August, 2018
The Month Ahead . . .
Tuesdays 4.45-5.45pm~Tai Chi Qi Gong mixed all-age drop-in class ~ Wootton Village Hall Wednesdays @ 11.30am & 12.30pm ~ Dance and Stretch for the over-50s @ Woodstock Town Hall @ 7.00pm ~ Football Training (all welcome) on the War Memorial Playing Field Thursdays @ 7.30—9.00pm ~ Bell Ringing practice night @ St Mary’s, Wootton—all welcome Fridays @ 9.00—11.00am during term time only ~ Baby and Toddler Group @ Wootton Village Hall Saturday 4th @ 9.00am ~ Wootton Walkers meet @ The Killingworth Castle car park (p. 9) Sunday 12th from 2.30—4.30pm ~ Glympton Cream Tea in Glympton Village Hall (p. 21) Sunday 12th @ 8.00pm approx. ~ “OUTREACH” QUIZ @ The Killingworth Castle (p. 15) Wednesday 15th from 10.00am—noon ~ U3A Open Coffee Morning—Kidlington Baptist Church (p. 9) Sunday 19th @ 3.00pm ~ “Discoveries New & Beautiful”~ Concert in Wootton Church (p. 3 & 4)
that the world should be taxed”. Under this edict, people had to return to their birthplace for registration! Which meant that Jesus was born in the right place, and so given good credentials for His messiahship. As a result, for many of us, Augustus is remembered for a bit of bureaucracy, a nuisance for the people, travelling on foot, Dear Friends or by donkey, camel, or horse, but with Schools are on holiday, many families go off world-shaking consequences! You never on holiday, (sadly, at inflated prices because know! of the school holidays!) and there isn’t much happening in our local communities. An opportunity for some rest, reflection, reading, and other ways of relaxing. Before you do, here’s some interesting information, designed to nourish the mind, and to show that I’ve done a bit of research! Stephen “August” used to be “Sixtilus” the sixth month in the original Roman Calendar, but Trio luncheon then became the eighth month, as it is now! Named after“ Augustus” adopted son club of Julius Caesar and the first Roman Emperor Apparently, he was happy about appily, we had a this because it was during this month that few more sitting he enjoyed some great triumphs, including down in July for a the conquest of Egypt! very good “cold After Caesar’s assassination, he joined Mark collation”. AppropriateH for the weather! Anthony and Lepidus in the “Triumvirate”, Also, there were lovely summer desserts and but eventually became sole ruler, the plenty to drink! Once again, all for £5.50! “Imperator”. A grand title, and one that he lived up to, by strong leadership and by Many thanks to Sylvia and staff for their hard making some improvements such as better work during the past 12 months. roads and a reformed tax system. He’s well We have also appreciated the lovely flower remembered by Classicist and Historians, and, apparently, was a good example of “no- arrangements for the tables, which, nonsense” ruling, and military prowess. afterwards, are taken home by the lucky He’s also remembered in another way, every winners of the raffle! The next Lunch will be th Christmas! When we read again the story on THURSDAY, 13 . SEPTEMBER. at 12-30pm of the birth of Jesus, we remember that his in the Burditch Hall. More details in the next family had to travel to Bethlehem the “City issue! of David”. Because, as the Bible says, “there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, Stephen
ook at those soulful eyes; look at the rakish twirl Lof that moustache; look at all that rouge! Meet the English composer Nicholas Lanier (1588- 1666) posing for Anthony van Dyke in 1632. He was the quintessentially well- rounded 17th-century gentleman: as fine a This is Nicholas Lanier! No, that is Simon Heighes singer as he was a diplomat; as will take us on a musical journey from the accomplished an artist as he was a lutenist; bright lights of Venice to the French court of and as self-important as he was vain. He Louis XIV, on through the whirlwind reigns of was well-travelled too: dealing art around Charles I and II, and finally coming to rest Europe, and in the 1620s buying the great with one of the greatest songs of the age – picture collection of the Dukes of Mantua for Henry Purcell’s Evening Hymn. And of the royal collection of Charles I. course, there’ll also be a cameo appearance Lanier’s impeccable artistic contacts allowed from Nicholas Lanier himself. him entrance to the highest society where – Simon Heighes neither shaken nor stirred – he coolly spied for his royal