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REGULARS INDEPENDENT & COMMUNITY INSPIRED 14 Crossword Your Local Community Magazine We are starting this year with good intentions to reduce our 14/21/ Our Community pages impact on the environment and increase our recycling. We have 23/41-42 some excellent articles about protecting the environment and defending our planet, by changing our habits to reduce our impact 17/19/20 Local Authority Information, Blood Donor Sessions, and improve our carbon footprint. The concern about the damage we are doing is everywhere with growing concern for action Community Notices - we will be visiting this issue again. For variety you’ll find find a charming article about a local stables, 18 Planning Applications & Decisions some fascinating facts and advice on trees, and the next piece in the series of articles about the Civil War Portraits in St Edwards W E L C O M E T O 22 Local Church Services Hall in Stow. Sounds Alive has talked to Glenn Hughes, lead singer and guitarist in Deep Purple, Cozenor has sent us his latest crossword, and we have redesigned our Local Business Directory! SMART WIFI 24 Diary of Local Events So we have been busy! 25 - 28 Events: Festivals, Exhibitions, Concerts, Local Fundraising, Today however, I have been sat in the sunshine under a beautiful blue sky - that amazing blue that comes when the grass is crisp Walks etc… and white – cosy, behind the office window (a comfortable compromise)! 29 Book Reviews from Borzoi Books We hope that some of our articles, reports and regular items will promt you to email or write to us this year – we would love to hear 29 Crossword Answers from you. Meanwhile, my best wishes for an excellent start to all our good intentions, 32/33 Club Notices and Rural Cinemas Best wishes Jenni 46/47 LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Jenni Turner, Editor REPORTS

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10/11 The State of Nature in Britain – Mike Boyes

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REGULARS INDEPENDENT & COMMUNITY INSPIRED 14 Crossword Your Local Community Magazine We are starting this year with good intentions to reduce our 14/21/ Our Community pages impact on the environment and increase our recycling. We have 23/41-42 some excellent articles about protecting the environment and defending our planet, by changing our habits to reduce our impact 17/19/20 Local Authority Information, Blood Donor Sessions, and improve our carbon footprint. The concern about the damage we are doing is everywhere with growing concern for action Community Notices - we will be visiting this issue again. For variety you’ll find find a charming article about a local stables, 18 Planning Applications & Decisions some fascinating facts and advice on trees, and the next piece in the series of articles about the Civil War Portraits in St Edwards 22 Local Church Services Hall in Stow. Sounds Alive has talked to Glenn Hughes, lead singer and guitarist in Deep Purple, Cozenor has sent us his latest crossword, and we have redesigned our Local Business Directory! 24 Diary of Local Events So we have been busy!

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We are all aware of the climate crisis – it has received huge publicity over the past decade and more – but how many of us are aware of the full extent of damage to ecosystems and biodiversity loss? Every year we continue to lose precious habitats and species, and there are many reasons for this – economic development, population growth, agricultural practices, pollution, oceans of plastic waste, loss of forests, wildflower meadows, wetlands and heathland, illegal hunting, and the effects of a warming climate. The important Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Report in 2019 highlighted the twin threats posed by climate change and loss of biodiversity: “we can either solve BOTH or we solve neither,” the report warns.

The UK – ‘one of the most nature-depleted countries’ Loss of biodiversity is a worldwide phenomenon, but how are we doing in the UK? According to the State of Nature Reports 2016 and 2019, the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on earth – 189th out of 218 countries assessed. One in seven of our wildlife species is at risk of extinction and more than half are in decline. The UK has lost significantly more nature over the long-term than the global average. “We need powerful new environmental laws... a Nature Recovery Network set in law,” argues Sir David Attenborough.

Trees What can be done to reverse the decline? Planting many more trees is one option to combat climate change, but it is important that these are planted in the right places, not at the expense of other precious wildlife habitats. And for wildlife to flourish we need a mix of species of trees with a varied understory, not huge monoculture blocks of conifers or other trees planted too close together. Newly-planted trees must be maintained and watered if they are to survive.

10 | COTSWOLD TIMES 10 | COTSWOLD TIMES To benefit wildlife, large-scale tree-planting needs to form part of a wider local plan that takes account of surrounding habitats and the potential to create wildlife corridors.

Gardens As individuals, what can we do? If we are fortunate enough to have gardens we can plant a few small trees that provide cover in summer and berries for birds in winter, such as hawthorn or cotoneaster. We can be less fussy about maintaining pristine lawns and instead allow an area of grass and ‘weeds’ to grow uncut, providing a good habitat for many insects. We can allocate an area of garden for wildflowers, an important source of nectar for pollinating insects. We can stop using pesticides and slug pellets outdoors. We can build a pond, however small. We can leave piles of woody cuttings or logs in corners as winter shelters for insects or hedgehogs. Be less tidy and let nature thrive.

Wildflowers We need to value our wildflower meadows which have seen a 97% decline in the UK since the 1930s. Some farmers now reseed their pastures with a mix containing a percentage of wildflowers, as I witnessed when on holiday in the Outer Hebrides. We can support our local wildlife organisations campaigning to preserve wildflower meadows and other wildlife habitats. We can support rewilding, and I recommend a book about the Knepp Estate in Sussex by Isabella Tree called Wilding. We can press for more wildflower-rich community parks and gardens, and more wildflower strips along roadside verges and fields. And we can educate younger generations to love and appreciate nature.

Single-use plastics We all know by now of the harmful effects of single-use plastics, and we will have seen harrowing pictures of marine life washed up dead with large quantities of plastics in their stomachs. Many sea birds and marine species consume plastics, and an action we can all take is to reduce our use of single-use plastics, and reuse or recycle plastics (some to Terracycle) that we can’t eliminate from our daily use. But we can do more than that. When you go for a walk carry a bag in your pocket to pick up litter, and take it home and recycle it if possible. My wife and I were horrified to find significant quantities of plastic waste – discarded plastic sheeting and old plastic ropes from the agricultural and fishing industries – in the Outer Hebrides, just yards behind stunning beaches where they would be swept into the sea on the next storm tide. We found a discarded plastic sack and collected up all the plastic and other waste we could find – something each of us could do in a similar situation.

Cut out waste If we care for nature we must all do what we can to help. In the words of Sir David Attenborough: “The best motto is not to waste things. Don’t waste electricity, don’t waste paper, don’t waste food. Live the way you want to live but just don’t waste. Look after the natural world and the animals in it, and the plants too. This is their planet as well as ours. Don’t waste them.”

Article written for Cotswold Times by Mike Boyes. Photos from left to right. Photos © Mike Boyes Nature Photography • Wildflower meadow at Cotswold Lavender, near Snowshill • Peacock butterfly on teasel in a Cotswold garden • Male Bullfinch eating cotoneaster berries in a Cotswold garden • A pasture reseeded with a low-growing wildflower seed mix, North Uist • Helophilus species of hoverfly on scabious in a Cotswold garden • Plastic and other waste collected near a pristine beach, Lewis COTSWOLD TIMES | 11 luxury beauty salons

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COTSWOLD TIMES | 13 Gigaclear – Ultrafast full-fibre broadband Established in 2010, Gigaclear designs, builds and operates a full that allows customers to utilise the fastest internet speeds in the fibre, ultrafast broadband network in rural areas, currently serving country at all times, from anywhere in their home. 200 communities in 20 counties in central and southern England. It The Gigaclear powered by Linksys routers are easy to install and works hard to provide rural properties, farms and businesses with come with an app which makes setting up easy. It also means the UK’s best broadband speeds. that customers can easily troubleshoot any connectivity issues Gigaclear now offers an in-home Smart WiFi ‘mesh solution’ for themselves or alternatively call Gigaclear for further support. As its customers, delivering unrivalled WiFi performance to rural an added bonus, Gigaclear installation engineers will set up the communities. The Gigaclear powered by Linksys Velop router initial network for new customers when connecting them to the ensures that Gigaclear’s ultrafast broadband speeds are matched ultrafast network, and it’s simple to add in additional nodes to by its WiFi performance, delivering a fast, reliable internet extend the coverage. connection anywhere in the home, no matter the size of the To find out more about Gigaclear’s WiFi powered by Linksys, property or building material used. please visit www.gigaclear.com/smart-wifi Gigaclear understands the challenges of connecting rural communities better than any other provider. The material used to build a property can have a huge impact on traditional WiFi in partnership with Glos & Hereford CCs performance. Metal, mirrors, concrete, impenetrable stone walls, We are working in partnership with large rooms and unusual property layouts are commonplace in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire County country homes – they can all severely interfere with WiFi signal. Councils, to provide ultrafast full fibre Gone are the days of having to walk nearer to the router to get a broadband to over 70,000 homes and businesses, as part of the better WiFi signal. Gigaclear’s Smart WiFi ‘mesh solution’, powered Fastershire programme of works. by Linksys, works by effectively throwing a ‘WiFi bubble’ over an The Fastershire project invests public funding in areas that are area. It is easily extended by adding a series of interconnected not commercially viable; this is where there are no suppliers nodes to expand WiFi coverage. Unlike traditional boosters and of Next Generation Access broadband (minimum of 30Mbps) access points which simply relay the signal, Smart WiFi, devices currently available. connect to the nearest node, ensuring the best connection everywhere in the home. In comparison, boosters mean that the West Oxfordshire further away the user is from the router, the weaker the signal. Under the programme of works in Ultrafast fibre-to-the-property has transformed the way people partnership with West Oxfordshire living in rural communities are operating, accommodating working District Council, 4,800 homes and from home, diversifying businesses, increasing productivity, plus businesses will benefit from access to accessing online services such as banking, shopping, streaming a new ultrafast full fibre network directly seamlessly and getting the latest entertainment, even connecting to each property. In addition, we will be investing commercially with friends and family around the world. Gigaclear also in expanding the network to 6,200 extra homes and businesses, understands that rural communities rely on high speed broadband meaning a total of 11,000 properties are set to benefit from the to thrive, enabling schools, village halls, shops and surgeries to new network. better serve the people of the community. West Oxfordshire District Council has enabled this project to go Their new partnership with Linksys, a leader in wireless ahead with funds of £1.5m, matched by the Government’s Building connectivity, delivers a market-leading, future-proof WiFi solution Digital UK program (BDUK).

