EYNSHAM
Council & Community Issue 13 – June - July 2015
NEWS
“The pond has been full of frogspawn which the children enjoy observing”: Eynsham Primary School story on page 8 The promise of things to come – this photo captures the the mood of the moment. There’s so much to look forward to, as long as we pull together; and Eynsham people are very good at doing exactly that. We seem to have reached a critical point for many village traditions, however. If we want them to continue, they need more volunteers. For the present, it’s been a pleasure to welcome new contributions (long and short) to this issue of Eynsham News. Fresh ideas, and a fresh way of presenting them, are always very welcome. 1
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Cricket futures Contact sheets Public services Home front Over to you Local people Recreation, group updates What’s On
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Could it be you?
In case you miss the volunteer/support appeals further on, here’s a summary to bring you up to speed. Carnival page 12; dog fouling/litter picking page 13; Good Neighbours page 9, Parish Council page 6. BikeSafe supporters Maarten van Hardenbroek, Bram Hauer and Steve Harrington from Eynsham are undertaking the 62-mile London Nightrider cycling event on 6/7 June. You can sponsor via their Local Giving page http://tinyurl.com/k74qgt8 – click on the tab ‘Our Fundraisers’ near the top.
In the spotlight
Another annual round-up from the Eynsham News team. Do keep your stories coming, we love to hear from you! Finances: it is a pleasure to report a healthy balance in the Eynsham News account. In keeping with our notfor-profit status, any surpluses are destined for local charities/good causes, though of course we maintain a contingency fund. We have agreed to return our Parish Council grant and make donations of £500 each to: • • • •
Eynsham Shirt Race organisers desperately need a Finisher to take over from Eileen Mace (01865 880393) – maybe “shadowing” her on 4 July. There’s also a little matter of £800 for insurance cover – any donations/fundraising efforts welcome. You can email esr@eynsham.net or pop into Evenlode DIY for a word with Trish or text 07986 099173. Full story on page 12.
Bartholomew School ALPS (alternative learning programme support) Team Bridewell Organic Gardens Eynsham Cricket Club Oasis for Senior Citizens.
Many thanks to the advertisers, sponsors and generous volunteers who made this possible. We are sure you will agree it is great news that we can give something back to our community. Do contact any of the team (below) with ideas for future donations, if our balances allow next year. Advertising: our emails to several businesses seem to have gone astray, though our timing wasn’t perfect either at the start of the Easter holiday. Apologies to anyone who may have felt missed out: next year we shall do better! Spaces for the next 5 issues are now available on a pro rata basis – please contact Sandy if you’re interested on 07551 876285, email sandy. hellig@gmail.com Deliveries: our amazing volunteers occasionally need a break. Please call Pam if you’d be willing to help from time to time and add your name to her back-up list: 01865 880725. EYNSHAM NEWS is published by a local, not-for-profit voluntary group, set up solely to produce a community newsletter of broad general appeal. Free delivery to every household is arranged by volunteers. Eynsham News is also online, for family and friends around the country and overseas: visit http://issuu.com/eynsham1/ Local stories, snaps and snippets are always welcome. Next issue will be out on 25 July – copy deadline Friday 10 July. • Editor Joan Stonham, 28 Beech Road Eynsham: OX29 1LJ: eynsham.news@gmail.com • Distribution coordinator Pam Breeze: 01865 880725 • Advertising/sponsorship Sandy Hellig: 07551 876285, email sandy.hellig@gmail.com • Treasurer Tom Smith: thomassmithwm@gmail.com Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the News Group. Inclusion of an advertisement does not imply endorsement of the product, service or event.
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Cricket futures
In brief
Eynsham Cricket Club has turned the corner, according to Chairman Ian Miller (who also took the photo). With a turnout like this on the first day of play, how could they fail?
Have we missed someone? Do keep the stories coming! – see our contact details opposite.
“As you are probably aware, club members have spent many months trying to sort financial difficulties and get the pavilion ready for the start of the season. We have made real headway in the last two weeks and now have a working pavilion and lovely ground. It’s been a close-run thing, with the carpets only fitted at 00:30 on Friday before our first game on Saturday 1 May – probably the latest anyone has ever been at Eynsham cricket ground! “We are still trying to resolve the VAT issue with HMRC and expect this to go on for months. But the £500 donation we have just received from Eynsham News (see page 2 opposite) will be a great help with our financial commitments. “Coaching sessions at the primary school will continue again this year. Now the new pavilion is in place we are also running week-long sports camps for juniors in May (Tuesday 26–Friday 29) and July (Monday 20–Friday 24), plus a regular Friday evening coaching session (17:30–19:00) aimed at the U9 age group with entry into Oxfordshire U9 Kwik Cricket friendly competition. “We encourage parents to come down on Fridays too: there will be a bar (the cheapest beer in Eynsham) and an opportunity to sparkle with a bit of fun cricket at the end of the evening. “We see the pavilion as a community asset so the pavilion and ground will be available for hire by any group or party from the village and surrounding areas that require a large hall with full facilities and a large grass area for children’s entertainment.” 3
Eynsham & District Angling Club, though defunct, is saving lives after allocating some accumulated funds to place a defibrillator at Eynsham Social & Sports Club. Jessica Deguara completed her first Reading half marathon in March, raising £818 for BikeSafe. PCSO Helen Keen received an award for consistently outstanding performance on 28 April. Thanks to all who sponsored Morey Andrews to run the London Marathon – “an amazing day and so worth the training and the pain!” – helping him raise over £3,391 for the JR Children’s Hospital. Well done to the Eynsham Day Centre supporters who collected £1,503 at the toll bridge on Monday 4 May.
