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NOVEMBER YYAARRNNTTOONN 2011
ILLAGE VVILLAGE Editorial Committee:
Mrs. Helen Anderson, 81 Spencer Avenue, OX5 1NQ, tel. 371656 - Secretary and Assistant Editor Mrs. Ruth Astall, 19 The Spears, OX5 1NS, tel. 372637 - Editor Frances Peck - Distribution Michael Westall, 1 Stocks Tree Close, OX5 1LU, tel. 373445 - Treasurer NEEWWSS N Website: www.yarnton-village.org.uk
CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH
Wed. 2nd 9.30 a.m. service at St. Bartholomew’s (and every Wednesday) Wed 2nd ‘Little Sheep’ (and every Wednesday in term-time), 10.15 a.m., St. Bartholomew’s Wed. 2nd Lunch Club, Village Hall, 1 p.m. (and every Wednesday) Sat. 5th Dance (ballroom and sequence), British Legion, 8.15 p.m. - 11.30 p.m. Sat. 5th Prize Bingo, Scout Hut, 7.30 p.m. (and every Saturday) Mon. 7th Short Mat Bowling, Village Hall, 10 a.m. (and every Monday) Mon. 7th Book Reading Group, tel. 371656 Wed. 9th Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thur. 10th Senior Club, Village Hall, 2 p.m. Thur. 10th W.I., Village Hall, 7.45 p.m. Sat. 12th Fireworks Show, Littlemarsh Sports Field, 7.30 p.m. Tue. 15th Yarnton-with-Begbroke History Society, Yarnton Village Hall, 7.45 p.m. Thur. 17th Gardening Club, Village Hall, 7.45 p.m. Fri. 18th Tea Dance, Village Hall, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., £2.50 including refreshments Sat. 19th Dance (ballroom and sequence), British Legion, 8.15 p.m. - 11.30 p.m. Thur. 24th Senior Club Christmas Lunch, Village Hall, 12.30 p.m. for 1 p.m. Sat. 26th Yarnton Band Concert, Village Hall, 7.30 p.m. Sat. 26th Dance (ballroom and sequence), British Legion, 8.15 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.
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Copy Deadline for December Issue Material for inclusion in the December Newsletter should be received by midday on Friday 4th November. Copy should be e-mailed to: [email protected] and [email protected] or delivered to Mrs. Ruth Astall, 19 The Spears, tel. 372637. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to cut, edit, or omit articles, or refuse advertisements for reasons of space limitation, suitability, etc. Their decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into. Copy date for the January 2012 issue is Friday 2nd December.
Yarnton Blues FC, celebrating 21 years of youth football
Firstly, welcome to all our new players and welcome back to our existing players; we hope you all have an enjoyable season of football. With teams from U6s right through the age groups to U15s playing matches, we have a very busy and full programme of fixtures ahead. It's been a great start to the season so far; here's a summary of how each team has started: Under 6s: The children at this age are not allowed to play competitive matches, but they have been training in the park ready for next season. If your child wants to join in, or just give it a try, then come over to the park on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Under 7s: Our youngest team has played on three occasions, and each time players were able to be involved in two games each Saturday. The manager reports the children are putting in lots of effort and really enjoying playing against other teams. Goals have been scored by Drew Wilson, Kieran Oliver, Adam Robson, Ritchie Dawe, Oliver and Luke. Under 8s: The U8s have played some closely fought matches and the players are really enjoying the football. Ryan King, George Dawson and Harri Dawson have all scored for the team. Under 9s: In their first ever match the team had a great start by winning 6-1. George Hetherington scored a hat trick, Ben Robson 2 and Rowan McLead 1. The matches following have been closely fought and they are looking for their next win. Under 10s: With two wins and two defeats the U10s have got off to a good start in the A league, which is producing a high standard of football. Goals have come from Nathan Emmett, Jake Towsey and Max Blackburn. Under 11s: The under 11s have got off to a very impressive start by winning all four of their matches. They have scored 21 goals, from Ryan Harrison, Lewis Coleman, Calum Rolfe, William Cadwaladr, John Josh, Luke Trafford, Blayne Oliver and Jordan Le-Roux. Under 12s: With three wins out of four the U12s have made a good start scoring 20 goals along the way. These have come from Jack Spittle 13, Sean Chapel 2, Jonah Barnes 2, Louie Bass, Jack Sale and Alex Innocenti. Under 13s: The under 13s have also made a good start by winning three out of four. They won two league matches with goals from Charlie Pieton 4, Lloyd Belcher 2, Sammy Hart and Jack Barker. They then played Hook Norton in the first round of the knockout cup and beat them 3-1. Under 14s: The U14s have won both of their league matches by beating Cumnor Minors 7-2, with goals from Lewis Metcalfe 3, Stephen Chappel 2 and Cameron Elpheck 2. The second match they beat Ducklington 4-1. Under 15s: Two out of three wins for our oldest age group, the first beating Hook Norton 4-2, with goals from Matteo Barraclough 2, George Watson and Ben Millard-Green. The second was a good victory in the first round of the cup by beating Carterton Colts 4-2. It was a closely fought game with a 2-2 score at full time. It went to extra time with Yarnton coming out the winners. For more information on all the teams, including reports on matches, photo's and league tables please visit our website. www.yarntonblues.co.uk
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Yarnton-with-Begbroke History Society
