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Ensuring the Cotswolds are picture perfect

We learn about how a new partnership between Cotswold Tourism and the Picture Taker is helping promote the Cotswolds

New Businesses

A look at new local businesses and those with new products

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Tour of Britain

A new video promotes this wonderful event in September

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08 New businesses and services education 10 Dates for University Applications local news: 12 Video promoting Tour of Britain events 12 Seasonal events across our area local news 12 The Finstock Festival local news: 14 Picture Perfect Cotswolds business: FEATURED

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16 Electric Blanket Safety measures garden view: 18 Beautiful Blackberries astronomy: 20 The Cassini Mission cotswold link 20 Advertising Details cotswold link 20 Index local news: FEATURED

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Welcome to the September - October issue

We welcome Autumn with a wide range of local news, events and editorials, from slow cooked apples and blackberries, to electric blanket safety and news of the Tour of Britain travelling through the Cotswolds. There’s key dates for University Applications on p11, whilst p20 explains the Cassini mission to Saturn. Don’t forget, if you have any news, events, updates or 01609 777401 01609 779097 stories of local interest, please send them to editorial@jkanorth. com and we’ll do our best to publish them for you. cotswoldlink.co.uk I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in November.

Best wishes,

Christine Campbell | Editor Cotswold Link Magazine is published in good faith and the editors cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports or advertising in reports or advertising that appear in this publication and the views of the contributors may not be the those of the editors. Adverts and advertisers Your Cotswold Link carry no implied recommendation from the magazine or the publishers. All rights reserved. All information is appearing in Cotswold Link Magazine correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press. Cotswold Link Magazine cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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W E N businesses s & service our area in & around

“New To The Area” is a new business feature specifically designed to help new businesses and those that are offering new businesses and services to promote themselves cost effectively.

Businesses are invited to submit their adverts to this feature at the regular price and they will receive the

equivalent space in complimentary editorial*. This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 15,700 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available.

Ever considered Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of medicine that uses remedies from nature, selected on the principle of ‘like cures like’.

It is a holistic therapy, which means that rather than focusing on physical symptoms alone, it takes into consideration the whole person – medical history, lifestyle, emotions and all.

It is individualised to the person – even identical twins are likely to need different remedies (trust me, I have twins!).

What can it be used for?

People come to homeopathy for a variety of reasons – such as recurrent infections,

stress-related illnesses, skin conditions, anything hormone-related. Homeopathic remedies are considered safe for all ages and during pregnancy. They can be used alongside conventional medicines and can help alleviate side-effects of drugs.

What’s involved in a homeopathic treatment?

The initial consultation will usually last about an hour and a half. Remedies are usually in the form of a few small pills.

To book a treatment email jean@whollyholistic.co.uk or ring 07870 598340. Appointments can be at Hook Norton or Cornbury Park.

* Editorial must be supplied completed.

Contact us today to get your business in the Link!

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Might this course be for you?

Time to Reflect How often do you take the time to reflect on your life? The course provides essential time to reflect on the different elements of your life. This is crucial to understand, appreciate and identify the areas you would like to improve. You will consider your own values and how these drive you to aid in understanding your expectations of yourself and others.

Enhance your Communication Skills Do you communicate effectively with some people and not others?

Understanding yourself and your preferences will assist you in adapting your behaviours to interact with others more effectively. We will explore what can hinder your communication and how your state of mind can influence interactions. The course provides useful skills and techniques to enhance your

listening and questioning skills enabling you to improve relationships.

Challenging Conversations Thankfully not all of our daily conversations are challenging, however when required are you competent? The course offers practical tools to recognise the risks and benefits of having those challenging conversations. Whilst exploring how conflict can be handled effectively by adopting assertive behaviour in a structured manner that will increase your confidence.

Self-Belief How positive is your self-belief? Sadly 77% of what we tell ourselves is negative. The course provides opportunity to review your inner self-talk to be able to develop your positive programming - recognising the power of a positive mind-set and how this contributes towards you being more resilient.

I am an experienced and qualified trainer. I have a passion for learning, and even more of a passion for creating training that is educational and interactive, but above all, provides a range of practical tools for application. The course I’ve designed is based on elements that have developed me. My aim is to offer such knowledge and techniques to enable others to flourish.