Eynsham churches
Contacts
ST LEONARD’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND Vicar: The Revd Morey Andrews 01865 881323 Curate: Revd Kath Cooke 01865 855320 Church Office & Secretary: Jan Macdonald 21 High Street 01865 883325 email stleonards_stpeters@btconnect.com SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Communion 09.00, Morning Service 10:45, Evening Service 18:00 WEEKDAYS Monday Prayer Meeting 07:00, Wednesday Communion 09:30
Allotments: John & Sara Bannister, 01865 880324 Bartholomew School: Witney Road, 01865 881430 Carnival: Julie Jordan 22 Back Lane, 01865 880042 Chemist: Lloyds Pharmacy 64 Acre End Street, 01865 881283 Childcare: Health Visitors, 01993 881887 Chiropody: Baptist Church Hall 2nd Monday, 01865 880871 Dentists: 4 Cassington Road, 01865 880047 Dogs: WODC, 01993 861020 - see page 13 Electoral Services: WODC, 01993 861410 Eynsham News: see page 2 Fire Station: Station Road, 01865 881337; emergencies 999 Flooding: early warning 0845 988 1188; sandbags WODC 01993 861000 (out of hours 0845 3039706) Gas: enquiries 0845 835 1111, leaks 0800 111 999 Grass Cutting: Parish Council, 07956 901622 Hazeldene Close: open space and street lights Remus Management Ltd, 0121 766 1480 Library: 30 Mill Street, 01865 880525 Market: St Leonard’s Church Hall, 01865 880928 Medical Centre: Conduit Lane, 01865 881206 Pest Control: WODC, 01993 861060 Planning: applications WODC 01993 861420 Play Areas: Parish Council, 07956 901622 Playing Fields: Management Committee Sue Brown, 01865 464267 Police: Village Hall Back Lane, incident reporting 101, emergencies 999 Post Office: 39 Mill Street, 01865 881159 Primary School: Beech Road, 01865 881294 Recycling: District Council, 01993 861025 Road Repairs: Oxfordshire Highways, 0845 310 1111 – emergency reports only, see page 11 Social Care (OCC): 0845 050 7666, emergencies 0800 833408 Sports Centre: Back Lane, 01865 731090 Street Cleaning: WODC Street Scene 01993 861020 Street Lights: 24 hour fault line 0800 317802 Toilets: Back Lane Car Park/Oxford Road, 01249 822063 Waste Collection: WODC, 01993 861020
ST PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk Parish Priest: Father Martin Flatman 01865 881613 / 07719 646790 / frmartinflatman@gmail.com SUNDAY SERVICE Sunday Mass 10:00 Saturday Mass of Sunday 19.30, Tuesday Holy Hour 16:30, Benediction 17:05 EYNSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Minister: Revd Zoltan Biro 01865 881670 Church telephone / answerphone: 01865 882203 Church Secretary: Denise Launchbury, 82 Shakespeare Road 01865 881128 / eynsham.baptists@btinternet.com Church Treasurer: Bob Thiele 01865 426203 SUNDAY SERVICE with Junior Church 10:30; Songs of Praise 2nd Sunday of month 15:00.
Halls for hire
See also Scout Hall – feature on page 5 Baptist Church Hall: 07900 066471 Bartholomew Room/Sports Pavilion: 07956 901622 Primary School Hall: 01865 881294 Red Lion: 01865 882903 Social & Sports Club: 01865 881234 St Leonard’s Hall: 01865 880107 Tolkien Room & garden: 07919 605544 Village Hall: 01865 881624 White Hart Function Room: 01865 880711 4
Local councils
Halls for hire
Four parish councillors stood down in May and the vacancies may be filled by co-option. Please contact the Clerk if you’re interested. EYNSHAM PARISH COUNCIL (EPC) Richard Andrews (Vice-Chair): 01865 880106 Jane Baldwin: 01865 435129 Gordon Beach (Chairman): 01865 880979 Andrew Bickley: 01865 884496 Sue Brown: 01865 464267 Patricia Crowley: 01865 731303 Peter Emery: 01865 731199 Andy Mosson: 01865 880889 Sue Osborne: 01865 880285 Nick Relph: 01865 464264 Dennis Stukenbroeker: 01865 880609 Email formula: firstname.lastname@eynsham-pc.gov.uk PARISH CLERK Rachel Faulkner, 1 Glovers Close Woodstock OX20 1NS: 07956 901622 email clerk@eynsham-pc.gov.uk OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (OCC) Charles Mathew: 01865 882205 County Hall: 01865 792422 WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Your WODC representatives hold a ‘surgery’ every 1st Wednesday 18:30–20:00 at the Bartholomew Room. Peter Emery: 01865 731199 Edward James: 01865 731009 Peter Kelland: 01865 880028 Council Offices: 01993 861000
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NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS? Eynsham Consolidated Charity can make money grants, help to provide items or services, or back up help from other quarters. EDUCATIONAL GRANTS – do you qualify? Bartholomew Educational Foundation makes money grants to people under 25 for books, equipment, travel, etc.