On Tuesday, 15th November Hugh Granger is coming to talk to us about Barnes Wallis, who, amongst other things, invented the ‘bouncing bomb’ which was used so effectively to attack dams in the Ruhr valley during World War II. Most of us will remember the film and book entitled ‘The Dam Busters’ which told the story of this wartime episode. But there are many other things to learn about Barnes Wallis, and Hugh Granger’s talk is entitled ‘A Tribute to Barnes Wallis’. Refreshments: Edward and Joanna Bailey. The meeting in Yarnton Village Hall starts at 7.45 p.m. Visitors most welcome (£2 including refreshments). Helen Anderson
Yarnton Medical Practice
The practice is delighted to welcome Dr. Sarah Morris back to the surgery. Dr. Morris is replacing Dr. Amarnath, who has left to take up a post in Shropshire. It is flu season again. The Department of Health recommends the vaccination for all of those over the age of 65 years, all pregnant women, plus those patients who have asthma, heart disease, diabetes, COPD or are immune deficient. Please make an appointment to see a nurse for your jab. Carol Cripps, Locum Practice Manager, tel. 842292
Agrivert Slurry Lagoon
Residents in Yarnton will know of the concerns raised when Agrivert Limited announced their intention to create a large open lagoon to store digestate arising from their waste composting site at Worton. There were worries about bad odours and health issues arising from the stored slurry, despite the Environment Agency and Health Protection Agency insisting that there would be no such risk. Despite these reassurances, a group of residents has been active in gathering evidence and pressing the company for some control measures for the lagoon, given that all other operations at the site are in-vessel and completely sealed. I am delighted to say that Agrivert has now agreed to provide a cover for the lagoon. Whilst not required as part of the planning permission, Agrivert has made this very generous move to alleviate residents’ health and bad odour worries and to maintain its good relationship with the local community. Michael Gibbard
Dear all,
On Sunday 13th November we have our Remembrance Day service at St. Bartholomew’s at 3 p.m. (Please note that there is no 11 a.m. service that Sunday, but instead a special Holy Communion service at St. Michael’s, Begbroke, which takes place at 10.30 a.m.). The aim of the service of course is to remember those who have given their lives in service in wars and conflicts past and present. If you would like to have someone’s name read out at that service, wherever they are from or whichever conflict they were a part of, please fill in and return the form on the next page. At the end of November we begin Advent, and a special Advent Family Service is on 27th at 11 a.m. Advent Sunday marks the start of the Church’s preparation for Christmas, with all the expectation and excitement that celebration brings. Our services though do offer a quiet reflection on the true meaning of Christmas, so do take time out to come along and join us as we celebrate what God is doing in the person of Jesus Christ, and what his birth means for us. God bless you, Andrew.
CHURCH DIARY REGULAR SERVICE TIMES (see also regular service times below) (every week unless otherwise stated)
November St Bartholomew’s Church, Church Lane, Sun. 6th All Souls Memorial Service Yarnton. 6 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s The Church is open every day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun. 13th Remembrance Sunday Service 3 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Sundays Sun. 27th Advent Sunday Family Service 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Book of Common 11 a.m., St. Bartholomew’s Prayer, at St. Bartholomew’s December 11 a.m. Holy Communion, Common Worship, Sun. 11th Christingle Service at St. Bartholomew’s 4 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Coffee after the service. (On the 4th Sunday Sat. 24th Crib Service of each month we have a special Family 5 p.m. St. Bartholomew’s Service) Midnight Mass Weekday Services – Holy Communion 11.30 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Monday 7 p.m. St. Bartholomew’s Sun. 25th Christmas Day Wednesday 9.30 a.m. St. Bartholomew’s Holy Communion 8 a.m., St. Bartholomew’s Vicar: Holy Communion Revd. Andrew Parkinson, The Rectory, 26 Church Lane, 10.30 a.m., St. Michael’s, Begbroke tel. 375749 Sr. Anne, tel. 855331 Churchwardens: Maureen Brown 22 Dashwood Ave, Yarnton, 373578 Charlotte Rayner 3 Paternoster Court, Yarnton, 849534
WEDDINGS BAPTISM If you wish to be married in St. Baptism is the sacrament by which we Bartholomew’s we will be happy to do all take the big step in the Christian life into we can to make your day as special as full membership of the church. Anyone possible. You are advised to contact Revd. Andrew wishing to be baptised, or wanting to have their child baptised at St. Bartholomew’s should contact Parkinson as soon as possible in your planning if you wish Revd. Andrew Parkinson. to be married in church.
All Souls – Memorial Service 6th November
Please pray for the late: ..……………………………………………………...... (and) …………………….…………………………....…..…………………….
Your name and contact details: ………………………………………..………..…………….…………………......
….…………………………..……………………..……………………………...... at St Bartholomew’s, Yarnton on the 6th November at 6 p.m.
Please return to Revd Andrew Parkinson, 26 Church Lane, Yarnton, OX5 1PY
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Remembrance Sunday 13th November
Please remember in prayer those who have died in conflicts past and present including:
Name(s) of person(s) who died.………………………………………………………......
Your name and contact details: ………………………………………..………..…………….…………………..………......
….…………………………..……………………..……………………………………...... at St Bartholomew’s, Yarnton on the 13th November at 3 p.m.
