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JUNE 2018 VOLUME 47 NO. 5
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VILLAGE DIARY
SUTTON COURTENAY NEWS
The Diary is compiled from entries in the Village Diary kept at Burgrey Stores. Please enter your events in this Diary.
JUNE
Tuesday 5th 7pm Parish Council Meeting with presentation by Cloud HQ
Village Hall
Tuesday 5th 7.30pm Spiritual Fellowship Village Hall
Wednesday 6th 9.30am Stay and play (every Wed) see notice on page 4
Village Hall
Wednesday 6th From 5pm Youth project (every Wed) Village Hall
Saturday 9th 10.30am-3pm Exhibition by Cloud HQ re its proposed new data centre on Harwell Road
Village Hall
Wednesday 13th & 27th
2.30pm Craft and cake (every other Wed)
The Abbey
Wednesday 20th 10.30am-4.30pm The Shed Open Day The Abbey
Wednesday 20th COPY DEADLINE for the July /August SCN. PLEASE NOTE there is NO August edition of SCN.
Saturday 23rd 12 noon-3pm School Summer Fete Recreation Ground
Saturday & Sunday
23rd & 24th
1pm-5pm 1pm-4pm
Art & Craft weekend Church
Thursday 28th 10.30-12 noon Coffee & Cakes Church
Saturday 30th 10am-2pm Book Sale Church
JULY
Sunday 8th 12 noon The Friends of All Saints Summer Garden Party
VILLAGE CONTACTS Each month, on the inside cover of SC News appear the contact details for the parish council, the village hall, the church, many local and village groups, as well as some other useful numbers. If you run a group or organisation based in the village and we have not included your contact details and you would like them included, please contact the editors.
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The Sutton Courtenay News is printed with support from Sutton Courtenay Parish Council All content copyright Sutton Courtenay News, 2018
VILLAGE CONTACTS
County Councillor: Richard Webber, 534001 (Schools, Roads etc.) [email protected]
District Councillor: Gervase Duffield, 848319 (Planning, Waste etc.) Appleford House, Appleford
Parish Council Michael Jenkins, 847174 Chairman [email protected]
Beavers, Cubs Adrian Rouse, 07730 313384 and Scouts [email protected]
Brownies Sarah, 07855 544609
Stay & Play Toddler Group Sally 848664 or Ann 847662
Chairman, Friends of Fred Cubbage, 848768 SC Parish Church
Matrix Music School 847264
The Abbey 847401
Cricket Club 07880 560403
S C Craft Group [email protected]
DAMASCUS Youth 848694
SCIDS Morna Whitlock, 848335 (Drama Society) [email protected] Neighbourhood 07762 597118 Watch : [email protected]
The Churchmere Carp Roger Rance, 847241 Syndicate
Non-urgent Police: 101
Neighbourhood AbingdonOuterNHPT@ policing team: thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
Environment Agency: Landfill Odours 0800 80 70 60 Thames Water (leaks): 0800 71 46 14
Websites:
Sutton Courtenay News www.suttoncourtenaynews.co.uk
Parish Council www.suttoncourtenay-pc.gov.uk
Vale of White Horse DC www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Oxfordshire CC www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
The village hall is a registered charity available for hire for community related recreational activities. It is located in Hobbyhorse Lane (post code OX14 4BB). It has a large main hall, a smaller meeting room and kitchen. There are regular activities that take place on some weekday evenings. To find out more or book the hall please contact the Secretary to the Village Hall Management Committee Rita Atkinson on 01235 848694 or email [email protected] or telephone Jackie on 01235 847817 Hire Charges vary depending on the use of the hall. The maximum hire charge for the main hall
is £16 per hour. Commercial bookings and regular hire are negotiated separately. Visits prior to hire are
The Ministry Team
Rector: The Reverend Helen Kendrick, The Rectory, 3 Tullis Close, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4BD. Tel: 01235 848297. e-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Curate: The Reverend Karen Hyde Tel: 07526 985395. e-mail: [email protected]
Associate Priest: The Reverend Rosie Bruce, Tel: 07766 421773. [email protected]
Associate Priest: The Reverend Phil Sutton (01235 526114 or 07507378737) [email protected]
Associate Priest: The Reverend Meg Heywood (01235
537100) [email protected]
Lay Ministers: Tim Budd (527853), Jack Jarvis (831395) & Alex Landsbert (847443)
Authorised Preacher: Paul James (848129)
Services of Worship
1st Sunday: Family Service at 10.30am 2nd Sunday: Parish Eucharist at 10.30am (with Junior Church) 3rd Sunday: Morning Worship at 10.30am (with Junior Church) 4th Sunday: Parish Eucharist at 10.30am (with Junior Church) 5th Sunday: Special services across the DAMASCUS Parish – please
see church noticeboard for details
Wednesday: BCP Holy Communion at 9.45am
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH
Sutton courtenay village hall
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PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Annual Meeting of the Parish Council
The annual meeting of the Council took place on 1st May. Cllr. Michael Jenkins has been elected Chairman for the forthcoming year, with Cllr. Christopher Campbell as Vice-Chairman. The Council has representatives on the WRG Landfill site committee, RWE Power Station, and Culham site Committees. It also attends meetings of the Harwell Campus, and MEPC when relevant. If anyone has issues or questions relating to these sites, then please contact the Clerk who can pass on the information to the appropriate person.
Thames Water – Sutton Courtenay sewer update
Thames Water has advised the Parish Council that they are currently completing flow monitoring of the existing foul sewer network in Sutton Courtenay to enable it to update its existing hydraulic model. The process can take several weeks, and is weather dependant as they need reasonable flows in the network to capture the data. Once completed, they will move onto reviewing the findings to allow them to understand what kind of solution is required, and then complete the final design before construction. Thames Water will attend a future meeting of the Parish Council to present their findings, once their studies are complete, and once they have a recommended solution to put forward.
Vale of White Horse District Council - grants
In February 2017, the District Council set aside £200,000 for 2017/18, for awards within capital grants, and New Homes Bonus grant funding. There was a small amount left in the funds as at the end of the financial year. This has gone back into the “pot” to be carried forward. Local organisations are reminded of the existence of small amounts of funding from the Vale of White Horse District Council for projects.
