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welcomeTuesday, 26 April saw the included chaplain to the Holden, whom he’s metnew briefly. vicar official installation of a new vicar Castington Young Offenders He’s already met Rachel Medley, at St Mary’s Church, Headington. Institution in Northumberland. head teacher at Bayards Primary The Reverend Eric Bossward, He said: “I loved working with School, and hopes to connect who prefers simply ‘Eric’, moved the 15–21 year olds. They were with other local schools and from a leafy suburb of Preston absolute live wires, pretty much organisations, including the to take up the post, which all of them, but a tremendous Barton Community Police. He two of his three children saw amount of fun. Our congregation hopes that everyone will feel advertised and decided was was about 40 when I got there, comfortable at St Mary’s, whether right up his street. and we decided to do things they are religious or not, and Eric and his wife Lynn had no a lot differently, with drama looks forward to welcoming the intention of moving anywhere. and music and all sorts of people of Sandhills and Barton – But once he had read the parish things on a Sunday.” He was and anyone else, for that matter. profile and job description on soon getting around 100 to his Eric hasn’t wasted any line, he showed it to Lynn and “I Sunday morning service, out of a time in getting to know the just had this funny feeling that population of 400. neighbourhood. He and Lynn we ought to apply…we just felt Eric believes that much more have already checked out God was giving us a big nudge. can be achieved by working in Underhill Circus, tasting fish and The church itself seems to me partnership with other people, chips from the Barton Chippy to be a very energetic, diverse, and that it’s more fun to do so and doing a bit of shopping imaginative though small group than to ‘empire-build’. He said: in the Spar store, and Eric had of people, really a place that “I’ve taken that model from the his hair cut at Tony the Guy in wants to make an impact on and prison chaplaincy and brought it preparation for his inauguration. work in partnership with the into parish ministry.” Asked if he felt he would be a community. So that made my His previous church, St ‘round peg in a round hole’ living heart sing. When we came to Cuthbert’s, in the suburb in Barton, Eric confirmed that that look round we just felt we loved of Fulwood in Preston, ran is exactly how it seems to him. the place.” a drop-in centre for asylum The icing on the cake for Eric Growing up in a similar seekers, worked with children and Lynn is that all three of their community means that Eric has and toddlers, and held a lunch children, Josh, Paul and Hannah, an affinity for somewhere that club for elders, among other together with her Canadian is very diverse, with all kinds of things. Eric said: “The impact husband Jeffrey, already live in different things going on, lively, that that makes as a church in a Oxford, so they will be able to see but with some problems too. He community is really significant their family as often as they like. lost his mother when he was only and important.” He’s very keen to Judging from the reception at 12, and was brought up by his create new partnerships now that the inauguration, which included dad, who had his own difficulties. he’s at St Mary’s. welcomes from representatives Eric grew used to seeing debt The new vicar has hit the of many other faiths, including collectors at the door, and to the ground running, and is looking Islam and Roman Catholicism, violent behaviour caused by his forward to working with the Eric is off to a fine start. father’s drinking. Barton Community Association, Eric’s previous work has particularly the Secretary, Sue

page 2 ...... Useful numbers Time to Barton Community Association Bayards Hill page 3 ...... Barton Neighbourhood Police Primary celebrate Mary page 5 ...... Headington Singers page 7 ...... Disco Dadz School visits Mclean Headington Amateurs Barton Park SEE CENTRE PAGE page 8 ...... Barton Improvement Scheme page 9 ...... Youth activities in Barton SEE PAGE 5 page 11 ...... Useful info Dzień dobry i Zapraszamy do naszych polskich czytelników 2 | Hands on News Barton’s FREE community newspaper Barton Community Association (BCA) old. We offer a safe environment BCA office on the first floor any basic keep fit and toning classes Useful Numbers Oh! We do like where children are encouraged day Mondays – Fridays between to offer even more opportunity to use their imagination and 9.30am–2.30pm and ask for to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Schools to be beside improve not only their curriculum Sharon Details of times and dates will be Bayards Hill Primary School 01865 761656 the seaside! skills but also their social skills available in our September issue. Cheney Secondary School 01865 765726 whilst interacting with others. ESOL – literacy – numeracy Free refreshments are available classes Ladies’ sewing group Sandhills Primary School 01865 433000 Coach Trips 2016 to the children at the end of each As a result of County Council WHEN? Each Wednesday Wheatley Park Secondary School 01865 872441 The coaches are all booked, session. This is a very rewarding cutbacks affecting the provision between 10am–12.30pm ( term membership forms ready to be role as well as providing an extra of these classes locally we are time only) completed, tickets selling fast! income stream. planning to host our own classes WHERE? Barton Neighbourhood Health This year`s coach trips are: If you are interested in the from September 2016 at the Centre Youth Club area Barton Surgery 01865 744221  Tuesday 2August to Brighton post please contact Sue on Neighbourhood Centre. We are COST? Nothing – it`s all free Bury Knowle Health Centre 01865 308400  Wednesday 10 August to 07866460446 or email sue@ currently securing the relevant WHY NOT? Come along and join Weston Super Mare bartoncommunityassociation. tutors and classes will probably in, meet new people, make new Manor Surgery 01865 762535  Thursday 18 August to com be held between 9.30am–11am friends Churchill Hospital 01865 741841 Bournemouth during the week and will run WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Not just John Radclifffe Hospital 01865 741166  Friday 26 August to Weymouth Food Bank term time only as there will be sewing but other forms of craft All coaches will leave Barton We have been able to secure a no creche facilities. Please get as well as a great opportunity to Nuffield Hospital 01865 741155 Neighbourhood Centre at third delivery each week from in touch if you are interested socialise with others NHS Direct 111 8.00am and will pick up outside Oxford Food Bank so we now in accessing these learning POP IN and speak to Sadia who Townsend House soon after. take deliveries on Mondays, opportunities, and further will introduce you to other Local Shops Tickets are £10 per person and Tuesdays and Fridays. The food details will be advertised in the members of the Group all passengers, including young is usually available from 12.30pm September newsletter. Chemist 01865 763106 babies, must be allocated a seat. on each of these days and whilst Community partnership Chippy 01865 761712 All passengers will be asked to we encourage residents to pop Tai chi and zumba classes meeting Spar 01865 763606 complete a BCA Membership in and pick up some items of Tai Chi and Zumba classes will The next Community Partnership form and the cost is £1 per year food we do ask that no one takes be held from September at the meeting will take place on 29 for adults 16+ and is free to more than one plastic carrier bag Neighbourhood Centre so you June at 6pm in the Community Councils/Councillors/MP under 16s. Providing there are full each time they visit. This way can be as relaxed or as active Partnership Room at the Andrew Smith M.P 01865 595790 no traffic hold ups all coaches everyone who wants to access as you want to be, but always Neighbourhood Centre. Come should be back to Barton by 8pm. the Food Bank is able to pick up with your health and wellbeing along and find out what`s going Oxford City Council 01865 249811 Unfortunately, we are unable to some grocery lines three times at the core of each activity. We on in your area. Oxfordshire County Council 01865 792422 guarantee any seats until they each week. Mandy from Eatwells are also hoping to provide some Cllr Van Coulter 07767496409 have been paid for in full. Cafe is usually on hand to offer If you would like to jump tips on what to do with some of Cllr Glynis Phillips 07929659902 on board any of our coaches, the more unusual items that we Cllr Mike Rowley 07827532445 then please contact Sue on come across from time to time. BCA AGM 07866460446 or email sue@ Barton Community Association Annual General Meeting bartoncommunityassociation. Children’s parties Thursday 21 July Services com. Alternatively, you can call We are able to offer a venue Barton Neighbourhood Centre, Barton Community Association 01865 761987 Sharon or Tanya on 01865 761987 for children’s parties at the Underhill Circus or call into the BCA office on the Neighbourhood Centre on Leisure Centre 01865 467290 An open forum will take place at 6pm where we first floor at the Neighbourhood Saturdays and Sundays anytime Barton Pavilion 01865 452616 will take questions from members and this will be followed by Centre any day Mondays-Fridays between 1.30pm–6pm. The cost St Mary’s Church 01865 761886 between 9.30am–2.30pm. for a two hour party is £36 and the main AGM at 7pm. Refreshments will be available together with a free raffle. Oxford Mail 01865 425262 Don`t wait to book because a three hour party will cost £50. once they`re gone they`re gone! Whichever time slot you decide Civicare 01865 744174 We offer an open invitation to all our members to attend our AGM and if you on you will be given 30 minutes are interested in becoming a trustee of the association please come along on Barton Advice Centre 01865 744152 Art Club Assistant either side of your allotted time to 14 July and find out more about your community association. Oxfordshire Advocacy 01865 741200 We are currently recruiting an allow extra time for preparation Art Club assistant to work at the and clearing up. If you would Roundabout Family Centre 01865 764952 centre Fridays term time only like to book a children’s party Police – Emergency 999 between 3.30pm–5pm. then please contact Sharon on Police – non emergency 101 The Club has been running for 01865 761987, email sharon@ several years now and the age bartoncommunityassociation. Barton Community Recycling and Waste information 01865 249811 Association group of the children is 6–12 years com or alternatively call into the Tanya joins BCA I have joined Barton Community Association as part- time admin support. I have lived in Headington for the The Hands on News Team past 26 years and my three grown up children went to Contact : Clayton Lavallin Sandhills Primary School, and then Cheney. I was chair of Cherry Tree Nursery which is based Email : [email protected] in Headington Community Centre from 2000 until Tel : 07421 749736 2013 and have been chair of Headington Community Contributors: Patricia Dowdall, Pippa Gwilliam, Association (which manages Headington Community Sue Holden, John Lowe, Emmanuel Odwar. Centre) for the past 15 years. In my spare time, I enjoy taking my Cowley and Longbridge built cars out to various events. I own several classic Minis, three Maestros, a Montego, a Rover 800 and a few others as well. During the second week in August, I will be sitting in Cowley Centre with 8 or 9 Cowley built cars, so if you’re in that direction, pop Barton Community Association in and see the cars. I’m really pleased to be working for BCA and in Hands on News is funded Barton. I already know a number of local people and by BCA, GreenSquare and OxfordCity Council. I’m looking forward to meeting more of you. Summer 2016 Hands on News | 3

