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We’re sure we won’t be the only ones commenting on what an amazing summer it’s been this year, surely made all the more enjoyable by its rarity value! For those of you who don’t like it hot then no doubt it will have cooled down somewhat by now but we still have our fingers crossed for an Indian summer! The photograph on this month’s front cover was kindly sent to us by Trevor Yorke and is a stunning shot of Sherington – please continue to send us ideas for the front of SCAN, it’s always much appreciated. We would also like to add our thanks to those already expressed by others this month to Prakash and Lakhi who are leaving North Crawley shop after 4 years there and also to Joyce from Folly Lane who after many many years is handing over her SCAN delivery round – thank you.
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SCAN 485 SEPTEMBER 2018
SCAN IS ALWAYS VERY GRATEFUL FOR ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED AND ALSO TO THOSE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS WHO REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE IN ORDER TO KEEP SCAN MAGAZINE GOING – WE THANK YOU! Thank you for thinking of us and helping to keep our free parish magazine coming through your doors (and online!). Julia (Editor) and Elaine (Treasurer and Advertising Manager)
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Summer holidays are all but finished for most of us, and we are now entering the last quarter of 2018. September ushers in the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness – but this year’s long hot summer with its exceptional sunshine and warmth has hopefully prepared us all for the start of Autumn with its shorter days and longer nights. Of course, before we get too focussed on the winding down of the growing season we have the welcome celebration of Harvest fast approaching us – and in our rural community this is surely one of the highlights of the year right across SCAN parish. As the crops and ripe fruits and vegetables are gathered in and safely stored in silos, barns and garden sheds in all our villages, so in the Church we gather to praise God and give thanks with hearts and hands and voices for the gifts of creation. This year we will raise the rafters at St Laud’s on the 30th September with all the traditional Harvest hymns; the service will start at 10.30am and we’ll round off our hymns with raised glasses of ‘Pimms’ at the end of the service – all are welcome so do come and join us! ( there’ll be other refreshments available too ) Harvest services for North Crawley and Chicheley will be held on 14th October, at 9.30am and 6.00pm respectively, please watch out for details in next month’s SCAN. Also in October, our ‘something different’ PET SERVICE will take place on 7th at St Laud’s. Pets of all shapes and sizes will be welcome to attend, with their owners of course, and if you don’t have a ‘real’ pet, the cuddly toy variety are also very welcome to come as well. Again watch out for more details and reminders in October’s SCAN. Although August is often a ‘quiet’ month for many people, with schools closed and annual holidays filling the calendars, the church has been busy with weddings on three weekends and Chicheley’s Patronal festival of St Lawrence on the 12th. We’ve also had ‘Sheringtots’ meeting regularly at St Laud’s each week Deadline for October – 18th September
on a Thursday morning throughout. Some of you may have attended the ‘Bat Walk’ on 22nd, or have been observing the insects, flora and fauna in the newly designated Bio Diversity area in St Laud’s churchyard and recording sightings on the laminated sheet in the lych-gate. It’s been a delight to see so many species populating God’s Acre in the churchyard. This month in North Crawley, St Firmin’s will host another wedding and a Baptism, and in Chicheley St Lawrence’s will also welcome a new member into our growing church family with a Baptism. We have so much to celebrate and give thanks for! As we end the summer, we begin a new school year, with some children returning and moving into a new class, others beginning a whole new way of life with their very first school term. Older youngsters may be embarking on their first term at college or university, with many leaving home for the first time – the month of September will be a time of transition and change for many families and I hope the future holds bright things for all of them. May the Blessings of Harvest and Creationtide bring us happiness and a sense of wellbeing, and as we consider the good gifts we are surrounded by, may a sense of thanksgiving spur us on to give generously to those around us who are in need of support and sustenance. Please remember the many individuals and families who rely on the Milton Keynes Foodbank for basic, everyday food and toiletry supplies – your donations can be left at any of our churches a are regularly collected and taken to the main distribution centre. Blessings and Best Wishes, Coralie
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CHURCH SERVICES SEPTEMBER 2 September 10.30am
‘Something Different’ – Sherington
9 September 9.30am 6pm
Holy Communion – North Crawley Evensong - Chicheley
16 September 9.30am Holy Communion – Sherington 23 September 11am Holy Communion – Chicheley 6pm Evensong – North Crawley 30 September 10.30am Harvest Festival – Sherington (please bring donations for MK Foodbank) 7 October 10.30am
‘Something Different’ – Sherington (Pet’s Service)
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From the Parish registers Baptism ‘Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah, then your sins will be forgiven and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’ On 24 June 2018 Jude James Jonathan Fern was welcomed into God’s family through Holy Baptism in St Laud’s Church On 8 July 2018 Austin James Philip Randell was welcomed into God’s family through Holy Baptism in St Firmin’s Church On 29 July 2018 Myla Annalise and Elowen Isla Odell were welcomed into God’s family through Holy Baptism in St Firmin’s Church Jude, Austin, Myla and Elowen, may you all grow to know, love and serve God in your life. God Bless you. Funerals RIP John Musgrave Burgess of Sherington whose funeral service and burial took place at St Laud’s on 6 July 2018 Grace Marion Adkins, formally of Sherington whose cremation followed by a service of Thanksgiving took place at St Laud’s on 11 July 2018 ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ says the Lord. Those who believe in me, even though they die will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’
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THE MILTON KEYNES FOODBANK Most of us think of Milton Keynes as a town of great wealth - and so it is. However, there is an underside to this prosperous town. A large number of individuals and families are, for one reason or another, in desperate need of help. The Foodbank is just one organization that tries to meet this need. The way that it works is for a person to approach the Citizens Advise Bureau, many local churches, the Council, various social centres, their doctor’s surgery and other sources. They are given a voucher. The voucher is taken to one of our serving centres and food is issued. This year demand has increased. So far 1,200 more bags of food have been handed out than at the same time last year. It is thought that the introduction of Universal Credit might well cause an increase in the number of those requiring help. We are on course to have issued 12,000 bags by the end of 2018. This increase in demand has led to a shortage of food held in the Foodbank depot in Stacey Bushes. Some of the readers of SCAN have given generously in the past and continue to do so. To meet the shortfall we would ask that all those who would like to help buy just one or two extra items with their weekly shopping. They can be taken to any of our three churches where collection boxes are in place. A list of the type of food that is wanted is in each of these boxes but perishables are not required as the Foodbank does not have the facilities to deal with these. Currently those items that are particularly needed are tinned fruit, tinned meat, biscuits, tinned vegetables and pasta sauce. We also would like to receive toiletries, such as toilet rolls and shampoo. Not many people use the service inappropriately. We do not run a soup kitchen and there is a limit to the number of times that clients can receive our help. If you could add items to your shopping list for the Foodbank they would be of real help to deserving people, who happen to be down of their luck.