All enquiries are dealt with in absolute confidence. You can apply, either for yourself or for someone else who may be in need of help. Write to the Clerk, Robin Mitchell, at 20 High Street, Eynsham OX29 4HB, or email robinmitchell255@gmail.com For more information visit Eynsham Online www.eynsham-pc.gov.uk>Popular Links>A-ZServices>Grants. 5
Scout Hall, Back Lane – next in our new series A well-designed and spacious purpose-built hall, making an ideal venue for children’s parties or meetings. It accommodates up to 100 people, or 60 seated at tables. There are toilets, a well-equipped kitchen, a good stock of tables & chairs; and walled lawn area at the rear. Parking opposite in Back Lane car park is easy; there is also a small car park to the front. The hall is in use by our uniformed groups on weekday evenings in term time but is available for hire at other times. Please contact Catherine Baker: 01865 881787 / catherine@bakereditorial.co.uk
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One year on
Parish Council Chairman Gordon Beach reflects – image © Gavin Robinson. All council contact details are listed on page 5. On the day of the recent General Election the Parish Council was also due for re-election. However, we failed to attract enough nominations for a poll to be held. As a result we now have vacancies which we are keen to fill. I do appreciate that this is a large commitment but clearly the Council functions best when we have a full complement of members. As you will be aware, the parish precept has gone up 0.6% after remaining at the same level for some years. The Council took the view that we would wish to maintain the services we offer, though I am sure you appreciate budgets at all levels of local government remain very tight. We continue to be prudent, but still have a budget to cover ongoing projects to make the village a better place in which to live. There may well be difficult decisions to make as the year progresses. Continuing work with WODC has created an new circular walk from the Bitterell via the Wharf Stream and we have now secured some support from the County Council to improve the path. Thanks to Sue and the Footpaths Committee for all their efforts. A group of young people are looking at a scheme to extend the skateboard area. They are currently applying for grants and also undertaking fundraising activities. The college, from whom we lease the field, have given their support to the plans, and money permitting, we hope this will proceed. 6
Toilet facilities on the north side of Oxford Road continue to suffer attacks of vandalism, which have meant further expense in 2014. Discussions with the District Council concluded that the future viability of this toilet could not be justified, and whilst we have yet to make a final decision, it seems likely that we will need to decide if this building should be demolished. Dog fouling on our playing fields remains a constant problem; and one we do not appear to be winning. You would like to believe that it is only a few inconsiderate owners, but at times the “few” seem to make a lot of mess. Again we have had no sightings from residents during the year, excepting one report passed on from Eynsham News, and I would again appeal to dog owners and residents to name and shame repeat offenders. The Brownies’ support (page 13) is very welcome. To repeat the position: dogs are not permitted on the North Field (the one with the new play area and toilets). On the South Field (the one with the Pavilion) there is a footpath down the side and dogs are allowed in that area but must be on a lead at all times. Dogs may be released in the Fishponds but clearly owners are still responsible for removing any fouling. Parking on pavements and other anti-social parking remains a major issue. Some of the parking is almost beyond belief and the problem remains high on the agenda of both the police and District Council wardens, as you’ll see on page 9. Visits to Eynsham Online continue to rise – from 317 a day in 2012 to 367 a day in 2013 and 422 a day in 2014. Demand for a mobile-friendly site is clear, however, from the fall in pages read per visit. Some funds have been set aside for this and research is under way – your feedback would be welcome. Finally I would like to record my thanks to the four councillors who stood down in May and wish them every success for the future. David Rossiter has served as a district councillor; and has made a major contribution to Parish Council for over 20 years. Verity Hughes’ work at the Fishponds (opposite) has been acknowledged on several occasions; but she has also been a valuable asset for many years on different matters.
Support from local residents for the Parish Council is greatly appreciated. You are very welcome to come to our monthly meetings and contribute your thoughts on any items on the Agenda. If you feel you have the time and skills to get more closely involved, please drop me an email or call me on 01865 880979.
Planning
Dennis Stukenbroeker Builders Oxford Homes have made a planning application (15/01184/FUL) for 13 homes on land belonging to Grade II listed The Gables on Newland Street. The site, which is in the Eynsham Conservation Area and one of the few remaining undeveloped open spaces in the village, would consist of 10 two and three bedroom flats and three houses. Access to the estate would be through the stone boundary wall on the south side of Newland Street and Cassington Road. The Kidlington developers say the existing tree belt will be retained. The homes would also have access to a two acre community apple orchard being developed to the south of the site by Kate and Jonathan Ferrier of The Gables and the Eynsham Orchard Group. Two previous applications to build 10 flats and disabled training facilities on the site have been refused. May sees the end of a fairly busy ‘consultation season’. In April Oxfordshire County Council finished a consultation on its Local Transport Plan for 2015 to 2031. This includes proposals for a large new park and ride on the A40 at Eynsham as part of a Bus Rapid Transit system for a ‘Science Transit’ network to facilitate the high-tech ‘Knowledge Spine’ which runs from the Science Vale to Bicester. The Parish Council was concerned that the increased traffic, noise and light pollution generated by the park and ride would exceed the benefit to Eynsham residents, saying it should be sited nearer to the Witney and Carterton commuters who would be the main users. This month West Oxfordshire finished final consultations on both its Local Plan for development in the District until 2031 and the new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) before submitting them to a government inspector for approval. The Local Plan proposes that 10,500 houses are to be built between 2011 and 2031 (525 a year) with an allocation of 250 for Eynsham over the same period.
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CIL is basically a tax on new development to pay for the infrastructure to support the growth. WODC is proposing a rate of £200 per square metre for developments up to 10 homes. This would mean £20,000 would be charged for an average 100 square metre three bedroom house. Developments of 11 and over would only pay half as much. The Parish Council objected to the proposed CIL rates, saying they favoured large builders. The Council also objected to a similar tax on the construction of sheltered housing. The Parish Council’s full responses to these consultations can be seen at Eynsham Online.
Fishponds futures
Verity Hughes – Chair, Fishponds Committee 2005–15
At the end of the first ten years of management by the Parish Council, we have written a new plan for the next ten years. The results of the various studies carried out last summer and the recommendations made by the specialists have been combined into this proposed plan. The full reports can be found on the Parish website, as can the new management plan. After chairing the committee for this project for 11 years I feel it is time for me to hand over the task to someone else, so that the Fishponds can continue as a vital recreational facility for the village whilst maintaining its archaeological and environmental integrity. With a generous grant from the local Rotary Club my final tasks on the Fishponds are to see through the construction of a ramp so that eventually we can make a wheelchair-friendly circular path around the ponds; and to arrange for a footpath map and repair to the information board in the car park. Work should commence at the end of May.
