COTSWOLD TIMES STOW TIMES SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE 141 Where have the garden birds gone? PAGES 12-13 The Adventures of an over-sized rugby ball #CarryMeHomeKate PAGE 25 WHAT’S ON? – PAGES 26-38 Events Diary PAGE 32 Photo Competition Last few days + Prize List PAGES 39-42 PLUS – Your local sports reports, schools and community news 1 Japanese nuclear holocaust-surviving trees - growing at Batsford Arboretum News from Batsford Arboretum Batsford Arboretum has recently received seeds from two species of tree that survived the nuclear bombing in Hiroshima in 1945. The seeds come from a Ginkgo tree and the Ilex Rotunda, and were requested by Batsford’s Head Gardener Matthew Hall. The Ginkgo seeds were sown in Batsford’s nursery in June and saplings are already coming through. Matthew says, “I read an article about the Green Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) project in an RHS publication and thought it would be an honour to grow seeds from an A-bombed tree, so that Batsford could be part of the LGH initiative and help Batsford Arboretum head gardener Matthew Hall promote the Green Legacy.” with Ginkgo saplings Survivor trees Despite the devastation caused by the bombing, new GLH have so far sent seeds of ‘survivor trees’ to botanical seedlings started to sprout across the desolate landscape gardens, schools, embassies, institutions and other symbolic and the ‘A-bombed’ trees continued showing signs of life. sites across 25 countries. Head Gardener Matthew Hall was GLH was founded in 2011 to safeguard the surviving trees thrilled to have been successful in acquiring some Ginkgo and (known as ‘A-bombed trees) and educate on the meaning of Ilex Rotunda seeds for Batsford in May. The Ginkgo tree in their existence. The initiative oversees the safeguarding of Hiroshima is more than 200 years old and currently sits within around 170 trees across 55 locations, all set within a 2- Shukkeien Garden – a place where many people gathered, kilometre radius of the atomic bomb hypocentre. The trees and sadly died, after the atomic bomb. are cared for by various authorities, botanists and various It is hoped that there will be around eighteen Gingko saplings citizens’ groups and individuals, and are all labelled with out by spring 2017 within the grounds of the arboretum. The ‘Hibakujumoku’ meaning ‘survivor tree’. Ilex Rotunda seeds are yet to be sown. Discover beautiful Batsford Arboretum for yourself, or with friends and family this September Make a day of it! Visit… . Saturday 12th September, 11am – 12pm Batsford Woodturner For a handmade gift with a difference, visit Roger, Batsford’s woodturner for a range of beautiful pieces including Plant Centre barometers, thermometers, lamps, There’s a huge selection of new bowls and much more! Find out about the strikingly beautiful art of the stock in our Plant Centre – Japanese sword, Mugai Ryu, with a demonstration including a fantastic variety of at the perfect location of the Japanese Rest House Topiary, Olive Trees, Acers, in Batsford Arboretum. Mugai Ryu is an old, Magnolias and much, much more authentic martial art of the Samurai, founded in - all hand-picked directly from our Gift Shop 1693. The demonstration itself is free to watch, supplier in Italy. however the arboretum entrance fee applies. The perfect stop-off after a stroll in the Spring Bulbs have just arrived – ready for planting! Arboretum, for an icecream or a No need to book – just turn up and enjoy! browse through our pocketmoney priced gifts and toys. There’s a great selection of Batsford is open every day 9am–5pm. 01386 701441 Batsford souvenirs, too – from teddies Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, [email protected] to fridge magnets and torches - and 3 for 2 on selected items! Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AD. www.batsarb.co.uk t 2 Free Personal Shopper Service Now open at . Talbot Court, Stow-on-the-Wold 01451 830743 ST IVES – STOW-ON-THE-WOLD – TRURO HUMPHRIES SHOES Patricia Cook Catering for every occasion 01451 830450 [email protected] Barker ‘Butler’ Cedar Calf and Camel Suede Handmade in Northamptonshire Humphries Shoes was founded in 1862 and is still run by the Humphries family who live in the area. We oer a superb selection of shoes and boots from all the leading brands and always strive to oer our products at the most competitive prices. 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Shoes, Active member of RUGMARK against Child Labour Caprice, Tamaris, Pikolinos, Skechers, Winners of The 2000 WORLDAWARE Award for Fair Trade (Patron HM The Queen) Fly London, Radley & Tula 3 Discover Igniting passion for life and learning Kingham Hill School Open Day Boarding and day school for girls and boys from 11-18 yrs Call +44 (0) 1608 658999 or email [email protected] Saturday 10th October 11am–2pm to request a prospectus or arrange a visit. www.kinghamhill.org.uk Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6TH 4 COTSWOLD TIMES STOW TIMES FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE OUR SEPTEMBER EDITION . The early sunshine was picking up the first touches of gold this FEATURES morning - before the rain started! STOP THERE! We have so 12-13 Where are all the garden birds? – by Andy Lewis & Mike Boyes much going on before we let go of summer! There are end of season festivals - star chefs and top bands 16 Stow Cotswold Festival Review live on stage at Feastival, the newest and best-ever Moreton 25 The #CarryMeHome campaign Show, a Steam Festival at Northleach, a choice of two Beer & Cider Festivals, an Indian Summer Evening at Chadlington, a 26 Broadway Tower by Julie Hall Bakeathon, a Boot Sale and a Garage Sale, with Barn Dances, Concerts and Village Shows highlighting the diversity of interest 39-42 Our 6th PHOTO COMPETITION – Last Few Days! and enthusiasm in our communities. Just have a look in our centre pages – we are spoilt for choice! REGULARS So, whatever your plans, you can see out Summer 2015 with a 11 Book Reviews from Borzoi Books flourish! 15 Job Vacancies Oh, and do send us an ’instant postcard’, a ‘selfie’ if you can, of the places, the things and people that are making you smile – 17 Local Authority information, Blood Donor sessions, Community sharing a smile – it’s such a great idea! Notices What gives you a 18 Report from Stow Town Council Meeting Cotswoldsmile? 19, 20, 22, 23, 24 Community Pages: What’s going on in the background 21 Planning - Summary of Applications received Use your camera or phone and share a Cotswold SMILE! 24 Church Services Whatever the weather, and despite the road closures, the Cotswold Times team wish you a very enjoyable end to Summer 25-38 LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY (including local cinemas, 2015. fairs & fetes, concerts, etc) Best wishes, 45 Report from North Cotswold Rotary and Armed Forces Day Jenni Turner 46 Clubs, Societies, Associations & Charities listing (always a Work In Progress!) Editor PS. Apologies to callers who have had problems ringing 01608 47 Club Notices; The Villager Bus 8658797. We recently moved office and in mid-July we booked 51-53 News from some of our Local Schools BT to move the number with us. Hmm! With luck it will be re- stored before/early in September! 59-61 News from local Sports Clubs With over 40,000 readers across the North Cotswolds, we are delivering 62-63 Local Business Directory the four community magazines to letterboxes in Moreton, Todenham, Evenlode, Kingham, Bledington, Maugersbury, Stow, Condicote, Longborough, Donnington, Broadwell, Adlestrop, Daylesford. Churchill, Idbury, Fifield, Ascott– With many thanks to all our many contributors this month, including: Under-Wychwood, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Chadlington, Charlbury, Chipping Caroline Fisher, Emma Hope, Nigel Moor, Jan Marley, and our volunteer Norton. Bourton-on-the-Hill, Blockley, Aston Magna, Draycott, Chipping Campden. deliverers. Gt Wolford, Little Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour, Whichford, Long Compton, Little Compton, Salford, Over Norton, Hook Norton, Heythrop. 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