master. After the trauma of Rexit, he endured exile and avoided poverty by faking old masters, but he was long remembered for what one contemporary described as the ‘passion, hope, fear and despair’ in his music which was ‘as strong as words and sounds can bear’ – a legacy he bequeathed to the most talented English composer of all – Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Lanier’s portrait now hangs in one of the grandest houses in the area, where he continues to inspire art appreciation and music making of the highest order. Join us on the 19th of August at 3.30 pm in the Church for a Grand Tour of 17th-century song given by the breath-taking tenor Charles Daniels and the Dutch lutenist Fred Jacobs – a regular visitor to Wootton. The concert STILLNESS some reason they accepted me! At that time, I covered the whole county and was paid £68 per month! (A little better than the or me, stillness within myself, has been the most important way £2.50 when I was a cadet! Out of which I had to pay for my lodgings. forward through life’s confusions
and all it throws ut the article Fat us all. aimed to express
owe my inner my hope for all parents to be stillness to the River Bcreatively/constructively Glyme, from the supportive, for them and time I and my family their children to express their Ifirst started visiting it in the 1980s, coming out feelings, and that often this can be more easily achieved with a picnic by the ford and willow trees, then when a child chooses a hobby they would love to being ‘hypnotised’ into take up. Once they do so, it is living in personal retreat in part of Hordley House, often like lighting a safe Margie McGregor overlooking the Glyme, arriving here in 1985. ‘touch paper’ and they are off, inspired and self-motivated.
t seemed a long way and so different, hank you, and thank you, River from the 24 years I worked for the Glyme, for giving us all so much Duke of Edinburgh, meeting so many wonderful characters in the business stillness.
Iand entertainment world, who - each and T c every one of them - met me on equal terms, Margie M Gregor including the Duke of Edinburgh in his attitudes. Eric and Ernie pulling my leg and asking if I was a member of the Royal Household. Just there, being themselves on my/their level, no need of status, nor personal need of pedestals.
recent piece written about me in the Oxford Mail was a little‘ off cue” when it claimed I was a sergeant when I was Aseventeen years old! No! I was a cadet then in Aylesbury Police Headquarters for three years; a constable in Amersham and High Wycombe for four years, then I applied to come to Oxfordshire as a sergeant. For SuDoku
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A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
he annual SAFARI SUPPER is being planned for SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER, starting at 6.30 pm. This very enjoyable event Tinvolves circulating round various venues in the village - participants meeting together for drinks, then being directed to different houses for the main course and elsewhere for dessert. Finally, we reconvene for coffee. It’s a fund-raising evening in aid of Wootton Church improvements. More information in September’s “Outreach”! Ann Leggett Oxfordshire round trip (with a brief detour into Warwickshire)
From Kidlington to Didlington, then Middlington and Twidlington We go on into Chidlington and up the hill to Stridlington, From where we survey Kirtlington, and Hurtlington and Skirtlington, And take the road to Oddington, through Ploddington and Cloddington, Before we enter Kiddington, and Quiddington and Griddington, But once past Bishop’s Itchington (through Twitchington and Ditchington), We find ourselves at Cassington, by way of Upper Massington, And then we come to Bletchington, through Fletchington and Cletchington, And Chadlington and Madlington and Paddlington and Stradlington, And Deddington and Headington and Reddington and Credington, And Garsington and Passington and Classington and Farcington, And Rashington and Cashington and Dashington and Lashington And Rushington and Brushington and Thrushington and Hushington, And Ducklington and Swanlington and Gooselington and Cootlington, And Uppington and Downington and Rightington and Leftington, Until we’re back to Twidlington and Middlington and Didlington, And then to where we started at, the welcome sight of Kidlington.
