Summer 2007 AA FFaaiirr SSuucccceessss Editorial Peppard Village Fair, which took place on expecting just a cuppa. Alongside was a Peppard Common on Saturday 9th June, fantastic Cake Stall, which inevitably Welcome to our Summer edition of was a huge success. Hundreds of people was the first to display Sold Out notices! Peppard News – how quickly publica- enjoyed a great number of attractions, The Hog Roast supplied by the Antony tion date comes around! Community varying from the ‘world’s biggest bouncy Worrall Thompson team from the Lamb spirit came to the fore in Peppard once castle’ to a Treasure Hunt game. More at Satwell, and the adjacent bar, did a again this month with Peppard Fair - than 30 stalls, including crafts and a gar- roaring trade on a very warm afternoon. an outstanding occasion offering den fair, jostled with Splat the Rat, Welly Wanging, something for all ages. Those who and Beat the Goalie, etc. were responsible for organising the Fair had obviously worked very hard In the arena Peppard and they much deserved the good School won a fiercely con- tested Tag Rugby competi- weather and incredible attendance fig- tion, despite the great ef- ures – well done! forts of teams from The Peppard News Team is very Badgemore and Stoke Row aware that we must keep up with tech- schools. Other arena nology and we're pleased to announce events included the Pep- that we have now acquired a Peppard pard School Choir giving a News Website. Rita Hadgkiss, our performance of their ‘Joseph’ song, Maypole Sub -Editor and Compositor, is work- dancing and a superb ing hard on setting up this website and Enjoying the Bouncy Castle Dance Academy display we hope to have it up and running from the school pupils. Events were The well supported raffle, drawn by very soon. If you have any sugges- rounded off by a well supported Tug -of - Anne Jarvis, Head Teacher of Peppard tions as to what you would like to War contest, open to all comers. Primary School, and Hugh Warwick, have available on the website, please A very popular feature was the Children’s Assistant Priest at All Saints’ Church let us know via any of the contact de- Craft Pavilion, featuring stalls devoted to and a Peppard School Governor, fea- tails shown below. We welcome any Face Painting, Tattoos, Decorative Plate tured a top prize of a superb summer other feedback or suggestions you Painting and Fancy Cake Decorating. hamper, together with many other attrac- may have on Peppard News. tive prizes. This tent was bursting at the seams all Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy the afternoon - dozens of children were The Fair was very generously supported summer months, the warm weather proudly displaying their new look! by the main sponsors, Peppard Building Supplies and Davis Tate and the lovely countryside that we Estate Agents, together have freely available all around us. with many other compa- nies who contributed by Susan Carter taking advertisements in the Fair programme. Editor Combine this with ‘sold Peppard News is a community newspaper published by Rotherfield Peppard PCC with financial support out’ signs, which were a from Peppard Parish Council, and is distributed free feature on most of the to almost all households in the ecclesiastical and stalls at the end of the civil parishes of Peppard. Views expressed are not afternoon, and it was necessarily those of the PCC or RPPC unless stated therefore no surprise as such. that the Friends of Pep- Peppard News is also available by e -mail. pard School, supported Issues: March, June, September & December by All Saints’ Church in Editor: Susan Carter , staging the Fair, stated Well Cottage, Kingwood Common, RG9 5NB . Victory Celebration that early indications e-mail: [email protected] Contributions accepted via e -mail or send to Penny The team in the Refreshment Tent ex- pointed to a profit close to £4,000. This Harvey, 12 Shiplake Bottom, Peppard, RG9 5HL celled themselves by offering cream teas will benefit both the School and the Advertising: Ian Fraser - phone: 01491 629631 with strawberries - a real bonus for those Church. Printed by Trinity Creative Resources Swallowfield RG7 1TH Page 2 School Matters Congratulations, Peppard Pri- Peppard C of E Primary (willow art) all morning. We had to twist Congratulations, Peppard Pri- and wind willow into the shape of an mary School! School Peppard Common RG9 5JU animal our breed was called a dino -deer. Our school has been awarded an Artsmark Phone: 01491 628354 Clay modelling was really good as well. Silver Award by Arts Council England in Head Teacher - Anne Jarvis The beach was really rocky and we found recognition of its high level of provision lots of crabs! I think that Kilve Court is and outstanding commitment to the arts, Chairman of the Governors BRILLIANT and we were really lucky including drama, music, design, literature, Elizabeth Bielby because we were the first year 5’s to go dance and sculpture. Anne Jarvis said: there! ‘We are indebted to local organisations We have received numerous contribu- such as S.H.O.U.T, The Henley Youth tions from the children, here are some Science Lesson! Festival and HEDFAS for providing won- as written by them: Bat Radar by Henry Rolph, Year 2 derful opportunities to work with local First the bats make a sound with its nose and nationally renowned artists. A big Kilve Court or mouth. Then the sound hits an object thank you to them and the staff at Peppard In May, Year 5 pupils at Peppard Pri- and bounces back. Next the bat listens. for their hard work in achieving this mary School visited Kilve Court in Som- Finally it works out what the object is by award.’ erset. Abbie describes some of their the sound. It is called echo location. The school is currently rehearsing for the experiences: annual school production and Years 5 and Kilve Court is a big big house. When we 6 are practising for the regular visit to The arrived we unpacked in our rooms they Peppard’s Dream Festival of Voices at Dorchester Abbey, were quite big and as soon as we saw Peppard Primary School jumped at the when a former pupil, Florella Scozzafava, the gardens we knew we would enjoy it! opportunity to take part in the BBC’s will make a guest appearance. Our first activity was the stream walk, competition to find a school choir to Our congratulations also to Rosie Clink- which was a few minutes down the lane. appear on Any Dream Will Do . They re- ard; having achieved the status of Higher I thought it was really good because hearsed before and after school and during Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) last there were lots of tyres hanging from their lunch breaks in order to perfect their year, Rosie is due to attend a Celebration ropes and branches that we had to go performance. of Achievement ceremony to be presented through and crawl under. We all got with her certificate. soaking and I was dripping! When we Year 4 will visit the Chiltern Study Centre got back we got a change of clothes and on 4 th and 5 th July and the Foundation had a snack. children are going to the Oxford Univer- Then we went to do grass sledging down sity Botanic Garden, the oldest in Britain, the steep slope on the hill. It was fun and on the 11 th . People who’ve helped in at the end we had to control