Chipping Norton Times - Issue 4/5 - January-February
Chipping Norton Times - Issue 4/5 - January-February
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CHIPPING NORTON TIMES<br />
Supported by STOW TIMES<br />
<strong>January</strong> / FeBruary 2011<br />
An independent monthly magazine delivered FREE OF CHARGE for residents and businesses in and around <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>.<br />
Copies will also be made available at a number of distribution points<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Times</strong> – joining Stow <strong>Times</strong>, Moreton <strong>Times</strong> & Bourton <strong>Times</strong>,<br />
already delivered free of charge to over 8,500 homes and businesses<br />
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES<br />
“Green<br />
Shoots”<br />
Business feature in<br />
this edition pages 8-12
CHIPPING NORTON TIMES<br />
From the Editor<br />
Thank goodness it’s local!<br />
Do you remember people muttering about the number of empty<br />
shops in our local towns?<br />
Look around any of the market towns now - there are a few blank<br />
windows, but not many. New businesses have been opening here -<br />
small businesses, unique and individual, set up by people who can and<br />
will chat to you, because they are genuinely interested in whether<br />
you like (and will buy) the items they have chosen to stock. We are<br />
highlighting some of those businesses in this edition, and hope that<br />
you will drop in and say Hello, and take a look around.<br />
There are new ‘skills’ involved in surviving the gloomy grey days of an<br />
economic winter, things which we probably didn’t pay too much<br />
attention to before - knowing where to look for the Best Buy<br />
bargains, looking for 2 for 1 promotions and discount vouchers AND<br />
making sure that we use them before they go out of date. We juggle<br />
our plastic cards to get the longest free credit periods and the most<br />
loyalty points, and think twice about filling up the car - at approaching<br />
£100 a go, there are a lot of other things I would rather spend that<br />
money on!<br />
Of course one of the things we can’t always buy in locally is cheap<br />
fuel…. BUT, if we can do most of our shopping locally we will<br />
probably not be standing in the cold filling up the car and handing<br />
over vast amounts of tax and profit quite as frequently, and we won’t<br />
have such a long journey home. Whatever your MPG or kilometre<br />
equivalent, shopping locally make huge sense.<br />
So, pick one of those bright blue sunshine-y days and visit your local<br />
market town(s). You can park free, take time to chat to the person<br />
behind the counter, find out about the local produce, the local crafts<br />
people and skilled artisans working here in our communities. Enjoy<br />
the superb range of coffee shops and tea rooms –a different one<br />
every time you come into town perhaps - welcoming pubs and little<br />
restaurants for lunch or an early supper. We are very lucky living here<br />
– we just need reminding every now and again, rediscovering the<br />
reasons why we do live here and love it!<br />
Best wishes<br />
Jenni Turner, Editor<br />
Our Front Cover photograph was taken by Gary Gleghorn.<br />
Copywrite GG©NCDDD.2011<br />
Copydate for the March edition is 16th <strong>February</strong> 2011.<br />
(The 16th is our copy date for every month next year)<br />
Telephone <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Times</strong> on<br />
07789 175 002<br />
(The phone will take your messages too – leave your<br />
name & contact number and we will return your call.)<br />
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www.stowtimes.co.uk<br />
P O Box 6, Sheep Street,<br />
Stow on the Wold, GL54 1WD<br />
Inside this edition<br />
FEATURES<br />
8 - 12 Green Shoots Celebrating new businesses in our towns<br />
27 ‘A Natural Sense of Humour’ – the winners, the winning captions<br />
28, 29 ‘The Natural Wonders of the Cevennes’ article and<br />
photographs from Mike Boyes<br />
REGULARS<br />
6 Book Reviews from Cotswold Bookstore<br />
14 & 16 Rotary – News from the local clubs.<br />
17 The Governments LOCALISM BILL – how important is that to<br />
our communities?<br />
18 2011 Census – 27th March; Can our councillors be Community<br />
Champions?<br />
19 Local Authorities, meetings & information<br />
Telephone scams warning<br />
20 Church Services<br />
21, 22 Village Halls; Rural Cinemas.<br />
23 - 25 LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY for <strong>February</strong><br />
26 Local Walks in <strong>February</strong><br />
32 Wychwood ‘V’ Programme; Greystones Farm SSSI<br />
33-35 Local Schools – news & reports<br />
40, 41, 43 News & Reports from some of the Local Sports Clubs, etc..<br />
44 Tax doesn’t have to be taxing - from Robb Eden<br />
45 News & Reports from some of the Local Clubs, Societies,<br />
Associations & Charities<br />
47 Local Business Directory<br />
Thank you to all our contributors, the writers and photographers who<br />
have helped produce this first edition of 2011. This month the tiny team<br />
of volunteers doing research, sub-editing and proof reading grew once<br />
more and now includes Kathie McDonald, Diana Murphy and Jan Marley<br />
– who also manages our deliveries. Their time and input was invaluable.<br />
Thank you too to all our volunteer deliverers and sources of information<br />
– without them these magazines couldn’t function and we always<br />
appreciate their time and commitment.<br />
Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd.<br />
0845 230 8955 / www.eagledesign.net<br />
Extra copies of <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Times</strong> may be available at the Leisure<br />
Centre and the Information Point. If you can help to deliver <strong>Chipping</strong><br />
<strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Times</strong> in your area, please contact the Editor – your help will be<br />
much appreciated.
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Stow-on-the-Wold<br />
Stow Primary School<br />
St Edwards Drive - Mondays 7.00pm<br />
Tel: Mandy 01608 641923<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong><br />
Town Hall - Tuesdays 5.15pm & 7.00pm<br />
Tel: Mandy 01608 641923<br />
Shipston-on-Stour<br />
Townsend Hall<br />
Sheep Street - Wednesdays 7.00pm<br />
Tel: Christine 01608 686288<br />
Moreton-in-Marsh<br />
Congregational Church Hall<br />
Oxford Street - (NEW) Thursdays 5.15pm & 7.00pm<br />
Tel: Christine 01608 686288<br />
Hospice Charity’s Search for<br />
Simply Supper Hosts<br />
Simply Supper is a great excuse to get together with friends or family for<br />
dinner on any evening in March 2011 and ask your guests for a donation<br />
to raise money for the charity. The money raised will make a big<br />
difference to families from Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding<br />
counties who have come to rely on the hospice care for children and<br />
young adults at Helen & Douglas House.<br />
Helen & Douglas House offers medically supported short breaks and<br />
end-of-life care for children and young adults with life-shortening<br />
conditions and counselling and practical support for the whole family.<br />
How you organise your Simply Supper is entirely up to you. You can invite<br />
your guests for jacket potatoes, steaming bowls of chilli, or a four course<br />
candle-lit soirée. If you don’t like cooking, why not tell a friend who does<br />
about Simply Supper and see if they can host an evening?<br />
There are amazing prizes to be won for the best menu, best photo and<br />
quirkiest evening! If you submit your menu, you have a chance of<br />
winning the star prize of a day at Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School.<br />
For more information, or to sign up and receive a Simply Supper Host<br />
pack containing invitations, place cards, a quiz and more, contact Alison<br />
Hooker by phone on 01295 678321<br />
or email ahooker@helenanddouglas.org.uk<br />
You can also visit www.helenanddouglas.org.uk<br />
Reg. Charity No. 1085951
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BEECH HAVEN CARE HOME<br />
CHIPPING NORTON<br />
Tel: 01608 642766 Fax: 01608 644290<br />
e-mail: beechhaven@aol.com<br />
Website: www.beechhavencarehome.com<br />
* Long term & respite care<br />
* Warm family atmosphere<br />
* Experienced friendly staff<br />
* Large garden<br />
*En-suite rooms available<br />
* TV lounges & quiet areas<br />
Please contact the Manager, Sally Lyon.<br />
COTSWOLD FUNERAL SERVICES<br />
‘Peace of mind assured’<br />
ANDREW BAKER & SANDRA BROWN<br />
Funeral Directors<br />
Well Lane, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1DG Tel: 01451 831 022<br />
Supporters of the Royal British Legion, Stow on the Wold.<br />
24 hour service<br />
Tel: (01451) 831 022<br />
www.cotswoldfuneralservice.co.uk
Strictly in MORETON<br />
Learn to dance....<br />
Waltz, Cha-cha, Tango Argentine, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep,<br />
Modern Jive + MORE<br />
Ballroom / Latin<br />
The Redesdale Hall<br />
in Moreton-in-Marsh<br />
7pm class Full.<br />
New Beginners Classes 8-30-10-00pm<br />
Salsa / Latin<br />
The Redesdale Hall<br />
in Moreton-in-Marsh<br />
Thursday 8-30 – 9-30pm<br />
WEDDING<br />
‘FIRST DANCE’<br />
Choreographed to your special song<br />
Especially for You<br />
01789 778007<br />
www.margaretgreenwood.co.uk<br />
OTHER VENUES include…<br />
ALCESTER, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON<br />
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“Green Shoots”<br />
Celebrating some of the new, exciting and varied<br />
collection of new businesses in our market towns<br />
During 2009 and 2010 there were a number of empty shops<br />
in town,….remember? Now look around any of the market<br />
towns in the North Cotswolds and there are very few blank<br />
shop windows. New businesses have been setting up here -<br />
small businesses, unique and individual, stocked by people<br />
who can, and will, chat to you about the things they have on<br />
their shelves and rails, bought with a passion and intended to<br />
catch your eye.<br />
There is lots to celebrate about new businesses - the<br />
welcome is genuine and warm, the enthusiasm is almost<br />
tangible, there is an energy. We are delighted to introduce<br />
some of them to you this month and hope that you will drop<br />
in and say Hello, and take a look around.<br />
Vital and lively communities are at the heart of our North<br />
Cotswolds towns, and our local businesses bring energy and<br />
opportunity. Supporting them keeps our towns alive, diverse<br />
and interesting, and gives us a reason to be proud of where<br />
we live. We wish every one of these businesses an exciting<br />
and successful year.<br />
The Fosse Way is the main artery joining our communities.<br />
Just south of Stow on the Fosse is Number Four at Stow,<br />
formerly the Roman Court Hotel. Purchased and extensively<br />
renovated last year by sisters, Patricia and Caroline Lösel, this<br />
delightful cosy, boutique family-run hotel and restaurant<br />
opened its doors in June. The hotel has benefitted from a<br />
complete makeover, furnished in a simple, contemporary style<br />
with the emphasis on comfort and convenience with airconditioning<br />
installed throughout the<br />
EAT DRINK MEET SLEEP<br />
• Valentine’s Day Menu £42.50 inclusive pp<br />
• Cutlers Restaurant, open for Lunch and Dinner<br />
• Lounge Bar serving tea/coffee and light snacks<br />
• Private Dining Room<br />
• Conference/Meeting Room<br />
• Air-conditioned Bedrooms and Suites<br />
• Special Mid-week and Weekend breaks<br />
Owners Caroline, Patricia and their top Team, are always on<br />
hand to give you a warm welcome and exceptional service!<br />
Tel: 01451 830297. Email:<br />
reservations@hotelnumberfour.co.uk<br />
www.hotelnumberfour.co.uk<br />
IT FEELS WARM AND COMFORTABLE HERE –<br />
it’s a nice place to be, with a delightful menu<br />
establishment. It feels comfortable – there’s a warm and<br />
genuine welcome here, and friendly and attentive service<br />
from Caroline and Patricia. Cutler’s Restaurant at<br />
Number Four is developing a popular following in its own<br />
right. With an established* reputation for good tasty food,<br />
Executive Chef Patron, Brian Cutler, takes locally sourced and<br />
seasonal produce to prepare classic English and continental<br />
dishes. A great value two course lunch (£14.50) is served<br />
weekdays and Cutlers is a popular venue for traditional<br />
Sunday roast rib of beef and free-range duck from Madgetts<br />
Farm. (*Brian’s cooking has already received recognition with<br />
a Two Rosette Award from the Automobile Association.)<br />
You can view the website: www.hotelnumberfour.co.uk, or<br />
even better, pop in and see for yourself – it’s a nice place to<br />
be, with a delightful menu.<br />
Parking in Stow Square is free for the first two hours,<br />
with all day parking free in the small town car park at<br />
Tescos, just a 4-5 minute walk.<br />
PRETTY, FEMININE …and an invaluable source of<br />
delightful things<br />
Digbeth Street is always picturesque and has a well<br />
established reputation with shoppers and window-shoppers<br />
from all around the world. Down on the right hand side, past<br />
the New England Coffee House (which has the best coffee<br />
aroma in town) is Milly Lilly, with a fascinating selection of<br />
gifts chosen with care and displayed with style. The shop<br />
interior is pretty and very feminine; prices will suit all<br />
budgets, and the range of jewellery, china, cushions, decorative<br />
and fun items is perfect for house gifts and personal gifts -<br />
from babies to grandma. Teenagers will love Milly Lilly – and<br />
I suspect a lot of other people will too!
