2005 04.pdf - Drayton-near-Abingdon.org
2005 04.pdf - Drayton-near-Abingdon.org 2005 04.pdf - Drayton-near-Abingdon.org
PARISH COUNCIL (meeting Mar 7) Three representatives from Thames Water were on hand to explain the progress which had been made in respect of their investigations into the possible reservoir development. A report on this briefing will be given by the Chairman at the annual parish meeting on 4 April for those interested in this massive development on our doorstep. Thames Water did seem to be keen to hear what the village may want out of the development if it went ahead and, presumably, the Parish Council will be central to this process. Concern was expressed about the third dog bin that had been relocated near the Henleys Lane entrance to the Millennium Green. This is being looked at again but there does appear to be a problem that these bins are filled up to overflowing with unnecessarily large plastic bags within the scheduled emptying periods. Maybe using smaller bags could reduce this problem? For younger readers, the saga of the swings at Lock Way is ongoing and will hopefully be resolved within the next month or two. For those interested in traffic calming, it seems that variable message signs are not currently on offer (ex County Council). Nor will the entrance features include humps or bumps. Opposition to the changes to the electoral boundaries has failed and the region is now part of south Abingdon for the purposes of the County Council elections. It will be up to village residents to ensure that their representative on the County Council is sensitive to the needs of the village as well as to Abingdon. The retiring member, Margaret McKenzie, was a regular attendee at parish council meetings. This is a tradition that the Parish Council would want to continue. The Parish Council look forward to seeing you all at the annual meeting on April 4th, 7.30 at the Caudwell Day Centre (our local policeman should also be there) Daniel Scharf THAMES VALLEY FARMERS MARKETS – Fresh, Quality produce, Locally produced, at a Competitive price (Discover the taste of really fresh meat & veg, and buy directly from the producer) APRIL Dates Abingdon (3rd Monday) – 18th Wantage (last Sat) – 30th Didcot (2nd Sat) - 9th Newbury (1st Sunday) – 3rd Oxford – Gloucester Green (1st Thursday) – 7th Reading (1st & 3rd Sats) – 2nd / 16th TVFM news - ring 0870 241 4762 - website Tvfm.org.uk Usually the markets run from about 8.30 am until lunchtime, Newbury market is on a Sunday and starts about 9; It is well-supplied with quality stalls, and indeed wellattended, and is a good trip out with other shops open in the main street (M&S etc). TSUNAMI DAY I thought you might like to know how we got on, in our recent tsunami appeal day (at Steventon ) . We made just under £2,400 altogether, which both delighted and slightly surprised us. I had hoped we would hit the £1,000 mark; and speaking to others they wanted at least £1,500 so you can imagine how chuffed we were to find we exceeded it by so much. Thanks Lesley Lovell SWEDE MADE UK Ltd We JUST Fit KITCHENS ALL Tiling, Electrics & Plumbing Included in the PRICE WE CAN MAKE YOU A KITCHEN, OR SIMPLY FIT ONE YOU’VE BOUGHT FOR A NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE TEL: 01865 864636 OR : 01865 863022 Bradley Farm, Cumnor, OX2 9QU ON THE WEB :- Money conscious readers can get the latest hints for making their cash go further by visiting an excellent website :- www.moneysavingexpert.com winner of BBC Radio 2’s website of the year, packed full of advice; there’s an e-mail newsletter you can register for (free) so you don’t miss the latest info. SOMETHING TASTY? Wooden Spoon Recipe No. 8 - From March 1975 Rum Cream with Raspberry Sauce 2 eggs (separated), 4 oz caster sugar, 6 fl. oz milk (warmed), 2 level teaspoons gelatine, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon rum, 4 tablespoons double cream. Beat egg yolks and sugar until creamy. Pour on milk and cook over hot water until thickened. Put the gelatine into a cup or small bowl and mix with the water. Stand in a small saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until quite dissolved. Remove the gelatine from the heat and allow to cool until tepid, then add to the custard with the rum. Chill to the consistency of unbeaten egg white. Whip cream