May 2016 - Freeland Village Website

Grapevine
St Mary’s Freeland
May 2016
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ST MARY THE VIRGIN, FREELAND
Services for April 2016
24th
08.00
Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke)
Services for May 2016
1st
10.00
Family Service (Rev. David Tyler)
5th
20.00
Holy Communion for Ascension Day
(Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
8th
08.00
Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
15th
10.00
Holy Communion with Junior Church (Rev. Peter Ball)
22nd
08.00
Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
29th
10.00
Holy Communion with children’s activities
(Revs Peter Ball and Sue Spankie)
Services for June 2016
5th
10.00
Family Service with Baptism (Rev. David Tyler)
Babies and Toddlers at St Mary’s meet in the church on Wednesday mornings at
10.00 - 11.30am. Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers and their pre-schoolers are very
welcome.
There are toys, a craft linked to the story and of course snacks and drinks for
children and adults. Please bring a 50p donation. The group runs weekly during term
time and on a slightly more ad hoc basis in the school holidays. Please contact either
Alice on 886833 or David on 881270; or check out our Facebook page to find out
more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/958595840860028/
This month: 27th April: - The young hero and the horrible giant
4th May:
- The good shepherd
11th May:
- A little girl and a proud general
18th May:
- Daniel and a scary sleepover
25th May:
- Jonah and the big fish
Bible Fun Club ‘BFC’ is a group for parents, carers and primary school aged children
who meet once a month for games, crafts and snacks with a Christian theme.
We meet on a Wednesday during term time, at the Village Hall from 3.30 - 4.30pm.
Forthcoming dates: Wednesday 27th April & Wednesday 29th June.
11+ Hitchhikers meeting in Hanborough at 7pm on Sunday evening.
For further information on all these groups or services phone David on
881270 or visit www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland or
www.hanboroughparish.org.uk
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THANK YOU TO BRUCE HAMMERSLEY
FOR THE FRONT COVER PHOTO
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Some useful contact details:
Rector: Rev. David Tyler
01993 881270
The Rectory, Swan Lane
Long Hanborough OX29 8BT
Email: revdavidtyler@googlemail.com
Associate Minister: Rev. Peter Ball
01993 882859
Email: revpeterb@yahoo.co.uk
Curates:
Rev. Dr Phil Cooke
01865 881366
Email: revphilcooke@gmail.com
Rev. Sue Spankie
01993 706469
Email: revsue@gst.org.uk
Licensed Lay Ministers:
Clive Berry 01993 882080
Hugh Dalton 01993 881742
Lay Pastoral Assistants:
John Fox 01993 881384
Peter Langley 01993 883775
Churchwardens:
Claire Soanes
Steve Mellin
01993 883205
01993 882044
Weddings:
Margaret Stringer
01993 882112
Flowers in the Church:
Janet Dalton
01993 881742
All sorts of interesting information about St Mary’s can be seen on the “A Church Near
You” website: www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland
If you have any interesting pictures that could be used on this site, please contact
Roy Thomas on 01993 882866 or email: print@associatedagencies.co.uk
You can now see a virtual tour of St Mary’s on Google Street View at:
http://goo.gl/g53NJH
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK
15th – 21st MAY 2016
During Christian Aid Week, we will be
carrying out the usual House to House
collection throughout the village.
Collectors, who will be wearing Christian
Aid collectors’ badges, will deliver the
envelopes and will return to collect them later in the week, if you wish to make a
contribution. Thank you in advance for any donations; we do appreciate that not
everyone wishes to give to this charity.
Christian Aid works to help tackle poverty around the world, not just by providing
food and emergency aid, but also by giving people the means to grow or produce their
own food or to learn a skill which will help them to earn an income and thus improve
their lives. It strives to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith
or nationality (www.christianaid.org.uk/).
For further information, please contact Fiona McGrady on 880007
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Letter from our Rector:
Dear friends,
'You can't teach an old dog new tricks' so the saying goes. I don't know how 'old' is
'old' - but I'm not sure I agree.
I have been thinking recently about how some of the things I now do all of the time I
used to find impossible, really frightening or at least a real challenge.
I used to hate public speaking and get really nervous ... now with lots of practice it just
comes naturally.
Or, I used to find driving a car incredibly confusing - now I do it without thinking. Or
as I sit at my computer typing I realise that I used to have to search for all of the
letters - now I just type - sometimes without even looking at the keyboard - I just do it
naturally - with only the occasional tryping mistake (joking!).
As we grow up, so many things become common place to us and we become more
proficient at many more things - and often wiser too. There are of course things we
can no longer do - I used to be able to touch my nose with my big toe - now, if I tried
it would almost certainly be followed by a visit to hospital! Also I don't feel the need
to do this any more .... not quite sure why I ever did?
But as we grow up we become more efficient at many tasks - even old dogs can learn
new tricks.
The Christian faith understand Christians as people who should always be seeking to
be changed - not necessarily to learn more skills - but to be people who are continually
transformed into the likeness and character of God.
So dogs can learn new tricks - and Christian dogs should always be seeking to be
transformed ever more into the people God wants us to be.
So let's recognise how we have progressed during our lives: in our thinking, in
mastering our fears and perhaps in mastering some skills - and let us seek to be the
people God wants us to be.
With best wishes,
David
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FROM THE REGISTERS AT ST MARY THE VIRGIN
Baptism:
Archie Evans - 17th April 2016
Wedding:
Trevor Hutchinson and Frances Pargeter - 16th April 2016
Ashes interment:
Harry Charles and Shirley Ann Bowden - 14th April 2016
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22 April
27 May
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Details of other Farmers’ Markets at www.tvfm.org.uk
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Services in Hanborough for April 2016
24th
10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke)
10.00 Morning Worship
18.00 Evening Prayer
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
Services in Hanborough for May 2016
1st
08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Morning Worship
18.00 Healing Service (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
5th
20.00 Holy Communion for Ascension Day
(Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
8th
10.00 Holy Communion with Baptism
St Peter & St Paul
(Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Holy Communion (Revs Sue Spankie and Phil Cooke)
Manor School
18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler)
Christ Church
15th
08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
10.00 Worship Together (Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 United Morning Prayer
18.00 Compline
Manor School
Christ Church
Christ Church
10.00 Holy Communion with Baptism
(Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Morning Worship
18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. Sue Spankie)
St Peter & St Paul
22nd
29th
Manor School
Christ Church
10.00 Holy Communion with children’s activities
(Revs Peter Ball and Sue Spankie) St Mary’s, Freeland
Services in Hanborough for June 2016
5th
08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Morning Worship
18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
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FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: Paul Weir, 69 Hurdswell, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8DQ
Tel. 886818. E-mail: revpaulweir@gmail.com
April
24th 10.30 Philip Mansell
May
1st 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
8th 10.30 Rev. Paul Weir - Holy Communion
15th 10.30 At North Leigh with Stella Bristow
22nd 10.30 Andrew Maisey
29th 10.30 TBC
June
5th 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST PETER, EYNSHAM
Serving the Hanboroughs, Freeland, Cassington, South Leigh, Stanton Harcourt, Sutton
and Northmoor.
