FROM THE EDITOR
After six months in the control room of Pump Towers, I have stopped calling the printers
every month to check out whether or not the magazine has come out upside down, and
started to relax into the job a bit. Never one to rest on my laurels, however, I thought it
time to turn my attention to what an editor actually does. As I'm still not quite sure,
although I know it involves drinking rather a lot of coffee, I decided to start with
punctuation. Simple, surely? Just bung the odd full stop in here and there. Nothing to it.
Until I remembered talking to Wise Old Pumpy (Richard Martin to you) a while back,
where he told me that people nowadays don't know how to use punctuation, all they use
are exclamation marks and hyphens. Ah. (That was one of those moments when I
studiously examined my fingernail in a `my! Haven't you grown' kind of way.) I thought
that WAS punctuation!
Now I'm still not sure what they did teach us at Truro High School for Young Ladies, but
I can't recall a lesson where we learnt how to decorate a sentence properly.
However, it seems Richard is right (Richard is ALWAYS right, annoyingly). Even F.Scott
Fitzgerald was heard to murmur `Cut out all those exclamation marks. An exclamation
mark is like laughing at your own jokes'. Well someone's got to(!). I might have to ponder
this over another cup of coffee. I don't even dare attempt the semi colon until at least
December.
I was thinking that there would be rather a lull in August, what with the fete season over,
and I could sit back a bit. But it seems I was wrong. The summer months are well and
truly upon us, and there's no time to rest.
I would urge you to check out the Open Air Theatre in Filkins. Always a wonderful
experience in the lovely setting of the Woolen Weaver's, and as the evening turns chilly,
blankets (of the finest Cotswold quality) are provided for warmth, comfort and nodding
off. A glass of Angela's finest, and you'll be set up for the summer!!!!
ros
THE RECTOR'S LETTER
Dear friends
There is a story of a missionary who was walking through the depths of the African jungle
when he met a lion that was poised to pounce on him. So he dropped to his knees, closed
his eyes and began to pray, hoping to be saved from instant death. He waited and waited
and nothing happened. Slowly he opened his eyes to find the lion was down on its knees,
one paw covering its eyes. Suddenly it lowered its paw and growled `What are you
doing?" To which the Missionary replied `Well, I'm praying, but what are you doing?'
And the lion replied `Oh, I'm saying grace!'
A silly story, but an introduction to the whole fascinating subject of prayer, which
requires rather more space than the Parish Pump can provide. But there is never any harm
in being reminded about it, and a surprisingly large number of people admit that from
time to time they find themselves, in the time honoured phrase, `driven to their knees'. I
was fascinated to discover that, in Nebraska, where the constitution of the USA forbids
prayer in schools, there was the proviso `In the event of a tornado or an earthquake the
Supreme Court ruling against prayer in school will be temporarily suspended'. It was a
kind of institutional recognition of prayer as a legitimate last resort.
But last resort prayer is not really satisfactory, even though there are many accounts of
how graciously God responds to us when we least deserve it. I forget who it was that said
`Life is fragile, handle with prayer'. In other words 'learn to live in the presence of God' at
all times, rather than leaving any contact with him to the moments of acute crisis. I have
to confess at this point that prayer is a practice in which I feel myself to be on the nursery
slopes. Perhaps because its value cannot be measured in terms of results, or achievement,
it is easily put into second priority. The many distractions make it hard for us to reach the
place where we know that God is there for us. When former Archbishop Michael Ramsay
was once asked how much time he had spent in prayer that morning, his reply was `Two
minutes, but I spent an hour getting there'
Harry MacInnes
A WARM WELCOME...
'To Patrick Wheaton and his family. Patrick was ordained as a Deacon on the 5th July,
and has begun duties as a curate. We hope he and Louise will enjoy their lime in the
Benefice. Patrick has moved into the Filkins Vicarage, and I'm sure will be getting to
know all of you in time.
Meanwhile, I.iz has moved to Alvescot. We wish her a very happy retirement, ,and look
forward to her remaining very much a part of our clergy team.
Harry
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Dear Parents of Small, Large and in between children
It has been another momentous year for all of us at Children's Church. As many of you
may or may not know I have carried on with my fabulous team to nurture and hopefully
inspire our young attendees throughout the year despite my complicated life juggling.
Chemo, radio and ops all under the bridge now and thanks to them we were able to enjoy
some memorable and exciting sessions!
We had our version of Cowes week in the ford at Shilton when the children and us talked,
read and created boats to reflect Jesus' teaching by the sea. We made Origami doves (that
flapped their wings) to portray the Holy Spirit, we made an Ark with as many animals as
we could fit in. One memeorable session, we even made a Papier Mache world!
We aim to inspire not indoctrinate and we hope this small but energetic effort will make a
difference to keeping our Christian Faith and Heritage alive.
Our next Children's Church combined Family Communion Service will take place on
Sunday 13th Of September, 10.15am at Shilton Village Hall. From then on our services
are well published in the Pump or are regularly on the second Sunday of the month.
Timetable for 2009/2010 will be published in the September issue of the Pump. Thank
you to all of you who have supported our efforts particularly for your support to me
during this very trying time.
Ochs Price
FROM THE
REGISTERS
CHRISTENINGS
28th June Alvescot
28th June Shilton
28th June Shilton
FUNERALS
22nd June Filkins
26th June Kingsdown
Crematorium
30th June Kingsdown
Crematorium
30th June Shilton
Harry Oliver Smith
(born on 9" Jan 2009)
Oliver Jack Weale
(born on 21st Jan 2009)
Henry John James WhitewayReynolds
(born on 9" October 2008)
Mrs Elizabeth Trinder
(died on 5th June aged 89)
Mrs Phyliss Lafford
(died on 16th June aged 90)
Mrs Olive Denton
(died on 20" June aged 93)
Mr Abraham Cluer
(died on 19th June aged 96)
PARISH & BENEFICE SERVICES
Sunday 2"d August Trinity VIII
10.30am
Black Bourton Benefice Communion
6pm Shilton
Benefice Evensong
Sunday 9th August Trinity IX Holy Communion
Holy Communion
9am
Broadwell
9am
Westwell/Holwell Family Communion
10.30am Filkins
10.30am Shilton
Family Communion &
11am
Little Faringdon Baptism
Matins
6pm
Black Bourton
Evensong
6pm
Kencot
Evensong
Sunday 16th`" August Trinity Holy Communion
Holy Communion
X
Morning Prayer
9am
Alvescot
9am
Holwell
10.30am Langford
10.30am Kelmscott
Family Communion
6pm
Broughton Poggs Evensong
6pm
Westwell
Evensong
Sunday 23rd August Trinity Holy Communion
Parish Communion
XI
HM/PW
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NUW/PW
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EJ/PW
HM
NUW
EJ/PW
HM
NUW/PW
EJ
PW
NUW
PW
EJ
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AM/PW
9am
9am
10.30am
Shilton
Parish Communion
Filkins
Alvescot/BBourto
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10.30am Broadwell
Matins
11am
Little Faringdon Parish Communion
6pm
Holwell/Westwell Evensong
Sunday 30`" August Trinity Holy Communion
Parish Communion
XII
9am
Langford
10.30am Kencot
10.30am Shilton
Parish Communion
6pm
Alvescot/BBourto Evensong
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Sunday 6th September Trinity XIII
10.30am Langford
Benefice Communion
6pm
Westwell
Benefice Evensong
There will be no mid week services in Black Bourton
in August
EJ
PW
AM
PW
NUW
EJ
NUW
EJ
HM/EJ/PW
PW
CELEBRANTS & SERVICE LEADERS
AM The Rev'd Dr Allister McGrath 11M The Rev'd Harry MacInnes NUW The Rev'd
Neville Usher-Wilson EJ The Rev'd Liz Johnson PW The Rev'd Patrick Wheaton
LECTIONARY
2"d August Trinity VIII (Green)
Exodus 16.2-4, 9-15 Psalm 78.23-29
9i" August Trinity IX (Green)
1 Kings 19.4-8 Psalm 34.1-8
16th August Trinity X (Green)
Proverbs 9.1-6 Psalm 34.9-14
23rd August Trinity XI (Green)
Joshua 24.1, 2a, 14- Psalm 34.15-end
18
30`" August Trinity XII (Green)
Deuteronomy 4.1,
Psalm 15
2, 6-9
6th September Trinity XIII (Green)
Isaiah 35.1-6 Psalm 146
Ephesians 4.1-16 John 6.24-35
Ephesians 4.25- John 6.35, 41-51
5.2
Ephesians 5.15-20 John 6.51-58
Ephesians 6.10-20 John 6.56-69
James 1.17-end
Mark 7.1-8, 1423
James 2.1-10, 14- Mark 7.24-end
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CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 5th August, in the Methodist Church Schoolroom
at 3.00pm. Our speaker will again be Mrs Jean Smith from Witney who will continue to
enthrall us with the interesting story of her new life.