Please return to Revd Andrew Parkinson, 26 Church Lane, Yarnton, OX5 1PY
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Yarnton Gardening Club Yarnton Village Hall On Thursday, 17th November Sue Bedwell is coming to talk to us about ‘Making the most of your houseplants’. Sue is The hall comprises a large Main Hall and a Back Room. always a most practical adviser and her advice on this The hall is fully accessible - facilities include stage, topic will be very welcome. kitchen, toilets with disabled facilities and car park. The The tea/coffee hosts/hostesses for November are: Mick hall is available for hire for meetings, training events, and Sandra Coombes and Eileen Cosier, and in December shows, lunches, clubs, sales, parties, etc. John and Janet Crawford with Mike and Anne Drake. If you The charges for hiring the Main Hall or Back Room are are unable to be present, please find a replacement. per hour unless stated. The meeting, in the Yarnton Village Hall, will start at Village residents: £9 7.45 p.m. Regular bookings,village residents (minimum of 8 Helen Anderson bookings): £8 Non Village Residents: £10 Kitchen: £8 per session A deposit of £100 is required when booking the hall. THE PLOUGH For further information or to book the hall please contact Booking Secretary on 07948 722633 THE GREEN, UPPER WOLVERCOTE
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The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock Museum Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 4.45 p.m. Closed Mondays. Free Admission. Telephone 01993 811456.
Garden Gallery: Until 13th November. Art in Woodstock. Annual Visual Arts Festival celebrating visual arts within the town, promoting artists and their work. Display of sculpture and paintings by Jeffrey Kroll, Sofia Koudalakidou and Rodney Salter. 19th November – 3rd January 2012. Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition. Annual Christmas selling exhibition featuring many of the county’s leading contemporary craft designers and makers. Jewellery, ceramics, textiles, keepsakes and treasures – perfect for Christmas! The Oxfordshire Museum Christmas Market, Saturday 26th November, 10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m. Barrel organ, hog roast, carol singers, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, as well as lots and lots of local stalls selling fantastic crafts, food and gifts all set out in the museum garden. See the Dinosaur Garden lit up at night in its full glory. Late Book Reading Group opening: Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition in the Garden Gallery open until 7.30 p.m. Woodstock’s The Book Reading Group’s book for discussion in Night of Thousand Candles – with the turning on of the November is ‘Room’ by Emma Donahue. December’s book Christmas tree lights at 6 p.m. and seasonal events. is ‘The Hare with Amber Eyes’ by Edmund de Waal. The Children’s Activities. Saturday 26th November, Family next meeting will be on Monday 7th November. Contact Learning Drop-in. Seasonal Children’s Craft Activity. number 371656. No need to book – just drop in between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. £1.50 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Victorian Oxfordshire Gallery. An exciting new gallery with over a hundred Victorian artefacts from Oxfordshire on display. With a full-size model of Queen Victoria as its centrepiece, the gallery tells the story of life and development during her long reign. Learn about living and working in the town and in the countryside. Costumes, toys and objects give an insight into leisure time, sanitary improvements, school, religion and the Great Exhibition. Something for everyone! Interactive Children’s Dinosaur Gallery. Exciting new interactives, dinosaur puppets, dinosaur dressing up costumes, and much more! Learn all about Oxfordshire’s dinosaurs. Dinosaur Garden. Original dinosaur footprints found at Ardley Quarry plus a full size replica Megalosaurus, set in the walled garden with lush Jurassic planting. Museum Shop and Café Richard Byrne • Tea, coffee, wine, beer and soft drinks, light snacks and Property Maintenance lunches All types of property maintenance undertaken • Specialising in local, organic and Fair Trade products PVC fascias and guttering, windows and • Tables on decking for use during warm weather doors • Lawned garden with seating – full wheelchair access Foundations and drainage. Driveways. to whole site All types of fencing work • Organic soaps Over 25 years’ experience
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Yarnton Parish Council
Clerk: Peter Luke Anna Isles. Tel: 372895 Office: Village Hall, The Paddocks, Yarnton, OX5 1TE. Fred Jones. Tel: 373871 Tel. 378476. e-mail: [email protected] Ewan Siret. Tel: 460412 The Parish Office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays Graham Thompson. Tel: 461479 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. If the Clerk is not available when you Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer: call, please leave a message on the answerphone and a Peter Luke. Tel: 378476 response will be made as soon as possible. District Councillors: Parish Office: The Parish Office in the village hall has now Michael Gibbard. Tel: 849435 been relocated into the new extension at the end of the left Trevor Stevens. Tel: 451800 hand corridor after entering the main entrance, with the County Councillors: post box to the left of the main entrance by the new fire Maurice Billington. Tel: 842235 exit door. Michael Gibbard. Tel: 849435 Future Meeting dates: 9th November and 14th December Yarnton Village Hall in the Village Hall at 7 p.m., then every second Wednesday Bookings: Tel. 07948 722633 in the month. Planning Applications: Parish Council - contact numbers 11/01342/F. 5 Pixie Close, Retrospective, garden pergola Parish Council Chairman 11/01356/F. Land DW of The Mead, change of use to Brian Newell. Tel: 842253 Residential Caravan site Parish Council Vice-Chairman Planning Decisions: Michael Gibbard. Tel: 849435 10/01852/CM. OCC, Worton Farm, Odour Mitigation Parish Council Members: Measures. Granted 27.09.11. John Burford. Tel: 849750 11/01210/LB. Yarnton Manor, change of use, apple store Harry Carrier. Tel: 841733 to B1 office. Granted 28,09.11. Carol Green. Tel: 371355 11/01356/F. ditto.
