/S1862/HH Application proposal, including any attacking baby ducks and chicks? amendments As a nation of animal (and bird) lovers, the temptation Erection of a garden house in the rear garden. to feed these birds and watch them land in our gardens is understandably irresistible to many. Who Site Location: Croeso Reading Road Woodcote RG8 hasn’t marvelled at their acrobatic moves, size and 0QY seeming lack of fear towards us?

The trouble is, if we feed them, they breed more. If they produce more chicks, their food demands grow and so VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE on. Should we break this vicious circle? I am pleased to report that, as far as the grass cutting The advice from The Chilterns Conservation Board is: is concerned, things are much improved and the green ‘If you currently feed the Kites, please gradually is looking pretty good again. The new seat, in memory reduce the amount and frequency, and eventually of Doug Burton, has been installed and looks very nice. cease altogether. This phased approach will allow the We hope to have a small ‘opening ceremony’ quite soon. birds to spread out into the wider countryside to find Robert McDowell installed the seat and is also carrying alternative sources of food. out much-needed renovations to the roof of the storage If you enjoy eating outdoors and don’t want to be shed. Our next small project will be to improve the interrupted by Red Kites, consider sitting under a tree surface around the youth shelter. In September quite or using an umbrella or awning so the birds can’t see extensive work will be carried out by a specialist tree- the food’. surgeon on a number of trees around the Green and Folly Field to make them safe and to give the necessary We’d like to hear your views on the subject! Email us headroom. at [email protected]. Also, take a look at our photos page for some great shots from talented, local SP residents. Editor

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Foreward by the editor: And now David Sutton returns with another inimitable piece; this time, he gives us food for thought as he ponders modern day ‘democracy’.

TWO CHEERS FOR DEMOCRACY! Today in the House, the Chancellor stood up to deliver his autumn statement. He was very sorry, he said, but he had made a complete pig’s breakfast of the economy and the country was now bankrupt. He blamed the zeroes. You know how it is: you do your sums to see how much you’ve got to spend, and it doesn’t seem enough, so you stick a nought or two on the end thinking well, they’re only zeroes, what difference can they make, and suddenly the sums look so much better and it means that every home can have superfast broadband and its own policeman, and Boris, who had said ‘don’t worry, he knew where there

was a Magic Money-Tree’, was going to be really pleased with him… At this point he broke down in uncontrollable sobbing.

The Shadow Chancellor stood up to comfort him. ‘There, there, he mustn’t take on so. Being Chancellor was a jolly difficult job’, he said, and he wasn’t at all sure that he could have done any better himself. His own party had had trouble with those pesky zeroes, slippery little b’s. In fact after his lot had been kicked out last time round, it had been necessary to leave a note saying ‘There’s no money!’. But he would now give way to the Leader of the Opposition, who would also like to say a few words.

Mr C. said that he wholeheartedly concurred with the

sentiments of the previous Honourable Member. This was no time for recriminations. In this national crisis we must set aside party differences and stand together. Accordingly he would be calling for a vote of confidence in the Government and giving an assurance that his party would be honouring its election pledge by doing all it could to help the Government deliver Brexit.

At this point voices were heard from his own side. ‘No, no, Jeremy, that was last week. We’re Remainers now’. ‘Well, I do think someone might have told me. OK, better make that a vote of no confidence. Oh dear, does that mean a General Election? Gosh, I do hope we don’t win. The last thing I want to have to do is sort out this mess…’ Democracy. And it’s still better than all the other systems that have been tried… BONNER LOCKSMITHS David Sutton

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HARVEST TIME (BEE-STYLE)!

Every beekeeper enjoys this time of year, as it’s time for the honey harvest. We have had another busy year collecting swarms and building up our colonies after losing them all after a double dose of the Beast from the East last year. However, it’s all worth it when the honey starts to flow from the extractor! The bees have worked hard again, with the queen laying over a thousand eggs a day.

The workers (all girls) collect nectar and evaporate off the water to make the honey we love, and the drones (boys) laze about or fly off to chase a queen in the afternoons. The beekeepers of course have to take care not to be greedy and must leave enough honey for the bees to survive the winter.

The South Chilterns Beekeepers’ Association (SCBKA), currently has members in an area of the South Chilterns bounded by the Thames to the South and AUTUMN GIFT FAIR the M40 to the North. We In aid of Newbury Riding for the Disabled are a well-established group of beekeepers who are interested in the THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2019 promotion of good bee keeping and the 9.30am - 4.00pm preservation of the honey bee. We hold monthly HILLFIELDS FARM, PARK WALL educational and

LANE entertaining winter meetings in Woodcote Village Hall and our summer meetings are held at various locations within our membership area. LOWER BASILDON, RG8 9PE Entry £5 (children free) We have members from all walks of life, and whilst some of us are complete beginners, we are fortunate 50 FABULOUS STALLS to have several very experienced beekeepers who will share their knowledge about the honey bee and INCLUDING FOOD, GIFTS, practical bee keeping skills.

With our own training Apiary set in the beautiful CLOTHING & HOMEWARES South Oxfordshire countryside we offer our members practical courses and demonstrations of bee keeping.

We run a beginner’s theory course in Spring and a Coffee, tea & cakes served all day practical course on Saturday mornings in the Summer. Light lunches available 12 – 2pm Whether or not you have your own bees, we welcome new members from the towns and villages throughout For further information please visit our website the area. Are you curious to find out more? www.newburyrda.co.uk Contact us through the website: www.scbka.org Registered Charity No. 1121113 or email [email protected]

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WOODCOTE CRICKET CLUB whole squad of players, who have performed really well this season.

