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7th September: 7.30pm

ARTHUR & MIKE

Dante Ariola 101mins The brilliant Colin Firth stars as a man who fakes his own death and assumes a new identity in order to escape his life. When he moves in with a woman who is also trying to leave her past behind, a new chapter begins but can they escape their old lives? Colin’s partner in crime is Emily Blunt from Looper and Salmon Fishing in Yemen.

Adults £8, Under 16s £6,

10th September: 7.45pm

NOT ABOUT HEROES

Not About Heroes is the unforgettable story of two of the finest ‘Great War’ poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, their friendship, their inter-dependency, their poetry. Through the letters and poems of these two men, Stephen MacDonald’s acclaimed play paints a vivid and moving picture of their friendship and the conflict that brought them together. Directed by one of the stars of Alarms and Excursions, Not About Heroes is both exhilarating and uncompromising in its exploration of love, war and a friendship that changed the face of British poetry. Adults £14, Concessions £12, Under 26s £8.50

19th - 28th September - various times

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

Three actors portray a cast of thousands in Chipping Norton Theatre’s very own madcap adaptation of Jules Verne’s globetrotting classic, bringing to life sea storms, police chases and even elephant rides! Joyfully frenetic whirlwind of a show, full of daft Victorian invention, daring deeds and downright silliness.

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Garden View

We welcome Autumn with a Rhubarb-inspired feature & a delicious recipe for you to enjoy!

New Businesses A snapshot of new local businesses & services

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Chippy Jazz & Music Jazz returns to Chipping Norton on 28th September

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05 A Day to Remember... astronomy 05 The Cotswold Sky new businesses: 08 New Businesses & Services review 10 book 2 Featured Books reviewed 10 education A Teachers Nightmare!

10 family Should my child have a mobile? & about 12 out Autumn events across our area news: 14 local Housing & Planning News travel

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15 Chippy Jazz returns! gardening: 17 Which power tools should you use? garden view: 18 What a load of Rhubarb! recipe 18 Strawberry Rhubarb Pie food 20 British Food Fortnight food: 20 A look at the art of preserving recipe 21 Spicy Baked Apples with Walnuts cotswold link 22 Index local news: FEATURED FEATURED

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Welcome to the September - October issue We greet the arrival of Autumn with a number of exciting features and news for you! There is plenty to read for those food lovers amongst you as pages 18, 20 & 21 feature recipes and food news! For music lovers, the exciting Chippy Jazz & Music returns on p15. Don’t forget, if you have any local news or a story of interest then please submit them to editorial@jkanorth.com.

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Carrick News

In this issue...

A Day to Remember...

There are many reasons why couples choose to marry overseas... short-haul destinations such as Cyprus, Greece, Gozo and The Algarve allow many of your relatives and friends to attend your big day... a sun-kissed wedding photo album... the opportunity to combine your wedding and honeymoon destination... easy and relatively quick organisation of it all...and, just as importantly, the fact that a wedding overseas could be considerably cheaper than in the U.K. Whilst trends change annually, it is possibly the longer haul destinations which are proving to be most popular.

Some of the favourite wedding destinations are: - Cyprus, Barbados, Las Vegas, Mauritius and the Maldives. For those getting married in the UK and opting for a special honeymoon, the favourites are Maldives, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Malaysia.

We’ve all seen the pictures, romance in the air, floating white dresses, and bare feet walking along the beach, turquoise sea and palm trees in the background…can it really be that easy? For something this special you will need to speak to the experts, a travel agent who has plenty of experience in organising such a unique occasion. Speak to them about what you want from your dream wedding, a castle in Scotland, being married by the captain on board ship, a romantic island paradise or a wedding chapel in Las Vegas. Let them guide you to your perfect wedding or honeymoon destination.

For those on a budget or perhaps taking family along to enjoy the celebrations then Cyprus is ideal.

The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite,

Greek Goddess of love and beauty is the perfect choice as accommodation is plentiful for all budgets and inexpensive weddings can be arranged quite easily.

Many cruise companies can now perform wedding ceremonies on board, being married by the captain whilst sailing luxuriously in international waters will suit those couples wanting a stylish and ultimately unusual ceremony. Most newly-weds dream of beginning their married life strolling on talcum powder white sandy beaches lapped by aquamarine waters. The Indian Ocean hot spots of Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives tick all the boxes, each offering something unique for those seeking picture perfect romance.

For something a bit different, the Cotton Tree luxury boutique hotel in the Cayman Islands recently opened and is an exclusive hideaway, the Le Phare Bleu Marina & Resort in Grenada are inviting couples to tie the knot on their restored Swedish light ship, Wolwedans Dunes Lodge in Namibia sits on a dune in a nature reserve and offers spectacular views for the album, have your marriage blessed by the captain on deck with Star Clipper or how about a cruise in the South Pacific with your wedding in the Bora Bora Resort in their Blue Lagoon Chapel – the only over water wedding chapel in French Polynesia!