A WARDROBE OF COUNTRY TWEED,<br />
TARTANS, waterproofs and sporty little numbers,<br />
high fashion glamour, romantic and cuddly - NOT<br />
FOR YOU, YOUR PET!<br />
Barks and Purrs, for discerning cats and dogs, is on the opposite side<br />
of Digbeth Street in Fountain Court, Paul & Pauline Assad have<br />
opened a boutique here for your dog or cat, with wonderful<br />
selections of quality clothing and accessories, toys, beds, cushions,<br />
treats and rewards, all in a range of sizes. Pauline has a broad<br />
knowledge of her subject, with a passion for spoiling your pet, so if<br />
you have your heart set on something that isn’t in stock she is happy<br />
to source it and order it for you – so that no-one will be<br />
disappointed on their special day!<br />
Barks and Purrs has a terrific sense of style and colour in everything<br />
their beautifully designed shop has to offer…for discerning cats and<br />
dogs, possibly with their owners in mind!<br />
Barks & Purrs proudly presents quality<br />
clothing and accessories for Dogs and Cats.<br />
PASSIONATE ABOUT SPOILING YOUR DOGS AND CATS?<br />
You will enjoy a visit to our beautifully designed shop and if<br />
there is anything particular you need we will buy it in for you.<br />
It will be our pleasure.<br />
OPEN Monday to Saturday 10h30 to 17h30, Sunday 11h00 to 16h00<br />
Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold<br />
GL54 1BN<br />
01451 830010<br />
Online shop ˆ free UK delivery<br />
pauline@barksandpurrs.co.uk<br />
www.barksandpurrs.co.uk<br />
Go-Stow in Talbot Court (between Stow Square and Sheep Street)<br />
is the regeneration of Stow Information Centre – but offers much<br />
more. The old VIC was missed by locals almost a much as by visitors,<br />
and although not many locals buy souvenirs, a stunning coffee table<br />
book of Cotswold Photos is a wonderful gift. There is a range of<br />
travel books here, cards and local crafts too. Tickets for London and<br />
local theatres,, days out to Warwick Castle, trains or bus tickets and<br />
timetables - all can be obtained by popping into Go-Stow. Save<br />
yourself time and stress on the computer and talk to a real person<br />
who can advise you about events and help you to plan it and book<br />
tickets.<br />
NEVER BE STUCK FOR A NIGHT OUT, TICKETS or a<br />
new walk - search no further for that ‘difficult’ gift<br />
TOURIST INFORMATION - BOOKING SERVICE - BOOKS - MAPS<br />
GIFTS - INTERNET ACCESS<br />
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
GO-STOW<br />
The Cotswold Information Centre<br />
12 Talbot Court / Sheep Street<br />
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD<br />
GL54 1BQ | 01451 870 150<br />
Out of Talbot Court walk down Sheep Street and on the left is Holly<br />
Cottage Antique Centre. Janet Black made her dream of many years<br />
come true when she opened this charming little shop last autumn. It<br />
is an antiques ‘emporium’ stocked with antiques and collectables<br />
brought together from a number of collectors and dealers.<br />
‘HAVE NOTHING IN YOUR HOME WHICH YOU<br />
DO NOT KNOW TO BE USEFUL OR BELIEVE<br />
TO BE BEAUTIFUL.’<br />
With its pretty little rooms, decorative corners and good lighting,<br />
Holly Cottage Antiques Centre has a ‘dream come true’ feeling. The<br />
sparkling displays are frequently changing as items are selected and<br />
borne away by happy customers. The fireplace glows with polished<br />
copper, toys and Art Nouveau decorate the widow seat, perfume<br />
bottles and compacts, lace and silver sit prettily in collections or as<br />
individual pieces. Memories are on display here, treasures and keepsakes<br />
to share with your family and friends.<br />
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“AN ECLECTIC SELECTION OF<br />
BEAUTIFUL THINGS not previously<br />
available in this part of the<br />
Cotswold's”.<br />
House etc. occupies the historic Manor house, at the<br />
Stocks Green end of the Square in Stow-on-the-Wold.<br />
Chris & Morgana Tilling started renovation in the old<br />
building last summer, opening in September. Chris<br />
describes their style as “an eclectic selection of<br />
beautiful things that had not previously been available<br />
in this part of the Cotswold's”. House etc. is a Lifestyle<br />
brand and Chris & Morgana are committed to offering<br />
a wide selection of items large and small, old and new.<br />
Most notable are the gorgeous vintage design<br />
women's clothing line from “Stop Staring” which has<br />
already created quite a stir, together with fabulous<br />
couture hats from Cotswold milliner Mrs Charles<br />
Trevelyan and unique hand made bags by “Dazed<br />
Dorothy” of Edinburgh.<br />
If you are looking for something for your home or as a<br />
gift, House etc offers excellent browsing - stunning<br />
glassware from LSA, fabulous soaps and creams from<br />
Tokyo Milk , incredible Shabby Chic and French Boudoir<br />
mirrors (they sell really quickly!), gorgeous mango<br />
wood tableware and lovely hand woven basket from<br />
Indonesia. Chris has added various pieces of Victorian<br />
furniture and fascinating items of interest for sale<br />
including an original George VI postbox from 1938.<br />
With nearly three thousand square feet of available<br />
space they have plenty of room to show off the<br />
exciting selection of goods they have brought to Stow<br />
from around the World.<br />
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Beautifully Bespoke Cupcakes.<br />
Made with Love and Decorated with a Passion.<br />
After 10 years of baking, decorating and soul-satisfying recipe testing, The Sugar<br />
Shack evolved in early 2010 as a fully fledged business. Happiness is truly<br />
cupcake shaped here and The Sugar Shack feels blessed to be sharing bite-sized<br />
pleasure with you, our customers. Handmade with love, using the finest locally<br />
sourced and fair-trade ingredients, every little one is hand decorated with an all<br />
consuming attention to detail. Fun and quirky designs, contemporary and chic,<br />
our beautiful and bespoke creations (of which we are immensely) are created<br />
just for you.<br />
Weddings and corporate events, children's birthday parties and afternoon teas<br />
- no event is too large or too small. We host hen parties lavished with<br />
champagne , afternoon teas and ‘hands-on’ children's birthday parties with<br />
full-on cake craft and messy fingers! If it's important to you, it's important to us.<br />
We are delighted with the wonderful responses that our little cakes have<br />
generated in our short time as a registered business, 2011 promises to be a<br />
great year and we hope that you'll be a part of it with us. Natalie x
Drivers can also park free in Moreton in Marsh ( although this can<br />
be tricky on Tuesday market days). Two very different galleries<br />
opened here in 2010 - The Moreton Gallery displays paintings and<br />
crafts in a friendly ‘working’ studio. Further up the High Street Celia<br />
Lendis opened her modern and light Contemporary Gallery in<br />
September. ”People often think that they aren’t wealthy enough to<br />
buy art, or that they don’t know enough. This isn’t the case. It is<br />
collectors that keep galleries fresh and moving, and without the<br />
support of both established and new collectors, art can never<br />
thrive.’<br />
GET CREATIVE!<br />
Sometimes it’s important to have somewhere to go, something to<br />
do, which will entertain and be good fun for everyone, the family<br />
and/or friends. Just off the High Street is Beatrix Craft Studio, a<br />
‘must know about’ for mums with youngsters, and great fun for a<br />
teenage party or a team break from work, lifting tension and<br />
encouraging new ideas to flow.<br />
Beatrix Craft Studio was set up by Emily Bright, herself a young<br />
Mum with lots of experience in knowing how to survive something<br />
as potentially messy as paints and self expression! She has thought<br />
of and provides all the necessary survival kit – a fantastic range of<br />
ready to paint dinnerware, ornaments and home décor pieces,<br />
paints and aprons - and a capable and friendly team with the tools<br />
and time to help you along the way –and do all the cleaning up!<br />
Select an item of pottery from the huge range of stock - and get<br />
creative! Whatever your ability the tools and time are here to help<br />
you. Return in a few days to collect your fired item, ready to pop on<br />
your shelf or wrap up for Granny - either way you’ll have something<br />
unique to be cherished. Parties can be booked, packages tailored to<br />
suit your needs and budget – and the Host receives a free souvenir<br />
personalised by their guests.<br />
For seasoned stitchers and complete novices<br />
Woodgate Needlecrafts<br />
Vikki and Sara invite you to call in and see their<br />
great range of products & accessories, including a<br />
beautiful range of cross stitch embroidery kits.<br />
Old Market Way, Moreton in Marsh<br />
A warm welcome to Woodgate Needlecrafts, a new craft store in<br />
Old Market Way, Moreton, stocking a beautiful range of cross stitch<br />
embroidery kits that cover many themes including Teddies, Flowers,<br />
Animals and lots more! With years of experience Vikki and Sara<br />
Woodgate can advise you on how to start your own craft projects,<br />
making things for home as well as special gifts for friends and loved<br />
ones.<br />
Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a complete novice, drop in<br />
to Woodgates Needlecrafts - they would love to meet you and show<br />
you their products and accessories.<br />
COTSWOLD<br />
KITCHEN & TABLEWARE<br />
8 High Street * Moreton in Marsh<br />
01608 652028<br />
ank you to all my customers for making my first year so successful!<br />
Jan McCarthy (Proprietor)<br />
Cotswold Kitchen & Tableware is an Independent Retailer situated in<br />
beautiful Grade II listed building in the Cotswold town of Moreton in<br />
Marsh. We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer<br />
satisfaction. Stockists of:<br />
STELLAR, JUDGE, JAMES MARTIN KNIVES & SAUCEPANS,<br />
PORTMEIRION, ROYAL WORCESTER, CATH KIDSTON,<br />
BRYNN PARRY, DAVID MASON DESIGNS, ALISONS<br />
ANIMALS, NATURAL BURRWOOD, BEATRIX POTTER,<br />
DISNEY AND MANY INDIVIDUAL LINES<br />
TO SUIT ALL POCKETS…<br />
KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE<br />
FOR REGULAR UPDATES & OFFERS!<br />
WWW.COTSWOLDKT.VPWEB.CO.UK<br />
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A diverse, vibrant collection<br />
Gallery 7, Sue Anderson’s exciting new gallery is inviting and<br />
dynamic. Contemporary and traditional paintings, sculptures,<br />
designer jewellery, limited edition prints and cards. The<br />
sculptures are beautiful and range from small bronze hares at<br />
£10 to a magnificent large garden sculpture of a small boy<br />
holding a fledgling at £1600. Innovative metal sculptures<br />
suitable for indoors and outdoors include a quirky fish on a<br />
scooter and a lizard and frog made predominantly from<br />
reclaimed steel bicycle components!<br />
Gallery 7 hosts 6 jewellery designers - contrasting styles from<br />
elegant to bold! (Two of the designers have had pieces worn<br />
by TV/Film celebs!) Painting styles vary according to the artists<br />
showing at the time – expect something striking, Sue has a<br />
good eye!<br />
Easily found next to the theatre booking office and The<br />
Chequers pub… Pop in and browse.<br />
Skillz Soccer Schools is a football training provider for children<br />
aged between 3 and 18. WE DO after school clubs, school<br />
holiday courses, team training, individual and small group<br />
tuition and football themed birthday parties. WE USE top<br />
quality coaches (all FA Qualified & CRB checked) to deliver our<br />
innovative curriculum with an emphasis on technical<br />
development, team work and enjoyment.<br />
THE RESULT? A fantastic football experience for young players<br />
of all ability levels.<br />
Our dedication to providing the highest standards of football<br />
training has seen us establish several links with local schools<br />
and clubs as well as the Oxfordshire FA. More information?<br />
Via skillzsoccer@hotmail.co.uk or 07595545087<br />
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Quality, value and a sprinkling of love<br />
Coco Ropo is based on old fashion sweets, fudge and<br />
chocolate, yet there is also a modern theme with innovative<br />
and fun gifts. You can find aprons, butter dishes, candles,<br />
photo frames, bath salts, fun cards and all sorts of different<br />
and aspiring small gifts and treats, including some that come<br />
direct from a Tibetan village.<br />
The majority of the gifts are priced under £10.00 - the most<br />
expensive is a 4 tiered stack of boxes filled with Sparkling Rose<br />
& Brut, Thorntons Moments, Ferrero Rocher and Lindt Lindor<br />
at £45.00 (£65.00 elsewhere and unbelievable value - as is<br />
everything in this shop).<br />
Coco Ropo is named after its proprietor, Rowan Walton. At the<br />
top end of the High Street near Dormer House School, and will<br />
appeal to younger tastes and pocket money – perfect for little<br />
gifts, beautifully presented and lovely to receive - at any age!<br />
Skillz Soccer Schools<br />
FEBRUARY HALF TERM COURSES will include fun games,<br />
technical practices, daily competitions including our daily World<br />
Cup tournament. All players will receive a certificate of<br />
participation and any player signing up for all four days will also<br />
receive a Free Skillz T-Shirt. For ages 5 to 14.<br />
Mon 21st Feb @ Bourton FC - 9am -3pm. £12 per player<br />
Tuesday 22nd – Fri 25th Feb @ KINGHAM FC -9am – 3pm<br />
£12 per day/ £40 for all 4 days (includes a free Skillz T-shirt)
ANGELA HAY SOFT FURNISHINGS<br />
Hand Made Curtains & Roman Blinds<br />
Choose fabrics from: Sanderson, Lorient, Colefax &<br />
Fowler, Voyage, James Hare Silks, Jane Churchill & more.<br />
Tracks,Trimmings,Poles & Wallpaper • Footstools & Storage Footstools<br />
Free Measuring Service & Quotation<br />
Easy Parking, Showroom open by appointment, Tel: 01386 700692<br />
Bourton on the Hill,Moreton in Marsh,GL56 9AJ<br />
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Email: johnnyhatch@btinternet.com<br />
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Rotary Club of the North Cotswolds<br />
North Cotswold Rotary<br />
From Brian Honess, PRO<br />
Although the weather forced us to cancel our collecting days at<br />
Tesco Stores, we were able to visit the Tescos at Stow to present<br />
Mark MacDonald the current store manager with a framed citation<br />
in recognition of the help received from Tesco in our fund raising.<br />
In 2010 some £10,000 was raised through the collections at Tesco.<br />
These have often been for the specific relief of people severely<br />
affected by natural disasters – the Haitian earthquake and the<br />
Pakistani floods being two major such events. At other times, such<br />
as Christmas, we have collected for selected Rotary charities. We<br />
thank all those who have contributed so generously. (The photo<br />
shows our President Michael Orme presenting the citation.)<br />
HOWEVER we did have some successful fund raising activities prior<br />
to Christmas. The Victorian Evening in Bourton raised some £2,000<br />
from car parking and we are grateful to John Hackling for allowing<br />
us the use of Hackling’s car park. The BIG BAND Concert with the<br />
Band of the Army Air Corps, enjoyed by a full house at Bourton<br />
School, brought in £3,300 – this is split between the band’s own<br />
charity (the Corps of Army Music Trust) and Rotary Charities. The<br />
future of the Army Air Corps Band is uncertain due to budget cuts,<br />
but we hope that they will be with us again on December 11th<br />
(make a note!). The photo above shows Rotary President Michael<br />
Orme with the Band’s Director of Music, Captain Justin Mathews<br />
(right) and Bandmaster WO1 Peter Bede.<br />
AUCTION of PROMISES<br />
Finally – make a note of SATURDAY March 19th, when we are<br />
holding an Auction of Promises at The Plough, Ford. More of this<br />
next month – but if you, or someone you know, has an item which<br />
they are prepared to promise and which can be auctioned for<br />
charity – please contact your local Rotarian - NOW!!.<br />
TREE OF LIGHT<br />
The Tree-of-Light, in remembrance of family or friends who have<br />
died, raised £2,700 this Christmas. Thank you to all who<br />
supported this activity. The funds are distributed to Kates Home<br />
Nursing, Gloucestershire Air Ambulance and Rotary Charities<br />
including the Rotary Foundation.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF KINGHAM AND DAYLESFORD<br />
From Paul Jackson<br />
High Court judge on the importance of Independent Judges.<br />
Kingham resident Sir Anthony Mann gave a well attended club meeting an<br />
interesting expose on the role of Judges in our democratic society. Judges<br />
not only interpret and therefore create the law by constant reference to<br />
precedent, they also protect citizen rights from over excessive<br />
governments. (Apparently High Court Judges can only be fired by an act<br />
passed by both Houses of Parliament…perhaps we all underestimate their<br />
role in our free society.)<br />
Champagne Classic on Sunday July 3rd - Book now!<br />
The new “Cotswold Event of the Year” - a very special lunch garden party<br />
with Jazz, Champagne and Classic Cars. Sponsored by Savills, Bentleys<br />
and the House of Fraser. See<br />
www.champagneclassic.org.uk for more details.<br />
Duck Race…..a sell out and lots of fun.<br />
The now well established New Year’s Day Duck Races, sponsored by<br />
WORLD OF COLOR <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>, and held at The Mill House Hotel was<br />
a runaway success, raising nearly £1200 for the primary school outside<br />
classroom, local charities and Rotary’s global Foundation (currently<br />
“almost there” with its eradicate Polio campaign). Forty one winners<br />
shared £500 of prize money with the £100 prize going to Juliet, an 8 year<br />
old holiday visitor who was overwhelmed to have won.<br />
Keith Hartley Chairman of<br />
Kingham Parish Council<br />
starts the first race.<br />
Juliet receives her winnings from<br />
President Nova Bradley<br />
Where does your money go?<br />
Well some of it goes to a Micro Bank in Malawi - Nick Teale from the<br />
Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches recently gave a fascinating overview of a<br />
venture that is transforming the lives of the economically disadvantaged,<br />
loaning them starter business loans of £25 for four months at a time.<br />
What is really interesting is that the Bank, based in Oxford, avoids<br />
mentioning its charitable status as their customers in Malawi are reluctant<br />
to accept charity. The majority are women, who are the marketeers of the<br />
country. Other unique approaches are that the PINs are fingerprints; to<br />
get a loan you need to belong to a Trust Group of around ten people who<br />
take out a joint loan and underwrite each other. No wonder they have a<br />
98% repayment record, something our UK banks could learn! The local<br />
Rotary Clubs in this UK region have donated over £73,000 in the last<br />
three years to this worthwhile venture, which has increased its capital<br />
employed from £1.9 million to £5.7. They plan to increase the number of<br />
customers from 250k to 1 million in four years. Thank you for your<br />
donations to Rotary.<br />
New Members joining our one year old club!<br />
There is no doubt that as a new club, younger members, ladies and<br />
couples are finding our new very informal style attractive. This month we<br />
welcome 5 new members from Churchill, Bledington and <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>.<br />
See www.kinghamrotary.org.uk and come along without any obligation -<br />
the next meetings are <strong>February</strong> 9th and 21st. It’s fun!
