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Top Quality Spring Bulbs For Sale Choose from over a hundred different varieties of spring bulbs all direct from René our favourite Dutch supplier. Lots of different and unusual varieties as well as all the old favourites.
Inspiring Talks by Guest Speakers Tamsin Westhorpe • Clive Nichols • Fergus Garrett Talk tickets £12.50 each - please call us or go online to book. • Gardening Q&A Corner every day 11am to 1pm. • Special offers on perfect pots for bulbs. • The Straw Kitchen (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Whichford Pottery, Whichford, Nr. Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5PG Tel: 01608 684416 www.whichfordpottery.com
An exquisite and elegant sanctuary nestled in the stunning countryside of the North Cotswolds between Broadway and Chipping Campden. We offer a wide range of salon and spa treatments for women and men as well as special wellbeing and beauty packages in a calm, peaceful and relaxing environment. Luxurious PHYTO5 face and body treatments, anti-ageing and organic skincare, light therapy, CACI non-surgical face lifting, massage, holistic therapies, Jessica manicure and pedicure, CND Shellac, waxing and tanning.
Buy one treatment, get one free Book any two treatments with Bea or Susannah in September and get the cheapest treatment free. Treatments must be taken together on the same day and by the same person on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday only, subject to availability up to 30 September 2017. Quote code TIMES10. Bookable by phone or email. Please bring this advert with you. Full treatment list on our website.
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Local Sports Clubs
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Local Business Directory
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Planning
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Moreton in Marsh War Memorial Local Church Services
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In this month’s edition . . .
September – goodness, where has the summer gone? Did you manage to get your share of BBQs and sparkling prosecco parties, picnics and glorious days out? Or has it gone too quickly to even catch your breath? Certainly, we are convinced that the magazine’s month goes much more quickly than anyone else’s month! Despite the best planning we always end up with a rush and clamour in the days before we go to print as the closing date hurtles towards us. September is generating more event-driven energy than usual, with our wonderful Moreton Show dominating the first weekend and the Cycling Tour of Britain streaming through the Cotswolds on the 9th. This has been generating a huge adrenalin high - and it will truly flash by! As a keen cyclist himself Bob Forster captures the excitement. For non-cycling fans, we suggest that you note the route and stay away with your car – maybe visiting the Sheep Dog Trials in Northleach to sit on a straw bale and enjoy a very pastoral day, with a picnic (and maybe a brolly!) Of course September marks the new school and college year, with all the anxiety and excitement this can bring. And who knows – we might get a late summer before autumn starts to creep into our gardens! Hmmm, nice idea! However, the beautiful Cotswolds will still look stunning in every direction - we are pretty lucky really. Best wishes, Jenni
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RECRUITMENT
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We are placing nannies with families in the following areas: Burford Cheltenham Moreton-in-Marsh Chipping Norton and the surrounding Cotswold villages. Contact us now if you are looking for a great new nanny for your family ...
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We are looking for caring, reliable people with or without experience in care, to work within a small dedicated team of Carers. We provide care to people in their own homes, promoting their independence. You will need a full driving licence and a car as we cover Stow, Bourton, Moreton, Chipping Campden and surrounding villages. Any necessary training will be provided. Excellent terms and conditions, good rates of pay also mileage and travel time paid. For more information Contact
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Freephone 0800 634 3471 EBRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Cotswold District
Clerk to Ebrington Parish Council Five hours per week average on a flexible basis Salary: £9.40 – £10.75 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus expenses Ebrington is a parish of four villages: Ebrington, Charingworth, Hidcote Bartrim and Hidcote Boyce with a population of 595. Seven enthusiastic Parish Councillors meet in the Village Hall on the 3rd Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November and as required for special meetings to deliver quality services. The Parish is renowned for its community involvement and there are many thriving organisations including a village hall, primary school, pub, Church, playing field, cricket club, WI, cycling club, gardening club, fete, Residents Association and farm shop/café. The present Clerk is retiring after eighteen years so we are seeking to appoint a Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer from October 2017. The successful applicant will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered and recorded and decisions effectively implemented. Except for meetings, the five hours per week are flexible and worked from home. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication, financial, administrative and IT skills. Training will be provided if required and the present Clerk will help hand over. A job description and a person specification are on the parish website: (www.ebringtonparish.org). For further information or an informal discussion please contact the Council Chair: Hugh Elson (hugh.elson@phonecoop. coop) or 01386 - 593238 Please apply by e-mail with a copy of your cv to the Council Chair: Hugh Elson (
[email protected]) Closing date for applications: Monday, 18 September 2017. Interviews: Monday, 2 October 2017
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team in sharing this beautiful Jacobean mansion and it's many stories with our visitors. Whether sharing your knowledge or learning something new, Chastleton has something to offer you. For further information
Visitor Welcome Meet & Greet! Help our visitors get the best out of their time with us - whether it's a brief history of the house & gardens or helping find the loo! Our meet & greet volunteers are appreciated by visitors and staff alike. call Georgina on 01608 674355
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BOOK LAUNCH WITH DEREK TAYLOR
A reminder that popular local author Derek Taylor will be launching and signing his new book, Who Do the English Think They Are?, at the Masonic Hall in Stow (next to the Borzoi) on Tuesday 12th September from 6.30 to 8.00pm. Wine and nibbles will be served. All welcome.
FICTION HIGHLIGHTS
The big hitters are out in force this month, with new novels from John le Carre, Robert Harris, Ken Follett and Wilbur Smith. The Mitford Murders marks the start of a new series by Jessica Fellowes of Golden Age mysteries set around the lives of the Mitford sisters (£12.99, 12th).
NON-FICTION HIGHLIGHTS
Stow on the Wold Whitening General and Cosmetic Dentistry Dentures Six Month Smiles Downstairs Surgery Facial Aesthetic Treatments Implants
Local hero Adam Henson looks to have another success on his hands with A Farmer and His Dog (£20, 7th). The popular novelist Maggie O’Farrell has a memoir, I Am, I Am, I Am, with a difference – a story of a life in seventeen near-death experiences (£18.99, in stock). On the history front, Alison Weir begins a new series about England’s medieval Queens with Queens of the Conquest (£20, 28th), whilst Deborah Cadbury looks at Queen Victoria’s Matchmaking (£25, 7th). Turning to cooking, look out for Yotam Ottolenghi, Nigella Lawson, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rick Stein and Kirstie Allsopp. Feasts by Sabrina Ghayour should be a visual as well as a culinary feast! (£20, 7th). Moving outdoors, we’re looking forward to Head Gardeners by Ambra Edwards, featuring places such as Great Dixter and Sissinghurst (£35, 21st), and Secret Gardens of East Anglia by Barbara Segall (£20, 7th).
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TEENAGERS’ AND CHILDREN’S HIGHLIGHTS
We’re very excited about a new magical adventure series from Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train your Dragon. The Wizards of Once is set in an ancient time full of wizards, warriors, giants and sprites! (£12.99, 9+). Clare Balding has written a second Charlie Bass adventure, The Racehorse who Disappeared (£10.99, 21st, 7+). Santa and Simon Sebag Montefiore have combined again for another Royal Rabbits of London: Escape from the Tower (£10.99, 7+). Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark have collaborated on Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz – and Toto looks remarkably like Plumdog! A delightful collectable book for the young and young-at-heart (£14.99, 7th, 7+). Equally exciting is the new novel from Frances Hardinge, who won the Costa Book Award in 2015 for The Lie Tree. A Skinful of Shadows is set during the Civil War (£12.99, 21st, 12+).
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A Rainbow of Lycra Bob Forster Cyclists in skin-tight lycra are not everyone’s cup of tea; indeed, one hotel in New Zealand banned guests from wearing it last year lest it offended fellow guests. But the Cotswolds will, like it or not, get a surfeit of lycra when the Tour of Britain races through on 9 September, a weekend slot tailor-made for maximum public exposure if you’ll excuse the lycra associations!
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LL READERS will have seen images of the Tour de France, led by the wiry figure of Britain’s multiple victor, Chris Froome, clad in what cycling commentator Ned Boulting once memorably described as ‘the yellow jumper.’ The Tour of Britain leader will be wearing the OVO Energy Green Jersey, just one of the rainbow-coloured phalanx that will stream through these communities. On the way from Hemel Hempstead to Cheltenham, the race passes through Charlbury, the Wychwoods, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, all around or soon after lunch, then taking in Moreton-inMarsh and Winchcombe on the way to the finish. Stow will undoubtedly be one of many communities sprinkled with green painted bikes to mark the arrival of the Tour. At an average expected speed that exceeds 25 mph, the race hurtles through in a kaleidoscopic blur, the main group, known as the peloton, just a fizz of whirring legs. The Cotswolds will be privileged to witness spikes in the action with special sprints in Bourton, Moreton and Winchcombe plus lung-busting efforts for King of the Mountains points on the climbs at Bourton-on-the-Hill and Cleeve Hill. These communities are well prepared to take advantage of the Tour’s passage. While the focus will be on the race itself, a wonderful variety of activities to suit all tastes is on the menu; here is a flavour of what’s on offer: • Charlbury: this is the entry point for the race into the Cotswolds. The date coincides with the opening of the new community centre at 10 am with all the celebrations which that entails. Rides for children and families are planned plus the start of the main ‘Ride the Tour’ event (see below) for seasoned cyclists. • Wychwoods: the race’s lunchtime arrival will feature a BBQ and an invitation
for all families to bring a picnic onto Milton Green. There will be a decorated bike competition, with prizes sponsored by Mountain Mania bike shop in Carterton and, as soon as the race has passed through, an eight-mile family ride will be held around the Wychwoods. • Bourton: an eye-catching vintage bike ride enters the village around lunchtime. There will be a live screening of the Tour as well as music beside the river. A nostalgic display will focus on a fondly remembered bike shop in the village. • Stow: as well as the green bikes and the start of the vintage bike ride at 11 am, an exhibition entitled ‘Wheels in motion’ is being held at Christopher Clark Antiques in Sheep Street featuring vintage bicycles and associated photographs. • Moreton: The town’s Beer and Cider Festival should serve to waylay many a spectator to the race.
Ride and Stride for Churches By happy coincidence, 9 September also sees the annual Ride and Stride event
across the country. This is a sponsored ride or walk around churches to raise funds for essential church repairs and improvements, a cause dear to a part of the country that includes so many iconic churches and chapels serving the whole community and enjoyed by flocks of visitors. In this region, the Ride and Stride is being organised by Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trusts (websites below). Ride and Stride is being linked to the Tour of Britain by a series of Ride the Tour events, the main one being a twenty-eighte mile afternoon ride that takes in several miles of the Tour route, linking in with visits to many villages that have these wonderful churches. It will officially start in Charlbury as soon as the race has passed through, continuing through the Wychwoods before branching off the Tour route to take in villages including Idbury, Bledington, Churchill and Chadlington. Riders can, however, start wherever they like on the circuit, details of which can be obtained on the Oxfordshire Historic Churches’ Trust website; many of the churches on the route will have refreshments available.
Date for your diary
So, 9 September looks like being a very special day in the Cotswolds’ calendar, a day for the fit, a day for the spectator, a day for the curious, a day for the nostalgic and, failing all else, a day to see a wider acreage of lycra than you’re ever likely to see again in your lifetime; whatever your interest, this is a date to highlight in your diary with anticipation and a smile on your face. Details of the events listed here can be found on: • www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/ stage-seven • www.cotswolds.com/tour • https://ohct.org.uk/ride-stride • http://ghct.org.uk/ride-and-stride COTSWOLD TIMES |
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LOCAL AUTHORITIES SEPTEMBER 2017 C.D.C. Committee Meetings Meetings are held at the Council Offices, Trinity Road Cirencester, GL7 1PX. Agendas, reports and Minutes are published online five working days before each meeting at www.cotswold.gov.uk. Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings of the Council and Committee. If you live in the District and are on the Electoral Register you can take part by asking up to two questions per meeting. Information about your Councillors and committee members are on the website: www.cotswold.gov.uk
SEPTEMBER
Tues 05 Overview and Scrutiny Wed 06 Site Inspection Briefing Wed 13 Planning and Licensing Thurs 14 Cabinet Tues 26 Council Thurs 28 Joint Consultative Committee Questions to the Council or a committee about any matter on which CDC have any powers or duties or which affects the district must first be received in writing by the Head of Democratic Services by email no later than 5 pm on the prior working day:
[email protected] By post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. GL7 1PX. 01285 623204/ 201 Petitions can be presented to express local feeling about an issue or a suggested action that we might take. A petition must contain at least 10 signatures. Details of Meeting Agendas, Reports and Minutes can be found on the Council’s Committee Information System. Also available are details of your Councillor, Committee Meetings including dates, times and venues and Membership of the Committees.