Refreshments will be provided as usual. All are welcome. Barbara Edwards
SHILTON BAPTIST CHAPEL
The piece from the Baptist Chapel this month was written by Joy Ralph who sadly died
suddenly and unexpectedly in June. Her sister gave me this and I thought it fitting that it
should be included.
One of the most powerful prayers you can pray is a prayer for your enemies. If you want
to see someone who is mighty in prayer, look for the person who will intercede for an
enemy. I believe that God blesses us tremendously when we intercede for those who have
offended or betrayed us.
Remember Job? He had to pray for his friends after they had really hurt and disappointed
him. But immediately after he prayed, God began to restore his life. In fact God gave him
back twice as much as he had lost. (Job 42:10)
Love in Jesus
Joy Ralph
As a fellowship at Shilton Baptist Chapel we shall miss Joy enormously. She has been a
faithful and loyal member for many years and did so much for Chapel despite her
disability. At Harvest Festival which she particularly loved she always arrived to help
decorate Chapel with a car full of fruit and vegetables and with one or two helpers she had
persuaded to come (I hope they still come). She probably came into her own though on
Open Gardens Days when she loved to welcome visitors into Chapel and to talk to them
about Jesus. She was never backward in talking about her faith and about Jesus wherever
she was. There are going to be so many occasions when we shall miss Joy as well as in
the weekly services but we are confident that she is with her Saviour now and as we
worship Him very inadequately and imperfectly here on earth she is caught up in praise
and worship actually with Jesus in Heaven.
PREACHERS FOR AUGUST
2nd August Informal
9th August Graham Sparrowhawk followed by communion
16th August Sue Barnes
23rd August Mike & Chris Barrett
30,h August Sue Barnes
All of the services are at 6.00pm and visitors will be very welcome. Eli:zabeth Hatfield
NEWS FROM THE BENEFICE CHOIR
We have reached our summer break now, so won't be re-convening until the end of
August. We have had quite a busy term since Christmas, and are now looking ahead
towards the autumn when we will be singing a Harvest Choral Evensong at Shilton,
followed later by a Carol Service just before Christmas.
One of our collective concerns is to boost numbers, as 1 frequently mention in my articles
for the Pump. To this end we have been having some discussion on marketing ourselves
to try and persuade some of you out there to come and join us! With the launch of our
own website, we hope to be able to share a bit more about ourselves as well as give
upcoming dates and contact details. Plans are in the early stages at the moment, but we
hope to go live in the early autumn. We are also looking at running an `Open workshop'
one Saturday in the autumn where all will be welcome to come and have a go, and see if
they like singing, like us and like how we work. More details about this will follow later
in the year.
On the subject of numbers, we are all very sad to say goodbye to Marjorie Barstow.
Marjorie reaches yet another milestone birthday later this year, and has
decided, quite understandably, that for a number of reasons, it is time to retire from the
choir.
Marjorie was instrumental in starting a choir up in what was the Broadshires Benefice
when Bill Glazebrook was vicar, around about 1992. The choir was originally made up
from the Broadwell and Kencot Parishes, but later also involved Filkins and Broughton
Poggs it ran for about 10 to 12 years before stopping at around the time that Ron Lloyd
took over, with up to 12 singers. The choir was then restarted by Wanda Adams in 2002
under Richard Harrison when the Broadshires and Shill Valley Benefices combined and
some of the original members who were still in the area came back, Marjorie amongst
them. She remained with the choir when I took over in 2006, and has been a stalwart
member ever since, helping guide me through the politics of church life, and keeping me
in order, as well as helping to keep the Alto line going as well! Thank you Marjorie, we
shall all miss you, but wish you well for the future, and look forwards to seeing you at
future services.
JUNIOR BENEFICE CHOIR
We have had fun this term, as we settle into the idea of what a choir involves. Numbers of
children have slowly grown so that when we have everyone there, there are about 15 in
total. We have looked at a number of songs during the term, including `rounds',
`partnership songs' (2 or more different songs that can be sung together at the same time)
and various songs from `films and
shows' (Disney and Abba come to mind). We culminated in joining in with the Key Stage
2 concert at St Christophers, Langford.
At the moment, most of the children, but not all, come from St Christopher's and are aged
7 to 11. However, the idea is that we can involve older children as well, including those
from around the area, and not necessarily from within the Benefice.
Choir practice will continue on Tuesday evenings, starting at 6.00pm and remain based at
St Christophers Primary School, Langford. They are likely to restart on Tuesday 8th
September and run for the term.
For more information on either of the choirs, please contact me on 01993 841807; 07850
064775 or david@glebourton.fsnet.co.uk, or for the Junior Choir you can also contact
Sarah Nisbett on 01367 860318.
David New
ALVESCOT
St Peter's
VILLAGE FETE
Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Fete. The weather was fairly kind to us
and we had a tremendous day.
We can now announce that after taking everything in to account, we have made just under
£4,000, which is a fabulous result. We have been able to make donations of L900 to each
of our 4 main Village organizations; St. Peter's School, St. Peter's Church, the Village
Hall, and the Playing Field, and we will be making a small donation to Alvescot Ladies.
Just one last plea: does anyone have a stray Aga baking tin, picked up from the tea stall?
If you do, please let me know, the owner misses it.
Next year our Fete is on Saturday 19,h June and will have medieval themed
entertainment, events and stalls as part of the Alvescot 900 celebrations.
Ann Cadogan
ST PETER'S INFANTS SCHOOL
All the children took part in the Burford Partnership Music Festival, this year at Bampton
Primary School. They worked with the Oxfordshire Music Adviser, Liz Stock to put
together a wonderful performance of `Pirates with Molly on aboard'. A selection of songs
from the musical were then performed by the children for parents and friends to enjoy at
the Village Fete.