Immediately before coming to Barton, David was a duty sergeant at Response, the Oxford Council to consult on Sgt David Keith – police team responding to 999 calls. In that job new Local Plan it’s about managing incidents and drawing together resources in a hurry, and then handing We are working on producing a new Local it all over to someone else to deal with. It’s a very Plan to guide development in Oxford to 2036 New sergeant at Barton different pace from what he’s doing now. In the and beyond. We want to manage the expected community “you might pull people in to help growth of Oxford’s economy and population in you with whatever it is, but ultimately you keep a way that maintains the city’s special qualities ownership of that incident, that crime, and then and builds on its successes. Community Police Station develop it and see it right through to the end.” Our first steps consultation runs for six weeks Asked what challenges David sees in his new from 27 June to 5 August. post, he thinks that Barton’s location on ”the other side of the ring road” knits the community  To find out how you can get involved, together, but it also means that when a crime is please visit our website at www.oxford.gov. committed it’s a big thing for people here. The uk/localplan , ring 01865 252847 or email quicker he and the team can resolve a situation [email protected] the better, however big or small the incident. Attending local events in the three communities the team is responsible for, Barton, Sandhills and Risinghurst, is an important part Trading Team of what the team members do. They don’t want just to be seen to be ‘doing something” with The Anti-Social Behaviour Team at Oxford no meaning. It’s their way of being part of the City Council works closely with Oxfordshire community. It means that people get used to County Council Trading Standards. There is a seeing the team members amongst them at a dedicated Case Manager, Monica Walton who friendly, enjoyable event, and can talk about regularly liaises with officers from Trading anything that’s troubling them, or just have a Standards. Door to door selling can be linked chat. It’s also a bit of fun. At the last Barton Bash to organised crime groups. These are highly the police team happily joined in and some even organised groups who are often brought in got their faces painted. Candy floss may have to the area as part of criminal gangs to collect been consumed. intelligence about households in the location In the end, it’s understanding and caring they are visiting. This information is then about the area they work in and its people that taken back to the organised crime groups and counts for David. “We spend the majority of our can be used then for further criminal activity time here, so what affects them affects us. In such as distraction burglary. my mind that’s the whole point of community Trading Standards advice in regard to door policing, that you’re part of that community so step sales is to say NO. Although there are you actually have an attachment to it, and the some legitimate door to door sales men, the problems they have become more personal. advice given is to never buy at the doorstep. We’re human beings and if things personally If you do receive a visit from a cold caller you It’s all change at the top of Barton to be a presence that makes people feel safe, affect us then sometimes, rightly or wrongly, we should report this to the police on 101. Neighbourhood Police, with the arrival of Sgt rather than to ‘beat them with a big stick’. deal with them differently. So for me being here Trading Standards also offer a list of David Keith to replace Martyn Williams, who’s “The neighbourhood team are already well all the time, living and breathing the community, approved traders. You can get further details got promotion and moved to the larger force established here, they’ve got good community makes a big difference in how problems are about this on the Trading Standards Web in Oxford. The station is responsible for Barton, links, I think that’s obvious from just wandering solved.” www.oxfordshire.gov.uk or by telephoning Sandhills and Risinghurst. around Barton,” he says. 03454 04 05 06. Still very new to the job, David’s been out and David served in the London Metropolitan  Anyone can contact the neighbourhood Thames Valley Police can also give you about talking to the locals. “I thought people Police, where he worked with Safer Transport police station either by walking in, by more information on crime reduction and would be quite stand-offish and not want to to deal with anti-social behaviour on public phone (call 101 and ask for the Barton how to become involved in your local have a chat with a police officer in uniform, but transport. Bus passengers are as diverse and Neighbourhood Officer) or by email neighbourhood watch scheme. You can it’s quite the opposite,” he smiles. (He smiles have as many needs as any other community, he (OxfordBartonRisinghurstNHPT@ contact them on 101 or you can find out more a lot.) He’s found a friendly welcome, and an says, adding that it was good experience for his thamesvalley.police.co.uk) information though their web page, www. appreciation that he and his team just want current job. thamesvalley.police.uk