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Residents are welcome to attend meetings. Questions* from the public relating to a proposal in discussion by Cllrs may be taken prior to Council voting on that proposal. General questions are taken at the end of the meeting.
Abbreviated notes from the Meeting will be available online at www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil.co.uk and are displayed on the Council’s noticeboard in the High Street (on Barklays House). Copies are available at the Council’s Office, Moreton Library, and the CDC Moreton Area Centre in High Street. Office opening hours: Tuesday – 10:00-16:00 Wednesday and Thursday – 09:00-16:00 AND subject to meetings. Moreton in Marsh Town Council, Old Town, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0LW Tel: 01608 651 448
*A maximum of 3 minutes allowed. Town Councillors are available before and after the meeting. District and County Cllrs, representatives of Stow Police and local Press regularly attend.
ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Telephone: 08000 514 514
This information is continuously updated. please check by telephone or online: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks
Cotswolds Draft Local Plan submitted for examination Both the draft Local Plan and the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for the Cotswold District have been submitted to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Details relating to the examination process will be advertised, made available online and also sent to all respondents. The submitted draft Local Plan and supporting documents can be viewed on the Local Plan examination website: www.cotswold.gov.uk/lpexamination . The submitted Draft CIL and supporting documents can be viewed on the CIL examination website: www.cotswold.gov.uk/cilexamination To assist with the Local Plan and CIL examination process, the Council has appointed an independent Programme Officer whose contact details are as follows: Tracey Smith, Programme Officer for Cotswold District Local Plan 2011–2031 and CIL Examinations. Chairman’s Office, Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1PX. Email:
[email protected] Tracey will maintain an examination library – comprising core documents and examination documents – at the Programme Office and also online at the examination website. Anyone wishing to view paper copies should contact the Programme Officer on 07989 582 577 and Tracey will be happy to assist. Electronic copies are available to view at CDCs offices in Cirencester (open Monday–Friday 9 am to 5 pm) and Moreton Area Centre (opening times available at www.cotswold.gov.uk/support/contact-us/) and also at libraries in Bourton-on-theWater, Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Fairford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, and Lechlade. For library opening times call 0845 230 5420 or check online at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries.
Look online to read about THE DONATION PROCESS. Why give blood? Who can give blood? Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long the call may last, on landlines and mobiles. Call 999 in an emergency such as when a crime is in progress, where there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened Do you know who to contact if you have a power cut? 105 Is the new number to call. It’s free of charge and will put you through to your local network operator who can give you help and advice.
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Results of the allotment judging for 2017 1st Prize Mr T Mitchell University Allotments
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2nd Prize Mr M Wareham Hospital Road Allotments 3rd Prize Mrs H Birchmore University Allotments
Most Improved Allotment Mr & Mrs D Ayton Croft Allotments Competition kindly sponsored by: Fosseway Garden Centre
Saturday 9th September 2017 The Tour of Britain is coming to Moreton in Marsh
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In Moreton that day: 10:30am Departure of the GBBB Heritage Ride Official send off from the town centre 11:30am Start – Judging at 12:00 noon
The Next Full Council Meeting The next full council meeting will be held at the th Old Town Offices on Monday 11 September at 7:00pm
Moreton’s Fancy Dress Bike Competition Bring your stylish machine and enter our contest, Children, Teenage and Adult Categories – a prize for the best dressed bike in each group. 11:00am -‐ 11:00pm The Moreton in Marsh Beer Festival Venue: Moreton in Marsh Cricket Club
The Moreton Eight Walk The Moreton Eight walk is a figure of eight walk around Moreton in Marsh and its environs The walk is formed out of two looped walks one north and east of the town and another south and west. These walks are now marked and leaflets detailing the route are available at the Moreton Area Centre, Moreton in Marsh Rail Station and Batsford Arboretum. Enjoy a walk in our beautiful countryside
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1:30pm -‐ 2:00pm -‐ The Tour of Britain comes to town! All timings are approximate
Planning Applications & Approvals CDC Planning Commmittee meets once a month – the details are on p17 of this magazine. Full information is available online at www.cotswold.gov.uk or 01285 62300. This website also explains planning procedures, how to comment on applications and speak at a public planning meeting at CDC. PLANNING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 10 May 2017 SUMMARY OF DECISIONS Application
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CPRE accuse Government of failing to protect the Green Belt From The Source, August 2017 Research conducted by the Campaign to Protect Rural England has revealed that the number of new homes being planned on green belt in England has increased by over 50% since last year, the majority of which were not classed as affordable housing. 425,000 homes are currently planned for sites in the green belt compared to 273,000 in March 2016. More than 70% of these are not considered affordable. A spokesman from the Home Builders Federation has responded, highlighting the fact that green belt land is only considered in situations where all other options have been fully examined. Green belt land covers only 13% of land and housebuilders argue that councils should use it if it means progress can be made to meeting housing requirements; ‘It is the most responsible and sustainable course of action rather than ignoring their housing requirements.’ In the midst of a recognised housing crisis, perhaps the question is not simply about houses being built, but the types of housing. (Developers frequently plan for ‘a high proportion of aspirational and executive homes’ aiming to attract and retain ‘highly skilled professionals’, rather than providing truly affordable housing.) The government have also responded to the report. A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government said it did not recognise the figures stated in the report and stated that planning applications will be required on all proposed housing sites that will be determined against the NPPF which includes ‘tough protections for green belt’. He also stated that while green belt land may be considered for development, in 2015-16, only 0.02% of green belt land was actually converted to residential use. COTSWOLD TIMES |
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The Moreton in Marsh and Batsford War Memorial A background to the proposed restoration by Councillor Kit Havelock-Davies very involved with promoting the ‘Arts’ in Moreton under the banner of Moreton Art Weeks. As this year was the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War we wanted to recognise this in some way and the suggestion was put forward that the best place to start was at the War Memorial and by remembering the heroes of Moreton who fell in the conflict. An exhibition of photographs, artifacts and memorabilia was created supported by musical performances, historical talks and reading of poetry and letters from the frontline.
Remembering the Heroes of Moreton
Things moved along very quickly and I was very lucky to make some new friends in the process. Adam Wood, a Moreton based designer, Ken Fowler a local author who had already written a book about the Moreton and Batsford men and Jeremy Dyer, a descendant of two men from the Great War who lost their lives in the conflict. Together we became the ‘Remembering the Heroes of Moreton’ team. Our group, with the help of David and Caradoc Glaisyer and Sue Heady put together an exhibition called The Heroes of Moreton’ supported by sponsorship from The Moreton Charity, The Edith Mann Charitable Trust and the town’s Cotswold District Councillors. The Exhibition took place in the Redesdale Hall in June 2014.
Charles William Driver
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ORKING IN Moreton in Marsh for over ten years I became very familiar with the War Memorial, standing in the centre of the High Street, a proud recognition of the ultimate sacrifice that these special residents had made for the safety and security of their community. For many years I watched the well-drilled commemoration of 20 | COTSWOLD TIMES
Remembrance Sunday parades and listened closely as the names on the roll of honour were read. Little did I know at that time that I would later be drawn into the histories of these men and have the opportunity to see their many and varied life stories unfurl before me. In 2014 I was fortunate to have been the Chairman of the Moreton in Marsh Business Association and
As a direct result of the help and sponsorship we received we were able to commission a new memorial stone to be situated at the site of the war graves at Moreton’s top cemetery on the London Road. This was completed and unveiled on the centenary of the death of the first Moreton Man to fall in the Great War on 10 March 1915. His name was Charles William Driver and he had been born in Moreton in 1870. In March 2015 this stone and
Territorials outside Moreton in Marsh station, August 1914
plaque brought together the names of all the fallen for the first time, also remembering those who fell after the war who are commemorated separately in St David’s Church. In 2016 having retired from my art gallery business in Oxford Street I stood for election as a councillor on the Moreton-in-Marsh Town Council. Despite missing out by four votes
the first time I was later elected unopposed at my second attempt. One of the projects on the Council table at this time was the restoration of the town’s war memorial and it was suggested that I should take this on and try to take things forward.
Here is a brief history of the memorial to date
A permanent memorial
It was decided that a permanent memorial should be erected in the Town, with three suggestions being made. The first by Mr J. H. Pye was for the grass plots along the top of end of the High Street to be planted with shrubs and enclosed by railings and an obelisk bearing the names erected. PC Clack suggested a memorial in the form of a soldier mounted on a plinth and enclosed in railings near the Redesdale Hall and lastly Mrs Styles suggested that the old Town Cross be restored with the names inscribed upon it. A committee comprising A. Burden, J. D. Coppage, E. A. Ryland, A. Franklin, Miss R. Horne, G. Rowe, Rev. Spencer Jones, J. Kennedy, J. A. Riddey, A. Rolph, F. Slatter, E. E. Southorn, R.W. Strong, W. Timms, T. Webb, T. Wells, A. R. W. White and R. E. B. Yelf was formed to decide on which suggestion to adopt. Continued on page 22 COTSWOLD TIMES |
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The Moreton in Marsh and Batsford War Memorial is a memorial to the men of Moreton and Batsford killed in the First and Second World Wars. The erection of the memorial on the High Street began in November 1920.
It is built of Hollington stone from Staffordshire and stands 24 feet (7.3 m) high. R. I. Boulton and Sons of Cheltenham carried out the work to Sir Guy Dawber’s design. Carved at the top of the memorial are the figures of St George and the Dragon from a model prepared by the sculptor Alan Gairdner Wyon RA. When the armistice of the 11 November 1918, signalled the end of the Great War, the majority of the serving men from the area began returning to Moreton. A public meeting was called by Moreton Town Council to find a way to
commemorate their fallen comrades; this took place in the Mann Institute on 2 April 1919.
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Curfew Tower
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Peace Celebration Day Whilst this was going on the Government declared 19 July 1919 as Peace Celebration Day and the Council arranged for a Roll of Honour board listing forty-four names to be placed on the Curfew Tower for the occasion. It is unclear how these names were chosen but it is likely that those men with homes in Moreton were nominated.
Lord Redesdale Unveils the Memorial
around the top by the inscription “In grateful memory of the men of Moreton and Batsford who gave their lives in the Great War”.
On four panels are inscribed the names of the forty-four men who died. On a fifth panel was later inscribed “These men also gave their lives 1939-1945” with the names of seven men who fell in World War II.
On the sur-base is superimposed another base block “In grateful memory of with cusped and The Committee traceried panels the men of Moreton and reported on the containing the arms 31 October that Batsford who gave their of the County of they had decided lives in the Great War” Gloucestershire and that the memorial of St. George emblazoned in colour should take the form of a stone monument. Guy Dawber, the architect and originally gilt. Above this rises an octagonal shaft crowned by the who had been Clerk of Works for the carved figure of St. George. rebuilding of Batsford Park in the 1890s was appointed and designed The unveiling took place on the two options for the sculpture to sit afternoon of Saturday, 26 March atop the pillar: one the Pelican of 1921, when there was a large crowd Piety and the second St George and from Moreton and the surrounding the Dragon. villages. Over seventy of the local The total cost was around £700, raised primarily from public subscriptions from local families.
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branch of the Comrades of the Great War paraded under Captain Henderson, as did the Girl Guides under Miss D. Southorn, the Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Haines, and nurses from the VAD Hospital at
Kitebrook under their Commandant, Mrs Pritchard OBE. A muffled peal was rung on the town’s church bells before the hymn ‘Oh God our help in ages past’ was sung, then Sir Gilbert Wills of Batsford gave a brief address before the monument was formally unveiled by the Lord Redesdale
A dedicatory prayer was read, then the Lords Prayer and the ceremony ended with the sounding of The Last Post
Edward Guy Dawber
Detail of the War Memorial
and Reveille and finally the National Anthem. In 2001, a further “peace time” casualty was added to the memorial. (With thanks to Ken Fowler and in recognition of his book ‘Moreton in Marsh & Batsford Roll of Honour’ which has been a great inspiration) In 2004 grants were received from English Heritage and the Cotswold District Council and work was carried out by Joslins of Witney which included cleaning, repainting and repointing. In 2016 it was decided that more work be carried out to protect the Memorial and ensure its safe future
for both Moreton Residents and the descendants of the men named on the stone. Moreton Town Council made contact with the War Memorials Trust securing a first grant to produce a condition report on the Memorial and this took place on the 26 January this year. After a tendering process Sue and Lawrence Kelland of Kelland Conservation were approved by the Council and the Trust to carry out the survey. The Council have now received their report detailing the scope of the work required. Repairs are required to the Shaft of the Memorial, the limestone base
and sandstone sur-base, the steps and the carving of St George. In all it is estimated that over £10,000 will need to be spent depending upon the eventual scope of the works and this is to be funded by a grant from the War Memorials Trust and a contribution from the Council’s reserves. In my next article I will be able to tell you how we have progressed in obtaining the necessary funding and how we intend to complete the restoration before Remembrance Day 2018 to further honour those who gave their lives over a century ago to preserve our democracy and freedom.