The Berkshire League performances are a slightly This has been an exciting month for the Cricket different matter, where inconsistency, particularly Club with some ‘milestone’ individual performances with the bat, has probably cost us the chance of as well as a notable team success. Pride of place winning the Premier Division. In the past month, we goes to batsman, Ryan Lennard who scored his have recorded one win, against Stratfield Turgis, a maiden century and bowler, Rakesh Patel, who took draw with Welford Park and defeats against Shinfield five wickets (referred to in cricket circles as a ‘fifer’) and Ibis/Mapledurham. A win in the last game would in a match for the first time. Ryan Lennard’s have put us top of table, instead of which we slipped century came against Welford Park at home and from third to fourth. Rakesh’s fifer against Stratfield Turgis away

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES BATTING Ryan Lennard 103 v Welford Park Scott Gore 71 v Moreton (Cup Final) Scott Gore 66 not out v Cholsey Ryan Van Heerden 57 v Welford Park Jonny Clark 52 v Goring Scott Gore 47 v Moreton (League) Ryan Van Heerden 46 not out v Stratfield Turgis Jonny Clark 42 v Dorchester Mark Pearson 39 not out v Dorchester Josh Blake 35 not out v Goring Scott Gore also had a wonderful month with the bat. Playing for the midweek team, he scored 184 runs in three innings at an average of 92 and including two BOWLING half-centuries. Ryan Van Heerden deserves a mention Rakesh Patel 5 for 15 v Stratfield Turgis for some good performances with bat and ball, particularly at Stratfield Turgis where he performed James Worsfold 5 for 19 v Goring well with 46 not out and 3 wickets. We have also been Frank Dillon 4 for 9 v Cholsey fortunate to recruit a new young wicketkeeper, Josh Steve Henderson 3 for 13 v Goring Blake, who distinguished himself with three stumpings in the cup final. Ryan Van Heerden 3 for 15 v Stratfield Turgis Pete Roberts 3 for 22 v Welford Park

The team success came in HOME FIXTURES IN SEPTEMBER the South Oxon Sunday 8th BBC v Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Cup Final in Sunday 15th BBC v Woodley which we hosted Moreton CC. Sunday 22nd BBC v Holton & Wheatley. This was the SP last midweek match of the season and it attracted a large crowd to the Green. Batting first, we scored 171 for 8 with Scott Gore hitting 71. In reply, Moreton were 149 for 5, so we were victors by 22 runs. In previous rounds we had defeated Goring and Cholsey to reach the final. The win against Moreton in the cup proved to be revenge for a last ball defeat at their hands three weeks earlier which had allowed them to pip us to the League title. Still, cup-winners and league runners-up represents a very good season for the team. Congratulations to captain, Mark Pearson, and the

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RG8 BADMINTON CLUB COPPICING AT BLUE TIN FARM

Our final Club night of the summer season brought to This year, National Coppice Week is Oct 12th-19th. a close another well attended and successful season. Coppice Craftspeople will be holding events It also meant a fond farewell to one of our longest celebrating the value of coppicing as a sustainable way serving club members – Rod Upham – who has been to manage woodland and help tackle climate change. with this club and its previous incarnations for well over 30 years. Rod and his wife are moving away to In our area, the Chiltern and Thames Valley Coppice Sherborne and his support and sportsmanship will be Group will be holding an event at Blue Tin Farm Shop, missed. He was presented with a certificate to mark near Ipsden, on Sat Oct 19th from 9am to 4pm. his departure, which was signed by all past chairs and There will be on-going demonstrations of Hazel and coaches covering his whole period. Gate Hurdle making and Hazel Basketry AND a chance to learn how to make Gypsy Flowers and mini Besom Brooms. Handmade products will be on sale too. During the day we will take people on a short walk into the nearby wood to see coppicing in action and to learn more about the importance of this ancient form of woodland management. Blue Tin is a fabulous Farm Shop and Cafe and excellent food and beverages will be available all day. BLUE TIN is at KEEPERS COTTAGE, GARSONS LANE, IPSDEN OX10 6BQ and is well signposted on local lanes.

Find out more about the National Coppice Federation If you’ve played before and are looking for some on the NCfed Facebook page. competitive exercise in a friendly setting why not get in contact now? Ring Julie Drury on 07980 413026 or For information about this event contact Martin Wise visit our club website for more information at [email protected] www.rg8badminton.co.uk We play on Thursday evenings at the Langtree Community Hall and welcome both seniors and WOODCOTE FOOTBALL CLUB juniors from 14 years old. We keep our fees to a minimum equivalent to around £3 per evening with half price for juniors. Yes, the football season is almost here and league fixtures begin on Wednesday 28th August. We have taken the decision to rebrand the club by returning to J & R Collier our original name and dropping ‘Stoke Row’ from the title. There has been no involvement from Stoke Row BUILDERS village, or the former Stoke Row FC, for quite a few years now, so the committee feels that the new/old title best describes the club as it is today. • Building & Property Maintenance The first home league fixture is on 28th when the first • Listed Building Work team will play Cookham Dean in the Thames Valley • Extensions Premier Division with a kick-off time of 6.00 pm. On • Roofing Wednesday 4th September, the first team is at home to • Plastering Reading City U23s with the same kick-off time. The • Decorating first Saturday home fixture is on 7th September when our newly promoted Reserve team will take on Reading • Plumbing 01491 680779 or 0118 9451518 YMCA in Division 1 with a 2.00 pm kick-off. There have been one or two personnel management changes during the close season. Sam Tucker will continue as player-manager of the first team and he General Maintenance Gardener will be assisted by our Chairman, Pete McAlister, who was in charge of the Reserves last season. Elliott Grass cutting, Hedge cutting, Harper is taking charge of the Reserves with help from Edging, Weeding, General tidy-up. other senior players. We are always keen to recruit For a one-off or regular maintenance new players and anyone interested in joining us can contact me initially, [email protected]. Call: Jason 07775564275 SP.