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DOWN 1. Lice curb the tendency for a hot spot (8) 2. Blend a picture in a way that could not have been foreseen (13) 3. Sat quietly after a quarrel (4) 4. Look after a dent, thoroughly to begin with (6) 5. Spare cab where astronauts drink? (5,3) 6. Incredible degrees that cannot be explained (13) 7. Remain for support? (4) 13. Point Mitchel to the tree (5,3) 15. Ten given to arranging riders’ sport (8) 17. Senility of French goat (6) 19. Say nothing about the bean (4) Please turn to p29 for solutions. 20. An imperial unit is not a chain (4) 14 | COTSWOLD TIMES Zara Tindall’s homebred mare Cut And Run winning over hurdles at Bangor this season

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Pat Holmes interviewed Belinda Keighley from guest mini presenter for ITV soon. Condicote Stables. Harry loves football and will of I now know all about horse racing! Or not! course play for England one day! After a splendid Christmas tree Festival lunch The yard has 55 stables with 10 more being at St Edwards Hall in Stow (which seems built, and a further five which will be an so long ago), the sixty or so attendees were innovative isolation yard. They have many treated to a glimpse of the realities of living the flights of hurdles and grass gallops as well sport of kings. as an all-weather carpet gallop. Schooling facilities and steeple chase fences are Martin and Belinda Keighley guided us through all there. It is a truly splendid yard, set in a day in the life of a racing yard. They are a lively this beautiful part of the Cotswolds. How pair – Belinda, a local lass and Martin, an imported wonderful that Stow has its very own local Yorkshire ex jockey, have made a splendid life yard so close. with their racing stables in Luckley, Condicote. We enjoyed a slide show of many of their horses At any given time, there are approximately and owners, whether of a whole horse, or a leg! 1000 thoroughbred racehorses being Syndicates offer great opportunities to feel part trained in and around Cheltenham. of this most exciting sport. Of course Belinda rides too, and because I But, my goodness, it is a demanding and full- know she will not like to crow, I will tell you on way of life, and I would suggest a youngster that a couple of years ago, she entered the setting off on this road would need to be totally ‘Macmillan Charity Ride For Your Life’ race in wedded to both horse and the yard; there are, York on ‘Buckle Street’, a great favourite of apparently, many willing takers. hers. She raised £28,000 for the charity. Well done Belinda. A horse waits for no man Belinda and Martin are both, quite rightly, very The daily routine of a working yard is all proud of their yard, and would love to see you consuming, beginning at 5.45 am and and show you around, but probably not at ending at 8.30pm with very little time off during the day. But I 5.45am! Their website offers lots of information. sensed from both Belinda and Martin that this doesn’t faze them or their employees one little bit. We heard of about their One last thing made a huge impact on the appreciative audience, training programmes for young people and how they offer so and that was the answer to a question from the floor about what much support, care and enthusiasm to those in their charge. I happens to racehorses when they are no longer able to compete. can picture many a bright-eyed school leaver literally jumping The answer was that many of them retire with dignity and graze with excitement at such a wonderful way of life. Indeed, their happily until the end of their lives, through the kindness of charities. two sons have spent their young lives in the saddle; Freddie So, the talk given by these dedicated and caring trainers and is heavily involved in Shetland pony events and is going to be owners of our own local yard ended on a positive and happy note. COTSWOLD TIMES | 15 Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of our volunteers, we offer girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build relationships, gain life skills and make a positive difference. Could you give a couple of hours to a local group? There are volunteering role vacancies in Chipping Norton District, covering Kingham, Enstone and Chipping Norton. To find out more, contact Sarah Jenkins, District Commissioner: [email protected] LOCAL AUTHORITIES FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS CARD

C.D.C. Committee Meetings STOW TOWN COUNCIL STOW TOWN COUNCIL Meetings are held at the Council Offices, THE LAST MEETING WAS FOR Trinity Road Cirencester, GL7 1PX. NEXT MEETING: Thurs 27 February @ 7pm JANUARY 2020 Agendas, reports and Minutes are published online PLEASE CHECK NOTICEBOARD five working days before each meeting at: Abbreviated notes from the Meeting will be www.cotswold.gov.uk. Residents are welcome to attend meetings. available online at Members of the public are encouraged to Questions* from the public relating to a www.stowonthewold-tc.gov.uk and are Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women attend meetings of the Council and Committee. proposal in discussion by Cllrs may be taken displayed on the Council’s noticeboard on in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of our If you live in the District and are on the Electoral prior to Council voting on that proposal. St Edwards Hall in Stow Square. Copies of volunteers, we offer girls and young women a space where Register you can take part by asking up to two General questions are taken at the Minutes, associated committee meetings and they can be themselves, have fun, build relationships, gain questions per meeting. Information about your end of the meeting. correspondence are available from the life skills and make a positive difference. Councillors and committee members are on the Council’s Office, in George Alley off Stow Could you give a couple of hours to a local group? There website: www.cotswold.gov.uk. Square. Minutes of Council Meetings are are volunteering role vacancies in Chipping Norton District, covering Kingham, *A maximum of 3 minutes allowed. Enstone and available in the Library and online at Chipping Norton. FEBRUARY 2020: Town Councillors are available before and www.stowonthewold-tc.gov.uk. To find out more, contact Sarah Jenkins, District Commissioner: after the meeting. District and County Cllrs, The Council office is open Tuesdays, [email protected] Mon 3 Cabinet Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10am – 1pm Tue 4 Overview & Scrutiny representatives of Stow Police and local Press (subject to meetings) Tel: 01451 832 585 Wed 12 Planning regularly attend. Sewing Tuition with Sue Hazell Wed 19 Licensing Sub Comm E: [email protected] SIXTEENTH Wed 26 Council Learn how to Sew for your home ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION in our purpose designed Studios Questions to the Council or a committee about any matter on which CDC have any powers or duties Telephone: 08000 514 514 How to use a Sewing Machine or which affects the district must first be received in Feb 20, March 17, April 18, May 20 This information is continuously updated. please check by telephone or online: EASTABROOK writing by the Head of Democratic Services by email Roman Blinds March 19, May 21, June 26, July 9 no later than 5 pm on the prior working day: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks OR ARCHITECTS Soft Furnishings Certificate Course – up to July [email protected] By post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. www.sewing-tuition.co.uk www.eastabrookarchitects.co.uk GL7 1PX. 01285 623204/ 201. Petitions can be Held in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire – 07905 627 150 01451 830541 CHANGES TO PRIVATE PARKING RULES presented to express local feeling about an issue or Gift VouchersCS425-12B_Layout also 1available 06/07/2017 for 11:02 any Page Occasion 1 a suggested action that we might take. A petition must contain at least 10 signatures. Details of Meeting Agendas, Reports and Minutes can be Huge changes have been made to how private parking firms can fine drivers to AllenALLEN && SONSon found on the Council’s Committee Information ensure that they are not issuing tickets unfairly. Introduced by the British Parking System. Also available are details of your Councillor, Association (BPA) the rules came into effect on 6th January 2020 (NB. the revised ProfessionalFuneral and Qualified Directors Funeral Director Committee Meetings including dates, times and code will not apply to motorists fined before that time.) High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh venues and Membership of the Committees. 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Drivers who feel they have unfairly been issued PCNs will still need to go through Stow on the Wold the appeals process, however they will be dealt with “appropriately” at the first Allen & Son appeal stage. Dr Matthew Peters NOW TAKING ON BDSFuneralProfessional MRACDS (GDP) Directors and NEW Qualified PATIENTS NB. The consideration period will not apply if a motorist parks in a bay and then decides to leave; MSc MPDC RSEd General and to anyone who parks in a disabled bay without a blue badge; in a pick up/drop off space; or Funeral DirectorCosmetic Dentistry Dr HollyHigh Street, Finley Moreton-in-Marsh BDS Dental plans available where parking is prohibited. Providing a considered Ground-floor,and appropriate accessible service with a refreshinglysurgery available To appeal a PCN? Whitening Most tickets will include details of how to appeal on the back. OR complete the privatenormal chapel approach.Dentures of rest Not just framers parking operator’s appeals form, available on their website. ‘Six-month-smiles’ braces what will you discover ? We offerday a complete& night pre-planning service service, John Gallagher, lead adjudicator at POPLA*, said the revised code will bring 6 Brewery Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1AA includingpre-paid pre-payment funeral plans. “greater clarity” for motorists and parking operators on simple keying errors and Servingplans 01451Moreton-in-Marsh available 830885 and the grace periods, reducing administration and costs and ensuring a fairer system surrounding areas. Market St ~ Charlbury ~ OX7 3PL that protects motorists.” 01608 811805 For more information, please phone at (* Parking On Private Land Appeals) Look After Your Smile www.cotswoldframes.co.uk Email:any [email protected], call into our office [email protected] 16 | COTSWOLDor TIMES visit our website. 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C.D.C. Committee Meetings MORETON TOWN COUNCIL MORETON TOWN COUNCIL Meetings are held at the Council Offices, THE LAST MEETING WAS FOR Trinity Road Cirencester, GL7 1PX. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday Feb 11th 6.30pm JANUARY 2020 Agendas, reports and Minutes are published online PLEASE CHECK NOTICEBOARD five working days before each meeting at: Abbreviated notes from the Meeting will be www.cotswold.gov.uk. available online at Residents are welcome to attend meetings. Members of the public are encouraged to Questions* from the public relating to a www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil.co.uk attend meetings of the Council and Committee. and are displayed on the Council’s noticeboard proposal in discussion by Cllrs may be taken If you live in the District and are on the Electoral in the High Street (on Barklays House). Copies prior to Council voting on that proposal. Register you can take part by asking up to two are available at the Council’s Office, Moreton General questions are taken at the questions per meeting. Information about your Library, and the CDC Moreton Area Centre in end of the meeting. Councillors and committee members are on the High Street. website: www.cotswold.gov.uk. *A maximum of 3 minutes allowed. Office opening hours: Tuesday – 10:00 -16:00 Wednesday and Thursday – 09:00 - 16:00 FEBRUARY 2020: Town Councillors are available before and after the meeting. District and County Cllrs, AND subject to meetings. Moreton in Marsh Mon 3 Cabinet representatives of Stow Police and local Press Town Council, Old Town, Moreton in Marsh, Tue 4 Overview & Scrutiny regularly attend. GL56 0LW Wed 12 Planning Tel: 01608 651 448 Wed 19 Licensing Sub Comm Wed 26 Council Questions to the Council or a committee about any ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION matter on which CDC have any powers or duties Telephone: 08000 514 514 or which affects the district must first be received in This information is continuously updated. please check by telephone or online: writing by the Head of Democratic Services by email no later than 5 pm on the prior working day: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks [email protected] By post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. GL7 1PX. 01285 623204/ 201. Petitions can be presented to express local feeling about an issue or CHANGES TO PRIVATE PARKING RULES a suggested action that we might take. A petition must contain at least 10 signatures. Details of Meeting Agendas, Reports and Minutes can be found on the Council’s Committee Information Huge changes have been made to how private parking firms can fine drivers to System. Also available are details of your Councillor, ensure that they are not issuing tickets unfairly. Introduced by the British Parking Committee Meetings including dates, times and Association (BPA) the rules came into effect on 6th January 2020 (NB. the revised venues and Membership of the Committees. code will not apply to motorists fined before that time.) What are the changes? Keying errors In circumstances where an error is classed as ‘minor’, such as making an error when keying in a registration number into a machine, the motorist can appeal and the PCN must be cancelled at the first stage of appeal. In circumstances where an error is classed as ‘major’, motorists will no longer be charged more than £20 for the mistake if the fine is paid within 14 days from the day it was issued. Grace Periods Motorists must be given the chance to consider Terms and Conditions before entering a private car park. If drivers decide not to park after entering and choose to leave, private parking firms must now provide them with a “reasonable consideration period” to leave, before a fine is issued. Drivers who feel they have unfairly been issued PCNs will still need to go through the appeals process, however they will be dealt with “appropriately” at the first appeal stage. NB. The consideration period will not apply if a motorist parks in a bay and then decides to leave; to anyone who parks in a disabled bay without a blue badge; in a pick up/drop off space; or where parking is prohibited. To appeal a PCN? Most tickets will include details of how to appeal on the back. OR complete the parking operator’s appeals form, available on their website. John Gallagher, lead adjudicator at POPLA*, said the revised code will bring “greater clarity” for motorists and parking operators on simple keying errors and grace periods, reducing administration and costs and ensuring a fairer system that protects motorists.” (* Parking On Private Land Appeals)

COTSWOLDCOTSWOLD TIMES TIMES | |17 17 Planning Applications & Approvals

CDC Planning Committee meets once a month - the details are on p17 of this magazine. Full information is available online at www.cotswold.gov.uk or 01285 623000. This website also explains planning procedures, how to comment on application and speak at public planning meeting at CDC. PLANNING APPLICATIONS & APPROVALS Reference Address Proposal Status Compliance with Conditions (see Reference panel) re: demolition of the existing single storey extension, 20/00053/COMPLY and replacement with a 1.5 storey mono pitch and Conditions 6 (sample 2 storey gable extension with a glazed area infill, materials), 7 (sample 8 Wraggs Row, Stow on the Wold, insertion of dormer windows to rear, and alterations to Pending panel) and 8 (render GL54 1JT boundary walls – and consent 18/04738/LBC – consideration. panel) of Permission demolition of the existing single storey extension, 18/04737/FUL and replacement with a 1.5 storey mono pitch, 2 storey gable extension with a glazed area infill, insertion of dormer windows to rear, and internal alterations to boundary walls.