Residents in this quaint English village have a surprisingly diverse genetic heritage Nearly 120 villagers got a shock when they found their genetic heritage spanned eighteen global locations. Pretty, quaint and quintessentially English are words that could be used to describe the village of Bledington in Gloucestershire – however, residents here have just found out they are a lot more ethnically diverse than expected. The ethnicity of the village, which is home to around 500 people, is identified through population data as being 94.5% White British. However, nearly 120 of the community’s residents got a shock when they signed up for DNA testing – and found their genetic heritage spans eighteen global locations and includes countries such as France, Germany, Greece and Finland. It was also revealed that over half the tested residents of Bledington – between the popular Cotswold towns of Stow-onthe-Wold and Chipping Norton – discovered previously unknown genetic connections with other villagers. The testing, carried out by AncestryDNA, revealed the average person there is actually only 42% Great British (Anglo Saxon) in genetic terms. Sue Windsor, 73, found out – to her surprise – that she does not have any British DNA - her ancestors hail from Western Europe and Ireland. She said: “I was a bit surprised
because I have got 69% Europe West, 23% Ireland and 8% other regions. “I haven’t got any British in me, which took me back a bit because my family has always lived in this country.” Sue now plans to investigate her family history further. Six further villagers also found previously unknown DNA matches living in Bledington, identified as fourth cousins or closer, and 59 other residents were revealed to have distant cousins in the village. The experiment, which was the first and largest project of its kind to test the DNA of a community of people in a concentrated area, was carried out via a saliva sample of nearly 120 residents ranging in age from 19 to 93. Marketing manager Kristen Turner, 48, said it was “rather exciting” to find out that her DNA was 7% South Asian. AncestryDNA spokesman Russell James said: “Despite the majority of residents assuming they were British through and through, this fascinating process uncovered some incredibly diverse heritage and allowed us to take a broader look at the genetic history of the village as a whole.” Source: Irish Times COTSWOLD TIMES |
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S UNDS ALIVE FESTIVAL FEVER Nicholas John and Alan Bull The UK has one of the most saturated festival markets anywhere in the world and you’d have to work hard to find a summer weekend not hosting a music festival somewhere. Even in our own leafy corner, there’s plenty of opportunity to lie back, chill out and hear some great music. Armed with our press passes (thanks to Sacha at Hush and Ade at Glovebox), we’ve donned the factor thirty and boldly gone where thousands of others have been before. Familyfriendly Wychwood kicks things off at Cheltenham Racecourse in early June.
imperious form and Ritchie Blackmore, despite being a moody old goat, can still play like the rock god of old, breathing fire into a set of classic Rainbow and the odd Deep Purple track.
Thanks in part to the Beeb’s fawning coverage, the Big Daddy of the festival circuit, Glastonbury, has now become as mainstream as Wimbledon or Trooping The Colour, which must raise Michael Eavis’ eyebrow if he thinks back to how it all started in 1970. Known then as the Pilton Pop, Blues and Folk Festival, Glastonbury is now While there are plenty of new bands, the largest greenfields festival in the the headline acts world, host to “Glastonbury has now offer a nod to parental 175,000 attendees nostalgia with old and, in spite of become as mainstream punks, The Buzzcocks, these numbers, as Wimbledon or OMD and The the vibe is happy Levellers. For sheer and friendly. Trooping The Colour” grooving in the sun Selling tickets however, it’s hard not to tap a toe to prior to announcing the headline artists Aswad and the superb Electric Swing is the musical equivalent of “if you Circus. Backstage, we get to meet that build it, they will come”, but Radiohead purveyor of good sense and song, Billy on the Pyramid Stage is our “field of Bragg. dreams.” On top of that, there’s Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Barry Gibb and Talking of ageing punks, The Undertones one Jeremy Corbyn. top the bill at Witney Music Festival the Bluesman, Laurence Jones headlines Shipston-on-Stour’s Street Festival in early July before, in a dizzying display of bad planning, the Cotswolds Times’ team is forced to split in two: Al heads north to sample the delights of TRNSMT in Glasgow, while I enjoy a pleasant Saturday evening in the altogether more sedate surroundings of the Great Tew Estate, meeting old friends and admiring some very fetching coloured wellies. I’m at Cornbury, sadly for the last time as Hugh Phillimore brings down the curtain on what’s been the mainstay Cotswolds festival over the past ten or so years. Our weekend experiences could hardly be more different: in the time-honoured festival tradition of yesteryear, Al spends half
The very next day (following an overnight drive for him and a vaguely early start for me), we meet in London with 55,000 others for the final day of Hyde Park’s British Summertime Festival, a festival that has attracted Justin Bieber, Phil Collins and Green Day to the capital this year. It’s boiling hot, the stage is either very small or a long way away (thanks to not one, but two, front-of-stage VIP enclosures) but Stevie Nicks’ husky tones still sound marvellous and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are effortlessly brilliant. All this happens on the same weekend as 2000 Trees, held at Withington, near Cheltenham and the weather is so awful for the Upton-on-Severn Blues Festival that we stay at home in the warm and dry. Also sadly missing Julia Biel at Guiting Music Festival, the end of July sees a gang of us in Kent at Ramblin’ Man for the third year running. Very much the preserve of those with an ear for classic rock, the festival has enjoyed Whitesnake, Scorpions, Gregg Allman, Thin Lizzy and Uriah Heep among many others. Continued on page 28
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following weekend, but despite cracking through a ‘greatest hits’ set (including John Peel’s favourite track “Teenage Kicks”), a steadily-worsening downpour thins the crowd and dampens the spirits. Something unlikely to happen a week later at Stone Free, given that this alldayer is held in the O2’s cavernous dome in London. Getting through the airport-style security takes an age, but then it’s been an age since we’ve seen The Sweet isn’t it? Andy Scott is now the only remaining original member and it’s a bizarre experience watching them cavort through ‘Block Buster’ and ‘Ballroom Blitz’ some 44 years after seeing them on Top Of The Pops. Sad to say, we miss The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, but Blue Oyster Cult are on
his Saturday night avoiding flying beer cups filled with, shall we say, “warm, wet liquid” – something that would clearly never, ever, happen at Cornbury (or “Poshstock” as it’s often called). He sees Kasabian and Radiohead (again) and I see Bryan Adams and that bloke from Keane.
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This year, the bill is equally impressive, with headliners ZZ Top, Extreme and Rival Sons ably backed by UFO, Magnum, Black Star Riders and Glenn Hughes, who’s still hitting those impossibly high notes. Wilderness takes place at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, on the first weekend of August. The Evening Standard describes it as “the festival for people who stay in boutique hotels in Notting Hill”, so that qualifies me not to go, though Al went last year and had a thoroughly agreeable time. Instead, we travel north to the Winter Gardens at Blackpool for Rebellion, the festival for all-things punk, ageing or otherwise. Whilst there’s a definite air of crusty nostalgia about both festival and town, there are hundreds of acts performing across the four days: new bands defiantly keeping the punk torch well lit, playing alongside those who lit it in the first place: Sham 69, The Lurkers, The Ruts, Angelic Upstarts, Skids and ex-Sex Pistol, Glen Matlock. And so to press: print deadlines allow no time nor space for Cropredy, Fairport Convention’s wonderful Banbury-bash (Petula Clark anyone?) or Alex James’ August Bank Holiday Big Feastival, just around the corner in Kingham: or Green Man in the Brecon Beacons, Towersey Folk Festival near Thame, V or Reading or countless others. Maybe we’ll be there? Depends on the weather…
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Every superhero needs their sidekick. Find out more about adoption at our Open Day. Saturday 16th September 2017 - 10am - 2pm The George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos GL54 2AZ.
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This is a drop-in event, so come along anytime to meet our friendly team and people who have already adopted.
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/adoption
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Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (see below)
EXHIBITIONS 22 – 24 EXHIBITION of PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE by Dawn Tremaine nd rd th Windrush Village Hall. 22 6-8 pm 23 and 24 11am - 4 pm
MARKET DAYS
BOURTON ON THE WATER Farmers’ Market CHARLBURY Farmers’ Market CHIPPING NORTON Farmers’ Market Country Market
DIARY Application Forms available for Stow Christmas Tree Festival 2017 Tel 01451 833840
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Enamelling Craft Skills Course presented by Sally Davis, Glos. Guild of Craftsmen. Make an enamelled brooch in a day. £65 including all materials 10 – 4pm at Foyle Learning Space, The Wilson, Clarence Street, Cheltenham. 01242 245215
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Moreton Show – tickets from www.moretonshow.co.uk
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Wychwood Forest Fair Ducklington showground, OX29 7YL. 11 – 5pm entry £7.
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Hatwells Fun Fair Ducklington Showground. OX29 7YL
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Country Music Night, Notgrove Village Hall. Act – Best of Friends. Live Music, licensed bar. £5 entrance fee.
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10 Beer and Cider Festival at Moreton Cricket Ground. 50 beers, 20 ciders and perry, food and soft drinks. Live bands – The Dropouts, Mansfield Smith, Good Intent, Blues Street. Camping and Parking. 12noon to 11pm Entry £3.
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WI Craft and Produce Show Redesdale Hall, Moreton 11.30 – 4pm. Tea and cakes. Free entry.
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Brimpsfield Music Society The Young Musicians Recital at Stowell Park, Northleach. GL54 3LE. Formal Evening Dress. Tickets £15
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Learn the Art of Samurai 11 -12 noon www.batsarb.co.uk
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Classic Vehicle Day at the GWR’s Toddington Station.
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North Cotswolds Arts Association. Broadwell Village hall from 2-4pm, a demonstration of large flowers in acrylic by Joan Lyons. All welcome, visitors, £5 including refreshments
[email protected] or 01608 644425
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Find out more about Adoption 10 – 2pm at The George Moore Community Centre, Bourton on the Water. GL54 2AZ 01452 427753
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Stow Flea Market and Collectors Fair St Edwards Hall, Stow 9.30am - 4.30pm. Free Entry . Refreshments All Day Contact Issy 01608 682598 or
[email protected]
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Longborough At Home Arts and Crafts, Open Gardens, bell ringing, harvest thanksgiving in church, tours of the opera house + much more. 10 - 4pm Proceeds to school.
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Great Tew Organ Concert with Kevin Bowyer. 7pm: further details from Patrick Thomas 01608 683584
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Valuation Day in Lower Swell Village Hall. Experts in silver, jewellery, pictured, watches, medals etc 1 item £2, 3 items £5. Refreshments available.
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The Arts Society, Blockley a lecture – The National Gallery Mosaics by Lois Oliver at 2.15pm in St Georges Hall. Contact Elaine Parker 01386 840326
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Country Music Night, Notgrove Village Hall. Act – Travis Logan. Live Music, licensed bar. £5 entrance fee.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Days out with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. Book online at www.gwsr.com
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Costume Jumble Sale 9 -5pm RSC Rhearsal rooms Stratford upon Avon. £3 per person. No booking required.
28 – 1 Oct St Lawrence Church re-opening weekend – Events on every day.
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GREAT ROLLRIGHT Village Market MORETON-‐IN-‐MARSH Weekly Market Country Market NORTHLEACH STOW ON THE WOLD Farmers’ Market
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3 Saturday monthly from 8.30am every Saturday 8.45 -‐ 11am, Lower Town rd Hall with Farmers’ Market on 3 Saturday Weekly Market every Wednesday first Saturday monthly except January every Tuesday 9 -‐ 3.30pm every Thursday 9.30 -‐ 12noon in WI Hall every Wednesday 8.30-‐3.30pm nd
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Nearly New Sale Little Rissington Village Hall 2-4pm Adults and Children's clothes and other items. Great stuff, cheap prices!
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Evenlode Macmillan Coffee morning 10 – 12.30pm in Evenlode Village Hall. Tea, cake, coffee and raffle.
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Hear the Ascott Martyrs Story - A Day in the Cells at Chipping Norton Police Station 11- 3pm
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Cotswold Airport Open Day 9am – 9pm Pleasure Flights, Balloon rides, Classic and Military Vehicles and planes, Food, Kids play zone, Beer Tent. Tickets £5 on door. www.cotswoldairport.com
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Guiting Power Barn Dance in the village hall. Bar open 7pm. Dancing from 7.30pm Tickets including food £10 adults, £5 kids and under fives free.
