Chipping Norton Times - Issue 4/5 - January-February

CHIPPING NORTON TIMES 

Supported by STOW TIMES 

January / FeBruary 2011 

An independent monthly magazine delivered FREE OF CHARGE for residents and businesses in and around Chipping Norton. 

Copies will also be made available at a number of distribution points 

Chipping Norton Times – joining Stow Times, Moreton Times & Bourton Times, 

already delivered free of charge to over 8,500 homes and businesses 

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES 

“Green 

Shoots” 

Business feature in 

this edition pages 8-12

CHIPPING NORTON TIMES 

From the Editor 

Thank goodness it’s local! 

Do you remember people muttering about the number of empty 

shops in our local towns? 

Look around any of the market towns now - there are a few blank 

windows, but not many. New businesses have been opening here - 

small businesses, unique and individual, set up by people who can and 

will chat to you, because they are genuinely interested in whether 

you like (and will buy) the items they have chosen to stock. We are 

highlighting some of those businesses in this edition, and hope that 

you will drop in and say Hello, and take a look around. 

There are new ‘skills’ involved in surviving the gloomy grey days of an 

economic winter, things which we probably didn’t pay too much 

attention to before - knowing where to look for the Best Buy 

bargains, looking for 2 for 1 promotions and discount vouchers AND 

making sure that we use them before they go out of date. We juggle 

our plastic cards to get the longest free credit periods and the most 

loyalty points, and think twice about filling up the car - at approaching 

£100 a go, there are a lot of other things I would rather spend that 

money on! 

Of course one of the things we can’t always buy in locally is cheap 

fuel…. BUT, if we can do most of our shopping locally we will 

probably not be standing in the cold filling up the car and handing 

over vast amounts of tax and profit quite as frequently, and we won’t 

have such a long journey home. Whatever your MPG or kilometre 

equivalent, shopping locally make huge sense. 

So, pick one of those bright blue sunshine-y days and visit your local 

market town(s). You can park free, take time to chat to the person 

behind the counter, find out about the local produce, the local crafts 

people and skilled artisans working here in our communities. Enjoy 

the superb range of coffee shops and tea rooms –a different one 

every time you come into town perhaps - welcoming pubs and little 

restaurants for lunch or an early supper. We are very lucky living here 

– we just need reminding every now and again, rediscovering the 

reasons why we do live here and love it! 

Best wishes 

Jenni Turner, Editor 

Our Front Cover photograph was taken by Gary Gleghorn. 

Copywrite GG©NCDDD.2011 

Copydate for the March edition is 16th February 2011. 

(The 16th is our copy date for every month next year) 

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Stow on the Wold, GL54 1WD 

Inside this edition 

FEATURES 

8 - 12 Green Shoots Celebrating new businesses in our towns 

27 ‘A Natural Sense of Humour’ – the winners, the winning captions 

28, 29 ‘The Natural Wonders of the Cevennes’ article and 

photographs from Mike Boyes 

REGULARS 

6 Book Reviews from Cotswold Bookstore 

14 & 16 Rotary – News from the local clubs. 

17 The Governments LOCALISM BILL – how important is that to 

our communities? 

18 2011 Census – 27th March; Can our councillors be Community 

Champions? 

19 Local Authorities, meetings & information 

Telephone scams warning 

20 Church Services 

21, 22 Village Halls; Rural Cinemas. 

23 - 25 LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY for February 

26 Local Walks in February 

32 Wychwood ‘V’ Programme; Greystones Farm SSSI 

33-35 Local Schools – news & reports 

40, 41, 43 News & Reports from some of the Local Sports Clubs, etc.. 

44 Tax doesn’t have to be taxing - from Robb Eden 

45 News & Reports from some of the Local Clubs, Societies, 

Associations & Charities 

47 Local Business Directory 

Thank you to all our contributors, the writers and photographers who 

have helped produce this first edition of 2011. This month the tiny team 

of volunteers doing research, sub-editing and proof reading grew once 

more and now includes Kathie McDonald, Diana Murphy and Jan Marley 

– who also manages our deliveries. Their time and input was invaluable. 

Thank you too to all our volunteer deliverers and sources of information 

– without them these magazines couldn’t function and we always 

appreciate their time and commitment. 

Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd. 

0845 230 8955 / www.eagledesign.net 

Extra copies of Chipping Norton Times may be available at the Leisure 

Centre and the Information Point. If you can help to deliver Chipping 

Norton Times in your area, please contact the Editor – your help will be 

much appreciated.

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Stow-on-the-Wold 

Stow Primary School 

St Edwards Drive - Mondays 7.00pm 

Tel: Mandy 01608 641923 

Chipping Norton 

Town Hall - Tuesdays 5.15pm & 7.00pm 

Tel: Mandy 01608 641923 

Shipston-on-Stour 

Townsend Hall 

Sheep Street - Wednesdays 7.00pm 

Tel: Christine 01608 686288 

Moreton-in-Marsh 

Congregational Church Hall 

Oxford Street - (NEW) Thursdays 5.15pm & 7.00pm 

Tel: Christine 01608 686288 

Hospice Charity’s Search for 

Simply Supper Hosts 

Simply Supper is a great excuse to get together with friends or family for 

dinner on any evening in March 2011 and ask your guests for a donation 

to raise money for the charity. The money raised will make a big 

difference to families from Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and surrounding 

counties who have come to rely on the hospice care for children and 

young adults at Helen & Douglas House. 

Helen & Douglas House offers medically supported short breaks and 

end-of-life care for children and young adults with life-shortening 

conditions and counselling and practical support for the whole family. 

How you organise your Simply Supper is entirely up to you. You can invite 

your guests for jacket potatoes, steaming bowls of chilli, or a four course 

candle-lit soirée. If you don’t like cooking, why not tell a friend who does 

about Simply Supper and see if they can host an evening? 

There are amazing prizes to be won for the best menu, best photo and 

quirkiest evening! If you submit your menu, you have a chance of 

winning the star prize of a day at Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School. 

For more information, or to sign up and receive a Simply Supper Host 

pack containing invitations, place cards, a quiz and more, contact Alison 

Hooker by phone on 01295 678321 

or email ahooker@helenanddouglas.org.uk 

You can also visit www.helenanddouglas.org.uk 

Reg. Charity No. 1085951

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BEECH HAVEN CARE HOME 

CHIPPING NORTON 

Tel: 01608 642766 Fax: 01608 644290 

e-mail: beechhaven@aol.com 

Website: www.beechhavencarehome.com 

* Long term & respite care 

* Warm family atmosphere 

* Experienced friendly staff 

* Large garden 

*En-suite rooms available 

* TV lounges & quiet areas 

Please contact the Manager, Sally Lyon. 

COTSWOLD FUNERAL SERVICES 

‘Peace of mind assured’ 

ANDREW BAKER & SANDRA BROWN 

Funeral Directors 

Well Lane, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1DG Tel: 01451 831 022 

Supporters of the Royal British Legion, Stow on the Wold. 

24 hour service 

Tel: (01451) 831 022 

www.cotswoldfuneralservice.co.uk

Strictly in MORETON 

Learn to dance.... 

Waltz, Cha-cha, Tango Argentine, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep, 

Modern Jive + MORE 

Ballroom / Latin 

The Redesdale Hall 

in Moreton-in-Marsh 

7pm class Full. 

New Beginners Classes 8-30-10-00pm 

Salsa / Latin 

The Redesdale Hall 

in Moreton-in-Marsh 

Thursday 8-30 – 9-30pm 

WEDDING 

‘FIRST DANCE’ 

Choreographed to your special song 

Especially for You 

01789 778007 

www.margaretgreenwood.co.uk 

OTHER VENUES include… 

ALCESTER, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 

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“Green Shoots” 

Celebrating some of the new, exciting and varied 

collection of new businesses in our market towns 

During 2009 and 2010 there were a number of empty shops 

in town,….remember? Now look around any of the market 

towns in the North Cotswolds and there are very few blank 

shop windows. New businesses have been setting up here - 

small businesses, unique and individual, stocked by people 

who can, and will, chat to you about the things they have on 

their shelves and rails, bought with a passion and intended to 

catch your eye. 

There is lots to celebrate about new businesses - the 

welcome is genuine and warm, the enthusiasm is almost 

tangible, there is an energy. We are delighted to introduce 

some of them to you this month and hope that you will drop 

in and say Hello, and take a look around. 

Vital and lively communities are at the heart of our North 

Cotswolds towns, and our local businesses bring energy and 

opportunity. Supporting them keeps our towns alive, diverse 

and interesting, and gives us a reason to be proud of where 

we live. We wish every one of these businesses an exciting 

and successful year. 

The Fosse Way is the main artery joining our communities. 

Just south of Stow on the Fosse is Number Four at Stow, 

formerly the Roman Court Hotel. Purchased and extensively 

renovated last year by sisters, Patricia and Caroline Lösel, this 

delightful cosy, boutique family-run hotel and restaurant 

opened its doors in June. The hotel has benefitted from a 

complete makeover, furnished in a simple, contemporary style 

with the emphasis on comfort and convenience with airconditioning 

installed throughout the 

EAT DRINK MEET SLEEP 

• Valentine’s Day Menu £42.50 inclusive pp 

• Cutlers Restaurant, open for Lunch and Dinner 

• Lounge Bar serving tea/coffee and light snacks 

• Private Dining Room 

• Conference/Meeting Room 

• Air-conditioned Bedrooms and Suites 

• Special Mid-week and Weekend breaks 

Owners Caroline, Patricia and their top Team, are always on 

hand to give you a warm welcome and exceptional service! 

Tel: 01451 830297. Email: 

reservations@hotelnumberfour.co.uk 

www.hotelnumberfour.co.uk 

IT FEELS WARM AND COMFORTABLE HERE – 

it’s a nice place to be, with a delightful menu 

establishment. It feels comfortable – there’s a warm and 

genuine welcome here, and friendly and attentive service 

from Caroline and Patricia. Cutler’s Restaurant at 

Number Four is developing a popular following in its own 

right. With an established* reputation for good tasty food, 

Executive Chef Patron, Brian Cutler, takes locally sourced and 

seasonal produce to prepare classic English and continental 

dishes. A great value two course lunch (£14.50) is served 

weekdays and Cutlers is a popular venue for traditional 

Sunday roast rib of beef and free-range duck from Madgetts 

Farm. (*Brian’s cooking has already received recognition with 

a Two Rosette Award from the Automobile Association.) 

You can view the website: www.hotelnumberfour.co.uk, or 

even better, pop in and see for yourself – it’s a nice place to 

be, with a delightful menu. 

Parking in Stow Square is free for the first two hours, 

with all day parking free in the small town car park at 

Tescos, just a 4-5 minute walk. 

PRETTY, FEMININE …and an invaluable source of 

delightful things 

Digbeth Street is always picturesque and has a well 

established reputation with shoppers and window-shoppers 

from all around the world. Down on the right hand side, past 

the New England Coffee House (which has the best coffee 

aroma in town) is Milly Lilly, with a fascinating selection of 

gifts chosen with care and displayed with style. The shop 

interior is pretty and very feminine; prices will suit all 

budgets, and the range of jewellery, china, cushions, decorative 

and fun items is perfect for house gifts and personal gifts - 

from babies to grandma. Teenagers will love Milly Lilly – and 

I suspect a lot of other people will too!

A WARDROBE OF COUNTRY TWEED, 

TARTANS, waterproofs and sporty little numbers, 

high fashion glamour, romantic and cuddly - NOT 

FOR YOU, YOUR PET! 

Barks and Purrs, for discerning cats and dogs, is on the opposite side 

of Digbeth Street in Fountain Court, Paul & Pauline Assad have 

opened a boutique here for your dog or cat, with wonderful 

selections of quality clothing and accessories, toys, beds, cushions, 

treats and rewards, all in a range of sizes. Pauline has a broad 

knowledge of her subject, with a passion for spoiling your pet, so if 

you have your heart set on something that isn’t in stock she is happy 

to source it and order it for you – so that no-one will be 

disappointed on their special day! 

Barks and Purrs has a terrific sense of style and colour in everything 

their beautifully designed shop has to offer…for discerning cats and 

dogs, possibly with their owners in mind! 

Barks & Purrs proudly presents quality 

clothing and accessories for Dogs and Cats. 

PASSIONATE ABOUT SPOILING YOUR DOGS AND CATS? 

You will enjoy a visit to our beautifully designed shop and if 

there is anything particular you need we will buy it in for you. 

It will be our pleasure. 

OPEN Monday to Saturday 10h30 to 17h30, Sunday 11h00 to 16h00 

Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold 

GL54 1BN 

01451 830010 

Online shop ˆ free UK delivery 

pauline@barksandpurrs.co.uk 

www.barksandpurrs.co.uk 

Go-Stow in Talbot Court (between Stow Square and Sheep Street) 

is the regeneration of Stow Information Centre – but offers much 

more. The old VIC was missed by locals almost a much as by visitors, 

and although not many locals buy souvenirs, a stunning coffee table 

book of Cotswold Photos is a wonderful gift. There is a range of 

travel books here, cards and local crafts too. Tickets for London and 

local theatres,, days out to Warwick Castle, trains or bus tickets and 

timetables - all can be obtained by popping into Go-Stow. Save 

yourself time and stress on the computer and talk to a real person 

who can advise you about events and help you to plan it and book 

tickets. 

NEVER BE STUCK FOR A NIGHT OUT, TICKETS or a 

new walk - search no further for that ‘difficult’ gift 

TOURIST INFORMATION - BOOKING SERVICE - BOOKS - MAPS 

GIFTS - INTERNET ACCESS 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

GO-STOW 

The Cotswold Information Centre 

12 Talbot Court / Sheep Street 

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD 

GL54 1BQ | 01451 870 150 

Out of Talbot Court walk down Sheep Street and on the left is Holly 

Cottage Antique Centre. Janet Black made her dream of many years 

come true when she opened this charming little shop last autumn. It 

is an antiques ‘emporium’ stocked with antiques and collectables 

brought together from a number of collectors and dealers. 

‘HAVE NOTHING IN YOUR HOME WHICH YOU 

DO NOT KNOW TO BE USEFUL OR BELIEVE 

TO BE BEAUTIFUL.’ 

With its pretty little rooms, decorative corners and good lighting, 

Holly Cottage Antiques Centre has a ‘dream come true’ feeling. The 

sparkling displays are frequently changing as items are selected and 

borne away by happy customers. The fireplace glows with polished 

copper, toys and Art Nouveau decorate the widow seat, perfume 

bottles and compacts, lace and silver sit prettily in collections or as 

individual pieces. Memories are on display here, treasures and keepsakes 

to share with your family and friends. 

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“AN ECLECTIC SELECTION OF 

BEAUTIFUL THINGS not previously 

available in this part of the 

Cotswold's”. 