Risinghurst and wanting to travel east Barton Regeneration is Go! Barton Pavilion BARTON on the A40. Anyone from Risinghurst Oxford City Council has earmarked I’m sure many of you will have noticed White Feather Events will find it much easier to access the £3.9 million to improve the quality of over the past few weeks the removal at Barton Neighbourhood Centre Leisure Centre in Waynflete Road. life within Barton. Some of the money of the pavilion that has stood as the UPDATES Tickets £4 each This will form part of the A40 strategy will be spent on improvements to the home to Barton United Football Club 7.30–9.30pm A40 Crossing Signal Agreed which has to date been focussing on Neighbourhood Centre and Underhill and Headington Amateurs for the past on the following dates: At last the County Council has agreed the west portion but will now include Circus as well as improving the five years. to a signal crossing at the bottom of this junction as well. appearance of council flats and solar A new pavilion will be built as part of 1 July, Jonathan Brown Collinwood Road across the A40. This We will endeavour to find out the panels for some of the least efficient the new development at Barton Park, 5 August, Brenda Manning was announced on 16 February by the timescale for this work to take place properties to help with heating bills. and the hope is that the new building For more info please call leader of Oxfordshire County Council and will report back any further Improved signage will also be part of will be adequate to accommodate all Sue on 07866 460446 or email as part of the budget statement. information in the September issue of the project. the new families who will be moving [email protected] This outcome is as a result of the Hands on News. Our thanks to Cllr Barton Community Association to the area over the next five to seven successful negotiation when it Glynis Phillips for all her hard work in is closely monitoring the proposals years together with our existing became an obvious opportunity to getting this crossing approved for the from Oxford City Council to make community. give the residents of Barton a safe benefit of all. sure we get the best deal possible for Barton United will play their home Do you enjoy reading pedestrian crossing between the two our residents, and a full consultation games through the 2016/17 season at Hands on News? communities. Local Council Elections process will take place so that Bayards Hill Primary School and our Then why not get involved This issue has been raised by At the local elections on 5 May Cllr everyone has the opportunity to thanks to Rachel Medley, Head Teacher in the next one? residents constantly, especially since Mike Rowley was re-elected as one comment on the suggestions being at Bayards, for making this possible. we lost our Post Office and people of the two serving city councillors put forward by Oxford City Council or Thanks also to C. A. Blackwell, the We are always looking for local residents were forced to go off site to access covering the Barton and Sandhills even put forward suggestions of your contractors currently based at Barton to write articles, send in pictures and postal services. This will also allow the ward. own. We will endeavour to keep you Park, for all their support during this help produce future issues of the opening of the right hand turn out of If you need to contact Mike about fully updated, and hope that more transition period. newspaper.

Collinwood Road so that drivers no any local issues you can email him at information will be available by the 07900 038305 longer have to negotiate the Green [email protected] or call time our September issue goes to [email protected] Road roundabout when exiting him on 07827 532 445 print. 4 | Hands on News Barton’s FREE community newspaper Home Security Advice

GARDEN GATES AND FENCES • Get a professional to fit door chains • Additional window locks are • For safety’s sake, fit and test Beware of courier fraud! Beware of courier fraud! • Look for weaknesses in your to UPVC doors. available for Wooden, Metal and smoke alarms regularly. garden boundary, e.g. broken • Don’t answer the door until the UPVC windows. • For additional information, refer to Do they want your bank details, your fencing and gaps in the hedge. caller can be identified to the • Extra locks on UPVC windows the Fire and Rescue Service Fire Do they want cash, your bank cards, • Lock your ladders and tools away, householder’s satisfaction. should be fitted by specialists. Reduction Officer and to page 30 of or your pin number? pin number, or to send a courier? don’t leave them in the garden. • Consider sash locks on UPVC • Protect downstairs windows and the TVP book “How to avoid • Consider property marking your doors, as appropriate. easy to reach windows near to a flat tools. • Check with the door manufacturers roof or drainpipe. PROPERTY MARKING 1. the phone • Never recommend the use of that fitting a door viewer will not • Use Forensic marking Smart water, 1.Close the door Hang up barbed wire, broken glass or carpet invalidate any door warranty. LIGHTING Selecta DNA or Crimestoppers 2.Lock the door 2.Find a mobile phone gripper as a deterrent to intruders. • Door viewers help to see who is • Good lighting can be a deterrent. property protector forensic marking There are legal implications and outside, before opening the door. Internal timer switches • Or, use Ultra-violet marker pens, 3.Call the police on 101, or call 3.Call the police on 101, or call alternatives are available. • Check with manufacturer that fitting • Use timer switches to turn some engraving or etching to put your Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 • Consider defensive planting and a door chain will not invalidate any lights on when it gets dark. house number and postcode on Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 trellis. door warranty. • Consider plugging a radio into a items. • Fit strong, lockable, high gates • As appropriate, fit a front door timer switch. • Mark your garden tools also, e.g. across passageways. chain and use it when callers come • Use timer switches in rooms using house paint. Remember: Remember: • Consider locking even low gates. to your home. like lounges/bedrooms and not in • Photograph unusual and/or • The police will NEVER ask for Fences/Hedges • Fit security bolts. hallways and landings. valuable items, pictures, jewellery, • Police officers and your bank will • Prune hedges and keep fencing to • Fit anti-lift bars/blocks to prevent ceramics etc. NEVER send couriers to your your bank details one metre high in the front gardens doors being lifted from their rails. ALARMS Inventory list and up to 1.8 metres high in the rear • Wooden doors: Fit a mortise • Liaise with your Insurance • Record all serial and model home to collect cash or bank • NEVER give your pin number to garden. deadlock to BS 3621 and Security Company to confirm the standard of numbers of electrical items. • Higher fences may need planning bolts at the top and bottom of both alarm required. • Consider various on-line cards anyone permission. doors. Burglar alarm registration schemes for property • NEVER give your pin number to • To make a phone call straight • Fit 2 ‘Hinge bolts’ per door to • According to research, houses marking or refer to the CPRA for DOORS protect external hinges. fitted with a working burglar alarm additional information. anyone after you’ve hung up, ALWAYS • Doors and frames should be strong • UPVC doors: should have multi- are less likely to be burgled. and in good condition. locking points. • We do not advise the use of • In an emergency call 999 use a different phone • Wooden doors: Fit a mortise • Double lock using a key. dummy alarm covers or Dummy deadlock to BS3621 and a strong CCTV. bolt. WINDOWS Alarm activated when going to bed • UPVC doors should have multi- • Many windows are fitted with • Use the zoning facility, where locking points. locking handles. Additional locks available, on your alarm to protect • Always lock your doors. Double can make them more secure, if downstairs (other areas) when you Receive free local crime alerts and lock your UPVC doors by lifting the appropriate. go to bed. crime prevention advice by signing internal handle and turning the key. • Window locks on all windows Fit smoke alarms up to www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk Summer 2016 Hands on News | 5 Poetry Please! The summer months, when the weather is more predictable, seem to reward getting up early; it’s cool, but the sun is up, birds are twittering in the trees, and some Barton folks are already at their allotments. Times like these certain poets and poems come to mind. One of my favourites is W B Yeats. His Lake Isle of Innisfree is perfect for a summer’s morning – full of purpose, desire for closeness to nature and soulful satisfaction in life. Here it is:

