The Three Parishes - Cherwell Valley Benefice

The Three Parishes
February 2016
Your Local Newsletter for Ardley-with-Fewcott, Fritwell, Souldern and surrounding area
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
for your notice board
Bin Collection
Bus services
Carers support Oxfordshire
Church benefice office
Cherwell District Council
Citizens’ Advice
Community Transport Scheme
Counselling (adults)
Counselling (children)
Electrical Power Cut
Environmental Health
Financial Hardship help
Floodline
Food Bank 01869 357181 or
Gas smell
Housing
Mains Water
Parish Council Ardley
Parish Council Fritwell
Parish Council Souldern
Police non-emergency
Policy station Bicester
Roads and Verges
RSPCA
School
Street Lights
Village Hall Ardley
Village Hall Fritwell
Village Hall Souldern
Waste water/sewerage
Weather—Met Office
01295 227003
01869 241 500
0845 050 7666
01869 233687
01295 227001
08444 111 444
0300 30 30 125
116 123
0800 11 11
08000 727 282
01295 227001
0800 138 1111
0845 988 1188
01869 600113
0800 111 999
01295 227004
0800 316 9800
01869 346996
01869 345930
01869 345931
101
01865 841148
01295 227007
0300 1234 999
01869 345283
0800 317802
01869 346632
01869 345229
07812 501604
0800 316 9800
0370 900 0100
Please let the editor know what other numbers should be included here.
REGULAR EVENTS
Mon-Fri 10am-noon Bicester Pop-in café over-60s
Tuesdays 10.30am over-50 Social Café Ardley Village Hall
Wednesday every 2nd week Mobile Library Fritwell May’s Close
11am and Souldern Pond 11.40am [p2]
Wednesdays 1-2.30pm Playbus Ardley Village Hall
Wednesdays 4pm Kids’ Zumba Fritwell Village Hall
Wednesdays 5pm Tiny people’s ballet Fritwell Village Hall
Last Wednesday of the month 7pm BINGO Fritwell Village Hall
Thursdays 8pm ‘Thirsty Thursdays’ + quiz Fritwell Village Hall
Fridays—monthly—Fritwell Cushion Club Movie Village Hall
Fridays Beavers 5pm, Cubs 6.15, Scouts 8pm Fritwell Scout Hut
3rd Saturdays Souldern Village Market
Sundays 4pm Tae Kwon Do Fritwell Village Hall
2nd Sundays Messy Church St Olav’s Fritwell 4pm
2nd & 4th Sundays Ardley Craft Group
The smallprint is on p14
DATES FOR YOUIR DIARY
FEBRUARY
2 Feb Trip to Anglesey Abbey NB BROUGHT
FORWARD FROM 23rd [p8]
9 Feb Fritwell Forget-me-Nots Lunch [p12]
13 Feb ARUFC away match Crowthorne [p4]
Valentine’s Disco Ardley [p10]
20 Feb Souldern Village Market [p2]
ARUFC home match [p4]
28 Feb Craft Club Ardley [p3]
21 Feb AwF Village Plan meeting [p9]
AwF Speed monitoring meeting [p8]
25 Feb AwF Village Plan meeting [p9]
26 Feb Cushion Club Fritwell [p11]
MARCH
2 Mar Fritwell Neighbourhood Plan meeting [p12]
5 Mar Fritwell Neighbourhood Plan meeting [p12]
5-6 Mar Ardley Litterblitz [p7]
6-13 Mar KHH Care for a cuppa week [p4]
17 Mar Souldern Parish council meeting [p13]
18 Mar Cheese and Wine [p8]
Fritwell Cushion Club [p11]
19 Mar Souldern Village Market [p2]
KHH Fundraiser stall Adderbury [p4]
21 Mar Fritwell Parish Council meeting [p12]
23 Mar Ardley EFW plant public tour [p2]
APRIL
16 Apr Souldern Village Market [p2]
Fritwell Village Spring clean [p12]
20 Apr Viridor Liaison meeting [p10]
22 Apr Fritwell Cushion Club [p11]
MAY
7 May Comedy Night Fritwell [p11]
13 May Garden Party at Windsor [p8]
18 May Ardley EFW plant public tour [p2]
19 May Souldern Parish council meeting [p13]
21 May Souldern Village Market [p2]
JUNE
11-12 Jun Queen’s birthday celebration weekend
25 Jun Souldern Wacky Races [p3]
JULY
18 Jul Ardley EFW plant public tour [p2]
AUGUST
20 Aug Fritwell Flower Show [p11]
SEPTEMBER
15 Sept Souldern Parish council meeting [p13]
OCTOBER
24 Oct Ardley EFW plant public tour [p2]
NOVEMBER
17 Nov Souldern Parish council meeting [p13]
21 Nov Ardley EFW plant public tour [p2]
The Public Face of the Ardley Incinerator
FRITWELL &
SOULDERN BIN DAYS
We have just spent a fascinating morning at the Ardley Viridor
incinerator. We had a wonderful guide and were shown all over
this amazing place and would strongly recommend it to anyone
interested in recycling and wants to know what is going on
there. Our visit was advertised in the Banbury Guardian.
Sandy and Diana Gray
ARDLEY & FEWCOTT
BIN DAYS
DATES OF VISITS FOR THE PUBLIC in 2016
Wednesday 23 March 2016 10 am – 12pm
Monday 16 May 2016 2pm – 4pm
Monday 18 July 2016 10am – 12pm
Monday 24 October 2016 2pm – 4pm
Monday 21 November 2016 10am – 12pm
To book please email sverinder@viridor.co.uk or call 01869
343660
Mobile Library Timetable 2016
The mobile library visits on
alternate Wednesday mornings:
Fritwell May’s Close 11.00 to
11.30
Souldern Pond 11.40 to 12.10
Dates for the rest of the year
3 and 17 February
2, 16 and 30 March
13 and 27 April
11 and 25 May
8 and 22 June
6 and 20 July
3, 17 and 31 August
14 and 28 September
12 and 26 October
9 and 23 November
7 and 21 December
Madeleine’s Country File
What extraordinary weather there was in December and it extended half way into January and then BOOM winter has arrived and with it the cold, frost and promise of snow. Ah well, I
suppose it had to come. Of course with all that mild but very wet
weather I could hardly believe it when in early January I saw
masses of celandines in full flower in the Churchyard with primroses, daffodils and even the green, green grass growing so
soon and so well. People were even mowing the grass in January! As I cycle along the lanes and past hazel shrubs I have
noticed the beautiful catkins already decorating the hedgerows
and this is heart-warming. I know that hazels are early anyway
but seeing so many is fantastic. I was amazed to see a ceanothus in beautiful full blue bloom, long before it should have
been, in early December. The birds think it is spring and are
singing their hearts out and showing signs of looking for mates.
I heard a great tit and a thrush advertising themselves the other
day. With most of January, February and March still ahead the
very cold weather might nip all this in the bud so that Spring
2016 is delayed, but let us hope not.
Locally produced provisions, cakes and pastries,
Plants and vegetables, art and craft
(subject to availability)
Breakfasts
Sausage and bacon baps, tea and coffee
(to eat in or take out)
It was sad to see a beautiful young buck Roe deer had been
killed by Ardley Woods and someone had cut off its antlers as
well. How cruel! I only hope the poor animal was dead when
this occurred. What was exciting was that as I cycled by two red
kites were taking advantage of a good meal, so nothing is wasted. And on a much happier note as I passed by the wood I
heard the sound of a woodpecker hammering there advertising
itself as a potential mate. What joy despite the freezing cold.
VILLAGE HALL
9am—12 midday
(3rd Saturday of the month)
2016 dates:
February 20th March 19th
April 16th May 21st June tbc
Tel 01869 345931 or email Barbara.a.mcgarry@gmail.com
for more details or to book a stall
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FRITWELL C of E SCHOOL
Happy New Year!
The good behaviour and manners of the pupils at our school
are often commented on when we take them on school trips or
out for sporting events. The children always make us feel very
proud to be their teachers.
We put a lot of this down to the support we receive from parents in implementing our Behaviour Policy (which is reviewed
every year by staff and governors), and the work we do in
school with regards to our whole school values.
It took the staff and governors a good six months to discuss
and decide on our vision statement and the values that we want
our children to display. We now look at each of those values
every term in our worships and try to weave them into every
aspect of school life.
Children who show the values in school are rewarded with a
“hexagon” which they can display in the School Hall. Anyone
can award a hexagon: teaching staff, lunchtime supervisors,
visitors, children, and when the display board is full the children
receive a whole school treat. This usually means coming off
timetable for the afternoon and enjoying extra-curricular activities like board games, junk modelling, photography, craft etc.
You’d be surprised how many Year 6 boys like to go to Foundation Stage to build with the bricks!
Now that our values are fully embedded into our school, it
would be great if the community could get involved too. If you
see any of our pupils outside of school displaying any of our
values, please let us know either by phone or e-mail and we’ll
ensure they receive a hexagon. The values are displayed on
our website, but are listed below as a reminder.
