Cublington Crier Jan 22 #414

January 2022

No.414

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The Cublington Crier, articles to 18 Ridings Way please or info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk Editorial & Advertising: 01296 688548

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Let’s resolve to have a year of hope.

It’s that time of year when we all make resolutions and have hopes for the coming year. We normally make a resolution, a promise, either to start or stop doing something which will improve our lot or that of our friends and family. This helps to make us feel better about our life, how we view the world and how we might make a difference. But, as we all know our success in achieving these resolutions varies. Our intentions are good, but sometimes they founder.

To hope is like a resolution because we use both of them to express our desire for something different from how it is now, it is something that can be or should be achievable, unlike a wish which usually expresses a desire that is impossible or unlikely to happen.

We can live without wishes, but we cannot live without hope, it is essential for all of us, without hope we are in despair.

There are many problems in the world (there always has been) that can be resolved, and we and our representatives make promises to do that.

Climate change: refugees: homelessness: and food poverty, are just a few.

However, like our own personal resolutions many of these big issues founder and under deliver. Some of this is due to neglect or poor execution, but some are the result of broken promises, deliberate actions or short term self-interest.

Do we want to live in a society where food banks and homelessness are the norm? Do we want to remove hope from those who are fleeing persecution and destitution? How do we want people to see us and what will we leave our children?

Alongside our own resolutions and hopes for the coming year let us resolve to ensure that our society through our own actions, but also through those of our representatives maintains hope at its heart and certainly does not remove it from those who need it most. Everybody needs hope.

We hope you all have a great New Year and achieve all your promises.

Martyn & Avril

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Oh dear - here we go again!

As I write this on the morning of the 20th December, there are more doomsters on the TV predicting a cancelled Christmas for the second year running! I sincerely hope that won't be the case. Let's hope we start to get good data from the Omicron variant and we can begin to use our freedoms the vaccinations have given us more sensibly and keep our businesses and the economy open.

We shall do our best to keep you informed about any directives that affect us all.

Cublington Support Group

Is still in existence and will be available for anyone who needs any help or advice during the next stage of the pandemic...

Whatever happens in the next few weeks, we hope it will be short lived and we can get back to normal.

Thank you and Happy New Year!Thank you for all your kind

words about the Crier over the year and for your participation in sending articles, photos and spotteds! We all wish you a Happy New Year - let's hope it's a good one, using the words of John Lennon.

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The monthly magazine of the Buckinghamshire village of Cublington - the village that moved.

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to the organisers and participants of the hugely successful Cabaret evening.

They raised an amazing £715 for Friends of St Nicholas which is wonderful.

Over the years this event has raised thousands of pounds for the village and we are very grateful to all those who put IENDS OF FR it together and perform.

Letters, pictures & articles for the Crier most welcome: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk

Thank you all so much.

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Apologies if anything was missed from the January edition of the Crier. We have to get it printed before Christmas with an early print deadline and it is always a bit of a rush.

The eagle eyed amongst you my have noticed that Lee Stopher has appeared twice recently... apologies - it's because I've run out of particiapnts and hadn't moved Lee's file to the done folder! Please contact me if you'd like to complete one, I can easily send you a file. The more people who participate the less likely this will happen! Thanks

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CONTACT DETAILS: The Crier, 18 Ridings Way, Cublington, Bucks LU7 0LW. Editorial: 01296 688548 TO ADVERTISE: Call Gill: 01296 688548 email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk

The Editorial Rota

2022..

2023..

Mar Gregory family Apr Emily and Jo May Penny & Dennis Allen June Schults family July Sam Conway September Romy & Tom Smith October Maggie Mackenzie November Justice Family December Bob & Liz

Please book your slot! Now booking 2023 (yes really!) - so plenty of time to think about it!

Many Thanks.

Jan Jenny & Alan Brown Feb Mary & Beryl Mar Alexanders Apr ?

May? June?

July?

Sept Jackie Farrands

To be the guest editor: You only have to design or find a front cover image, write an intro editorial of your choice and provide a few, or as many pages of content of your choice as you want. It's really not that bad or that hard. Go on please give it a go The more who do it - the less we have to ask. Thanks.

Contact: Sandie Joy 01296 682446

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The children enjoyed walking to plant the tree and talking about how they will come to water it and watch it grow and change over time and we talked about how trees are important for the environment.

Most of the children also love dressing up as Kings, Queens and princesses during sessions so it was lovely to talk to them about our own Royal family.

We look forward to watching the tree flourish and bloom and hope the community and the birds (who will eat the cherries) enjoy the tree for years to come.

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J E AG L L I V G red Acc e t r WIN a h C ET K R A M airy, A R STOP PRESS • STOP PRESS • The Old D SUPE E C I Adstock, , F s d F l e i O F Just as the January 2022 Crier was going to print, POST & gave shir Buckinghamshire Council Planning Department uckingham B their approval to the soft landscaping plan for North Field: woodland, meadow and coppice areas and the 3now9start on markingelout 2 8 8 6 community orchard; and to the requirements of the ecological report.

Work can 6 : 0the1296 7 9 2 T 1 0 various planting areas and to begin planting trees. Some 600 one year old ‘whips’ have recently arrived from The k eeJanuary; Woodland Trust. A number of work days are planned for the following Saturdays 15th 22nd January; aw s y a d 7 m p 8 the hard landscaping plan.

12th February; and 26th February. Approval is awaited 6am-for A number of people have already signed up for the the North Field Tree Planting Work Parties. If you have not yet signed up and would like to help out, please contact Martyn Waters: email martynvq@gmail.com or by text to: 07973754356.

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The Heart of Buckinghamshire Community Foundation has kindly agreed to extend their Green Communities grant of £2,500 to the end of April 2022; this grant is for the community orchard on North Field.

BABYSITTING DIRECTORY all listed are 14+ Sam Burford - 681669

Alice Gadsby - 680452*

Charlotte Keane 688133

Hannah Alexander - 681104 Izzy Law - 688019 or 07896 894914 Harvey Mack - 682820 Emily Mack - 682820

Maisy Parsons 01296 68230 007368 26143

* School or Uni holidays only The Crier can acceot no responsibility if any on the above list no longer babysit.