The weather was glorious for annual Sport's Day. The children all took part in running,
egg and spoon and ball in the bucket races and of course, the Year 2 dressing up race. All
the children participated with great enthusiasm and wonderful team spirit. Many thanks to
all the mothers and toddlers who entered into the spirit of the event and particularly the
fathers who, bedecked in dresses and tiaras and carrying handbags, made it over the finish
line.
St Peter's School joined together with the Church for the family service in celebration of
St Peter's Day and the Baptism of baby Harry Smith, at the end of June. It was lovely to
see so many children and their families come together with the local community to sing,
pray and reflect on the words of Reverend MacInnes. Many thanks to all those who
attended the service and I do hope that you enjoyed the lovely display of work in the
children's chapel.
The whole school participated in National Sport's Week. All three classes enjoyed taking
part in multi-skills activities to develop their balance, co-ordination and agility, with
Rachel Mills, school sport's leader. Linda Billington from the Witney Hockey Club visited
to give the children their first taste of the game and even the Foundation Stage children
had the opportunity to practice their tennis skills with Chris Hand from the Colston Tennis
Club. Class 2 visited St Christopher's Primary School for a very enjoyable afternoon of
rounders.
Staff and children had a wonderful day at the Cotswold Farm Park at Guiting Power.
everyone had the opportunity to visit the Touch Barn where they held baby rabbits, guinea
pigs and ducklings and joined the piglets in their pen. We rode on the tractor on a farm
safari and watched the sheep shearing. After lunch the sun came out and everyone enjoyed
finding their way through the maze, tackling the adventure trail through the woods and
bouncing on the Jumping Pillows. It was lovely to see the children having such a
wonderful time in this lovely setting! Many of the staff commented on how polite they
were and how well behaved. They were a credit to the school and made all the staff very
proud.
All the Year 2 children have made visits to their new schools this month and the rest of
the school visited their new classes for the day. We welcomed our new
children and families who will be starting at St Peter's in September and all the new
children enjoyed a busy afternoon in the Foundation Stage Class.
Christopher Jones, a past pupil from Abingdon School, returned to St Peter's for his work
experience this month and Emily Blythe, from Carterton Community College joined
Christopher for a two week experience. Milly Horrox, Rosie Arntsen and Emma Dixon,
all students from Burford School, completed their work experiences during the last two
weeks of the term. All students participated in all aspects of school life and were a great
help to the staff and children in the last, very busy weeks of the year.
It has been a busy term at St Peter's and it is not over yet. We are looking forward to our
family barbeque, the Leaver's Service and family picnic. When all that is over the staff
will be opening the school for a further week, providing summer activities for children
who attend schools in the Burford Partnership.
We look forward to welcoming our new families at the start of the new school year which
begins on Thursday 3rd September.
Sam King
VILLAGE HALL QUIZ NIGHT
On Saturday 3rd October there will be a quiz night in the Village Hall. Tickets £6.00
including supper from me on 01993 842135
Terry Morris
BLACK BOURTON
St Mary s
MEMORIAL SERVICE
27th August 2.00 pm Mill Farm
The RAF Association will once again be holding a memorial service at the cairn at Mill
Farm on the anniversary of the WWII crash. It is a very special occasion and please feel
free to come and join us in remembering the crew who died on their return to RAF Brize
Norton in 1944. There will be tea and cakes back at Mill Farmhouse afterwards.
Monica Tudor
BARBEQUE AT THE VINES
You are invited to a barbeque on Sunday 23rd August at 2.00pm. The tickets are £8.00 for
adults and £5.00 for children, please book with Ahdy on 01993 843559. All Proceeds to
St Marys Church Fabric Fund. Look forward to seeing you.
Doreen Hart
RIDE AND STRIDE
If you would like to walk, cycle or ride your horse round the Churches on Saturday 12th
September please contact me on 01993 844124 for a sponsor form, or if you would like to
man the Church that would also be very helpful. It is good fun and half the money you
raise goes to the Church of your choice and the remainder to the Oxfordshire Historic
Churches Trust.
Doreen Hart
BROADWELL
St Peter & St Paul's
ALTAR FLOWERS
August 2nd
August 9th and 16th
August 23rd and 30th
June Goodenough
Georgina Lewis
Annabel Molyneaux
WINE TASTING, AND FAMILY FUN DAY
On August 30th and 31st there will be a wine tasting evening and a fun day at the
playground, with all proceeds going to the playground. Haynes Hanson and Clark will be
holding wine tasting Sunday August 30th at Annabel and Paul's barn from 6.00pm until
8.00pm. Tickets £5.00 from 01367 860 001 or 07949 088 292. The family fun day is on
Monday August 31" at the playground from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. All the fun of the fair,
from welly-waling and pony rides, to a Falconry display. Entry free. Please do come and
support these events hosted by the Porter Charity.
June Goodenough
APOLOGIES
The following is the original of a poem I printed last month, having massacred it
metaphorically with my editors red pen, in order to make it more readable. It transpires,
however, that the poem was indeed supposed to be truly bad, as it was in fact a pastiche
on the famous McGonagal. The famous poet. The `famous for being really bad poet' poet.
Well that'll teach me for trying to be too clever. Apparently, for those of you as ignorant
as myself, the famous McGonagal was rather fond, and is indeed well known for his
rambling verse. Never heard of him either? Tut Tut.
Still, after extensive research, I thought it would be rather fun to reprint this poem, and
Freddie Cooper's reply to it. And just so you all learn something new, I'll finish with a few
lines from the old master himself. Along with an apology to the writer of this poem, who
is far too clever for the likes of me!
ODE TO THE NEW BRIDGE
OVER TI IE BROOK By Broadwell's McGonagal
T'was in the month of July, in the year of our Lord 2007,
That much rain of great multitude and volume fell from Heaven,
And very soon the unsuspecting residents of Kencot and Broadwell stood
Well over their knees in the resultant flood.
Many tales of heroic effort are now a matter of history,
How older residents were able to carry television sets upstairs is a mistery
And folk in fishing waders were sought to take
People to safety in the little rowing boat from the Manor lake
The bridge between the villages had stood for many a year
and countless travellers had crossed it without fear
But lurking 'neath the arch were stones right nigh to fall
Which made the path for water not so tall.
Alas! How sad the sofas floating through the doors!
How bad the woodwork swelling on the floors!
How great the claims for money flowed
From houses up and doiwn the road.
A cry came up - replace this ancient stonework if we can;
How to persuade the local government to make a plan;
And then ensure this blessed entrprise comes to fruition
So that the locals never more suffer such a situation.
In 2008 the expctant drains were digging near
And stay! An answer to our doubtful hopes was clear!
All hail - A paean of heartful praise must go
Th the resourceful engineer and problem solver Arthur Molyneaux
His practised brain produced a simpler plan
Put to contractors and officials man to man,
Appealing to all because in these difficult times it was cheaper too,
And all discovered it would be quick and true.
T'was in the year 2009, and in the month of May,
A thunderous excavator cone to lift the stones away;
The drain, the water pipe, and telephone were seen,
Along with how perilous the elderly bridge had been.
Oh, marvellous new bridge over the silvery brook!
All local people came and had a thankful look
And now the resdents of Kencot and Broadwell after this sight
Can go to sleep more soundly in their beds at night.