House etc. occupies the historic Manor house, at the 

Stocks Green end of the Square in Stow-on-the-Wold. 

Chris & Morgana Tilling started renovation in the old 

building last summer, opening in September. Chris 

describes their style as “an eclectic selection of 

beautiful things that had not previously been available 

in this part of the Cotswold's”. House etc. is a Lifestyle 

brand and Chris & Morgana are committed to offering 

a wide selection of items large and small, old and new. 

Most notable are the gorgeous vintage design 

women's clothing line from “Stop Staring” which has 

already created quite a stir, together with fabulous 

couture hats from Cotswold milliner Mrs Charles 

Trevelyan and unique hand made bags by “Dazed 

Dorothy” of Edinburgh. 

If you are looking for something for your home or as a 

gift, House etc offers excellent browsing - stunning 

glassware from LSA, fabulous soaps and creams from 

Tokyo Milk , incredible Shabby Chic and French Boudoir 

mirrors (they sell really quickly!), gorgeous mango 

wood tableware and lovely hand woven basket from 

Indonesia. Chris has added various pieces of Victorian 

furniture and fascinating items of interest for sale 

including an original George VI postbox from 1938. 

With nearly three thousand square feet of available 

space they have plenty of room to show off the 

exciting selection of goods they have brought to Stow 

from around the World. 

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Beautifully Bespoke Cupcakes. 

Made with Love and Decorated with a Passion. 

After 10 years of baking, decorating and soul-satisfying recipe testing, The Sugar 

Shack evolved in early 2010 as a fully fledged business. Happiness is truly 

cupcake shaped here and The Sugar Shack feels blessed to be sharing bite-sized 

pleasure with you, our customers. Handmade with love, using the finest locally 

sourced and fair-trade ingredients, every little one is hand decorated with an all 

consuming attention to detail. Fun and quirky designs, contemporary and chic, 

our beautiful and bespoke creations (of which we are immensely) are created 

just for you. 

Weddings and corporate events, children's birthday parties and afternoon teas 

- no event is too large or too small. We host hen parties lavished with 

champagne , afternoon teas and ‘hands-on’ children's birthday parties with 

full-on cake craft and messy fingers! If it's important to you, it's important to us. 

We are delighted with the wonderful responses that our little cakes have 

generated in our short time as a registered business, 2011 promises to be a 

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 

be tricky on Tuesday market days). Two very different galleries 

opened here in 2010 - The Moreton Gallery displays paintings and 

crafts in a friendly ‘working’ studio. Further up the High Street Celia 

Lendis opened her modern and light Contemporary Gallery in 

September. ”People often think that they aren’t wealthy enough to 

buy art, or that they don’t know enough. This isn’t the case. It is 

collectors that keep galleries fresh and moving, and without the 

support of both established and new collectors, art can never 

thrive.’ 

GET CREATIVE! 

Sometimes it’s important to have somewhere to go, something to 

do, which will entertain and be good fun for everyone, the family 

and/or friends. Just off the High Street is Beatrix Craft Studio, a 

‘must know about’ for mums with youngsters, and great fun for a 

teenage party or a team break from work, lifting tension and 

encouraging new ideas to flow. 

Beatrix Craft Studio was set up by Emily Bright, herself a young 

Mum with lots of experience in knowing how to survive something 

as potentially messy as paints and self expression! She has thought 

of and provides all the necessary survival kit – a fantastic range of 

ready to paint dinnerware, ornaments and home décor pieces, 

paints and aprons - and a capable and friendly team with the tools 

and time to help you along the way –and do all the cleaning up! 

Select an item of pottery from the huge range of stock - and get 

creative! Whatever your ability the tools and time are here to help 

you. Return in a few days to collect your fired item, ready to pop on 

your shelf or wrap up for Granny - either way you’ll have something 

unique to be cherished. Parties can be booked, packages tailored to 

suit your needs and budget – and the Host receives a free souvenir 

personalised by their guests. 

For seasoned stitchers and complete novices 

Woodgate Needlecrafts 

Vikki and Sara invite you to call in and see their 

great range of products & accessories, including a 

beautiful range of cross stitch embroidery kits. 

Old Market Way, Moreton in Marsh 

A warm welcome to Woodgate Needlecrafts, a new craft store in 

Old Market Way, Moreton, stocking a beautiful range of cross stitch 

embroidery kits that cover many themes including Teddies, Flowers, 

Animals and lots more! With years of experience Vikki and Sara 

Woodgate can advise you on how to start your own craft projects, 

making things for home as well as special gifts for friends and loved 

ones. 

Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a complete novice, drop in 

to Woodgates Needlecrafts - they would love to meet you and show 

you their products and accessories. 

COTSWOLD 

KITCHEN & TABLEWARE 

8 High Street * Moreton in Marsh 

01608 652028 

ank you to all my customers for making my first year so successful! 

Jan McCarthy (Proprietor) 

Cotswold Kitchen & Tableware is an Independent Retailer situated in 

beautiful Grade II listed building in the Cotswold town of Moreton in 

Marsh. We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer 

satisfaction. Stockists of: 

STELLAR, JUDGE, JAMES MARTIN KNIVES & SAUCEPANS, 

PORTMEIRION, ROYAL WORCESTER, CATH KIDSTON, 

BRYNN PARRY, DAVID MASON DESIGNS, ALISONS 

ANIMALS, NATURAL BURRWOOD, BEATRIX POTTER, 

DISNEY AND MANY INDIVIDUAL LINES 

TO SUIT ALL POCKETS… 

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE 

FOR REGULAR UPDATES & OFFERS! 

WWW.COTSWOLDKT.VPWEB.CO.UK 

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A diverse, vibrant collection 

Gallery 7, Sue Anderson’s exciting new gallery is inviting and 

dynamic. Contemporary and traditional paintings, sculptures, 

designer jewellery, limited edition prints and cards. The 

sculptures are beautiful and range from small bronze hares at 

£10 to a magnificent large garden sculpture of a small boy 

holding a fledgling at £1600. Innovative metal sculptures 

suitable for indoors and outdoors include a quirky fish on a 

scooter and a lizard and frog made predominantly from 

reclaimed steel bicycle components! 

Gallery 7 hosts 6 jewellery designers - contrasting styles from 

elegant to bold! (Two of the designers have had pieces worn 

by TV/Film celebs!) Painting styles vary according to the artists 

showing at the time – expect something striking, Sue has a 

good eye! 

Easily found next to the theatre booking office and The 

Chequers pub… Pop in and browse. 

Skillz Soccer Schools is a football training provider for children 

aged between 3 and 18. WE DO after school clubs, school 

holiday courses, team training, individual and small group 

tuition and football themed birthday parties. WE USE top 

quality coaches (all FA Qualified & CRB checked) to deliver our 

innovative curriculum with an emphasis on technical 

development, team work and enjoyment. 

THE RESULT? A fantastic football experience for young players 

of all ability levels. 

Our dedication to providing the highest standards of football 

training has seen us establish several links with local schools 

and clubs as well as the Oxfordshire FA. More information? 

Via skillzsoccer@hotmail.co.uk or 07595545087 

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Quality, value and a sprinkling of love 

Coco Ropo is based on old fashion sweets, fudge and 

chocolate, yet there is also a modern theme with innovative 

and fun gifts. You can find aprons, butter dishes, candles, 

photo frames, bath salts, fun cards and all sorts of different 

and aspiring small gifts and treats, including some that come 

direct from a Tibetan village. 

The majority of the gifts are priced under £10.00 - the most 

expensive is a 4 tiered stack of boxes filled with Sparkling Rose 

& Brut, Thorntons Moments, Ferrero Rocher and Lindt Lindor 

at £45.00 (£65.00 elsewhere and unbelievable value - as is 

everything in this shop). 

Coco Ropo is named after its proprietor, Rowan Walton. At the 

top end of the High Street near Dormer House School, and will 

appeal to younger tastes and pocket money – perfect for little 

gifts, beautifully presented and lovely to receive - at any age! 

Skillz Soccer Schools 

FEBRUARY HALF TERM COURSES will include fun games, 

technical practices, daily competitions including our daily World 

Cup tournament. All players will receive a certificate of 

participation and any player signing up for all four days will also 

receive a Free Skillz T-Shirt. For ages 5 to 14. 

Mon 21st Feb @ Bourton FC - 9am -3pm. £12 per player 

Tuesday 22nd – Fri 25th Feb @ KINGHAM FC -9am – 3pm 

£12 per day/ £40 for all 4 days (includes a free Skillz T-shirt)

ANGELA HAY SOFT FURNISHINGS 

Hand Made Curtains & Roman Blinds 

Choose fabrics from: Sanderson, Lorient, Colefax & 

Fowler, Voyage, James Hare Silks, Jane Churchill & more. 

Tracks,Trimmings,Poles & Wallpaper • Footstools & Storage Footstools 

Free Measuring Service & Quotation 

Easy Parking, Showroom open by appointment, Tel: 01386 700692 

Bourton on the Hill,Moreton in Marsh,GL56 9AJ 

LOOKING 

GOOD – 

And loving it! 

Talk to Stow Times about advertising 

your business. 

07789 175 002 

Editor@stowtimes.co.uk 

Editor@moretontimes.co.uk 

Editor@bourtontimes.co.uk 

Editor@chippingnortontimes.co.uk 

JOHNNY HATCH 

PROFESSIONAL GARDENER 

GARDEN PLANNING, 

PLANTING & PRUNING 

Mobile: 07960 650714 

Email: johnnyhatch@btinternet.com 

www.johnnyhatch.co.uk 

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Rotary Club of the North Cotswolds 

North Cotswold Rotary 

From Brian Honess, PRO 

Although the weather forced us to cancel our collecting days at 

Tesco Stores, we were able to visit the Tescos at Stow to present 

Mark MacDonald the current store manager with a framed citation 

in recognition of the help received from Tesco in our fund raising. 

In 2010 some £10,000 was raised through the collections at Tesco. 

These have often been for the specific relief of people severely 

affected by natural disasters – the Haitian earthquake and the 

Pakistani floods being two major such events. At other times, such 

as Christmas, we have collected for selected Rotary charities. We 

thank all those who have contributed so generously. (The photo 

shows our President Michael Orme presenting the citation.) 

HOWEVER we did have some successful fund raising activities prior 

to Christmas. The Victorian Evening in Bourton raised some £2,000 

from car parking and we are grateful to John Hackling for allowing 

us the use of Hackling’s car park. The BIG BAND Concert with the 

Band of the Army Air Corps, enjoyed by a full house at Bourton 

School, brought in £3,300 – this is split between the band’s own 

charity (the Corps of Army Music Trust) and Rotary Charities. The 

future of the Army Air Corps Band is uncertain due to budget cuts, 

but we hope that they will be with us again on December 11th 

(make a note!). The photo above shows Rotary President Michael 

Orme with the Band’s Director of Music, Captain Justin Mathews 

(right) and Bandmaster WO1 Peter Bede. 

AUCTION of PROMISES 

Finally – make a note of SATURDAY March 19th, when we are 

holding an Auction of Promises at The Plough, Ford. More of this 

next month – but if you, or someone you know, has an item which 

they are prepared to promise and which can be auctioned for 

charity – please contact your local Rotarian - NOW!!. 

TREE OF LIGHT 

The Tree-of-Light, in remembrance of family or friends who have 

died, raised £2,700 this Christmas. Thank you to all who 

supported this activity. The funds are distributed to Kates Home 

Nursing, Gloucestershire Air Ambulance and Rotary Charities 

including the Rotary Foundation. 

ROTARY CLUB OF KINGHAM AND DAYLESFORD 

From Paul Jackson 

High Court judge on the importance of Independent Judges. 

Kingham resident Sir Anthony Mann gave a well attended club meeting an 

interesting expose on the role of Judges in our democratic society. Judges 

not only interpret and therefore create the law by constant reference to 

precedent, they also protect citizen rights from over excessive 

governments. (Apparently High Court Judges can only be fired by an act 

passed by both Houses of Parliament…perhaps we all underestimate their 

role in our free society.) 

Champagne Classic on Sunday July 3rd - Book now! 

The new “Cotswold Event of the Year” - a very special lunch garden party 

with Jazz, Champagne and Classic Cars. Sponsored by Savills, Bentleys 

and the House of Fraser. See 

www.champagneclassic.org.uk for more details. 

Duck Race…..a sell out and lots of fun. 

The now well established New Year’s Day Duck Races, sponsored by 

WORLD OF COLOR Chipping Norton, and held at The Mill House Hotel was 

a runaway success, raising nearly £1200 for the primary school outside 

classroom, local charities and Rotary’s global Foundation (currently 

“almost there” with its eradicate Polio campaign). Forty one winners 

shared £500 of prize money with the £100 prize going to Juliet, an 8 year 

old holiday visitor who was overwhelmed to have won. 

Keith Hartley Chairman of 

Kingham Parish Council 

starts the first race. 

Juliet receives her winnings from 

President Nova Bradley 

Where does your money go? 

Well some of it goes to a Micro Bank in Malawi - Nick Teale from the 

Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches recently gave a fascinating overview of a 

venture that is transforming the lives of the economically disadvantaged, 

loaning them starter business loans of £25 for four months at a time. 

What is really interesting is that the Bank, based in Oxford, avoids 

mentioning its charitable status as their customers in Malawi are reluctant 

to accept charity. The majority are women, who are the marketeers of the 

country. Other unique approaches are that the PINs are fingerprints; to 

get a loan you need to belong to a Trust Group of around ten people who 

take out a joint loan and underwrite each other. No wonder they have a 

98% repayment record, something our UK banks could learn! The local 

Rotary Clubs in this UK region have donated over £73,000 in the last 

three years to this worthwhile venture, which has increased its capital 

employed from £1.9 million to £5.7. They plan to increase the number of 

customers from 250k to 1 million in four years. Thank you for your 

donations to Rotary. 

New Members joining our one year old club! 

There is no doubt that as a new club, younger members, ladies and 

couples are finding our new very informal style attractive. This month we 

welcome 5 new members from Churchill, Bledington and Chipping Norton. 

See www.kinghamrotary.org.uk and come along without any obligation - 

the next meetings are February 9th and 21st. It’s fun!

Welcome to the Mill House Hotel. One of the last 

independent family owned hotels in the Cotswolds. 

Mill House Hotel Events 

Thursday February 10th Pie and Pint Night £12.95 

Sunday February 27th - Sunday Lunch with Jazz -£20.00 

Thursday March 10th Sausage and Mash Night £8.95 

Sunday March 27th - Sunday Lunch with Jazz - £20.00 

Sunday Lunch with Jazz – The last Sunday of every month, we will have 

live jazz performances whilst you enjoy your 3 course Sunday Roast for 

just £20.00. With great performances from the Soft Shoe Trio. 