Cublington Village Hall Rental

Available for: • Social gatherings • Children’s parties • Meetings • Music/theatre practise • Dance & exercise

£15 per morning, afternoon or evening session. (£10 for weekly sessions).

To book please contact: Sarah Taylor on 07939 342457, sezzietaylor@btinternet.com

TUTOR UP TO GCSE

Cublington-based tutor available to work with students up to GCSE level in the following subjects:

Maths • French • Latin Contact: Alice Gadsby, 07462 877268, alicegadsby@hotmail.co.uk

Lovell Fuels - 01844 202777 Conquest Oil - 01525 402073 Certas Energy - 01296 561150

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Book your participation gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk

OG North Field Work Parties Saturday 12th and 26th Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th

Cublington Panto - Peter Pan

June

Sunday 12th - Put the date in your diary.

Cublington Open Gardens

More gardens required... for more information gstmusketeers3@aol.com

Saturday 18th - Put the date in your diary.

Cublington Fete

September

Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th Put the date in your diary.

Artists of Cublington Exhibition #2

The 21st Cublington Cabaret Night A great night as always. Thanks to all who took part, supplied the delicious meals, and hopefully had a pleasant evening. Proceeds for the night came to £720.

We were asked during the evening where all the proceeds from the cabaret nights in the past 21 years have have gone so here is a breakdown: Friends of St. Nicholas Orchard Ground Village Hall Original play area refurbishment Help 4 heroes Mike Waples memorial Total

£6,326 £5,796 £1,108 £1,139 £ 483 £ 337 £15,189

Thanks to everyone who has been involved in any way

Chris and Maggie Brandon

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A lawyer - heavily influence by 'LA Law' What was your first job?

Waitress at Mentmore Golf Club Who (alive or dead) would you like to have dinner with and why? (You can have more than one!)

I'd like to gather some of the suffragettes together and thank them.

What historical era would you like to have lived in and why?

1920's London - for the dresses, the jazz and the cocktails Where would you want to live if not where you live now and why?

Copenhagen - it has the coolest vibe of anywhere I've visited and I love how they embrace their cold weather in their fashion and lifestyle.

What is the temptation you wish you could resist?

Pasta What is your favourite book and why?

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackery - the vibrant imagery that he creates transports me right into page and I'm living with the characters.

What is your favourite song and why?

'It's Got to be Perfect' by Fairground Attraction - only because I nailed it once at karaoke.

What is the pet hate that makes your hackles rise?

The announcements at the end of a tv programme... "if you've been affected by any of the issues raised in today's programme..."

What is the unlikely interest that engages your curiosity?

I study Indian Head Massage.

How long have you lived in Cublington?

16 years.

Answer somewhere in the Crier.

January Birthdays

Happy birthday to

Lily Hodgson 14 on the 19th

Thomas Burford 13 on the 22nd

Samuel Duthie 6 on the 24th

Emily Burgess 11on the 31st

If you have recently moved to the village and want us to include your children - please let us know. Once children reach 15 they are removed from the list. Gary & Gill

the NOT VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LUNCH Sadly didn't happen because of the Omicron outbreak...

but parishioners still got a meal, some collected, some delivered by willing helpers.

Many thanks to those who generously supported the Village Lunch, which made £330 for church funds. Sadly, the lunch had to be cancelled because of the spread of Omicron, but arrangements were made for guests to collect their meals and eat them at home. A big ‘thank you’ to Gina and Vanessa for a delicious meal, turkey with all the trimmings and a choice of puddings, and congratulations to Gina for changing the arrangements at such short notice.

New

n o t g n i l b Cu Bags LIMITED EDITION

All proceeds go to village causes

15 already sold, £150 donated to the North Field trees project

£10 each or 2 for £18 Interested? Then please contact us now.

email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk or call Gary on 01296 688548

Cublington Crafters have resumed their Friday afternoon sessions,

in The Unicorn at 3.30 - 5pm.

All welcome, with or without crochet, knitting or other craft!

Vet diary - January A bird in the hand.

After the excitement of Christmas and the New Year, January is often a good chance for vets to catch up with sleep. After a busy period prior to the holidays, most vets find that January can be quieter, although for the farm vets, lambing will be starting in earnest! This can be where women vets win over the men, as our smaller hands can help untangle twins and triplets with more ease and I find this very satisfying work. Admittedly I only lamb my own sheep now as I stopped doing farm work some years ago. Modern farm vet work is a mix of ‘Fire Brigade Work’, (the calvings and lambings) and technical work, analysing herd and flock data to help in formulating Herd Health plans, in consultation with the farmers and agricultural advisors. Many farm vets specialised in a few species, such as pig or poultry work, and this can reduce the availability of support for the Hobby Farmers. Once a chicken has a name or the sheep becomes the companion of the owner’s horse, owners will often expect the level of veterinary care, similar to that for their dog, cat or horse, including referral for extensive surgery and medical interventions. At the Windmill, we have several vets who have studied poultry medicine, with the focus on Back Garden birds, and we frequently have Beryl or Harriet brought in for health checks and treatments.

The problem is often that, viewed as pets, their owners want to care for them in a different way to that allowed under the DEFRA rules for poultry feeding and care. Poultry, even the elderly hen that has not laid an egg for years, are still ‘farm animals’ and owners must abide with national rules. This includes NOT feeding any feed or scraps that come from a kitchen, to avoid contamination with bacteria and viruses. The recent outbreaks of ‘Foot and Mouth’ were linked to the feeding of contaminated catering waste to pigs. It does seem very hard as hens love ‘pasta worms (spaghetti)’ and fresh vegetable peelings, but the rules are valid. We update owners on the need to house their birds, to protect them from Bird Flu (currently some very pathogenic strains are around and there is the potential for this to cross species into humans, a zoonosis), again a DEFRA regulation and currently in force.

