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ISSUE 127 MAY 2017

MORETON IN MARSH

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Bluebells in the Cotswolds PAGE 8

Tolkein’s Secret Shire PAGE 14

A Fiesta of Festivals Part Two PAGE 30

PLUS EVENTS, Correspondence, Council news, Clubs, Sports, Schools . . . in your community

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Cover photograph:Bluebell Wood ©Sarah Howard 2017: www.imageseen.co.uk www.sarahhowardphotography.com

ContentsSTOW ON THE WOLD

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Bluebell Walks 8 Jaime Shaw

Tolkien’s Secret Shire 14 Steve Ponty

Festival Previews: Burford, and Stow Cotswold 30-31

Book Reviews 16 from Borzoi Books

Local Authority Information 17 Blood Donor Sessions Community Notices

Report from Stow Town Council 18

County Council News 19

CommunityNews 20, 23, 45, 54

Planning – a summary of Applications received 21

Local Church Services 24

Fundraising 27

Tax Issues 28 Robb Eden

Events including festivals, exhibitions, concerts, local fundraising and walks 32-40

Correspondence 44St Edwards Hall and Stow Badminton Club

NB Village Halls Listing will be in June

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edition . . .As the weather warms up (and then cools down again, hmmm!) there is a notable increase in the number of Events being planned around the area! Cotswold Times is delighted to spread the word and tell everyone we know about the exciting and interesting things happening in our area. Our wonderful Cotswold AONB is beginning to look sumptuous – lush, green and glowing with fresh colour. Enough to make you pause and take time to drink it all in. So we hope you will enjoy this edition.

Best wishes, Jenni

LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY 32-38

Club Notices and Rural Cinemas 39-40

Clubs Societies and Associations – updated list 41-42

Local Rotary, Lions, British Legion and Probus 43

Some of our Local Schools 51-53

Local Sports Clubs 59, 61

Local Business Directory 62-63

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Cover photograph:Bluebell Wood ©Sarah Howard 2017: www.imageseen.co.uk www.sarahhowardphotography.com

ContentsMORETON IN MARSH

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Bluebell Walks 8 Jaime Shaw

Tolkien’s Secret Shire 14 Steve Ponty

Festival Previews: Burford, and Stow Cotswold 30-31

Book Reviews 16 from Borzoi Books

Local Authority Information 17 Blood Donor Sessions Community Notices

Report from Moreton Town Council 18

County Council News 19

Community News 20, 23, 44, 45, 54

Planning – a summary of Applications received 21

Correspondence 23Parking in Moreton

Local Church Services 24

Fundraising 27

Tax Issues 28 Robb Eden

Events including festivals, exhibitions, concerts, local fundraising and walks 32-40

NB Village Halls Listing will be in June

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In this month’s

edition . . .As the weather warms up (and then cools down again, hmmm!) there is a notable increase in the number of Events being planned around the area! Cotswold Times is delighted to spread the word and tell everyone we know about the exciting and interesting things happening in our area. Our wonderful Cotswold AONB is beginning to look sumptuous – lush, green and glowing with fresh colour. Enough to make you pause and take time to drink it all in. So we hope you will enjoy this edition.

Best wishes, Jenni

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LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY 32-38

Club Notices and Rural Cinemas 39-40

Clubs Societies and Associations – updated list 41-42

Local Rotary, Lions, British Legion and Probus 43

Some of our Local Schools 51-53

Local Sports Clubs 59, 61

Local Business Directory 62-63


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BLUEBELL WALKSWith spring finally in the air, and the weather warming up, the Cotswold’s majesty is starting to shine through. One of the hidden beauties in the Cotswold’s is the stunning woodland walks. April and May are the ideal time to find these woods transformed with an endless carpet of stunning Violet-Blue bluebells. Bluebells scientific name is Hyacinthoides non-scripta and they are from the family Asparagaceae. Bluebells make the most of the early spring, before the trees are a full canopy and the warm spring sunshine can still reach the woodland floor. Millions of bulbs can grow close together, erupting in glorious colour, during April and lasting well into May. We are lucky in the UK, where half the world’s population of bluebells can be found. So we have compiled a list of the woods best known for their bluebell spectacle locally.

BLUEBELL WOOD WALKS• Foxholes Nature Reserve, Bruern, OX7 6QE. This reserve has a 1.75 mile wildlife walk marked with badger waymarkers• The Lynches Wood (Chipping Campden) • Littleworth Wood (National Trust, Snowshill, WR12 7JU) Pretty walk short enough to do with kids. • Bluebell Wood, Lower Oddington.• Hidcote wood, just outside Hidcote Manor, GL55 6LR.• Whichford Wood, CV36 5JP, connects via the Macmillan way to Long Compton woods and on to the Rollright Stones.• Annual bluebell walk at Whatcote, 7th May. CV36 5EF. For more information see the events pages.• Rotary annual bluebell walk, 17th May. For more information see the events pages.

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© Photo by Judy Dean

© Photo by Judy Dean © Photo by Rachael Duggan

The Bluebell WoodWe walked within an ancient woodBesides the Heart-of-England way

Where Oak and Beech and Hazel stood,Their leaves the pale shades of May.

By bole and bough, still black with rain,The sunlight filtered where it would

Across a glowing, radiant stain-We stood within a bluebell wood!

And stood and stood, both lost for words,As all around the woodland rangAnd echoed with the cries of birds

Who sang and sang and sang and sang…My mind has marked that afternoon

To hoard against life’s stone and sling;Should I go late, or I go soon,

The bluebells glow- the birds still sing.

Felix Dennis – poet From Tales from The Woods

© Felix Dennis Trust

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For further information on local woods visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk and find a wood near you.

© Photo by Sarah Howard

© Photo by Judy Dean

© Photo by Charlotte Doran Davies

Sarah Howard – Photographerwww.imageseen.co.uk/photographing-bluebellsBluebell workshops early May, starting at dawn/9am. Details www.imageseen.co.uk/bluebell-workshops

Charlotte Doran Davies – Photographerwww.charlottedorandavies.co.uk Tel: 07825 542542

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Generation X perform 4 in 10 family travel searchesNew research has revealed how families are searching for holiday inspiration and services online. From econsultancy.comThe report shows how 59% of searches for family holidays are undertaken by women compared with 41% by men. Similarly, Generation X (those aged 35 - 59) perform 4 out of every 10 searches. Other highlights include how consumers are more likely to use mobile devices to search for inspiration and PCs or tablet devices to make a final reservation. Meanwhile, it appears that consumers dream of visiting the beach all year long - meaning that companies need to invest in year-round campaigns to capture this evergreen interest.

Nine in 10 consumers concerned about how companies use personal data

New research has found that while more consumers crave highly personalized customer service, they are also increasingly skeptical about how businesses collect and store personal data.From a study of more that 24,000 consumers, 80% like service that is personalized to their needs (which in turn relies on the use of customer data to deliver). However, 89% of consumers also want to know how companies keep their personal information secure, and 86% insist that they should know when their data is passed onto third parties.

“The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.” (Rita Mae Brown)

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Tolkien’s Secret Shire in the Cotswolds

IT’S A BUSY time for Broadway author Steve Williams, who is about to release his second book, Wizardry in the Wolds. Steve, whose pen name is Steve Ponty (pictured below and opposite), has spent the last ten years researching the places that were an inspiration to Professor J. R. R. Tolkien in his much-loved books, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

TO STEVE’S ASTONISHMENT, he realised that not only could he identify the well-known towns, rivers

and mountains of Middle-earth with those of Mother-earth, but that the map of the Cotswolds was a reversal of the Middle-earth maps of the Shire.

His first book Magic Mirror Maps traces the journey of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, from Hobbiton to the Lonely Mountain. Many of the places along the way can be found right here in the Cotswolds across to Worcestershire and over the Welsh border all the way to North Wales. Steve’s journey in fact extends down into Continental Europe, through Northern France (via Cair Andros, Paris), over the Pyrenees (Ered Nimrais) and through Minas Tirith (Rome) onwards to Mordor . . . where lie the shadows in Germany.

The Cotswold connections include Chipping Norton, (Hobbiton), the Rollright Stones, (The Barrow Downs),Moreton-

in-Marsh, (Bree), Meon Hill (Weathertop), Bredon Hill (The Trollshaws) and Great Malvern of the Malvern Hills very clearly marked as Rivendell, all of which feature in Professor Tolkien’s works. Thus we see the Malvern Hills as the Misty Mountains.

Tolkien followers will recall Archet (Chipping Camden), Combe (Blockley) and Staddle (Stow-on-the-Wold), of Bree-land. As Steve writes, ‘Bree-land is a group of four villages including Bree. There are Archet, Combe and Staddle on the edge of the Chetwood.’

BreelandHe goes on to say of Archet: ‘In fact ‘arched’ open windows imparts to the Author the pronunciation of ‘Archet’ envisioned by the Professor: not as we

by Steve Ponty, Karen and Natalie Wilde

The North door of St Edwards Church in Stow on the Wold, frequently referred to as ‘the Hobbit door’


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Tolkien’s Secret Shire in the Cotswolds

IT’S A BUSY time for Broadway author Steve Williams, who is about to release his second book, Wizardry in the Wolds. Steve, whose pen name is Steve Ponty (pictured below and opposite), has spent the last ten years researching the places that were an inspiration to Professor J. R. R. Tolkien in his much-loved books, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

TO STEVE’S ASTONISHMENT, he realised that not only could he identify the well-known towns, rivers

and mountains of Middle-earth with those of Mother-earth, but that the map of the Cotswolds was a reversal of the Middle-earth maps of the Shire.

His first book Magic Mirror Maps traces the journey of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, from Hobbiton to the Lonely Mountain. Many of the places along the way can be found right here in the Cotswolds across to Worcestershire and over the Welsh border all the way to North Wales. Steve’s journey in fact extends down into Continental Europe, through Northern France (via Cair Andros, Paris), over the Pyrenees (Ered Nimrais) and through Minas Tirith (Rome) onwards to Mordor . . . where lie the shadows in Germany.

The Cotswold connections include Chipping Norton, (Hobbiton), the Rollright Stones, (The Barrow Downs),Moreton-

in-Marsh, (Bree), Meon Hill (Weathertop), Bredon Hill (The Trollshaws) and Great Malvern of the Malvern Hills very clearly marked as Rivendell, all of which feature in Professor Tolkien’s works. Thus we see the Malvern Hills as the Misty Mountains.

Tolkien followers will recall Archet (Chipping Camden), Combe (Blockley) and Staddle (Stow-on-the-Wold), of Bree-land. As Steve writes, ‘Bree-land is a group of four villages including Bree. There are Archet, Combe and Staddle on the edge of the Chetwood.’

BreelandHe goes on to say of Archet: ‘In fact ‘arched’ open windows imparts to the Author the pronunciation of ‘Archet’ envisioned by the Professor: not as we

by Steve Ponty, Karen and Natalie Wilde

The North door of St Edwards Church in Stow on the Wold, frequently referred to as ‘the Hobbit door’


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were accustomed to say ‘Archette’, whisking us fleetingly to France; but just as in ‘arched window’: the archedness of the Market Place may well have been sufficient for the Professor in the designation of ‘Archet’, without reference to its shapely High Street.’

Of Combe, Steve tells us, ‘It is the essence of Combe that it nestles at the bottom of avalley: the name speaks for itself with equivalence in Anglo Saxon, but most readily for the Author for whom the ‘Cwm’of ‘valley’ is in the Welsh blood. The village of Blockley is our association here: for whilst in the days of the Professor, Blockley might well have occupied the valley bottom, it seems to have grown like Topsy, being all up and down each side of the surrounding hillsides; even the locals acknowledge that a trip through Blockley may be a bit of a roller coaster ride.’

Stow-on-the-Wold sits atop the surrounding hills and may be said to staddle them in the staddle stone sense. Given its exposed spot on the top of Stow Hill, the town is often referred to with the couplet ‘Stow on the Wold, where the winds blow cold and the cooks can’t roast their dinners’, but there is no source for this. It may be a corruption of the rhyme connected with Brill in Buckinghamshire, ‘At Brill on the Hill, The Wind blows shrill,

The cook no meat can dress, At Stow-in-the-Wold, The wind blows cold, I know no more than this.’

Moreton-in-Marsh is a certainty for Bree and houses ‘The Bell’ Inn which was frequented by Professor Tolkien on his

visits to his brother Hilary in nearby Evesham. The Bell fits very well Professor Tolkien’s description of The Prancing Pony,

where the Hobbits first meet Strider or Aragorn as he turns out to be.

From the text of The Lord of the Rings describing the curfew upon Bree-, ‘The gates were closed at nightfall; but just inside them were small lodges for the gatekeepers’. Moreton-in-Marsh is in history a curfew town and still retains its Curfew Tower. It emerges that Bree is at the intersection of the Great East Road and the Old North Road. Moreton is equally at a crossroads: that of the A44 running east to west, with the A429 flowing south to Cirencester, and northward to Warwick.

Finally, being in one sense a contrived wood, The Chetwood represents Batsford Arboretum (with all the Redesdale/Mitford connotations) whilst deep in Bourton Wood there lies the secret bog valley of the Midgewater Marshes.

Along the way Steve has researched the

myths, customs and folklore of the area, making for a very interesting read and giving us an insight as to why Professor Tolkien included various events in his books.

Steve’s second book, Wizardry in the Wolds is due to be released on e-book in the next few weeks, which is volume one in a trilogy, following the adventures of Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship on their adventures from Hobbiton to Rivendell, once again uncovering the hidden secrets within The Lord of the Rings. And as with Magic Mirror Maps, place names are not the only thing Steve has discovered. Steve, who is Welsh born as well as having studied languages, has found a lot of the script is built up from Welsh root words. Car-dol-an represents the Cotswolds, Rhud-aur the Golden Valley and with a build up from English, Steve takes For-nost to stand for Birmingham.

There is an intriguing section on the murder on Meon Hill that occurred in 1945 and Steve has also extensively researched witchcraft and old traditions which had an influence on J. R. R.Tolkien and his inspiration for the books.

Beyond BreeSteve’s journey continues from Meon Hill to Winchcombe, the site of The Last Bridge and onwards to the King and Queen Stones at Bredon Hill, the trolls Tom, Bert and William in The Hobbit. Thereafter he moves on to Upton-upon-Severn and finally to the Malvern Hills. Steve’s two friends Gollum and Smeagol, accompany him along the way adding humour and commentary.

The books are not only exciting for any J. R. R.Tolkien fan but would also appeal to anyone with a love of the Cotswolds wishing to have a greater knowledge of the area.

‘You’ll discover more about the Cotswolds and their history than you ever knew before,’ promises Steve. ‘I’m having the time of my life on this journey and who knows where the trail may end?’

For more information and updates on Steve and his books please check out his website at www.steveponty.com.

The cover for ‘Wizardry in the Wolds’ designed by Steve; executed by Kay McGowan and Deri Gaine.

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MAY 2017CHIPPING CAMPDEN LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2017A reminder that we will have our usual presence at the above from 9th to 14th May. It’s not too late to book tickets – 01386 849018 or www.campdenlitfest.co.uk. Hope to see you there!

CHARLIE LOVETT – WEDNESDAY 17TH MAYCharlie has previously enthralled us with novels about Jane Austen and Shakespeare. His latest covers another fascinating subject, the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. Come and hear Charlie talk about and sign The Lost Book of the Grail in the Borzoi on Wednesday 17th May at 6.00pm. Wine and nibbles will be served. Please let us know if you wish to come.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH

Let’s start with our very important younger readers. Remember Code Name Verity, a World War Two adventure story, a few years ago? The author has a new book, The Pearl Thief, a mystery with all the suspense of an Agatha Christie and the intrigue of Downton Abbey! Alternative teenage reads are the latest instalments in the Bodyguard and Young Bond series by Chris Bradford and Steve Cole respectively. If you’re a bit younger, you might enjoy Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl, the second Cogheart adventure, a thrilling tale of catastrophe and courage, or there’s a new Tom Gates story from Liz Pichon. Younger still? How about the new Rick Riordan and the second in his new series The Trials of Apollo? Called The Dark Prophecy, it finds Apollo facing the greatest challenge of his 4,000 years of existence! Jacqueline Wilson has her first WWII story, Wave Me Goodbye, about evacuees. And of course, we have our usual selection of charming and funny picture storybooks, including a new Shirley Hughes about Alfie and Dad, just in time for Father’s Day.

Lots of adult titles to choose from! As highlighted above, there’s Lucy Worsley’s contribution to the Jane Austen bicentenary year, a follow-up from Henry Marsh to his bestselling Do No Harm, and the life of Barack Obama before the Presidency. You have probably been on Mars if you don’t know that Paula Hawkins, author of the phenomenally successful The Girl on the Train, has a new thriller, Into the Water. Elizabeth Strout, author of My Name is Lucy Barton, also has a new novel, Anything is Possible, whilst the new Tracy Chevalier, New Boy, a retelling of Othello, is a great read. Tatiana de Rosnay has a biography of Daphne du Maurier, and there is also a portrait of Michael Kidson, a former Eton schoolmaster. Finally, Andrew Froggatt tells you how to bring out the very best in your horses in The Horse Whisperer.


MORETON TOWN COUNCILNEXT MEETING: Monday 8 May

PLEASE CHECK NOTICEBOARD

Residents are welcome to attend meetings. Questions* from the public relating to a

proposal in discussion by Cllrs may be taken prior to Council voting on that proposal.

General questions are taken at the end of the meeting.

*A maximum of 3 minutes allowed.

Town Councillors are available before and after the meeting. District and County Cllrs,

representatives of Stow Police and local Press regularly attend.