20/00037/NONMAT Amendment to wording of Condition 11 (see reference Condition 11 (time panel left) erection of 30 dwellings and associated period for provision works (reserved matters application pursuant to of play equipment Land at The Leasows, Application appeal decision APP/F1610/W/3165805 CDC ref of reserved matters Chipping Campden permitted. 16/01256/OUT) to alter time period for the provision of approval 18/04995/ play equipment. REM)

19/04599/FUL Summerhill Farm, Naunton, Erection of barn for 12 loose horse boxes. Pending consideration. GL54 3AZ

DECISIONS Reference Address Proposal Decision 20/00037/NONMAT (Reserved matters approval 18/04995/ Amendment to wording of Condition 11 of reserved REM pursuant to Land at The Leasows, matters approval (re: erection of 30 dwellings and Permitted. appeal decision APP/ Chipping Campden associated works ) to alter time period re: provision of F1610/W/16/3165805 play equipment. CDC Ref 16/01256/ OUT)

Garages West of 76 & 77 Redesdale Demolition of garage blocks consisting of a total of 19/04575/NOTDEM Place, Moreton in Marsh 19 garages, constructed with concrete panels and Permitted. asbestos roofing. Kitehill Barn, Notgrove, Conversion of outbuilding to lecture/training room 19/04300/FUL Permitted. GL54 3BT and dwelling. Granary Barn, Manor Farm, Single-storey extension to existing dwelling, plus 19/041/87/LBC Refused. Condicote, GL54 1ES associated internal and external alterations. Robins Roost, Bobble Court, Erection of new dwelling in lieu of permission 19/04131/FUL Permitted. Little Rissington, GL54 2ND 18/04888/FUL for three holiday lets. Compliance with condition 8 (foul water drainage) of Land parcel north of permission 15/03318/FUL – Extension of Bourton 19/04054/COMPLY Bourton Industrial Park, Industrial Park to provide B1 (office and light Permitted. Bourton on the Water Industrial), B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution) employment units (outline application)

Campden Barn, Aston Road, Proposed single and two-storey extensions with 19/03902/FUL Chipping Campden Withdrawn. associated alterations. GL56 6HR 3 Victoria Terrace, Ebrington, 19/03187/FUL Erection of two storey rear extension. Permitted. GL55 6NH Barrels Pitch, Aston Road, 19/02748/FUL Replacement dwelling. Permitted. Chipping Campden, GL55 6HR

Hartfield, Sheep Street, Proposed two storey extension to front elevation, 19/02555/FUL Permitted. Chipping Campden, GL55 6DR alterations to boundary wall, gated entrance and driveway including removal of tree.

NB. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. Full information can be found on the Cotswold District Council’s website www.cotswold.gov.uk 1818 | | COTSWOLD COTSWOLD TIMES TIMES Public Consultation

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(20 MPH SPEED LIMIT AND 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT)

Documents can be inspected at Moreton-in-Marsh Library, Stow Road, GL56 0DR or viewed at http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/tros

Any objections or representations to the proposal together with the grounds on which they are made must be sent in writing addressed to the Head of Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG or emailed to [email protected] (please quote reference CB69399) no later than the 31st January 2020.(Please quote reference CB69399).

Report from Dilys Neill At the January HOSC we were shown some of the preliminary District Councillor for Stow, Maugersbury and the Swells. findings of the “Fit for the Future” health consultation process. The final meetings, including the Citizens Jury, were delayed by the Cotswold District Council & Gloucestershire County Council. general election but the full report will be published later this year. Many local residents have told me either that they don’t You can find details atwww.onegloucestershire.net. understand what the two local councils do, or that the councils don’t listen to the voice of local people. Most of the meetings of I hope that many of you will have seen details of CDCs proposed both councils are open for the public to attend; the proceedings of budget for 2020/21 and that some of you will have filled in the GCC are webcast and it is hoped that webcasting facilities for CDC online or paper survey. The consultation process finished on will be available later this year. This is one way you can follow the January 26th and the results of the survey will be presented to meetings at your leisure and hear what your councils are the full council budget meeting on Weds 26th February at 6pm in discussing. the Council offices in Cirencester.Members of the public are very welcome to attend. If you haven’t seen the budget details they are available at: cotswold.gov.uk/consultations. If you didn’t fill in the survey but have any comments on the way in which CDC spend public money, please let me know.

Holiday Lets. Some of you may have heard a piece on the World at One on Radio 4 on New Year’s Day in which I spoke together with Many meetings of both councils have a slot at the beginning for residents of Lower Swell. This was about the proliferation of public questions. Questions should be submitted in writing to the holiday lets in the area. Radio Gloucestershire are interested in appropriate council or committee a few days in advance of the hearing local people’s opinion meeting. You will get a written reply from the appropriate on this topic, and I would also be councillor and you also have the opportunity to ask a further pleased to hear from you. related question in person. At the moment, very few people use this opportunity. Please let me know if you need more advice about putting a question. (For example, I attend the Health [email protected] Overview & Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) at which members of local 07799 431 044 health bodies such as the Hospitals Trust & the Clinical Councillor Dilys Neill Commissioning Group also attend. I know that many people are facebook.com/dilystow concerned about the provision of health services in the county and this is your opportunity to ask the decision makers.)

COTSWOLDCOTSWOLD TIMES TIMES | |19 19 Correspondence ‘Season of mist’……or flooding?

‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness ‘appears to have been replaced by ‘Season of mists and flooding’ in many parts of the UK.

Trillions of gallons of rainwater have just disappeared into the ground, and over the last few weeks (Dec 19) I have spent some frustrating days trying to locate the many new reservoirs and dams that have been built in the last 50-20 years in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire to cope with the extra millions of gallons of water required for the ever-increasing number of new- build housing estates, to no avail.

With drought conditions occurring more frequently around the world (although the poor people of Yorkshire would probably disagree), water ahead of oil will remain at the top of the most important commodities in our world. Just think of Australia! Parts of which have had no rain for 2 years.

Are there any representatives out there from Severn Trent or Thames Water (an engineer or someone of authority, not from H.R. or Accounts Dept.) who is prepared to explain how many new reservoirs or water storage facilities have been built in this region in the last 50 years to adddres what is, and will continue to be, cause for concern.

E.John Moreton in Marsh (I am writing this on behalf of a large number of peole who are concerned, as I am.)

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2020 | | COTSWOLD COTSWOLD TIMES TIMES A carbon – zero Gloucestershire Just before Christmas Gloucestershire County Council`s Cabinet challenge and influence individuals, communities, organisations approved its Climate Change Strategy. This is of importance for and businesses. everyone living and working in the county. viii. Review the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and the revised LTP in Cllr Dr Nigel Moor Cabinet Member for Environment & Planning January 2020 including policies for all transport - public & summarises the main features of the strategy. community; cycle; freight; highways; rail; walk. NB. These are abbreviated notes.. ix. Tender a contract to install over 200 new electric vehicle charging points by 2023, as part of a county-wide Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy. CLIMATE CHANGE ACT staff to develop and monitor a five- year rolling action As our planet warms up, Gloucestershire can expect hotter drier x. Recruit plan to delivery the Strategy. summers, warmer wetter winters and more extreme weather events. For at least 14 years the county council (GCC) have worked MEDIUM AND LONG TERM PLANS to reduce our carbon emissions and improve Gloucestershire’s We will develop and deliver medium and long term measures to resilience to the impacts of a changing climate. In May 2019 all reduce carbon emissions. The initial measures, below, will take Gloucestershire (Glos) councils declared a climate emergency. This account of feedback, new information and emerging opportunities. included commitments GCC to be net zero by 2030. We will work Details will be published in annual updates. We will work with our with all partners to become carbon neutral by 2050, and to deliver partners to: an 80% reduction by 2030. In May 2019, Parliament declared a climate emergency and government amended the Climate Change xi: ensure that all new buildings, public, residential and commer- Act 2008 for UK to be carbon neutral by 2050, with an interim cial developments support the move to zero carbon. target of a 57% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. xii. aim for all new development sites to deliver high quality green infrastructure in line with the ‘Building with Nature’ standards.. WHAT GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL DO against climate As part of developing the climate change strategy we set up the xiii. stress test public sector assets and services change; particularly drought, hot dry spells, snow and low Gloucestershire Youth Climate Panel and carried out a public temperature, strong winds,heavy rainfall and flooding. consultation to assess the level of concern about climate change: Establish an and a multi-agency telephone responses indicated that 84% of residents and 88% of xiv. Expert Advisory Panel Climate to scrutinise and coordinate delivery businesses and 97% of online responses, were concerned about Emergency Response Group of the rolling 5 year action plan. the impact of climate change. We have recently exceeded our Launch a targeted to raise 2020/21 carbon reduction target: corporate emissions xv. Communications Campaign awareness in our communities and businesses. for 2019/20 show a 70% reduction on the 2006/07 baseline, xvi. Launch an to reward innovative carbon exceeding the reduction target by 10%, 2 years early. Awards programme reduction and significant achievements by communities and DEVELOPING A CHALLENGING ACTION PLAN businesses. In order to respond urgently to the climate emergency and ensure xvii. Establish baseline carbon emissions for Glos. resources are available to deliver this change we propose an im- xviii. Identify the potential forrenewable energy generation on mediate action plan for delivery by April 2020. Medium and long public sector land and set appropriate targets. term measures will be implemented as part of a five year rolling xix. Investigate the feasibility ofDistrict Heating Networks, programme which will be reviewed and updated annually. centred on Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, The Docks and Javelin Park. IMMEDIATE ACTION PLAN: ACTIONS BY APRIL Identify ways to reduce carbon emissions in our We have identified immediate actions. A comprehensive plan will xx. £150m . take more time to develop and require wider engagement with highways investment plan Examine options for adopting innovative partners, communities and businesses; accordongly we will xxi. commercial energy technology. produce a five -year rolling action plan and update it annually. recovery xxii. Agree targets and funding for cleaner public and schools BY APRIL 2020 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL: transport services. xxiii. Implement effective climate change impact assessments into i. Seek to agree with Leadership Gloucestershire (1) and other the council’s decision making process. partners on working together to develop a co-ordinated approach Develop options and recommendations for a Glos and action plan xxiv. Carbon Offsetting Scheme. ii. Launch the Million Trees Challenge with Gloucestershire Expand our and develop a Wildlife Trust, The Woodland Trust, The Forestry Commission, xxv. Green Staff Travel Plan Clean Fleet . public and private landowners to plant a million trees across the Replacement Plan county by 2030. CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY iii. Establish a £1m ‘Action Fund’ in 2020/21 to develop and incentivise the adoption of low carbon initiatives and improved The strategy provides an overarching framework for resilience to climate change. Gloucestershire over the next five years, setting out what we will do, working with local communities and partners. The council iv. Extend our £1m energy efficiency invest to save fund (‘Salix Fund’) to Glos public sector organisations to reduce their carbon and its partners cannot deliver a carbon neutral county alone; footprints. the strategy will support, encourage and assist everyone to play their part. v. Buy only 100% renewable electricity for our buildings, street lighting and council schools to put us ahead of our emergency (1) Leadership Gloucestershire, chaired by the county council, brings declaration target of an 80% carbon reduction by 2030. together public sector organisations that allocate and spend significant vi. Generate electricity from the Javelin Park Energy from Waste resources in Gloucestershire. Its role is to provide vision, leadership and facility to power around 25,000 homes a year. strategic direction in areas where it is vital to work together. vii. 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22 | COTSWOLD TIMES Cotswold Conservation Board 2020 – an exciting time hurch ervices C S Meet the Team 14 staff work for the Cotswolds Conservation Board from our offices in Northleach. The team help provide the infrastructure and support vital to our care of the AONB. Cotswold Conservation Board The Old Prison , Fosse Way, Northleach GL54 3JH 01451 862000 [email protected]