Conclusion of Audit: BDO LLP have informed Yarnton P.C. that the audit for the year ended 31st March 2011 was completed on 24th September and the accounts are now available for inspection by local electors in accordance with Section 14 of the Audit Commission Act 1998. The following matters have been raised to draw items to the attention of Yarnton P.C. • Fidelity Guarantee • Risk Assessment • Restatement of fixed Assets Fidelity Guarantee: The Council should consider the level of insurance cover and set it to a level that will protect the Council against potential loss. The Council should review the level of cover at least annually, as circumstances may change throughout the year. Risk Assessment: The Council must ensure that a risk assessment is carried out as part of its review of the effectiveness of internal control before the end of the financial year. The review of effectiveness of internal control and risk assessment must be reviewed and minuted as evidence of the review being undertaken annually before the end of the financial year. Restatement of Fixed Assets: The comparative figure in box 9, total fixed assets, disclosed in Section 1 of the Annual Return does not agree to the audited Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2010. The comparative figure in box 9 was restated and BDO have verified this figure. This restatement does not affect the balances carried forward into 2011. No further action required. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations: The Parish Council invites residents’ suggestions as to any form of community celebration to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012. Sunday 3rd June 2012 is the day identified particularly for street parties and community events and could be appropriate for a Yarnton Community Event. All feasible suggestions are welcomed, with Yarnton Park being a possible venue. The Council would also welcome names of individuals or organised groups who could contribute to the planning and organization of such an event. Any suggestions can be made to the Parish Clerk via. email: [email protected] or tel: 378476. To date only two residents have responded. Queen Elizabeth II Fields in Trust: Further to previous articles, it is now time to vote for our nominations of Yarnton Park and Little Marsh Playing Field. The nominations can be viewed on the internet at www.qe2fields.com following the link and entering the post code OX5. Residents can vote until 17th November. Voting will be by internet only. An IP address will only be allowed a single vote per nominated site. Multiple votes can be cast via local libraries, internet café and school facilities. This will be a significant opportunity for residents to ensure that our recreational facilities stay just that. Your votes are crucial for the success of having our two playing fields registered for this scheme. Oxfordshire Youth Bus – will return on 12 October 2011 Following previous articles, a reminder that the bus will visit the village every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 .p.m until 22nd February 2012. The exact location of the bus will be advertised via notice boards throughout the village. At a time when youth provision is being reduced across the county, Yarnton residents are fortunate to have such a facility available for the young people. Hopefully the bus will be well used by them. The bus is in great demand across the area. Compostable Caddy Bin Liners Reminder: The caddy bin liners are still selling well and stocks at the Parish office in the Village Hall will be maintained for collection on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., or will be delivered by arrangement if more convenient and not possible to collect. The price is £3 (three pounds) per roll of 40 liners. Telephone 378476. The sale of liners has received an encouraging response and stocks will be maintained for your convenience. Welcome to Yarnton Booklets: The booklet can be viewed and downloaded on the website www.yarnton-village.org.uk and is available from the parish office at opening times, and also from the post office at Yarnton. Berkeley Homes site: We have been notified by Cherwell D.C. that further properties have now been or are about to be occupied at Yarnton Green, and the process will continue during 2011 until the 168 properties are complete. Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home: Sanctuary Care have invited local residents to the official opening of the home in Rutten Lane on Thursday 10th November from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour around the home to see first-hand the range of services provided.
Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Exhibitions
This year the Oxfordshire Craft Guild will be mounting two Christmas exhibitions - one their long-established show at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock, where they have been a seasonal feature for over 25 years - the other a first in the centre of Oxford at the new gallery within the Old Fire Station, which will have just reopened to the public after a complete and exciting transformation. Both will feature a range of crafts made by some of the best makers and designers in the county. Those who love skilfully crafted and designed work or are looking to find unique gifts for Christmas will find a wealth of beautiful objects to choose from at these two venues. The exhibition in the Garden and Brewhouse Galleries of the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock runs from 2 p.m. on Saturday19th November until Tuesday 3rd January. The museum is closed on Mondays. Normal opening hours are 10 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 2 p.m. – 4.45 p.m. on Sundays, but check their website for Christmas and New Year schedules. The exhibition in the gallery of the Old Fire Station runs from 6th to 23rd December. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and is most easily accessed via the Gloucester Green entrance. Contact details: Oxfordshire Museum, Fletcher’s House, Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN, tel. 01993 811456 www.tomocc.org.uk ; [email protected] The Old Fire Station, George Street Oxford and Gloucester Green, www.oldfirestation.org.uk ; [email protected] Oxfordshire Craft Guild www.oxcg.co.uk
Yarnton Amateur Players Yarnton Band Concert ‘The Good, the Bad and the Panto’ Pantomime
Yarnton Band is giving a concert on Saturday 26th Due to the delayed arrival of the Stagecoach, the November in the Village Hall, starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets pantomime will not be arriving in town until on the door £5 for adults and £3 for children and seniors. Friday 20th and Saturday 21st January 2012. More details Come along and hear your local musicians. to follow in the December edition of this newsletter. Belinda Davies, tel. 372917
Yarnton Pre-School
During November we are looking at shapes and patterns - particularly concentrating on pretty shapes made by fireworks…..and the loud bangs, the whizzing and the whirling! We had a recent visit from ‘ZOOLAB’, where the children touched spiders, gerbils, snakes and millipedes - to name a few. What a wonderful opportunity for all! Just a reminder that the Pre-School Christmas Funday will be held on 3rd DECEMBER at the Village Hall between 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there. It will be a good chance to get into the Christmas spirit and maybe take home a few gifts. Management Committee
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Senior Club
During September four members celebrated their birthdays; they were Jim, Harold, Frances and Barbara. We always do our best to give a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday. Our last outing was on 8th September to Tewkesbury for a coffee stop and then on to Worcester for the afternoon. The weather was again in our favour, lovely sun all day. We stopped in Broadway to draw our raffle. We have had many enquiries about a shopping trip, which we always used to do in November for Christmas, but this was not suggested at the beginning of the year, so was not included in the itinerary. We had many comments and thanks for very enjoyable trips and especially how lucky we were to have sunshine on each trip, as the weather was so unpredictable this summer, so on behalf of the Club I would like to thank everyone who supported us. On 24th November we shall have our Christmas Lunch in the Village Hall, 12.30 p.m. for 1 p.m. – not 12 noon please. Jose Green, tel. 375644
A Popping Surprise!