SLEEPING DOGGEREL
`T'was on the good ship Venus,
By God, you should have seen us.'
Now there's a poem known to those
Who've served their time in itchy clothes
And waked each day at crack of dawn
To reveille's urgent clarion horn.
It trips along on dainty feet;
Crisp and clear and metre neat.
Now that's old hat, the old guard's gone;
Of rhyming couplets, there are none.
Iamb and trochee? None of those,
For most of it is more like prose.
Look you, Dylan! What's your game?
Even you are just the same!
My ego's taken a massive blow:
My high pretensions all laid low.
It seems that poetry's not so hard:
Anyone can be a bard!
Forgive my little show of pique
For finding that I'm not unique.
The Bard of Broadwell's sussed me out;
Of that there is no shred of doubt.
And I must give it due regard
For after all, it's avant-garde.
Freddie Cooper
Now....this is the real thing...make of it what you will!
FROM THE TAY BRIDGE DISASTER
By the real McGonagal
Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ry Tay!
Alas! I am very sorry to say
That ninety lives have been taken away
On the last Sabbath day of 1879,
Which will be remember'd for a very long time.
'Twas about seven o'clock at night,
And the wind it blew with all its might,
And the rain came pouring down,
And the dark clouds seem'd to frown,
And the Demon of the air seem'd to say"Itll blow down the Bridge of Tay."
FILKINS & BROUGHTON POGGS St Peter's
FILKINS CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Our car show on Sunday 14th June, as many
of you who were there will know, was a
fantastic success.
The objective of the show is to bring
together enthusiasts from all parts of the old
car world, from vintage to modern classic, in
the friendliest of
atmospheres and at the same time to raise
money for charity. I believe we succeeded
perfectly.
Blessed by perfect weather we had close on 200 cars participating from as far afield as
Belgium and Yorkshire ( 115 in 2007) many of which were of fantastic quality and rarity.
It's not often you see a 1904 Berliez in Filkins, to say nothing of a 1931 Auburn 898,
surely one of the most beautiful American cars ever and making an interesting comparison
with the 3 Litre Bentley of the same year, Delage, Rolls Royce and many other beautiful
cars from before the war were represented. Almost all Jaguar models were represented,
there was a superb selection of pre-war and T-type MGs, a pleasing number of Rileys and
amongst the excellent selection of post-war cars was an intriguing and very rare
Messerschmitt , looking like it was made from a leftover fighter plane fuselage.
The 9 marshalls, too many to name here but you know who you are, worked tirelessly all
day as did Barbara and her team of 6 serving free tea and coffee all day to the thirsty
participants. We were ably supported by Jonathan Peach on the bar.-b-que,( thanks to
Chris and Ellie Maughan for racing over with an emergency re-supply of burgers which
they generously donated), David Clifton with photos — see the Filkins website for moreand the ice cream man!
A final thank you must go to the Red Arrows and Vulcan bomber for flying over.
Everyone went away saying `see you in 2011' but how do we better this year's show!
(impossible. Ed)
Chris Bristow
OPEN GARDENS
A beautifully warm and sunny day on Sunday June 14th saw the village looking at their
absolute best as they played host to visitors to the NGS Open Garden scheme, Chris
Bristow's Classic Car Rally and the Swinford Museum. A record (we think) 15 gardens
opened for the day, made up of not only the usual hardy perennials, but also four very
welcome newcomers. Chris had his busiest show to date, with over 180 cars on display,
while over 400 visitors paid to go round the gardens - slightly more than the overall
population of the villages! As a result £1,683 was raised from the gardens, all of which
goes to the NGS nominated charities, with a further £359 being raised for the Church
from the as ever excellent teas at the Village Hall One visitor commented that she came
every year 'because you always have better teas than Shilton'(how inflammatory! ed)
Thanks to everyone who made the day such a success; Diane Blackett, Peter Gray and the
Swinford Museum Committee, Gill Allison and all those baked and helped with the teas,
Chris Bristow and his team at the car show, Jonathan Peach for services above and
beyond the call of duty over a hot barbeque, Frank Smith, the Porters and Alex Hoad for
manning the car-park, Andre, Joe and all at The Five Alls (good to hear several highly
complimentary comments from people who had obviously been in for lunch), Chris and
Stephanie Carter for once again co-coordinating the gardens opening, all the gardens who
opened (and particularly those who were first timers), David Clifton for acting as official
photographer for the day plus everyone else who helped out.
We know we live in the best village in England, but it is nice just once in
a while to hear so many visitors say it as well. Big headed? Us? Well maybe just a little
bit
FILKINS AND BROUGHTON POGGS WI
Our planned speaker for the June meeting was poorly and couldn't come, so we had a
party instead. Actually, it was the perfect opportunity to share food, wine, and anecdotes,
and to say farewell to.... well, to me. We had on display archive membership books from
the time our WI was formed, and those records gave a fascinating insight into the topics
that pre-occupied members in the 1930's and 40's. WI has always been about friendship
and sharing skills and knowledge, but members from those early days would probably be
astonished by the sheer range and scope of WI activities nowadays. It is an amazing
organisation.
Our fantastic Darts Team, Janet, Diane and Chris B have won this year's County Final.
Many congratulations, Team, on a great performance and a well deserved victory. If you
have any queries, please contact Hilary Ward on 860430. Also, do try to keep the
afternoon of 11th October free - more details next month.
Adieu - it's been great fun
Pat Clark
FILKINS FEAST 2009
Fingers were crossed on Sunday 21st for a fine day to roast the pig and share a glass of
wine and luckily it worked...
A few light showers did not dampen the day as everyone gathered on the paddock for a
feast. The entertainment started with Richard Martin reading a poem written by Phil
Dunmall from Broughton Poggs all about the Feast the a very fine pig was served while
we listened to Highworth Silver Band.
The children were whisked away by Jake- who like the Pied Piper led them across the
road; they followed intently probably because he was about 12' tall at the time.
Prof Phil Milsom entertained the adults with a little history of Punch and Judy do you
know why there are always seven sausages on Punch's string? Or where the term
`slapstick' came from? We do.
Then the children returned to a Punch and Judy show, I am not sure who enjoyed it more
the kids or the adults... I know who shouted loudest.
The afternoon finished off with the raffle and a big thank you to the `Raffle ladies' and the
Gardening Club for the table decorations, in St Filica colours too.
Cris Hoad
ST FILICA ANTI-DEPRESSION BALL
Saturday 4th July saw Filkins whipped back in time to the 1920's. From gangsters to their
molls and flappers to `Biggles' they all arrived to sip their martinis and champagne. A
marvellous two course meal was served by Sadlers of Faringdon followed by strong
coffee gratefully received by a few Judy Eames entertained with her seductive jazz and
the dancing began; then the casino opened and much money was lost. Did the depression
return? absolutely not! The evening went so quickly but it was fantastic. Two tables have
already booked for the next one in 2011.
So many thank yous to say so in fear of leaving anyone out: the decorations were fantastic
(blowing up balloons at 11.00pm on Friday night is such fun): flowers amazing,
tablecloths and napkins were the final touch thank you to you all.
Not least the St Filica committee for working for 5 long months on preparation, for having
such a large stock of tentage and putting everything in the right place-and, of course, all
the boys for turning out on a rather steamy Wednesday night to put it all up what they will
do for beer.
Here's to 2011!! St Filica Society
FILKINS THEATRE CLUB
Oh no it isn't... Oh yes it is...
