COTSWOLD TIMES STOW TIMES APRIL 2014 ISSUE 123 A Day in the Life of…. PAGE 10 Get cycling – get rowing GET FUNDRAISING, with Cotswold Fitness PAGE 14/15 Being a councillor – Two local Councillors share their experiences PAGE 24 The Shock of the new Ben Eddolls on the i3 PAGE 51 EVENTS PAGES News from local schools, sports and social clubs Supplying the Cotswolds since 1988 2 • Seasonal bedding, vegetable and herb Yummy Easter Gifts... plants Exclusive, handmade chocolate Bunnies, Easter Eggs, Hot Cross Buns, Simnel Cakes, Chocolate Truffels, Cupcakes etc... • Large range of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and conifers • David Austin roses Open: Mon - Fri 09.00 - 17.00, Weekends and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 17.00 and climbers Visit the Plant Centre for gorgeous spring flowers. From Hellebores to • Quality fruit and primroses, there's something for ornamental trees, ferns and large every garden. specimen plants Tel: 01608 652060 www.cacaobean.co.uk Put a spring in your step • Gardening sundries with the new season at and equipment for the allotment and Batsford Garden Centre! garden Batsford is open every day 9am–5pm. Patricia Cook Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Talk to our Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AB. experienced, Catering knowledgeable 01386 701441 staff who are for every occasion [email protected] happy to offer help 01451 830450 www.batsarb.co.uk and advice. [email protected] 3 STOW ON THE WOLD TAXI SERVICE 6 SEATER GALAXY • AIRPORTS • STATIONS • HOSPITALS • COURIER SERVICE LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE TONY KNIGHT – 07887 714047 [email protected] www.stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk THE COFFEE HOUSE CAFÉ & BISTRO EASTER LATE NIGHT OPENING Sat 5th April to Sat 19th April Homemade Bistro Food With HALF PRICE HOUSE WINE COURTYARD GARDEN NOW OPEN MON~SAT 09.00-20.00 & SUN 10.00~16.00 Church Street, Stow-on-the Wold 01451-870802 www.thecoffeehousestow.co.uk 4 COTSWOLD TIMES STOW TIMES FROM THE EDITOR... INSIDE THIS EDITION... FEATURES There can be no doubt that Easter is coming. The most popular event in our diary this month is (dah! dah!) …hunting for Easter eggs! 8 Parvovirus in Dogs by Alison Roberts, MRCVS. They will be hiding in woods, fields and gardens, so while you are 9 Magic is a complete life-change by Caroline Fisher having a cracking good time out and about, please watch where 10, 11 A Day in the Life of…. Researched and written by Caroline Fisher you walk! 14 Cycling for the over 50s by Caroline Fisher 15 100,000 metres in 12 hours Cotswold Fitness take up the Challenge The articles this month illustrate the wonderfully eclectic mix of life 18, 19 Alain Rouveure – “I went looking for a shop…” Written by Julie Hill that thrives in our local area – from an auctioneer to a district 24 A Tale of Two Councillors Two very different experiences, from Caroline Fisher councillor, a magical canine life-saver and a cycling seventy-year 38 St Edward’s Hall, Stow Researched and written by Tim Norris old. Thank you to all the people who contributed emls, articles, ideas 39 In praise of….Stow on the Wold’s Youth Hostel by Robert Forster and comments during March - we really appreciate hearing from 47 Short Story: James McParland’s Choice by Nicholas John you. 51 The Shock of the New Ben Eddolls tries out the silent i3 Whatever you are doing in April we hope you will find something to interest you in this edition. Our team has been talking to some local REGULARS personalities; our short story is a quirky tale of intrigue and duvets; 17 Book Reviews from Borzoi Books there is a competition which will appeal to all the photographers, 20, 22, 23 - Robb Eden on Tax; Business Rates; Vacancies and a one-off collection of local community issues, business, sports 25 Dates for Local Authority meetings, Blood Donor sessions and club news. Cotswold District Council’s Local Plan fails to win friends 26 Parking Strategy reviewed; GCC’s 2014 Budget Wishing everyone a very happy Easter, 27 Developers’ contributions to the community Best wishes 28 Report from Stow Town Council meeting in March LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY - Exhibitions, shows, cinemas, concerts, galleries, markets, museums and walks Jenni Turner Editor 37 Local Church services 40 Hillman Imp; Correspondence 41-44 News from some of our Local Schools 55-58 News from local Sports Clubs 59 Reports from North Cotswold and Kingham & Wychwood Rotaries Cover photograph: 60 Village Hall listing “Beautiful blossoms at Batsford Arboretum.” With thanks to Batsford Foundation 61 Clubs, Societies, Associations & Charities listing (always a Work In Progress!) Other contributors this month: 62 News from some of our local clubs Ben Eddolls, Caroline Fisher, Bob Forster, Christabel Hardacre, Julie Hill, 63 Local Business Directory Nicholas John, Jan Marley, Tim Norris, Alison Roberts MRCVS, Sybil Roscoe. With approximately 40,000 readers across the North Cotswolds , we are delivering the four community magazines to :- Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd. 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A against Parvovirus is to vaccine was developed vaccinate. It is rare for in the early 1980s and vaccinated dogs to get is now part of standard Parvovirus, and the dog vaccination protocols so, fortunately, outbreaks occur less symptoms are usually commonly today. However, Parvovirus is still endemic in the UK greatly reduced if they and poses a risk to unvaccinated dogs. A young, unvaccinated do. Puppies can be dog died of Parvovirus in our hospital last month despite days of vaccinated from 6 intensive care. weeks old but most veterinary practices start vaccinations around 8 weeks. Vaccination protocols vary between practices but most Mostly affected dogs are puppies between 6 weeks and 6 dogs receive a primary course of two vaccinations two to four months old but Parvovirus can affect any age of dog. The weeks apart, a booster a year later with subsequent vaccinations common symptoms of parvo are lethargy, severe vomiting and at intervals throughout their life.