and fold into custard. Whisk egg whites until stiff and fold in. Turn into a 1 ½ pint jelly mould and chill until set. Unmould and decorate with walnuts. Serve sauce separately. For the sauce: purée ½ lb raspberries and blend with ½ level teaspoon cornflour. Cook until thick. Add sugar to taste. Lois Rennells Thomas & Jarvis Funeral Service Proprietors : M & J Didcock A Caring Independent Family Funeral Service A chapel of rest in the heart of the countryside 29 Newlands Avenue Didcot, OX11 8QA Memorials & Funeral Tel: 01235 510292 Plans arranged Fax: 01235 512789 Property Maintenance & Improvement Services All types of work under taken Help with ongoing DIY projects. • We Project-Manage your insurance claim on your behalf, dealing with loss adjusters, sorting all repairs & settling the claim. • Unlock your property's full potential with our qualified Chartered Engineer, plans drawn & dealing with the local authority. • Reliable & guaranteed service, Using competent tradesmen For free consultation & estimate please call 01235 847012 April 2005 Page 9
NEWS OF THE CHRONICLE I’m delighted to be able to say that we have two new Area Agents this month to replace two who are retiring. Last month saw Sheila Cook’s last delivery as the agent for Agency No 13 (The Green, Gravel Lane and Caudwell Close) and by this month Barbara Purbrick, of 4, Caudwell Close, had volunteered to step into her shoes. Many thanks to Barbara for acting so promptly and making a smooth changeover possible. Thanks again to Sheila for so many years of being an agent. There has also been a smooth changeover in Agency No 8 (Abingdon Road (SE), even numbers 40 to 80). Nadine White has been the agent since 1996 but she is now in the process of moving to Scotland. Preparing to move into a new home several hundred miles away from the old one is very demanding and time-consuming and understandably Nadine feels that she ought to hand over the agency before actually leaving Drayton. Our thanks, Nadine, for all you have done for Drayton – the autoharp workshops spring to mind, as well as your work for the Chronicle – and best wishes for your move when it takes place. This time the transition to a new agent was even smoother, since Jennie Stevens, of 44, Abingdon Road, offered to take over from Nadine while last month’s Chronicle was being printed. So she, helped by her husband John, is already well and truly in harness. Again, many thanks to you, Jennie, for responding so promptly. But.... readers will recall that we still need agents for a few more areas – do give me a ring on 531321 for more information if you feel you could help. Geoffrey Long, Chronicle Co-ordinator Counselling/Therapy Guidance and self-development Help and support with emotional and behavioural difficulties Children and Adults ------ English/French/Dutch For information /appointments please contact Muriel Lahor-Howard (Bsc, MBA) Tel: 523 379 Mobile: 07810 55 42 42 Parachuting Freefall for See Ability Ever wanted to touch the clouds? To feel like you're flying? To have nothing beneath you, the freedom to fall? It can happen! No previous experience is necessary as you'll receive full training, and you'll be harnessed to an instructor at all times. What's more, you can jump at any one of twenty three airfields nationwide, so there should be one near you. And not only can you do this for free, you will be helping those who are visually impaired with additional disabilities. We encourage all in our care to realise their full potential and to see their abilities and not their disabilities. For full details, go to :- www.seeability.org SURGICAL CHIROPODIST M.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A. HOME VISITS ....ooooo.... APPOINTMENTS Mrs Hazel MOODEY, 48 Hanney Road, Steventon. Tel. (01235) 834093 Drayton School Claire Soper The Easter holiday is staggered this year due to the introduction of the new 6 Term School Year, so the children and staff will soon be enjoying a two week break from 4 th April, school restarts on the 18 th . The Lower Unit have been busy making pepier mache Easter baskets. Those of you who may have seen Jamie’s Dinners on Channel 4 recently, might like to know that the younger children have spent time chopping, grating, peeling and scraping fruit and vegetables as part of their topic on Healthy Eating and they