Arthur Stockwin
September 8th September 8th THE “OUTREACH CROISSANT CROSSWORD FOR AUGUST—No. 161
Across 1) Fluid at site of infection (3) 3) Woollen cloth (4) 7) Opening (8) 8) Cattle (4) 9) Undress (7) 10) Tall and skinny (5) 12) Killing of a parent (9) 16) More broad (5) 17) Deliverer of dairy items (7) 20) Greek cheese (4) 21) Climbing plant (8) 22) Ban, prohibit (4) 23) Digit (3)
Down 1) Less contaminated (5) 2) Obstinate (8) 3) Run away (from) (4) 4) Large cat (7) 5) Mar (5) 6) Looks for (5) 11) Mishap (8) 13) Mean (7) 14) Horseman (5) 15) Understood without being stated (5) 18) Rogue (5) 19) Reflected sound (4) Congratulations to Sue Caley, first lucky winner out of the hat. Enjoy your croissants, courtesy of Wootton Stores, and thanks to Mulberry for the monthly puzzle. WOOTTON WALKERS
oodstock & District U3A [University of the 3rd Age] is holding a coffee morning on he August walk will be on Wednesday 15 August, between th W Saturday, August 4 . It will be a 10.00 - 12.00 at Kidlington Baptist Church, shortish walk as Wootton Bell OX5 2DS (corner of High Street/Foxdown Ringers are needed at the church Close). forT an afternoon wedding. It will also be nowhere near Blenheim, being the Please come and meet us to find out about Countryfile Live weekend... our forthcoming programme of monthly Meet at the Killingworth Castle at 9.00 am, talks and our varied interest groups where we’ll return for lunch. New walkers including walking, play reading and art. always welcome. For more information, please see our Ann and Mel Tel: 813005 website; www.u3asites.org.uk/woodstock
he August 1993 edition of “Outreach” reported the participation of Wootton Junior School children participating in anT Oxfordshire Festival of Voices, held in the delightful setting of Dorchester Abbey, a wonderful experience for them to sing in a 350 strong choir. The staff/children versus parents’ rounders match had been a great success with age and experience winning the day, but everybody equally enjoying the barbecue following the game. or the benefit of those tending relatives’ graves and bringing flowers, it was announced that an outside tap had been installed Fon the Church wall to supply anyone who needed water. Sunshine Club Coach Trip to Weymouth was advertised for the end of the month. Members were to be charged A £3.00, adults £5.00 and children only £1.50. Cyril Davis reported that the July trip to Stratford had been enjoyed by all. Jack and Charlotte Gibbs write: “We hosted a wedding party for our eldest daughter, Nancy, and Pete (whom she met when they were both 16!) on Saturday 14th July. Thank you so much to everyone for your forbearance with the music (which seemed to have been much enjoyed by many fortunately!!). The weather was so utterly glorious we fear the sound travelled more than anticipated. Needless to say, it was all oan Williams, who with husband magical and the most wonderful gathering Doug lived in Glympton Alms- of extended family and friends. Here’s a houses, died recently after a long photo of Pete and Nancy being showered by J illness carried with characteristic homemade rose petal confetti.” courage and cheerfulness. She never lost her love for her native Ireland, and, thankfully, she was able to visit for the last time a few weeks ago. Afterwards, she enjoyed telling us what a great time she had had, and how she was able to go there despite her illness. A regular attender at the TRIO Lunch, she took a real interest in other people, genuinely concerned for their welfare and offering cheerful, and often humorous, support. To Doug, their son and daughter, and wider family, we give our love e should like to offer our best and sympathy in their bereavement. wishes to all who have birthdays in August: to Tony Adams lso, condolences to John W (formerly Vicar) on 1st August, Harwood and family on the to Susan Ellis on 2nd August, to Gabriele del death of John’s mother, who, in Monte on 6th August, to Meghan del Monte a long life, served her country on the 8th and to Giorgio del Monte on the Ain the WAAF during the Second World War, 12th (wow what a busy month!), to Roy and also, generously, in her local community. Hanson on 7th August, to Thomas Budge who will be 7 on 11th August, and also to he new occupants of End Cottage Alex Warmington on the 13th. Happy in Wootton need no Birthday to everyone! introduction! Becky and Géza Please send any news, including your had already moved into the birthday or special celebration if you would villageT and have made themselves very like it commemorated in 'Outreach', to me at much at home with us, as active members of 4 Dorn View, Wootton