MORETON TOWN COUNCILNOTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 2017

Abbreviated notes from the Meeting will be available online at

www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil.co.uk and are displayed on the Council’s noticeboard in the High Street (on Barklays House). Copies are available at the Council’s Office, Moreton Library, and the CDC Moreton Area Centre in

High Street.Office opening hours:

Tuesday – 10:00-16:00 Wednesday and Thursday – 09:00-16:00

AND subject to meetings. Moreton in Marsh Town Council, Old Town, Moreton in Marsh,

GL56 0LWTel: 01608 651 448

ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATIONTelephone: 08000 514 514

This information is continuously updated. please check by telephone or online: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks

LOCAL AUTHORITIES MAY 2017

Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long the call may last, on landlines and mobiles.Call 999 in an emergencysuch as when a crime is in progress, where there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened

C.D.C. Committee MeetingsMeetings are held at the Council Offices, Trinity Road Cirencester, GL7 1PX.Agendas, reports and Minutes are published online five working days before each meeting at www.cotswold.gov.uk.Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings of the Council and Committee. If you live in the District and are on the Electoral Register you can take part by asking up to two questions per meeting. Information about your Councillors and committee members are on the website: www.cotswold.gov.uk

MAYWed 02 Site Inspection BriefingWed 09 Planning and LicensingTues 15 Council, Council Annual

MeetingThurs 17 CabinetQuestions to the Council or a committee about any matter on which CDC have any powers or duties or which affects the district must first be received in writing by the Head of Democratic Services by email no later than 5 pm on the prior working day: [email protected] post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. GL7 1PX. 01285 623204/ 201Petitions can be presented to express local feeling about an issue or a suggested action that we might take. A petition must contain at least 10 signatures.Details of Meeting Agendas, Reports and Minutes can be found on the Council’s Committee Information System. Also available are details of your Councillor, Committee Meetings including dates, times and venues and Membership of the Committees.

Do you know who to contact if you have a power cut?105 Is the new number to call.It’s free of charge and will put you

through to your local network operator who can give you help and advice.

Carterton, Community Centre 02/05/2017 Marigold Square, Shilton Park OX18 1AX

Charlton Kings, Sacred Heart 18/04/2017 School, Moorend Road, GL53 9AU

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH:

Do something Amazing . . .96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood

Please don’t leave it to someone else

For more information / to book an appointment to attend a session, please call 0300 123 23 23

or visit www.blood.co.uk

Gloucestershire ConstabularyImmediately following the terrorist incident outside the Houses of Parliament, Gloucestershire Constabulary worked with police colleagues and partners to fully establish the situation in Gloucestershire and the potential threat to the people who live, work or visit here.

Chief Superintendent Jo Smallwood is leading the force’s response and says people shouldn’t worry: “Firstly, I want to reassure anyone living, working or visiting Gloucestershire that the national threat level has not changed and we haven’t identified any threats in the county relating to the incident in London.

“However, we appreciate many people will be concerned by events and we are working with our partners to offer reassurance and support to ensure we all feel safe. This includes monitoring any potential community tensions or any increase in reported hate crimes. I ask if you are concerned about something that you contact us on 101 or via the [email protected] email.”

Council awards discretionary rate relief to sixty-five community halls

Release date: 22 March 2017

Cotswold District Council has announced that sixty-five village and community halls, and village shops will be exempted from rates until at least 31 March 2020. This will save them collectively a further £20,100 on top of the mandatory relief which has already been granted previously.

The Leader of CDC, Cllr Lynden Stowe has determined sixty-five renewal applications for discretionary rate relief for village halls across many parts of the Cotswolds:

Commenting on the decision, Cllr Stowe said: “It’s very important that the Council continues to provide rate relief to non-profit making assets such as village halls. These premises contribute to the rich tapestry of life in our District by providing a vast range of activities for young and old, and are essential for maintaining thriving communities.”

If any person responsible for a village hall has not applied for this discretionary rate relief so far, please call the Council on 01285 623000 as soon as possible.



Dog Fouling

A Call for Action

Moreton-in-Marshhasseenanincreaseinanti-socialbehaviourbythewayofDogFouling.Thisisnotonlybadforanenvironmentthatweallshare,butitisalsoillegalnottoclearupafteradogthatisinyourcare.MoretonTownCouncilhassetupacampaigntostampoutthisbehaviourandwouldlikeyourhelp.WewouldliketheresidentsofMoretontohelpusidentifytheDogFoulingblackspotssoweknowwheretoputupextrasignageanddogbins.Pleasecontactthetowncouncilclerkwithanyinformationon01608651448oremail:[email protected]

Moreton in Marsh Town Council Old Town, Moreton in Marsh

Gloucestershire GL56 0LW

Tel: 01608 651448 [email protected]

www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil

Multi Use Games Area

A Statement from Moreton in Marsh Town Council (M.T.C.)

As part of an approval to build additional homes at Moreton Park, Cala Homes Ltd. provided a sum of money to build another Multi Use Games Area for the benefit of Moreton residents. This money is held by Cotswold District Council as the Planning Authority pending applications by M.T.C. for release as the games area is developed. M.T.C. considered a field adjacent to the Moreton Rangers Football Club to be the most suitable location and discussions have been held with Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C.) Highways Department to provide a crossing point on the A44 by the football ground and with the Fields in Trust who own the land concerned. We can now confirm that G.C.C. contractors have commenced work on the A44 crossing and this is scheduled for completion by the end of April. Negotiations with Fields in Trust are ongoing: There are still several issues to resolve before we can proceed with further decisions regarding the detail of the games area and we shall attempt to find a solution to these issues as soon as possible. Concurrently we have received quotes from a number of companies who would provide the required groundwork and games equipment. These will be analysed shortly and recommendations made as soon as the matters outlined above are dealt with. M.T.C. is proceeding as quickly as possible to provide an appropriate facility for all residents: however, legal, financial and contractual matters take time to sort out and we will be cautious rather than hasty in determining the best solutions. We will update this information due course.

Tom Lewis (Chairman) 05/04/2017

Parish Meeting – Saturday April 29th Next Town Council Meeting Monday 8th May

at the Council Offices, Old Town

The Moreton Eight Walk

Walking for Fitness

Moreton-in-MarshTownCouncilwillsoonbelaunchinganewroundtownfootpath,whichistobecalledtheMoretonEightWalk.Thewalkwillconsistoftwoloops,makinguseofexistingpaths,onetothenorthandwestofthetownandtheothertothesouthandeastjoiningtogetherinthetowncentreasafigureofeightcourse.NewwaymarkershavebeencommissionedusingthelogooftheMarshHenthatwaskindlyprovidedbytheartist,SheelaghSantowski,andItishopedtolaunchthewalkofficiallyearlyinthesummerwithaslargeagroupaspossiblefollowingthecourse.Pleasecontactthetowncouncilclerkformoredetailsorifyouwouldliketotakepartintheinauguralramble.01608651448oremail:[email protected]

The Moreton Music Festival

A celebration of music will take place in Moreton in Marsh town centre on

Saturday 17th June 4:00pm – 11:00pm entrance free,

more details will soon be announced


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Stow on the Wold Town Council Stow Youth Centre, Fosseway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1DW

Tel: 01451 832585 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stowonthewold-tc.gov.uk Clerk & RFO: Heather Sipthorp

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

STOW SOCIAL CLUB TUESDAY 9TH MAY 2017

AT 7.00 PM

Come along and hear reports from your town, district & county councillors, Neighbourhood Plan

Group, local police, Stow Primary School and other local organisations.

Come and share your views and ideas for the

town.

Refreshments will be served.

ALL WECOME

Organised and funded by Stow Town Council. For further information call 832585 during office hours.

LITTER CAMPAIGN This will take place during week commencing 5th June 2017. If you would like to get involved then we would be very pleased to hear from you – even if you can only spare half an hour. Children welcome providing they are accompanied by an adult. Equipment will be provided. You can work alone or maybe get a group of friends together? To register your interest please contact the clerk on 832585 or by emailing [email protected]. Your help would be very much appreciated.

COUNCIL OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

FROM 10.00 AM TO 1.00 PM (Other times by appointment only)

Council Minutes can be viewed on the website www.stowonthewold-tc.gov.uk, or on the noticeboard on St Edward’s Hall, The Square, in The Library or at the Council office

COUNCIL MEETING DATES BURIAL BOARD – Thursday 4th May 2017 at 9.15 am PLANNING, TRAFFIC & SQUARE COMMITTEE – Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 7.00 pm ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING – Thursday 25th May 2017 at 7.15 pm

ALL MEETINGS TAKE PLACE IN YOUTH CENTRE Meeting dates can change so for up to date information

see council’s website or give the office a call

KING GEORGE’S PLAYING FIELD The Community Payback Team are doing a great job clearing the overgrown vegetation on the boundaries of the playing field. This will then allow the grass cutters to get closer to the boundary fence with the mower. Thanks also must go to Stow’s Brethren who have been burning the rubbish on site as it accumulates.

GRANTS FROM COUNCIL For the financial year ending 31st March 2018 the council has approved grants to the following organisations:-

Cotswold Festival £2,000 St Edward’s Christmas Tree Festival £500

Centre 67 – Stow Youth Club - £5,000 The Villager Bus £1000

Other organisations that have benefited from grants in last financial year include Stow Community Land Trust (CLT), Stow Social Club (roof repairs), Centre 67 – Stow Youth Club & Stow & District Civic Society for the Pop Up Museum. If you are a not for profit organisation in Stow then you may be eligible for a grant. For further information contact the clerk.

Get ready for The Great Get Together!

Cotswold District Council is alert-ing residents that The Great Get Together will be taking place across the country over the week-end of 17 and 18 June.

The ‘Big Lunch’, Jo Cox Foun-dation and dozens of other groups have joined forces to invite people to come together with friends, neighbours and others they don’t yet know for street parties, picnics, barbecues, bake-off competitions and other events. It fol-lows the first anniversary of the murder of MP Jo Cox on 16 June last year.

CDC is keen to help facilitate street parties and other com-munity events organised by residents. This could involve, for example, an organised event in a market place, leisure centre or other community building. The Council will be notifying town and parish council organisations across the District, encouraging them to promote events in church or parish halls.

The Government’s guidance on holding street parties contains a straightforward two page form for residents wishing to hold this sort of event: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/your-guide-to-organising-a-street-party.

People will be able to sign up to host a Great Get Together event or find out what is happening in their area by going to the www.greatgettogether.org website.

County Council elections taking place on 4 May.

Who is standing?You can find a complete list of the candidates standing here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/news/2017/feb/county-council-elections-thursday-4-may

When does the election take place?Polling stations will be open from 7 am to 10 pm on Thursday, 4 May, and your polling station will be written on your polling card.

Remember: if you don’t use your vote, you won’t have a say in who is representing you at County level.

RURAL communities must not be sidelined by politicians standing in the general election

Written for the Rural Services Network by Rurality Media

RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: “The Prime Minister called this general election to strengthen the UK’s hand during Brexit negotiations.”

“Given the amount of support it receives from Brussels, the rural sector will be among those most affected by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

“In seeking to be elected or re-elected to parliament, it is vital that politicians remember the needs of our rural communities – and we will be fighting to ensure the rural voice is heard.”

Other leaders representing rural communities have also spoken out ahead of the election.

They include Helen Woolley, director general of the Country, Land and Business Association.

She said: “We welcome the opportunity to get out and engage with candidates about the future of the countryside and ensure the rural voice is heard.

“The CLA will work throughout the campaign to ensure MPs understand that the future of the rural economy must be a national priority through Brexit and beyond.”

National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond said agriculture was arguably the sector that would be most impacted by Brexit.

NFU members would want to understand how each of the political parties planned to support profitable, productive and progressive agriculture and horticulture in the future, he said.

“The right post-Brexit trade deal is absolutely critical but equally well so is a new wider policy framework that better delivers for farming and the nation.

“Throughout the next seven weeks the NFU will ensure that all parties fully understand and engage with the food and farming community on the issues facing the sector both now and post-Brexit.

British farms produced the raw ingredients for the UK food and drink manufacturing sector which was worth £108bn and the public wanted to buy British food, said Mr Raymond.

“For that to happen it is vital that candidates recognise the enormous contribution that agriculture makes, said Mr Raymond.

For every £1 invested in agriculture, the NFU says farming delivers £7.40 back in returns to the national economy.



Stow on the Wold Town Council Stow Youth Centre, Fosseway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1DW

Tel: 01451 832585 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stowonthewold-tc.gov.uk Clerk & RFO: Heather Sipthorp

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

STOW SOCIAL CLUB TUESDAY 9TH MAY 2017

AT 7.00 PM

Come along and hear reports from your town, district & county councillors, Neighbourhood Plan

Group, local police, Stow Primary School and other local organisations.

Come and share your views and ideas for the

town.

Refreshments will be served.

ALL WECOME

Organised and funded by Stow Town Council. For further information call 832585 during office hours.

LITTER CAMPAIGN This will take place during week commencing 5th June 2017. If you would like to get involved then we would be very pleased to hear from you – even if you can only spare half an hour. Children welcome providing they are accompanied by an adult. Equipment will be provided. You can work alone or maybe get a group of friends together? To register your interest please contact the clerk on 832585 or by emailing [email protected]. Your help would be very much appreciated.

COUNCIL OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

FROM 10.00 AM TO 1.00 PM (Other times by appointment only)

Council Minutes can be viewed on the website www.stowonthewold-tc.gov.uk, or on the noticeboard on St Edward’s Hall, The Square, in The Library or at the Council office

COUNCIL MEETING DATES BURIAL BOARD – Thursday 4th May 2017 at 9.15 am PLANNING, TRAFFIC & SQUARE COMMITTEE – Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 7.00 pm ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING – Thursday 25th May 2017 at 7.15 pm

ALL MEETINGS TAKE PLACE IN YOUTH CENTRE Meeting dates can change so for up to date information

see council’s website or give the office a call

KING GEORGE’S PLAYING FIELD The Community Payback Team are doing a great job clearing the overgrown vegetation on the boundaries of the playing field. This will then allow the grass cutters to get closer to the boundary fence with the mower. Thanks also must go to Stow’s Brethren who have been burning the rubbish on site as it accumulates.

GRANTS FROM COUNCIL For the financial year ending 31st March 2018 the council has approved grants to the following organisations:-

Cotswold Festival £2,000 St Edward’s Christmas Tree Festival £500

Centre 67 – Stow Youth Club - £5,000 The Villager Bus £1000

Other organisations that have benefited from grants in last financial year include Stow Community Land Trust (CLT), Stow Social Club (roof repairs), Centre 67 – Stow Youth Club & Stow & District Civic Society for the Pop Up Museum. If you are a not for profit organisation in Stow then you may be eligible for a grant. For further information contact the clerk.

Get ready for The Great Get Together!

Cotswold District Council is alert-ing residents that The Great Get Together will be taking place across the country over the week-end of 17 and 18 June.

The ‘Big Lunch’, Jo Cox Foun-dation and dozens of other groups have joined forces to invite people to come together with friends, neighbours and others they don’t yet know for street parties, picnics, barbecues, bake-off competitions and other events. It fol-lows the first anniversary of the murder of MP Jo Cox on 16 June last year.

CDC is keen to help facilitate street parties and other com-munity events organised by residents. This could involve, for example, an organised event in a market place, leisure centre or other community building. The Council will be notifying town and parish council organisations across the District, encouraging them to promote events in church or parish halls.

The Government’s guidance on holding street parties contains a straightforward two page form for residents wishing to hold this sort of event: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/your-guide-to-organising-a-street-party.

People will be able to sign up to host a Great Get Together event or find out what is happening in their area by going to the www.greatgettogether.org website.

County Council elections taking place on 4 May.

Who is standing?You can find a complete list of the candidates standing here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/news/2017/feb/county-council-elections-thursday-4-may

When does the election take place?Polling stations will be open from 7 am to 10 pm on Thursday, 4 May, and your polling station will be written on your polling card.

Remember: if you don’t use your vote, you won’t have a say in who is representing you at County level.

RURAL communities must not be sidelined by politicians standing in the general election

Written for the Rural Services Network by Rurality Media

RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: “The Prime Minister called this general election to strengthen the UK’s hand during Brexit negotiations.”

“Given the amount of support it receives from Brussels, the rural sector will be among those most affected by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

“In seeking to be elected or re-elected to parliament, it is vital that politicians remember the needs of our rural communities – and we will be fighting to ensure the rural voice is heard.”

Other leaders representing rural communities have also spoken out ahead of the election.

They include Helen Woolley, director general of the Country, Land and Business Association.

She said: “We welcome the opportunity to get out and engage with candidates about the future of the countryside and ensure the rural voice is heard.

“The CLA will work throughout the campaign to ensure MPs understand that the future of the rural economy must be a national priority through Brexit and beyond.”

National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond said agriculture was arguably the sector that would be most impacted by Brexit.

NFU members would want to understand how each of the political parties planned to support profitable, productive and progressive agriculture and horticulture in the future, he said.

“The right post-Brexit trade deal is absolutely critical but equally well so is a new wider policy framework that better delivers for farming and the nation.

“Throughout the next seven weeks the NFU will ensure that all parties fully understand and engage with the food and farming community on the issues facing the sector both now and post-Brexit.

British farms produced the raw ingredients for the UK food and drink manufacturing sector which was worth £108bn and the public wanted to buy British food, said Mr Raymond.

“For that to happen it is vital that candidates recognise the enormous contribution that agriculture makes, said Mr Raymond.