Learning spaces
March and April have been busy months at Eynsham Primary School, both inside and outside the buildings As you may have seen, we are developing the front area to extend playground space and improve access and security. We have also obtained funding to develop the outside play area of the Foundation stage classrooms. Meantime, the pond has been full of frogspawn which the children enjoy observing; and we are making the most of outdoor learning opportunities including Forest School sessions in the marsh. Inside, there have been a number of special events. We held a Chinese New Year focus day during which children were put into 12 mixed-age groups to take part in a rotation of activities including calligraphy, dragon dancing, making Chinese lanterns and sampling Chinese food, kindly prepared by Mr Lau and Mrs Lau. On Thursday 12 March our 8–10 years olds were lucky enough to have a visit from the Oxford University Quidditch team. The students taught the pupils the rules of Quidditch, then each class got to play a match, alas without broomsticks! They also had the opportunity to improve their skills as beaters, seekers and chasers. It was a great success and there is now a clamour for a school club to be started.
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March also featured a school-wide search for the most despicable villain from a book or film. Any child could propose a villain, then each class and year group voted their favourite through to the next round, culminating in a grand showdown in front of judge and jury between Jack Frost of Rainbow Magic; Bert from Ratburger; and the Death Eaters from the Harry Potter series. In the end the title of Most Despicable Villain went to the Death Eaters. We now look forward to the summer term and events including the Summer Fayre (13 June) and Sports Day (7 July). Do visit our website for more information and updates: www.eynsham.oxon.sch.uk
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Cleaning up
Thames Valley Police has a special deal on “Smartwater” – forensic marking kits for use at home, which hopefully act as a deterrent against burglary. Suitable for the marking of all manner of personal possessions (jewellery, laptops, sports equipment, etc.), this traceable liquid carries a unique forensic ‘code’ which is registered to a single location. Once applied it is almost impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. Forensic analysis provides conclusive proof of ownership. PCSO Helen Keen says, “We can offer the kits at a one-off cost of £15; through the company direct they cost around £60 a year so this is a massive discount”. For more information or orders please ring 101, or email Eynsham neighbourhood team direct: eynshamneighbourhood@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
Eynsham library
Mary Fletcher, Greta Rye and Jane Thompson write: As some of you already know, The Friends of Eynsham Library has been dormant since 2007 and the bank accounts frozen. Last year we had access to the documents of the ‘Friends’ and discovered that as three of the original Trustees we might be given the authority to access the money. This proved true and we are pleased to state that the account now stands at £14,918. This money is subject to the rules of the constitution of the Friends and must go to Oxfordshire County Council, for use at Eynsham Library.
been out and about at school pick-up times, due to complaints of inconsiderate parking. If you collect kids from school, please think of residents. We are not asking you to walk from home, for many this would be an unrealistic distance, but the option probably exists for you to park five minutes’ walk from the school in a non-congested road and have a stroll in the nice weather. This would also give more opportunity for less able parents to pick up their children more easily.
Eynsham Neighbourhood Team is organizing another FREE community information day in Eynsham Village Hall on Saturday 6 June from 10:00–16:00. Local clubs, groups, public services and charitable organisations were invited to come along, with Eynsham churches, Day Centre, Library, Money Saving Missy, Royal British Legion, Slimming World and WI booked as we go to press. Other attractions include Morris Men, a display of old Eynsham photos and St Leonard’s Youth café. There’s also a chance to have your say on NHS services, at a stand run by West Oxfordshire Patient Forum with Medical Centre support. All comments, suggestions and stories will be reported anonymously.
Good neighbours Eynsham Good Neighbour Network, run entirely by volunteers, provides support for anyone in need within the village. They now also offer a volunteer transport service, for hospitals, clinics, etc. (and would be glad to hear from you if you have time to help). • •
EGNN: 07443 564516 Eynsham Car Scheme: 07469 764174
Policing update
PC Martyn McHale reports. You can sign up to regular alerts via email, phone or text at www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk Sgt Liz Bell has been busy swabbing licensed premises for traces of illegal drugs. It is damaging enough for people to use drugs at home, but to do so in a public place such as a pub is not just discourteous but potentially dangerous to families using pubs. Needless to say we will be acting on any positive readings. PCSOs Helen Keen and Sandra Syphas have 9
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Never mind the royal baby, Eynsham has a celebration all its own as ‘Bumps’ and its sister group Walkie Talkies invite all the families who have passed through their hands to a 10th anniversary party at St Leonard’s on Saturday 6 June. Sue Greenwood explains. Bump to One was born in August 2004. Jenny Hogan and I were both working with families as health care professionals and were aware of a need in the village for a group to support new mothers – this was long before children’s centres. And we both had capacity to offer some time voluntarily. We planned the group mainly for first-time mothers but dads and grandparents have also joined over the years. After stopping work many mums realise they don’t know any other parents in the village; and having a baby can be a very lonely experience. Meeting every Monday in St Leonard’s church with tea, coffee, lots of chocolate biscuits (and promotion from local health visitors), the group filled rapidly and became a much valued resource. Jenny and I encourage a supportive environment by providing a listening ear or by encouraging the mums to chat amongst themselves about the ups and downs of coping with a new baby. We are very clear that in this role we are volunteers and always direct families to local health resources for specific health advice. The two hot topics have remained the same: sleepless nights and the challenges of introducing solid food! We try to ensure that everyone feels equal and the group feels welcoming to all newcomers. By the end of the first year a new group was needed for our baby graduates! So another group of volunteers formed Walkie Talkies, which meets in St Leonard’s Hall. In the past 10 years over 300 mums have been through the group. More importantly, Jenny and I have had the privilege of building relationships with many who arrived feeling very nervous and anxious – and who leave a year later with a happy baby and a supportive group of friends to see the mother through the next stage of childhood.