Join the Mill House Dining Club during your visit 

and receive a free glass of wine each time you eat 

with us. 

There will be more events to follow. 

Please book in advance to avoid disappointment 

Mill House Hotel, Kingham, Oxon. OX7 6UH. 

Tel: 01608658188 Fax: 01608658492 

Email Stay@millhousehotel.co.uk 

Web: www.millhousehotel.co.uk 

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From the North Cotswolds 

Community Time Bank 

There's no better time to be an active 

member of the Time Bank! 

This year we are holding a fantastic 

Spring Ball on Saturday 26th March at 

the St Edward's Hall in Stow-on-the- 

Wold, with live music, food, a bar 

and, we hope, a minibus service to 

bring people and return them home 

(for a small charge). Ticket prices are 

not yet fixed - but there will be a 

discount for Fair Shares participants. 

In April/May the Roadshow will 

feature participants and Time Brokers 

visiting towns and villages in the 

North Cotswolds to showcase the 

range of help and skills available on 

the Time Bank. So, when those little 

odd jobs or needs crop up, if you 

need a lift, or some company, or want 

to learn a new skill, get in touch and 

we will do our best to help! 

With best wishes for the New Year 

from Lyn, Jo, Andi and Jayce 

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Chipping Norton Rotary Club 

PRESS CLIPPINGS FROM THE CHIPPING NORTON ROTARY CLUB 

From Simon Hamilton, Communications Manager. 

YOUTH SPEAKS 

The local heat was held in November at Chipping Norton School, 

with 4 intermediate and 5 senior teams competing - Bloxham 

School, Chipping Norton School and The Warriner School. 

Junior Winners were Warriner C (Lewis Wallington, Thomas 

Dence and Kristian Tyler) talking about 'Time - Stuck in a Cycle'. 

Senior Winners were Warriner Senior Team (Ollie Tindale, Grace 

Phethean and Jossie Evans) talking about 'Text Speak'. 

Rotary Club President Bill McDougall presented the prizes; the 

judges were Lesley Cook, Chief Executive of the English Speaking 

Board, Michael Drew & Jo Graves. 

TROLLEY CHALLENGES A SUCCESS - DESPITE THE WEATHER 

The Two Trolley Challenges in December worked well despite the 

weather, and out deepest thanks to the managers and staff at 

both Sainsburys and the Co-Op for their help and support. We 

raised a total of £230 at Sainsburys on the 3/4 December and 

£227 at the Co-Op, despite the snow. The money we raised with 

your help will be going to Children In Need, Support Our Soldiers 

and Rotary Charities. Thank you all for your generosity. 

We raised a total of £230 at Sainsburys on the 3/4 December and 

£227 at the Co-Op, despite the snow. The money we raised with 

your help will be going to Children In Need, Support Our Soldiers 

and Rotary Charities. Thank you all for your generosity. 

RACE NIGHT – FRI 25th FEBRUARY 

The traditional Rotary Race Night will be on Friday 25th February 

at the New Beaconsfield Hall in Shipton-Under-Wychwood. 

Nearly all the money raised will be split between Katharine House 

Hospice and ShelterBox, with 10% to the Rotary Foundation. 

Come along and have a flutter and a great night! Entrance is £10 

which also buys you a meal (but not your bets!) To book, contact 

Graham on 07801606237 or, if you have a problem, contact me 

on 677156. 

THANKS FOR LIFE 

& Thanks For Life Week on 21-28 Feb 

As February gets going, keep your eye on the grass near the 

Chippy Police Station – this is where the pink crocuses should be 

coming up soon to spell out "THANKS FOR LIFE". There will also 

be a display in the town on topside about Thanks For Life and 

Polio Eradication during Thanks For Life Week on 21-28 Feb We 

hope to receive donations from you which will go to supporting 

Polio Eradication - we are so nearly there! Rotary is also 103 

years old that week, so “Happy Birthday Rotary”!! 

Chipping Norton Rotary 

T : 01608 677156 M: 07896 326149 

More information available@www.chippingnortonrotary.org.uk

TIME FOR CHANGE 

The winter weather challenged all of us, especially the elderly who 

often experience loneliness and anxiety as well as the practical 

difficulties of surviving extreme conditions. At such times they may 

wonder if their quality of life could be improved by moving to a 

different type of housing – the crisis passes and, as the choices can 

seem limited, this enormous decision is shelved for another day. We at 

Abbeyfield appreciate this - but when we see People thriving once 

they have decided to move, and our provision meets their needs, 

explaining what we offer seems very important. 

The Abbeyfield Society provides Supported Independent Living for 

older people. It does not easily fit into a “Care for The Elderly box”. At 

the heart of Abbeyfield are the residents who live their own lives ‘with 

us’ - they have their own keys and furnishings, and can choose to 

participate in social activities; a balance of privacy, support and 

security where older people don’t have to compromise, in well 

maintained houses with no bills or repairs to worry about. Each House 

has a dedicated House Manager, a supportive staff team and homecooked 

meals. Theatre trips, events and coffee mornings enhance the 

quality of life and there is usually a friendly face and a listening ear not 

far away. 

Alistair Robertson House at Bourton and Abbeyfield House in Stow 

are Supported Independent Living Houses, each with a maximum of 

nine residents. There are over 700 Abbeyfield Houses and Care Homes 

in UK. Abbeyfield is a Not for Profit organisation and is affordable to 

all. Our professional staff team can assist with a financial assessment 

and help maximise income. Charges are all inclusive (excepting a 

telephone line). Details are available on request. 

That major life change is supported all the way! 

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THE RURAL SKILLS CENTRE AT 

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE 

The Rural Skills Centre at the Royal Agricultural College has been 

running for almost 16 years and offers a range of short, practical 

courses to anyone interested in gaining or improving their skills. 

Courses include: 

• Dry Stone Walling 

• Hedge Laying 

• Hazel hurdle making 

• Blacksmithing and Ornamental Ironwork 

• Welding 

• Chainsaw Operation 

• Brush cutter and Strimmer Operation 

• Pesticide Application – Safe use of Pesticides, Granule 

Application & Hand Held Applicator etc. 

• Safe use of Ride on and Pedestrian Mowers and many more.... 

For a full list of our courses or if you would like to talk with use for 

some advice why not call: 

James or Nikki on 01285 889873 

The Royal Agricultural College 

Stroud Road, Cirencester, GLOS, GL7 6JS 

WEBSITE: http://rac.ac.uk/study/training-courses/rural-skills 

E-MAIL: james.foster@rac.ac.uk 

E-MAIL: nikki.darlington@rac.ac.uk

THE LOCALISM BILL 

The Government published the Localism Bill on 13 December. 

The Bill aims to shift power from central government back into 

the hands of individuals, communities and councils, and will 

provide greater recognition of the role of local (community, 

neighbourhood, parish, village and town) councils along with a 

range of new powers.. 

Key points of the Localism Bill include: 

• a new power for local people to approve or veto excessive 

council tax rises through a local referendum, but with the 

intention that the majority of local councils will fall below 

the level set by the Secretary of State; 

• a right for local councils to challenge a local authority by 

expressing an interest in running any service for which they 

are responsible – this also applies to voluntary and 

community groups, social enterprises and local authority 

employees delivering a service); 

• the chance for communities to buy a local community asset 

when it comes on the open market, developing a bid and 

raising the capital 

• measures to give people, councillors and councils the power 

to instigate a local referendum on any local issue; 

• a new general power of competence to provide local 

authorities – including certain local councils – to enable 

them to do anything apart from that which is specifically 

prohibited; 

• freeing up councillors to be able to campaign, to express 

views on issues and to vote on issues within their 

communities, without fear of being unjustly accused of 

having a closed mind on a particular issue; 

• the abolition of the Standards Board regime and a new duty 

on local authorities to promote and maintain high standards 

of conduct, including provision for the adoption of a 

voluntary code of conduct; 

• changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy including 

provisions requiring some of these funds to be passed to 

neighbourhoods where the development has taken place; 

• a new right for local councils to shape their local areas 

through neighbourhood plans which will enable 

communities to permit development – in full or in outline – 

without the need for planning applications; 

• the power for communities to take forward development in 

their area without the need to apply for planning 

permission, subject to meeting certain safeguards and 

securing 50 per cent support of the community through a 

referendum. 

An essential guide to the Bill has also been produced setting 

out the thinking that underpins the Bill. The guide makes the 

case for a radical shift of power from the centralized state to 

local communities, and describes the six essential actions 

required to deliver decentralization down through every level 

of government to every citizen. 

A Plain English Guide to the Localism Bill (published 11th. 

January) by Communities & Local Government is available 

from: www. communities.gov.uk 

A copy of the Localism Bill can be found at: 

http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010- 

11/localism/documents.html 

The Local Government Bill recognizes the importance of Parish and 

Town Councils in determining local policies and the future of their 

communities. For the first time our representatives can be key players 

in decisions made at district, county and even government level. 

To be representative each council needs to have fully elected 

members. It is imperative that nominations are received for all the 

seats on our councils. 

Voting for Parish and District Councillors 

The term of office for a parish councillor is 4 years and the current 

councillors are due to retire in May this year. This means that there 

are seats up for grabs for the next term of office, so if you would like 

to be involved in the community, now is the time to say so! 

To stand as a candidate at the election, you must be 18 years of age 

or over and a Commonwealth or European Union citizen. You must 

also be able to answer Yes to at least one of the following: do you live 

or work within the parish; are you included on the register of 

electors; do you own or rent land within the parish; do you live within 

3 miles of the parish boundary? 

If you are interested in standing, you will need to contact the 

Elections office at Cotswold District Council for a nomination 

paper. The nomination paper has two parts; the nomination itself 

includes your personal details and needs to be signed by two people 

who are on the electoral register in the parish; 

the second part is the consent to nomination which you must sign 

and have witnessed. These forms are available from early 

March and must be back with the elections office no later than noon 

on 4 April 2011. 

After the deadline, if there are more candidates than seats, there will 

be vote on 5 May. If there are the same number or less than the 

number of seats, those people are elected and the new council can 

co-opt others to fill the remaining vacancies. 

It is always good to have some new ideas on the council and get more 

people involved in the process, so ring the elections office and get 

that information now. 

West Oxfordshire Council elections helpline on 

01993861522/ 861525 or westoxon.gov.uk/electoralservices 

District councillors face the vote too 

This year we will also have the opportunity to vote for our District 

Councillor. Qualifications for being a District Councillor are similar to 

those for the parish except that the area relates to the district rather 

than the parish and the last one (living within 3 miles of the 

boundary)doesn't apply. 

The nomination process is the same although you will need 

signatures from 10 supporters instead of 2 at parish. More 

information is available on the Cotswold District Council website 

westoxon.gov.uk/electoralservices or call 

01993861522/ 861525 

Will you be able to vote? 

If there is more than 1 candidate for the District wards, there will be 

an election and we will need to vote. To be able to vote you need to 

be included on the Electoral Register. To make sure you are included, 

contact Cotswold District Council elections office. If you are not 

included you have until 18 April to fill in the application form. 

If you will be away on election ay or not able to get to the polling 

station, then you can apply to vote by post or proxy. Applications 

need to be with Cotswold District Council by 18 April for postal voting 

and 25 April for proxy voting. 

(All dates correct at time of going to print) 

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Councillors 'free' to back local issues 

As ‘Community Champions’ 

Based on an article by Ruralcity Media at rsnonline.org.uk 

COUNCILLORS are to be freed from restrictions preventing 

them from championing local issues, says the 

government. Local government minister Grant Shapps 

said he wanted 2011 to be the year of "councillor power". 

Over the coming weeks, he intends to encourage a new 

generation of community champions to put their names 

on the ballot paper for May's local elections. 

“The government's Localism Bill will help place councillors 

centre stage in their communities with more clout than 

ever before,” said Mr Shapps. This would include freeing 

councillors from restrictions that prevented them from 

championing local issues. 

Mr Shapps has written to every council in England to 

outline how the new Localism Bill will clarify these socalled 

"predetermination" rules. “It was wrong that 

councillors felt they were prevented from performing the 

role they were elected to do because they had declared a 

particular view on an issue. Yet predetermination rules did 

just that. It is ridiculous that a community can vote for 

someone standing on a particular issue, only for that 

person to be barred from talking about it once in office. 

Councillors must be given the freedom to properly 

represent the views of their constituents." 

The Localism Bill will clarify predetermination rules and 

end the uncertainty that had left councillors confused and 

concerned about voicing opinions on issues of local 

importance. "We are placing councillors centre stage in 

their communities with more clout than ever before to get 

things done for the people they serve.” Predetermination 

rules had led some council officers to advise councillors 

against discussing matters of local importance, the 

government claims. 

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Scheduled Elections/ 

Referendum in 2011 

The next scheduled elections for 

Thursday 5th May 2011. 

On that date there will be an election of one 

member of the District Council for Chipping Norton 

There will also be elections for 

16 councillors to Chipping Norton 

Town Council. 

It is also expected that there will be a 

Referendum on 5th May 2011 

on the future voting system for electing Members of 

Parliament, but this is subject to government 

confirmation in due course. The question expected 

to be voted on is: "Do you want the United Kingdom 

to adopt the 'alternative vote' system instead of the 

current 'first past the post' system for electing 

Members of Parliament to the House of Commons?” 

Help tomorrow take shape 

Every ten years a census is carried out by the Office for National 

Statistics to find out more about the people who live in England and 

Wales, and about the make-up of local areas. The results from the 

census, the estimates of the population at national, regional and local 

level, are then used to share out government funding and resources for 

all sorts of services and facilities. 

The census asks about work, health, nationality, citizenship, ethnic 

background, education, second homes, language, religion, marital 

status and so on. This information is then used to build up a picture of 

today's society and provides a powerful tool for looking at the area we 

live in and helping us plan for changes within our community. For 

example, it can help us see if we need to encourage the building of 

more care homes for the elderly or starter homes for first time buyers. 

The successful location of leisure centres, cinemas, schools, retail 

outlets and housing developments all look to the census results. 

Our role 

We are working with the Office for National Statistics to help make sure 

that the 2011 Census is a success. West Oxfordshire District Council 

relies, like all local authorities in England and Wales, on the census 

information to make sure that we get the right amount of government 

funding to provide you with the public services and facilities you 

deserve. How much funding we get is directly related to how many and 

what kind of people, the census says live in West Oxfordshire. 

Your role 

Please fill in the questionnaire which the Office for National Statistics 

will send to you on Sunday 27 March 2011, answering the questions 

about yourself and the people who share your household with you. You 

will be able to respond online or by post. If you would like to find out 

more in the meantime, please visit the 2011 Census website. 