Many non-Catholics come to our Church or get help from our Priest. All are welcome.
THE CHURCH is open for prayer 09.15-17.00 at Abbey Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HR
Office phone: 01865 881613 Website : www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk
SUNDAY MASS is at 10.00am with a Children’s Liturgy during Mass
and SATURDAY for Sunday 7.30pm
Mass also on Mondays 10.00am, Tuesdays 5.30pm, Wednesdays 10.00am,
Thursdays 12 noon, and Fridays 7.00am.
THE PRIEST: Father Mark Lagorio is happy to receive enquiries by phone on 01865
881613. There is a short article about Father Mark on p39 of this Grapevine.
The Retired Priest: Father Martin Flatman is available on 07719 646790 or email:
frmartinflatman@gmail.com
CONFESSIONS on Saturdays at 7.00pm and Wednesdays at 10.30am or by
appointment.
THE HALL (The Tolkien Room) is available for hire with a lovely outside area where
people can sit or walk, and children can play. To book telephone Steve Rogers on
01993 881487 or email: rogers27@sky.com
OUR NEW PRIEST Father Mark Lagorio comes to St Peter’s this month when
Father Martin retires from full-time work. Father Mark is at present the Catholic Priest
in Thame. Father Mark will move into the Presbytery next to the Church on the 9th &
10th May. His first weekend in charge will be 14th/15th May which is the Feast of
Pentecost
FATHER MARTIN continues to live in Eynsham and will be helping out in other local
Catholic Churches when priests are away or unwell. Father Mark has already asked him
to look after things at St Peter’s when he is away in July and October. He will also be
the Chaplain of the Immigration Detention Centre at Campsfield House in Kidlington.
Father Martin’s last Sunday will be the 8th May when we celebrate the
Ascension.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK is the 15th-21st May. Catherine Baker (01865 881787) is
looking for people who would be prepared to deliver envelopes to streets in Eynsham
and then go back and knock on those doors to see if the people living there will make a
donation. If you do not live in Eynsham, do ask as we can put you in touch with those
arranging the Collection in your area. Some people do not like doing this because
sometimes (but rarely) people can be rude or even a bit abusive when they answer the
door. We try to think of the abuse Jesus had to take as he died for us, and then be
brave, as the work Christian Aid does to support the poor and starving of the world is
so important.
SUPPORTING SYRIAN REFUGEES IN WEST OXFORDSHIRE There will be
a meeting about this on Friday 13th May at 7.30pm in St Leonard’s Church Eynsham
when we can hear more about what is being done locally and what we can do to help.
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Stay or Celebrate at
SHEPHERDS HALL
We offer a selection of fully ‘en-suite’ bedrooms
fitted with television and tea & coffee facilities.
These are available on a nightly or weekly basis,
or for longer periods, if required.
We also cater for all types of Family Functions in
our attractive Lounge Bar with its open log fire
in winter and adjacent Function Room.
For further information, phone Liz or David Fyson
01993 881256
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OUR ACCOUNTS FOR 2015 show an Income of £65,887 and Expenditure of
£57,592 so thanks to your generosity the Church is in a very sound position
financially. This is why we have been able to afford to spend nearly £6000 on the new
heating for the Tolkien Room which is our small hall with lovely grounds which is
available for hire. Our thanks to all those who Gift Aid what they give to the Church.
About £20,000 of our income was given that way in 2015 enabling us to claim around
£5000 of tax back from the government to increase our income. We also had a
one-off very generous donation of £5000. Thank you.
THE CONFIRMATION OF EIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE will take place at our
Sunday Mass on 1st May. Father Martin and Ian Methley have been preparing them for
the last 6 months on Wednesday nights. Bishop William has been ill recently so we are
hoping he will be fully recovered by then to come and celebrate this Sacrament for us.
Please pray for Lexy and Ollie Mohr-Knox, Matthew Jeffery, Mariana Bui,
Fiona Methley, Jennifer Knox-Wells, Patrick Hull and Maks Urbaniak.
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ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLS RINGING REPORT
The bells will be rung at the following services:
Sunday 1st May:
9.15am to 10.00am
Sunday 15th May:
9.15am to 10.00am
Sunday 29th May:
9.15am to 10.00am
Sunday 5th June:
9.15am to 10.00am
The bells of St Mary’s will be rung on St George’s Day, Saturday 23rd April. The
ringing coincides with the Oxford City Branch ringer’s practice.
The Oxford Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers will be holding their Ringers Day
on Monday 2nd May. Towers in Newbury and the surrounding villages will be
hosting the event this year and all ringers are welcome to participate in this event.
As part of their annual outing, Stratton St Margaret’s ringers will be visiting on
Monday 30th May to ring the bells of St Mary’s Church from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
The bells of St Mary’s will be rung on Sunday 12th June to mark the 90th Birthday of
Her Majesty the Queen.
Bell ringers across the country have been invited by the BBC to take part in their
Music Day on Friday 3rd June by ringing at 7.00pm that day.
Usual practice every Monday from 7.30pm until 9pm.
FF6 takes place on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm, except where a practice falls
immediately before a Saturday practice.
Please contact the Tower Captain, Neil Ephgrave (883850) or myself should you wish
to discuss any bell ringing matters.
You can see more about Freeland Bell Ringers under the “Clubs and Groups” section
of the village website www.freelandoxon.co.uk
Margaret Hewitt - Tower Correspondent Tel 882992
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NO BOOKING FEE FOR FREELAND VILLAGE HALL
Established 23 years
Fully qualified
All teachers have DBS Certificates
Dancing Lessons at North Leigh Memorial Hall - WEDNESDAYS
BALLET & TAP: 5-7 years - 3.45-4.30pm
MODERN DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE: 5-8 years - 4.30-5.15pm
GRADE 1 BALLET: 7+ years - 5.15-5.45pm
TAP DANCE: 7+ years - 5.45-6.15pm
Now enrolling for the Summer Term!!