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WADS – AUTUMN PRODUCTION Other Library Dates 17th/18th/19th October 2019  Wednesday 11th September, 09.30-10.30 – Ahoy there me hearties. Why not come down to The Baby Health Clinic Drunken Mermaid and be entertained by the meanest  th cut-throats you’re ever likely to come across! Aye, Rhyme-time starts again on Thursday 12 September at the usual time of 10.00-10.30 there’ll be murder and mayhem as WADS put on what is guaranteed to be another sell- out murder mystery!  Wednesday 25th September, 09.30-10.30 – Baby Health Clinic Come along to Sea, Salt and Slaughter (by Karen Ince): a tale of piracy and revenge.  The next book club meeting is on Monday 16th September at 18.00 Come and sing a chantey and drink plenty of grog! See what treasure awaits you! Produced by: Terry Sopp & Marcia Spiers WOODCOTE PRIMARY SCHOOL Commences 8.00 pm – doors open at 7.30 pm at the I cannot believe that the school year has come to an Drunken Mermaid (aka the Village Hall!) end so quickly. This has been a year of emotions for us all. From our early Ofsted in week two of September Bookings in advance only – tickets available from 9th through to saying farewell to friends. So much has September 2019 happened. £12.50 each (includes ploughman’s style supper, It is with sadness that we now must say farewell to our dessert and coffee) year 6 pupils as they move on to their various Please specify any dietary requirements at the time of secondary schools. We wish them the very best of booking happiness in their futures. Well done to each and every one of them for their great SATs results. They Cash bar & raffle should be proud of all the work they put in and know that this places them on a fantastic path for their Come dressed for the occasion, prizes available for the future success. best dress pirates and wenches.

Box office - 07765 881937 – or book through This July, we, once again, hosted a Chinese school. www.woodcotedrama.co.uk We had 46 students join us for our last few days of term. They came to learn some English and see what school is like here. Amongst their experiences, they SPACE CHASE MEETS SPACE RACE AT joined us for our whole school picnic which we held in the grounds of The Oratory School. Thank you so WOODCOTE LIBRARY much to them for hosting us all. We had a wonderful few hours of exploring, eating, team games and chatter. 10.30am 14th September What a great way to end the summer term. Author Visit Mrs Bodeker, whom many of you know, is moving on We are delighted to welcome local in September to a school closer to her home. Her author, Sue Palmer, to Woodcote enthusiasm, laughter and passion for PE will be Library to celebrate the launch of her missed by us all. We wish her the very best of luck. We new children’s space book, May’s will be seeing her again however because she will be Moon: Fortis Mission. Sue has lived in joining us to run the Oxford Half Marathon final mile Woodcote for over twenty years and, with 49 Woodcote Primary School children in as well as writing, delivers space- October! themed literacy and science workshops to KS2 children. On the subject of PE we are delighted to end the year Sue will be revealing the second book with the receipt of a Gold Kite Mark in recognition of in her space trilogy, talking about the exciting things all the sport we offer the children at our school. This happening in space right now and signing copies of makes two years in a row that we have achieved the her books. highest standard.

Come and have a go at her space-themed activities, We also received an ‘Excellent ‘ rating for our Health enter her treasure hunt game and win some space and Safety around school. This was confirmed after goodies. our annual audit in July. Summer Reading Challenge I am looking forward to our continued successes next 11.00am – Sue will be presenting the certificates and year. I wish you a delightful summer. Enjoy your time medals for completion of this year’s Summer Reading as a family. We are all looking forward to seeing the Challenge: Space Chase. Join us for refreshments as children again in September and welcoming our new we celebrate your reading achievements. pupils across both KS1 and KS2 to our wonderful school. Mrs L. Hunt

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Left - Woodcote Primary School enjoying a picnic with Chinese students from a partner school

Below – Cabin Pre-School Summer Fun

Selection of Red Kites Pictures taken by Local Residents

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THE CABIN PRE-SCHOOL We are so excited to start Our end-of-term farewell party is always a little bit of the new term with a fresh mixed emotions, excited as we had an extra surprise look. Cabin has been this year. Jester Giggles was in wait behind the given a make-over thanks curtains to entertain them! They had to guess who was to Michael Ochocinski, waiting for them. Father Christmas, the little chicks who worked on the hottest and Harry the elf were a few of the suggestions. Out day ever turning us from bright green to a very calming popped Jester Giggles who delighted them all and soft cream. Come and have a look! He has totally parents and staff all had a good laugh! Then it was transformed inside, giving up his time for free, we can’t time to say farewell. Every key worker made an recommend him enough for his skills and generosity. emotional speech to each child, presenting them with This term we welcome Daisy, Otto, Joey and Zoe who a learning journey (a snapshot of their work are all joining us this September. We are really looking throughout Cabin); a leaver’s certificate and a small forward to working with you and your families. gift Every child also received a white Cabin personalised baseball cap, kindly given by Izzy’s Mum. With 15 children heading off to big school it will seem We have spaces available for 30 hours or less. very quiet however we doubt it will be long before our Children can start at any time as soon as they turn little ones find their voices and become our new little two. The site is situated in the playground of the acorns! One of the nice things about Cabin is that we primary school and makes an ideal start to early can continue to support our Cabin families even education. We have use of the school’s grounds, though the children move up, we can still give a little wildlife area, front garden, a little vegetable patch, bit of security and encouragement, at playtimes when climbing frames and playing fields. Pop in to see us, they stop for a chat or wave as they run past. I also give us a call on 01491 680854 or email me on love to hear the little ones growing in confidence and [email protected]. chatting about their summer adventures as we play and have fun. Manager, Jayne Cole. This term we will be learning ‘all about me’, reading the following books: Only One You, Marvellous Me - Inside and Out, Dear Zoo, Scare Crow’s Wedding, WHITCHURCH & GORING HEATH Oliver’s Vegetables and Little Red Hen. We have plenty HISTORY SOCIETY to look forward to, including making hand prints, measuring ourselves to see how tall we grow at Cabin, After a summer of visits, we will be looking forward to preparing for the Village fete and visiting St. Leonard’s our autumn season of lectures. Church for our annual Harvest service with our th friends at the Woodcote Preschool. We begin on Thursday September 19 when Dr Edward Peveler will speak about the Beacons of the The bike ride at the end of term was amazing, we all past project, a unique aping of all the archaeological peddled and scootered around the playground until we sites in the Chilterns, using LIDAR aerial laser could ride no more and managed to raised an techniques. Hill forts are a particular interest, and we incredible £690.20 which will all go to a charity called hope to be able to view some of the results in our Little Hearts Matters, a charity that helps research locality. into children with heart conditions. This is a charity that is close to our hearts at Cabin, as we remember We shall also be able to appreciate the results of the bravery of young James Hawley and his family. We research into Whitchurch parish when we welcome Dr Simon Draper, historian for the Victoria County will be thinking of him and his family on his birthday th this year in September and paying tribute with his History, to our meeting on Thursday 17 October. The favourite treat: chocolate biscuits. Victoria County History was a project started to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, to write a history of every parish in the country. Some counties completed their histories promptly, but Oxfordshire has aged behind, and is just now nearing the end of the work. Our meetings take place at Goring Heath Parish Hall, in Whitchurch Hill, and start at 8pm, with coffee served from 7.30pm. Non-members are welcome to attend, £3, to include coffee and biscuits.