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The importance of ringing 101……… If you see a suspicious vehicle / persons looking like they are scouting out your village, it is important to call 101 in the first instance and ask for Thames Valley Police and give them the registration plate if possible and description of people. The reason for this is:a) The vehicle may be known to the police for previous crime activity b) The registration gets logged on our systems and the control room do a registered owner check on the vehicle so if it is spotted again, we have the details on our system c) If there has been a theft or burglary in the village, then at least we have a suspicious vehicle registration number that we can follow up on when investigating. d) Don’t forget when they are driving around, they are normally only scouting, looking to see who is home or not and they wouldn’t hesitate to come back a few days later, if not that night. Don’t assume someone else will contact the police with the registration number… The more people that ring it in, the better chance you have of someone attending (normally a PCSO) otherwise a PC. Even if no-one attends, the control room would send the information to our intelligence department. Remember, I am not always about so if you send me an email, my out of office would normally bounce back to say when I am next back in. So it is important to ring 101 in the first instance. I know you may have to hold on for 2 minutes or more, however this is vital information that the police need, especially with all the burglaries that have taken place over the last year! And most importantly, don’t think you are wasting police time by ringing it in because it is all intelligence gathering for us and it may be a vehicle or person that we are interested in or even more exciting, they may even be wanted.
Arlene Ormston | C1018 | Milton Keynes Neighbourhood Policing Team Rural North |Police Community Support Officer Telephone 101 | Internal Ext. 356 6433 | Mobile 07815 590 756 Address Newport Pagnell Police Station, Thames Valley Police, 124 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Bucks MK16 8EH
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SAND IN MY SHOES A man once set out on a journey. He knew that the way might be rough He’d been warned of the pitfalls and dangers so expected that things might be tough.
His path led him up through the mountains, over rivers and valleys as well And sometimes the going was easy, and sometimes he stumbled and fell.
On reaching the end of the journey, his friends crowded round him to say “Tell, what were the trials you encountered. What hampered you most on the way?
He replied “It was not the steep mountains-or the torrents and rivers I crossed. It wasn’t the dark gloomy forest when I feared all the time I’d be lost.
No, it was not these parts of the journey, though encounters I never would choose But the thing which I found most oppressive, was simply the sand in my shoes” Rebecca Cook ©
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Celebrate the fascinating history of Milton Keynes as the city hosts more Heritage Open Days than ever before Milton Keynes is throwing open its doors with more events than ever before for Heritage Open Days. Taking place over two weekends, 6th to 9th September and 13th to 16th September, there is something for everyone as the city celebrates its fascinating and exciting heritage with workshops, craft events, open days, exhibitions, performances and film screenings – all completely free to attend. This year also marks 100 years since many women gained the right to vote, and a number of events across the city will focus on the stories and contributions of extraordinary women of Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. Key attractions opening their doors for free include Milton Keynes Museum, Stadium MK, Great Linford Manor Park, Bletchley Park (limited tickets, booking essential), MK Arts Centre, Milton Keynes Theatre, Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney and, in the wider area, Stowe Gardens, Claydon House, and The Old Gaol in Buckingham. Also open for this year’s programme will be a wide range of historic sites, community buildings and spaces, hosting activities and craft days, dance and family fun days, tours, film screenings, exhibitions and much more. Free events for Heritage Open Days this year include: Not normally open: see inside the magical world of Festive Road in Kiln Farm where amazing things are created with scrap metal; tour MK Magistrates’ Court with working magistrates; peer inside the intriguing world of the Freemasons at Freemason’s Lodge in Wolverton; find out more about how black sack waste is sustainably dealt with at the new Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park; and take a backstage tour at Milton Keynes Theatre. Extraordinary women: Visit Milton Keynes Central Library to learn about the women who made Milton Keynes and see also what life was like for women in 1918 – the year many women gained the vote. At Living Archive MK’s exhibition at Discover MK you can find out more about women from Milton Keynes who have made change; and visit North Crawley for an exhibition of the role of local women and local field walk. Get crafting! MK Arts Centre is hosting a day of craft workshops in their studios and art room; visit Milton Keynes Central Library and make protest signs like the suffragettes of last century; learn how to mend and patch pre-loved clothes at a pop-up café at The Old Bath House in Wolverton.
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Pete Marland, Leader of Milton Keynes Council and Cabinet Member for Culture, said: “Heritage Open Days in Milton Keynes is bigger than ever before. The number of attractions and groups that have joined us this year to open their doors and put on free events across the city is astonishing and testament to the fantastic history, culture and community of our city and the surrounding area. “We are particularly thrilled to be celebrating 100 years since many women secured the right to vote. We’re marking the anniversary with many events focusing on the extraordinary women in Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire who helped make our city and country the place it is today.” Mel Jeavons, Living Archive MK, said: “2018 is a big year for Heritage Open Days in Milton Keynes. We started with just 15 free events in 2006, and have grown to more than 90 this year over two weekends. This year we are also celebrating the European Year of Cultural Heritage. 2018 promises to be one of the best years yet for bringing heritage to life in Milton Keynes. There really is something for everyone to enjoy.” For full details of the many activities and events happening in and around Milton Keynes between Thursday 6th and Sunday 9th September and Thursday 13th September to Sunday 16th September, go to: www.mkheritageopendays.com. You can also follow Milton Keynes Heritage Open Days on Twitter using #MKHODs, and share your own pictures. About Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days is the largest festival of culture and history in the UK. As part of the national event across the country, MK Heritage Open Days is organised by Living Archive MK with support from Milton Keynes Council, MK Heritage Association and other partners, and is an annual celebration of the city’s heritage, art and culture.