***NEW BABY BALLET & JAZZ DANCE***
Starting September 2016 at
FREELAND VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAYS:
For 21/2 years to 41/2 years and 5 to 7 years
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FREELAND PARISH COUNCIL - LISA’S NOTES FROM THE
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 21ST MARCH 2016
I would like to begin the notes this month with a mention of the beautiful display of
daffodils in the village. Every year there seems to be more and more appearing and they
really do make a huge difference. A massive thank you to the members of the
Gardening Club for planting these bulbs, they look absolutely stunning and make me so
proud to live here - keep up the good work!
Play Park development
Work on developing the Freeland Play Park has now commenced and will take
approximately 3 weeks to complete. New equipment will be added and landscaping
work will be carried out in due course after the equipment installation.
Defibrillator & CPR demonstration
Thank you to all those that attended the two defibrillator and CPR demonstrations that
were held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 30th March. Beth Elgar, Regional School
and Community Training Coordinator for St John Ambulance provided two very
informative and useful training sessions. Two pieces of useful information that arose
from the training were as follows:
1) For anyone with an iPhone or iPad, there is an AED Locator App that is worth
downloading that will tell you where your nearest defibrillator is located should you
need it (it covers all of the UK).
2) There is also a first aid app from St John Ambulance that is also worth downloading
as it gives information about how to perform CPR.
Dog’s mess
I know, I know, it’s dog’s mess AGAIN, but I am a little bit speechless about how to
express my shock and disappointment about some concerns I had raised with me this
month. A Freeland resident found a bag of dog’s mess on the windscreen of their
vehicle, which could only have got there by being thrown over their fence. I am
appalled to say the least that this should happen in our lovely village, and there is
absolutely no excuse. There are plenty of dog bins around Freeland, and for this to
happen is both shocking and downright disgusting. There have also been concerns
raised about dog’s mess being found on the playing field where sports are played.
Again this has to stop, full stop. Your co-operation with this is much appreciated.
Parish Council Elections
Since our Parish Council meeting in March, we have been notified that 10 candidates
will stand for election on Thursday 5th May for the 8 seats available on the Parish
Council. Please take a look at the village website at www.freelandoxon.co.uk or go
to the elections page on WODC website at www.westoxon.gov.uk/elections to
see who your candidates are. The names of the candidates are listed on p35 of this
Grapevine. Remember these people will be representing YOUR views as residents, so
do vote for who you would like to see represent your village on your Parish Council.
Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations
On a happier note, as I am sure you are all aware, a community picnic (called The Big
Lunch) is being planned to celebrate the Queen’s 90 th birthday in June.
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The services offered are:Pre-purchase house surveys.
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extensions and conversions
Garden Design and construction.
House, property and garden maintenance and repairs.
If you would like to discuss any of the above services with me,
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Boiler Installation, Repair and Service
Rayburn and Aga Guild Engineer
Woodburning Stoves
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If there are any residents in the village who will also be celebrating their 90 th birthday
this year, please get in touch so you can join in the celebrations and get a mention!
Contact myself or Matthew Ruddle on 01993 359543 or email him at
ruddlem@gmail.com Thanks!
Planning Applications:
All planning applications can now be viewed on line from the Village Website at
www.freelandoxon.co.uk (under Planning Applications) or via the WODC website
at www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning. You can also contact the Planning Team at
WODC on 01993 861420 and view the documents at Woodgreen Council Offices.
Applications Received:
16/00678/HHD 3 BLENHEIM LANE, FREELAND
Single storey flat roof extension to rear for Mr & Mrs T Harden.
16/00679/FUL
LAND EAST OF WILLOUGHBY FIELDS, WROSLYN RD
Construction of detached dwelling (revised scheme) with private garden office for Mr
Gary Findlay.
Applications Approved: None.
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LISA’S NOTES FROM THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
HELD ON 4TH APRIL 2016
There was a brilliant turn out at the Annual Parish Meeting held on Monday 4 th April –
70 residents were in attendance! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and
joined in the discussions. Quite a number of different topics were covered this year,
including:
Cricket: Simon Brown, Chairman of Freeland Cricket Club updated residents on the
fantastic achievements of the Cricket Club that has been firmly re-established in the
village.
Housing: Amy Jackson gave a brief presentation on behalf of a group of residents who
are looking at ways to support the building of appropriate and sustainable development
in Freeland.
Major planning proposals: Robert Crocker also gave a brief presentation on some
planning development proposals to potentially develop a large patch of land stretching
from the A40 at Eynsham up towards Freeland.
Play park: A brief update was given on the plans to develop the play park, and the
amended plans for the memorial garden were also shown.
It was a very positive meeting and it’s brilliant to see our residents taking an interest in
what goes on in their village. Our thanks also go to the clubs and organisations that
sent in annual reports. These are very much appreciated and are always very interesting to read – they also help keep the Parish Council and residents aware of activities
going on throughout the village.
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Contacting the Council & Date of Next Meeting:
Next council meeting will be held on Monday 16th May 2016 at 8.00pm in the
Newell Room (to include the Annual Meeting of the Council following the
elections).
Please note this time and venue is subject to change; please check the village website and
noticeboards for the final agenda up to five days before the meeting in case of alterations.
If you wish to contact the Parish Council about a particular matter and have access to
the internet, please have a look at the village website where lots of useful information is
held. The website can be accessed via www.freelandoxon.co.uk. Alternatively,
please contact me between the hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday Lisa Smith, Parish Clerk on 01993 880067 or email lisa.fpc@gmail.com
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MARIE CURIE QUIZ NIGHTS
Marie Curie Quiz Nights, Wednesdays 27th April & 25th May, 7.30pm for
8.00pm start at The Oxfordshire Yeoman, Wroslyn Road, Freeland.
Don’t worry if there’s only a couple of you as we can make up teams on the night!
Entry is just £3 per person with all proceeds being donated to Marie Curie Cancer
Care. Bar snacks available. Raffle prizes on the night will be very much appreciated.
For more information please contact Nicky Clargo at
oxfordshire.stars@gmail.com or ring 07754 271831
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FREELAND GARDENING CLUB
Howard Drury, our speaker on 21st March gave a very professional and comprehensive
talk with slides on ‘Berried Treasure’. He talked about berries both decorative and
edible and how some plants have 4 season interest with new leaves in spring, flowers in
summer, colourful autumn leaves and berries following in the winter.
On 25th April at 7.30pm the meeting moves to Freeland Nursery for a demonstration
on ‘How to Plant your Hanging Basket’. Baskets and plants etc. can be purchased on the
night, or we can bring our own basket for planting. Being able to do a basket under
supervision should be fun and hopefully mean there are many lovely baskets on show
this summer.