Respect and compassion
Personal success with humility
Inspired minds and wisdom
Love and agape
Confidence, self-belief and endurance
Community, citizenship and service
New Craft Group
Ardley w Fewcott
Village Hall
Debbie McLeod
Headteacher
2nd and 4th Sunday of every month 2pm
til 4pm
PC Brown’s visit to the Ardley Coffee Club
Starting Sunday 28th February
PC Brown and her colleague paid us a visit and talked about
crime fighting and prevention in our area. I picked three pieces
of useful information to pass on to you.
£2 a week (with tea & cake)
If someone comes to your door claiming to be a police
officer, you can call 101 and have their identity checked.
Struggling to find time to do your arts and crafts at
home? Maybe you’d like to learn a new craft.
Make a note of your electronic items’ serial numbers –
that way, should they be stolen and recovered, they will
find their way back to you.
Come along for 2 hours of uninterrupted time just for you
and your craft
Children and young people need to feel that they can go
to the police if they are in danger. Therefore please don’t
tell children that you’ll call the police if they are badly
behaved. This will make them afraid of the police.
Contact Stephanie Hicks
for more details
07767 41308 shicks@ox27.net
www.souldern.org/event-2016
25th June 2016
Places limited to start with until we have an idea of interest so please let me know if you want to come – also I
need to know how much cake to get!
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ALCHESTER RUGBY CLUB NEWS
V Abingdon at home Jan 9th: (Final score Alchester 7 : Abingdon 20). The heavens opened just before the 2:15 kick off and set
the scene for a well contested and physical game in what was
more stereotypical 'rugby' weather than 2015 had offered.
Alchester had a couple of opportunities for points in the first half,
this included a five minute spell with most of the pack attempting to
barge through the opposition defensive line. Abingdon were however far more clinical and their number ten converted the only two
first half penalties in the Alchester half to give them six points on
the board at half time.
Abingdon's clinical work with the boot continued with two breakaway tries either end of the second half from well placed balls over
the top.
Alchester's try came around sixty minutes in courtesy of winger,
Neil (Buzz) Bee), under the sticks. The try followed persistent efforts for the line by Alchester's forwards in the bottom left hand
corner.
Alchester again dominated possession but struggled to breakdown
the league's strongest defence.
Alchester man of the match was awarded to Matthew Beckley who
put in a real shift ahead of his fortieth birthday next week. It was
also good to see fullback Robin Tyeman, back in the side after a
year out with injury.
Katharine House Hospice
News
25th Anniversary
2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of Katharine House Hospice,
and we will be celebrating with events and campaigns all year.
To keep up to date with happenings, call, email or check our
website—all information at the end of this article.
Festival of Open Gardens
We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary by organising our biggest Festival of Open Gardens to date. If you’re proud of your
garden, why not open it as part of this Silver Anniversary? Or
get together with a group of friends from your street and all
open on the same day? We will support you throughout and will
feature every garden in our 2016 Festival of Open Gardens
booklet, to be sent out with our next newsletter. Please contact
us before the closing date to register gardens - Friday 19th
February 2016.
V Wheatley away Jan 16th: (Final score Wheatly 3 : Alchester
7).
Alchester secured their first win of 2016 in a tight game away to
league strugglers Wheatley.
The low temperatures weren't able to shore up a boggy pitch so,
despite the good conditions on the day, both teams were going to
have to work overtime to compensate for a surface giving next to
no resistance.
Alchester began brightly with a number of passages of play in the
final third before Wheatley were able to clear their lines.
The first score of the game came during Wheatley's first venture
into the Alchester twenty two as their centre converted from in front
of the posts. Soon after Alchester had the opportunity to level.
Number ten, Adam White, stepped up to match his opposite man
however, the sludgy surface hindered his supporting foot and the
ball fell short.
For the latter part of the first half and most of the second the game
mainly saw Alchester dominate possession in the opponent half
but unable to convert the pressure into points. Wheatley dominated scrums, on one occasion the Alchester pack skidded some ten
metres back, and they held a tight line and used the boot to reset
time after time. The Wheatley balls over the top were met with
excellent performances from Man of the Match Danny Mac and
fellow winger (and second row by trade) George Merry.
Early in the second half Alchester again failed to convert with the
boot, this time Adam Thompson's kick falling just short. However,
soon after Alchester were able to convert a period of pressure in
the corner to seven points. Charlie Surman crashing then wriggling
for the line with veteran Matt Beckley applying the downward pressure to secure the try (converted by Adam White).
The time spent in their opponents half will give Alchester confidence going into an away game at Chesham, but they will know
that such dominance will need to lead to more points on the board.
Care for a Cuppa Week: 6th – 13th March 2016
Why not hold a coffee morning or afternoon tea for Katharine
House between Sunday 6th – Sunday 13th March 2016 (or
anytime convenient!). Invite your friends and family round for a
cuppa, cake and chat, and ask for donations towards cake and
coffee. We will provide you with a fundraising pack complete
with posters, invitations, recipes and top tips to make your
event a success. Every penny you raise by organising a Care
for a Cuppa event will make a tremendous difference to local
patients and their families.
Local Lottery. Local Winners.
It costs £5,000 to run the Katharine House inpatient unit for one
day. In 2016, the Hospice would like to raise enough money
from the Katharine House Hospice weekly Lottery to fund that
inpatient unit for one day each week. By joining the lottery you
can make a huge difference in your local community, and you’ll
be in with a chance of winning one of 20 prizes each week, with
a top prize of £1,000! Each week, the lucky winners receive a
call – and a big cheque - from Wendy, our Lottery Coordinator.
Join today and next week it could be you! Results are also
printed in the Banbury Guardian and posted on the Katharine
House Hospice Facebook page each week.
Katharine House Hospice Stall Sale: Saturday, 19th March
2016 – 11am – 2pm
Pat and Dot are having their annual Katharine House Hospice
stall sale at The Institute in Adderbury. Browse for a bargain at
this wonderful annual event, bric-a-brac, donated items, books,
cakes and toys.
Katharine House Hospice on Social Media
Did you know? You can follow us on your favourite social media channels to keep up to date with news, events, and photos
from Katharine House Hospice. Join the conversation – we’d
love to hear from you! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
katharinehouse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khhosp
If you are interested in joining our club as a player, we train on
Thursday nights at 7pm at Fritwell Playing Fields or if you fancy
coming to watch on a Saturday afternoon at one of our home
games our fixture list is below. Either way, you can be assured of a
warm welcome.
For more information contact Keith on 07714168471 or check out
our web page www.pitchero/clubs/alchester.
Fundraising contact: Sarah Brennan
sarah.brennan@khh.org.uk
www.khh.org.uk
01295 816484
13th Feb Crowthorne
Away
Lottery@khh.org.uk
20th Feb Gosford All Blacks
Home
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANS
It is likely that the Neighbourhood Plans will take up a lot of space and discussion in this magazine in the next couple of years so I
thought it would be a good idea to use this issue to include some information about that plan, in order that we can all understand
what is under discussion. Ed.
Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan Forum
The Government’s 2011 Localism Act introduced new rights for Parish
Councils and other representative groups, for community led planning via
Neighbourhood Plans. A Neighbourhood Plan for Mid-Cherwell could act
as an important stimulus to better decision-making. Cherwell District
Council is offering active support for this major initiative, which represents
17% of the population of the District.
The Plan can address issues such as where any housing development
should go. But there are other possible benefits too. By addressing wider
issues, the community might benefit from clear articulation of its wishes,
influencing decision-making by the statutory bodies and others.
To achieve our aims, we are working closely with Parish Councils and
resident associations in the Mid-Cherwell area, the Cherwell District
Council, and The Dorchester Group – the land owners of Heyford Park.
Map below of the participants in the Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
It is our intention that the Neighbourhood Plan should deal also with
transport, employment, education, health provision, leisure facilities and
other issues that affect the Area.
Duns Tew Parish Council pop. 478
North Aston Parish Meeting pop. 212
Somerton Parish Council pop. 305
Fritwell Parish Council pop. 736
Ardley with Fewcott Parish Council pop. 751 (lead parish for legal
purposes)
Upper Heyford Parish Council pop. 1295
Middle Aston Parish Meeting pop. 110
Steeple Aston Parish Council pop. 947
Lower Heyford Parish Council pop. 492
Middleton Stoney Parish Council pop. 331
Kirtlington Parish Council pop. 988
Heyford Park Residents Association and the Dorchester Group
site developers.
Two influences affect the need for our Neighbourhood Plan:
1. Cherwell District Council’s recently-adopted Local Plan requires a significant increase in numbers of new dwellings in the District.
2. The major development already under way at Heyford Park, which
could see an increase to 2675 homes. Many decisions have already been Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Planning Forum
taken about development here, but there are many more issues still to be 52 Camp Road
decided.
Upper Heyford
Oxfordshire OX25 5HD
OUR AIMS
Telephone: 01869 238 200
The aim of the Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan Forum is to develop a
Email: info@mid-cherwell.org.uk
strong, collective voice for the residents of the Mid-Cherwell area, by fully
representing and recording the aspirations and hopes of the local community for the foreseeable future. This will foster a more cohesive approach
to decision-making across the area.
