Volume 39, No. 4 May 2016
Volume 39, No. 4 May 2016
Adderbury Scout Receives Top Award
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DIARY MAY 2016 3 Gardening Club - AGM, followed by social chat, finger food, wine etc Church House - 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm 5 Adderbury WI - Resolutions meeting - Church House - 7.30 pm 4 Photographic Society - Presentation by Jannine Timms: 'Portrait, studio and wedding photography’- Cartwright Hotel, Aynho-7.30 pm 6 FOCAL Event - 'Under Milk Wood' - Rehearsed Reading of this Popular Play - St Mary’s Church - 7 pm - 9 pm 7 Parish Council Surgery - Church House - 11am - 12 noon 7 District Councillor Surgery - Church House -12 noon - 1 pm 7 Quiz night - Bowls Club - 7.30 pm 8 National Gardens Scheme - Three gardens open - 2 pm -5.30 pm 10 Latest Date for Diary Entries and Copy for June Contact 11 Adderbury Evergreens - talk by Alan Walker - My family of vets - Methodist Hall - 2.30 pm 11 FOSMA poetry evening - Church House - 7.30 pm - tickets 811059 12 Royal British Legion meeting - Bowls Club - 2 pm 12 Adderbury Community Food Market - Indoor Farmers’ Market and social evening - Institute -6-8 pm 12 Parish Council meeting - Church House - 7.30 pm 13 Adderbury Cine Club - ‘45 Years’ - Institute - 7.30 pm 13 -15 St Mark’s Gospel Celebration - see page 27 for details 16 Adderbury History Association - For to get to the other side: the oldest Thames crossing at Radcot. Martin Way - Methodist Hall - 7.30 pm 18 Photographic Society - Workshop led by member Martyn Pearse on 'Table Top photography.'- Cartwright Hotel, Aynho -7.30 pm 19 Runners’ Hour - The Bell - 7.30 pm 20 The use of wood in domestic life - talk by carpenter and Joiner, David Gibbard in aid of WaterAid - 7.30 pm Methodist Hall 20 Richard III - talk by Anthony Wagg - Church House - 7:30 pm 21 Gardening Club plant & cake sale - Church House - 10 am - 12 noon 25 Adderbury Evergreens outing - Cotswold tour 27 Adderbury Friday Club - for all homeworkers - 12.30 pm - details Nick Fennell 811059
JUNE 2016 1 Photographic Society - Cartwright Hotel, Aynho-7.30 pm 2 Adderbury WI - Vic Ince on Upton House - Institute - 7.30 pm 4 Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations continued on page 4 3
4 FOCAL Royal Treasure Hunt - Church House - 9.30 am 4 Parish Council Surgery - Church House -11am -12 noon 4 District Councillor Surgery - Church House -12 noon - 1 pm 4 Quiz night - Bowls Club - 7.30 pm 8 Adderbury Evergreens - Exercises Age Concern -Methodist Hall - 2.30 pm 9 Royal British Legion meeting - Fish & Chip lunch - Bowls Club - 1 pm 9 Adderbury Community Food Market -Indoor Farmers’ Market and social evening - Institute - 6-8 pm 10 Adderbury Cine Club - ‘Lady in the Van’ - Institute - 7.30 pm 10 FOCAL - Meet the Author: Sharon Bolton - Church House - 7 for 7.30 pm 11 Summer fete - Lucy Plackett playing field 15 Photographic Society - Adderbury gardens photo-shoot - 7.30-9.30 pm 16 Runners’ Hour - The Bell - 7.30 pm 18 Adderbury History Association - Trip to Court Barn Museum and other places of interest in Chipping Campden 18 Party in the Park - 11 am 22 Adderbury Evergreens - Cream tea party at Linda’s 24 Adderbury Friday Club - for all homeworkers - 12.30 pm - details Nick Fennell 811059 28 Parish Council meeting - Church House - 7.30 pm 24 FOSMA - Talk by Dr Michael Courtenay one of the first Britons to enter Belsen camp - Church House - 7.30 pm 28 Parish Council meeting - Church House - 7.30 pm COFFEE AND CHAT is held each week on Tuesday 10.00 am to 12 noon at the Methodist Hall. VILLAGE COFFEE is held every Friday at Church House 10.00 am to 12 noon. You will be very welcome at both these venues. LIP-READING CLASSES are held on Thursdays 10.00 to 11.30 am at The Church Room, Hempton. Further details from Moira Byast on 01869 338637. KNITTING FOR SYRIA group meet every Monday 2.30 to 4.30 pm in Methodist Hall.