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The Rotary Club of Newport Pagnell August is a relatively quiet month for our Club while members and local residents are away on holiday. Nevertheless, we have been busy in the background planning events for later in the year. Local projects being prepared include our collections in Newport Pagnell and Olney, and at Frosts’ Garden Centre, that raise around £2,500 for Willen Hospice every year. Other events include our annual barn dance, a choir performance in Olney, another sponsored longdistance cycle ride, and a major event in Newport Pagnell during May. We participated in a “litter pick” in Newport Pagnell. Campaigning against litter is one of Rotary’s themes this year. Other major Rotary International themes for 2018/19 include tree planting, completion of the eradication of polio, and starting the campaign against malaria. Talks at our weekly Club meetings have included presentations by the homeless support groups MK Bus Shelter and Winter Night Shelter, and an account of The Great Train Robbery. Social events included a committee barbecue and an evening of “Desert Island Discs”. In midSeptember we will gather on a Sunday afternoon for fellowship, food, drink, and comparison of the sunflower plants we have been growing since the spring. As described in last month’s article, we are actively seeking new members to continue our Club’s service to the local community since 1963. If you are interested in joining Rotary, please contact us via social media or by e-mail at rotary.np@btinternet.com, through which you can also suggest worthy causes we could support. More information about the Rotary Club of Newport Pagnell is available from our web page, Facebook and Twitter
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CALLING ALL BRIDGE ENTHUSIASTS The Newport Pagnell Bridge Club meets every Monday evening at 7.30 pm to play duplicate bridge in the comfortable surroundings of Harben House Hotel in Newport Pagnell. The bridge is competitive but always played in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. If you do not have a regular partner we do our very best to find one for you from the Club members. If you would like to find out more about the Club or would like to come along to try us out, please contact Peter Martin on 01234-391482 and he will tell you more about it. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you on Monday evenings.
ASTWOOD VILLAGE HALL: BRIDGE at 7 pm-10 pm THURSDAYS - contact Neil Plumb 01234 391040 CRANFIELD BRIDGE CLUB meets at Astwood Village Hall virtually every SUNDAY at 6.55 for 7 pm start to play. Details on hppt://www.cranbridge.org.uk, or ring Paul Goddard, 01234 881409. PILATES: Monday at 8 pm – contact Helen on Helen@1to34pilates.co.uk BROWNIES: Every MONDAY term time, Sherington Pavilion - 5.30 – 7 pm contact: Rebecca Harrington, 15 Carters Close, Sherington PILATES 10 a.m., YOGA 11 a.m., NORTH CRAWLEY INSTITUTE Thursdays. Call Debbie 07764 391687 SHERINGTON FOLK WORKSHOP: 8 – 10 pm Sherington V.H. - 2nd Thursday of month – Liz 07941 403492 SHERINGTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB: Monday 2 – 4 pm and Friday 7 – 9 pm contact Sheila 211153 or Bob 01234391436 SHERINGTON YOUTH CLUB: 7 – 9 pm Wednesday Nights (term time) contact JO 07780 987034
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ASTWOOD Astwood was proud to feature on the Front Cover of July’s SCAN! Our Village Party and Hog Roast was such a lovely event. The temperature has certainly been rising in Astwood; what with the weather and with the arrival of FIBRE!! Huge excitement in Astwood, from 1Mb to up to 80Mb……it’s like a different world! We didn’t win the Best Kept Village Competition but we certainly tried! Lots of community spirit involved with improving the village and it looked good. We await the report to see what we need to work on for next year. Which brings me to the Autumn Village Garden Tidy. A tidy and Bulb planting session is planned, date to be confirmed. Fly tipping is a problem at the cut through at the West End of the village. All “dumps” need to be reported to the Council as persistent fly tipping will get us CCTV. Astwood Ladies night in the Pub on Wednesday 12th September: A very informal evening get together. Clare and Phil will put on a simple but delicious spread, let Emma know if you want to come. The Harvest Supper and Auction of produce is planned for Monday 15th October, 7pm for 7.30 in the Village Hall. Phil and Clare from The Old Swan have kindly offered to cater. Tickets will be available from Village Hall committee members and from the Pub. Speeding through the Village continues but our “speed watchers” are clocking the speeds and the registration numbers. Many thanks to the Deadline for October – 18th September
many volunteers who have enthusiastically taken part. This information is passed on to the police so be warned, those drivers may well feel the strong arm of the law feeling their collars! The 30mph signs on Green bins on bin collection day are another reminder to those passing through to Slow Down! If you want to cause “natural traffic calming” put them in the road. At the Parish Council meeting on the 8th August disappointment was expressed about the lack of progress on several issues including the planning application for the Village playground and the development of a Village Plan. The Parish Council AGM is on Wednesday 24th October in the Village Hall at 8pm. This is your chance to see what goes on and talk to our Parish Councillors. There is a vacancy for a Parish Clerk as Eva and her family are having to re locate to Germany. This is a real shame as the family has really joined in with village life. Eva has worked hard as Parish Clerk and done sterling work picking up rubbish, thank you, you will be missed. Halloween for the kids on 31st October: details later Sparkly party: 10th or 17th November, details later I know it’s a long way off and I hate to be the first to mention it BUT put this date in your diary. Monday December 17th for a Xmas do in the Pub!