Access for all
Nick Lewis finds that wheelchair access to Eynsham shops and services isn’t all it might be. In some cases, narrow pavements or listed building restrictions work against them. Businesses marked in bold have no access; those with an * have already undertaken to improve things. We hope this gives others food for thought and look forward to their comments/updates. I expect you thought it was illegal for public facilities to deny access to disabled people. Not so! A disabled person wronged in this way has to take civil action in the courts to exercise his or her rights. I am the proud user of a wheelchair that I drive myself. I was prompted to write this report once I discovered that the Parish Council met cosily and inaccessibly up a narrow flight of stairs in the Bartholomew Room. Denied access to the Council Chamber, I thought that I would start with the village’s public houses. Having competed in the Shirt Race, I know them well. The Swan, the Jolly Sportsman, the Red Lion and the Queens Head are all admirably accessible. Neither the Evenlode nor the Social Club bars wheelchair users either. In Newland Street, it is a different story. Not only did I need a passing citizen to ring the door bell of the White Hart, but once the door was opened by an obliging member of staff, I found a sign “Dogs Welcome” on the other side of a cavernous downwards step. The incumbent explained that she was standing in for the new management and promised to relay my message. Just a few yards further down the street at the Newland Inn, the new landlady proudly brought out a ramp to help climb the ancient stone threshold. As a successful campaigner for civil rights for disabled people, resulting eventually in the Equality Act, I was surprised on arrival in Eynsham that I could not get into the Post Office. The very likeable postmaster and postmistress assured me they had applied for a ramp, though it took some years before anything materialised. Now, the important Mill Street row of shops is all accessible. The admirable greengrocers and wine shop share a ramp; and MilleFleurs* the florists told me when I enquired that they would look into sharing the post office ramp. Even the tiny electrical equipment shop is accessible. On the other side of the road the village Library has always of course been accessible. One office along the street, however, is surprisingly inaccessible: the Care with Care* agency has a considerable step. The manager said she would install a ramp. Bay Leaf and Ready Steady Spice, the two restaurants in Eynsham, are both accessible; but for access to the latter the wheelchair user has to use a side entrance taking a sharp turn off a narrow pavement. A helpful waiter provided assistance when I emerged. The Old Forge, which I suppose is not technically a shop, specialising in throwing and firing clay pots, is surprisingly accessible. The charity shop has a very 11
uncharitable tall step to surmount. According to the lady in charge when I tried to visit, there are no plans for a ramp.
Around the Square, there is the problem of narrow pavements, though it should not take much for the inaccessible Abbey Rentals* to provide a ramp. Both BodyTalk and Eynsham News are firmly inaccessible. The baker and butcher (image © Donald Richards) have a big drop from the pavement into each shop. At least they have the status of a listed building. Anyway, the young men working there are very helpful. Further down High Street is Evenlode DIY, which besides selling hardware is an important communications hub for the village. It is of course accessible. The Village Hall has annoying swing doors which are impossible for a wheelchair user to pull open to gain entrance. There is no bell. You have to wait for somebody to come along – a problem if you have an urgent message for the Police Point in the hall. Fancy a snack on your way round the village? Harrison’s café in the Square is inaccessible, while Snax has a couple of pavement tables. The chef there is always willing to provide a sandwich or a sub for passing disabled people. If you want a comfortable café, your best bet is the Emporium further down Mill Street, which provides a newspaper to read while you eat and drink. The fish and chip shop near the Spar supermarket provides an excellent wholesome meal; and along with Rainbow House Chinese takeaway it has level access. Crackerjax, selling pet foods and car spares, provided a ramp for disabled customers immediately on opening. The Eynsham churches and church halls are all accessible. While few of the hairdressers including the venerable Basement Barbers are accessible, many are prepared to come to your house.
Road repairs
If you want a pothole or pavement defect fixed, the remedy is in your hands. You can ‘Report a road problem’ at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk – or visit http://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Over to you
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Better than Christmas? Newbie to the village Lucy Gibbs sits down for a beer and a chat with local Alan Craft to find out about The Eynsham Shirt Race which kicks off the village carnival day on 4 July and is one of Eynsham’s most entertaining and best loved traditions.
If, like me, you have never even heard of a shirt race here’s how it basically works. Teams of two dressed in a costume of their choice compete in a race round the seven pubs in the middle of Eynsham. One of the pair gets to ride in a pram-like contraption; the other gets to push. To even things up, at each pub the pair swap places, and the pusher recovers with a quick half pint. According to Alan, who will be taking part in his 33rd race this year, “The event is even better than Christmas. Spectators have a good laugh, pubs sell loads of beer, and everyone is happy.” Shirt Race really does sounds like fun, but what would I go as? 12
Luckily Alan has lots of photos on his phone of entrants from previous years and we spend a fun few minutes scrolling through images of; Thomas the Tank Engine chugging down Acre End Street, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang speeding past the Co-op and Thunderbird 2 touching down outside the Queen’s Head. “Clearly,” I say to Alan, “a great costume is vital, so what are you going as this year?” I wait, but Alan says nothing. Perhaps Alan hasn’t heard me or maybe he’s annoyed because I’ve scoffed all the crisps. I try again. “Your costume Alan, what is it?” Again nothing. Eventually (and in a very slow voice) Alan explains that the golden rule of Shirt Race is that costume and vehicle design remain an absolute secret until race day. Pleading will do you no favours, and neither will snooping. “So”, warns Alan, “definitely no peeking through your neighbour’s shed window.” In one of the photos I recognize Alan. He’s pushing his team-mate through the village, both of them clad in cotton wool and grinning from ear to ear. “That’s me and my dad”, he says. I love getting my family involved. This year I’m competing with my sister. My daughters are old enough now (the minimum age is 18) and my nephew will be in seven years’ time. I want to take part with all of them. If we come first or last, it doesn’t matter, it’s just a great experience.” Taking part would be fun, but this year I’ll stick to being one of the many volunteers needed to support this remarkable Eynsham tradition. Alan reckons ESR can never have too many helpers on the day, especially people who could help with marshalling the event. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a front row seat to the race and the parade. If you’re interested you can email esr@eynsham.net or pop into Evenlode DIY for a word with Trish or text 07986 099173. And keep up to date at www.facebook.com/EynshamShirtRace
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Carnival is coming
Note Saturday 4 July in your diaries now, for our annual day of fun and entertainment around the village. The Committee has been working hard again to deliver all the traditional events, as well as brilliant new ones, so we’re hoping Carnival 2015 will be a hit with all ages. TO START THE DAY… Be sure to come out early to watch Eynsham Morris Men, then be entertained by the amazing entrants in the Shirt Race and Parade. ON CARNIVAL FIELD… This year we have two main acts to entertain you, Joseph Peace Fire Stunt Show and Eagle Heights eagle and vulture display team. Back by very popular demand are the awardwinning ‘Strictly’ dancers from Eynsham Primary School, with a special display by local dancer Crystal Leggett and her partner. The Craft Fair will again have an array of items to buy for that special person or just to treat yourself. We won’t let you go hungry either, as the FOES BBQ, Chocolate Fountain, Oxford Pancakes, Noodle Bar and Sufi Spice will all be trying to tempt your taste buds. If you need a rest after that, pop into the Pavilion for a cuppa and home-made cake. Watch out for Topper, the juggling unicyclist. He may be juggling knives or fire batons, or even fire-eating! The children aren’t forgotten with our young children’s area offering Punch & Judy, Magic Show and Library corner for a few minutes’ quiet reading, also ‘Skittles’ soft play area. We have 3 local bands next to the Firkin Bar for those that want a drink and listen to good music – and of course Hatwell’s Funfair. BUT FINALLY… On a more serious note, your Committee has done all it can to preserve this special day as part of the history of Eynsham; but we are all volunteers and we need help. Some of the Committee are retiring after many dedicated years and unless we get some new young blood to become involved, then Eynsham Carnival, one of the biggest days in this village’s calendar, will disappear. It is our 70th anniversary in 2016 and without help it’s entirely possible this may not happen. We shall be attending the Community Day at the Village Hall on Saturday 6 June, so come along and have chat about our ‘Task List’ to see if you could do any of the 104 jobs required to run the Carnival. Even one job off the list helps!