To make an enquiry please contact me, or to directly book a place please go to www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for Little White Blossom.

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Porcupine: A real Turkish Delight!

We spoke to Porcupine partner Bob Hayward about the shops latest addition, stunning hand-crafted Turkish Mosaic Lamps.

“When I met the manufacturer in Istanbul, I had no idea how successful Turkish Mosaic lamps would sell here in the Cotswolds. For Porcupine in Chipping Norton, famous for its furniture, this would be a completely new direction.

However, once I had seen these charming lamps lit up, I was bowled over and confident they would compliment the pine and oak perfectly. Imagine my delight when the owner agreed to supply us directly, after all, he knew nothing about me or Porcupine. It meant no middle men, no agent, no wholesaler to cream off the prices. A direct supplier would ensure the keenest price, enabling us to pass this onto our customers.

Our first shipment arrived by Air Cargo within a few days. My partner Lindsay and I were so excited as we placed them around the shop. Even more so when we switched them on! What a difference it made, stunning!

I had to return to Turkey within a couple of days as I was on the lookout for Turkish cushions and table runners. Soon after this, Lindsay phoned, “There’s a problem with the lamps Bob”, I was surprised as one of our demands was that all the electrics were to EU Standard. “I’m joking,” said Lindsay, “The problem is we’ve nearly sold out. Can you visit Istanbul and order again?”

Here we are now with a delightful range of hand crafted lamps shining beautifully in our showroom. Sales have boomed and we now wholesale them to a variety of outlets, including garden centres, gift shops, oriental rug stores and lighting shops. That chance meeting in Istanbul certainly paid off.

Please call in and view the range, they make wonderful gifts as well as adding Turkish delight to your home.

Porcupine: Market Square, Chipping Norton.

Tel: 01608 641466

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Professional Coaching Service Are you stuck in a rut? Do you need help to achieve your personal or professional goals?

Are you really getting the most from your life or career?

As a professional coach, I work with people who want to enhance their lives or careers, and are serious about making change happen.

“It feels that my role in the business is now moving forward with far more clarity, purpose and potential than it was nine months ago - something which I believe is largely due to the coaching sessions with Phil”.

CK May 2017 I have over 25 years experience working in sports, educational leadership and professional development. I am now using my skills and experience to help people make positive changes to their lives and careers.

Whatever your goals, with a supportive, confidential approach, together we can make change happen.

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I am a member of The Association for Coaching and my professional coaching qualification is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management and I follow the Code of Conduct set by The European Coaching and Mentoring Council.

Einstein once said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it”.

In life, sometimes we can get stuck in a groove and need some outside help to move forward.

You can browse my website for further information, or follow my Twitter feed.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for an initial discussion to discover how coaching can provide a way forward for you.

Mobile: 07914 360352 philwaterscoaching@gmail.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philwaters-coach www.philwaterscoaching.co.uk Twitter @philwaterscoaching

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AN EXCITING YEAR AHEAD FOR 6TH FORM STUDENTS The final year in school for a 6th former can be as exciting as it is challenging. The excitement comes in the form of selecting both the course they wish to take and their preferred University.

These last two factors can aid with the adrenaline to push the student forward and over the finish line next summer.

Applying for a place at University The following is a guide and an insight for all parents and students as to the important dates they are going to encounter over the next 12 months. They should all be guided by the efficient and experienced staff at their respective schools.

First and foremost all applications to UK universities for full-time undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Note that many colleges and universaties also recruit through the UCAS system.

Part-time courses differ and the respective application needs to be made directly to the University.

Date

Event

SEPTEMBER 6th 2017

UCAS Applications open for 2018 entries (Candidates can select upto 5 universities)

OCTOBER 15th 2017

Deadline for Oxford and Cambridge applications, plus Medicine, Veterinary Medicine / Science and Dentistry at most other universities

JANUARY 15th 2018

Deadline for the majority of other university applications

FEBRUARY 25th 2018

UCAS Extra opens, for students who haven’t received any offers. They can apply for one course at a time (Available until July 2018)

MARCH 24th 2018

Deadline for some art & design courses - others may have a 15th January deadline so be careful when checking relevant course details

MARCH 31st 2018

The majority of Universities will have accepted or declined applications

MAY 2nd 2018

Student who received offers prior to 31st March must reapply by today

MAY 31st 2018

Deadline day for Student Loan Application – This can take 6 weeks to process. The Student does not need a confirmed place to apply.