Club activities in May include a day by coach to visit to Exbury Gardens in Hampshire
on 14th May to see their superb display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Visitors are
very welcome, ring Brian Wildblood on 883968 for information and to book.
The meeting in Freeland Hall on Monday 23rd May at 7.30pm is one that should
interest most gardeners because Steve Brookes is passing on ‘The Greatest Gardening
Tips’. Steve is a very well known speaker who we have not had before, so we look
forward to another excellent talk. The Club Raffle of Hampers will also take place at
this meeting.
The 17,000 daffodils have made a superb show this year. The weather seems to have
made the show better than ever with a variety of species of daffodils meaning there has
been a succession of different flowers for a longer period.
The Plant and Garden item sale at each hall meeting should be picking up now that
spring is well on its way and there is plenty of new growth in evidence. Visitors very
welcome at £3 a meeting.
Information about the Club’s activities over the last year was available to read at the
Annual Parish Meeting on 4th April.
For any further information about the Club contact Ray and Jill Evans at 99 Wroslyn Rd
or ring 881420
Janet Dalton - Publicity Secretary
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WOODSTOCK and DISTRICT UNIVERSITY
of the THIRD AGE
We offer a warm welcome, and hope you will come along to
explore a new hobby or interest, whilst making new friends.
Our monthly meetings are at the Enterprise Centre of Marlborough School, Shipton
Road, Woodstock, generally every 1st Tuesday at 2.00pm. We currently have over 100
members, and welcome visitors and new members to all meetings.
For more info: Ann Applegate (01993) 881782 www.u3asites.org.uk/woodstock
Tuesday 3rd May:
Tuesday 7th June:
Tuesday 5th July:
AGM and Entertainment
Sharon Williams: ‘Wychwood Forest’
David Vaisey: ‘The Bodleian Library’
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TOM ROBINSON
PAINTING & DECORATING
ARTEXING & TILING
9 New Road, Long Hanborough
Tel: 01993 882104
Mob: 07766 880416
IWJ Garden Solutions
Ian Jones
FdSc Horticulture
Fencing - Fruit and Veg plotting - Garden Clearance - Garden Maintenance
Hedge Trimming - Lawn Mowing & Care - Planting
Pressure Washing - Turfing
Any other jobs considered
Office: 01993 650104
Direct Line: 07919 045747
Email: iwjgardensolutions@hotmail.com
www.iwjgardensolutions.co.uk
DO YOU NEED A PLUMBER?
Plumbing * Heating * Bathrooms
Lead Work * Guttering
THEN CALL PETE, THE PLUMBER
Phone 01993 891283
No job too small.
Free estimates.
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LIFE IS A CABARET – THE ELUSEN SINGERS - POSTPONED
Sadly, following the untimely and tragic death of Rebecca Allison, one of the Elusen
Singers, we are postponing this concert until Friday 23rd September. If you have
bought tickets we are in the process of refunding everyone. If you have not yet got
your tickets please do put the 23rd September in your diary. Thanks, David.
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WOW - FREELAND ORCHESTRA - SUMMER CONCERT FREELAND VILLAGE HALL
Saturday 2nd July – Save the date! An evening of music by Freeland Orchestra, along
with West Oxfordshire Winds and West Oxfordshire Clarinets, in our very own
Village Hall.
The orchestra will be playing music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Mozart, whilst
WOW will entertain you with numbers from Grease and other films & musicals. WOC
will be performing a wide range of music from Bach to Beatles! We hope to see you
there.
QUEEN’S BIG BIRTHDAY LUNCH
On Sunday 12th June, the Parish Council is holding a community picnic in
celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday.
Where? the Village Hall
When? from 11.30am until 2pm on Sunday 12th June
The idea is simple: come along to the village hall, bring some food to share, and
enjoy a picnic lunch with friends and neighbours.
Whatever you’d like to bring is absolutely fine. It could be sausage rolls, a plate
of sandwiches, a quiche, a bowl of salad, or indeed, a cake!
As well as celebrating the Queen’s birthday, we’re also planning to honour
Freeland residents that are turning 90 this year. So if you know of anyone who
has turned 90 or is turning 90 this year, please do get in touch.
Hopefully the weather will be dry and sunny so we’ll be able to spread out into
the garden behind the village hall, and perhaps even onto the playing field.
We’ll need help with the event on the day (setting up, decorating, tidying up
afterwards). Please let me or a member of the Parish Council know if you’ll be
able to help out in any way.
See you on Sunday 12th June!
Matthew Ruddle
Parish Councillor
01993 359 543
ruddlem@gmail.com
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PELLMANS
Your Local Solicitors
• Business and Employment Law
• Property
Contracts, Legal Compliance
and Disputes
Residential, Commercial
and Agricultural
• Wills, Probate and Trusts
Tax Planning and Lasting
Powers of Attorney
01865 884400
www.pellmans.co.uk
1 Abbey Street, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 4TB
Home visits and evening appointments available
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Holiday Bible Club 2016
The Brightest Week of the Summer!
New friends Amazing experiments Spectacular sports
Tasty snacks Surprising adventures Great music
For children from foundation stage to school year 6
Monday 25th- Friday 29th July 2016
9am-12 noon
At Freeland C of E Primary School
Further information:
www.hanboroughparish.co.uk/news-and-events.php
Email: holidaybibleclub2016@hanboroughparish.co.uk
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FREELAND WI
We would like to thank everyone who supported our Easter Market, we made a
fantastic £735 of which we will donate £600 to the Parish Council towards a bench for
the village. The remainder will boost our funds to enable us to book interesting
speakers. We will plan to have a similar event in 2017 again just before Easter.
At the April meeting we learnt about a Girls Life in the Army. Gillian Cane, our
speaker, was one of the first intake of women to go through the Sandhurst experience.
We heard about her first military exercise 3 nights camping in January 1986, when the
weather was the coldest on record and snow was on the ground for months. The girls
were horrified to learn on their return from their ordeal that the men's equivalent
exercise had been cancelled due to the severity of the weather. Gillian was later to be
the first female officer in the Royal Green Jackets. Women have a non combative role
in the Army and Gillian's role was mainly in training and discipline. Gillian was a lively
and interesting speaker who now has a very different role at The Bodlean Library.
On Monday 9th May we will return to The Garden Centre to make hanging baskets
or plant containers with either flowers or herbs. We would like to take this
opportunity to thank Tim Webster and Sue Hooper for making this event possible.
We welcome new members to the WI and further information is available on our
website http://freelandwi.weebly.com/ or contact Lorraine Pengilley on 01993
881129 or email lpengilley@btinternet.com
Lorraine Pengilley
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In order to maintain this service and extend it, further gifts,
bequests and fund-raising efforts are always welcome.