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Moreton Conservatives – a talk by Danny Kruger at St Davids Centre, Moreton at 7pm
Tickets, Booking information etc. from – BOURTON ON THE WATER V ISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Victoria Street, B ourton on the Water. O pen Mon-‐Fri 9.30-‐5pm, Sat 9.30-‐ 5.30, Closed Sunday 01451 820211 E:
[email protected] BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, High St, Burford, O X18 4LS. Open Mon-‐Sat 9.30-‐5pm, Sun 10-‐4pm. 01993 823558 E:
[email protected]
CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINT
Guildhall, Goddards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-‐Fri. MORETON AREA CENTRE High Street, Moreton. Mon 8.45am-‐4.00pm, Tues-‐Thurs 8.45am-‐5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-‐4.45pm, Sat 10am-‐1pm (BST), 10.00am-‐12.30pm (BWT), Sun CLOSED. 01608 650881 E:
[email protected] STOW VISITOR INFORMATION St.Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow. Library (open library hours) + Information Point in the lobby (open every day).
EVENTS The threat to our democracy
Moreton Conservatives continue their serieseither ofviatalks on e subjects of major interest to the community Previous talks in this series have dealt with rural policing, neighbourhood planning and the future of the health service in the North Cotswolds. Now at a time when politics in the country is in a tremendous period of change Moreton Conservatives have invited Danny Kruger MBE to talk on the threats to our democracy and the changes needed to make Britain a fairer country.
Join Thomas and Friends™ at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Experience a ride on a real steam train and take part in Thomas-themed activities
Danny worked until 2016 as a charity Chief Executive founding and leading two organisations working respectively with prisoners and exoffenders and with children and young people. He was awarded a MBE for service to charity in the 2017 Queen`s Birthday Honours List. He is now a Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute think tank.
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th Sept 2017
Prior to this charity work he was chief speechwriter to David Cameron, chief leader writer at The Daily Telegraph and director of research at the Centre for Policy Studies. He is the author of On Fraternity: Politics beyond Liberty and Equality.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Railway Station, Toddington Glos GL54 5DT www.gwsr.com or call 01242 621405
Chairman of Moreton Conservatives Cllr Dr Nigel Moor comments “I am very pleased that Danny has agreed to come and speak to us. He helped the Conservatives win a majority in 2010 and we need new ideas for post Brexit.” The talk will be held at St David’s Centre, Church Street, Moreton in Marsh GL56 0LT on Thursday 12th October at 7pm. Tickets are priced at £12 each to include the first drink and nibbles. There will be a licensed bar and a raffle. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the night or in advance either via email to
[email protected] or by post with a SAE to Moreton Conservatives c/o The Old Chapel, High Street, Blockley, Glos GL56 9EX.
Great Tew Organ Concert with Kevin Bowyer Saturday 16 September at 19.00 Following on from the very successful inaugural concert in June celebrating the restoration of the Williams organ in St.Michael and All Angels Church in Great Tew, we are delighted that Kevin Bowyer will be giving a recital in September. Kevin will be playing a varied programme from Bach to Peter Maxwell Davies with many lively and humorous diversions along the way, including Martin Stacey's Little Stanmore Suite with movements "The Blacksmith's Donkey" and "The Pigeon and the Woodpecker".
www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk Day Out With Thomas™
Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends™ ©2017 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd © 2017 HIT Entertainment Ltd
Organ Concert with Kevin Bowyer St. Michael and All Angels Church, Great Tew Saturday 16 September at 19.00
Kevin spent time in Oxfordshire at Rousham and has played at Great Tew over the years. He is currently the Organist for the University of Glasgow, and is a very accomplished recording artist with over 100 recordings released. His concert playing has taken him to the USA, Australia, Russia and Japan, and he has also won several prestigious organ prizes. We are thrilled to have him play at Great Tew.
It will be a varied programme from Bach to Peter Maxwell Davies with lively and humorous diversions including movements from Martin Stacey's Little Stanmore Suite.
The concert will be free but with donations requested as a retiring collection. The concert will last for around 70 minutes without an interval and Kevin will introduce the pieces during the recital. Refreshments will be available The concert will be free but with after the concert. There is ample parking close to the donations requested as a retiring collection. church gate. All are welcome and booking is not required. All are welcome and booking is not required. For further details contact Patrick Thomas by email:
[email protected] or by phone: 01608 683584
For further details contact Patrick Thomas by email:
[email protected] or by phone: 01608 683584
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Chipping Norton. OX7 5NL 2 Spring Street,
September 2017
Theatre 19-24 Sherlock Holmes and the Crimson Cobbles 27 Contagion Caberet 28 The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Subject to change & availability
Saturday 23 September, 9am - 5pm
BOX OFFICE 01608 642350 Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm Sat 10am-2pm
RSC Rehearsal Rooms, Corner of Arden Street and Birmingham Road Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6NT
£3 per person (cash only) No booking required, just turn up and queue
Films 5 Dunkirk
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Yerma The Phantom of the Opera
10,000 items of costume no longer required on our stages or for our Costume Hire facility.
www.chippingnortontheatre.com
Local Walks with the Voluntary Wardens September 2017
packed lunch. 5 hours: 11.5 miles. Start: 10.00 am Great Wolford Parish Church. OS Map ref SP 250 345.
Time Travelling on Cleeve Common – Friday 8 September – Moderate it is today because Cleeve Common has become the botanist's delight of centuries of human activity. This walk, with the expertise of Tim hidden traces of Copeland, landscape archaeologist, will show us the its history from the Bronze Age to World War II. 3 hours: 5 miles. Start: 10.00 am Cleeve Hill Quarry Car Park – turn off the B4632 at over cattle the summit, signposted to the Golf Club, down narrow track grid, left and right into car park. OS Map ref SO 989 272
Walking the Centuries – Saturday 16 September – Moderate A walk through the villages, inhabited and deserted, exploring life in the area across the centuries from Neolithic times to present day. Lunch available at Hailes Fruit Farm. 6 hours: 11 miles. Start: 10.00 am Temple Guiting Village Hall car park. OS Map ref SP 090 279.
Rule Britannia 23 – Saturday September – Moderate The walk passes through
a local estate near Temple Guiting. Our focus will be on its early 19th-century listed barn, horse-engine house and farmhouse. lunch. 11 miles. Start: 9.30 Bring a packed 6 hours: am Temple Guiting village hall car park. OS Map ref SP 090 279.
PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat (level); MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot and ascents and descents may be steep. We welcome guide and hearing dogs – sorry, others not allowed. Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our conservation and improvement work.
The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather.
Hiking through History – Life in Roman Cotswolds 3 – Sunday 24 September – Strenuous Discover the story of the Romans in the Cotswolds. Please bring a
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Exploring Nottingham Hill – Wednesday 27 September – Moderate A varied walk from Cleeve Hill to discover its less visited but only slightly smaller neighbour, Nottingham Hill. This spur off the main Cotswold ridge offers fine views across the Severn Valley towards the Malverns and Wales. 3.5 hours: 7.5 miles. Start: 9.30 am Cleeve Hill Quarry car park – turn off B4632 at the summit, signposted Golf Club, down narrow track over cattle grid, left and right into car park. OS Map ref SO 989 271.
EVENTS 2017 – 18
invites you to celebrate
TOYAH FAIRPORT CONVENTION COTSWOLD MALE VOICE CHOIR ‘BEETHOVEN TO GERSHWIN’ PAUL JONES (BLUES BAND)
Longborough At Home
CELEBRATE www.musicatstow.co.uk
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On 16 and 17 September, 10am – 4 pm
Longborough is one of the very few villages in the Cotswolds with a church, school, shop, pub and village hall to say nothing of an opera house and cricket club Arts and crafts, open gardens, bell ringing, harvest thanksgiving in the church (6.00pm), tours of the opera house and a special cricket, match, to mention just some of the things that will be happening as well as a special exhibition of the history of the village in the school. (Can anyone loan old photos of the school or school children for a Each of these will be involved visual timeline)
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What do you do on Monday evenings? Come and sing with Kingham Singers!!! (
In September we will be starting rehearsals for our Christmas concert. It would be the perfect time to join us, as the music will be new to everyone and we will all be learning together. Some read music and have sung with other choirs, but many of us don’t read music and have never tried anything like this before. We are T T delighted that we have raised £1000 for charity over the year. With a few more singers we can do even better.
Mondays 7:45-9:30pm at Methodist Chapel, Churchill
Try it out first and if you like it, subs are £25 per half term For more information contact Linda Sale Tel 01608 658647
COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHTS
at Notgrove Village Hall 7.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE MUSIC – Licenced Bar, £5pp entrance Thursday 7 September 2017 Tonight's act is Best of Friends Priority is given to members for this event Thursday 21 September 2017 Tonight's act is Travis Logan
Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 01451 850502 for further details.
Craft and Produce Show – Moreton-in-Marsh Women’s Institutes Saturday 9 September 2017 Redesdale Hall From 11.30 am until 4 pm Crafts by the ladies of the two Moreton-in-Marsh Women’s Institutes, including flowers, cookery and photography Tea, coffee and cakes available. Entry is free.
Saturday 16 September
Valuation day in Lower Swell Village Hall with J S Fine Art of Banbury Experts will value silver, jewellery, pictures, watches, medals, militaria, ceramics, furniture, glass, coins, oriental & collectors items 1 item £2; 3 items £5 Refreshments available
Wychwood Forest Fair Sunday 3 September 2017 11am – 5pm Entry £7.00, Under 16s free, Parking £1.00
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Flowers in Acrylic At this year’s North Cotswold Arts Association’s Summer Exhibition members acting as stewards encouraged visitors up the stairs at St Edward’s Hall where the exhibition was staged by meeting and greeting people in the downstairs foyer, outside the library. Three members, Maureen Bayetto, Christine Rear and Linda Appleton decided to take it in turns to paint one picture in the foyer and had last year’s efforts up for sale for Charity. It brought many people into the exhibition but one lady, Coreen Scott decided that she liked this year’s painting of a geranium and purchased it as it dried. The money was immediately given to the Sue Ryder charity. NCAA is looking for new members. The next meeting will on Wednesday 13 September be at Broadwell Village hall from 2-4pm, a demonstration of large flowers in acrylic by Joan Lyons. All welcome, visitors, £5 to include refreshments.
Maureen Bayetto, Christine Rear, Linda Appleton and Coreen Scott adding her finishing touches.
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EVENTS Advance tickets available from Bourton Visitor Information Centre
St Edward’s Church, Stow-on-the-Wold
Christmas Tree Festival 2017
2 September MORETON SHOW
'A Real Country Show' with Farming, Food & Family Fun! At a time when so much around us is changing, it’s good to know that Moreton Show will be here again. There are changes there too – although we prefer to call them improvements. It’s still, probably, Britain’s biggest one-day agricultural show and this traditional finale to the Cotswold summer promises to be brighter and busier than ever.
Festival dates 7 to 10 December Application forms are available from 1 September 2017
The aim is to provide a day out that celebrates all that is best in British farming and food. There’s shopping too, with 350 trade stands selling everything from a whirlpool bath to a pair of designer wellies.
Telephone 01451 833840
Adults £15.00 (£18.00 on the day) Child £6.00 (£8.00 on the day) Family – 2 adults & up to 3 children £40.00 (£48.00 on the day)
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The Visitor Information Centre has shelf space available to rent in a large display cabinet. Call us or pop in for details. Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre, Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL54 2BU Tel: 01451 820211 email:
[email protected] The Visitor Information Centre is situated just off the High Street next to the Perfumery. Summer opening hours: Monday to Friday 09.30 -17.00, Saturday 09.30 -17.30 Sunday 10.00 - 14.00 (May to September)
Talk to Cotswold Times about advertising your event 07789 175 002
Batsford Calendar Photography Competition 1 March 2017 to 31 March 2018
If you love taking photos why not enter them into our calendar competition?
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A family annual pass to the Arboretum A £100 cash prize A 5 week beginner’s photography course or twoday residential location workshop with Alan Ranger in 2018/19 The closing date for entries is 31 March 2018
Calendar Photography Workshops
Monthly from March 2017 to April 2018 10am to 1pm
Improve your camera skills and enter your photos into the Batsford calendar competition! Join Alan Ranger, an internationally acclaimed and award winning professional photographer, on a 3hr photography workshop at Batsford. Suitable for any level of photographer or camera as Alan will guide you through camera settings and the basics of composition, before guiding you around parts of Batsford to make the best images that reflect that particular month of the year.
