Chipping Norton Times - Issue 26 - November 2012 (PDF)

CHIPPING NORTON TIMES
Issue 26 November 2012
An independent monthly magazine delivered FREE OF CHARGE for residents and businesses in and around Chipping Norton.
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CHIPPING NORTON TIMES
From the Editor
It’s worth it!
It’s impossible to hide and even though we are still weeks away,
we have been unable to keep it quiet - this is the edition when the
first signs of Christmas appear in the magazine.
But it’s worth it! There is a lovely competition for a trip on Santa’s
Special stream train, and the dates for the three Christmas events
in Bourton, Moreton and Stow…..and somehow there is a slight
sparkle in the air already!
Meanwhile we have been busy contacting our prize winners in the
August Photo Competition. Last month we omitted to name one
winning entry – Peter & Julia Stanbridge were also in that group of
people who achieved 52 / 52 right answers. The prizes were
different this year, with some of our local events offering tickets to
concerts and stage performances, including a wonderful evening
based on Charles Dickens; books by local authors including our
‘resident’ short story writer Nicholas John; a visit to Chastleton
House as it is decorated for Christmas; and family tickets to the
Rotary Fireworks Display and the Gloucestershire Warwickshire
Steam Railway.
There are some interesting community issues in the magazines
this month and if you would like to share your opinions, write a
letter or an article, on these or other matters that you feel strongly
about, we will be pleased to hear from you – either the email or P
O Box address are fine. (A note on printing a letter without the
correspondent’s name – occasionally someone has genuine
reasons for not wishing to have their name/ contact details in the
press. If we agree that there is real reason not to publish these
details, we will publish the letter/article and act as a post box for
any responses. However, we do need to know who the author is
and to have correct contact details for them - which we will hold in
confidence. We won’t ever print a letter from ‘Anon’ without
knowing who is behind the ‘mask’.
Talking about masks! - with Hallowe’en around the corner, we
hope you will enjoy the spooks and bumps, the firework displays
and bonfires - and let’s hope the weather behaves itself!
Best wishes, Jenni Turner
Editor
NB. If you are hoping to put copy into the December editions,
please note that our copydate is 15th November! We will try to
accommodate copy that arrives after that date but it does get very
difficult as the magazines fill up quickly – so please do be in good
time!
Our next edition is for December - it comes out at the end of
November. The copydate is 15th December 2012.
Telephone Chipping Norton Times on
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Inside this edition
FEATURES
10 Harassment – how much can it cost you? From Natalie Roach,
employment law specialist
18 Short Story by Nicholas John - ‘The Only way to Travel’
24 The end of Squatters Rights? Erica Burrows looks at changes in the law
24, 37 Community Speed Watch - encouraging good behaviour on our roads
37 Headaches – the alternatives to popping pills, from Jane Hartley and
Guy Beresford
REGULARS
7, 17, Community News – Shared Ownership Homes, The Cotswold Listener,
& 41 Cotswold AONB, Villager Drivers, Cotswold Volunteers, NCCR
16 Robb Eden – Tax and Penalties
19 Book Reviews from Cotswold Bookstore
23 Local Cinemas; WIN a wonderful trip on the Santa Special
25 Local Church services
26 News from Local Authorities & Associations
27 News from West Oxfordshire District Council
28-36, 38 - LOCAL EVENTS and EVENTS DIARY
39 Chippy Jazz – report on a brilliant day
44 - 47 Reports from some of our local Schools
49 - 55 News & Reports from some of the local Sports Clubs, etc..
56 News & reports from local clubs and societies
57 Kingham & Daylesford Rotary; Canine Partners appeal for our used stamps
58 List of local Clubs, Societies and Associations
59 Local Business Directory
This month the magazines are filled to the brim (again) with an eclectic and
exciting mix of articles, news and local information – in true community
magazine fashion! With a wealth of events across the area, and lots of
community news and information, as well as a wonderful competition for
families and steam railway enthusiasts.
A word of thanks to our volunteer deliverers as we go into colder, wetter
weather and shorter days. It does become more of a challenge, so please
understand if your magazine is a little later than expected when it arrives
through your letterbox. If you would like your copy earlier each month, we
would love you to come and help deliver – just ten minutes delivering your
road will help!.
I hope you will enjoy your community magazine this month.
Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd.
0845 230 8955 / www.eagledesign.net
Extra copies of Chipping Norton Times are generally available at West
Oxfordshire Information Point, the Leisure Centre and at the Surgery. Also
at The Old Mill café.
Material published in this magazine is copyright; the Editor may give permission for copy to
be reproduced for some purposes. The opinions expressed in this magazine are not
necessarily those of the Editor or any member of the team. The magazines are produced
and delivered almost entirely by volunteers. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the
accuracy of information printed in the magazine, the Editor/team do not accept any
responsibility for the consequences of any errors that may occur.
Our Front Cover: “Waiting for Hallowe’en.” STNov12©0811
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Shared Ownership offers first-time buyers an opportunity to
buy in the Cotswolds
Many home buyers are finding property prices in the Cotswolds unaffordable, with figures from the Land Registry indicating the average home
last year sold for over £333,000.
However, a government initiative called
Shared Ownership is available to assist
aspiring home owners. The scheme offers
them the opportunity to purchase a share in
a new property from a housing association.
Each month mortgage repayments are
made on the purchased share, together
with a subsidised rent to the housing
association on the residual share. Then, as
finances permit, additional shares can be
bought until the home is owned outright.
Shared Ownership is accessible to first-time buyers, with a household
income of less than £60,000 a year. Many housing associations can
even put you in touch with independent financial advisors and
solicitors who have experience of the scheme. Sovereign Living, one of
the largest providers of Shared Ownership in the south of England, is
currently offering a range of stylish two and three bedroom houses at
Moreton Park - a new development in Moreton-in-Marsh. Each of
these homes is available to purchase with Shared Ownership,
providing local residents with the opportunity to acquire their first
home affordably.
“There is a whole generation that risks being locked out of the
housing market, and Shared Ownership offers a way in” said Tony
Quigley, Sovereign’s Director of Home Ownership.
“The properties at Moreton Park represent a fantastic opportunity for
people to achieve their aspirations of owning their own home. A two
bedroom house starts from just £78,000. This would provide a
purchaser with a 40 per cent share, and their deposit could be as little
as £4,000” he said.
Alan Walker and Kerry Cavanagh bought their first home with Shared
Ownership. “We would definitely recommend Shared Ownership. It’s
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high mortgage repayments each month” said Alan.
“It was really easy. We worked with one person throughout the whole
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long that would take.”
If you would like to find out more about Shared Ownership, or how
you can purchase a home at Moreton Park, contact Sovereign Living
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Harassment –
how much can it cost you?
Have you ever considered that an employee could bring a claim against you because of how a customer, contractor,
supplier or member of the general public has treated them? Yes, this is how far third party harassment can extend and if
you haven't taken steps to protect your employees, or stopped the harassment, it could cost you dear!
The concept of harassment is not a new one – it has been around
for many years both in the employment arena but also in the civil
courts. However, the Equality Act in 2010 added a very wide
statutory definition of harassment in relation to illegal
discrimination or the ‘protected characteristics’ as they are now
called. This covers religion or religious belief, sex and sexual
orientation, race, disability and age. However harassment
doesn’t apply to pregnancy, maternity, marriage and civil
partnership. The Act specifically deals with sexual harassment
with further detail. Harassment claims outside of these areas can
still be brought in other courts but not in the Employment
Tribunal.
The coalition government announced in March 2011 that they
deemed these provisions in the Equality Act "unworkable" but
despite assertions to remove them, they are still there nearly a
year on!
What does it actually mean for employers and employees looking
to bring a claim? It gained prominence with the case of Bernard
Manning who made racist and sexist jokes about some waiting
staff in a hotel in 1997. The staff bought claims against the hotel
and succeeded, even though the person causing offence was not
an employee. This legal principle of third party harassment, a
primarily European driven concept, has latterly been extended
and firmly embodied in the Equality Act 2010.
The legal definition of harassment is 'unwanted conduct related
to a relevant protected characteristic, which has the purpose or
effect of violating an individual's dignity or creating an
intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive
environment for that individual'.
What counts as harassment is very wide ranging from a joke or
flirting through to the more extreme, such as assault. It even
covers those who just overheard the alleged harassment even
though they weren’t the subject of it! Even if everyone else
thought it was harmless, that is no defense, it's a subjective test
and so it is how the victim viewed it that matters.
Section 40 of the Equality Act 2010 details when an employer
will be liable for the harassment, which is effectively a threestage
test. Firstly, the person must have harassed the employee
during the course of the employee’s employment.
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Secondly, the employer didn’t take reasonable steps to stop it
and thirdly, that the employer knew the harassment had
occurred at least twice.
‘dealing with allegations can be very problematic ~ but that
doesn’t mean they can be ignored’
It’s an incredibly difficult area, as employees might not directly
disclose the first incidence or indeed multiple incidents of
harassment so the employer may not be fully aware of it. It may
not be until matters are properly investigated that the full extent
of the harassment and the employer’s liability are known. How
does an employer deal with the third party who has carried out
the harassment if for example it is their biggest client or buyer
etc. and they deny it? Further, how do you protect someone who
is maybe not office based for example a sales representative. The
realities of dealing with such allegations are very problematic
but that doesn’t mean they can be ignored!
Indeed, particular care should be given at social events, such as
client days or marketing events that are still work related. These
are often the sorts of occasions where alcohol is involved and the
usual professionalism can lapse!
What can you do as an employer to protect yourself? The first
thing is to make sure that you have a clear harassment policy,
often as part of an equality and diversity policy. Then use it. It's
no point having it if it is never used. Make sure staff are aware of
it and encourage an open door policy so employees feel they can
raise such issues if they occur. Then act quickly. Don’t wait for a
second allegation of harassment, act on the first. Speak to those
who are most at risk and make them aware that you will not
tolerate anyone treating them in such a manner and encourage
them to tell you straight away if it happens. If your business
deals with the general public, such as a hairdressers or shop then
have a notice up that you will not tolerate harassment of your
staff.