To find out more, please contact Dr Lorenz Kemper, treasurer
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THE CAKE CAFÉ AT FREELAND HALL
5th April 2016 saw the first birthday of the Cake Café. It seems
unbelievable to us that it has now been running for 12 months!
Each month there is a different selection of cakes and a savoury!
The anniversary event was well attended and I would like to thank
everyone for their support. It was lovely to see such a wide variety
of all age groups from the local community enjoying cake, coffee
and lively conversation.
Thank you again.
Jane Foster
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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY NEWS
Last month, I contacted publisher Wordsworth Editions to see
if they would donate some books to put in the Little Free
Library, and I was amazed when they sent us a box of 20
books! They specialise in publishing new editions of classics,
and the titles they sent us include Frankenstein, Pride and
Prejudice, and The Great Gatsby, and among others. They also
sent some children’s classics: The Railway Children, The Secret
Garden, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and The Little Prince. These 20 new books
will all be in the Little Free Library from Monday 2nd May. Help yourselves!
Many thanks to Wandsworth Editions for their generous donation. Please visit their
website: www.wordsworth-editions.com for more information about what they do.
Find us on facebook.com/FreelandLittleFreeLibrary or
https://freelandlittlefreelibrary.wordpress.com
Matthew Ruddle 01993 359 543 ruddlem@gmail.com
Freeland Baby
and Toddler Group
This friendly group continues to meet in the village hall every Monday morning
during term-time 10.00am until 11.30am. A wide variety of toys and play
equipment is available every week along with a drink and snack for the children.
Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake are available for parents/grandparents/carers.
We provide a craft table each week and the themes for May will be:
2nd May - May Day holiday (no session)
9th May - Making pictures of ourselves
16th May - Colouring and sticking craft
23rd May - Play-Doh
30th May - Half-term (no session)
We look forward to seeing you.
For more information please contact Helen on (01993) 880469.
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Chimney Sweep
Bertie the Sweep
Open Fires / Wood burners / Flue Sweeping
Prompt, Clean and Efficient
Nests Removal - Bird Guards / Cowls Fitted
Chimney Pots Supplied and Fitted - Fully Insured
ICS Member 411 - Certificates
Tel:
01993 899143
Mob:
07954180371
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FREELAND PHOTO GROUP
The next meeting of the Group is on Tuesday 24th May at 7.30 in the Newell
Room. We will continue our series of talks/demonstrations on processing digital
photographs. Then the usual consideration of photos by members. Refreshments
provided. Details as usual on our Flickr site at https://www.flickr.com/groups/
freelandgroup/ or contact Bruce Hammersley on 01993 880227. £2 on the door
and all welcome.
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FREELAND CRAFT CLUB
What a lovely event the Freeland WI Easter market was. We were able to add a bit
more to our finances from our sales of craft items and look forward to the repeat
event next year.
Our next project is to produce some Twiddle Muffs .......A Twiddle Muff is a double
thickness hand muff made from odd scraps of wool, with bits and bobs - ribbons,
buttons, beads etc. attached securely inside and out. It is designed to provide a
stimulation activity for restless hands for patients suffering from dementia. They are
distributed via NHS Hospitals in the UK and the patient then gets to take them home
with them so there is always demand for more.
NEXT MEETINGS: Freeland Methodist Chapel - 2pm to 4pm
Wednesdays: April 27th; May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th; June 1st & 8th
It costs £1 per session to cover heating, lighting and refreshments.
Come along to meet us – we are a friendly group where you'll find a warm welcome
whether you wish to craft and natter ...... or just natter!
For further information (or for someone to go with) please contact:
Helen Molden: 01993 882305 or Margaret Wright: 01993 881316
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DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS & SALES
01993 891339
07989 945971
Please visit our website for more details
reliablerepairs.co.uk
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FREELAND CRICKET CLUB
The Under 15s and Under 13s have completed six indoor training sessions over the
past few weeks. We have seen great skill development, especially in batting thanks to
the individual technique work being undertaken by Ben Field.
We have now received the fixtures for the season.
Under 9s- 4 festival evenings, home festival to be held on a Friday evening.
Under 11s- all matches on Sunday mornings, 8 matches, 4 at home
Under 13s - home matches on Thursday evenings, 11 matches, 5 at home
Under 15s - all matches on a Monday evening, 6 matches, 3 at home
Women - all matches on Wednesday evenings, 6 matches, 3 at home
Adult cricket (mixed)- Sunday afternoons, 6 matches all at home.
A full fixture list will be available on the notice boards and in the Yeoman.
Many thanks to Trevor for continuing to support the cricket club.
The Parish Council has authorised full servicing of all our cricket pitch equipment, so
we will be able to play all our matches at home this season. This is great news, many
thanks to the Parish Council.
If any adults want to play cricket please contact me, Simon Brown 01993 880274 or
email: freelandcc.u11@gmail.com
Upcoming cricket fixtures for May:
Date
Home
Sunday 1st May
Freeland
Sunday 8th May
Freeland
Monday 9th May
Freeland-Stonesfield
Thursday 12th May
Freeland
Monday 16th May
Freeland-Stonesfield
Sunday 22nd May
Freeland
Wednesday 25th May
Freeland
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
Away
Team
Shipton-u-Wychwood
U11s
Stonesfield
Under 11s
Oxford Downs
Under 15s
Charlbury
Under 13s
Minster Lovell "B" Under 15s
TBA
Men
Shipton
Women
WANTED - LIGHTING OPERATOR
For Eynsham’s Amateur Dramatics Company
If you are tech-savvy & enthusiastic, why not join us to create the quality productions
we’ve become known for. Training will be given if needed.
Contact: Gareth Hammond 07890 970479 or email bart.players@gmail.com
or come along from 7.45pm on a Monday or Wednesday evening to Eynsham Village
Hall to find out more. We put on 2 shows a year in May & November.