the sledge school over the year will be invited to a into the cones and if we did it we got 10 special tea party on 16 th July by Year 6. points. After we had tea which was Cycling Proficiency and First Aid courses spaghetti Bolognese. continue and some children from Kidmore Next we did Jumblies what we had to do End have joined our Latin Club. is get in groups of four I was with Peppard’s Dream Team A Polite Plea! Maisy, Emily and Rosalia. Then we got Our entry was on the BBC website for the To help with traffic flow, please could a map and we had to find special stones around the place there was letters on world to see and hear. You can imagine everyone use the one -way clockwise sys- the excitement of the whole school when, tem round the Common between 08.40 - them and we rearranged the letters to either bugs, animals, flowers and trees to at one stage, we were rated second out of 08.55 and 15.30 -15.50 Monday to Thurs- all the entries! day, 08.40 -08.55 and 14.30 -14.50 on make an anagram. Then we went to bed. Rosie Clinkard, HLTA Friday? Thank you. The next morning we had Whizzies
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My first day at the Manor Are You Free at “Greensleeves ” on the lute. In April, Peppard Primary School’s Year Lunchtimes? May favourite part (Katherine) was when 6 went to Manor Adventure – the highlight I was Queen Elizabeth I. My favourite If you are, then we would really appre- part (Megan) was the blacksmith. of their last year at Peppard – as you can ciate your help and you could be earn- see from this description by Oliver Hilton. ing £6 per hour….. We had a lovely time and hope we can do it again! My day was stuffed with exciting things, ………by supervising our well -behaved the first activity was the blind trail, we school children during their lunch Katherine Adams & Megan Bakewell had to pair up (I went with Harry) and we break. had to be blindfolded while the other Sonning Common We need help two or three days a week person guided us. When I was blindfolded and would be very grateful for your Pre -School Receives Award Harry told me to the right (when I was in support. If you are interested please Sonning Common Pre -School has been the underground tunnel). I was unknow- contact Fiona or Anne on 01491 awarded the Partners in Quality Assurance ingly heading towards a deep puddle and 638354 or pop in to the school office Award from Oxfordshire County Council (you guest it) I got soaked. After the fun for more information. for the Pre -School's commitment to con- yet soaking blind trail we had a exquisite tinual improvement of its standards in lunch of Roast Chicken, Broccoli, boiled childcare and pre -school education. Potatoes and gravy. Highmoor Class Quality assurance schemes such as this, Our class have been looking at the Tu- have been developed across the UK by dors. On 9 th May we visited Sulgrave local authorities and others, for 'early Manor. When we got there we got years providers' (such as pre -schools), to dressed to look like maids and fellows allow these providers to demonstrate a with Master and Mary Washington. commitment to work in accordance with When we were dressed Master Washing- various Government standards. Early ton made us act as people from the Tu- years providers who meet a scheme’s dor reign of King Henry VIII. Then we standards are accredited with an award. had a Tudor lunch. Chairman of the Sonning Common Pre - Then we went on a tour round the yard. School, Michael Butlin said, ‘The Partners We looked at a blacksmith’s house, it in Quality Scheme entailed a self - was very small and poor. Later we went evaluation, by the Pre -School Staff, of to Master Washington’s house. what the Pre -School does, against a series of pre -defined standards. The work took First we went to the Great Hall where two years to complete. The Pre -School the fireplace was so huge you could was then visited by a representative of stand up in it. Master Washington and Partners in Quality Scheme and subse- his wife could sit on stools to eat but the quently received the accreditation in May. For the final activity we went on a hill children had to stand up. Then we went As you can imagine, the staff put in a lot walk guided by a lady named Sarah. On to the kitchen where children would sit of hard work to achieve this accreditation the way we walked by some bulls, calves to turn the spit. So many children died - congratulations to them! The award is and lambs. While the walk was in pro- they started to use dogs instead. gress we all started stealing each other’s also reassuring to the parents of children Finally we went to the bed chamber. It hats. Just estimating we walked about two who attend the Pre -School, to know that had a very high roof to show that Master miles. See you tomorrow diary! ‘Das their children are in capable hands’. Washington was wealthy. It also had a Essen war ziemlich gut.’ If you would like more information on the four poster bed. My song: This is the way to Manor Ad- Sonning Common Pre -School, please Finally we went back to the hall where venture. contact the Pre -School on 0118 9724760. Master Washington played Helen Scarrott Do you need an Accountant? EXTENDED RANGE OF IMAGINATIVE • Self assessment • Accounts GIFTS & SPECIALITY FOODS • Business plans & forecasts • Management accounting PLANTS AND BULBS FOR • Cashflow • Budgets FULL GARDEN COLOUR Peppard Road, Sonning Common Phone Keith Jefferies ACMA Open 7 Days a Week 10 -5 DAISY’S COFFEE SHOP on 0118 -9722611 or 07749 -415264 Tel: 0118 972 4220 LIGHT LUNCHES, CREAM TEAS, CAKES 0118 972 3652 (Daisy’s) for a free initial consultation A S IMMONITE CHIROPODY HOME VISITING SERVICE EXTERNAL & INTERNAL For enquiries & appointments call PAINTING and DECORATING Heidi Snookes-Owen (Gutters Cleaned and Renewed) B.Sc., D.Pod.M., M.Ch.S.,S.R.Ch. Telephone: 0118 972 26678 HPC REGISTERED Brinds Close, Sonning Common RG4 9SR 0118 9242677 Page 4 Council Matters Peppard Golf Course Weekly Refuse Collections To fidence in local democracy and essentially defines the nature of the behaviour ex- – Inquiry Continues Continue pected from all Councillors. The Code The two -day period initially allocated for Reports in the Press stating that SODC also contains other elements including the Public Inquiry into the above proved was to change from a weekly to a two - rules where Councillors’ personal and insufficient following strong opening weekly refuse collection system have prejudicial interests may be involved. submissions from both sides, significant proved to be totally unfounded. SODC Any complaint made to the Standards input from members of the public in atten- has contracts in place that run to the year Board for England relating to the behav- dance and from detailed cross -questioning 2009 for a weekly collection service. iour of a Councillor will either be investi- by the legal teams. The Inquiry will recon- The Council is however considering the gated directly by the Board or referred to vene at the offices of SODC on Friday possible introduction of a two -weekly SODC for local investigation. 