If you know about it and do nothing and it happens more than
once then it is likely to cost you a lot of money both in
compensation, legal fees and reputation!
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been practicing in employment law exclusively for over 14 years. “I specialize in all aspects of employment law for both
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Cotswolds
Broadband
which will be bringing open access
superfast ‘Fibre to the Premises’
broadband to Chipping Norton and
surrounding areas, is delighted to
announce that they were a finalist in
the Innovative Funding Category of
the NextGen Challenge Awards.
NextGen Challenge is the UK’s annual
competition for broadband network
innovation which takes place during
the NextGen12 conference at the
House of Commons in October.
Cotswolds Broadband, based in Chipping Norton, was set up by
Lyneham resident Hugo Pickering. It will bring ‘Fibre to the People’ by
providing a community-centric, future-proof, high speed, fibre-based
broadband service direct to households and businesses in the Chipping
Norton area of West Oxfordshire through its own fibre optic
infrastructure.
Following the last of the district wide events organised by Cotswolds
Broadband to introduce their new superfast broadband service to
Chipping Norton and its rural hinterland, Hugo Pickering said: “The
overriding message from those attending was their concern about the
potential disparity between town and country broadband speeds and
the real need for a future-proof, high speed, fibre-based broadband
service to the hard to reach areas.” For further details and to register
your interest in high speed broadband, please visit
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For further details and to register your interest in high speed
broadband, please visit www.cotswoldsbroadband.co.uk or join the
conversation: Twitter @cotswoldsbb; Facebook
(www.facebook.com/CotswoldsBB)
Michael
says: “Don’t
be afraid of
the mouse!”
Local computer expert
Michael Rolton says
“the over 50’s are
being left on the wrong
side of the digital
divide as a whole
generation has missed
out on the growth of
the Internet.” He
intends to reverse this
trend by encouraging
people in the
Cotswolds to take up
the challenge and have
some computer fun.
He is one of many newly recruited tutors who have been trained and
appointed by Silver Training to provide a unique, one-to-one computer
tuition service directly to people in their own homes.
Michael teaches all the popular topics such as Computer Basics,
Emailing, Internet Shopping and Researching Hobbies. He can even
show you how to make free phone and video calls to friends and family
all over the world by using an Internet program called SKYPE.
“Keeping in contact with friends and family and finding out information
are amongst the most popular requests we have” Michael says.
“Handling photos and shopping online are also becoming increasingly
popular.”
Silver Training is unique in that it focuses on ongoing training rather
than merely fixing problems. Its network of tutors are all centrally
managed, trained, vetted and branded. “We are all part of an
established company”, says Michael, “which means clients can trust us
and have faith in the service.”
The training service also includes computer buying advice, installation,
Internet set-up and general assistance. Accompanying training material
is provided.
Michael says “It is never too late to start”, as demonstrated by one of
Silver Training’s clients aged 93!
Call FREE on 0800 862 0666 or visit www.silvertraining.co.uk
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VJ Collett - Family business thriving 90 years on prove
excellent customer service.
A longstanding customer of VJ Collett Ltd appeared at the
door recently and announced that since 1972 he had bought
over 30 cars from the garage – a great testament to the family
business and their customer service.
VJ Collett has been based in Bourton on the Water since 1921
and has looked after the local vehicles for generations of
families; one of their first sales was a Rolls Royce to Lord
Sherborne! Set up by his grandfather, James Collett has now
taken the helm and is looking forward to taking the business
to the next level.
With a reputation for solving any mechanical problem, VJ
Collett now employs 10 staff in their premises on Station
Road. Their facilities can accommodate all types of makes and
models for servicing, repairs and MOT, they have been known
to work on cricket rollers and an old Ferguson tractor. They
can supply tyres, batteries, brakes and exhausts for any car.
James Collett, MD of VJ Collett said: “ When Mr Radley
popped in the other day, I was amazed to discover that he had
bought so many cars from us over the years and now both his
wife and daughter do, too. I do enjoy the fact that we have
built up a good working relationship with so many of our
customers over the years – it is one of the benefits of being in
a small community.”
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The October deadline for filing a paper Tax Return is now past & it’s time for those of you who
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have reaped a huge amount in penalties this year & that figure is set to go higher as the
Revenue are increasingly issuing penalties for even the slightest oversight. Remember, if you
are late in filing there will be an automatic £100 penalty even if you have no tax to pay or
even if you’ve paid the tax by the January 31st deadline. It is most important that your Return
is filed before the deadline otherwise the clock will keep ticking. If you have still not filed after
three months, daily penalties of £10 will start accruing, up to a maximum of £900. After six
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The Charity Commission, the
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their understanding of their duties under charity law.
The first episode is available to download from the Commission's
website www.charitycommission.gov.uk, explains what trustees need
to do to protect their charity against fraud. The 10-minute programme,
presented by the Commission's Head of Investigations and
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victim to fraud. The podcasts will complement the Commission’s
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“We hope our podcasts will help trustees familiarize themselves with
the basic principles of charity law as set out in our guidance. They are
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minutes to spare".
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Article by John Webb, Chairman
There are more than five hundred local talking newspapers in the
United Kingdom serving their communities by providing local news in
recorded formats for people who are unable to read newsprint. The
movement began in the early 1970s in Aberystwyth following a visit by
the town’s librarian to Vasteras in Sweden where he was impressed to
find that the town had established a recorded newspaper for blind
people. The idea swiftly gained the support of Round Table and other
charities around the UK who were keen to support the idea. Local
talking newspapers are represented nationally by The Talking News
Federation which estimates that over 100000 people regularly listen to
their local talking newspaper.
The Cotswold Listener, a registered charity, is the local talking
newspaper covering the north Cotswolds, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham.
Since its beginnings in 1978, The Cotswold Listener's purpose is to help
the visually impaired stay in touch with what’s happening in their local
community and stay aware of the issues that are of interest to them;
enabling them to live their daily lives more independently, whilst
providing entertainment and engagement. Anyone who is unable to
read newsprint owing to any visual impairment is welcome to join as a
listener and the service is completely free of charge.
The Cotswold Listener is produced weekly throughout the year and is
available on CD or memory stick, and sent out free of any
postage charge. It will also be available via a new website.
The Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Two new Board members are required for the Cotswolds
Conservation Board as part of a national recruitment campaign
across nine protected landscapes by the Secretary of State for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Board members are required to reflect the importance of these
special landscapes/areas, with responsibility for conservation,
recreation, access, land management and resources, addressing
both local and national interests.
The appointments will commence from April 2013 and are
initially for up to four years with the option of re-appointment
for a total period of up to 10 years.
The Cotswolds Conservation Board consists of 37 members, 15
of whom are nominated by local councils, eight by parish
councils and 14 are appointed by the Secretary of State. The
new appointees will have the opportunity to work with other
members to help steer and champion the management of the
AONB and the Conservation Board so that it delivers a wideranging
series of benefits throughout the Cotswolds AONB,
promoting conservation of the area’s natural beauty, increasing
public understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities, and
maintaining the social and economic well-being of local
communities. Details of the achievements of the Board during
2011/12, are online: www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/annualreview
Application packs are available on the Defra website:
www.defra.gov.uk/rural/protected/nationally/aonb
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We laughed and laughed and exchanged knowing looks. How this
lady, like, s-o-o-o didn’t know us! Sitting by the sun-kissed, hazy, lazy
blue waters of the hotel pool, she was of elderly, yet indeterminate
age, decked out in yards of flowing, coloured chiffon, effortlessly
achieving the poised look that Bette Davis had perfected in her
twilight years. Our poolside companion had just (in the course of
relating a selection of enviable travelling anecdotes), let slip the
immortal phrase “First Class: it’s the only way to travel.” Naturally,
we'd nodded in complete agreement and I hoped I'd peeled the price
sticker off the bottom of my Poundland flip-flops. Bette Davis’ twin
sister did everything and everyone First Class - we'd won a
competition in the local rag and, well, we were going to mention it,
but…y'know how it is.
It's impolite to interrupt a lady.
---O---
I didn’t mind the walk in the drizzle, dodging the crowds,
stepping on and off the kerb, face bent into the cold, but the London
Underground in rush-hour is grim and smelly. It’s borderline freezing
on the streets of the capital, but down below the air is fetid, a heavy
rush of hot wind as trains surge through the tunnels. Each train that
squeals to a clattering stop at Euston Square is hideously overcrowded
and finding a six-inch square of floor space means getting
to know the bloke next to me more personally than is decent.
At seven in the evening, Paddington is a heaving mass. The
Departure board is surrounded by hundreds of grey faces, clammy
foreheads, necks tilted, eyes scanning the flickering yellow digits.
Somewhere, in this metal-ribbed cathedral, the 7-22 to Hereford
stands empty and waiting. And, when the board finally announces
at 7-17 that it's at platform 2, the faithful respond to the call. I've
never seen fat men run so fast! They pass me in a whirl of blue
pinstripe, hugging laptops to rolling chests, shiny shoes skimming
the concrete. Strictly Come Commuting.
There are six carriages on the 7-22 to Hereford. The
nearest two are First Class, the next four Cattle Class. First Class is
presumably nearest so rich people don't have so far to walk, but,
providing I get on in the next three and a half minutes, I've got all
the time in the world, and I've certainly got time to adopt an
indifferent attitude. So I pass the First Class carriages (where no
doubt Oriental handmaidens will soon be washing the tired feet of
Company Director A and Chief Executive B) and I saunter slowly and
deliberately down the platform, my boots clumping on cold
concrete.
"Slowly and deliberately" means no seat. I was actually hoping to
actually sit in a seat that I’d paid for, but, forget it. No seat in four
carriages. So much for indifference. I prop myself in a corner next to
the toilet, trying to look like a man who wants to stand all the way
home. In the space between compartments there are seven of us,
all men, four already roaring into their phones. Mobile Man closest
is telling some poor soul about his mother’s illness and, with each
expulsion of breath, I get a fairly good idea of what each course of
his lunch has been. We’re not on kissing terms yet, so I turn away
and read the notices:
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THE ONLY WAY
TO TRAVEL
A short story by Nicholas John
Do Not Obstruct Door. Do Not Attempt To Open Door
While Train Is Moving. Do Not Lean Against Door And
Plunge Into Oblivion.