could name everything too! The children have also been learning about Florence Nightingale with role-play involving Doctors, Nurses and Ambulances. A sad farewell was made to student teacher James Bell, who was presented with a homemade card of thanks in assembly by Connie and Liam. The Middle Unit have been putting the finishing touches to their ‘Moving Monsters’ in Technology. Both Mrs Middleton and Mrs Allott were very proud of the children’s behaviour during their recent trip to Sulgrave Manor, and everyone enjoyed the day, especially the Tudor dancing. The Upper Unit took part in a Crime Quiz answering questions about safety. They beat two other local schools and go forward to the next round of the competition, well done! The children have also visited the John Radcliffe Hospital as part of their Injury Minimilisation Programme, where they learnt resuscitation techniques. Well done to all those children who were awarded certificates for ALWAYS WEARING A CYCLE HELMET! Mrs Higgs reminded everyone that school policy states that helmets must be worn if bringing your bike to school. The School Council’s Energy Week involved Energy Inspectors visiting classrooms to check that lights were turned off and doors shut. The winning class will receive an extra 15 minutes playtime. Well done to Lily, Helen, Toby and Annie who won prizes for designing hats with an environmental theme. World Book Day was celebrated with a special assembly. The whole school was involved and children were invited to dress up as a character from a book about another culture, quite a challenge but lots of fun! There was also a competition to hunt for clues about book titles. The Cycling Proficiency Course has started well and the children are making good progress. The Senior Football Team is through to the Finals of the Small Schools Competition, so we wish them well and lots of success! Red Nose Day on 11 th March saw some very strange children and adults attending school, it was great to see everyone entering into the spirit of the occasion. A total of over £250 was raised, which was fantastic in view of our recent fundraising for the Tsunami Appeal. Thank you to those who contributed. Finally a Ladies Pampering Evening raised £179 for F.O.D.S.A. and may well be repeated later in the year. There will be a Fashion Show on Wednesday 27 th April in school from 7.30pm. (Details appear elsewhere in the Chronicle). This is by popular request, following the very successful show last year by :- ‘Just a Second’. April 2005 Page 10
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PARISH COUNCIL (meeting Mar 7)<br />
Three representatives from Thames Water were on hand to<br />
explain the progress which had been made in respect of their<br />
investigations into the possible reservoir development. A<br />
report on this briefing will be given by the Chairman at the<br />
annual parish meeting on 4 April for those interested in this<br />
massive development on our doorstep. Thames Water did<br />
seem to be keen to hear what the village may want out of the<br />
development if it went ahead and, presumably, the Parish<br />
Council will be central to this process.<br />
Concern was expressed about the third dog bin that had been<br />
relocated <strong>near</strong> the Henleys Lane entrance to the Millennium<br />
Green. This is being looked at again but there does appear to<br />
be a problem that these bins are filled up to overflowing with<br />
unnecessarily large plastic bags within the scheduled emptying<br />
periods. Maybe using smaller bags could reduce this problem?<br />
For younger readers, the saga of the swings at Lock Way is<br />
ongoing and will hopefully be resolved within the next month<br />
or two.<br />
For those interested in traffic calming, it seems that variable<br />
message signs are not currently on offer (ex County Council).<br />
Nor will the entrance features include humps or bumps.<br />
Opposition to the changes to the electoral boundaries has<br />
failed and the region is now part of south <strong>Abingdon</strong> for the<br />
purposes of the County Council elections. It will be up to<br />
village residents to ensure that their representative on the<br />
County Council is sensitive to the needs of the village as well<br />
as to <strong>Abingdon</strong>. The retiring member, Margaret McKenzie,<br />