22 nd June, at 11.00 in order to hear the service to collect glass. final submissions by both parties. Details of the Code can be found on the Standards Board For England website: Subsequent to the final submissions being www.standardsboard.co.uk heard the Chairman of the Inquiry will Parish Council then take time to consider the various Chairman: Tim Meikle It is interesting to note that Members of aspects of this matter / points raised be- 0118 972 3084 Parliament are not required to sign -up to fore making a Final Determination. The Parish Clerk: Barbara Marston the Code of Conduct. It is these self same Chairman will also decide on the award- 01491 684188 ‘leaders of democracy’ who, under the ing of costs. SODC have been requested Website: www.rppc.org.uk guise of protecting the confidentiality of to supply Peppard News with a general SODC Councillors : Paul Harrison - 0118 correspondence , recently voted that their indication of the cost of their pursuing this 972 2665 & Alan Rooke - 01491 572979 expenses and allowances (funded by the matter. OCC Councillor: Carol Viney Taxpayer) be exempt from being scruti- 01491 680887 nised under the Freedom of Information Act. We await a response from Mr Boris Lay -by Closure . Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council usually Lay -by Closure Johnson MP to our invitation to comment. The Commons Conservators have agreed meets on 2nd Monday of the month at 19 .30 in the Pavilion, though there is no meeting to a request from the Parish Council that in August. Parishioners may attend and Parish Plan the lay -by at the bottom of Peppard Hill observe, and may raise briefly issues of be closed. This follows a long history of Following a detailed presentation given at concern to them. All may attend the recent Annual Parish Meeting of the littering, fly -tipping, and overnight park- intermediate planning meetings as well - see ing. Invitations to tender for the associated Diary for dates and times. Council, a number of people have ex- work have now been sent out. pressed an interest in the Parish Plan. Further participation in this project has The Parish Council appreciated that action been encouraged by information leaflets, to close the lay -by could transfer the same Gallowstree Road etc., being distributed at the Village Fair. problems to the smaller lay -by on the top - Traffic Calming However, it is desirable to have as large a common. It was however felt that this The persistent infringement of the Gal- team as possible involved in order to gain area, being more exposed to public view, lowstree Road speed limit by some mo- the maximum benefit. Those interested would reduce the likelihood of littering, torists continues to cause concern. should initially make contact via the Par- etc., being experienced on the same scale. ish council. At the time of PN 'going to press' Mr Signage Peter Ronald from the Highways De- It should be stressed that, whilst being partment of Oxfordshire County Council supported and encouraged by RPPC, the A concern widely expressed by members is scheduled to attend the 11 th June Parish Plan is essentially a community led of the public attending the Annual Parish meeting of the Parish Council in order to project, enabling individuals to take an Meeting of the Council related to the identify possible measures of traffic active role in the future development of proliferation of roadside signage. The calming and to agree the next course of Rotherfield Peppard. universally disliked ‘Quiet Lanes’ initia- action, e.g. 'black box' monitoring, sign- tive (implemented by Oxfordshire County age, etc. Details will be reported in the Road Sign Lighting Council) was roundly criticised together Peppard News autumn issue. with the growing number of advertising Councillor Viney reported to the RPPC boards. It was appreciated that businesses that Oxfordshire CC has requested that the needed to advertise, but not to the extent Ethical Governance Government changes the national rules on of affecting the character of the rural area. All Councillors are required to sign -up lighting of road signs so that energy costs to and observe the requirements of the can be cut and carbon footprints reduced. The Parish Council has requested the All councils are currently bound by law to removal of particular signs and, should it Local Authority Code of Conduct. The recently revised Code, generated and illuminate certain traffic signs - even be considered necessary, has the delegated though modern and efficient highly reflec- rights to physically remove such signs issued by the Standards Board For Eng- land, is designed to improve public con- tive materials are now used in the manu- from Common Land. facture of sign plates and bollards. Trade Counter PEPPARD Bishopsland Farm, Peppard Road , Dunsden, Reading RG4 9NR BUILDING SUPPLIES Tel: 0118 972 2028 Fax: 0118 972 4559 Page 5 Snippets Yellow Peril – Beware of the Rotherfield Greys, along Dog Lane, Col- Crutchfield Family liers Lane, Wyfold Lane, Hook End, We have received this contribution from Killer Weed Exlade Street and on to Goring, connect- Marion Webb who lives in Horsham. Common ragwort is the most common ing with the Ridgeway. This was a pack- I discovered that my great -grandmother, form of poisoning in livestock. Ragwort horse route between Bristol and London, Caroline Crutchfield had been born in is so poisonous that it is a listed plant avoiding the long bend of the Thames Rotherfield Peppard in 1851. Through under the 1959 Weeds Act, so to allow through Reading. There used to be a parish registers, I have found that Caro- it to grow and flower on your land con- pond in front of the Dog Pub, but when line’s mother, Sarah, was the daughter of travenes the law. The plant produces a the B481 was straightened some years James Crutchfield (a shoemaker). He and rosette of green ragged edged leaves in ago, this was filled in. his wife Caroline (nee Alloway) were early summer and then grows into a 3 The west side of Peppard Common dips described as living at Kingwood and foot upright plant with a woody, slightly down into a small valley, where the un- Highmoor with their daughters, Ann, red stem. Mature plants can produce up derlying chalk has been exposed by com- Elizabeth and Sarah. Sarah, my great - to 150,000 seeds which can spread up to moners exercising their rights to take great -grandmother, was living at Bix a 10 mile radius. chalk for dressing their land. Bottom Farm. At the end of 1851, Caro- Kill the weed before it flowers by Nigel Wooding line and two daughters, Elizabeth and spraying with a 2.4D herbicide or Bar- Anne, succumbed to a fever and died rier H but do not allow animals to graze Local Pub Review within a week of each other. In 1861, on sprayed land till the plants have The Red Lion what was left of the family of Crutchfields rotted into the ground. Mature ragwort When my friend and I walked in we were were lodging at the Unicorn Pub: James pulls up easily but all plants must be given a very warm and enthusiastic wel- and his second wife Elizabeth (10 years burnt. come making us feel very pleased to be younger) and their two year old son. there. There was a good Specials board We came to visit All Saints’ Church as Peppard Common and a comprehensive menu including many members of the family had been In the third of our articles on the com- good old snack favourites like Baked baptised, married and buried there. At mons, we