I'm not a great believer in the stars or the planets, but some cosmic
alignment must have happened over my head. At the precise
instance, I hear the tannoy mumble something about "upgrades", I
also hear some long-forgotten words from an earlier life: “First Class,
it’s the only way to travel." Bless Bette and her sister! I'll get an
upgrade!
I hesitate, but not for long. Mobile Man is now describing
his mother’s ailments in capital letters. I can argue with my
principles later, when I'm in Comfort Class. Besides, in the
intervening twenty years, Bette has surely gone to that Great Hotel
Suite In The Sky, so I'll do this in remembrance of her. Seems only
right and proper.
I push and squeeze my way back along the train, heading
for nirvana. One bloke wittily says “Not much room down that way
mate” but he knows jack. I've got a grim “isn’t this awful” expression
and a "but we're all in this together" look about me, or so I hope.
And then it dawns on me: if I’m going to get an upgrade, surely
every right-thinking person on the train is too? Everyone forced to
stand with their noses pressed to toilet doors or into someone’s
armpit will rush into First Class and, throwing roubles around,
demand a seat there.
When I burst into First Class, it's at a run. Blimey, it’s
almost empty! There are a few occupied places, but only about
fifteen in the whole carriage. A choice of seats - in fact, I could
lounge across a couple at the very least. No trilling mobiles with
stupid answer tones, no clattering laptops, no body odour; just
Mozart soothing my furrowed brow. Like reaching an oasis in the
middle of the Sahara.
As a newcomer, however, to the hallowed halls of First
Class, I’m not quite sure exactly what to do, so I select a plush
recliner (ooh, how soft and so very, very comfortable) and wait to be
upgraded by whoever next arrives. Surely, I can faintly hear the
chink of expensive cocktail glasses and, over there, isn't that the
dignified murmur of nobility?
The ticket collector glides by and my request for an
upgrade is met with civility and the gentle whirr of his handheld
credit card machine. It's also met by taking out a small mortgage. No
wonder Mobile Man prefers to stand and suffocate. But, as all those
years ago, I make no admittance that I'm an interloper and stump up
nevertheless. A softly-spoken girl pushing a trolley asks if I would like
a drink and I ask for a coffee, opening my wallet. And I'm undone.
She understands, smiles and says politely, “It’s complimentary, sir”
and I've been rumbled for the intruder I am. All for a cup of Network
Rail coffee. If I'd known, I'd have blagged a glass of wine.
Here's the rub: I'm Joe Public, but I don’t want to be him
24/7 now do I? I kick my boots off. First Class: it’s the only way to
travel. I assume the handmaidens are complimentary too?
Nicholas John

COTSWOLD BOOKSTORE
20 High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh
01608 652666 email: cotsbookstore@tiscali.co.u
NEWS
With yet another Christmas only a matter of weeks away,
Cotswold Bookstore has shelves full of bargains for young and
old alike. However, do try to order as early as possible as things
can be a little hectic as we approach December. It is amazing to
think that this will be our tenth Christmas here, the time has
flown by so quickly. Give our blog a look for the latest news -
cotswoldbookstore.blogspot.co.uk
REVIEWS
Sword of Light by Katherine Roberts
Paperback at £6.99
Mixing King Arthur’s knights with a light fairy storyfor 6 to 12
year olds was never going to be easy but this tale of Rhianna
Pendragon, secret daughter of King Arthur, pulls it off quite
well. It is the first in a series and starts with the death of Arthur
and a challenge to young Rhianna to recover Excalibur, before
Mordred and his knights can do so. Rhianna sets out with
Elphin, son of the Lord of Avalon and Merlin, as their guide,
and is soon confronted with dragons, dark magic and battles
with Arthur’s enemies. There are other tasks ahead of her and
the second in this series, The Lance of Truth, out in hardback,
carries the story forward. However, this is en enjoyable start
though mostly for the younger readers from the suggested age
range.
Tom-All-Alone’s by Lynn Shepherd
Paperback at £7.99
Bleak House has long been one of my favourite books by
Charles Dickens, up there with David Copperfield and Great
Expectations, so I was interested to see what Lynn Shepherd
could achieve by setting her murder mystery in the same period
and using many of the same characters as did Dickens. I found
much enjoyment in welcoming old friends such as the lawer
Tulkinghorne or Phil from George’s shooting gallery as well as
spotting those who were hardly visible here, mere shadows
(sometimes dead, at that) but who were often crucial in Bleak
House such as Mr Crook. Here we find different explanations
for the events that took place in Bleak House and the central
mystery is, of course, very different but the story of missing
children, long lost and waiting for discovery, is one that Dickens
himself used. The plot rattles along, the characters are
believable, even when not those from Bleak House, and the
setting of the foul tenements of Tom-All-Alone’s and the filthy
streets of London are all here. Some readers have been critical
of the conceit of embedding this mystery with that of Bleak
House but I enjoyed it and would be happy to recommend it to
anyone, Dickens fan or not.
More news and reviews - cotswoldbookstore.blogspot.com
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The
SPIRIT of
STOW
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD is an enchanting
centre of Cotswolds life at any time of year,
but never more so than during the festive
season.
Now with Christmas just around the corner,
the town’s local traders are inviting
everybody to enjoy the delights that Stow
has to offer, in a special one-day celebratory
event embracing ‘The Spirit of Stow’ to be
staged on Saturday 8th December.
Promising to be a refreshing change from the
hustle and bustle of High Street shopping,
shops in and around the historic market
square will offer a host of Christmas gift
ideas, festive fashions, gastronomic delights,
one-of-a-kind items and antiques.
Shop promotions such as special offers, free
gift wrapping, free drinks, tasty bites and
competitions, while the whole town will
resound to a raft of street entertainment.
Meanwhile the pubs, restaurants and tea
rooms will be dishing up delicious festive
fare.
PLUS our very own local
celebrity farmer Adam
Henson will be joining in
the fun. Adam will be
accompanied by a
selection of Cotswold
Farm Park rare breed
animals and also signing
copies of his book ‘My Life on the Land’.
Crowning the event will be Santa’s grand
arrival in the Square confirming once again
that Christmas is coming!

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS
Textile Christmas Decorations for Trees Sat 24 Nov
Make stunning tree ornaments by hand. Learn from by an awardwinning
textile artist using simple patterns and techniques and a
variety of fabrics and embellishments to create colourful and
attractive decorations. £65 + materials.
Christmas Wreaths (Morning or Afternoon) Sun 25 Nov
Look at design principles, conditioning plant materials and wiring
with an experienced tutor. Advent starts in the following week,
traditionally the time to put a wreath on your front door. £35 +
materials.
• Check website for details, location, what to take, etc
For full details/ to book 01235 833433
www.ardingtonschoolofcrafts.com
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CHIPPING NORTON TOWN
COUNCIL
MEETS on the 3rd MONDAY
Parishioners are very welcome to attend all
meetings; some confidential matters may be
discussed by councillors in camera.
Parishioners wishing to ask about local issues
are given 5 minutes at the start of the meeting,
subject to advising the clerk in advance.
Local groups and organisations can apply for
grants; Council also supports a variety of
causes including The Town Museum,
The Silver Band, The Lido, The Theatre and
other charities operating in the parish.
Town Councillors are available before and
after the meetings. District & County
Councillors, representatives of the Police and
local press may attend.
WEST OXON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Committee Meetings
Members of the public are encouraged to attend
meetings of the Council and Committees. If you live in
the District and are on the Electoral Register you can
take part in the meetings. Information about this and
your Councillors and committee members is available
online at www.westoxon.gov.uk
NOVEMBER 2012
Monday 5 Uplands
Wednesday 14 Cabinet
Monday 19 Lowlands
Thursday 22 Economic & Social O&S
Committee
Thursday 29 Environmental O&S
Commitee
Meetings are held at the Council Offices,
Woodgreen, Witney. Start time 2pm.
For further information contact Committee
Services: 01993 861523
EMail: enquiries@westoxon.gov.uk
Agendas, reports and minutes are available
online: www.westoxon.gov.uk/meetings
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BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH:
Willersley, The Village Hall - 5/11
Stow on the Wold, Royal British Legion - 13/ 11
Do Something Amazing...
96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood.
Please don’t leave it to someone else.
Register as a blood donor
Receive an information pack, containing all you
need to know about giving blood.
www.blood.co.uk
CHIPPING NORTON TOWN
COUNCIL
Notes on the Council Meeting for
DATE 19th NOVEMBER
Full Minutes of meetings, associated
committee meetings and correspondence are
available in the Council Office.
Mrs V Oliveri
The Guildhall, Goddards Lane
Chipping Norton,
Oxon, OX7 5NJ
01608 642341 (9am to 1pm)
cntc@btconnect.com
Chipping Norton
Police Station
London Road,
Chipping Norton,
OX7 5AW
Non-Emergency Number
101
Opening Times
Monday to Friday
8am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed
Closed for lunch 12.15 – 1pm
On November 15th for the first time, you can vote for your local police and
crime commissioner (PCC). This is a new role and the job of the PCC will be to
oversee the police and ensure they prioritise what matters to you.
Each candidate may have different ideas, skills and experience to bring to the
role. For information on who is standing for election, and how they propose to
make a difference, call 0800 1 070708 or go online www.choosemypcc.org.uk
What is a police and crime commissioner?
A police and crime commissioner (PCC) is independent and will be elected to
oversee how crime will be tackled in your police force area.
The Police and Crime Commissioner will be responsible for holding the Chief
Constable and police force to account on the public's behalf. The Police and
Crime Commissioner will oversee how crime is tackled in their area and aim to
make sure the police are providing a good service.
The Police and Crime Commissioner role includes:
• meeting the public regularly to listen to their views on policing
• producing a police and crime plan setting out local policing priorities
• deciding how the budget will be spent
• appointing Chief Constables and dismissing them if needed.
The PCC will not 'run' the police force. Chief constables will continue to be
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the police force, but they will be
accountable to the public via PCCs. Information online www.choosemypcc.org.uk
ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01452 425000
Information continuously updated.