Litter pickers
Pam Breeze has taken over as co-ordinator, with support from Roy Wilkinson of the Rotary Club. Contact her in 01865 880725 / pam@crazybreeze.com We now meet regularly on the last Sunday of the month in the Baptist Hall – any time from 13:45 to register and collect equipment, then back for a well earned cup of tea and chat around 15:30. We need to register, to be clear which areas we are covering, and also for insurance purposes. We go out in teams, so no one works alone. We’d love new people to join us; children are welcome too but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No need to come every time – just give it a try and it will make you very aware of the huge problem of litter spoiling our lovely village.
Scoop the poop
Maia Buckner, Siobhan Teal (L & R above) and Starla have an important message. We are the 1st Eynsham Brownies and we would like to stop people leaving dog poo on the ground. We want this to stop because... 1. You can get diseases by getting it in your eyes or mouth 2. It is disgusting 3. You can’t have a relaxed walk 4. It smells bad. So please scoop the poop. Look for our posters around Eynsham, coming soon. Dog owners have a legal duty to clear up after their dog in public places – and to our shame the Eynsham mess has now been taken up on Twitter …
Chairman Julie Jordan 01865 880042; Vice Chairman Peter Brown 01865 881193; Treasurer Kathie Tanner 01865 880994/ eynshamcarnival@btinternet.com
Three minute walk to gym this morning. Five instances of dog excrement on the route in Eynsham! Please take responsibility! #pickitup
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People
Very soon, the audiences for Bartholomew Players productions outgrew the capacity of the School; and in 2001 they moved to the bespoke facilities provided by Eynsham Village Hall. Successful Lottery and Co-op funding bids have enabled the stage to be equipped with curtains, lighting and sound systems to rival those in dedicated theatres. Steve Ashcroft (seen here as manservant Lane in The Importance of Being Earnest, May 2014) was an original member of The Bartholomew Players and is still very active in the group today, despite living in Sweden for 6 months of the year! Fresh from codirecting May 2015’s production, a psychological thriller by Emlyn Williams called “Night Must Fall”, he comments:
Local Amateur Dramatics groups are sometimes discounted as second rate, but when you get feedback from audiences such as “Why bother going to the West End when you can see equally professional, outstanding performances from The Bartholomew Players in Eynsham”, it makes you think that you are doing something right! The Bartholomew Players were founded in 1975 and this year celebrate 40 years of bringing high quality theatre to the local community. Originally led by the teachers at Bartholomew School, the group immediately undertook high quality plays by known authors, starting with Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. They have continued in this vein with two productions per year, in May and November, as well as participating in local drama competitions such as the Chipping Norton drama festival, where they won first prize, and staging murder mysteries at various venues.
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“So what has my 40 years association with the Bartholomew Players meant for me? I have been involved as an actor in parts ranging from Norman in The Norman Conquests to Goff in Comfort and Joy; as director for When We Are Married, Steaming, Amy’s View and more; as stage hand; as prompt; and as lights and sound technician. It has been a lot of work for sure and stressful at times but above all else, a source of great enjoyment and satisfaction – the enjoyment of working together on a common project with a like-minded group of people and the satisfaction of knowing that we have given pleasure to so many people who have come to our performances”. The Players range in age from 18 to 84 and come from all walks of life – academics, market researcher, pizza-base maker, engineer, scientists, full-time mums, retired boxer, teachers – and bring a hugely wide set of skills to the group in addition to acting – painting, dressmaking, scenery construction, public relations, hair and make-up to name just a few. If you’d like to get involved with a dynamic, friendly team where you can learn new skills and achieve potential you never knew you had – either in an acting or stage support role – then come and join The Bartholomew Players. We meet every Wednesday at Eynsham Village Hall from 19:45–22:00. Please contact Denise Santilli at bart.players@gmail.com – we look forward to seeing you soon!
Julia Bremble
Julia has lived in Eynsham for 25 years. She’s married to Paul, a senior fire officer and father of their son Jordan. Six years ago she became a corsetière and now runs the annual Oxford Conference of Corsetry; Oxford School of Corsetry; an online shop for corset making supplies; and Clessidra Couture, a bespoke corsetry atelier. She has also written a book on corset making.