Residents can use Milton Park buses
MEPC, the management company for Milton Park, are making their Milton Park Shuttle Bus (between the Park and Didcot Parkway) available for use by local residents as a cost of £20 per year for an annual bus pass. This will give you unlimited journeys on the shuttle bus. The bus runs on week days between 7 am and 7 pm and to the Orchard Centre at lunchtimes. A full timetable, route map and bus stops can be found on the Milton Park website at www.miltonpark.co.uk/travel.
To apply for a bus pass, please email
[email protected] with your name, address and phone number or call her on 07494 258550
Village Green
Works to the village green area to improve the car parking space available, by clearing debris and cleaning, have been carried out. The intention is now to paint white lines to mark the parking bays. This will be done in due course.
The following planning applications have been considered :
P18/V0647/FUL Variation of Condition 2 of permission P16/V1111/FUL to change the location of the houses (Erection of 3 houses with associated landscaping, access and car parking) Peewit Farm, 95 Drayton Road. Council considered that the impact on nearby dwellings should be taken into account, with adequate screening needed.
P18/V0663/FUL Proposed replacement chalet style dwelling with first floor accommodation at 75 Milton Road. Council had no objections but requested first floor roof lights to have obscure glazing or cill heights at 1.8m
P18/V0719/LB Minor amendments to existing Listed Building Consent including re-design of foul drainage system, new gutters, and down pipes, and acoustic floor insulation T u d o r House, 20-22 Church Street. Council had no objections.
P18/V0510HH Small extension to join existing conservatories to provide boot room at 62 Milton Road. Council had no objections.
P18/V0110/HH Revised application for rear kitchen extension to include parapet wall at roof level and amended lantern arrangement to replace consented scheme at 42 Lady Place. The Council could not find any significant difference between the current plan, and the last amendment it considered recently. The Council itself did not have objections, but was aware of the concerns of local residents.
P18/V0340/O Demolition of existing buildings, and erection of 310 residential units, and facilities on land rear of Harwell Road. The Council continued to maintain its earlier objections, and also referred to the County Council’s traffic studies which confirmed that Sutton bridge was at capacity at peak times.
P18/V0965/HH Two storey side extension 90 Bradstocks Way. Council thought the parking arrangements were ambitious, and requested that there be no overlooking of the adjacent property.
Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 5th June, 2018, at 7.00 p.m. in the village hall, Frilsham Street. Clerk: Mrs. L. Martin 90 Howard Cornish Road, Marcham Tel: 01865 391833 or email:[email protected]. The meeting will commence with a short presentation from the developers, regarding the proposed new data centre, Sutton Courtenay Lane.
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Sutton Courtenay Stay and Play Group
Parents, grandparents, carers - please join us with your babies and toddlers for fun and games and a cup of tea
Every Wednesday until 11th July
0930-1130
Village Hall, Frilsham Street, Sutton Courtenay
Cost now only £2 per family (includes kids' snacks and tea/coffee)
First visit free - come give it a try!
For more information
Facebook @SCstayandplay
Tel Sally 848664 or Ann 847662
SUTTON COURTENAY STAY & PLAY GROUP
Weekly event: Sutton Courtenay Drop-ins (@ the village hall:
Wednesdays School Year 6, 7 & 8 – 5-6pm
School Year 9+ - 6-7pm
THE ABINGDON DAMASCUS YOUTH PROJECT
Parish Council Vacancy
Parish Council elections will take place in May 2019, when all 11 seats
will be available for election. Currently there are 10 members of the
Council, so there is space for one more person. Are you interested in
local current affairs? Do you wish to serve your Community? Could you
provide a voice for the residents?
Why not give, being a councillor, a try for a few months until the next
elections, to learn what the Council does, and what its commitments are.
For further information please contact the Clerk to the Council, Linda
Martin at [email protected] or telephone 01865 391833
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Consultation to become an Academy
Over the past few months, the leadership and Governors of Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School
have been considering the possibility of the school becoming an academy. An important part of the process involves a consultation with everyone involved, and we are holding this consultation between Tuesday 8th May and Tuesday 12th June. The current Government’s view is that all schools should become academies over time, and we have been mindful of this in our deliberations. In considering the various possibilities open to Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, we have kept the following at the forefront of our thinking: 1. The best interests of the children in our school, both now,
and looking ahead to those who will attend in future years.
2. Preserving the school’s distinctive Christian ethos and continuing to adhere to our vision of “Love life; love learning; love one another”.
3. Maintaining a balance where we can work with local partners to share expertise and experience, whilst still retaining a degree of independence.
As Governors and Headteacher, we have looked in detail at the options available to us and we have agreed that becoming an academy, as part of the Ridgeway Education Trust (RET), is the best solution. This is the family of schools which contains Didcot Girls’ School and St Birinus School. Therefore, we are now embarking on the next stage to hear everyone’s views and explore the opportunity in more detail to establish whether this would be the best way to safeguard the distinctive education offered by Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, which we value so much.
We believe that the best way to serve the future of this school is to join RET as an academy, because:
RET has a strong, moral ethos of service, striving for excellent outcomes for all children, regardless of prior educational attainment, specific educational needs or background.
RET is locally based and will therefore enable us to work closely with our colleagues to drive progress.
We will be the first primary school to join RET, which provides an exciting opportunity to shape direction and ensure alignment with our values. The trust is looking to expand to include more primary schools in the near future.
There are many exciting opportunities for the children in formally working together with a group of local schools. We have already enjoyed the support of teachers in English and Maths from Didcot Girls’ School working with our older pupils in recent months, and we will be able to extend this support to other subjects such as in foreign languages. There will also be opportunities to access facilities within RET such as sports, arts and technology.
Didcot Girls’ School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and St Birinus School is Good. Both schools will be able to provide excellent support for our own school priority which is to increase our effectiveness in ensuring best outcomes for all our pupils.
Since the Ofsted inspection, RET, including its executive headteacher, have been working with us on a goodwill basis to improve outcomes in school, and we have already established supportive relationships.
Financially, becoming part of an academy trust will enable us to work together with our partners to make best use of our ever-scarcer resources.
This is a very exciting time for our school, and we feel
honoured to work with so many inspirational colleagues.