Please check by phone or online (www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/roadworks)
In November Thames Valley Police Constabulary introduced
101 -the new national police non emergency telephone
number. Our current non-emergency number 0845 090
1234 will be phased out. Calls will cost 15p irrespective of
how long that call may last, on landlines and mobiles.
Call 999 In an emergency, such as when a crime is in
progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is
being used or threatened.

Residents Views sought on draft
Local Plan for West Oxfordshire
Residents will be asked to give their views on the latest draft
proposals setting out how West Oxfordshire could develop over
the next 17 years. The latest proposals replace the Council's
previously published draft Core Strategy, which had set out
development proposals until 2026.
The District Council's Cabinet has agreed the draft Local Plan for
the public consultation and the public will be asked for their
feedback during six weeks of consultation, scheduled to start
early November.
The draft Local Plan contains proposals for housing and
economic growth, services and facilities such as schools to
support this growth, the environment and transport, until
2029.
In-depth investigations have been carried out into possible
development sites and supporting infrastructure, and all
feedback gained from previous proposals has been taken into
consideration to help shape the latest draft proposals.
Cllr Warwick Robinson, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning
and Housing, said: "We have now reached a key stage in this
process and believe that this draft Local Plan strikes a balance
between the requirement to accommodate growth and
stimulate economic activity, with the need to protect and,
wherever possible, enhance West Oxfordshire's distinct and
beautiful environment.
"We encourage residents to give us their views on the proposals
contained within the draft Plan. All feedback will be considered
and will help us to move forward with a finalised plan."
Copies of the draft Local Plan and supporting background
information will be made available online, see Draft Local Plan or
www.westoxon.gov.uk/draftlocalplan, at the District Council
offices, the Town Centre Shop in Witney and in all local libraries.
Public exhibitions will be held in Witney and Carterton/Brize
Norton and further details about these will be made available on
the Council's website as soon as possible.
The draft plan sets out proposals for 5,500 new homes and
employment sites in West Oxfordshire over the next 17 years. In
addition, it looks in detail at 'infrastructure' (i.e. roads and
transport, schools and leisure facilities) to accommodate this
growth and enhance local areas.
In the main areas earmarked for growth - Witney, Carterton and,
to a lesser extent, Chipping Norton - specific schemes, including
road improvements, will be secured as part of the development.
In Witney, there are plans for a further 1,950 homes, with 1,000
to the west of the town which will also include a minimum 10
hectares of employment land, new primary school and the
construction of a 4-way junction from Downs Road to the A40 to
improve transport links. A further 300 homes are suggested for
the east of the town within the 'Cogges Triangle' only, on land
previously reserved for the Cogges Link Road. This would bring
improvements to road connections with a condition set for
development of west-facing slip roads at the Shore's Green
junction onto the A40, as well as a contribution towards
increased primary school capacity. The draft also sets
out the need for transport improvements in the Ducklington
Lane/Station Lane area, retail, leisure, affordable housing,
allotments and housing for older people in Witney.
In Carterton, there are proposals for 1,850 new homes, including
400 within the town centre on land previously used for military
housing (REEMA North and Central), 700 to the east of the town
and the remainder through other smaller sites and those already
with planning permission. The east development would include
a 'green buffer' to minimise the impact on Brize Norton and
provide an opportunity to extend Kilkenny Lane Country Park.
The plan aims to improve transport connections, including the
Shilton Road link, as well as pedestrian, cycling and public
transport facilities, including potential for a cycleway between
Carterton and Witney. It also includes a new primary school as
part of the east development and contributions towards the
second phase of Carterton Leisure Centre.
In Chipping Norton, there are plans for 600 homes in the local
area, including some already with permission with the
remainder to be delivered primarily through the Chipping
Norton Neighbourhood Plan. Proposals include allocation of 5
hectares of employment land, potential for improved shopping
and community facilities on land between High Street and Albion
Street, and improvements to pedestrian, cycle and public
transport links including a rail bus to Kingham Station.
The draft Local Plan includes proposals for about 800 homes
elsewhere in the district, to meet local housing need as well as
the provision of additional business development land to help
stimulate economic growth.
Importantly, it sets out guidelines to ensure sustainable
development, addressing issues such as affordable housing,
climate change and flood risk, and enhancing the local
environment. After the public consultation period ends, all
feedback will be considered and it is hoped a final plan can be
agreed by the Council and submitted to the Government next
year, and then adopted in 2014.
Thermal imaging surveys
West Oxfordshire District Council is working with community
groups to re-launch the thermal imaging project following its
successful introduction last winter.
A free scheme is available to help residents find out where heat
is escaping from their home, get advice on how to make
improvements and save money on energy bills.
Using a thermal imaging camera, a trained volunteer can survey
your home and capture images (like those pictured below) to
show where energy is being wasted.
Surveys will be carried out October - March, when you are using
your heating. You will receive a report with recom-mendations
advising on cost-effective ways to prevent or reduce heat loss,
such as draught proofing and insulation.
For information about the project, including how to book a free
survey or volunteer, look at the WODC websitewww.westoxon.gov.uk
or call 01993 861000.
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November 2012
Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (see below).
EXHIBITIONS
5to15Dec SirPeterBlake.TheLondonSuiteFeaturing London landmarks including
WestminsterAbbey, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Petticoat Lane,
whimsical and humorous collages. Mon to Sat 10.00-18.00 Sheep Street ,
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. GL54 1AA. 01451870827
to 7 Nov 'Horizon', an exhibition of paintings by R.S. Mitchell oil paintings by a
scenic painter.10.00-17.00 Monday to Saturday (closedTuesdays) Celia Lendis
Contemporary,High Street,Moreton-in-Marsh,GL56 0AF. 01608 650852
10 to 9 Jan TheTender Heart – Irene Jones Celia Lendis Contemporary,High Street,
Moreton,GL56 0AF Gallery@celialendis.www.celialendis.com 01608 650852
to 20 Josie McCoy Paint 3d Josie McCoy’s exhibition features paintings based on
films stills. Mon to Sat 10.00-18.00. Sheep Street Stow on theWold
Gloucestershire GL54 1AA. 01451870827
to 21 An Eye for Detail Sculpture, Photography,Textiles andArchitectural Drawings
by Caroline Barnett, Kate Barry, Jackie Stringer andWaldo Nunwick atThe
Gallery at the Guild, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Open daily,
10 - 5.Admission free. info@carolinebarnett.co.uk
24 & 25 ARTMIX Contemporary arts & crafts Christmas UpperTown Hall, Chipping
Campden GL565 6HB Photographs, contemporary paintings, collages &
embroidery, pots and ceramics, ironwork. FREE Entry. 10am – 7.30pm,Sunday :
11am – 4pm. Heather Bailey heather@bramleyhouse.com 01608 663394
to 25 The Simple Life: the men who were part of the Guild of Handicraft and their
transition from East London to Chipping Campden and what became of them.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.Adults: £4
Concessions: £3.25 Children under 16 free,Art Fund members free.Tuesday-
Sunday 10.00-5.00 www.courtbarn.org.uk 01386 841951
DIARY
1 LocalArts&CraftsChristmasFair10am -4pm Moreton in MarshW I Hall
Admission Free Light Refreshments available
1 HomemadeCraft&GiftFairattheLittleVillageHallBlockley12pmuntil
4pm.Teas & coffees will be sold in aid of the new Blockley Shop fund. (Contact
Sharon Penfold on 01386 700505 if you would like a table.)
2 BonhamsValuationDay-BledingtonSuggested donation of £3 per item
in aid of Bledington Music Festival. BledingtonVillage Hall,The Green,
Bledington, Nr Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos.
3 GuitingPowerCheeryClubTheVillage hall Guiting Power 12-2.30 Soup
and Pud event, nearly new stall, book stall and cakes, big raffle good prizes
3&4 Saleofbooksandjewellery Sale of jewellery and books - second-hand
fiction and bargain new children's books, plus fragrance gifts. Refreshments.
Lower SlaughterVillage Hall. Free entry. 10.00 – 17.00 01451 831675
5&6 WellchildCotswoldChristmasFairatDaylesford,Nr.Kingham,GL560YG
Monday 5 preview evening 6-9.30pm, includes a glass of wine and canapés.
Tickets £20 for 2.Tuesday 6, 10am to 4pm.Tickets £10 for 2/£6 pp on the door.
events@wellchild.org.uk 0845 458 8171
9 Ladies’Pamper&GiftEveningMickleton Primary & Nursery School
Friends of School fundraising 7.30-10pm at The Ashwin Suite, Stratford
Agripark, Campden Road, Clifford Chambers, CV37 8SGTickets £5 to include a
glass of bubbly. Sarah 01386 430291
9 CoffeeMorningwithentertainmentRachelYoung, Soprano in this
Masterclass.Tea/Coffee and free parking.All donations toThe Royal British
Legion.The Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton. 10.00-12.00.
10 One on One: Guildsmen and their families Guided talks. Court Barn
Museum, Church Street Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.Adults: £4.00
Concessions: £3.25 Children under 16 free. 11.30. 01386 841951
http://www.courtbarn.org.uk
Fireworks!
3 GreatWolfordGates open 6.30pm, Fireworks at 7.30pm
3 Naunton6.30pm @ Recreation Ground
3 SherborneNrNorthleach7.30pm @ Sherborne Social Club
5 ChippingCampdenGates open 6.00pm.St.James Primary School Rec Ground
Market Days
BOURTON ON THE WATER
Farmers Market 4th Sunday, 9.30–1300
Car Boot Sale – Countrywide forecourt 2nd Sunday, 9.30am (Mar to Oct)
(for Northleach & Fosse Lions Club)
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
W I Country Market every Thursday, 9–11am
Country Market every Friday, 9–11am
Weekly Market every Wednesday.