One of the birds that I cared for had a starring role in one of the Harry Potter films. She even had her toe nails painted in red nail varnish! I was brought a goose that was ‘not walking properly’, but while we were discussing the case, the goose gave us a Look and laid a very large egg on the floor of the consulting room. I still have the shell. Another goose had broken her lower jaw, so a repair was fashioned. I helped rehabilitate several seagulls when in practice on the coast. They are messy and smelly and not good house guests! The Padbury Peacock was an occasional visitor, but sadly met his end in a fox’s jaws. AND DON’T ASK ME ABOUT THE MACAW! Jane BIRD FLU - Current situation and rules...

To protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza, new housing measures came into force on 29 November. It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.

Wild birds migrating to the UK from mainland Europe during the winter months can carry the disease and this can lead to cases in poultry and other captive birds.

Public health advice remains that the risk to human health from the virus is very low and food standards bodies advise that avian influenzas pose a very low food safety risk for UK consumers. Do not touch or pick up any dead or sick birds that you find and instead report them to the relevant helpline below. There is no impact on the consumption of properly cooked poultry products including eggs.

The introduction of housing measures on 29 November means that, in addition to housing all poultry and captive birds, keepers must continue taking extra precautions to keep their flocks safe. This includes regularly cleaning and disinfecting equipment, clothing and vehicles when entering or exiting sites and limiting access to non-essential workers or visitors.

The Chief Veterinary Officers from across all four nations have worked together to introduce the new housing measures at the same time, meaning that the restrictions have been applied across the whole of the UK. UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said: We have taken swift action to limit the spread of the disease but we are continuing to see a growing number of bird flu cases on farms and in backyard flocks across the country. Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands you must take action now to protect your birds from this highly infectious disease.

It is now a legal requirement to keep your birds indoors to keep them separate from wild birds which spread the disease. It is also vital that you maintain strong biosecurity by regularly checking and maintaining sheds and cleaning and disinfecting footwear to limit the risk of the disease spreading. Don’t walk the virus into your hens.

The introduction of the housing measures comes after the disease was detected in captive birds at a number of premises across Great Britain.

These housing measures will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to protect flocks.

Orchard Ground & North Field Latest report... Stop Press...

•J ust as the January 2022 Crier was going to print, Buckinghamshire Council Planning Department gave their approval to the soft landscaping plan for North Field: •O rchard Ground and North Field work parties A date will be published next month for a working weekend. Hopefully to start clearing the area where the new pond in the bottom corner is going to be.

•Q ueens Jubileee Green Canopy- Cublington Nursery Tree Planting “Cublington Parish Council and Orchard Ground Association were very pleased to provide a space for the children of Cublington Nursery to plant their wild cherry tree on Orchard Ground. The nursery is an important part of village life here in Cublington. The tree was provided to the nursery via Buckinghamshire Council for The Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.” See report elsewhere.

•A pologies the Christmas Brunch had to be cancelled With the dreaded Omicron variant creating havoc in the land, it was felt prudent not to have masses of people congregating indoors.

•G ary and Colin install heavy duty shelving in storeroom The dreaded storeroom has finally been kitted out with some heavy duty storage shelves, kindly donated by Ian Godden of Tower Cleaning Services at Acorn Farm. Gary and Colin spent one morning reorganising the storeroom so everything is neat and tidy. Please, they implore, help keep it that way!

•Y our OG Committee currently is: Colin Antosiewicz, Chairman; Liz Smith, Treasurer; Vanessa Verity, Secretary; Jason Taylor, Maintenance; Bob Paine, Bookings & Allotments; Michael Reilly, Cricket & Parish Council; Gary Brazier, Tennis & General; Martyn Waters, North Field; Miranda Gregory, Events; Lucy Peck, General. All are volunteers.

New committee members always wanted. Please volunteer to help on this committee if you can spare the odd hour or two every month. Minutes of AGM available on Cublington.com • The next committee meeting is tba - next AGM 7pm Weds 16th November 2022

Any unwanted Christmas gifts??!!!

The Fete Committee will gladly take and store any unwanted Christmas gifts. Call Debbie on 07764611684 to arrange pick up.

YOUR VILLAGE HISTORY Every home should have one!

The fascinating pictorial history of the village

"Cublington in Pictures Old and New" Priced just £15 -

(£10 from every sale goes to the upkeep of St Nicholas Church)

So far over £300 has been donated to the church from sales* *This figure only represents the books sold from the first reprint of 40, funded by the Crier in December 2018.

The Cublington Wine Appreciation Society or The Cublington Winos!

Next Meeting:

Wednesday 2nd February 2022 @ Biggs Pavilion 19:30 – 22:00 The Cublington Winos have at last regrouped after a long break and came together recently to enjoy a very genial evening at the Biggs Pavilion. Wine was supped, nibbles were nibbled and chins were wagged before the serious business of forward planning was addressed. After more supping, nibbling and wagging we formulated at plan: Next meeting - 2nd February hosted by Bob and Liz. The theme will be Spanish wine with a guest presenter from a Spanish wine merchant.

Then 6th April - hosted by Andy and Jenny. Details still to be confirmed.

A charabang trip to a local vineyard is a possibility for August. More research required.

If any other villagers would like to join us and share the experience and fun of wine tasting you will be made very welcome. Please contact Jackie Farrands on 07968672707 and she will add you to the Cublington Winos WhatsApp group.

It’s a one off £5 joining fee and £10 minimum per meeting to cover costs.

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The Biggs Pavili & North field

Tickets available shortly ( next month) for next round of draws!

Sellers will be knocking on your door in February, March and April.

If you want to buy a ticket online for the next round of ten draws starting next May then please contact me direct at bobpaine2002@hotmail.com or call me on 01296 680483 and we will organise it.

Your continued support is very much appreciated. Bob.

AFFILIATED CLUB

Tennis is the perfect sport for all fitness, health & wellbeing.

New members always very welcome.

Courts are once again busy with members enjoying social tennis. Some league teams will resume play shortly. If you’d like to join, please contact us details below.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND NON-MEMBER COURT BOOKINGS (£10 PER HOUR) :

Gary 01296 688548 or 07713 723788 or email at gary@cublington.com

• LTA affiliated club

•M any categories of membership single/couple/family/junior/oap • Coaching organised see ad elsewhere.