Barton Residents I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, Spring Clean! And a small cabin build there, of clay Barton residents have been out and wattles made: giving Barton a good spring clean. Nine bean rows will I have there, a As well as recovering a bike that is as hive for the honey-bee, good a new from the brook, Barbara And live alone in the bee-loud glade. Jordan local resident also found time to create the ‘Barton litter pickers song’, And I shall have some peace there, for to be sung to the tune of I Am A Cider peace comes dropping slow, Drinker: Bayards Hill Primary Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; We are the litter pickers we pick up There midnight’s all a glimmer, and litter all day, noon a purple glow, We are the litter pickers we pick up And evening full of the linnet’s wings what you throw away, School visits Barton Park What could be better than asked lots of interesting thrilled to meet Considerate to thank them in ensuring What you throw away, visiting a real construction questions, there was a Constructors mascot, Ivor a safe and educational site I will arise and go now, for always We are the litter pickers it’s such an site when you’re a kid, well a safety briefing followed by Goodsite and have their tour. night and day easy thing, group of KS2 students from a tour of the project. photo taken with the site The current work I hear lake water lapping with low So if you have any litter please put it Bayards Hill Primary School Outfitted in hard hats and hero, at the end of the tour represents phase 1 where sounds by the shore in a bin, got to do just that. safety vests, the students each student received a Blackwell are undertaking While I stand on the roadway, or on Put it in a bin. Paul Massey, General got to ride in 4 x 4’s around goody bag. the infrastructure for this the pavements grey,  For more details about the Oxclean Foreman on the site gave the site at Barton Park and The students were well- major development which I hear it in the deep heart’s core. project or how to get involved a brief presentation of the have a go in a real digger. behaved and respectful, will include over 800 new please see: www.oxclean.org.uk/ scheme where the students The children were also and Blackwell would like homes. Headington Singers celebrates 30 glorious years of singing

By Hilary Bradley Although the choir is ‘strictly amateur’ Oxford Town Hall on several occasions (including carols for audience and choir) Fancy singing? our concerts are very professional and and in Dorchester Abbey. and unfamiliar ones. We’ll be singing We welcome new members who want are great occasions for local people to The next concerts will be: Christus Natus Est, a contemporary to give choral singing a try. There are This year is a double anniversary for enjoy choral music and meet friends in Friday 1 July: ‘Requiem’ work by Cecelia McDowall based no auditions and we think we’re the one of your local choirs, Headington the interval, over a glass of wine. John Rutter’s popular Requiem will on familiar carols, and some ‘West friendliest choir in Oxford! It helps if Singers. It’s the 30th anniversary of The choir has gone from strength be the centrepiece of this concert which Gallery’ carols. This style of music, you know your way round a music the choir and the 20th anniversary of to strength in its 30 years, thanks in marks exactly 100 years since the start written between 1700 and 1850, was score but it’s not essential – most its conductor, Sally Mears. If you’ve no small measure to Sally’s boundless of the Battle of the Somme. The concert designed to be sung in church galleries, members get by thanks to Sally’s not come across us before, we’re a energy and enthusiasm. There are also features First World War poetry accompanied by a few musicians. Some fantastic tuition and the many rehearsal community choir that sings the great around 80-90 singers who tackle a wide and a medley of songs that brought high church people disapproved of tracks freely available online. The next choral classics (and more) for the sheer variety of choral music, from Mozart to comfort to a world at war. West Gallery carols on the grounds opportunity to join will be the autumn love of it. Karl Jenkins whose Armed Man: A mass It promises to be a very moving that they weren’t solemn enough! term which starts on 13 September. The choir was founded by a group for peace was a huge success a year concert that will appeal to a wide Enjoyment guaranteed! Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesdays of women, some of them still active ago. The choir has even commissioned range of audiences. Everyone is welcome. Both concerts in Headington School at 7.30pm. For with the choir, including not least our music for special occasions from local Friday 9 December: ‘An English will be held at 7.30pm at All Saints more details ring 762418 or see www. wonderful accompanist Maureen composers. Our termly concerts are Christmas’ – with Alfredston Brass Church, Lime Walk, OX3 7AX. Tickets headingtonsingers.org.uk Cooper who is well known in local usually held in All Saints’ Church in A thoroughly festive concert, this one on the door £12 /£10 concessions, music circles. Headington but we have also sung in will feature a mix of old favourites children free. 6 | Hands on News Barton’s FREE community newspaper – Summer 2016 Hands on News | 7