It is the time of year when we start preparing for
this year's pantomime, Rumplestiltskin.com,
which will be held in Filkins Village Hall on
Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November. (Evening performance both nights, matinee on
Saturday only).
If you are interested in taking part please come along to the read through on Sunday 6th
September at 6.00pm also at Filkins Village Hall. Rehearsals will be held every Sunday
night at 6.00pm until Sunday 22nd November and then every evening (except Tuesday)
on the week before the pantomime.
There are small and large parts available for adults and children alike and if acting isn't
your thing, back stage helpers are also required.
If you can't make the read through date and are interested, or have any questions, please
call me on 01367 860998
Sally Peach
ROSTER FOR VOLUNTARY CAR SERVICE TO SURGERIES
Covering Filkins, Broughton Poggs, Kencot, Broadwell, Langford and L Faringdon
All codes 01367
Copies of the 6 month roster are posted in the bus shelters at Filkins and Langford.
Charges: Surgery Runs: Carterton, Lechlade and Burford - £2.00; Fairford and Witney £5.00. Hospital Runs: Cirencester and Swindon - £8.00, Cheltenham and Oxford - £10.00
(plus parking charge if applicable)
Patients should notify the nominated driver at least 24 hours in advance of their
appointment. The Surgery Service only covers appointments up to 4.00pm on Tuesdays
and Thursdays. All users of the service must be able to make their way to and from the car
unaided. For hospital runs contact me on 01367 860319.
Tony Woodford
Tuesdays
Thursdays
4th August
Mrs B Bristow 860195 Oh August Lady Allison 860787
11th August Mr J Moir
860031 13th August Mrs M Cover 860302
18th August Mr A
860319 20th August Mrs V Godfrey 860498
Woodford
25th August Miss H Squire 860337 27th August Mr J Moir
860031
1st Sept
Mrs C Lauzier 860644 3'd Sept
Mrs J Higham 860197
8th Sept
Mr A Heath
860129 10th Sept
Mrs J Geake
860534
15th Sept
Lady Allison 860787 17th Sept
Mrs J Higham 860197
22nd Sept
Mr A
860319 24th Sept
Mrs B Bristow 860195
Woodford
29th Sept
Mr A
860319
Woodford
FILKINS VILLAGE SHOP
Come and visit the newly refurbished Filkins Shop, with the increased range of products
and services. Now open for longer hours too
Telephone number: 07796 064197 Out of opening hours: 01367 860999
DAY
AM
PM
Monday
Closed
3-5pm
Tuesday
10-12pm
3-7pm
Wednesday
Closed
3-5pm
Thursday
9-12pm
2-7pm
Friday
Closed
2-5pm
Saturday
9-1pm
3-5pm
Sunday
Closed
3-5pm
And if you would like to volunteer in the shop, please contact me on 01367 860998.
Come and work a few hours, meet people and do your bit to support the shop.
Sally Peach
MONTHLY WINE OFFER
A great way to get some cracking wine deals and support your local shop
Just reply to the email with your order (min 6 bottles) and we'll let you know when it's
ready for collection, what could be easier? If you are not receiving the offer, and would
like to, just email your name and address to richard@naturalbest.co.uk and get ready for
some great wine deals.
Sally Peach
FILKINS POST OFFICE
Opening hours Telephone: 01367 860620
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Afternoon
9.00am to 12.30pm 1.00pm to 5.00pm
8.30am to 12.30pm Closed
Closed
Closed
9.00am to 12.30pm Closed
Closed
1.30pm to 4.30pm
NURSERY UPDATE
The busy summer term has finally come to an end. Children have had a very exciting few
weeks. The younger children had a trip to RAF Brize Norton, on the hottest day of the
year! They saw the police dogs in action, climbed aboard a fire engine and squirted water
from the hoses. The highlight of the
trip was to go onboard a VC10, to sit in the cockpit and press buttons,pull levers and
become real pilots for the morning! Many thanks to all the staff at the base who made the
trip possible.
We managed to hold Sports Day, despite the weather closing in. The children performed
an opening ceremony of dances and songs, followed by our annual races on the paddock.
The mums' and dads' races were hurriedly finished as the drizzle started and we adjourned
indoors to have our family picnic. Great fun was still had by all!
Holiday Club continues all summer for children aged 2-11 yrs. Please ring for details of
activities and themed days. Term-time children return to Nursery on Tuesday 1st
September.
Louise Jenkins
FILKINS BOWLING CLUB
ANNUAL OPEN FLOWER SHOW AND FETE
This will take place on Saturday 22nd August at 2.00pm. There are show classes for all
the family. Do come and join us for refreshments, produce auction and all the usual
attractions.
Entry forms and flower show schedules are available from Filkins Post Office and the
Woolen Weavers. For more information please call 01367 850332
filkins Bowling Club
PARISH COUNCIL
Do please remember that minutes and notices of meetings are displayed on the notice
boards in the bus shelter, in Broughton Poggs in the Village Shop, and in the Post Office.
There is a more comprehensive file of Parish Council bumph in the Cotswold Woollen
Weavers Coffee Shop.
Cris Hoad
OPEN AIR THEATRE
Once again the courtyard at Cotswold Woollen Weavers in Filkins will be knee-deep in
actors as Appletree makes its annual appearance here. This year there will be less than the
usual number of trousers, but a lot of banging doors and vicars because Appletree are
presenting an evening of three one act farces, one of which will be The Virtuous Burglar'
by Dario Fo... and the other two will be something else (not yet decided). But those who
have been to previous years' performances will know that while there is always a certain
brinkmanship, the result is always excellent. Performances are on 6th, 7th and 8th August
and start at 7.30pm. Warm rugs are provided if necessary, and wine is obligatory. If the
weather is wet, the entire shebang decamp to the village hall. Book your tickets now
(Adults: L7.00, children: £2.00) at Cotswold Woollen Weavers or on 01367 860491. See
poster on page xxx.
Richard Martin
A GOODBYE
Pat Clark moved from Filkins last month to start a new life near her daughter and family
in Woodbridge,Suffolk. Pat and Mike Clark moved to Filkins some 24 years ago and have
been active in many aspects of village life: Mike was a founder member of St Filica and
both have been stalwart supports. Pat was a long-term member of the WI(serving as
President for several years), and for many years very efficiently organised the Fruit and
Vegetable show for the Bowls
My memories of Pat are chiefly centred around Filkins Theatre. I clearly remember her as
a very glamorous Prince Charming in high heels and tights in our first pantomime, Bo
Peep, back in 1987. But on other occasions we all felt that the real Pat Clark came out
whenever she donned that long, curly, auburn wig and completely changed persona! As
well as acting in many productions, and serving as Chairman, Pat was more latterly a
wonderful help behind the scenes, particularly at our most recent Revue. I know I speak
for everyone in Filkins when I say that you will be much missed. We look forward to
seeing you when you come back to the area and I know there is an open invitation to visit
you in Woodbridge. Good luck with your new home near your family and your improved
golf handicap!