• 2 great all weather courts - free floodlights for members • This Winter 4 league teams in ADTL • Fun Club Sessions and Tournaments SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

Jean Barnett 01296 392471 To be contacted if you have any concerns about safeguarding.

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

Caroline Lane 01296 681373 carolinelane@btinternet.com

New Coaching sessions starting Friday 7th January for 12 weeks. Members £45 Non members £65 email gary@cublington.com to book your place or to sign up.

A GINORMOUS THANK YOU

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to the 42 people who have so far raised an amaazing £1,417.11 for Orchard Ground projects by simply clicking online when they shop! New names are appearing on the league table! Please join in for your village - it costs you absolutely nothing and helps us a lot!

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th -

Gwyniera Waters - £225.79 Maggie Brandon - £154.82 Martyn Waters - £153.95 Sarah George - £122.59 Kevin Shultz - £104.36 Bob Paine - £94.80 A huge thanks to everyone else who is raising money for Orchard Ground we hope to see you on the leader board soon!!

Local charity thanks their volunteers

Volunteers are key to Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, in helping the Charity raise funds through their network of shops and at their events, as well as supporting the work of the Hospice as Hospice Volunteers, Volunteer Drivers and Bereavement Support Listeners.

Vicky Harman, Volunteer Engagement Manager at the Charity says, “All our volunteers make an impact, and we are very grateful to them for their role in our recovery from Covid in reopening the shops, supporting events and opening up the services at the Hospice.”

Volunteering offers an opportunity to gain new skills, meet new people, experience something different, as well as giving back to your local community. It can also help you develop your career by gaining valuable experience, build confidence and resilience and connect with other people. Graham volunteers as a Hospice Driver, bringing patients to and from appointments at the Hospice, “Once you start volunteering, you are hooked. It’s an absolute pleasure to volunteer and the people are all fantastic. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of volunteering to just do it and talk to other volunteers to find out how rewarding it is.”

If you would like to find out more about volunteering with Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, please visit the Charity’s website at: fnhospice.org.uk/volunteer or email volunteering@fnhospice.org.uk.

About Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity needs to raise over £1,000,000 a year to provide specialist palliative care services which are accessible and free of charge to those with a life-limiting illness and their families in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and parts of Oxfordshire.

Florence Nightingale Hospice provides a range of palliative and end-of-life care services to people in Buckinghamshire and parts of Oxfordshire with life-limiting illnesses such as chronic lung conditions, cancer and neurological conditions.

It has an In-Patient Unit with twelve beds in the Hospice, and it supports patients in the home through the FNH@Home and Community Nursing Teams. In addition, the Day Hospice offers physical, therapeutic and emotional support to people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, but who are able to live independently at home. The Hospice also runs the Lymphoedema Clinic and cares for and supports families and friends of patients, through the Bereavement Support Team and Florrie’s Children’s Team.

Volunteers provide essential support to the work of Florence Nightingale Hospice in many ways. Volunteers support patients and families directly in the Hospice; give time and help in Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Shops or help to organise and staff fundraising events for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity. They also provide administrative support in the Charity’s Head Office, or in the Hospice itself.

For more information about the Charity, visit www.fnhospice.org.uk

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Pippa Cheetham

CALLING ALL Artists

of Cublington

COME AND PAINT AND SKETCH TOGETHER - MORE DATES (Hopefully) Venue : Biggs Pavillion Dates : Mondays - 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th January Please come along with your paints, pencils, easels etc and join us working side by side for a couple of hours, 2 pm till 4pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits to sustain us!

All very welcome!

When the floodlights are off, villagers may notice a glow from within the church...no, not on fire, but we are leaving the tower light on, it makes the building look alive and loved.

Sponsored by the Alexanders

A SMALL DONATION OF £12 - COVERS A WHOLE WEEKS LIGHTING!

If you would like to, please contact Sally direct on 681570 or sally.missen@btinternet.com or to The Crier with a dedication. Gift Aid envelopes are available from the Church and pub (when open) porches and this will enable us to recover 23p for every pound donated.

Thank you

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Church Services January Service

leader

Reader (OT and NT)

2nd January First Sunday 9th Holy Communion 16th Layled 23rd Holy Communion 30th Team HC 6th February First Sunday

Annie

Gina

Reader (Gospel) And coffee!

Diane

Howard

Martyn

Tom Gadsby

Jane and Michael Howard

Penny

Julie

Sally

Lucy

Andrew

Vanessa

Michael

Annie

Gillian

Linda

Prayers Jane

*Coffee at Biggs Pavilion* Jane

From the Rector

First of all I would like to wish people Happy New Year, despite not knowing at the time of writing precisely how Christmas will end up panning out.

There are of course a variety of ‘New Years’ celebrated across the globe according to different customs and cultures. In the church calendar the liturgical year starts at the end of November/beginning of December with the season of Advent, but there is liturgical provision for marking New Year’s Eve/Day as well. Whether and to what extent this provision is used may vary significantly from one parish to another but the form used in the Church of England generally emphasizes how we respond to change and opportunity for selfrenewal, which may for some people tie in with making New Year resolutions. Liturgically this also involves an invitation to people to renew commitment to the important biblical concept of the ‘new covenant’ between God and the Church.

The texts provided for New Year celebration in this context include biblical reference to God as Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, and also as one for whom ‘a thousand years are like a single day’. It suggests mention of God crowning the year with his goodness from Psalm 65 (though the origin of this phrase is more of a harvest reference), and acknowledging that it is an entire new creation that is proclaimed and not merely a change in particular human beings. In terms of suggested prayers, meanwhile, the emphasis is on an acknowledgement that God’s mercies ‘are new each returning day’ and that there is therefore an open invitation to rethink, realign and renew as we learn more about what it means to live as creatures whose view of the present is always coloured both by our developing ways of remembering the past and by what we have thereby learnt more responsibly to expect of the future.

For a second year in a row we have had this viewpoint somewhat shaken and perhaps our most important challenge moving forward is to consider, nationally and globally, what has been reordered as a result and how we might make any positive aspects of such reordering stable and enduring.

