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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 <strong>November</strong>! 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 <strong>November</strong>. The copydate is 15th December <strong>2012</strong>. Telephone <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Times</strong> on 07789 175 002 (The phone will take your messages too – leave your name & contact number; we will return your call.) email CHIPPING NORTON TIMES on editor@chippingnortontimes.co.uk www.chippingnortontimes.co.uk P O Box 6, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1WD 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 <strong>26</strong> 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 <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 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 3
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