Barbara Bristow (Thanks to St Filica magazine for this)
HOLWELL
St Mary's
Holwell is enjoying some summer somnolence, despite the work, walking, gardening,
improvements and visiting that is taking place in the village. In addition plans are going
ahead for the annual 'Ride & Stride' on Saturday September 12th, so if you can join in,
please get a form from your parish
organiser, or in Holwell Reggie Heyworth on 01993 824193, and start twisting the arms
of potential sponsors. A most worthy cause; half the money goes to the Oxford Historic
Churches' Trust and half to your own parish church and visiting any of the Churches in
the Benefice you realise what a precious asset we have to preserve.
Corinna Rock
KELMSCOTT
St George's
CHURCH BRASS AND FLOWERS
Dilys Peters and Meriel Derwent
KELMSCOTT CRAFT FAIR
Don't forget to call into our weekly craft fair, held in the Morris Memorial Hall on
Wednesday afternoons, from 12.00 noon until 5.00pm, until the end of September. Your
support is hugely important, with stall holder fees going towards upkeep and maintenance
of the hall. We have a huge variety of handmade, quality items at reasonable prices, ideal
gifts or why not treat yourself Stalls change weekly, but typically include handcrafted
stained glass mirrors and panels in Tiffany and Lead & Light Style; homemade dog
biscuits; various different types of jewellery; wood turned bowls, platters, clocks,
candlesticks and goblets; beautiful fabric bags, cushions, throws and so forth in silk,
mohair and linen; hand knitted clothing; greetings cards; handcrafted soap; artwork and
last, but not least, environmentally friendly handmade aromatherapy products using
essential oils for office and home use. The Kelmscott Country Cookbook is also available
at the craft fair, if you've not yet got your copy. There really is something for everyone.
Any queries, please contact me on 01367 253103.
Laura Roberts
KELMSCOTT SUMMER BALL
Kelmscott Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the
Summer Ball in June. The event was a great success and has raised £1,200 (final accounts
being prepared as we go to print). Special thanks to all those who helped organise the
event and contributed raffle prizes. Funds raised from previous events organised by the
Committee have contributed towards redecoration of the Morris Memorial Hall, flood
prevention works in the village and the Children's Christmas party.
The Committee has already begun planning some forthcoming events.KENCOT
Children's Christmas party
Tuesday 22nd
December 201
Wine Tasting
March/April 2010
Village Fete
Sunday 27th June 2010
Barn Dance
Saturday 11th
September 2010
Other events planned for 2011 (there's no stopping
us!!) are:
May Ball
Saturday 14th May
2011
Gardens Open
Sunday 19th June 2011
Jane Milne
Kencot
St George's
CHURCH FLOWERS
1st August
Gill Morrison
8th & 15th August joy Coxeter
22nd & 29th August Lynne John
5th September
Caroline Norton
FUND RAISING FOR THE PLAYING FIELD
There will be two events, as previously notified, over the August Bank Holiday week-end.
Please give them your support. Blind Wine Tasting & Quiz. Sunday August 30th, 6.008.00pm in Paul Molyneaux's Barn at Broadwell Manor. This is a fun event and you do not
have to be an expert! For tickets (5.00 each) please ring Charlie Stanley-Evans on
07949088292 or Chris Greenslade on 01367 860001.
Playground Fun Day on the Playing Field from 2.00 to 5.00pm on Bank Holiday Monday.
Something for all ages!
John Barstow
RIDE & STRIDE
The annual ride & stride in aid of Oxfordshire Historic
Churches trust will take place on Saturday 12th
September. half of the proceeds will go to our own
church, St. George's. If you would like to join in this year
and help to raise money for this worthwhile charity,
sponsor forms are available from Jonathan Fyson at
Manor Farm on 01993
860223
John Barstow
WILLIAM HAMERSLEY OF KENCOT
Recently I was in England visiting from Perth, Australia with my daughter. Along with
my niece who lives in Upminster, Essex, we took the opportunity to visit the lovely
villages of Kencot and Langford to view some of our family history at first hand. In this
visit we saw HAMERSLEY family memorials at both churches in the villages and I
wondered if any locals would be interested in knowing a little about these people whose
names are displayed in your church records.
In the church of St. George Kencot there is a wooden trypich dedicated to the memory of
Richard Colchester. The story of Richard's death is documented in the church handbook.
In addition to that summary, extensive research has been done by Giles Colchester and his
story has previously been lodged on your web site.
On the memorial you will see that Richard's wife was Elizabeth Hamersley. Elizabeth was
the sister of William Hamersley, a physician who lived at Kencot manor house. William
Hamersley (1617-1688) is my 8 times great grandfather.
Both William and Elizabeth were children of Sir Hugh Hamersley (1565-1636), knight
and Lord Mayor of London in 1627, and Dame Mary Hamersley (nee Derham). Sir Hugh
and Dame Mary had fifteen children (all christened within three London churches
between 1598 and 1622). Five children had died before Sir Hugh's burial in 1636 at St.
Andrew's Undershaft.
The Kencot registers are abundant with Hamersley entries during the period of William
and Elizabeth's residence. William had eight boys and five girls. Five of his children were
buried at Kencot. His great-grandson Thomas Hamersley was also buried here in 1712.
I thank you for your interest in reading this little history and for the opportunity to have it
recorded in your domain. I would love to hear from anyone who has an interest in this
story and possibly has other information of interest to my family history. Please feel free
to write via:
peterhamersley@tpg.com.au - Peter Hamersley
AIRCRAFT NOISE
RAF Brize Norton has warned that essential night training will take place on 12th and
13th August. A VC10 aircraft will be conducting Night Visual Circuit Training after dark.
This training is required as part of a course qualifying new pilots and is an operational
requirement. As it requires darkness, it will mean flying late into the night. The Station
Commander apologises for any disturbance it may cause.
LANGFORD
St Matthew's
CHURCH FLOWERS
August 21nd
Mrs. R. Range
August 9th & 16th Mrs. D. Lowden
August 23rd & 30th Mrs D Lowden
ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH
The re-roofing of the knave and Porch has been completed and our church is once more
without scaffolding.
DOG SHOW
The second Langford Fun Dog Day will take place on Langford Cricket Field on Saturday
29th August at 2.00pm prompt. Ricky Maloney from Langford Downs will again give a
demonstration of dog handling and will then judge the following classes:
1.Best puppy under 2 years 2.Best young dog 2-7 years 3.Best dog over 7 years 4.Best
handler under 10 years 5.Dog to sit longest
6.Dog most like their owner 7.Best working type dog 8.Best dog trick
9.Best human fancy dress dog 10.Best in show
Raffle and refreshments available. Entries on the day. Proceeds to be in aid of St
Matthew's Church.
Richard Kirby
NEWS FROM ST CHRISTOPHERS
None of us here at St Christopher's can believe it's the end of yet another year! The year 6
children have been for their Induction days at Burford and have come back full of
enthusiasm, excitement and stories of Bunsen burners and new friends! They even look
taller after a couple of days at `big school' and are well and truly ready to move on! It is a
time of mixed emotions though as they tackle new
challenges and learn to cope with their new environment. Their feelings are summed up
by Emily Watt, one of our fab year 6 girls:
MOVING ON
My days of primary school are nearing the end.
The big and scary senior school is just around the bend.
My year six clock is ticking, my time is nearly up.
Memories will remain with me, like winning the Sports' Day cup. I was the oldest in the
school but now I'll be the youngest.
So small I'll be within those corridors that will seem to be humongous! I've been bright
and clever and at this school I've shone.
But now it is time for me to be Moving On!