Learn the art of the Samurai Saturday 9 September 2017 11am - 12pm
A demonstration of Japanese Sword art, Mugai Ryu Come along and learn about the strikingly beautiful art of the Japanese sword, Mugai Ryu, during a demonstration at the perfect location of the Japanese Rest House, Batsford Arboretum. Mugai Ryu is an old, authentic martial art of the Samurai, founded in 1693. Its founder was a Buddhist monk, and the style has a deep connection to Zen Buddhism. Simple and direct, it has a plain beauty with a characteristic calmness and sharp attention. www.batsarb.co.uk/news-events/events.asp
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THIS LISTING IS FREE AND A FIRST POINT OF REFERENCE FOR CLUBS, EVENT ORGANISERS, ETC This listing is published two/three times a year; an emailed copy can be requested from the Editor
Village halls
This listing is free and a first point of reference for clubs, event organisers etc. ADLESTROP
VILLAGE HALL £8 per hour contact: 01608 658710 email:
[email protected]
BATSFORD ARBORETUM
EDUCATION CENTRE contact: 01386 701441 www.batsarb.co.uk
BLEDINGTON
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 658699
[email protected]
BLOCKLEY
LITTLE VILLAGE HALL contact: 01386 700880 email:
[email protected]
BLOCKLEY
ST GEORGE’S HALL raised stage, sound system, contact: Brian Clayton 01386 701528
BLOCKLEY
JUBILEE HALL contact: Laurie Clayton 01386 701528
BOURTON ON THE HILL
THE OLD SCHOOL contact: Sandra Gee 01386 701385
BOURTON ON THE WATER
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION HALL seats 150 contact: 01451 824303
BOURTON ON THE WATER
VICTORIA HALL contact: Annette Lane 01451 831039 bourtononthewatervillagehall.co.uk
BOURTON ON THE WATER
GEORGE MOORE COMMUNITY CENTRE contact: 01451 820712 email:
[email protected]
BROADWELL
VILLAGE HALL contact: Frances Dodwell 01451 830994
CHARLBURY
WAR MEMORIAL HALL contact: 01608 810879 www.charlbury.info
ENSTONE
PARISH HALL contact: Susanne Hamilton 01608 677156 email:
[email protected]
EVENLODE
VILLAGE HALL contact: Linda Gray:
[email protected] 01608 654015
GREAT ROLLRIGHT
VILLAGE HALL contact: booking secretary 01608 730268
GUITING POWER
VILLAGE HALL contact: 07468099432 www.guitingevents.co.uk
KINGHAM
VILLAGE HALL contact: Nicole Marina 07733 238334 email:
[email protected]
LITTLE WOLFORD
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 684704
LONGBOROUGH
VILLAGE HALL ¾ sized snooker table, table tennis table contact: John 01451 831222 or Mike 01451 870067
LONG COMPTON
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 684834 email:
[email protected]
LOWER SWELL
VILLAGE HALL contact: Mo Griffiths 01451 832241/07903829685 email:
[email protected]
MORETON IN MARSH
COMMUNITY ROOM contact Funeral Directors 01608 652612
MORETON IN MARSH
REDESDALE HALL Lower and Upper hall contact: Clerk 07519330096 email:
[email protected]
MORETON IN MARSH
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE HALL contact: Pam Clarke 01608 653575
NORTHLEACH
COTSWOLD HALL contact: Jacques 01451 860366
NORTHLEACH
THE WESTWOODS CENTRE contact: 01451 861499 email:
[email protected]
NOTGROVE
VILLAGE HALL contact:
[email protected] or Keith 01451 850726
ODDINGTON
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01451 830817 or 01451 831917
OVER NORTON
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 641521
PAXFORD
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01386 593090 www.paxford.org.uk
RAMSDEN
MEMORIAL HALL contact: 01993 869026 email:
[email protected]
SALFORD
VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 641414 www.slfordvillagehall.co.uk
SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD
NEW BEACONSFIELD HALL Gymnasium, contact: 01993 832216 www’newbeaconsfieldhall.org
STOW ON THE WOLD
BAPTIST CHURCH HALL contact: 01608 650624 HALL NOT LEASED FOR COMMERCIAL EVENTS
STOW ON THE WOLD
STOW SOCIAL CLUB contact: Tim 01451 830242
STOW ON THE WOLD
RUGBY CLUB contact: Amanda 07940141192
STOW ON THE WOLD
ST EDWARDS HALL contact: James Black 07986623358
[email protected]
STOW ON THE WOLD
YOUTH CLUB Pool table, Table football contact: D Neill 01451 830656 email:
[email protected]
TODENHAM
VILLAGE HALL contact: Cynnie 01608 650152
WESTCOTE
VILLAGE HALL contact: Christine Walford 01993 831196 or Tony Gibson 01993 830699
WYCK RISSINGTON
VILLAGE HALL contact: Judith Wheeler 01451 821094
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The next meeting is on 13 September at the Women’s
Institute Hall, New Road, Moreton-in-Marsh beginning at
7.30 pm. The topic for the evening will be: The Stratford – Moreton Tramway by Dick Burge. Visitors are welcome – attendance fee is £2.00. Enquiries 01451 831104
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Bourton and District
Are you retired or semi retired and looking for a new interest or to to expand your current interests? if so, come along to the next Meeting of the Bourton and District U3A on Wednesday 27th September at 10am in the British Legion Hall, Bourton on the Water and meet us. This meeting is our annual renewal and recruitment day, and there will be an opportunity or you to see what interest groups we have and to meet us for coffee. Membership is £13 pa for one and £22 pa for two. Full details are on our website www.u3asites.org.uk/bourton
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13 September in the W.I Hall at 2.30pm. The speaker will be Ray Sturdy telling us th about "A Drop of the Hard Stuff". The outing on the 20 September is to the Jewellery Centre in Birmingham. In May 2018 a holiday is planned in Exmouth and in September to Great Yarmouth. We welcome new members and guests and for further information please contact Hilary on 01608 650461.
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The meetings in SEPTEMBER 2017 will be: Monday 11th Peter Petrie - Building a Medieval Cathedral. Monday 25th Phil Collins on Mr Punch - a talk covering the history of Punch and Judy. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING PROBUS CONTACT MIKE WAREHAM ON 01608 654299
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40th ANNIVERSARY YEAR Monthly Meetings at The Crown & Cushion Hotel In th Chipping Norton. The next Club meeting is on 19 September speaker: Jan Long – Elizabeth Barrett Browning Visitors are welcome on the third Tuesday of each month. Please visit our website – www.chippingnortonprobus.com or contact Geoffrey Norris on
[email protected]
Chipping Norton
Our next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 6 September at 2.30pm in the Methodist Hall, Chipping Norton. Glass painting and Glass Fusion plus some hands on experience (Anne Neish). Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) continue to thrive. Why not pay the reduced subscription of the year - £7 and have access to over 15 Special Interest Groups? VISITORS WELCOME - £2 entrance fee. Further information
MORETON IN MARSH (EVENING) W I Our next meeting is on Monday 11 September at 7.30 p.m. in St David’s Centre, Moreton when we will learn about the Craft and Creativity Centre at the New Brewery Arts Centre in Cirencester. New members are very welcome. Contact Jo on 01608 650821 for further information. MORETON IN MARSH W I
The next meeting of the will be held in the W.I Hall on Thursday 7 September at 2pm. Our speaker will tell us about ‘Oliver Cromwell, His Life and Faily’. Diary Date – WI Cheistmas Lunch is on Friday 15 December. We welcome new members and guests. For further information please contact Trish on 01608 651367.
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD WI
Diamond Versi 01608 646578. www.u3asites.org.uk/chippingnorton
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
STOW & DISTRICT CIVIC SOCIETY
New Year begins this autumn! Our new season’s programme offers a number of tempting and appealing talks and events so why not come along and join us! New membership available from st th 1 September. Our first talk of the new season is on Friday, 6 October 2017 at 7.30 pm by Mark Davies: ”King of Balloons” - James Sadler, Oxford pastry cook and first English aeronaut! Free refreshments and chat from 7 pm. St. Edward’s Hall, Stow-on-the-Wold. Interested in joining us? Then please call Rachel or Nigel on 01451 833783 for a copy of the new programme. Full details of our programme, trips and membership are on our website: www.stowcivicsociety.co.uk
Fun and Fitness for Seniors
This hour-long class is held in the Redesdale Hall each Monday morning at 9.30am. Work at your own pace to help maintain activity levels without pressure to take part in the 2020 Olympics. Come and join us. You would be most welcome.
4th October – “Stories from the Auction Rooms” Steve Bruce
We welcome new members and visitors. Meet us at the Church Rooms, off Church Street, Stow-on-the-Wold or contact: Hazel Balding 01451 830726,
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Friendly social group for the unattached aged 45-75 Fortnightly Friday meetings at the Crown and Cushion Hotel 1st, 15th & 29th September 8 p.m. in the lounge Complimentary drink for potential new members www.meetup.com/single-file-chipping-norton Tel: 07765 598518
U p p er W in d rush Lo ca l H i sto ry So ci et y Next meeting on Monday 11 September at 7.30pm Speaker: Richard Denning on The Saxons in Britain. Venue: Naunton Village Hall. Members £1 Visitors £2. All welcome. www.upperwindrushlhs.org.uk Enq: Tel.01451 850232
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RURAL CINEMA
SEPTEMBER
The Playhouse, St George’s Hall
The Old School
Victoria Hall
Memorial Hall
BLOCKLEY
BOURTON ON THE HILL
BOURTON ON THE WATER
CHARLBURY
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Thursday 28 September Season Tickets available – £25 7.15pm. Hot dogs on sale from 6.30. Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm / 7.45pm film. Advance tickets £3.50/ on door £4. Advance tickets 01386 700647
Saturday 23 September
7.15pm. Hot dogs and wine with a donation £3.50 on the door. Tickets/ Queries 01386 7013857/701396
Monday 18 September
Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 refreshments. Family Tickets £10 Queries 01451 822365
Sunday 10 September
LION
Film: 7.30pm – Doors & bar from 6.45pm. Tickets £5 / U15s £3, at the door. Family ticket £12 (2 adults, 1 or 2 children) Queries: 01608 810713
Village Hall
Screen on the Green, Village Hall
Village Hall
St. Andrew’s Church
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ILMINGTON
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NAUNTON
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Saturday 9 September
Film 7.30pm. Tickets £4.50 at the door. Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903
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FLIX IN THE STIX In the Village Hall
ODDINGTON Tuesday
SEE LOCAL NOTICES
7 for 7.30pm. £3.00 Wine and soft drinks. Advance tickets/queries / bookings Margaret 01451 831917
Friday
Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50) Advance tickets Ilmington Community Shop.Queries 01608 682806 Refreshments
Thursday
Film 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments. Advance tickets/ queries 01608 684223
Lower Swell Village Hall
St David’s Centre
LOWER SWELL WILL RECOMMENCE IN THE AUTUMN
MORETON IN MARSH
Tickets £4, Child £2.50 on the door Doors / bar / food from 6.45. (Buffet supper - soup and cheeses £5) Film starts at 7.30 Queries 07949 139434
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Tuesday 5 September Doors open 7.15, Film 7.45. Tickets £3.00 at the door. 01451 850897 or
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Friday 15 September
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Viceroy’s House: In 1947, British statesman Lord Mountbatten serves as India’s last Viceroy and is charged with handing India back to its people. Hidden Figures: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. Lion: Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later he sets out to find his lost family and return to his first home. A United Kingdom: In the 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana shocks the world when he marries a white woman from London.
ART CLUB
at Fisher House (with beautiful views), Stow A small group of amateur artists. Meeting every Tuesday from 9.30am – 12.30pm £3 per week to fund tuition. Imelda 01451 833572
Bourton-on-the-Water WI We meet at the Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water at 7.15 p.m. on nd the 2 Tuesday of the month. Please contact Janet on 01451 821739 for further information
CONDICOTE YOGA CLASS Yoga class in Condicote Village Hall every Thursday from 6.307.30pm. More details Anna 01386 700 364
Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderers Guild
We meet every first Tuesday of the month for some fascinating talks on textile and needle related work, from 2-4 at Broadwell Village Hall. Visitors are welcome, £5 charge. For info contact 01608 651006
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CHIPPY RAMBLING CLUB
Join us for a leisurely two-hour walk in the countryside! On the first Sunday of the month we meet in the New Street carpark Chipping Norton at 2pm (Apr - Oct). 1.30pm (Nov – March). Then get into 2 or 3 cars and go to the start of a different walk each month. We are a friendly group and go to lovely parts of our local countryside. Do join us. Enquiries: Heather 01608 643691/
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WANT TO GET FITTER? ENJOY BEING OUTDOORS? IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT? Help us cut back brambles, tend the Community Orchard, mend fences, clear streams – and much more! – in Chippy and surrounding villages. Wednesday mornings. Lifts available. A friendly group with activities for all ages and abilities. Phone Jenny on 01608 643269 or email
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The Rotary Club of the North Cotswolds DUCK RACING – A fun Community Event for all the Family – Saturday 29th July Our annual Duck Racing on the green at Bourton-on-the-Water raised just over £1300.00 towards the club's four principal charities this year - Kate's Home Nursing, Great Western Air Ambulance, Canine Partners, and Street Children of Cambodia. Foot-fall was down slightly due to the weather which looked threatening but stayed dry long enough to complete 12 races at half-hourly intervals. Families with young children enjoyed the event, which also proved popular with tourists from Europe and as far afield as Japan and South Korea. Our thanks to Bob and Sue Hadley, Janet Prout, club president Peter Boxall, Irene Summers, Ronnie Wright from the Rotary Club of Coatbridge, Airdrie and Monklands, and to all who helped on the day.