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INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY – A CHANGING JOURNEY

Foreword by the Editor: How many of us have considered internet safety as and not to click on things. However sometimes it’s not phones, tablets and computers dominate our lives? obvious. We are delighted that local resident, Mark Lillywhite, The best practise in business and at home if using has compiled some very useful information for us all Windows / MAC is to make sure you let the automatic to read. Part 1 (below) is about Adult Online Safety. security updates take place (hit the windows button Look out for later issues when he will be covering and type ‘update’ to see the current settings) Children & Technology and Buying & Selling Online. Make sure the browser you use is up to date. They should all automatically update, but to check, click on the top right (settings) and either ‘about’ or help-about. ADULT ONLINE SAFETY – THE BASICS It will say the version. Google Chrome is currently v75 – Internet Explorer is 11.437 and Firefox is v67 Most people use a couple of ways to get on line. Originally it was a computer with a browser, and more Finally make sure your phone / tablet Operating recently we use our phones or tablets. I’ll not even system is up-to-date. Again they will auto update if mention that these days, consoles (e.g. Xbox, you let them but they need to be connected to power Playstation) and televisions can also surf the internet. and internet as they update. There are many good things about being online, but of course it is also a means to exploit unwary individuals. There are two types of ‘attacker’. Appendix The Malicious insider Cookies store personal information. What is a cookie? How do they get access? Browser History is tracked by Named (allegedly) after Hansel and Gretel who left a default in Internet Browsers (such as Chrome, Firefox, trail of cookies for them to find their way back. It’s Internet explorer). This means each and every website essentially a way of tracking what sites you have you visit is stored in the History tab. This is in addition visited, how often and where you were when you to Favourites, which is where you specifically store a visited. What is less understood is that some websites site you want to visit again. Browsers can also store place 50-80 cookies on your PC/Phone from different passwords and usernames – a very handy feature if marketing companies, who can then periodically you have can’t remember that damned password in 6 harvest ALL the information about you and sell it on months’ time! to specific companies who want to target a certain type of person. This is how (for example) BMW would send The issue is - if you share your computer or phone you an email about a new car offer, even though you with someone else (or you don’t have a logon at all), have never been to their website, or how I was shown they have access to all your history – and most of your adverts for a Muslim dating website (after preparing passwords. Many banking websites ask for an for a business trip to Riyad)! additional piece of information (known as 2 factor authentication) that is not stored in ANY way – so that’s still safe, but things like email, credit card, forum and most websites are effectively open to CHOLSEY REPAIR CAFÉ anyone who gets on your PC/Phone. The best practise Time to make do and mend! in business and at home is to have a separate logon for each user of your computer (in windows hit the This unique cafe offers Windows Key and type user to set one up). Phones a refreshing alternative tend to be used by just one person, but as a minimum in our throw away always set a password. society. The cafe volunteers are able to Zero Day Attacks repair many kinds of Phishing (and Spear Phishing). This is the technique domestic items. They where emails are sent to you, that have something to can also offer advice on click on within the email (which then places a virus on getting things fixed, your machine). Most of us are aware that clicking on offer a sharpening things in emails is usually not a good thing to do, but service and much more Spear Phishing (where the mail comes from someone at its regular sessions you know) is quite effective, and if you are a known on the third Saturday of high net worth individual (perhaps from the data odd-numbered months. You can even drop off those gleaned in your cookies) the some quite sophisticated plastic shopping bags that are no longer so welcome emails are sent with innocent attachments that in our green bins. contain the virus, or even requests from a friend in The next event will be at the Cholsey Pavilion on trouble on holiday for a money transfer. Most email Saturday 21st September, opening from 11.00 to providers will put suspicious emails in the spam folder, 1.45pm. More helpful information can be found at but the clever ones that are pretending to come from www.cholseyrepaircafe.com your friends/acquaintances need you to be suspicious

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WALLINGFORD & DISTRICT ART CLUB During the season we have competitions with other clubs where there are trophies to be won. Come and (WADAC) visit us to see what we have to offer. Our September This month we have a programme is: demonstration on 17th September on “Skies, clouds Wed 11th: CONFESSIONS OF A LANDSCAPE and mist in acrylics” by PHOTOGRAPHER Peter Keegan. Paul Mitchell FRPS shows us how he goes about Peter is a lively, interesting planning ahead and the type of landscape images he and accomplished artist. would make at different locations (coast, woodland, Within just two hours, he will give you a lot of etc.) under varying weather conditions. The talk also information and tips, whilst never losing the flow of covers the type of software apps and equipment he painting. He brings to life the scene, demonstrating uses. the power of painting freely, ideas on composition and colour, and his own enthusiasm for paint. Wed 18th: JUDGING OF SUMMER CHALLENGE AND QUIZ NIGHT It begins at 7.30pm in Centre 70, Kinecroft, off Goldsmith Lane, Wallingford, OX10 0DT (entrance is We will be viewing the images previously submitted to free to members, £3 visitors). Richard Tilson and all members present will be involved in the judging. You should have already sent On Saturday 9 November, as a follow on from this up to 3 images by e-mail attachment in any demonstration, Peter Keegan will run a workshop on combination from the three project subjects – “Painting Skies over land/sea/townscapes in Transportation, Books and Trash. In the second half, acrylic and oils”. 10am-4pm at Centre 70, cost £38 we will have a Photographic Quiz hosted by Claire and non members £35 members. (booking via contacts Richard. below) Wed 25th: SELECTION EVENING Tuesday Tutored Art Classes. If you are interested in joining us please give us a call or come along to Centre A practical evening where all members have the 70 and have a chat with our tutors and have a “taster” chance to vote for their favourite prints and digital session. Current term ends on 10th September and images to be used in future matches with other the Autumn term starts 17th September and runs for Camera Clubs. 6 weeks. Come and pay us a visit, you will receive a warm Tuesday morning classes, 10am to 1pm, tutored by Liz welcome. and Claire.