We have had, as usual, a fabulous end to the school year. Our Key Stage Two
performance was Kids In Space. All the children were involved, in singing, acting,
designing programmes and tickets, making the scenery or working the lights. It was an
fantastic show and one of our best ever! It always amazes me how the children are
confident to speak and sing in front of adults and do so with such enthusiasm and an
apparent lack of nerves. Our soloists this year were outstanding and so obviously enjoyed
the whole experience. Before the performance itself we had a concert showcasing all the
talents of all our musicians. The school orchestra performed Titanic, The Plink Plonk Rag
and a beautiful arrangement of Adiemus with the children singing with them. A huge
thank you to Mrs Henderson who teaches our children music throughout the year. Mrs
Rowe's guitars played as well and we were joined by the newly formed Junior Benefice
Choir who took us through some of their songs with audience participation!
The term finished with Shine Week – this was a National initiative for children to show
off their many and varied skills and talents! The children prepared presentations as part of
their homework on their hidden talents and then shared them in their classrooms. There
was an amazing variety of talents from `ball manipulation' to Karate, violin playing and
much more! It was a great week, ending with a whole school sing-a-long to our favourite
band with children placing their shining stars on a display in the hall.
We were delighted this year with all our SATs results at the end of the year – they really
reflected the efforts and hard work put in by all the teachers and children alike. The
Foundation Stage children have a had a great year, with 82% making outstanding progress
against the Foundation Stage Profile. At Kev Stage One, where the national average is a
level 2, 94% children achieved at least this with 61% achieving a level 3. Our Key Stage
Two SATS were also outstanding with 96% of children achieving at least a level 4 (the
national average) and 46% achieving level 5. We are also delighted that nearly 40% of
children have made better than predicted progress from key stage one to key stage two.
This is a direct reflection on the high quality of teaching in our school and I would like to
thank all the staff for supporting our children so well.
On behalf of the staff I would like to thank all the children, parents and Governors for
their ongoing support and hard work which contributes hugely to making our school a
wonderful place to be. I hope you all have a safe and happy summer holiday and we look
forward to welcoming all our families back in September. Our topics in September will be
`Around our School' when we will be finding out all about our local area and `World war
2.' As always we welcome any support, please contact the school office on 01367 860318
or visit our website at www.st-christophers.oxon.sch.uk.
Sarah Nisbett
NEWS FROM SCPA
As dawn rushed at me on the morning of Saturday, 11th July, I lay listening to the belting
rain and wonder whether to abandon all hope of having our summer Fete outside, as usual.
By breakfast, it had stopped raining but the sky looked pretty unfriendly. A few frantic
text messages to various committee members later, we decided to move the bulk of the
table top stalls into the school hall but keep as much as possible on the field. Of course, in
true British fashion, it (briefly) tipped it down while were setting up; I felt vindicated for
my top decision- making but by 3.00pm, felt a bit of a drama queen as the sun came out
and pretty much stayed out for the next three hours!
Never mind. We had a lovely afternoon, both inside the school and out on the field. The
tire engine at the school gates is always a popular opener, there were queues across the
playground at one point! Splat the Rat has never been so busy and our huge thanks to Lee
Hird for being the best `Rat Man' ever. There was a somewhat shambolic but hilarious
Maypole Dance towards the afternoon. I think this might be something to perfect in the
future. Our maypole now has lovely new ribbons and a few willing dancers so watch out
next year. Our fabulous editor of this magazine served tea and cakes tirelessly for the
entire afternoon so thank you Ros and Debbie for your brilliant brews.(actually, my teas
were atrocious, as many will test. Ed) As ever, the bouncy castle was a big hit with the
little ones and thank you Brad for bringing a mini fairground to St Christopher's.
As a fundraiser, this is one of our most popular events and we were thrilled with the
visitor numbers. After expenses, we have raised a very respectable L740 but there is still a
little counting to do so expect the profit to rise. Thank you EVERYONE for helping and
attending and especially to the SCPA committee who yet again have pulled another one
out of the bag. Our L6,000 target isn't looking so frightening anymore. Oh and not ones to
rest on our laurels, we are planning a big bar-be-que, bingo & beetle drive, ladies' pamper
evening and Christmas Fair from September. If you would like to be kept up to date,
please email hkeen@btinternet.com or follow us on Facebook, just look up St
Christopher's Parents Association and become a fan.
Helen Keen
LITTLE FARINGDON
St Margaret's
CHURCH FLOWERS
August Elsa Taylor
September Jeanie Pollock
GLORIOUSLY SUNNY CHURCH LUNCH
Brilliant sunshine was in abundance at the Church Lunch on 28th June, which was a great
success thanks to the efforts of one and all! The warm weather, jazz music, Pimms galore
and superb salmon all combined to make a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Many thanks
to those who helped in the preparations and on the day, as well as to all those who
attended and generously supported this annual event, which contributes substantially to
the fabric of St Margaret's Church. A special `thank you' is extended to Jamie and Emma
Abdy Collins for hosting the lunch in the lush surroundings of Little Faringdon House.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOT
The Southrop Clay Pigeon Shoot is set for Saturday 12th September in the Southrop River
Meadows. This annual event is great fun for all those who compete and for everyone who
comes to simply enjoy the fun and wonderful lunch. The proceeds of the shoot benefit the
upkeep of St Margaret's Church. To enter a team, please telephone George Ponsonby on
07970 692292. No rain will be allowed this year!
RIDE AND STRIDE IN SEPTEMBER
The annual Ride and Stride will also take place on Saturday 12th September. This
energetic fund-raising event supports the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust and
contributes substantially to the ongoing maintenance of our precious St Margaret's
Church. All cyclists and ramblers who would like to participate would be most welcome.
Details and sponsorship forms may be obtained from Jeremy Taylor on 01367 252205.
Barbara Johnson-Browne
CONGRATULATIONS
Many congratulations to Wendy Browne on graduating from Warwick University with a
1st Class Honours degree in psychology. We look forward to having Dr Browne in the
village in due course!
Jeremy Taylor.
SHILTON
Holy Rood
OPEN GARDENS
At 2.00pm on Sunday 21st June when it started raining I wasn't sure whether to throw
myself in the nearest water butt or open a bottle of something alcoholic to drown my
sorrows, but fortunately it was only a quick shower and Shilton's Open Gardens went
ahead as planned. The number of visitors seems to have been slightly down this year,
perhaps because of all the local competition, it being Fathers Day, clashing with the
Grand Prix, or simply a symptom of the general nationwide tightening of belts, who
knows, but it was still a thoroughly enjoyable day. All the several hundred very pleasant
people who came to the village seemed to enjoy themselves visiting the 15 gardens that
were open, or as many of them as they could fit in between 2-6pm, snapping up bargain
plants, listening to the organ recitals in the church, and partaking of tea and cakes, or
Pimms, at various venues. The usual very sincere thanks go to everyone who helped make
the day so enjoyable and successful, and of course to everyone who visited. We raised
£2,178, and although this is well down on last year's record sum it is still a substantial and
rewarding amount which will be put to very good use.
Next year's date (always the third Sunday in June) is 20th June 2010. Hope to see you
then. For further information, call me on 01993 842404
Shirley Cuthbertson
A MESSAGE OF THANKS
would like to pass on my thanks to all the ladies who put such beautiful flower
arrangements together in the church for our Open Gardens Day and also the volunteers
who took turn to sit in the church and chat to the visitors.
