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November 2009

Copy deadline 25th of preceding month

Youth Club Parish Trust We are re-opening the Appleford Youth Club. Report of meeting on 23 October Club. There will be two age groups: 10–12 years and 13–17 years. The Trust has £120,575 in a It is proposed that the club will meet on savings account and £91 in a current Wednesday evenings from 5–7 p.m. for the account. We are agonising over a the younger members and from 7–9.30 p.m. way of improving the interest on our p.m. for the older group. investment (currently 0.2%) and are There will be an open evening on Wednesday seeking advice. Wednesday 4th November at 7 p.m. hosted by Marga Beuth has served the Trust well for hosted by the Association of for several years, latterly as both Young People. We would be pleased if parents Chairperson and Treasurer, but now needs parents would attend. needs to step down due to pressure of Village Hall Management Committee work. We are seeking a replacement trustee, desirably someone able to take on the treasurer’s role. Please apply in the Bonfire & professional the first instance to the Trust Secretary, Mary Hancock, Church Lane firework display Cottage, Church Street. The appointment will be made at our next Saturday 7 November next meeting in January. Mary Hancock Secretary to the Parish Trust Fire 6.30 pm & fireworks 7.00 pm Family ticket £5, adults £2, New email address for the children £1 Pressings Appleford Recreation Ground [email protected]

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Shadow Minister for the Arts and and Member of Parliament for and Upcoming surgeries are Corn House of Commons th SW1A 0AA Exchange on 6 November and King Alfred Tel 0207 219 6350 Alfred Drive Community Centre, Didcot on [email protected] on 20th November from 5.30–7 p.m

I launched the Poppy Appeal for oxfordshire constituency at the general election, and which oxfordshire this year in Wallingford, and made which I have recently visited. And in made a donation from the funds I have raised we have the Defence College, raised for charity since becoming an MP. I effectively the "post-graduate" university of will be attending the Remembrance Day of the armed forces, which I have been to on Parades at Wallingford and Didcot on on several occasions. Most poignantly of all, Remembrance Sunday this year. It is always a all, every serviceman and woman who is always a very moving occasion, and most returned from Afghanistan travels along the people have noted that the crowds swell each the A420 on their way to the John Radcliffe. each year. This is not surprising given the Radcliffe. Many members of the Royal British prominence that the conflicts in Afghanistan British Legion stand salute in and Afghanistan and Iraq have taken. But it is and on the A420 at Faringdon, and I have been nonetheless very welcome. been privileged to stand with them on several As the MP for Wantage I am conscious of the several occasions. the huge contribution local people are making In Parliament I am a member of the Armed making to the conflicts. Although RAF Benson Armed Forces Parliamentary scheme, which Benson is not in the constituency it is on the which means that I spend time with the Royal the doorstep, and many of its personnel live in Royal Marines and try and get a better live in Wallingford and Cholsey. Like the understanding of the pressures our Forces face. Rifles, RAF Benson enjoys the freedom of the face. I have visited them at their headquarters, the town. I have visited Benson, and been headquarters, and in Afghanistan and the taken up in a Merlin, which is one of the most Falklands. most modern helicopters available. In this This is not the right place to discuss the respect at least, our troops are well provided politics of the conflicts our armed forces are provided for. It is home to Flt Lt Michelle are involved in, simply to take the opportunity Goodman, the first woman to win the opportunity to salute them and pay tribute to Distinguished Flying Cross. In Didcot, we to some of the bravest men and women in our have Vauxhall Barracks, which I have also our country. It is a privilege to know just a few visited, home to the bomb disposal team, who few of them. who sadly lost Warrant officer Gary O'Donnell O'Donnell earlier in the year. Grove resident resident Claire Griffiths received national Oxfordshire County Council prominence when as staff sergeant she was the Mobile Library 2008–2009 was the only woman in Afghanistan to drive an Thursdays 9.35–9.50 a.m. every fortnight drive an armoured vehicle in combat fortnight in the Carpenter’s Arms car conditions. In Abingdon, we have Dalton park: Nov 5, 19; Dec 3, 17, 31 Barracks which will become part of the