Census jobs 

The Office for National Statistics is recruiting people to help with the 

census. You can find out more about census job opportunities by 

visiting the Census Jobs website. 

Schools 

School projects and information are available providing real life 

examples for teaching mathematics and statistics; please visit the 

Census At School website for further information 

westoxon.gov.uk/living/Census

CHIPPING NORTON TOWN 

COUNCIL 

MEETS on the 3rd MONDAY 

EVERY MONTH 

Monday 21st February 2011 

Parishioners are very welcome to attend all 

meetings; some confidential matters may be 

discussed by councillors in camera. 

Parishioners wishing to ask about local issues 

are given 5 minutes at the start of the meeting, 

subject to advising the clerk in advance. 

Local groups and organisations can apply for 

grants; Council also supports a variety of 

causes including The Town Museum, 

The Silver Band, The Lido, The Theatre and 

other charities operating in the parish. 

Town Councillors are available before and 

after the meetings. District & County 

Councillors, representatives of the Police and 

local press may attend. 

WEST OXON DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Committee Meetings 

Members of the public are encouraged to attend 

meetings of the Council and Committees. If you 

live in the District and are on the Electoral Register 

you can take part in the meetings. Information 

about this and your Councillors and committee 

members is available online at 

www.westoxon.gov.uk 

FEBRUARY 

Thurs 3rd Environment 

Overview & Scrutiny 

Mon 7th Uplands 

Thurs 10th Human Resources 

Weds 16th Cabinet 

Mon 21th Lowlands 

Weds 23th Council (budget) 

Meetings held at the Council Offices, Woodgreen, 

Witney. Start time 2pm. 

For further information contact Committee 

Services: 01993 861523 

EMail: enquiries@westoxon.gov.uk 

Agendas, reports and minutes are available 

online: www.westoxon.gov.uk/meetings 

Bourton on the Water-Royal British Legion Hall- 4 

Feb – (2 days) 

Chipping Norton-Rugby Club-1 March – (2 days) 

Full details on The National Blood Service 

www.blood.co.uk 

CHIPPING NORTON TOWN 

COUNCIL 

Notes on the Council Meeting for 

JANUARY 2011 

Full Minutes of meetings, associated 

committee meetings and correspondence are 

available in the Council Office. 

Mr G Beacham (Acting Clerk) 

The Guildhall, Goddards Lane 

Chipping Norton, 

Oxon, OX7 5NJ 

01608 642341 (9am to 1pm) 

cntc@btconnect.com 

Telephone 

scammers target 

computer users 

Oxfordshire County Council's Trading Standards team is warning people about 

conmen who are cold calling residents and claiming that their computers are 

infected with viruses which they can fix. These conmen often say they work for 

Microsoft or Windows, although many different names are used. They will know 

your name and address and will suggest that your computer is at serious risk 

from the viruses or “malware” with which it is “infected”. 

Stealing information. They may ask you to shut down and re-start your computer 

or direct you straight to a program called “Windows Event Viewer”. This will list 

errors, some of which will be labelled “critical”. In fact, there is nothing wrong 

with your computer and the program is simply being used to con you into 

thinking you have a problem. 

If you fall for the scam, you will then be directed to a website to download a 

program which will allow the caller to control your computer to “fix” it. All that is 

actually happening is that the conmen are being given access to all your data 

stored on your computer, which could include personal, banking and identity 

information. 

The caller will demand payment for the so-called service provided. You will be 

asked for a direct debit or credit card payment and may also be asked to sign up 

to a direct debit payment scheme for ongoing “protection”. If you refuse to pay, 

the criminal on the other end of the phone may threaten to crash your computer. 

Trading Standards has received reports of up to £240 being demanded as a one 

off payment. 

Lists of names, telephone numbers and addresses are marketed internationally 

and call centres, particularly in India, make thousands of these calls, preying on 

unsuspecting computer users. Richard Webb, Deputy Head of Oxfordshire County 

Council's Trading Standards, said: “If you do receive a telephone call like this, we 

advise you to hang up straight away. If you have noted the caller’s telephone 

number or have been given a trader name or website address, please report the 

call to Trading Standards at 0845 051 0845 or 

trading.standards@oxfordshire.gov.uk." 

ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01865 792422 

Temporary Traffic Lights - Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Advanced planning 

03/01/2011 to 31/03/2011 (estimated) 

(information continuously updated. Please check by phone or online (www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/roadworks) 

Chipping Norton Police 

Station 

London Road, 

Chipping Norton, OX7 5AW 

Non-Emergency Number 

0845 8 505 505 

Opening Times 

Monday to Friday 

8am – 4pm 

Saturday & Sunday – Closed 

Closed for lunch 12.15 – 1pm 

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“Get Together 

to Beat Cancer” 

Thursday, 17th February 

7.15 for 7.30pm 

Lower Hall, 

Chipping Norton Town Hall. 

A unique opportunity for people from Chipping 

Norton and the surrounding area to find out 

more about Cancer Research UK, their research, 

their achievements, and their future plans. 

At the “Get Together to Beat Cancer” evening you 

will have the opportunity to listen to Cancer 

Research UK staff and funded scientists talk about 

their work, ask questions, and learn about some 

exciting plans for the Chipping Norton area to 

allow more people to become involved with the 

charity. 

For further information, please contact Rachel, 

Area Volunteer Manager for Cancer Research UK 

01367 242024 

email rachel.brockie@cancer.org.uk

LOWER SWELL VILLAGE HALL 

Traditional Cotswold VH on picturesque village green. Recently 

refurbished – fully equipped kitchen, heating, tables & chairs, Disabled 

facilities. Seats up to 70. Competitive rates (inc.heating) vary with use. 

Perfect for parties and receptions, Shows, displays, evening classes, etc 

Tel: 01451 830578 Eml: timk@mypostoffice.co.uk 

MORETON IN MARSH 

REDESDALE HALL 

Clerk 01608 654064 Two venues with a stair lift. The Lower Hall 

accommodates 80; modern kitchen facilities. Beamed Upper Hall 

accommodates 120. Reasonable charges. Nearby parking. 

Historic town centre building 

ST EDWARDS HALL, STOW ON THE WOLD 

Panelled 1st floor room with Civil War portraits & memorabilia. 

Holds 100. Hearing loop. LIFT and staircase from lobby. Kitchen, toilets, 

anti-room. CCTV. Competitive rates. 2 Hrs Free C/P(day) 

2011 dates available. 01451 831633. PeterKing9@aol.com 

ODDINGTON VILLAGE HALL 

Ideally placed in centre of lovely Cotswold village 

Newly refurbished - full c/h, new kitchen and toilets. Spacious main hall with seating for 100, 

stage, pull down projector screen and hearing loop, also a smaller meeting room. Facilities 

for the less able. Spacious parking. Children have access to the adjacent playground. 

TO GET YOUR DATE ON OUR CALENDAR please ring 

01451 830817 / 01451 831917 

STOW ON THE WOLD 

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB 

Clubroom and bar with entertainment system for discos, karaoke, etc. Small lounge bar. 

Large and small Meeting rooms with conference facilities for up to 150 (seats 60/ 12 

dining); Catering. Parking. Minibus. 

Enquiries to Colin and Alison 01451 830242 

STOW YOUTH CLUB 

Two large rooms (accommodating 50-60 people) 

Internet café with 12 computer terminals • Projector & screen • Pool table • Table football • Nintendo 

Wii • Modern kitchen • Disabled access & toilets • Rates negotiable for regular users. 

The Club building is next to the Police Station on the Fosseway and accessed easily from The Square. 

Dilys Neill: dwsshaneill@btinternet.co Tel: 01451 830656 

Sarah-Jane Rich: richfamly_91@hotmail.com Tel: 01451 830654 

WYCK RISSINGTON VILLAGE HALL 

Recently refurbished 

A perfect Venue for Family Occasions 

Seats 40/20 for Dinner. Disabled access & loos. 

Fully equipped kitchen 

Enquiries - Call Liz Wright 01451 820232 

A D L E S T R O P V I L L A G E H A L L 

• Spacious, light, warm and colourful and available to hire for your special functions, 

classes or any event – only £6 an hour • Discounted fees for long term bookings. 

• Just redecorated • small stage, kitchen facilities, disabled toilet and disabled access. 

• Excellent parking. 

Please phone 01608 658710 for bookings and further info 

LITTLE VILLAGE HALL, BELL BANK, BLOCKLEY 

Quiet rural venue with modern facilities for exhibitions, meetings, classes, parties, weddings, etc. 

35-50 people. Reasonable charges, ample parking. 

WITH -WIRELESS- BROADBAND incl BT OPENZONE. 

01386 700880 / email dimccaul@btinternet.com 

ADLESTROP VILLAGE HALL. After two years of fund raising, work is 

beginning on the Kitchen Extension to Adlestrop Village Hall. The Big 

Lottery Fund has donated £10,000, CDC has pledged £7,947.80 from 

their Community Project Fund, and a £5,000 grant from 

Gloucestershire Environmental Trust with landfill tax contributions 

donated by Cory Environmental 

For further information please contact Victoria Huxley 01608 658758 

Email: victoriama.huxley@btinternet.com 

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LONGBOROUGH & SEZINCOTE 

VILLAGE HALL 

Set in the heart of this delightful village, we can offer 

We are fully equipped with a few unexpected bonusses - an extendable stage with pull-down screen • 3/4 

sized snooker table • table tennis table • piano • Hi-Fi system • all equipment for short mat bowls.. 

So if you’re having a wedding reception or wake, children’s party or family birthday, training course or 

business meeting, exhibition or exercise class, club social or kids’ sleepover, we would love to see YOU! 

FOR FURTHER DETAILS T: 01451 830218 or E: alan@longborough.net 

KINGHAM VILLAGE HALL 

Beautiful Hall; capacity 100. Off-street parking; disabled access. 

AVAILABLE TO HIRE AT VERY COMPETITIVE RATES. 

Contact Jacki Jones, The Barn, Orchard Way, Kingham. OX7 6YT. 

Tel: 01608 658089 

EVENLODE VILLAGE HALL 

adjacent to Green in quiet village 

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE at reasonable rates 

Ideal for classes, clubs, parties, receptions, presentations & family events. 

Newly decorated; light and spacious. Modern kitchen and loos. Disabled 

access. New pull-down projector screen. Tables, chairs, china and cutlery 

available. Please call Philip Pratt, 01608 652499/ 07051 867493. 

CONDICOTE VILLAGE HALL 

The perfect setting for that special occasion” 

Recently built in Cotswold stone. Large car park, well 

equipped kitchen, on the outskirts of the village. 

Tel: 07587 097795 Come & see what we have to offer! 

BROADWELL VILLAGE HALL 

Lovely rural location with spacious parking. Seats 90, 

Large main hall, & 2 meeting rooms. Stage with electric 

drop down screen. Built in sound system with microphone 

and hearing loop. 

Kitchen. Toilets. Disabled facilities. 

Bookings - Frances Dodwell on 01451 830994 

Victoria Hall, Bourton on the Water 

AVAILABLE TO HIRE - VERY COMPETITIVE RATES. 

LOCAL FUNCTIONS, CHILDENS PARTIES ETC WELCOME 

DISABLED ACCESS & FACILITIES 

CALL RICHARD MOONEY 01451 820679 

FOR BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION 

BOURTON ON THE WATER 

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BRANCH HALL 

Available for hire; 150 seated / 250 standing. 

Ample off-road parking. Office Tel: 01451 824303 

ST GEORGES HALL, BLOCKLEY 

Fully Licensed Village Hall in good decorative order. 

Seating capacity 160. Large well equipped servery/kitchen. Toilets. 

Gas central heating. Off street parking for 40 cars. Suitable for wedding receptions etc. 

Raised stage. Excellent sound system. (No discos) 

Enquiries: Brian Clayton – 01386 701528 

The Save The Children fund, Moreton-in-Marsh branch. 

Although small the branch raised over £3000 this year through 

collections, coffee mornings and Christmas fetes. Since they began 10 

years ago they have raised £58,000. 

New members are always welcome. Please ring 01608 650825 if you 

would like to help in any way. Joyce Rees, Chairman 

Moreton in Marsh Poppy Appeal 

raised in excess of £9500 

The Moreton in Marsh Poppy appeal organizer G.E Matthews wishes 

to thank everyone involved for their generosity; those who manned 

the Poppy Shop provided by Mr. Hayman Joyce, local retailers, 

publicans, bank staff and schools in Moreton in Marsh and the 

surrounding district including those who collected at the well 

attended Memorial Service, especially the Brownies and Scouts 

who assisted. 

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THE PLAYHOUSE, ST GEORGES HALL, 

BLOCKLEY 

Thursday 24th February 

MADE IN DAGENHAM 

Doors/Bar open at 7:00pm - 7:45pm film 

Tickets £3.00 booked / £3.50 on the door. 

Advance tickets/queries 01386 700647/593386 

VILLAGE HALL, 

CHURCHILL 

NO FILM THIS MONTH 

Film 7pm | TICKETS £4.50 

Advance tickets/queries 01608 659067 

stuart@cole6.freeserve.co.uk 

VILLAGE HALL, 

LOWER ODDINGTON 

Tuesaday 15th February 


Film 7.30pm | TICKETS (see below) 


Refreshments - Mince Pies & Wine 

RURAL CINEMA - FEBRUARY 

OLD SCHOOL VILLAGE HALL, 

BOURTON ON THE HILL 

Sunday 20th February 


Film 7.15pm 

Advance tickets/queries: 

01386 701196 

SCREEN ON THE GREEN, VILLAGE HALL, 

ILMINGTON 

Friday 28th February 


Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.00 

Advance tickets from the 

Red Lion & Village Stores 

ST. DAVIDS CENTRE, 


Saturday 19th February 



Advance tickets/queries 

01608 812338 or 652666 


TAXI SERVICE 

6 SEATER GALAXY 

• AIRPORTS • STATIONS 

• HOSPITALS • COURIER SERVICE 

LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE 

TONY KNIGHT – 07887 714047 

info@stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk 

www.stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk 

VICTORIA HALL, 


Monday 21st February 


Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3/Family ticket 

£10 - 2 adults+ 2children. Refreshments. 


VILLAGE HALL, 

LITTLE COMPTON 

Wednesday 9th February 



including tea/coffee 


VILLAGE HALL, 

STOW YOUTH CLUB 

NO FILM THIS MONTH 

Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £4 

Refreshments. 

Advance tickets/queries 07514 005 614 

Made in Dagenham (15) 113 minutes 

VILLAGE HALL, 

BROADWELL 

Friday 18th February 



including refreshments 


VILLAGE HALL, 

LITTLE WOLFORD 

Thursday 18th February 


Film 7.30pm - TICKETS £4.00 Advance tickets/queries 

01608 684223 or 01608 674200 

VILLAGE HALL, 

WYCK RISSINGTON 

NO FILM ADVISED 



Check Notice Board 

The story of the1968 Ford Dagenham strike by sewing machinists, who finally lose their 

patience when they are reclassified as “unskilled”, which led to the Equal Pay Act. 