Rachel Hornsey, Headteacher
Lisa Knight and Louise Tristram, Assistant Headteachers
email: [email protected]
telephone: 01235 848333
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SUTTON COURTENAY PRIMARY SCHOOL
The old Sutton Courtenay Primary School on the High Street.
Photograph by kind permission of the Sutton Courtenay Local History Society
Website: sclhs.org.uk
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All saints’ church
From the Ministry Team
The former Liverpool Manager Bill Shankly famously said, ‘Some people believe football is a matter of life and
death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that!’
This month sees the start of the World Cup in Russia; a truly global event watched by billions on television – even by though of us who wouldn’t describe ourselves as football fans. And this competition illustrates some key points about the Christian life. As Paul writes: ‘But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 3:13b,14).
A prize to be won: The dream of every player in the competition is to be able to hold up the World Cup themselves. For us the
prize is the eternal life, God’s gift of relationship with him for now and eternity through Jesus. But there’s an important difference between football and the Christian faith. To win the World Cup you have to be good enough, while Christ’s love for us is underserved and is not dependent on how well we’ve done.
Training to be undertaken: If a team is going to win the World Cup, they have to train hard beforehand. Our training, as Christians, starts the moment we accept the gift of God’s life. On a daily basis, we train ourselves to say no to the wrong things in our lives. As we build up our godly muscles we are better able to choose to do what is right in God’s eyes. To enable us to do all this we need to engage in the spiritual disciplines of prayer, studying the Bible and being part of a church and small group. How is your training going?
With love and prayers, Helen
The Reverend Helen Kendrick, Rector of the DAMASCUS Parish
COFFEE, CAKES & BOOKS
Thursday 28th June 2018
10.30am-12noon
All Saints’ Church
Why not drop by for coffee, delicious homemade cake & conversation and to browse the books on
offer? Open to all – a good place to meet with friends. If you need transport to and from the
church please ‘phone Helen on 848297.
Thank you to all those who supported our Paddington event on Sunday 6th May – over £500 was raised for the River Room, church building project. And a BIG thank you to
David King – for giving us such an informative and amusing talk about behind the scenes life on the Paddington films and for all those who provided delicious marmalade sandwiches which we enjoyed in the sunshine. Paddington would have
approved!
We send our best wishes and congratula-tions to the following who were married in All Saints’ Church recently:
Richard David STANWAY of Drayton & Sophie Elizabeth Rose HOLCOMBE of Drayton (Saturday 21st April 2018)
We send our condolences and the assurance of our prayers to the family and friends of the following people who have died recently:
Elizabeth Olwen Pritchard, known as Olwen, Mrs P or ‘De-De’, who died, aged 87, on 12th April 2018 grew up in Prestatyn, North Wales. She met and married her husband Derek when they were both studying in Liverpool and they brought up their children – Kate and Graham on the Wirral. A former teacher for children with special needs she moved with Derek to Sutton Courtenay in the 1980s. A deeply caring person she looked after many people, animals and children over the years – offering support and shelter whenever it was needed. She was always a very keen gardener and was a stalwart of the Vicar’s Fun Days running an incredible plant stall for many years. Her funeral was held at the South Oxfordshire District Crematorium and conducted by the Reverend Phil Sutton. Donations in her memory were made to Stadhampton Animal Sanctuary. She will be greatly missed by her family, neighbours and many friends in the village.
REST IN PEACE You Stay – We Pray! All Saints’ Church (now part of The DAMASCUS Parish) prays for all Sutton Courtenay residents who live and work in each road, on a weekly basis. As roads are of different lengths, some are prayed for twice (on consecutive weeks) and some for three weeks. There is a printed Rota in the Prayer Space of the Lady Chapel at All Saints. In addition to the Rector’s prayers as she travels round the village, the specific roads are prayed for by name at each Sunday Service and at each Wednesday’s Morning Prayer, and of course we can all remember each specific area as we move round Sutton Courtenay! In June 2018 we will pray for those who live and work Sunday 3 June to Saturday 9 June – Barretts Way, Churchmere Road Sunday 10 June to Saturday 16 June – Bradstocks Way Sunday 17 June to Saturday 23 June – Bradstocks Way Sunday 24 June to Saturday 30 June – Bradstocks Way Sunday 1 July to Saturday 7 July – Church Street, Mill Lane
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CHURCH DIARY
For all baptism, wedding or funeral enquiries please contact the Reverend Helen Kendrick on 01235 848297 or
email: [email protected]
JUNE
Saturday 2nd - 3pm Wedding in All Saints
Monday 4th – 7.30pm Baptism Preparation in St Peter’s, Drayton
Thursday 14th – 7.45pm Abingdon Deanery Synod at St Michael’s, Cumnor
Saturday 23rd – 1-5pm Craft Fair and Cream Teas at All Saints
Sunday 24th – 10.30am Ordination of The Reverend Karen Hyde to the priesthood at Dorchester Abbey. 1-4pm Craft Fair and Cream Teas at All Saints. 3pm Commemoration of George Orwell at his graveside with the George Orwell Society. 6pm Celebration of The Reverend Karen Hyde’s First Eucharist
Saturday 30th – 10.00-14.00 All Saint’s, SC. Calling all book lovers – Large sale of full range of collector items – leather bound, antiquarian, rare editions, signed copies covering many
subjects. All proceeds shared between the River Room building project and a charitable library in Appleford.
2pm Ordination of Gemma Beesley to the Diaconate, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
JULY
Monday 2nd - 7.30pm Baptism Preparation in All Saints
Sunday 8th – 12.30 Friends of All Saints’ Summer Garden Party, 19 Harwell Road – tickets on sale soon
Monday 9th – 7.30pm DAMASCUS PCC Meeting, Appleford
Saturday 21st - 1pm Wedding at All Saints
Sunday 22nd – 6pm Ian Miles’ Farewell Concert of Organ music – look out for more details coming soon – part of our ‘Pimms and Proms Season’
Sunday 29th – 6pm Concert - look out for more details coming soon – part of our ‘Pimms and Proms Season’
Over 50 persons (and three dogs and a 4 month old baby) took place in a Treasure Hunt & Walk be tween Drayton, Milton & Steventon churches on the 13th May. Picture shows the group resting at
TREASURE HUNT
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The Royal British Legion Lunch Sunday 17 June
Fathers Day curry lunch at Steventon Village Hall 12.45pm
Steventon and District Royal British Legion Branch, which includes Sutton Courtenay, Appleford, Drayton and Milton, are holding a special Curry Lunch on Sunday 17th June in Steventon Village Hall. Please put this in your diary now! The lunch, provided by Tiffins, will include chicken, lamb and vegetarian curry dishes with ice cream to follow. There will be a bar, kindly provided by the Steventon Sports and Social Club, and also a raffle. Everyone is welcome to come along regardless of whether or not you are a member of the Legion. It is excellent value at £11 per head, children under (18) £7 and under 6 free. For us to get the quantity of food correct it is important that you book in and pay in advance. Booking and tickets are available from:
Nick Thompson (RBL Chairman), 27 STOCKS LANE, STEVENTON, ABINGDON, OX13 6SS Tel: 01235 832077
Please enclose payment and a stamped addressed envelope for dispatch of tickets. Cheques should be payable to N H Thompson.