Andy Parsons, is the new Chief Executive at the Cotswold Conservation Board “This is a very exciting time to have joined the Cotswolds Conservation Board. In September the Glover Landscapes Review proposed positive changes to ensure our national landscapes are fit for the future. The proposal that the Cotswolds should be considered as a candidate for National Park status is particularly exciting, and I hope to help the Board rise to the opportunities and challenges it faces in the years ahead.” FarmED is open Finance Officer Vacancy for business!

FarmED is the new centre for farming and food education based at Honeydale Farm, 107 acres with three impressive eco-buildings. The first one provides space for conferences, lectures, workshops and special events and is open already. Building two will be a farm to fork kitchen and food education space and a regenerative business incubator (planned for June 2020). Farming operations will utilise building three from spring 2020. FarmED’s mission is to accelerate the transition towards regenerative farming and sustainable food systems by providing space and opportunity for inspirational education, innovative research, practitioner-led knowledge exchange We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to work events, and personal development. closely with our new Chief Executive as the organisation The space can be hired for meetings, conferences, enters an exciting new phase. workshops or special events, and will be open to visitors A qualified accountant with a minimum of three years’ for a talk, a farm walk, or to join the FarmED Programme: experience in financial management, accounting Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Food and budget preparation. Keen to drive improvements launching in summer 2020). alongside the Chief Executive, leading on business More info at www.farm-ed.co.uk planning & identifying opportunities for sustainable development, whilst ensuring the organisation is aware of, and managing, potential risks to its future growth. Salary: £35,658-£38,907 pro-rata Hours: 22.5 hours/week (flexible working pattern) Location: Northleach, Gloucestershire For an informal discussion please contact Andy Parsons, Chief Executive, on 01451 862000. For a job description and details on how to apply visit www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/jobs or contact Della Morris on 01451 862000. Closing date: Monday 10 February 2020, 12pm. Interview dates: Week beg.17 February 2020.

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STRIPES MUSICMUSIC 6 Country Music Night at Notgrove Village Hall. Open from 7:30 to 11:30 pm - live music, licensed bar. £5 entrance fee. MARKET DAYS Tonight’s act Darren Jones Market Days 20 Country Music Night at Notgrove Village Hall. Open from 7:30 BOURTONBOURTON ON ON THE THE WATER WATER th to 11:30 pm - live music, licensed bar. £5 entrance fee. Farmers’Farmers’ Market Market 4th 4 Sunday, Sunday: 9.30– 13009.30 - 1300 Tonight’s act Mickey Dee CHARLBURYCHARLBURY June, September, December 9 - 1pm Tues Fosseway Cafe Orchestra 9.45 – 12.15 Every week Stretton Farmers’Farmers’ Market Market 13 Playing June, Close, 12 September, Charlbury. OX7 12 December 3RJ on Stour Village Hall. Cost £3 per session 07967 423550 CHIPPING NORTON Playing Close, Charlbury OX7 3RJ (9-­‐1pm) Music at Stow Festival – check website: CHIPPING CAMPDEN www.musicatstow.co.uk for details. Country Market Every Saturday 9.00am - 11am, Lower Country Market every Friday, 9–11am (except January)

CHIPPING NORTON Town Hall – Closed January DIARY Farmers’ Market Every Saturday in Market Square DIARY Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday, monthly from 8.30am Country Market every 8.45am Saturday – 11a 8.45–m11am Lower Town Hall 7/8 Stow Gift, Craft & Collectors Fayre St Edwards Hall, Stow GREAT ROLLRIGHT (with Farmer’s Market on 3rd Saturday) 9.30am - 4.30pm Free Entry, Refreshments All Day Disabled & Weekly Market every Wednesday Dog Friendly! Please contact Issy 01608 682598 or Village Market first Saturday monthly except January MORETONGREAT ROLLRIGHT-IN-MARSH [email protected] Village Market last Saturday monthly (except December) 6-8 The increasingly popular Tewkesbury Winter Ales Weekly Market every Tuesday 9 - 3.30pm KINGHAM Festival (TWAF), The George Watson Hall 2020 (Thu-Sat). 80 CountryFarmer’s Market Market 21 eve June, ry Thursday 20 Sept, 10am 13 December - 12noon in WI Winter Ales + local cider abnd perry. Hall www.tewkesbury.camra.org.uk MORETON-­‐IN-­‐MARSH NORTHLEACHWeekly Market every every Tuesday, Wednesday– 9 3.30pm 8.30-3.30pm 7 Quiz Night at Stow Primary School at 7pm – team of * at £5 nd per head to include snacks – buy tickets in advance from STOWCountry ON Market THE WOLD every 2 and Thursday, last Thursday 9.30–12noon in 9 - W 1pm I Hall until school office. Farmers’Farmer’s and Market Craft Market 1st Sept Sunday (except 12 July) 09.30-­‐2pm approx 7-8 Pop Up Shop in aid of Shipston Home NursingTownsend Hall, NORTHLEACH every Wednesday, 8.30–3.30pm th th STOURTON First Thursday monthly except Sheep Street, Shipston on Stour.7 -10am - 6pm. 8 - 9.30am STOW ON THE WOLD nd Farmer’s Market January in Village Hall. CV36 5HG - 2pm Antiques, Homeware, Furniture, Designer new and 2 Farmer’s Market 2nd Thursday, 9am–1pm hand clothes, accessories, collectables. Call 01608 674929 to 15 The Importance of being Earnest at The Barn Theatre 01285 648255 for tickets. 15/16 COMPTON VERNEY - Fresh Air February Weekends 10.30am – 3pm Admission: £5, Under 5s free. Forest School: MARCH/APRIL MARCH / APRIL £3 per child Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, CV35 1 JANUARYAdam Hills – Work in Progress at Chipping Norton 9HZ www.comptonverney.org.uk / 01926 645500 Theatre 7.45pm tickets £16.50 book online or pnone. 17 The Arts Society, Blockley a lecture – Australian Art from 6 10am-2.30pm - Valuation Day with Simon Davies from JS the convict years to the modern era at 2.45pm in St George’s Fine Art in aid of Bledington Music Festival at Bledington Hall. Contact Elaine Parker 01386 840326 for guest bookings. Village Hall 22/23 COMPTON VERNEY - Fresh Air February Weekends 7 Walking tour of Chipping Norton 10.30 - the town that 10.30am – 3pm Admission: £5, Under 5s free. Forest School: walked up the hill - by Blue Badge guide Sean Callery, £12. £3 per child Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, CV35 Book via www.offbeatcotswolds.com. 9HZ www.comptonverney.org.uk / 01926 645500 7 The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway services 22 Compton Verney Wedding Fair 11am – 4pm.Free. Register commence. See gwsr.com.uk for more details. online. Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, Warwickshire, 10 Jo Boden - Solo Tour "One of the most successful UK 26 Shipston District Literary Society Gerv ald Frykman folk musicians of his generation - bringing a traditional Life and Times of John Masefield - a pupil at Warwick School genre to a mainstream audience.” Tickets 29 Simon Mayor and Hilary James present Tears and laughter £21.50 Chipping Norton Theatre, 01608 642350. a mix of folk, swing, blues and classical showstoppeers in 18 Arts Society, Blockley – a study day The Art of Cambodia Westcote Village Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 – Christine at and Vietneam from 10am in St George’s Hall. Contact 01993 831196 or westcote.bookings@gmail .com Pamela Taylor 01386 701956 CV35 9HZ www.comptonverney.org.uk 16 April Community Shred_at 9-9.30am in Bledington Village Hall. People do like advance notice of these events in order to get organised!

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WELCOME TO 2020! ALL NEW SHOWS! CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS MUSIC AT STOW FESTIVAL www.musicatstow.co.uk

Why not try a new hobby in 2020? Book tickets online at www.gwsr.com We have something for everyone! It’s a great day out for the whole family! Adult Drama • Enjoy a 28 mile round trip through glorious Cotswold scenery • 693 yard Greet Tunnel • 15 arch Stanway Viaduct Are you someone who would •Tea rooms and coee shops at Toddington, really like to gain confidence, Broadway and Winchcombe stations whilst learning more about • Special family events throughout the year drama? Then this new day time • Heritage trail, shop and museum at Toddington group, led by drama facilitator •Travel from Toddington, Broadway, Winchcombe and director Abie Walton, is for or Cheltenham Racecourse stations you. Join like-minded people and • Free parking at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse stations have fun using your imagination • Pay and display car park near Broadway station and creativity. No previous Services resume Sat 7th March - see website for timetable experience necessary.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Youth Theatre The Railway Station, Toddington GL54 5DT ෟ 01242 621405 Ages 8 – 18 With alumni including Rupert Chipping Norton: Friend, our Youth Theatre has helped support budding actors the town that moved up the hill for over 28 years! Get your little ones, or not so little ones, signed Blue Badge tourist guide Sean Callery offers walking tours of Chipping Norton. The next dates are Saturday 1 February and up now ready for the new Term. Saturday 7 March. Tours last 90 minutes and cost £12. They can be booked via www.offbeatcotswolds.com Volunteer We are always looking for Tour d’ilmington on Sunday 5 July 2020 people to come and join our lovely team of volunteers. Whether it is volunteer ushering, or offering assistance in our offices there is always plenty to do!