Welcome to the Mill House Hotel. One of the last<br />
independent family owned hotels in the Cotswolds.<br />
Mill House Hotel Events<br />
Thursday <strong>February</strong> 10th Pie and Pint Night £12.95<br />
Sunday <strong>February</strong> 27th - Sunday Lunch with Jazz -£20.00<br />
Thursday March 10th Sausage and Mash Night £8.95<br />
Sunday March 27th - Sunday Lunch with Jazz - £20.00<br />
Sunday Lunch with Jazz – The last Sunday of every month, we will have<br />
live jazz performances whilst you enjoy your 3 course Sunday Roast for<br />
just £20.00. With great performances from the Soft Shoe Trio.<br />
Join the Mill House Dining Club during your visit<br />
and receive a free glass of wine each time you eat<br />
with us.<br />
There will be more events to follow.<br />
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment<br />
Mill House Hotel, Kingham, Oxon. OX7 6UH.<br />
Tel: 01608658188 Fax: 01608658492<br />
Email Stay@millhousehotel.co.uk<br />
Web: www.millhousehotel.co.uk<br />
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From the North Cotswolds<br />
Community Time Bank<br />
There's no better time to be an active<br />
member of the Time Bank!<br />
This year we are holding a fantastic<br />
Spring Ball on Saturday 26th March at<br />
the St Edward's Hall in Stow-on-the-<br />
Wold, with live music, food, a bar<br />
and, we hope, a minibus service to<br />
bring people and return them home<br />
(for a small charge). Ticket prices are<br />
not yet fixed - but there will be a<br />
discount for Fair Shares participants.<br />
In April/May the Roadshow will<br />
feature participants and Time Brokers<br />
visiting towns and villages in the<br />
North Cotswolds to showcase the<br />
range of help and skills available on<br />
the Time Bank. So, when those little<br />
odd jobs or needs crop up, if you<br />
need a lift, or some company, or want<br />
to learn a new skill, get in touch and<br />
we will do our best to help!<br />
With best wishes for the New Year<br />
from Lyn, Jo, Andi and Jayce<br />
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<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> Rotary Club<br />
PRESS CLIPPINGS FROM THE CHIPPING NORTON ROTARY CLUB<br />
From Simon Hamilton, Communications Manager.<br />
YOUTH SPEAKS<br />
The local heat was held in November at <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> School,<br />
with 4 intermediate and 5 senior teams competing - Bloxham<br />
School, <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> School and The Warriner School.<br />
Junior Winners were Warriner C (Lewis Wallington, Thomas<br />
Dence and Kristian Tyler) talking about 'Time - Stuck in a Cycle'.<br />
Senior Winners were Warriner Senior Team (Ollie Tindale, Grace<br />
Phethean and Jossie Evans) talking about 'Text Speak'.<br />
Rotary Club President Bill McDougall presented the prizes; the<br />
judges were Lesley Cook, Chief Executive of the English Speaking<br />
Board, Michael Drew & Jo Graves.<br />
TROLLEY CHALLENGES A SUCCESS - DESPITE THE WEATHER<br />
The Two Trolley Challenges in December worked well despite the<br />
weather, and out deepest thanks to the managers and staff at<br />
both Sainsburys and the Co-Op for their help and support. We<br />
raised a total of £230 at Sainsburys on the 3/4 December and<br />
£227 at the Co-Op, despite the snow. The money we raised with<br />
your help will be going to Children In Need, Support Our Soldiers<br />
and Rotary Charities. Thank you all for your generosity.<br />
We raised a total of £230 at Sainsburys on the 3/4 December and<br />
£227 at the Co-Op, despite the snow. The money we raised with<br />
your help will be going to Children In Need, Support Our Soldiers<br />
and Rotary Charities. Thank you all for your generosity.<br />
RACE NIGHT – FRI 25th FEBRUARY<br />
The traditional Rotary Race Night will be on Friday 25th <strong>February</strong><br />
at the New Beaconsfield Hall in Shipton-Under-Wychwood.<br />
Nearly all the money raised will be split between Katharine House<br />
Hospice and ShelterBox, with 10% to the Rotary Foundation.<br />
Come along and have a flutter and a great night! Entrance is £10<br />
which also buys you a meal (but not your bets!) To book, contact<br />
Graham on 07801606237 or, if you have a problem, contact me<br />
on 677156.<br />
THANKS FOR LIFE<br />
& Thanks For Life Week on 21-28 Feb<br />
As <strong>February</strong> gets going, keep your eye on the grass near the<br />
Chippy Police Station – this is where the pink crocuses should be<br />
coming up soon to spell out "THANKS FOR LIFE". There will also<br />
be a display in the town on topside about Thanks For Life and<br />
Polio Eradication during Thanks For Life Week on 21-28 Feb We<br />
hope to receive donations from you which will go to supporting<br />
Polio Eradication - we are so nearly there! Rotary is also 103<br />
years old that week, so “Happy Birthday Rotary”!!<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> Rotary<br />
T : 01608 677156 M: 07896 326149<br />
More information available@www.chippingnortonrotary.org.uk
TIME FOR CHANGE<br />
The winter weather challenged all of us, especially the elderly who<br />
often experience loneliness and anxiety as well as the practical<br />
difficulties of surviving extreme conditions. At such times they may<br />
wonder if their quality of life could be improved by moving to a<br />
different type of housing – the crisis passes and, as the choices can<br />
seem limited, this enormous decision is shelved for another day. We at<br />
Abbeyfield appreciate this - but when we see People thriving once<br />
they have decided to move, and our provision meets their needs,<br />
explaining what we offer seems very important.<br />
The Abbeyfield Society provides Supported Independent Living for<br />
older people. It does not easily fit into a “Care for The Elderly box”. At<br />
the heart of Abbeyfield are the residents who live their own lives ‘with<br />
us’ - they have their own keys and furnishings, and can choose to<br />
participate in social activities; a balance of privacy, support and<br />
security where older people don’t have to compromise, in well<br />
maintained houses with no bills or repairs to worry about. Each House<br />
has a dedicated House Manager, a supportive staff team and homecooked<br />
meals. Theatre trips, events and coffee mornings enhance the<br />
quality of life and there is usually a friendly face and a listening ear not<br />
far away.<br />
Alistair Robertson House at Bourton and Abbeyfield House in Stow<br />
are Supported Independent Living Houses, each with a maximum of<br />
nine residents. There are over 700 Abbeyfield Houses and Care Homes<br />
in UK. Abbeyfield is a Not for Profit organisation and is affordable to<br />
all. Our professional staff team can assist with a financial assessment<br />
and help maximise income. Charges are all inclusive (excepting a<br />
telephone line). Details are available on request.<br />
That major life change is supported all the way!<br />
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THE RURAL SKILLS CENTRE AT<br />
THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE<br />
The Rural Skills Centre at the Royal Agricultural College has been<br />
running for almost 16 years and offers a range of short, practical<br />
courses to anyone interested in gaining or improving their skills.<br />
Courses include:<br />
• Dry Stone Walling<br />
• Hedge Laying<br />
• Hazel hurdle making<br />
• Blacksmithing and Ornamental Ironwork<br />
• Welding<br />
• Chainsaw Operation<br />
• Brush cutter and Strimmer Operation<br />
• Pesticide Application – Safe use of Pesticides, Granule<br />
Application & Hand Held Applicator etc.<br />
• Safe use of Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers and many more....<br />
For a full list of our courses or if you would like to talk with use for<br />
some advice why not call:<br />
James or Nikki on 01285 889873<br />
The Royal Agricultural College<br />
Stroud Road, Cirencester, GLOS, GL7 6JS<br />
WEBSITE: http://rac.ac.uk/study/training-courses/rural-skills<br />
E-MAIL: james.foster@rac.ac.uk<br />
E-MAIL: nikki.darlington@rac.ac.uk
THE LOCALISM BILL<br />
The Government published the Localism Bill on 13 December.<br />
The Bill aims to shift power from central government back into<br />
the hands of individuals, communities and councils, and will<br />
provide greater recognition of the role of local (community,<br />
neighbourhood, parish, village and town) councils along with a<br />
range of new powers..<br />
Key points of the Localism Bill include:<br />
• a new power for local people to approve or veto excessive<br />
council tax rises through a local referendum, but with the<br />
intention that the majority of local councils will fall below<br />
the level set by the Secretary of State;<br />
• a right for local councils to challenge a local authority by<br />
expressing an interest in running any service for which they<br />
are responsible – this also applies to voluntary and<br />
community groups, social enterprises and local authority<br />
employees delivering a service);<br />
• the chance for communities to buy a local community asset<br />
when it comes on the open market, developing a bid and<br />
raising the capital<br />
• measures to give people, councillors and councils the power<br />
to instigate a local referendum on any local issue;<br />
• a new general power of competence to provide local<br />
authorities – including certain local councils – to enable<br />
them to do anything apart from that which is specifically<br />
prohibited;<br />
• freeing up councillors to be able to campaign, to express<br />
views on issues and to vote on issues within their<br />
communities, without fear of being unjustly accused of<br />
having a closed mind on a particular issue;<br />
• the abolition of the Standards Board regime and a new duty<br />
on local authorities to promote and maintain high standards<br />
of conduct, including provision for the adoption of a<br />
voluntary code of conduct;<br />
• changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy including<br />
provisions requiring some of these funds to be passed to<br />
neighbourhoods where the development has taken place;<br />
• a new right for local councils to shape their local areas<br />
through neighbourhood plans which will enable<br />
communities to permit development – in full or in outline –<br />
without the need for planning applications;<br />
• the power for communities to take forward development in<br />
their area without the need to apply for planning<br />
permission, subject to meeting certain safeguards and<br />
securing 50 per cent support of the community through a<br />
referendum.<br />
An essential guide to the Bill has also been produced setting<br />
out the thinking that underpins the Bill. The guide makes the<br />
case for a radical shift of power from the centralized state to<br />
local communities, and describes the six essential actions<br />
required to deliver decentralization down through every level<br />
of government to every citizen.<br />
A Plain English Guide to the Localism Bill (published 11th.<br />
<strong>January</strong>) by Communities & Local Government is available<br />
from: www. communities.gov.uk<br />
A copy of the Localism Bill can be found at:<br />
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-<br />
11/localism/documents.html<br />
The Local Government Bill recognizes the importance of Parish and<br />
Town Councils in determining local policies and the future of their<br />
communities. For the first time our representatives can be key players<br />
in decisions made at district, county and even government level.<br />
To be representative each council needs to have fully elected<br />
members. It is imperative that nominations are received for all the<br />
seats on our councils.<br />
Voting for Parish and District Councillors<br />
The term of office for a parish councillor is 4 years and the current<br />
councillors are due to retire in May this year. This means that there<br />
are seats up for grabs for the next term of office, so if you would like<br />
to be involved in the community, now is the time to say so!<br />
To stand as a candidate at the election, you must be 18 years of age<br />
or over and a Commonwealth or European Union citizen. You must<br />
also be able to answer Yes to at least one of the following: do you live<br />
or work within the parish; are you included on the register of<br />
electors; do you own or rent land within the parish; do you live within<br />
3 miles of the parish boundary?<br />
If you are interested in standing, you will need to contact the<br />
Elections office at Cotswold District Council for a nomination<br />
paper. The nomination paper has two parts; the nomination itself<br />
includes your personal details and needs to be signed by two people<br />
who are on the electoral register in the parish;<br />
the second part is the consent to nomination which you must sign<br />
and have witnessed. These forms are available from early<br />
March and must be back with the elections office no later than noon<br />
on 4 April 2011.<br />
After the deadline, if there are more candidates than seats, there will<br />
be vote on 5 May. If there are the same number or less than the<br />
number of seats, those people are elected and the new council can<br />
co-opt others to fill the remaining vacancies.<br />
It is always good to have some new ideas on the council and get more<br />
people involved in the process, so ring the elections office and get<br />
that information now.<br />
West Oxfordshire Council elections helpline on<br />
01993861522/ 861525 or westoxon.gov.uk/electoralservices<br />
District councillors face the vote too<br />
This year we will also have the opportunity to vote for our District<br />
Councillor. Qualifications for being a District Councillor are similar to<br />
those for the parish except that the area relates to the district rather<br />
than the parish and the last one (living within 3 miles of the<br />
boundary)doesn't apply.<br />
The nomination process is the same although you will need<br />
signatures from 10 supporters instead of 2 at parish. More<br />
information is available on the Cotswold District Council website<br />
westoxon.gov.uk/electoralservices or call<br />
01993861522/ 861525<br />
Will you be able to vote?<br />
If there is more than 1 candidate for the District wards, there will be<br />
an election and we will need to vote. To be able to vote you need to<br />
be included on the Electoral Register. To make sure you are included,<br />
contact Cotswold District Council elections office. If you are not<br />
included you have until 18 April to fill in the application form.<br />
If you will be away on election ay or not able to get to the polling<br />
station, then you can apply to vote by post or proxy. Applications<br />
need to be with Cotswold District Council by 18 April for postal voting<br />
and 25 April for proxy voting.<br />
(All dates correct at time of going to print)<br />
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Councillors 'free' to back local issues<br />
As ‘Community Champions’<br />
Based on an article by Ruralcity Media at rsnonline.org.uk<br />
COUNCILLORS are to be freed from restrictions preventing<br />
them from championing local issues, says the<br />
government. Local government minister Grant Shapps<br />
said he wanted 2011 to be the year of "councillor power".<br />
Over the coming weeks, he intends to encourage a new<br />
generation of community champions to put their names<br />
on the ballot paper for May's local elections.<br />
“The government's Localism Bill will help place councillors<br />
centre stage in their communities with more clout than<br />
ever before,” said Mr Shapps. This would include freeing<br />
councillors from restrictions that prevented them from<br />
championing local issues.<br />
Mr Shapps has written to every council in England to<br />
outline how the new Localism Bill will clarify these socalled<br />
"predetermination" rules. “It was wrong that<br />
councillors felt they were prevented from performing the<br />
role they were elected to do because they had declared a<br />
particular view on an issue. Yet predetermination rules did<br />
just that. It is ridiculous that a community can vote for<br />
someone standing on a particular issue, only for that<br />
person to be barred from talking about it once in office.<br />
Councillors must be given the freedom to properly<br />
represent the views of their constituents."<br />
The Localism Bill will clarify predetermination rules and<br />
end the uncertainty that had left councillors confused and<br />
concerned about voicing opinions on issues of local<br />
importance. "We are placing councillors centre stage in<br />
their communities with more clout than ever before to get<br />
things done for the people they serve.” Predetermination<br />
rules had led some council officers to advise councillors<br />
against discussing matters of local importance, the<br />
government claims.<br />
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Scheduled Elections/<br />
Referendum in 2011<br />
The next scheduled elections for<br />
Thursday 5th May 2011.<br />
On that date there will be an election of one<br />
member of the District Council for <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong><br />
There will also be elections for<br />
16 councillors to <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong><br />
Town Council.<br />
It is also expected that there will be a<br />
Referendum on 5th May 2011<br />
on the future voting system for electing Members of<br />
Parliament, but this is subject to government<br />
confirmation in due course. The question expected<br />
to be voted on is: "Do you want the United Kingdom<br />
to adopt the 'alternative vote' system instead of the<br />
current 'first past the post' system for electing<br />
Members of Parliament to the House of Commons?”<br />
Help tomorrow take shape<br />
Every ten years a census is carried out by the Office for National<br />
Statistics to find out more about the people who live in England and<br />
Wales, and about the make-up of local areas. The results from the<br />
census, the estimates of the population at national, regional and local<br />
level, are then used to share out government funding and resources for<br />
all sorts of services and facilities.<br />
The census asks about work, health, nationality, citizenship, ethnic<br />
background, education, second homes, language, religion, marital<br />
status and so on. This information is then used to build up a picture of<br />
today's society and provides a powerful tool for looking at the area we<br />