Farmer's Market 3rd Saturday morning
CHIPPING NORTON
Farmer’s Market 3rd Saturday, monthly from 8.30am
Country Market every Saturday 8.45–11.00 Lower Town Hall
(with Farmer’s Market on 3rd Saturday)
KINGHAM
Farmer’s Market 1st Sunday, 10am–1pm (June to Sept)
MORETONINMARSH
Weekly Market every Tuesday, 9–3.30pm
Country Market every Thursday, 9.30–12noon
NORTHLEACH every Wednesday, 8.30–3.30pm
STOW ON THE WOLD
Farmer’s Market 2nd Thursday, 9.30–13.00pm
10 & 11 Christmas market and collectors’ fair Jewellery, silver, collectables,
militaria, children's books and much more. Refreshments. St Edward's Hall,
The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold. Free entry. 10.00-16.00 01451 831675
12 Upper Windrush Local History Society Guiting Power Baptist Chapel.
DrTim Jordan talk on Cotswold Barns Everyone welcome to attend. Members -
£1, Non Members £2
14 North Cotswold Arts Association BroadwellVillage Hall 2.00 - 4.00pm.
Watercolour demonstration by David Birch.All welcome, visitors £5 includes
tea. Sandi 01451 822550
15 The Hepplewhite Piano Trio Recital & Dinner at Dumbleton Hall Hotel
conference.dumbletonhall@pofy.co.uk 01386 881240x306
16 How WW2 Changed the Face of the Gloucestershire Countryside
Little RissingtonVillage Hall.Visitors £5.00. 20.00. 01451 824161
17 Chipping Norton Flea Market in theTown Hall 10am – 4pm Bric-a-brac,
vintage clothes, jewellery, china, silver and pictures. Entrance Free. Sellers £15
per table crateideas@hotmail.co.uk 07740 947719
17 Monthly sale of Antique, Modern & Reproduction Furniture and
Household EffectsThe Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water, Sale
Starts 10.00Viewing Friday 16 November 13.00-18.00, day of sale 07.30-
10.00. www.taylerandfletcher.co.uk 01451 821666
22 Moreton-in-Marsh Flower Club Christmas Demonstration byAndrew
Grisewood.Visitors most welcome. BroadwellVillage Hall, Broadwell. Doors
Open at 18.30 Meeting starts at 19.30.
23 AIR in G present 'A Coward at Sea' LongboroughVillage Hall.A nautical
musical comedy. LongboroughVillage Hall, Longborough.Tickts from
LongboroughVillage Shop. 19.00 for 19.30. 01959 566644
24 & 25 Sunshine Cat Rescue Christmas Fair Stalls with Christmas goods,
jewellery, silver, collectables, bargain new children's books, fragrance gifts.
Tombola. Refreshments. St Edward's Hall,The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold.
Free entry. 10.00–16.00 01451 831675
24 & 25 Craft Fair in Bourton-on-the-Water For Macmillan Cancer Relief.Victoria
Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water. 10.00-17.00. 01793 770148
25 Bourton-on-the-Water Farmers Market Countrywide Stores, Station
Road, Bourton-on-the-Water. 09.00-12.30. 01451 844134
30 AIR in G present Charles Dickens ADickensofmyth,energy,passionand
fire.WestcoteVillage Hall, ChurchWestcote. 19.30. 01989 566644
Tickets, Booking information etc. from -
BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE,VictoriaStreet,Bourtonon
the Water. 01451 822583 Open 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30 Sat: Closed Sunday
E: Bourtonvic@btconnect.com
BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, High St, Burford, OX18 4LS. Open (Nov-Feb) Mon-Sat
9.30-4pm. 01993 823558. E: Burford.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINT
Guildhall, Gossards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-Fri.
GO-STOW, 12 Talbot Court, Stow on the Wold. 01451 870 150. Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat;
11am-4pm Sunday. E: info@go-stow.co.uk
MORETON AREA CENTRE, High Street, Moreton. 01608 650881
Mon 8.45am-4.00pm,Tues-Thurs 8.45am-5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-4.45pm, Sat 10.00am-1.00pm
(BST), 10.00am-12.30pm (BWT), Sun CLOSED. E: Moreton@cotswold.gov.uk
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Headaches
Look at the alternatives before you
pop another pill
It has been revealed that more than one million
people in Britain may be suffering from
constant, crippling headaches because they are
taking too many painkillers, experts say. The pills
people take to relieve headaches and migraines
may be making things much worse, according to
the National Institute for Health and Clinical
Excellence (Nice) in guidance to the health
service for England and Wales.
As many as one in 50 people suffer continual
headaches because of "medication overuse",
Nice reports. The problem begins with taking
the odd painkiller for tension headaches or
migraines, which usually works. But some people take the pills more and more often, until they are on tablets for more than half
the days in a month. Nice says that if this goes on for more than three months the medication ends up causing the problem it is
intended to cure.
So what alternatives are there to continually popping pills? British Osteopathic Association Member Jane Hartley and Guy
Beresford comment, “tension-type and neck related headaches are the most common form of headache. If you suffer from
tension-type headache, then regular gentle exercise will almost certainly help - such as yoga, Pilates, swimming, walking. Some
people find it hard to relax and probably don't realise how tense they are. If someone suffers from headaches it may also be neck
related due to stiffness or restrictions of the neck. Osteopaths look to find the cause of tensions or stiffness and seek to relieve it
by helping the body achieve more mobility and flexibility.
“Other lifestyle factors such as poor posture at a desk or tiredness can lead to tension-type or neck related headaches.
Osteopaths look to relieve this tension and give advice on posture and exercises to do to help prevent the tension or stiffness
from building up. For example we would recommend taking regular breaks from sitting at a computer desk for long periods of
time or prolonged driving. Any persistent or sudden severe headache should always be checked by a GP first.”
For further information about the BOA or to find a BOA member near you please visit www.osteopathy.org
If you wish to discuss how your local osteopath could help, contact Jane Hartley and Guy Beresford at Cotswold Osteopaths
(surgeries in Cheltenham, Bourton-on-the-Water, Northleach and Evesham) online at www.cotswoldosteopaths.co.uk or
telephone 01242 516048
How do I start a Community Speed Watch scheme in my community?
Information from the Community Speed Watch booklet
If you and other members of the community
think that speeding traffic has a dangerous or
negative social impact on your area, talk to
your local parish/town council, as their
support is vital. If there are others who
would volunteer to take an active role in
speed monitoring, then forming a group is a
good next step.
Some people may want to help but not stand
at the roadside - excellent! the follow-up
administration may require help to process
the letters to drivers.
Many drivers slow down on seeing volunteers
in high-visibility jackets at the roadside and
the number of drivers recorded may not be as
high as you think it will be. This is a good
thing, as the aim is to encourage people to
slow down without having to involve any
further action. For the majority of the time,
most drivers will co-operate and experience
elsewhere has shown that volunteers operate
with little or no risk to themselves or others.
It would be wrong, however, not to insist that
new schemes adhere to some basic guidelines
and safety practices. These are in the
information pack, together with information
on training, cost, and a Code of Conduct.
Contacts
Telephone 01242 247198 and ask for the
Watch Office. Email
cotswold.lpa@gloucestershire.police.uk
Talk to a member of your Local policing team.
Gloucestershire Constabulary,
Road Policing Unit, Operational Services Centre,
Bamfurlong Lane, Cheltenham. GL51 6ST Tel: 101
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Catering
for every occasion
01451 830450
patriciacaterer@yahoo.co.uk
GARDENING SERVICES
Stow-on-the-Wold - Northleach & Chipping Norton Areas
LAWNS: Mowing & Edging, Turf Laid, HEDGES: Cut & Clippings Removed
FRUIT & VEGETABLE PLOTS: Planted & maintained
Practical advice on Composting, Digging & Planting Boarders, Pruning Roses, Shrubs & Climbers - Wisteria a
Speciality, Seasonal tidy-ups, One offs or Regular visits.
Many years of experience – References provided
Please call David on 07928 161137
STOW ON THE WOLD
TAXI SERVICE
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Can you drive?
Cotswold Volunteers North
Transport Service helps people
needing transport to get to their medical appointments and
family emergencies and to enjoy occasional social outings.
‘This can make such a difference to people’s mental and
physical health. Just having something to look forward to, like
a trip to the shops, can make a huge difference to someone
who has no car and no access to public transport’, says Beth
Johnson CEO of Cotswold Volunteers North.
CVN Drivers come from all walks of life: they are retired
people who find they have the time to take someone to visit a
loved one in hospital; they are mums who, while their children
are at school, will take someone to a doctor’s appointment;
they are people who will, after work and at the weekends, be
available to take lonely, isolated people to visit friends and
family. Volunteers’ fuel costs are met by the clients and CVN
help with insurance forms so that all drivers are fully insured
at no extra cost to themselves.
CVN need to recruit 50 new drivers across the North
Cotswolds, plus 2 more volunteers to help run the front desk,
which coordinates the driver bookings. Front desk operators
are required to use a simple bespoke computer system for
which training is given. New volunteers are offered
introductory training and can be accompanied by experienced
drivers / front desk operators.
If you can help please contact Beth Johnson on 01608 651415
or beth@cotswoldvolunteers.com. If you have jJust a couple
of hours a month free to help, you can make a big difference.
If you live in the North Cotswolds and need help with
transport, please call the CVN Transport Service on 01608
651115 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm.
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NCCR CHAIRMAN TO STEP DOWN
North Cotswold Community Radio (NCCR) volunteers are
digesting the news that longstanding Chairman and station
founder Robb Eden is to resign his post with effect from the
end of 2012.
In a letter to committee members and volunteers, Mr Eden, of
Moreton in Marsh, expresses concern over the difficulty in
obtaining funding for the project, which he had hoped would
have become self supporting in the time since its inception
five years ago. Mr Eden also bemoans bureaucracy which
“continues to dampen the enthusiasm of the numerous
volunteers who have worked with us over the years”.
Expounding on this point, Mr Eden continues “it has also
become apparent to me that, for community radio to survive,
that Parliament needs to deregulate the sector and allow local
people to decide how their community stations should be run.
North Cotswold Community Radio is a radio station for the
whole of the North Cotswolds and both Parliament and Ofcom
(the industry regulator) need to accept this.”
Since its inception five years ago, NCCR has continually grown
its worldwide audience to the point where it now has around
2,000 listeners a week. Several hundred volunteers, of all
ages, have passed through it doors and gained valuable media
and broadcasting experience, with several going on to gain
employment with major organisations or completing related
college and university qualifications.