THE ARTS SOCIETY BLOCKLEY Get fit with The a lecture Theatre 5K Spring 2020 welcomes The Australian art Theatre Chipping Norton's  from the convict  years to  PANTO FUN RUN! Get your best the modern era pantomime costumes at the by Val Woodgate ready and run to raise money for The Theatre. Stay tuned for at 2.45pm on 17 February 2020 more information about this in St George’s Hall, Blockley exciting fundraising event. Please contact Elaine Parker (01386 840326) for booking guests (which is essential) The Theatre Chipping Norton and more details. 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL www.theartssocietyblockley.org Box Office 01608 642350 www.chippingnortontheatre.com

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BOX OFFICE 01608 642350 BURFORD SINGERS Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 10am- 6pm. Wed 10am-1pm. 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton. OX7 5NL Bach St John Passion Sat 10am-2pm February 2020 Saturday 4 April at 7.30pm Theatre Films 9 Little Women 5-15 Jeeves and Wooster Church of St John the Baptist   16,17,18 1917 19 Messy Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY 19,20 JoJo Rabbit 21 The Upbeat Beatles 23,24 Marriage Story 27-29 Jane Eyre Tickets reserved at £25, £20, £15, 26 Bombshell unreserved £10, children and students half price

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A New Walk for 2020 Do you enjoy walking? Have you ever thought about doing a long distance walk but are put off by the daily distances and the terrain? There is no such thing as a ‘typical volunteer’ – we welcome people from all walks of life, and benefit greatly from drawing on their skills and life experiences and whether it be once a month, a The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens have put together a linear week or an hour a day. We rely on volunteers to help in the hospices, shops, head office and of course, helping out in the community at public collections and other fundraising events. We have all walk called Delights of the Eastern Cotswolds There is no such thing as a ‘typicalkinds volunteer’ of great volunteering – opportunitieswe welcome available people from all walks of life, and There is no such thing as a ‘typical The walk is organised in a series of 8 walks all between 5 and 8 milesThere is no such thing as a ‘typical volunteer’ – we welcome people from all walks of life, and benefit greatlyvolunteer’ –from we welcome drawing people on from their skills and life experiences and whether it be once a month, a and will take place on the third Thursday of the month starting in April benefit allgreatly walks of life.from We drawingrely on volunteers on their skills and life experiences and whether it be once a month, a 2020. The route starts at Warmington in Warwickshire and finishes atweek or an hour a day. We rely on volunteers to help in the hospices, shops, head office and of to help in the hospices, shops, head Great Barrington. Each walk will take half a day and finish with course,week or helping an hour out a day. in the We community rely on volunteers at public to collections help in the and hospices, other fundraising shops, head events. office We and have of all office and, of course, helping out in the somewhere suitable for lunch. Contact us online kindscourse, ofcommunity greathelping volunteering at outpublic in collections the communityopportunities and mailto:[email protected] at publicavailable collections and other fundraising events. We have all There will a charge to cover the cost of a coach to get us to the start other fundraising events. [email protected]. of each walk. As with all walks led by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens kinds of great volunteering opportunities available information about points of interest will be shared. Phone us: If you want to receive more Phoneinformation us: about Acorns, fundraising, volunteering or questions relatingIff youy towantwuoI thetna tot care receivero services moremeivece ero informationin aboutaniotamrfo tuob Acorns,A snroc fundraising,fu isardn, ingin , For more details email [email protected] that we offer, please phone: 01564 82 5037.volunteeringtnulvo er gnie or questionsuqro st noie relatingelrs at to thehtotgniat e carecare servicesserervis es that wewathtc offer,foe pleaselp,erff ease 01993 831810 phone:phonehone:p 01564 82 5037.

ContactLocal usWalks online with the mailto:[email protected] Wardens [email protected]/March us online 2020 . mailto:[email protected] Cotswold Olimpicks – Tuesday 4 February – Moderate Countryside around Stow on the Wold – Thursday 27 February – Moderate A lovely picturesque walk with one big down and up. Meeting at the site of Countryside from Stow to the Swells,. Donnington, Longborough, Broadwell [email protected] us: the Dover's Olimpicks, we walk to Broadway and back. Food and drink and back to Stow. Bring a snack or packed lunch. 4.5 hours: 8 miles. Start: available in Chipping Campden. 3 hours: 6.5 miles. Start: 10.00 am Dover’sIff youy 9.30 wantwuoI am Stowtna ontot the receivero Wold, Stocks on moremeivece village green.ero informationin OS Map ref: SP 192 258. aboutaniotamrfo tuob Acorns,A snroc fundraising,fu isardn, ingin , Hill NT pay & display car park GL55 6UW. OS Map ref: SP 136 395. volunteeringSaltway,tnulvo er Quarriesgnie or and questions Woodlanduqro st – Fridaynoie 6relating Marchelrs at to thehtotgniat e carecare servicesserervis es that wewathtc offer,foe pleaselp,erff ease Ancient Paths, a Roman Road and WW2 Airfield – Tuesday 18 FebruaryPhoneAs well as us: interesting countryside to enjoy, this walk also explores the A walk along ancient tracks incorporating parts of the Roman Akeman Streetphone:phonehone picturesque:p 01564 town of Charlbury.82 5037. Very reasonable lunches can be bought after and a wartime airfield. 6miles: 3 hours Start: 10:00am The Bird in Hand on the walk at The Old Shed Café. 5.5 miles: 2.5 hours Start: 10:00am Banbury the B4022 between Witney and Charlbury. Iff youy Hill FarmwantwuoI OX7tna 3JHtot (between receivero Enstone moremeivece and Charlbury)ero informationin aboutaniotamrfo tuob Acorns,A snroc fundraising,fu isardn, ingin , Adelstrop and Chastleton – Thursday 20 February A Wander Around Whichford – Sunday 8 March volunteeringtnulvo er gnie or questionsuqro st noie relatingelrs at to thehtotgniat e carecare servicesserervis es that wewathtc offer,foe pleaselp,erff ease From the poetic village of Adelstrop to the Iron Age Fort on Chastleton Hill A circuit to Brailes, please bring a packed lunch.10.5 miles: 5 hours Start: and the Jacobean Manor House in Chastleton village. Great views over the 10:00am Whichford, please park considerately around the Green CV36 5PE Evenlode Valley to the Cotswold Escarpment and on a good day you canphone:phonehone:p 01564 82 5037. even see Broadway Tower. Lovely ( )'* short amble with lots of history. 4 miles: P LEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep             2.5 hours Start: 10:00am Adelstrop Village Hall GL56 0UN and muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly  flat (level); MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. Guiting Power – stream and woodland trail – Wednesday 26 February – STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot and ascents and descents Moderate may be steep. We welcome guide and hearing dogs – sorry, others A varied late winter walk, mainly on firm paths from Guiting Power. On the not allowed. way we pass the site of a deserted medieval village. We follow a tributary of the River Windrush through Castlett and Guiting Woods. Shop/café and Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our pubs in Guiting Power. 3 hours: 5.5 miles. Start: 10.00 am Guiting Power conservation and improvement work. The Wardens run a full village car park (donation). OS Map ref: SP 095 246. programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For more information see www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather. 26 | COTSWOLD TIMES

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COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHTS The Notgrove Village Hub GL54 3BS 8pm start, bar open from 7pm LIVE MUSIC – Licenced Bar, £5pp entrance Thursday 6 February 2020 Tonight’s act is Darren Jones Thursday 20 February 2020 Tonight’s act is Micky Dee

Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 01451 850502 for further details.

SHOP ONLINE for Day E-tickets, Annual Membership, Adoptions and much more. ADOPT AN ANIMAL. Provide a helpful contribition towards the cost of keeping and feeding the animals. GET INVOLVED. Go behind the scenes and be a keeper for a day or experience an animal encounter. PARK WEBCAMS. Watch LIVE our energetic Meerrcats and Humboldt penguins. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bradwell Grove, Burford OX18 4JP T: 01993 823 006 E: [email protected]

THE ARTS SOCIETY BLOCKLEY a study day The art of Cambodia and Vietnam by Val Woodgate from 10am on 18 March 2020 in St George’s Hall, Blockley Please contact Pamela Taylor (01386 701956) for more details. www.theartssocietyblockley.org

COMPTON VERNEY Fresh Air February Weekends Sat 15–Sun 16 & Sat 22–Sun 23 February, 10.30am – 3pm Wrap up warm, pack a picnic for two special open weekends. There will be family-friendly, outdoor activities at the Forest School and playground and plenty to explore throughout the park, and try our new history trail. Look out for snowdrops and maybe some daffodils. Admission: £5, Under 5s free. Forest School: £3 per child

Compton Verney Wedding Fair Sat 22 February, 11am – 4pm This picturesque venue in the heart of Warwickshire is the perfect place for a wedding. View the venue, discuss your ideas with the dedicated events team and on-site caterers, and meet local suppliers, from photographers and videographers, to musicians and bridal wear. Admission: Free, pre-register online

Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ www.comptonverney.org.uk / 01926 645500

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28 | COTSWOLD TIMES  1 Digbeth Court Digbeth Street Beatons tearoom helps The Stow-on-the-Wold Glos GL54 1BN Cotswold Friends Tel: 01451 830268 Beatons Tearoom in Moreton in Marsh has chosen to support BORZOI [email protected] Cotswold Friends in 2020. Bookshop www.borzoibookshop.co.uk Yvonne Lynch, franchisee at Beatons in Moreton said, “The charity we choose has to offer services that mean a lot to the local community, and Cotswold Friends appeared to be the obvious choice. It is very local and helps people not only in Moreton but FEBRUARY 2020 across the North Cotswolds.” Granny’s Galore Children’s Event In conjunction with Cotswold Friends, Beatons has now launched Saturday 15th February 10.30am: Join us for a magical ‘Welcoming Wednesdays’, setting aside a table for anyone who children’s event with Elka Evalds, author of Granny Magic and would like to get together for a natter with others. Kita Mitchell, author of the Grandma Dangerous series. The Yvonne said, “Anyone can come and join our Neighbourhood event will begin at 10.30, with a chance to meet the authors Natter, but we are hoping that people who might be at home on and hear them read excerpts from their latest books. This will their own will come and socialise and maybe make friendships be followed by a book signing, Grandma drawing competition that continue outside of the tearooms.” and plenty of cake! Suitable for 6 +. Contact the Borzoi. Cotswold Friends Marketing Manager, Jo Hammond, said. “We are so pleased that Yvonne and Beatons have chosen to support us this year and we are really looking forward to working together. Our Community Transport Service can help with travel, call the Bookings Desk on 01608 651115.” Beatons is also donating 50p to Cotswold Friends for every Community Chai Latte purchased in the Moreton Tearooms. To find out more about Welcoming Wednesdays, call in to Beatons Tearooms, High Street, Moreton in Marsh February Highlights or telephone 01608 239608 Fiction (hardback) Actress: Anne Enright; The Mercies, Kiran or Cotswold Friends in Moreton Area Centre, Millwood Hargrave; Amnesty, Aravind Adiga (White Tiger High Street, Moreton was a Booker Prize Winner); The Foundling, Stacey Halls; 01608 651415 Apeirogon, Colum McCann; House of Trelawney, Hannah Rothchild; The Water Dancer, Ta-Nehisi Coates; (Historical Fantasy); Swimming in the Dark, Tomasz Jedrowski; Escape Routes, Naomi Ishiguro (short stories); Here We Are, Graham Swift. Fiction (paperback) Tidelands, Philippa Gregory; The Parisian, Isabella Hammad: Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, Cho Nam-Joo and Jamie Tang. Crime (hardback) The Lantern Men (Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries), Elly Griffiths; To Kill a Man, Sam Bourne; Bury Them Deep (Inspector McLean series), James Oswald. Biography/Memoirs (Hardback): Can You Hear Me? A Paramedic’s Encounters with Life and Death, Jake Jones; When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father’s War and What Remains, Ariana Neumann, A Bit of a Stretch: Diaries of a Prisoner, Chris Atkins; Parisian Lives, Deirdre Bair; Vintage Roger: Letters from the POW Years, Roger Mortimer: One of Them: From Albert Square to Parliament Square, Michael Cashman; My Wild and Sleepless Nights, Clover Stroud; These Silent Mansions: A Life in Graveyards, Jean Crossword solution 44 Sprackland; The Girl from Nowhere: Eliska Tanzer; Cecil Beaton: Hugo Vickers (paperback). Food The local, multi-talented chef, author and presenter, Prue Leith and her co-author and niece, Peta Leith, will be launching their Vegetarian Cookbook on 20th February. Children’s (paperback) Age 5+ Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet, Kate Pankhurst ; Kittie and the Sky Garden Adventure, Paula Harrison. Age 7+ Max and the Midknights, Lincoln Peirce; Evie and the Animals, Matt Haig. Age 9+ Dancing the Charleston, Jacqueline Wilson; Where the World Turns Wild, Nicola Penfold; The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, Nizrana Farook; The House of 100 Clocks, A.M. Howell. Age 11+ The Good Hawk (Shadow Skye, Book 1), Joseph Elliott; Toffee, Sarah Crossan.

