HOOK NORTON NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2007 Series 32 No 5 2 Structural & Civil Engineering Consultancy Work undertaken in the following areas: Ø Refurbishment & conversions Ø Domestic new build & extensions Ø Commercial & Industrial buildings Specialist areas of work: Ø Stonework Ø Oak framed structures Ø 3D Engineering Tel: 0845 241 4705 Email: [email protected] Mob: 07813 694 680 www.solid-structures.com Solid Stuctures (UK) LTD, The Brewery, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxon OX15 5NY 3 Horse Riding in Hook Norton · Indoor and outdoor schools, so what ever the weather come and ride! · Horses and Ponies of all shapes and sizes · Lessons Saturday, Sunday and after school. · Reduced Rates 10.30 - 3.30 Tuesday to Friday. · School holidays 'own a pony days' and more... · Gift Vouchers available. Ideal for Christmas! (can be bought over the phone) Turpins Lodge Riding School, Turpins Lodge, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton Association of British Riding Schools Approved, Council Licensed Telephone 01608 737033 See our web site for more information. www.turpinslodge.co.uk Where ever you ride please ensure they have a council licence. 4 FROM THE EDITORS NEWSLETTER TEAM This month, the Newsletter has re- Advertising: Andy Horne 730604 ceived donations totalling £33.97 Distribution: Malcolm Black 730668 Sadly we report the death of Ruby Proof Reading: Nigel Lehmann Rosemary Atkinson aged 83 years. IT/Web Support: Martin Baxter On behalf of the village we send our Treasurer: Kevin Hope condolences to her family and friends. Directory: Diana Barber 737428 Andy Horne 730604 Helen Foster 737391 [email protected] [email protected] The views expressed in the Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editorial Team RATES – CHEQUES PAYABLE TO ‘HOOK NORTON NEWSLETTER’ Text and advertising copy deadline Thursday 15th NOVEMBER 2007 Text for Village activities Free (a small donation is welcome) Inserts for Village Activities On request from Andy Horne Commercial Advertising £24 per page and pro rata per issue Commercial Inserts £20 per issue Donations can be put in the Newsletter Box in the Post Office or posted to; Newsletter, c/o Hook Norton Post Office, Queen Street, Hook Norton 5 Foodieanna 6 FRIENDS OF HOOK NORTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY The tenth AGM of FOHNCL took place on 10th September. This was Olwen Goodwin’s first year as Chairman and she spoke of the crucial role of libraries in our society and our luck in having such a good library in our village, picking out particular activities of the Friends of the Library during the year. Before the Chairman’s Report, the Meeting had heard very upbeat reports both from Patsy De Freitas (Principal Librarian (Banbury Group) of the County Social and Community Services) and Janet May, our Library Manager. Both Patsy and the Chairman made special mention of the huge contribution that Janet had made to this year’s success, and these sentiments were warmly echoed by the Meeting. Friends remembered the deluge on the day of the annual Book and Plant Sale, which as a result had been less successful than usual. Members of the Hook Norton Film Society had not only shared our disappointment,but had backed the sentiment by giving us the proceeds of their charity night - £169.50 – the cheque was presented by their secretary Jill Rose to thanks and applause. Olwen Goodwin was unanimously re-elected as Chairman. Christine Blackham was re-elected Treasurer and Bob Calderan re-elected as Secretary. Other members elected to serve on the Committee were Christopher Barry, Barbara Hicks, Joyce Hinton, Jane Orchard, Pauline Walters and Gill Yeomans. After the business part of the Meeting was over, Friends were entertained by (and joined in) a Quotations Quiz, skilfully set and deftly managed by Dave Goodwin. Refreshments rounded off a successful evening. 7 Plumbing & Heating Please Telephone 01608 737550 (Answer Machine) Judi Elkin Aromatherapy – Swedish Massage – Reiki Mobile Therapist Call 01295 276936 or 07901 538295 8 GARDEN CLUB As usual a very enjoyable Autumn Show was held in St Peter's Church in early September. Having had very mixed spring and summer weather, to say the least, it was a triumph over adversity to see such a splendid exhibition of fruit, flowers and vegetables, homecraft, photos, floral art and children's entries. There were over 330 entries in total and everyone should be congratulated for their efforts. The cups were awarded as follows: Phil Knights Cup (for most points by a gentleman) - John Blackham; Debenham Cup (for most points by a lady) - Cate Randall; Rose Brown Cup (for most points by a child) - Max Bayliss; Edge and Bolton Cup (for most points in the Floral Art section) - Vicki Harvey; Presidents Cup (for winner of Class 1 Section A) - Tim Burchell; WI