Please note that this is not a fundraising event but that if any surplus should be made this will be donated to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
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SUTTON COURTENAY SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP
On Tuesday May 1st David Chapman and Cath gave a nice service with much humour. Their train from London was a little late so I (Pat) read and spoke to the congregation. What a lovely crowd. When David and Cath arrived there was a great upliftment in the hall. People looked very happy. Many thanks for putting the chairs away.
Any enquiries Pat and Sam 01235 847460
DIARY
Tuesday 5th June 7.30pm Spiritual Fellowship with Jackie Day
from Wales
SUTTON COURTENAY WI
The lovely ladies at Sutton Courtenay WI would love to meet and welcome new members. So why not come along and join us at one of our meetings.
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Sutton Courtenay Village Hall at 7.30pm.
DIARY
June 19th Our summer outing
July 17th Michael Palmer ‘Working as a Met man in the Falklands’.
August 21st Garden Party
September 18th Our speaker will be Bruce Duncan ‘The Loan Soldier’
SUTTON COURTENAY 2030
SHAPING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER
The questionnaire is being distributed to all households in the village at the moment. Please look out for it as it drops through your letter box. Completion of the questionnaire is vital as it will form the basis of the Neighbourhood Plan for Sutton Courtenay. This is your chance to influence the decision makers in local government about what you want for your village’s future. Every resident must have an idea about which way they want the village to go. Remember the steering group will take into account all responses when producing the plan. Please find the time to complete it before the stated collection date. Help is at hand if you need it. Alternatively there is the chance to complete the questionnaire online at www.suttoncourtenay-pc.gov.uk If you feel you are able to devote some time to the plan please get in touch with the Clerk to the Parish Council. Tel. 01865 391833 or Email: [email protected]
SUTTON COURTENAY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
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Deal or No Deal?
There has been much talk of “The Growth Deal” – Government’s Deal with Oxfordshire County Council in which Oxfordshire will get £215m towards infrastructure and affordable housing in exchange for undertaking to build 100,000 homes by 2031. More than a quarter have already been built and 5 out of 6 District Councils have already signed up to build the rest in their Local Plans. So this is just extra money we didn’t know we were getting, isn’t it? At last we can get some infrastructure before the housing goes up. True, it is predicted we need around £1.5b of infrastructure by 2031 but there are several other pots of money that could well raise another £0.6b, and Government says that the £215m is only a downpayment. So it’s a pretty good deal, isn’t it?
Well, not everyone thinks so. The problem is that under the new NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) Oxfordshire’s target should be around 65,000 new homes by 2031 – not 100,000. The District Council’s Local Plans were formed on the old NPPF figures. Although many tried to challenge them at the time on the grounds that extra housing numbers for economic growth were wildly exaggerated, we were not allowed to do so. So the government offer of £215m in return for building 35,000 more homes than their own figures say we need to, may not be quite the offer it first seemed. Have our Council Leaders sold us short? Given the dependence of Government on Growth in Oxfordshire, should we not have asked for far more?
It seems a number of things could derail the Growth Deal.
1. Government has demanded as part of their offer that all Local Plans are in place within a year. Recent developments in South Oxfordshire make that highly unlikely. Council Leaders are hoping that Government will give SODC more time.
2. It is not clear where the Deal would be if the “downpayment” turns out to be all there is. Could the District Council claim that they are no longer obliged to deliver the extra housing?
3. What if there is a change of Government? 2031 is a long way away.
As a result of Council Pressure, a new combined Scrutiny Committee with representatives from all Councils is being set up to scrutinize the Growth Deal and its progress. This is a most welcome development as too much has been discussed and decided behind closed doors. At last we should find out how the Deal was agreed, why it was signed and most importantly what the “get out” clauses say should happen if either side default.
Richard Webber Cllr
Sutton Courtenay & Marcham Division
01235 534001
County councillor
Gervase Duffield’s April 1018 [summary] evidence to Thames
Water on 2019 Reservoir Plan
1. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on your draft plan. I am glad to see that you have included other suggestions than simply going all out for that reservoir as you did last round. That is a great improvement, because local opinion is certainly hardening against the reservoir for some of the reasons set out below, and locals would much rather work with you constructively on implementation of much better solutions like Severn water transfer, reusing more purified river and sewage waste water, and including smaller additional water sources such as that TW are discussing with RWE to use up their license allocation now that Didcot A station is gone. 2. Summary arguments against reservoir: a. Massively too expensive when there are other and better ways to solve the problems of need for more water. b. Building such would cause a long period of disruption on local road and rail infrastructure both of which are already under great pressiUe in Oxon, and which so far the Govt. is currently only funding a very small proportion of the money needed on infrastructure. c.. Valuable good quality land would disappear for ever.
3. Better alternatives: a. The obvious ones of leakage repairs, and extending metering, and educating on better use of water. How good is the TW record on these? I am told it is not good on leakages especially, b. If water for London is the problem, there is always the option of more desalination, though expensive. c. I think the best option would be to drop the reservoir idea instead of having a long battle costing everyone time, effort and money, and concentrate on what I believe is the best option. i] Water transfer from Severn Trent now that water can be sold between water companies. I did see some detailed schemes of the water transfer worked out for the last resevoir enquiry; they could surely be expanded and updated. and ii] supplemented by more leakage activity, more use of recycling foul water, and new sources like Didcot A. I have been interested in this reservoir matter for some years now, and as you will know gave evidence to the previous enquiry. Gervase Duffield Appleford House Appleford
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
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ED VAIZEY MP
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is now open for grant applications of up to £50,000, available to support community led projects that improve the quality of life in rural areas and that help to support farming families. The
Fund is committed to supporting projects which will reinvigorate and sustain community networks by providing services and amenities. It is open for applications until June 14th. You can apply at princescountrysidefund.org.uk/grants.
