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STOW TIMES Issue 44. September 2007 An independent paper delivered to homes & businesses in Stow on the Wold, Broadwell, Evenlode Adlestrop, Daylesford, Oddington, Bledington, Icomb, Church Westcote, Nether Westcote, Wyck & Little Rissington, Maugersbury, Nether Swell, Lower & Upper Swell, Donnington, Condicote, Longborough and Temple Guiting Extra copies of Stow Times are generally available in Stow Visitor Information Centre and Stow Library. A young knight at Stow’s 900th Charter Celebrations Tel: 01451 870135 www.cotswoldsweetcompany.co.uk There is no denying that autumn is here, with cooler days, evenings noticeably drawing in – and chilly fingers reaching for the heating switch (quite contrary to our plans to try and wait until at least mid September). The ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ colours our expectations of each day as markets swell with local produce, aromatic and evocative of county kitchens and well stocked dining tables, logs are being stacked close to the house, and socks and slippers replace bare wriggling toes under the kitchen table at breakfast time. A perfect time for a visit to The Crown Inn at Blockley, a traditional Cotswold inn recently refurbished by Alan Whitehead and his business partner Stefan Schmitter. They have maintained the character and history of the building with antiques and open fires, using the big windows to fill the main rooms with light, the whole looking pretty with fresh flowers and candlelight. The welcome is tangible, warm and generous. Since taking over The Crown in April last year the team have brought the old building to life, filling it with warmth and good hospitality. One of the key players is new head chef, Peter Zagyva, heading up a team of seven in the kitchens. They use almost exclusively fresh and local produce for their seasonal menu of home made dishes, combining the best of modern English and French cooking, and making their own pates and soups, sweets and ice creams ………..and beer! Alan will proudly tell you that the brewery at The Crown is producing its own traditionally brewed lager ale and a bitter, on site. These are 100% organic live beers, with no preservatives, available over the bar of course but The Crown is also supplying other Public Houses and outlets. If you are planning for good times ahead The Crown Inn is offering a Weekend of Fine Wine and Food with an Australian Wine Tasting in November, with Christmas and New Year hospitality including competitively priced menus and entertainment. Details are available from The Crown and are on their website now. Take up the invitation to join them this month – take a copy of Moreton Times or Stow Times to The Crown in September and try their beer free of charge before or during your meal. With a harvest this good, why wait? High Street Blockley Gloucestershire GL56 9EX Tel 01386 700245 Fax 01386 700247 E-mail [email protected] www.crowninnblockley.com Inside the SEPTEMBER edition FEATURES 4 & 5 Photos from the Celebration of 900 years of Stow’s Market Charter 26 & 27 CDC Recycling News 27 An Invitation to visit Moreton Fire College Stow residents and visitors enjoying the entertainment at the Charter Celebrations on REGULARS August 18th. The weather wasn’t kind but for those who were there it was a fascinating and 9 & 10 Laura’s back, and sharing the experience varied event –the costumes were lovely and the town looked stunning too, even the Square was 11 Stow Business Association dressed in period. We oohed and aahed to see traditional crafts and skills (including an armourer, 12 Stow Church Services a fletcher and an apothecary), with delicious food and all day entertainment. We roared with laughter 13-17 LOCAL INFORMATION & EVENTS with the rat catcher, danced until our feet hurt, and 15 Rural Cinemas went home tired but happy. Well done Stow! 18 Local Authorities, agencies & police 19 CONTACT DETAILS for Local Clubs, We have a new phone number – Associations, Societies & Charities 07789 175 002 (It will take your messages too – give your name 21 District & County wide – & contact number and we will return your call.) what’s happening, where and when See STOW TIMES in full Colour on 24 Books for the month from Borzoi Bookshop The Stow Business Association website http://stowonthewold.info 25 The Gallery Gourmet – the fourth of a series under ‘Professional Services’ of reports from The Prof. or ‘Google’ Stow Times 26 Stow Town Council – Meeting Notes 29 YOUR LETTERS & eMAILS 31 In the Editor’s Opinion… R.S.V.P 34 Ben Eddolls –The Best of British Stow Times accepts articles and letters on local issues for publication, including