Cup (for most points in the Homecraft section) - Sally Wood; Brewery Cup (for most points in the Photography section) - Terry Swainbank; and the People's Choice award went to Sheila Lilley, for her exhibit of Floral Art - 'A Seaside Holiday'. The Diploma for Excellence in Horticulture was won by Eileen Rogers and the Certificate of Merit for Floral Art was awarded to Sheila Lilley. Please be reminded that admission to the show is free and there are always teas, raffle and produce for sale, all of which makes a most pleasant afternoon and gives great Every child encouragement to the exhibitors. deserves the By the time you read this newsletter, we will have been to visit the RHS best possible Autumn Show in Malvern and have start in life had several enjoyable evening garden visits. Our next event is on HOME-START needs volunteers to Wednesday 17th October when support families with young children Graham Soden will give an illustrated Do you have parenting experience and a few hours to talk on the Flowers of Greenland and spare each week? Iceland. This will follow the AGM on Could you be a Home-Start Volunteer? the same night and we look forward to seeing a large turnout to hear about the year's Garden Club We offer free training, friendly support, fun activities. The final event of the year and paid expenses. will be held on Wednesday 21st November in the Memorial Hall with a For more information contact: The Organisers practical demonstration of Festive Floral Arrangements followed by wine HOME-START BANBURY and mince pies. Everyone will be made welcome. & CHIPPING NORTON 01295 266358 Email: [email protected] Register your interest on-line www.home-startbanbury.org.uk Registered Charity No 2968 37 Applicants will be subject to a CRB disclosure check 9 SHOWROOM / WORKSHOP Specialists In Antique & Modern Re-Upholstery Quality Hand-Made Curtains Pelmets & Blinds Tailor-Made Loose Covers Designer Fabrics Wallpapers & Paints VISIT OUR CRAFTSMEN AT WORK Buckingham Road Industrial Estate 8d Boundary Road Brackley NN13 7ES 01280 704437 Free Estimates & Design Service Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to lpm www.gmlawrencefurnishings.co.uk 10 LONDON TO PARIS BIKE RIDE 2007 Graham, Ian and Paddy successfully completed the CHIPPING challenging London to Paris Bike Ride at the end of July - 300 miles NORTON in 4 days. It was an amazing experience, travelling through ORGANICS lovely countryside with a number of good climbs and rolling hills. It fresh organic fruit & vegetables was an amazing feeling biking bread, eggs, cheese, milk, wine, down the Champs Elysee - 500 bikers being escorted down organic wholefoods, altogether, riding through all the and excellent personal service. red traffic lights - a real sense of Unique box scheme with every order achievement arriving at the Eiffel Tower at the finish, as you will tailormade to suit individual needs. see in the photo. We met many people from all over the country and above all raised over £3,000 between us for Action Medical Research. We would like to take this TEL 01608 642973 opportunity to thank you all for www.chippingnortonorganics.co.uk your support and for the donations you gave us - if you [email protected] would still like to sponsor us, ORGANICS ON YOUR DOORSTEP ! please contact one of us in the village. 11 Argentine Wine Specialists Tel: 01608 737162 www.privatevines.co.uk Enjoy exclusive wine - delivered to your door We are an independent, family run business based in Hook Norton. We import directly from a number of boutique wineries that focus on producing high quality wines at fair prices. ¤ MINIMUM ORDER – 3 BOTTLES ¤ PRICES RANGE FROM £ 4 - £ 15 PER BOTTLE ¤ FREE LOCAL DELIVERY AT A TIME TO SUIT YOU ¤ ORDER LINE OPEN MON-FRI 10.00am – 8.00pm Private Wine Tasting Enjoy a hosted Tasting of 6 exclusive wines complete with commentary. Ideal for groups of 10 – 15 people. Please call for pricing Planning a Party? We are happy to provide our wine on a sale or return basis, at wholesale prices. Minimum order restrictions apply Looking for a Gift? Rent a row of vines for one year and receive a case of wine from your own grapes with your own personalised label. Row + 6 bottles £75 Row + 12 bottles £115 For a List of Wines & Prices please call Vicky on 737162 Please note, both the purchaser and delivery recipient must be over 18 12 PARISH COUNCIL NEWS This issue has been raised on several occasions but the Two new councillors have been co-opted to bring the situation is getting worse and the Parish Council is PC to full strength and they concerned that if villagers do not start to park their are: vehicles in a responsible manner, there will be a serious Rob Bartlett accident. Nobody wishes this to happen but the parking on 4 Old School End Sibford Road during the morning and afternoon school run is OX15 5QU often inconsiderate and illegal.