RWE Generation, the operators of Didcot B power station, are looking for apprentices to work in the gas-fired power station. They are looking for enthusiastic science, maths or engineering students to take up positions as engineering apprentices, including working on non-destructive testing. You can find out more here rweukjobs.com/entry-level-schemes/engineering.
Congratulations to Didcot Railway Centre, which has been given a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services. The award is equivalent to an MBE for voluntary groups and only 30 organisations have received it since it was created 15 years ago. Very well done!
Similar congratulations to Williams Advanced Engineering in Grove for a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation. The award is for the Company's innovation in successfully
transferring technology into commercial applications from designing, developing and delivering the batteries for all the cars racing in the Formula E championship. Excellent work.
This month I attended a meeting of Didcot First, an organisation that promotes Dicot positively and ensures it is a good place to work and live. You can find out more about their work at didcotfirst.org.uk. I also met with GARD, the Group Against Reservoir Development about the proposed new Upper Thames Reservoir and took part in a BBC Oxford discussion on Didcot.
In April I received 623 items of correspondence (emails and letters) from constituents. Subjects raised with me include local rail, infrastructure and Brexit.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any pressing issues that you would like help with. You can contact me on any matter at the House of Commons, SW1A 0AA, [email protected] or 01235 768 888. Email is the quickest and most reliable way to get in touch, as I keep a very close eye on my emails and can reply very quickly. Details of my activities in Parliament can be read on my website, https://www.vaizey.com. I also send out occasional general interest emails about developments in the Wantage and Didcot Constituency. You can sign up here: http://bit.ly/EdVaizeyMP
In last month’s edition of SCN we included a delightful account of Theresa Radford’s father’s 90th birthday celebrations.
We wrongly entitled the piece “90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR JOHN RADFORD”.
It should have read “90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR JOHN WRIGHT”.
We apologise to John, Theresa and, their family and friends for this error and thank them for their understanding.
John wright
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Cold callers Police recently received a report of a cold caller, who approached elderly residents in the Faringdon area, offering to buy jewellery from them. The man was convincing with official looking brochures and was described as ‘charming but pushy’. The residents sold him a couple of pieces of jewellery, but their family were concerned about the man’s intent. Have you had a similar experience? Please report any similar incidents to the police by calling 101 with as much information as you can, including any business flyers, descriptions, vehicle details etc. Please be aware of anyone cold calling and follow the advice below if someone knocks at the door. Please talk to any elderly/vulnerable neighbours or family to also give them the following advice.
Look through the door-viewer if you have one, or the window, to see who is outside.
IF you decide to open the door use the door-chain.
Never leave callers unattended at the front door without securely closing or locking it.
Check the caller’s identity badge or card and, if you are unsure, ask them to wait and close the door.
Look up their organisation’s phone number and call to confirm the caller’s identity. DO NOT use any phone numbers the caller may give you.
Do not feel pressurised into buying items or services at the door. Always get three quotes for any work to be carried out.
Do not let callers into your house, and certainly do not allow any access to private rooms, such as bedrooms.
Do not give any information about where valuables may be kept.
Always remember that official visitors will be willing to wait while you check their identity, or to make an appointment to return at another time, when you could ask a family member or friend to be with you.
Is your dog microchipped? Having your dog microchipped can make a big difference when looking for, and trying to identify, a missing dog. In April 2016 it became a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped by 8 weeks of age.
Each microchip has a unique number that must be registered on a Government-approved database, along with information about your dog and you, as its owner. You can be fined if your dog is not registered on one of these databases. It’s important that the information is kept up-to-date so that if your dog does go missing you can be contacted at the correct address or telephone number. It’s also important to report it to the police as soon as possible, including making them aware of the microchip number, so that it can be recorded on the police database. This will make it easier for them to identify any dogs that are found, and to check whether they’ve been reported as missing or stolen. In 2016 the Dogs Trust recorded that, as a result of having a microchip with up-to-date details, 9,000 stray dogs were reunited with their owners If your dog is lost or stolen it’s recommended that you record it using online websites dedicated to finding them. These sites often work with police and other organisations, such as local Neighbourhood Watch groups and veterinary practices, to try to find the animals. More information about microchipping your dog can be found on the Government website at https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchipped
Contact NAG5 by calling 01235 848694 or e-mail [email protected]
To contact the police call either 101 (for non-emergencies) or 999 (for
emergencies).
SUTTON COURTENAY POST OFFICE
A wide range of key Post Office products and services are available at Burgrey Stores in the High Street.
The opening hours are:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 08.00 – 18.00,
Wed 08.00 – 17.00, Sat 08.30 – 13.00,
and Sun 09.00 -12.00.
NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP 5 (NAG5) SAFETY CORNER
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Thursday 7th June Ingmar Lazar - Piano Recital 7.30pm till 9pm The Great Hall The French virtuoso pianist plays Romantic music in the matchless ambience of the medieval Great Hall… Robert Schumann – Waldszenen (Forest scenes), op. 82 Franz Liszt – Six Polish Songs by Chopin, Nuages Gris, Mephisto-Waltz No. 1 Attendance is by donation on the night; we suggest £15 for a concert of this quality but all are welcome and all proceeds support the work of the Abbey Sutton Courtenay. 8-25 years old attend free.
Wednesday 13th June & Weds 27th June Craft & Cake Every Other Wednesday 2.30pm to 4.30pm The Hearth Come and get crafty with knitting and crochet, tea, coffee and cake. Bring your own projects or knit squares with wool provided by The Abbey to make new Abbey Meditation Blankets. Time to catch up with friends and meet new people in the community. All Welcome. Bring Cakes to share. Tea and Coffee are provided by The Abbey for a small donation. No Need to book. For any enquirers Call Wendy on: 01235 847 401 or Email: [email protected]
Sunday 17th June Music & Dance - Fundraising Event for Host Abingdon Celebrating Refugee Week 7.30pm to 9pm The Great Hall Myths & Visions solo performance by Késia Decoté of pieces for extended piano techniques and for toy piano, combining dance with music by Henry Cowell, John Cage, Marisa Rezende and Sara Carvalho.