Source: http://www.mid-cherwell.org.uk
Source: http://www.mid-cherwell.org.uk
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CHAPEL NEWS
Fritwell Chapel
Souldern Chapel
Sunday 3rd. January was our Covenant Sunday when
we shared a service of renewing our commitment to
faithfully serve God through the Lord Jesus Christ. This
followed John Wesley's liturgy This was instituted by him
on the 25th December 1747 when he urged all Methodists to renew the Covenant which God had made with His
people through Jesus at the Last Supper. We at
Souldern Chapel have followed such a pattern for many
years and feel that it is a good way to begin a New Year
with a new and fresh commitment to God when we promise to be willing to do whatever task He may have
planned for us
Christian greetings for 2016 from all the members.
What mild weather we had for the build up to Christmas,
making traveling easy as we journeyed to friends and
relations. We say ‘what’s happening to this world today?’
But God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform.
Why not come along and learn more of God’s love?
The carol service was enjoyed by all who attended. Led
by Alan, one of our members, our accompanist was a
friend from Brackley as Joan was in Hospital at the time.
It was a joy to have our friends join us from St Olave’s.
You too can do this in the quietness of your Church, your
home or your special place where you meet with God in
daily devotion.
Our first service for the new year was led by The Rev
Frank Ultsch who gave some sound advice stating that
we may not change the World as Individuals but we can
make a lot of difference in our own community.
Perhaps you are aware that Audrey Westbury is still in
the John Radcliff Hospital. This is her third hospital over
the past 3 months or so. She is hoping to be coming
home when a care package can be put in place. Physically she is far from well but she still very bright and alert
in her planning and conversation. Please continue to remember her in your prayers.
It is good to know that Joan is now out of hospital and
recuperating with her sister in Oxford, Joan we all miss
you very much and are looking forward to the day you will
be with us again. May God give you strength we all send
our Christian love.
May you all have a peaceful and a very happy New Year.
Preachers for February—all services at 10-30am
Rev. John W. Goulder.
Sunday 7th
Sunday 14th
Sunday 21st
Sunday 28th
Our Preachers for Feb and March 2016 at 2.30 p.m.
Don Walker
Mr A Giles
Wendy Manley.
Vera Douglas.
Claire Harthrop.
7th Feb Mrs. Margaret Goulder
14th Feb Mr. John Neil.
21st Feb Mr. Malcolm Wainwright.
28th Feb Mrs. Wendy Manley.
6th Mar Joint Mother's Day Service. Speaker. Mrs. Helen Goulder see church pages for more information.
Tel 346674.
MID CHERWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN PROGRESS STEPS
We are currently at
this stage.
Source: http://www.mid-cherwell.org.uk
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ARDLEY-WITH-FEWCOTT
GENERAL NEWS:
Please continue to keep an eye on lonely, poorly or elderly neighbours and of course Mr. Brahmbhatt of Fewcott House is always
delighted when anyone can visit residents there. Just give them a
call on 345501 if you can spare a moment or two for a chat.
A GENTLE REMINDER:
It is now time to return your £3 Three Parishes sub for the year to
the person who delivers your newsletter OR to Fritwell Post Office if this is easier. PLEASE if possible return the brown envelopes as you read this. Many thanks.
FOUND:
Is this yours? A lovely dark navy blue beanie hat has been found
on the bench by the telephone booth at the top of Ardley Road.
Also a yellow plastic key ring in the shape of an owl with the hat.
If this is yours and you are looking for it please ring 345269 and it
can be returned to you.
BICESTER FOOD BANK: Please continue to support this very
worthy cause and the great work it does with helping so many in
these difficult times. The Bicester Food Bank is always delighted
with anything you give. Thoughtful gifts of tins of soup, cereals,
eggs, biscuits, cans of vegetables/meat/fish, soft drinks, packets
of rice/pasta/couscous, long life milk, tea/sugar/coffee/chocolate
and other non-perishable foods are the sorts of items they are
able to distribute. So with January, February and March ahead of
us this wonderful service is even more important. Please help if
you can. Contact Angela Chamberlain (345332), Madeleine Horn
(346621) or Madeleine Gilpin (345269) who can tell you where
you can leave your gifts in the Village, or you can take your gifts
direct to the Food Bank yourself, which is in Market Square,
Bicester. As you know access to vouchers for help from this
Charity is only through a doctor, Social Services Departments,
Citizen's Advice Bureau or a Church Vicar.
SIDESPERSONS ROTA FOR FEBRUARY 2016; 7Feb Madeleine Gilpin; 14 Feb Jenni Carr; 21 Feb Madeleine Horn; 28 Feb
Brian Gilpin; 6 April Gill Simmonds.
GREAT GARDEN BIRD WATCH: Don’t forget the Great Garden
Bird Watch for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
(RSPB) which will take place this year on 30 th and 31st January,
(January’s last weekend). It entails JUST ONE HOUR of your
time on either the Saturday or the Sunday watching birds (either
in your garden or at some other identifiable place) and noting
down the greatest number of birds of each type which are in that
place AT ANY ONE TIME.
49ERS CLUB: As you know Camelot has changed the National
Lottery and increased their Lotto Numbers to 59 from 49. We
hope we have solved the problem and you will by now have received a letter outlining this solution. We will remind you in your
next renewal. In the meantime if you do NOT wish us to pay your
winning cheque directly into your Bank you need to return the
form you received and we will make a note of your request.
MOBILITY AIDS: A-w-F Fuel Charity has two Village wheelchairs
and one walker available to all local residents if and when needed. These are held at Millwood, Water Lane (Tel: 345269).
AFECT NEWS: AFECT Committee are seeking to find a solution
to a problem regarding the completion of the Footpath project.
Financial assistance is still on-going and we have not entirely
given up hope of receiving funds from Viridor Credits. Meetings
with OCC and with potential contractors have been arranged.
Clarification of OCC’s Highways conditions for acceptance of our
Project are still being investigated. We will keep you all informed
of our progress.
COMMUNITY CAFÉ: The Community Café is going from strength
to strength with regular numbers in the 20s. A wonderful rota of
helpers is making all this possible so that many residents from
Ardley-with-Fewcott and the surrounding area are coming along
to enjoy a social hour of interest and social conversation at a
friendly gathering. So why not join for refreshments, cakes and a
chat from 10.30 to 11.30am every Tuesday. On Tuesday 5th January Caroline Brown and colleague came to fill us in on the work
of our Community Police.
CHURCH TIDY-UP: We are hoping for great things from the
Springtime date which will probably be early March.
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CHRISTMAS NATIVITY & NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS: This
took place at 4pm on Sunday, 20th December to a full Church.
Despite having only had one extremely rough run through followed by a second marginally better try, the final production was
successful and everyone seemed to enjoy it with the actors and
Chorus pulling out ALL THE STOPS. Many thanks to all who took
part for their wonderful efforts. The Nine Lessons and Carols had
marvellously clear readers from amongst the young people of the
Village who were entirely responsible for that part of the Service.
Everyone sang the Carols heartily and Steven Wright was our
talented organist. The Church had been decorated splendidly and
the PCC had ensured the smooth running of everything. Thank
you all.
CAROL SINGING IN FEWCOTT NURSING HOME: On Tuesday,
15th December Carols with the Christmas Story took place. It was
somewhat disappointing for the first time ever with very few folk
turning up to bring some Christmas cheer to the Residents, however, nothing daunted, everyone present sang beautifully and it
was lovely to hear folk singing so well and enjoying themselves
as they sang. A really heartening and rewarding experience.
Thank you to Mr. Brahmbhatt, Cristina Panov and all the Staff for
helping to make the evening so successful.
LITTER AND THE ‘SOAPBOX’ AGAIN: At risk of repetition, how
lovely it would be if Villagers were able to make sure the area
around their home is free of litter by picking up paper, cans, crisp
and sweet wrappers littering the street area and disposing of it all
in their bins. This would make our Villages look so pleasant and
attractive, especially to visitors. It only takes a moment to pick up
one piece of litter whereas if it is left it takes Litterblitzers in
March much more time to do the whole Village.
PET OWNERS: On another tack, considerate dog owners already think of other street and field users by picking up after their
pets and disposing of the bags sensibly inside the dog bins provided by the Parish Council, the emptying of which is paid for
through the precept. How wonderful it would be if every dog owner could follow the example of considerate residents. Unfortunately when dog litter is left on pavements, the quarry field or
footpaths it means others have to avoid this and it is sometimes
difficult with a pram, toddlers or mobile chair or in the dark. We
also have residents who have sight problems so please be
thoughtful of others. That would be really kind.
CAR PARKING: Just lately there have been a spate of cars parking right across the pavement. This is illegal and causes real difficulties for pedestrians, mothers with pushchairs, unsighted folk
and people in mobile chairs as they have to go into the road to
get round these cars, which is dangerous for them. It would be
considerate if car-owners could remember that pavements are for
people.
RENEE BARBER’S SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISING EVENT:
Renee has received a wonderful letter from Garine Komchouyan
of the Supporter Donations Team and Steven Goodrick, Wiltshire
Fundraising Manager. In Renee’s November fundraising event a
total of £550 was raised and in total, over the years Renee has
been supporting Macmillan, she has raised an amazing £8,447.
As you know these funds are used to do a lot of good by helping
Macmillan make sure no one faces cancer alone. Support like
this for the charity ensures their vital work is possible. Macmillan
were effusive in their thanks to Renee.