Alan Craft DCFMCA
Mc Timoney Chiroprator “My day usually starts in bed with a cup of tea, reading emails. I never know what’s coming: a request for an interview from the BBC; an order to supply materials for TV series ‘Three Musketeers’; a Vogue stylist needing some corsets for a fashion shoot. I had a huge panic one morning when I was asked to appear on local news that afternoon. It was great publicity but my bathroom was being remodelled. Luckily, the Eynsham network sprang into action and I was able to make myself presentable. “Unless I’m teaching, I usually arrive in my studio in North Leigh around 09:30. When I say I’m a corsetière, people tend to think of burlesque dancers! The corsets I make are unique ‘wearable art’, made to order. At the moment I’m working on a design for a customer who told me to let my imagination ‘run riot’. I’m planning something spectacular, with vintage materials from a friend who used to make costumes for the Paris Opera. “I teach two weekend courses a month from March to October. Most of my students are from the UK, Europe and America but they have come from Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia – and are drawn from a variety of professions, including some that would really surprise you. It can be very challenging if students have no sewing experience at all. An electric sewing machine can be dangerous in the wrong hands. “I also have to organise ‘Oxford Conference of Corsetry’. It’s the only corsetry conference in the world and takes place every August. We usually have over 70 attendees, as well as trade stands. It takes an awful lot of tea and gin to make sure it runs smoothly. “Then all year round there’s paperwork, accounts, packing orders and general administration. Thanks heavens I’ve just taken on an assistant!” Is there someone in the village you’d like to read about? Please email Lucy Traves: lucytraves@gmail.com
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The organisers of Folk Weekend 2014 are delighted to bring you an even bigger and better festival this year, filling the village with music and colour as never before. Book the dates in your diary now! Larry Poole has a preview. For the full programme, please visit the website www.eynshamfolkweekend.org.uk On Friday evening, we’ll be honouring our partners and do-si-do-ing to Liam Robinson Barn Dance Band in the Village Hall. This internationally recognised band has a most unusual line-up – melodeon, piano and cornet – but it works brilliantly. Liam’s relaxed and friendly calling style always creates a great atmosphere and ensures everyone can take part. Tickets are £8, on sale at Evenlode DIY. If dancing is a bit too energetic for you, there will be a ‘session’ in the Newlands, led by Toby Goss, the Aussie anglophile who has been making such a big impact on the local folk scene recently. No charge for entry. On Saturday a FREE five-hour musical bill awaits you in the Square. We are blessed again by established local acts – Eynsham Morris singers, the Community Choir, the Ukulele Band and the Village Band (with another Eynsham musical grandee, Dave Townsend). On top of that, the big attraction will be exciting Latin-American percussion band Sol Samba, who took Carnival by storm a few years ago. It’s impossible to sit still with them around.
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Compèring the day is Chucklefoot (Rog Butler), a one-man-band of international renown, longtime purveyor of folk music and a great children’s entertainer – so don’t forget to bring the kids along. Two excellent acts on Saturday evening for the price of a £12 ticket to the Village Hall. Simply English, a Hungarian trio, play an eclectic repertoire using a wide variety of instruments. They describe their style as English folk music with a Hungarian twist.
The principal act is one of the most prolific artists in the current folk scene, John Kirkpatrick, doing a timely, nostalgic solo performance of songs from the First and Second World Wars. He plays anything and everything in the accordion family, with huge skill. Sunday promises to out-do last year, when our Morrismen lead Bampton and Mason’s Apron around the pubs. After a folk service and traditional West Gallery songs at St Leonard’s, the dance-out will get underway in the Square (further expanded by Brighton Morris and Armaleggan) and end with a sing-in at the Queen’s Head around 16:00. Morris always brightens up the village and we’re relying on our home side to set the bar high. The weekend closes with a massive session in the Red Lion, starting around 20:00, and another famous Eynsham musical ‘son’, Ian Giles.
CRAFT & COFFEE: join us any Thursday from 10:00–12:00 in Eynsham Emporium for knitting, crochet, tapestry and chat – no expertise required! Contact Sara Collingwood: 01865 880617 EYNSHAM CARERS’ GROUP is not having a special event for National Carers Week 2015 (Monday 8 – Sunday 14 June) but would like you to think about care, something we need from birth to death. Consideration, Awareness, Reassurance, Empathy: CARE. Pamela Richards EYNSHAM FAMILY PROJECT aims to build a supportive network of like-minded parents and families. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Ready Steady Spice, 34 Newland Street, from 20:00– 22:00. On 16 June hypnotherapist Nicola Menage will be talking about how to manage pressure in our daily lives; and on 14 July Paul Hukins will talk about financial planning for the family. For enquiries / bookings contact Gemma Ferrier: 07971 529242 / gemmaferrier77@hotmail.co.uk EYNSHAM FRIENDS OF HELEN & DOUGLAS HOUSE has sadly disbanded as we could not recruit new members, so we now restrict our activities to the quizzes and collecting tins in Evenlode DIY, Rainbow House, Mille-Fleurs and Eynsham Cellars. We are very grateful to these businesses for their continued support. Talbot quizzes are continuing on the second Monday of the month and Trevor is holding quizzes at the Oxfordshire Yeoman, Freeland on the fourth Monday (except on Bank Holidays when it is changed to Tuesday). We could do with a few more ‘quizzers’ at both venues. The very popular Fun Folk Night is planned for the autumn. Maureen McCreadie EYNSHAM HISTORY GROUP’s latest issue of their journal Eynsham Record is now on sale at £3 from Evenlode DIY, Eynsham Library or publications manager Pamela Richards: 01865 881396