Traits A new dance piece by Joëlle Pappas, director of Tac-au-Tac Dance Company, with Bruno Guastalla, cello.
Késia Decoté – piano and dance Joëlle Pappas – dance Bruno Guastalla – cello
The proceeds from this event will be going to Host Abingdon, an informal group of local people who are responding to the needs of people seeking sanctuary from war, famine, water shortage or persecution. Tickets Suggested Donation £15
Tuesday 19th - Connecting Communities - Fundraising Event for OKSA and The Red Cross Celebrating Refugee Week 6pm till 9.30pm The Great Hall Join The Abbey community for an exciting evening of songs and sharing to help celebrate Refugee Week and to raise funds for OKSA (Oxford Kurdish & Syrian Association) and The Red Cross. Refreshments and light snacks will be available for a donation. Tickets Suggested Donation £15
OKSA John Elo, trustee and a key founder for OKSA will be talking to us about the work he does helping people settle and connect w i t h l o c a l communities in a n d a r o u n d Oxford. Find our more a b o u t T h e Oxford Kurdish and Syrian Association on Facebook
Open Hearted Singers Led by Natural Voice Practitioner, Emily Marshall, The Abbey’s new choir will be debuting their voices at this special event. Singing cross-cultural songs in harmonious A Capella.
Heidi Kilpeläinen Performing ‘Tango Therapy’ Heidi will be performing ‘Tango Therapy’ and discussing the making of her film that documents her journey through Finland while performing ‘Tango Therapy’ in Refugee centres and war invalids homes, across the country. She describes ‘Tango Therapy’ as: “A performance in which I sing to one person at a time sitting opposite each other, anyone from the audience is welcome to take part. The performance is without amplification and is therefore intimate, consisting mainly of Finnish Tango songs. Human presence and eye contact is important in this piece, understanding of Finnish language is not important, it is the melody and the sentiment that communicate beyond the boundaries of language.” Tango Therapy Project is funded by KONE. #tangotherapy #melodycrossesboundaries www.heidikilpelainen.com
Musician Adnan Mustafa A tailor by profession, Adnan will be playing an instrument called (tembûr or saz). Thursday 21st June - Summer Solstice Singing with Jackie Singer
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This year the show will be on Saturday, 1st September. As well as the usual classes for children, we have added a class for 12 to 18 years old for a piece of original craft work of metal, ceramic or wood. Also we have included a class for all those who like to do quilting - for an item not to exceed one metre square. We would love to see any of our new residents to the village taking part. We would also like to encourage any grandparents caring for grandchildren in the summer holidays to look at our classes for children.The show is open to anyone and you do not need to have exhibited before. Entry forms will be available nearer the time. Any enquiries to Sally Furze 848924 or Val Dalby 848633.
The committee would welcome additional help with setting up the hall for the show as many of us are finding the tables seem to be getting heavier each year! Any offers to 01235 848633 please.
Shed Oxford now warm and cosy thanks to support from Parish Council Shed Oxford, the community recycling and creative workshop at the Abbey, has been going from strength to strength in recent months. The Tractor Shed refurbishment is nearing completion and is now insulated, lined, electrified and illuminated, all with donated materials; in addition a woodburner has been installed, plus new shelving and storage space created. The club is now officially a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) and has received much appreciated local financial support. A £100 start up grant was awarded by Sutton Courtenay Parish Council and a further £350 has been granted by Achilles from Milton Park to pay for insuring the Shed's activities. The group continues to meet regularly 3 times a week on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with around 10 active members attending on different days and 1 or 2 new members joining each month. Men from across the area are attending for company, camaraderie, practical work and, as the Shed becomes a more workable space, to pursue their own creative projects. Club members have wide and varied skills and experience and can count scientists, cabinet makers, engineers and electricians in their number. “Shed Oxford is open to anyone who wants to come along to enjoy working in the beautiful Abbey grounds. Whether you want to practise your craft or acquire new skills, you can be assured of a warm welcome.” says John Butler, chair of the group. The Shed will be staging an Open Day on Wednesday 20th June, 10.30 till 4.30. Anyone wondering what the Shed is all about is very welcome to come along and find out.
SHED OXFORD
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BIRD-BOX CAMERAS
The mother bird laid 9 eggs in the end, and braved the cold spell and wind sitting on them to keep them warm. Finally, on the 9th May they hatched—well, seven of the eggs did, anyway. At first the chicks weren't quite sure how to eat, and were busy trying to stay warm. Since then they’ve been steadily growing and getting more demanding. Visit SCN’s website for updates and videos!
We have also been sent pictures from another bird box in the village by SCN reader Shirley Rance, showing another Tit family hatching out and growing. Thanks for sharing them with us, Shirley!
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LOCAL CYCLING RIDES WITH CYCLING UK
Cycling UK is the UK’s national cyclists’ organization and the group based in Wantage organize regular rides in our area, all led by an experienced cyclist. The group caters for all types of recreational riders: beginners, families, and more experienced riders. Rides are graded with a star system and are always conducted at a pace to suit all participants. Café stops are usually included! Non-members are welcome to come and try. Most rides start in Grove.
For more details – and a full listing of rides - see the website
below or talk to Nick Dunton on 01235-848580.
http://www.cyclingukwantage.org.uk
Examples of forthcoming rides: June 16th – Easy afternoon ride [10-20 miles] starting Grove @ 2.00 p.m. June 17th – Three-star “sunrise” ride to Avebury, starting Wantage Market Place @ 4.00 a.m. June 23rd – Two-star half-day ride [c. 30 miles], starting Grove @ 1.00 p.m. June 24th – Two-star “Betjeman” ride [c. 30 miles], starting Grove @ 9.30 a.m.
Didcot & District U3A
meets on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month at
2:00 pm at Didcot Civic
Hall. Please arrive 15
minutes before the start
time to ensure you are all seated before the start at 2:00 pm.
Membership is £25 per year April - March.