AND HERE ARE TWO MORE PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZENS:
With the winter months not only cars but road signs become covered by mud splattered from passing traffic. On 6th December
Nicki Lewis and Victoria Embleton-Spencer spent some considerable time cleaning off road signs at the entry to the Village. Well
done you two. Now we can actually see what they say! Many
thanks.
LITTERBLITZ WEEKEND THIS YEAR: This will take place on
Saturday 5th March from 10am until 1pm and on Sunday 6 th
March from 11am until 1pm. Do try and join the merry throng of
volunteers giving up a little of their time to help clean up the Village (this year for the Queen and indeed for us also).
ARDLEY-WITH-FEWCOTT
design & location of a new seat for the woods, which was expected
to complement the environment & it was also suggested that the
appearance of the field could be enhanced. Woods Warden paper
outlining options & suggestions about maintaining & developing the
woods to be distributed to council members. Council to place
plaque on bench overlooking the green as memorial to Mick Day.
More applications for funding were in progress for the Fritwell to
Fewcott footpath, with support from Smiths & Tim Wise from Highways Dept. However while both Parish Councils are agreeing to
the development on safety grounds, some questions are still being
raised about the public perception of the need for the footpath.
Issues to consider include drainage; the gap between path & road;
the ongoing maintenance cost on completion & if development
would impact on free school travel.
Ardley & Fewcott Gardening Club
Our next event weather permitting is a coach outing subsidised
by a grant obtained from ‘Sovereign Housing’ to see the Snowdrops at ‘Anglesey Abbey’ Cambridgeshire that has been
brought forward to Tuesday 02 February 2016 this is due to the
snowdrops putting in an early appearance.
The coach will’ depart from Fritwell at 7.45 am, Ardley 7.50am
Bucknell Rd 8.am Buckingham Rd, Bicester at 8.05am. We are
scheduled to arrive at 10.30am; the coach will depart approx.
2.30 -3pm. A raffle will be held on the return journey.
On Friday 18 March a social event open to family and friends to
commence with a ‘Cheese & Wine at 6pm. Followed by a singing performance from the ‘Brackley Male Voice Choir’ Tickets
cost £7 The choir and hall are being paid for from monies
raised at the ‘Christmas Craft Event.
District Councillor:- McDonalds larger restaurant application for
Baynards Green progressing. Next Viridor liaison meeting is the
20th January, with Lighting review progressing. OCC have removed dangerous tree on the stream, but further work required to
remove huge stump & make the wall safe. They have undertaken
to do that. First potential flooding threat when a grid became
blocked with weed and water flooded the White Lion car park.Grid
cleared & the water receded. Following recent changes by the
Boundary Commission, the whole of CDC is up for election again in
May. AwF will become part of a super ward called Heyfords &
Fringford, which will have three elected members. Assuming all are
from the same party, the area will probably be divided up into manageable responsibility sectors but if it has three members from
different parties it may be more difficult to manage because of its
size. More information is available on CDC’s website.
Friday 13 May a Royal Celebration Afternoon Tea Party at
Savill Gardens Windsor in honour of Her Majesty the Queens
90th Birthday. Further details are to follow.
Jean McGarry
Ardley & Fewcott Garden Club
There are still rooms available for the visit to Wales 15th – 18th
April 2016—Open to Non-Members
The weekend break to the gardens of Wales consists of
‘Luxury’ coach travel from local pick up points.
Developments:- Village hall car park, planning permission was
granted as per application and preliminary surface work will start in
the next couple of weeks. There will be a gap before the main build
starts later in February. Dates will be confirmed in an update newsletter due out later this month. Meanwhile the bottle banks will be
removed from the car park & probably from the village.
4 days, 3 night’s accommodation to include breakfast and evening meals.
Staying at The Angel Hotel, Cardiff
This beautiful Victorian landmark hotel is located at the very
heart of Wales’ capital city, neatly positioned between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Rural Housing. Updated Rural Housing Pack has been made available for consideration & new survey forms were given to Parish
Councillors to distribute immediately to all local housholds since
the forms needed to be completed & returned by 5th February 2016
to gauge level of interest.
Proposed excursions, (to be confirmed):
Dyffryn Fernant Garden, Aberglasney & Saint Fagan’s Museum,
National Botanical Garden of Wales AND On the return journey
home—A visit to Tredegar House & Gardens
Neighbourhood Plan. New draft constitution for the Executive Committee was distributed with request for any comments before 13 th
January meeting. Consultation on the overall plan to be discussed
& agreed across all parishes to provide one comprehensive plan.
Consult & engage activities with parishoners to be completed by
31st March 2016 & it was agreed to hold an extraordinary Parish
Council meeting to agree a way forward for local plan. Suggested
that the public consultation about the Neighbourhood plan could be
incorporated the afternoon of 21st February. A further presentation
to be arranged for one evening in the following week.
Contact Jean McGarry – Secretary/Group Organiser 01869
345581. 27 Ardley Road, Fewcott, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX27
7PB
Minutes of Ardley Parish Council Meeting 11th January 2016
Local safety: The annual village clean up wIll take place 5-6 March
& hopefully address the misuse of dog bins by parishoners with
bags being scattered around the bins. Woods Warden will regularly
walk around the village & advise on necessary safety action following discussions on overgrown hedgerows & uneven & slippy footpaths which have now been raised with the Council. Issues re 40
MPH speed signs were raised & the review of Incinerator Lighting
awaited. Vehicles are still parking on pavements & police will be
requested to perform another inspection. Broadband dispute still
ongoing, with a possible interim solution suggested by local villages
but it was suggested that Gigaclear be contacted directly to understand their position & get a quote. Winter preparation, move salt
bag off car park onto the road side of the fence. Agreed to buy St
John Ambulance defibrillator & jacket to be located in the White
Lion. Training to be arranged.
Speedwatch 2 traffic warning signs to be purchased for use with
speed gun. Public update meeting on use of speed guns, arranged
for morning 21st February at Village Community Centre.
Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations. Week-end
11th & 12th June 2016 suggested time for a street party. Committee
to be formed to co-ordinate event.
Stewart Deakin, Clerk to Ardley with Fewcott Parish Council.
ardleywfparishclerk@yahoo.com
Woods & footpaths: A meeting on 12th January was to discuss the
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ARDLEY-WITH-FEWCOTT
A Message from Ardley with Fewcott Parish Council
BIG CHANGES ARE COMING
Cherwell District Council's recently-adopted Local Plan requires a significant increase in numbers of new dwellings.
The major development already underway at Heyford Park could see
an increase to 2,675 homes.
Some developers are already planning new housing schemes in local
villages, against the wishes of the community.
There could be big changes in our area. Your Parish Council has
joined forces with 10 other local parishes to form the Mid-Cherwell
Neighbourhood Plan Forum to draw up our own plan for the future.
Once approved, the Neighbourhood Plan will be a statutory document able to resist unwelcome development and promote beneficial
changes desired by local people. Come and tell us what you want
and what you do not want in your neighbourhood at two informal
meetings on:
Sunday 21st February 2016 at 2pm and
Wednesday 25th February 2016 at 7.30pm
Both meetings will be held in St Marys Church
Village residents, organisations and businesses need to:
Think about what might happen.
Protect the things we value.
Plan to get some benefits from the changes.
The Neighbourhood Plan Forum has started working on this.
Come and hear what we have discovered and let us know your views
on the way forward for our two villages and neighbourhood
Produced by Ardley with Fewcott Parish
Council and
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ARDLEY-WITH-FEWCOTT
Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall
Valentine's Disco
Saturday 13 February
Looking for a Special Venue for a
Party?
This year, why not book the hall for your party!
The spacious hall gives them masses of room to run
around and has a high roof that can easily
accommodate a bouncy castle.
There are fairy lights from the ceiling to help make it
special, a well stocked kitchen and, of course, a
fantastic play area outdoors.
Returnable
Residents
Non-Residents
Damage
Cleaning
Deposit for all
of the below is
£30
Per
Day
Per
Day
Hour (24hrs) Hour (24 hrs)
Why not come and enjoy Valentine’s at the village
hall, come and party the night away!
7:30pm to 12 midnight
AwF Village Hall
Licensed bar
£5.00 per person
16 years old and over
Tickets available from Karl
07557799052 or wrightkstaj@gmail.com
All monies raised will be split evenly between the
village hall and the raffle winner’s choice of charity.
STUDENTS:
FEWCOTT FUEL ALLOTMENT TRUST
IF you are about to go to university or are already on a course.
IF you are in some form of job related training, or
IF you attend other classes, say in the evening, to learn vocational skills, AND You are a resident of Fewcott or the surrounding
area then FEWCOTT FUEL ALLOTMENT TRUST a small local
charity may be able to assist you with a grant for books or other
items or tools you require in connection with your studies.
The Trust has helped a number of local residents needing to purchase books and art equipment in connection with university and
college courses.
Hall
Meeting Room
Hall & Meeting
Room
Kitchen Ovens
Sessions
during
9am to 4pm
£11
£ 5.50
£16.50
£110
£33
£133
£5.50
£27.50
£35 for 4 Hours.