Starring Bob Hoskins.

REGULAR EVENTS 

DIARY 

February 2011 

Full Information at Stow, Moreton, 

Bourton Visitor Information Centres 

EXHIBITIONS 

To 10 Mar Sandy Sykes and Tricky Walsh. Warmth in the depth of winter. Price range £350 - 

£3,000. Celia Lendis Contemporary, High Street, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AF, 01608 650 852 

gallery@celialendis.com 

To 17 Mar A Silversmith’s life.The life & times of Harry Warmington (1985-1979) local silversmith & 

metalwork teacher. Court Barn Museum, Church St, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JP. 

01386 841951 

MON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30-7pm 

Children and 7-9pm Adults 01451 831876 

MON CHILDRENS DANCE CLASS Chipping Campden Town 

Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, 9-11 yrs 5-6pm. Single class £7pp, 

Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 757057 

MON YOGA Chipping Campden Town Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept 

01386438537 

MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the Water (10am -12) for 

anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, 

TUES COTSWOLD AONB WALKS www.cotsaorb.org.uk 01451 862000 

TUES Pottery Classes at Lower Swell Village Hall, 9:30am to 12:00 noon 

10 week term £90 plus £15 materials/firing cost. Beginners welcome 

Contact annec@ebshr.co.uk 01451 870734 

WEDS WEDS WALK Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 860366 

WEDS CHIPPING CAMPDEN BRIDGE CLUB 7.15 for 7.30pm 

Duplicate Bridge. Upper Town Hall. Non members 

welcome. Partners not necessary 01608 664456 

WEDS STEAK NIGHT at the Plough Inn, Stetton on Fosse. 

6-9pm. Ring Matt 01608 661053 

THURS LINE DANCING at Ch.Campden Town Hall 2.30-4pm 01386 438537 

Starts again 1st wk in September 

THURS QUIZ NIGHT at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 840688 

THURS 

& FRI 

BELLY DANCING New beginners class. 11- 12.30 The Church 

Room, Chipping Campden. Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages, 

shapes & sizes. 01608 663480 

FRI 

& MON 

DANCE FUSIONAdult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary. 

All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50) 

FRI ACTIVE & ABLE Fitness & Falls classes for older people at Stow to Church Rooms, Stow 

01285 623450 

11 Royal Photographic Workshop. 10 – 5pm. For those who love plant 

photography and/or are considering turning professional. An insight into the 

tutors’ professional work. Mill Dene Garden, Blockley, GL56 9HU. £155.00 

including lunch. 01225 325733 www.rps.org/events/view/1885 

13 Garden open for The Red Cross- Mill Dene Garden, Blockley. 2- 

5pm. Several varieties of snowdrops and other early flowering bulbs. Teas will be 

available throughout the afternoon. Mill Dene Garden, Blockley, GL56 9HU. £4 per 

person. www.milldenegarden.co.uk 

17 Fybromyalgea Support Group Meeting 10.30am – noon at Sheldon 

Bosley Hub, Shipston on Stour. Information from RFN_support@hotmail.co.uk. 

Tel:08448 872397 

17 The Church Detective's Checklist with Tim Porter. 2-4pm. TALK 

designed to intrigue all history enthusiasts. Moreton Area Centre. £5.50, discount 

for annual season ticket holders and Friends of the Corinium Museum. Booking 

essential, 01608 650881. www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk 

18 Tea Dance. 2 – 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence. Music by Good 

Dancing with Bill. Free tea & Coffee. Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton-on-the- 

Water. £3 on the door. 

24 Moreton-in-Marsh Flower Club - With My World of Color. 7.30pm 

Demonstrator Margaret Walker. Visitors welcome. Broadwell Village Hall, 

Broadwell, 

26 Chipping Campden Debating Society Debate. 8pm.” Britain's greatest 

asset is its weather”. Proposed by Roger Fowle and Jim Seaton, Opposed by Liz 

Hodges and Robert Banks. Coffee is served at the end of each debate. Church 

Rooms, Calf Lane, Chipping Campden (Church St End). Visitors £1.50 - please 

introduce yourselves to the President. 01386 840585 

ADVANCE NOTICE 

26 MAR Fairshares Spring Ball live music, food, bar. St Edwards Hall, Stow on 

the Wold. Information / Tickets from Fairshares, Moreton Area Centre. 01608- 

812338 northcots@fairshares.org.uk www.fairshares.org.uk 

2 APR Live Concert. Chipping Norton Rock band ‘Purgatory Shift’ at Chipping Norton 

Theatre. Fundraising Event for Helen & Douglas House Hospice. 

www.purgatoryshift.com 

Market Days 


Farmers Market every 4th Sunday, 9.30 - 1300 

CHIPPING CAMPDEN 

W I Country Market every Thursday, 9 - 11am 

Country Market every Friday. 9-11 


Weekly Market every Tuesday, 9 - 3.30pm 

W I Country Market every Thursday, 9 - 11.30 

Country Market 


every Monday, 9.30am (W.I.Hall) 

Farmers Market 


2nd Thursday - 9.30 - 13.00 

Weekly market every Wednesday 

10-12 JUNE The Royal British Legion’s 90th Birthday Celebration – a 

weekend of Poppy Parties. Find out more at 

www.thegreatpoppypartyweekend.org.uk 

Walk the Cotswold Way & Diamond Way 

Join a group led by Cotswold Wardens to walk 

approx 10 miles once a month. 

Transport arranged. 

For further info & to book: 

Cotswold Way (01242) 673722 

Diamond Way (01386) 438060 

Early booking advised. Details of these & many other guided walks in 

Cotswold area are listed in the ‘Cotswold Lion’ available from Visitor 

Information Centres or by looking on the website 

www.cotswoldaonb.org.uk 

COTSWOLD WALKERS 

Short accessible walks of 30-45 minutes 

Bourton on the Water Leisure Centre 

Transport arranged. 

Moreton Area Centre, Moreton in Marsh 

Last Thursday of the month (50p) 

Cotswold Leisure Centre, Cirecester 

Mondays 9.30am (£1.20) 

CATCH A BUS & WALK 

Walk on second Thursdays around the South 

Cotswolds – approx 5 miles 

Further info: www.cotswold.gov.uk 

01285 652744 

Tickets, Booking information Etc. from - 

BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE, 

Victoria Street, Bourton on the Water. 01451 822583 

Open 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30 Sat: Closed Sunday 

E: Bourtonvic@btconnect.com 

GO-STOW, 12 Talbot Court, Stow on the Wold. 01451 870 150. 

Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat; 11am-4pm Sunday. 

E: info@go-stow.co.uk 

MORETON AREA CENTRE, High Street, Moreton. 01608 650881 

Open 9-5pm Mon-Fri: 9-1 Saturday. Closed Sunday 

E: moreton@cotswold.gov.com 

CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 

Guildhall, Gossards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office houres Mon-Fri. 

BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, The Brewery, Sheep St, Burford. 

Open (Nov-Feb) Mon-Sat 9.30-4pm. 

OX18 4LS. 01993 823558. E.Burford.vic@westoxon.gov.uk 

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24 

The Burford Singers 

The Third Choral Workshop 

Saturday 30th April 2011 

with BRIAN KAY preparing 

Choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan 

The Burford Singers invite you to join them to take part in an all day workshop 

on wonderful choruses from Brian Kay and RobinWilson’s new book of all the 

best Gilbert and Sullivan choruses (published by Novello), followed by a final 

run- through when family and friends will be very welcome. This is a great 

opportunity to practise and perform in Oxfordshire these spirited choruses 

under the direction of the well-known broadcaster, presenter and former King’s 

Singer Brian Kay, conductor of The Really Big Chorus internationally, and of the 

Burford Singers locally. 

Date: Saturday 30th April 2011 

Venue: The Main Hall, Burford School, Cheltenham Road, Burford Oxon. 

Timing: Registration from 10.00 am 

Workshop 11.00 am - 1.00 pm, and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm 

Final run-through 5.00 pm 

Refreshments: 

Coffee will be provided at registration and tea between 4.00 pm and 4.45 pm 

£15.00 for Early Bird booking until 1 March 2011, 

and £17.50 thereafter 

Applications: Jan Campbell, 17 Shilton Road, Burford OX18 4PA (SAE please)

North Cotswold 

Ramblers Group 

This month we explore the countryside in 

Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. However both walks are within 

easy reach of Moreton-in-Marsh. 

Saturday 12 February 12 

Brailes Circuit - a Figure of 8 walk. Meet 10am in the C/P of the 

Gate Inn, Upper Brailes at 10 am. Morning Walk - 5 miles via 

Chelmscote and Lower Brailes. A fairly easy walk, no steep hills. 

Lunch at the Gate Inn, Upper Brailes. Afternoon starts with a 

climb but overall the 5 miles via Cherington and Sutton-under- 

Brailes are fairly easy walking. NB. The Figure of 8 format means 

that you can opt out after the morning walk. 

Sunday 27 February 

Wolford Wander – Morning only walk. Park on the roadside in 

Great Wolford village near The Fox & Hounds pub. (Please do not 

park in the pub car park.) Start at 10 am from Great Wolford via 

Nethercote Bridge, Home Farm, Gravels Coppice and Lemington 

Heath Coppice, returning to Great Wolford via Botany Coppice. 

Lunch at the Fox & Hounds, Great Wolford. 

In common with many other Ramblers Groups, we have a no 

Dogs policy. For more information on any walk, to organise car 

sharing or to receive a copy of the North Cotswold Ramblers’ 

Association walks programme please contact Sue Salmon on 

01386 700847 or email salmonoldwell@hotmail.com. Details of 

all walks organised by the Ramblers in the Gloucestershire area 

can be found on www.gloucestershirearearamblers.org.uk. 

Local Walks with 

the Cotswolds 

Voluntary Wardens 

Local Walks – JANUARY 

More walks on the Donnington Way: No 3 

The Rissingtons and The Barringtons – Thursday 17 February Moderate 

A new series of walks based on the Donnington Way and some of its pubs. From Great 

Rissington to the Barringtons (The Fox) and return. Pub lunch available. 5.5 hours, 9 miles. 

Start:10am at The Green, Gt Rissington. OS OL Map 45/199 173 

Monarchs and Diamonds - Wednesday 23 February Moderate 

Across typical Cotswold sheep grazing country following the Diamond Way from Northleach 

to Farmington. Return along the Monarch's Way. Several short but moderately steep climbs. 

Pubs and cafes available in Northleach afterwards. 2.5 hours, 5 miles. 

Start: 10 am at The Old Prison, Northleach - park to right of entrance barrier. OS OL Map 

45/109 149 

Walks are free although any donations help to fund our conservation work and improvement 

projects. The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For 

more information see www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000. Also for any changes 

to arrangements, such as due to bad weather. 

PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in places. EASY - 

terrain is mainly level, MODERATE - includes some hills and rough ground, STRENUOUS – 

may be rough under foot, ascents and descents may be steep. Sorry, no dogs allowed except 

guide and hearing dogs. 

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Trees Old and New 

From Catherine Roffe, Clerk to Swell Parish Council 

Last year the Cotswold Tree Warden Group held a competition to 

find the finest trees in the Cotswolds across some nineteen 

categories. Trees in Swell won two categories, a Wellingtonia for 

largest girth & a Pagoda for rarest. To mark this success an oak 

tree, donated by the residents of Nether Swell, was planted by the 

children of Swell School. It is positioned where it can be enjoyed 

by the many users of the Millenium footpath between Lower 

Swell and Stow. Pictured in the photo are Ellie Keegan age 7 and 

Alfie Dodridge, age 8, ably assisted by our Tree Warden, John 

Reynolds. 

Another tree was a runner-up for its interesting history... A 200 

year-old yew tree is on a route used by tramps to travel between 

the workhouses in Guiting Power and Stow on the Wold. 

Apparently, if they spent the night at the Stow workhouse they had 

to pay. Instead, they slept under this tree and walked to Stow in the 

morning for a free meal. Long time resident Mike Oughton tells 

how as a schoolchild he had to walk through this wood to go to 

Stow school for woodwork lessons. It was with some trepidation 

that they walked past any sleeping tramp beneath the tree! 

Interested in 

setting up your 

own community 

composting 

project? 

WORKSHOP 5th February 

9.45 for a 10am prompt start to 4.30pm 

Lower Slaughter Composting Club at Lower Slaughter V.Hall 

Lunch and refreshments provided 

BOOKING ESSENTIAL 

Jane Wilde: jane@communitycompost.org, 01323 739338 

CCN Office: cath@communitycompost.org 01142 580483 

An information pack including a more detailed booking form and 

preparation information will be emailed to all those booked to attend.

A Natural Sense of Humour 

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION 

£20 for the MOST ORIGINAL Caption 

Photo 3 – 

‘The local council’s Green Initiative is now using trained 

donkeys to coax drivers out of their cars.’ 

From - Noric Dorn, Moreton in Marsh 

£20 for the MOST AMUSING Caption 

Photo 8 – 

“Hi, can you hear me? I’m on a log!” 

From - Richard Vaughan-Davies, Moreton in Marsh 

£20 for the BEST COLLECTION 

A Caption for each one of the photos – 

1. WHEN will you get this door fixed, there’s a heck of a draft 

in here! 

2. I agree he’s got style, but he will never be fit for the cross 

channel marathon! 

3. PLEASE can I have a lift? I missed the bus and I am late 

for the children’s Nativity Play. 

There were 

3 ways to WIN a 

crisp £20 note – 

For coming up with.. 

• the most original caption 

• the most amusing caption 

• the best collection of 

captions (8 captions) 

PLUS 

• the best Under 16 entry. 

We received entries (some within 

days!) to the first 3 categories but 

none from any Under 16s (just one 

entry into this category would have 

won the entrant £20!) 

And 3 Winners, each 

received a £20 note! 

Noric Dorn, 

Moreton in Marsh 

Richard Vaughan-Davies, 

Moreton in Marsh 

Shirley Warr, 

Bourton on the Water. 

We will run the Competition again for 

Christmas 2011, in the December editions. 

Meanwhile, may your sense of humour 

and the ridiculous flourish, and bring you 

plenty of laughs! 

Editor 

4. My Dear!!! Do they mean ‘Tap’ or ‘Tup’? Bring him on!! 

5. “Owl to control tower – I missed the runway, prepare for a 

crash landing!” 

6. How can you eat that stuff mate? It’s vile!!! 

7. Mam, I don’t want Harry to come and play any more, he 

always drinks my elevenses!! 