describe Peppard Common. Beans on Toast and all at very reasonable one stage, James had been a churchwar- This 46 acres of common land is mostly prices. For our lunch, my friend chose den as had his father been before him. We open grassland and heath. The grass is Breaded Mozzarella Sticks from the Spe- noticed two Crutchfield headstones in the cut every other year – one half one year, cials board and I had a Ploughman’s. The churchyard, one was Henry his father and the other half the next to encourage portions were very generous and tasty the other was of Elizabeth, his second reseeding of wild flowers. A further 6.8 although we both would have liked to wife. So far I have traced the family back acres used to be part of the common, but have received more salad. I requested a to 1636 in Rotherfield Peppard. in 1946 this was given to the village as glass of wine and our host was very help- If anyone has any more information about ‘a public open space and War Memorial ful and knowledgeable in helping me the Crutchfield family, Marion would love Playing Field for the village of Peppard select a choice. to hear from them via your Editor. and for no other purpose’. Only re- Unfortunately, the cappuccino my friend cently was the legal transfer of owner- ordered came as a glass of hot milk with a Garden Waste Bins ship to the Parish Council completed. slight taste of coffee which she found For people with small gardens there is There is little or no ancient, i.e. pre undrinkable but the charge was immedi- now a smaller wheeled bin (140L) for 1600, woodland – the common was laid ately removed from the bill without ques- out with a 9 hole golf course from late garden waste available. Also anyone th tion and her comments noted. I am confi- physically unable to use a wheeled bin 19 Century until the World War. II It dent that by now, the new publicans will may apply for ecosacks. There is an eligi- lies on the route of an ancient track that have rectified this. We are very happy to bility form to complete for this. Tel. connected Henley with Goring follow- recommend the Red Lion under its new 01491 823000 or go to ing Pack & Prime Lane out of Henley, management and we wish them success. www.southoxon.gov.uk for details through Hernes Farm, to the south of Contributor
DOG LOVERS Required to care for friendly dogs whilst their owners are on holiday. Call Val on 0118 969 3115 www.barkingmad.uk.com Page 6 Village Matters If you would like to join the team help- Peppard War Memorial Hall ing to organise this event, e.g. as a mar- FISH Peppard War Memorial Hall held its shall, etc., please contact Ian Fraser on The AGM took place on Monday 30 th Spring Quiz last month, which was very 01491 629631 April, preceded by a buffet lunch for vol- well supported and raised nearly £400. unteers and supporters. With the retire- Our next social/fundraiser is another Irish More Filming at ment from office of our Chairman, Fred Folk Evening with The Goats in the Au- Peppard Church Curzon and Treasurer, David Cunning- tumn – an event not to be missed as it is ham, who had both completed five years huge fun. Once again film crews have visited All in the post, and Secretary, Helen Fort, Saints’; this time Hat Trick Productions The J.A.Pye Trust and Johnson Matthey three years, we will have new faces at our Ltd for BBC1’s, Our Mutual Friends , committee meetings in the coming have now contributed to our fund for described as a comedy drama , although improving the hall but we have still no months. All three of these officers have the sequence filmed was a funeral! Why done sterling work for FISH during their concrete news from SODC and T.O.E on the car in the picture was hurtling down whom we are relying hugely. Because term of office and will continue to do so Church Lane with a camera on its bon- as volunteer drivers. Our grateful thanks other potential sources are not providing net is anyone’s guess. the support anticipated it is probable that are extended to them. They are replaced the "luxury" of a decent car park might by Philip Clark as Chairman, Malcolm have to be deferred – a meeting later this Cooper -Smith as Treasurer and Carol month might be critical. Ward as Secretary. We wish them luck in their new posts. Our Annual General Meeting, which is open to the public is to be held at 19.30 on The weather is now much warmer and our July 2 nd . John Pumfrey will be standing thoughts are turning to outings better down from the position of Chairman and a suited to the warmer weather, such as replacement is still being sought – if you River Trips and our recently introduced fancy being part of the team which acts as Mystery Tea tour. Details of all our out- the nearest thing to the village Arts, Sports ings, along with the Shop & Lunch trips, and Social Centre please step forward (it can be obtained from the FISH office is the venue for table -tennis and bowls, during our office hours: Tel 0118 Two of our most senior ladies, watching 9723986. Our bus manager, Reg Foster, is theatrical productions, concerts and cin- the filming, caused quite a stir among ema, Lunch Club and partying, Toddlers’ always open to new ideas for outings, so if the many ‘extras’ who concluded Pep- you have in mind a venue that you think Group and Women's Institute. The man- pard must be a good place for longevity. agement committee meets 8 times a year. would attract at least 12 people, give us a No date has been fixed yet for televising ring and your request will be considered. Our website is: www.peppardwarmemorialhall.btik.com Many of our stalwart volunteers are ap- and not as previously published. Christian Aid proaching the age where they are no longer eligible to drive for us, therefore John Pumfrey Despite a wet and windy week for the 50th anniversary of Christian Aid Week, we are seeking new volunteer drivers who The Peppard 10K the house -to -house envelope collection can spare a few hours during the week. I team in Peppard and Greys collected a can assure you it is worthwhile, and you The fifth Peppard 10K run/walk will take total of £1,795. This figure will increase get to meet and have an exchange of place on Sunday 23 rd September and as in by £264, when the tax reclaimable from views with many in the neighbourhood previous years there will also be a shorter gift -aided donations is collected. With who need help. To volunteer please call 7K walk. The local Feed The Children the inclusion of the proceeds from the on the number above during office hours charity will once again benefit from the Desire in Spring concert held in March, 09.30 -11.30 Monday to Friday, or leave a funds raised by this event. residents of Peppard and Greys will have message outside normal working hours. A great attraction of this particular event donated a very generous £2,359 to en- You will be sure of a great welcome. is that it is carried out on an off -road able Christian Aid to continue their work Barbara Perez course, making it ideal not only for seri- to help poor communities achieve a ous runners but also for joggers and fam- better future. On behalf of Christian Aid, Please Don’t Feed the Kites ily groups. With kind permission of Mr we would like to thank the team of col- This plea comes from the RSPB and Chil- Alexander Hood, the route starts and lectors, everybody who donated, and terns Conservation Board. Well -meaning finishes on the practice ground of Greys Robin Howles, Julia Booker and Anto- people who put food out for Red Kites are Green Golf course – behind The Dog Inn. nia King for their delightful concert. putting them at risk. Please leave them to Runners will start at 14.00 and the walkers Ian & Pat Fraser find their own. a few minutes later. This page sponsored by The cost of entry is as follows: In ad- vance, by 14 th September: runners £7, walkers £5, under 16s £1. On the day: TANDOORI runners £8, walkers £6, under 16s £1. Connoisseur Entry forms are available from Sandra Atkinson – 0118 972 2844. Medals will be An Emporium of Indian Cuisine presented to the first man, woman, and Fully Air-conditioned under 16s boy and girl. There will be a Open 7 days a week, including bank holidays certificate for all people finishing the Take-away menu - prompt service course. 21 Wood Lane, Sonning Common - Phone: 0118 972 3104/1054 Page 7