PRESIDENTS CHARITIES 2017 / 2018
Working throughout the North Cotswolds region to help care for patients and their families in their own home through the last stage of illness.
Providing life-saving emergency care to people who cannot be reached by road, or are in a state so critical that they require specialist skills at the scene of the accident.
Making a Difference
Amazing dogs and transforming lives. Training assistance dogs with people who have physical disabilities.
Supporting Communities
Transforming the country's most impoverished children into tomorrow's leaders.
Having Fun Doing It!
Chipping Campden and District Rotary Club Chipping Campden Rotary Club is looking forward to welcoming Katie Pritchard on Thursday, 24 August to report on her trip to a project in Peru. Then, on 28 September Isabel Sketchley-Murray is coming to report on her trip to Nepal and on 12 October Ed Sanders will describe climbing Mt Kilimanjaro (supporting Meningitis Research Foundation to which the Club has already made a donation). The Club helps to support a number of local students, who have to raise funds to go on worthwhile projects overseas in which they help with local building projects or take part in educational programmes. On their return they come to report to the Club with presentations which are always fascinating. The Club is planning a full programme of events for local issues and institutions during the coming year – in particular, the successful Tree of Light and popular mulled wine stall at the Christmas Fair. Also planned is a further Race Night for Campden Area Home Nursing, which provides invaluable support for the final care of terminal patients and their families within a radius of twelve miles round C Campden. Recent reports: Imogen Kropt gave a confident and informative talk on 27 July about her three months in Bangladesh working with Y Care and based at the YMCA in Edilpur in an inland part of the country. She described her team, composed of British visitors and local volunteers, and the range of activities that they tackled, including gender equality and early marriage, as well as teaching and sports. Ages ranged from primary to
senior school with communication in Bangla and English (less so). The participants had cultural differences and different faiths including Muslims and Christians. Discussion groups were lively and Imogen felt that she had gained much from the experience and hoped that all the participants had also gained from the varied programme of activities. New Paul Harris Fellow: Also on 27 July Past President Steve Brown was invested with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of his distinguished and varied service to Rotary by President Les Southam. Further events: Saturday, 2 December - Christmas Fair: Tree of Light and Mulled Wine stall. Thursday, 21 December – Christmas Dinner. New Pattern of Meetings: The Club now normally meets for a dinner meeting on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. New members and enquirers are always welcome at our meetings at the Cotswold House Hotel on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6.45 for 7 pm. Please note revised meeting time. Membership is open to women and men. Email:
[email protected]. Tel. 01386 841163 or 01386 840990. James R Anderson
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Music At Stow – Bringing Big Names to a Small Town A star-studded festival this October – by Michael Omer
Back in 2013, when a group of passionate locals in Stow-on-the-Wold decided to mount an annual music festival in the town, they had no idea what they would be letting themselves in for, or what a success it would turn out to be! Their mission statement was, and still is: “Bringing big names to a small town”, and this they have managed to do in spades, managing to attract the likes of Fairport Convention, Darius Brubeck, Jacqui Dankworth, Andy Fairweather Low, Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, Sarah McQuaid, royal harpist Catrin Finch and Toyah, to come and perform in the wonderful venue that is St Edward’s Church! That’s not to say that the management committee, inspirationally led by the indefatigable Brian Honess are starstruck in any way! Brian has long been a champion of local musicmaking, having started the Athelmar series of concerts some fifteen years ago, and his influence ensures that Music at Stow concerts are liberally sprinkled with the best of classical artists too. It just seemed such an attractive proposition to bring high quality performers to the heart of the Cotswolds, that even local businesses and hotels have come on board to promote and sponsor the growing festival. In fact, several artists have
Angus Mcfee, the guest vocalist for the Male Voice Choir
asked to return, perhaps indicating how much they have enjoyed the warm welcome experienced here. It seems incredible that Fairport Convention, who visit on Friday, 27 October, celebrate their fiftieth anniversary this year! It was their appearance in the inaugural festival in 2013, which helped put Music at Stow on the map, and tickets for this years celebratory concert will no doubt be in huge demand. Including local performers is also an important part of the festival, and this year the Cotswold Male Voice Choir will open the three day event when they perform on Thursday, 26 October, along with a very special guest soloist Angus McFee, who has also sung alongside the award winning Hilliard Ensemble on BBC Radio 3.
Continuing this year’s theme of ‘keeping it local’, the festival will climax with another local artist: none other than Toyah Wilcox is bringing her Acoustic Up Close & Personal show to St Edward’s to top the bill on Saturday, 28 October. Toyah last year celebrated thirty-years of marriage to Robert Fripp leader of the classic band King Crimson, and lives in Pershore. For the few that don’t know, Toyah has clocked up thirteen top forty singles, recorded twenty albums, written two books, appeared in over forty stage plays, acted in fifteen feature films and presented such diverse television programmes as The Good Sex Guide, Watchdog and . . . Songs Of Praise – so there should be something for everyone in this show! So if you want to be surprised, excited and generally entertained, come and join Music at Stow for a wonderful festival this October, with some even bigger names promised throughout the 2018 fifth anniversary year. Tickets are available from: The Borzoi Bookshop 01451 830268 and online at www.WeGotTickets.com Michael Omer www.musicatstow.co.uk
Shipston Literary Society The Literary Society’s new season of six lectures starts on Wednesday, 27 September, with the subject of love and marriage in English and French novels, a talk by Dr. John Rignall of Warwick University. Subsequent subjects include Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Colombian author best known for his novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” Thomas Nashe, playright, poet and satirist and a contemporary of Shakespeare, and the World War I poets. We meet at 7.30pm in The White Bear on the last Wednesday of the month. We are always pleased to welcome new members - membership costs £15 per annum -or visitors who just wish to attend a particular meeting, for which the charge is £4. Posters appear every month is Shipston and most of the villages, advertising the talk for that month, so it you are interested do come to any meeting or phone our Secretary, Helen Marshall, 01789 740773, for more details. Elizabeth Searle, Chairman COTSWOLD TIMES |
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Did you know that The Arts Society Blockley offers a fascinating range of lectures on a variety of different subjects ranging from Street Art, the National Gallery mosaics to the Art of Cooking and how dining tables were dressed to impress? These are just three of the topics that will be covered during the coming season that runs from September to June 2018. In the past we have attracted a number of renowned lecturers such as Eric Knowles who spoke about the history of glass and Leslie Primo who talked on the relationship between Italian Art, Dürer and the Northern Artists, both of Antiques Roadshow fame. The aim of the Society is to help members gain knowledge on a diverse range of subjects within the decorative and fine arts by means of lectures, visits and day programmes in a sociable and enjoyable way. We also have volunteers working on specific projects within three fields: the Young Arts, Heritage Volunteers and Church Recording. The Young Arts have sponsored several aspiring young artists as they embark on their journey of learning towards their artistic careers. The Society has also designed Children’s Trails which are interactive guides to prompt young people to explore our churches. They are a great way of introducing children to many aspects of the world of arts. The Heritage Volunteers have undertaken some magnificent conservation projects to preserve our heritage. These have included an altar frontal from Blockley Church; embroideries and fabrics from Broughton Castle; cleaning of designs and drawings from Hart Silversmiths workshops and sorting and recording the archive at the Gordon Russell Museum. This season we have been invited back to Broughton Castle to conserve dresses and uniforms which have recently been discovered in trunks in their extensive attics.
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The Church Recorders have completed records for 11 churches in the area and are currently working at St Nicholas Church, Condicote. Volunteers do not need special skills although they are useful for some projects and training is provided as necessary. This year we have planned two visits, the first to Thenford Arboretum, a rare chance to see the gardens of Lord and Lady Heseltine and to 78 Derngate which is the only property in England designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. We also have a four day, fully guided, trip to the Gardens of Cork next Spring which sounds very enticing. We do have a few vacancies for new members, so if you are interested, please do contact Elaine Parker, our Membership Secretary either by email:
[email protected] or by phone: 01386 840326, or come to one of our lectures as a taster. Lectures take place in St George’s Hall, Blockley on the third Monday of the month from September. For further information please go to our website www.blockleydfas.org
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Bledington School Ms J Kewley, Headteacher Parents had the opportunity to visit classes and look at displays of children’s work during our summer Open Day. Green class put together a short photographic review of the year which was shown in the school hall. We were all amazed to see just how much the school had accomplished since September. This video is now on our website under the Gallery tab. Green and Blue classes had enormous fun preparing for and performing The Rocky Monster Show. This was a hilarious show with many wonderful, comedic performances from individual children and catchy tunes for everyone to sing along to. The set was amazing and we were fortunate to have the loan of lighting equipment which enhanced the experience for our budding actors. A particular highlight was involving the audience in a Timewarp dance! The Governors would like to congratulate our Year Six pupils and staff on their outstanding SATs results this year which were well above the National average and included 44% at Greater Depth Standard in all subjects. A fantastic achievement for Bledington!
By Principal Mr Morgan The end of the summer term heralded summer celebrations: The weather was perfect for our Cadence Summer Festival with live music, kites flying, circus skills and hog roast. Thank you to The Cotswold School PTA for running the bar – they have raised over £10,000 this last academic year. The weather was not so accommodating for Sports Day, which was postponed to the Thursday and House POSEIDON won overall. We would like to take this opportunity to send thanks to Tanya Robbins of Nosehill Farm and Karen and Andrew Bullock of Aston Farm for their dedicated support and instigation with The Cotswold School Farm & Rural Economy Careers Day. Around 25 agriculture and rural businesses exhibited on the field to highlight and promote careers, further education, technology and apprenticeships. SCHOOL NEWS The annual Enrichment Week took place over the last week of term with fun, educational activities in all subject areas as well as trips to Harry Potter’s World, Cadbury’s World, Drayton Manor, the Bourton experience and Carousel activity – covering all Year groups. We welcomed Chinese students from our partner school in Suzhou. In our continued programme of School trips, pupils have enjoyed trips to France, Morocco and Iceland. In sporting achievements, Freya Partridge and Sarah Owens have been selected to represent the South Wales and Central BE U18 (British eventing) team for the upcoming National Championships in July. A massive achievement for the girls selected out of 50 riders! Suki Glocking in Year 9 is representing Evesham Rowing Club at the British Rowing Junior Championships during the summer. Izzy Kiey-Thomas, multi-events competitor (heptathlon and pentathlon), came 3rd in shotput at the Youth Development League Alex Scrivener came 3rd in English schools cross-country Nationals in March, then 1st in 3 County Championships in May. Beth Cate has made the athletic Nationals in 100m and 200m. The Tour of Britain Cycling, Stage 7, is coming to Bourton-on-theth Water on Saturday 9 September and the School is delighted to support this world class sporting event with a number of initiatives. th We look forward to welcoming you back on Wednesday 6 September 2017 and our new academic year!
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St David’s C of E Prim ary School Headteacher: Mr Colin Ellyatt
Enquiring minds, caring hearts, creative hands Wow, what a busy end to the year we’ve had! Since completing their SATs, our Year 6 pupils have been very busy taking part in various activities to learn about making bread. They visited a bakery in Tewkesbury then walked to Warner Budgens to buy their own ingredients in order to make their bread in school. The winning loaf, a ‘Cheese and Herb Swirl’ was judged to be the tastiest and went on sale at the Summer Fair. The sound of music could be heard by all as the children worked extremely hard with Natalie to learn the iSingPOP music for the two concerts, which took place at St. David’s Church on Tuesday th 4 July. The children beamed from ‘ear to ear’ as they learnt new songs and funky new moves based around our Christian values. There was a real ‘buzz’ as the children took on the role of recording artists at the end of a fun-filled week to produce our very own iSingPOP CD. Our annual summer music concert took place in the school hall. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear the school orchestra, recorder groups and choir perform as well as soloists and groups of children who learn instruments. The evening was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. On another musical note, the St. David’s School Choir visited Oaktree Mews Care Home where they performed a range of songs to the residents. The performance brought smiles to many of their faces and the children enjoyed their time there too. Children in Goshawk and Sparrowhawk visited Wafelwaffle, an authentic Belgian waffle shop in Moreton in Marsh. They had a fantastic time watching the waffle batter being mixed, waffles being cooked and best of all tasting them! As part of their theme ‘Money’, they also had a chance to use the till in the shop and work with money. Thank you to the shop owner, Agnes Boes, for her time and friendly manner; the children had a great time.