live in and helping us plan for changes within our community. For<br />
example, it can help us see if we need to encourage the building of<br />
more care homes for the elderly or starter homes for first time buyers.<br />
The successful location of leisure centres, cinemas, schools, retail<br />
outlets and housing developments all look to the census results.<br />
Our role<br />
We are working with the Office for National Statistics to help make sure<br />
that the 2011 Census is a success. West Oxfordshire District Council<br />
relies, like all local authorities in England and Wales, on the census<br />
information to make sure that we get the right amount of government<br />
funding to provide you with the public services and facilities you<br />
deserve. How much funding we get is directly related to how many and<br />
what kind of people, the census says live in West Oxfordshire.<br />
Your role<br />
Please fill in the questionnaire which the Office for National Statistics<br />
will send to you on Sunday 27 March 2011, answering the questions<br />
about yourself and the people who share your household with you. You<br />
will be able to respond online or by post. If you would like to find out<br />
more in the meantime, please visit the 2011 Census website.<br />
Census jobs<br />
The Office for National Statistics is recruiting people to help with the<br />
census. You can find out more about census job opportunities by<br />
visiting the Census Jobs website.<br />
Schools<br />
School projects and information are available providing real life<br />
examples for teaching mathematics and statistics; please visit the<br />
Census At School website for further information<br />
westoxon.gov.uk/living/Census
CHIPPING NORTON TOWN<br />
COUNCIL<br />
MEETS on the 3rd MONDAY<br />
EVERY MONTH<br />
Monday 21st <strong>February</strong> 2011<br />
Parishioners are very welcome to attend all<br />
meetings; some confidential matters may be<br />
discussed by councillors in camera.<br />
Parishioners wishing to ask about local issues<br />
are given 5 minutes at the start of the meeting,<br />
subject to advising the clerk in advance.<br />
Local groups and organisations can apply for<br />
grants; Council also supports a variety of<br />
causes including The Town Museum,<br />
The Silver Band, The Lido, The Theatre and<br />
other charities operating in the parish.<br />
Town Councillors are available before and<br />
after the meetings. District & County<br />
Councillors, representatives of the Police and<br />
local press may attend.<br />
WEST OXON DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />
Committee Meetings<br />
Members of the public are encouraged to attend<br />
meetings of the Council and Committees. If you<br />
live in the District and are on the Electoral Register<br />
you can take part in the meetings. Information<br />
about this and your Councillors and committee<br />
members is available online at<br />
www.westoxon.gov.uk<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
Thurs 3rd Environment<br />
Overview & Scrutiny<br />
Mon 7th Uplands<br />
Thurs 10th Human Resources<br />
Weds 16th Cabinet<br />
Mon 21th Lowlands<br />
Weds 23th Council (budget)<br />
Meetings held at the Council Offices, Woodgreen,<br />
Witney. Start time 2pm.<br />
For further information contact Committee<br />
Services: 01993 861523<br />
EMail: enquiries@westoxon.gov.uk<br />
Agendas, reports and minutes are available<br />
online: www.westoxon.gov.uk/meetings<br />
Bourton on the Water-Royal British Legion Hall- 4<br />
Feb – (2 days)<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>-Rugby Club-1 March – (2 days)<br />
Full details on The National Blood Service<br />
www.blood.co.uk<br />
CHIPPING NORTON TOWN<br />
COUNCIL<br />
Notes on the Council Meeting for<br />
JANUARY 2011<br />
Full Minutes of meetings, associated<br />
committee meetings and correspondence are<br />
available in the Council Office.<br />
Mr G Beacham (Acting Clerk)<br />
The Guildhall, Goddards Lane<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>,<br />
Oxon, OX7 5NJ<br />
01608 642341 (9am to 1pm)<br />
cntc@btconnect.com<br />
Telephone<br />
scammers target<br />
computer users<br />
Oxfordshire County Council's Trading Standards team is warning people about<br />
conmen who are cold calling residents and claiming that their computers are<br />
infected with viruses which they can fix. These conmen often say they work for<br />
Microsoft or Windows, although many different names are used. They will know<br />
your name and address and will suggest that your computer is at serious risk<br />
from the viruses or “malware” with which it is “infected”.<br />
Stealing information. They may ask you to shut down and re-start your computer<br />
or direct you straight to a program called “Windows Event Viewer”. This will list<br />
errors, some of which will be labelled “critical”. In fact, there is nothing wrong<br />
with your computer and the program is simply being used to con you into<br />
thinking you have a problem.<br />
If you fall for the scam, you will then be directed to a website to download a<br />
program which will allow the caller to control your computer to “fix” it. All that is<br />
actually happening is that the conmen are being given access to all your data<br />
stored on your computer, which could include personal, banking and identity<br />
information.<br />
The caller will demand payment for the so-called service provided. You will be<br />
asked for a direct debit or credit card payment and may also be asked to sign up<br />
to a direct debit payment scheme for ongoing “protection”. If you refuse to pay,<br />
the criminal on the other end of the phone may threaten to crash your computer.<br />
Trading Standards has received reports of up to £240 being demanded as a one<br />
off payment.<br />
Lists of names, telephone numbers and addresses are marketed internationally<br />
and call centres, particularly in India, make thousands of these calls, preying on<br />
unsuspecting computer users. Richard Webb, Deputy Head of Oxfordshire County<br />
Council's Trading Standards, said: “If you do receive a telephone call like this, we<br />
advise you to hang up straight away. If you have noted the caller’s telephone<br />
number or have been given a trader name or website address, please report the<br />
call to Trading Standards at 0845 051 0845 or<br />
trading.standards@oxfordshire.gov.uk."<br />
ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01865 792422<br />
Temporary Traffic Lights - Burford Road, <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>, Advanced planning<br />
03/01/2011 to 31/03/2011 (estimated)<br />
(information continuously updated. Please check by phone or online (www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/roadworks)<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> Police<br />
Station<br />
London Road,<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong>, OX7 5AW<br />
Non-Emergency Number<br />
0845 8 505 505<br />
Opening <strong>Times</strong><br />
Monday to Friday<br />
8am – 4pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday – Closed<br />
Closed for lunch 12.15 – 1pm<br />
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20<br />
“Get Together<br />
to Beat Cancer”<br />
Thursday, 17th <strong>February</strong><br />
7.15 for 7.30pm<br />
Lower Hall,<br />
<strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> Town Hall.<br />
A unique opportunity for people from <strong>Chipping</strong><br />
<strong>Norton</strong> and the surrounding area to find out<br />
more about Cancer Research UK, their research,<br />
their achievements, and their future plans.<br />
At the “Get Together to Beat Cancer” evening you<br />
will have the opportunity to listen to Cancer<br />
Research UK staff and funded scientists talk about<br />
their work, ask questions, and learn about some<br />
exciting plans for the <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> area to<br />
allow more people to become involved with the<br />
charity.<br />
For further information, please contact Rachel,<br />
Area Volunteer Manager for Cancer Research UK<br />
01367 242024<br />
email rachel.brockie@cancer.org.uk
LOWER SWELL VILLAGE HALL<br />
Traditional Cotswold VH on picturesque village green. Recently<br />
refurbished – fully equipped kitchen, heating, tables & chairs, Disabled<br />
facilities. Seats up to 70. Competitive rates (inc.heating) vary with use.<br />
Perfect for parties and receptions, Shows, displays, evening classes, etc<br />
Tel: 01451 830578 Eml: timk@mypostoffice.co.uk<br />
MORETON IN MARSH<br />
REDESDALE HALL<br />
Clerk 01608 654064 Two venues with a stair lift. The Lower Hall<br />
accommodates 80; modern kitchen facilities. Beamed Upper Hall<br />
accommodates 120. Reasonable charges. Nearby parking.<br />
Historic town centre building<br />
ST EDWARDS HALL, STOW ON THE WOLD<br />
Panelled 1st floor room with Civil War portraits & memorabilia.<br />
Holds 100. Hearing loop. LIFT and staircase from lobby. Kitchen, toilets,<br />
anti-room. CCTV. Competitive rates. 2 Hrs Free C/P(day)<br />
2011 dates available. 01451 831633. PeterKing9@aol.com<br />
ODDINGTON VILLAGE HALL<br />
Ideally placed in centre of lovely Cotswold village<br />
Newly refurbished - full c/h, new kitchen and toilets. Spacious main hall with seating for 100,<br />
stage, pull down projector screen and hearing loop, also a smaller meeting room. Facilities<br />
for the less able. Spacious parking. Children have access to the adjacent playground.<br />
TO GET YOUR DATE ON OUR CALENDAR please ring<br />
01451 830817 / 01451 831917<br />
STOW ON THE WOLD<br />
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB<br />
Clubroom and bar with entertainment system for discos, karaoke, etc. Small lounge bar.<br />
Large and small Meeting rooms with conference facilities for up to 150 (seats 60/ 12<br />
dining); Catering. Parking. Minibus.<br />
Enquiries to Colin and Alison 01451 830242<br />
STOW YOUTH CLUB<br />
Two large rooms (accommodating 50-60 people)<br />
Internet café with 12 computer terminals • Projector & screen • Pool table • Table football • Nintendo<br />
Wii • Modern kitchen • Disabled access & toilets • Rates negotiable for regular users.<br />
The Club building is next to the Police Station on the Fosseway and accessed easily from The Square.<br />
Dilys Neill: dwsshaneill@btinternet.co Tel: 01451 830656<br />
Sarah-Jane Rich: richfamly_91@hotmail.com Tel: 01451 830654<br />
WYCK RISSINGTON VILLAGE HALL<br />
Recently refurbished<br />
A perfect Venue for Family Occasions<br />
Seats 40/20 for Dinner. Disabled access & loos.<br />
Fully equipped kitchen<br />
Enquiries - Call Liz Wright 01451 820232<br />
A D L E S T R O P V I L L A G E H A L L<br />
• Spacious, light, warm and colourful and available to hire for your special functions,<br />
classes or any event – only £6 an hour • Discounted fees for long term bookings.<br />
• Just redecorated • small stage, kitchen facilities, disabled toilet and disabled access.<br />
• Excellent parking.<br />
Please phone 01608 658710 for bookings and further info<br />
LITTLE VILLAGE HALL, BELL BANK, BLOCKLEY<br />
Quiet rural venue with modern facilities for exhibitions, meetings, classes, parties, weddings, etc.<br />
35-50 people. Reasonable charges, ample parking.<br />
WITH -WIRELESS- BROADBAND incl BT OPENZONE.<br />
01386 700880 / email dimccaul@btinternet.com<br />
ADLESTROP VILLAGE HALL. After two years of fund raising, work is<br />
beginning on the Kitchen Extension to Adlestrop Village Hall. The Big<br />
Lottery Fund has donated £10,000, CDC has pledged £7,947.80 from<br />
their Community Project Fund, and a £5,000 grant from<br />
Gloucestershire Environmental Trust with landfill tax contributions<br />
donated by Cory Environmental<br />
For further information please contact Victoria Huxley 01608 658758<br />
Email: victoriama.huxley@btinternet.com<br />
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LONGBOROUGH & SEZINCOTE<br />
VILLAGE HALL<br />
Set in the heart of this delightful village, we can offer<br />
We are fully equipped with a few unexpected bonusses - an extendable stage with pull-down screen • 3/4<br />
sized snooker table • table tennis table • piano • Hi-Fi system • all equipment for short mat bowls..<br />
So if you’re having a wedding reception or wake, children’s party or family birthday, training course or<br />
business meeting, exhibition or exercise class, club social or kids’ sleepover, we would love to see YOU!<br />
FOR FURTHER DETAILS T: 01451 830218 or E: alan@longborough.net<br />
KINGHAM VILLAGE HALL<br />
Beautiful Hall; capacity 100. Off-street parking; disabled access.<br />
AVAILABLE TO HIRE AT VERY COMPETITIVE RATES.<br />
Contact Jacki Jones, The Barn, Orchard Way, Kingham. OX7 6YT.<br />
Tel: 01608 658089<br />
EVENLODE VILLAGE HALL<br />
adjacent to Green in quiet village<br />
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE at reasonable rates<br />
Ideal for classes, clubs, parties, receptions, presentations & family events.<br />
Newly decorated; light and spacious. Modern kitchen and loos. Disabled<br />
access. New pull-down projector screen. Tables, chairs, china and cutlery<br />
available. Please call Philip Pratt, 01608 652499/ 07051 867493.<br />
CONDICOTE VILLAGE HALL<br />
The perfect setting for that special occasion”<br />
Recently built in Cotswold stone. Large car park, well<br />
equipped kitchen, on the outskirts of the village.<br />
Tel: 07587 097795 Come & see what we have to offer!<br />
BROADWELL VILLAGE HALL<br />
Lovely rural location with spacious parking. Seats 90,<br />
Large main hall, & 2 meeting rooms. Stage with electric<br />
drop down screen. Built in sound system with microphone<br />
and hearing loop.<br />
Kitchen. Toilets. Disabled facilities.<br />
Bookings - Frances Dodwell on 01451 830994<br />
Victoria Hall, Bourton on the Water<br />
AVAILABLE TO HIRE - VERY COMPETITIVE RATES.<br />
LOCAL FUNCTIONS, CHILDENS PARTIES ETC WELCOME<br />
DISABLED ACCESS & FACILITIES<br />
CALL RICHARD MOONEY 01451 820679<br />
FOR BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION<br />
BOURTON ON THE WATER<br />
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BRANCH HALL<br />
Available for hire; 150 seated / 250 standing.<br />
Ample off-road parking. Office Tel: 01451 824303<br />
ST GEORGES HALL, BLOCKLEY<br />
Fully Licensed Village Hall in good decorative order.<br />
Seating capacity 160. Large well equipped servery/kitchen. Toilets.<br />
Gas central heating. Off street parking for 40 cars. Suitable for wedding receptions etc.<br />
Raised stage. Excellent sound system. (No discos)<br />
Enquiries: Brian Clayton – 01386 701528<br />
The Save The Children fund, Moreton-in-Marsh branch.<br />
Although small the branch raised over £3000 this year through<br />
collections, coffee mornings and Christmas fetes. Since they began 10<br />
years ago they have raised £58,000.<br />
New members are always welcome. Please ring 01608 650825 if you<br />
would like to help in any way. Joyce Rees, Chairman<br />
Moreton in Marsh Poppy Appeal<br />
raised in excess of £9500<br />
The Moreton in Marsh Poppy appeal organizer G.E Matthews wishes<br />
to thank everyone involved for their generosity; those who manned<br />
the Poppy Shop provided by Mr. Hayman Joyce, local retailers,<br />
publicans, bank staff and schools in Moreton in Marsh and the<br />
surrounding district including those who collected at the well<br />
attended Memorial Service, especially the Brownies and Scouts<br />
who assisted.<br />
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THE PLAYHOUSE, ST GEORGES HALL,<br />
BLOCKLEY<br />
Thursday 24th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Doors/Bar open at 7:00pm - 7:45pm film<br />
Tickets £3.00 booked / £3.50 on the door.<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01386 700647/593386<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
CHURCHILL<br />
NO FILM THIS MONTH<br />
Film 7pm | TICKETS £4.50<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01608 659067<br />
stuart@cole6.freeserve.co.uk<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
LOWER ODDINGTON<br />
Tuesaday 15th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS (see below)<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01451 830817<br />
Refreshments - Mince Pies & Wine<br />
RURAL CINEMA - FEBRUARY<br />
OLD SCHOOL VILLAGE HALL,<br />
BOURTON ON THE HILL<br />
Sunday 20th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.15pm<br />
Advance tickets/queries:<br />
01386 701196<br />
SCREEN ON THE GREEN, VILLAGE HALL,<br />
ILMINGTON<br />
Friday 28th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.00<br />
Advance tickets from the<br />
Red Lion & Village Stores<br />
ST. DAVIDS CENTRE,<br />
MORETON IN MARSH<br />
Saturday 19th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.50<br />
Advance tickets/queries<br />
01608 812338 or 652666<br />
STOW ON THE WOLD<br />
TAXI SERVICE<br />
6 SEATER GALAXY<br />
• AIRPORTS • STATIONS<br />
• HOSPITALS • COURIER SERVICE<br />
LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE<br />
TONY KNIGHT – 07887 714047<br />
info@stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk<br />
www.stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk<br />
VICTORIA HALL,<br />
BOURTON ON THE WATER<br />
Monday 21st <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3/Family ticket<br />
£10 - 2 adults+ 2children. Refreshments.<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01451 822365<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
LITTLE COMPTON<br />
Wednesday 9th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £5.00<br />
including tea/coffee<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01608 674298<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
STOW YOUTH CLUB<br />
NO FILM THIS MONTH<br />
Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £4<br />
Refreshments.<br />
Advance tickets/queries 07514 005 614<br />
Made in Dagenham (15) 113 minutes<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
BROADWELL<br />
Friday 18th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.00<br />
including refreshments<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01451 831153<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
LITTLE WOLFORD<br />
Thursday 18th <strong>February</strong><br />
MADE IN DAGENHAM<br />
Film 7.30pm - TICKETS £4.00 Advance tickets/queries<br />
01608 684223 or 01608 674200<br />
VILLAGE HALL,<br />
WYCK RISSINGTON<br />
NO FILM ADVISED<br />
Film 2.00pm | TICKETS £3.50<br />
Advance tickets/queries 01451 820232<br />
Check Notice Board<br />
The story of the1968 Ford Dagenham strike by sewing machinists, who finally lose their<br />
patience when they are reclassified as “unskilled”, which led to the Equal Pay Act.<br />
Starring Bob Hoskins.