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ASTWOOD & HARDMEAD PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday 8th August 2018 at 8pm in Astwood Village Hall Present: Cllr R Stilton (Chair), Cllr T Giddings, Cllr D Chapman, Cllr R Geldart, Cllr L Rhee, MK Ward Cllrs P Geary and D Hosking, PCSO A Ormston, Clerk E Tandecki and 3 members of the public Apologies: Cllr P. Powell-Shedden, MK Ward Cllr K. McLean Apologies accepted. Declarations of Interest. Co-option of new Councillors. No new councillors were co-opted. Minutes of meeting on 9th May 2018 adopted and signed as a true record. PCSO report – A. Ormston The Parish Council was encouraged to attend the NAG meetings, and will endeavor to send representatives in future. Speedwatch is working really well in Astwood. Hare coursing is an issue this time of year, please be vigilant. From 23-26th August, Thames Valley Police will be running an operation called Op Drover in the villages where there will be an increased police presence in the rural communities to combat rural crime together with the farmers. This is an operation where 6 local farmers (who are police vetted) are given police radios and if they see rural crime in progress, they can get through immediately on the radio instead of going through 999. There is a new rural crime stopper number which is 0800 783 0137 or you can visit www.ruralcrimereportingline.uk, This is when farmers, rural businesses and the public can anonymously give information about crime relating to: large-scale, industrial fly-tipping, hare coursing, machinery theft; or livestock theft. Ward Cllr’s report - Cllr P Geary / Cllr D Hosking Apologies from Keith McLean, he was attending a travelers meeting in Milton Keynes. Please keep an eye out for illegal encampments and report them if they are on private land. Decision was taken last week around the waste strategy. Households will receive one roll of recycling sacks per year between April and June, and further rolls will need to be ordered, rather than picked up from a central location, up to 180, and further sacks will be charged for. Also people who make multiple visits to the municipal tip over one weekend may be charged. Cllrs raised concerns over these actions further encouraging flytipping and reduced levels of recycling from residents. Grass cutting – Milton Keynes is renegotiating its’ landscaping contracts for 2020-21. Before that Parishes have the opportunity to cut their own verges, if that is what the parish wants. MK Council will contribute to the costs of these services. Village Hall report – not given Play Area update – Cllr R. Geldart
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Plans in place, documentation is ready, support needed from MK Council Planning Team to fill in application forms and go through the online application process– AnnMarie Duggan to follow up; on planning permission approval fund raising for equipment can go ahead; next status update at next Parish Council meeting. Neighbourhood Plan update – Next steps: 1. Council representative to come and inform Parish Council and village community about requirements to prepare and proceed with a Neighbourhood Plan; 2. Meeting/referendum to authorize PC to proceed with NP; 3. Upon positive response in referendum, NP Committee to be formed of members of the community. It is a lengthy process, led by PC but with involvement of members of the community. Cllr Geldart to source neighbourhood plans from other areas. Debate followed with members of public with regard to leadership of neighbourhood planning and how they could support. Members of public left the meeting at this point due to inappropriate comments made by Parish Council members. Cllr Stilton to follow up. Cllr Rhee volunteered to lead process, no time commitment given. Once Council is consulted, date for meeting is set, community will be informed via printed flyers. CCTV update – Cllr T. Giddings CCTV installation on Village Hall – equipment cost approx. £300; the proposal was shared with the village community through facebook and WhatsApp groups, but very low response rate; lack of engagement may be considered as limited public interest. Privacy Law implications still to be reviewed. (Cllr Powell-Shedden) Further update at next meeting. (To be put on the agenda.) Visibility at Lewenscroft-Cranfield Road corner – Cllr T. Giddings Overgrown plant/hedge blocks visibility – maintenance is the responsibility of the occupier of the house on the corner. Cllr Giddings to approach the occupier of the house. No Parking sign at Bridleway access – Cllr T. Giddings Cost of sign - £17.88; size 40x30cm Next step: seek permission from Mr Boswell Suppliers used and managed by the Parish Council – E. Tandecki W. Elsey – grass cutting J. Vowles – audit services TBS Hygiene Ltd. – dog bin emptying Services delivered and managed by the Parish Council – E. Tandecki See above Snow clearance query – R. Stilton Case: a local farmer´s late request for remuneration following voluntary support with heavy duty farming vehicles in Hardmead on 1st March 2018 to facilitate traffic flow following heavy snowfall. Total amount: £100 labour costs + £375 equipment = £475 total. Results of voting:
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1. 2. 3. 4.
Full remuneration – 0 votes Partial remuneration in the value of £100 – 1 vote No remuneration –3 votes Abstained – 1
Decision: no payment to be made for the farmer´s support. Road status – Cllr. R. Geldart Repair work on Main Road carried out on 30th July between 9.30am and 6.30pm – no plans to return Cranfield Road had surface treatment in 2017 – no plans to return in 10-15 years. These roadworks did not affect the Astwood residential area; an appeal may be considered. Finances Following resignation of clerk on 30st June 2018, the bank balance stood at £4413.87 as per bank statement, before 5 bills to be settled this evening as follows: W. Elsey, Grass cutting J Vowles, Internal audit W. Elsey, Grass cutting 2018 season first half E Tandecki, (salary & expenses due 1st April and 30th June 2018) TBS Hygiene Ltd, dog bin emptying
£ 130.00 £ 45.00 £ 600.00 £ 306.32 £ 30.00
The balance after bills settled is £ 3302.55 Councillor’s Items: Dog bin collecting – new supplier under contract: currently 1 cleaning per month of 2 bins in Astwood; if it proves to be insufficient, Parish Council members to be noticed to arrange for ad hoc cleaning and/or review of contracted frequency. Repeated flytipping – cases to be reported to Environmental Crime Team at MK Council for further handling and investigation. Speeding on A422 – various ideas have been raised (eg. reduced speed limit, roundabout, speed camera etc.), but no immediate remedy for high speeding traffic on A422. The issue has been raised to MK Council Cllrs and MK Ward Cllrs will repeatedly keep it in discussion. Update due in next Parish Council meeting. Consider channels and forms for ideas and proposals from community members – eg. setting up “suggestion box”. No agreement on concrete action. Questions from the public: One member of the public enquired as to whether there were any spaces to join the Parish Council. There is a full complement of members at the moment, although the Parish Council will be accepting applicants for the paid position of clerk. Cllr Stilton to enquire and confirm maximum number of Councillors allowed. The next meeting is confirmed as 24th October 2018 to include the AGM. The meeting closed at 10.10 pm, all were thanked for their attendance and support.