ADDERBURY OPEN GARDENS On Sunday 8 May three Adderbury Gardens will be open from 2 - 5.30 pm for the National Gardens Scheme, with teas in Church House, (tea proceeds go to Katharine House Hospice). The gardens are Placketts, The Old Vicarage, and Canalia. Plants for sale at The Old Vicarage.
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LOCAL SERVICES ADDERBURY LIBRARY OPENING TIMES TEL:810545 Tuesday 10.00 am - 12.00 and 3.00 pm - 7.00 pm Thursday 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm Friday 10.00 am - 12.00 and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Saturday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm ADDERBURY POST OFFICE OPENING TIMES Tuesday: 9.30 am to 12.00 noon Friday: 9.30 am to 12.00 noon ADDERBURY STORES OPENING TIMES TEL:367295 Monday - Friday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm Saturday 7.30 am to 7.00 pm Sunday 7.30 am to 3.00 pm TO BOOK A VENUE Institute www.adderburyinstitute.com Church House www.churchhouseadderbury.weebly.com Methodist Hall Val Trinder 811139 Lucy Plackett Activity Centre Becky Cheesman 07941 062096 Bowls Club The Club 811118 Banbury Golf Club The Club 810419 FARMERS MARKETS Adderbury 12 May 6.00 - 8.00 pm Banbury 6 May 8.30 am -1.30 pm Chipping Norton 21 May 8.30 am -1.30 pm Deddington 28 May 9.00 am -12.30 pm CONTACT TEAM Editors: Marie Corney, Carda Traunero, Paul Ness All editors can be contacted via editor@adderburycontact.org.uk Diary and Advertising: Treasurer: Nick Fennell Barry Scarff Archway Cottage, Tanners Lane, 811059, nick.fennell319@btinternet.com Advert copy, artwork & technical queries; Distribution: Karen Reynolds, karen@creativeass.co.uk Derek & Sandra Fearne May issue edited by Paul Ness. Copy can be posted, left at the Library or sent by e-mail to the editors. The editors reserve the right to amend or edit any copy submitted for publication. Opinions expressed in Contact are not necessarily those of the Editorial Team. Submitted images should be 300dpi. Whilst we always try to use images supplied, we cannot guarantee the reproduction standards of low resolution or poor quality images. By sending images to Contact you confirm your right to use these images. Contact holds no liability for images supplied by advertisers or as editorial submission that are in contravention of copyrights or licenses.
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CHURCH SERVICES ST MARY’S CHURCH, ADDERBURY & ST JOHN’S CHURCH, MILTON Rev. Stephen Fletcher, Vicar. 810309 Contact for Weddings, Baptisms or other pastoral needs. ST MARY’S regular services: 8.00 am Holy Communion (1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday each month) 10.30 am Informal, all-age service (1st Sunday) Parish Communion (2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday each month) Morning Prayer (5th Sunday) 6.00 pm Evensong (unless otherwise advertised) 10.00 am every Wednesday: Holy Communion ST JOHN’S regular services 9.15 am Holy Communion (2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday each month) METHODIST CHAPEL SERVICES 10.30 am Rev Lin Francis, 262602 1 May Deacon M. Hale 8 May United service at Marlborough Road, Banbury 15 May Mrs. J Smith 22 May Chapel Anniversary: Rev R. Jones 29 May Rev S. Tillett HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH, HETHE Rev. Fr. Paul Lester, 01869 277630 10.00 am Sung Family Mass 12 noon Traditional Latin Mass (second Sunday will be sung) Roman Catholic masses are also held every Sunday at 9.00 am at the Anglican Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kings Sutton. ADDERBURY QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, Horn Hill Road OX17 3EW. (Gate labelled ‘No Dogs Allowed’) Correspondence Clerk – Judith Mason, 720900. Meetings for Worship are at 2.30 pm on 3rd Sunday in March, June, September, and December. Everyone welcome. The Meeting House is little changed since it was built in 1675 and may be very cold. Hot drinks and refreshments afterwards. Cover photo submitted by Andy Green
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On Friday,13 May the Cine Club will be holding a Meals & Reels evening, which will include supper followed by the film 45 Years (2015, dir. Andrew Haigh, starring Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Certificate 15). A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receive shattering news that promises to forever change the course of their lives. To take us back to the era of 1970, supper will be based on a contemporaneous recipe, Chicken a la King (with a vegetarian alternative). As usual the evening will take place at the Institute. The doors will open at 7.00 p.m. ready for the meal at 7.15 p.m. and the film presentation at 8.00 p.m. Tickets (film & food) are £6 for full members, £10 for casual members and £12 for non-members. There will also be a bar selling wine, beer, soft and hot drinks. For tickets contact Helena Scott by email at boxoffice@adderburycineclub.org.uk or phone 01295 810708. Further Dates: On 4 June, as part of the village celebrations for the Queen’s birthday, Cine Club will be showing “Royal films”, with vintage footage of the Queen and Royal family, during the day at the Institute. Anyone is welcome to drop in as they please. On 10 June we will screen The Lady in the Van (2015, dir. Nicholas Hytner, writer Alan Bennett, starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent, certificate 12A). A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that's parked in his driveway. We will then be having a break over the summer and our new season starts on 16 September with a Meals & Reels evening and the film Bridge of Spies (2015, dir. Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance – in an Oscar winning performance, certificate 12A). In the cold war, a lawyer is recruited by the CIA to defend a soviet spy and be involved in an intense negotiation mission to release and exchange a CIA U-2 spy-plane pilot, Francis G. Powers. Check www.adderbury.org for up to date information and remember you can follow us on facebook or twitter. Helena Scott ———————————————————UPTON HOUSE AND GARDENS VE Weekend, 7 & 8 May 11 am-4 pm Celebrate victory with us and enjoy a weekend of WWII displays, re-enactments, food and even a themed pub! AGA Workshop: VE Afternoon Tea 9 June 10-2 pm An exclusive chance to see our kitchen come to life with an inspiring AGA demonstration. Harriet Downing 9 9
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At our meeting on 2 April was Chris Brown, who collects plants of merit and value from around the world. He brought along many slides of a trip to Patagonia, where he explored with other botanists, including an old friend, Christopher Brickell, whose name is on the front of RHS Encyclopaedia of Plants and Flowers. This trip to the southern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula proved to be an endurance test for four weeks, with extreme winds and temperatures, changing from hour to hour. Very rugged terrain, stunning scenery, and interesting flora and fauna made it very worthwhile. What appeared to look like gorse bushes, but with red flowers, was Embothrium coccineum. They came across a pale coral one also. Hearing about the very rare yellow variety, there is only one plant, from some returning mountaineers, they walked for twelve miles and came across it by accident. They were delighted. Tumbling over rocks for thousands (yes, no kidding) of miles were creamy coloured petunias. These are a semi-woody shrub species. There are a lot of wild horses around which are also bred to use on farms. Cowboys are busy with the cattle and sheep. Lamb is always on the menu, though not as tender as our local lamb. The grasses the sheep graze on are tough and some razor sharp which is the preferred food of the Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) a camelid that stands between 1.0 and 1.2 m (3 ft 3 in and 3 ft 11 in) at the shoulder and weighs about 90 kg (200 lb). The colour varies very little ranging from a light brown to dark cinnamon and shading to white underneath. Guanacos have grey faces and small, straight ears. Young guanacos are called chulengos. The Bolax plant forms large green foam cushions piled up like clouds, but on close inspection are made of tiny rosettes of foliage. Another unusual shape, so pretty, is a Viola Coronifera; its habit is more like a succulent than viola. Looks like a fancy pastry ring. Fuchsias which always appear so delicate, are deceiving. Here we do grow hardy ones as well as many tender varieties, but in the freezing windswept fields F. Magellanica are thriving. I’ve never managed to keep Oxalis plants for long, the slugs like them too much. Patagonia has forty or so different species, slides of a new vivid blue and another beautifully veined white and blue variety. The fauna was varied and we were shown pictures of Puma, Rhea, Grey Fox and Guanacos. Also a Condor with its wingspan of 13 feet (3.8m) perched on the arm of a man, which it dwarfed. Chris asked his father to bring along a most unusual plant which he had propagated from the seeds which Chris had brought back. The flowers are tiny coloured red/yellow and look like fishes. It is called Tropaeolum tricolorum. continued on page 15 13 13
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ADDERBURY HISTORY ASSOCIATION MARCH MEETING 2016 This month’s meeting was a slight departure from our usual talk. Although it still featured names, dates and places the emphasis was on animals long gone. Paul Austin Sargent, a member of the Oxford Geology Group, came to tell us about The Dinosaurs of Oxfordshire (not the Association’s members but genuine fossils!). Once that joke was out of the way his presentation was divided into five areas explaining how the county was home to some important palaeontology finds. It was accompanied by cartoon like and animated illustrations including strange little Kevin whose ambition in life was to become a fossil! We were given the definition of dinosaur (a terrestrial reptile). The fossilisation process was explained along with the intricacies of Deep (geological) Time measured in mya (million years ago). English geology was outlined to show how and why Oxfordshire was good hunting ground. And then came the dinosaurs. Paul described each one with additional information about the people responsible for their discovery – all eminent men in the field of geology. At the end he invited questions and answered them. We learned lots of long names and saw some fascinating giants of many, many years ago. The light hearted style turned what could have been a ‘dry as a bone ‘ topic into an entertaining presentation. For those interested there are many examples of dinosaurs in the Oxford Museum of Natural History. Jean Davis —————————————————————— continued from page 13 Chris finished with vividly coloured pictures showing beautiful sunsets and cloud formations. These pictures were worth the trip in themselves. Our Chairman, David White, thanked Chris for his talk and for answering our questions to warm applause from the audience. Our next meeting on 3 May is our AGM after which there will be wine and nibbles and a chance to exchange hints and tips on gardening problems. Then on Saturday 21 May our Plant and Cake Sale at Church House 10-12noon. Donations of plants, cakes, bread, biscuits will be gratefully received Barbara Talbot
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SATURDAY JUNE 4TH 10:30AM - 4:00PM
ADDERBURY VILLAGE What’s on where... OPEN ALL DAY Children’s Rides Market Stalls Photographic Exhibition Cine Club Royal Films Children’s Art Exhibition Classic Car Show
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FORTH COMING FUND RAISING EVENTS All proceeds go to help keep the library open!
UNDER MILKWOOD - A PLAY FOR VOICES BY DYLAN THOMAS Rehearsed reading performed by 10 local thespians and musicians, of this well-loved play for voices. A one -off chance to listen to this very famous play for voices performed in our local church. Where? St Mary’s Church, Adderbury on Friday 6 May 2016. Starting at 7 pm the performance will last approximately 2 hours and drinks will be available in the interval. TICKETS £10 available from: Adderbury Library, Chrissie Garrett , Clare Lester OR by e-mail from Keith Mitchell on krmcbe@gmail.com —————————————————————
BOOK SALE Saturday 9 July at 10.00 am in the Library All proceeds go to help keep the library open.
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FOCAL ART EXHIBITION & SALE Focal are holding an exhibition and sale of art by local artists in the Library. There is now art on display from 3 artists, drop in and have a look! Your chance to buy that special gift and support the Library.
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SHARON BOLTON A FOCAL MEET THE AUTHOR EVENT Sharon Bolton is an English author of mystery fiction. She lives near Oxford. She has also been published under the name S.J. Bolton. Sharon grew up in a cotton -mill town in Lancashire and had an eclectic early career which she is now rather embarrassed about. She gave it all up to become a mother and a writer. Bolton is the author of the Lacey Flint series of police procedural novels. Her novel Blood Harvest is the winner of the 2010 CWA Gold Dagger Award. Her novel Awakening is the winner of the 2010 Mary Higgins Clark Award. In 2014, Like This, For Ever was named RT Magazine’s Best Contemporary Thriller in the US, and in France, Now You See Me won the Plume de Bronze. That same year, Sharon was awarded the CWA Dagger in the Library, for her entire body of work. FRIDAY 10 JUNE. 7.00 for 7.30 pm in the LIBRARY TICKETS £8 (including a glass of wine). AVAILABLE FROM: Adderbury Library OR by e-mail from Keith Mitchell on krmcbe@gmail.com —————————————————————
ENTRIES OPEN FOR THREE SPIRES CHALLENGE! SUNDAY 10 JULY Now in its ninth year, there really is something for everyone at Adderbury’s Three Spires Challenge, on Sunday 10 July. Come and take part in our Half Marathon Run or Walk, 10k Run, Junior Fun Runs for ages 4–10 or – new this year! – a 5k Fun Run (min. age 11). Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and our beautiful countryside! For more details, please visit www.adderburyrunningclub.co.uk
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COLIN GEORGE MEMORIAL GOLF DAY The second Colin George Memorial Golf Day will take place on Saturday 4 June at the Banbury Golf Club. Colin George was a lovely man and a great golfing buddy and we celebrate his life by holding a memorial golf day with all proceeds going to the Katharine House Hospice
18 hole Stableford Competition Prizes for 1st /2nd /3rd Tee off times from 9 am Nearest Pin spot prizes on all Par 3’s & Longest Drive Coffee & Bacon Rolls on arrival Raffle with excellent prizes BBQ included Full Bar Services available
All for only £35.00 per person Donations for Raffle really appreciated Please contact Martyn Walton on 07791 373156 or Kevin Hardy 07967 170178 ——————————————————-