What a special treat it was at the end of September/ beginning of October to have some lovely warm days. As I sat in the garden catching a few rays of sun, I was puzzled by some loud popping noises. I had heard it before while jobbing about in the garden, but thought it was someone doing some DIY. Much to my surprise it turned out to be the seed pods on our everlasting sweet peas – popping open and sending the seeds inside flying everywhere. I had never seen or heard such a thing before – nature is full of surprises. I was fortunate enough recently to spend a week on St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly with some of our family. I love staying on small islands, being surrounded by sea and exposed to all the elements. Many years ago we had taken our children there when they were little. So this time it was wonderful to share the islands with our grandchildren. We had great fun looking in rock pools, finding crabs, catching shrimps, getting soaked on boat trips and swimming in the sea with seals nearby. All these – making memories to pass on to the next generation – it was a wonderful thing to do. Ellen Cocking
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In this puzzle, the answer to each clue can be placed in front of, or after, the three words in the clue to make up a new word or phrase. For example, if the clue were BOARD, BIRD, PITCH then the answer could be BLACK (Blackboard, blackbird and pitch black).
ACROSS DOWN 1. CLOCK, SPIT, NEST (6) 1. FLOWERS, AISLE, CHARLOTTE (6) 4. STAR, PROTECTION, SEAT (5) 2. NIGHT, DANCER, ENTERTAINMENT (7) 8. MYTH, JUNGLE, FOX (5) 3. TREE, DECORATIVE, GLASS (8) 9. PHOTO, COLOUR, LASER (7) 4. DOUBLE, CLEFT, UP (4) 10. CREAM, CHEWY, LATTE (7) 5. HOUSE, NATIONAL, GALACTIC (5) 11. SPIRIT, FAT, LOADER (4) 6. COAST, APPLE CAKE, EAST (6) 13. COLLEGE, MESS, RIFLES (4) 7. CORE, CHUTNEY, JUICE (5) 14. RESERVE, TERRITORIAL, BRITISH (4) 12. FORD, WATCH, GEORGE (8) 19. RECORDER, RED, WORM (4) 15. BOARD, COINCIDENTAL, PLACE (7) 21. MOON, FESTIVAL, MOUSE (7) 16. LINED, JET, UP (6) 23. SOCK, BAND, KNICKER (7) 17. AFTER, TREATMENT, SUDDEN (6) 24. MOON, SUN, SHOE (5) 18. DANCE, WISE, GANG (6) 25. BAG, EVEN, BIG (5) 20. JANE, CLOTHES, SAILING (5) 26. BRAVE, DARK, RIDER (6) 22. MAIN, PUT, OVER (4)
I am expecting to be able to include a Christmas crossword puzzle by Brock in the December issue. For those of you who are keen fans and want a stiffer challenge in the meantime, look out for Brock’s puzzle appearing as part of The Listener series in The Times on Saturday 12th November. Please send any puzzle ideas for the Yarnton Village News puzzle spot to me at [email protected] or as hard copy c/o the editors. Andrew Varney
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At our meeting this month our speaker will be Renata Calverley who will be talking about ‘A Jewish Childhood in German- occupied Poland 1939-46’. We shall have our usual book stall, and tea hostesses are Liz Trevett, Melanie Wakefield, Julie Walters and Janet Ward. The meeting is on Thursday 10th November at 7.45 p.m. in the Village Hall, and visitors are always very welcome. December meeting: There is a change in speaker from our published programme. We shall now have a speaker from the Donkey Sanctuary at Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Ruth Astall St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Kidlington St. Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Church, Woodstock Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher Greaney, B.A., S.T.B.