CONTACT THE TEAM • Chipping Norton: 10, Middle Row - t: 01608 641 983 • Bourton-on-the-Water: Moore Road - t: 01451 822 048 www.carricktravel.com

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Cotswold Sky Black Holes

When a star of many times the size of our Sun dies the outer layers are blasted into the far reaches of space in a supernova explosion. Its core contracts with such intensity, that all the atoms within it are crushed into far smaller components of matter, eventually forming what is known as a “singularity”. The gravitational pull within a black hole is so powerful that even light cannot escape from it. Black Holes are therefore detected from the activity around them.

Black Holes and Gravity

We need to clarify a myth about black holes; they do not swallow everything up. If our Sun were to become a black hole of comparable mass it would be 7km in diameter, no light or heat would be emitted but a cold dark Earth would continue to orbit the black hole, because the gravitational pull would remain the same.

To be sucked into our imaginary black hole, the Earth would have to be within the Schwarzschild radius. Leaving the calculation to the Astronomers of this world, it equates to the Earth having to be 3km from our imaginary black hole.

Black Holes and Time

This is where imagination is needed. Time is a relative component and if it were possible to stand for one minute on the surface of a black hole (the surface is known as an “event horizon”), thousands of years could pass on Earth, dependent on the size of the black hole and its distance from Earth.

Also if you were to cross the event horizon, a person watching from the outside would not see you fall in, you would appear frozen.

For more detailed descriptions search: http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l2/black_holes.html http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/home.html http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/black-holesarticle/

Astro News

Rosetta is a mission built to fly to comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and guide a landing craft called Philae onto the comet’s surface in November.

During the next few weeks the media will give detailed reports on its progress.

An interesting report on the present progress can be found in the August edition of Astronomy Now.

Sky Diary

Sept 14th The Moon passes close to the bright star Aldebaran in the constellation of Taurus.

Sept 20th Jupiter can be seen to the upper left of the Moon in the early morning.

Sept 23rd 03.29 hours Autumnal Equinox Sept 29th At 19.45hours the crescent Moon can be seen low in the SW with Mars underneath and Antares the main star of Scorpius below the planet.

Oct 4th The Cameopardalid Meteor Shower Oct 7th The Draconid Meteor Shower Oct 8th The first Full Moon following the Harvest Moon is called the Hunters Moon. There is also a Lunar eclipse occuring this evening but unfortunately

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not observable from the UK. Oct 11th 22.00 hours the Moon can be observed below the Pleiades (Seven Sisters) star cluster.

Oct 18th 06.00 hours Jupiter can be seen above the crescent Moon.

Oct 21st The Orionid Meteor Shower.

Oct 23rd A partial eclipse of the Sun takes place observable from the Atlantic, North America and Asia, from 20.38hrs to 00.52hrs suggest using live Internet sources e.g. NASA. Oct 25th Occultation between Saturn and the Moon. Start of Saturn’s disappearance occurs at 16.58hours and reappears at 18.03hours. This occultation will be a challenge to observe because the Sun has not fully set.

Oct 26th British Summer Time ends clocks go back one hour.

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s e c i v r e s & in & around our area

“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 (Advert sizes available:

1/8 and Âź) and they will receive the equivalent space in complimentary editorial*. This editorial provides excellent business exposure to 17,300 homes and businesses and allows further explanation of the new business or services available. * Editorial must be supplied completed.

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Almost every eligible parish and town has applied for funding support to purchase defibrillators under a scheme launched by the District Council to help rollout the life-saving devices across West Oxfordshire.

The Council has offered to fund 50% of the cost, up to £900, to support local communities to purchase their own Automated External Defibrillator (AEDs).

Communities snap up chance of defibrillator funding

AEDs are proven to dramatically increase the chances of survival in the case of cardiac arrest and can be used with no previous instruction or training as the equipment is designed to tell users exactly what to do at the time of use.

An anonymous donor has already gifted devices to 24 communities in the District and the Council is offering the financial support to the remaining 30 parishes and towns. Nearly all have expressed an interest in joining the scheme and funding applications are now being processed.

Cllr Mark Booty, Cabinet Member for Health, said: “We are delighted with the response and will be getting the

ball rolling with the funding as soon as we can. Most of the anonymously donated defibrillators have now been installed and we are keen to get devices in place everywhere else as soon as possible.

“Defibrillators are of vital importance in a rural District like ours and we believe this scheme will make West Oxfordshire one of the safest places to live if you suffer cardiac arrest.”

The District Council has been working on the scheme with South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) and the Trust will be providing training to raise awareness about AEDs and teach communities and local residents how to give initial care should a cardiac arrest occur.

Dick Tracey, divisional responder manager for SCAS, said: “When someone goes into cardiac arrest time is of the essence. For every minute that passes where there’s no active treatment, the chances of a successful resuscitation reduces by 10%. Having these machines, particularly in the villages, will significantly increase chances of survival.”

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A Teacher’s Nightmare?

A Good Read

A Politicians Easy Target?

A Student’s Problem?