£11 for every
extra Hour
£5.50
£27.50
£45 for 4 Hours
£16.50 for every
extra Hour
Evening Party
Week
Day
Week
Day
Main Hall +
Kitchen
4pm to
Midnight
(Includes clean
up period to
10am the
following day
£66 +
£110 + £88 +
£132 +
£60
£100
£80
£120
Damage Damage Damage Damage
/cleaning /cleaning /cleaning /cleaning
Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit
Week
End
£16.50
£8.25
£24.75
£165.00
£55.00
£220.00
Week
End
For more information visit
www.ardleywithfewcottvillagehall.com or to arrange to
view the hall, contact telephone Lynne 01869 346632
or email: bookings@ardleywithfewcottvillagehall.com
Please apply in writing with your contact details, what you need to
buy, and why you think you should be considered for a grant to:
Tikki Potter, 1 Ploughley Close (Tel.346709) or
Nicki Lewis, Penlington, Fritwell Road (Tel. 345424),or
Madeleine Horn, 19 Russet Road (Tel.346621) or
Colin McGarry (Tel. 345581)
VIRIDOR LIAISON MEETING: Meeting at incinerator took
place on 20th January 2016 with 20 present. After introductions
and apologies, Minutes signed as correct. Matters arising covered road signage and litter on B430 concerns with both these
aspects to be checked and improved, especially for lorries leaving site not satisfactorily covered. Once again leachate concerns,
especially at Bucknell, debated. Re-positioning of wheel wash for
vehicles debated with improvements outlined. Concern on forthcoming OCC changes to recycling site debated due to OCC’s
£20M cutbacks. Re-siting within Northern Oxon needed where
people are. Bicester/Banbury area suggested. Viridor agreed
extension to facility to 2017 and prepared to continue further
providing agreement with OCC. Redbridge being replaced. Operations report covered landfill restoration measures, reporting on
monitoring issues, closure of asbestos disposal, movements and
safe disposal of bottom and fly ash, surface water flows, concerns about quantity of waste imports with re-submission of planning application and public consultation to take place with 3 Parish Councils, night time lighting problems with photographic records being arranged at 5 locations – local residents to be involved
from Middleton Stoney, Bucknell and Ardley-with-Fewcott to find
ways of improving situation. Environment Agency gave Presentation at end of main meeting covering regulatory and planning
matters, emissions and tonnage clarification. Community issues
covered above plus highways maintenance concerns. AOB gave
vote of thanks to Rebecca Harwood moving to different OCC
department, update on visitor numbers (2,500) to facility and work
with Bicester Secondary School children to encourage future careers in waste management. Date of next Meeting 20/4/16 at
5pm. Minutes to include feedback on Presentation.
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FRITWELL—www.fritwell.org.uk
1st Fritwell Scout Group
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to and
supported our recent jumble sale. Despite awful weather we
had a brilliant turn out, a huge amount of ‘stuff’ to sell and a
fantastic atmosphere on the day! We raised £520 at the
sale and a further £211 from selling items on eBay making a
grand total of £731 – this is the most we have ever raised at
a jumble sale. This money will go towards our annual subscription to National Scout Headquarters which this year will
be almost £2000.
THE END IS NIGH
FRITWELL VILLAGE HALL
Saturday May 7th
7.30 FOR 8pm
Looking ahead we now have dates for this year’s camps.
Cub Camp will take place on the spring bank holiday weekend, 27th – 30th May at Youlbury Scout Camp. This will be
a special camp to celebrate 100 years of Cub Scouting! National Archery Competition for Scouts and Explorers
is scheduled for 6, 7, 8 May at Phasels Wood Camp in Hertfordshire. We have done very well in this competition in past
years! The Explorer Scouts are busy fund raising and hope
to have enough funds to visit a Scout Camp in America in
late July. Scout Camp is scheduled for 22 – 27 August at
Blackwell Adventure which is not too far from Bromsgrove.
We have booked one of the tented villages; for more information about the site and huge range of activities on offer
visit: www.blackwelladventure.co.uk
Tickets £15 in advance from Wrightons, East Street, Fritwell
Or call Gail Barnhill 01869 345887
Chilli and French bread supper available for £5 extra
(please state meat or vegetarian option when ordering)
Comedy band 'Jonny & The Baptists' (Jonny Donahoe and Paddy
Gervers) have risen rapidly to cult-status in the last
year,making the finals of the 'Amused Moose Laughter Awards',
the '2013 New Act of the Year Awards' and the 'Musical Comedy
Awards', and being featured on 'The Now Show' (BBC Radio 4),
'The Infinite Monkey Cage' (BBC R4), 'The Gadget
Show' (Channel 5) and 'Sketchorama' (BBC R4)
For more information about 1st Fritwell Scout Group please
contact Sheila Ultsch on 346665 or s.ultsch@btinternet.com
The Face of Fritwell 1900-2000
By Charles Hughes
Cushion Club Cinema Fritwell Village Hall 8pm
Feb 26th
Mar 18th
April 22nd
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
Aug - TBC
Sept 16th
Oct 14th
Nov 18th
Dec 16th
Sales of “the Face of Fritwell” are going very well with over 100
copies being sold in the first two weeks, this book is a pictorial
account of Fritwell from the turn of the 20 th century up to the
beginning of the 21st century, there are over 230 pictures of
which 200 are in colour, depicting community events.
Copies can be bought from Wrightons’, butchers and Coles’
bookshop in Bicester. All profits to go to St Olave’s in Fritwell.
In 2015, we showed some of the best: Pride, The Water Diviner, Woman in Gold, Wild, 2nd Marigold Hotel, The Imitation
Game, The 100ft Journey, and The Theory of Everything.
Membership is £25 per year, which allows you to come to all
events. For single showings, an admin fee of £5 is levied. Membership subs are due by the May date shown.
Fritwell Village Hall
Every Thursday is Thirsty Thursday
in Fritwell Village Hall, from 8pm.
SIGN UP FOR FILM NEWS www.thecushionclub.co.uk
Fritwell Flower Show
A great quiz, with good company,
beers and wines. We are a friendly
lot, you will be made very welcome.
Congratulations to all the winners in our Flower Show this year,
and a big thank you to everyone who took part. The number of
exhibits exceeded our expectations, thank you.
The quiz is not compulsory, just
have a drink with friends (including
your furry friends)
A thank you to everyone who helped, on the day and before.
See you next year, when we hope to have a bigger Flower
Show. So watch this space, put the date in your diary Saturday
20th August 2016 and start thinking about what you will be
exhibiting.
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FRITWELL—www.fritwell.org.uk
Fritwell Forget Me Nots
FRITWELL PARISH COUNCIL
The event in January took place in Fritwell Village Hall and was
the second in our luncheon club programme, which has been
funded by the Red Nose grant we received. Forty members
attended. Cathy and Sue provided a lovely light lunch of vegetable soup and a roll or rolls as it turned out…as bowls were
replenished with the lovely soup. Tea and biscuits followed and
the afternoon was completed with an excellent presentation on
the Role of the Country Carriers. The photographs and information brought back lots of memories and was thoroughly enjoyed.
Mid-Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan: The Parish Council has
now approved the Constitution along with the other ten parishes
involved, ensuring the Plan has legal status. Two Public Engagement Meetings where the plan can be explained and residents can become actively involved in making their views
known are on Wednesday 2nd March 7.30pm and Saturday 5th
March 10.00am, both in Fritwell Village Hall. All residents
are warmly invited to attend and raise their questions and comments. Please put these dates in your diary now!
Pond: We are delighted that the vegetation and rooted material have finally been removed from the pond, facilitating a
faster flow of water and preventing flooding. The work was carried out by Russell Young with his JCB who completed a very
professional and thorough job. Thanks to John and Dawn Malins for allowing the material removed to be deposited on their
land, making the work much cheaper.
The meeting, on the 9th February is the annual lunch which will
start at 1.00pm in the village hall. The cost of the lunch is being
subsidised for members, from the Red Nose grant and Club
funds, and will cost £12. Should space be available, the cost for
non members is £18.50.
If you would like further details on any of the lunch menu and to
reserve your seat please phone Vivienne on 01869 346771 or if
you would like to find out more about the club please ring Denise on 01869345250.
Community Speedwatch: we now have the signs and the
Speedwatchers are operational, targeting areas of the village
where concerns have been raised. Please support our efforts
by driving carefully through the village. We are always on the
lookout for more volunteers to help keep our village as safe as
possible so please get in touch with the Clerk if you can help.
Emergency Plan: This is now on our website
www.fritwell.org.uk. .
Best wishes and a happy new year.
Denise
ST OLAVE’S PCC
Financial Matters: Our budget for 2016-17 was approved at
the meeting on 18th January 2016 and residents will be glad to
hear that we are able to maintain the precept at 2015-16 levels.
A belated Happy New Year to everyone!
THANK YOU! Christmas seems a long time ago now, and
the PCC sincerely thanks everyone who helped in any way,
however large or small, to make the Christmas Services and
Festival of Trees so successful (the latter raising over £1000 for
church funds). As always, there are a few who deserve special
mention. Janet Britton organised the Festival of Trees for the
first time and made it the usual festive occasion. There were
several who helped out, the chaps who did the heavy lifting and
shifting, those who helped before and on the day by giving their
time, making cakes, making donations for raffle prizes and so
on, so thank you. Special thanks also go to the children and
staff of Fritwell School who made decorations for the large tree,
sang beautifully at the Festival of Trees and read so well at the
carol service. Thanks also to Geoff and Hope Price who organised an Advent Workshop Year 6 and an Epiphany Christingle
Service. Thanks go to our Church Wardens who work tirelessly
behind the scenes at all these events.