On Friday 1 April we held The transition from school or to Headington. After a while working in an ‘Extra Miler’ revision day at Revision day at Brookes college to University is not other jobs, she became a part-time Mobile Oxford Brookes University with always an easy one, so it has Warden and part-time Control Centre great success. Year 11 students for year 11 students been rewarding to put student’s New dance and disco project puts Operator, dividing her week between from the local area attended the minds at rest by answering the two. The job of the CCO was to take GCSE revision day supported strategies that help students community. This helped to any questions that they have emergency calls from county-wide and by our undergraduate with their memorisation and reinforce the students’ learning on Uni Life! Furthermore, the pass them on to the emergency services or students. A number of these recall of information. from the morning workshop, support from the Recruitment a Mobile Warden. students were from our Barton The workshop showed as well as enabling students to and Partnerships team has been father and child bond in the limelight The Wardens would visit people in tutoring programme and had students what an ineffective offer their own tips for putting incredible and they have made sheltered housing and anyone with a already benefitted from small study environment can do the skills into practice. me feel like a welcome addition Disco Dadz, the innovative At the heart of the project need to provide accessible, dependence alarm, checking they weren’t group tutoring delivered by to their memory. Students A Quote from one of the to their team!” year-long community arts was the aim to deepen the positive, inclusive activities for ill, perhaps helping them up off the undergraduate students in were introduced to ways to tutors: “Working as a tutor has The Barton Community project which saw Barton’s father’s relationship with fathers/male carers at a time floor, and contacting GPs or relatives if Barton. deal with Facebook, music, allowed me to gain practical Association would like to extend dads take to the dance floor their children through play when services and provisions necessary. The students who attended TV, distractions, internet and teaching and mentoring many thanks to Brookes and with their little ones proved and dance. One father for young families are being The operation was based in the now- worked really hard and picked ineffective work times. They also experience, whilst feeling that their undergraduate students for to be a huge success. commented: “You’re enjoying cut in across the Oxford city. demolished Beckley View block until 2005 up a lot of tips for success in their explored a range of memory I am giving something back to their support with this project, The monthly sessions time together. You’re helping Sue Holden said: “We when it moved to the council offices in the upcoming exams. techniques outlined to suit the community. Tutoring young and we are hopeful that we will on Saturday mornings each other to grow.” are now starting to feel Neighbourhood Centre. They were introduced to different learning styles: people has allowed me to see be able to offer similar support brought dads together to Another dad suggested the affects of cuts to local At first it got a lukewarm reception, but “Memory Mnemonics” delivered After lunch the students were first-hand the improvement to next year`s Year 11 students Barton Community Centre, that it was just as much fun service provision and the it soon proved its worth. It was staffed 24 by Elevate Education. In the joined by our undergraduate in the student’s confidence during the run up to their GCSE where the small hall was for the dads as it was for consequent loss of activities.” Time to hours a day, so the operators were also workshop they covered simple students who have been levels as they prepare for their exams. transformed into a family the children: “It’s very good Sue also stressed the able to monitor the CCTV cameras around ways to use techniques and tutoring in the Barton GCSE and A-Level exams. disco, with lights, a live DJ, for me – working all week – need for Disco Dadz, a the Centre and in the tower blocks on dance tutor, props, prizes, coming here on a Saturday project which puts dads in the estate. That meant the police could ADVERTISEMENT celebrate face-painting, games and morning it feels like I’m finally the picture in childcare: “it ask to look at the tapes at any time if they more. The relaxed and unwinding!” serves to attract dads rather needed to check something. It was a great inclusive atmosphere created The project was funded by than the normal mums and Mary Mclean example of cooperation between services. by the male tutors Euton Awards for All as well as with children sessions that are The Control Centre was supported by Daley and Roly Carline helped help from partners Dancin’ usually on offer.” for now, Barton Community sessions going and riding on 11 June, 12–2pm. All are Many will know Mary McLean through the County Council and District Councils, to make the sessions fun and Oxford. Importantly, the Although the monthly Centre and Dancin’ Oxford the waves of its success. The welcome (mums too!). Come her Brownie pack which meets at Barton but one by one they pulled out as costs exciting for all who came. session have responded to a sessions have come to an end are dedicated to keep the next one will be on Saturday and get down with us! Neighbourhood Centre. She’s been a rose, and it no longer operates. Mary left in  For more information about future Disco Dadz sessions at Barton Community Centre please email Project Manager Rachel Gildea at [email protected] Brown Owl for 26 years, so she’s guided 2010. her Brownies’ mums and even grandmums Although Mary now lives in Dry would be a loss to our area. Although they through the pack. But that isn’t her only Sandford, she still feels connected to don’t involve nearly so many local people as City Council targets summer connection to the estate. Barton. As well as the Brownies, there are Barton United, they provide a team playing at a Mary was born in Barton, one of seven people of her mum’s generation she knew higher level to which BU players can progress.” children, and spent the first 25 years of through her work and she keeps in contact An Oxford Mail article covering the story start to £3.9 million Barton her life here, attending the youth club and with a lot of those, although, she says stated that the scheme will ‘feature a new later running a judo club, as well as keep fit sadly, they are fewer and fewer every year. turf sports pitch, multi-use games area and improvement scheme and self-defence classes. She also served There are plenty of people in Barton all-weather and floodlit pitch aimed at serving as a school governor and helped with the who have reason to be grateful for Mary’s people from both existing Barton and Barton Oxford City Council has begun people find their way around the centre school reading programme. long service on their behalf in so many Park’. The sports facilities are part of a wider consultation with Barton residents in more easily In 1983 Mary and her husband moved to areas, and Hands On News is celebrating Barton city councillor Mike Rowley. 885-house development on land east of preparation for the start of works to  The extension of the Health Centre the north of England, but returned in 1985 her today. Barton. Housebuilders Hill Ltd will lay the bricks regenerate the existing estate. in the Neighbourhood Centre will be for the first 237 homes in June. The Council has just completed brought forward, enabling improved ADVERTISEMENT Headington The article also disclosed that ‘One of the consultation with residents living in the health services for the area requirements to play at the Hellenic League blocks of flats on Stowford Road and  New and refurbished street signage Amateurs to standard, for which Headington Amateurs Bayswater Road who shared their opinions including ‘Welcome to Barton’ signs currently has special dispensation at its current on the proposed works to improve the  Uncluttering the street scene by leave Barton? ground, is a stand with seating for 100 people. external areas of their blocks. installing screened bin storage areas A document by the Barton LLP in 2013 said Residents of the two roads expressed  Significant redevelopment of Underhill FREE Headington Amateurs Football club, there would have enough space to be able to overwhelming support for these Circus, detailed proposals are currently Oxford’s third biggest club may have to leave “upgrade to Hellenic League standards” yet this improvements, which are part of a £3.9m being worked up Barton after 25 years due to complications over was not included in the most recent designs for City Council programme to regenerate the The City Council worked with the Barton WiFi ground requirements in the new Barton Park the ground, which will become home to more estate. In June the Council will carry out a Community Association as well as elected WiFi powered by sports complex. The controversial plans were than 10 senior and junior teams’. similar consultation process with residents representatives to discuss the scope of the The Cloud unanimously given the go ahead by Oxford Headington Amateurs and Barton United, of Barton Road. Works will begin on these regeneration programme and agree a list city councillors but Barton city councillor Mike will leave the Barton Recreation Ground at the blocks this summer and extend to all of priorities for improvement. Rowley hopes measures can be put in place end of April. blocks in Barton over the next four years. Councillor Mike Rowley, Board Member for the club to remain in the new Barton Park Ian Brooke, head of community services, Titled ‘Investing in Barton’, the for Housing and also ward representative estate. He said: “Both clubs, Barton United and said: “The city council’s priority is to invest in regeneration programme will improve for Barton, said: “This is great news Headington Amateurs, face challenges with community facilities. We are actively working the state of the blocks of flats, enhance for Barton. Despite the government’s the transfer to the new facilities, especially the with Headington Amateurs to consider several the street scene, improve security, and massive cuts to local council funding, we 18-month hiatus. options, including moving to Horspath in the redevelop the face of the community - remain determined that the new Barton “The Council has given support to the local short term.” Underhill Circus. development must benefit the existing football clubs, including £4,000 to the clubs Cllr Mike Rowley urged developers to make The improvements will go a long way in estate. It’s a real pleasure to be able to collectively for storage and replacement of changes to the site, such as fencing off the integrating the existing Barton to the new set out some of the ways this will be equipment over the 18-month hiatus, and pitch, which may allow the club to play. He said: Barton development, where 875 homes done. These projects, which have been STAY CONNECTED £3,000 from my ward budget to pay for Barton “I think the new pitch proposals are very high are scheduled to be built and the first discussed locally, will help improve the United’s fees and expenses (since they have quality and an improvement on what we’ve residents expected by 2017. quality of life in Barton for all residents.” WHILE YOU SHOP many more teams and, therefore, many more got now, especially the all-weather, floodlit 3G ‘Investing in Barton’ will deliver a range Councillor Van Coulter, also ward fees that they simply couldn’t cope with children’s pitch, which will help hugely with the of improvement works, including: representative for Barton, said: “I welcome Fast & Easy-to-use WiFi otherwise without income from the Pavilion). problems Barton united have had with after-  Improvements to all the blocks of the City Council’s allocation of £3.9 Simply search for available networks “The Council is arranging alternatives for school training for their kids in winter. flats, starting with Stowford Road and million for the improvement of Barton, and choose ‘The Cloud’ Amateurs at Court Place Farm or Horspath “However, they need a few tweaks – not Bayswater Road, and then rolling out particularly because this will help attract Road, which may in the longer-term, prove major or expensive ones – to make the end similar works to the remaining blocks in further funding towards reinvigorating the more practical for them than returning to result the best it can be for people in Barton. I’ll Barton Barton neighbourhood.” www.templarssquare.com Barton. We will make sure the pitch fees there therefore continue to press for the necessary,  Transformation of the entrance foyer in The existing Barton community 129 Pound Way, Cowley, are affordable for them.” and quite minor, changes to what otherwise are the Barton Neighbourhood Centre and a comprises about 4,000 residents – Oxford, OX4 3XH Cllr Rowley added: “want them to have the excellent and exciting plans.” small amount of landscaping outside and expected to increase by a further 3,000 Tel: 01865 74886 option of returning to Barton, as their going signage inside will also be installed to help when the new development is completed. 8 | Hands on News Barton’s FREE community newspaper BIG GREEN TREASURE HUNT JUNE 2016