EYNSHAM WI members shared national WI centenary celebrations on 17 April, when Pat Atkins received the Centenary Baton at the Scout Hall and Nicky White delivered it to Freeland as passenger in a vintage sports car. This image (and many others) © Suzanne Peedell. The monthly programme resumes on 9 June with a beatnik theme – see page 19. 17
Tracey and Ian would welcome you to join them at the Newlands for good quality reasonably priced local ales, and a great relaxed atmosphere. There is a pretty courtyard garden with a quiz night on the first Thursday of each month and an informal fun music quiz every Sunday afternoon at 4pm (with nibbles of course !!) CHEERS
FLOWER FESTIVAL: Sadly I have to inform folks that the flower festival in St Leonard’s Church on Carnival weekend will NOT take place this year. Over the past six months we have been trying to find a group of people who could take this on but have not been able to. The church will be open during Carnival as a place of peace, with a few displays and perhaps a few flowers too. Morey Andrews FREELAND ORCHESTRA invite residents to their concert on Saturday 27 June in St Leonard’s Church at 19:30. They are performing Schubert’s 2nd Symphony, Dvorak’s American Suite and a delightful piece for oboe and orchestra by Benjamin Godard (soloist: Ian Locke). West Oxfordshire Winds and Clarinets will also be playing music in a range of styles: classical, jazz, dance music & film themes – something for everyone! Admission £5 adults, under 18s free – on the door. ST PETER’s parish lunch and annual fête is on Sunday 21 June from 11:30 until about 14:00. We serve a great but very cheap lunch with all sorts of yummy home-made desserts, and anyone is welcome to come along, visit the stalls and spend some money. Weather permitting, the grounds and gardens make a lovely place to sit and eat whilst the children run round having fun. Martin Flatman WEST OXFORDSHIRE RAMBLERS are introducing some shorter, leisurely walks (4–6 miles) in the Eynsham and Witney area – see What’s on 16 June. There are usually about 15 people in a group and we regularly welcome newcomers. You do not have to be a member. Rosemary Clegg: 01865 880105 RW CARPENTRY
Win Goody On 18 September Eynsham Arts Group plans to hold an exhibition in the Bartholomew Room celebrating Eynsham watercolourist and craftworker Win Goody, who died aged 86 three years ago. We want to assemble as much of her work as possible and display other material in tribute. Win was an indomitable worker. I remember her saying that she did not have to go far to find subjects for her paintings: there were plenty of flowers in her garden. If you have any Goody paintings, cards or other art that we could show, please drop them in at 7 Willows Edge, Eynsham OX29 4QD before 10 September. We will take good care of them. Nick Lewis: 01865 731303 18
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What’s on
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May 27 Arts Group, Bartholomew Room 19:30. Martin Beek, Plein air painting. Enquiries: 01865 722989 30 Garden Club, visit to Kew Gardens leaves Back Lane car park 08:30. 31 Litter Pickers, Baptist Church Hall – page 13
The walled garden and vineyard at Wilcote (OX7 3EB for satnav users) will be open on Sunday June 14 and Sunday July 19 from 14:00–17:00. Admission £3, children free. Refreshments, plants, Bridewell produce and our own organic wine will be for sale. For more information please call 01993 864530 or visit our website: www.bridewellorganicgardens.co.uk
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Country Market, St Leonard’s Hall 09:00–10:30. Free tastings – asparagus. 6 GreenTEA, Eynsham Emporium 10:30–12:00. 6 Open Day, Village Hall 10:00–16:00 – page 9 6 Bump to One, St Leonard’s Church – page 10 7 Acoustic Club, White Hart 20:00. Contact Paul Rhodes: 01865 731787 8 Friends of Helen & Douglas House, The Talbot 19:30. Quiz night. 9 Women’s Institute, St Leonard’s Hall 19:30. Simeon Courtie, Beatnik Beatles. Enquiries: 01865 882011 10 Garden Club, Village Hall 9:30. Andrew Mikolajski, Seasonal tips. Enquiries: 01865 882417 12–14 Folk Weekend – page 16 13 Primary School PTA, Summer Fayre 14 Gatehouse Volunteers: home-made food for the Oxford shelter. Enquiries: 01865 881346 16 Oxfordshire Ramblers, Back Lane CP 19:00. Walk along Thames Path ending with pub stop; dogs on leads please – page 18 16 Eynsham Futures Steering Group, Bartholomew Room 19:30. 17 Carers’ Group, Eynsham Emporium 11:00. Contact Pamela Richards: 01865 881396 17 Eynsham Society, outside Queen’s Head 19:00. Village walk: Wharf Stream Way. Enquiries: 01865 880563 21 St Peter’s Church, Annual Fête, – page 18 24 History Group, visit to Coughton Court. Contact Philip Spencer: 01865 881025 24 Arts Group, Bartholomew Room 19:30. John Somerscales, Wet-in-wet watercolour. Enquiries: 01865 722989. 26 Community Cinema – page 18 27–30 Art Show, Bartholomew Room 11:00–16:30 27 Freeland Orchestra – page 18 28 Litter Pickers, Baptist Church Hall 13:45 28 Eynsham Society, Garden Party 18:00–20:00 19
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July 1–5 Art Show continues, Bartholomew Room 11:00–16:30 2 Country Market, St Leonard’s Hall 09:00–10:30. Free tastings – summer fruits and vegetables 4 Shirt Race and Carnival – pages 12/3 7 Garden Club, Sports Pavilion 19:00. Summer party 13 Friends of Helen & Douglas House, The Talbot 19:30. Quiz night. 9 Women’s Institute, Sports Pavilion 19:00. Garden Party. Enquiries: 01865 882011 14 Traffic Advisory Committee, Bartholomew Room 19:30. 15 Carers’ Group, Eynsham Emporium 11:00
15 Neighbourhood Action Group, Bartholomew Room 19:00. Contact Ron Hollis: 07770 466237 15 Eynsham Society, 19:00. Village walk: enquiries: 01865 880563 24 Community Cinema – page 18 26 Gatehouse Volunteers: home-made food for the Oxford shelter. Enquiries: 01865 881346 26 Litter Pickers, Baptist Church Hall 13:45 These listings are open to all community groups and we welcome photos too – see page 2 for contact details. Next issue will be out on 27 July – copy deadline Friday 10 July. Visit Eynsham Online at www.eynsham-pc.gov.uk
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