or phone me at 01993 our community. We wish them every 359225 (please dial the area code as well as happiness in their new home. the home number) or 07557300212, or to [email protected]. ÉTRICOURT-MANANCOURT village with which they had forged links due to The Great War, he asked if they could REVISITS WOOTTON make a side trip to visit Wootton with some any readers will remember a who had not made the trip last time. visit last August of a party of On Friday afternoon, July 7th, a French coach nine from the French village bearing a party of thirty-one arrived outside of Étricourt-Manancourt, led Wootton Church. The Mayor and his three byM their mayor, who were invited to come to mark the centenary of the Christ figure rescued from the ruins of their village, destroyed by German, French and British armies as the Battle of the Somme raged to and fro through northern France. Ernest Dashwood, who had farmed here at Ludwell, was killed in May 1915 near Manancourt, as the village was then known. Two years later, his younger brother Wilfred deputies, wearing their tricolour sashes of found himself in very much the same spot office, followed a full sized Drapeau de bleu, and it was he who claimed the finely carved blanc et rouge carried by a smart military seventeenth century wooden figure, miraculously unharmed by the devastation from which it protruded. After a moving service of rededication, the French party were treated to a sumptuous afternoon tea set out in the Village Hall. Presentations were made, and that evening, over a very English fish and chip supper in The Killingworth Castle, close friendships were forged. When the mayor, Monsieur Jean- Pierre Coquette, got in touch recently to say a party was travelling over to visit Stoke Poges, another gent’ wearing a blazer, medals, a military the French visit. The Buckinghamshire village beret and white gloves, and the entire party had raised money to restore a water supply processed up the path, turning left to lay a to the community following the ravages of floral tribute upon the Peace Memorial in the war and were having a day of the front of the churchyard. A minute’s celebration of 100 Years of Remembrance. A silence was observed before everyone similar splendid afternoon tea was enjoyed wanted to go inside and see and touch, and by all the guests, speeches were made, be photographed with, the Christ figure flowers and crosses were laid, a Spitfire flew where He has hung this past century above over in salute, and a display of Morris the pulpit, having spent the three previous dancing to confuse. centuries on a different cross in France. Stoke Poges invited us all to inspect a newly- The next place they wanted to go was le installed centenary war memorial, which I pub’, and more or less as we walked in to fervently urge readers to make a point of visiting should they find themselves in the near vicinity. It is truly moving and takes the form of an ordinary Tommy, war-weary, leaning pensively on his down-pointing rifle, regarding a very welcoming and appealing little dog, looking up at him and all but wagging its tail. Wrought out of old metal tools and scrap iron collected in the village, it is a wonderfully fitting tribute to all who fought that roses might bloom again in the fields of Picardy.
N.P.T.
The Castle, France was victorious in her World Cup semi-final. There was great jubilation and tankards were waved like drapeaux and La Marseillaise was sung most lustily. The following day we were guests of Stoke Poges Parish Council, as they had been here last year for e are four Year-12 Marlborough School students, aiming to W complete The Three Peaks Challenge on Thursday 26th July within a 24 hour timespan. The challenge consists of us hiking the three highest peaks in each country in Great Britain; these are, Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (England) and Snowdon (Wales). We are raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, as we have all had someone close to us who has been affected by cancer. If you would like to donate, our JustGiving page is: https:// www.justgiving.com/fundraising/threepeaks-uk Miranda Curtis and Sue Ross were our excellent July quiz-mistresses, and attracted deep concentration and not a little effort from a smaller number of teams than usual, doubtless due to the fabulous spell of weather we have been enjoying this summer. Enthusiastic support from those who did attend and thanks and congratulations to all who took part.
Yes, that’s right, everyone. It is a photograph of Mary Taylor of Clifford Terrace, determined to have a nice snap of her beautiful blue-grey cat.