For every £1 invested in agriculture, the NFU says farming delivers £7.40 back in returns to the national economy.



Is there a lack of democracy in local planning?The National Trust and Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has published evidence which points to a lack of local democracy in the English planning system.

In a ‘pilot’ survey of 1,200 ward councillors across England, 72% of councillors said that the system is too weighted in favour of developers at the expense of local communities.

Other key findings are:

• 50% of councillors say sites that are not in line with the local plan are being approved for new housing

• 50% of councillors believe planning departments are not adequately resourced

• 58% of councillors with Green Belt area think that their council will allocate Green Belt land for housing in the next five years.

Also, the National Planning Policy

Framework (NPPF) does not appear to be having the positive impact it was intended to have on design quality – with only 18% of councillors feeling design has improved since the NPPF was drawn up, and only 12% of councillors think that the loosening of planning restrictions has had a positive effect.

Councillors all expressed concerns that the new Housing White Paper could make matters worse, as rigid housing numbers for local plans don’t take account of local factors such as Green Belt and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There is a need for Ministers to take a number of sensible steps to improve the confidence that councillors have in the way the planning system works, including:

• More resources for Local Planning Authorities to help get local plans in place

• Stronger Government backing for councils setting design standards

• A smart approach to meeting housing need which allows councils to recognise local constraints and focuses development in the most appropriate place

Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of the LGiU, said:

The planning system is one of the fundamental pillars of local democracy, allowing communities to help shape the physical structure of the places they live.

Councillors are the most important link between communities and that system. Our survey with the National Trust shows that many councillors feel that this democratic tool is at risk of being undermined.

Tesco Collections

A big “thank you” to everyone who donated food and money at the Tesco Neighbourhood Food Collection in Stow-on-the-Wold last December. We raised £1,300 in financial donations and 870kg of food. Tesco tops up the food donations by an equivalent 20% in cash. Many of the items donated, such as mince pies and Christmas cakes, are used to make up Christmas hampers which are distributed to everyone with a voucher attending our centres during the last two weeks of December. For families already managing tight budgets, winter is often the hardest time of year.

Every December, we meet people

who have been hit by something unavoidable, like redundancy or illness, and are facing Christmas unable to afford food. Since the Neighbourhood Food Collection was launched in 2012, the equivalent of more than forty-three million meals have been donated by Tesco customers around the country. As well as the Neighbourhood Food Collections, don’t forget you can also donate at the permanent collection points in Tesco stores and Tesco top these up by 20% for us, too: we received £170 from the permanent collection points between March and the end of June 2016.

Store openingPlease note that the Guiting Power store is only open on Tuesdays, from 10-12, for donations of food only.

North Cotswold Foodbank

Can You Help?Cotswold Friends urgently needs more volunteers to support our friendly Community Transport Service. We aim to combat loneliness and isolation with our voluntary services, which

improve health and wellbeing and support independent living.

We are a charity providing transport for people in the north Cotswolds who are unable to drive themselves, or find public transport difficult to use. Our fantastic volunteer drivers already help over 1300 members to attend appointments for medical,

social or any other reason. We are currently expanding our Bookings Desk service to open until 3.30 pm each weekday.

Could you spare 3 hours one or two afternoons a week to work on the Bookings Desk?

Or could you become a volunteer driver, taking clients to their appointments?

If so, we would love to talk to you.

Pop into our offices inside the Moreton Area Centre, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh

Call us on Tel: 01608 697007, or E-mail: [email protected]

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Planning Applications & Approvals

Parish Application

Sch

edul

e N

o.

A = Accept Officer RecommendationV = Varied Officer RecommendationO = Overturned Officer Recommendation

Oddington Lane House Sawpits Lane Lower Oddington Moreton-in Marsh1700168/FUL CD.9513/A Full Application

05 A Permit

Evenlode Barns to East of Grange Farm Horn Lane Evenlode Gloucestershire16/04529/FUL CD.9616Full Application

08 O Permit

Bourton on the Water Willow House Clapton Row Bourton on the Water Cheltenham16/05271/FUL CD.6115/KFull Application

10 A Permit

PLANNING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 12 April 2017SUMMARY OF DECISIONS

Parish Application No. Location Proposal Deadline Date

Bourton-On-The-Hill 17/01466/TPO Land Parcel Adjacent Hill Top House Bourton-On-The-Hill Gloucestershire

Proposed works in Tree survey and Plan Open for Comment

05/04/2017

Chipping Campden 17/01442/FUL 2 The Old Manor Paxford Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6XL

Erection of a two storey outbuilding for vehicle parking and storage above Open for Commen

05/04/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh 17/01413/FUL 3 Fosseway Drive Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0DU

Erection of a car port Open for Comment 04/04/2017

Moreton-In-Marsh 17/01439/FUL The Mill Garden Station Road Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9DT

Erection of a single dwelling and garage with new access and driveway Open for Comment

05/04/2017

Little Rissington 17/01382/FUL Robins Roost 6 Bobble Court Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND

Proposed single storey side link extension Open for Comment

08/04/2017

Bourton-On-The-Water 17/01366/FUL Croft Cottage Restaurant Victoria Street Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BX

Replacement window (retrospective) Open for Comment

04/04/2017

Bourton-On-The-Water 17/01329/LBC Nethercote Manor Nethercote Farm Drive Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PQ

Conversion of barn to ancillary residential accomodation Open for Comment

04/04/2017

Bourton-On-The-Water 17/01328/FUL Nethercote Manor Nethercote Farm Drive Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PQ


05/04/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh 17/01301/FUL Brae Croft Upper Oddington Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0XJ

Erection of ancillary building - amendment to 16/04765/FUL Open for Comment

06/04/2017

Notgrove 17/01314/FUL Walnut Cottage Manor Farm Notgrove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3BT

Erection of a single storey extension and change of use of land to residential (part retrospective) Open for Comment

07/04/2017

Stow-On-The-Wold 17/01017/FUL Burgage House Sheep Street Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AA

Single storey rear extension and external alterations Open for Comment

07/04/2017

Stow-On-The-Wold 17/01139/LBC Burgage House Sheep Street Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AA


07/04/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh 17/00152/COMPLY

Arlington House High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9BG

Compliance with condition 6 (design details) of application 16/03373/LBC - Alterations to fenestration and layout, and removal of existing

04/04/2017

Applications Received

CDC Planning Commmittee meets once a month – the details are on p17 of this magazine. Full information is available online at www.cotswold.gov.uk or 01285 62300. This website also explains planning procedures, how to comment on applications and speak at a public planning meeting at CDC.



Is there a lack of democracy in local planning?The National Trust and Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has published evidence which points to a lack of local democracy in the English planning system.

In a ‘pilot’ survey of 1,200 ward councillors across England, 72% of councillors said that the system is too weighted in favour of developers at the expense of local communities.

Other key findings are:

• 50% of councillors say sites that are not in line with the local plan are being approved for new housing

• 50% of councillors believe planning departments are not adequately resourced

• 58% of councillors with Green Belt area think that their council will allocate Green Belt land for housing in the next five years.

Also, the National Planning Policy

Framework (NPPF) does not appear to be having the positive impact it was intended to have on design quality – with only 18% of councillors feeling design has improved since the NPPF was drawn up, and only 12% of councillors think that the loosening of planning restrictions has had a positive effect.

Councillors all expressed concerns that the new Housing White Paper could make matters worse, as rigid housing numbers for local plans don’t take account of local factors such as Green Belt and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There is a need for Ministers to take a number of sensible steps to improve the confidence that councillors have in the way the planning system works, including:

• More resources for Local Planning Authorities to help get local plans in place

• Stronger Government backing for councils setting design standards

• A smart approach to meeting housing need which allows councils to recognise local constraints and focuses development in the most appropriate place

Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of the LGiU, said:

The planning system is one of the fundamental pillars of local democracy, allowing communities to help shape the physical structure of the places they live.

Councillors are the most important link between communities and that system. Our survey with the National Trust shows that many councillors feel that this democratic tool is at risk of being undermined.

Tesco Collections

A big “thank you” to everyone who donated food and money at the Tesco Neighbourhood Food Collection in Stow-on-the-Wold last December. We raised £1,300 in financial donations and 870kg of food. Tesco tops up the food donations by an equivalent 20% in cash. Many of the items donated, such as mince pies and Christmas cakes, are used to make up Christmas hampers which are distributed to everyone with a voucher attending our centres during the last two weeks of December. For families already managing tight budgets, winter is often the hardest time of year.

Every December, we meet people

who have been hit by something unavoidable, like redundancy or illness, and are facing Christmas unable to afford food. Since the Neighbourhood Food Collection was launched in 2012, the equivalent of more than forty-three million meals have been donated by Tesco customers around the country. As well as the Neighbourhood Food Collections, don’t forget you can also donate at the permanent collection points in Tesco stores and Tesco top these up by 20% for us, too: we received £170 from the permanent collection points between March and the end of June 2016.

Store openingPlease note that the Guiting Power store is only open on Tuesdays, from 10-12, for donations of food only.

North Cotswold Foodbank

Can You Help?Cotswold Friends urgently needs more volunteers to support our friendly Community Transport Service. We aim to combat loneliness and isolation with our voluntary services, which

improve health and wellbeing and support independent living.

We are a charity providing transport for people in the north Cotswolds who are unable to drive themselves, or find public transport difficult to use. Our fantastic volunteer drivers already help over 1300 members to attend appointments for medical,

social or any other reason. We are currently expanding our Bookings Desk service to open until 3.30 pm each weekday.

Could you spare 3 hours one or two afternoons a week to work on the Bookings Desk?

Or could you become a volunteer driver, taking clients to their appointments?

If so, we would love to talk to you.

Pop into our offices inside the Moreton Area Centre, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh

Call us on Tel: 01608 697007, or E-mail: [email protected]


COTSWOLD TIMES | 21

Planning Applications & Approvals

Parish Application

Sch

edul

e N

o.

A = Accept Officer RecommendationV = Varied Officer RecommendationO = Overturned Officer Recommendation

Oddington Lane House Sawpits Lane Lower Oddington Moreton-in Marsh1700168/FUL CD.9513/A Full Application

05 A Permit

Evenlode Barns to East of Grange Farm Horn Lane Evenlode Gloucestershire16/04529/FUL CD.9616Full Application

08 O Permit

Bourton on the Water Willow House Clapton Row Bourton on the Water Cheltenham16/05271/FUL CD.6115/KFull Application

10 A Permit

PLANNING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 12 April 2017SUMMARY OF DECISIONS

Parish Application No. Location Proposal Deadline Date

Bourton-On-The-Hill 17/01466/TPO Land Parcel Adjacent Hill Top House Bourton-On-The-Hill Gloucestershire

Proposed works in Tree survey and Plan Open for Comment

05/04/2017

Chipping Campden 17/01442/FUL 2 The Old Manor Paxford Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6XL

Erection of a two storey outbuilding for vehicle parking and storage above Open for Commen

05/04/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh 17/01413/FUL 3 Fosseway Drive Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0DU

Erection of a car port Open for Comment 04/04/2017

Moreton-In-Marsh 17/01439/FUL The Mill Garden Station Road Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9DT

Erection of a single dwelling and garage with new access and driveway Open for Comment

05/04/2017

Little Rissington 17/01382/FUL Robins Roost 6 Bobble Court Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND

Proposed single storey side link extension Open for Comment

08/04/2017

Bourton-On-The-Water 17/01366/FUL Croft Cottage Restaurant Victoria Street Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BX

Replacement window (retrospective) Open for Comment

04/04/2017

Bourton-On-The-Water 17/01329/LBC Nethercote Manor Nethercote Farm Drive Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PQ


04/04/2017

Bourton-On-The-Water 17/01328/FUL Nethercote Manor Nethercote Farm Drive Bourton-On-The-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PQ


05/04/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh 17/01301/FUL Brae Croft Upper Oddington Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0XJ

Erection of ancillary building - amendment to 16/04765/FUL Open for Comment

06/04/2017

Notgrove 17/01314/FUL Walnut Cottage Manor Farm Notgrove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3BT

Erection of a single storey extension and change of use of land to residential (part retrospective) Open for Comment

07/04/2017

Stow-On-The-Wold 17/01017/FUL Burgage House Sheep Street Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AA


07/04/2017

Stow-On-The-Wold 17/01139/LBC Burgage House Sheep Street Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AA


07/04/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh 17/00152/COMPLY

Arlington House High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9BG

Compliance with condition 6 (design details) of application 16/03373/LBC - Alterations to fenestration and layout, and removal of existing

04/04/2017

Applications Received

CDC Planning Commmittee meets once a month – the details are on p17 of this magazine. Full information is available online at www.cotswold.gov.uk or 01285 62300. This website also explains planning procedures, how to comment on applications and speak at a public planning meeting at CDC.



Former WRAF Member on Cloud Nine Thanks to Bovis Homes

THE RE-DEVELOPMENT of the former RAF base at Upper

Rissington by Bovis Homes has put Gloucester mum Cecilia Collier on cloud nine – after a chance conversation with her designer son.

Her son, Rich Devine, a 3D Visualiser at Bovis Homes’ Graphic Design Department mentioned to his mum how he was helping prepare a brochure for the Officers’ Collection of new Bovis Homes at Upper Rissington, a former RAF base in the Cotswolds.

She then dropped the bombshell – that she was a respected member of the Women’s Royal Air Force working at that very same air base nearly fity years ago!

Little RissingtonCecilia, 69, of Churchdown, Gloucestershire, was stationed at RAF Little Rissington for a year from 1967-1968 and knew the Officers’ Mess , Building 42, the Medical Centre, and regularly popped into Building 41, Station Headquarters.

Now, 49 years on, Rich, 40, from Cheltenham, is using 3D computer graphics to show customers how each of those buildings will look after being redesigned and built into an array of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and apartments.

Rich said: “It was just a chance conversation. I mentioned I was working on visuals for a new development at the old RAF base at Little Rissington and my mum’s ears pricked up. It then all came pouring out!

“I had no idea she was stationed there and it turns out she actually

used many of the old RAF buildings we are now redeveloping. I am now working on 3D visuals of the HQ building where she

picked up her pay each week and the Officers’ Mess where she ran errands and did bar work at Officers’ functions. It’s quite amazing. I couldn’t believe it”

VIP VisitWhen Bovis Homes heard of Rich’s family connection they organised a VIP visit for Cecilia to the Victory Fields development and a guided tour of the Officers’ Collection of former RAF buildings now under construction by specialist sub-contractors Speller Metcalfe.

Cecilia, a Senior Aircraftwoman specialising in Air Radar Mechanics, was one of just 20 WRAFs at the base. She was literally on cloud nine as she toured the site and recalled unofficially learning to fly Jet Provosts, socialising in the NAAFI

cafe and watching films at the base’s Astra cinema.

She remembered lining up outside the former HQ building each week and giving a smart salute followed by her name, rank and number to collect her pay. “It wasn’t very much, but it was all pocket money as our accommodation and uniforms were free. Quite honestly, there was nothing much extra to buy in those days anyway!”

Central Flying SchoolCecilia said: “This was the RAF’s Central Flying School and there were planes taking off and landing here every day, it was a busy base. When I arrived my job was to remove any radar in the planes that were faulty and take them to ‘second line’ for repair. Soon after I was put on ‘first line’ duties which meant I was part of the team that would do all of the aircraft checks from the cockpit down, before take-off and after landing including marshalling in and re-fuelling.

“I was in my element and loved it here. It’s fascinating to see it now. Some of the buildings have gone, but the control tower, the guard room and many others are still here and are being saved and converted into new housing by Bovis Homes.

“It’s good to know the RAF’s heritage is being maintained and the road names and local facilities reflect RAF life back in those days. It’s already turning into a lovely development and I am so thrilled to have had this opportunity to go down memory lane and see this exciting transformation. It is breathing new life back into a redundant site which can only be a good thing.”

“This was the RAF’s Central Flying School and there

were planes taking off and landing here every day,

it was a busy base”

Cecilia at the Upper Rissington airfields, with the Officers Mess in the background

Cecilia Collier and Rich Devine at Upper Rissington



Former WRAF Member on Cloud Nine Thanks to Bovis Homes

THE RE-DEVELOPMENT of the former RAF base at Upper

Rissington by Bovis Homes has put Gloucester mum Cecilia Collier on cloud nine – after a chance conversation with her designer son.

Her son, Rich Devine, a 3D Visualiser at Bovis Homes’ Graphic Design Department mentioned to his mum how he was helping prepare a brochure for the Officers’ Collection of new Bovis Homes at Upper Rissington, a former RAF base in the Cotswolds.

She then dropped the bombshell – that she was a respected member of the Women’s Royal Air Force working at that very same air base nearly fity years ago!

Little RissingtonCecilia, 69, of Churchdown, Gloucestershire, was stationed at RAF Little Rissington for a year from 1967-1968 and knew the Officers’ Mess , Building 42, the Medical Centre, and regularly popped into Building 41, Station Headquarters.

Now, 49 years on, Rich, 40, from Cheltenham, is using 3D computer graphics to show customers how each of those buildings will look after being redesigned and built into an array of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and apartments.

Rich said: “It was just a chance conversation. I mentioned I was working on visuals for a new development at the old RAF base at Little Rissington and my mum’s ears pricked up. It then all came pouring out!

“I had no idea she was stationed there and it turns out she actually

used many of the old RAF buildings we are now redeveloping. I am now working on 3D visuals of the HQ building where she

picked up her pay each week and the Officers’ Mess where she ran errands and did bar work at Officers’ functions. It’s quite amazing. I couldn’t believe it”

VIP VisitWhen Bovis Homes heard of Rich’s family connection they organised a VIP visit for Cecilia to the Victory Fields development and a guided tour of the Officers’ Collection of former RAF buildings now under construction by specialist sub-contractors Speller Metcalfe.