www.applefordwebsite.co.uk St. Peter & St. Paul, Appleford Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength. A A very help in trouble”. For Christians down the centuries, this has been a been a great source of comfort as they remember remember the great things that God has done for for them. The ability to remember is a wonderful wonderful gift that God has given to us; in a flash flash you can be a child again, skimming rocks rocks across a pond, or walking in a meadow. Some of our memories are happy and we can recall recall wonderful experiences, but some of our memories are sad and we may weep. The problem, problem, though, is that sometimes memory fails fails us and sometimes we forget. For that reason alone, Remembrance Day and the Remembrance Sunday Service are really really important services in the Church’s calendar, CHURCH SERVICES NOVEMBER calendar, because it helps us not to forget Sunday 1st November why we have the freedom that we enjoy today. Of today. Of course Remembrance Sunday is not just 9.15 a.m. Service for all ages on All Saints just a reminder of those who died in the First and Saints led by Laura Hodges and Second World Wars – important as they were. Monday 2nd November were. It is also a reminder of other conflicts that 7.30 p.m. All Souls’ Remembrance and that our armed services have been in and most Thanksgiving Service at most recently the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. It Courtenay conflicts. It gives us an opportunity to say “Thank “Thank you” for the sacrifice that so many made – Sunday 8th November made – so that we in the can No service in Appleford as we are joining enjoy peace. joining with Sutton Courtenay for a 10.00 10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist followed by an It is appropriate too, to come to a Christian Church an Act of Remembrance at 11 a.m. Church to hold a service of Remembrance because th because the Church building itself should remind Sunday 15 November remind us of the greatest sacrifice of all. For in the 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion with Josie in the New Testament we read of the story of God Midwinter God sending his own Son Jesus into the world to Sunday 22nd November to bring mankind back into a right relationship 6.00 p.m. Evening Service for Christ the relationship with God. And to do so, Jesus made King led by Becky Fisher with Ian Cook made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf on the preaching the Cross, where through His death we are brought brought to peace with God and reminded how God th Sunday 29 November how God wants us to live. 6.00 p.m. DAMASCUS Group Evening To “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, Service at Milton Church heart, with all your soul and with all your mind (Mt mind (Mt 22:37) and to “Love your neighbour as 100 Club 2009 as yourself” (Mt 22:39). This November, let us pray that these become more the pattern in our As there was no coffee morning in October, our world, such that God’s peace would reign. October, the winners will be drawn at the reign. the coffee morning at Walnut Tree Cottage Cottage on 17th November. Paul James (Sutton Courtenay and Appleford Ministry Team)

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CHURCH DIARY FOR NOVEMBER Bradstocks Charity Monday 2nd November 7.30 pm The Bradstocks Charity has a small A special service for All Souls will be held amount of money to give away for held at All Saints' Church to provide an educational purposes (student books, opportunity to remember and to give thanks etc). If anyone would like to apply please thanks for the lives of those we who have please write to Mrs. R. Allen, The have died. Everyone is welcome. During Orchard, Mill Lane, Sutton Courtenay, During the service, the names of those we Abingdon OX14 4BE before December we wish to remember will be read out and a 1st. Telephone 01235 848667 for further and a candle lit in their memory. If you further information. wish a particular name to be read out, please add them to the list at the back of Church Nativity of each of the churches or leave a message Walk on Sunday message on the answerphone at the Vicarage. 13 December Tuesday 24th November and Village Hall Tea The posada through the village starts at the the end of November. If your family would The Nativity walk has become a popular would like to look after the Crib figures for popular fixture in the Appleford Calendar for a night on their way to the Church for Calendar and the opportunity to gather for the Carol Service, please contact Sue afterwards seems part of this event. We Helby (Tel: 848280). (If I don’t hear from shall serve teas in the Village Hall from you, I shall assume you want to be following the walk (start around included again.) 4.00 p.m.) and would be pleased to rece ive receive offers of cakes/help for this CHURCH DIARY FOR DECEMBER event. Ring Mary (848336) or Mandy Sunday 13th December (848491). Street Nativity with Chocolate the donkey. APPLEFORD COFFEE MORNING

Sunday 20th December Carol service followed by refreshments in for coffee, tea, cakes and in the Church conversation and to meet neighbours and friends TUESDAY 17th November 10.45 a.m.– 12 noon For more information about church events events and services, or if you would like a With Sue Helby at Walnut Tree like a visit from a priest while Helen Cottage, Main Road is on adoption leave please contact Raffle and 100 club draw Sue Helby at Walnut Tree Cottage, Main All proceeds to Main Rd (Tel 848280). St Peter & St Paul, Appleford

www.applefordwebsite.co.uk Pressings editor needed!!! If you are interested in becoming editor or are are unsure what it entails and want further further details, please contact me.