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IN BARTON Here are details of some of the activities that take place in Barton for young people on a regular basis:

Young Mums Group hosted by Name It Mondays term time only held in the Youth Club, 11am–1pm. for further details email [email protected] Kung Fu classes Mondays, 5.30pm, Sports Hall. Contact Dace at wcioxford@ gmail.com Open Access Junior Youth Club Tuesdays from 6–8pm, Youth Club and Sports Hall , for 8–13 year olds. Term time only Karate Wednesdays, 4pm, sessions for various age groups in Sports Hall. Contact Phil Patrick at [email protected] Messy Jam Street Dance Group Thursdays, 4pm, in Sports Hall. Contact Elisha at [email protected] Youth Ambition Senior Youth Club and sports sessions Thursdays, 6.30–8.30pm, in Youth Club and Sports Hall, for 10–18 year olds. These sessions are run by Oxford City Council and include football, basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, pool, board games and quizzes – term time only After School Art and Crafts Club Fridays, 3.30–5pm, Community Hall, for 6–12 year olds. Includes free refreshments. Yerm time only. Contact [email protected] Girls Nite Out Fridays, 6.30–8.30pm, in Youth Club and Sports Hall, for 13–19 year olds. Term time only. Please email [email protected] Karate Saturdays, 9.30am–1.30pm, sessions for various age groups in Sports Hall. Contact [email protected] OBC Open Access Youth Club sessions Alternate Saturdays, 12–2.30pm, Youth Club and Sports Hall. Contact [email protected]

Children’s parties can be booked using the Sports Hall on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 1.30– 6pm. Please contact [email protected] for further details. As well as the above activities there will be a specific programme covering the summer holiday period as well as some half term sessions. Please refer to noticeboards for further information. Thrive work throughout Barton on a regular basis and their work includes:  Mentoring programme for six boys and six girls  Support Barton Community Church in their youth provision and leadership training  Individual work with hard to reach youth and their families Caseworker Assistant  Supporting Oxford City Council`s Youth Forum  Lads and Dads Football Volunteer Vacancy  Young Achievers Dinner – awards ceremony for young people in Barton with youth hosting the event Barton Advice Centre are seeking volunteers to Thrive will again host Holiday Activities this summer assist clients with completing application forms on behalf of Oxford City Council. We are at Barton for benefits, blue badges, charity applications, fuel Neighbourhood Centre Monday to Friday on the weeks assistance applications and any other applications of 25 July, 1 August, 22 August, 29 August. Sessions are that may assist to enhance a client’s life. 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm including youth club, cooking, sport coaching with Access Sport, craft and trips out. 20p You will be working alongside and being supported by per session. Ages 10–16. specialist caseworkers and there may be the opportunity for further training to develop your advice skills.  For more information or to sign up contact Erica Payne on 07872166212 or at [email protected] No formal qualifications are required for these roles as full training will be given by our specialist caseworkers.  If you need any further information regarding the above then please contact Sue Holden at sue@ Please contact Sarah Darby on 01865 744165 bartoncommunityassociation.com or email: [email protected] 10 | Hands on News Barton’s FREE community newspaper

Fighting Doorstep Crime A few tips to keep you safe Useful contacts  If you’re not sure who is at your door, don’t open it! Check Victim Support the identity of the caller by calling the company they are If you have been a victim of distraction burglary, thepolice will give purporting to be from ie. Gas, Electricity, Water or Police. your details to the charity Victim Support (unless you ask them not to). Use the telephone numbers listed in your local directory or They will call you to find out if you need any support and explain how provided independently by your service provider. Do not use they can help. This can include sending a speciallytrained volunteer to any telephone numbers provided by the caller, they may be help you come to terms with the crime as well as practical support (eg. bogus. improving home security).If you want to contact them immediately, ring their nationalSupportline on 0845 30 30 900. Find out more at  Telephone a neighbour or friend nearby to come along and www.victimsupport.org.uk check out the caller before you open the door to them.  Some areas in the country have Neighbourhood Watch or Age UK Nominated Neighbour Schemes you can sign up to. Check For information and advice, call 0800 169 6565 or visit with your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team to find out www.ageuk.org.uk if there is one in your area. Consumer Direct  Many utility service providers like Gas Electricity and Water, If you need help or advice regarding a trader contact Consumer Direct provide password schemes or hotline numbers for on 08454 04 05 06, they can also offer advice on selecting a reputable customers to call, to check the identity of callers before trader in your area. opening the door. Speak to your utility provider. Energy companies  Don’t keep large quantities of cash at home; put it in the Energy companies offer the Priority Service Register you are able to bank or post office where it is safe. set up a personal password for gas and electricity staff to use every  Keep doors locked and windows secure at all times. Only time they call at your home. This will confirm they are genuine. To join put the door chain on to answer the door. the scheme, call the (freephone) Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99, or contact your energy supplier directly. Joining the Priority Service  If somebody asks for your help, needs to make a telephone Register also entitles you other free services. call, has lost a ball in your garden, needs a drink or request a pen and paper for example, refer them to a younger Water Companies neighbour or assist them through a closed door. Or call a Water company employees expect to wait outside while you check their friend or neighbour to come and assist. identity. Use the number on your water bill or telephone directory to call your water supplier every time. For extra protection you can also call  If you suspect a bogus caller has visited you, even if you the same number to register a password. didn’t let them in, call the police straight away. We need to know! Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network Call 0116 2293 118. Information can also be found on the official website at www.ourwatch.org.uk or email [email protected]

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We are still here for you and your family – please drop in and join us. This summer we are offering a fun programme of activities including:

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find out about: How children grow and develop Where to get specialist support and advice How to access work and training opportunities How to get childcare funding and tax credits

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Barton Buddies Now We’re Two Watch, Wait & Barton Babies BOP What can Wonder Drop in for we do? Drop in for Young Parents 0-5 year olds Booking essential 0-18 months Group Art & crafts, Drop in for under 25 years gardening, 18m-3 year olds 22nd June 11.30-1.30pm Term time only cooking, outdoor 7.00-9.00pm play, water play Baby & Toddler Baby Clinic Free lunch and much more! First Aid Health visitor included