The Night Circus n Erin Morgenstern

“The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there when yesterday it was not” So begins this adult fantasy novel. From the seductive opening you are drawn into the world of the circus. The mysterious circus owner, Prospero the Enchanter, otherwise known as Hector Bowen, is a magician and Le Cirque des Rêves is the greatest accomplishment of his career. Magic unfolds on every page as his circus and its assembled performers enchant and amaze its audience. Time moves differently in the circus, as the performers appear not to age. Acrobats perform without safety nets and the audience move from one spectacle to another, created by the illusionist who transforms tents on a whim.

Fates intertwine as two young protégés must meet and compete on this unsuspecting stage. The ultimate bet will be decided after years of dedication and preparation.

Set in America and Europe in the late 1800s this novel oozes with an era that never quite existed. A steampunk retelling of the Victorian age that you will wish you could visit. The language is poetic and evocative and you will find yourself longing for the day when the circus arrives near you without warning. You too will want to wear a red scarf and join the rêveurs. .................................................................................................................................

Magic Tree House: Valley of the Dinosaur n Mary Pope Osborne

Time travel. A quest to solve. Exciting adventures. This book for young readers who are growing in confidence has all of these and much more. The first of a series of books, it follows the adventures of Jack and Annie as they discover a magic treehouse in their neighbourhood.

As the story begins Jack and Annie are chasing an imaginary monster into a nearby wood when they stumble across a solitary treehouse. Curiosity getting the better of them, they decide to explore and inside they find wonderful collection of books. Jack is drawn to a dinosaur book and before they know it the two children are transported back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Full of fascinating facts this book will appeal to any budding palaeontologist. At ten chapters this is a nice introduction to reading without seeming too daunting. The sentence structure can be repetitive and simplistic, but I am assured by young readers that this is not a problem!

There are currently sixteen books available in the series covering different time periods and geographic locations. These along, with an interactive website, promise to engage and educate young readers for many a long school holiday. ..................................................................................................................................

By Willow Coby

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As I sit down and write at the beginning of August to meet the print deadline, schools have been informed to be prepared for “volatile” GCSE and A Level results. In other words the examination papers have been marked more strictly than in previous years. By the time you read this article the results of the summer examinations will have been published.

No doubt there will be controversy with various factions including teachers, politicians, trade unions, examination boards, The Department of Education, The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and indeed parents with all having entrenched themselves in their particular camp.

The Chief Executive of Ofqual has stated that volatility will be the pattern to expect in coming years but insisted that grading would remain consistent. In addition the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) have informed schools of what to expect.

Reasons for Change According to The Department of Education the changes originate from Employers, Universities and Colleges who are “are often dissatisfied with school leavers’ literacy and numeracy” and have also said “We believe making GCSEs and A levels more rigorous will prepare students properly for life after school”.

We are now left with unanswered questions • Will industry be able to differentiate between the grades of previous years and those of 2014 which have been marked to different standards and ultimately the grades of 2017/8 when the results evolve from A,B,C… grades to 9,8,7…grades? Ofqual have stated that “direct comparisons with 2014 can’t be made with 2013”. Goodness no wonder there is such confusion.

• Will some Universities lower their acceptance grades or fold?

Mobile Phone?

Should My Child Have a

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But where does this leave the student?

As always the student appears to have been neglected in all the public debate. Students do listen and are concerned about their individual situation.

It would be good if someone from the Department of Education or Ofqual wrote a letter directly to the students and their parents, explaining why these changes are occurring and apologise for the additional stress that is being imposed on them through no fault of their own.

Regrettably I suspect the authorities will leave it to the overburdened teaching profession to explain.

I have mentioned on more than one occasion in these articles that the present day student is just as bright as those of bye gone generations.

All systems need continuous modification and this can be done logically over a period of time, not with wholesale change. The student needs support and encouragement not to give up but to persevere. No doubt good parents and teachers have and are presently carrying out this most important role.

For detailed policy see: https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/reforming-qualifications-andthe-curriculum-to-better-prepare-pupils-for-life-after-school John Harris

Seriously consider buying a basic model for their first phone. At this stage it’s all about safety, not social status or games, and the phone should be regarded as a tool, not a toy. Only consider a smart phone when your child is much older, say 16-18 years old.

Set limits for the number of texts or minutes. A monthly capped contract can help with this, or alternatively a pay as you go scheme, which will only allow a certain spend before it needs topping up again. Consider taking out insurance should the phone get lost or broken, and ask your child to contribute to the cost as they get older and are able to earn.

Designate certain times when the phone should be turned off or left behind, such as at the dinner table, after 10pm, or in the bedroom - and limit the number of hours they spend on the phone to leave time for other interests.

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Out & About Community 6th September

n Food and Music Festival The Festival takes place within the glorious setting of Five Alls, a beautiful, 18th century Cotswolds stone coaching inn with rooms located in the heart of the picture-perfect village of Filkins, Gloucestershire, just a 10-minute drive south from Burford. Harvest Festival offers a unique opportunity to meet, sample and buy produce from some of the Cotswolds’ highest quality food and drink heroes, alongside local artisan exhibitors keen to share the story of their products.

-Five Alls at Filkins: 10 - 3pm

Lechlade, GL7 3JQ, For reservations: 01367 860875 www.thefivealls.co.uk ........................................................