June 31st 2018

Last day for Students who wish to apply for courses that still have vacancies. Following this date, applications will have to go through clearing

JULY 5th 2018

Clearing Opens. Students who fear that they might have missed their grades can begin to research which courses still have vacancies

AUGUST 16th 2018

A Level Results

May I wish students of all ages, a happy and successful year ahead.

For further information: www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/ucas-undergraduate-when-apply www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/03/11/applying-to-universityimportant-ucas-deadline-dates/ www.coursefinder.telegraph.co.uk/ John Harris

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Out & About Every 4th Thursday

n Chipping Norton Flower Club

New video captures the ‘buzz of expectation’ as Tour of Britain approaches!

There’s only a few weeks go before the OVO Energy Tour of Britain begins, and a great new video has just been launched which provides a tantalising glimpse of the excitement building towards the Cotswolds leg of the race on Saturday 9 September.

On that day, riders taking part in Stage 7 of the Tour will enter the Cotswolds via Charlbury and Shipton-Under-Wychwood, continuing to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Moreton-in-Marsh. They will then head towards Winchcombe and Cleeve Hill before finishing along the Promenade in Cheltenham town centre.

Cotswolds Tourism - working closely with Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council, and West Oxfordshire District Council – engaged PinPointMedia to create an eye-catching video which captures the mounting momentum across the area as 9 September fast approaches.

Sally Graff of Cotswolds Tourism is very pleased with

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the result: “The towns and villages across the Cotswolds are amazingly photogenic and provide a magnificent backdrop for promoting the OVO Energy Tour - and also the visitor experience generally.

With demonstrations, outings, workshops and more. Join us in the Lower Town Hall every 4th Thursday of the month Starting 21st September at 7pm More details: Ann 01608 683289 or Kaye 01993 831146 ........................................................

2nd September

n Hailey Village Show

The annual Hailey Village Show will be held on Saturday 2nd September at 2pm in the Village Hall. Entries (open to all) will include Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables, Cookery, Photography, Floral Arrangements and Children’s Classes. Photography classes are Queues, Rain, Shadows, Trees, and Upside down. Men’s Cookery is Madeira Cake.

See www.haileywestoxon.org for full schedule. Contact 01993 899125 ........................................................

“I would like to thank all the local cycling clubs who participated in the making of the video, including those from North Cotswolds, Charlbury, Winchcombe and Cheltenham, as well as the professional Bike Channel Canyon team. Viewers will see all age groups enjoying the experience of riding conventional bikes, electric models, tandems, sit down bikes, and Bainton rental bikes.”

3rd September

Residents and visitors alike will enjoy a family zone at Pittville Park, a street market and demonstration zone outside the Municipal Offices on the Promenade and the finish line and promotional zone in Imperial Square.”

Cycle clubs and local town and parish councils along the Tour route are being encouraged to share and promote the video, which should help boost the number of locals and visitors lining the route on stage 7 – or perhaps joining in the party at the finish in Cheltenham!

9th September

n The Moreton Show

One of the country’s biggest one-day agricultural shows has something for everyone to see, do, taste and buy. That’s its appeal and what organisers pride themselves on providing. There are 350 trade stands showing or selling everything, from Combine Harvesters to Wellington boots and the very best locally produced food. All day, too, there is some thrilling entertainment in the Grand Arena and Attractions Ring. There is even dancing sheep. www.moretonshow.co.uk ........................................................

n Mila Piano Trio

St Simon and St Jude Church have pleasure in presenting the

Mila Piano Trio: 7pm Tickets: Adults £12, Under 16s £6.

Available from Wychwood Benefice Centre: 01993 832514 office@wychwoodbenefice.org.uk or from Liz Watts on: 01993 831759. St Simon and St Jude Church, Milton-underWychwood. OX7 6JL ........................................................