PARISH COUNCIL AND DEVELOPER SUPPORT LOCAL LIBRARY Adderbury Parish Council and developers Hamberley presented a cheque for £2000 to FOCAL, the Library Friends group. The funds were provided by the Hamberley developers of Gracewell a care home being built in the village. Hamberley and the Parish Council were keen to support the local library , recognising the importance of its services, particularly the “Home Delivery Service”, to villagers and future residents of the care home. Present left to right were: Parish Councillor Ann Lyons, Peter Holcroft, Development Director, Hamberley, Chair of Parish Council Diane Bratt, Keith Mitchell CBE, Focal Chairman, Parish Councillor Patricia Lehman. John Osborne 25 25
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ADDERBURY SCOUT RECEIVES TOP AWARD A Scout at the 1st Adderbury Troop has achieved the top award possible for his age group. The Chief Scout’s Gold Award is the culmination of a young person’s four years as a Scout and shows true commitment and determination through a series of difficult challenges and tests. At the Troop’s meeting on 15 March in Adderbury Institute the North Oxfordshire Deputy District Commissioner, Ian Broome, presented BEN HAYNES (15) with his award in front of the Troop’s other members and Ben’s family. Ben, who is a pupil at Warriner School, will now attend a prestigious county presentation in Oxford in May. Deputy District Commissioner Ian Broome said, “It takes a lot of hard work and effort through a series of diverse challenges to achieve the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. Alongside his school work, sports and other activities Ben has displayed great commitment and self-motivation in Scouting to achieve this top award”. Scout Leader Andy Green said, “Completing the Chief Scout’s Gold Award is a major achievement and will help Ben stand out from the crowd when applying for a job or university place. At 1st Adderbury we are all very proud of him.” To pass the award Ben completed a series of badges and took on various leadership roles, completed community work at Adderbury Lakes and an expedition, learned various life skills, attended numerous camps and attempted adventurous activities including caving, gorge walking, kayaking and motor sports. Andy Green
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FOSMA FOSMA continues to raise funds for St Mary's church and our April event was a very successful and enjoyable evening with Sir Tony Baldry which raised over £550 - fantastic ! Many thanks especially to Sir Tony for giving up his evening to be with us and to all of you who supported the event. Our calendar of events continues on 11 May in Church House with our annual Poetry Evening which was instigated a few years ago by Margaret Williams. It is a very informal and enjoyable evening when we ask you to bring a poem or two (not too long!) to read out. With Her Majesty the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations in mind you might consider royalty or birthdays as your theme. Tickets are available from Trish Fennell on 811059 or trish.fennell@btconnect.com or Val Scarff on 810386. Tickets are £7 each and there will be a bar. Other dates for your diaries are 24 June: an evening with Dr Michael Courtenay who was one of the first to enter Belsen after its liberation. 10 July: Jazz in the Garden returns to the beautiful garden of The Old Mill House by kind permission of Karen and Tim Bestwick. Listening to the music of Dickie White and friends. An event not to be missed! More details will be available shortly. Meanwhile thank you very much for your continued support. It is very much appreciated. If you would like to become a member of FOSMA or need more details please contact our Membership Secretary Nick Fennell on 811059 or nick.fennell319@btconnect.com Trish Fennell
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On Friday 8 April Sir Tony Baldry talked about "Parish Churches - blessings not burdens". Sir Tony was uniquely placed to give this talk as he is chairman of the Church Buildings Council which is responsible for the maintenance and care of the 16,000 Church of England churches in England. The talk started with an amusing and informative summary of the history of Adderbury Church, including famous and infamous vicars of Adderbury. Sir Tony then moved on to the challenge of maintaining church buildings when costs are rising and in some areas congregations are falling. A difficult balance to achieve and he stressed the importance of Friends of Churches (such as FOSMA) in this work. In summary and during the Q&A session Sir Tony shared with us some of this thoughts on the major challenges facing the church over the next 20 years. In addition he entertained us all with some amusing stories about negotiating with the Chancellor of the Exchequer for funds to repair church roofs. The evening raised £550. Many thanks to all those who attended. Neil Staples 31 31