SCHOOLS LONGBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL From Tracey Hampshire
What a busy last term for Longborough with so much going on in school; it’s definitely an exciting place to be. On Wednesday 12th July we witnessed stars in the making with a wonderful performance of The Peace Child at Oddington Village Hall. Following weeks of practise the children delivered a brilliant piece on the night, singing and smiling their way through and there were definitely some future star performers! Two of our pupils (Dan Oxton and Jacob Brewerton) made it through to the final of the STEMworks /RAF Charitable trust KNEX challenge on Friday 14th July held at the Royal International Air Tattoo. The day started off with a spectacular display by the Red Arrows! Then consisted of a further challenge to build a vehicle suitable for delivering humanitarian aid to remote locations (pictured), a presentation to judges (the 'Blues' red arrow engineering team) then a final race of their original constructed land yacht against other schools. The boys did extremely well in a tough competition, and judges were very impressed with their design and reasoning behind their choices made. The boys came second in the presentation prize, and we are all so very proud of them, well done lads! As a treat- the whole school came to the Air Tattoo to support them and we have been blown away by their inspiration and intelligent questioning to all the pilots and engineering scientists and professionals, hopefully we have a few aeronautical engineers in the making.
‘Learning together is fun’ Tel: 07923483970
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Our 50th birthday party was a huge success and enjoyed by all who came. Some of those who had started it joined us as well as those who attend now and are due to start in the future. We raised £973 Summer holidays are now over and everyone is ready to learn after enjoying a well-earned rest New programme of weekly activities More opportunities for families to join in And a warm welcome for many new faces WWW
Our aim is ‘To help all children on their journey to develop their personal knowledge, understanding and individual skills whilst learning through play’. Bristol Standard Quality Assured Certificate 2017
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Members of the School Council have reflected on an exciting year at St Catharine’s and selected their highlights! Greene class thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Sandfield Farm. We were greeted by Farmer Emma and her Sheepdog, Fly. We visited the cows and fed the pigs, yummy banana skins! We enjoyed meeting the chickens and the noisy cockerel! Pond dipping was fun: Marco caught a newt in his net! Everybody went on the trip and had a great time! (Marco Year1) Ashbee class have enjoyed making ‘Super-hero jets’ as part of their class topic work. We designed our jets and made them out of reclaimed materials. We used papier mache to make them strong and painted them afterwards. We have enjoyed flying our jets (Nerissa, Emma and Hayden Year 1). Wilson class enjoyed dressing up for ‘Roman Day’! We came to school in Roman costumes; we were Roman Emperors and Empresses. We had a Roman feast of grapes, pancakes (flat bread), cheeses, ham, olives and honey-cake and we ate it on our knees! In January, we went to visit the Roman baths, in Bath, we learnt about living in Roman times. (Amelia Yr 3 and Thomas Yr4). Dover class went ‘bell- boating’ at Fladbury water park; it was great fun. Eight children were in each boat and we took part in races, went under a bridge, through a lock and paddled along the River Avon. On the way back we saw some swans. We all got very wet! (Kathryn, Freja, Flynn Year 5, Seb and Alex Year 4). Year 6, Noel class, visited the Black Country Museum. We participated in a range of activities including going into a ten-metre deep coal mine! We had a lesson in a Victorian school and Oliver said his name was ‘Oliver Twist’! Our amazing school organised this! (Jessica and Henry Year 6). Very best wishes to this year’s school leavers as they make the transition to Secondary School and we look forward to welcoming our new Reception children in September. Wishing you all a restful Summer break.
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Holy Trinity RC School Holy Trinity School Chipping Norton rated OUTSTANDING STAFF'S 'unwavering commitment' to the well-being and academic achievement of pupils helped Holy Trinity school to an 'outstanding' Ofsted report in all areas. The report is the first since it converted to an academy in 2014. Inspectors Richard Blackmore, Peter Dunmall and Louise Eaton visited the school in May for the inspection and produced their report, which praised teachers for their focus on educating children. In it they said: “Teachers have an unswerving focus on teaching basic skills within and alongside the wider curriculum. “All staff expect pupils to learn exceptionally well and pupils rise to the challenge. "Pupils make outstanding progress because teachers plan lessons based on a very detailed and accurate understanding of what pupils know, can do, and what will challenge them to do even better.” Learning was deemed to be exceptional, with development of pupils shown to be a priority for staff. One of the school's pupils is quoted in the report as saying: "There are no ceilings to learning, only the sky." The inspectors rated the behaviour and progress of pupils, as outstanding. "Pupils take much pride in their school, show complete respect for their teachers and arrive looking smart and fully ready to learn. “The school community is built on a bedrock of strong and respectful relationships. "This helps pupils to feel special and be guided by the school’s deep-rooted principles and values.” The school in London Road has over 200 pupils and is one of three schools within The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company.
SIBFORD SCHOOL
By Ali Bromhall SIBFORD CELEBRATES EARLY EXAM RESULTS As the September issue of Chipping Norton Times went to press, pupils across Oxfordshire were anxiously waiting news of GCSE and A Level results. But at Sibford School celebrations started early with the publication of Lamda and BTEC results. July 2017 saw Sibford achieve its highest ever Lamda result when Sixth Form student Matt passed his Grade 8 Level 3 Award in Performance Acting with Distinction. The success also gains the 18-year-old 30 points on the UCAS scale. Sibford Head Toby Spence said: “LAMDA is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected awarding bodies and this is a fantastic result for both Matt and the school as a whole.” In total, 15 Sibford pupils aged between 9 and 18 sat Lamda exams in May at various grades from Level 1 to Level 3. The school achieved a 100% pass rate with nine pupils gaining Distinction and six gaining Merits. Meanwhile, Sixth Form student Archie has completed his BTEC Level 3 Countryside Management Course with a Distinction Star. For his final piece of work, Archie joined forces with Year 12 pupil Tom to create an interpretive board for the wild flower habitat in the school. Course tutor Angy Bovill said: “The board explains the importance of wild flower habitats to the success and survival of our native bee population which is very much under threat. Archie did a fantastic job and is well deserving of such a great result.” Distinction*s were also awarded to all pupils who took the Information Technology Level 3 BTEC course.
Swell School From Judy Morgan School Administrator The whole school spent a very energetic day at Far Peak Activity Centre near Northleach, just before the summer break. The children all scaled the climbing wall and climbing tower, tackled the rope challenge and had fun learning bush crafts in the woods. Watch out Bear Grylls! They followed this with a day at Cold Aston School taking part in the Health and Wellbeing Day. This included sport, dance and learning to keep themselves healthy. The Year 6 Leavers Service at St Mary’s Church was a very emotional service. Seeing the children blossom during their years with us is always a delight. We send the Year 6 leavers our very best wishes for the future in their new secondary schools. We were delighted to welcome Mrs Oughton into school to present the magnificent Michael Oughton Trophy to Grace Major a very worthy winner.
Condicote Village Hall, nr Stow on the Wold
We said a fond farewell to 9 children who have moved on to various local schools but are looking forward to welcoming lots of new children and their families in September. It has been a busy summer at our popular stay and play sessions and when we return we will be making entries for the Condicote Produce show. Our Playgroup session is 9.15am – 1pm Monday to Thursday with extended sessions available on a Monday and Thursday until 2.45pm. Contact Jo Abrahams, our Early Years Professional on 07796 987173 or email
[email protected] to arrange a visit. We also run a drop in Toddler Group for children from birth to school age on a Friday from 10 -12.
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St Mary’s C of E (Aided) Primary School, Chipping Norton Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Stallwood-‐Barnes BEd (Hons) NPQH
Year 4 Hill End When we got to Hill End there was a big hill and we had to take our luggage up the hill, most people were out of breath. When we got to our dormitories we unpacked our luggage, and after an hour we were used to our surroundings. First we had lunch then we went to play. Some of us played football. The first thing we did was pond dipping; it was so much fun. When it was bed time it was really dark. In the morning some of us got up really early. We went swimming at 2pm on Tuesday. We had lots of fun! By Oliver Edwards Year 3/4 Charities Week During charities week we were preparing for our mini fete. We had to collect things to use for our stalls. Everyone had amazing ideas for their stalls; we had the lucky dip, the sweets stall, book stall, pin the nose on the snowman, treasure hunt, biscuit stall, archery and football. When it was time to set up the stalls for real, everybody came to have fun. After we closed down our stalls, it was film night. Not everybody went to watch ‘Sing’ but most of the children stayed. By Marnie Conduct and McKenzie Blithing Singing Club The singing club also enjoyed entertaining the crowds in the town at the Chipping Norton festival. It is always our biggest audience and quite nerve wracking. We all enjoyed it though and received many positive comments from the crowd. We have already been asked back for next year! Musical Evening The school held its annual evening of music earlier this month and the hall was packed with enthusiastic and proud parents who were treated to an array of lively songs from our Singing Club. Adding to the evening, members of our school orchestra performed together and individuals displayed their various talents. The performances were of a high quality and enjoyed by all.
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Alice in Wonderland We enjoyed three amazing performances of Alice in Wonderland at the end of term. The children excelled themselves in a very ambitious production which truly transported us into another world. The scenery was spectacular, along with costumes all adding to a very professional production. Year 6 pupils We are very proud of our Year 6 pupils, both for their excellent SATs results and their very positive attitudes to learning and the general life of school. They have been fantastic role models and will be much missed. We’d like to wish them well for their secondary education. End of Term Picnic The end of term picnic was a real school community event and a delightful evening was had with families, old and new, in the sunshine on our filed. We wish everyone a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you all again in September.
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Headteacher: Ms Bretta Townend-Jowitt As you read this the holidays are nearly at an end and staff are preparing for the new school year. Here though is a roundup of the end of the academic year 2016-2017.In June, a very excited year 5 came to school ready to start their 2-day residential. After a windy tent set up the children were split into groups and took part in team building games. Eating a lovely lunch followed by an afternoon of activities: archery, climbing, fencing, biking and bushcraft. Night time was a little shorter than usual! But after breakfast the children packed away and took part in further activities, arriving back at school at the end of the day rather tired! Sporting success: on a beautiful summers day, nine very excited boys set out for the County cricket final competition. The boys met their opponents on the pitches with an excellent sporting attitude, just the right amount of competitiveness but most of all, respect. The final. result was that we came a very creditable third in the competition Finally, our year 6 class production was as always, a great success, following the tradition of past years the pupils performed Shakespeare to an amazed audience of parents and staff. This year Romeo and Juliet ended with what can only be classed as rapturous applause. Best wishes to our year 6 leavers.
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Following over 2 years of preparation, fundraising and training on Saturday 22nd July 49 students and 5 staff made the 11-hour flight from Heathrow to South Africa on our 2017 Sports Tour. This is the third time a group of our students have made the trip following previous visits in 2012 and 2014. What was to follow was an incredible 16 days filled with a huge range of experiences the students will never forget - all the way from Cape Town to Durban. These experiences included visiting Table Mountain and Robben Island, watching penguins on the beach, visiting a township and Zulu village, a water park, segwaying along the beach, a hippo cruise and an evening / morning safari game drive. Of course the main reason for the trip was to be stay with and play sport against the South African students. We know from previous experience they take their sport very seriously and so it proved across all 12 matches and the 3 sports. To their credit our students never gave up and can be proud of their efforts and sportsmanship across all matches – hopefully they can take this experience into the new sporting season at school. The PE Department were very proud of the effort made by all the students and hope to offer another Sports tour in 2020.
The Town Nursery
in Chipping Norton has a large field which is an asset that the nursery makes use of every day. This year the Nursery vegetable plot has been very productive and all the children have enjoyed eating the produce. The older children were responsible for planting and upkeep. They walked down the hill to Gills to buy seeds and the plot has produced potatoes, runner beans, peas, carrots and onions. They also grew a selection of sunflowers of varying colours and different heights. For the children there was nothing more exciting than digging up the potatoes and eating them. The carrots were small but very tasty! Unfortunately the birds got hold of our blackcurrants for the second year in a row. They are usually turned into blackcurrant jam and ice cream. Next year we must make sure we net them in time. Many years ago a child gave us an apple tree as a leaving present. Every year the tree is laden with three types of apples. As soon as they are ready to eat the children will have them at snack time and make them into puddings and pies. All the children love playing in the field and they spend a great deal of time out there, especially during the summer months. During July each area uses it for their summer picnics and it is always the favourite venue for the Pirate’s Party. The nursery has some places left to fill. Eligible children will be entitled to 30 hour funding. If you need more information please call 01608 645646
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Speech Day Celebrations This year’s annual speech day was bathed in glorious sunshine, which added to the celebratory atmosphere - the event formally marks the last day of school, and is an opportunity for pupils, parents, staff and alumni to gather and reflect on the successes, activities and academic accomplishments achieved throughout the year. The day began with musical performances from our pupils in the marquee and followed with a lovely chapel service where the whole school and community gathered together to give thanks for a successful year. We welcomed back Kingham Hill Alumni Air Vice-Marshal Malcolm Brecht, CB, MA, FRAes, RAF who entertained and inspired our guests with his reflections on life at the school and how it has influenced his illustrious career. The day was completed with the annual pupil vs Hillians cricket match supported by many guests who enjoyed a wonderful Parisian themed afternoon tea. What a perfect end to a wonderful year!