14th September

n Talk: Mosaics in Ravenna The Arts Society West Oxfordshire More details on our website: www.TASWOX.org.uk ........................................................

15th September

Lawrence Home Nursing Team presents LAUGH FOR LAWRENCE

7.45pm - Chipping Norton Theatre Join Miles Jupp, Mark Steele, Lloyd Langford and Pippa Evans for a comedy feast of gags, guffaws and giggles to raise money for the Lawrence Home Nursing Team.

Lloyd is a stand up comedian, writer and an actor of incredibly limited range!

In aid of Lawrence Home Nursing Team. Tickets: £25. Suitable for ages 18+. Tickets: www.chippingnortontheatre.com ........................................................

23rd September n Macmillan coffee afternoon

1pm - 4pm Hailey village hall, Middletown, hailey, OX29 9UA. Homemade cakes and drinks, silent auction, plant stall, children’s fancy dress competition, lucky dip, guess the number of sweets in a jar, guess the name of the teddy and lots more!

Hope to see you there. ........................................................

The Finstock Ale, Beer & Music Festival Friday 8th - Sunday 10th September 2017

Village Hall, Well Hill, Finstock, West Oxfordshire, OX7 3BU www.facebook.com/TheFinstockAle The fifth annual Finstock Ale at the village hall and Well Hill green comprises at least 22 beers and six ciders as well as great music.

Friday 8th September sees a preview taste of all beers on offer at a Race Night sponsored by Sonnox Ltd (no entry fee) from 7.30pm.

The main festival is from midday on Saturday 9th September where an outstanding variety of beers and ciders are supported by excellent music all day. Artists include Paul Morris, Scarecrow, Ags Connolly, BlackMax and the Pirates, James...

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23rd - 24th Sept

n Made in the Cotswolds

A festival of creativity held throughout Chipping Campden and local villages centred around an art exhibition at the Cotswold House Hotel with artists demonstrating and selling their work. There are creative venues taking part throughout Chipping Campden celebrating all things Made in the Cotswolds, from locally produced wine and beer, to silver jewellery, floristry and architectural design. Plus much more besides. Suitable for all the family, most venues free admission (please check website).

Main exhibition open 10.30 5.00pm both days. Pick up an event brochure and map from the Cotswold House Hotel over the weekend or check out our website: www.madeinthecotswolds.org Cotswolds House Hotel, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AN ........................................................

6th October

n Jeremy hardy Live

8pm - Chipping Norton Theatre Jeremy Hardy is in his 4th decade as a stand-up this year. That’s a more dramatic way of saying he started 33 years ago and, without a lottery win, probably has at least another 33 years to go. In 2014, the tenth series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on Radio 4. He is also well known for his appearances on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Indeed, Alan Bennett recently said he likes him “but he’s only on the radio”.

Adults £15.50. Concessions £6.50 www.chippingnortontheatre.com ........................................................

12th October

n From Fleapit to Picture Palace: Cinema Architecture

in Britain

Andrew Davies: We follow the arrival of moving pictures in the 1890s, looking at early venues such as converted shops and fairground booths. Then the architecture becomes increasingly lavish and we marvel at the plush inter-war picture palaces.

More details on our website: www.TASWOX.org.uk ........................................................

16th October

n Pest and disease control without chemicals

Roger Umpleby will give a talk on pest and disease control without chemicals 7.30pm: Hailey Village Hall.

Admission £2, Hailey Gardening Club members free.

Tel 01993 899125 for info. ........................................................

22nd October

n Hailey Apple Pressing Day

Village Hall, Hailey: 1pm. Learn everything you didn’t know about apples, apple identification, apple juice, tea and apple cake (of course), children’s games, tombola and plant sale. Please bring your own containers (for the juice). Free admission.

Contact 01993 899125. ........................................................

9th November

n Cartier: Jeweller of Genius

Judy Rudoe uses her unrivalled knowledge of the Cartier archive and collection to reveal the brilliance of Cartier’s luxurious jewels and to uncover the firm’s celebrity clientèle, from the royal heads of Europe to Indian Maharajahs and American heiresses.

More details on our website: www.TASWOX.org.uk ........................................................

Please note: the editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to events listed. Please contact event organisers directly. All events correct at time of going to press.