Tuesday afternoon classes, 2pm to 4.30pm tutored by Oliver Bedeman. 'LATEST THINKING ON ROMAN Classes are designed to help you improve your DORCHESTER- ON-THAMES: FROM painting techniques, drawing, colour mixing, ORIGINS TO DEMISE' composition, hue, tone, glazing, proportions etc. Explain the benefits of the various mediums available This latest talk at The Wallingford Historical and and above all enjoy painting . Archaeological Society (TWHAS) will be given by Paul Booth of Oxford Archaeology. WADAC members, of all abilities, meet every Tuesday in “Centre 70” at 7.30pm for Untutored Painting The training excavation completed its tenth and final Evenings. Why not join us as a potential member or field season in the allotments at Dorchester in just as a visitor? summer 2018. Although modest in scale, this excavation has added evidence that contributes The Art Club and Art Classes meet at the Centre 70, significantly to our understanding of the Roman town Kinecroft, off Goldsmith Lane, Wallingford, OX10 0DT. and has prompted consideration of wider questions of Email [email protected], or Tel 01494 early and late Roman transitions in the immediately 681400. surrounding area. Aspects of these questions will be Website : www.wallingfordartclub.org.uk reviewed in the light of ongoing post-excavation analysis of the excavations.

Paul Booth, is the Senior Project Manager with Oxford WHITCHURCH HILL CAMERA CLUB Archaeology, where his responsibilities include management of a wide range of projects both in the Once more, the club will be opening its doors after the field and in post-excavation. His work covers most Summer break. We meet every Wednesday evening periods but his principal expertise and interest is in and occasional Thursday evenings from 8pm at the Roman period in Britain, which includes specialist Whitchurch Village Hall, Manor Road, Whitchurch. input on Roman pottery. RG8 7EU. We are a very friendly club and everyone is welcome, regardless of age or experience. Not only do This talk will be held on Wednesday 11th Sept, 7.45 we have top level speakers from the world of for 8pm, at St Mary’s Church, Wallingford. photography but also our own members giving talks Visitors (£4) are most welcome. on a wide range of subjects. Have a look at our website: www.whitchurchhillcameraclub.co.uk Katharine Keats-Rohan www.twhas.org.uk

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WOODCOTE RALLY 2019

TROPHY WINNERS

Class Award Winner/Exhibit Exceptional Exhibit, Ali & Ray Leach Victorian period 1920 La Fonderie A Large Steam Phil Kerr onwards de Plessiville 1½ Ran Hawthorne 1910 Burrell Road Paul Harrison Award Hp Memorial Shield Locomotive

Judges Choice of Pat Froom B Vintage Andrew Beasley Special Exhibit 1924 International Tractors Dick 1933 Fordson N S B Engineering Special Harvester 10/20 Vernon Memorial Award Award C Stationery Raymond Gardiner Tractor Driving Toby Beasley Engines 1948 Lister D Bud Finch Tractor Driving Ford 2000 Allum Award Award

Large Commercial Ronald Mobbs D Commercial Ray Fletcher Ray Main Memorial Cup 1952 Bedford O Vehicles Dave 1951 Landrover Type Sarney Memorial Series O 80” Cup

E Veteran and Robert Blunden Military Display Ian Litchfield Vintage Cars 1929 Austin 12-4 Evening Post Cup A military display George Ballard with associated Award memorabilia F Vintage Motor Mark Johnstone Cycles 191 Sparkbrook The Albert 770V twin Goldsmith combination Award K Motor Cars Winni Gyngell 1940 - 1972 1969 Morris Oxford Castrol Research Cup L Motor Cycles Chris Hurworth 1940 - 1972 1949 BSA Bantam White Lion Cup

M Military Darren Main's Motors Winterbourne Military Cup 1978 CVR(T) FV102 Striker N Classic Tractors Melvin Stamp NatWest Trophy 1964 Massey Ferguson 65 MK11

S Steam Models Tim Leverett Foden Autovolks Trophy ‘C’ Type Wagon 4.5 inch scale

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WHAT’S ON AT THE CORN EXCHANGE, CINEMA All regular performances normally start at 7:30pm unless stated otherwise. Tickets £8 for Adults and £5 for under 15 unless otherwise stated.

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Sunday, 1st September 7:30pm Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (12A) Monday, 2nd September 7:30pm Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (12A)

Friday, 6th September 7:30pm Pavarotti (12A) Friday, 13th September 7:30pm Blinded by the Light (12A) Saturday, 14th September 7:30pm Blinded by the Light (12A) Sunday, 15th September 7:30pm Mrs. Lowry & Son (PG) Monday, 16th September 7:30pm KINGS Mrs. Lowry & Son (PG) Tuesday, 17th September 7:30pm FLOORING Once upon a Time in Hollywood (18) Wednesday, 18th September 7:30pm CARPETS, VINYLS, LAMINATES, ENGINEERED WOOD AND KARNDEAN Once upon a Time in Hollywood (18) FOR A FREE QUOTE AND SAMPLES DIRECT Thursday, 19th September 7:30pm TO YOUR DOOR CALL Once upon a Time in Hollywood (18) 01491 681489 07799471648