nd Thames Valley Animal abroad, etc., and that’s without collect- Saturday, 22 September, 12.00 -17.00 ing up the strays reported to us. Feral Apple Day; pruning workshops and ad- Welfare colonies of cats are a particular problem: vice on old varieties, cooking demonstra- It was back in 1983 that Peppard resident, we neuter and spay and continue to feed tions and apple tastings. Normal admis- Ann Butler -Smith, lost a much loved cat. those that cannot be tamed or re -home sion charges apply. When local enquiries failed she widened them with friendly farms or stables as For booking online go to her search. In fact Ann never did find her outdoor cats and tame the kittens for www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ cat but what she did discover was that she domestic re -housing. thamesandsolentevents . Or telephone wasn't alone. Lots of other people had We are aware that however hard we 0870 428 8933. lost cats and there were also lots of home- work there are always more cats in need less cats. of help but can only do as much as fi- Ann also discovered that there was a big nance and time allows. Every one of us Sale of Bishopswood trade in cat skins being exported to is a volunteer. Recently, for a variety of Sports Ground Europe. Still hoping to find her own cat, reasons, we have lost some of our foster SODC has received a favourable bid for Ann engaged the help of a few cat loving homes and are in need of more people the purchase of Bishopswood Sports friends and set up Petwatch to monitor who could have a cathouse in their gar- Ground from Susan and Mark Abbott, and co -ordinate lost and found cats in the den. We are a friendly bunch, will you local residents of Sonning Common. If Thames Valley. On one Sunday morning join us? their bid is successful it is their plan to twenty five tabbies went missing within a Tel Ann 01189 721871 or Monica retain and improve the existing football few miles of each other. It did appear 01494 484527 and tennis facilities and propose some something suspicious was going on! Sue Nickson, Vice Chairman £1,000,000 investment in new facilities The spare bedrooms of members of the over five years. This will include con- Group were soon full of “found” cats they struction of new floodlit all -weather and could not match with those “lost” and they Events at Greys Court junior pitches, new cricket pitch, flood- then began using garden sheds with runs Music al Fresco, Saturday, 14 th July, lighting of existing pitches, a fitness trail, attached to house the strays until new 19.00 -22.00; An evening’s musical children’s play area and multipurpose homes could be found for them. The entertainment in Greys Court gardens pavilion with changing, reception, fitness name Petwatch was no longer appropriate with wine and canapés. Bring a picnic. and catering facilities. A new private and Thames Valley Animal Welfare was Black tie. Adults: £25.00, booking re- company would be created to manage the born and Ann is still Chairman. quired. facility and the development. Over the years TVAW has grown and Open Air Theatre; The Hound of the become established as a professionally Baskervilles, Saturday 21 st July, 20.00, Wyfold Riding for run, well respected local charity. We Illyria present this classic case for work closely with local vets and as we the Disabled Holmes and Watson. Bring a picnic and th receive no funding, we raise all the funds be prepared to be terrified! Adults: On 15 April one of our disabled drivers ourselves from donations, jumble sales, £15.00, booking required. took part in an event in Windsor Great membership of the Friends of TVAW, etc. Park. Jennifer Cunningham, who had Robin Hood, Thursday, 9 th August, We have been fortunate in having had a never done anything like this before, 18.30; an exciting and riotous new drove our pony Magic round the six mile legacy or two which has enabled us to buy open -air show for children, presented by purpose built cat houses for our foster course and negotiated two of the ‘hazards’ Illyria. Bring a picnic. Adults: £15.00, in great style. Jenny said ‘I have only homes (currently 12 in number plus one children £12.00, booking required. indoor foster home) so while “in care” the been driving with Magic and Ruth Butler Slug & Bug Hunts, Tuesday, 7 th and cats live in comfortable, secure accommo- for 14 months and this was my first com- Tuesday, 21 st August, 11.00; an action - dation with heat, light and sometimes petition. I have had practice at driving packed day for children with organic radio entertainment while they await re - obstacle courses but I have never done picnic included. Children must be ac- homing. such challenging hazards. The two that companied by an adult. Children: we drove had sharp turns through barrels The lost and found register is still a fea- £15.00, Adults f.o.c. (Tearoom open for and cones over (long) grass. This can ture; we also run a low cost neutering and refreshments for accompanying adults). make it difficult for the horse to pull but spaying scheme to help owners on low Booking required. Magic did a brilliant job.’ income prevent litters of unwanted kittens. Tracker Pack Days - 31 st July, 14 th & There is always a waiting list of cats to be There will be a concert in aid of RDA on 28 th August, 12.00 -17.00. Kids can join taken in to foster homes. We are asked to Saturday 30th June at 19.00 in the Christ in the fun of Greys Court Tracker Packs re -home cats for a variety of reasons: Church Centre Henley. For details phone and learn about our surroundings. Nor- children’s allergies, death of owner, 0118 947 3184 Tickets £8 in advance, mal admission charges apply. breakdown of relationships, moving £10 at the door. Adrienne Heriot