...Morgan, Drivin’ Sideways and Roughcut Ruby, together with an appearance by the Charlbury and Finstock Morris. Finishes at midnight. £5 entry comes with free pint festival glass, one free pint of beer or cider, and tasting notes.

All music is free to attend and a pay bar is available (without entry fee) for non-beer / cider drinkers.

All welcome.

Lunchtime Sunday the bar opens to finish anything left over!

Sunday 10th September from midday sees any last beer and cider on sale.

Contact: Shaun Morley: thefinstockale@gmail.com

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Ensuring the Cotswolds are picture perfect!

Cotswolds Tourism has been working with local photographer Anthony Inwood (also known as ‘the Picture Taker’) to assemble a portfolio of high quality images that can be used to entice even more visitors to sample what the area has to offer.  Photographs of local towns, villages and rural scenes that Anthony is taking throughout 2017 are now appearing on Cotswold Tourism’s website, promotional material, and social media accounts – and feedback has been extremely positive.  Sally Graff of Cotswolds Tourism is very pleased with the results so far: “Pictures are always much better than text to highlight what this fantastic area has to offer, and we have been very pleased with the work Anthony has done to capture the essence of the Cotswolds as the seasons change through the year. The partnership has been very successful so far and we look forward to further collaborations so we can create widespread interest in the area - as well as inspiring local residents to get out and explore places on their doorstep.”  Anthony is also enthusiastic about the collaboration:

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“As a photographer based in Bourton on the Water I am privileged to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, towns and villages. I was awarded joint first place in the Landscape Photographer of the year 2016 competition run by Cotswolds AONB and, since then I have been overwhelmed by the connections I have made - most significantly with the Cotswold Tourism Partnership after I was awarded a tender for major 2017 project.

“There is no greater challenge than the weather so when the sun shines then you may see me photographing your town, village or countryside. I like to draw my viewers in, give them a sense of ‘I want to be there’ or ‘I want to walk down there’. I also love to photograph people having fun and children playing. During the next few years I hope to build my client base here in the Cotswolds to provide strong meaningful images that will promote this area we all love. For my Cotswold Image Library please visit www.cotswoldimagelibrary.co.uk or my general website www. thepicturetaker.co.uk 

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Checks to ensure residents sleep safely Free electric blanket safety checks are being offered to residents.

The checks, part of a joint home safety scheme run by West Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council, are taking place on 4 October in Witney and 18 October in Chipping Norton.

Last year, 178 blankets were tested in the district and 34 (19 per cent) failed. And in the last five years, of around 1,000 blankets tested, more than 20 per cent have failed.

Cllr Carol Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said, “Electric blankets are a common cause of fires but proper testing can help avoid that.

“These checks will help residents feel confident their blanket will operate safely. But if there is any doubt or a blanket is more than 10 years old, the best advice is to buy a new one.”

Old or damaged electric blankets cause more than 5,000 fires a year in the UK. Each year around 20 people are killed and 100 injured as a result of such fires. Research has shown blankets that are 10 years old or more are responsible for 99% of these fires.

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Danger signs include: worn or frayed fabric; scorch marks; tie tapes damaged; worn or damaged flex and damaged or displaced heating wires.

It is advised to always buy new and look out for a European Certification Mark such as the BEAB safety mark.

Safety check appointments must be pre-booked and are done on a first-come, first served basis. To book call 01993 861000.

Signs that electric blankets are hazardous • If they are over ten years old and don’t have safety features built into the controller • Leakage of voltage to the surface of the blanket • The elements are able to move around inside the blanket with the potential to rub together and cause a short circuit • Elements not being secured within the blanket and exposed to the surface • Power lead fasteners broken are unable to be secured • The surface of the blanket is worn, exposing the elements

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GARDEN VIEW

Beautiful blackberries

Autumn’s scent is sweet and sour.

There is a definite tang in the air which indicates that summer is drawing to a close.

apart will do. You can also grow them over sheds and walls.