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LIVE SCREENINGS COMING SOON Thursday 12th September 7:30pm NT Live: Fleabag Croft and Pearce Comedy Show Tickets £12.50 (adults), £12.50 (seniors), £10 (under Tickets £12 18s) Friday 4th October 8pm See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show This fabulous duo is back again in Wallingford. Book that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, soon to avoid disappointment. They're sure to broadcast live to cinemas from London’s West End. entertain as they have the last few occasions. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman Wednesday, 16th October to Saturday, 19th October, living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, 7:45pm emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships Sinodun Players present Blood Wedding by Federico under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep Garcia Lorca afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. The man you love passionately sweeps you off your feet on your wedding day; unfortunately, however, he Sunday, 22nd September 3pm is not the groom. This is the simple premise behind Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas Spanish dramatist Federíco Garcia Lorca’s 1932 tragedy Blood Wedding. What is meant to be a perfect Tickets £12.50 (adults), £12.50 (seniors and under day transforms into a deadly disaster when the bride 18s) absconds on her wedding night to be with her true love, who just happens to have killed the groom’s father. To celebrate the publication of The Testaments, the The groom and his family give chase, bringing events highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, to a devastating conclusion. author Margaret Atwood talks about her remarkable career and why she has returned to her Handmaid story, 34 years later. Cinema audiences will be treated to an evening in conversation with Atwood about the Tuesday, 22nd October 7pm NT release of the new book, her long and distinguished Live: A Midsummer Night’s Dream career and why she has returned to her seminal story Tickets £15 (adults), £12.50 (seniors), £10 (under 18s) of The Handmaid’s Tale, 34 years after she wrote the original. There will be exclusive readings by a number From the Bridge Theatre in London, filmed in front of of high-profile actors from the new book and filmed an audience documentary content from throughout Atwood’s life. ‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’ A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths Thursday, 26th September 7pm with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical Tickets £12.50 (adults), £10 (seniors and under 18s) royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and Pre-recorded from 2011, the hit play by Richard Bean, transformations...with hilarious, but dark based on ‘The Servant of Two Masters’ by Carlo consequences. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this Goldoni. production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will build Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from on the success of his immersive staging of Julius the host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the Caesar (NT Live 2018). The Bridge Theatre will become hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious Guvnors returns to cinemas. Fired from his skiffle fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe audience following the action on foot. Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, ENGLISH TUITION who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.  GCSE and GCE Level English Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently  All key stages and specifications taught ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal  Home tuition delivered by an experienced, fully quali- ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley

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AGATHA CHRISTIE WEEKEND 2019 All weekend, there is an enhanced Agatha Christie Fri 6th to Sun 8th Sept exhibition ('At home with the Queen of Crime') at

Wallingford Museum, and an acclaimed 'A is for The Agatha Christie Agatha' art exhibition inspired by her books in Cholsey Weekend 2019 has an Old School, where refreshments are available. intriguing programme of events.. The heritage Cholsey and Wallingford Railway will be running trains linking the town and village. Friday evening will feature Science Oxford's CSI As usual, there are a range of guided walks, such as Wallingford at Wallingford the Agatha Christie Trail between Wallingford and Museum. The crime scene Cholsey, history, and themed walks around the town, is still fresh, so it’s time to and Cholsey churchyard and Church. send in the forensic team to collect evidence and unravel On Sunday, take a look inside the Grade 1 listed Town alibis. This Forensic Hall to brush up on local history and view the Town Challenge includes blood treasures and on Saturday afternoon partake in a splatter analysis, chemical vintage style tea. testing for gun residues, and digital forensics. We The theme may be murder, but the estimate the challenge will take roughly 1.5 - 2 hours. emphasis is on enjoyment! Bring your mobile phone for photographing clues. H. Poirot Sessions from: 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm; suitable for ages 18+ www.wallingfordmuseum.org.uk Booking (£12) in advance essential, at https://scienceoxford.com/events/csi-wallingford- agatha-christie-weekend or buy tickets from CALLING ALL CYCLISTS.. Wallingford Museum or phone 01491 651127 Cyclists from across the county are being invited to The Saturday evening talk at Cholsey Chuch (where complete a survey about what they like or dislike Agatha Christie and Max Mallowan are buried) will be about cycling in Oxfordshire. 'Murder Most Flowery: Agatha Christie's Use of Horticulture in the Creation and Solving of Whodunits' The results will be used by Oxfordshire County by Ruth Brompton-Charlesworth Ph.D. FLS. This Council to help shape Local Cycling and Walking fascinating talk for all with an interest in gardens, Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) – new plans to radically detects the importance of Agatha’s plant knowledge in improve Oxfordshire’s cycling network and make it the solving of crime and the committing of murder! attractive, comfortable and easy to use for all cyclists. Venue: 8pm Cholsey’s St. Mary’s Church (doors open Have your say by completing the survey: at 7.30pm) https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cyclesurvey Tickets £12 (including a glass of wine) bookable in Please be aware the weblink takes you onto a page that advance online or from Ray Park Butcher, Cholsey or say ‘other ways to complete your survey’. Click this Wallingford Museum or phone 01491 651127 button and it will take you through to the survey.

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THINKING OF TAKING UP aren't claiming it, the government says, so it's worth checking your eligibility. A NEW HOBBY? Call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 991 234 How about Photography? Wallingford Photographic Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to find out about Club will begin its new season on Thursday September your entitlement. Alternatively 12th with a welcome evening, when you can find out visit https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit all about the club. So why not come along? As a bonus, well-known local photographer, Christian Sinkinson You'll need to quote your National Insurance number of More Than Images, will be present to give an and be able to give details of your savings and illustrated talk about his work as a family portrait pensions, as well as the account into which you want photographer. This will be followed on September 19th your Pension Credit paid. with a presentation by renowned landscape and Fine If you live in a care home or sheltered housing you can Art photographer Paul Sanders, entitled “Mindful and get an Accommodation for Residential Care licence Contemplative Photography”, which is not to be which costs £7.50. You only need this if you watch TV missed. Then on 26th September there will be a in your own separate accommodation. Practical Evening when members will do some night photography. The club welcomes all photographers If you need help understanding this change, telephone from novice to advanced. All meetings are held at Citizens Advice Adviceline on 03 444 111 444 or come Crowmarsh Pavilion at 7.30pm for 8pm and visitors and see us in person. For locations of offices and are most welcome to all club meetings. Full details on opening hours visit the website www.wallingfordphoto.club https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/oxfordshire -south-vale Michael Parrott

WALLINGFORD GARDENING CLUB RECORD ROADKILL TO HELP MAMMAL CONSERVATION September Meeting Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species Darren Lerigo will be talking to the Wallingford (PTES) is calling on volunteers across Britain to record Gardening Club on ‘What do I do with this Space?’ sightings of mammals, dead or alive, as part of its Having gathered ideas from around the world, Darren annual Mammals on Roads survey. is fascinated by the differing ways people garden in their countries, despite the weather differences. He will bring hints and suggestions that we can utilise for our own gardens.