Times of Mass St. Thomas More Saturday Vigil 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Weekdays Tuesday 9.30 a.m. Wednesday 9.30 a.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. Friday 12 noon Saturday 10 a.m. St. Hugh of Lincoln Sunday 9.30 a.m. Wednesday 12 noon Sacrament of Reconciliation, Kidlington, Saturdays 10.30 a.m. - 11 a.m., 5.15 p.m. - 5.45 p.m., or any time at call. Baptism and Marriage by appointment.
Young children go into the sacristy for part of the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass to celebrate their own liturgy. Coffee is served after the 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Hugh and after the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More. St. Thomas More Primary School is next to the Catholic Church in Kidlington. If you would like your child to attend this school, please contact Fr. Chris on 377093, or the Headteacher Mrs. M. Buller on 373674. A mini-bus collects from surrounding villages.
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Police Update – September Neighbourhood Watch
The month of September saw your neighbourhood team Bank Card Scams in shops are becoming more widely getting to grips with the reported drugs problems you reported across the country. They occur in different ways, have identified to us as one of your priorities. In total 4 from incorrect amounts charged to card details being drugs warrants were executed and numerous arrests stolen at the counter. It is advisable to always check the made. So far one person has been charged. Two have been amount charged on the card receipt with the amount on cautioned and one is on bail pending forensic evidence. the purchases receipt at the checkout. Also, retain sight of Drugs are a scourge on society and I promise you that we your card when paying restaurant bills, ensuring that it is as a Neighbourhood Team will be targeting all known drug your card that is returned to you. There have been dealers, to disrupt them and send out a message that we instances where customers have been given same bank will not tolerate them. The rural areas are also affected but out of date cards back in place of the card tendered. and numerous stop searches in isolated locations have not Is your back gate secure? If not, be aware that there have gone unnoticed, with several cannabis warnings given and been sightings locally of males entering rear gardens valuable intelligence gained. Some of our residents may without permission. Garden furniture, mowers, etc, can have had the Operation Falcon leaflet dropped through easily be spirited away if your gates are not secured. their letter boxes with telephone numbers on them. I Overnight driveway-parked motorcycles have been encourage people to ring one of the numbers if you want stolen throughout the Cherwell area. Police advise that if it to give information; it will be treated in the strictest of is necessary to park in the front of homes, such vehicles confidence. should be fully secured. Auto crime offences are currently the main focus Police Non Emergency number is 08458 505505 throughout the local police area, with Kidlington and the Fred Jones, tel. 373871 rural north and south having had their share. 8 offences of ‘Theft from Vehicle’ have been recorded, and items like Yarnton Village Hall 200 Club number plates, wheels and a laptop were some of the property stolen. Anti-theft screws are being issued to all Winners of the draw on 6th October were: MOT testing locations to try and reduce the problem of 197 Mrs. P. Lampard 186 Vacant number number plate thefts, which invariably are used to commit 21 Mr. R. Geary 105 Mrs. C. Taylor other offences. Some good arrests were made as a result of actions by PCSOs Clarke and Mclauchlan. They saw some suspicious males stealing fuel, and without their quick thinking and decisive actions the offenders would have got away. WITNEY SHUTTLE Anti-Social Behaviour. There have been a few problems around the Yarnton area, none of which are anything like we have had in previous years. The Youth services are keen still to provide a service despite the Forum being closed. I am hopeful that with the emergence of a
volunteer service it will open again soon. Did you know that you can travel fast and NAG Priorities. Speed Indicator Device (SID) surveys are still being carried out by the PCSOs, with letters being sent direct from Yarnton to Heathrow and Gatwick to all drivers of offending vehicles to advise them of their airports? Well you can! The Witney Shuttle speed. PCSO Jason Manton is looking at an initiative that stops at the Turnpike Pub car park. will involve school children in an attempt to encourage drivers to slow down. This program has already been Heathrow just £38 pp return. Gatwick just piloted in the force and proved very successful. I am £55pp return. Children under 14 - half price. hoping this will be delivered across the parishes and will help reduce potential accidents. PC Alderman will be re- Our minibuses offer a shared, timetabled, daily launching ‘Operation Considerate Parking’ in an attempt to service, direct to all terminals. keep the traffic flowing outside schools during key times. In January 2012 the High Street in Kidlington will be a no- Call us on free phone or go area between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, with no 0800 043 4633 visit our website for further details exceptions to parking. Police will be out to enforce the new traffic order and to encourage people to use the free parking. More disabled parking will be made available. Contact us. If you want any advice or would like to contact the neighbourhood team, you can call us on the police non- emergency number 08458 505505, but if your call is an
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ORCC (Oxfordshire Rural Community Council)
Buy central heating oil early for Christmas ORCC Trading is urging everyone with oil central heating to buy their oil early this winter so they avoid last year’s huge December spike in the price. The cost per litre rocketed from around 45p per litre to more like 70p per litre in just a few short days, and early buying is essential if people are to save money. Since it started last year, the ORCC bulk oil buying scheme has meant savings of around 4p per litre or more for its members (compared to average oil prices on the day of purchase). And if you’re buying 1,000 litres this is a significant saving – twice the annual membership cost! Nearly 30 local communities have now got volunteer co-ordinators in place and the more members there are, the more negotiating power we have. So if you haven’t yet joined, and haven’t yet thought about your winter oil order, DON’T DELAY! You can join by going to www.oxonrcc.org.uk where you will find an application form and payment details, plus information about all the monthly prices and savings to date. Or telephone 01865 883488 for further details. BIG win for Youth Clubs! Oxfordshire Association for Young People (OAYP), Oxfordshire’s principal charity supporting the county’s volunteer-run youth clubs, is delighted to announce the intended creation of 21 new volunteer-run youth clubs in communities across the county. The funding for OAYP’s Community Link-Up project totals £296,000, and comes from the Big Lottery Fund’s (BIG) Reaching Communities programme, a fund that is dedicated to supporting groups working with communities across the country. ‘We are delighted that the Big Lottery Fund is financing our Community Link-Up project’ said Becky Telford, OAYP’s Development Co-ordinator. ‘This project focuses on working with communities county-wide, especially those in isolated rural areas, who want to provide youth clubs or other services for the young people living there. At these times of cuts in the County Council’s services to youth clubs, it is fantastic to give these communities some good news – that OAYP will be on hand to help them develop appropriate and sustainable youth provision where they live’. Community Link-Up, due to start in early 2012, will work with 21 communities over a three-year period, to research the needs of young people, and with Parish Councils, volunteers and others to meet these needs. For more information: www.oayp.org.uk or telephone 01865 368027.