Workshop Booking essential 1.00-3.00pm

Midwife Clinic

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Summer 2016 Hands on News | 11 Job Club: Barton it can take a while to build up a relationship so that they feel comfortable enough to talk Useful Info Looking for about it. “We’re not here to tell people they don’t deserve benefits. We’re here to treat School Dates For 2016 people as individuals, to find out what they Term 4 finishes on Thursday 24 March enjoy doing, and to encourage them to think work? Term 5 starts on Monday 11 April about where they’d like to be in, say, five years’ Barton Job Club is held every Monday time.” Term 5 finishes on Friday 27 May evening 6.30–8.30pm and Wednesday People who’ve been out of work, long or Term 6 starts on Monday 6 June mornings 10am–12pm at the Neighbourhood short term, can feel badly about themselves, Term 6 finishes on Wednesday 20 July Centre on Underhill Circus. It’s a drop-in and the volunteers at Job Club are there to session at which everyone is welcome. If you’re make them feel better about themselves, to New school year begins on Thursday 1 September looking for work and don’t know how to start, realise that they were just in the wrong place These dates are taken from Oxford City Council Website. this is the place for you. It doesn’t matter if you at the wrong time, and that it doesn’t alter Please check your school’s website for dates of inset days. don’t know one end of a computer from the their gifts or their potential. They just need a Dan Farley and Rodney Shepherd. other (and let’s face it, most jobs today require helping hand to get ready for work, plus some because people must become self-motivated you at least to apply on line) there is plenty of good advice and practical instruction on how to succeed but might still decide not to return, ocal Dental Practices help here, with a team of volunteers happy to to find it – and maybe just someone to talk to but that’s their decision we can only provide 310 Dental Care give a few hours of their time to it. who understands. support if there is a commitment both ways. 310 London Road, Headington, 01865 766975 Anyone who attends can be sure they’re Pat Long has been going to Job Club for The important thing is we welcome anyone Bury Knowle Dental Practice going to be in an environment where they’re three years. She goes along because it’s who turns up, give them a cuppa, talk to them, 207 London Road, Headington, 01865 308400 respected, and where there are people something to do, it’s friendly and welcoming, and help them on their way to work if that’s Euro Dental Practice working with them who understand their and somewhere she likes to go back to. It’s what they want. 61 London Road, Headington, 01865 308865 situation, whatever it may be. All the people helped her find several jobs, and for her Sometimes people get jobs and then don’t volunteering at the club come from different help with the computer was the main thing. return. If anyone has found work with the help John Miller Dental Prctice working backgrounds, so there’s a variety of Everyone has different needs when it comes of Job Club, Rodney and his fellow volunteers 6A The Parade, Windmill Rd, Headington, 01865 308050 experience to be tapped. to seeking work, and it might be just the would love to know. Why don’t you send them Kennett Road Dental Practice If you need it, someone will take you encouragement that’s lacking. an email or call in one night and tell them how 3 Kennett Road, Headington, 01865 761965 through from the basic process of logging on The club provides free tea and coffee as well you’re doing? Manor Dental Practice and searching for a job, right through to filling as access to laptops. Advice includes where to If you have a computer, check out http:// 7 Osler Road, Headington, 01865 750056 in an application form, and they’re happy to find training, courses or apprenticeships, and www.bartonjobclub.org.uk/. The registration Studental spend as long as it takes. It doesn’t have to be how to apply for them. Hopefully these will be form can be found here: http://www. Oxford Brookes University, Colonnade Building, 3Rd all in one evening. Everyone is welcome to free, but if there is a cost attached, Job Club has bartonjobclub.org.uk/home/Get-Involved Floor, Gypsy Lane, Headington, 01865 484608 drop in on any session. a budget that means some sponsorship could If you don’t then simply drop by for a chat Rodney Shepherd, who runs the club, says be available to people to get that training. either on Mondays at the help session from the aim is to find out what people’s working “We can do this because we are supported by 6.30–8.30pm, or on Wednesdays from 10am– Other Useful Numbers backgrounds are, what skills they might have, Emmanuel Church together with the Barton 12pm when you’ll find Rodney at his table by Age Uk 01235 849400 and what qualities they could bring to a job. Community Association, and sometimes the Jobs Board promoting the Club, meeting Rodney says “People don’t always know what we can help with funding.” It could be ESOL new people wanting to register and where he Childline 0800 1111 that means, because if they’ve been out of (English for Speakers of Other Languages) or it is available for existing clients who need some John Radcliffe Hospital 01865 741166 work for some time then they feel that they could be something else. additional information or guidance. Gas Emergencies 0800 111999 don’t have any qualities or skills. Our job is Rodney says “We hold people whoever they The jobs noticeboard is always on display at to dig beneath that and show them what are with high regard and respect. We don’t the Neighbourhood Centre for you to check Thames Valley Police Non Emergency 101 potential they do have, so they can start to own them, or put them under obligation to do out what’s on offer and there are two wall Oxford City Council 01865 249811 believe in themselves once again”. anything if they do not wish to attend. But if computers nearby which can be used for Job Oxford City Council Out Of Hours 01865 252900 People will only do that if they feel that they want to, we’re here.” Search for all those who have registered as a someone is genuinely interested in them, and That can be a strength and a weakness, member of the Job Club. Rt.Hon. Andrew Smith 02072 194512 Nhs Direct 111 Samaritans 08457 909090 Recycling And Waste 01865 249811 More useful numbers on page 2 A weekly Job Club with a BIG difference! Let Us Help You Find The Missing Piece! Monday, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Contact Details For Local Chemists What would you like to achieve in 2016? Wednesday, 10am to 12pm Barton Pharmacy What work opportunities would you like? Barton Neighbourhood Centre 6 Underhill Circus, Headington, 01865 763106 Looking for personal guidance in a friendly environment? Boots Pharmacy Want to be financially independent and secure? Weekly informal drop in sessions for all who are seeking work, 96 London Road, Headington, 01865 762518 personal support, advice, training and job search ideas in a Boots Pharmacy Job Club: Barton is an independent voluntary professional group established in friendly atmosphere with refreshments! Bury Knowle, Headington, 01865 765559 Barton in 2010 to provide a personal and confidential service for Barton residents Roundway Pharmacy who are seeking employment and a better quality of work lifestyle living. Job Club:Barton is managed by an independent voluntary group of professionals with extensive experience in employment and business management. Our aim 3 Roundway, Headington, 01865 766994  CV Writing  Internet Job Search  Discover Your Skills  Preparing for is to help all who are seeking work opportunities to identify personal skills and Interviews  Setting Goals & Objectives  Personal Development & Wellness abilities to plan for a healthy work lifestyle balance and a successful future.  Training Opportunities  Computer Skills  Knowing Yourself Useful Information  Planning for Success  Find the Right Job  Promoting Your Gifts & Abilities Regardless of personal circumstances or background, we believe in City Council Tax Team 01865 249811 the respect and dignity of others and their potential to enjoy a successful and  Advice, Information & Guidance. Free collection of up to 3 bulky items 0800 227 676 There is no charge for these services and refreshments are included! fulfilling lifestyle. 