Spring Clean: Our annual Spring Clean and Litter Pick has
been scheduled for Saturday 16th April 2016, starting from
the Village Hall at 10.30am. We are hoping to serve bacon butties after the event as this was well received last year. Please
come along and help to keep Fritwell neat and tidy.
Sewerage Works: Residents will be relieved to know that
the recent work on the pumping station necessitating numerous
tanker trips through the village, has now been finished. Anglian
Water have apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Bus Routes: Two Councillors have kindly represented Fritwell at a recent meeting with the County Council and bus companies. The aim of this meeting was to discuss possible solutions to the withdrawal of bus subsidies and the likely closure of
some routes. We will keep residents informed of progress.
Tree works: The ash tree at the crossroads between North
Street and East Street has now been trimmed by Appreciate
Landscapes to ensure that good visibility for road users at the
junction is maintained.
Family Communion Service: following the results of the
questionnaire and a request from another Parish, the PCC is
considering changing the time of the 11 o’clock Family Communion Service on the third Sunday of each month to 9.30am. If
you have any objections to this could you please inform one of
the church wardens or Rev. Stephen Griffiths or Rev. Geoff
Price.
Non- Designated Heritage Assets: We are pleased to announce that we have been informed by CDC that the village
pump in East Street and the Reading Room in North Street
have recently been added to their register of Non-Designated
Heritage Assets. Thanks to Charles Hughes for his hard work
over an extended period to enable these sites to be awarded
this recognition and protection.
Evensong: the time will revert to 6pm from March onwards.
Annual Parish Church Meeting and Election of Church Wardens: These will take place on a date yet to be fixed, but
before the end of April, so please look out for notices which will
give full details. If you are interested in serving as a Church
Warden or on the PCC, please, don’t be shy, and get further
information from Rev. Stephen Griffiths, Grace Williams or Mike
Dockrey (our present Church Wardens).
Next Meeting: Monday 21st March 2016 at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall.
Gill Simmonds
Parish Clerk
Address: East Stone Lodge, 5, East Street. Telephone 345930
email clerkfritwellparishcouncil@gmail.com
Messy Church: This has been very well attended recently
(look on the Facebook page Fritwell Church for what has been
going on) and the children enjoy it hugely, so come along and
see for yourself.
Helen Metcalfe, Secretary to the PCC 346697.
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SOULDERN—www.souldern.org
Souldern Village Hall 100 Club winners
Souldern United Charity
Registered Charity number 1002942
A local Charitable Trust set up and administered to provide
financial help, support and relief in a private manner to
residents and affiliates of the village community.
Anyone in need who would benefit from financial assistance, perhaps towards purchase of tools, books, equipment, etc. can request help either directly themselves or
by proxy nomination through another Souldern resident.
Help has been given previously for;
Educational benefit to students or school leavers moving into higher education or undertaking apprenticeships.
Promoting personal development and betterment.
alleviating hardship in exceptional times of need, including Christmas Vouchers for some residents over 60
or in particular distress ; (PLEASE APPLY FOR AS BELOW , IF NOT ALREADY IN RECEIPT )
Contributing towards expenses incurred with frequent
hospital visits.
Enabling useful employment to be gained or maintained.
Please apply in writing to Carol Couzens, Charity Secretary, 2 Cotswold Court, Souldern, OX277LQ , outlining the
particular case you wish to highlight and the committee will
be pleased to consider it confidentially and sympathetically, within the Charity guidelines. Other trustees who can be
contacted for information are; Chris Rothero, Norma
Jones, Geoff Price, David Blunt and Sue Medhurst, who is
also your contact point for allocation of available allotments.
3 Parishes distributor needed in Souldern
to deliver in the High Street and also round
The Pond & The Hill areas
Please contact Barbara 345931 if you able
to help
TO BOOK
SOULDERN VILLAGE HALL
Please contact
Kate Green—07812 501604
souldern.villagehall@gmail.com
HIRE CHARGES
Souldern Groups
£7 per hour (up to 5 hrs.)
£40 per day (more than 5 Hours)
Deposit £50
Souldern residents
£7 per hour (up to 5 hrs.) Deposit £60
£60 per day (more than 5 Hours)
Non-Residents Hire Costs:
£13 per hour (up to 5 hrs.)
£120 per day (more than 5 Hours) includes cleaning
charge Deposit £100
November 2015
1st No.157 Jerry Carey - £20
2nd No.71 Frank O’Connor - £10
December 2015
1st No.57 Mr & Mrs Croot - £20
2nd No.7 Graham Waters - £10
Christmas Bonus No.67 Sue Medhurst - £30
THANK YOU FROM
RODNEY ALLAN’S FAMILY
It is now about a year since Rodney died. We, his brother
John and sister-in-law Judith, would like to take the opportunity of saying on our own behalf and that of the
Allan family how very greatly we appreciate all the friendliness, good neighbourliness and numerous kindnesses
Rodney received from the people of Souldern while he
lived there, the messages of generous sympathy and
vivid recollections which were sent to us after he died,
and the presence of so many of his friends in the Three
Parishes at his funeral. We would also like to say how
pleased and consoled we were by the splendid concert
given by the Choir in the Church on 24th October.
SOULDERN PARISH COUNCIL www.souldern.org
Gigaclear: Connection is anticipated by 29 th January. All
works are expected to be completed by the first week in February.
Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations:
Sunday 12th June the Church and the Chapel will be holding a
special joint service in the Church.
Garden party with entertainment by kind permission of Diana and
Sandy Gray at Souldern House.
Saturday 25thJune Soap Box Derby and Pitstop Party.
Dog Bins: These will be emptied weekly on Thursdays.
Nancy Bowles Wood: About half the trees have been identified and coppiced. The apple tree is to be replaced.
Football Club: The Club are still doing well this season and
are top of the table by 2 points, they have won their last 7 games.
Another player from Souldern is about to sign up with the club.
Precept for 2016/17: This will be kept at £5,700 for the coming year.
Planning:
15/01753/F – Bowcombe House, Bates Lane; Erection of detached garage; single with part two storey extension; garage
conversion with associated interior and external works- Refused
15/01795/F – 1 The Old Stores, High Street; Single storey garden office - Permitted
15/02005/F – 2-storey new build dwelling – The Hill. Permitted
15/02003/F – Single storey detached garage & replace existing
garage - Beech House. Application withdrawn
Footpaths: Bridleways 13 and 8 are being cleared, footbridge on footpath 18 to be replaced, tree down on footpath 8.
Key contacts:
Planning – Dara Masterson-Jones
Playground & Football Club – Nick Oakhill 345784
Village Hall & Dog Bins – Kirsty Allpress
Roads, verges, maintenance, gritting, parking, safety - Bruce May
Footpaths & Bridleways – Katy Draper
Website – Nick Oakhill, Katy Draper & Barbara McGarry
Pond and 3 Parishes Mag – Barbara McGarry 345931
For regular updates, register on the Souldern Database email:
clerktosouldernparishcouncil@gmail.com
Next meeting March 17th 7.30pm
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Thames Valley Police Report
The smallprint
Website:
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Subscriptions: For subscription or delivery problems, and to arrange a
new subscription please contact the editor: Vicky Hibberd.
editor@3parishesnews.co.uk Tel: 345830 / Mob: 07788 560174
We were working hard throughout the Christmas and New Year
period and although the usual excesses of the season lead to
some unruly behaviour, thankfully it remained relatively calm.
One member of the team assisted Banbury Rural in a police
operation following a spate of burglaries on the area and also
supported the national drink drive campaign.
Letters, comments, articles, drawings, pictures, contributions, opinions etc.
are very welcome. Whilst the editors do not necessarily agree with the
content of contributions and reserve the right to edit for space, all are
considered equally. There is a 400 word limit on all contributions please. If
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In relation to crimes reported, we have seen diesel thefts from
farm vehicles, holes punched in vehicle locks, several sheds
were broken into and garden tools stolen and tools have been
stolen from vehicles. A caravan was stolen off a driveway one
night around 23.30 but thanks to a vigilant neighbour, an identical theft the following night was prevented. The helicopter and
dog unit were involved in the search for the perpetrators.
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Members of the team recovered a large quantity of stolen power tools and a male has been arrested and the investigation is
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network of buyers and sellers, and partly because, when a caravan is found by the police, all identifying marks have been
removed - it is not uncommon for thieves to grind out the VIN
number from the caravan windows.
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Have a reliable alarm fitted and switch it on whenever you
leave your caravan, even if only for a few minutes.
Always lock all doors and windows every time you leave
your caravan. Always lock your roof light and gas compartment as well.
At home, always keep caravan keys in a safe place out of
sight from windows and doors and take valuables with you
when you leave the vehicle.
When your caravan is not in use, leave curtains and cupboard doors open - thieves can be put off by a caravan that
is obviously empty.
Write your vehicle identification number (VIN) in several
hidden places. Use a permanent marker to write the VIN
under drawers, in cupboards and on wooden surfaces. Etch
the VIN on to the windows using an ultraviolet pen. This
makes the caravan easy to identify if it's stolen.