8. “HELP”!! I’ve got cramp now!! 

From – Shirley Warr, Bourton on the Water. 

A number of entries were Highly Commended - 

3. Is the steering power ass-isted? , …and 

6. It’s part of my 5-a-day! - From Mrs. J. Withers, Moreton 

5. New Year’s 2011 resolution. Got to cut out fast food” - 

From Luke Semore, London. 

2. There’s no need to get in a flap about it! – Marc Espinoux, 

Clermont-Ferrand. 

Thank you to all the entrants, we enjoyed reading through the 

captions and had a lot of chuckles! 

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THE NATURAL WONDERS OF THE CEVENNES 

Article and photographs by Mike Boyes 

In the present economic climate you may not wish to travel 

too far to enjoy a summer holiday. If you are interested in 

nature, the Cevennes in southern France is a naturalist’s 

heaven. Last July we drove down at our leisure and stayed 

for a week in a fairly basic and inexpensive gite with an 

amazing view, several miles from the nearest village. 

There are few places in Europe that match the diversity of 

landscapes and wildlife to be found in the Cevennes and 

Grands Causses, rugged upland limestone plateaux 

separated by deep, forested river gorges. The area, made 

famous in R L Stevenson’s Travels with a Donkey in the 

Cevennes, is unfamiliar to most British travellers, but once 

you have discovered it you are likely to return again 

The Cevennes forms the south-eastern part of the Massif 

Central, and to the south of the region mountains drop 

down to the Mediterranean near Monpellier. What gives 

the region its rich diversity are the three different rock 

types to be found: limestone (the main feature of the 

dramatic river gorges and uplands of the Causses), 

granite, and schist – each with its own distinctive habitat. 

In the space of a week you can explore scenic gorges 

several hundred metres deep with vertical cliffs and 

pinnacles of rock that look as if they are about to topple 

over; dry Mediterranean scrubland, home to a great 

variety of plants, birds, butterflies and reptiles; grassland 

and hot, open scrub of the Causses, rich in wild flowers 

and many butterfly species; sub-alpine heaths and bogs; 

and forests of chestnut – such a distinctive feature of the 

Cevennes – together with oak, beech and Maritime pine. 

No visit to the Cevennes would be complete without an 

easy ascent of its two highest mountains, each quite 

different from the other – Mont Lozere (1,699m) and 

Mont Aigoual (1,565m) 

If you are interested in butterflies, few places in Europe 

have more species than the Cevennes, with some 150 

species recorded. Some species that are hard to see in 

Britain can be found without difficulty in different parts of 

the Cevennes, such as Swallowtails, Silver-washed 

Fritillaries, Clouded Yellows, and Chalkhill and Adonis Blues. 

You will see and hear many different insects, damselflies 

and dragonflies, and it is a challenge to identify them all. 

Photos (from the top) Griffon Vulture, Gorge de la Jonte 

Hummingbird Hawkmoth; Granite uplands, Mont Lozere

Photos (from top lef) 

Beautiful Demoiselle 

Silver-washed Fritillary 

Scarce Swallowtail 

Wild flowers, Mont Aigoual 

Rock pinnacle, Gorge de la Jonte 

Common Lizard 

Wildflowers are so abundant that you can just enjoy the 

spectacle, or spend your time immersed in a guide book 

ticking off all those you can identify for sure. Two useful, 

inexpensive guide books I recommend are: Butterflies of 

Britain and Europe (Green Guide series, but avoid the 

companion volume on birds), and Mediterranean Wild 

Flowers (DK Pocket Nature series). If you want to identify 

some of the many lizards you will see, then the European 

Reptile and Amphibian Guide is very useful. 

Space precludes a list of all the birds, 

butterflies, moths, insects and 

lizards we saw, but the few 

illustrations included here may 

encourage you to visit and explore 

this magnificent, scenic, richly varied 

and largely unspoilt region of France. 

If you enjoy nature and the great 

outdoors, give yourself a treat and 

visit the Cevennes this summer. 

Copywrite:Mike Boyes©MB.09.10 

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Sunday Lunch 

Served from 12 noon till 5pm. 

Adults £8.95 

Children £4.50 

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If you are aged 16 - 25 

you can join the 

Wychwood v programme 

The Wychwood v programme has volunteering 

opportunities near you. If you like getting muddy 

and wet there will be tree planting, coppicing and 

other habitat management jobs. 

Perhaps you prefer to be indoors and have great IT 

skills so you could help us design eye-catching web 

pages and display materials. 

Interested? Find out more about Wychwood V ... 

www.wychwood.v@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

01865 815422 

Get muddy 

Tree planting 

Hedgelaying 

Dry stone walling 

Improving habitats 

Don't get muddy 

Forest Fair 

Steering Group 

Research & recording 

Recruitment & publicity 

What's in it for you? 

t-shirts & hoodies 

new skills 

knowledge & awards 

add to your CV 

internships 

You could help us to 

develop our publicity materials. 

If you look at our web pages and think, ‘I can do 

better than that!’ then you might like to help us to 

develop our public face to tell other people what 

we are doing and get them to join in. 

It would be great for the Project to have a young 

person’s voice talking to other young people. And it 

would be great experience for anyone hoping to go 

into any sort of publicity and 

promotional type of work. 

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Wychwood v 

Countryside Service 

Oxfordshire County 

Council 

Signal Court 

Old Station Way 

Eynsham 

Oxford OX29 4TL 

01865 815423 

Wychwood 

v@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Greystones Farm 

(& Salmonsbury Meadows SSSI) 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust 

Greystones Farm Nature Reserve is tucked away to the east of 

Bourton-on –the-Water, a short walk from the town centre. 

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust took on the ownership of 

Greystones Farm in 2002, setting up a project to manage the 

important existing grassland habitats, restoring and 

improving other habitats, landscape features and farming 

infrastructure. In partnership with a local farmer Greystones 

is run as a cattle farm, managed along organic principals with 

grazing, silage and hay cutting making up the principal 

farming system. The farm is home to the Salmonsbury 

Meadow Site of special Scientific Interest (SSSI). 

At the south of the farm is Salmonsbury Camp Scheduled 

Ancient Monument, covering an area of 27ha. Still visible are 

the remains of ramparts which once formed part of a fortified 

Iron Age town dating from the late Iron Age and later used by 

the Romans. However the human use of the site can be 

traced back to the Neolithic with evidence of a causewayed 

enclosure taking activity at Greystones back 5000 years. 

How to get there 

From the traffic lights on the A429 Fosse Way, turn into 

Bourton-on-the-Water on Station Road. Follow Station Road 

for approximately half a mile, around a right hand bend - park 

in the Station Road public car park (pay + display) on your 

right behind the garage.( There is no visitor parking at 

Greystones Farm). Walk back the way you came to the bend 

in the road – turn right shortly onto the narrow lane (marked 

with a 'no through road' sign). Turn immediately left on to 

Greystones Lane (signposted private road). It is advisable to 

phone the farm office to check before your visit 

Grid Ref: SP 173209 | Area: 66 Hectares 

Facilities 

This is a working livestock farm with numerous gates. Paths 

are through fields and maybe rutted and very muddy in wet 

weather. The site is gently undulating but there are some 

cross gradients of up to 12%. There are no seats or resting 

places on site. 

Reserve Manager: 

Tom Beasley-Suffolk (farm office) 01451 810853

NEWS 

Great news for those who have been waiting for the sixth (and 

final) book in the ‘Earth’s Children’ series by Jean Auel. Back in 

1980, the series started with ‘Clan of the Cave Bear’, which was 

translated into 18 languages. We’ve had to wait 30 years for 

‘Land of Painted Caves’ but I’m sure the wait to rejoin Ayla and 

her ice age tribe will have been worthwhile. We have a limited 

number of the new hardback at the reduced price of £14.99 (RRP 

£19.99) so please order in time for the release date, 29 March. 

Wondering what all the fuss is about? We have a special price on 

the first in the series too. ‘The Clan of the Cave Bear’ is reduced 

from £8.99 to £5.99 - again, a limited number only. 

REVIEWS 

Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane HB at £16.99 

Hard bitten private eyes in conflict with the Russian Mafia are 

fairly rare but this sets the mark. Middle aged Patrick dealt with a 

case that still haunts him, the return of a child to no-good 

parents. When she goes missing again, the trail leads him into 

conflict with some of the most brutal thugs I’ve read about. 

There were places in this yarn, of murder and mayhem following 

a stolen Russian icon, where I felt the coincidences and lucky 

breaks stretched belief but the breakneck pace, wit and 

convincing, slightly-over-the-hill, protagonist were always enough 

to keep me reading with enjoyment. Don’t ask about the multistrand 

plot, just admire the psychopathic heavies. 

. 

Flip by Martyn Bedford PB at £7.99 

There are many body-swap novels but most take the comedy 

route. This teen read takes things more seriously and looks at the 

problems of a young boy, waking up in the body of another and 

having to acclimatise to a new life in which he cannot share his 

secret. When he tries, of course, 

he is disbelieved. There are advantages to being Philip rather 

than Alex - the girls, for a start. However, none are the right girl 

for Alex. There are complications and humour but, in the main, 

this is a well written and thoughtful look at some teen problems, 

a convincing fantasy and a charming romance. I could have 

happily read much more of this. Another please! 

For more reviews and news as it happens, look in on our 

blog - http://www.cotswoldbookstore.blogspot.com 

A Younger Theatre through the eyes of the 

younger generations 

We are looking for budding new young journalists to join our Young 

Journalists Scheme. Working under the direction of our Chief Arts 

Journalists you will be mentored in the 

commissioning of the featured articles and articles for 

AYT. You will be given opportunities to research, conduct interviews 

and write on a regular basis, covering theatre and the arts from a 

young persons perspective. 

Applications with more information can be downloaded from 

www.ayoungertheatre.com/about/jobs/ 

MORETON IN MARSH SCOUTS GROUP 

Announcing the return of the former Beaver Leader, to complement the 

Group's new Cub Leaders, along with a new Beaver Assistant Leader. 

Beaver Scouts Mondays 17.30- 18.45 

Cub Scouts Tuesdays 18.30- 20.00 

Dave Manley 

Moreton Scout Group Secretary 

Purgatory 24 hour shift 

Local Rock band raise funds for The Children’s Hospice 

From Christ Rycrof 

The three members of local rock band “Purgatory Shift”, all six-formers 

at Chipping Campden School, completed a gruelling 24 hour sponsored 

jam session to help raise money for the children’s hospice Helen & 

Douglas House in Oxford. 

Starting at 7pm on a Friday evening, Tom Ford (lead guitar), Tom Keyte 

(bass guitar) and Pete Rycroft (drums & keyboards) played continuously 

through night and day, the whole event being streamed live on the 

band’s website (www.purgatoryshift.com), where donations can still be 

made. 

Purgatory Shift (Pete Rycroft – Drums/Keyboards; Tom Ford – Lead Guitar; 

Tom Keyte – Bass Guitar) ©Harriet Rycroft 

The band is using the money raised by the marathon jam to hire venue 

and equipment for a fund-raising gig for the hospice at Chipping Norton 

Theatre on Saturday 2nd April 2011. If you like guitar-based rock, put 

the date in your diary now! 

C

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PRIVATE TUTOR AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY TEACHING 

• Successfully coached SATS 

• Qualified and experienced in Key Stage 1 and 2 

• All primary subjects covered from Year 2-6 

• Can do homework, extension/consolidation work, special needs or gifted and talented 

• Short or long-term, can do small groups/siblings 

• CRB checked. Recent and local references available 

• All materials provided 

Call Mrs Nicole Milner – 01451 810167 or 07876 242156 

SEWING COURSE 

FOR BEGINNERS 

Would you like to learn how to make 

your own cushions/curtains/soft 

furnishings? 

Starting March 2011 - 

Lower Swell village hall 

7.30pm - 9.30pm 

If you are interested, please call 

Jackie on 078376 02004 for an 

enrolment form.

The Big 

Tree 

Plant 

Funding Scheme Overview 

includes a funding scheme to 

encourage and support community groups to plant trees in 

neighbourhoods where people live and work. The funding scheme, 

provided by the Forestry Commission, is part of its contribution to the 

Defra-led partnership. 

The funding scheme application form is available on the campaign 

website www.direct.gov.uk/thebigtreeplant 

Who can apply for funding? The Big Tree Plant aims to increase the 

number of trees being planted in towns, cities and residential areas, by 

supporting community groups and organisations to establish or expand 

projects to plant and care for trees. 

In support of this, The Big Tree Plant funding scheme is available to any 

group of individuals who come together to improve their environment 

through tree planting. Applicants need to be part of a community-led, not 

for profit organisation. It would be preferable if the group was organised 

through a written constitution to ensure long term care of the trees. The 

Big Tree Plant funding scheme is not intended for individuals or local 

authorities (unless they are members of a community partnership). 

What are the minimum / maximum amounts of funding? 

The minimum level of application is £500. The maximum amount of 

funding for any one project will normally be £25,000. 

Can we decide on the location(s)? 

The funding scheme will be open to all planting in urban and other 

residential areas, but applications will be particularly encouraged for 

projects in deprived areas with little greenery that would benefit most. 

Campaign funded planting could be on streets or in publicly accessible 

green spaces. Projects may be considered on privately owned land or 

land that is not publicly accessible such as school grounds as long as they 

provide benefits to local people and involve the local community in the 

project. 

If a project location is specified with an application, written permission 

from the landowner must also be provided. Projects will be considered 

where the exact location is not yet known. In such cases, it will be a 

condition of the grant that permission and support from the landowner 

is demonstrated once the location has been identified and before any 

work begins. 

Who will review the applications for funding? 

Applications for funding will be assessed by a panel of representatives 

from civil society organisations, national tree bodies, Defra and the 

Forestry Commission. The panel will have an independent chair. 

Do we need to find matching funding? 

Matched funding is not absolutely necessary, but the panel assessing the 

applications will favour those schemes where it is incorporated. Matched 

funding of at least 25% will normally be looked for. Volunteer time will 

be accepted as part of the matched funding. 

Do applicants need to guarantee that the tree(s) will survival? For the 

purposes of this funding applicants will be asked to demonstrate that 

they have a long term plan of community partnership and involvement 

which will ensure continued maintenance of the trees planted. The 

campaign website will provide information about how to care for trees. 

Where can we find The Big Tree Plant funding scheme application form? 

This is available on the campaign website 

www.direct.gov.uk/thebigtreeplant 

For more information about The Big Tree Plant funding scheme: Contact 

details are available on the campaign website 

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J.W. HEATING & 

PLUMBING 

Serving the Cotswolds for 20 years! 