Cecilia, a Senior Aircraftwoman specialising in Air Radar Mechanics, was one of just 20 WRAFs at the base. She was literally on cloud nine as she toured the site and recalled unofficially learning to fly Jet Provosts, socialising in the NAAFI

cafe and watching films at the base’s Astra cinema.

She remembered lining up outside the former HQ building each week and giving a smart salute followed by her name, rank and number to collect her pay. “It wasn’t very much, but it was all pocket money as our accommodation and uniforms were free. Quite honestly, there was nothing much extra to buy in those days anyway!”

Central Flying SchoolCecilia said: “This was the RAF’s Central Flying School and there were planes taking off and landing here every day, it was a busy base. When I arrived my job was to remove any radar in the planes that were faulty and take them to ‘second line’ for repair. Soon after I was put on ‘first line’ duties which meant I was part of the team that would do all of the aircraft checks from the cockpit down, before take-off and after landing including marshalling in and re-fuelling.

“I was in my element and loved it here. It’s fascinating to see it now. Some of the buildings have gone, but the control tower, the guard room and many others are still here and are being saved and converted into new housing by Bovis Homes.

“It’s good to know the RAF’s heritage is being maintained and the road names and local facilities reflect RAF life back in those days. It’s already turning into a lovely development and I am so thrilled to have had this opportunity to go down memory lane and see this exciting transformation. It is breathing new life back into a redundant site which can only be a good thing.”

“This was the RAF’s Central Flying School and there

were planes taking off and landing here every day,

it was a busy base”

Cecilia at the Upper Rissington airfields, with the Officers Mess in the background

Cecilia Collier and Rich Devine at Upper Rissington


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CorrespondenceBy post to: The Editor, Cotswold Times, PO Box 6, The Square, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1ABEmail: [email protected] (NB. We always confirm receipt of emails) Telephone: 01451 822788

Where are people going to park? Letter from Andy Burrows to Kevin Perks, Senior Planning Officer at Cotswold District Council (26 March) and copied into [email protected]

Dear Mr PerksI live on Hospital Road, Moreton in Marsh and opposite the new Keatley Place (12/02678/FUL) building development . . . allowed after much consideration by the Planning Department, no doubt. The development comprises thirty-four units designed for over sixties residents.There are thirteen allocated parking spaces for the development and three reserved for visitors of the complex.It was with great interest and of no surprise to learn that thirteen units have been sold as of 25/3/17 and thirteen parking spaces have also been sold . . .To be clear . . . the remaining twenty-one units need to be sold and there is not a single parking space available for the remaining residences. Can you please tell me on behalf of the Planning Departments where these people are going to park and also where would you like me to park? If you are not the right person to ask then please pass this mail onto the appropriate person.Please let me remind you that GCC is well aware of the wide parking problem in Moreton in Marsh and I include a website link to the GCC website to remind you. This is not new news and is 2 years old.https://gloucestershire.objective.co.uk/portal/trp/parking/moreton-in-marsh_parking_survey

Town And Country Planning Act 1990 – Highway RecommendationsLocation : Former Moreton Bowls Club, Hospital Road, Moreton in MarshProposal : Demolition of existing building and erection of private sheltered accommodation (34 units) for the elderly (Category II type accommodation), communal facilities, landscaping and car parking

Best regards,Andy Burrows, Hospital Road, Moreton in Marsh

Response Letter from Kevin Perks to Andy Burrows (28 March) who forwarded a copy to Cotswold Times.

Dear Mr Burrows,

Thank you for your email.

The McCarthy and Stone development is an age-restricted scheme whereby future occupants will have to be over sixty years old. On average residents in McCarthy and Stone developments are typically in their mid seventies. Car ownership for such development is therefore lower than average. In addition, the site lies in close proximity to the town centre thereby further reducing the need for future residents to own a car.

http://www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/planning-building/planning/customer-feedback/

The approved scheme made provision for 15 car parking spaces. This has subsequently been amended to 16 spaces. The parking requirements for a scheme of this size would be 13.4 spaces. The development is therefore providing more parking than required. For information I have attached a copy of GCC Highways comments on the original application.

I trust this information is of assistance

Regards Martin Perks, Senior Planning Officer

Tel: 01285 623082

Andy Burrows comment to Cotswold Times - Please see a stock answer (and attachment) from the planning department which does not answer my question at all. Further the content isn't meaningful. I will be making a considered response based on data.

Editor’s comment:Good Luck Andy – it is interesting how frequently the developers ‘get away’ without observing the planning considerations imposed on them.

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8 May Live Music - Veronica Sbergia and Max de Bernardi (The Red Wine Serenaders) play ‘Good Time Blues’9pm The Cherington Arms, Cherington, near Shipston-on-Stour. FREE

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19 May Open Mic - 8.30pm Gate Inn, Upper Brailes, near Shipston-on-Stour. FREE

20-21 May Steam and Real Ale Weekend at the GWR’s Winchcombe and Toddington stations. Visit www.gwsr.com for information and booking.

22 May Moreton Probus Club - The history of “Witley Court” an illustrated talk by Ray Sturdy. If you are interested in joining Probus contact Mike Wareham on 01608 654299

22 May Sons of Delta - 9pm The Cherington Arms, Cherington, near Shipston-on-Stour. FREE

27-29 May Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala. Visit www.gwsr.com for information and booking.

27-4 June Moreton Probus Club - The Windrush Artists Annual Exhibition. The Gallery, Bow Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 1DJ daily 10am-5pm. Further information on 01451 810234.


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One of the most common causes of complaint we hear about at the gym is backpain - it can be extremely debilitating, causing chronic tiredness, depression andirritability. Your back is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, nerves andjoints, which can make it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the pain. In mostcases it is not serious damage but small muscle strains, sprains or pinched nerves –even so, these can be very unpleasant and the longer these small injuries are leftuntreated, the more likelihood there is of developing a chronic back problem.

Here are some of the most common causes and what you can do to help;

1. Commuting and Computing; your back is compressed when you sit for too longso try to move as much as possible during the day, and align your spine properlywhen sitting.

2. Overdoing it at the weekend; gardening or a game of tennis when your body isn’tprepared are two common culprits. The only preventative solution here is exercise.

3. Absentmindedness; picking something up from the floor, loading the dishwasher– it’s always the simplest of things. Prevent this by teaching your body to engage itscore muscles properly .

If you do find yourself suffering, the first step is to get things checked by aprofessional to rule out any serious damage. After that, a programme of stretching,strengthening and back maintenance can work wonders for long term relief. THEWORST THING you can do is NOTHING!

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This month we’d like to look at why we should all take a step back and look at just how healthy we really are, and why it is so important.We’d like you to ask yourself a few questions; Am I doing some form of physical activity every day? Do I raise my heart rate 3 or 4 times a week? Do I eat 3 healthy meals a day with a balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats with plenty of fruits and vegetables? Do I drink 2 litres of water a day? Do I limit my intake of processed and sugary foods?It would be great to think that most people can put a tick next to each of these questions, but the reality is that work, family, stress, tiredness and boredom all get in the way.The problem is that our bodies are not designed for a sedentary lifestyle combined with the western diet we have become accustomed to. Over time, people have developed a pattern of eating more and doing less. This has caused rising obesity, increased levels of heart disease, strokes, diabetes and osteoporosis. You’re the only one that can make the change!There are some simple steps you can take to help you on the road to a healthier lifestyle. The first piece of advice we would give is to join a gym. Walking and in home exercises are great, but you need to try and get your heart rate up significantly 3 times a week. Remember, the heart is like any other muscle in the body; if you make it work harder it adapts and gets stronger. A stronger heart means a healthier body. At a gym, you can also try some more resistance-based exercises, essential for protecting your bones from osteoporosis.Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore, but the same old workouts all the time and lack of atmosphere in a gym can be really de-motivating. So here is our challenge; come down to Cotswolds Health and Fitness Club and have a chat with us and see what it’s like. Commit to a couple of months of exercise and healthy eating, and if you don’t feel fitter and healthier at the end of it, we’ll give you your money back! Remember, the gym here is different to others; we’re fun, professional and there are always personal trainers on hand to offer help and advice.We really want to help people enjoy their exercise and make a change for the better – there’s nothing to lose!The Cotswold Health and Fitness Club team

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“Run-Of-The-Mill” Mum Takes On Multi-Marathon ChallengeTen marathons in ten days sounds like a mission for Superman – or Superwoman. But Claire Harrison insists she’s

just a normal person, albeit one with a driving passion. She will attempt to run 262 miles around England’s largest lake on 12 May. The epic 10 in 10 Brathay Challenge, at Windermere, in the Lake District, is billed as the ‘UK’s ultimate endurance running event’. Claire, forty, from Lower Slaughter, aims to raise £5,000 for the Brathay Trust. The charity nurtures young people’s potential to inspire them to engage positively in their communities and improve their futures.

“I want to prove ordinary people can do extraordinary things,” said Claire, who feels the charity’s mission chimes with her own. But the bad news is she’s not exactly your average couch potato. Besides being a mum-of-four and having three ‘crazy’ dogs, she’s up with the larks to run before work as practice manager for Stow Physio at Bourton-on-the-Water. She’s a running coach for Tim Spittle, owner of Freestyle 360 gym, Blockley, and John Maher, landlord of the Golden Ball, Lower Swell. She instructs a spin class and she runs with Almost Athletes club at Cheltenham. Now she’s also membership secretary for just-launched triathlon club North Cotswold Tri and Run (NCTR). And Claire has also completed a mere fourteen marathons.

Despite her daunting track record, down-to-earth Claire feels anyone can do it with enough determination. “If you believe – you can achieve whatever

your goal might be,” said Claire, who has daughters Amy, twenty, Connie fifteen, and twins Robbie and Daisy, six. “I’ve been running for ten years and it’s shaped my life,” she declared. “But ten months after my twins were born in 2010 it was a real struggle to get going again. Then I did my first marathon which gave me the confidence to join Bourton Roadrunners. I then did the London Marathon for Help the Hospices as I’d had a young friend who had died of cancer.”

Claire was spurred on herself by meeting fellow Bourton Roadrunner Steve Edwards, the first athlete in the world to run 500 marathons in an average 3 hr 30 mins finish time. The Brathay Challenge came on her radar and she tried out the Windermere Marathon. “It was a really hot and slow marathon over all those hills, which ended tears of relief,” she admitted. But whilst there I was inspired by the people doing it over tendays and were still giving.”

Having almost applied once before, Claire’s looming fortieth was also a major trigger. She aims to do each marathon in under four hours. But her biggest fear is not being able to manage her mission physically. “I do fear injury and failure. It would be so painful not to complete it and just go back to reality. It’s a bit selfish but I most look forward to ten days of just running. That will be my job every day; to get up, look after myself and run twenty-six miles. One of the reasons I run is because home is quite hectic and it gives you ‘me’ time and you can clear the thoughts in your head. It

gets me out in the country lanes and I see all that at different times of the day. One day I saw a badger family at dusk, which was magical.”

The athlete is now on a strict ten-day training plan. She runs every day and includes a few long-distance stints, hills and speed work and hits the gym. She has one day off and then starts all over again.

Claire is one of only seventeen people in the country to be selected for the 10 in 10, after paying the entrance fee from her spinning class earnings. She has already raised around £2,600 for the charity through events including the Slaughter Valentine’s 10k, a promises auction and a car wash.

To sponsor Claire, support fundraising events and see her progress visit www.justgiving/claire-harrison30. For details of the 10 in 10 visit www.brathaychallenges.com. Caroline Fisher

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2017 Funding Key Dates:Round 13 – 2017Fund opened – Monday, 23 January 2017Closing date for applications – Friday, 17 February 2017Judging Panel met – Saturday, 22 April 2017

and the Winner is:The £1,000 reward cheque was presented to Fairytale Farm in April. Details are available in the Chipping Norton Co-operative Food Store.

Round 14 – 2017Fund opens – Monday, 28 August 2017Closing date for applications – Friday, 22 September 2017Judging Panel meeting Saturday, 25 November 2017

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Contributions (NICS), the “forgotten tax”, continue to hit pay at a much lower rate on earnings of only £157 per week. Add to that the fact that NICS are calculated weekly then those who earn less than the annual equivalent, £8,164, are being penalised. Successive governments have publicised the increases in the personal allowance but all have failed to mention that, for most, the rate of tax on income is 32% not 20%.

Fiddle, fiddle, fiddle, it’s enough to make Nero turn in his grave. Why, oh why do successive Chancellors fiddle with the bits of the economy that are working well. We’ve had it with the rental market, that’s depressed, we’ve had it with inheritance tax, that’s depressing & now they’re having a go at the one-man bands who have been successfully working under contracts to various companies, including Parliament & government offices! For some reason the government seems to think that these people are avoiding paying tax whereas, in a lot of cases, the reality is that is that they are paying more tax as many are also paying the 13.8% employer’s NIC as well as their employee contribution. Following my article on this subject last month I’ve had numerous people phone to ask what they should do as, in quite a few cases, they’re going to have to give up work as it doesn’t make financial sense to continue. This is daft, why destroy the one area of the economy that is going great guns.

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Billed as ‘a small festival with big ideas’, the boutique-y Also Festival (alsofestival.com) at Park Farm, Compton Verney runs over the weekend of June 30th- July 2nd. An intriguing concept, it combines the chance to listen to specialist speakers on a wide variety of subjects, with an eclectic mix of entertainers and musicians and global food and wine offerings. Add to this nature talks (including one entitled ‘Could You Live Like A Badger?!!) workshops and family-friendly entertainment and it sounds like a break from the norm.At the more visceral end of the cultural spectrum, 2,000 Trees Festival (twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk) hoves into view at Upcote Farm, near Cheltenham, from 6th to the 8th of July. Celebrating a decade of bringing the very best of cutting edge music to rural Gloucestershire, this year’s line up features sets from from acts such as Slaves, Nothing But Thieves, Jamie Lenman, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes and Lower than Atlantis.This year’s Wilderness Festival (wildernessfestival.com) from 6th-8th August continues its tradition of mixing the surreal with the ethereal and throwing together a hotchpotch of musical and entertainment genres in an attractive blend. Highlights this year will include headliners Grace Jones, Bonobo and Two Door Cinema Club, while celeb chefs vie for attention with Ronnie Scott’s Jazz events, An Evening of Nina Simone with the Wilderness Orchestra, Sadler’s Wells ballet and Hip Hop Karaoke!The following weekend (11th-13th August) sees the return of Lakesfest (lakefest.co.uk). Set against the glorious backdrop of Eastnor Castle just over the county line, this year’s theme is ‘Hawaiian’, although there’s a distinctly ‘recent retro’ flavour to the line up. Topping the bill are perennial live favourites including the ever-popular Feeder, Wilko Johnson, The

Charlatans, Turin Brakes, Alabama 3, Seth Lakeman and Imelda May. There’s also a full ‘undercard’ of great acts, including ‘world class BMX bike action’, so never a dull moment.Running almost concurrently with Lakefest is Fairport Convention’s Cropredy Festival (fairportconvention.com) between August 10th and 12th. With the chaps themselves traditionally bringing festivities to a close on the Saturday evening, this year sees them joined by an array of talent including Marillion, former bandmate Richard Thompson, The Divine Comedy and Show of Hands, to name but a few. ...lovely, gentle fare – ideal to wallow in with a glass or two of local beer or cider. Isn’t that the original philosophy of all great festivals?

Now boasting a spin-off event in Canada, this year’s Big Feastival (thebigfeastival.com) on the 25-27th August sees Jamie Oliver and Alex James once again welcome an expanding gang of revellers to the latter’s Kingham Farm. Many of the usual favourites will be onstage again, including The Cuban Brothers, De La Soul and Norman Jay, but putting the fizz back into the feast will be those master of liver performance – Madness. Olly Murs, Ella Eyre, Faithless (DJ Set),Gentleman’s Dub Club , Louisa Johnson and The Cribs are also on the bill, while the menu of celebrity chefs (names include Rick and Jack Stein, Antonio Carluccio, Jose Pizarro and 2016 Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown, will ensure no one goes hungry! A great finish to a fantastic summer of festival fun...

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Stow Cotswold Festival is going back to its roots. From 11am to 11pm on Saturday, July 15, the biennial event will celebrate traditional Cotswold life, crafts and heritage. Focus returns to the once-flourishing wool trade which brought Stow its wealth and reputation. Traditional Cotswold Sheep – often known as Lions because of their distinctive ‘dreadlocks’ - will be on display alongside woolly Alpacas to give a modern twist.Cotswold Lion Sheep, from Conygree Farm, Aldsworth, will be in Stow Square. Visitors can pet the animals and feel a distinctive fleece, before discovering the stages it goes through to become a finished product. Look out for displays of weaving, carding and

spinning as well as knitting, crocheting, felting and crewel work. Enthusiasts can also add their own stitches to help create a unique community embroidery.