Make a bee line to Wedding flowers BRAMBLES Funeral tributes for Fresh flowers, Bouquets, Plants New premises now open opposite village hall car park exit and more 0118 9721240 42 Wood Lane, Sonning Common Page 8 Church Matters the Rotherfield Peppard Educational Char- All Saints’ Rector: Revd Graham Foulis Brown 0118 972 3987 ity which, before expenses were deducted, Asst. Priests : Revd Hugh Warwick 0118 972 3070 raised £400. Church of England Revd Barry Olsen 0118 924 2812 Churchwardens: Keith Atkinson 0118 972 2844 www.allsaintspeppard.org.uk Peter Hutt 01491 628335 Church Flowers Many of you will have regularly admired Barry Olsen writes: and daughter, Amy, joined the congrega- the beautiful flowers in All Saints’ tion for the service. Church, particularly at the time of special ‘Sweet are the uses of adversity,’ wrote festivals. Shakespeare in As You Like it. And I The Guild of All Saints’ was revitalised could tell you exactly who said it if I during 2004. Guild members, numbering The Flower Guild work throughout the could find my Complete Shakespeare. But about 80, carry out many of the func- year ensuring the beauty of our church right now some of our rooms have been tions necessary to ensure the smooth and always welcome donations to enable emptied of books and furniture so that running of the church. They are busy and support their endeavours. they can serve as a gallery to display my behind the scenes and claim no public Donations are sometimes made on a par- wife Marion’s watercolours during Oxford recognition for their work which is now ticular weekend to commemorate the Artsweeks. marked annually by thanksgiving at the death of a loved one: if there are others Guild Service. However, the theme of how people cope who would like to consider marking a particular anniversary in this way, by with adversity has been dealt with in sev- Annuall Parochiiall eral sermons recently. One of the privi- making a fmancial donation, or by offer- Church Meeting leges of ministry has been to meet people ing flowers from the garden, please con- who, despite illness or disability or diffi- The Annual Parochial Church Meeting, tact Jill Elkington on 01491 629530. chaired by the Rector, was on Friday, cult backgrounds, have lived full and th worthwhile lives and even used their mis- 27 April. Keith Atkinson and Peter Paschal Candle fortune as an opportunity for personal and Hutt were re -elected as churchwardens. Thanks largely to the generosity of two spiritual growth. Often I’ve visited such The meeting resolved that the restriction parishioners, All Saints’ Church now people and have come away feeling that contained in section 3 of the Churchwar- possesses a paschal candle which was they have helped me rather than vice dens’ Measure 2001 (which would pre- used for the first time on Easter Day. versa. There have been and are such peo- vent the appointment of a churchwarden After the Easter season, the paschal candle ple in our parish. who had already served for six consecu- stands near the ancient Norman font and tive years) shall not apply in this parish. Our faith has much to say about dealing from it are lit all the baptismal candles of with adversity. What do you make of Allen Harris, the Electoral Roll officer, those baptised in the font. At funerals, the James who says, ‘Whenever you face reported that the Electoral Roll of the paschal candle stands near the coffin to trials of any kind, consider it nothing but ecclesiastical parish of Rotherfield Pep- symbolise the resurrection to eternal life. joy, because you know that the testing of pard had been completely revised. It your faith produces endurance; and let now contains 141 names. Parish Room endurance have its full effect, so that you The Parish Room was dedicated on 7th may be mature and complete, lacking in A Musical Extravaganza June, 1982. Although the project was not nothing’? Five Voices came to All Saints' Church without its problems, and its design at- th on Friday 4 May to present A Musical tracted some strong opinions, expressed in The Guilld of All Saints’ Church Extravaganza . This offering came in the the Visitors’ Book of the period, it has form of a musical dinner. The hors The 3rd Annual Guild Service was held proved an immensely useful facility with- th d'oeuvres contained some operatic treats. on the Sunday after Ascension, 20 May. out which many activities of the last 25 The entrée was made by Gilbert and It was notable for the formal recognition years would have been difficult or impos- Sullivan. The main course adorned the of the new piano which has been pur- sible to hold. Recent improvements in music hall while the pudding comprised chased largely with David Silsoe’s legacy. room heating and hot water provision will songs from the 30s and 40s. Such a meal Lady Silsoe, David’s widow, together help to ensure that the Parish Room con- contained something for everyone's with their son, Simon, 3rd Lord Silsoe, tinues to support the activities of All taste. There was a retiring collection for Saints’ Church and the community. PEMBROKE GLASS Room Concepts UNIT 28, MANOR FARM, PEPPARD COMMON, RG9 5LB Upholstery, loose covers, curtain and YOUR LOCAL GLASS AND GLAZING COMPANY blind making, headboards, cushions and all other soft furnishing work. 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have to reduce to two or possibly even social gatherings to strengthen the ties St Michael’s Catholic Church one Mass if we lose him. How can we within our parish family. After the parish Revd Chris Bester 0118 972 3418 prepare ourselves for that eventuality? celebration Fr Chris went to Rome with Revd Francis Andrews 0118 972 2354 This thought will occupy our minds for some colleagues, only to discover that [email protected] some time. What we do want, though, Pope Benedict had flown to Brazil. We and with some urgency, is to ensure that hope that this was just a coincidence! Here at St Michael's it has been a tradition our Church is re -decorated and has some Twenty of our children made their first that on Ascension Thursday we meet new lighting installed in order for the Communion recently and we wish them together after evening Mass for our Parish building to be a suitable focus for our and their families best wishes as they AGM. We began with a Cheese & Wine worship. deepen their journey into Faith and Devo- party to engender good spirits in order to At the beginning of May a lunch was tion. Very shortly our area Bishop, Wil- discuss all the challenges ahead. Finance hosted by our parish priest, Fr Chris, to liam Kenney, will visit us to confer the usually occupies people's minds at such celebrate his 40 years as a priest. It was Sacrament of Confirmation. It will be his meetings, and much time can be spent remarked that we ought to have more first visit to us and we are looking forward arguing over money. Through good stew- such celebratory occasions to enable us to meeting him. ardship our finances are very healthy and to meet more often in lively social gath- Meanwhile we continue in good heart to so the discussion was minimal. However, erings. Our difficulty is that by having build and strengthen ties of love and affec- we are conscious of falling numbers our Mass at three separate times each tion within our parish family. And we pray amongst the clergy and so our Chairman weekend we often miss each other. Only that the Lord will continue to bless us, and alerted us to the fact that, while at present at these all -inclusive celebrations do we you, and keep everyone in our local com- we have a resident priest who offers Mass meet as one body and a challenge which munity safe and well. on three occasions each weekend, we may faces us is how we can organise more Fr Chris Bester