REGULAR EVENTS<br />
DIARY<br />
<strong>February</strong> 2011<br />
Full Information at Stow, Moreton,<br />
Bourton Visitor Information Centres<br />
EXHIBITIONS<br />
To 10 Mar Sandy Sykes and Tricky Walsh. Warmth in the depth of winter. Price range £350 -<br />
£3,000. Celia Lendis Contemporary, High Street, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AF, 01608 650 852<br />
gallery@celialendis.com<br />
To 17 Mar A Silversmith’s life.The life & times of Harry Warmington (1985-1979) local silversmith &<br />
metalwork teacher. Court Barn Museum, Church St, <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden, GL55 6JP.<br />
01386 841951<br />
MON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30-7pm<br />
Children and 7-9pm Adults 01451 831876<br />
MON CHILDRENS DANCE CLASS <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden Town<br />
Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, 9-11 yrs 5-6pm. Single class £7pp,<br />
Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 757057<br />
MON YOGA <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden Town Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept<br />
01386438537<br />
MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the Water (10am -12) for<br />
anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat,<br />
TUES COTSWOLD AONB WALKS www.cotsaorb.org.uk 01451 862000<br />
TUES Pottery Classes at Lower Swell Village Hall, 9:30am to 12:00 noon<br />
10 week term £90 plus £15 materials/firing cost. Beginners welcome<br />
Contact annec@ebshr.co.uk 01451 870734<br />
WEDS WEDS WALK Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 860366<br />
WEDS CHIPPING CAMPDEN BRIDGE CLUB 7.15 for 7.30pm<br />
Duplicate Bridge. Upper Town Hall. Non members<br />
welcome. Partners not necessary 01608 664456<br />
WEDS STEAK NIGHT at the Plough Inn, Stetton on Fosse.<br />
6-9pm. Ring Matt 01608 661053<br />
THURS LINE DANCING at Ch.Campden Town Hall 2.30-4pm 01386 438537<br />
Starts again 1st wk in September<br />
THURS QUIZ NIGHT at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 840688<br />
THURS<br />
& FRI<br />
BELLY DANCING New beginners class. 11- 12.30 The Church<br />
Room, <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden. Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages,<br />
shapes & sizes. 01608 663480<br />
FRI<br />
& MON<br />
DANCE FUSIONAdult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary.<br />
All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50)<br />
FRI ACTIVE & ABLE Fitness & Falls classes for older people at Stow to Church Rooms, Stow<br />
01285 623450<br />
11 Royal Photographic Workshop. 10 – 5pm. For those who love plant<br />
photography and/or are considering turning professional. An insight into the<br />
tutors’ professional work. Mill Dene Garden, Blockley, GL56 9HU. £155.00<br />
including lunch. 01225 325733 www.rps.org/events/view/1885<br />
13 Garden open for The Red Cross- Mill Dene Garden, Blockley. 2-<br />
5pm. Several varieties of snowdrops and other early flowering bulbs. Teas will be<br />
available throughout the afternoon. Mill Dene Garden, Blockley, GL56 9HU. £4 per<br />
person. www.milldenegarden.co.uk<br />
17 Fybromyalgea Support Group Meeting 10.30am – noon at Sheldon<br />
Bosley Hub, Shipston on Stour. Information from RFN_support@hotmail.co.uk.<br />
Tel:08448 872397<br />
17 The Church Detective's Checklist with Tim Porter. 2-4pm. TALK<br />
designed to intrigue all history enthusiasts. Moreton Area Centre. £5.50, discount<br />
for annual season ticket holders and Friends of the Corinium Museum. Booking<br />
essential, 01608 650881. www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk<br />
18 Tea Dance. 2 – 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence. Music by Good<br />
Dancing with Bill. Free tea & Coffee. Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton-on-the-<br />
Water. £3 on the door.<br />
24 Moreton-in-Marsh Flower Club - With My World of Color. 7.30pm<br />
Demonstrator Margaret Walker. Visitors welcome. Broadwell Village Hall,<br />
Broadwell,<br />
26 <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden Debating Society Debate. 8pm.” Britain's greatest<br />
asset is its weather”. Proposed by Roger Fowle and Jim Seaton, Opposed by Liz<br />
Hodges and Robert Banks. Coffee is served at the end of each debate. Church<br />
Rooms, Calf Lane, <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden (Church St End). Visitors £1.50 - please<br />
introduce yourselves to the President. 01386 840585<br />
ADVANCE NOTICE<br />
26 MAR Fairshares Spring Ball live music, food, bar. St Edwards Hall, Stow on<br />
the Wold. Information / Tickets from Fairshares, Moreton Area Centre. 01608-<br />
812338 northcots@fairshares.org.uk www.fairshares.org.uk<br />
2 APR Live Concert. <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> Rock band ‘Purgatory Shift’ at <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong><br />
Theatre. Fundraising Event for Helen & Douglas House Hospice.<br />
www.purgatoryshift.com<br />
Market Days<br />
BOURTON ON THE WATER<br />
Farmers Market every 4th Sunday, 9.30 - 1300<br />
CHIPPING CAMPDEN<br />
W I Country Market every Thursday, 9 - 11am<br />
Country Market every Friday. 9-11<br />
MORETON IN MARSH<br />
Weekly Market every Tuesday, 9 - 3.30pm<br />
W I Country Market every Thursday, 9 - 11.30<br />
Country Market<br />
STOW ON THE WOLD<br />
every Monday, 9.30am (W.I.Hall)<br />
Farmers Market<br />
CHIPPING NORTON<br />
2nd Thursday - 9.30 - 13.00<br />
Weekly market every Wednesday<br />
10-12 JUNE The Royal British Legion’s 90th Birthday Celebration – a<br />
weekend of Poppy Parties. Find out more at<br />
www.thegreatpoppypartyweekend.org.uk<br />
Walk the Cotswold Way & Diamond Way<br />
Join a group led by Cotswold Wardens to walk<br />
approx 10 miles once a month.<br />
Transport arranged.<br />
For further info & to book:<br />
Cotswold Way (01242) 673722<br />
Diamond Way (01386) 438060<br />
Early booking advised. Details of these & many other guided walks in<br />
Cotswold area are listed in the ‘Cotswold Lion’ available from Visitor<br />
Information Centres or by looking on the website<br />
www.cotswoldaonb.org.uk<br />
COTSWOLD WALKERS<br />
Short accessible walks of 30-45 minutes<br />
Bourton on the Water Leisure Centre<br />
Transport arranged.<br />
Moreton Area Centre, Moreton in Marsh<br />
Last Thursday of the month (50p)<br />
Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirecester<br />
Mondays 9.30am (£1.20)<br />
CATCH A BUS & WALK<br />
Walk on second Thursdays around the South<br />
Cotswolds – approx 5 miles<br />
Further info: www.cotswold.gov.uk<br />
01285 652744<br />
Tickets, Booking information Etc. from -<br />
BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE,<br />
Victoria Street, Bourton on the Water. 01451 822583<br />
Open 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30 Sat: Closed Sunday<br />
E: Bourtonvic@btconnect.com<br />
GO-STOW, 12 Talbot Court, Stow on the Wold. 01451 870 150.<br />
Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat; 11am-4pm Sunday.<br />
E: info@go-stow.co.uk<br />
MORETON AREA CENTRE, High Street, Moreton. 01608 650881<br />
Open 9-5pm Mon-Fri: 9-1 Saturday. Closed Sunday<br />
E: moreton@cotswold.gov.com<br />
CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE<br />
Guildhall, Gossards Lane, <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong> OX7 5NJ. Office houres Mon-Fri.<br />
BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, The Brewery, Sheep St, Burford.<br />
Open (Nov-Feb) Mon-Sat 9.30-4pm.<br />
OX18 4LS. 01993 823558. E.Burford.vic@westoxon.gov.uk<br />
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The Burford Singers<br />
The Third Choral Workshop<br />
Saturday 30th April 2011<br />
with BRIAN KAY preparing<br />
Choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan<br />
The Burford Singers invite you to join them to take part in an all day workshop<br />
on wonderful choruses from Brian Kay and RobinWilson’s new book of all the<br />
best Gilbert and Sullivan choruses (published by Novello), followed by a final<br />
run- through when family and friends will be very welcome. This is a great<br />
opportunity to practise and perform in Oxfordshire these spirited choruses<br />
under the direction of the well-known broadcaster, presenter and former King’s<br />
Singer Brian Kay, conductor of The Really Big Chorus internationally, and of the<br />
Burford Singers locally.<br />
Date: Saturday 30th April 2011<br />
Venue: The Main Hall, Burford School, Cheltenham Road, Burford Oxon.<br />
Timing: Registration from 10.00 am<br />
Workshop 11.00 am - 1.00 pm, and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm<br />
Final run-through 5.00 pm<br />
Refreshments:<br />
Coffee will be provided at registration and tea between 4.00 pm and 4.45 pm<br />
£15.00 for Early Bird booking until 1 March 2011,<br />
and £17.50 thereafter<br />
Applications: Jan Campbell, 17 Shilton Road, Burford OX18 4PA (SAE please)
North Cotswold<br />
Ramblers Group<br />
This month we explore the countryside in<br />
Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. However both walks are within<br />
easy reach of Moreton-in-Marsh.<br />
Saturday 12 <strong>February</strong> 12<br />
Brailes Circuit - a Figure of 8 walk. Meet 10am in the C/P of the<br />
Gate Inn, Upper Brailes at 10 am. Morning Walk - 5 miles via<br />
Chelmscote and Lower Brailes. A fairly easy walk, no steep hills.<br />
Lunch at the Gate Inn, Upper Brailes. Afternoon starts with a<br />
climb but overall the 5 miles via Cherington and Sutton-under-<br />
Brailes are fairly easy walking. NB. The Figure of 8 format means<br />
that you can opt out after the morning walk.<br />
Sunday 27 <strong>February</strong><br />
Wolford Wander – Morning only walk. Park on the roadside in<br />
Great Wolford village near The Fox & Hounds pub. (Please do not<br />
park in the pub car park.) Start at 10 am from Great Wolford via<br />
Nethercote Bridge, Home Farm, Gravels Coppice and Lemington<br />
Heath Coppice, returning to Great Wolford via Botany Coppice.<br />
Lunch at the Fox & Hounds, Great Wolford.<br />
In common with many other Ramblers Groups, we have a no<br />
Dogs policy. For more information on any walk, to organise car<br />
sharing or to receive a copy of the North Cotswold Ramblers’<br />
Association walks programme please contact Sue Salmon on<br />
01386 700847 or email salmonoldwell@hotmail.com. Details of<br />
all walks organised by the Ramblers in the Gloucestershire area<br />
can be found on www.gloucestershirearearamblers.org.uk.<br />
Local Walks with<br />
the Cotswolds<br />
Voluntary Wardens<br />
Local Walks – JANUARY<br />
More walks on the Donnington Way: No 3<br />
The Rissingtons and The Barringtons – Thursday 17 <strong>February</strong> Moderate<br />
A new series of walks based on the Donnington Way and some of its pubs. From Great<br />
Rissington to the Barringtons (The Fox) and return. Pub lunch available. 5.5 hours, 9 miles.<br />
Start:10am at The Green, Gt Rissington. OS OL Map 45/199 173<br />
Monarchs and Diamonds - Wednesday 23 <strong>February</strong> Moderate<br />
Across typical Cotswold sheep grazing country following the Diamond Way from Northleach<br />
to Farmington. Return along the Monarch's Way. Several short but moderately steep climbs.<br />
Pubs and cafes available in Northleach afterwards. 2.5 hours, 5 miles.<br />
Start: 10 am at The Old Prison, Northleach - park to right of entrance barrier. OS OL Map<br />
45/109 149<br />
Walks are free although any donations help to fund our conservation work and improvement<br />
projects. The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For<br />
more information see www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000. Also for any changes<br />
to arrangements, such as due to bad weather.<br />
PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in places. EASY -<br />
terrain is mainly level, MODERATE - includes some hills and rough ground, STRENUOUS –<br />
may be rough under foot, ascents and descents may be steep. Sorry, no dogs allowed except<br />
guide and hearing dogs.<br />
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Trees Old and New<br />
From Catherine Roffe, Clerk to Swell Parish Council<br />
Last year the Cotswold Tree Warden Group held a competition to<br />
find the finest trees in the Cotswolds across some nineteen<br />
categories. Trees in Swell won two categories, a Wellingtonia for<br />
largest girth & a Pagoda for rarest. To mark this success an oak<br />
tree, donated by the residents of Nether Swell, was planted by the<br />
children of Swell School. It is positioned where it can be enjoyed<br />
by the many users of the Millenium footpath between Lower<br />
Swell and Stow. Pictured in the photo are Ellie Keegan age 7 and<br />
Alfie Dodridge, age 8, ably assisted by our Tree Warden, John<br />
Reynolds.<br />
Another tree was a runner-up for its interesting history... A 200<br />
year-old yew tree is on a route used by tramps to travel between<br />
the workhouses in Guiting Power and Stow on the Wold.<br />
Apparently, if they spent the night at the Stow workhouse they had<br />
to pay. Instead, they slept under this tree and walked to Stow in the<br />
morning for a free meal. Long time resident Mike Oughton tells<br />
how as a schoolchild he had to walk through this wood to go to<br />
Stow school for woodwork lessons. It was with some trepidation<br />
that they walked past any sleeping tramp beneath the tree!<br />
Interested in<br />
setting up your<br />
own community<br />
composting<br />
project?<br />
WORKSHOP 5th <strong>February</strong><br />
9.45 for a 10am prompt start to 4.30pm<br />
Lower Slaughter Composting Club at Lower Slaughter V.Hall<br />
Lunch and refreshments provided<br />
BOOKING ESSENTIAL<br />
Jane Wilde: jane@communitycompost.org, 01323 739338<br />
CCN Office: cath@communitycompost.org 01142 580483<br />
An information pack including a more detailed booking form and<br />
preparation information will be emailed to all those booked to attend.