Come & join the fun! www.bartholomewplayers.co.uk
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GEOFF BOOTH
PAVING - LANDSCAPING - CONSTRUCTION
Natural Stone Paving & Walling : Patios
Ponds : Blockpave : Fencing : Pergolas : Treework
Driveways : Turfing : Brickwork
Maintenance and Clearance
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TEL: (01993) 891945 mob: (07710) 628248
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PERSONS NOMINATED FOR ELECTION AS PARISH
COUNCILLORS FOR THE PARISH OF FREELAND ELECTION DATE - THURSDAY 5th MAY
CANNING, Mary Ann
2 Blenheim Lane, Freeland, OX29 8AW
CROCKER, Robert Anthony
Glebe Farm, The Green, Freeland, OX29 8AP
FAULKNER, Roger Eric John
140 Wroslyn Road, Freeland, Witney OX29 8HL
FOSTER, Peter Crawford Church Cottage, 2A Blenheim Ln, Freeland, OX29 8AW
LINNELL, Jane
35 Pigeon House Lane, Freeland, OX29 8AG
MCCOY, Veronique Camille
5 Hurst Lane, Freeland, OX29 8JA
NEWELL, Peter Copeman
42 Wroslyn Road, Freeland, OX29 8HH
PHILLIPS, William
12 Church View, Freeland, OX29 8HT
RUDDLE, Matthew Edward John 138 Wroslyn Road, Freeland, OX29 8HL
WEBSTER, Timothy Alan
Freeland Gardens, Wroslyn Rd, Freeland, OX29 8AQ
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THE UNACCEPTED FREELAND RAMBLERS April 2016
Panic set in amongst those gathered at the start of this month’s ramble when we found
we were without the obligatory dog! At the last moment a gentleman and an old dog
with a white muzzle (the dog that is) were kidnapped and forced to accompany us, so
all was well.
Spring was discovered in the woods with early flowering bluebells. I was among the first
to bravely cross the rapids and forge onwards through swamps to the open plains
where we admired the views over the shire. Any followers of this article (not many)
will be shocked to hear that our lawyer, Bunnyfeather QC, has eloped with Mrs Trellis,
so at least that’s a surprise result. The bad news (possibly) is that being of a sensitive
nature I feel forced to resign next month. I’ve been thwarted and ostracized to the
extent that I simply can’t carry on and find I now desperately require therapy. (Ed notes.
Always has!)
Please send donations, in used notes, directly to my offshore account.
Newcomers always welcome at the next exciting event;
The Oxfordshire Yeoman, 9.30am, Sunday 1st May, 2016.
From your, (now look what they’ve done to me, redundant, I could have been famous)
Rambling Presidento. You’ll miss me, you’ll see, ha ha …...!
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FREELAND ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION
The Allotment Association is now the tenant of the Parish Council, and Landlord to the
plot holders. This change in management took effect from Michaelmas 2015.
We have 36 quarter size plots all of which are occupied with three people on the
waiting list.
After a wet winter which has delayed many jobs normally done over the dormant
season, spring is in full swing and most of the plots are looking good and well
maintained.
We have a regular spring meeting for all plot holders, this year on Friday 29th April
and an AGM in September just before the new rents are due.
If you would like more information please email: freelandallotments@talktalk.net
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Bowen is a remedial therapy and consists of a system of
gentle and relaxing muscle movements designed to
stimulate the body’s innate healing ability, using a
specific set of rolling movements on precise points on
the body.
It has provided help and relief for a great variety of conditions. These include:Back & Neck Pain – Sports injuries – Tennis elbow – Frozen shoulder – Fibromyalgia
– Hay fever & Asthma – Arthritis – Headaches & Migraine
If you are interested in this therapy please contact Jane at Just Bowen Therapy for
more information or to book an appointment. Local clinic in Long Hanborough.
Mobile – 07557 993201
E mail justbowentherapy@gmail.com
Web www.justbowentherapy.com
CURTAINS AND BLINDS
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Home Service
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Wide range of fabrics
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1st HANBOROUGH FREELAND SCOUT GROUP
As we had no report last month, this is the first time
I’ve been able to congratulate all the Beavers, Cubs,
Scouts and Explorers who completed the Winter
Challenge 2016 – an eighteen-mile hike across the
Ridgeway. Beavers and Cubs can finish at the 9-mile
point, but a massive well done to Beaver Daniel Yates,
who completed the full distance! A great effort from all involved.
1st Hanborough Freeland was represented by Matt Marais, George and Beth Soanes in
the 2016 Oxford Gang Show, which ran at the Radley College Theatre in the February
half-term. Well done guys! A fab show!
As I write this report, all the sections are preparing to go back to their meetings after
the school Easter holidays. This is a time when we get a lot of movement between the
sections with older Beavers moving up to Cubs, some Cubs up to Scouts and some
Scouts moving up to Explorers. Of course it is also a time to welcome new members
to our Scout group, and this term we welcome six new Beavers to 1 st Hanborough
Freeland.
The Beavers have enjoyed a very interesting and rewarding start to the year, including
learning to light fires using cotton wool and fire steels, making bird feeders, making
pizzas, practicing the Green Cross Code and hiking from Freeland to Hanborough.
Congratulations to Finlay Maxwell, Daniel Yates, Jameson Blackmore, Leonard Stoppani,
Daisy Edwards & Ben Hills, all of who successfully achieved their Chief Scout Bronze
Award - a great achievement.
2016 is the 100th Anniversary for the Cubs, and 1st Hanborough Freeland have a packed
programme with loads of exciting events planned, especially as the weather improves.
One of the recent highlights was bell ringing at St. Peter & St. Paul Church in Church
Hanborough. Not only were the Cubs shown how to ring hand bells, they all were also
allowed to try out the big bells too….it was more difficult than it looked!
Scouts have been busy with a programme including Emergency Aid, Fitness training and
working towards the new Creative and Skills Challenge awards.
The Scouts are also looking forward to a number of camps in the upcoming months,
including an overnight camp at Youlbury Scout Centre, Weeks Camp in Dorset during
the May half-term and the County Aqua-Camp in June.
The Explorers are concentrating heavily on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and are
working on activities and skills towards those awards.
All sections will be represented at the annual St. George’s Parade in Witney this year,
which I will report on in the next edition.
Date for your diary: Sunday 26th June (2pm – 5pm) - 1st Hanborough Freeland
Family Fun Day, including all sections of the Scout Group. Everyone is welcome. More
details next month, but save the date now.
Thank you for your continuing support of our Scout Group.
Steve Mellin - Publicity Representative
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TEDDY GIRLS
SPRING COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY 21st MAY
10am - 12noon
FREELAND CHAPEL
Raising funds for a village bench
Your continued generous support has enabled us to raise the following:
Freeland Church Fund £60
Community Recreation Facility £3596.40
Playpark £2167.15
Operation Christmas Child £391.65
Village bench £563.90
Thank you from The Freeland Teddy Girls
FATHER MARK LAGORIO
My maternal and paternal grandfathers were Italian: The Lagorio and Picozzi families.
They emigrated to Birmingham and Hamilton respectively in the late 19 th Century. The
two families eventually met during the Second World War. The Picozzi’s made and sold
ice cream in Scotland; my grandfather, John Lagorio, is recorded in ‘A History of
Birmingham’ as the first in Birmingham to obtain a licence to sell ice cream publicly.