Minister Revd Phil Cheale name of Phillipson, who started a church experience a range of activities including 0118 972 4519 for 600 people in a marquee. This mar- arts, crafts, music, songs and bible stories. www.pepcon.plus.com quee was acquired by Peppard Congre- For Mums, Dads and carers it is a time to gational Church from Carters of Read- meet new parents in your area, enjoy a ing. The marquee was replaced by a drink and chat with the friendly organisers proper building a number of years ago. and helpers and watch and join in as your What Makes A Church? But the marquee lives on, in that it was children enjoy the session. A small charge cut up to provide a number of churches is made per family to cover costs at each In the last edition of Peppard News we in rural outlying villages in Liberia. session. reported that our church buildings were For more details please contact the Church undergoing renovation and redecoration. So, you could say that a church is the office. We are pleased to report that this work is structure which is a meeting point, complete and we have sparkling new which protects the ‘church’ from the decorations, carpet and lighting. elements. Every First Wednesday However, a ‘church’ is not only the build- The Ark in the Month ing. It is the people who gather together 10.30 (Except August) Parents & Toddlers to worship Jesus. (Fridays 10.00 -12.00 Term Time We meet for coffee and then someone will The early church comprised the twelve Only) speak on a specialist subject. A deli- apostles and their followers. This group, for children aged 18 months ciously prepared Lunch will follow. Open In Liberia, where our ‘church’ provides to 4 years, gives a warm friendly and for all senior citizens. financial and practical support, we have safe environment in which children can For more details please contact the Church links with a dynamic young pastor in the have fun, play with exciting toys and office
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Games on the common began top award in this year’s Kenton Drama 23 rd /24 th and November 30 th /December 1 st . in the 1890s and have continued, with Festival in Henley. Peter O’Sullivan breaks for the war years and various collected the trophy for Best Actor for guises of the club, up to the present day. his outstanding performance in The Chiltern Edge Horticultural So- The club has played in the Berkshire Edge by Steve Carley. ciety Cricket League for many years and the The Society held a successful Spring league statistics are dotted with Peppard Show on 31 st March with over 240 entries players featuring such as Martin Evans from more than 50 entrants. Peppard with over 10,000 league runs and Roy resident Molly Lindlaw received the Hayden poised to become the league’s all Grove Cup for the most points in Daffo- time leading wicket -taker, with his father, dil, Narcissus and Tulip classes. Roy senior, handily placed in the most We look forward to several events: on dismissals table with 119 catches and 38 Saturday 21 st July we have an Evening stumpings! Reception at Rose Cottage, Stoke Row, Currently the club runs two Saturday XI’s on Saturday 1 st September at 15.00 we in the Berkshire Cricket league and one have our Autumn Show (Admission Sunday XI playing friendly games against Free). Then on Saturday 15 th September various local and nomadic sides from the there will be a coach outing to Kingston st Peter O’Sullivan South East. Last year the 1 XI finished a Bagpuize House and Waterperry Gardens. rd creditable 3 in the Premier division, the Non -members are welcome. (Contact nd Adjudicator, Colin Dolley was im- highest ever league placing, and the 2 XI pressed with Peter’s portrayal of Mar- Janet Evans on 0118 9723245) Finally on th secured a mid -table place in division 4. cus. He congratulated him on the Wednesday 17 October John Tyler will Scorebooks over the years how a host of breadth of emotions shown in a highly give an illustrated talk “ Changing Wildlife families playing the games with Vines charged performance – from sunny of the Chilterns ” in the theatre at Chiltern galore, Peedells, Harris, Evans and whole warmth, to the sheer panic of a man ‘on Edge School. (Admission: non -members clan of Haydens! This is carried on with a the edge.’ Tiffany Saul was also com- £2). number of father and son combinations mended for her very convincing por- Anyone interested in membership, please enjoying playing on the common. trayal of Marcus’s business partner. contact Sue Hedges: Tel. 0118972 3678 Those who enjoy a walk on the common The drama, which was included in the From the Friends of the Commons: may wonder at those individuals on mow- Players’ One On One evening of one -act From the Friends of the Commons: ers and rollers spending endless hours plays at Peppard Memorial Hall in May, Update on the Nettlebed Com- manicuring the bit in the middle and tend- was directed by Jenny Titchener. Al- mons Project ing to the outfield. That is mainly due to though a member of Chiltern Players for Thanks to funding secured by the Steering the Evans brothers, Martin and Kenny, many years, this was the first time Jenny Group, Susan Milner has been appointed whose efforts are huge and much appreci- had taken the director’s chair. A spokes- Project Officer. Finally the Project can ated by all. Winter rain or shine they can person said: ‘We always knew Jenny begin. This will include the preparation of be seen doing all those little tasks that had it in her and these accolades must the Management Plan for the next 10 make playing for Peppard a pleasure and have given her confidence a terrific years, consideration of the impact on the rumour has it that search parties have been boost. We are now looking forward to Nettlebed & District Commons Act of sent from The Unicorn if they have not seeing her direct future productions.’ 1906 and the preparation of the case for reached it by 19.05! Long may it continue. The Edge is the Players’ entry in this grazing to DEFRA. Ronnie Brock year’s Abingdon Festival in June. After For info: www.nettlebed -commons.org HAPPY PETS Colin Porteous Are happier at home whilst their owners roam of Sonning Common Let us visit, feed, and cuddle daily while you’re away Taxi Service VET APPROVED Phone/Fax 0118 972 1871 & 0118 924 2589 0118 972 2193