6th September

n Charlbury Garden Society Annual Show The Annual Flower and Produce Show is open in the Memorial Hall from 2pm to 4.30pm. Admission 50p, children free.

This is the centrepiece of the horticultural year and the show for all the family - as well as flowers there are also classes for fruit, vegetables, cookery, jam, handicrafts and photographs. Everyone is welcome to bring something to the show, the Annual Show Schedule and Annual Show Entry Form are available on the website, also the Station, Pharmacy, Library and Post Office - you don’t have to be a member to exhibit.

Membership of the Charlbury Garden Society is just £3 a year and gives you discount at local garden centres.

- Charlbury Memorial Hall: 2 - 4.30pm

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7th September

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n Wychwood Forest Fair Entertainers will be there to make it a Family Day Out, including Morris Dancers, Storyteller, Aunt Sally, Ferret Racing, Coconut Shy, Hatwells Fun Fair, and other Children’s Games.

Local Food Producers will be much in evidence and Refreshments from Witney Rotary Club, Rico’s Pizza Shack, and John Kench’s Barbecue, plus vegetarian food with an eastern twist, and local Ice Cream, all of which can be eaten whilst listening to the Witney Town Band. The Wychwood Tea Tent, and Bar supplied

by Wychwood Brewery will be much in evidence. For further details please contact Michael Drew, 01993 702624, or E-mail michael.drew@totalise.co.uk, or visit the Wychwood Project website at www.wychwoodproject.org.

- Cornbury Park, Charlbury ........................................................

10th September

n 100 Plants That Almost Changed the World The Blockley & District Horticultural Society are delighted to be hosting Chris Beardshaw as a speaker at our meeting and the topic is “100 Plants That Almost Changed the World” (he has a book by the same name). Chris is a renowned garden designer and horticulturalist and always speaks passionately on his subject. We are offering a limited number of tickets for sale now at the price of £12 each. Please contact Sue Salmon on 01386 700847, email salmonoldwell@ hotmail.com or Jane Scott-Henderson, email: phende5245@aol.com.

Buy now to avoid disappointment!

- St George’s Hall , Blockley: 7.30pm ........................................................

18th - 20th September

n “Traditional” Mop Fair Lots of rides and fun for all the family.

High Street closed to traffic

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20th September

n Farmer’s Feast The Farmer’s Feast will be celebrating The Wheatsheaf’s wonderful suppliers, with a Feast lunch from 12.30pm and a Feast dinner from 6pm, served at long trestle tables seating 120 people and all within a beautiful Indian Tipi in the Wheatsheaf’s gorgeous gardens.

From £35 per head, drinks are extra.

There will be live music from KSH and The Going Goods, Flat & Sharps and Stomping Dave throughout the day and children will be able to meet farm animals.

All proceeds from The Farmer’ Feast will go to The Duchenne Children’s Trust, set up by Emily and Nick Crossley, after their son, Eli was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their mission is quite simply to raise money to give to the best global research effort to fund a treatment or cure for this disease www.dc-trust.org.

- The Wheatsheaf Inn, Northleach

To book seats for the Farmer’s Feast events: Tel 01451 860 244, or email events@theluckyonion.com ........................................................

20th September

n Charlbury Street Fair Children’s Fancy Dress Parade and Art Competition, stalls, food, games, entertainment, funfair and so much more. Evening entertainment to include “The Village Idiots” back for a third year by popular demand!

If you love it, be part of it! info@charlburystreetfair.org ........................................................

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4th October

n The Art of Vintique We are delighted to be hosting our next event on October 4th in Great Barrington village hall from 10-4pm so if you have a penchant for Parisian Mirrors, a weakness for Wedgwood or are addicted to Armoires and armchairs, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There will be an admission charge £2, 10% will go to two chosen charities. Under 16’s Free Parking: Free on-site parking - Great Barrington Village Hall: 10-4pm Nr. Burford, OX18 4UR wwwartofvintique.co.uk ........................................................

Lodge Park

13th September

n Heritage Open Day Come, discover and celebrate this beautiful historical grandstand and its extensive parkland free of charge. We have croquet, games, children’s quizzes, trails and dressing up or come along a find out about Lodge Park’s captivating history. Dogs welcome on lead, water bowls provided.

Lodge Park is open from Friday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm. NT members free

31st October – 2nd November

n Hallowe’en at Lodge Park Legend has it, that the ghost of the hunchback who built the Grandstand in the 17th century still haunts the old Grandstand, so come if you dare, dress up in 17th century clothes or your own Hallowe’en costume and follow our Hallowe’en trails round the cobwebby corners of creaky old Lodge Park.

We also have a range of Hallowe’en activates, for children throughout the weekend and some wonderful autumn walks to enjoy around the Sherborne Park Estate.

Lodge Park is open from Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm. NT members free/ Trails £2.00 - Lodge Park Aldsworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3PP 01451 844130 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk ........................................................

15th October

n Charlbury WI October meeting - The Hidden History of Nursery Rhymes Our October speaker will be revealing the hidden meanings behind nursery rhymes. Seemingly nonsensical rhymes for children are often hangovers of more serious things in the past: changes in law or religion, ways to remind children of their heritage, poking fun at unpopular members of important families or even recalling sinister events such as a murder.