news and reports from PPCs, clubs and associations, etc. Residents, businesses and visitors are 34, 35 Local Cricket, Badminton & the new Rugby welcome to submit copy. Advertising space is available for Season all local businesses, clubs and associations - Costs approx. £5/ column inch, with up to 100% discount available for Extra copies of Stow Times can generally be found in local volunteer groups and charities. Stow Library and the Visitor Information Centre. Articles and advertising copy should be forwarded by the 20th of each month for inclusion into the Letters and eMails can be sent at any time to The Editor,3 next edition, by hand or post to P.O. Box 6 at the Stow Times, P O Box 6, Stow on the Wold, Post Office, Stow on the Wold GL54 1WD or GL54 1WD. [email protected] eMail (see centre pages). 3 The monk played The Kings Arms got their jester and got very serfs out onto the very wet! Square…. The jester (actually the boss) thought it was great fun! Missed again! grin very wet sponge The Kings arms chef, also disguised as a jester See these photos in FULL COLOUR on the SBA website 4 5 5 5 AAwwaarrdd WWiinnnniinngg FFoooodd Our head chef leads a skilled team which has achieved a 2 rosette award from the AA. The style of food here at the Fosse is modern English, whilst keeping firm roots in classic methods - we hope you will enjoy it. Sunday Lunch Come and relax and enjoy Sunday Lunch with the Beef carved for you at the table. Relax and Unwind The emphasis here at the Fosse Manor is one of comfort. The lounges and bar have a relaxed and stylish feel to them, the perfect place to relax and step out of a busy schedule. Enjoy a glass of champagne, indulge in a latte or cappuccino - perhaps a cream tea? Or merely relax with a paper and a glass of Merlot! BAR Fosseway Stow-on-the-Wold T: 01451 830354 RESTAURANT Gloucestershire E: [email protected] HOTEL GL54 1JX www.fossemanor.co.uk CHIPPING CAMPDEN COMMUNITY TRUST AWARDS GRANT TO NCCR n o i o North Cotswold Community Radio (NCCR) are pleased to announce that the o d s a r Chipping Campden Community Trust has awarded NCCR a grant of £1,000 which g n i y will be put towards the purchase of much needed equipment for the studios at t m i o n The Old Police Station in Chipping Campden. The award comes just a month c u R – after the devastating floods that caused extensive n m o i t m damage to the NCCR studios. C a o t s c Robb Eden, Chairman for NCCR says, “ It is perhaps timely that the Chipping o i d l C d Campden Community Trust have granted us this award. It gives a much needed a o r w boost to our dedicated group of volunteers who have kept the project going n s w N t o despite numerous setbacks. To show our gratitude we would like to invite o y r C anyone from Chipping Campden or surrounds to become part of e v h a management committee which will oversee the running of the facility in r t u r o Chipping Campden.” o Y N For further information contact Robb Eden: Tel: 01608 651802 Fax: 01608 652814 e-mail: [email protected] 6 After the floods: The Kings Arms One month on GLOUCESTERSHIRE MARKET TOWNS FORUM Restaurant with Rooms FLOOD FEEDBACK SPECIAL Rural communities can influence Market Square Stow-on-the-Wold the county-wide recovery plan Gloucestershire GMTF has been asked by Gloucestershire First to help GL54 1AF collate information about how the recent floods have Tel: +44(0)1451 830364 affected rural communities. Claire Edwards, Rural Fax: +44(0)1451 830602 Programme Manager for Gloucestershire First, who is www.thekingsarmsstow.co.uk also the Forum's Company Secretary, said "We need to ensure that what people have to say about the floods and the impact on their communities is heard and collated centrally, so we can develop a really comprehensive county-wide recovery plan. We need to build a complete picture of the impact this unpreced-ented flooding is causing, in the short and longer term." All the information will be collated and used not only to help Gloucestershire First's recovery plan, but also to inform government at regional and national levels. The Committee is appointing Members to gather information from some of those directly involved in order to help inform its inquiry. To ensure your voice is heard on behalf of your DON’T FEEL LIKE COOKING? LET US TAKE CARE OF IT! community, please send your comments to Dan 15% off Judges at [email protected] Financial help for groups following the your Food Bill recent floods in Gloucestershire Redeem this Voucher Monday – Thursday in the The Gloucestershire Community Foundation has Naseby Restaurant and receive 15% off your Total approximately £50,000 available to give as grants Food Bill.