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1st Peppard Guides Andy Bryan: 50 Not Out on WI After the dark nights of winter it is great Peppard Common When the W.I. movement was first for the guides to be able take advantage of If you can cast your minds back to the formed in 1915, its aim was to meet the the longer days and (hopefully!) warmer summer of 1957 Elvis Presley and Paul needs of women in rural areas. At that weather. We are so lucky to be able to use Anka were topping the charts, West time, education in child health and welfare the field that is the Church Car Park for Indies were being beaten 3 -0 in the was a priority. outdoor activities. We have organised a cricket test series during which May and In 2007, Peppard W.I. began their 89 th variety of games, Go -For -It Fitness activi- Cowdrey shared a 411 run partnership at year considering the plight of young chil- ties and even a cookout where each patrol Edgbaston, Russia launched Sputnik 1. dren whose mothers are given a prison had their own portable barbeque. The Oh! - and Andy Bryan made his crick- sentence for relatively minor offences and Church itself is always a source of inspi- eting debut on Peppard Common. urging the government not to close our ration and we organised a game where the local community hospitals. We have also girls had to find out facts about the church been looking closely at our own meetings and its history. We haven’t always been and activities to ensure we are still meet- so lucky with the weather however, and ing the needs of our members in the 21 st had to practice orienteering skills in the Century. parish room while the rain poured down We are planning a fund raising event in outside. Many thanks to Nick Launders the near future for one of Peppard’s good who patiently coached the guides in the causes and urge everyone to look out for correct way to use a compass. We have posters advertising the event and to sup- asked Nick to come back at a later date to port us if you are able. put the theory into practice. Gavin Coull Irene Lindsay has also been drafted in this term to help the guides with an end of term musical Andy Bryan Peppard Bowls Club surprise for the parents. As we have The summer season began with an Open grown in numbers since September this Funnily enough it was against Peppard Afternoon for prospective bowlers and could be quite an undertaking! some of the visitors have now joined the Amanda Coull when he first played and he achieved a “not out” batting at No. 10. He is a Club on Monday and Thursday for Club stalwart of the club who makes things Afternoons. Fortunes have been mixed Peppard Tennis Club happen in the background and without since then when Peppard won their first We are now into the tennis season, with whom playing cricket on the common match against Wokingham, but Peppard lots more sun to come hopefully! We hold would not be such a pleasant way of are holding their own in both the MUL club sessions on Tues, Wed, Thurs eve- passing a summer’s day. League and the Plomer Cup matches, whilst Friendlies have been plagued by nings from 18.30. and also on Sunday It has been suggested by those who have mornings at 10.00. On Sunday 17th June bad weather but more recent dry sunny seen him field recently that he was pre- weather is improving the lot of bowlers. we had an American tournament open to sent when cricket was first played on all which started at 10.00. and was fol- Peppard Common but as earliest recol- Ahead are Club competitions, including lowed by a BBQ. lections put that in the 1890s this is the Dick Bishop Cup on Bank Holiday In the summer holidays there will be a stretching it a bit far. As Andy “raises Monday. Individual competitions for summer camp for the children for four his bat” to acknowledge his 50 years, Club trophies are being played off in the first rounds. Captain this year is Elaine weeks. So anyone who wants to be a the current players, opponents past and th budding Wimbledon star - dust off your present, as well as local egg consumers, Roberts and Gala Day is on Sunday 12 rackets and come and join us. salute that achievement and look for- August when up to 20 local teams will be competing at Peppard, with refreshments For any enquiries: Tel 0118 9474051 ward to his presence for many years to come. and a sales stall for bowls equipment. Kim Fry Betty Freeman Computer Problems? Is your PC misbehaving? Fault Diagnosis, Maintenance & Upgrades, Broadband, Networking, Data Recovery & Migration, Virus Cleaning, and much more. Phone Robin Piercey at Influential Computers on 01491 680036, or visit www.influentialcomputers.com. Everything you need for THE LODGE Health & Beauty your pets and wild birds
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JULY Mon 2 FISH Garden Centre Outing/13.30/details FISH Office Mon 6 RPPC Planning Ctee/20.15/scheduled Peppard Memorial Hall/AGM/19.30 Sun 12 Peppard Bowls Club/Gala Day Tue 3 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 Tue 14 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 Thu 5 Dorchester Abbey/Festival of Voices Thu 16 FISH Pub Lunch/11.30/details FISH office Sat 7 SODC/OCC Councillor Surgery/10 -12/St Michael’s Hall Mon 20 RPPC Planning Ctee/20.15/scheduled
Sun 8 Judo Club/Junior Competition/Nettlebed Sat 25 Green Gym/Kennylands Field/f’path clearance/09.30 -12.30 Mon 9 Parish Council Meeting/19.30/Pavilion Peppard Mon 27 Peppard Bowls Club/Dick Bishop Cup Competition RPPC Planning Ctee/21.30/scheduled Tue 28 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 Wed 11 WI Garden meeting/Felix Lodge/14.30 Thu 30 Refuse Kerbside collection (Bank Holiday) – day late Henley Festival till 15 th SEPTEMBER Sat 14 Diamond Open Day/Harwell/10.00 -16.00/Bking requ’d Sat 1 SODC/OCC Councillor Surgery/10 -12/St Michael’s Hall Tue 17 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 Mon 3 FISH Garden Centre Outing/13.30/details FISH Office Wed 18 CRUSE Coffee Morning/10 -11.30/SC Village Hall Wed 5 Peppard Primary Sch/Term begins Peppard Lunch Club/12.15/Memorial Hall Sat 8 Elizabeth Goudge/Blue Plaque unveiling/15.30 Peppard Primary Sch/Gillotts/Mary Poppins/19.00 Mon 10 Parish Council Meeting/19.30/Pavilion Peppard Thu 19 Peppard Primary Sch/Gillotts/Mary Poppins/19.00 RPPC Planning Ctee/21.30/scheduled FISH Pub Lunch/11.30/details FISH office Tue 11 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 Sat 21 Green Gym/Flowercroft Wd/remove fence/09.30 -12.30 Wed 12 WI/History of National Trust/Mem Hall/14.30 Mon 23 RPPC Planning Ctee/20.15/scheduled Wed 19 CRUSE Coffee Morning/10 -11.30/SC Village Hall Tue 24 Peppard Primary Sch/School Leavers’ Service Thu 20 FISH Pub Lunch/11.30/details FISH office Wed 25 Peppard Primary Sch/Term ends midday/BBQ pm Fri 21 Henley Literary Festival till 23 rd Tue 31 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 Sat 22 Green Gym/Kennylands Field/f’path clearance/09.30 -12.30 AUGUST RPPC Planning Ctee/10.00/scheduled Sat 4 SODC/OCC Councillor Surgery/10 -12/St Michael’s Hall Sun 23 Peppard 10K Run/Greys Green Golf Course//14.00
Mon 6 FISH Garden Centre Outing/13.30/details FISH Office Tue 25 Mobile Library/School/11.55 -12.10 FISH Office: 0118 972 3986 (Mon -Fri, 09.30 -11.30) Peppard Lunch Club: Sally Longhurst 0118 9722808 Green Gym: Robin Howles – 0118 9723528
STATIC ATTENDED DUSTCARTS/KERBSIDE GARDEN WASTE Month July August September Date 4th 11 th 18 th 25 th 1st 8th 15 th 22 nd 29 th 5th 12 th 19 th 26 th Place RP SC RP SC RP SC RP SC RP SC RP SC RP
Place : RP = Peppard Xroads, SC = behind Somerfield. Garden waste will NOT be accepted, ONLY Non -recyclable general. Times : Wed 8 -11 Gdn Wste 30 th CHURCH SERVICES Sunday Services JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER NOTES at All Saints’ 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 ‡ Benefice Service 11.00 Kidmore End 09.00 Communion 10.30 Communion (sung) ‡ Harvest Thanksgiving and 10.30 Matins Back to Church Sunday 10.30 Family Service 10.30 Sunday School 18.30 Evensong Mass at St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church Sunday Services at Peppard Congregational Church Monday -Friday 09.00 Family Service: 10.30 - 11.45 Sunday School 10.30 - 11.30 Saturday 17 .30 Sunday 09.00 & 10.30
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