Mandy Klyne (Tel: 848491) Our next meeting is on Tuesday 17th November at 7.30pm. This will be a talk by talk by Gillian Cane on ‘It’s a Girl’s Life in in the Army’. This talk is open to all; there Recitals at there is a charge for non-W.I. members of Magdalen College of £2.50 which includes refreshments.

Marcham Society Exhibition and book launch Tuesday 20th October Charlotte Swift, clarinet recital

Tuesday 3rd November Daniel Pioro and Charlotte Bonneton violin and viola duo

Tuesday 17th November Marcus Farnsworth, tenor recital (winner of the Wigmore Hall International Song Competition 2009)

Tuesday 1st December Remembered: a Village in Karen Geoghegen, bassoon recital Pictures (made her Prom debut on the 5th August August performing Mozart Bassoon Saturday 21 November 11–6 Concerto) Sunday 22 November 12–4 Marcham C of E Primary School, Morland Morland Road, Marcham, OX13 6PY All recitals start at 1:15pm, and last approximately 50 minutes. Tickets are £5, Special exhibition discount on book. Free £5, or £3 for students. Tickets are selling Free refreshments. selling fast, so to book yours, email [email protected] to reserve your Book on sale in local shops after your tickets, or alternatively phone the exhibition. The large format book has more number below out of office hours, including more than 100 pages and includes over 250 including your name and quantity of tickets 250 pictures. For more information tel: tickets required. 01865 391439

www.applefordwebsite.co.uk Sutton Courtenay Local History Appleford Parish Council Society Clerk's Report 25 October 09 Monday 16th November Sutton Courtenay y The Parish Council met on 5th October Village Hall October in the Village Hall. The at 7.30 pm minutes from the meeting of 7th September were approved.

In summary y The council has adopted the Parish Action Plan, and will progress with action items in order of priority in the the plan. Traffic calming measures are are now being addressed as the most urgent issue. y The auditor has completed the audit of of the council's annual return and accounts. y The council is in touch with Network Network Rail about the 'Authorised Users Only' sign at the level crossing. crossing. y Also, please note that the village website is moving: please take a look at a talk by at http://www.applefordpc.org.uk. John Leighfield CBE y Minutes of meetings, once approved, approved, are available from the website ‘A maps’ website or in hard copy from the Clerk. Clerk. maps’ y The next parish council meeting is scheduled for Monday 2nd November, Everyone is welcome (cost £2) and this November, starting at 7.30pm in the illustrated talk will be accompanied by a large Village Hall. large display of maps. John Leighfield has had had a distinguished career in IT and education education and is Chairman of Council and Pro Pro Chancellor of Warwick University. Village Hall Committee He is also Chairman of Research Machines In In Milton Park. He is an enthusiastic collector Committee AGM collector of maps and regularly lectures on the Monday 16th November the topic. November at 7.30 pm Mary Thompson (Chair, Sutton Courtenay in the Village Hall Courtenay Local History Society)

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Nappies that don’t cost the Earth Find out more about washable nappies and Paul Horton our no obligation nappy trial scheme at our Tree & Hedge Maintenance monthly Nappuccino. First Friday every month, 10.30 – 12.30 at Church Street, Appleford 40 Westfield Road, Long Wittenham More info from Christine on 01865 408040 Friendly professional service – felling, www.PlushPants.co.uk reducing, thinning, pruning, hedge cutting, cutting, ground clearance. LADYGROVE NPTC Certificates, Fully Insured DENTAL Telephone: 01235 848519 PRACTICE Mobile: 0797 9645316 A friendly caring family practice offering quality affordable dental care a few minutes drive from Appleford LUXURY FLORIDA VILLA y NHS children’s places available FOR RENT y Full range of cosmetic Located on Par 72 Golf and Country Club treatments 4 bedrooms (sleeps max 8), 3 bathrooms y Sedation available for anxious air conditioned, 26’ private screened heated pool patients 20 minutes from Disney and main attractions y Emergency appointments £490–£575 per week Flights and car hire can also be arranged 8 Lostock Place For further information contact Didcot Simon or Chris Lunn Telephone Karen on (evenings and weekends) 01235-815000 Postiljon, Main Road, Appleford www.didcotdenetist.co.uk Tel: 01235 847091 enquiries@didcot dentist.co.uk www.gulfvuedrive.co.uk