With every good wish as we move into 2022.

Andrew Krauss

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Our very best wishes and thoughts to Gwyneira unbelieveably still stuck in hospital!

Still no news about Gwyneira coming home, as I write this on the 21st December. Martyn says "we’re both of the view that it will not happen until the New Year now. Her care plan has been agreed, the NHS will pay to free up beds, but no agency has taken it on yet; they assess that Gwyneira will need 2 staff 4 times a day. Gwyneira is busy drawing pictures for patients and staff, pictures of their pets for donations towards Canine Partners; I said she should have a card reader/till on the end of her bed!'

Which are the best logs to burn?

As winter peaks, I often have debates on which logs burn best? I have found this piece which provides a nice analysis of the question. All wood has different characteristics in terms of burning time and heat generated.

Oak is excellent if well seasoned, because it burns slowly with lots of heat, however the smoke can be thick if the wood is not well aged. Pine burns brightly, but sizzles and pops. Poplar is best not burnt, because of it’s high moisture content, as a result it burns slowly without a lot of heat. Willow however is excellent.

The following old poem makes the case for ash

Some trees make better logs than others. Broadleaved trees are more dense than softwoods such as pines and provide better heat. Ash, oak, beech, birch, sycamore, hornbeam all make excellent burning logs.

Conifers such as pine, throw sparks but can be used if very dry in a closed wood burning stove.

Beechwood fires are bright and clear If the logs are kept a year, Chestnut’s only good they say, If for logs ’tis laid away.

Make a fire of Elder tree, Death within your house will be; But ash new or ash old, Is fit for a queen with crown of gold.

Birch and fir logs burn too fast Blaze up bright and do not last, it is by the Irish said Hawthorn bakes the sweetest bread.

Elm wood burns like churchyard mould, E’en the very flames are cold But Ash green or Ash brown Is fit for a queen with golden crown.

Poplar gives a bitter smoke, Fills your eyes and makes you choke, Apple wood will scent your room Pear wood smells like flowers in bloom Oaken logs, if dry and old keep away the winter’s cold But Ash wet or Ash dry a king shall warm his slippers by

So what is the best wood to burn?

Effect on the the Environment

Seasoning Logs

Most wood burns well, especially if properly seasoned, which means that the logs must be kept dry and well ventilated for at least 3 months to 2 years to ensure the moisture is expelled from the wood. A moisture content of less than 25% is desirable, and there are meters which can be purchased which measure moisture content.

Alternatively you can do it the old fashioned way by knocking two logs together. You will hear a satisfying ‘clunk’ if the wood is seasoned, or a dull thud if not.

Examine the cut ends, seasoned wood has cracks.

Green wood is also much heavier than seasoned wood.

Guide to the Best Logs to Burn

Apple is slow burning, with reasonable heat but not much of a flame. It smells good too. Ash as it’s name implies is the best burning wood, which provides terrific heat, and can even be burnt when a little green. Beech is excellent if well seasoned, second only to ash. Birch burns fast and bright. Elm burns slowly and can be smoky. Hawthorn burns slowly and provides plenty of heat. Holly provides a decent heat if it is well seasoned. Larch is OK but is crackly with snaps and spits. Laurel has a dazzling flame.

Firewood is environmentally friendly because when using it there is no ‘fossil’ carbon dioxide being added to the environment. It also minimises the effects on climate change as it is an alternative to using gas, oil or coal. Firewood is also renewable, and can be recreated, so it will provide a ready source of energy for generations to come.

(Source: The Log Store) Michael Reilly

January 1 Becomes New Year’s Day

The early Roman calendar consisted of 10 months and 304 days, with each new year beginning at the vernal equinox; according to tradition, it was created by Romulus, the founder of Rome, in the eighth century B.C. A later king, Numa Pompilius, is credited with adding the months of Januarius and Februarius. Over the centuries, the calendar fell out of sync with the sun, and in 46 B.C. the emperor Julius Caesar decided to solve the problem by consulting with the most prominent astronomers and mathematicians of his time. He introduced the Julian calendar, which closely resembles the more modern Gregorian calendar that most countries around the world use today.

As part of his reform, Caesar instituted January 1 as the first day of the year, partly to honor the month’s namesake: Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, whose two faces allowed him to look back into the past and forward into the future. Romans celebrated by offering sacrifices to Janus, exchanging gifts with one another, decorating their homes with laurel branches and attending raucous parties. In medieval Europe, Christian leaders temporarily replaced January 1 as the first of the year with days carrying more religious significance, such as December 25 (the anniversary of Jesus’ birth) and March 25 (the Feast of the Annunciation); Pope Gregory XIII re-established January 1 as New Year’s Day in 1582.

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Litterpick and village tidy up Several people have suggested it is time for the annual cleanup! I agree.

Sad to say that people are still throwing litter from their cars as they speed through the lanes surrounding us.

Please put this date in your diaries.

Saturday 19th February 9.30am

Please email me on gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk and I will allocate you a specific road along with other volunteers. It will be up to you to bring gloves/bags/pick up sticks.

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Apart from being anti-social and potentially dangerous it is your licence at risk, not theirs!

Anti social driving can include: • Excessive noise and loud music • Road rage • Speeding Modifications You need to tell your insurance company about any modifications that you make to your car. Also if you decide to change the colour this needs to be registered with the DVLA – essentially to amend the “Birth Certificate” (Vehicle Registration Document-V5c) for the car. A modification is anything that is added or changed from what was fitted as factory standard.

Common modifications include@ exhausts and end cans, wide wheels, body kits, spoilers, racing seats and harnesses, and engine modifications, among others. Not telling your insurers could invalidate your insurance and, while your car may look good (debatable!) if you drive in an antisocial way it makes it easier for the Police to identify the car.

DID YOU KNOW? The name for January comes from the Roman god, Janus, who is always depicted with two heads. He uses one head to look back on the year before, and the other head to look forward into the New Year!

Oddly enough, couples tend to separate or divorce more so in January than any other month of the year.