Conceding that the amount of time he has dedicated to
ensuring the smooth running of the internet station (online at
www.northcotswoldonline.com) has meant that his work has
suffered, Mr Eden will now step back and allow his focus to
return to his ‘day job’. At a recent committee meeting,
members paid tribute to his tireless work for the station and
were heartened when he agreed to continue his involvement
in the newly created role of President, which would allow him
to step back from the day-to-day running of the station while
still being available to offer invaluable counsel.
Mr Eden concludes “I will be happy to continue my
relationship with the radio station and the community by
becoming President of the organisation, if the committee so
wishes. Most important that new members are encouraged
to join the committee and that the radio station moves
forward so that the foundations we have built are not lost.”
For further information contact Richard Price
(richardpprice@gmail.com) or Robb Eden on
(robbeden@aol.com)
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Tel. 01386 841 747
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Cotswolds Health and Fitness Club
Personal Training – Gym Memberships – Classes – Acupuncture –
Remedial Massage – Osteopathy
All under one roof!
Ever thought about trying something slightly different to keep you fit,
healthy and active? Lucy Davis of Windrush Fitness runs our
dedicated fitness studio. Here’s what she has to offer;
Kettlebells - ideal for conditioning and strength training - a good full
body workout.
Callanetics - a non-impact deep muscle-toning program designed to
improve strength, flexibility and muscle tone.
Piloxing - a high-energy interval workout combining the best of
boxing, pilates and dance. Burn hundreds of calories and have fun all
at the same time!
Yoga - the ancient system for physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Pilates - promotes body awareness and improves flexibility, posture
and strength.
Tai Chi - this popular form of exercise was initially developed as a
martial art over 500 years ago. Practiced throughout the world, it has
proven to be very beneficial for health, fitness and well-being
This month, Lucy is offering a free Callanetics, Piloxing or Kettlebells
class for anyone interested in trying something new. Full details and a
current timetable can be found at www.windrushfitness.co.uk, or
give Lucy a ring on 07811 186 235 and she will be happy to help.
Cotswolds Health and Fitness offer a free trial to anyone who wants
to try our gym – come and have an hour with a personal trainer and
see what you think!
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Steve Edwards: The
man of 500 marathons
For the past 25 years, Steve Edwards
has run an official marathon race on
average every 16 days. His aim is to
become the first person in the world to
complete 500 marathons, all under a
time of 3hr 30m.
“On Sunday 11th November 2012 you
are cordially invited to attend the Fox&40 Marathon in Milton
Keynes to not only help me celebrate my 50th birthday but
also what I hope will be the successful finale of a life changing
24 year journey to run 500 Sub 3hr 30min Marathons.
Special guests include Helen Summer, famous author of the
recent best-selling book 'Running Crazy' and many of the
current world record breaking 100 Marathon Club & Brathay
10 in10 athletes who feature in the book.
Marathon race start time is 9am and all being well, I hope to
cross the finish line between 12-12:30pm. To get there, head
for the Premier Inn, Lakeside Grove, Bletcham Way,
Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HP. (Look for the Windmill !)
Hoping for a day to remember - see you there.” Steve .

From Sean Clarke
The new season has started at Stow on the Wold Rugby club
and there is an air of excitement from the U6s in the Minis
section all the way up to the 1st XV in the Senior section.
STOW ON THE WOLD &
DISTRICT RFC
The Clubhouse, Oddington Road, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AH 01451 830887
www.pitchero.com/clubs/stowrfc
CHECK WEBSITE FOR REPORTS, PHOTOS, NEWS & INFO
A Great Start to the Season
The 1st XV have started the season well with 3 wins out of 3 in
the league and a combined score of 163 points for and only 34
against. The first match was the local derby against Chipping
Norton which is always a much anticipated game and a 34 to 12
win was recorded. This was followed by impressive wins of 74
to
5 against Harwell and 55 to nil away victory against Hungerford.
This is even more gratifying as a large number of the team have
come up through the Mini and Junior sections of the club. The
club are sitting joint top of the Berks/Bucks & Oxon Premier
League with Phoenix and have a determination to keep their
good form through the season.
Over 220 players have registered so far to play for the M&Js and
the number normally rises in November as late arrivals join up.
Players as young as 4 years old take part in the U6s and they
spend an hour each Sunday morning learning ball handling skills
and having fun. It gets a little more serious in the U7s with
structured games of Tag Rugby against other clubs but there is
still a strong emphasis on keeping the Sunday morning sessions
fun. The U7s have already taken part in 3 match days and the
club is quietly confident that we have another strong group of
players. I’m sure we will be reading more about them in these
pages in the future.
The U8s will be playing in the Gloucestershire RFU County Cup
for the first time this season and are looking forward to taking
part in the competition. Although they have played in knockout
games at rugby festivals before, the County Cup is a special
occasion and a good chance to test yourself against teams that
PHOTOS - Above: Senior players – Stow 1st XV record another win
Below : The U10s Parade around Kingsholm before kick off
you may not have played. The U9s will be looking to retain their
trophy from last year’s Cup as will the U12s who are hoping to
make it a hat trick of 3 wins in 3 years.
The club has strong ties with Gloucester RFC through their
Connected Scheme. This allows Stow players to benefit from
coaching sessions with Gloucester Community Coaches and
occasionally 1st XV players before watching the Cherry and
Whites play at Kingsholm. The U10s have been the first to take
advantage of the scheme this season and went up for a
coaching session before the local derby against Bath, which is
always a sell out. They were lucky enough to be also given a
stadium tour and taken for a parade around the pitch before
the kick off. Aside from getting cheaper match day tickets, Stow
on the Wold Rugby Club also generates cash back for every
ticket sold through the club. Last season we took more kids and
parents up to watch Gloucester than any other club in the
County. To mark this achievement the U10s were presented
with a giant cheque to take back to Stow, at half time. A great
day was had by all with the kids enjoying the match day
experience, adding to their autograph books and seeing
Gloucester win a hard fought match by 16 points to 10.
If you would like to buy match tickets for Gloucester and benefit
Stow Rugby Club, ring the box office and quote our code 1105
4604 noting that you are buying tickets through Stow on the
Wold Rugby Club. Alternatively contact Sean Clarke through the
club website for more information.
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10k Run Postponed
MORETON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB
A FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT CLUB
www.facebook.com/MoretonRangers
Secretary Chairman Treasurer Vice Chairman
Martin Jones Tim Sedgley Graham Rees Paul Luker
2 Devonshire Terrace 6 St Pauls Court 5 Fosseway Drive 20 Oriel Grove
Hospital Road Moreton- in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh
Moreton-in-Marsh Glos GL56 0ET Glos GL56 0DU Glos GL56 0ED
GL56 0BL 01608 652696 01608 650611 01608 651737
01608 650955
m.jones125@btinternet
Apologies for those who had expected our 10k Run to go ahead on October 7th October. Due to the wet weather the parking area
and start and finish at the Cricket Club was sodden and we could not risk those taking part having to push their cars out of the mud
having just run 10k! A new date will be soon announced.
Little Rangers
As an F.A. Charter Standard Development club, Moreton Rangers are
proud to be at the forefront of the Football Associations Grassroots
schemes. We run sessions for boys and girls between 5 and 7 years who
wish to develop their skills - we believe this is the key age, when basics
are learnt that will take a player through their career. The sessions are
designed to be fun for all abilities, aiming to give everyone a chance
with the ball.
The clubs teams
start at Under 8
level, coached by
Lynsey Burdock and
Natalie Hampson,
and play friendly
games in the
Evesham
Ambassador League.
They have a smart new kit kindly sponsored by NFU MUTUAL. (Photo Right)
Our Under 9 team is coached by Matt Sheridan and play in the Witney and
District Youth League, where the competitive element of the game starts at the
moment. Their kit is sponsored by local Carpenter TOM FORD.
We have teams at Under 10,12 and 14 Level which will be featured in future
editions of the Moreton Times. If you wish to know about your local Football
Club, contact any of the committee members on our header on this page.
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Chadlington Flower Club
Julie Thompson, 01608 676368
Chipping Norton Bridge Club
Jack Viney, 01608 641454
Chipping Norton Historical Research Group
Jan Cliffe, 01608 641057
Chipping Norton Lions Club
Martin Guy, 01608 641154
Chipping Norton Museum & History Society
2nd Mondays 7.30pm, September to May
Methodist Hall, West Street, Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton Postcard Club
Brenda Morris, 01608 643779
Chipping Norton Probus
3rd Tues at The Crown & Cushion 11am
Sec. Geoffrey Norris, 01608 676997
Chipping Norton Probus for Ladies
Sec Christine Carpenter, 01608 642155
Chipping Norton Railway Club
Alan Brain, 01608 641586
Chipping Norton Rotary Club
Mons 7/ 7.30pm at The Mason’s Arms, Swerford, OX7 4AP
David Haine, 07889 609221/01608 643964
Chipping Norton Scrabble Club
Sarah Turner. gos.info@yahoo.co.uk
Cotswold Investment Club
Meets 1st Tues of each month. Jeremy Main, 01608 658675
Friends of the Town Hall, Chipping Norton
Jackie Haworth, 01608 641368, jaxy1@btinternet.com
Inner Wheel
Terry Howes, 01608 642423. www.kinghamrotary.org.uk/wwwribi.org
Kingham & Daylesford Rotary
Fortnightly Weds. Paul Jackson, 01608 658500
NCotswoldArtsAssociation
Sandi Garrett 01451 822550
NCotswoldsBee-KeepersAssoc
Julie Edwards, 01608 659396 julia@ncbka.org.uk
NCotswoldCAMRA
01451810305 chair@northcotswoldcamra.org.uk
Alan Lamb, 01386 701603
N Cotswold Disabled Club
Joan M Oughton, 01451 830580
N Cotswolds Friendship Centre
01608 650868. anne@annelloydwanadoo.co.uk
NCotswoldNationalTrust
Sec Pat Poulton, 01608 651373
NCotswoldProbusClub
2nd & 4th Thurs mornings, Sec Martin Hornby 01608 654356
NCotswoldU3A
Contact Jenny Stanfield, 01451 824338
Oddfellows (CN Branch)
Asocialgroup,3rdWed/MattheLowerTownHall,MarketStreet.