Visitors are welcome to come to one monthly meeting as a taster before joining. For more information do not hesitate to contact our events organiser by
email to: [email protected]
General Enquiries: 01235 510048 or 01235 815384
DIDCOT & DISTRICT U3A
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Is your child struggling with Maths or English? Is he or she
gifted or needs extra coaching?
Experienced, qualified retired primary school teacher offers 1-to-1 tuition at home.
DBS checked
Contact Angela on 07983 210477
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MM Cabs 01235 603 203
Taxis for Culham (and the rest of the UK)
Our 6 seater people carrier is available for Private Hire
Starting from £5 anywhere in or around Culham* for:
- Short and long distance - Airports (also collection) - Account jobs - Clubbing - Parties - Weddings - Daytrips
* = This includes the European School, Culham Station, Culham Science Centre, Sutton Courtenay, Clifton Hampden and Appleford
Send an e-mail or call now to get a quote
MM Cabs E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +44 (0) 1235 603 203 Menno van der Veen Mobile: +44 (0) 748 42 01 951
Also available for Midsomer Murder Tours, follow MM Tours on Facebook and Twitter
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The Fish Restaurant and Bar
4 Appleford Road, Sutton Courtenay
Oxon, OX14 4NQ Tel: 01235 848242
Email: [email protected] www.thefishatsuttoncourtenay.co.uk
Our extensive menu caters for both traditional and more imaginative tastes, and is regularly updated to include seasonal produce to bring the very best in fine food to eat. Head chef Jean-Philippe & his team look forward to welcoming you to The Fish where you can also en-joy our large beautiful garden.
“Menu du Jour” set price menu 2 courses £16.00, 3 courses £19.00
Available lunch Tuesday to Saturday and also dinner Tuesday to Thursday
Kier & Team welcome you to the new
George & Dragon
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Restaurant open Sunday 12—4pm, Monday 12—3pm,
Tues-Sat 12—3pm & 6—9pm
Bar open all day, every day from 12 noon
New Menu
Live Music, Sunny Beer Garden, Range of Cask Ales,
Spectacular Gin Selection from around the World
Tel: 01235 848142
www.george-in-sutton.com
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The Railway Inn
Station Road, Culham, OX14 3BT
Food served 12 - 2.30pm & 6 - 9pm Sunday Roasts £8.95, served 12 - 3pm No food Sunday even or Monday lunch
Bar open from 12—11pm every day
Wednesday Lunch Midweek Roast — £ 7.50 Friday Lunch Fish chips and Peas— £ 5.00
We also take old clothes, books and CDs on site for recycling
LIVE MUSIC The Corsairs Band playing 15th June
Parties catered for Accommodation available www.railwayinnculham.co.uk
[email protected] Tel: 01235 528046
The Plum Pudding @ Milton
01235 834443 [email protected]
theplumpuddingmilton.co.uk
Pie Taster Night, every Wednesday evening, choice of three mini pies and a pint for £10.00.
Traditional Sunday Lunch served from 12.00 til 3.00pm every Sunday — booking advised
New Pub Garden now open.
B&B room now available to book.
See website for menus, special events etc
Modern British menu, authentic paellas and tapas
Freshly prepared and locally sourced ingredients
We also cater for large parties, birthdays, wed-
dings, christenings and funerals, outside events.
Large paellas up to 100 people also available
Traditional Sunday lunch, real log fire, sofa-style seating, real ales
www.theswanfoodhouse.com 01235 847446
Fresh Fish Friday
Two fish main courses One bottle of house red or white wine
Every Friday from 6.30pm Choose from 3 dishes each week
£29 for two people
large beer garden
childrens play area
THE SWAN FOODHOUSE AND BAR
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IT HELPS TO TALK Confidential Counselling
Any Issue
Call Roz on 07773037028
Or e-mail [email protected]
Member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Therapist with over 20 years’ experience
Massage Combining holistic and sports massage, to create a
treatment tailored to your needs
Indian Head Massage
Reflexology
Waxing
Eyebrow shaping/tinting
Tel: 07957 339033 34 Lockway, Drayton
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Cat’s Cuts
Mobile Hairdressing
Catherine Clements
07707 851741
01235 848340
Maths Tuition Email: [email protected]
Alison Budd Experienced Mathematics Teacher offering tuition up to GCSE and A level
Contact: 07890 326674
Meryl computer tutor Tuition & support in the comfort of your own home fix problems with your computer, email, printer, internet etc
learn to use technology in the best way for you, at your own pace
set up your computer, tablet or whatever to suit your needs
delivered in plain English with a smile!
07794 656607 Email: [email protected] Website: www.computertutorabingdon.co.uk
Do you need help with your French?
One-to-one lesson with a Native French speaker to help students:
- homework - exams - focusing on reading, pronunciation - conversational French - or simply improving your French
Please contact Cathy on 07554 442772
Inspire Learning
Qualified Experienced Teacher/Tutor MATHS & ENGLISH—KS1, 2 & 3
Mrs Nicky Holliss
SENCO qualification & Maths Accredited
Free initial consultation & assessment
DBS checked
Contact: 07729 831888 Email: [email protected]
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New Patients Welcome!
A friendly caring family practice offering quality affordable dental care a few minutes drive from Sutton Courtenay.
NHS children’s places available
Full range of cosmetic treatments
Emergency appointments
8 Lostock Place, Didcot
Telephone Karen on 01235 815000
www.didcotdentist.co.uk
LADYGROVE DENTAL PRACTICE
FOR PERSONAL AND FRIENDLY TAXATION, ACCOUNTANCY
AND BUSINESS ADVICE Contact: Malcolm Ross or Bruce Charles at
BRAYSHAWS Accountants
Suites C15 & C16, Didcot Enterprise Centre Hawksworth, Didcot OX11 7PH
Tel/fax: 01235 812115 Email: [email protected]
LOCAL PERSONAL TUTOR FOR GCSE & A-level PHYSICS
improve your grades exam techniques Enhanced DBS PGCE & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experienced
£30-£40per hr — contact Norman Daw [email protected] / 01235 848437
Richard Mathews Florist
Fresh cut flowers for all occasions
01235 847194 Order Online
www.richardmathewsflorist.co.uk Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
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griffin interiors ...soft furnishing solutions...