was a regular attendee at parish council meetings. This is a<br />
tradition that the Parish Council would want to continue.<br />
The Parish Council look forward to seeing you all at the<br />
annual meeting on April 4th, 7.30 at the Caudwell Day Centre<br />
(our local policeman should also be there)<br />
Daniel Scharf<br />
THAMES VALLEY FARMERS MARKETS – Fresh,<br />
Quality produce, Locally produced, at a Competitive price<br />
(Discover the taste of really fresh meat & veg,<br />
and buy directly from the producer)<br />
APRIL Dates<br />
<strong>Abingdon</strong> (3rd Monday) – 18th Wantage (last Sat) – 30th<br />
Didcot (2nd Sat) - 9th Newbury (1st Sunday) – 3rd<br />
Oxford – Gloucester Green (1st Thursday) – 7th<br />
Reading (1st & 3rd Sats) – 2nd / 16th<br />
TVFM news - ring 0870 241 4762 - website Tvfm.<strong>org</strong>.uk<br />
Usually the markets run from about 8.30 am until lunchtime,<br />
Newbury market is on a Sunday and starts about 9;<br />
It is well-supplied with quality stalls, and indeed wellattended,<br />
and is a good trip out with other shops open in the<br />
main street (M&S etc).<br />
TSUNAMI DAY<br />
I thought you might like to know how we got on, in our recent tsunami<br />
appeal day (at Steventon ) . We made just under £2,400 altogether, which<br />
both delighted and slightly surprised us. I had hoped we would hit the £1,000<br />
mark; and speaking to others they wanted at least £1,500 so you can imagine<br />
how chuffed we were to find we exceeded it by so much.<br />
Thanks<br />
Lesley Lovell<br />
SWEDE MADE UK Ltd<br />
We JUST Fit KITCHENS<br />
ALL Tiling, Electrics & Plumbing Included in the PRICE<br />
WE CAN MAKE YOU A KITCHEN,<br />
OR SIMPLY FIT ONE YOU’VE BOUGHT<br />
FOR A NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE<br />
TEL: 01865 864636 OR : 01865 863022<br />
Bradley Farm, Cumnor, OX2 9QU<br />
ON THE WEB :- Money conscious readers can get the<br />
latest hints for making their cash go further by visiting an<br />
excellent website :- www.moneysavingexpert.com winner of<br />
BBC Radio 2’s website of the year, packed full of advice;<br />
there’s an e-mail newsletter you can register for (free) so you<br />
don’t miss the latest info.<br />
SOMETHING TASTY?<br />
Wooden Spoon Recipe No. 8 - From March 1975<br />
Rum Cream with Raspberry Sauce<br />
2 eggs (separated), 4 oz caster sugar, 6 fl. oz milk (warmed), 2<br />
level teaspoons gelatine, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon rum, 4<br />
tablespoons double cream.<br />
Beat egg yolks and sugar until creamy. Pour on milk and<br />
cook over hot water until thickened. Put the gelatine into a cup<br />
or small bowl and mix with the water. Stand in a small<br />
saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until quite<br />
dissolved. Remove the gelatine from the heat and allow to cool<br />
until tepid, then add to the custard with the rum. Chill to the<br />
consistency of unbeaten egg white. Whip cream and fold into<br />
custard. Whisk egg whites until stiff and fold in. Turn into a 1<br />
½ pint jelly mould and chill until set. Unmould and decorate<br />
with walnuts. Serve sauce separately.<br />
For the sauce: purée ½ lb raspberries and blend with ½ level<br />
teaspoon cornflour. Cook until thick. Add sugar to taste.<br />
Lois Rennells<br />
Thomas & Jarvis Funeral Service<br />
Proprietors : M & J Didcock<br />
A Caring Independent Family Funeral Service<br />
A chapel of rest in the heart of the countryside<br />
29 Newlands Avenue<br />
Didcot, OX11 8QA<br />
Memorials & Funeral<br />
Tel: 01235 510292<br />
Plans arranged<br />
Fax: 01235 512789<br />
Property Maintenance &<br />
Improvement Services<br />
All types of work under taken<br />
Help with ongoing DIY projects.<br />
• We Project-Manage your insurance claim on your behalf, dealing<br />
with loss adjusters, sorting all repairs & settling the claim.<br />
• Unlock your property's full potential with our qualified Chartered<br />
Engineer, plans drawn & dealing with the local authority.<br />
• Reliable & guaranteed service, Using competent tradesmen<br />
For free consultation & estimate please call 01235 847012<br />
April <strong>2005</strong> Page 9
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