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A request for your help please As some of you may know, we support various charities including the HILLSIDE ANIMAL SANCTUARY in Norfolk Once a year we visit to take items suitable for animals winter bedding, so if you have any duvets, blankets, sheeting and towels that we could take (sorry no pillows or cushions), we would be delighted, also donations of dog food, tinned or dried, would be gratefully received, as would any Dog Beds (which they also use for newborn/young farm animals). We plan to go around the end of October and can collect from you Tel: 01234 825075 or 07745569044 by the latest 7pm 25th October. Thank you for your support. ALAN & JUDY PLATER If you would like to learn more about the charity – www.hillside.org.uk
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I am writing this fairly early in August and the really hot weather has changed to a more usual pattern for our summer. Of course by the time you read this all sorts of changes may have occurred, that’s what makes living here so interesting. To begin this month first a report on a popular event that happened back in July.
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French Evening in Chicheley On Bastille Day we were blessed with glorious weather for our French Evening on Saturday 14th July 2018. 44 people attended and we enjoyed great company and (as usual) wonderful food and drink. We raised £558.50 for St Lawrence’s Church, Chicheley with an additional £50 for Chicheley Village Hall. Thank you to Pierre for all his support and muscle-power - putting up and taking down the gazebos etc., and a huge thank you to those contributed some delicious dishes for the buffet. Many thanks to all those who attended, and also thanks to those who were unable to attend, but sent donations to support the cause. And to cap it all – France won the World Cup! Allez les Bleus!!! Christine Girard Now a look forward to the rest of 2018. On Saturday 8th September the annual Ride and Stride to raise funds for the Buckinghamshire Historic churches charity takes place. The challenge is to visit a number of churches on that day, of which most in our area will be open between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm, by bicycle, on foot or any mode of travel requiring a little effort. All sponsorship raised is split equally between your nominated church and the charity. It is a fun thing to do either individually or in a group, I much enjoyed it some years ago when our then band of bell ringers from Chicheley and North Crawley took part. If you would like more details call me on 01234 391371. A different challenge happens on the 29th September with a Quiz and supper organised by Alan and Judy Plater. This will be in Chicheley village hall and the proceeds are for Chicheley church. The start time for the quiz is 7.30 pm so please arrive from 7.00 pm with your memories tuned up and with a hearty appetite. This is a popular event so please book early by contacting Judy on 01234 825075. On the 11th October a Parish Meeting will be held in the village hall at 8.00 pm. On the 14th October a harvest festival service will be held at St. Lawrence, Chicheley with Evensong followed on Monday 15th October with the salein the village hall from 7.30 pm of produce from the harvest festival The 20th October is the date for Chicheley’s harvest supper. This will be held in the village hall at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm and is another popular event so to book your place please contact me on 01234 391371. The proceeds from this event are to support the village hall. 11th November is the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War. I have not heard of any plans thus far to commemorate this in the village other than our usual laying of
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a poppy wreath at the war memorial. I was at the Menin Gate in Belgium in early August where every evening at 8.00 pm without fail the Last Post is played. This has taken place continually since 1929 with only the Second World War causing it to stop during the occupation. I don’t expect our small village to be quite so dedicated but surely we should do something, but what exactly? I have been asked by Mike Kettell to include the following. On Saturday 17th November I will be holding my third exhibition of Hobbies and Collections. In the village hall from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. Possible displays will be a display of an OO gauge model railway and vehicles, a collection of model lorries and Mini’s, haberdashery and astronomy. A vintage Triumph motorcycle and a model steam engine. These and other exhibits ate to be confirmed. Refreshments will be available. The proceeds will be to the village hall and a selected charity. Admission will be £2, under 14’s free. For all enquiries please contact Mike on 07766 402105. 24th November a coffee morning.
Chichchats will continue to be held in the village hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10.30 am until noon. If you have the time and would like to meet some of your fellow
villagers this is an opportunity to do so. Coffee/tes is served with biscuits and cake (on the 4th Tuesday.