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“FROGTASTIC” – A LEAP YEAR TO REMEMBER!!! Parents and friends of the Scouts packed the Institute to witness frogs and jockeys compete in six race heats, the winners of which took part in the Frog Derby where Chris Duffy triumphed on his bull frog “Irish Mist”. All the action was conducted under strict Jockey Club rules and all races were subject to the usual RSPCF probity checks. Unfortunately this didn’t stop some guests attempting to locate their Price Charming on the evening while others thought they were flying or even flipping the frogs. The evening was a croaking success with #adderburyfrogs trending on social media the following day. I am delighted to report that there were no long term injuries and that after some negotiations the Parish Council along with the Lakes Committee have approved a planning application for a frog retirement home on the bottom lake. Please look out for dates when we will be looking for volunteers to help us construct said dwelling. We were very fortunate to have seven very generous sponsors who really didn’t fully appreciated what they were getting involved in. So a massive thanks must go to: The Friday Club; David Wilson Homes; Jimmy Young and the Bicester Office Park; Finders Keepers; Edd Frost and Daughters; Hook Norton Brewery and Nickleby Design and Management Ltd. You were all responsible for helping us raise £962.85 on the night for the Scout Troop. Thank you. ——————————————————————
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We began our April meeting with much disappointment for our guest speaker, Irene Tyack, could not be with us for family reasons. Into the vacuum of her absence, Caroline, our new joint Vice-President, provided a lively quiz conundrum on birds’ names, giving members a highly enjoyable break from business matters. In March a few members attended Oxford Federation Annual Meeting in Oxford and a party have also just attended North Cherwell Group Meeting in Deddington, both events providing much welcome networking with members from other WI groups. Our Book Group will discuss The Children’s Act by Ian McEwan and our Needlecraft Group meeting will focus its attention on woollen Twiddlemuffs for dementia patients. An evening walk around Horley is to be organised and we are presently busy with summer events at which the WI will be involved – celebrations for HM The Queen’s 90th birthday, Christopher Rawlins School and St. Mary’s Church Fete and Party in the Park. We have an Upton House presentation to look forward to at our June meeting. Our Committee next meet on Wednesday 20 April and Team WI have been waking up our GWS wild flower garden at Katharine House Hospice. Our 5 May meeting will host discussions for NFWI Resolutions 2016 and we meet at Church House at 7.30 pm because of local elections in Adderbury making The Institute unavailable for our meeting. New members are always welcome at The Institute on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm where they are assured of an enthusiastic reception. Further details may be found on our website – www.adderburywi.co.uk – or by email – adderburywi@gmail.com or find us on Facebook via their search engine for Adderbury & District WI to see our page. Margaret Halstead ——————————————————————
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, ADDERBURY AND MILTON BRANCH It is with sadness that we have to announce the death of our long serving Chairman Mr. Charles Swain. Charles was Chairman of our Branch for the last 55 years. He died peacefully on 17 February. The funeral took place on 1 March at Adderbury church. The Church was full to over flowing with family, friends and many business associates and organisations such as Rotary and Masons. Our group was well represented with all active members taking part. The Standard was presented and the Last Post sounded by our regular buglers. Our President, Wing Commander Nigel Randall (Retd.) gave the Ode. Charles was a member of 617 Squadron (the Dam Busters) during his RAF service and the last hymn of the service 'God is our Strength and Refuge' was sung to the Dam Busters Theme! A wonderful rendition. He will be greatly missed. Jean Moore 35 35
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ADDERBURY THEATRE WORKSHOP As a result of proceeds raised at recent events, Adderbury Theatre Workshop is pleased to announce that the following donations have been made to charity: £300 to the Royal British Legion following the fabulous VE Day Party held in 2015. £300 to Party in the Park from the raffle held at the hugely successful Pantomime in January. Rehearsals are now underway for our Children's production on 2 July. Please keep this date free and come along and support the fantastic talents of our junior members. Tickets on sale soon! ——————————-
VARIETY EVENING Sarah Mellor and Guests invite you to a Variety Evening at Banbury Town Hall Saturday 4 June 7.30 till 10.00 pm for MNDA. Lynne Harrison recently moved to Adderbury and helps deliver the Contact to Dog Close Road. She works as a volunteer for MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association) and this is her next event to raise funds. Hoping some of our villagers will help support this fantastic cause. Tickets cost £10 and there will be a bar and raffle on the night as well as a night of great entertainment. Tickets can be purchased from By the Fire, Calthorpe Street, Banbury and Little Amsterdam, North Bar Street Banbury and can also be purchased from Lynne at 10 Round Close Road. ———————-