I was born in the late fifties and grew up in my home parish of St. Wilfrid’s, Castle
Bromwich, just a stone’s throw away from Oscott Seminary. I am one of five children:
My parents were devout Catholics. I was accepted for the priesthood by Archbishop
Dwyer and ordained at St Wilfrid’s. I have served in different parishes in the North,
Midlands, and South of the Archdiocese for the past twenty nine years.
I have been in my current parish of St Joseph’s, Thame, for fifteen and a half years. Although very sad to say farewell to the people I have served and loved for so long, I am
very much looking forward to getting to know the good people of Eynsham.
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TUESDAY CLUB UPDATE
Members from the Tuesday Club are now meeting informally at The Yeoman on the
1st Tuesday of the month at Noon for lunch and a chat.
The next meeting is Tuesday 3rd May.
Beryl Dawes Tel: 01993 883770
WANTED
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Are you someone with have a couple of spare hours occasionally, who will enjoy new
challenges, can encourage young people to work together and able to laugh with them?
If you could tick off any of those things then you are definitely the person we need to
hear from.
What is the amazing opportunity?
You haven't guessed?
Leaders and helpers for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides …..
What did you think? Call now! Without you these groups in our
local villages will be closing.
01993 883120
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Livey’s Taxi
Local & Regional
Airports ~ Stations
North Leigh based
4, 6 and 8 Seater Vehicles
Tel: 07979 507535
Credit Cards Accepted
Murtle May Designs
Unique Wearable Art
Hand crafted jewellery designed and handcrafted by me from start to finish using
traditional silver-smithing methods to create bespoke pieces that can be
personalised to your specification that you will not find on the high street.
Working mainly with sterling silver and fine silver I also work with copper and brass.
I also incorporate enamelling, resin and semiprecious stones in my pieces.
Norma Brooks
Mobile: 07738 165974
9 Pigeon House Lane
Freeland OX29 8AG
Email: murtlemay@aol.co.uk
https://folksy.com/shops/murtlemaydesigns
NEED HELP WITH YOUR GARDEN!
Hedge trimming - Pruning - Planting - Lawn maintenance Leaf clearing - Weeding - Digging … and much much more!
Pete Burge Garden Services Ltd
Patios
Powerwashed
07795 217 953 (mobile)
01993 881762 (home)
e-mail pburge@fsmail.net
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Paths
Powerwashed
FREELAND PRE-SCHOOL SPONSORED ZUMBA CLASSES
Freeland Pre-school is sponsoring a monthly Sunday evening Zumba class at 8.00pm in
the Freeland Village Hall to raise funds for the school. The dates are: 24th April,
29th May, 26th June & 31st July.
More information can be found on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/zumbawithjosie/ or by e-mail: josieinaldo@gmail.com
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NORTH LEIGH HISTORY SOCIETY
Our 2016 talks are taking place in the Turner Hall in Church Road, North Leigh,
opposite St Mary’s Church, starting at 7.30 pm, and as usual, while we charge visitors
£4 entrance fee, talks for Members are free.
Tuesday 3rd May: Short Drag Roger - shanty singing group. An illustrated history of
the shanty.
Further details are available from Diana Power, 01993 882301.
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FREELAND FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
April 2nd 200 Club Winners
£20 No. 14
Joe Langford
£10 No. 22
John Langford
£ 5 No. 52
M. Claridge
No football club report this month.
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WYCHWOOD PROJECT
Forest Fair Volunteers Wanted
Preparations are in full swing for the next action packed Forest Fair at Cornbury Park
on Sunday 4th September. We have lots of volunteer opportunities - could you give
us a helping hand - either in the run-up to the event and/or on the day itself? We need
able assistants for every imaginable task including setting up tents, sorting and selling
books, booking entertainers, being part of the team on the entry gate, litter picking and
recycling. All Forest Fair volunteers receive free entry to the Fair - and a voucher for
refreshments in the Wychwood Project tea tent! We are also looking for someone to
help in the office for up to a day a week in the office at Eynsham.
Conservation Work
Usually meet at 9.30, with an approximate finish of 15.00 - please check website
(www.wychwoodproject.org) for up to date information or call the office on
01865 815423.
8th May Woodstock Water Meadows
A variety of tasks; mainly servicing the boardwalks and installing a gate
20th May & 5th June Woodstock Water Meadows
Himalayan Balsam pulling
17th June & 3rd July Foxburrow Wood, Witney
Cherry, Plum Pruning and tree guard checking
For all conservation work, please wear stout footwear, bring gloves and appropriate
clothing for the weather. Please note that at some sites there are no toilet facilities.
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Hollis Painting & Decorating
House & Garden Maintenance
Tiling
Fully Insured
David Hollis
3 Busby Close, Freeland, Witney OX29 8TA
Tel: 01993 886903
Mobile: 07818 471263
hollis.paints@btinternet.com
AMS AERIALS
All types of TV & FM aerials installed
All adaptations and additions catered for
Fast, friendly, reliable service. All work guaranteed
Paul Smith
32 Schofield Avenue, Witney, Oxon OX28 1JN
Tel: 01993 703857 * Mobile: 07767 252173
Repairs ….. Welding ….. Insurance Work ….. Low Bake Oven
trendy refinishers limited
Trevor Fowler Body Repairs
Unit 6, Standlake Business Park
Witney Road, Standlake
Oxford OX29 7PR
Tel/Fax: 01865 303080 Mobile: 07803 192130
E-mail: trendy refinishers@hotmail.com
www.trendyrefinishers.co.uk
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MINI-MEETING
Can I invite you to a meeting? Informal, relaxed in the open air, on a bench along
Wroslyn Road?
Meet me on Saturday 7th May and/or Monday 9th May
Wroslyn Road
Bench near Village Hall
10am
Bench near Church View Noon
Bench near number 63
4pm
An opportunity for a chat, or just to pass the time of day and share a flask of tea?
No appointment necessary! But orderly queues may develop.
Please join me. Jenny Wylie 01993 883245
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AN INVITATION……To consider trying your hand at BOWLS
at HANBOROUGH BOWLS CLUB
Our Club is open to ALL and we welcome new members – do give it a go – you never
know!!
During May 2016 we are offering OPEN sessions for anyone who wishes to try the
game and see if they like it. All we ask is for you to bring some FLAT shoes with you –
heeled shoes can damage the Green. We will provide the Bowls (woods).
There are two afternoon sessions on Monday 9th & Friday 27th May at 2.00pm and
two evening sessions on Mondays 16th & 23rd May at 6.00pm. The Green will be
available for about 2 hours each session. Qualified coaches will be on the Green to help
and advise.