David
CHICHELEY QUIZ EVENING Saturday 29th September 2018 7.00 for 7.30pm start Chicheley Village Hall £10.00 per head (children £5) Includes hot supper + dessert (a few drinks available to purchase) RAFFLE Teams:- upto 6 persons
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ORTH CRAWLEY NEWS AND COMMENT
To state the obvious this summer has been one of the hottest on record and reached the point where most people were praying for rain, which is not something that often happens. On one occasion when it did drizzle, believe it was a Friday evening around 9 o’clock, a small crowd gathered on the High St. dressed in their shorts and ‘T’ shirts excitedly taking in the moisture which fell from the sky. It was short lived but provided a brief moment of relief from the heat. Gardens have obviously been affected and decisions have had to be made regarding what gets watered and what doesn’t. The upside is that early every evening there is a water-can carrying exercise which is definitely improving our fitness, whilst at the same time bringing much required relief for selected plants. One of SCAN’s longest delivery team members, Joyce Stanton, who lives in Folly Lane, has decided to retire after more than 50 years service. When originally asked to take on the task it was apparently only on a temporary basis, but she has just kept on going. Now in her nineties she has decided to hand it over to her neighbour Tanya, who has worked out that if she does it for as long as Joyce has, she will be over a hundred when she retires! Many thanks to Joyce for doing such a community spirited task for so long, we need more people like her in our midst. News from the ‘Neighbourhood Plan’ team is that the consultation period has run its course, and following a meeting of the team, comments, letters, representations etc. received from the public have been reviewed and full consideration has been given to all feedback in respect of the plan. Whilst the committee felt the plan delivered in its current form, some minor revision was agreed in line with comments received (a summary of the comments is available on the Neighbourhood Plan Facebook page and the
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NCNP website.). When the plan is examined by the LPA (Local Planning Authority) all inputs and evidence, will be examined to ensure the plan has considered the feedback from residents. Once approval has been received from the LPA, the next step is a ‘Referendum’, which requires more than 50% of the votes to be in favour of the plan. So there is still some way to go in this process. I’m sure users of the village shop will know that Prakash and Lakhi have left and a new couple have taken it on, namely Rob and Raina. The handover was on 1 August, and although being aware that new owners were being sought it did come as a bit of a surprise. However, I’m sure everyone would like to thank Prakash and Lakhi for all their hard work over the years they have been here, and wish them the best in future ventures. They are staying in the village as far as I am aware, so I’m sure they would welcome a chat should you bump into them. Rob and Raina are now settling in and on behalf of the village bid them welcome, and ask the village to support them in their new venture. Opening hours will be changing slightly with Summer times as shown below. Opening Times:Mon to Sat. 7.00 - 19.30 Sun. 8.30 - 16.30. Although it has been mentioned before, I was listening to the radio the other day and the conversation turned to defibrillators, and it was said that many people are unaware where defibrillators are, or how to use them. Well North Crawley has one on the High Street side of the Cock Inn, just to the left of the double black garage doors. Full instructions are on the equipment and it is easy to use apparently. If you find yourself in a situation where someone is having a suspected heart attack, in all cases someone needs to phone 999 and ask for an ambulance. At the same time someone else should locate the defibrillator, and then follow the instructions on the equipment. It was said on the radio to bear in mind the kit and procedure cannot harm the person in need. Cricket Club
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phone 999 and ask for an ambulance. At the same time someone else should locate the defibrillator, and then follow the instructions on the equipment. It was said on the radio to bear in mind the kit and procedure cannot harm the person in need. Cricket Club All three senior sides are doing well in their respective leagues, with the first team currently leading the top division in the ‘Four Counties League’.
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The junior section seems to grow in numbers every year and have an end of season inter-club game and BBQ on 8 September. For all information relating to fixtures and events visit www.northcrawleycc.co.uk Historical Society Please contact the John Brandon (391365) or Christine Stapleton (391205) for details of future events. Please contact me if you uncover a happening or story you would like to see in print (Email - christopherflower@btinternet.com)
SCAN DELIVERER EXTRORDINAIRE I would like to give my thanks to Joyce Stanton who lives in Folly Lane and who has just retired from delivering SCAN to the whole of the Folly, around the High Street and then to Church Walk. She has been doing this since SCAN begun and she really needs a medal for doing this for all these years. Through snow, rain and the horrible Folly hill but now her son thinks it’s time for her to stop and retire. Thank you very much Joyce. She even has found me a new delivery lady! PAM PINDER
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In Memory
Melanie Hornsby (nee Brandon) B.Mus(hons), Postgrad. Performance Dip.(dist), LRAM Melanie died in the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford on July 3rd; her family were with her. Melanie was brought up in North Crawley with her sisters Emma and Amelia; she attended the village school and St Paul’s Catholic School, Milton Keynes, and began learning violin at Stantonbury Music Centre. Melanie developed into a superb violinist, becoming a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and of the National Youth Chamber Orchestra. Degree and instrumental studies followed at the Royal Academy of Music and in New York. Melanie played with several of our major orchestras, and became a regular with English National Opera in the London Coliseum. She played in a number of the BBC Promenade Concerts, and in a very muddy Glastonbury (when 8 months pregnant!); she even undertook a 6 week tour of the USA with The Who’s Roger Daltry! For the past few years Melanie lived at Haslemere with husband Neil and sons Harry (14) and Tommy (9). Since being diagnosed Melanie has received huge support from MacMillan Cancer Care and this, with her positive faith, has helped her maintain her joy for life to the end.
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A huge thank you to everyone who has sent us cards, written to us, called round, or given us a hug in the street; your support continues to be wonderful and uplifting following Melanie’s untimely death from cancer. Melanie’s Requiem Mass was in the Chapel of The Holy Cross Sisters in Haslemere on July 23rd, and with husband Neil we hope to hold a memorial service later in the year to celebrate her life, and particularly her music. Please pray for Mel, Neil, and Harry and Tommy.
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ST FIRMIN’S CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL SUNDAY, 14TH OCTOBER 2018 AT 11 am followed by HARVEST LUNCH, 12.15 pm in the Church
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We would like to thank everyone for their support over the past 4 years while we have been running the village store. We have enjoyed our time in the shop but feel it’s is now time to move on to something different. The new owners are Raina and Rob and we hope you will give them as much support in their new venture as you gave us. Please support your local shop. Prakash and Lakhi
SHERINGTON LIFE…… It’s been a couple of months since we’ve had to write Sherington Life and probably like many others we have been making the most of the Mediterranean weather. Be honest – didn’t you get a bit fed up with it in the end? September now, kids back at school looking the smartest they ever will, older kids off to Uni and the like, back into the daily routines and hip hooray GBBO is back on our screens! On that topic be careful when using your phone to follow a recipe – we have heard tales of a Sheringtonian dropping her iPhone in the cake mix when it all fell in the Kenwood! Cake and phone all fine you’ll be pleased to learn! (There was another tale of a phone and a toilet but this is a family show!) Sadly Sherington lost one of our long standing characters on 26th June when John Burgess of School Lane passed away. Born and bred in Emberton, the Burgess family moved to Sherington in 1934 (living in Deadline for October – 18th September
Gun Lane.) John started working on the farm with his father before a variety of jobs earning him the nickname of “Arfur Daley.” He was never frightened of hard work and had a true entrepreneurial spirit. John met Jill in 1954 at a dance all the way out in that Bedford, before marrying in 1957. From May to September John and Jill’s house was a mecca for local kids due to the swimming pool (built by John!) and the welcoming atmosphere. Later in his life John would visit those who were ill or needed a friend without making any fuss – a testament to his kind and caring nature. John always wanted to make sure Sherington village traditions were upheld and was involved in far too many village special events to mention. Jill mentioned that living in a village at times like these is a great support – we are sure John will be sadly missed by many. Happier news, on Saturday 11th August villagers Ben Tough and Katy Atkinson got married. Both from Carters Close, we all wish them every happiness as they set up home in Cranfield. The Sherington Twinning Society annual BBQ and Boule competition was held on the 19th August to surprisingly warm but windy weather and no rain! There was the usual excellent bbq and extras thanks to the committee (yes even for the very healthy fruit kebabs!) Winners of the shiny silver cup this year were Mike Selvey and Anita Thatcher. Congratulations to them and to Donald and the committee who worked hard to put on another traditional village event. When not headlining in Las Vegas we believe that Stevie Wonder was part of the contracting team who painted the white lines in the road into Sherington! It put us in mind of the dodgy tacking stitches we did in the 3 year needlework at school. Joking apart it is going to be redone soon but this means the road will be closed again. Whatever happened to right first time eh? So, back in the saddle and see you in October. Deadline for October – 18th September
JOHN BURGESS JILL, JULIA, HELEN and FAMILY would like to thank all those people who have supported them and made John’s Funeral such a memorable day. It has been a great comfort to receive so many cards and letters and people being so kind and helpful in many ways. Thank you all.