• For all your plumbing and heating needs 

• Complete bathroom refurbishment 

• Central heating design, with efficiency in mind 

• Under floor heating & renewable energy 

• Oil tank installation 

Call: 01451 824040 or 07813 002827 

• Dedicated 

WE ARE • Practical 

• Adaptable 

• Reliable 

WE DO • Design 

• Planting 

Elements 

• Construction 

• Water 

• Knowledgeable Maintenance 

We can help with your garden whatever the size. 

Contact David or Elf on: 

Tel: 01993 830733 • Mobile 0775 409 8469 

TOTALLY TILES 

TRADE LTD 

NEW ROAD, MORETON – IN – MARSH 

Huge Collection of Wall & Floor Tiles 

Available to the Public & Trade 

Travertine, Limestone & Slate 

Ceramic & Mosaics – Oak Flooring 

Home visits can be arranged to 

bring a selection of products & 

to give advice 

Full fitting service by our 

experienced tilers 

Complete bathroom refurbishment 

Prices to suit all budgets 

Tel: 01608 652825 

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BUILDING 

‘COST’ 

You’ve got your plans and 

now you are going for quotes. 

Do you know what to expect? 

Do you know what your quote should 

include, and what it shouldn’t? 

Your greatest risk is the 

unquoted costs. 

BE PREPARED – 

Give your builders your requirements, 

tell them what you expect. 

Find out how. 

CONTACT 

Chris Turner - 07798 602 113 

chris@building-cost.co.uk 

Julian Turner – 07894 320 015 

julian@building-cost.co.uk 

8-9 OLD MARKET WAY 

MORETON-IN-MARSH 

Proud to be an Independent Retailer of:- 

• Light bulbs and light fittings 

• Print cartridges and office supplies 

• Computer peripherals and accessories 

• Batteries and fuses 

• Leads, adaptors, switches and wallplates 

• Vacuums, bags and accessories 

• Sundry electrical goods 

AND NOW EXTENDING OUR RANGE OF 

Small domestic appliances, Lighting and 

Computer Accessories 

Computer and electrical repairs also 

undertaken. Items accepted for transfer to 

DVD etc by a third party. 

Tel: 01608 651186 

email: info@elecnology.co.uk 

Furniture Restoration 

& Repair/Handyman 

Furniture restoration and repair. 

assembling flat pack furniture. 

Putting up shelves, mirrors, pictures, 

curtain poles etc. 

Jonathan Ward 

01608 664626 or 07913 560946 

no job too small. Free quotations in the local area.

We offer a full range of Building Services including: 

Design and Fit of Kitchens & Bathrooms including 

tiling, flooring and decorating; Extensions, New 

Builds and Renovations; 

No Job too Big or too Small! 

Over 40 years experience within commercial and private 

market together with an impressive portfolio of clients 

Competitive Rates. Fully Insured. High Quality of Workmanship. 

For a free no obligation quotation, please call 

07894 320015 / 0560 279 8147 

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Wheel Heroes 100s – Cyclists Fighting Cancer 

(With thanks to BikeBiz online) 

Dawes Cycles has got behind the Cyclists Fighting Cancer 

charity, sponsoring a major fundraising event on May 22nd 

when The Wheel Heroes 100s’ will take place in either a 100 

mile or 100 km ride around Stratford on Avon, Chipping 

Campden and Stow on the Wold. 

Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) donates bikes, specially adapted 

trikes and tandems to children and young people affected by 

cancer to encourage them to get active again. CFC was set up by 

Mike Grisenthwaite, himself a cancer survivor and keen cyclist. 

Grisenthwaite sai.: "Having Dawes on board for the Wheel 

Heroes event is fantastic I am passionate about making this 

event a fun and exciting experience for everyone who takes part 

whilst helping raising the cash to help kids affected by cancer. 

Something as simple as a bike really does change their lives and 

the money raised at this event will help us donate even more 

bikes in the future. 

“Stratford offers superb cycling terrain for all abilities along the 

picturesque highways and byways of Warwickshire and the 

adjacent counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and 

Oxfordshire. It will be a fantastic day of cycling for everyone 

who enjoys riding a bike.” 

The ride begins and ends at Stratford Racecourse, Luddington 

Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9SE. For more information - 

www.wheelheroes.org.uk www.cyclistsfightingcancer.org.uk 

A ‘Spinners’ Challenge 

7th March starting at 9am 

at Bourton Leisure Centre 

Nicki Banks teaches indoor cycling, and has decided to set 

her regular 'spinners' a challenge for the new year – a 100 

mile cycle session. This should take approximately 4 hours. 

They hope the challenge will raise funds for two local 

charities - 'Kates Carers' and 'Breathe Easy'. 

Nicki will lead/teach the session with 15 other cyclists 

(hopefully more, subject to borrowing more bikes from 

Cirencester Leisure Centre). 

Contact Nicki at nickybanks@yahoo.co.uk 

Funeral Director 

& Memorial Consultant 

W. J. Wright 

Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold 

Tel 01451 831829 

24 Hour Service 

Private Chapel of Rest, Prepaid Funeral Plans 

Serving the Cotswold Community for over 30 years 

BADMINTON 

Contact Mike Winter - 01 451 831194 - mike win1 @aol.com 

There was mixed news at the beginning of December. The 

Cotswold School’s ’s new Sports Hall would be ready for 

community use at the turn of the year, with non- slip floors, 

no stacked chairs behind the baseline of the court, high 

ceiling, contrasting wall colours with the shuttle…. 

…at a cost quite a lot more than that we have been used to. 

So, its back to the calculator to see what we can afford and 

hope we can reach a compromise in order that badminton 

can have facilities equal to football and hockey. No one gets 

something for nothing – not today – but there is a limit to 

what people can afford to pay and there is a demand for 

badminton - as witnessed by the 24 players struggling to get 

a game in on one court between 7.30 and 8.30pm on the 

first evening back after the new year! 

Times and places 

Bourton – Cotswold School Hall, Mondays 

6.45 – 7.45 pm for less experienced juniors 

8.00 to 10pm for more experienced juniors and seniors 

Mike Winter - 01 451 831194 - mike win1 @aol.com 

Moreton – 7.45 pm Tuesdays at the Redesdale Hall – 

Mike Winter - 01 451 831194 - mike win1 @aol.com 

Stow – 7. 30pm Tuesdays at St Edwards Hall in the Square 

Contact Dennis 01451 830068 / Joyce 01451 833668 

Moreton Fire College - A group of 5/ 6 older players meet 

every Friday at 7.30pm. They are short of players for 

doubles. 

Stow Badminton Club is sad to report the death on the 30th 

December 2010 of their long time Chairman Cecil Haslam. 

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and long be 

remembered as a wonderful friend and pleasure to be with. 

On a happier note the Club now has several new members 

and looks forward to 2011 on a more optimistic note. JN. Sec. 

SHERBORNE HOCKEY CLUB 

www.sherbornehockeyclub.co.uk 

Stuart Colmer – Chairman - 01451 844 278 

Home Fixtures - The Cotswold School, The Avenue, 

Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD 

Run the Marathon for 

the Countryside Alliance 

The Countryside Alliance is looking for runners to be part of 

its Virgin Atlantic Marathon Team, so if you aim to get fit in 

2011, this could be the challenge for you. 

The 2011 marathon takes place on Sunday 17th April. If you 

think you have got what it takes to run the gruelling 

26.2miles around the famous course and raise vital funds for 

the Alliance then please email alison-hawes@countrysidealliance.org 

for an application form. 

The Countryside Alliance is looking for individuals who feel 

they have enough friends, contacts and colleagues to be able 

to raise £5,000. If you think that this could be you, then you 

will be considered for a guaranteed place through the 

Countryside Alliance's Golden Bond Scheme.

STOW RUGBY 

FOOTBALL CLUB 

Half Term Rugby Camp 

Feb 24-25 

Download the booking form 

www.pitchero.com/stowrfc/a/ 

coaching-corner-17504.html&page=7 

FREE TRAINING AVAILABLE 

FREEPHONE 0800 1955 640 

INSTRUCTOR 07977 56 00 86 

www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk 

SEPARATE ADULT AND 

CHILDREN’S CLASSES 

NOW TRAINING AT 



BOURTON VALE CRICKET CLUB 

RISSINGTON ROAD, 

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER 

01451 820575 

www.bourtonvalecc.co.uk 

2011 - an exciting year for BVCC! 

From Mark Arthurs, Chairman 

Plans for our new clubhouse are gaining momentum and a brand 

new eco-friendly building with a truly sustainable theme will give us 

one of the only types of these community buildings in the county. 

Please look out for further news on this project. 

New FIRST XI captain Tom Arkell hopes to make a huge impact both 

on and off the field. After losing a couple of key players through the 

winter re-building has started with some familiar faces returning and 

new players trialling for a place in the team. Ted Hughes and Ed 

Shaw return to strengthen both batting and bowling departments 

with Ryan Newhook once again leading the attack along with spinner 

Ryan Hill and a couple of potential signings, making BVCC a true 

force in The Cherwell league. Zimbabwean batsman Neil Ferreira 

returns for his second season at the club, bolstering the top order 

along with his fellow countryman Kingsley Went, and 19yr old 

Charlie Garrett is looking to improve on his already sparkling career 

at BVCC! 

The SECOND XI will be led by Will Davies and with a number of new 

young signings and our Junior system producing some very exciting 

prospects will be looking to win Division 6. Sam Arthurs continues his 

Gloucestershire tenure with selection in the U14 squad and will be 

looking to impact the 2nd XI. Of course the “old guard” will still be 

needed to get the mix of maturity and youth but vice-captain, 16 

year old Jack Galpin, will look to continue his excellent record both 

with the bat and behind the stumps. 

Winter Nets start Sunday 27th February 11-1 pm at the Cotswold 

School and continue until we can get outside! All are welcome. 

Interested in joining us? Please contact 

Tom Arkell at tomarkell1@hotmail.com or 

Will Davies at wilberbvcc@hotmail.co.uk 

MATT KEYTE BSc (hons) Dip (ossm) 

Sport and Remedial Massage Therapist 

Sporting or recreational Injury? Sprain or Strain? Muscle soreness 

or tension? Looking to enhance your training programme? 

Call me on 01451 830911 / 07966068604 

Fully insured, Qualified and Professional 

Member of the 

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CHANGING ROOM FUND 

The year started with ex Liverpool Legend 

Jan Molby supporting the club at a Sporting 

Evening at the Fire Service College. A great 

evening of football stories and comedy saw 

over £3000 raised for the Changing Room 

Fund. A Bingo event followed with great 

support from the regular Bingo goers in 

Moreton, and prizes being donated from 

many local businesses. 

We held a Six A Side Tournament during the 

summer which again was well supported by 

local teams and in particular the team of 

locals from the Black Bear Pub. August bank 

holiday weekend saw our 24hour Bike Ride 

when on static cycles in Moreton High 

Street club members and supporters 

covered over a 1000 miles. Our now annual 

10k Fun Run took place in October. 

During all this time the Changing Rooms 

were being built at London Road with the 

help of club members donating their skills 

and labour to get them completed in time 

for the start of the season in September. We 

exceeded our expectations in completing 

this work in this time, and ensured our 

acceptance into the Gloucestershire 

Northern Senior League. 

MORETON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB 

A FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT CLUB 

www.moretonrangersfc.co.uk 

Secretary Chairman Treasurer Vice Chairman 

Martin Jones Tim Sedgley Graham Rees Paul Luker 

2 Devonshire Terrace 6 St Pauls Court 5 Fosseway Drive 5 Grays Lane 

Hospital Road Moreton- in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh 

Moreton-in-Marsh Glos GL56 0ET Glos GL56 0DU Glos GL56 0LP 

GL56 0BL 01608 652696 01608 650611 01608 651737 

01608 650955 

As we look back over 2010 it has been a momentous year for the club when we have all pulled together to set the 

club up for the future. With the need to build new changing rooms following the fire that destroyed the old ones in 

late 2009 we needed to raise funds as quick as possible. 

From Martn Jones, Club Secretary 

Moreton–in–Marsh 

Bowls Club 

2010 - a momentous year for the club 

Plans to create a new high class green and bowling centre for 

Moreton-in-Marsh Bowls Club are at last underway, as work 

commences on new facilities, scheduled to be completed in 

April 2012. 

Founded in 1909, this thriving bowls club currently uses the 

green adjacent to Moreton-in-Marsh Hospital on Hospital Road. 

The Club moved to this site in 1913, from grounds just across 

the road, but after a 98 year residency the land lease drew to a 

close, and as a result, the club was faced with losing its home 

ground. For only the second time in its 101 year history, the 

ON THE PITCH 

On the Pitch our First Team won the Cheltenham League First Division by a clear 20 

points so were promoted to the Northern Senior League. Our Reserve Team were 

runners up in the Stratford Cutler Division so were also promoted. We started a 

new Colts team as we had so much interest in playing for the club. 

Our Junior Teams continued to provide football for local youngsters with new 

teams starting at Under 8 and Under 10 level along with the current Under 11, 13 

and 14 teams. We are in particular indebted to Moreton Cricket Club for the use of 

pitches for our Junior Teams at their Batsford Road Ground. 

So we would like to thank all the businesses, charities and people who have 

supported the club over the past 12 months and let’s hope 2011 is a good a year 

for Moreton Rangers. 

(It will be of no surprise that there is little to report on the football front for 

December as the weather put pay to most of Moreton Rangers Teams Games.) 

98 years – well bowled! 

From Pat Wainwright (patinthecotswolds@live.co.uk) 

search began to find an area suitable for the creation of a 

quality green and a new clubhouse to enable the club to survive. 

With strong support from its 94 members, the various 

authorities and local people, the Bowls Club has now secured a 

lease from the Town Council, for new grounds behind the Esso 

garage on the A429, and embarked on what promises to be an 

exciting major development of a new, high class, quality venue. 

We are now looking forward to April 2012 and to welcoming old 

and new friends. 

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Patricia Cook 

Catering 

for every occasion 

01451 830450 

patriciacaterer@yahoo.co.uk 

Qualified gardener • Specialist Pruning 

Telephone: 01386 700903 • E-mail: nickplantsperson@btinternet.com 

TOTALLY TILES 

TRADE LTD 

NEW ROAD, MORETON – IN – MARSH 

Huge Collection of Wall & Floor Tiles 

Available to the Public & Trade 

Travertine, Limestone & Slate 

Ceramic & Mosaics – Oak Flooring 

Home visits can be arranged to 

bring a selection of products & 

to give advice 

Full fitting service by our 

experienced tilers 

Complete bathroom refurbishment 

Prices to suit all budgets 

Tel: 01608 652825 

Setting Up 

A New Business 

Contact 

Robb Eden 

for: 

Accounts Preparation & Analysis 

PAYE & Book-keeping 

Vat Returns 

Personal Tax 

Sage Training 

Business Tax 

More than just accounts - a personal service 

tailored to your needs. We will work with you 

to get the best from your business. 