Interiors and soft furnishings workroom located in Appleford making quality handmade curtains, pelmets, blinds, cushions, alterations.
Headboards, loose-covers and upholstery. Poles, tracks and fitting service.
Design studio with extensive library of fabrics and trimmings.
Fabrics and curtain making materials available for home curtain makers.
20 years experience. Off street parking. Flexible opening hours.
01235 847135/07808 762626 www.griffininteriorsoxford.co.uk
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AJ GREENWOOD property & garden maintenance
grass cutting, hedge cutting, gardening, pressure washing
shed clearance, garage clearance, odd jobs
no job too small
contact us today for a quote
please call: 07873 330544 email: [email protected]
Logs for Sale
Martin Drew
01865 343378 or 07774 170727
Family Farm Shop Established 1960
Greengrocer, Florist, Nursery, Giftware & Pet Food
The Nurseries, London Road, Blewbury, OX11 9HB
01235 850352
savagesblewbury.co.uk
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Garden and Grounds maintenance on a regular
or seasonal basis.
Planting scheme.
Garden clearance and makeover.
Garden design & Landscaping.
Tree surgery and stump removal.
Fencing / Sheds and summerhouses.
Turfing / Lawn care.
Our garden maintenance team are either trained or qualified horticulturalists to give the reassurance your garden will be in
good hands.
Call now for a free quote
T: 0845 5438486 E: [email protected]
W: www.alag.co.uk
Close to Disney,
Universal Studios &
SeaWorld.
4 double bedrooms,
3 bathrooms.
Air conditioned and
fully equipped.
Own large south-
facing swimming pool
& large patio.
Free wifi, games room
HAVE A HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME
IN OUR
PRIVATE VILLA IN FLORIDA
Tel: Vicki on 01865 390125
Email: [email protected]
Serving Sutton Courtenay and nearby towns/villages for more than 25 years
Professional yet personal care for your pets and home when you’re away
01235 520290 [email protected]
www.keyminders.co.uk
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Monumental & General Masons
Stone & Marble Fireplaces
Kitchen Worktops
Vanity Tops
Flooring & Tiles
Marble, Granite, Slate, Stone, Architectural & Ornamental Stonework, Carving, Lettering,
Gilding
161a Ock Street, Abingdon, OX14 5DL
tel: 01235 520617 or 07767 610670 fax: 01235 530739
[email protected] www.abingdon-stone.co.uk
ABINGDON STONE AND MARBLE
Est 1846
Unit 4, Area C Radley Road Industrial Estate, Abingdon OX14 3RY
Monday—Friday 7.30am—5.00pm Saturday 10.00am—4.00pm
Natural, Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles, Adhesive, Grout, Tools,
Underfloor Heating and more...
01235 797373
www.oxfordshiretilingsupplies.co.uk
Facebook: OxfordshireTilingSupplies
UPVC, Wood & Aluminium windows & doors
Wide Range of colours & finishes
Lantern roofs
Broken & misty units replaced
Fensa registered & MTC qualified
QANW insurance backed guarantees
30 years’ experience
References available
Our aim is 100% customer satisfaction
Call Neil - 07914 809688 or Helen - 07921213365 to arrange a free visit and quote. Guaranteed no pressure sales.
Based in Sutton Courtenay
www.neilswindows.com
Neil’s Windows Quality windows & doors
Gabi’s Cleaning Service If you need help to keep your
house tidy please don’t hesitate to ring Gabi
Cleaning, Ironing, Carpet Cleaning
References available
07771 391209
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HALLS GARAGE Established for 60 years. Servicing and Repairs
MOT’s—Batteries—Diagnostic Facilities—All makes & models—Local vehicle collection service
MOT Tests from 6.30am. Ring to book a time!
Ask for Fred or Dave.
The High Street, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4AW 01235 848236 or 07767 165072
SUTTON COURTENAY
WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE
Friendly reliable service every 4-5 weeks.
Free quote – no obligation. Est. 1990
Contact Craig Taylor
Tel: 01235 512881 or mobile: 07778 661548
www.elitewindowcleaningservice.com
A bill can be left for postal payment if you are not at home.
Online payment is also welcome. Other services include:
Conservatory roof and fascia cleaning
Gutters unblocked and cleaned out
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DRAYTON TELEVISION
SERVICES
New TV aerials fitted TV aerial repairs Satellite dishes for Sky, Free-
sat and foreign TV Storm damage repair Extra TV points TV wall mounting TV repairs Set up and tuning in
Heather Road, Milton Est. over 15 years
Phone Mark for free estimate
01235 531451 or 07740 874 855
The perfect time for an installation... no long winter lead times !!
WANT A NEW FIRE, STOVE OR FIREPLACE GAS, SOLID FUEL OR ELECTRIC
COME TO THE COMPLETE FIREPLACE SHOWROOM
AT AREA A, UNIT 4, RADLEY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ABINGDON OX14 3RY
MONDAY—FRIDAY 9AM—5PM SATURDAY 9AM—4PM
01235 533301 / 01235 533078 www.abigas.co.uk
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Zoe Taylor Painting and Decorating Female Local Painter (South Oxfordshire)
Free Competitive Quotation Internal & External
Fully Insured Reliable & Trustworthy Flexible Hours Tel: 07507 069635 Email: [email protected]
LINDSEY B ELFORD PAINTER & DECORATOR
Est 1975
Call for a professional job from start to finish
Receive 10% off labour costs when quoting SCN
Tel: 07547 472988 or 01491 824047
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LING BUILDERS
01235 848640 07990 543692
Reliable local builder established over 20 years.
All types of building and maintenance work undertaken
Kitchen Fitting Patios, fencing and driveways
Extensions and New Build
No job too small
Roger Bevan 9 Town Close Sutton Courtenay OX14 4BA
For ALL your home improvements
General Building Maintenance & Repairs Bathrooms Kitchens Windows Doors Conservatories Soffit Facias and Guttering Plumbing and Electrics
Phone/Fax 01235 847582 Mobile 07833 601333 [email protected]
KOGELS of ABINGDON Ltd
HOME EXTENSION SPECIALISTS AND GENERAL BUILDERS 72 Steventon Road Drayton Nr Abingdon OX14 4LD Tel: Abingdon (01235) 531200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kogelsofabingdon.co.uk
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