ADDERBURY AND MILTON FEOFFEE’S CHARITY Grants are available for school leavers going onto Further Education, University or Apprenticeships. The criteria for Students is that they must have lived in the village for 3 years. The deadline each year is 1 January and grants will be awarded at the end of February, after the meeting of the Trustees. Each application will be assessed individually and confidentially by the Trustees. Application forms are available from Mrs. Margaret Clinkard, 31 Deene Close, Adderbury. The Assistance Fund is a long-established fund within the Feoffee Charity. It is there to help when times are hard. We cover all age groups, young and old, and can offer help to all who have lived in the village for a period of three years or more. To apply for help, please request a form from: S. Peissel, Church Farm Stables, Milton, OX15 4HH
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PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council met on 29 March. There were apologies from Colin Astley and Chris Shallis OPEN FORUM: Matters raised were 106 Monies, Twyford Wharf Bridge, the ‘Need not Greed Coalition; and the traffic feasibility study. COUNCIL REPORTS: A report from County Councillor Arash Fatemian had previously been circulated. District Councillor Nigel Randall reported that CDC had recently won two awards – Entrepreneurial Council of the Year and Housing Council of the Year. PLAY EQUIPMENT PROJECT: Sue Jelfs gave an update of her research into new play equipment. Suggestions included an outdoor table tennis table and zip wire and she was keen to include items that might be ‘challenging’ for children. She also had some ideas for the play area at The Rise. Councillors were encouraged to go and visit some local play areas eg Hook Norton, to see some examples of the suggestions made. PLANNING: No observations had been made in respect of: Mrs Theresa Goss – various works in accordance with the Tree Survey in Manor Road, Horn Hill Road, Lucy Plackett Playing Field and Amenity Land at Rawlins Close. Mrs Jenny Ward – 5 Green Farm Mr and Mrs D Fox– 27 Deene Close Mrs Beverley Hawkins – Tryad House, High Street. Objections had been raised concerning: Rosconn Group Ltd – Land West of OP Parcel 4100 adjoining and south of Milton Road BOLLARDS IN CHURCH LANE: There had been a request from a resident in Church Lane to install wooden bollards on the green area beyond Church House to discourage parking on the grass. The Clerk would contact other residents in the area to see what their views were on the matter. A request had been received from the Public Footpath Officer asking if the PC would be willing to contribute to the cost of improving the access on a public right of way in West Adderbury. After some discussion it was agreed to clarify the possible cost required. MEMBERS ALLOWANCES: It was agreed to defer this item until after the new PC had been elected. PC COUNCIL GRANTS: The same applied to this item. AGENDA MANAGEMENT AND GRANTS: It was agreed that the Agenda content needed to be made clear to the public and that in future the official Minutes of PC meetings would only record the decisions made, rather than include the content of any discussions that took place. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: As the Chair of the SNP Steering Group, Sam Brown, could not be present this evening, Chairman Diane Bratt read out the statement that had been published in April Contact. 38 38
TRANSFER OF LAND: The Chairman reported that the transfer of land to the PC of the ransom strip on Aynho Road and the land on Milton Road was ongoing with no problems. VILLAGE MATTERS: FOCAL had thanked the PC for their donation of £2000 which would be used over the next 4 years. They were going ahead with a Crime writers event and planned fund raising events were almost monthly. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: The meeting was on 12 April in the Methodist Hall when there were presentations relating to play equipment, the Neighbourhood Plan and Adderbury Lakes. MILTON ROAD/HORN HILL ROAD FEASIBILITY STUDY: Possible options included junction narrowing or modification, or the possible insertion of ‘pinch points’ and/or associated humps or cushions along Horn Hill Road/ Cross Hill Road/New Road/Water Lane. It was agreed that more clarification was needed on costs, together with further surveys and possible funding from 106 Monies. Any decisions on street lighting would be deferred until after the forthcoming PC elections. NEXT MEETINGS: Next PC meeting is 12 May. ADDERBURY PARISH COUNCIL GRANTS 2016 Adderbury Parish Council has set aside a budget of £2,000 for the financial year 2016/17 that may be awarded in the form of grants to groups based in the village whose activities benefit residents. The Parish Council has established some simple criteria for awarding grants, basic guidelines for applicants and a common application process in the hope of achieving an outcome that treats all applicants as fairly as possible. The guidelines are also intended to help applicants decide whether to pursue a grant application in the first place and to ensure that the criteria for awarding grants are clearly understood by both applicants and councillors alike. Grants for 2016 will be agreed at the Parish Council meeting on 28 June 2016 and applications will need to be received by Friday 17 June 2016. For further details and an application form, please contact the Parish Council web site www.adderburypc.co.uk Alternatively ring Theresa Goss on 01295 710965 or email at adderburypc@hotmail.com