If you were born in January, your birthstone is a garnet!

In leap years, January always starts on the same day as April and July.

London is famous for its extensive subway system, nicknamed “The Tube.” This makes sense because they’re also responsible for opening the first operational underground railway on January 10, 1863.

Some historical names for January include “Wulfmonath,” which came from the Anglo-Saxons because it was the month hungry wolves would come scavenging. King Charlemagne would call it “Wintermanoth” meaning “winter/cold month.”

Originally, the Roman calendar had only 10 months, and it excluded January and February.

Generally, January is the coldest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

The equivalent month of January in terms of temperature in the Southern Hemisphere is July!

Referring back to the Julian and Gregorian calendars, January is the first month of the year, and the first of seven months to be 31 days long.

In the United Kingdom, some people practice “Dry January.” This is a movement to encourage people to quit drinking alcohol for the month in order to encourage public health.

January has two zodiac signs – Capricorn, which is until January 19, and Aquarius, which is for the rest of the month.

The dianthus caryophullus is the birth flower of January – more commonly known as the carnation!

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER THIEVES STILL ABOUT One of the consequences of the pandemic has been an increase in the value of precious metals.

This, in turn, has led to an increase in thefts of catalytic converters - which contain a quantity of precious metals.

One was taken from a car parked in Ridings Way last year in January 2021 and a repeat attack as the same car was targetted again just a few weeks ago!

The perpetrators are able to remove this part in a matter of moments.

While some makes and models are more likely targets than others, this would be a very good time, if you are able, to park your car somewhere inaccessible, or out of ready sight.

Please help us fundraise for Orchard Ground and the new North Field Project anytime you shop online - it really doesn’ t cost you anything If you’d like help setting it up please email bobpaine2002@hotmail.com who will be happy to help. Thanks

The Crier funds village projects through advertising revenue.

We help fund village projects and institutions... such as the printing of the book 'Cublington in Pictures Old and New', The Rememberance Commemorative Insert, The Old Village History insert, the refurbished Biggs pavilion kitchen, the village fete, the Cublington Tea Towels and Bags, The forthcoming Artists Exhibition to name but a few.

We are extremely proud of being able to do this and would like an independent arbiter (a volunteer please) to join us and help with overseeing this use of Crier funds.

So, do you know of any local businesses who might like to advertise in the Crier?

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The Census articles have now finished until the next one is declassified under the 100 year rule. So in its place... more history.

About five years ago, once I had retired, I put together a short history of the village and published it in the Crier. It seems that you can only really do these things when you have enough time. So, it came to pass that last year during lockdown, Annie Lovatt started researching and writing a fuller history of the village and why it might have moved.

Over the next few months I will endeavour to publish her research in chapters, that you might like to cut out and keep.

I hope you find it interesting and informative as she goes further back and into far more detail than I ever did. Gary

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Cublington: the village that moved?

By Annie Lovatt

Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 The Mystery ............................................................................................................................. 2 Prehistoric Cublington .............................................................................................................. 3 Roman Cublington ................................................................................................................... 5 After the Romans ..................................................................................................................... 7 Ridge and Furrow Farms ..................................................................................................... 7 The Anglo-Saxon War with the Vikings ................................................................................... 9 The Normans ......................................................................................................................... 11 Norman Castles ................................................................................................................. 12 So far, so simple… ............................................................................................................. 14 A Tale of Many Geoffreys ...................................................................................................... 15 Geoffrey IV and V ............................................................................................................... 16 The 2020 of the 14th Century ................................................................................................. 18 Cublington’s Ongoing Struggle .......................................................................................... 19 The Black Death .................................................................................................................... 20 The New Church .................................................................................................................... 21 The Mystery of the Move ....................................................................................................... 23 So, why did Cublington move? .............................................................................................. 25 Historical Walk Route ............................................................................................................ 26 Sources / Further Reading ..................................................................................................... 27

Introduction The Beacon in Home Ground – or the small hill at the bottom of Ridings Way – used to be a motte and bailey castle. As a child, I knew the story of the moving village; the medieval villagers packed up and moved up the road for some reason, taking their church with them. I never gave much thought to why.

(above) The Beacon at Home Ground

Stuck in lockdown, history became escapism for me. I could be stuck in Cublington and still travel by reading about the past. I walked by The Beacon every day on my state-mandated daily walk and started feeling more curious about why it moved. I stood at the top and thought about the people that had lived here before me.

The curiosity intensified when I started studying Old English and the medieval period at university. So one day I looked it up, thinking I would find answers, but I just found questions.

Andrew Pike, who did a field visit for Historic England in 1979, did some research and published a short article in the Crier in 1984. He said, “Why the village moved we do not know. Was it because of the Black Death, or was it that the old site was rather cramped and prone to damp on its windswept hill slope? Perhaps it was a combination of the two.”1 Gary Brazier did some thorough research more recently, and also suggested that the Black Death played a part as well as major social change at the time. But he also had no definitive answers about why the village moved.

So I decided to see if I could find out for myself. As it turns out, it’s a very, very long story, involving Romans, Vikings and an awful lot of Geoffreys…

The Mystery None of the explanations alone quite account for why Cublington moved.

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You can read Andrew Pike’s article at https://www.cublington.com/sample-page/the-vilage/history/

The village was recorded for the first time in 1086 in the Domesday Book. At the time, it was larger than average, reasonably wealthy, and had a population at least one hundred people.

In 1291 it was still thriving and twice the size. But by 1322, it was only half as wealthy, and a survey in 1341 found it all but abandoned. By 1410, the church had moved half a kilometre up the road to the site of the current village. All that’s left of the old village are the earthworks at Home Ground and the mystery of why it moved at all.

Some theories can be discounted quite easily. The Black Death didn’t arrive in England until 1348, and Cublington had started to decline decades before then. The ‘windswept slope’ theory bears some weight, but the village moved uphill to where it was presumably even windier! Though yes, the drainage is probably better up here. Even then, why move the church? What caused the decline in population and economy? If it was because of a bad site, why stay? Did the village move at all?