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An Evening full of Promise I think it was Horace who said “never promise more than you can perform”, and that old maxim was most certainly at the forefront of my mind when offering a dinner party at the recent Auction of Promises in aid of church funds. And, from what I have been hearing of late, a lot of people who had generously offered their promises must have been harking back to their Horace Publius, for those of us who purchased have been well pleased with what they had bid for. Take me, for example. I bought a promise of a dinner at Hordley for a party of eight. Admittedly, I knew the auctioneer, and he assured me the meal would be
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Garden maintenance & clearance accompanied by wine from a good cellar— Fencing and it was! Decorating: Our invited guests assembled in the drawing Painting – internal & external, re-sealing, re- room where well-schooled local girls from grouting, plaster repairs; the village, in matching uniform, Fitting: obsequiously offered a tempting array of Shelving, blinds, curtain rails; canapés as the sommelier, very much in the
General: vein of Downton’s Carson, tended our glasses. Flat pack construction, hanging pictures/mirrors, assemble shed, Dinner itself was a superb affair. pre-sales tidy up, “man with a van” Conversation and wine flowed equally and removal service; the food and service was both exquisite with Cleaning: a delightfully delicate floral touch.
Patios, driveways, car valeting etc. I think the staff enjoyed themselves as well, as a degree of mirth and hilarity could be
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Local contact people
Rector Rev. Stephen Jones 01993 812543
Licensed Reader Mrs Jenny Wagstaffe 01993 811027
Churchwardens: Wootton ~ Mr Nicholas Tomlinson 01993 813484 Wootton Verger ~ Mrs Jane Scott 01993 813236 Churchwardens: Glympton ~ Lt. Col. Peter Browne 01993 813525 / 01608 658017 Mrs Connie Surtees 01993 812076
Churchwardens: Kiddington ~ Miss Jill Thorne 01869 340117 Mrs Jo Deacon 07917 158274 Mrs Dora Simms (Emeritus) Baby & Toddler Group ~ Chair: Mrs Debbie Davis 07803 569084
Bell Ringers ~ Tower Captain: Mr Mel Leggett 01993 813005
Burditch Hall ~ bookings: Mrs Ann Day 01993 811500 Burditch Playing Field ~ Chair: Mrs Ann Day 01993 811500
Glympton Village Hall ~ bookings: Mrs Serena Warmington 01993 811486 Glympton P.O. & Stores Mrs Serena Warmington 01993 811486
Parish Council ~ Chairman: Mr Peter Loftus 01993 812387
Parish Council ~ Clerk: Mr Robert Damerall [email protected]
Police ~ Sgt. David Yates and PC Gordon Richardson, Community Support Officer PCSO Phil Workman
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Sports Club ~ Chair: Mr Ted Thomas 01993 812354
Village Hall (Administrator): Mrs Janet Mead (dial area code too) 01993 359225
Wootton Flower Show ~ Sec.: Natalie Mitchell-Boorne 01993 813151
Wootton School ~ Head teacher: Miss Valerie Lucas 01993 811520
Wootton Stores ~ Mrs Rachel Jones 01993 811474
Wootton Relief in Need ~ Mrs Joan Thomas 01993 812354 Mrs Jane Hoare 01993 813026
“Outreach” Editor ~ Nicholas Tomlinson 01993 813484
“Outreach” Advertising Manager ~ Mrs Primrose Williamson 01993 812670
“Outreach” Treasurer ~ Mr Neil Scott 01993 813236
“Outreach” e-mail address ~ [email protected]
Should you, or someone else, be on this list? Please let the Editor know of any omissions. SERVICES
Sunday 5 August 8.00 am. Holy Communion – Wootton 10.15 am. All Age Worship –Wootton
Sunday 12 August 10.15 am. Parish Eucharist – Glympton
Sunday 19 August 6.15 pm. Evensong + Holy Communion – Wootton
Sunday 26 August 10.15 am. Parish Eucharist – Kiddington
Sunday 2 September 8.00 am. Holy Communion – Wootton 10.15 am. All Age Worship –Wootton
WOODSTOCK METHODIST CHURCH Local contacts: Jim and Nancy Fletcher 01993 811186
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH St Hugh of Lincoln, Woodstock St Thomas More, Kidlington Saturdays: No service Mass—6.00pm Sundays: Mass—9.30am Mass—11.00am
WOODSTOCK BAPTIST CHURCH Services: each Sunday at 10.30am Local contact: Nick Harris 01993 812364