The Club plays Mixed Friendly matches, mostly at weekends, and we have a full
programme from mid-April to the end of September. We also play separate midweek
League matches for both Men and Ladies. In addition, there are informal Club roll-ups
every Monday and Friday afternoon at 2pm throughout the summer season.
SUBSCRIPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY FOR 2016 IS £30.00 IF JOINING
DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. THIS IS NORMALLY £60.00 PER SEASON.
PLEASE COME ALONG AND GIVE IT A TRY - A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU
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BRIDEWELL ORGANIC GARDENS - OPEN AFTERNOON
The Walled Garden and Vineyard at Wilcote (OX7 3EB) will be open on Sunday
May 15th 2016 from 2pm to 5pm. Admission £3.50, children free
Refreshments, plants, Bridewell produce, products and our own organic wine will be
for sale. For further information please call 01993 864530 or go to
www.bridewellorganicgardens.co.uk
Registered charity no. 1158456
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23 April
24 April
25 April
26 April
27 April
29 April
1 May
3 May
3 May
3 May
3 May
5 May
5 May
7 May
9 May
9 May
10 May
11 May
11-14 May
12 May
14 May
15 May
16 May
18 May
20 May
21 May
23 May
24 May
24 May
25 May
29 May
2 June
7 June
7 June
7 June
7 June
World Book Night - visit Freeland Little Free Library, 138 Wroslyn Road
Verdi Requiem, Oxford Town Hall, 7.30pm
Freeland Pre-school sponsored Zumba class, Freeland Village Hall, 8pm
Freeland Gardening Club, meeting at Freeland Nurseries, 7.30pm
Mobile Library at Freeland Primary School (11.35am - 12.15pm)
“Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection
Freeland Allotments Association Spring meeting
Unaccepted Freeland Ramblers, meet at Oxfordshire Yeoman 9.30am
The Cake Café, Freeland Hall, 9.00-11.30am
Former Tuesday Club members meeting at The Yeoman, Noon
Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm
North Leigh History Society, Turner Hall, Church Rd, N. Leigh, 7.30pm
Local and Parish Council Elections
“Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection
Mini-meetings around Freeland. See page 43 for details
Mini-meetings around Freeland. See page 43 for details
Freeland Women’s Institute meeting at Freeland Garden Centre
Mobile Library at Freeland Primary School (11.35am - 12.15pm)
“Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection
Bartholomew Players ‘Relative Values’, Eynsham Village Hall, 7.30pm
Last date for insertions in the May Grapevine
Freeland Gardening Club outing to Exbury Gardens, Hampshire
Bridewell Organic Gardens Open Afternoon, Wilcote OX7 3EB, 2-5pm
Freeland Parish Council meeting, Newell Room, 8.00pm
“Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection
Freeland Cinema, Village Hall, 7.30pm ‘Bridge of Spies’ (12A)
Teddy Girls’ Spring Coffee Morning, Methodist Church, 10am-Noon
Freeland Gardening Club, Freeland Village Hall, 7.30pm
Mobile Library at Freeland Primary School (11.35am - 12.15pm)
Freeland Photo Group, Newell Room, 7.30pm
“Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection
Freeland Pre-school sponsored Zumba class, Freeland Village Hall, 8pm
“Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection
The Cake Café, Freeland Hall, 9.00-11.30am
Former Tuesday Club members meeting at The Yeoman, Noon
Mobile Library at Freeland Primary School (11.35am - 12.15pm)
Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm
EXERCISE GROUP
Come and join our friendly exercise group run by an Age UK tutor at the Village Hall,
Fridays 10.00am - 11.00am First taster session is free. To suit all abilities (seated or
standing). These classes are to build muscle strength & help prevent falls.
Have fun and sing along to the music too.
Contact Olwen Radburn on 773432 or olwen44@tiscali.co.uk to find out more.
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SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
CATKINS Genuine Cat Lover available for home visits whilst you are out or on
holiday. References available. Tel: 01993 880237
DIRTY CARPETS? GRUBBY UPHOLSTERY? Friendly, Local Service.
Unbeatable Rates. Call GRIMEBUSTERS - 01993 868924
FREELAND GARDENER - Do you need some extra help with your garden?
Friendly, reliable lady gardener available - please contact Sharon on 01993 882855
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The deadline for articles or adverts for the June ‘Grapevine’ is Thursday 12th May
The June edition should be in the church porch and online at
www.freelandoxon.co.uk from about Friday 27th May.
We welcome handwritten or typed articles and adverts. However, if at all possible,
please send by email, formatted to fit an A5 magazine - it will certainly help to reduce
the number of our mistakes! The font we use is Gill Sans MT at 10 point.
The cost of a Small Advertisement is 18p per word. Please make cheques payable to
‘FREELAND GRAPEVINE’. Contact Kenny Wylie about costs for other adverts.
1/3rd page size is 60mm high x 120mm wide, 1/2 page size is 90mm high x 120mm wide
Adverts: grapevineadverts@gmail.com
Articles: freelandgrapevine@gmail.com
Or mail: Kenny Wylie,1 Blenheim Lane, Freeland, Witney OX29 8AW 01993 883245
Note Please put your name and telephone number on all adverts/articles in case we
need to contact you. These will only be printed if requested by you.
The editor reserves the right to edit all copy.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, liability cannot be
accepted for any errors or omissions in compiling this magazine. Neither the
Church, the Editor nor the Printer assume responsibility for any effects arising therefrom.
Freeland Hall
The perfect venue whatever the occasion!
Bookings / further details:
freelandhall@gmail.com
07501 270 526
www.freelandhall.co.uk
Including Newell Meeting Room and changing facilities
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Oxfordshire Yeoman
Friday 22nd April
Saturday 23rd April
Wednesday 27th April
Funk & Soul Club with DJ
Acousticana
8pm
Marie Curie Quiz
7.30pm for 8pm start
Saturday 7th May
Monday 9th May
Saturday 14th May
Saturday 21st May
Wednesday 25th May
Pete McRay Live 4pm - 6pm
Snail Racing
8pm
Charity Quiz Night
8-ish
Matt Edwards Live Music Modern Blues
Ian Smart (Elvis)
8.30-ish
Marie Curie Quiz
7.30pm for 8pm start
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May
Bank Holiday Monday 30th May Pete McRay Live 4pm - 6pm
BINGO! On Weds 4th, 11th, 18th May; 1st & 8th June
Call: 01993 881003 or email: yeomantrevor@gmail.com
See our menu at: www.oxfordshire-yeoman.co.uk
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