Many modern villages in this area have medieval origins, but any evidence has since been built on and destroyed. Aylesbury Vale has several settlements that were abandoned

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What caused in population and If itmoved was because of a bad survey in 1341 found it allthe butdecline abandoned.

By 1410, theeconomy? church had half a kilometre why to stay? village move at all? up site, the road the Did site the of the current village.

All that’s left of the old village are the earthworks at Home Ground and the mystery of why it moved at all.

Many modern villages in this area have medieval origins, but any evidence has since been builttheories on and destroyed.

Aylesbury Vale has several settlements thatarrive were abandoned Some can be discounted quite easily.

The Black Death didn’t in England until altogether – such ashad Burston, Aston decades Abbots – before but Cublington’s revival afterslope’ failure is 1348, and Cublington startednear to decline then. The ‘windswept verybears unusual, according to Historic England’s theory some weight, but the village movedlisting. uphill 2to where it was presumably even windier! Though yes, the drainage is probably better up here. Even then, why move the church? What caused the decline in population and economy? If it was because of a bad site, why stay? Did the village move at all?

Many modern villages in this area have medieval origins, but any evidence has since been built on and destroyed. Aylesbury Vale has several settlements that were abandoned altogether – such as Burston, near Aston Abbots – but Cublington’s revival after failure is very unusual, according to Historic England’s listing.2

(above) The medieval village of Burston (below) The Beacon in the 1950s

(above) The medieval village of Burston (below) The Beacon in the 1950s

Prehistoric Cublington To understand why Cublington moved, I went back to find out when it was founded in the first place. We can be sure this wasn’t in 1086, when records of Cublington began, because 2

From Historic England’s listing of the earthworks at Home Ground: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/thelist/list-entry/1017896

Prehistoric Cublington

the Normans wouldn’t have built a castle somewhere that wasn’t already cleare

cultivated.

To understand why Cublington moved, I went back to find out when it was founded in the But exactly how far back does human occupation in Cublington go? first place. We can be sure this wasn’t in 1086, when records of Cublington began, because The very earliest archaeological evidence of occupation from Cublington is a la

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Age penannular ring (for holding clothes together, or possibly money (there is s scholarly disagreement on the subject)), dating from about 1000-800BC. The rin plain iron one, either. It’s made entirely out of gold and silver and might have b someone of some status.

From Historic England’s listing of the earthworks at Home Ground: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/thelist/list-entry/1017896

This doesn’t necessarily prove occupation, as it could have just been dropped unfortunate person on their way through, but it does show people were here in some point before the Romans arrived. The ring wasn’t found in Home Ground nearby. And considering that Home Ground has never been properly excavate should be, or we would lose the earthworks!) there could be more evidence hid the ground.

the Normans wouldn’t have built a castle somewhere that wasn’t already cleared and cultivated.

But exactly how far back does human occupation in Cublington go?

The very earliest archaeological evidence of occupation from Cublington is a late Bronze Age penannular ring (for holding clothes together, or possibly money (there is some scholarly disagreement on the subject)), dating from about 1000-800BC. The ring is not just a plain iron one, either. It’s made entirely out of gold and silver and might have been worn by someone of some status.

This doesn’t necessarily prove occupation, as it could have just been dropped by an (above) Bronze Age Ring. from https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/3023 unfortunate person on their way through, but it does show people were here in Cublington at some point before the Romans arrived. The ring wasn’t found in Home Ground itself, but nearby. And considering that Home Ground has never been properly excavated (and never should be, or we would lose the earthworks!) there could be more evidence hiding beneath the ground.

Roman Cublington Dating from a full 1000 years later, a piece of Roman pottery, several pieces of jewellery, two brooches, and a substantial number of coins were found in Cublington, suggesting that Romans also either lived here or regularly passed through here. Once again, they were nice pieces of jewellery made of precious metals or that likely had precious stones in them.

These probably belonged to important or wealthy people!

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(left) Gold Roman Ring from 3 or 4 century AD. (right) Roman Ring from 2 or 3 century, missing its stone. From https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/582923

The Romans first landed in Britain in 43AD and finished conquering it in 87AD, and the coin below is confidently dated to 80AD. Their quick and easy establishment in the area would suggest that there may have already been an earlier settlement in Cublington for them to occupy, or at least obviously useful features such as fertile, non-forested land, building materials, and natural water sources.

The Romans left Britain three centuries later in the 400s. The gold ring above could have been from the 3rd or 4th century, which would mean Romans could have been living in Cublington from the beginning through to the end of the Roman occupation of Britain.

Coin bearing emperor Titus’ head. Minted in Rome (!) from https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/764941

Cublington’s proximity to Roman St Albans (Verulamium – a town important enough for Boudicca to sack and burn on her way to London) and Aylesbury, means that if Roman Cublington’s proximity to Roman St people did live in Cublington, it was likely to have been a prosperous place at the time.

Albans (Verulamium – a town important There were large towns to trade with, good farmland, and political stability in the area. enough for Boudicca to sack and burn on her way to London) and Aylesbury, means that if Roman people did live in Cublington, it was likely to have been a prosperous place at the time.

There were large towns to trade with, good farmland, and political stability in the area.

(above) Roman map of Britain. Cublington is marked in green. From https://www.britannica.com/place/Roman-Britain

After the Romans appears next time.

Book Corner

Exciting new and forthcoming books, selected by Jane Hill (your local librarian!)

The Cat and the Rat and the Hat by Em Lynas and Matt Hunt (Picture Book, 2-5 years) Cat adores playing on his favourite yellow mat, which is so brilliant that it even gives him sweet dreams. Then, along comes Rat with a spectacular pink hat. Suddenly, the once-content Cat wants Rat’s hat and will stop at NOTHING to get it. Yet when Bat arrives, wearing a fancy cravat, no less, what could be better than that?

Vaccinated: the History and Science of Immunisation by Sarah Ridley (Children’s Non -Fiction, 9+) In the wake of Covid-19, this book is a great first introduction as to what vaccines are, how scientists first developed them, information about the Covid-19 vaccination race, and other serious illnesses including malaria. The book includes the science behind germs and the immune system, the history of vaccines, and modern medical issues.