Jill, Julia, Helen and family
SHERINGTON NEW THURSDAY GROUP Thursday 6th September Enrolment evening and Pot Luck Supper. Please bring a contribution and your plates and cutlery as usual. If you are new to the village please do come along – don’t worry about bringing food just bring yourself (plus plate, dish and cutlery). You will be very welcome! Thursday 4TH October – Members Only Once again we welcome the members of the Stoke Goldington Thursday Group to join us. We have arranged some entertainment and, as usual, would be pleased if members could bring something for the buffet.
The New Thursday Group meets in Sherington Village Hall on the first Thursday of each month at 8.00 pm, unless otherwise indicated. It is open to all ladies from the village and surrounding area and new members are always very welcome. There is a varied programme of talks by visiting speakers, outings and events throughout the year. If you would like more information please contact Liz Blight on 01908-618117 or, alternatively, just come along to the village hall for one of the meetings
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The Music Quiz, organised by “The Friends of St Laud’s”, proved to be a most successful evening, raising £450 towards the maintenance of the church building. The quiz master was adept at playing just enough of each clip to whet appetites. Some of the participants revealed a surprising knowledge gained in former lives, ably answering questions on Rock, Jazz and Pop as well as the more obvious areas of Classical and International music. An appreciation of Mongolian throat music helped whilst themes from the Musicals gave the audience an opportunity for some enthusiastic karaoke! Ample refreshments served in the Interval kept everyone going. Thank you to everyone for supporting this lively event.
Thumbsticks – Sunday, 2nd September 2018 The “Thumbsticks” will be meeting on the knoll at 9.30am. Please drive down as the walk will start from Olney and will be a circular walk to Clifton Reynes and back again. It will be approximately four miles in length. J&A
Strawberry Teas at Mercers Farm I know that this was some time ago, Well we were lucky with the weather again and wanted to say thank you to all those that helped with this wonderful event, from those who set up, provided cakes and raffle prizes, The folk band who entertained us throughout the afternoon, those who helped to put away afterwards, and especial those who came along and enjoyed the afternoon and ate and drank and were merry (well happy). Thank you all for making a difference to the funds for the running of St Lauds Church, Sherington.
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St Lauds: Dates for your diary: See below for further details Saturday Coffee Morning
15th September 10.00am
Harvest Supper, Sherington Village Hall
2nd October 7.00pm
Something Different Pet Service 7th October 10:30am Saturday Coffee Morning
13th October 10.00am
St Laud's Church Autumn Quiz
19th October 7:00pm
Concert by Andante
20th October
Fiona Harrison, A Voice in a Million
10th November
Sherington Church Bazaar
30th November
Newport Singers Christmas Concert
TBC
Please see last month's SCAN for further details on other events not listed below ===================================================== SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE or TEA? We meet on one Saturday a month between 10.00am and midday (Usually the 2nd Saturday) of the month we will be serving teas and coffees at St Laud's with the opportunity to enjoy it with company and a slice of homemade cake. So book the below dates in your diary to save disappointment: 15th September
13th October
Any queries 01908 216543 / 01908 610434. Hope to see you all there!
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St Laud's HARVEST SUPPER All you would expect from a village Harvest Supper, with traditional fare and an auction selling off the donated goods on the evening. Tickets are £10 per adult, £5 per child and can be got from Tina Ferris (611083), Bess Williams (611946) or Jill Burgess (611163). Please ensure you have your ticket by 27th September. This year we will be located in the Sherington Village Hall on Tuesday 2nd October starting promptly at 7.00pm. Please come along and bring your own beverage of choice to drink and if you can a contribution for the auction. The money raised on the evening will be donated to a worthy cause that will be advised on the night.
Andante is coming to St Laud’s Church on Saturday 20th October Andante is a small fundraising choir with a large range of music to suit all tastes. The choir provides a mixed programme- They sing very varied music so there’s something for everyone – well known melodies from stage and screen, folk songs, spirituals, church music, pop songs and classics. Choir items are interspersed with duets, quartets and solos from our singers and our talented accompanist. We involve the audience too. Headed up by Roger Windmill and has Ed Tomlinson as the accompanist, you know you’re going to be in for a high-quality event. Mark the date in your diary so you won’t be disappointed. This evening the Conductor will be Mr Ken Storry and the Accompanist is Mr Ed Tomlinson. TICKETS £8.00 TO INCLUDE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, from ALAN SIMS - TEL # 01908 610434 MARK VALE - TEL # 01908 216543 PAM FIELDING – TEL # 01908 616763
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Fiona Harrison, “A voice in a million” is coming to sing in St Lauds Church, Sherington on November 10th November 2018. As she says on her website: “Vintage Singer, Entertainer and Costume Artist Extraordinaire! Specialising in music from the 1880s to the 1970s, from Marie Lloyd to ABBA, from Opera, Big Band and Swing, Hollywood Musicals to Rock and Roll. All performed in authentic uniforms and glamorous costumes of the period!” This A1 grade entertainer is coming to the SCAN Parish to entertain us all. Tickets will be limited so put the date in the diary now, so not to be disappointed. Tickets £10.00 will be sold in advance and will include themed refreshments. More details nearer the time. ==============================================================
Generally the Society meets in Sherington Village Hall on the 2nd Tuesday on the Month. Entry: £2 for members, £3 for non-Members, this includes refreshments.