Dry-stone wallers will be hands-on in the Square, organised by the Cotswolds Conservation Board which runs rural skills courses and co-ordinates voluntary wardens. Magnificent birds of prey are set for Stocks Green. An eagle, owl, falcon and hawk, from Cotswold Falconry Centre, can be handled. North Cotswold Beekeepers’ Association should also create a buzz with an observation hive and honey products on sale.St Edward’s Hall will display artefacts relating to the town’s greatest claim to fame - the 1646 Battle of Stow. Armour, arms and paintings from the Captain Christie Crawfurd (corr) collection will join special items from last year’s popular ‘Pop-up Museum’. Forty market stalls, featuring food, gifts and charity items, as well as a jumbo tombola, will cater for avid shoppers. Children can enjoy games, a treasure hunt and face painting. Entertainers perform throughout the day including circus entertainer John Hayns, Cotswold School Band and Zumba classes. From 7pm revellers can dance to more live music as the sun sets. “We hope everyone will enjoy the day, which is supporting local charities..” said Mr Wiblin.The Festival is fundraising for three local causes: Kate’s Home Nursing, Great Western Air Ambulance and Stow Primary School. The Sam Pilcher Trust will man the Festival car park.For more information please visit stowcotswoldfestival.com

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Theatre talks from well-known directors and outdoor stage performances, Film talks from Hollywood producers and a film made in Burford, Literature talks from famous authors, special interest Talks and Tours of historic Burford, Music events including classical, rock and country and Jazz. “This year’s BURFORD FESTIVAL is the best ever, with a wide range of entertaining and fascinating events. Don’t miss it!” declares Hugo Ashton, Festival Chairman.

The Festival starts with a “Garden Weekend” with 25 private gardens open and five garden-related talks. Speakers include renowned garden photographer Clive Nichols, international garden designers Mary Keen and Helen Dillon, and Lord and Lady Heseltine. We also have an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’.

The range of talks include Deborah Warner (international opera and theatre director), Jan Harlan (Hollywood producer of many of Spielberg’s films), John Julius Norwich (on the history of Sicily), Ray Moody (talking about Tudor Burford) and Drew Gardner who will bring us up to date on ‘Virtual Reality’. Original Calendar Girl, Tricia Stewart (Miss October), will give us the hilarious truth. Lone Dröscher Nielsen will talk about saving and releasing 1000 orangutans. Frances Corner, on “Why Fashion Matters” and Dr Antonia Bostrom, on curating at the V&A.

The Music is designed to appeal to all tastes. From a rhapsodic string concert from Michael Bochmann; Peter Adams and

Orchestra Pro Anima; Jonathan Veira presenting a mixture of music and comedy in his one-man show. Diana Moore and Brian Kay celebrate the life of Kathleen Ferrier, and the Wychwood Singers present a summer choral concert. An evening of rock and country music from four bands including, award-winning Treetop Flyers, and an afternoon of jazz by Oxford Classic Jazz Band. The Festival concludes with internationally acclaimed pianist Maria Merchant supported by members of the Burford Singers.

The Festival this year benefits from the brand-new Warwick Hall and Garden, with a covered outdoors stage, providing a completely new environment for the Burford Festival.

There is something for everyone in this wonderful summer Festival. Reduced price, advanced tickets are available from the Box Offices in Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold or at the door, if available. See www.burfordfestival.org for details.

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01608 [email protected]

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ODDINGTON WIare holding a Mcmillan Coffee Morning

Oddington Village HallSaturday 20 May, 10.30 am-12 noon

It would be great if you could bring a cake (either BAKE or FAKE).But most importantly we really want you to come along

and bring your friends.There will be a “Guess the weight of the Cake” competition,

a Raffle and lots more.

For more information please phone Noel Sidgwick on 01451 870859

May 2017

6 Darkside8 Mark Thomas10-20 The Island24 Murder Amongst the Marbles25-27 CHAOS – Kiss me Kate30 Fairport Convention

2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton. OX7 5NL

BOX OFFICE 01608 642350Mon-Fri 10am to 6pmSat 10am-2pm

Films3 Its Only the End of the World4 Viceroy’s House5 The Lost City of Z7 Another Mother’s Son21 A Quiet Passion28 The Sense of an Ending

[email protected] www.chippingnortontheatre.com

Burford Singers – Karl Jenkins e Armed Man

Sunday 25 June 2017, 7.30pm

Church of St John the Baptist, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY

Tickets reserved £23, £19 and £15, unreserved £10e Madhatter Bookshop, 122 High Street, Burford OX18 4QJ

Full details and booking form available on our websitewww.burfordsingers.org.uk 01993 822412

North Cotswolds Rotary Club with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust A joint event for people of all ages at 2.30pm on Sunday 9 July2017 at Greystones Farm. This family friendly fun event for charity will involve the choice of a5k walk or a 10k cross-country run through Greystones Farm withits historic Iron Age site, and the surrounding beautiful Cotswoldcountryside.Put this date in your diary. Further details will be announced on howto register to take part in this local summer event.

16th June Windrush Valley SchoolConservation CentreGRAND OPENING (Ascott-u-Wychwood) 12 – 4pm

Robert Courts MP officially opening at 1.30pmFREE ENTRY, enjoy ice creams, stalls, exhibitions,

face painting and much more. All welcome, but dogs will need to stay at home!

Shipston-on-Stour U3A

Longborough ScarecrowTrailSaturday 20 May12 noon to 6pm

Town Crier, Morris Dancing, Bell ringing, Food at the school and ahog roast from 4pm at the Village Hall

Collect Trail directions from the school

COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHTSat Notgrove Village Hall

7.30pm – 11.30pmLIVE MUSIC – Licenced Bar, £5pp entrance

Wednesday 3 May 2017 (Note change of day due to local elections!)

Tonight's act is Ben ThompsonThursday 18 May 2017

Tonight's act is Jonny & Lynnette

Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 01451 850502 for further details.

A supper concert with

Michael Bochmann violinGerry Hopkin piano

Thursday 11 May 2017, 7 for 7.30 pm Chedworth Village Hall GL54 4NE

£27, includes two course meal & coffeeTickets in advance from: [email protected]

(or 01386 576144)


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EVENTS

Cockneys in Arcadia: C.R. Ashbee in Chipping Campden

7 April – 9 July 2017Court Barn, Church Street, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6JE

Adults £5; Children under 16 are freeTuesday – Sunday 10.00 – 5pm

Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)

3rd & 4th June 2017 3rd Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally

& Country ShowClassic Cars, Classic Motor Cycles, Commercial Vehicles, and stalls.

Rough Grounds Farm, (A 361) Lechlade, Glos GL7 3EU http://lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk [email protected]

Local Walks with the Voluntary WardensMay 2017

Woods, Wolds and Warblers – Thursday 4 May – ModerateA lovely spring walk. The route takes us up through Spoonley andWest woods before descending via the Breakheart Plantation. Bring apacked lunch. 5.5 hours: 10 miles. Start: 10:00 am Winchcombe BackLane car park £1.00/day. OS Map ref SP 024 285.Celebrating Women of the North Cotswolds – Saturday 6 May –ModerateThis walk continues the series of walks about Women in the Cotswoldsconsidering the lives of Mary Anderson, American actress and hostess,and Janet Ashbee, writer, thinker and wife of CR Ashbee. Lunch will bein Broadway where there is a range of eateries or bring a picnic lunch.6 hours: 11 miles. Start: 10:00 am Chipping Campden, Market Hall inthe High Street, parking along High Street. OS Map ref SP 151 391.Celebrating Cotswold Women: Katherine Parr & Emma Dent –Wednesday 10 May – ModerateA walk using mainly the Windrush and the Wardens Ways with good viewsof Sudeley Castle whose famous inhabitants include Katherine Parr andEmma Dent. Bring a packed lunch. 5.5 hours: 10 miles. Start: 10:00amWinchcombe Back Lane car park £1.00/day. OS Map ref SP 024 285.Bluebells in Foxholes – Thursday 11 MayStarting from Shipton under Wychwood the walk passes by BruernAbbey reaching the beautiful Foxholes Nature Reserve where thebluebells should be in flower. We return by woodland and field paths.Lunch options in village at the end of the walk. 6 miles. Start:10:00am. New Beaconsfield Hall Shipton under Wychwood.

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PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steepand muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainlyflat (level); MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground.STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot and ascents and descentsmay be steep. We welcome guide and hearing dogs – sorry, others notallowed.Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund ourconservation and improvement work.The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout theCotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather.

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The National Memorial Arboretumon Saturday 20 May 2017

cost £8.50 in advanceContact Ron Bockhart 01451 832360 or

Derek Arthurs 01451 831550

May news from The Oxfordshire Museum, WoodstockEntry to the museum is freeMapping Oxford, talk by Julian Munby 3 May, 7.30pmFriends of the Museum free, visitors £4.Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Waterlilieslecture by Ross Kin Saturday 6 May 2.30pmTickets £8 from the Museum / Tel: 01993 814106Childrens holiday activitiesTuesdays 10.30 - 11am under 5s’ Music stories and rhymes. £2 per familyTuesdays & Thursdays: 2 - 4pm Fun and creative activities for allages. £2 per childScience Oxford Workshops:31 May: Dinosaur Workshops31 May: Science of Magic WorkshopNB. Dinosaur Garden & Interactive GalleryPark Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Tel: 01993 814106 Email: [email protected]

The 20th Annual Charlbury Beer Festival

Saturday 24 June Charlbury Cricket Club12 noon to 10pm

Our vision for our 20th year is to raise the £20,000we need to take us over £200,000 of funds made available for good causes. The day will incorporate fifty real ales, a range of ciders andperries, wine and Pimm’s; a great selection of food; live musicthroughout, including John Bramwell of I am Kloot fame; the CultureClub tent; children’s entertainment; PLUS high-octane sport with the7th World Aunt Sally Singles Championships.For further details: http://charlburybeerfestival.orgor email [email protected]

6–29 May 2017


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Annual Bluebell Walk at WhatcoteSunday 7 May

A gentle walk up to Hell Brake to see the bluebells and enjoy a cream tea in St Peter’s churchyard on your return.

Start any time between 2.00 and 5.00pm from Hell Brake Paddock,CV36 5EF. Free parking – signposted in the village

£6.00 for adults, accompanied children free – including tea and scones! For more information 01295 680007 or e-mail

[email protected] to St Peter’s Church

Annual Bluebell Walk at Whatcote (back after a 2year break).

On Sunday May 7th come for a gentle walk up to Hell Brake to see the bluebells and enjoy a cream tea in St Peter’s churchyard on your return. Start any time between 2.00 and 5.00pm from Hell Brake Paddock, Church Lane, Whatcote, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5EF.

Free parking - signposted in the village.

Cost £6.00 for adults, accompanied children free – this includes the tea and scones!

Cake & produce stall. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Proceeds to St Peter’s Church.

Strong shoes or boots are essential! Not suitable for pushchairs

For more information telephone 01295 680007 or e-mail – [email protected]

ModelRailway ExhibitionSunday 21 May 10.30am to 4.30pm

St Edwards Hall,Stow on the Wold

A selection of layoutsboth English and fromaround the World

Adults £2.50 Children under 16 free

Cakes and refreshments available

This is a fundraisingevent for UK children’scharity Action MedicalResearch

Andrew Eastabrook: www.stowrail.org.uk [email protected] Tel 01451 830541 Mobile 07929 539479

Charity reg. nos 208701 and SC039284

returning by popular request

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BBQ – Entertainment – GamesAfternoon Teas – Raffle Draw – Stalls

The 14th Great Chadlington Beer Festival Saturday 3 June 2017, from midday to 11pm

Around 20 real ales to enjoy as well as a selection of wines and ciders,Pimms and soft drinks. There are great food options including a BBQ.

Live music throughout the event, and also entertainment for thechildren.

The gate price includes a festival glass, programme and beer tokens(beer tokens can also be used to purchase cider, Pimms and wine).

Non-beer drinkers are free.All proceeds go to the Chadlington School

For more information www.chadlingtonbeerfestival.com.uk orhttps://www.facebook.com/ChadlingtonBeerFestival


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The Playhouse, St George’s Hall BLOCKLEYThursday 25 May A UNITED KINGDOMSeason Tickets available – £25 7.15pm. Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm/7.45pm film. Advance tickets £3.50/on door £4. Advance tickets 01386 700647

The Old SchoolBOURTON ON THE HILLSaturday 27 MayTHE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS7.15pm. Hot dogs and wine with a donation £3.50 on the door. Tickets/Queries 01386 7013857/701396

Victoria HallBOURTON ON THE WATERMonday 15 MayTHE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANSFilm 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 refreshments. Family Tickets £10 (2 adults, 2 children) Queries 01451 822365

Memorial HallCHARLBURY’S OWN CIMEMA Sunday 14 MayA STREET CAT NAMED BOBFilm: 7.30pm – Doors & bar from 6.45pm. Tickets £5/U15s £3, at the door. Family ticket £12 (2 adults, 1 or 2 children) Queries: 01608 810713

Village HallCHURCHILL AND SARSDENSaturday 13 MayTHE GIRL ON THE TRAINFilm 7.30pm. Tickets £4.50 at the door. Advance tickets/queries 01608 [email protected]

Screen on the Green, Village HallILMINGTONFriday SEE LOCAL NOTICESFilm 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50) Advance tickets Ilmington Community Shop.Queries 01608 682806 Refreshments

Village HallLITTLE WOLFORDThursday SEE LOCAL NOTICESFilm 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments. Advance tickets/queries 01608 684223

St. Andrew’s ChurchNAUNTONTuesday 2 MayTHE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANSDoors open 7.15, Film 7.45. Tickets £3.00 at the door. 01451 850897 or [email protected]

Village HallODDINGTONTuesday SEE LOCAL NOTICES7 for 7.30pm. £3.00 Wine and soft drinks. Advance tickets/queries/bookings Margaret 01451 831917

RURAL CINEMA MAY

Lower Swell Village HallLOWER SWELLFriday SEE LOCAL NOTICESTickets £4, Child £2.50 on the doorDoors/bar/food from 6.45 (Buffet supper – soup and cheeses £5) Film starts at 7.30pm Queries 07949 [email protected]

St David’s CentreMORETON IN MARSHFriday 19 MayTHE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANSDoors open: 2pm Film 2.30pm Tickets £3.00 at the door. Refreshments. Info: 01608 654382

The Light Between Oceans: Tom is a World War I veteran who maintains a lighthouse off the shore of Australia with his wife Isabel, a woman desperate to have a baby. Her prayers are answered when an infant washes up on shore in a rowboat.A United Kingdom: In the 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana shocks the world when he marries a white woman from London.A Street Cat named Bob: Homeless recovering drug addict, James Bowen (Luke Treadaway) is given a last chance to turn his life around by his support worker, who arranges for him to be given his own flat to live in. Where a stray cat (who he calls Bob) joins his life.The Girl on the Train: Commuter Rachel Watson catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott and Megan, from the window of her train.

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Local Clubs, Societies, Associations and Charities

CLUBS

Blockley Art Society www.blockley-art-society.co.uk or [email protected] and Distric U3A Contact: Jenny Stanfield 01451 824388. U3asites.org.uk/bourtonBourton on the Water WI 2nd Tues 7.15pm, Victoria Hall, BOW. Sec Janet Randall 01451 821739Bourton-on-the-Water Probus 2nd & 4th Mondays 10am at the George Moore Community Centre. Sec Chris Fowler 01451 820787Bourton Vale Horticultural Society 7.30 pm second Wednesday of the month - Baptist School Room, Station Road,Bourton Panto Group www.bourtonpantogroup.comBridge Club at Broadwell Village Hall. Weds afternoon 1.45pm. Mary Wood 01451 822313Chadlington Flower Club Ann Aston 01608 683289Charlbury Art Society 2nd Weds at 7.30pm. Kati Eidenbenz 01608 810911Ch. Norton Amateur Astronomy Group www.cnaag.com 3rd Monday 7.30pm. Methodist Rooms, Robin Smitten 07527 224411 Chipping Norton & Area U3A Janis Paxton, 01608 644896Chipping Norton Art Club All abilities. Thurs mornings, fortnightly, 01608 730268Chipping Norton Bridge Club David Megson, 01608 645382Chipping Norton Historical Research Group Jan Cliffe, 01608 641057Chipping Norton Lions Club Liz Nason & Mike Graham both on 01608 644678 [email protected] Norton Museum & History Society 2nd Mondays 7.30pm, September to May Methodist Hall, West Street, Chipping NortonChipping Norton Postcard Club Brenda Morris, 01608 643779Chipping Norton Probus 3rd Tues at The Crown & Cushion 11am Sec. Geoffrey Norris, 01608 676997Chipping Norton Probus for Ladies Sec Linda Mottram, 01608 642155Chipping Norton Railway Club Alan Brain, 01608 641586Chipping Norton Rotary Club Mons 7/ 7.30pm at The Mason’s Arms, Swerford, OX7 4AP David Haine, 07889 609221/01608 643964Chipping Norton Scrabble Club Sarah Turner. [email protected] Conservative Association Moreton Branch [email protected]. www.moretonconservatives.orgCotswold Volunteers North Lunch Club St David’s Centre, Moreton 3rd Thursday/month – £4.00Cotswold Investment Club 2nd Tuesday each month. Judith Borsay 01608 650787Cotswold Wardens (conservation, guided walks) 01451 862000 www.contswoldsaonb.org.ukDinner Hosts Single 35 – 55 yr olds, social life through dinner parties. www.dinnerhosts.netDuplicate Bridge Club Broadwell Village Hall, 2 pm Wednesday afternoon. Mary Wood 01451 822313 [email protected] of the Town Hall, Chipping Norton Jackie Haworth, 01608 641368, [email protected] Heart Support Group 10.15 am Wednesday morning. Moreton Congregational Church Rooms. John Green, 01451 824141Knit One, Sip One Knitting Group Alternate Weds at Coach & Horses, Longborough. Carlin 07769646996 or [email protected] Saving Club (Fire College) Co-ordinator Lynette Mantle 01386 882430Moreton Conservatives Chairman Nigel Moor [email protected] Flower Club 4th Thursday every month, 7.30 Broadwell Village Hall Joan Malings 01451 822723Moreton Interest & Leisure Club 2nd Weds monthly. Club Sec Morag 01608 652621Moreton Probus Club 2nd and 4th Mondays each Month.10.30 am. Swan Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh. Secretary: Robert Holland 01608 654373Moreton W.I. 1st Thursday (afternoon) W.I. Hall, New Road. Trish 01608 651367Moreton (Evening) W.I. 7.30 2nd Monday St. Davids Centre, Moreton in Marsh. Sec: Jo 01608 650821Moreton & District Local History Society Sec Jane Ingles 01608 650349Moreton Reading Club Newcomers welcome 01608 654111Northleach & Fosse Lions Club 2nd Tuesday (business meeting) at the Ox House, Northleach. 8pm northleachandfosselions.org.uk 0845 8339825N Cotswold Arts Assoc. Sandi Garnett 01451 822550N Cotswold Bee-Keepers Assoc. Julia Edwards 01608 659396 [email protected] Cotswold Bridge Club meets Bourton on the Hill on Tues, Weds, Thurs. Alan Lamb 01608 650202. www.bridgewebs.com/northcotswoldsN Cotswold CAMRA 01451 810305 [email protected] Cotswold Disabled Club Joan Oughton 01451 830580