01608 651802 

robbeden@aol.com 

Tax doesn’t have to be Taxing – so say HM Revenue & Customs in their 

advertising designed to reassure “customers” that filling in lots of complicated 

forms is not that bad really. Well for many, collecting all the paperwork & 

getting the figures ready is a stressful enough job hence they seek help from an 

accountant when filling in Tax Returns etc. The bad weather at the end of last 

year added to the problems & for those in business the Vat change was also an 

untimely distraction. All in all it’s been a difficult time for business & the longterm 

forecast for the economy doesn’t hold out much hope that things will get 

better. If your business is struggling it will be worth your while talking things 

through with your accountant or bank manager as it’s amazing how things can 

quickly turn around once a business or commitments are restructured. It is so 

much easier to keep to deadlines, such as getting Vat Returns in on time, when 

a business is well organised. 

If you’ve already started thinking about self-employment & setting up your own 

business then you should consider registering during March as your business 

year will then run alongside the Tax Year. At the same time you should think 

about how you want your business to operate; for instance will you need to be 

registered for Vat, do you need to produce sales invoices, will you be dealing 

with a large number of suppliers? If you organise your paperwork & have good 

systems in place from day one you will find running a business so much easier. 

However, before starting out you should make an appointment to see your 

bank’s business manager as it is wise to set up a business account rather than 

using your personal account for business transactions. Contacting one of the 

local business groups, or the local representative for the National Federation for 

the Self-Employed is also a good idea; all will be in a position to give you 

helpful advice or put you in touch with people who can give you information. 

You should also make an appointment to see an accountant, or a solicitor if 

needed, at the earliest opportunity. 

Robb Eden is a director of FBL Limited, based in Moreton-in-Marsh. 

He can be contacted via e-mail at robbeden@aol.com or by 

telephone 01608 651802.

Local Clubs, Societies, Associations & Charities 

Clubs 

Art Club Fisher House (in the hall) 

Tuesday 9.30 -12.30 

01451 831408: thelittles45@btinternet.com 

Cotswold Investment Club 

Meets 1st Tues of each month. Jeremy Main 01608 658675 

Knit One, Sip One Knitting Group 

Alternate Weds at 8pm Coach & Horses, Longborough 

Life Saving Club (Fire College) 

Co-ordinator Lynette Mantle 01386 882430 

NORTHLEACH & FOSSE LIONS CLUB 

Local Contact Adam Gardner 01451 844605 

N Cotswold Bee-Keepers Assoc 

Julie Edwards 01608 659396 julia@ncbka.org.uk 

N Cotswold Bridge Club 

Meets Bourton on the Hill on Tues, Weds, Thurs 

N Cotswold CAMRA 

01451810305 chair@northcotswoldcamra.org.uk 

Alan Lamb 01386 701603 

N Cotswold Disabled Club 

Joan M Oughton 01451 830580 

N Cotswold Digital Camera Club 

James Minter 01451 824175 www.ncdcc.co.uk 

N Cotswold National Trust 

Sec Dr Colin Ellis 01451 822208 

N Cotswold Probus Club 

2nd & 4th Thurs mornings Sec James Grafton 01608 684181 

N Cotswolds Rotary 

Local Contact Brian Honess 01451 830052 

N Cotswold U3A 

Contact Jenny Stanfield 01451 824338 

Rotary Kingham/Daylesford 

Meets Weds evening; Sat morning 

www.kinghamrotary.org.uk 

Royal British Legion 

Branch T 831550 and 07779 452396 

Club at Well Lane, Stow T 830242 

Scottish Country Dance Group 

Brenda Parsons 01451 831876 

Stow Disability Association 

George Hill - 01608 658636 www.stowda.org.uk 

Stow & District Civic Society 

Meets 1st Tues evenings bi-monthly, Church Rooms 

Nigel Surman Tel 01451 833783 

Stow Embroiderers’ Guild – tel 01451 832427 

Stow Guides 

Stow Probus 1st & 3rd Thursday mornings 

Tim Sedgley. 01608 652696 

Stow WI 

Jackie Palmer 01451 822285, Jeanne Lowden 01451 833755 

Sports & Outdoor 

Adlestrop Cricket Club 

Nick 01451 831458/Eric 01451 830793 

Stow Badminton Club 

Cecil Haslam 01451 830293 Joyce Norris 01451 833668 

Cotswold Walkers 

Sarah Clifton-Gould 01285 623450 

Every Thurs 2pm Moreton Area Centre 

Weds 2pm Bourton Leisure Centre - Alan Robinson 01451 821 067. 

Great Rissington Archers 

Sat 10.30am at Gt Rissington Social Club (+Weds 6.30pm in summer). 

Michael Ebelthite: 01451 824161/ Niall McIntosh: 01451 870221. 

London Chinatown TaeKwonDo 

Weds, 6.30pm Kids & families 7.30pm teens & adults 

Redesdale Hall, Moreton 0751 7437 300 

Moreton Bowls Club 

Barry Peaston-01608 650526/ 

Ian Deakins-01451 821399/ Rod Dix-01451 821020 

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Moreton Bowling Club 

Margaret 01451 821399/Tom 01608 651761 

Moreton Badminton Club 

Mike and Joyce Rees 01608 650825 

N Cotswolds Youth Cricket Club 

Shaun Williams 01608 652138 

www.ncycc.co.uk 

Stow Cricket Club 

Captain Ash Andrews 07891 536418 

ash andrews1@yahoo.co.uk 

http://stowotw.play-cricket.com/home 

Stow Rugby Club 

Ian Roberts – 0777 5998551 www.stowrfc.co.uk 

Tae Kwon Do Assoc of GB 

Tues 6:30 Adults | 

Thurs 6:30 Juniors|7:30Seniors|8:30 Adult Self Defence 

Lee Chapman 07977 560086 lee@tkdschools.co.uk 

Music 

Campden Music Society 

Carol Jackson – concert Mgr Cra.jackson@virgin.net 

Cotswold Choral Society 

David South 01451 870494 

Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Upper/Lower Slaughter Village Halls 

Cotswold West Gallery Group 

Annette Smith 01451 830160 

Kingham Choral Society 

Derek Woods 01608 658738 

Naunton Music Society 

Barbara Steiner 01451 850897 

Barbara@markets-international.com 

Stow Youth Singers 

(Ages 9+) Linda Green – 01451 830327 

Fridays Term Time, 6-7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow 

STOW TIMES 

Clubs listings 

Local Authorities 

Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation) 

2nd Tuesday every month, 2-4pm 

Baden Powell Hall, Bourton on the Water 

01451 822102/810520 

County Cllr Barry Dare 

Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2GT 

01452 425000/01386 701280 

barry.dare@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

Cotswold District Council 

Cirencester – Trinity Road, Cirencester 

01285 623000 www.cotswold.gov.uk 

District Cllr Merryl Phillips 

01285 623870/01608 651148 

Merryl.Phillips@cotswold.gov.uk 

District Cllr David Penman 

01285 623808/01451 830479 

David.Penman@Cotswold.gov.uk 

Glos Market Towns Forum 

Main office: 01452 425953 www.town2town.org.uk 

Glos Rural Community Council 

Marilyn Cox 01452 528491 

marilync@grcc.org.uk 

glosrcc@grcc.org.uk www.grcc.org.uk 

Moreton Area Centre 

High Street Moreton 01608 650881 

moreton@cotswold.gov.uk 

Stow Town Council 

Stow Council Office, Stow Youth Club, Stow, GL54 1AB 

Tel 01451 832585 info@stowonthewold.net 

We are updating these lists for 2011. 

If your club, society, group or association isn't memtioned here, or if the details should be 

updated, please contact us with the appropriate information. 

Now is the perfect opportunity! 

editor@chippingnortontimes.co.uk 07789 175 002 

Community Groups 

Breathe Easy N.Cotswolds 

0145181-520 / 822102 

Fair Shares N Cotswolds Community Time Bank 

01608 812338 fairshares@phonecoop.coop 

Friends of Stow Surgery 01451 832200 & 830610 

Glos Association for the Blind 

Moreton Area Centre, High St, Moreton Mondays 10am-1pm. 01242 221170 

Steph.mckeever@glos-blind.co.uk 

Homestart N Cotswolds 

Lesley Thorn 01451 831781 

N Cotswold Community Radio 

Old Police Station, Ch Campden, www.northcotswoldonline.com 

N Cotswold Friendship Centre 

(Affiliated to Heyday) 01993-842820/01386-700656 

colman@oxon1939.fsnet.co.uk 

RNLI N Cotswold Branch 

Chairman Diana Porter 01451 830508 

Stow Fund 

Robert Barnett 01993 831520 Veronica Woodford 01993 831520 

Children & Youngsters 

1st Moreton in Marsh Cub and Beaver Scouts 

Cubs - Mon 6.15-8pm (ages 7yrs 6mths – 10yrs 6mths) Beavers - 

Tues 6.15-7.30pm (ages 5yrs 6mths to 8yrs) Scout Hut, Station 

Road, Moreton in Marsh. 

Scout Leader Di Warmington - 01608 651886 

Army Cadets at Moreton/Bourton 

Weds 7.30-9.30pm Major M G Little 

01451 831408 Little2@aol/com 

Bledington Toddler Group 

Nicki 01608 658137 Mon 10-11.30am 

Children's Art Club (ages 4-12) 

After school, Saturdays and holidays. 

Gill Parkes : 01386 700991 

Condicote Playgroup & Toddlers 

Leader Jo Abrahams 07796 987173 

Oddington Bumps, Babes & Beyond 

Mondays 10-12 at Oddington Village Hall 

Emma 07966 205774 

Stow Youth Centre 

Youth Worker - Suzanne Collinson 

07825 721220 Fosse Way, Stow 

Guiting Power Brownies (ages 7-10) 

Tuesday Evenings 6.15-7.30pm 

Leader Cheryl Millar 01451 831233 

Key Information 

Childline 0800 11 11 

Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 

First Responders (St John’s Ambulance) 

01452 858234 countyhq@gloucestershire.jja.org.uk 

GO-STOW Visitor Information 

12 Talbot Court, Stow, 01451 870150 

Moreton Hospital (Minor Injury Unit) 

Tel No. 01608 812 605 – 8am-8pm 

Xray opening times – Mon-Fri 9.12am-12.45pm 

and Mon and Wed 1.45pm-4.15pm 

N Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch 

Non-Emergency 0845 090 1234 

www.northcotswoldsnw.co.uk 

N.Cots St Johns Ambulance 

& St Johns Cadets (from age 10) 

Meets at Bourton 7-9pm Thurs 01451 820570 

Business Associations & Groups 

Stow Business Association 

www.stowonthewold.info 

WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Network 

N Cotswolds: Emma Heathcote-James 

www.wireuk.org/networks 

01386 831 379/07977 226 025 

YHA Stow on the Wold 

Robert Williams (Mgr) 01451 830497 

stow@yha.org.uk/www.yha.org.uk

Animals & Pets 

DIAL-A-DOG-WASH Mobile Grooming Parlour 

01993 845360 / 07754 039665 

Dog Walking/ Sitting Service 

Telephone Carol 01451 820661 

Accommodation 

TREE TOPS GUEST HOUSE (Liz & Brian Dean) 

Secluded B&B; 5 mins from train station & Moreton town centre 

LONDON ROAD, MORETON IN MARSH 01608 651036 

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 

GRIMEBUSTERS 01993 868924/ 07778 298312 

Professional service at unbeatable rates 

Chiropody 

DEREK BROOKES MSSCh,MBCPA,HPCReg 

For all your foot health needs. 01451 822540 

Clothes & Curtain/Alterations 

BERNIE’S ALTERATIONS – 35 yrs experience 

Tel 01451 833831 or 07768 305427 

How to Use a SEWING MACHINE or How to Make 

Curtains, Cushions, Blinds or Clothes 

www.sewing-tuition.co.uk•Ring Sue on 01608 644877 

Florist 

ALLIUM FLORIST www.alliumflorist.co.uk 

More than just Flowers 

1 Oxford Street, Moreton-in-marsh, GL56 0LA Tel 01608 650630 

Stow Roses – The Flower Shop 

01451 832277 www.stowroses.co.uk 

Hair & Beauty 

BELLISSIMA BEAUTY Treatments and make-up for all occasions. 

01451 810489/07780 684134 www.bellissima-beauty.co.uk 

Health & Fitness 

PHYSIOTHERAPY – Orthopaedic & sports injury specialists. 

MCSP HPC Reg. Spinal & joint pain. Acupuncture. 

Bourton-on-the-Water. 01451 822660 

PILATES 4 U - Tel Robert - 07500 188 445 

Bourton•Rissington•Northleach•Ch.Norton 

House & Home 

J.BRYER CARPETS 

Carpets supplied & fitted at below shop prices. 

Shop at Home Service. www.jbryercarpets.co.uk 

Call: 0790 9991216any time. 

Local Business Directory 

Stow Times, Moreton Times and Bourton Times new BUSINESS DIRECTORY. 

Learning & Tuition 

ITALIAN LESSONS IN CHIPPING CAMPDEN 

www.italianlanguageschool.co.uk 01386 849156 

Marquees 

COTSWOLD MARQUEES LTD 

Tel 01608 686900 

www.cotswoldmarquees.co.uk 

Music 

PIANO/SINGING TUITION EXPERIENCED TEACHER 

Adult & Young Pupils Welcome 01608 642025 

www.raymondhead.com E:raymondhead@aol.com 

Pest Control Services 

MIKE VICKERS PEST & MOLE CONTROL Domestic, 

Commercial, Agricultural Tel 01608 642531/07788 668740 

info@molecatchermick.co.uk 

Property & Garden Services 

Batsford Timber Ltd – Fencing & Sheds 

01608 651096. www.batsfordtimber.co.uk 

Brian Halling - Window Cleaner 

01608 651406 | 07969 934230 

Dovedale Services – Mowing/Landscaping/Decorating 

Mark Penfold 01386 700165/07811 217043 

Professional Services 

Just Wills - Will Writing Service. 

Your instructions are taken in the comfort of your own home. 

From £47.50 single will £80 joint/will. No payment until your will 

is produced. 01608 643142 or insall@tiscali.co.uk 

Taxi/Private Hire 

ELDRIDGE TRAVEL – PRIVATE HIRE 

8-seater – 01993 822271 

Local - Long distance - Airports 

M.H TAXIS – your Local Taxi Service 

Tel 0777 993 9415 www.mhtaxis.com 

NORTHWICK PRIVATE HIRE 

John Whateley 01386 701806/07855 824 788 

STOW TAXI SERVICE – 07887 714047 

info@stow-on-the-wold-taxi-service.co.uk 

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