Use good quality, heavy-duty chains and hitch locks. Fit
lockable wheel nuts and wheel clamps.
Never leave valuable items on display inside the caravan.
Consider forensic and security marking your personal items.
Immobilise your caravan when the caravan it is parked,
even when you stop for short periods.
Padlock gas cylinders to fixing clamps.
Never leave vehicle registration documents inside the caravan.
Fit a tracking device. Police will be able to track your caravan if it is stolen.
As we start a new year we are looking at planning and what
events are taking place on the rural area. If you have any
events such as fetes, coffee mornings, village fund raisers or
similar and would like us to attend then please E Mail me the
details at caroline.brown@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk and we
will do our best to ensure someone can attend.
Archery/Badminton for All Mondays 8.05-9.05pm payment pro rata
Zumba Gold Thursdays 5-6pm payment pro rata
Workshops on Saturday 30 January:
How to use your Sewing Machine 9.30-16.30 £40
Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage 10.00-12.45 £18
Get Blogging 10.00-16.00 £34
Drawing with Confidence 10.00-16.00 £34
Applemac for Beginners 10.00-15.00 £30
Anyone Can Sing Workshop 10.30-13.00 £18
So Now You Can Sing Workshop 14.00-16.30 £18
Workshops on Saturday 5 March:
Introduction to Roman Blind or Curtain Making 9.30-16.30 £40
Traditional Upholstery 2 (takes place on 14 May as a 2 day course)
9.30-17.00 £90
Introduction to Reflexology 10.00-12.45 £18
Badminton and Table Tennis 10.00-11.00 £6
iPad / iPhone for Beginners 9.30-12.30 £20
Yoga for Healthy Hips and Knees 10.00-13.00 £18
Bicycle Maintenance 10.00-14.30 £27
Painting Using Special Effects 10.00-16.00 £34
Improving Your Blog 10.00-16.00 £34
Chocolate Workshop – Cake Decorating 10.00-16.00 £42
Anyone Can Sing Workshop 10.30-13.00 £18
Archery 11.05-12.05 £6
iPad / iPhone for Improvers 13.00-16.00 £20
So Now You Can Sing Workshop 14.00-16.30 £18
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Yoga and Pilates groups start in the week beginning 22 February:
Yoga Monday 9.40-11.10am £39
Yoga Thursday 9.30-11am £39
Pilates Monday 11.15am-12.15pm £28
Pilates Thursday 11.15am-12.15pm £28
Yoga Monday 7.30-9pm payment pro rata
Yoga Tuesday 4.30-6pm payment pro rata
Yoga Wednesday 7-8.30pm payment pro rata
Workshops on Saturday 14 May
Patchwork (by machine) for Beginners 9.30-16.30 £40
Badminton and Table Tennis 10.00-11.00 £6
Digital Photography for Beginners 10.00-15.00 £56
Yoga for Opening your Lower Back and Hips 10.00-13.00 £18
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the boundary.
Councillor Calling
Planning brings some good news (for a change!) to start
the year. The 2015 annual monitoring report we have to produce to show how the District is doing against the government’s
housing supply targets reveals that we are achieving the vital 5year supply. In fact, projecting forward for three 5-year periods,
2014-19 shows 5.1 years, 2015-2020 shows 5.3 years and
2016 to 2021 shows 5.8 years supply. Such an increasing trajectory with a wide margin for error, slippage and mishap makes
the figures even more secure. This is vital as aggressive developers routinely challenge the whole basis of these figures (like
any future projections, they rely on assumptions which can always be questioned) in planning appeals – though the last such
challenge, during the recent Kirtlington appeal, was turned
down flat by the Inspector. The reason all this arcane figure
work matters to you, me and developers is that, with an adopted Local Plan and 5-year housing projections above target,
planning applications have to be in accordance with District
plans to be approved: without them, there is a “presumption in
favour” of unbridled development. So this is good news in that it
gives our villages some protection.
Obviously, all of this needs a lot of skill as well as sweat, so
there is a lot of support available both to ensure the projects
work and that the end results are safe and comply with Building
Regulations. The reason I mention this is that we’ve had two
plots in Steeple Aston in the Build! programme and there is
huge interest from people around here in the Graven Hill site
so, if you’d got the time and want to use that in place of money,
have a look on the Cherwell DC website.
James Macnamara
Christmas Float Thanks
Bicester Lions Club would like to extend a very big thank you to
all the residents of Ardley & Fritwell Bicester for their support of
our annual Christmas charity collection. This year our Christmas float with Santa visited several other locations including
Langford Village, Launton, Caversfield, Tesco’s at Pingle Drive
as well as participating in the Christmas market in Sheep
Street. We collected £2854 and also received two very generous donations from local businesses. The club would also like
to thank KJN Plant Hire for their kind support.
Neighbourhood Plans form part of the Local Plan, once
finalised, and therefore this also gives them substantial weight –
or should do. This is important for all those putting effort into our
Mid Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan to protect our villages. So it
was extremely disappointing when a Planning Inspector overturned Cherwell’s decision to refuse 54 houses in Hook Norton
because they didn’t fit Hooky’s Neighbourhood Plan. We think
the Inspector was wrong in law by not applying the NP’s stipulation that no more than 20 houses should be built in one place at
one time. We are therefore going to challenge this in court: it
will be expensive but the principle that NP’s should be followed
is so important, for Mid Cherwell especially, that it is worth the
price.
Bicester Lions will use this money to help those disadvantaged
within our community who need assistance. We are part of an
International organisation of over 1.3 million members in more
than 200 countries who contribute to international relief efforts.
However, the primary focus of Bicester Lions is our local community. Without the generosity of local people, we wouldn’t be
able to help those in need who live locally.
If you are interested in helping to raise funds and support your
local community, we would be delighted to welcome any potential new members - please do contact us via our Facebook
page ‘BicesterLions’
“Need not Greed” is the combative name of another challenge, this time made by a number of conservation bodies led
by CPRE (the Campaign to Protect Rural England: I declare an
interest, as a member) who are challenging a body called the
Local Economic Partnership over their projections for Oxfordshire’s jobs and housing. Although the LEP includes Council
leaders, including Cherwell’s, its members are mainly appointees from business interests and it meets in private without published minutes, which seems dodgy. Despite this, Inspectors
treat its figures as sacrosanct, driving the ridiculously inflated
housing numbers now being inflicted on Bicester, Banbury and
Upper Heyford. So, although this is a bit of a conflict of interest
for me, I am glad to see the LEP’s processes and housing numbers challenged and will watch Need not Greed with interest.
Many thanks again to all who contributed.
pp
Tony Hodgson
President, Bicester Lions Club
Oxfordshire Carers Forum
Are you aware of Oxfordshire Carers’ Forum? We are a charity based in
Abingdon who provide support and services to Carers all over Oxfordshire. If
you or someone you know is a carer you can take advantage of this
information.
We provide three very special services to Carers:
1. Carers Voice
We enable carers to have their voice heard and influence services by
keeping them informed about changes, finding out what they think about
them and making sure their views are passed on to those who can do
something about them.
2. Confidence 2 Care
Aimed at improving support for carers aged 18 and over, free local group
sessions allow development of caring knowledge and skills. Confidence 2
Care will:
Help build on strengths as a carer.
Give the opportunity to share experiences and learn from others in similar
situations.
Provide up to date information about services available to carers.
Help with decisions about changes to the caring role.
3. Telephone support and Signposting opportunities
We provide a telephone support service on 01235 520440 between 09:00
and 16:00 daily. We also work in partnership with Carers Oxfordshire a newly
established organisation in Oxfordshire who provide support to Carers who
are new to the role or established carers when things have changed. Carers
Oxfordshire can also give benefits advice and support through home visits.
Contact: Michelle Evans,
Oxfordshire Carers Forum. Charity No. 1032918
Tel: 01235 520440
www.oxoncarersforum.org.uk
Building isn’t always bad, of course, when it’s in the right
place. Cherwell has been picking up accolades for its Build!
scheme of “self build” homes. This is where people get homes
at more affordable prices by doing some or all of the work themselves (the rather unattractive term “sweat equity”!). There are
four levels available depending on the site:
final finish involves just decorating and outside landscaping
self finish involves a lot more: fixtures and fittings, doors, walls
and ceilings, kitchens and bathrooms as well. These first two
are suited to flat refurbishments in town centres and urban regeneration.
watertight shell means you do everything inside, all internal
structures, partitions, plumbing and wiring. You are more likely
to find this in villages and on new estates around the edges of
towns.
serviced plot is the ultimate self build, as on Graven Hill in
Bicester. All you get is planning permission and utilities up to
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CHURCH NEWS
Dear friends,
By now we will already be well into 2016, but may I wish you all a Happy New Year. And while it’s still
fresh in my mind I’d like to say what a pleasure it was to take part in so many joyful and well-attended
Christmas services around our benefice. Thank you to all who helped prepare for these services,
through music, refreshments, flowers, readings, performances in nativity plays, lighting candles and
clearing up. It’s always a delight to see our churches playing their part in community life, especially at
Christmas.