While the bubonic plague is thought to be immortalised in ‘Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses’, the rhyme ‘Humpty Dumpty’ is considered to refer not to an egg, but to a huge cannon used by the Royalists defending the town of Colchester during the civil war. Do join us for the evening to find out more. Newcomers are always very welcome. If you’re considering how to fill the autumn evenings, then please come along & try Charlbury WI. We have a really good programme for 2014, a growing membership (of all ages) & always have delicious home-made cake at meetings!

Charlbury WI meet at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of the month in the Cornbury Room just behind The Bell (look out for the ‘Welcome’ sign on the door). Keep up to date with what we’re up to: follow us on Twitter (@CharlburyWI) or Like us on Facebook (Charlbury WI, Oxfordshire). ........................................................

18th October

n Chadlington Apple Day Chadlington is one of the few Cotswold villages to host an Apple Day event. It’s a local charity fundraising day designed to celebrate the diversity of apples within the context of Autumn and rural life in the beautiful Cotswolds. There will be a hog roast with home-made apple sauce, apple cider, freshly-pressed apple juice, apple pies, apple cakes and much more. If you are lucky enough to have apple trees or are interested in growing apples, Andy Howard from Heritage Fruit Trees will be on hand for the afternoon to answer all your questions. You will also find bee experts on hand, rural crafts such as willow weaving and spinning, pottery and wood carving not to mention market stalls packed full of fresh, seasonal produce and hand-made crafts. And, of course, plenty to do for little kids, big kids and grown-ups-with-the-big-kid-inside such as apple bobbing, apple and spoon races, welly-wanging, tug of war, and even a jousting horse.

- Chadlington Memorial Hall: 12-3.30-pm ........................................................

23rd October

n Save the Children Autumn Fair Exciting stalls offering gifts for all the family, books, gourmet food, antiques, jewellery, Charity Christmas Cards etc, and Lots, Lots more!

Refreshments, Light Lunches, and Bar available. Entrance £3 per person. An event not to be missed. For more information please contact Pauline & Graham Evans: 01993 842983.

- Rye Hill Golf Club: 10 - 4pm Milcombe near Banbury, OX15 4RU ........................................................

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.

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Have your say!

On West Oxfordshire’s Local Plan housing proposals Residents are being asked to give their views on how housing should develop in West Oxfordshire over the next 15 years, including a new overall target and strategy for meeting this.

Cabinet Members given the go ahead for a focussed consultation on housing issues following changes to West Oxfordshire District Council’s draft Local Plan, which sets out how the District could develop until 2029.

The draft Plan, which will replace a former strategy that ended in 2011, has been refined to take account of the 2014 Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) published earlier this year.

The SHMA suggests that 11,880 homes are needed in the District for the period 2011-2029 (660 per year), a significant increase on the figure previously set out in draft proposals.

In response to the SHMA, and other relevant evidence, the Council is proposing to increase the overall target to at least 9,450 homes from 2011-2029 (525 per year).

This is less than the SHMA recommendation in recognition of a number of factors including the fact that the District has ‘over-delivered’ on its previous housing targets, which has affected future projections. The SHMA acknowledges that there is potentially a good case for making an adjustment in West Oxfordshire because of these high rates of past growth.

As well as comments on the overall housing target and how this should be met, the Council are asking residents to give their views on its proposed strategy for future development including: · Plans for the majority of the housing to be built at the three main towns of Witney, Carterton and

Chipping Norton, with strategic housing sites at west, east and north Witney, east Carterton and on MOD land within Carterton, and land to the east of Chipping Norton. · Outside of these main towns, a focus on development predominantly on larger centres and villages – Eynsham, Woodstock, Long Hanborough, Burford and Charlbury. · Development on a smaller scale elsewhere with new homes in other villages to meet local housing needs. · Measures to increase the supply of affordable housing. · Achieving a good mix of housing on new developments to meet a variety of different needs, and to enable ‘self-building’ by those wishing to do so. · Around 60 hectares of land for business focused on the main towns. · New junctions at Down’s Road and Shore’s Green, Witney, together with improvements in the Ducklington Lane/Station Lane area and in the longer term, delivery of the West End Link to provide a second river crossing for Witney.

Cllr Warwick Robinson, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Housing, said: “We have been very keen to move forward with our Local Plan and had hoped to finalise this last year, but in light of changes to national planning policy and revocation of the South East Regional Plan, it became evident that the findings of the SHMA needed to be taken into account. Had we not done this, we could have been subject to legal challenge by developers.

with other latest evidence, and are now at the position of proposing a new housing target. Although it is lower than that recommended in the SHMA, given that figures were exaggerated by over-delivery on our previous housing target, it is higher than our previous target and this means that we have had to re-look at our approach to meeting the necessary demands.

“Whilst we recognise that we are not going to be able to please everyone, and there are difficult choices to make, we have to take a balanced view and look at the impact and results for West Oxfordshire overall.

The increased target will allow significant headway to be made in the provision of affordable housing and economic needs, whilst recognising the environmental and infrastructure constraints facing the District.