N Cotswold Digital Camera Club James Minter 01451 824175 www.ncdcc.co.ukN Cotswold Friendship Centre (within Age UK) 1st Weds monthly 1030am. Broadwell Village Hall. Peter 01608 652267 [email protected] N Cotswold Model Aero Club Far Heath Farm Moreton. Brian Lacey 01608 652213N Cotswold National Trust Pat Poulton 01608 651372N Cotswold Rotary Club Bourton on the Water Dudley Mills 01451 820704, Stow Brian Honness 01451 830052, Barry Peaaston 01608 650526N Cotswold U3A John Bissett 01386 859319. U3asites.org.uk/northcotswoldOddington WI. 2nd Tues Oddington Village Hall. Sue John 01451 830989Oddfellows (CN Branch) A social group, 3rd Wed/M at the Lower Town Hall, Market Street. Dave Talbot, 07815 099 884. [email protected] Norton History Group Jan Cliffe, 01608 641057Round Table Gavin Southwell, 01993 730888Royal British Legion Michael Dixon, 01608 643755Royal British Legion (Women’s Section) Betty Hicks, 01608 642551Rural Living Group Betty Bryan, 01608 674255 Royal British Legion Branch The Naight, Lansdown, Bourton GL54 2AR. Branch, 01451 824303Salford Players Drama and Music Group. Doreen Herrington 01608 642853Scottish Country Dance Group. Brenda Parsons 01451 831876Shipston on Stour ‘The Literary Society’ Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the George Hotel. 01295 680628 or 01608 663482Single File Social Group 45-70s. Living15 mins of Chipping Norton mon. 07765598518 www.meetup.com/single-file-chipping-nortonStow Disability Assoc. George Hill 07952 857229Stow & District Civic Society Meets 1st Friday evenings alternate months, St Edwards Hall, Stow Nigel Surman 01451 833783Stow and North Cotswold Probus Club 1st and 3rd Thurs mornings Broadwell Village Hall 10.30am sec: Martin Hornby 01608 654356Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderers Guild 01608 651006Stow Social Club Contact Tim on 01451 830242Tredington & District Gardening Club Every 3rd Tuesday at the Tredington W I Hall at 7.30pm 01608 682644Tangent Val Carpenter, 01608 641452The Theatre Friends Heather Leonard, 01608 643691Trefoil Guild Betty Gardener, 01608 641664Twinning Association Jo Graves, 01608 643976WI Chipping Norton Prudence Chard, 01608 642903WI Over Norton Becky Pearman, 01608 643463WOWI West Oxfordshire WI Hilary Dix 01608 646228Weavers Spinners & Dyers Club Rose Kirkcaldy, 01295 253789Wychwood Old-Time Dance Club Margaret Pitman, 01993 810897Young At Heart Club 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly, 10.30am-2.30pm, Lounge at Jameson Court. A light lunch is served; Carer Respite Service available for a modestcharge. Kelly Hennesey-Ford 07707787580

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GROUPS Bourton on the Water Chamber of Commerce admin@bourtoninfo,comMoreton Chamber of Commerce to be advisedRedesdale Hall Management Committee Clerk Rachel Davis 07519 330096Cotswold Business Clubs Cotswold Business Centre [email protected] Fund Trustee: Robert BarnettTesco Community Champion Ann Lattimore [email protected] 07514408598Wire Network Emma Heathcote-James www.wire.org/networks 01386 831379/07977226025

COMMUNITY GROUPS Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation) 2nd Tues 2-4pm 01451 822102 Baden Powell Hall, BourtonChipping Norton Amnesty International Group meets 2nd Thursday monthly. 7.30pm, Lower Town Hall, Chipping Norton. Priscilla Peace 01451 830459Chipping Norton Leisure Centre Burford Road OX7 5DY, 01993 861951 [email protected] Norton ‘The Lido’ 01608 643188 [email protected] Volunteers Jane Winstanley CEO 01285 658802 [email protected] Friends Lunch Club [email protected]

Cotswold Friends Carers Club [email protected] of Stow Surgery 01451 832200 & 830610Gateway Club (social club for learning disabled adults) 2nd Weds. Meet at Rugby Club, Greystones 7-9pm Jane Nolan 01608 643855Gloucestershire Stroke Gp Caroline Seguro www.stroke.org.uk 01452 520723Henry Cornish Care Centre (The Orders of St John Care Trust), Manager Natalya James, 01608 642364, [email protected], www.osjct.co.ukHome Start N Cotswolds Family Support 01451 831781Independence Trust mental health, drug and alcohol support 01608 652232. www.independencetrust.co.ukInsight Moreton Area Centre. Mondays 10am-1pm. 01242221170. [email protected]’s Home Nursing (paliative nursing care at home) Karen Pengilley. [email protected]. 07540898143Lawrence Home Nursing Team Jenny Nolan, 01608 641549Lights Up Arts Club for people with dementia – meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly, 10.30am- 12.30pm at Highlands, Burford Road. Lunch Clubs, Cotswold Friends. [email protected] in Chipping Norton (people with mental health difficulties) Di Taylor, 01608 645296, [email protected] Sclerosis Society Carol Owen, 01993 880099Medical Detection Dogs Oxon and Cotswold Volunteer support Group. Fundraising & talking to groups. 01993 831909 [email protected] Friends Sec: Sandra Morgan 01451 824316 [email protected] Childbirth Trust 0870 444 8707N Cotswold Community Radio Old Police Station, Chipping Campden. www.northcotswoldonline.comN Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch non emergency 0845 0901234 www.northcotswoldsnw.co.ukN Cotswold Support Group – Parkinsons Uk Mike Winter 01451 831194Oxon Assoc. for the Blind Bradbury Lodge OX1 4XL 01865 725585P3 Stow Drop In Centre Youth Centre 2nd & 4th Tues 1pm-4pmP3 Charity (Supporting People through Advice & Guidance) High Street, Moreton in Marsh. 01608653377 www.p3charity.orgRedesdale Hall Plays Committee Mike Rees 01608 650825Read Easy North Cotswolds 1-1 reading coaching for adults. 0844 493 0686 [email protected] Cotswold Branch Diana Porter 01451 830508 Save the Children Fund Katherine Kimmance 01295 810189Stow-on-the-Wold Community Land Trust Providing affordable housing in Stow. Contact: Peter Minty (chairman)01451-832-433 [email protected] Cotswold Listener talking newspaper for the visually impaired. 01242 252072. [email protected] Stroke Assoc. (Age UK) Louise Read 01452 520723 [email protected] Community Bus Keith Gowing 01608 658579 www.villagerbus.comU3A – Bourton & District Sec. Janet Prout 01451 821478 u3asites.org.uk/bourton W. Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau Adviceline 08444 111 444

CHARITIES Cotswold Friends [email protected]. 01608 697009First Responders (St John Ambulance) 01452 858234 [email protected] in Marsh Save the Children 01608 650825

SPORTS AND OUTDOOR Adlestrop Cricket Club Mr S Kean 01451 831458Angling Society Robert Jarvis, 01608 643494 www.moretonanglingclub.co.ukAthletics Club Allen Souch, 01865 372484/0798 1089457Banbury Ornithological Society Frances Buckel, 01608 644425BBOWT Reg Tipping, 01295 251673Bourrton Badminton Club Monday 6.30-10pm 07840113477. [email protected] and Sherborne Hockey Club Chair: Tracey Dixon 07813187933 [email protected] Road Runners Tues & Thurs Evening Bourton Leisure Centre. 7 & 7.30pm. Lynn Hudson 01242 820920. Juniors meet Cotswold School Tues 7pm. 01451 824379/830015Bourton Vale Cricket Club Philip Winter 01451 821920 [email protected] Vale Equestrian Centre Pony Club Weds 3.45-5.45. 01451 821101. [email protected] Vale Lawn Tennis Club Ann Whitney, 07917163001 [email protected]

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Chipping Norton Bowls Club Greystones Leisure Centre, 01608 644154, [email protected] Indoor (Oct-Mar) Roberta Jarvie 01608 643556. Outdoor (Apr-Oct) Val &Mike Harris 01608 65820. www.chippingnortonbowls.co.ukChipping Norton Cricket Club Graham Beacham, 01608 810047Chipping Norton Golf Club 01608 642383 [email protected] www.chippingnortongolfclub.comChipping Norton Green Gym (environmental projects, Weds mornings). [email protected] 01608 643269www.chippygreengym.org/Chipping Norton Horticultural Assoc Sec. Eileen Forse, 01608 643275Chipping Norton Hockey Club Clive Briant, 01608 677913Chipping Norton Pistol & Rifle Club John Chaplin, 01608 641245Chipping Norton Rambling Club First Sunday afternoon in the month. Heather 01608 643691 or [email protected] Norton Rugby Football Club Andy Dawson, 01608 683352Chipping Norton Skater Hockey Club Contact Louise Murphy, 01608 644091 for details.Chipping Norton Town Football Club Shaun Green, 07845216412. [email protected] Norton Yacht Club Duncan Wheatley, [email protected] www.cnyc.co.ukCotswolds Aikido Club Friday nights 7.30-10pm. Village Hall, Hawker Square, Upper Rissington, GL54 2NT. 07738 837904 [email protected] Voluntary Wardens Wendy Lines, 01608 642360Cotswold Walkers Sarah Clifton-Gould 01285 823450 Thurs 2pm MAC. Weds 2pm Bourton Church. Alan Robinson 01451 821067Great Rissington Archers Sat 10.30am Gt Rissington Social Club 01451 824161/ 870221Little Compton Bowls Club All Year Club. Play stars April. Sue Grantham, 01608 642859London Chinatown TaeKwondo Weds 6.30pm kids and families. 7.30pm teens & adults Redesdale Hall, Moreton 07517437300Moreton Badminton Club Mike Rees 01608 650825Moreton Bowling Club Captain Brenda Dix 01451 821020 [email protected] Cricket Club Capt: 01608 652630 Sec: 01608 650928 www.moretoninmarshoc.co.ukMoreton Rangers Football Club Sec: 01608 650955 www.moretonrangersfc.co.ukMoreton Tennis Club www.moretontennis.co.uk Sec: Sue Bull 01386 853298Monkey Dragon School of Karate Chipping Norton Leisure Centre. John 01608 643903 or 07984 791866N Cotswold Cycling Club Secretary: Fiona Barnett, 01608 650217N Cotswold Akido Club Thurs 8-10pm. Village Hall, Naunton. 07554252021 www.northcotswoldakido.co.ukN Cotswold (Chipping Norton) Badminton Club Contact: James, [email protected], 07917835325 or Mick, [email protected], 01993 881545N Cotswolds Youth Club Cricket Club Shaun Williams 01608 652138 www.nycc.co.ukNorthwick Bowls Club 01386 700390/01608 650853Riding for the Disabled Ann Nobbs, 01869 338404Stow Badminton Club Forbes Campbell 01451 832188 Dennis Fisher 01451 830068Stow Cricket Club Captain Ash Andrews 07891536418 [email protected] Gymnastics and Trampoline Club Wed, Thurs and Sat. Sessions for 2-17 year olds. Caroline Ardron :07793949198.www.stowgymnastics.co.ukStow Rugby Club Tim Bevan/Liz Fraser/Andrew Cartlidge www.stowrfc.co.uk

MUSIC Bell Ringers, Bourton-on-the-Water, Anne Clark, 01451 821 759Bell Ringers, Great Rissington, Mondays 7:30-9pm, Sheila Jesson, 01451 820 395Bledington Music Festival www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.ukBlockley Blokes Choir Thurs 7.30-9pm Little Village Hall David Artingstall sec: 01386 701556 [email protected] Brass Band Friday 7.30-9.30pm St Georges Hall. Sec Rachel Galt 01386 841677Blockley Ladies Choir Tues 7.30-9pm Little Village Hall. Sue Wareham 01608 654299/ 07917198327/[email protected] Singers www.burfordsingers.org.ukBurford Orchestra Rehearse Monday evenings at Witney. [email protected] www.wospweb.com/site/The-Burford-Orchestra Helen Jenkins, 01993 830559Campden Music Society Arthur Cunynghame [email protected] Norton CHAOS (Amateur Operatic) David Court, 01608 811031Chipping Norton Choral Society Sarah Cobb, 07836 518868 [email protected]

Chipping Norton Creative Arts Society Kathee Coonerty, 01993 891312Chipping Norton Folk Club www.chippingnortonfolk.org.uk/contact usCotswold West Gallery Group Annette Smith 01451 830160Cotswold Youth Choir Saturdays for children 3-6 and 7 upwards. Burford Methodist Church. Amanda Hanley 07976 353996Fosseway Café Orchestra meets every Tuesday 10-12 Toddenham village hall £3 per session. Christine 07967423550Hook Norton Film Society Harry Smith, 01285 737417Kingham Choral Society Linda Sale, 01608 658647North Cotswold Chamber Choir Shauni McGregor, 01608 642352Nortonians Amateur Dramatic Soc Andrew Pitman, 01993 830930 Society of Recorder Players Jenny Graham-Brown, 01285 740156Naunton Music Society Barbara Steiner 01451 850897 [email protected] Ensemble – beginners meet on Fridays @Gl56 9SR. Cost 50p. Christine 07967423550Stour Singers Vic Twyman Choir Manager 01451 870361 [email protected] Fosse Advanced recorder group meet on Mondays @GL56 9SR. Cost 50p. Christine 07967423550

YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN Activity Camps Holidays for ages 3-13 yrs 07793949198 www.activity-camps.comAikido for Kids Saturday mornings 10-11am. Village Hall, Hawker Square, Upper Rissington, GL54 2NT. 07738 837904 [email protected] Chipping Norton Scout Group and Explorer Scout Unit Ian Bushrod Group Scout Leader, [email protected] BumblebeeZ babies/pre school group St Lawrences Church, Thursdays 9.30-11.00am. Contact Linda Powell 01451 822206.Bourton Pre-school & Out of School Clubs, Contact Pam Coombes 07950048066 or email: bourtonpreschool&eygloucestershire.co.ukBourton Gymnastics Club established over 30 years Classes run by Kerwen and Martin BG Qualified CoachesAges Reception to year 8 Office 01451 820015Children & Young Peoples Directorate Stephen McDonald Snr Youth Worker. Bourton Youth Centre, 01451 820525. Mobile: 07825 732523 [email protected] Toddler Group Jubilee Hall, Blckley Thursday 10-11.30am (term time only) Clare 01386 701695 [email protected] Toddler Group Nicki 01608 658137 Mon 10-11.30amChipping Norton St Mary’s Toddler Group Julie Jennings, 01608 643796 Kingfishers Playgroup 01608 659502Chipping Norton Air Training Corps Steve Taylor, 01608 641299Chipping Norton Army Cadets Colin Tye 07917 273535Chipping Norton Brownies 1st CN Tracey Shadbolt, 01608 645563Chipping Norton CN Rainbows Alison Dunbar, 01608 644480Chipping Norton Crusaders (11–13) David Radcliffe, 01993 831472Chipping Norton Crusaders (14+) David Radcliffe, 01608 646202Chipping Norton Guides 1st CN Tracey Shadbolt, 01608 645563Chipping Norton Pre-School 01608 643376Children’s Art Club ages 4-12 after school, Saturdays and holidays. Gill Parkes 01386 700991Condicote Playgroup and Toddlers Jo Abrahams 07796 987173Guiting Power Brownies age 7-10 Tues. 6.15-7.30pm Cheryl Millar 01451 831233Guiting Power Pre-school Playgroup 01451 851742. Becky Roseblade [email protected] Playgroup 01608 659502Methodist Junior Church Club Sec 01608 643847Monkey Music Tues afternoon 07768 457403 [email protected] Guide Unit ages 10-14 Weds 6.30-8pm at Scout Hut. Alison Eastabrook 01608 650515Moreton Scout Group: Beavers meet Mon 5.30 to 6.45pm (ages 6-8½ ), Cubs meet Mon 6.45 to 8.15pm (ages (8-10), Scouts meet Thu 7.30 -9.30pm (ages 10½-14) and Explorers meet fortnightly on Tue 7.30-9.30pm (ages 14-18). For details please visit sites.google.com/site/moretoninmarshscoutingN Cotswold St John Ambulance & Cadets from age 10 meets in Bourton Thurs. 7-9pm 01451 820570Springboard Children’s Centre, St Edwards Drive, Stow 01451 831642 www.springboardoc.co.ukStow Gymnastics Club every Tues, Thurs and Sat for 2-13 Caroline 07793949198 www.stowgymnastics.co.ukStow Youth Centre Youth Worker. Linda Burke – Stow Town Council 01451 832585 Office hours T,W Th 10am-1pm