Plant the blackberry plant in manure, or compost-enriched soil at the base of the

Don’t be sad though, autumn has its

frame and gradually train the plant up it,

compensations, especially at harvest time:

tying in the shoots as they grow. It will

picking early apples, cold from the tree and

spread to cover the frame and provide

dappled with dampness is one of life’s little

an annual crop. Remember to cut out old

pleasures. But if you don’t grow fruit in your

fruited stems each autumn and tie in the

own plot you don’t have to miss out, just

new ones.

look to the hedgerows. As kids we used to dig out an empty ice cream tub and go

If space is limited there are some lovely

blackberrying in the autumn. It seems to

new compact varieties available.

have died-out a bit as a family pastime but that means there’s more for the rest of us!

There are plenty of thornless, highly fla-

Don’t worry about breaking any laws. If the

voured varieties. Ashton Cross produces a

fruit is growing in the wild it is anyone’s for

heavy crop of intensely flavoured fruit and

the taking.

Merton is a compact thornless which produces enormous blackberries and is very

But why stop at wild blackberries. How

suited to a small space.

about growing your own? It’s very simple. My dad used to grow them over two

I encourage you to plant a blackberry bush

discarded wrought-iron gates he found in

this year and in the future you will enjoy

a skip! You don’t need anything quite that

one of the purest pleasures autumn can

elaborate. Rig up a simple post and wire

offer.

frame. Two 2m / 6 foot posts knocked into the ground 2m / 6 foot apart and joined together with horizontal strands of galvanised wire spaced about 45cm / 18 inches

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Happy gardening,

By Rachael Leverton

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The

Cotswold Sky

Spacecraft to be deliberately crashed into Saturn Launched on 15th October 1997 Cassini’s final mission concludes dramatically on Friday 15th September when it is deliberately crashed into the planet of Saturn.

Illustration of Cassini spacecraft prior to one of its dives between the planet and its rings (NASA) By this date it will have completed the 22nd and final dive between the 1,500 mile (2,400km) wide gap between Saturn and its rings.

Cassini’s Discoveries Since arriving at Saturn in 2004 Cassini has discovered water vapour geysers on the moon of Enceladus along with evidence of liquid oceans beneath its surface and hydrothermal vents that could culminate in providing evidence of life. In addition there is the possibility of the moons Rhea and Dione also containing water.

A report from NASA informs that the most recent of Cassini’s discoveries has been the identification of a molecule in the thick atmosphere of Titan, the largest of Saturn’s moons. It is believed that this molecule is instrumental in producing complex organic molecules which may “have acted as the basis of the earliest forms of life on Earth”. This leads to the hypothesis that Titan’s atmosphere may resemble that of Earth’s early atmosphere. Scientists are now asking the question “Can some exotic type of life begin and evolve in a truly alien environment, that of liquid methane?”

Why does Cassini have to be destroyed?

The answer is relatively simple, Cassini utilises 33 kilograms of radioactive plutonium to provide the power to drive the radio isotopic generators. Only 1% of its power source is now avail-

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able. Should Cassini be left to orbit without its own power source there is the danger of it being drawn in by the gravitational energy of one of the other moons. Should this happen the moon that it hits will be permanently polluted extinguishing further research. It is believed that with a good amateur telescope the destruction of Cassini will be viewable from Earth.

However; the event will be well publicised and shown on the relevant national news programs plus newspapers and astronomy magazines.

Further reading on Cassini: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/newinsights-into-titans-complex-chemistry https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ cassini/main/index.html Cassini: the final countdown – by Keith Cooper (Astronomy Now)

Diary

Autumnal Equinox - Friday 22nd September, 21.02 hours (British Summer Time). The moment when the Sun crosses the equator on its way south.

Sunday 29th October - clocks go back one hour.

The Planets Mercury, Venus and Mars

These 3 planets can be seen each morning dancing for position at around 06.00 hours. To observe look East and low in the sky as the following images show. Their positions with each other will slowly change over the 2 month period, but please note that Mercury can be difficult to observe and will not be visible during October. Venus is predominantly bright and difficult to miss, thus it is often referred to as the Morning Star.

Jupiter: Can be observed slowly disappearing within in one hour of sunset, so by the end of September Jupiter will no longer be in view.

Saturn: During September Saturn will set around 22.30 hours and during October will be the only prominent planet in the evening sky setting around 21.30 hours by the end of the month.

John Harris

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