Fraser’s Budgens of Yarnton – Best UK Forecourt 2011 You may have already heard, but we are pleased to tell the readers of Yarnton Village News that your local store won the top forecourt prize at the prestigious Retail Industry awards. The awards are a national competition and only the best stores are entered into them. This is a major honour and sees us brushing shoulders with some of the big suppliers and supermarkets in the country. Budgens as a group won best convenience retailer and for the 4th consecutive year, best produce retailer! On the same evening we were also entered into the Forecourt Trader of the Year awards. In these awards we won best forecourt in the midlands area, best customer service, best forecourt facilities and best forecourt over 2.5M litres. Well done to all the staff at Fraser’s Budgens, and a big thank you to all our customers for all your support over the last 11 months.
Christmas at Frasers Budgens With Christmas just round the corner, let us help you with your planning. As well as all of the usual offers we have in store, we are proud to announce that we have teamed up with our local butcher The Meat Joint to offer all our customers the opportunity to get their Christmas turkey with all the trimmings from the store. The Meat Joint has sourced only the finest turkeys and geese for you to pre-order here in store, ready to pick up at a later date. The turkeys are free range, top quality and traditionally reared in Oxfordshire by renowned farm Peachcroft. Make sure you pre-book yours by filling out the Christmas order form in store. You will also be able to talk to The Meat Joint in person when ordering your Christmas lunch on Friday 11th November from 3 p.m., as they will be at the store to take any questions at our pre Christmas tasting.
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The Village News would like to offer its congratulations to Budgens on their various awards (see above). It’s good to have them in the village. BURLEIGH FARM
Bartholomew Players Traditional Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Eynsham's Bartholomew Players' pre-Christmas production is ‘Losing Louis’, a wonderful comedy by Simon Contact Jane Cook – 01865 881352 Mendes da Costa in which past and present intertwine in a middle-class bedroom. In the early 1960s Louis is Burleigh Farm, Burleigh Road, Cassington, cheating with his girlfriend in the bed he shares with his Oxfordshire, OX29 4DZ wife. In the present we see his family gathering for his funeral, where the bedroom is transformed from a place of passion to one where past secrets and guilts are indecently Visit exposed. Performances in Eynsham Village Hall 23rd - 25th www.oxfordcity.co.uk/accom/burleighfarm November, 7.45 p.m. doors open 7.15 p.m.. Suitable 16+ for more information only. Tickets £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) from Evenlode DIY, [email protected], or on the door.
Glyme Valley Probus Club For Ladies
Our Speaker in September, Terry Richards, came to talk to us about the work that goes on behind the charity that we all cherish, which is the RNLI. This excellent charity was founded in 1824 by Sir William Hillary, who was a very benevolent politician whose work began in the Isle of Man. Since this time over 130,000 lives have been saved and countless more people have been rescued. The charity is 100% funded by voluntary donations and 97% of the lifeguards and fundraisers are indeed voluntary. Historically, the charity existed purely to help fisherman in difficulties at sea, but today a very different rescue service exists. Lifeguards now patrol various beaches, and very interestingly inshore lifeboats are also used as well as hovercrafts. Loch Ness has its own lifeboat, (too many monster hunters in that very deep loch getting into difficulties, perhaps). The Thames also has its own lifeboat, based at Tower Bridge and is the busiest station in the UK; the lifeboat there is manned by paid professionals. However, many lifeguards and fund raisers give their time and skills voluntarily and the service here in the UK covers 19,000 miles of coastline. We were told about the various sizes of boats and their costs and maintenance; the larger and faster boats can cost several millions of pounds. The Queen is the Patron of the RNLI and has been throughout her reign, and the Duke of Kent is the President, from whom our Speaker recently received a
gold medal for his very worthwhile work and fundraising, although he very modestly told us that since his early days as a sailor he happily joined the RNLI as a volunteer
confidently knowing there would be help if necessary. It Yarnton Pre-School was a fascinating talk given with a very impressive (formerly Yarnton Playgroup) Registered Charity No. 279278 number of facts and figures and so we were happy to give a donation to this very worthwhile cause. “The quality of provision is outstanding” We have a short waiting list and welcome enquiries from Ofsted Inspection Report 2010 Open to all 2 – 5 year olds potential new members. Please telephone 01993 812025. (register from 12 months) Sandy Rasch Your highest ranked local charity Early Years provider. Don’t just take our word for it! Compare our report with others on www.ofsted.gov.uk. Working with William Fletcher Primary School, we are dedicated to providing the best possible early years care and education. Come meet our well qualified, experienced and friendly staff. Sessions for 3+ year-olds: Mon.– Fri. 8.45am – 11.45am Mon. & Wed. 11.45am – 3.00pm Registered Charity No. 1049116 Sessions for under 3s: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 12.45pm – 3.00pm For more information contact Alison on School hours: 841327, Out of School Hours: email [email protected] If your child is between two and five years ol they can join us for fun and games. Children in Begbroke Playgroup learn through play. We are a small and very friendly playgroup set in a beautiful rural setting. We welcome all children. We provide a vast range of activities throughout the sessions, with fully qualified staff to encourage your child. Ofsted registered. For more information please call us on 07594652291, email us on [email protected], or pop in and see us - we would love to see you.