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Bourton on the Water Parish Council George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, GL54 2AZ. 01451 820712 [email protected]

ww.bourtononthewaterpc.org.ukCounty Cllr Paul Hodgkinson Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2GT. 01285 831359/ 07785 263759 [email protected] Cllr Len Wilkins (Bourton Ward) 01451 821063 [email protected] District Cllr Richard Keeling 01451 831146. [email protected] Norton Town Council The Guild Hall, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ 01608 642341 [email protected] Chipping Norton Town Councillors Mrs L Carter, G Saul, G WallChipping Norton Intermediate Care Unit Russell Way, Ward clerk, nurses office in-patient number 01608 690411. Out-patient unit 01608 648200.Chipping Norton Visitor Point The Guildhall, Middle Row. Mon to Fri 8.45–13.00, 14.00–16.00. 01993 861000County Councillor Hilary Hibbert-Biles (Chipping Norton)01993 831822/Mob07793 935655 [email protected] Councillor Rodney Rose (Charlbury & Wychwood) 01865 810419 / 07919 298277 [email protected] Chipping Norton District Council Guy Wall, 01608 643306 [email protected] County Council County Hall New Road OX1 1ND. 01865 792422West Oxfordshire Council Offices The Guildhall, Middle Row, OX7 5NH Open Mon–Thurs 08.45–13.00 & 14.00–16.00 Fri 08.45–13.00 & 14.00–16.00.Cotswold District Council 01285 623000 www.cotswold.gov.ukCounty Councillor Nigel Moor 01386 700240 [email protected] Homeseeker applying for affordable housing www.gloshomeseeker.co.uk 0300 6666330Glos Rural Community Council Marilyn Cox 01452 528491 [email protected] www.groc.org.ukMoreton Area Centre 01608 650881 [email protected] in Marsh Town Council, Council Office, Old Town, Moreton in Marsh. GL56 0LW. 01608 651448 www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil.co.ukMoreton in Marsh District Councillors Alison Coggins 01608 652124 [email protected]. Robert Dutton 01608 651914 [email protected] Town Council GL54 1AB 01451 832585 [email protected] Agents [email protected] [email protected]

KEY INFORMATION Bourton-on-the-Water Police Station Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, GL54 2AZ Non-emergency 101, Emergency 999Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre Victoria Street. 01451 820211 / 822583. [email protected] on the Water Citizens Advice Bureau Moore Health Centre Freephone 0808 800 0511 (10am-4pm Monday to Thursday). www.cotswoldcab.org.ukCarers Oxfordshire (Support Group for Carers) 0845 050 7666 [email protected] Chipping Norton First Aid Unit Rear of Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital, Russell Way, off London Road. Open Monday to Friday 5.00pm– 9.00pm, weekendsand bank holidays 10.00am–9.00pm, no appointment necessaryChipping Norton Health Centre The White House Surgery & West Street Surgery are now amalgamated as – Chipping Norton Health Centre, Russell Way, Chipping Norton, OX7 5FA 01608 642742Chipping Norton Police Station London Road, OX7 5AW. Non-emergency 101, Emergency 999Cotswold Maternity Unit at Chipping Norton 01608 648222 [email protected]’s Physio Direct helpline 0300 421 6980. 9-12 noon Monday to FridayChildline 0800 1111Ch Norton Veterinary Hospital OX7 5SY 01608 642547Crime Stoppers 0800 555111Citizens advice Bureau Freephone 0808800 051 Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm www.cotswoldcab.org.ukGlos Heart Support Group Weds 10.15am Moreton Congregational Church Rooms John Green 01451 824141First Responders (St Johns Ambulance) 01865 378228John Radcliffe Hospital Casualty 01608 64465508520 Mobile Police Station PCSO Simon King 07718 708520 or [email protected] Cots District Community First Responders. Notgrove Training Centre 3rd Monday 7.30pm William Warmington 01608 651886N Cotswold Hospital GL56 0DS daily 8am-8pm 03004 218770 www.gloshospitals.nhs.ukN Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch Non-Emergency 0845 090 1234 www.northcotswoldsnw.co.ukStow Police Station Mon-Frid 8.30-4.30pm. Non emergency 101 Emergency 999


Fun with a purpose!At the recent Open Evening Chipping Campden Rotary welcomed new enquiries about joining. Rotarian James Anderson said: "Rotary faces constant demands for help and assistance from local charities and has raised more than £100,000 over the last twenty-five years. Right now there is a great opportunity for additional new, vibrant, enthusiastic members, both men and women, to join with us in this enjoyable and worthwhile work. The more members we have – the more we can do.”

The Annual General Meeting Thursday, 25 May.

New members and enquirers are always welcome at our dinner meeting at the Cotswold House Hotel on Thursday evenings at 6.45 for 7 pm (please note change of time.) Membership is open to women and men.

Email: [email protected]

Tel. 01386 841163 or 01386 840990

The Rotary Club of the North Cotswolds

Great ideas to share - Spend time with Rotary and good things happen

Chipping Camden & District

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month, at the Lygon Arms Hotel, Chipping Campden – 6 pm May to August, and at 11 am September to April. There is a short business meeting, followed by a Branch Social – Spouses, Partners and close adult relatives are always very welcome.

Future MeetingsMay 2017 Branch Meeting 6-00 pm6 December 2017 Branch Christmas Meeting 7-00 pm17 January 2018 Branch Annual Luncheon. Details to be

confirmed

Dates for your diary7 May 2017 RAF Commonwealth Memorial

Remembrance Service, Runneymede Memorial. 10 am. No tickets required

12–14 May 2017 RAFA Annual Conference, Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre, Staffordshire

From John Surman 24 Monks Walk, Evesham WR11 4SL01386 499 67 [email protected]



Increasing Awareness of Pancreatic CancerAcross the nation this year, 9,600 men and women will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 8,800 will die of the diseaseIt is the UK’s fifth worst cause of cancer death, with a survival rate of just 5% – the worst of the twenty-two most common cancers.

Twenty-six people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each day – twenty-four of them will die each day. Despite these stats, research into the disease is chron-ically underfunded.

Pancreatic Cancer Action is a UK charity founded by Ali Stunt, a rare survivor of the disease, to raise awareness of pancreat-ic cancer with the public, the UK medical community and the government, in order to improve early diagnosis.

Ali Stunt says that: “Despite the increas-ingly high rate of pancreatic cancer in the UK, our new research highlights a funda-mental lack of awareness of the tell-tale signs of the disease.

“With no screening process for pancreatic cancer currently available, it is imperative that people can spot the signs and symp-toms early enough to make surgery a via-ble option, in order to secure earlier diag-nosis of this deadly disease, and improve survival rates.”

Only 10% of patients are eligible for po-tentially curative surgery due to late diag-nosis.

Symptoms include (but are not limited to) jaundice, weight loss, new onset diabetes and severe abdominal or back pain. Most people with these symptoms do not have pancreatic cancer, but anyone with one or more of them should see their GP. Studies show that diagnosis early enough for sur-gery increases a patient’s life expectancy significantly. For more information visit: pancreaticcanceraware.org.

You can help to increase awareness and ultimately reduce pancreatic can-cer deaths in the UK – contact Nata-sha at Pancreatic Cancer Action at: [email protected]

Shipston Home Nursing is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and is planning a number of fundraising events throughout the year, including a 20th Anniversary Ball in September and a 10k Run in April.

The charity was launched in 1997 to provide essential care to terminally-ill people who wish to be nursed at home.

Rebecca Mawle, fundraising co-ordinator for the charity said: "The charity is fantastic and our nurses are truly amazing.

"We are very well supported by the local community and the charity simply would not exist without the hundreds of volunteers that we have. Local people in the community help day in day out, year in year out and for that we are so grateful.”

Shipston Home Nursing was founded by a district nurse called Charlie Wells, with the help of local doctors from the medical centre at Shipston as well as businessmen and friends. The charity is funded through a variety of sources and they currently care for 26 terminally-ill people.

The anniversary ball in September is set to be the highlight of the celebrations at Admington Hall with a 1920s theme to it, featuring a champagne reception and carriages. Look out for more information.

Shipston Home NursingA 20th Anniversary Celebration Ball

Litter Strategy for EnglandGov’t proposals new enforcement, education and

community engagement

Cleaning up litter cost taxpayers nearly £800m. The new measures are designed to hit the most serious litterers with £150 fines, while vehicle owners could receive penalty notices when it can be proved litter was thrown from their car – this notice is already in force in London.

Further new measures include:• Issuing new guidance for councils to update ‘binfrastructure’ with new designs and better distribution of public litter bins, making it easier for people to discard rubbish.• Stopping councils from charging householders for disposal of DIY household waste at civic amenity sites (rubbish dumps) – legally, household waste is supposed to be free to dispose of at these sites.• Recommending that offenders on community sentences, including people caught fly-tipping, help councils clear up litter and fly-tipped waste.• Working with Highways to target the worst litter hotspots • Creating a ‘green generation’ - educating children to lead the fight against litter through Eco-Schools and boosting participation in national clean-up days.• Creating a new expert group to examine options to reduce the worst kinds of litter, including plastic bottles and drinks containers, cigarette ends and fast food packaging.



Increasing Awareness of Pancreatic CancerAcross the nation this year, 9,600 men and women will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 8,800 will die of the diseaseIt is the UK’s fifth worst cause of cancer death, with a survival rate of just 5% – the worst of the twenty-two most common cancers.

Twenty-six people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each day – twenty-four of them will die each day. Despite these stats, research into the disease is chron-ically underfunded.

Pancreatic Cancer Action is a UK charity founded by Ali Stunt, a rare survivor of the disease, to raise awareness of pancreat-ic cancer with the public, the UK medical community and the government, in order to improve early diagnosis.

Ali Stunt says that: “Despite the increas-ingly high rate of pancreatic cancer in the UK, our new research highlights a funda-mental lack of awareness of the tell-tale signs of the disease.

“With no screening process for pancreatic cancer currently available, it is imperative that people can spot the signs and symp-toms early enough to make surgery a via-ble option, in order to secure earlier diag-nosis of this deadly disease, and improve survival rates.”

Only 10% of patients are eligible for po-tentially curative surgery due to late diag-nosis.

Symptoms include (but are not limited to) jaundice, weight loss, new onset diabetes and severe abdominal or back pain. Most people with these symptoms do not have pancreatic cancer, but anyone with one or more of them should see their GP. Studies show that diagnosis early enough for sur-gery increases a patient’s life expectancy significantly. For more information visit: pancreaticcanceraware.org.

You can help to increase awareness and ultimately reduce pancreatic can-cer deaths in the UK – contact Nata-sha at Pancreatic Cancer Action at: [email protected]

Shipston Home Nursing is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and is planning a number of fundraising events throughout the year, including a 20th Anniversary Ball in September and a 10k Run in April.

The charity was launched in 1997 to provide essential care to terminally-ill people who wish to be nursed at home.

Rebecca Mawle, fundraising co-ordinator for the charity said: "The charity is fantastic and our nurses are truly amazing.

"We are very well supported by the local community and the charity simply would not exist without the hundreds of volunteers that we have. Local people in the community help day in day out, year in year out and for that we are so grateful.”

Shipston Home Nursing was founded by a district nurse called Charlie Wells, with the help of local doctors from the medical centre at Shipston as well as businessmen and friends. The charity is funded through a variety of sources and they currently care for 26 terminally-ill people.

The anniversary ball in September is set to be the highlight of the celebrations at Admington Hall with a 1920s theme to it, featuring a champagne reception and carriages. Look out for more information.

Shipston Home NursingA 20th Anniversary Celebration Ball

Litter Strategy for EnglandGov’t proposals new enforcement, education and

community engagement

Cleaning up litter cost taxpayers nearly £800m. The new measures are designed to hit the most serious litterers with £150 fines, while vehicle owners could receive penalty notices when it can be proved litter was thrown from their car – this notice is already in force in London.

Further new measures include:• Issuing new guidance for councils to update ‘binfrastructure’ with new designs and better distribution of public litter bins, making it easier for people to discard rubbish.• Stopping councils from charging householders for disposal of DIY household waste at civic amenity sites (rubbish dumps) – legally, household waste is supposed to be free to dispose of at these sites.• Recommending that offenders on community sentences, including people caught fly-tipping, help councils clear up litter and fly-tipped waste.• Working with Highways to target the worst litter hotspots • Creating a ‘green generation’ - educating children to lead the fight against litter through Eco-Schools and boosting participation in national clean-up days.• Creating a new expert group to examine options to reduce the worst kinds of litter, including plastic bottles and drinks containers, cigarette ends and fast food packaging.


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Villager News, May 2017A huge “Thank you” to all who have supported us in the last twelve months! As many of you know, 2016 was a turbulent years for local bus services in our area, as WOCC removed all route subsidies from all our local bus operators, both non–profit and commercial.

As far as Villager was concerned, this effectively wiped out a huge slice of our funding, and left us staring into a big financial black hole. But thanks to great support from local companies, in particular the Chipping Norton Co-op, and many local councils whose areas we serve, we finished 2016 on an even keel. But we are primarily hugely grateful to all our loyal passengers, who support us and encourage us to keep going – just by being on the bus! Passenger numbers are growing.

We have also made some strategic adjustments to some of our routes, in order to be more effective in both passenger pick up points and in mileage travelled.

So we are now in a strong position to build on the past challenges, and still be financially sound. We plan to order a new bus for delivery in June, keeping our fleet modern and cost-effective. Although our driver base is sound, we are always looking for new volunteer drivers, both male and female. Please contact the website address below if you fancy driving a bright red sixteen-seat bus around our beautiful Cotswold lanes and countryside, and being a vital link in our local communities.

www.villagerbus.com 01608 658579

New bike scheme available at Moreton-in-Marsh station, Kingham and Oxford

Based on the idea of convenient, flexible and easy-to-use bike hire, Bainton Bikes is offering a new bike scheme at GWR’s Moreton-in-Marsh station.

The new bike hire scheme has no docking stations and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and builds on schemes available in Oxford and Kingham.

The scheme allows customers to hire the bike at any time of the day, use it as necessary, and return it when finished.

HOW? Book a bike on the Bainton Bikes website baintonbikes.com and downloading the app from Bainton’s software partner, Donkey Republic. The app lets customers find, unlock and relock the bike. Once customers have located their bike, they are free to ride.

The bike hire company also offers a 24-hour helpline to tackle any problems and are on hand should the need arise.

Kevin Moreland, Director of Bainton Bikes said: “Moreton-in-Marsh is one of the key entry points to the Cotswolds, having easily accessible bikes available when you arrive allows visitors to reach and explore more areas without the need for a car.”

Life-saving pet masks will help Moreton Community Fire Station save our

pets’ livesA set of life saving pet oxygen masks has been donated by Sue Gilkes, owner of Animals At Home Ltd to Watch Manager Bryan Gregory and Crew Manager Laura Kemp of Moreton Community Fire Station (pictured left)

The masks are specially designed by Animals at Home to help prevent pets

dying from smoke inhalation in house fires.

The fire service currently tries to revive pets using human oxygen masks, which are not designed for use on animals.

Animals at Home, which has branches in Malmesbury, Cricklade and Highworth, has donated a set of the specially designed masks to Moreton Community Fire Station.

Pet oxygen masks are specifically designed for dogs, cats and smaller animals such as rabbits and snakes and are more efficient than trying to use human masks.

By using the set of masks donated, the fire service can assist pets at the fire incident without having to learn new skills or buying extra equipment.

TThe country’s best horses and ponies will be battling for two new Supreme Championship titles at this year’s Moreton Show on Saturday, September 2nd.For the first time, Moreton Show, will have a Supreme Champion Horse and a Supreme Champion Pony.The top prizes will be open to horses and ponies taking part in the 35 classes at Moreton Show which are qualifiers for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show at the NEC in Birmingham in October. Horses in the Retraining of Racehorses qualifiers will also be eligible for the championship title.Moreton Show is currently talking to potential sponsors and the prize fund is expected to be a significant amount.Moreton Show horse secretary, Liz Day said: ‘We have a tremendous number of extremely high quality horses entering our show and we wanted to reward the very best of the best.’Moreton Show is the biggest one-day agricultural show in the country and is considered to be one of the premier equestrian competition venues for horse and pony showing. This year, there are two extra HOYS qualifiers at Moreton, for Junior Mountain and Moorland Ponies.Liz Day added: ‘The Supreme Championships will be an exciting climax to our show classes and we’re thrilled to be staging the championships for the first time in what will be our 65th show. The high standards we see at Moreton Show deserve to be recognised and we hope that our new championships will celebrate all the hard work and dedication that is involved in caring for horses and ponies.’