A Natural Sense of Humour<br />
CHRISTMAS COMPETITION<br />
£20 for the MOST ORIGINAL Caption<br />
Photo 3 –<br />
‘The local council’s Green Initiative is now using trained<br />
donkeys to coax drivers out of their cars.’<br />
From - Noric Dorn, Moreton in Marsh<br />
£20 for the MOST AMUSING Caption<br />
Photo 8 –<br />
“Hi, can you hear me? I’m on a log!”<br />
From - Richard Vaughan-Davies, Moreton in Marsh<br />
£20 for the BEST COLLECTION<br />
A Caption for each one of the photos –<br />
1. WHEN will you get this door fixed, there’s a heck of a draft<br />
in here!<br />
2. I agree he’s got style, but he will never be fit for the cross<br />
channel marathon!<br />
3. PLEASE can I have a lift? I missed the bus and I am late<br />
for the children’s Nativity Play.<br />
There were<br />
3 ways to WIN a<br />
crisp £20 note –<br />
For coming up with..<br />
• the most original caption<br />
• the most amusing caption<br />
• the best collection of<br />
captions (8 captions)<br />
PLUS<br />
• the best Under 16 entry.<br />
We received entries (some within<br />
days!) to the first 3 categories but<br />
none from any Under 16s (just one<br />
entry into this category would have<br />
won the entrant £20!)<br />
And 3 Winners, each<br />
received a £20 note!<br />
Noric Dorn,<br />
Moreton in Marsh<br />
Richard Vaughan-Davies,<br />
Moreton in Marsh<br />
Shirley Warr,<br />
Bourton on the Water.<br />
We will run the Competition again for<br />
Christmas 2011, in the December editions.<br />
Meanwhile, may your sense of humour<br />
and the ridiculous flourish, and bring you<br />
plenty of laughs!<br />
Editor<br />
4. My Dear!!! Do they mean ‘Tap’ or ‘Tup’? Bring him on!!<br />
5. “Owl to control tower – I missed the runway, prepare for a<br />
crash landing!”<br />
6. How can you eat that stuff mate? It’s vile!!!<br />
7. Mam, I don’t want Harry to come and play any more, he<br />
always drinks my elevenses!!<br />
8. “HELP”!! I’ve got cramp now!!<br />
From – Shirley Warr, Bourton on the Water.<br />
A number of entries were Highly Commended -<br />
3. Is the steering power ass-isted? , …and<br />
6. It’s part of my 5-a-day! - From Mrs. J. Withers, Moreton<br />
5. New Year’s 2011 resolution. Got to cut out fast food” -<br />
From Luke Semore, London.<br />
2. There’s no need to get in a flap about it! – Marc Espinoux,<br />
Clermont-Ferrand.<br />
Thank you to all the entrants, we enjoyed reading through the<br />
captions and had a lot of chuckles!<br />
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THE NATURAL WONDERS OF THE CEVENNES<br />
Article and photographs by Mike Boyes<br />
In the present economic climate you may not wish to travel<br />
too far to enjoy a summer holiday. If you are interested in<br />
nature, the Cevennes in southern France is a naturalist’s<br />
heaven. Last July we drove down at our leisure and stayed<br />
for a week in a fairly basic and inexpensive gite with an<br />
amazing view, several miles from the nearest village.<br />
There are few places in Europe that match the diversity of<br />
landscapes and wildlife to be found in the Cevennes and<br />
Grands Causses, rugged upland limestone plateaux<br />
separated by deep, forested river gorges. The area, made<br />
famous in R L Stevenson’s Travels with a Donkey in the<br />
Cevennes, is unfamiliar to most British travellers, but once<br />
you have discovered it you are likely to return again<br />
The Cevennes forms the south-eastern part of the Massif<br />
Central, and to the south of the region mountains drop<br />
down to the Mediterranean near Monpellier. What gives<br />
the region its rich diversity are the three different rock<br />
types to be found: limestone (the main feature of the<br />
dramatic river gorges and uplands of the Causses),<br />
granite, and schist – each with its own distinctive habitat.<br />
In the space of a week you can explore scenic gorges<br />
several hundred metres deep with vertical cliffs and<br />
pinnacles of rock that look as if they are about to topple<br />
over; dry Mediterranean scrubland, home to a great<br />
variety of plants, birds, butterflies and reptiles; grassland<br />
and hot, open scrub of the Causses, rich in wild flowers<br />
and many butterfly species; sub-alpine heaths and bogs;<br />
and forests of chestnut – such a distinctive feature of the<br />
Cevennes – together with oak, beech and Maritime pine.<br />
No visit to the Cevennes would be complete without an<br />
easy ascent of its two highest mountains, each quite<br />
different from the other – Mont Lozere (1,699m) and<br />
Mont Aigoual (1,565m)<br />
If you are interested in butterflies, few places in Europe<br />
have more species than the Cevennes, with some 150<br />
species recorded. Some species that are hard to see in<br />
Britain can be found without difficulty in different parts of<br />
the Cevennes, such as Swallowtails, Silver-washed<br />
Fritillaries, Clouded Yellows, and Chalkhill and Adonis Blues.<br />
You will see and hear many different insects, damselflies<br />
and dragonflies, and it is a challenge to identify them all.<br />
Photos (from the top) Griffon Vulture, Gorge de la Jonte<br />
Hummingbird Hawkmoth; Granite uplands, Mont Lozere
Photos (from top lef)<br />
Beautiful Demoiselle<br />
Silver-washed Fritillary<br />
Scarce Swallowtail<br />
Wild flowers, Mont Aigoual<br />
Rock pinnacle, Gorge de la Jonte<br />
Common Lizard<br />
Wildflowers are so abundant that you can just enjoy the<br />
spectacle, or spend your time immersed in a guide book<br />
ticking off all those you can identify for sure. Two useful,<br />
inexpensive guide books I recommend are: Butterflies of<br />
Britain and Europe (Green Guide series, but avoid the<br />
companion volume on birds), and Mediterranean Wild<br />
Flowers (DK Pocket Nature series). If you want to identify<br />
some of the many lizards you will see, then the European<br />
Reptile and Amphibian Guide is very useful.<br />
Space precludes a list of all the birds,<br />
butterflies, moths, insects and<br />
lizards we saw, but the few<br />
illustrations included here may<br />
encourage you to visit and explore<br />
this magnificent, scenic, richly varied<br />
and largely unspoilt region of France.<br />
If you enjoy nature and the great<br />
outdoors, give yourself a treat and<br />
visit the Cevennes this summer.<br />
Copywrite:Mike Boyes©MB.09.10<br />
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If you are aged 16 - 25<br />
you can join the<br />
Wychwood v programme<br />
The Wychwood v programme has volunteering<br />
opportunities near you. If you like getting muddy<br />
and wet there will be tree planting, coppicing and<br />
other habitat management jobs.<br />
Perhaps you prefer to be indoors and have great IT<br />
skills so you could help us design eye-catching web<br />
pages and display materials.<br />
Interested? Find out more about Wychwood V ...<br />
www.wychwood.v@oxfordshire.gov.uk<br />
01865 815422<br />
Get muddy<br />
Tree planting<br />
Hedgelaying<br />
Dry stone walling<br />
Improving habitats<br />
Don't get muddy<br />
Forest Fair<br />
Steering Group<br />
Research & recording<br />
Recruitment & publicity<br />
What's in it for you?<br />
t-shirts & hoodies<br />
new skills<br />
knowledge & awards<br />
add to your CV<br />
internships<br />
You could help us to<br />
develop our publicity materials.<br />
If you look at our web pages and think, ‘I can do<br />
better than that!’ then you might like to help us to<br />
develop our public face to tell other people what<br />
we are doing and get them to join in.<br />
It would be great for the Project to have a young<br />
person’s voice talking to other young people. And it<br />
would be great experience for anyone hoping to go<br />
into any sort of publicity and<br />
promotional type of work.<br />
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Wychwood v<br />
Countryside Service<br />
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Council<br />
Signal Court<br />
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Eynsham<br />
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01865 815423<br />
Wychwood<br />
v@oxfordshire.gov.uk<br />
Greystones Farm<br />
(& Salmonsbury Meadows SSSI)<br />
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust<br />
Greystones Farm Nature Reserve is tucked away to the east of<br />
Bourton-on –the-Water, a short walk from the town centre.<br />
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust took on the ownership of<br />
Greystones Farm in 2002, setting up a project to manage the<br />
important existing grassland habitats, restoring and<br />
improving other habitats, landscape features and farming<br />
infrastructure. In partnership with a local farmer Greystones<br />
is run as a cattle farm, managed along organic principals with<br />
grazing, silage and hay cutting making up the principal<br />
farming system. The farm is home to the Salmonsbury<br />
Meadow Site of special Scientific Interest (SSSI).<br />
At the south of the farm is Salmonsbury Camp Scheduled<br />
Ancient Monument, covering an area of 27ha. Still visible are<br />
the remains of ramparts which once formed part of a fortified<br />
Iron Age town dating from the late Iron Age and later used by<br />
the Romans. However the human use of the site can be<br />
traced back to the Neolithic with evidence of a causewayed<br />
enclosure taking activity at Greystones back 5000 years.<br />
How to get there<br />
From the traffic lights on the A429 Fosse Way, turn into<br />
Bourton-on-the-Water on Station Road. Follow Station Road<br />
for approximately half a mile, around a right hand bend - park<br />
in the Station Road public car park (pay + display) on your<br />
right behind the garage.( There is no visitor parking at<br />
Greystones Farm). Walk back the way you came to the bend<br />
in the road – turn right shortly onto the narrow lane (marked<br />
with a 'no through road' sign). Turn immediately left on to<br />
Greystones Lane (signposted private road). It is advisable to<br />
phone the farm office to check before your visit<br />
Grid Ref: SP 173209 | Area: 66 Hectares<br />
Facilities<br />
This is a working livestock farm with numerous gates. Paths<br />
are through fields and maybe rutted and very muddy in wet<br />
weather. The site is gently undulating but there are some<br />
cross gradients of up to 12%. There are no seats or resting<br />
places on site.<br />
Reserve Manager:<br />
Tom Beasley-Suffolk (farm office) 01451 810853
NEWS<br />
Great news for those who have been waiting for the sixth (and<br />
final) book in the ‘Earth’s Children’ series by Jean Auel. Back in<br />
1980, the series started with ‘Clan of the Cave Bear’, which was<br />
translated into 18 languages. We’ve had to wait 30 years for<br />
‘Land of Painted Caves’ but I’m sure the wait to rejoin Ayla and<br />
her ice age tribe will have been worthwhile. We have a limited<br />
number of the new hardback at the reduced price of £14.99 (RRP<br />
£19.99) so please order in time for the release date, 29 March.<br />
Wondering what all the fuss is about? We have a special price on<br />
the first in the series too. ‘The Clan of the Cave Bear’ is reduced<br />
from £8.99 to £5.99 - again, a limited number only.<br />
REVIEWS<br />
Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane HB at £16.99<br />
Hard bitten private eyes in conflict with the Russian Mafia are<br />
fairly rare but this sets the mark. Middle aged Patrick dealt with a<br />
case that still haunts him, the return of a child to no-good<br />
parents. When she goes missing again, the trail leads him into<br />
conflict with some of the most brutal thugs I’ve read about.<br />
There were places in this yarn, of murder and mayhem following<br />
a stolen Russian icon, where I felt the coincidences and lucky<br />
breaks stretched belief but the breakneck pace, wit and<br />
convincing, slightly-over-the-hill, protagonist were always enough<br />
to keep me reading with enjoyment. Don’t ask about the multistrand<br />
plot, just admire the psychopathic heavies.<br />
.<br />
Flip by Martyn Bedford PB at £7.99<br />
There are many body-swap novels but most take the comedy<br />
route. This teen read takes things more seriously and looks at the<br />
problems of a young boy, waking up in the body of another and<br />
having to acclimatise to a new life in which he cannot share his<br />
secret. When he tries, of course,<br />
he is disbelieved. There are advantages to being Philip rather<br />
than Alex - the girls, for a start. However, none are the right girl<br />
for Alex. There are complications and humour but, in the main,<br />
this is a well written and thoughtful look at some teen problems,<br />
a convincing fantasy and a charming romance. I could have<br />
happily read much more of this. Another please!<br />
For more reviews and news as it happens, look in on our<br />
blog - http://www.cotswoldbookstore.blogspot.com<br />
A Younger Theatre through the eyes of the<br />
younger generations<br />
We are looking for budding new young journalists to join our Young<br />
Journalists Scheme. Working under the direction of our Chief Arts<br />
Journalists you will be mentored in the<br />
commissioning of the featured articles and articles for<br />
AYT. You will be given opportunities to research, conduct interviews<br />
and write on a regular basis, covering theatre and the arts from a<br />
young persons perspective.<br />
Applications with more information can be downloaded from<br />
www.ayoungertheatre.com/about/jobs/<br />
MORETON IN MARSH SCOUTS GROUP<br />
Announcing the return of the former Beaver Leader, to complement the<br />
Group's new Cub Leaders, along with a new Beaver Assistant Leader.<br />
Beaver Scouts Mondays 17.30- 18.45<br />
Cub Scouts Tuesdays 18.30- 20.00<br />
Dave Manley<br />
Moreton Scout Group Secretary<br />
Purgatory 24 hour shift<br />
Local Rock band raise funds for The Children’s Hospice<br />
From Christ Rycrof<br />
The three members of local rock band “Purgatory Shift”, all six-formers<br />
at <strong>Chipping</strong> Campden School, completed a gruelling 24 hour sponsored<br />
jam session to help raise money for the children’s hospice Helen &<br />
Douglas House in Oxford.<br />
Starting at 7pm on a Friday evening, Tom Ford (lead guitar), Tom Keyte<br />
(bass guitar) and Pete Rycroft (drums & keyboards) played continuously<br />
through night and day, the whole event being streamed live on the<br />
band’s website (www.purgatoryshift.com), where donations can still be<br />
made.<br />
Purgatory Shift (Pete Rycroft – Drums/Keyboards; Tom Ford – Lead Guitar;<br />
Tom Keyte – Bass Guitar) ©Harriet Rycroft<br />
The band is using the money raised by the marathon jam to hire venue<br />
and equipment for a fund-raising gig for the hospice at <strong>Chipping</strong> <strong>Norton</strong><br />
Theatre on Saturday 2nd April 2011. If you like guitar-based rock, put<br />
the date in your diary now!<br />
C
D<br />
PRIVATE TUTOR AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY TEACHING<br />
• Successfully coached SATS<br />
• Qualified and experienced in Key Stage 1 and 2<br />
• All primary subjects covered from Year 2-6<br />
• Can do homework, extension/consolidation work, special needs or gifted and talented<br />
• Short or long-term, can do small groups/siblings<br />
• CRB checked. Recent and local references available<br />
• All materials provided<br />
Call Mrs Nicole Milner – 01451 810167 or 07876 242156<br />
SEWING COURSE<br />
FOR BEGINNERS<br />
Would you like to learn how to make<br />
your own cushions/curtains/soft<br />
furnishings?<br />
Starting March 2011 -<br />
Lower Swell village hall<br />
7.30pm - 9.30pm<br />
If you are interested, please call<br />
Jackie on 078376 02004 for an<br />
enrolment form.
The Big<br />
Tree<br />
Plant<br />
Funding Scheme Overview<br />
includes a funding scheme to<br />
encourage and support community groups to plant trees in<br />
neighbourhoods where people live and work. The funding scheme,<br />
provided by the Forestry Commission, is part of its contribution to the<br />
Defra-led partnership.<br />
The funding scheme application form is available on the campaign<br />
website www.direct.gov.uk/thebigtreeplant<br />
Who can apply for funding? The Big Tree Plant aims to increase the<br />
number of trees being planted in towns, cities and residential areas, by<br />
supporting community groups and organisations to establish or expand<br />
projects to plant and care for trees.<br />
In support of this, The Big Tree Plant funding scheme is available to any<br />
group of individuals who come together to improve their environment<br />
through tree planting. Applicants need to be part of a community-led, not<br />
for profit organisation. It would be preferable if the group was organised<br />
through a written constitution to ensure long term care of the trees. The<br />
Big Tree Plant funding scheme is not intended for individuals or local<br />
authorities (unless they are members of a community partnership).<br />
What are the minimum / maximum amounts of funding?<br />
The minimum level of application is £500. The maximum amount of<br />
funding for any one project will normally be £25,000.<br />
Can we decide on the location(s)?<br />
The funding scheme will be open to all planting in urban and other<br />
residential areas, but applications will be particularly encouraged for<br />
projects in deprived areas with little greenery that would benefit most.<br />
Campaign funded planting could be on streets or in publicly accessible<br />
green spaces. Projects may be considered on privately owned land or<br />
land that is not publicly accessible such as school grounds as long as they<br />
provide benefits to local people and involve the local community in the<br />
project.<br />
If a project location is specified with an application, written permission<br />
from the landowner must also be provided. Projects will be considered<br />
where the exact location is not yet known. In such cases, it will be a<br />
condition of the grant that permission and support from the landowner<br />
is demonstrated once the location has been identified and before any<br />
work begins.<br />
Who will review the applications for funding?<br />
Applications for funding will be assessed by a panel of representatives<br />
from civil society organisations, national tree bodies, Defra and the<br />
Forestry Commission. The panel will have an independent chair.<br />
Do we need to find matching funding?<br />
Matched funding is not absolutely necessary, but the panel assessing the<br />
applications will favour those schemes where it is incorporated. Matched<br />
funding of at least 25% will normally be looked for. Volunteer time will<br />
be accepted as part of the matched funding.<br />
Do applicants need to guarantee that the tree(s) will survival? For the<br />
purposes of this funding applicants will be asked to demonstrate that<br />
they have a long term plan of community partnership and involvement<br />
which will ensure continued maintenance of the trees planted. The<br />
campaign website will provide information about how to care for trees.<br />
Where can we find The Big Tree Plant funding scheme application form?<br />
This is available on the campaign website<br />
www.direct.gov.uk/thebigtreeplant<br />
For more information about The Big Tree Plant funding scheme: Contact<br />
details are available on the campaign website<br />
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J.W. HEATING &<br />
PLUMBING<br />
Serving the Cotswolds for 20 years!<br />
• For all your plumbing and heating needs<br />
• Complete bathroom refurbishment<br />
• Central heating design, with efficiency in mind<br />
• Under floor heating & renewable energy<br />
• Oil tank installation<br />
Call: 01451 824040 or 07813 002827<br />
• Dedicated<br />
WE ARE • Practical<br />
• Adaptable<br />
• Reliable<br />
WE DO • Design<br />
• Planting<br />
Elements<br />
• Construction<br />
• Water<br />
• Knowledgeable Maintenance<br />
We can help with your garden whatever the size.<br />
Contact David or Elf on:<br />
Tel: 01993 830733 • Mobile 0775 409 8469<br />
TOTALLY TILES<br />
TRADE LTD<br />
NEW ROAD, MORETON – IN – MARSH<br />
Huge Collection of Wall & Floor Tiles<br />
Available to the Public & Trade<br />
Travertine, Limestone & Slate<br />
Ceramic & Mosaics – Oak Flooring<br />
Home visits can be arranged to<br />
bring a selection of products &<br />
to give advice<br />
Full fitting service by our<br />
experienced tilers<br />
Complete bathroom refurbishment<br />
Prices to suit all budgets<br />
Tel: 01608 652825<br />
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BUILDING<br />
‘COST’<br />
You’ve got your plans and<br />
now you are going for quotes.<br />
Do you know what to expect?<br />
Do you know what your quote should<br />
include, and what it shouldn’t?<br />
Your greatest risk is the<br />
unquoted costs.<br />
BE PREPARED –<br />
Give your builders your requirements,<br />
tell them what you expect.<br />
Find out how.<br />
CONTACT<br />
Chris Turner - 07798 602 113<br />
chris@building-cost.co.uk<br />
Julian Turner – 07894 320 015<br />
julian@building-cost.co.uk<br />
8-9 OLD MARKET WAY<br />
MORETON-IN-MARSH<br />
Proud to be an Independent Retailer of:-<br />
• Light bulbs and light fittings<br />
• Print cartridges and office supplies<br />
• Computer peripherals and accessories<br />
• Batteries and fuses<br />
• Leads, adaptors, switches and wallplates<br />
• Vacuums, bags and accessories<br />
• Sundry electrical goods<br />
AND NOW EXTENDING OUR RANGE OF<br />
Small domestic appliances, Lighting and<br />
Computer Accessories<br />
Computer and electrical repairs also<br />
undertaken. Items accepted for transfer to<br />
DVD etc by a third party.<br />
Tel: 01608 651186<br />
email: info@elecnology.co.uk<br />
Furniture Restoration<br />
& Repair/Handyman<br />
Furniture restoration and repair.<br />
assembling flat pack furniture.<br />
Putting up shelves, mirrors, pictures,<br />
curtain poles etc.<br />
Jonathan Ward<br />
01608 664626 or 07913 560946<br />
no job too small. Free quotations in the local area.