Dave Talbot, 07815 099 884. Dave.Talbot@oddfellows.co.uk
Over Norton History Group
Jan Cliffe, 01608 641057
Round Table
Gavin Southwell, 01993 730888
Royal British Legion
Michael Dixon, 01608 643755
Royal British Legion (Women’s Section)
Betty Hicks, 01608 642551
Rural Living Group
Betty Bryan, 01608 674255
Salford Players (Drama Group)
Doreen Herrington, 01608 642853
Scottish Country Dance Group
Brenda Parsons, 01451 831876
Shipston on Stour ‘The Literary Society’
Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the George
Hotel. 01295 680628 or 01608 663482
Single File
Single, divorced, separated and widowed people aged 50-70.
Meets fortnightly on Friday evenings at The Chequers.
Daphne Lever, 01295 788474
Tangent
Val Carpenter, 01608 641452
The Cotswold Listener talking newspaper for the visually impaired.
01242 252072. admin@cotswoldlistener.co.uk
The Theatre Friends
Heather Leonard, 01608 643691
Trefoil Guild
Betty Gardener, 01608 641664
Twinning Association
Jo Graves, 01608 643976
WI Chipping Norton
Prudence Chard, 01608 642903
WI Over Norton
Becky Pearman, 01608 643463
WI Salford
Mary Smith, 01608 642577
WI Spelsbury
Michelle Horace, 01608 641749
Weavers Spinners & Dyers Club
Rose Kirkcaldy, 01295 253789
Wine Appreciation Club
David Megson, 01608 645382
Wychwood Old-Time Dance Club
Margaret Pitman, 01993 810897
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Local Clubs, Societies, Associations and Charities
Clubs Outdoor Activities
Community Groups
Angling Society
Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation)
Robert Jarvis, 01608 643494
01451 822102/810520
Banbury Ornithological Society
British Heart Foundation
Frances Buckel, 01608 644425
John Hunt, 01608 642556
BBOWT
CHART-Transport Group
Reg Tipping, 01295 251673
Eve Coles, 01608 643570
Chipping Norton Horticultural Assoc
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre
Sec. Eileen Forse, 01608 643275
Burford Road OX7 5DY, 01993 861951
Cotswold Voluntary Wardens
euen.kennedy@westoxon.gov.uk
Wendy Lines, 01608 642360
Chipping Norton ‘The Lido’
Rambles Association
01608 643188 Email info@chippylido.co.uk
Peter Barbour, 01608 641081
Cotswold Volunteers
Rambling Club
(a localcharityhelpingdisadvantagedpeople)
Liz Desbrow, 01608 641222
Jane Winstanley CEO, 01285 658802. jane@sc-vs.com
Woodstock & Chipping Norton Green Gym
Gateway Club
(environmental projects, Weds mornings).
(social club for learning disabled adults)
01608 643269 www.woodchipgreengym.org.uk
2nd & 4th Weds/M at Rugby Club, Greystones, 7-9 pm.
Wychwood Forest (Friends of)
Sara McCrea, 01608 683334, Jane Nolan, 01608 643855
Stuart Fox, 01993 832004
Hailcorns Tenants & Residents Association
Keith Clandfield, 01608 642327
Sports
Athletics Club
Allen Souch, 01865 372484 / 0798 1089457
Chipping Norton Badminton Club
Jeff, 01608 642006, Ant & Sheila, 01608 646687
Chipping Norton Bowls Club
Greystones Leisure Centre, 01608 644154
chippybowls@hotmail.com
Chipping Norton Cricket Club
Graham Beacham, 01608 810047
Chipping Norton Easy Riders – Cycling Club
Jill Reynolds, 01608 642667
Chipping Norton Golf Club
01608 642383 golfadmin@chippingnortongolfclub.com
www.chippingnortongolfclub.com
Chipping Norton Hockey Club
Clive Briant, 01608 677913
Chipping Norton Pistol & Rifle Club
John Chaplin, 01608 641245
Chipping Norton Rugby Football Club
Andy Dawson, 01608 683352
Chipping Norton Skater Hockey Club
Contact Louise Murphy, 01608 644091 for details.
Chipping Norton Town Football Club
Lawrence Home Nursing Team
Jenny Nolan, 01608 641549
Mind in Chipping Norton
(people with mental health difficulties)
Di Taylor, 01608 645296, mindinchippingnorton@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Carol Owen, 01993 880099
National Childbirth Trust
0870 444 8707
N Cotswold Community Radio
Old Police Station, Chipping Campden, www.nothcotswoldonline.com
NCotswoldsFriendshipCentre(WithinAgeUK)
1st Wed monthly. Colin, 01993 842820/01608 650868.
colmar@oxon1939.fsnet.co.uk
NCotswoldSupportGroup–Parkinson’sUK
Mike Winter, 01451 831194
Oxfordshire Association for the Blind
Bradbury Lodge OX1 4XL. 01865 725585
RNLI Chipping Norton Branch
Mike Howes, 01608 642423
Save the Children Fund
Catherine Kimmance, 01295 810189
The Stroke Club (Part of Age UK)
Caroline Seguro 01452/www.stroke.org.uk
Shaun Green, 07845216412. info@chippyswifts.co.uk
Little Compton Bowls Club
All Year Club. Play stars April. Sue Grantham, 01608 642859
North Cotswold Cycling Club
Club Secretary: Fiona Barnett, 01608 650217
Riding for the Disabled
Ann Nobbs, 01869 338404
Tae Kwon Do Association of GB
info@combinedselfdefence.co.uk www.combinedselfdefence.co.uk
Children & Young People
Music
Bledington Music Festival
www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk
Burford Singers
www.burford-singers.org.uk. (Box Office The Madhatter Bookshop,
High St Burford)
Chipping Norton CHAOS (Amateur Operatic)
Martin Hannant, 01608 643653
Chipping Norton Choral Society
Roger Stein, 01295 721522
Chipping Norton Creative Arts Society
Kathee Coonerty, 01993 891312
Chipping Norton Folk Club
Peter Allum, 01608 642296
Hook Norton Film Society
Harry Smith, 01285 737417
Kingham Choral Society
Derek Woods, 01608 658738
Naunton Music Society
Barbara Steiner, 01451 850897
barbara@marketsinternational.com
North Cotswold Chamber Choir
Shauni McGregor, 01608 642352
Nortonians Amateur Dramatic Society
Andrew Pitman, 01993 830930
Society of Recorder Players
Jenny Graham-Brown, 01285 740156
Stour Singers
01451 870361, vicandjill@btinternet.com
Stow Youth Singers (Ages 9+)
Linda Green, 01451 830327
Fridays term time, 6–7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow
Children’s Art Club (ages 4–12)
After school, Saturdays and holidays. Gill Parkes, 01386 700991
Chipping Norton Air Training Corps
Steve Taylor, 01608 641299
Chipping Norton Army Cadets
Clare Watts, 07383233272
Chipping Norton Brownies 1st CN
Tracey Shadbolt, 01608 645563
Chipping Norton CN Rainbows
Alison Dunbar, 01608 644480
Chipping Norton Crusaders (11–13)
David Radcliffe, 01993 831472
Chipping Norton Crusaders (14+)
David Radcliffe, 01608 646202
Chipping Norton Guides 1st CN
Tracey Shadbolt, 01608 645563
Chipping Norton Pre-School
01608 643376
6th Chipping Norton Scout Group and Explorer Scout Unit
Gp.Scout leader Ian Bushrod, Brian Sargent brian@bsargent.me.uk
Chipping Norton St Mary’s Toddler Group
Julie Jennings, 01608 643796
Kingfishers Playgroup
01608 659502
Methodist Junior Church Club
Sec 01608 643847
Monkey Music (pre-school music classes)
Tues afternoons, 01242 890200 or Sian.ferris@monkeymusic.co.uk
Noah’s Ark Toddler Group
Justine Fowler, 01608 659853

The New Rotary Club of
Kingham && Daylesford
Chippy Theatre breaking new ground
The club recently had an excellent overview of the current status
and future of The Chipping Norton Theatre by Director John
Terry. John explained that the trustees had had to rethink its
strategy following the cutback of grants but was continuing on a
progressive path employing creative leadership and creative
management. The line ‘Chippy Theatre belongs to you’ encourages
the management to bring something new into this unique rural arts
complex that suits the local audience and the auditorium.
The annual pantomime with its 80 performances and 96% of its
seats already sold has been the financial prop for the theatre, but it
isn’t enough in these austere days of withdrawn grants. Home
productions such as the brilliantly staged “Frankie and Johnnie” are
part of the answer and John is now looking forward to the spring
production of “The Glass Menagerie” having even greater success.
You can help End Polio … please!
170 million children in India, aged up to five years
old, will be given the life-saving polio vaccination on
one day, 4 November, thanks to Rotary’s End Polio
Campaign. India is now just off the endemic list but
this does not mean the disease is gone. India needs
to have three complete years with no new polio cases. During that
time Rotary will keep immunising every child to spare them from a
life of crippling disabilities and pain. The immunisation drive is
part of Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign, which has been leading
the way since the early 1980s. Thanks to Rotary’s efforts, the
number of endemic countries has dropped from 125 to 3.
Gloucester puppy
Local Rotarians marked World Polio Day on 24 October,
satellite centre* or sent
through awareness campaigns including presentations to local
schools. Each child was asked to come with five 20 pence coins to
pay for vaccinations for 5 children. If you would like to make a donation or learn more about Rotary go to www.ribi.org/get-
involved/make-a-donation.
direct to -
Canine
Partners Stamp Appeal,
PO Box
638 Fareham,
Hants PO14 9JJ.
management” Chequers in Churchill. New manager Peter Creed
has agreed the previous “Assumpta” formula … free sandwiches
and chips with a raffle. Spaces need to be booked either direct with
Chequers or via Richard Collings 01608 238514.
Training Assistance
Dogs for people with
disabilities
Assisting people with disabilities
to enjoy greater independence
and a better quality of life, by
providing specially trained
assistance dogs.