As I reflect back on two years of ministry as Team Rector I am struck by how many connections exist
across the villages of the benefice. It’s something that is a real strength of this area. There are family
ties between the villages, participation in social groups and clubs, people visit the shops and catch up
on local news, the schools and churches draw together people from the villages, play groups and
toddler groups, pubs, social media groups, sports and scouts, fetes and parties, poetry and art
groups…the list could go on. They all play their part in keeping us living and working together. It’s easy
to overlook how important these activities are for us. As with many aspects of life we sometimes take
the ordinary things for granted, but would really miss them if they were gone. None of us want to feel
isolated, and even if we don’t participate actively in many groups it’s good to know that there are
things going on which keep community spirit alive.
I often hear people say how they miss the community spirit of the past when people were ‘real
neighbours’ and many villages were largely self-sufficient. In my experience all is not lost. There is still
a tremendous amount of goodwill to be had if we play our part. But we have to come to terms with the
fact that our lives are much more spread out than in the past. We belong to families scattered all over
the country (or world), do our shopping miles away or on-line, and form our opinions from a global perspective. Yet we still look to the local community to provide certain important aspects of our lives. An
internet chat-room cannot replace a real live ‘hello’ as we walk down the street!
In most of our villages new people move in from time to time. I think the true test of community spirit is
how well we welcome those new people. In fact I believe the true test of any organisation or interest
group is how well it welcomes the newcomer. A former Archbishop of Canterbury, William Temple, said
‘The Church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those who are not its members.’ We should
always be outward facing in our ministry. I’m sure we can all remember occasions when we valued a
friendly face or helpful information when we faced a new start in life. Could you take the opportunity to
be a friend to a stranger? What do you value in your life that you could share? Perhaps you can extend an invitation to the local pub, or a church service, or social group?
Building up community spirit through friendship and inclusion is one small but significant way of keeping our Christian values alive. In the life and teaching of Jesus Christ we see how God invites all people to share in his blessings. This is one of the most powerful ways of working against the division and
hatred so often seen at work in our world. And it is a work that can begin on our doorstep.
With all good wishes for 2016.
Yours in the service of Jesus Christ,
Stephen
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CHERWELL VALLEY SERVICES
Ardley
Fritwell
St Mary's
St Olave's
Lower
Heyford
& Caulcott
Somerton
Souldern
St James
ABVM
St Mary's
31-Jan
7-Feb
Upper
Heyford
St Mary's
Heyford Park
The Chapel
Benefice Communion Service - 11am Upper Heyford
8.30am
1662 HC
11am
Family
Worship
11am
1662 HC
4pm
Evensong
11am
Matins
9.30am
Communion
11am
Communion
7.30pm
Holy
Communion
& Ashing
9.30am
Morning
Prayer
11am
Morning
Service
10.00am
Holy
Communion
& Ashing
10-Feb
14-Feb
9.30am
Communion
8.30am
1662 HC
11am
Family
Worship
9.30am
Sunday Club
11am
Sung
Communion
21-Feb
9.30am
Morning
Prayer
11am
Family
Communion
11am
Morning
Prayer
9.30am
Matins
8.30am
1662 HC
9.30am
Morning
Prayer
11am
Morning
Service
28-Feb
9.30am
Family
Worship
4pm
Evensong
11am
Family
Communion
9.30am
Family
Service
11am
Morning
Prayer
8.30am
1662 HC
11am
All Age Service
6-Mar
8.30am
1662 HC
11am
Joint
Mothering
Sunday
Service with
the Wes Ref
Chapel
9.30am
Communion
11am
Communion
13-Mar
9.30am
Communion
8.30am
1662 HC
20-Mar
9.30am
Morning
Prayer
11am
Family
Communion
9.30am
Morning
Prayer
9.30am
Morning
Prayer
11am
Morning
Service
11am
Morning
Service
11am
1662 HC
2:30
Joint
Mothering
4pm
Sunday
Evensong
Service with
the Wes Ref
Chapel
11am
9.30am
Sung
Sunday Club
Communion
11am
Family
Worship
11am
9.30am
Communion
Matins & HC
Service
8.30am
1662 HC
Services described as 1662, Matins or Evensong follow the traditional form as laid out in The Book of Common Prayer.
Services described as CW (Common Worship) use modern language and follow the revised form given in the Common Worship
Service and Prayer Book.
Services described as Family Worship or Contemporary Worship are suitable for all ages, including children.
The Cherwell Valley Benefice in the Diocese of Oxford www.cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk
Rev Stephen Griffiths
01869 222572
stephen@cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk
Rev Geoff Price
01869 346262
geoffandhope@yahoo.com
Benefice Office
01869 233687
administrator@cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk
CHURCHWARDENS
Ardley with Fewcott
Angela Chamberlain—345332
Madeleine Horn—346621
Fritwell
Mike Dockrey—345178
Grace Williams—345870
Souldern
Clive Smith—346795
BENEFICE OFFICE
*** OFFICE HOURS ***
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30-2:30
572 Brice Road
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To book a wedding or baptism
Tel: 01869 233687
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www.cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk
CHURCH NEWS
Sunday 6th March
St Olave’s Fritwell
invites you to
Souldern Church & The Wesleyan Reform Chapel
Will join together for a
Messy Church!
MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICE
2:30PM AT THE CHAPEL
St Olave’s Church, North Street, Fritwell
Guest Speaker: Mrs Helen Goulder
4:00-5:30
14th February
Theme: Jonah and the Whale
(All Welcome)
Cherwell Valley Churches Lent Course
Love’s redeeming work
The Power of Anglican Spirituality Past
& Present
All ages are welcome for a time of craft, stories,
celebration and food. Children need to bring an adult!
Everyone welcome - just come along!
(Admission Free – Donations Welcome)
For any enquiries fontact
Grace on 07908 227 625
(each meeting begins at 7:30 with compline)
Thursday 18th February
Cherwell Valley Churches
Thursday 25th February
MENS FORUM
St. Olave’s Fritwell—Pilgrimage
St. Mary’s Lower Heyford—The Scriptures
TUESDAY 1st MARCH 2016
Thursday 3rd March
Thursday 10th March
Reconstructing Ancient Battles
Salamis & Plataea
By Willie Shepherd
Thursday 17th March
The Reading Room, School Lane Upper Heyford
OX25 5LG
St. James’ Somerton—A Reformed Faith
ABVM Souldern—Writers & Poets
Heyford Park Chapel—A Global Vision
from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
(Donations given during our Lent Course will support
the Barnabas Fund)
Benefice Trail
Round
The
Seven
Churches
Of
The
Cherwell
Valley
Benefice
21st-30th
May
2016
RSVP Rev’d Geoff Price Tel: 346262 or
Colin Simpson Tel: 345183
Create are planning a
faith in
BENEFICE
TRAIL
of exhibitions in each of the churches across the
Cherwell Valley
If you are interested in taking part in any way
please contact Barbara on 01869 345931 or
barbara.a.mcgarry@gmail.com
for further information
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Troubleshooting/Reprogramming ● Servicing &
Repairs
Batteries ● Noise Protection ● Swimplugs
Up to 60 day trial period
Practice Rooms in Horton Hospital and John Radcliffe
Hospital ● Home Visits available.
Souldern based family business.
Tel. 0845 680 1227 / 07974735811
Email: info@jameshearing.com
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Kenneth Ozog
Your local painter and decorator
Free quotes
Over 20 years experience
The Lane, Fritwell
01869 345507 or 07941 626984
e-mail:
kenandberyl@fritwellvillage.co.uk
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Seamstress
Kim Steventon
PETER SOUTHAM
"A stitch in time is my line"
Building &
Home Maintenance Service
Sewing, Alterations, Tailoring & Re-designing.
Roofing, guttering, chimney problems
*
*Carpentry, fencing, brick/stonework,
concrete paths, drives, patios & Garage Doors
*
Insurance approved
*For a personal service
Contact:
Evenings - 01869 345385
Mobile - 07980 477851
Ring 01869 278333 or 07721 633220
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Village Green Quilters
R.SPITTLE & Sons
BARNES MEMORIAL HALL
SOMERTON
Every other Tuesday 1.30pm to 4.30pm
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
FOR ALL YOUR DECORATIVE NEEDS
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
Tel : 01869 252494
Mobile: 07850 475730
Email: geraldspittle@talktalk.net
Come and join us or pop in the meet the group
£7.50 per session with No joining fee
Contact 01869 346546
Come and join us with your little ones all children welcome from 1 day old to school age
We meet Friday mornings during term time
from 10.00 am to 11.45 am
at the Hethe Village Hall, Hethe OX27 8EY
£1.50 per child & £1.00 for siblings
It includes a snack for the little ones
and tea or coffee for you.
Hand-crafted animal houses
"A great way to meet other local parents and for the
children to make new friends."
Poultry Sheds
Dog Kennels
Hutches
Built to last
Contact Katherine Morse on 07974 405137
hethestayandplay@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/groups/4033371765077
We have various models & sizes
available or we can manufacture to
your own specifications.
Contact Adrian on:
01869 345753 or
07984592080
or visit us at:
www.foxanimalhouses.co.uk
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Banbury & District Community Bus Project
and Bicester Rural Children’s Centres
Contact 01869 327587/ 233151
PLAYBUS
DROP-IN
SESSION
Families with
children under five
Come aboard and
play!!
Ardley
Village Hall Car Park
Wednesdays
1pm - 2.30pm
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