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Last month’s meeting opened with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society, where Chairman Richard Broadbent reviewed the Society’s activities over the past year, noting that these continued to cater for a broad range of members’ interests, photographic skills and experience. The activities included monthly presentations from both outside speakers and members on a variety of topics, photo-shoots to places of interest, support of a number of village activities in both Adderbury and Deddington, including two annual exhibitions at these villages, and also a permanent display at the West Bar surgery in Banbury. In addition, monthly Workshops continue to be held, which are designed specifically to improve the knowledge of less experienced photographers. Overall it had been a most successful year for the Society, during which it continued to attract a total of 50 members. Reports then followed from the Treasurer and Programme Secretary that showed a satisfactory financial position, while noting that members’ desire for more outside speakers would introduce additional speaker costs. The AGM drew to a close with reviews of future Workshop activities and the Society’s web site, and concluded with the re-election of the Society’s officers. The meeting continued after the AGM with a presentation of members’ photographic ideas on the topic of ‘What is it?’ This comprised 50 projected images with members being invited to guess what each image represented. The result was some extra-ordinary photographs, viewed with puzzlement and a great deal of humour, of which a significant proportion could not be identified without further explanation by the originator. The meeting then concluded with members’ inputs to the monthly photographic topic which, on this occasion, was ‘Feet.’ Future meetings of the Society are on 4 May, when Janine Timms, a local Banbury professional photographer, will present ’Portrait, studio and wedding photography,’ and 1 June when member Randall Miles ARPS AFIAP will give a second presentation on his various photographic experiences. Then on 18 May, member Martyn Pearse leads a Workshop on ‘Table top photography,’ and an outdoor photo-shoot is planned for 15 June. All meetings are at 7.30 pm in the Cartwright Hotel, Aynho and are open to everyone. Just come along, you can be assured of a warm welcome. John Branton, www.addphoto.co.uk
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THE KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE Katharine House Hospice Open Day - Friday, 13 May Katharine House Hospice staff are very pleased to invite you to our very first Open Day. Come and learn more about what we do; join a scheduled tour, attend a talk by a member of our clinical staff, and enjoy an informal chat with a drink and a cupcake. For further infor-mation, please visit khh.org.uk or phone 01295 811 866. Sign up today for the 10th Midnight Walk – Saturday 25 June Since the first Midnight Walk in 2007, the event has seen over 5,000 entrants who have raised over £700,000 between them. To celebrate Katharine House Hospice’s 25th Anniversary year, we are asking people to wear silver and as many sparkles as possible. Everyone taking part will receive a t-shirt to wear on the night, as well as a medal, drink and a bacon roll after the walk. Early bird entry fee this year is £15 for those who sign up before 30 April, and we ask for a minimum of £25 sponsorship from each walker (£50 per family). You can sign up now at www.khh.org.uk, or phone 01295 816 484. Oxford Artweeks: Katharine House Day Hospice Art Exhibition – 23-27 & 30 May 2016 The Katharine House philosophy has always been to take a holistic approach to patient care, which means more providing more than just medical care to patients and bereavement support to families. A large part of this is the use of art and music therapies to provide physical and psychological support to patients. This May, the Hospice has been chosen to take part in the Oxfordshire Artweeks programme, and artwork created by KHH patients will be on display in the Hospice during the week commencing 23 May. Why not come along to see the wonderful creations – and the stories behind the artwork? ————————–——————-—-
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