July 10th: July Jolly IT was nice to see the White Hart up and running again and the food and am glad to report back is up to standard, so I was waddling out again. The night was loads of fun and every all appears to have a great time, Thanks to all that came and for Peal and Sheila who organised the evening for us.
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September 11th: Members Meeting Please come for a low key evening archiving and chat. We will be looking to move the filing into their folders during the evening. September 29th: Open Day - Bygones Afternoon For the Open Day this year, that is on the last Saturday of September, we are going to Host a Bygones Day were In conjunction with Philip we are inviting past villagers to the village for a reunion. If you don't want to miss out on a treat, then book that date in your diary and be sure not to miss it. We will also be putting on display various archive pieces to help trigger memories, with some newer pieces. This is an event that will have a real buzz to it so be sure to get involved. MV The Sherington Historical Society ==============================================================
6 Bell Striking Competition As I am writing this in the Middle of August June the 30th June seems like a very long time ago. The afternoon was quite warm as was most days back then. The format of the event was there was some general ringing, followed by a Ringers Tea, which is like a Chicheley Tea, for those in the know, and then the competition element starts in earnest. This year seem to be unprecedented with 10 bands entering, in the previous year there was only 2. The Sherington Band was made up by the normal Thursday Band of ringers, Nat Masters, Robert Brewis, Lis and Keith Wagstaff and me. Due to Dougie being away on his Duke of Edinburgh qualifying expedition, he was not with us, so we drafted Liz Sheaf from Olney to help out
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To keep things fair, the order of the teams to ring were pulled out of a hat and the test pieces started around 6pm. Each team rang for about 5 minutes as we had the ring 120 changes (lines of bells) we were set to go 4th, so we did not have to wait too long and so then we could relax. We could ring what we liked and so we opted for Called Changes, as this is what we had practicing for the weeks leading up to this and as a bans it was what we were comfortable in ringing it. and it should as we did not come last, we came 7th. We were all very chuff with the result and we will see what happens if we enter a band for next year, RWNYC (Ringing World National Youth Contest The following Saturday the Vale family were down to London for the RWNYC. This is where the best of the countries young ringers (below 18 come September 1st) can enter a team in this national competition to pit themselves against the rest. Dougie Vale had been picked to be in the band representing the Oxford Diocese Guild band. The Ringing World is the ringers "trade" magazine and is all about ringing and ringing related matters. The Ringing World National Youth Contest was first held in March 2011, was initially conceived as a “one off” event as part of the Ringing World’s
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Centenary celebrations. However, after the resounding success of this first contest, they decided to hold the National Youth Contest again and thus it became firmly established as an annual event. The contest is an 8-Bell Striking competition, So Dougie was in a team of 8 and they were going to ring a method called Plain Bob Triples, A Triples method is a 7 bell method, and bell ringing tens to happen on an even number of bells, so they would have the biggest bell, ringing at the back, doing that is called "Drumming Behind". It was an early start for us as the band were to all meet up in London as they were coming from all over the Oxford Diocese, where they would need to register and plan the rest of the day. So when we all met up we found that our qualifying ring would be in Cubitt Town in Docklands, so after a quick practice at St Michaels Cornhill we all headed off to Cubitt Town via the DLR. As there were 22 bands entering competition this year, there needed to be a series of qualifiers to get down to 6 teams for the final. There were three towers running the qualifiers and the best two team from each tower would make it to the final. We got out allotted time and the team went up to ring, and they rang ok, but there was no sense of that they had run well enough to guarantee that they had booked themselves into the final. We then travelled back to the centre to wait for the result and but a chance to ring at another tower, St Magnus the Martyr, while they waited for the result, and a spot of lunch. Nervous times… but there was jubilation in the camp as they had found out that although they did not win their qualifiers, they had come second, so they had made it to the final. The was one more practice tower to go to, which then had to be Mary-le-Bow, to ring the great bell of Bow as in the Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme. This tower was quite popular as you can imagine so there was a bit of a wait to get in, but they did and Dougie got to ring the Bell he wanted to. Then it was off to St James Garlickhythe for their test piece, this time they were last of the bands to ring, so we sat and the previous two ringing team to them and ooh, they were good. Up they went and rang the best I have ever heard them ring it. so now all was done and it was off back to Mary-le-Bow for the results. So out of the 22 teams from all over the country they had made it in to the last 6 and the format was they called out the bells in 6, 5, 4 etc, but just to confuse things, there were 2 equal 5th, 2 equal 3rds and still their band had not been called out and we were down to the final 2… pressure mounted…, and then we found that the Oxford DG had come second and were the best method ringing team which meant they had won the
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"Ringing World Editor’s Trophy for Excellence", being beaten by the same team that had beaten them in the qualifier earlier in the day, so well done to the Sussex Young Ringers team, and well done to the Oxford DG team!
Practice / Learning nights We have practice / learners evening on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 7.30 and 9pm. If you want to come and have a look or a go, you are very welcome, if you hear the bells just come up and say hi. Or you can call 01908 216543 to confirm details.
13th September 7:30pm – Sherington
27th September 7:30pm – Sherington
11 October 7:30pm – Sherington
25th October 7:30pm – Sherington
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