If there is time Darren will share a little of his passion (photo by for topiary in his garden – Modern Mint. www.modernmint.co.uk Paul Bunyard) For Darren’s talk, join us on Thursday 12th September 7:30 pm at Ridgeway Community Centre, Wood Street, Wallingford OX10 0BD. For more details, please either email [email protected] or ring Aleck on 07734 889 717.

PTES is asking families going on summer holidays or day trips, car-sharing commuters and anyone else using Britain’s roads, to record sightings of mammals and submit the records via the free Mammals on Roads app – available on both Apple and Android smartphones via Google Play and the App Store. The Pension Credit entitles over-75s to free TV licence – data collected helps conservationists to see changing Citizens Advice population trends and most importantly, identify The BBC is planning to start charging over-75s for where conservation action is needed most and for their TV licences unless they receive Pension Credit. which species. Pension Credit is a benefit for people on low incomes David Wembridge, Mammal Surveys Coordinator, who have reached the state retirement age. explains: “Mammals on Roads began over 18 years ago, Currently, those aged 75 or older receive free TV and though no-one likes seeing roadkill, recording licences which cover them and anyone else they live such sightings every year tells us how wild mammals with. However, as from June 2020, over-75s will be are faring in the surrounding landscape. For example, means-tested for the free licence. It is thought that thanks to the many volunteers who’ve submitted more than three million people will no longer be records over the last two decades we found out that eligible to receive it. hedgehog numbers are plummeting. Now, we’re doing everything we can to help this species, but we wouldn’t But if you can provide evidence that you get Pension have known they were in trouble without volunteers Credit, you can continue to receive a free TV licence. helping us.” Over a million people who qualify for Pension Credit

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With clear audio descriptions of each mammal, SATURDAY COFFEE SHOP AT THE colourful illustrations and easy-to-use navigation, the Mammals on Roads app couldn’t be simpler to use. Set COMMUNITY CENTRE it running at the start of a journey and each sighting As you know, every Saturday from 10.00 can be recorded with a few clicks. The survey should a.m. until 12.30 p.m. there is a Coffee of course only be done by passengers. Shop running at the Community Centre, The wild mammals you’re more likely to spot from your next to the Library. vehicle include hedgehogs, badgers, rabbits, foxes and Each session is run by a different deer, but there are dozens of other mammals in organisation; the coffee is provided by the Community Britain, so keep your eyes peeled for some of our lesser Centre and is reimbursed at the wholesale cost price. seen wild neighbours too, such as stoats and otters. The group running the morning supplies the cakes To further help mammals, last month the Department and keeps the profits made, which is usually over for Transport announced the launch of a new mammal £100; often, more is raised, if a raffle or tombola is road sign, featuring a hedgehog, which will soon be on organised. the side of Britain’s roads. The new sign will remind If you are not already a regular user and would like to road users to keep an eye out for small wild mammals, book a session for next year, please contact Jacqueline in order to lessen the number of collisions involving Lawrence on 680058, or email animals each year. The data collected via PTES’ [email protected] and indicate your Mammals on Roads survey will help inform where interest in booking a space. these new road signs should be placed, in areas where collisions with animals are highest. If you would like further information about how the Coffee Shop is run, please contact Barbara Penniall on David concludes: “Taking part in Mammals on Roads 681449 or email: [email protected] can really make a huge difference and helps ongoing conservation efforts by building a countrywide picture of how mammal numbers are changing. Helping mammals couldn’t be easier, so we hope our regular WOODCOTE VOLUNTEERS recorders and lots of new ones will take part this year.” We provide volunteers to drive those in To take part download the free Mammals on Roads app, need to medical appointments, day and you can also see and post updates on social media centres, or to local shops in Woodcote, using #MammalsOnRoads Goring and Pangbourne. Our area includes Woodcote, Goring KNIT AND NATTER GROUP Heath, Whitchurch Hill, Checkendon and Ipsden. We are not a taxi, nor a bus service, but if you have a Why not join the thriving Knit and Natter Group for genuine need we will always do our best to help. good company and to make new friends? There is a constant need for more volunteer drivers. If It meets every Tuesday between 2.30 and 4.00 p.m. you would like to help please ring the office on 681171 at Mowforth House and is a great opportunity to get between 9.30 and 11.00 a.m. on weekdays. The more to know fellow villagers and to strengthen bonds in volunteers we have the more the work can be spread. the community. For more information please ring Barbara Penniall Barbara on 01491 681449.

WOODCOTE WELCOME PACK Have you recently moved into the Village? Aromatherapy and Reflexology Would you like to know more about treatments in a peaceful setting… Woodcote in the past and what’s going hand-made products and more… email consultations… on now, such as where to find a essential oil products … treatment or workshop room for rent… babysitter, useful important telephone numbers, details of the Coffee Shop, the Windmill penelopesmithshop.co.uk W penelopesmithshop.co.uk T 01491 681892 E [email protected] Sales, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, the local dentist, Lions’ ITEC qualified, RCN and GCP member, Registered General Nurse Club, Volunteers, St Leonard’s Church and more? ‘Welcome to Woodcote’ is a free information pack and has been organised by members of St Leonard’s Church for those moving into the Village. We think REGISTERED OSTEOPATH Woodcote is a wonderful, friendly place to live and would like to offer newcomers the opportunity to find KAREN L.PHILLIPS D.O. out what is going on and provide useful information in a handy format. WOODCOTE PRACTICE 01491 684060 Flexible appointment times Copies are kept in St Leonard’s Church, the Health Private Health Insurance Provider Centre and Woodcote Library or you can contact me on 01491 681449, email [email protected] Barbara Penniall, 150 Wayside Green