Fund-raising for survival is important and audience support is
HOW A CANINE PARTNER HELPS
Our dogs are trained to assist with a range of practical tasks such
as:
• Opening and closing doors and cupboards
• Retrieving a variety of items
• helping you to get undressed
• pressing buttons and switches
• raising the alarm in an emergency
• unloading washing machines and tumble driers
• much more besides, depending on individual needs
essential. We can be proud to have this jewel in our midst; it brings
us variety, culture and artistry that we would have to pay three
times as much for in the theatres of the large cities. If you haven’t
been to The Theatre Chipping Norton you have missed a treat and
it needs your support.
Our canine partners provide practical day to day assistance with
tasks that may be difficult, painful, or impossible to perform. They
also provide that special companionship, unconditional love and
affection which is so unique to dogs.
Scotland … made by Sir Walter Scott?
Canine Partners needs your stamps
Why does the Queen holiday at Balmoral and why are shortbread
tins decorated in tartan? Eric Anderson, who is a trustee of
Abbotsford, Sir Walter Scott’s quirky baronial house in the Scottish
borders, believes that modern perceptions of Scotland all go back
to the poems and novels of the Author of Waverley. Our next
speaker, Sir Eric Anderson former headmaster of Eton, will
explain all!! The public are always welcome to “speaker nights” so
if you would like to attend 6pm for 6.30 on Wednesday 14
November, please call Mike Clark 01451 830 684 … stay
for dinner
at £12.50 if you wish. You will be most welcome.
Canine Partners is able to collect used stamps and turn them into
much needed funds. In the past few months we have raised over
£1,000 as a result of the stamps collected. All kinds of stamps are
welcome, on or off paper. You need to leave no more than a 5mm
single thickness border around them, and the perforations should
not be damaged. Any commemorative or special stamps should be
sent, or handed over,
separately.
dropped off at the
Collected stamps can be
Charity Quiz Night at the “new” Chequers.
Sunday 18 November (7.30pm) sees the very popular annual
We also recycle ink
cartridges
and old
mobile phones.
charity quiz run by Richard Phillips at the “under new
*contact us on 01739
716013 for full address.
Caninepartners.org.uk
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Local Authorities
Chipping Norton Town Council
The Guild Hall, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ
01608 642341 cntc@btconnect.com
Chipping Norton Intermediate Care Unit
Russell Way, Off London Road. Ward clerk and nurses office in-patient
number 01608 690411. Out-patient unit which houses physio, x-ray,
podiatry and other clinics 01608 648200.
Chipping Norton Visitor Point
The Guildhall, Middle Row. Mon to Fri 8.45–13.00, 14.00–16.00.
01993 861000
County Councillor Hilary Hibbert-Biles
01993 831822 / Mob07793 935655
Hilary.biles@oxfordshire.gov.uk
DistrictCouncillorEveColes
01608 643570 eve.coles@westoxon.gov.uk
District Councillor Robert Evans
01608 643800 robert.evans@westoxon.gov.uk
DistrictCouncillorAnnieRoy-Barker
01608 644107 annie.roy-barker@westoxon.gov.uk
OxfordshireCountyCouncil
County Hall New Road OX1 1ND. Tel 01865 792422
West Oxfordshire Council Offices
The Guildhall, Middle Row, OX7 5NH
Open Mon–Thurs 08.45–13.00 & 14.00–16.00
Fri 08.45–13.00 & 14.00–16.00.
Friends of St Mary’s Church
Our latest venture has been the concert by ‘The
Moonrakers’ on Saturday, 6 October when the group
delighted us with a magical performance of Celtic, classical
and contemporary music. The beautiful blending of the
voices and the wide range of instruments combined to
bring out, subtly, the character of each song. The
audience, appreciative from the start, grew steadily more
enthusiastic and an encore was received cheerful applause.
Altogether a happy evening. Many thanks to the group.
We hope they will come again.
Following on from our Mad Hatter’s Teaparty in August, we
are pleased to report that the sum raised was £486, and
we should like to thank everyone who contributed to the
success of what was a cheerful and happy day - the
volunteers who set up the various pastimes, the ladies who
baked and served, almost non-stop, the sumptuous teas
(not forgetting the stalwart who served the Pimms!), Kirsty
and Giles for providing the setting and all their support.
Most of all our gratitude is due to the Chippy public who,
apart from contributing generously financially, appreciated
not just the fun and games but a relaxed atmosphere in
one of the most beautiful gardens in Chipping Norton.
Money raised will go towards the preservation of St Mary’s
Church fabric. We have been asked to do something
similar next year.
Two future events are planned, both in the church. The
first, on Friday 14 December 2012, will be a performance
by Wychwood Chorale, starting in the early evening, and
will be aimed at a family audience. We hope you will add it
to your Christmas festivities. A performance by Fairport
Convention, to be held on 25 May 2013, will appeal to all
ages. Do come along to both events.
For those of you who are a bit vague as to what ‘The
Friends’ do, we aim to raise funds specifically for
preserving and restoring the Church fabric.
To contact us please e-mail:
office@stmaryscnorton.com and mark it ‘FSMC’.
Key Information
Childline 0800 11 11
Chipping Norton First Aid Unit
Rear of Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital, Russell Way,
off London Road. Open Monday to Friday 5.00pm– 9.00pm, weekends
and bank holidays 10.00am–9.00pm, no appointment necessary
ChippingNortonPoliceStation
London Road, OX7 5AW. 0845 8505505
Chipping Norton West Street Surgery
West Street OX7 5AA
Appointments, 01608 642529
Prescriptions, 01608 645999
All other calls, 01608 644655
ChippingNortonWhiteHouseSurgery
Horse Fair OX7 5AL. Appointments 01608 642742
tony.love@gp-k84039.nhs.uk
CrimeStoppers0800 555 111
First Responders (St John’s Ambulance)
01865 378228 countyhq@oxfordshire.sja.org.uk www.sja.org.uk
JohnRadcliffeHospitalCasualty
01608 644655
N Cotswolds District, Community First Responders,
Notgrove Training Centre, SJA, Bourton-o-t-Water
3rd Monday/M at 7.30pm. You can train to be a CFR in this area,
William Warmington, 01608 651886
N CotswoldStJohnAmbulance&StJohnCadets
(from age 10) Meets at Bourton Thurs 7–9pm, 01451 820570
WORK IN PROGRESS!
These lists are as good as the information we
have available. If your club or society or
association isn't listed it may because we don't
know about it – yet! If the information isn't up to
date, then please let us know. We will do our best
to keep the lists up to date – and we will
appreciate your involvement. (Our contact details
are on p3.) Thank you. Editor.
On Thursday 27th September 2012 Chipping Norton & District Branch
of West Oxfordshire Conservative Association hosted a Cheese and
Wine Tasting Evening at the Upper Town Hall, Chipping Norton.
Cheeses were supplied by Churchill based artisan cheese maker Roger
Crudge who provided seven superb cheeses from his range which
were accompanied by excellent English wines from Brightwell
Vineyard, Wallingford. Roger provided a running commentary on his
cheeses as well as a number of amusing anecdotes which kept
everyone entertained as well as being informative on the art of cheese
making. He also made some cheese from scratch over the course of
the evening to demonstrate his skills. Carol Nielsen co-proprietor of
Brightwell Vineyard offered seven different wines produced from their
vineyard, which I must say were about the best English grown wines I
have ever tasted. Carol gave an overview of each wine and an insight
into the science and challenges of wine making in an English climate!
The event was very successful which was revealed by how many
attendees purchased both wines and cheeses at the end of the
evening. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to both Roger and
Carol for contributing to such a fascinating evening. Our thanks also go
out to those who attended this event, we are most grateful for their
support.
Our next event promises to be a very interesting evening:
“An Evening with Philip Mould”
the fine art historian as seen on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow from time
to time, and who has his own current series “Fake or Fortune”.
Friday 02nd November
at the Crown & Cushion,
High Street, Chipping Norton
Tickets are £12.50 per person including buffet and are available from
Cicely Maunder [01608 643680]
or Richard Anning [01608 641151].
To be aware of future events please look at our website:
www.chippytories.org.
Chipping Norton & District Conservative Association.

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Dog Walking/ Sitting Service
Telephone Carol 01451 820661
Accommodation
3* Tourist Board Approved B&B, Bourton O/T Water
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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How to Use a SEWING MACHINE or How to Make
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Learning & Tuition
ITALIAN LESSONS IN CHIPPING CAMPDEN
www.italianlanguageschool.co.uk 01386 849156
Marquees
COTSWOLD MARQUEES LTD
Tel 01608 686900
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Pest Control Services
MIKE VICKERS PEST & MOLE CONTROL Domestic,
Commercial, Agricultural Tel 01608 642531/07788 668740
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Property & Garden Services
Batsford Timber Ltd – Fencing & Sheds
01608 651096. www.batsfordtimber.co.uk
Brian Halling - Window Cleaner
01608 651406 | 07969 934230
TREE CONNECTION.CO.UK - Climbing tree surgeon
Fully insured & qualified. Free quotes.
07588417514 (E)connectwithtrees@yahoo.co.uk
Professional Services
Just Wills - Will Writing Service.
Your instructions are taken in the comfort of your own home.
From £47.50 single will £80 joint/will. No payment until your will
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JSM BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Small business
specialist, monthly accounts, VAT, Payroll, etc..
07779 384998 / 01608 644242
Oliver Bridge Architect
Fine Quality Traditional Architecture.
New Houses, Extensions, Garden Buildings.
www.oliverbridge.eu
Taxi/Private Hire
ELDRIDGE TRAVEL – PRIVATE HIRE
8-seater – 01993 822271
Local - Long distance - Airports
NORTHWICK PRIVATE HIRE
John Whateley 01386 701806/07855 824 788
STOW TAXI SERVICE – 07887 714047
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dave payne electricians
Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Work
Fixed Wire inspections for Business and Landlords.
Electric Boilers and Heating Energy efficient Lighting
01451 861758 07866458044
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‘Watt ever you Want!’
ITALIAN LESSONS
Based in the Cotswold Area
Everyday Italian Junior & Adult
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Courses tailored to your particular needs
Contact on 07582628892
or email elisacott@libero.it
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