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Call/Text Rod 07747 604992 or Andy 07850 104723 Call/Text Rod 07747 604992 or Andy 07850 104723 [email protected] www.bartonjobclub.org.uk [email protected] www.bartonjobclub.org.uk Summer 2016 Hands on News | 12 Anti-Social Behaviour Team Cookery We all have a responsibility affect hanging washing for the quality of life in our Trying to avoid these Corner Recycling update neighbourhood. Neighbours kinds of behaviours can help can be a good source of support communities to enjoy their By Laura Baughan of the  put items in your bin loose, areas compete to see who can and strong communities like homes without having a Apples in Recycling Team. washed and squashed; improve their recycling rate the Barton are a rewarding place to negative effect on others in the and out  empty the contents of most. From the winning area, live. community. (Apples with suet pastry carrier bags (if using) and place two residents who pledge to Some times though When neighbours have make this a baked pudding Recycling in Oxford has in loose separately; recycle as much as they can, neighbours can come in to conflict it affects not just them with a crunchy top) never been easier and you  use clear or translucent bags will get randomly selected conflict. but also other neighbours, can recycle up to 80% of your (if you prefer to use bin liners). to win a prize of £30 or more. Below are some of the most family and friends of those Serves 4 household waste in the city! Did you also know about our There is also a community common issues which result in affected. Restorative Justice can Ingredients Below we have a few helpful collections of batteries and prize of £400 up for grabs neighbours falling out. If you be used to enable everyone 8oz self-raising flour hints and tips to make it even small electricals? Simply place each month. As you may have can avoid these, then you will be affected by a particular incident 2 large cooking apples easier. them on top of your bin lid heard, your local community able to have a good relationship to play a part in repairing the peeled, cored and cut into If you are like me and you inside a clear bag or carrier group, Thrive Barton, won in with your neighbours. harm and find a positive way chunky pieces have trouble understanding bag on either collection day. December last year. They used  Inconsiderate parking – forward. 4 oz suet the different types of plastics, We will then collect these and the money to fund volunteer Blocking neighbours access to Restorative Justice enables 2oz caster sugar here’s a simple guide to help place them into a cage on the training to mentor 12 young property or drive everyone involved to meet in Pinch of salt you! There is a useful test I like side of the dustcart so can only people from the area. You can  Loud music or television – a neutral venue, they are able to call the scrunch test, and accept small items such as pledge to take part online at Having the volume too high to voice the harm they feel Oven setting: this works with plastic film kettles, toasters and hairdryers. oxford.gov.uk/recyclingleague Barking dog – Leaving your has been done to them and 180C (160C fan oven) packaging. If you pick up a While we cannot collect or on our app (in the ‘report it’ dog to howl all day together they are able to agree Method piece of plastic packaging and microwaves or larger items, section).  Unsupervised children a mutual decision as to how Butter an 8 inch pie dish. scrunch it up, it will do one of these can be taken to – Children behaving badly, to plan for the future. It does Mix the dry ingredients two things: Redbridge or you can arrange  If you have any questions, screaming or misbehaving require an investment of time together in a bowl and stir  it will either spring back a bulky waste collection by please do get in touch on  Bad language– Swearing in but it can change lives and in the prepared apples. to its original shape meaning calling us (number below). 01865 249811 (options 2, or outside your house can prevent problems from Add just enough water it is not recyclable (e.g. crisp You may have also heard of our 1, then 3) or email us on  Summer barbeques – Late escalating. to form a soft but not sticky packets; salad bags) or recycling competition, the Blue [email protected] night barbeques which can dough. Put into the pie dish,  it will stay scrunched, Bin Recycling League. We’ve be very loud when your  If you feel that you have an spread out. meaning it is recyclable (e.g. split Oxford into eight different neighbours are trying to go to ongoing conflict which maybe Bake for approximately 45 cling film). areas, and every month these sleep suitable for Restorative minutes until golden brown. Another plastic packaging  Slamming doors – The sound Justice and would like to take Serve with custard. test is the stretch test. Let’s of a slamming door is very the first step in making a real take the items above to use as annoying change to an issue which is Apologies to those who examples:  Bonfires – Garden bonfires effecting you and your family have to convert quantities  if you stretch a packet of can blow across your please contact the Anti-Social into metric. crisps, it would ultimately rip, neighbours’ garden and may Behaviour Team on 249811. meaning bin it;  if you do this with cling film 2014/2015 Highest Customer 2015 Tried & Tasted however, it would stretch and Rating Awarded by Awarded by not tear, meaning you can pop it into your blue bin for recycling. In Oxford we cannot take Balti Tandoori and Vegetarian Specialists black bags from your blue recycling bin, even if there is recycling inside. This is because our recycling facility does not accept black bags and if we were to collect a bin with black bags inside, then they have every right to turn away the whole dustcart full of recycling, wasting as much as 10 tonnes! 01865 395 999 / 712 800 You’d be surprised at what OPENING HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK, 5PM – 11PM lurks within black bags – nappies, food, polystyrene and FEAST FOR ONE PERSON textiles are the most common Papadom mint sauce & salad, your choice of starter, examples, all of which cannot main dish, any side dish, pilow rice and naan. be recycled in the blue bin. Our Excluding king prawn, biryanies and mixed grill £14.900 top tips are: FREE MONDAY MARVEL Any starter, any main dish, any side dish with pilau rice & naan.n. Available Mondays only, excludes king prawn, HOME Primary transition at Cheney School biryanies and mixed grill £13.50 DELIVER Here are Cheney School we school on their Transition Visit Tutors and College Staff and have designed a thorough and Meeting and meet the ask any questions. Y Transition programme for all Transition Team. Our two Transition Days Minimum order applies MIDWEEK £10.00 Greater Leys, Blackbird Leys, Cowley, Cowley Road, new students to ensure their On Friday 17 June, we are are taking place on Thursday Garsington, Rose Hill, Littlemore, Hollow Way start at Cheney is as smooth as organising a Welcome to 30 June and Friday 1 July MADNESS £10.50 Horspath, Quarry, Headington, Barton, Marston, (WEDNESDAYS) Risinghurst, Abingdon Road, Kennington possible. College Meeting (8.30am– and special events are being £15.50 Nuneham Courtney, Oxford City, Many of our new students 10.30am) where parents/ planned for our new students PAPADOMS, ONION BHAJI, Charlgrove, Little Milton, Wheatley, Horsepath will have already had the carers and all Year 6 students (unfortunately, parents are not ANY MAIN DISH, BOMBAY £20.00 Berrins eld, Barcote, Foresthill, ALOO RICE AND NAAN BREAD. Summertown, Jericho opportunity to come to the will have the chance to meet able to attend those events). £12.90 ONLY  Unit 16, Chiltern Business Centre, Please visit the Admissions/Transition page of our website www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk; (MEAT OR CHICKEN ONLY) our Transition film Countdown to Cheney and our Year 6 Transition Booklet will answer Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 6NG a lot of the questions you may have! Alternatively please feel free to contact Mr Ewen (current Head of Year 7) at [email protected] Nut alert! Some dishes may contain nuts. 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