“We want to give everyone the chance to tell us their views on this and we urge people to take the opportunity to do so.”

Once consultation has finished, all comments will be taken into consideration and a final version of the plan will be published and submitted to an independent Inspector for examination in spring 2015.

Further information about the Local Plan is available at www.westoxon.gov.uk/draftlocalplan and details of the consultation will be available as soon as possible.

Consultation started in July and will end on Friday 19th September.

“We have thoroughly investigated the findings, along

Council welcomes new planning head West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed a new Head of Planning and Strategic Housing.

Giles Hughes comes to the Council with over 27 years’ experience of working in local government, including 9 years in New Zealand.

strategic housing and looking after the long term planning of the District.

Commenting about his new role, Giles said “West Oxfordshire is a lovely district. Our biggest challenge will be to manage the intense growth pressures whilst preserving everything that is great about the area.”

Cllr Warwick Robinson, Cabinet Member responsible for Planning and Housing said, “I’m delighted to be welcoming Giles and look forward to having someone with his experience leading our planning and housing teams. It is an extremely busy time for us with major planning applications because of the upturn in the housing market and we are nearing the final stages of our Local Plan.”

His responsibilities include development management, planning policy, building control, conservation, economic development,

Giles replaces Natalie Blaken who left earlier this year to run her own business.

He was formerly Head of Planning and Sustainable Development at East Cambridgeshire District Council.

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Chippy Jazz & Music Sunday 28th September For the 17th year, CN Rotary Club is proud to present a day of jazz and music around the town, much of it free to attend.

Once again Chippy will be throbbing to the sounds of live bands playing at venues including: • Town Hall • Blue Boar • The Chequers • Old Mill Coffee Shop • Red Lion Inn • Bitter & Twisted • Crown & Cushion • Methodist Church • Town Square by the Jaffé and Neale bookshop • Number 24 Cafe • Whistlers

Bands performing are: • Carl Sinclair Boogie Duo • Dickie White’s Jazz Band • Duets for Django • Fiddlebop • Folk, Gospel and Blues • Hotclub42 • Innovations Jazz Orchestra • It’s Quarter to Three

• Richard Wargent • Schools Jazz & Music Bands • Senior Street Sextet • Swing Four • Tom ‘Spats’ Langham and Hot Fingers Full details of bands, venues, timings and businesses supporting CJAM will be published in the programme booklet, price £2.

There are 2 ticketed events:

• School Jazz & Music Concert

This popular element of CJAM takes place at the Town Hall 1330-1700 and features school jazz bands from Chipping Norton, Cokethorpe, Reading and Bloxham.

Guest appearance by the Oxford Jazz Collective, winners of the jazz section of the Chipping Norton music festival. Entry is just £2 on the door so please come along and support these talented young musicians.

• Evening Concert (At the Town Hall)

Features the wonderful 24-piece Innovations Jazz Orchestra (www.innovationsjazzorchestra.weebly.com) playing their versions of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Definitely not to be missed so book early. Tickets on sale 1st Sep (Friends of the Theatre) and 8th Sep (everyone else) from the Chippy Theatre Box Office (Tel 01608 642350 - £16 and £12 for U16s.

• The Chequers

Tom ‘Spats’ Langham with his Hot Fingers Trio will again be performing at The Chequers (1530-1730). This year it will be a non-ticketed event so arrive early to avoid disappointment

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All net profits will go to CN Rotary Club’s chosen charities for CJAM 2014: • The ACE Children’s Centre • Home-Start Banbury and Chipping Norton Any queries please contact andrewmgregory@yahoo.co.uk

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Garden Power!

Gardening is a bit like Marmite: you either love it or you hate it.

But whatever your reasons for doing it, there is a way to make it quicker, easier and more effective - power tools!

You should opt for the lighter-weight, less powerful, electrically operated versions if your garden is on the small side, and choose the heavier, more powerful, petrol-operated gadgets for larger lawns and longer hedges. Cordless electric tools, powered by rechargeable batteries, are also available to allow more freedom of movement and reduce the chance of cutting your cord in half!

There are four types of lawn mower – the cylinder mower that produces an even, close cut ideal for flat lawns; the rotary mower which is better for longer grass and uneven lawns; the hover mower which floats on a bed of air to make it easier to manoeuvre; and the hand mower which is environmentally friendly and has no running costs. In all cases, the addition of a box or bag to collect grass will save you time and energy.

A trimmer keeps borders tidy, paths free of grass, and reaches areas around bushes and trees which can be difficult to access with a mower.

Hedge trimmers have two blades which work against each other rapidly.

Trimmers with double action blades are more efficient than single action trimmers where only one blade moves. Longer blades cut quicker. A 450-560mm blade is fine for an average-sized hedge, but larger or denser hedges may need one longer. The blade width indicates the maximum thickness of the branches you can cut, so a 16mm blade can cut branches up to 16mm thick.

Telescopic trimmers are available for higher hedges.

Blowers are useful in autumn for clearing an area of fallen leaves and directing them into a specific spot. Once collected they can be vacuumed up along with other light debris then shredded into an attached storage bag. Blowers and vacuums can come separately, or as a combination blower vacuum.