We offer a full range of Building Services including:<br />
Design and Fit of Kitchens & Bathrooms including<br />
tiling, flooring and decorating; Extensions, New<br />
Builds and Renovations;<br />
No Job too Big or too Small!<br />
Over 40 years experience within commercial and private<br />
market together with an impressive portfolio of clients<br />
Competitive Rates. Fully Insured. High Quality of Workmanship.<br />
For a free no obligation quotation, please call<br />
07894 320015 / 0560 279 8147<br />
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Wheel Heroes 100s – Cyclists Fighting Cancer<br />
(With thanks to BikeBiz online)<br />
Dawes Cycles has got behind the Cyclists Fighting Cancer<br />
charity, sponsoring a major fundraising event on May 22nd<br />
when The Wheel Heroes 100s’ will take place in either a 100<br />
mile or 100 km ride around Stratford on Avon, <strong>Chipping</strong><br />
Campden and Stow on the Wold.<br />
Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) donates bikes, specially adapted<br />
trikes and tandems to children and young people affected by<br />
cancer to encourage them to get active again. CFC was set up by<br />
Mike Grisenthwaite, himself a cancer survivor and keen cyclist.<br />
Grisenthwaite sai.: "Having Dawes on board for the Wheel<br />
Heroes event is fantastic I am passionate about making this<br />
event a fun and exciting experience for everyone who takes part<br />
whilst helping raising the cash to help kids affected by cancer.<br />
Something as simple as a bike really does change their lives and<br />
the money raised at this event will help us donate even more<br />
bikes in the future.<br />
“Stratford offers superb cycling terrain for all abilities along the<br />
picturesque highways and byways of Warwickshire and the<br />
adjacent counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and<br />
Oxfordshire. It will be a fantastic day of cycling for everyone<br />
who enjoys riding a bike.”<br />
The ride begins and ends at Stratford Racecourse, Luddington<br />
Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9SE. For more information -<br />
www.wheelheroes.org.uk www.cyclistsfightingcancer.org.uk<br />
A ‘Spinners’ Challenge<br />
7th March starting at 9am<br />
at Bourton Leisure Centre<br />
Nicki Banks teaches indoor cycling, and has decided to set<br />
her regular 'spinners' a challenge for the new year – a 100<br />
mile cycle session. This should take approximately 4 hours.<br />
They hope the challenge will raise funds for two local<br />
charities - 'Kates Carers' and 'Breathe Easy'.<br />
Nicki will lead/teach the session with 15 other cyclists<br />
(hopefully more, subject to borrowing more bikes from<br />
Cirencester Leisure Centre).<br />
Contact Nicki at nickybanks@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Funeral Director<br />
& Memorial Consultant<br />
W. J. Wright<br />
Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold<br />
Tel 01451 831829<br />
24 Hour Service<br />
Private Chapel of Rest, Prepaid Funeral Plans<br />
Serving the Cotswold Community for over 30 years<br />
BADMINTON<br />
Contact Mike Winter - 01 451 831194 - mike win1 @aol.com<br />
There was mixed news at the beginning of December. The<br />
Cotswold School’s ’s new Sports Hall would be ready for<br />
community use at the turn of the year, with non- slip floors,<br />
no stacked chairs behind the baseline of the court, high<br />
ceiling, contrasting wall colours with the shuttle….<br />
…at a cost quite a lot more than that we have been used to.<br />
So, its back to the calculator to see what we can afford and<br />
hope we can reach a compromise in order that badminton<br />
can have facilities equal to football and hockey. No one gets<br />
something for nothing – not today – but there is a limit to<br />
what people can afford to pay and there is a demand for<br />
badminton - as witnessed by the 24 players struggling to get<br />
a game in on one court between 7.30 and 8.30pm on the<br />
first evening back after the new year!<br />
<strong>Times</strong> and places<br />
Bourton – Cotswold School Hall, Mondays<br />
6.45 – 7.45 pm for less experienced juniors<br />
8.00 to 10pm for more experienced juniors and seniors<br />
Mike Winter - 01 451 831194 - mike win1 @aol.com<br />
Moreton – 7.45 pm Tuesdays at the Redesdale Hall –<br />
Mike Winter - 01 451 831194 - mike win1 @aol.com<br />
Stow – 7. 30pm Tuesdays at St Edwards Hall in the Square<br />
Contact Dennis 01451 830068 / Joyce 01451 833668<br />
Moreton Fire College - A group of 5/ 6 older players meet<br />
every Friday at 7.30pm. They are short of players for<br />
doubles.<br />
Stow Badminton Club is sad to report the death on the 30th<br />
December 2010 of their long time Chairman Cecil Haslam.<br />
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and long be<br />
remembered as a wonderful friend and pleasure to be with.<br />
On a happier note the Club now has several new members<br />
and looks forward to 2011 on a more optimistic note. JN. Sec.<br />
SHERBORNE HOCKEY CLUB<br />
www.sherbornehockeyclub.co.uk<br />
Stuart Colmer – Chairman - 01451 844 278<br />
Home Fixtures - The Cotswold School, The Avenue,<br />
Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD<br />
Run the Marathon for<br />
the Countryside Alliance<br />
The Countryside Alliance is looking for runners to be part of<br />
its Virgin Atlantic Marathon Team, so if you aim to get fit in<br />
2011, this could be the challenge for you.<br />
The 2011 marathon takes place on Sunday 17th April. If you<br />
think you have got what it takes to run the gruelling<br />
26.2miles around the famous course and raise vital funds for<br />
the Alliance then please email alison-hawes@countrysidealliance.org<br />
for an application form.<br />
The Countryside Alliance is looking for individuals who feel<br />
they have enough friends, contacts and colleagues to be able<br />
to raise £5,000. If you think that this could be you, then you<br />
will be considered for a guaranteed place through the<br />
Countryside Alliance's Golden Bond Scheme.
STOW RUGBY<br />
FOOTBALL CLUB<br />
Half Term Rugby Camp<br />
Feb 24-25<br />
Download the booking form<br />
www.pitchero.com/stowrfc/a/<br />
coaching-corner-17504.html&page=7<br />
FREE TRAINING AVAILABLE<br />
FREEPHONE 0800 1955 640<br />
INSTRUCTOR 07977 56 00 86<br />
www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk<br />
SEPARATE ADULT AND<br />
CHILDREN’S CLASSES<br />
NOW TRAINING AT<br />
CHIPPING NORTON<br />
STOW ON THE WOLD<br />
BOURTON VALE CRICKET CLUB<br />
RISSINGTON ROAD,<br />
BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER<br />
01451 820575<br />
www.bourtonvalecc.co.uk<br />
2011 - an exciting year for BVCC!<br />
From Mark Arthurs, Chairman<br />
Plans for our new clubhouse are gaining momentum and a brand<br />
new eco-friendly building with a truly sustainable theme will give us<br />
one of the only types of these community buildings in the county.<br />
Please look out for further news on this project.<br />
New FIRST XI captain Tom Arkell hopes to make a huge impact both<br />
on and off the field. After losing a couple of key players through the<br />
winter re-building has started with some familiar faces returning and<br />
new players trialling for a place in the team. Ted Hughes and Ed<br />
Shaw return to strengthen both batting and bowling departments<br />
with Ryan Newhook once again leading the attack along with spinner<br />
Ryan Hill and a couple of potential signings, making BVCC a true<br />
force in The Cherwell league. Zimbabwean batsman Neil Ferreira<br />
returns for his second season at the club, bolstering the top order<br />
along with his fellow countryman Kingsley Went, and 19yr old<br />
Charlie Garrett is looking to improve on his already sparkling career<br />
at BVCC!<br />
The SECOND XI will be led by Will Davies and with a number of new<br />
young signings and our Junior system producing some very exciting<br />
prospects will be looking to win Division 6. Sam Arthurs continues his<br />
Gloucestershire tenure with selection in the U14 squad and will be<br />
looking to impact the 2nd XI. Of course the “old guard” will still be<br />
needed to get the mix of maturity and youth but vice-captain, 16<br />
year old Jack Galpin, will look to continue his excellent record both<br />
with the bat and behind the stumps.<br />
Winter Nets start Sunday 27th <strong>February</strong> 11-1 pm at the Cotswold<br />
School and continue until we can get outside! All are welcome.<br />
Interested in joining us? Please contact<br />
Tom Arkell at tomarkell1@hotmail.com or<br />
Will Davies at wilberbvcc@hotmail.co.uk<br />
MATT KEYTE BSc (hons) Dip (ossm)<br />
Sport and Remedial Massage Therapist<br />
Sporting or recreational Injury? Sprain or Strain? Muscle soreness<br />
or tension? Looking to enhance your training programme?<br />
Call me on 01451 830911 / 07966068604<br />
Fully insured, Qualified and Professional<br />
Member of the<br />
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CHANGING ROOM FUND<br />
The year started with ex Liverpool Legend<br />
Jan Molby supporting the club at a Sporting<br />
Evening at the Fire Service College. A great<br />
evening of football stories and comedy saw<br />
over £3000 raised for the Changing Room<br />
Fund. A Bingo event followed with great<br />
support from the regular Bingo goers in<br />
Moreton, and prizes being donated from<br />
many local businesses.<br />
We held a Six A Side Tournament during the<br />
summer which again was well supported by<br />
local teams and in particular the team of<br />
locals from the Black Bear Pub. August bank<br />
holiday weekend saw our 24hour Bike Ride<br />
when on static cycles in Moreton High<br />
Street club members and supporters<br />
covered over a 1000 miles. Our now annual<br />
10k Fun Run took place in October.<br />
During all this time the Changing Rooms<br />
were being built at London Road with the<br />
help of club members donating their skills<br />
and labour to get them completed in time<br />
for the start of the season in September. We<br />
exceeded our expectations in completing<br />
this work in this time, and ensured our<br />
acceptance into the Gloucestershire<br />
Northern Senior League.<br />
MORETON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB<br />
A FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT CLUB<br />
www.moretonrangersfc.co.uk<br />
Secretary Chairman Treasurer Vice Chairman<br />
Martin Jones Tim Sedgley Graham Rees Paul Luker<br />
2 Devonshire Terrace 6 St Pauls Court 5 Fosseway Drive 5 Grays Lane<br />
Hospital Road Moreton- in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh<br />
Moreton-in-Marsh Glos GL56 0ET Glos GL56 0DU Glos GL56 0LP<br />
GL56 0BL 01608 652696 01608 650611 01608 651737<br />
01608 650955<br />
As we look back over 2010 it has been a momentous year for the club when we have all pulled together to set the<br />
club up for the future. With the need to build new changing rooms following the fire that destroyed the old ones in<br />
late 2009 we needed to raise funds as quick as possible.<br />
From Martn Jones, Club Secretary<br />
Moreton–in–Marsh<br />
Bowls Club<br />
2010 - a momentous year for the club<br />
Plans to create a new high class green and bowling centre for<br />
Moreton-in-Marsh Bowls Club are at last underway, as work<br />
commences on new facilities, scheduled to be completed in<br />
April 2012.<br />
Founded in 1909, this thriving bowls club currently uses the<br />
green adjacent to Moreton-in-Marsh Hospital on Hospital Road.<br />
The Club moved to this site in 1913, from grounds just across<br />
the road, but after a 98 year residency the land lease drew to a<br />
close, and as a result, the club was faced with losing its home<br />
ground. For only the second time in its 101 year history, the<br />
ON THE PITCH<br />
On the Pitch our First Team won the Cheltenham League First Division by a clear 20<br />
points so were promoted to the Northern Senior League. Our Reserve Team were<br />
runners up in the Stratford Cutler Division so were also promoted. We started a<br />
new Colts team as we had so much interest in playing for the club.<br />
Our Junior Teams continued to provide football for local youngsters with new<br />
teams starting at Under 8 and Under 10 level along with the current Under 11, 13<br />
and 14 teams. We are in particular indebted to Moreton Cricket Club for the use of<br />
pitches for our Junior Teams at their Batsford Road Ground.<br />
So we would like to thank all the businesses, charities and people who have<br />
supported the club over the past 12 months and let’s hope 2011 is a good a year<br />
for Moreton Rangers.<br />
(It will be of no surprise that there is little to report on the football front for<br />
December as the weather put pay to most of Moreton Rangers Teams Games.)<br />
98 years – well bowled!<br />
From Pat Wainwright (patinthecotswolds@live.co.uk)<br />
search began to find an area suitable for the creation of a<br />
quality green and a new clubhouse to enable the club to survive.<br />
With strong support from its 94 members, the various<br />
authorities and local people, the Bowls Club has now secured a<br />
lease from the Town Council, for new grounds behind the Esso<br />
garage on the A429, and embarked on what promises to be an<br />
exciting major development of a new, high class, quality venue.<br />
We are now looking forward to April 2012 and to welcoming old<br />
and new friends.<br />
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Patricia Cook<br />
Catering<br />
for every occasion<br />
01451 830450<br />
patriciacaterer@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Qualified gardener • Specialist Pruning<br />
Telephone: 01386 700903 • E-mail: nickplantsperson@btinternet.com<br />
TOTALLY TILES<br />
TRADE LTD<br />
NEW ROAD, MORETON – IN – MARSH<br />
Huge Collection of Wall & Floor Tiles<br />
Available to the Public & Trade<br />
Travertine, Limestone & Slate<br />
Ceramic & Mosaics – Oak Flooring<br />
Home visits can be arranged to<br />
bring a selection of products &<br />
to give advice<br />
Full fitting service by our<br />
experienced tilers<br />
Complete bathroom refurbishment<br />
Prices to suit all budgets<br />
Tel: 01608 652825<br />
Setting Up<br />
A New Business<br />
Contact<br />
Robb Eden<br />
for:<br />
Accounts Preparation & Analysis<br />
PAYE & Book-keeping<br />
Vat Returns<br />
Personal Tax<br />
Sage Training<br />
Business Tax<br />
More than just accounts - a personal service<br />
tailored to your needs. We will work with you<br />
to get the best from your business.<br />
01608 651802<br />
robbeden@aol.com<br />
Tax doesn’t have to be Taxing – so say HM Revenue & Customs in their<br />
advertising designed to reassure “customers” that filling in lots of complicated<br />
forms is not that bad really. Well for many, collecting all the paperwork &<br />
getting the figures ready is a stressful enough job hence they seek help from an<br />
accountant when filling in Tax Returns etc. The bad weather at the end of last<br />
year added to the problems & for those in business the Vat change was also an<br />
untimely distraction. All in all it’s been a difficult time for business & the longterm<br />
forecast for the economy doesn’t hold out much hope that things will get<br />
better. If your business is struggling it will be worth your while talking things<br />
through with your accountant or bank manager as it’s amazing how things can<br />
quickly turn around once a business or commitments are restructured. It is so<br />
much easier to keep to deadlines, such as getting Vat Returns in on time, when<br />
a business is well organised.<br />
If you’ve already started thinking about self-employment & setting up your own<br />
business then you should consider registering during March as your business<br />
year will then run alongside the Tax Year. At the same time you should think<br />
about how you want your business to operate; for instance will you need to be<br />
registered for Vat, do you need to produce sales invoices, will you be dealing<br />
with a large number of suppliers? If you organise your paperwork & have good<br />
systems in place from day one you will find running a business so much easier.<br />
However, before starting out you should make an appointment to see your<br />
bank’s business manager as it is wise to set up a business account rather than<br />
using your personal account for business transactions. Contacting one of the<br />
local business groups, or the local representative for the National Federation for<br />
the Self-Employed is also a good idea; all will be in a position to give you<br />
helpful advice or put you in touch with people who can give you information.<br />
You should also make an appointment to see an accountant, or a solicitor if<br />
needed, at the earliest opportunity.<br />
Robb Eden is a director of FBL Limited, based in Moreton-in-Marsh.<br />
He can be contacted via e-mail at robbeden@aol.com or by<br />
telephone 01608 651802.