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Kitebrook rockets to success . . . again!
Kitebrook Preparatory School triumphed at the recent national Final of the Race for the Line, Bloodhound Model Rocket Car competition. The Final, which took place at Santa Pod Race Way on Thursday, 29 June, was the culmination of a competition that saw over 350 primary and 500 secondary schools taking part in local regional races. With thirty teams vying for the top prize at the final, Kitebrook’s car, ‘The Wheel Deal’, came first with an overall speed of 49.53 mph. The Kitebrook team was made up of Daisy Frampton, Isabel Speir (both Year six), Alice Bratt and Deven Trotman (both Year five).
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Commenting on their success, Aulden Dunipace, CEO of The Learning Partnership said: “After an hour spent speed building their cars, fifteen primary and fifteen secondary teams from the four corners of England and Wales witnessed their car’s first runs at the national finals. Down a four lane race track rocket cars raced at upwards of 50 mph. A fifteen-minute tweak session then followed and the cars took to the track for their second run. In an outstanding display of teamwork, innovation and keeping calm under pressure I am delighted that the Kitebrook Prep team took first place at the national finals. It is evidence of the innovative thinking of some of our younger teams this year, that so many were represented in the upper areas of the leader board and that Kitebrook Prep school came first overall. Well done to the Kitebrook Prep team, we look forward to watching your journey into engineering in the years to come.”
principles we follow at Kitebrook encouraging perseverance, resilience, collaboration and experimentation. I am delighted that our team has risen to this engineering challenge, and I would like to thank them and our dedicated staff and parents that have encouraged this process.”
Commenting on their success, Susan McLean, Headmistress of Kitebrook Prep said: “This result is fantastic. It’s an affirmation of the Growth Mindset
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The Kitebrook team is looking forward to their prizes: • £1,000 cheque for the school • A trip to Newquay to watch the Bloodhound test run in October • If Bloodhound SSC reaches a stage in its project plan where a trip to South Africa to take on the world land speed record is confirmed and fully funded, the students and teacher will be offered a fully funded one week trip to South Africa to visit the Hakskeen pan and watch a Bloodhound test run (assuming one takes place in the week they are in the country).
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Have you let it all slide a bit? Are you thinking its time to get active again? Come and play hockey on a Thursday night at the Cotswold School Astro between 8 and 9pm with BASHC. Sessions are designed to encourage adults of all ages and abilities and have been nicknamed ‘No Apology Thursdays’. Don’t say ‘sorry’ if you play a bad pass, nobody cares so long as you’re enjoying yourself. An English Hockey Level 3 coach will be present to lead skill sessions to improve your game before a friendly match to end the session. The Back 2 Hockey nights traditionally end with a refreshing drink in the pub so its also a great way to meet new people and take advantage of the social side of a sports club. Back2Hockey returns on September 14th. More information can be had from Tracy, above, or just turn up.
by Sean Clarke
New Season Approaching Fast Some of the winners from last season’s Award Ceremony can be seen celebrating below but that seems a long time ago now with the new season just around the corner. The Ladies 1s are in Severn Division 1 with their first match at home on 23rd September against Cheltenham 3s. The Second team start the week before at home against Bretforton 2s in the Severn Division 3. The Ladies 3s play in the same league as the 2s and also start on the same day with a home fixture against Colwall & Malvern 2s. The Mens team have moved to The Marches 2 league which will reduce travel time. They start on the 30th September at home against Lansdown C. New players to all teams are welcome and training times start for the Ladies teams on Wednesday the 30th August from 7.30 to 9pm. The Mens team train on Mondays, starting on the 4th September between 8 and 9pm. Junior training on Wednesdays starts back on the 13th September with the U11s from 6 to 7pm and the U16s between 7 and 8pm. Everyone is looking forward to getting back to league matches but the question is, who will be pictured below at the end of this season?
Summer Festivals Aside from playing the Gloucester Mixed Summer League, BASHC also entered the Bicester Fox Festival and Oxford Hawks Festival over the summer. Both festivals were for mixed teams of 7 and although competitive, opposition names such as Cramps & Co and Monday Night Dining Club illustrate the fun side to the tournaments. The club took a mix of players from all 4 adult teams and fully entered into the spirit of both occasions! The great thing about these competitions is that they give players across the club the chance to play with members they wouldn’t normally step on to a pitch with. Results were mixed at both festivals but good, competitive hockey was played.
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New Season News Martin Jones After a brief breather the Football Season is back with us with the First Team getting their season underway with a string of friendly games to act as warm up and trials for the players who have been training with our coaches form early July. We will once again be competing in the Hellenic League Division Two West, alongside other local teams Bourton Rovers, Bishops Cleeve and Carterton and our Reserve Team will be playing in the Witney and District League. We hope they will have another good season developing our younger players having been awarded a fair play award last season. If you wish to join training and sign on to play for Moreton Rangers please contact Director of Football Gary Barnett on 07970717693.
Home Fixtures for September Saturday, 9 September 3 pm v Clanfield 85
The 2016 First Team
Saturday, 16 September 3 pm v Eastington Sports Saturday, 23 September 3 pm v Faringdon Town.
Coaches go through their paces
courses in July. The course, which involves running training sessions, learning emergency aid and safeguarding. This will give the lads the tools to run our Under Eight team next season.
Our latest coaching recruits Jack Wise and Ben Burdock have been taking part in the FA Level One
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Blockley Sports and Social Club – Hockey Section
17 September Blockley Sports and Social Club Open Day 21 September Blockley Junior Hockey Satellite Club Launch Day
The inaugural Blockley Sports & Social Club Open Day on Sunday, 17 September will be held at the Blockley Clubhouse on Station Road, Blockley. Come and try football, hockey and cricket for FREE for ages 8+. Mini coaching session with qualified coaches, equipment provided, fun games, BBQ and bar will be available between 12 pm–4 pm at Blockley’s fantastic ground and MUGA. Come and see what the Club can offer you! Mixed Tournament. Blockley hosted seven teams at their recent seven-a-side mixed tournament at Chipping Campden School. Some great hockey was played in the sun and one of the home teams came out as winners of the day! All seven teams The Winners, Carry On Bernard Summer League. The Women’s Teams have played the first two games of the Bretforton HC Summer League, recording a loss v Chipping Campden HC and an emphatic 9-3 win v Evesham & Badsey HC. If you are interested in playing some social women’s
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hockey then do get in touch. The Club will also be hosting a Women’s seven-a-side Tournament on 3 September. If you’re interested in playing or entering a team, please do get in touch. Blockley HC Junior Satellite Hockey Club at Chipping Campden School launching on Thursday, 21 September for ages 8-16yrs from 3.45 pm. Come and try hockey for FREE; coaching with qualified and DBS coaches available. A full programme of fixtures for teams ages eight and above is available. Men’s Hockey. Blockley are looking to put a social men’s team together over the upcoming season. Check out the Club’s Website for more information on this and all events happening over the Summer/Autumn as we start league hockey on 16 September.
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Ann Chapman Activity was brisk over the last month, even though the inclement weather brought challenges! The rain was around when Moreton hosted Gloucestershire County Men’s two rink finals at the end of July, but only dropped on the rink during the meal break! The teams involved in the first session were Cheltenham BC and Redland Green. Redland Green won by three shots (36–39). GB Britton faced Tetbury, GB Britton winning 35–27. This meant that Redland Green challenged GB Britton in the final, winning by 41 shots to 27! A most enjoyable day for hosts and visitors alike with plenty of friendly rivalry on a good green. One of our talented players had a week to remember at the National Championships at Royal Leamington Spa. Rita Gerry had won several rounds at County level, and qualified to play in the Gloucestershire Women’s team in the semi-final of the six rink Johns Trophy. Unfortunately, Gloucestershire lost to a strong team from Kent. Next Rita teamed up with County colleague
Julia Stannard for the Senior Pairs competition, winning four games but narrowly losing the final 22–19. Having qualified to play in the Champion of Champions competition, Rita won two games before losing in the semi-final. However, reflecting on her performance afterwards, Rita admitted that her ambition for 2017 had been to qualify for Leamington and win a match . . . she has certainly achieved that, and is very happy with her performance (if rather tired!). As I write, she still has the two wood competition at Leamington to come. Well done Rita! A party of members are off to Hayling Island for a week’s tour during September, and will play friendlies at three venues. These Away tours are always pleasant occasions and an opportunity for members to socialise in a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Moreton’s Clive Bennett is President of Gloucestershire Bowling Association for 2017 and our club has been pleased to host several County matches over the
summer. There are just a few more to play before the outdoor season ends, including the GBA Men’s finals on Sunday, 3 September and GBA Men playing the Three Counties team on Sunday, 17 September. If you would like to know more about the game or perhaps would enjoy watching a match, do come along to the club. We are situated behind the Esso garage in Moreton-in-Marsh and can be accessed via Redesdale Place. More information can be obtained by contacting our Club Captain B. Dix on 01451 821020 or email us:
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Juniors From Richard Bufton
On 16 July 2017 the Annual One-Mile Race, part of the Gloucestershire Championship, was held in Bourton on the Water, in perfect conditions. The Championship got underway at 6.30 pm, followed by the Fun Run a few minutes later. A very popular race, approximatey 180 athletes took part. The juniors love running in this race as they all run with the adults, which very rarely happens – and they beat most of them as well. There were some outstanding performances.
Emily Field can produce some very good results, and she won the UnderFifteen Girls race in 5 mins 31 secs, becoming the County Champion and the first Bourton lady home (beating all the adults) as well. Kiya Dee finished second in 5 mins 40 secs and won the County Silver Medal. Her sister finished third in 6 mins 7 secs, winning the County Bronze Medal – what a team! Helena West just missed out on the county medals, coming fourth in 6 mins 9 secs. Darcy Thompson finished sixth in 7 mins 4 secs. Isabel Dennett ran a very good race in 7 mins 28 secs. In the Under-Twenty Girls Charlotte Foster took the County title for her age group with 6 mins 21 secs.
The Under-Twenty Mens: Robbie Hughes has trained well all summer and it showed as he finished fourth in his age category in 5 mins 27 sec, and the first Bourton runner home (beating all the adults as well!)
In the Boys Under-Fifteen race Jake Astor just missed a county medal finishing fourth in 5 mins 41 secs. Callum Wooley finished very well in sixth in 5 mins 56 secs. Once again this was a very competitive field. Three minutes after the first race the second wave started, with the younger runners and newcomers to races. However there were some very fast runners managing to catch up the main field! In the Girls race the following all had fine runs – Annabella Williams, Olivia Goodwill, Betty Fletcher and Eleanor Jones. In the Boys race there were fine runs from Kian Dee, Harvey Sawyer, Arthur Fletcher, Edward Jones, Peter Fletcher, Jacob Sinton, Lucas Hartley, Atticus Sinton, Arden Hartley, Arthur Hanson, George Farley, Mathew Woods and William Chambers.
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GREAT VALUE LOCALLY SOURCED MEAT FROM OUR NEW BUTCHERY Our beef is 28 day hung giving a delicious flavour and texture, the pork is 7 day hung allowing the flavour to really develop and all our fresh meat is sourced from within 10 miles of the store, and at a great price as well, what’s not to like?
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Come along and meet Tim our master butcher, and discover something new.
TIM GRAZIER, MASTER BUTCHER
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AF Tel: 01608 651854
warnersbudgens.co.uk
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FREE BOTTLE OF WINE Worth £9.99, when you spend over £20 at the butchery T’s and C’s: This offer can only be used at Warner’s Budgens Moretonin-Marsh. This coupon must be presented to the cashier in exchange for the free bottle of wine. The wine is either Silent Lake Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc. £20 must be spent in one transaction at the butchery. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Only one coupon per transaction. Valid until 30th September 2017. Whilst stocks last. No cash alternative. This coupon has no cash value.
4 OF TIM’S 1/4lb STEAK BURGERS FOR £2 (usual price £4)
T’s and C’s: This offer can only be used at Warner’s Budgens Moretonin-Marsh. This coupon must be presented to the butcher at point of ordering. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Only one coupon per transaction. Valid until 30th September 2017. Whilst stocks last. No cash alternative. This coupon has no cash value.