The surface of a lawn can become covered in leaves, moss and thatch (plant debris) which prevent water, oxygen and nutrients from getting into the soil. Rakers aerate the lawn and remove leaves, moss and other garden debris. Some also incorporate a scarifier with blades that push into the soil to remove moss and thatch.

Shredders dispose of branches, twigs and leaves. Rapid impact shredders chop leaves and green branches finely into mulch. Crushing-shredders are quieter and are suitable for turning woody branches into chips. As shredders sometimes get blocked, look for one with a reversible option or other antiblocking mechanism.

Finally, how about a chain-saw? Used to cut down trees, lop branches and cut firewood, they are much faster than an axe, but should only be used when wearing appropriate safety gear.

Now, where did I put that tub of Marmite?

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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What a load of Rhubarb!

Cast your mind back to the fabulous sunny months of April, May and June, when the rhubarb plants were producing delicious stems of juicy fruit, perfectly ripe for crumble.

powder and sugar to taste before allowing to cool.

It’s a versatile crop and makes great jam, compote and crumble, and tastes delicious when made as above and served with crème fraîche.

Each of the stems (so technically not a fruit at all) which blushed with the colour of pink champagne or deep raspberry sorbet depending on the variety, could easily be torn from the plant, topped and tailed and then either used immediately or blanched and frozen for later.

Rhubarb originates from the colder parts of China and its popularity is fairly recent in historical terms, becoming more widely eaten as sugar became less expensive. The leaves are toxic and so too are the stems later on in the year, because the toxic acids move down the stems from the leaves and into the crown as the winter temperatures cool.

Rhubarb freezes very well, and lasts for around a year, in fact I made a crumble in April this year using last years frozen harvest. Chopped into 1cm pieces, it can be placed directly into freezer bags, but to retain its colour should be blanched for around 1 minute in boiling water. Allow to cool and dry before freezing. To revive, boil in a little fresh orange juice, a teaspoon of cinnamon

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Ingredients · 3 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) · 1 & 1/2 cups sugar · 3 tablespoons cornstarch · 2 cups rhubarb, sliced (fresh or frozen unsweetened) · 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel · 1 teaspoon lemon juice · Pie Dough · Milk · Cinnamon sugar

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October is the perfect time to plant rhubarb if you haven’t got any at the moment and would like a patch of your own. It’s quite un-fussy and will grow in sun or part shade as long as the soil is moisture retentive. Add well-rotted manure to the planting hole and mulch the plant with a ‘doughnut’ shape of manure about 50cm deep

in spring. Give the plant a feed with ‘blood, fish and bone’ in March and watch it grow! It’s an easy perennial plant, which produces giant leaves and is pretty resistant to pests, although hungry mammals might feast on the crowns in early spring when food is scarce.

Early rhubarb can be ‘forced’ inside up-turned dust bins, but only do this with established plants.

Place a black bin (or terracotta rhubarb forcing jar if you’re a pro) over the plant in early spring, and then enjoy the small, tender and sweet stems as they develop and search for the light. Grown commercially in large dark sheds in the Yorkshire rhubarb triangle - between Wakefield, Leeds and Morley - this wonderful vegetable (classed as a fruit for tax reasons) can also be divided up this month if you have a large overgrown patch.

Happy Gardening

Directions In a large bowl, mix strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, rhubarb, lemon peel and lemon juice. For fresh fruit, let stand 15 minutes. For frozen, let stand 60 minutes.

Roll out both crusts; place one in a pie pan or an iron skillet. Top with fruit mixture. Place remaining crust over fruit and crimp the edges. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape. Brush with milk and dust with cinnamon sugar.

Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10 minutes, then lower temperature to 375. Bake for 45 minutes.

Cover the crust with aluminum foil if it browns too much. Cool before serving.

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Jam Today…

British Food Fortnight 20th September – 5th October Name a British dish. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding? Shepherds’ pie? Spotted dick? Now ask your child to name a traditional British dish. Can they?

In recent years we have become a multi-cultural society and we’ve happily adopted pasta from Italy, curry, from India and noodles from China. While we should be proud of the fact that we’ve welcomed and assimilated these new tastes, we seem to be in danger of forgetting or ignoring our own national and regional dishes.

Autumn is the perfect time to start preserving. You can use home grown fruits or those you’ve foraged amongst the hedgerows.

Preserving is relatively easy. Once the fruit has been picked, washed and prepared, you just need some simple equipment to turn it into marvellous produce.

You can get lots of advice from your local cook shop on what’s required, but some basics are: a large heavy based saucepan, spoons and funnels, a sugar thermometer, containers and jars, lids and labels.

It’s a sad fact that many British school children (and almost as many adults) have little or no knowledge of our culinary heritage in spite of it being rich and varied.

British Food Fortnight exists to put British food firmly in the spotlight. It aims to encourage us to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and regional dishes.

To this end it takes place during harvest time, which is the traditional time for celebrating food. This year it also has the additional aim of helping our children to discover all that’s wonderful about British food.