A reminder that World Book Day is on Thursday 5th March

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North Cotswold Rotary

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OPEN Tuesday’s meetings North Cotswolds Rotary is always keen to support Youth initiatives. 3rd March - Talking Therapeutic Practice Interviews Massage with Barbara Rogers This month some of our members are taking part in a practise job interview programme at The Cotswolds School. The 10th March - Wine tasting programme is designed to give every 15/16 year old student with Majestic wine experience of an interview with a volunteer. Feedback and encouragement is given to the students to help prepare them Naunton Down Golf Club for real life interviews. GL54 3AE -7pm With Dinner £14 : Without Dinner Free Work Placements Bookings must be made in advance via Rotary are collaborating with Stow Youth Club looking for website: businesses that could host a student for one week of work www.northcotswoldrotary.org.uk experience – please contact [email protected] Email via Contact Us

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A collection at Fosseway Garden Centre raised £186 for the Lions charity and Kates Home Nursing, the garden centre’s preferred charity. As it is such a worthwhile cause the club donated £150 of Burford and Kingham Rotary the total raised. Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas Hampers, and our We are pleased to support ‘Team Anna’ with a donation of £1000. thanks to the local businesses that donated goods or cash towards We wish Anna well and are delighted to hear she is off to New York in order to the cost of the hampers. The procceds will be shared between receive the treatment she needs. Maggie’s, Aldsworth Village Hall, Cotswold Friends, CALM, and Noah’s Ark Children’s’ Venture.

Are you looking for a new hobby in 2020 and a chance to meet likeminded people helping to raise money for people like Anna and other charities? Our speaker programme includes – 27th January – Bill King talking about ‘Yesterday’s Childhood’ – how the Lion Debbie Emm and Trevor Maunder from Fairford, winner of the Christmas concept of childhood has developed, and supported by examples of toys, Hamper Draw games and pastimes from Victorian times to the present day. 24th February – Kate Beim will give a presentation on Watershed Riding for The club is looking at future fundraising events and Community the Disabled Centre in Coates, near Cirencester, which has been offering projects where we can assist. We have been asked to help with opportunities for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities a couple of small decorating jobs in Northleach, and are planning since 1993. We will donate to RDA on this occasion. another Quiz Night at the Cotswold Hall on Friday 20th March. We 30th March – Michael Baker – ‘Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine’. hope Darren will be our Quiz Master again! Michael will talk about the work of the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre at The Lion’s Club motto is ‘We Serve’. As well as raising money and Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood. making donations we serve the community in which we live, maybe Why not come along to one of our meetings at Burford Golf Club on Mondays helping with litter picks or acting as Marshalls for the Scouts’ St 7.00 for 7.30pm (except Bank Holidays). We are a small and friendly group George’s Parade. with members from all the local villages in the area. We are always looking to Come and find out about our Lions Club. Join us for coffee increase our membership. Come along as a visitor and find out what Rotary is before our meetings at the Cotswold Hall on the second about. Contact our secretary – [email protected] Tuesday in the month from 7.40 pm or call 01283 831601 for We will be very pleased to see you information. You will receive a warm welcome.

3030 | | COTSWOLD COTSWOLD TIMES TIMES LOYAL COMMANDERS Sir Jacob Astley 1579-1652 and James Graham 1612-1650 Tim Norris shares the history of the portraits in St Edwards Hall in Stow

Jacob Astley, 1st Baron Astley of Reading, began as a Jacob Astley soldier at the age of 18 and accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on the Azores expedition of 1597. He later joined the household of the Elector of Palatine and Elizabeth, Charles I’s sister (later the King and Queen of Bohemia) and gave military instruction to their son, Prince Rupert. Knighted by James I in 1624, he fought in the Thirty Years War and was appointed Major General of the Infantry in the Bishop’s Wars against the Scots. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the King at Newark and was appointed Commander of the Royalist Infantry on the morning of the Battle of Edgehill. He fought in nearly all the battles of the war, notably at Newbury where he gallantly defended Shaw House against Parliament. He was the King’s most stalwart and loyal General, remaining in charge of the infantry until the defeat of Naseby in 1645, after which he was appointed Commander of Royalist forces in Wales. In 1646, following the Royalist defeats at Marston Moor and Naseby, he was ordered to raise forces in Wales and the Marches to reinforce Charles’s depleted garrison at Oxford. He raised some 3000 horse and foot and set out for Oxford aiming to meet with the King’s forces at Chipping Norton. Parliament were well informed of his movements and harried him on the way to delay his progress whilst awaiting the arrival of Sir William Brereton’s cavalry which had been diverted to Lichfield. They finally caught up with the Parliamentary infantry near Chipping Campden and pursued him through the night of 20th March. Sir Jacob was aware of their proximity and brought his forces to a stand near Stow on the Wold in the early hours of the following day, then faced his opponents until first light. He was routed in the subsequent battle and pursued to Stow where he surrendered by the cross with the well-known words “Gentlemen ye may now go and play, for James Graham you have done your werke”. He was imprisoned in Warwick until the surrender of Oxford later that year. At the age of 67 he was thereafter allowed to live in retirement in Maidstone having served the Crown loyally and honourably throughout his military career. James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, gained his military experience fighting with the Scots Covenanters against England and Archbishop Laud’s oppressive policies in the Bishop’s Wars, despite suspected Royalist sympathies. When the Civil War started, he changed loyalties to support the King and was appointed Lieutenant General of Scottish Royalist forces, fighting against the Covenanters, with a price on his head. But in 1646 Charles surrendered to the Covenanters and ordered Montrose to cease hostilities. He then went into exile in Norway. After the execution of the King in 1649 he returned to Scotland transferring his loyalties to Charles II, then the King of Scotland, fighting the Covenanters, unaware that Charles I had negotiated peace with them. He was defeated at the battle of Carbisdale and fled but was betrayed, captured and hung in Edinburgh where his head was placed on a spike. Sadly, his loyalties were divided between his own countrymen and the Crown, and he was badly let down by Charles II, but after the Restoration his reputation changed from traitor to martyr. In 1661 his body was disinterred, reunited with his head, and placed in St Giles’ Cathedral after a lavish funeral. He was portrayed as a romantic hero by Sir Walter Scott and John Buchan and his spectacular successes in battle are long remembered for their tactical brilliance. COTSWOLD TIMES | 31 Club Notices

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BLOCKLEY at St George’s Hall on Saturday 15 February JUDY Film 7.30pm Tickets £5 refreshments. BOURTON ON THE HILL at The Old School on Saturday 29 February DOWNTON ABBEY Doors open 6.30pm. Film starts at 7.15pm. Tickets £3.50 on the door. Donations bar/hot dogs available. Contact 01386 701385/701564 BOURTON ON THE WATER at Victoria Hall on Monday SEE LOCAL NOTICES Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 refreshments. Family Tickets £10 Queries 01451 822365 CHARLBURY at War Memorial Hall on Sunday SEE LOCAL NOTICES Film: 7.30pm – doors/ bar from 6.45pm. Tickets £5 / U15s £3, at the door. Family ticket £12 (2 adults, 1 or 2 children) Queries: 01608 810713 CHURCHILL & SARSDEN at Village Hall on Saturday 8 February SOMETIMES, ALWAYS, NEVER Film 7.30pm. Tickets £5 at the door. Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903. [email protected] LITTLE WOLFORD at Village Hall on Thursday SEE LOCAL NOTICES Film 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments. Advance tickets/queries 01608 674244 NAUNTON at St. Andrew’s Church on Tuesday 4 February DOWNTON ABBEY Doors open 7.15 for bar/ refreshments, Film 7.45. Tickets £3.00 at the door. 01451 850897 or [email protected] ODDINGTON FLIX IN THE STIX in the Village Hall on Tuesday 18 February DOWNTON ABBEY 7 for 7.30pm. £3.00 Advance tickets/queries/bookings Margaret 01451 831917 LOWER SWELL at Lower Swell Village Hall on Friday SEE LOCAL NOTICES Tickets £4, Child £2.50 on the door. Doors/bar from 7pm. Film starts at 7.30 ILMINGTON at Screen on the Green, Village Hall on Friday SEE LOCAL NOTICES Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50) Advance tickets Ilmington Community Shop.Queries 01608 682806 Refreshments

Judy: The film follows Judy Garland’s career during the last year of her life when she relocated her stage career to Britain. After initial success for a run of sell-out concerts at the Talk of the Town in London, her efforts eventually stop making progress and even start to worsen due to health issues. Downton Abbey: The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Sometimes, Always, Never: With a body to identify and his family torn apart, Alan must repair the relationship with his youngest son Peter and solve the mystery of an online player who he thinks could be Michael, so he can finally move on and reunite his family.

COTSWOLD TIMES | 33 Editor’s Note: The best presentations are +/- 200 words; photos are welcome.

34 | COTSWOLD TIMES Please note that our copy date this year is the 12th of every month. Thank you SCHOOLS

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On October 30th, at the age of 83, Bourton on the Water resident, Ruth Manning, adding climbing over the O2 Arena to her long list of achievements. After donning her climbing gear and getting harnessed up, Ruth, accompanied by her granddaughter Kirsty, made the 365m journey to the summit, which sits 52m above ground level. The achievement wasn’t just that of a personal nature. Ruth proudly fundraised for the Sam Pilcher Trust for whom she volunteers. The Sam Pilcher Trust is a Gloucestershire based charity helping children with cancer and their families living in Domestic abuse service the local area. Ruth’s incredible achievement raised £1350 for the charity and for teens she presented Chairman Colin Pilcher with a cheque outside STREET Gloucestershire is a new service supporting the shop where she volunteers. These funds were greatfuly young people aged 13 to 19 who have been affected received, especially in light of recent events which saw a by domestic abuse in their own teenage relationships or porcelain Beswick tiger, a symbol of the charity, stolen from the within their family. charity shop just before Christmas. Greatest thanks from Ruth and all at the Sam Pilcher Trust for Information on how to refer a young person to STREET the kind donations and sponsorship. The few people who may can be found at www.westmerciawomensaid.org/ have forgotten to pay their sponsorship, can hand it in at the services/street or for further information please email shop or to Ruth. To keep updated on future events or for more [email protected] or call the information details, please visit www.sampilchertrust.org.uk or find us on line on 01452 726 584. Facebook @sampilchertrust.

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COTSWOLD TIMES | 37 TREES AND THE LAW a confusing subject?