Full details of how to enter will be released in the Moreton Show Horse Schedule, which will be published in May. Details will also be on the show

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Adam Henson, popular TV presenter and arguably the nation’s favourite farmer, is once again diversifying the family’s farming business.Together with his business partner Duncan Andrews, and their friends Tim Lanfear and Jose Perieria, Adam is launching a new bushcraft experience on his Cotswolds farm.The one-day course from newly-launched ‘Cotswold Adventures’ will suit adrenaline-seekers and land-lovers alike, from families to corporate groups. Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, and under the canopy of the private woodland, attendees will learn all about basic foraging, shelter building, game preparation, fire-lighting, whittling and natural navigation.“I grew up running around this woodland with my sisters, enjoying the peace of it but also the challenges it throws up at you”, says Henson. “It’s a real pleasure to invite people up here to come and experience a slice of it for themselves. Tim and Jose are qualified bushcraft instructors, so they’re safe pairs of hands to guide everyone through it.”Apart from one adults-only session in July, the course is intended to be as inclusive as possible, with a minimum age of just 8 years.“Living in such a fast-paced world, full of technology, it’s never been more important to just get kids out into nature,” Henson continues. “This is a way of encouraging them – in a safe environment – to get outside their comfort zone and try

something new and a bit different. They may never whittle wood or start a fire again in their lives, but at least they’ll know how to! It’s a great way to spend time bonding as a family as well, because in some cases, the parents may not have experienced these things either, so you’re all coming to it from the same level.”There was great feedback following a trial session of the course, with one mum writing “would wholeheartedly recommend it, it’s an adventure, a challenge and not your run-of-the-mill walk in the woods. My eight year old loved it, and something he will talk about for a long time!” There will be twelve weekend bushcraft sessions this year, with limited places available and the option to extend your trip by staying at the newly-renovated camp site. Visit www.cotswoldadventures.com to book your places; £100 for adults and £80 for children.

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Gardening Masterclasses Take RootThe Moreton Show Home and Garden team held a special workshop on Easter Monday at the Fosseway Garden Centre in Moreton in Marsh.The aim of the Moreton Show – Have a Go session was to demonstrate that even gardening newcomers can grow and prepare fruits, vegetables and flowers to impress the judges.Local vegetable growing expert, Chris Small led the way with advice on

entering the produce section; members of Moreton in Marsh Flower Club had handy hints on flower arranging and children were taught how to make a mini garden and how to grow potatoes.Moreton Show, which takes place on Saturday, 2 September, is keen to encourage new entrants to its Home and Garden section.Gill Godwin, chief children’s steward, said: ‘It was fantastic to see so many

people wanting to know more about taking part in our show. The children were all so creative and I think they had a lot of fun learning something new.’

Moreton Show is one of the biggest one-day agricultural shows in the country and there are plenty of classes to get involved in. Details of all the classes to enter in every section are available on the Moreton Show website at www.moretonshow.co.uk.

Miniature marvels (l to r) James Driver, Dan Driver, Caden Kingsmill-Norton, Gill Godwin, Poppy Regan and James Regan

Hilary Kirby & Joan Malings of Moreton in Marsh Flower Club Chris Small

At the start of April we were lucky to have two opportunities to provide the tea and cakes at Chastleton House National Trust property. The parents from our Playgroup and Toddlers provided some wonderful home-made cakes and we took a sumptuous £1005. We will also be providing the home-made teas for the NGS open gardens at The Manor, Little Compton on Sunday 4 June from 2 till 5 so do join us if you can. We often make our own snack with

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Adam Henson, popular TV presenter and arguably the nation’s favourite farmer, is once again diversifying the family’s farming business.Together with his business partner Duncan Andrews, and their friends Tim Lanfear and Jose Perieria, Adam is launching a new bushcraft experience on his Cotswolds farm.The one-day course from newly-launched ‘Cotswold Adventures’ will suit adrenaline-seekers and land-lovers alike, from families to corporate groups. Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, and under the canopy of the private woodland, attendees will learn all about basic foraging, shelter building, game preparation, fire-lighting, whittling and natural navigation.“I grew up running around this woodland with my sisters, enjoying the peace of it but also the challenges it throws up at you”, says Henson. “It’s a real pleasure to invite people up here to come and experience a slice of it for themselves. Tim and Jose are qualified bushcraft instructors, so they’re safe pairs of hands to guide everyone through it.”Apart from one adults-only session in July, the course is intended to be as inclusive as possible, with a minimum age of just 8 years.“Living in such a fast-paced world, full of technology, it’s never been more important to just get kids out into nature,” Henson continues. “This is a way of encouraging them – in a safe environment – to get outside their comfort zone and try

something new and a bit different. They may never whittle wood or start a fire again in their lives, but at least they’ll know how to! It’s a great way to spend time bonding as a family as well, because in some cases, the parents may not have experienced these things either, so you’re all coming to it from the same level.”There was great feedback following a trial session of the course, with one mum writing “would wholeheartedly recommend it, it’s an adventure, a challenge and not your run-of-the-mill walk in the woods. My eight year old loved it, and something he will talk about for a long time!” There will be twelve weekend bushcraft sessions this year, with limited places available and the option to extend your trip by staying at the newly-renovated camp site. Visit www.cotswoldadventures.com to book your places; £100 for adults and £80 for children.

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Gardening Masterclasses Take RootThe Moreton Show Home and Garden team held a special workshop on Easter Monday at the Fosseway Garden Centre in Moreton in Marsh.The aim of the Moreton Show – Have a Go session was to demonstrate that even gardening newcomers can grow and prepare fruits, vegetables and flowers to impress the judges.Local vegetable growing expert, Chris Small led the way with advice on

entering the produce section; members of Moreton in Marsh Flower Club had handy hints on flower arranging and children were taught how to make a mini garden and how to grow potatoes.Moreton Show, which takes place on Saturday, 2 September, is keen to encourage new entrants to its Home and Garden section.Gill Godwin, chief children’s steward, said: ‘It was fantastic to see so many

people wanting to know more about taking part in our show. The children were all so creative and I think they had a lot of fun learning something new.’

Moreton Show is one of the biggest one-day agricultural shows in the country and there are plenty of classes to get involved in. Details of all the classes to enter in every section are available on the Moreton Show website at www.moretonshow.co.uk.

Miniature marvels (l to r) James Driver, Dan Driver, Caden Kingsmill-Norton, Gill Godwin, Poppy Regan and James Regan

Hilary Kirby & Joan Malings of Moreton in Marsh Flower Club Chris Small

At the start of April we were lucky to have two opportunities to provide the tea and cakes at Chastleton House National Trust property. The parents from our Playgroup and Toddlers provided some wonderful home-made cakes and we took a sumptuous £1005. We will also be providing the home-made teas for the NGS open gardens at The Manor, Little Compton on Sunday 4 June from 2 till 5 so do join us if you can. We often make our own snack with

the children and recently made chocolate crispy nests for Easter, each child had their own bowl to clean. Our playgroup session is 9.15 am–1 pm Monday to Thursday with extended sessions available on Monday and Thursday until 2.45 pm. Contact Jo Abrahams, our Early Years Professional on 07796 987173 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit. We also run a drop-in Toddler Group for children from birth to school-age on a Friday from 10–12

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Nicholas JohnJudy Garland’s first live appearances in London were in 1951, at the Palladium where she topped the bill for a month. Six years later, in October 1957, she returned to the Dominion Theatre for another month-long season entitled “Miss Showbusiness” culminating in her appearance at the Palladium as part of the Royal Variety Performance on 18 November .

In October 1957, prior to the Dominion run, she recorded a session at EMI’s Abbey Road studios and, between 2 and 9 August 1960, she returned to record a further twenty numbers. My father, Michael John (1927-2003), then working as a singer for EMI, had fond memories of these sessions.

“I’d seen Judy Garland once before, at a dinner at the Dorchester and, to be honest, I hadn’t been that impressed, considering her newsworthy appeal and ‘star status.’ She was garishly dressed with heavy make-up, surrounded by showbiz disciples and appeared loud and brash. But then I was

contracted to be part of a four-piece backing-group for a session with her at EMI’s Abbey Road studios. The four of us were grouped behind our single stand microphone directly behind the vocal booth that she was to record in. I fully expected some Hollywood ‘airs and graces’ and I wasn’t surprised when, as we started to rehearse the first number, Judy stopped the recording by walking out of the booth, saying loudly that “this won’t do at all!”

“Here we go,” I thought, “another temperamental star!” But she announced

that she couldn’t hear us very well, smiled a wonderful smile and told the producer that she would like to sing with us, not in front of us. Screens and mics were moved and then, as everyone prepared for a first full take, she turned to me and asked for the note to check her pitch. I was captivated in that moment and spent the rest of the session in a daze, with Judy Garland singing close to my right ear.

A month later, I found myself at the most famous theatre in the world, the London Palladium, for the 1957 Royal Variety Performance. The bill included Mario Lanza, Vera Lynn, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Tommy Steele and, of course, Judy Garland, who we were backing live. After a long, orchestral overture, she walked onto the stage and the theatre erupted. I had never seen anything like it. We were at the back and this tiny figure, alone in the lights, mesmerised the audience, holding them in the palm of her hands. I had never seen a performance of such strength and charisma – the sheer power and personality that poured out of her was astonishing.

In August 1960, we were again at Abbey Road, with more singers this time. Studio One was large enough for a full orchestra (conducted by Norrie Paramor), and Judy led them with tempo and rhythm and working with us on harmony and volume. At one point, someone suggested to her that we held a note so we’d all stop at the same time. She looked at the four of us and smiled, “I don’t stop – I hold it through to the very end!”

There is an interesting clip on YouTube entitled EMI recording with Judy 1960 in which Joan Coulson, now an author who has written extensively about Judy Garland, recounts her own memories of one of the August sessions at Abbey Road – well worth a watch.

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Moreton-in-Marsh Bowls ClubAnn Chapman

The opening bowls drive took place on Saturday, 22 April. Our own Clive Bennett has been elected as President of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association, so Moreton has even more interesting and competitive matches this season as we host some of the County games as well as our regular fixtures. A busy time ahead!

Open DayOur Open Day is coming up soon. This is the day when anyone who would like to try this sport can come and, under the supervision of our coaches, use our facilities for free! Put the date in your diaries: Saturday, 13 May. The club will be open from 10 am and all that is required to step onto

the green are flat-soled shoes, please. All other equipment will be available for use on the day. Club members will be on hand to welcome you, so please take this opportunity to join us.

First League GameSeven local club matches have already taken place but the first league game is on Saturday, 6 May against Snitterfield, starting at 2.30 pm. The following are the rest of Kineton League games in May, being played at home:Tuesday, 9 May – Norgren 6 pm Sunday, 14 May – Fenny

Compton 2.30 pmThursday, 18 May – Kineton 6 pm

There are two North Cotswold League games at home and

these will be against Blockley on Sunday, 21 May at 2.30 pm and Shipston on Thursday, 25 May at 6 pm.

First County GameMoreton’s first county game has to wait until the very last day of the month! Gloucestershire Bowling Association gentlemen will play Worcestershire Bowling Association gents beginning at 2 pm. This six rink match should prove a worthy county opener for us in this very special year.

Come and watch any of these home games. Find us behind the Esso garage in Moreton via Redesdale Place.

Club Captain: B. Dix

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During the coming season Moreton Bowls Club will host many prestigious matches involving players from all parts of

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Blockley Ladies Hockey ClubBlockley Ones faced the last two games of the season safe in mid table position in the North league. With a season of consolidation under their belts the Ones will be working hard to prepare for the new league season from September time.In contrast the Twos were prime for promotion to Seven Division Two. Blockley finished with a draw and although not the much-hoped for result the team has blossomed. There is great hope for the 2017-18 season beginning in September 2017. Player of the match, Geddes. End of season stats: two losses, three draws and eleven Wins. Goal Scorers Peach 19, Denyer-White 6, Ottaway 5, Bandeira 5, Righton 3 and Honor 2. Blockley Twos finish in 4th place in the league. So now the hockey league season is officially over until September, what now? There are fun hockey matches taking place over the summer months for both ladies and mixed teams, during the evenings and weekends. If you're interested in playing then please check out the website www.blockleysports.club or our Facebook site @blockleyladieshc.

Dates for the diary:August (date TBC) Annual Mixed Tournament at Chipping Campden school.10 September Annual Ladies Tournament at Chipping Campden school.17th September Annual Blockley Sports Club Open Day at the Clubhouse, Sparmoor Rd, Blockley. The Blockley hockey, football and cricket teams will host a fun, Club Open Day of activities and social events at the Club grounds. All welcome.The Satellite Club will also cease running for the summer term but will begin again in September and will open its doors to all players aged 8-18. If your children or pupils would be interested in attending the club from September then please get in touch through the website. Requests from primary schools for delivery of hockey taster sessions are also most welcome.



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Moreton in Marsh Cricket ClubCaptains Message

We approach the season with great hope and by the time of this publication we will have completed our pre-season friendlies and look to play our first competitive game of the league season home against Wellesbourne. The players met in early April at the Bell Inn in the town to talk through the team targets and where we as a group of players would like to be at the end of the season, hopefully we can achieve these goals.

May Fixtures –

Wellesbourne 2nds Home 6 May

Badsey Away 13 May

The Lenches Home 20 May

Broadway Away 27 May

We look forward to seeing you at these games, we expect the bar to be open and (we hope) the sun to be out for all our home games!

Finally we look to an unsung hero of the club, this week is somebody who is at every club event has recently taken to umpiring league games and is somebody who doesn’t mince his words but gives good and honest advice to all players on the pitch. Charlie Shadbolt has played for Moreton for a number of years. He is always helping at community events behind the bar, car parking and rabbit catching at the club. He has also has become an eagle eyed umpire for the team. We all would like to thank him for his hard work.

Graham Jones

All Stars Cricket Fun, safe and welcoming activity sessions for five to eight year olds and their families this spring.

This spring, North Cotswold Young Cricketers: http://ncotswold.play-cricket.com and Moreton Cricket Club are launching brand new beginners activity sessions for five to eight year old girls and boys and their parents, who want to have fun and see if cricket might be for them as part of the national ‘All Stars’ cricket initiative: https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars. We are running a series of eight x 40 min fun activities on Friday evenings from 6.30 pm from 26 May through to July at Moreton in Marsh Cricket Club.

We have a team of trained and accredited, local volunteer coaches on hand who will ensure that everyone has fun and feels involved. You don’t need to know anything about cricket - this is aimed at getting to grips with the basics of catching, throwing and hitting a ball – giving each child a sense of achievement and fun at the end of each session. We’ll get the parents involved too and will give you some ideas for further activities to try at home once they (and you) have the bug!

The cost of the eight sessions will be £45 per child and in addition, each child will receive their own fabulous (and free) ‘all-stars’ personalised cricket shirt and cricket essentials such as a bat, ball, cap, drinks bottle and

rucksack to really make them feel part of the team! We’re expecting places to book up quickly, so to register your child please visit https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars.

North Cotswold Young Cricketers ClubWe welcome boys and girls who are keen to learn Cricket from the ages of eight upwards, we have accredited ECB

Coaches all with relevant experience and CRB checked.

Teams in 2016 were entered at Under Seventeen, Under Fifteen, Under Thirteen and Under Eleven plus the new GCB Under Nineteen T20 format, which was a highlight of the season! This will largely be replicated in the 2017 season.

Coaching takes place on Friday Evenings form 6.30 pm to 8 pm at Moreton Cricket Club, Batsford Road Moreton in Marsh. For further information contact Andrew Sunderland on 07966551095 or visit ncycc.secure-club.com.

North Cotswolds Young Cricketers CCBatsford Road, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 9AB

6:30pm - 7:15pm, Fridays (May 26th - July 14th)

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MORETON RANGERS FCContact: moretonrangersfc.com

Moreton Rangers Under TwelvesMoreton Rangers Under Twelves are nearing the end of their first season of competitive football in the WDYFL. The team coached by Lynsey Burdock and Ben Carter, have enjoyed a magnificent season. The team have lost only three league games, and are guaranteed to finish third therefore showing how competitive the league is with ‘no room for error’.

The coaches have been impressed with the determination and ‘never give up’ attitude the team have displayed in every game.

One of the focuses this season was on developing a ‘pressing game’, pressurising the opposition when in possession. This has worked really well and has enabled the team to win the ball back early therefore giving the team more touches and time

on the ball which is crucial for their development; improving their decision making and giving them increased goal-scoring opportunities. With one game remaining, the team have already scored seventy-three goals in the league, this in itself shows the coaches how much improvement the squad has made compared to previous seasons. The Under Twelves came very close to winning the league but unfortunately it was not to be and if the team continue to put in the same hard work and determination at training then next season will be very exciting indeed.

The Under Twelves travel to Launton, Bicester on 29 April for their last game of the season, and have a seven-a-side tournament at premiership team Leicester City’s King Power Stadium to look forward to on 4 June.

Lynsey and Ben would like to thank kit sponsors Tallis Amos Group and all parents and supporters and await celebrating the teams excellent season at the Moreton Rangers Youth end of season awards evening on 19 May again kindly being sponsored by Warner Budgens.

Moreton Rangers First TeamMoreton Rangers First Team have had a poor April and have seen

the promotion push falter. Defeat to local rivals Bourton Rovers at Rissington Road 2-1 and then 4-0 at Kidlington has left the team out of the promotion places and with other results not going in their favour it looks like a disappointing end to the season. It has been a great effort by all the players and coaches involved to lead the way for such a long period and they will no doubt bounce back with a fresh challenge next season.

Clubroom NewsThe good news for the club is that the building of our new Clubroom carries on a pace thanks to the great support from Mike Hounor Windows Ltd who have been very generous backing of the project. All at the club would like to thank Mike and his team for its continued support.

Volunteers WantedAs a club, we are always looking to improve our profile and communication with our members. We are looking for someone who can co-ordinate our social media and website for all our teams so we keep everyone up to date with club activities.

Our Junior team coaches would also appreciate anyone happy to deal with the administration of the teams so they can concentrate on coaching the teams.

If you feel you can help or want more information, please contact Martin Jones on 01608650955 or [email protected].

U12, S in Action

Lynsey, Ben and the team after another great training session

Moreton Rangers U12


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