www.applefordwebsite.co.uk Neighbourhood update The neighbourhood team has recently carried carried out speed enforcement in Appleford. It Appleford. It clearly shows that people are still still using mobile phones whilst driving, not not wearing seat belts and not keeping tp the the posted speed limit. As a result, the police police issued nine fixed penalty notices for not not wearing seatbelts, six for speeding over 40 over 40 mph, two for mobile phone use and and more than 10 drivers were given warnings warnings for lower level speeding.

Reporting odours: 24-hour Enviroment Agency Incident Hotline on Freephone 0800 80 80 70 60 Please report the odour as soon as possible possible and try to include details such as: as: 1) The time you noticed it 2) Where you were when you noticed it 3) The perceived intensity of the odour 4) Duration (How long did it last? Is it intermittent?) 5) Type of odour (e.g. compost, che mical chemical or sewage) 6) Whether the odour caused you to change change your behaviour (Did you need to to stay indoors/shut windows?)

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www.applefordwebsite.co.uk www.applefordwebsite.co.uk Community information Appleford Parish Council: Alan Sharp (Chair), Gervase Duffield, Donald Alcorn, Chris Martin and and Audrey Sharp. Clerk: Judy Beck (4 Chambrai Close, Appleford OX14 4NT; Tel 847126; email: email: [email protected]) Vale District Councillor: Gervase Duffield (Tel 848319) County councillor: Stuart Lilley ([email protected]) Appleford Parish Trust Charity: Xxxxx Xxxxx (Chair & Treasurer), Mary Hancock (Secretary), Gervase Duffield and Alan Sharp Appleford Village Hall Committee: Donald Alcorn (Chair), Martin Stanmore, Steve Flinders, Mary Mary Hancock, Sue Helby and Barbara Clarke. Administrator: Terry O’Neill (Tel 848595) Church of St Peter and St Paul: Priest in Charge: Reverend Helen Kendrick (Tel 848297). Church Church Warden: Sue Helby. Parochial Church Council: Elizabeth Duffield, Daisy Webb, Ian Cook and Cook and William Finch. Deanery Representative: Becky Fisher Appleford Women’s Institute: President: Jean Muttram (Tel 848481) Appleford Allotment Association Committee: Martin Stanmore, J Bray, J Warwick, B Lamble & J Iles Appleford Community Project: Mary Hancock (Tel 848336) Liaison Committee Representatives: 13 Parishes – Donald Alcorn and Gervase Duffield (Vale); Power Power Station – Chris Martin, Paul Horton and Gervase Duffield (Vale); Millennium Common – Richard – Richard Lewington, Chris Owen and Gervase Duffield (Vale representative); Didcot Forum –Alan Alan Sharp; Appleford United Charities – Audrey Sharp; WRG Composter – Donald Alcorn, Paul Paul Horton, Chris Martin and Gervase Duffield (Vale). Neighbourhood Watch: CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111; Neighbourhood Officer, PC Shane Hedges 08458 505505; Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators, Brian Seyer (Chestnut Cottage, Cottage, Church Street, Tel 848517), Terry Wickens (The Cottage, Main Road, Tel 847354), Daisy Webb (Whispering Sands, Main Road, Tel 847258), Chris Martin (Five Elms, Church Street, Tel Street, Tel 847008), Alan Oldfield (11 School Lane, Tel 848652), and Diane Miles (5 Chambrai Close, Close, Tel 848454).

The Pressings is published by Appleford-on-Thames Parish Council. Please submit all copy by copy by the 25th of the preceding month to Mandy Klyne, 14 Chambrai Close, Appleford; Tel Appleford; Tel 848491; email: [email protected].

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