I’m sure most would agree that UK law, in general, is a tricky If you do any basic research into such matters, the phrase subject. When we need advice in such a capacity, we employ ‘Duty of Care’ will crop up readily. Tree owners have the services of experts in their respective field – and rightly a Duty of Care “a moral or legal obligation to ensure the so. Cases involving trees can be presided over in statute safety or well-being of others”. If, for example, a tree fails law or common law. Statute laws are passed by legislature and damages a parked car, how would the owners defend and government – arguably, more black and white. Common themselves in a court? Do we write it in statute that the tree law is defined as law that has been developed by preceding owner would always be found guilty in such an event? We rulings by judges, setting precedents for the next comparable couldn’t possibly, as every situation can be so radically case to use and work from. different – it must reach a judge for them to look at the Tree related statute law includes; tree protection by way situation in detail. of local authority Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) and It is widely accepted, however, that tree owners (commercial Conservation Area allocation, the granting of Felling or domestic) who have armed themselves with a survey Licenses by the Forestry Commission or related body, or report from a competent person (and adhered to any The Wildlife and Countryside Act and The Conservation of recommendations) are often in a better position. Not just if Habitats and Species Regulations - among many others. things reach a courtroom, but long before, as they are aware The judge in a case that falls under statute law must of their trees condition and can act accordingly to potentially ascertain whether one has broken the law or not, as it is mitigate such a situation. This works in reverse too – it allows written in legislation. A rudimentary example could be the trees that do not pose an unacceptable risk to be retained removal of a tree subject to a TPO without prior planning and not unnecessarily felled on overzealous or overcautious consent from the local authority. advice (I see the loss of such trees far too often). Tree related common law is where things can get slightly I hope I have ‘un-muddied’ the inherently muddy water, but trickier, and this is primarily what this article focuses on. In welcome contact from anyone with any specific queries. cases where a party has suffered injury to themselves or Tom Hamments damage to their property, the judge must ascertain whether CertArb(RFS), TechArborA, AMIEnvSc, the defendant was guilty in some capacity. As is mentioned Managing Director above, the judge in these cases would use precedents set Stockwell-Davies Ltd. by previous cases to build his decision upon; sometimes long-standing precedents can be altered based on a Stockwell-Davies conduct gratuitous site visits new case bringing about another dynamic. There can be to offer advice and provide quotations. many examples of such cases, but common occurrences Stockwell-Davies can be contacted on would be tree or branch failure causing personal injury or 01608 508023 or [email protected] damage to property, roots causing damage to a structure Tom can be contacted directly on or a nuisance by way of excessive shading. 07741280544 or [email protected]

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COTSWOLD TIMES | 39 GLENN HUGHES: From The Blues To Deep Purple

Born in Cannock, Staffordshire in 1951, legendary bass-player and singer Glenn Hughes graduated into the same Midlands musical melting-pot as Robert Plant and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin; a scene that subsequently gave birth to Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and countless other 70s hard rock and heavy metal bands. Hughes is best known for his role in Deep Purple, the band he joined in 1973 (releasing three studio albums with them: Burn, Stormbringer and Come Taste The Band before the band split in 1976). but I talked to him about his early years and, specifically, his love of soul music and the blues. Did you always want to be a musician? “I was never particularly interested in being a pop star like Elvis Presley or Cliff Richard but, yeah, I was determined to be a musician. I wanted to be a guitar-player and Hank Marvin was the best one around. I was about thirteen and I saw The Beatles on black and white television and then the other blues or soul singers. He was a real but it worked ok and then in Purple it Stones, Kinks and The Who.” originator for me. A lot of those early blues complemented David’s vocals. My first When did you start playing music? “The guys, I’d give them a listen and take it all in: influence as a singer was Stevie Winwood first musical instrument I played was the they had something - that power, the way (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind trombone, then a cheap acoustic guitar they sang, but Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland offered Faith) and he was basically copying Ray and eventually a Fender Telecaster in me the most. I saw David Coverdale (who Charles! If you listen to my singing early on, 1967. I had a band called The Hooker- was in Deep Purple with Hughes) play the from 1969 or 1970 you’ll hear a thinness in Lees, named after John Lee Hooker, when Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles in 1974. my voice – you’ll hear it on Burn as well; I was in the last year of school.” B.B.King, bless him, was a big hero to me that line “you know we had no time” – it The emergence of the Midlands heavy and I once said something to the effect must be a Midlands tone that I used and rock scene in the late sixties was that blues music is music that is really I thank Stevie for that. When we were in birthed in the blues, but you’d already painful to hear and to sing. B.B. heard me rehearsal sessions for Burn, we’d go down immersed yourself in soul – “The Rolling and he said, “No, no, that’s not the way it to the dungeon at Clearwell Castle in Stones really got me into American blues really is”, and he was right - you don’t have Gloucestershire and warm-up by playing artists from the Delta and I got heavily to be in pain to sing the blues, trust me!” blues jams before we started writing.” into soul music then too, mainly because Hughes had fronted a band called You’re 68 now, performing in Black in 1965 my girlfriend’s brother held a Finders Keepers in the late 1960s and Country Communion and touring your discotheque in Walsall - he ran this disco was in Trapeze from the turn of the own Classic Deep Purple shows. How do all night, two nights every week, and I used decade until joining what is known to you keep your voice in shape, singing to get his coffee for him. He only played fans as Deep Purple mark III in 1973, in that high register night after night? Tamla Motown and that’s what really got playing bass and developing what he “Singing in that high register is a natural me into black American music.” calls “that two-lead singer thing” with thing for me to do, and I exercise my voice Were you influenced by the American David Coverdale. and I meditate. I don’t drink dairy and I singers who crossed the blues/soul Did your love of soul music inform your really take care of my voice, this gift that divide: Jimmy Witherspoon and Bobby distinctive vocal style? “Even in Trapeze, God has given me. Singing the way I have ‘Blue’ Bland for example? “Bobby ‘Blue’ I was unsure as to whether I should use throughout my career, I’ve never had any Bland was my guy, more so than a lot of the four or five octave range that I have difficulty communicating with my vocals. I’m a very emotional singer.” Hughes’s distinctive trademark vocals are still very much in evidence, as witnessed on the recent Classic Deep Purple shows, where he brilliantly revisited that famous triumvirate of albums. He still has the aura of a good old-fashioned rock star from the seventies, which is just the way the fans want it.

Photography © Eric Duvet Nicholas John Rehearsing at Clearwell Castle, Gloucestershire www.glennhughes.com 40 | COTSWOLD TIMES U3A: Learn, Laugh and Live! The U3A is a self-help learning organisation for those in the 3rd an appropriate group. Age – namely retired, semi- retired or those finished raising a The local branch for this area is the Bourton and District U3A, family. This is a time to enrich your lives with learning new skills covering Bourton on the Water, Moreton in Marsh and Stow on or developing existing skills together with like-minded people and the Wold together with surrounding villages. forming new friendships. The U3A is non-denominational and Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/bourton for details of all the groups non-political; there is no age limit to join. available, the details of group organisers and meeting times. In We don’t pay people to teach – we encourage members to share their addition, we hold monthly meetings at 10 for 10.30 am on the 4th knowledge and talents with other members. Each U3A has a number Wednesday of the month in the British Legion Hall, Bourton on the of differing groups where all members can take part. For example, Water. Everyone is welcome to come and see what is available. quiz group members might take it in turn to set the questions or to Annual membership is £12 or £22 for couples. provide refreshments. You don’t need to be an expert in a subject, If you live outside of these areas or we have no groups of interest we all learn from each other and enjoy the company. to you, there are other U3A groups, the nearest being Northleach, Many of the groups are fun and create a lot of laughter, however a Shipston-on-Stour, North Cotswold and Chipping Norton. All critical part of the U3A is to help combat loneliness, and the U3A have websites. is an excellent way to meet people with similar interests and to make new friendships. A recent example of how this can help was If you are retired and wondering what to do, when a local GP practice contacted a member to enquire about consider joining your local U3A – help for a lonely disabled man, and we were able to direct him to you will be made very welcome

On Saturday 7th December A once-in-a-generation 2019 the North Cotswold Read opportunity to change Easy Group hosted a festive lunch party and raffle prize the way we farm draw at the historic Spring Hill Estate, near Snowshill. This The Council for the Protection of Rural England fundraiser was the first of its (CPRE) has welcomed the publication of a new kind for the North Cotswolds agriculture bill – a once-in-a-generation opportunity group, hoping to raise the to change the way England farms for the better. profile of the charity amongst This bill represents a radical rethink of farming practice some of the local community. and, most importantly for CPRE, finally starts to Read Easy UK is a not-for-profit organisation that recruits, recognise the need to regenerate soil – the fundamental trains and supports volunteers to give one-to-one tuition building blocks of our entire agricultural system. to adults who struggle with reading. Ginny Williams Ellis, For almost all our food, we rely on rain falling on a thin the charity’s founder and CEO, spoke about how Read layer of soil which is often only a few centimetres thick. Easy has transformed lives and why it is so important that But soil is fragile and faces significant pressures. we support small local charities, like this, who receive no government funding at all. In a notable change from the bill published in 2018, the government will now provide support for farmers to The charity offers anonymous one-to-one coaching for improve the management of their soil, as recommended one hour a week. Working in community-based volunteer in CPRE’s report Back to the land (December 18). groups, Read Easy offers a free, friendly, flexible approach to learning to read for any adult who either can’t read at all, Crispin Truman, chief executive of CPRE, the countryside or who lacks confidence with reading. On completion of the charity, said: ‘This agriculture bill has been a long time reading scheme, a second stage of literacy support is there coming but it’s clear the government has listened to to help new readers consolidate their skills, giving them the CPRE’s message about the importance of soil. Healthy confidence to move on to other opportunities. soil is essential for the supply of healthy food and The idea for the fundraiser came from Eleanor Weil, the clean water – and also helps us lock up carbon to Creative Director of Dovebrook Kitchen. The Read Easy tackle the climate and nature emergency. team created a memorable event, raising an impressive ‘As new payment schemes for farmers are developed, £1,400 (after all expenses). The money will support there must be clear support for approaches already more readers on their journey towards literacy. The total being pioneered and made to work by farmers such as number of adults in the Cotswolds who struggle with basic agroforestry and conservation agriculture. But farmers literacy is 3,268- that’s 6.6% of the total adult population need training, mentoring and advice to help them roll out for this area. nature-friendly farming across the countryside.’ Illiteracy has far-reaching consequences and effects Funding is available through every aspect of daily life – but people are afraid or CPRE Gloucestershire embarrassed to come forward to get the help they need. for Parish Councils and For more information www.readeasy.org.uk community groups in If you know anyone who might need help with reading, Gloucestershire east of the River Severn to help address you can contact the North Costwolds Group Team Leader the impact of Ash dieback. John Seddon 01386 700099 or visit www.readeasy.org. uk/groups/north-cotswolds [email protected] www.cpreglos.org.uk