Woodstock Methodist Church, Oxford Street, Woodstock
Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Road, Kidlington Minister: The Revd. Jonathan Todd, tel. 01865 842214, Email: [email protected] Lay Worker: Malcolm Bromhall, tel. 01865 373958, Email: [email protected] Web: www.woodstockmethodists.org.uk, www.kidlingtonmethodistchurch.co.uk
There are no Methodist churches in Yarnton, but you will find one in both Woodstock and Kidlington. Details of our forthcoming services are below, but there are also various midweek activities, details of which can be found on the appropriate website. Everyone is welcome to come and join us at any time.
Services in November Woodstock 6th 8.30 a.m. Rev. Jean King Every Friday we meet at 9.30 a.m. for a short informal time (Holy Communion) of prayer followed by coffee. On the third Friday of the 10.30 a.m. Rev. AlisonTomlin month, this incorporates a celebration of communion. All (Church Anniversary) welcome! 13th 9.45 a.m. Rev. Jonathan Todd 20th 10.30 a.m. Rev. Philip Beuzeval Kidlington (Holy Communion) 6th 8.30 a.m. Rev. Jonathan Todd 27th 10.30 a.m. John Wesley Society (Breakfast Communion) (Student Group) 10 a.m. Malcolm Bromhall 13th 10 a.m. Heidi Cottrell We also have a Junior Church which meets every week at 20th 10 a.m. Rev. Jonathan Todd 10.30 a.m. and ranges in age from two to early teens. The (Holy Communion) first part of the morning is shared with the adults in 27th 10 a.m. Local Church Group church before we then go round to the church hall to share in our own activities. We are always delighted to see new The Kidlington church also runs a Junior Church and members, whether with or without their parents! crèche on Sunday mornings.
Kidlington Bowls Club
Commiserations to our Club Champion John Hardie who, after getting to the final of the Oxfordshire Champion of Champions competition, narrowly lost by two shots against Bicester’s Paul Hooley. John was down by 7 shots after the first four ends, but came back to move 18-17 ahead, only to drop two singles and a two to lose 21-18. With all the games for the season now played, the green has been put to bed. Many thanks to those few willing hands who came down and helped to get everything stowed away for the winter, and in readiness for the green maintenance to start. Our skittles night was a fun evening with a fish and chip supper included. 36 members and friends joined in. One more reminder to club members, don’t forget to attend our AGM on Wednesday 2nd November at 7 p.m. There are many things to discuss which affect the future of our Club. Clive Taylor, Press Officer, tel. 376783
Woodstock U3A (University of the Third Age)
Officially 5 years old in September, Woodstock U3A celebrated its 5th anniversary at its usual meeting place – Marlborough School. Since its formation 5 years ago the group has grown from a handful of members to approaching 100, and its interest groups from 6 to 19. The members celebrated in style with a huge birthday cake accompanied (even though mid-afternoon) with glasses of wine, to toast themselves. They meet monthly at the Marlborough School Woodstock, generally every first Tuesday at 2 p.m.; new and potential members are most welcome. Contact for further information: John Turvey, tel. 01993 812806 or Patrick Fitz-Gibbon, tel. 01869 347238, e-mail: [email protected]
Oxford Harmonic Society celebrates its ninetieth anniversary
Oxford Harmonic Society starts its 90th anniversary celebrations this year with what promises to be a rousing performance of Handel’s Messiah in Oxford Town Hall on 26th November. Throughout the season the choir will celebrate 90 years of singing in Oxford, from humble beginnings as the Iffley Glee Club in 1921 to today’s 120- strong chorus drawn from all over the city and surrounding area. The choir takes pride in combining the traditional choral repertoire with lesser-known and unusual pieces, and this season is no exception. Other works to be performed are Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, a rare performance of Loewe’s Passion Oratorio, and Haydn’s Creation. Rated as ‘consistently impressive’ by the Oxford Times, Oxford Harmonic Society always aims for high standards and attracts top professional soloists. The choir welcomes enquiries from enthusiastic potential members, and prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. For more information, see the choir website www.oxfordharmonicsoc.org or telephone Julie Fisher (membership secretary) 01865 310579. For tickets: Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305.
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