Local Clubs, Societies, Associations & Charities<br />
Clubs<br />
Art Club Fisher House (in the hall)<br />
Tuesday 9.30 -12.30<br />
01451 831408: thelittles45@btinternet.com<br />
Cotswold Investment Club<br />
Meets 1st Tues of each month. Jeremy Main 01608 658675<br />
Knit One, Sip One Knitting Group<br />
Alternate Weds at 8pm Coach & Horses, Longborough<br />
Life Saving Club (Fire College)<br />
Co-ordinator Lynette Mantle 01386 882430<br />
NORTHLEACH & FOSSE LIONS CLUB<br />
Local Contact Adam Gardner 01451 844605<br />
N Cotswold Bee-Keepers Assoc<br />
Julie Edwards 01608 659396 julia@ncbka.org.uk<br />
N Cotswold Bridge Club<br />
Meets Bourton on the Hill on Tues, Weds, Thurs<br />
N Cotswold CAMRA<br />
01451810305 chair@northcotswoldcamra.org.uk<br />
Alan Lamb 01386 701603<br />
N Cotswold Disabled Club<br />
Joan M Oughton 01451 830580<br />
N Cotswold Digital Camera Club<br />
James Minter 01451 824175 www.ncdcc.co.uk<br />
N Cotswold National Trust<br />
Sec Dr Colin Ellis 01451 822208<br />
N Cotswold Probus Club<br />
2nd & 4th Thurs mornings Sec James Grafton 01608 684181<br />
N Cotswolds Rotary<br />
Local Contact Brian Honess 01451 830052<br />
N Cotswold U3A<br />
Contact Jenny Stanfield 01451 824338<br />
Rotary Kingham/Daylesford<br />
Meets Weds evening; Sat morning<br />
www.kinghamrotary.org.uk<br />
Royal British Legion<br />
Branch T 831550 and 07779 452396<br />
Club at Well Lane, Stow T 830242<br />
Scottish Country Dance Group<br />
Brenda Parsons 01451 831876<br />
Stow Disability Association<br />
George Hill - 01608 658636 www.stowda.org.uk<br />
Stow & District Civic Society<br />
Meets 1st Tues evenings bi-monthly, Church Rooms<br />
Nigel Surman Tel 01451 833783<br />
Stow Embroiderers’ Guild – tel 01451 832427<br />
Stow Guides<br />
Stow Probus 1st & 3rd Thursday mornings<br />
Tim Sedgley. 01608 652696<br />
Stow WI<br />
Jackie Palmer 01451 822285, Jeanne Lowden 01451 833755<br />
Sports & Outdoor<br />
Adlestrop Cricket Club<br />
Nick 01451 831458/Eric 01451 830793<br />
Stow Badminton Club<br />
Cecil Haslam 01451 830293 Joyce Norris 01451 833668<br />
Cotswold Walkers<br />
Sarah Clifton-Gould 01285 623450<br />
Every Thurs 2pm Moreton Area Centre<br />
Weds 2pm Bourton Leisure Centre - Alan Robinson 01451 821 067.<br />
Great Rissington Archers<br />
Sat 10.30am at Gt Rissington Social Club (+Weds 6.30pm in summer).<br />
Michael Ebelthite: 01451 824161/ Niall McIntosh: 01451 870221.<br />
London Chinatown TaeKwonDo<br />
Weds, 6.30pm Kids & families 7.30pm teens & adults<br />
Redesdale Hall, Moreton 0751 7437 300<br />
Moreton Bowls Club<br />
Barry Peaston-01608 650526/<br />
Ian Deakins-01451 821399/ Rod Dix-01451 821020<br />
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Moreton Bowling Club<br />
Margaret 01451 821399/Tom 01608 651761<br />
Moreton Badminton Club<br />
Mike and Joyce Rees 01608 650825<br />
N Cotswolds Youth Cricket Club<br />
Shaun Williams 01608 652138<br />
www.ncycc.co.uk<br />
Stow Cricket Club<br />
Captain Ash Andrews 07891 536418<br />
ash andrews1@yahoo.co.uk<br />
http://stowotw.play-cricket.com/home<br />
Stow Rugby Club<br />
Ian Roberts – 0777 5998551 www.stowrfc.co.uk<br />
Tae Kwon Do Assoc of GB<br />
Tues 6:30 Adults |<br />
Thurs 6:30 Juniors|7:30Seniors|8:30 Adult Self Defence<br />
Lee Chapman 07977 560086 lee@tkdschools.co.uk<br />
Music<br />
Campden Music Society<br />
Carol Jackson – concert Mgr Cra.jackson@virgin.net<br />
Cotswold Choral Society<br />
David South 01451 870494<br />
Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Upper/Lower Slaughter Village Halls<br />
Cotswold West Gallery Group<br />
Annette Smith 01451 830160<br />
Kingham Choral Society<br />
Derek Woods 01608 658738<br />
Naunton Music Society<br />
Barbara Steiner 01451 850897<br />
Barbara@markets-international.com<br />
Stow Youth Singers<br />
(Ages 9+) Linda Green – 01451 830327<br />
Fridays Term Time, 6-7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow<br />
STOW TIMES<br />
Clubs listings<br />
Local Authorities<br />
Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation)<br />
2nd Tuesday every month, 2-4pm<br />
Baden Powell Hall, Bourton on the Water<br />
01451 822102/810520<br />
County Cllr Barry Dare<br />
Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2GT<br />
01452 425000/01386 701280<br />
barry.dare@gloucestershire.gov.uk<br />
Cotswold District Council<br />
Cirencester – Trinity Road, Cirencester<br />
01285 623000 www.cotswold.gov.uk<br />
District Cllr Merryl Phillips<br />
01285 623870/01608 651148<br />
Merryl.Phillips@cotswold.gov.uk<br />
District Cllr David Penman<br />
01285 623808/01451 830479<br />
David.Penman@Cotswold.gov.uk<br />
Glos Market Towns Forum<br />
Main office: 01452 425953 www.town2town.org.uk<br />
Glos Rural Community Council<br />
Marilyn Cox 01452 528491<br />
marilync@grcc.org.uk<br />
glosrcc@grcc.org.uk www.grcc.org.uk<br />
Moreton Area Centre<br />
High Street Moreton 01608 650881<br />
moreton@cotswold.gov.uk<br />
Stow Town Council<br />
Stow Council Office, Stow Youth Club, Stow, GL54 1AB<br />
Tel 01451 832585 info@stowonthewold.net<br />
We are updating these lists for 2011.<br />
If your club, society, group or association isn't memtioned here, or if the details should be<br />
updated, please contact us with the appropriate information.<br />
Now is the perfect opportunity!<br />
editor@chippingnortontimes.co.uk 07789 175 002<br />
Community Groups<br />
Breathe Easy N.Cotswolds<br />
0145181-520 / 822102<br />
Fair Shares N Cotswolds Community Time Bank<br />
01608 812338 fairshares@phonecoop.coop<br />
Friends of Stow Surgery 01451 832200 & 830610<br />
Glos Association for the Blind<br />
Moreton Area Centre, High St, Moreton Mondays 10am-1pm. 01242 221170<br />
Steph.mckeever@glos-blind.co.uk<br />
Homestart N Cotswolds<br />
Lesley Thorn 01451 831781<br />
N Cotswold Community Radio<br />
Old Police Station, Ch Campden, www.northcotswoldonline.com<br />
N Cotswold Friendship Centre<br />
(Affiliated to Heyday) 01993-842820/01386-700656<br />
colman@oxon1939.fsnet.co.uk<br />
RNLI N Cotswold Branch<br />
Chairman Diana Porter 01451 830508<br />
Stow Fund<br />
Robert Barnett 01993 831520 Veronica Woodford 01993 831520<br />
Children & Youngsters<br />
1st Moreton in Marsh Cub and Beaver Scouts<br />
Cubs - Mon 6.15-8pm (ages 7yrs 6mths – 10yrs 6mths) Beavers -<br />
Tues 6.15-7.30pm (ages 5yrs 6mths to 8yrs) Scout Hut, Station<br />
Road, Moreton in Marsh.<br />
Scout Leader Di Warmington - 01608 651886<br />
Army Cadets at Moreton/Bourton<br />
Weds 7.30-9.30pm Major M G Little<br />
01451 831408 Little2@aol/com<br />
Bledington Toddler Group<br />
Nicki 01608 658137 Mon 10-11.30am<br />
Children's Art Club (ages 4-12)<br />
After school, Saturdays and holidays.<br />
Gill Parkes : 01386 700991<br />
Condicote Playgroup & Toddlers<br />
Leader Jo Abrahams 07796 987173<br />
Oddington Bumps, Babes & Beyond<br />
Mondays 10-12 at Oddington Village Hall<br />
Emma 07966 205774<br />
Stow Youth Centre<br />
Youth Worker - Suzanne Collinson<br />
07825 721220 Fosse Way, Stow<br />
Guiting Power Brownies (ages 7-10)<br />
Tuesday Evenings 6.15-7.30pm<br />
Leader Cheryl Millar 01451 831233<br />
Key Information<br />
Childline 0800 11 11<br />
Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111<br />
First Responders (St John’s Ambulance)<br />
01452 858234 countyhq@gloucestershire.jja.org.uk<br />
GO-STOW Visitor Information<br />
12 Talbot Court, Stow, 01451 870150<br />
Moreton Hospital (Minor Injury Unit)<br />
Tel No. 01608 812 605 – 8am-8pm<br />
Xray opening times – Mon-Fri 9.12am-12.45pm<br />
and Mon and Wed 1.45pm-4.15pm<br />
N Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch<br />
Non-Emergency 0845 090 1234<br />
www.northcotswoldsnw.co.uk<br />
N.Cots St Johns Ambulance<br />
& St Johns Cadets (from age 10)<br />
Meets at Bourton 7-9pm Thurs 01451 820570<br />
Business Associations & Groups<br />
Stow Business Association<br />
www.stowonthewold.info<br />
WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Network<br />
N Cotswolds: Emma Heathcote-James<br />
www.wireuk.org/networks<br />
01386 831 379/07977 226 025<br />
YHA Stow on the Wold<br />
Robert Williams (Mgr) 01451 830497<br />
stow@yha.org.uk/www.yha.org.uk
Animals & Pets<br />
DIAL-A-DOG-WASH Mobile Grooming Parlour<br />
01993 845360 / 07754 039665<br />
Dog Walking/ Sitting Service<br />
Telephone Carol 01451 820661<br />
Accommodation<br />
TREE TOPS GUEST HOUSE (Liz & Brian Dean)<br />
Secluded B&B; 5 mins from train station & Moreton town centre<br />
LONDON ROAD, MORETON IN MARSH 01608 651036<br />
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning<br />
GRIMEBUSTERS 01993 868924/ 07778 298312<br />
Professional service at unbeatable rates<br />
Chiropody<br />
DEREK BROOKES MSSCh,MBCPA,HPCReg<br />
For all your foot health needs. 01451 822540<br />
Clothes & Curtain/Alterations<br />
BERNIE’S ALTERATIONS – 35 yrs experience<br />
Tel 01451 833831 or 07768 305427<br />
How to Use a SEWING MACHINE or How to Make<br />
Curtains, Cushions, Blinds or Clothes<br />
www.sewing-tuition.co.uk•Ring Sue on 01608 644877<br />
Florist<br />
ALLIUM FLORIST www.alliumflorist.co.uk<br />
More than just Flowers<br />
1 Oxford Street, Moreton-in-marsh, GL56 0LA Tel 01608 650630<br />
Stow Roses – The Flower Shop<br />
01451 832277 www.stowroses.co.uk<br />
Hair & Beauty<br />
BELLISSIMA BEAUTY Treatments and make-up for all occasions.<br />
01451 810489/07780 684134 www.bellissima-beauty.co.uk<br />
Health & Fitness<br />
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Orthopaedic & sports injury specialists.<br />
MCSP HPC Reg. Spinal & joint pain. Acupuncture.<br />
Bourton-on-the-Water. 01451 822660<br />
PILATES 4 U - Tel Robert - 07500 188 445<br />
Bourton•Rissington•Northleach•Ch.<strong>Norton</strong><br />
House & Home<br />
J.BRYER CARPETS<br />
Carpets supplied & fitted at below shop prices.<br />
Shop at Home Service. www.jbryercarpets.co.uk<br />
Call: 0790 9991216any time.<br />
Local Business Directory<br />
Stow <strong>Times</strong>, Moreton <strong>Times</strong> and Bourton <strong>Times</strong> new BUSINESS DIRECTORY.<br />
Learning & Tuition<br />
ITALIAN LESSONS IN CHIPPING CAMPDEN<br />
www.italianlanguageschool.co.uk 01386 849156<br />
Marquees<br />
COTSWOLD MARQUEES LTD<br />
Tel 01608 686900<br />
www.cotswoldmarquees.co.uk<br />
Music<br />
PIANO/SINGING TUITION EXPERIENCED TEACHER<br />
Adult & Young Pupils Welcome 01608 642025<br />
www.raymondhead.com E:raymondhead@aol.com<br />
Pest Control Services<br />
MIKE VICKERS PEST & MOLE CONTROL Domestic,<br />
Commercial, Agricultural Tel 01608 642531/07788 668740<br />
info@molecatchermick.co.uk<br />
Property & Garden Services<br />
Batsford Timber Ltd – Fencing & Sheds<br />
01608 651096. www.batsfordtimber.co.uk<br />
Brian Halling - Window Cleaner<br />
01608 651406 | 07969 934230<br />
Dovedale Services – Mowing/Landscaping/Decorating<br />
Mark Penfold 01386 700165/07811 217043<br />
Professional Services<br />
Just Wills - Will Writing Service.<br />
Your instructions are taken in the comfort of your own home.<br />
From £47.50 single will £80 joint/will. No payment until your will<br />
is produced. 01608 643142 or insall@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Taxi/Private Hire<br />
ELDRIDGE TRAVEL – PRIVATE HIRE<br />
8-seater – 01993 822271<br />
Local - Long distance - Airports<br />
M.H TAXIS – your Local Taxi Service<br />
Tel 0777 993 9415 www.mhtaxis.com<br />
NORTHWICK PRIVATE HIRE<br />
John Whateley 01386 701806/07855 824 788<br />
STOW TAXI SERVICE – 07887 714047<br />
info@stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk<br />
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Accountancy in the Cotswolds<br />
Professional and friendly chartered accountants.<br />
Covering audit, accounts, business start ups<br />
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tailored to your requirements.<br />
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Padders • Lunar<br />
Hosiery<br />
Pretty Polly<br />
Sale<br />
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Lingerie<br />
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