COTSWOLD TIMES | 41 Glowing report for Shipston Home Nursing GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHARITABLE TRUST Shipston Home Nursing is delighted with results of a recent LAUNCHES INNOVATION AWARDS inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The charity is rated as ‘good’ overall and received ‘good’ ratings in the ‘Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well Led’ categories. Alison Balsom, David Owen, Edward Gillespie and The report summary states: “Shipston Home Nursing provides Simon Russell Beale hospice care for patients in their own homes throughout the last days of their lives. We rated the service as good because staff used safe working practices and followed risk assessments when providing care and support for people. They were caring, supportive and planned and delivered care according to individual patient needs. They worked in close collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure people received the right care at the right time.” The report emphasises throughout the “compassionate, kind, and caring staff” and that patient feedback was consistently excellent. Andrew Revell, Executive Director at Shipston Home Nursing, said, “This was our first CQC since we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in July 2107 and we are thrilled with the rating. We will be striving The Summerfield Charitable Trust is celebrating its 30th for ‘outstanding’ in all areas Anniversary by announcing four NEW innovation awards, for our next inspection” each worth £10,000, for projects or ideas in Gloucestershire, which will tackle challenges in the county in new ways. Some of the team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. From left to right, top row: Janet Watkinson – Healthcare Assistant, Frances Chapman – Bank Nurse, Gemma “We are really excited to be launching the innovation awards to Roberts – Head of Nursing Services, Heather Goding – Bank Nurse, Jo Ames – HCA. celebrate our 30th anniversary”, said Summerfield Charitable Left to right, bottom row: Caroline Hutchison – Bank Nurse and Nurse Coordinator, Trust chairman, David Owen. Caroline Lloyd – Nurse Coordinator, Annette Hogan – Healthcare Assistant The Summerfield Charitable Trust was established by Cheltenham based antique dealer Ronald Summerfield, shortly before his death in 1989. Since then approximately £14 million has been On Sunday 19th January, invested in good causes across Gloucestershire. 10 Squad gymnasts from The four NEW innovation awards have been designed to reflect North Cotswolds Gymnastics the key interest areas of the Summerfield Charitable Trust: and Trampolining Academy Arts Award – including the arts, museums and built heritage (NCGTA) based in Bourton Eco Award – including the environment and our natural heritage on the Water, attended the County Squad Trials at Communities Award – including community building, especially Fromeside Gymnastics Club, among vulnerable or disadvantaged groups Bristol. Education Award – including sport and recreation Two of the youngest squad members trialled for the “Mini Squad “The awards will be given to charities or individuals who have an (2013/2012 born)”, Juliet Thompson and Lola Whitlock. Juliet idea that demonstrates an original or inventive approach to tackling excelled in all her routines, to pass with 80% and the top of her challenges and creating opportunities in the arts, environment, age group. Lola became a reserve for Mini Squad. communities or in education,” continues David. Lily Rose Giles entered the “County Squad (2011 born)”, the www.summerfield.org.uk – for more information and to apply only gymnast in this category. Her first time using new skills Lily THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THE 9TH APRIL 2020 did incredibly well and has been accepted into the “Development The successful awards will be announced in May 2020 and Squad” for her age. the idea or project needs to be delivered by the end of 2021. Also trialling for the “Development Squad (2011/2010 born)”, were Lydia McCready, Olivia Robson, Sadie Rogers and Tara Faunagraphic Schultz. All girls showcased new skills, and for many this was and Rocket the first 4-piece event they have taken place in. Lydia scored 64% and was named a reserve for this squad. Finally, trialling for the “Development Squad (2008/2009 born)” were Charlie O’Hara, Elsie Sumner and Jessica Knight. For Jessica it was one of her first 4-piece events, where she showcased a lot of new skills. Both Charlie and Elsie made it into the Development Squad. Elsie with a score of 78%, and Charlie a score of 84% – which was the highest percentage of the day! It was a fantastic day, with wonderful results for the gymnasts. All of the Coaches at NCGTA are very proud of their performance on the day and the hard work they put in.

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Moreton Rangers Under 13 Team in their Kit Sponsored by the Croft Restaurant

Moreton Rangers Under 13 Team have had a fantastic first half of the season in the Evesham Ambassador C League. They have won all eight league games played so far conceding only one goal. With this great record behind them, they faced their toughest challenge with a Cup Quarter Final against top of the A league Eckington. They passed this test with a 3-0 win so they can look forward to a semi-final in the near future. Coach Harry Peters, said, “We have been playing some great football passing out from the back and taking our chances in front of goal and with everyone contributing on the pitch and from the side-lines, it’s a great pleasure to be coaching these excellent players.” All at Moreton Rangers under 13s would like to thank their Kit Sponsors The Croft Restaurant, Bourton-on-the Water, for their support.

MORETON RANGERS ADULTS The First team sit mid-table in their first season in the Hellenic Division One with a record of Won 6 Drawn 3 and Lost 6, having made some difficult trips to Malvern and Hereford to play some of the top teams. The Players, who pay to play and travel, really appreciate those who come and support the team and would like to thank everyone who gives up their time to make things happen on match day. The Reserves have also stepped up to the challenge of playing in the very strong Division Two and also sit mid-table. They have had many games cancelled due to the weather and opposition availability, which has disrupted selection for Management Team of Joe Jarvis and James Carpenter in their first season in charge, but it’s a chance for players to develop and play at a higher level than previously experienced. Moreton Rangers wish to thank the local businesses for their sponsorship. The boards they have supplied to be displayed around the pitch will be erected when the weather gives us a break. If you wish to become involved with the club either through sponsorship or other support – contact Martin Jones on [email protected] 44 | COTSWOLD TIMES Stow on the Wold & District RFC Proudly Sponsored By Wreal Sports

The Clubhouse, Oddington Road, Stow on the Wold , GL54 1JAH. 01451 830887 www.pitchero.com/clubs/stowrtfc/ CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR REPORTS, PHOTOS, NEWS & INFO From Sean Clarke The Gloucestershire Cross Country County Championship took Jake Astor put in a solid run today in a very close and hard-fought place at Rencomb School, one of the toughest courses for many race having to face the long hill twice, finishing very strongly in 8th. A Unite d Club Gloucester Takeover years and not for the faint hearted. Despite being down in In the under 11 girls race Olivia Roddick had a fantastic race taking The United XV had a great finish to the year with two good wins in numbers, we made up for it with some excellent quality the silver medal in great style, a real star for the future. Her sister the Berks, Bucks & Oxon 3 North league. The first was a bonus point performances. Hannah also produce the goods today to take 14th spot in a fine 43-5 home win against Buckingham 3rds and the second an away run. They were well backed up by Pippa Krzywiec who just keeps win against local rivals Chipping Norton 2nds, which was perhaps In the under 11 boys race Michael Astor had a very impressive going on and on and flows over the mud. These three won the their biggest performance of the season so far. Derby matches are run to become county champion. Alfie Sansom took 7th spot, and county bronze medal - well done. often tense, tight affairs and this one lived up to its billing. With Charlie Evans finished in 13th place, with these three runners Chippy 3 places higher than Stow in the table, it was also a good winning the county silver team prize. The ever- improving Elsa Thwaites in the under 15 girls race had a opportunity to reduce the gap. Stow won by a single point 33 to 34 fine run today, she is getting stronger every race, one to watch for and the team couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present. In the under 13 boys race Bourton had a very strong turnout in a the rest of the season. The team are sixth in the league of 12 teams but, like other clubs, very competitive race. Kian Dee, first home for the club, took 5th, are suffering from too many matches cancelled with late notice due to the opposition not having sufficient numbers. A few new players Charlie Astor came through the field to finish 6th, and George Eva Scates could not have picked a tougher race to make her race have joined mid season. One, Barry Mustoe, hasn’t played since Swayne backed them up well in 7th to take the county gold medal debut for the club, she battled well, showing real guts and leaving school. It would be impolite to say how long ago that was The first training session back after Christmas for the Minis and team prize; very impressive. All the runners ran particularly well in determination. but coaching the U12s team for the last 4 years no doubt helped his Youth section saw the visit of 7 Gloucester 1st team players and the conditions – well done to them all. game. So much so that he scored 3 tries in 3 matches. Another new Gloucester Hartpury Women’s scrum half Bianca Blackburn. player is Harley Phelps who made his debut against Buckingham, Gloucester Rugby Club’s community department, led by ex centre scored 2 tries and picked up the Man of the Match award. A dream Terry Fanolua, organised for Charlie Chapman (Scrum Half), Ruan for many parents is to play a match in the same team as their child. Dreyer (Prop), Lloyd Evans (Fly Half), Corne Fourie (Prop), Gerbrandt The Inghams went a step further. United’s friendly away match to Grobler (Lock), Franco Marais (Hooker) and Ciaran Knight (Prop) to Lydney saw father Mark and his son James on the pitch whilst give up their Sunday morning to coach Stow’s players. Considering grandfather Tony worked the dugout and touchline. It sums up that 3 of the players had taken part in the big derby win against the great spirit of the United team and Stow as a family club. West Country rivals Bath, the players were generous in their time. All Stow teams, accept the U14s who ironically were playing Bath away, benefitted from the coaching as they moved around the age groups for 2 hours. The morning was rounded off by a questions and answers session and a long queue for autographs. To be coached by some of your heroes, after you’ve watched them beat your biggest Bourton & Sherborne Hockey Club rivals the day before, was a dream come true for many of the Stow players. The morning was a great success and Gloucester are to be Contact - Tracy Dixon T. 07813 187933 E. [email protected] applauded for putting their time and effort in to grass roots rugby. U13s Take Long Term View Ladies & Men So Far Betty Teague Remembered The U13s have had a great first half of the season and their plans At the half way stage of the season the Ladies 1sts are sitting 6th in Hockey players from across Gloucestershire’s clubs gathered on for the second half looks just as exciting. They have a good sized the league of 10. They had 2 good 6-2 home wins before Christmas the 13th of January to remember Betty Teague (middle, front row squad with 30 regular players, all of whom get at least one half of a against Cirencester and then Chipping Campden but this was followed below). Betty was an important member of Bourton Vale Ladies game every matchday. The coaches have focused their work this by a 3-1 away loss at Gloucester. The Men are 9th in their league on Club, which later joined Sherborne to form BASHC. She took on the same points as the 2 teams above them so it want take much to many roles within the club and played for a number of years in season on the scrum, creating space and then making sure to use it. Each Month the Spotlight Add into the mix changing the point of attack and the team should climb to the table’s mid point. Before the festive break they beat defence, alongside her daughter Jane. She finally retired aged 60. Spotlight On is focused on a member Evesham & Badsey 5-1 at home and Lansdown 1 nil away. This was be well prepared to cope with the increase in pitch size now that Betty was much loved by the hockey community and BASHC has Ebony Dean Brown they’re juniors. Their long term approach is paying dividends with 6 followed by a 5 nil home loss to top of the table Gloucester. The a lot to be thankful to her for. A special lady who will be missed. players in the Gloucester Developing Player Program and 1 in each Ladies 2nds are 7th in the league and finished the year with mixed Team Girls U13s results. They beat Newent 7 nil away before drawing the away derby of the Harlequins and Saracens programs. Off the pitch, the team Position Wing or Scrum Half are organizing the club’s annual quiz on the 7th of February to raise 3 all at Blockley. This was followed by a 2 nil home loss to Lansdown. money for their tour to Dorset. They are also going to watch Best rugby moment Taking out 3 England U20s v Wales U20s at Kingsholm on the 6th of March. BASHC PLAYER CARD

Evesham players to score in the Name: Amity AKA: Calamity final minute of my last game with Team/s: Ladies 2s & Mixed the boys. Position: Left Mid / Forward

Favourite Player Owen Farrell and Secret to Your Success: Never missing a Joe Marler (He's funny!) training session and lots of gin!

No. of Hockey Years: 3 I enjoy Rugby because I watched my brother play for a couple of BASHC Facts: I haven’t actually yet managed a full season and official non goal scorer weeks and knew I could do it. It's really fun. Collect Them All

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