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4 Pet son, I’m confused but benefit from this (8) 8 Supports directions (8) Non- Resident Commercial 9 Herb authority (4) resident standard ChargeType rate 10 In bed I share meal (4) rate hourly (Hourly) 11 Incompetent and past saving (Hourly) rate 12 Girl takes info in from meeting programme (6) Main Hall 16 18 10.50 14 Turn to spa (6) 16 Knocks over nine pins (8) Pavilion 11.50 13 8.40 18 Lawyer and politician are wet (4) Function 11.50 13 8.50 19 Region in Myanmar East (4) Room 20 Two chaps’ architectural style? (8) Committee 22 Cannibal goes mad near meat (8) 9.50 10 6.30 23 Constrained but sounds like it goes in and Room out (4) Changing showers 9 10 6 Down facilities 2 Horses in competition lose time after tea (7) Kitchen 5.25 5.75 3.20 3 Muddy connection (5) 4 Sister from Down Under (3) Stage 10 15 5 Dad’s games allow entry (9) 6 Struggles when SS let us go to pieces (7) 7 Indications for wrongs including, initially, gluttony (5) A projection screen and display boards are available 11 Put a match under top teacher to illuminate the for hire – rates on request. way (9) 13 Wacko shell (7) Discounted rates are available for regular users. 15 Stuff sheet and run amok (7) To book a room in the Village Hall go to 17 Fate is determined by, initially, keeping around really www.woodcote-online.co.uk/Village-Hall-Rates momentous actions (5) click ‘Book a room’, and use the online booking 18 Figure? No finger (5) system, or contact the Parish Clerk on 01491 21 Row with wild pig who has lost his head (3) 681861 or email [email protected]

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DATES FOR THE DIARY - SEPTEMBER SMALL ADS LOCAL CARER :: Insured, DBS, Own car. Tues * BMMHS Trip to Bletchley Park. 10 years experience. Palliative and Dementia care. 3rd Fri * Agatha Christie Weekend. Wallingford. Contact Kerry 07966 509908 6th 6th-8th September Sat * Coffee Shop in Aid of Woodcote 7th Community Centre. 10am-12.30pm Mon * Woodcote Youth Club Open Evening. 9th Woodcote Village Hall. 7.15pm FORTHCOMING DATES IN OCTOBER Tues * Woodcote Golden Age Meeting. Woodcote 10th Community Centre. 2pm-4pm Wed * Baby Health Clinic. Woodcote Library. Tues * Goring Gap Photo Club Competition. 11th 9.30am-10.30am 1st Goring Free Church Hall. 8pm * Whitchurch Hill Camera Club talk: Thur * 1st Goring Heath Scouts Open Evening. 'Confessions of a Landscape 3rd Scout Headquarters, Crays Pond. Photographer'. Whitchurch Village Hall. 6.15pm-7.45pm 8pm Sat * Coffee Shop in Aid of Woodcote Thur * Rhymetime. Woodcote Library. 5th PreSchool. Woodcote Community 12th 10.00am-10.30am Centre. 10am-12.30pm Sat * Coffee Shop **CLOSED** (Woodcote Tues * Woodcote Golden Age Meeting. 14th Village Fete) 8th Woodcote Community Centre. 2pm-4pm * Woodcote Village Fete. Woodcote Sat * Coffee Shop in Aid of FOWPS. Woodcote Village Green. 12pm-5pm. 12th Community Centre. 10am-12.30pm * Author book signing - 'May's Moon: Fortis Mission' by Sue Palmer. Woodcote Library. 10.30am * OHTC Ride or Stride day COMMUNITY CENTRE BOOKINGS Mon * Adult Book Club. Woodcote Library. 6pm The Community Centre in the 16th Old School House, Reading Road, Tues * Wallingford & District Art Club is administered as a village 17th demonstration: 'Skies, clouds and mist facility by a team of volunteers. in acrylics'. Centre 70, Kinecroft, There are two rooms available Wallingford. 7.30pm for hire: the Rally Room, which Wed * Woodcote WI Meeting. Woodcote Village can seat up to sixteen around a 18th Hall. 2.30pm conference-style table, for meetings, training * Whitchurch Hill Camera Club - Judging sessions, or workshops. of summer challenge & quiz night. Whitchurch Village Hall. 8pm Downstairs for meeting and larger gatherings is the Fri * Windmill Sale. Woodcote Village Hall. Lions’ Den with an adjoining kitchen. The Lions’ 20th 8am-12pm. Den is also ideal for parties, talks, AGMs and Sat * Coffee Shop in Aid of Christ The King RC similar events. Both rooms can be booked for a 21st Church. Woodcote Community Centre. nominal fee. 10am-12.30pm On Saturday mornings, the downstairs room is * Cholsey Repair Café, The Pavilion, used as a coffee shop by local charitable groups and Station Road, Cholsey. 11am-1.45pm fund raisers for fifty weeks of the year. Wed * Baby Health Clinic. Woodcote Library. 25th 9.30am-10.30am For more information on the Coffee Shop or * Woodcote Film Club. Woodcote bookings, email [email protected] Community Centre. 2pm-4pm Bookings can also be made by text or phone on * BMMHS Talk: A Very Secret War: 07581 337032, collecting a form from Woodcote Bugging Hitler’s Generals in World War Garden Centre or by visiting www.woodcote- 2. Woodcote Village Hall. 7.30pm online.co.uk/facilities/community-centre/13, * Whitchurch Hill Camera Club - where you can also view availability of the rooms. Selection Evening. Whitchurch Village

Hall. 8pm Thur * Newbury Riding for the Disabled FINAL THOUGHT 26th Autumn Gift Fair. Hillfields Farm, Lower Basildon. 9.30am-4pm Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Sat * Coffee Shop in Aid of St. Leonard's Albert Camus 28th Church. Woodcote Community Centre.

10am-12.30pm * Dr. Angela Rowe retirement tea party. Woodcote Village Hall. 3pm

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