The theme is Bringing Home the Harvest. Many schools are participating with the aim of teaching children how to prepare simple meals from fresh, seasonal ingredients. High street shops, farm shops and delicatessens will also be joining in, stocking British produce and running tasting sessions and cookery demonstrations.

There will be special events in care homes for the elderly, scrumptious servings of British food in garden centre cafes, patriotic menus in hospitals, family feasts in children's centres and lots of fun food and drink festivals and country fairs.

With global warming rarely out of the news these days it’s reassuring to know that buying locally farmed, seasonal produce is the most eco-friendly choice too. It’s comforting to know that by buying British we’re doing our bit to save the planet.

The concept of preserving foods has been around since the earliest humans. To survive, ancient man had to harness nature. In frozen climates he froze seal meat on the ice. In tropical climates he dried foods in the sun. Food by its nature begins to spoil the moment it is harvested. So the ability to preserve food enabled ancient man to make roots, and live in one place and form a community.

Preservation with the use of honey or sugar was well known to the earliest cultures. It was commonplace for fruits to be kept in honey.

In ancient Greece quince was mixed with honey, dried and packed tightly into jars. The Romans cooked the quince and honey producing a solid texture. As there’s not enough sunlight in Northern climates to successfully dry fruits, housewives learned to make preserves, heating the fruit with sugar, and this is the method we know today.

Whilst there is no longer a pressing survival reason for preserving, it can be very rewarding. As well as providing delightful food and drink for you to consume, you could also make your preserved fruits into lovely Christmas gifts. There are many possibilities including jams and marmalades, chutneys and pickles, and beverages such as sloe gin.

Many establishments run evening classes which can help you create these and many other fabulous recipes, such as fruit butter or fruit cheese.

For more information visit: www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk During British Food Fortnight • Visit a local farmers’ market.

• Discover your local farm shop.

• Sign up to a local veg-box scheme • Shop for and cook at least one traditional or regional dish with your children.

• Visit a participating restaurant or pub and try a British dish you’ve never tried before.

When preserving, you should use fruits that are sun ripened, as the process will not improve green tasteless fruit. Using fruit that has a high acid content is recommended, as it less likely to harbour bacteria.

When filling jars, you should ensure they are hot as temperature drops will increase the likelihood of bacteria forming. For the same reason, always cover your jars straight away and when the jars are cooled, you should recheck the seals and tighten lids to prevent any air entering and causing mould to form. Or you could use a waxed disc of paper and cellophane to act as a cover.

Keep your preserves in a cool, dark, dry place. Chutneys and pickles can last for around a year, and fruit liqueurs and fruits in alcohol up to two years. Once opened, store in the fridge and use quickly.

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Enjoy Autumn with our fabulous recipe

Spicy Baked Apples with Walnuts

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Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves: 4

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C /Gas 4. Carefully cut a 2.5cm (1in) slice from the top of each apple and set aside. Using an apple corer or a small, sharp knife, remove the core from each apple.

Place the walnuts, raisins, sugar, butter, and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse several times, to produce a coarse, textured mixture. If you don't have a food processor, chop the walnuts roughly and mix thoroughly with the other ingredients.

Stuff each apple cavity with the mixture and replace the reserved tops.

Arrange the apples in a shallow, ovenproof dish so that they're upright, and then fill the pan 1cm (1/2in) deep with water.

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender when pierced with the point of a knife. When slightly cooled, carefully remove the apples from the baking dish, transfer them to serving plates, and serve hot with crème fraiche or ice cream.

Ingredients • • • • • • •

4 large Golden Delicious Apples 1 splash Lemon Juice 85g Walnuts, halved 1 tbsp Raisins 1 tbsp Soft Light Brown Sugar 25g Butter ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon

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Fantastic Films & Music in Charlbury All our films and live performances are held in the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury.

Refreshments: please be aware that the bar is an essential part of the financial viability of many of our events. These are not BYOB occasions, and we ask our audience to respect this.

Our bar opens 45 minutes before the film. Many people come early to meet with friends and have a drink together.

ChOC is a sociable occasion as well as an entertainment -and sometimes a cultural event.

Live entertainments are booked further ahead.

For information about our films, or about ChOC generally, email the secretary, Jon Carpenter, at secretary@chocfilms. info For information about ChOClive email the coordinator, Jackie Hague, at: jackie@chocfilms.info Full details: www.chocfilms.info

Sunday 14th September

“Mandela: long walk to freedom” Based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, this film chronicles his early life, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society. Idris Elba stars as Nelson Mandela in an inspirational story depicting the political and emotional development of a talented and passionately committed man.

(Cert 12A, 2hr 20min plus interval. NOTE: this film will start at 7pm, doors and bar open from 6.15)

Sunday 12th October “The artist & the model”

Calling all art lovers! This French language, Spanish drama, beautifully filmed in black and white, takes place in the summer of 1943 in occupied France. A famous sculptor, tired of life, finds a desire to return to work through the arrival of a young Spanish woman who has escaped from a refugee camp and becomes his muse. Rural French life, conversations about the meaning of art, family and war-related relationships convey a rich tapestry of experiences in this charming, profound and historically true story.

(Cert 12, 1hr 40min)

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