Sad Ghost Club by Lize Meddings (Teen Comics)

This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it's a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn't. But when one sad ghost, lost and alone at a crowded party, spies another sad ghost across the room, they decide to leave together. What happens next changes everything.

Because that night they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don't belong.

A Poet for Every Day of the Year edited by Allie Esiri (suitable for all ages) Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, this anthology of 366 poems is bursting at the seams with familiar favourites and exciting new discoveries.

Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Christina Rossetti and Emily Bronte sit alongside Roger McGough, Wendy Cope, Imtiaz Dharker, Leonard Cohen, Sylvia Plath and Ocean Vuong.

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The Sinhalese and Tamil Hindus of Sri Lanka observe New Year in mid-April by opening their doors to family, friends, and other members of the community. The new year is celebrated through various customs and rituals, namely boiling milk in a new earthen pot until it boils over, which symbolizes prosperity. Sweets made of rice and coconut oil, such as traditional kavum, and dishes with plantains are also prepared and served.

Cambodia, Chol Chnam Thmey, April 13-15

Imagine walking out of your office for three days — without having to request time off — to celebrate New Year? In Cambodia, and in a small community in Vietnam, April 13 to 15 is devoted to purification ceremonies, temple visits, and playing traditional games with family and friends.

China, Chūn jié, between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20

the sacred month of Muharram are observed differently by the two largest branches of Islam, Shiite and Sunni. Shiite pilgrims journey to their holiest sites to commemorate a seventh-century battle, while Sunnis fast to celebrate the victory of Moses over an Egyptian pharaoh.

Hindu, Vikram Sawant, March 22

India is a multifaceted country, full of different religions, dialects, and languages. Hindu populations worldwide do not all share the same new year day and rituals. In fact, there are there at least three common new year days in the Hindu calendar. While the new year dates differ, many fall in March and April especially. Exchanging gifts, wearing new garb, lighting oil lamps, and decorating the house with blessing-inducing, colorful flowers are all examples of some of the traditions.

Gregorian New Year, Jan. 1

The Chinese New Year falls on different dates every year because it is based on the lunar calendar. The official holiday is seven days long, but the celebration typically lasts for more than two weeks. More specifically, the celebration begins on the Lunar New Year’s Eve and lasts for 15 days. 2022 is the year of the tiger and will be celebrated with a week off from work, eating traditional foods such as eight treasures rice and watching dancing dragon performances. The celebrations close with the Festival of Lanterns.

New Year’s is one of the most anticipated holidays in myriad countries that follow the Gregorian calendar. The majority of celebrations occur on Dec. 31, the eve of the new year, with many spending the evening with family and friends in house parties, galas, and fancy restaurants. The peak of New Year’s celebration involves a countdown to the stroke of midnight to bring in Jan. 1, and often includes watching fireworks or watching the ball drop either outdoors or on TV from the comfort of home.

India (Gujarati), Diwali, Mid-October-mid-November

Indonesia, Nyepi, March 7

Otherwise known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali falls between mid-October to mid-November, depending on the moon’s cycle. Celebrations last for a total of five days. Diwali, the third day, is the most important day of the festival.

On this day, observers say special prayers to several gods and goddesses and scatter lit candles and small clay lamps throughout the house.

Eastern Orthodox Church New Year, Russia, Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Jan. 14

Like the Gregorian New Year celebration, the Julian New Year is celebrated by people of the Orthodox Church with entertainment, fireworks, lots of drinking, and consuming large meals. In Macedonia, it is traditional to eat homemade pita bread with a coin inside. Whoever finds the coin is said to have luck the next year.

Ethiopia, Enkutatash, Sept. 12

It marks the day of the new year in Ethiopia. By this time, the lengthy rain season has come to a close, leaving behind a countryside flourishing in yellow daisies. That’s fitting because Enkutatash in Amharic, the native language of Ethiopia, translates to “gift of jewels.” To celebrate New Year’s, Ethiopians sing songs unique to the day and exchange bouquets of flowers. Of course, there is plenty of eating and drinking, too.

Islamic New Year, Hijri, Sept. 22

The Islamic New Year marks the journey of the prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. Muslims often make resolutions on the new year. However, the occasion and

When you think of New Year’s celebrations in the UK, you more than likely picture people dancing to loud music with a drink in hand. In Indonesia, they celebrate in an entirely different fashion. On the day of Nepi, instead of shuffling around hung over from the previous night’s adventures, the Balinese spend the day in utter silence. Those who follow the religious traditions in full also stay home, don’t work, and avoid engaging in any pleasurable activities. The objective is to spend the entire day reflecting, meditating, and fasting.

Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah,September 25-27

Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year. In 2022 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sept. 25 and continue through to nightfall on 29 September. Customs observed on Rosh Hashanah include the sounding of the shofar, which is made from a ram’s horn, and eating special foods such as apples dipped in honey, dates, and other sweet fruit to symbolize a sweet year. During Rosh Hashanah, observant Jewish people attend services in synagogue, abstain from work, and go to a nearby body of water to cast away sins from the past year in a ceremony called Tashlich.

Nigeria, Igbo New Year, Third week of February

The Igbo new year begins in February, just like the new year starts for Asian cultures such as Chinese, Korean and Indian. These cultures use the moon to calculate their months and seasons. During a festival that marks the new year, the reigning monarch of the Igbo people in Nigeria distributes yam seeds to his people and asks them to return home and farm their land.

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2nd December at 5.05pm a van came through the crossroads from Aston Abbots at speed and smashed into a car.

I believe the Parish Council are seeking immediate remedies including repainting the white lines and making sure all the road sign lights are working. Ed

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Spotted on a walk round the fields, a deer chased by

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Spotted when putting the Crier together, Hugh Vale

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street. Strange that they all appear to be outside the pub! One was several feet away from the wall, on the keep clear lines... can they not read either?!!

The other (left) was dangerous to say the least. Large lorries and farm vehicles would struggle to get past!

Wheelchair users use these paths too. Please be more considerate parkers!