The afternoon started at 2.00 pm. and it seemed that as the clock struck 2 the rain started.
Mercifully it was only a shower which cleared away quite quickly and so as usual the
visitors and garden openers thoroughly enjoyed a lovely afternoon. It certainly is a very
happy day in the village.
lean Roberts
SHILTON HISTORY GROUP
In June we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Christ Church, hosted by our old friend the
very well-informed and genial Canon Ron Lloyd. We had the good fortune to be able to
sit in the Cathedral and hear a concert by an American college choir and then be refreshed
with tea in the college hall. We are so grateful to Ron.
At the end of May Martin Way had once again entertained us, this time taking us round
the site at Radcot which had been visited by television's Time Team. It was most
instructive, on a lovely evening.
The new session will begin on Friday 11th September when Chris Walker will talk about
Christopher Kempster who worked with Burford stone.
Fred Robertson
PARISH COUNCIL
Shilton Parish Council meetings will be held on the following dates in the Old School. All
meetings start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
5th August in Shilton 7th October in Shilton
2'° December in Shilton
Call me on 01993 840825
Katherine Robertson
KEEP FIT
Keep-fit every Thursday in Shilton Old School, 7.00-8.00pm, £3.50 per session. Sandie
Hunter 01993 706265
ORGAN CONCERT
Following the successful concert earlier this year to celebrate the new organ, I am
organizing a second concert in Shilton church. It will take place on Saturday October 17th
in the evening and will feature young artists, playing both classical and lighter music .
David New is speaking to some young players and we hope to give more details in the
September issue.
Donald Chamberlain
BRADWELL VILLAGE
BRADWELL VILLAGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
BRADWELL VILLAGE COFFEE SHOP
The Coffee Shop is open on Fridays in term time from 10.30am until 2.30pm in the
Village Hall selling hot and cold drinks and home-made cakes and savouries. This is a
splendid social focus for anyone with an hour or so to spare. For further details contact me
on 01993 824801
Sharron Howat
BRADWELL VILLAGE STITCHERS
The next meeting is on Tuesday 11th August from 10.00am until 2.30pm. Visitors are
most welcome, at £2.00 for the day. The half-annual subscription is L10.00. Please bring
along your latest project to work on. Drinks and biscuits are provided, but please bring a
packed lunch. Call me on 01993 824475.
Marion Ellis
HOLIDAY FUNDAYS
I am running 3 holiday fundays in Bradwell Village Hall on Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th
and Wednesday 26th August It is open to primary aged children and is from 10.00am to
4.00pm costing L20.00 per day or £50.00 for all 3 days. Contact me on
sammshep@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested.
Samm Shepherd.
BRADWELL BABES
Do you have young children aged between 0-5years old? Why not come along to
BRADWELL BABES BABY AND TODDLER GROUP?
Established in 2002 the group has been running successfully with a huge range of
equipment suitable for new borns through to pre schoolers. The hall is divided in to safe
areas and the older children can choose from a wooden kitchen, complete with food, to the
dressing up corner, or the `hairdressing salon'. We have many ride on cars/bikes and a
slide complete with floor mats. Weekly craft activity, songtime, playtime and
refreshments included in the L1.50 per family contribution. Come along to the village hall
for a free taster session, you and your children would be very welcome. Mondays 9.3011.30am. Any queries contact Angela on 01993 823623 or me on 01993 837296
Miranda Mowbray
WESTWELL
St Mary's
No news this month
AROUND THE REGION
A look at events and news fro, from a little further afield.
BURFORD SCHOOL NEWS
DEPARTMENT OF ART & DESIGN
Burford A'level Art student, Jonathan
Roberts has
used portraiture within his recent
coursework to
develop and visually analyse his
understanding of the
tonal qualities within the human face. He
asked a
number of people to sit for him and
eventually
focussed on David Everett, a member of
the school
grounds staff. Jonathan produced an
incredibly accurate, outstanding series of
tonal pencil drawings for his final
A'level submission.
In thanking David for sitting for the
portraits, Jonathan presented him with two framed copies of the
portraits that he had completed.
(see right)
CAN YOU HELP?
The Science Department would love to hear from any parents who are able to offer
assistance to the department.
Do you have any knowledge or expertise of science that could be shared?
We want to bring our science `to life'. How better than guests bringing in fresh ideas and
experience! If you think you can help then please contact Miss Himmens on 01993
823303
EXAMS OFFICE
5172 Exam papers ordered, sorted, stored and delivered to the correct candidate at the
correct time. Collected back in, sorted, accounted for, packaged and dispatched to the
correct examiner. Sounds simple but this fantastic achievement required months of work,
hours of overtime, and a great behind-the-scenes team.
The Exams Office would like to give a public `THANK YOU' to the Invigilation Team'
who worked well together to keep the candidates calm and confident; to ` .Learning
Support', for all their help and the `Caretaking `Desk' Team' who moved in excess of 2500
desks and chairs over the exam period.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY AT BICESTER ARMY
BARRACKS
Andy Burns of Y10 wrote the following report:Have you ever considered a career in the British Army? The Army can offer schools
insight days, for students to see what the army is all about, although the main aim of the
day was for us to develop our problem solving skills and to work in a team. On 16th June,
40 members of Year 10 attended a day with the Army. On arrival we were met by
Sergeant Jones, and members of The Rifles, the Grenadier Guards and the Royal
Armoured Corps. Within 10 minutes of arriving we were already doing press- ups and
getting used to being shouted at! The challenges we faced ranged from an inflatable
assault course and hitting a target with a paintball gun to something called `the electric
fence'. This is where we had to recover an ammunition box from the other side of a fence
using poles and string-neither was allowed to touch the ground or the fence (we had to
pretend it was electric). There was the task where we had to get a box of medical supplies
across an imaginary gorge, using poles and rope. In one task, we had to get our entire
group across a river using two planks of wood to get to the tyre swings in the middle and
then to the other side. The tyre run involved getting tyres from one cone to another, all of
the cones had a number on and you had to move them in a certain order, but you couldn't
put a higher number tyre on a lower number!
These are just some of the tasks we were given to complete and it was an enjoyable day
for all involved, from lunch in the cookhouse to the 110-140 press-ups and sit-ups
throughout the clay.
BRITISH OLYMPIC ATHLETE VISIT TO BURFORD SCHOOL
On Friday 19th June Tom Parsons (finalist in 2008 Beijing High Jump) made a special
visit to Burford School, providing a wonderful opportunity for pupils to meet and be
inspired by an international sports star.
All pupils had the opportunity to have their photograph taken with Tom (see Tom with
Lizzie Wybrants, below) before taking part in a simple fitness circuit (for which they were
sponsored). Money raised will be used to support Burford School's after-school athletics
club as well as supporting the TSS (Team Superschools) Award Scheme, which gives
financial assistance to talented pupils, so that they themselves can strive to fulfil their
potential in their chosen sport.
Tom gave a breath-taking demonstration by easily jumping the high jump bar set at its
highest mark at 1.9m. Tom passed around his winningshoes which he had worn in the Olympics. He then
answered questions from the pupils. He told the pupils
that he had been mad on all sports at school, but had
benefited from a very supportive sports teacher who
allowed him to practice his high jump every lunchtime.
He started high jump at 12 years of age but not until he
saw the Barcelona Olympics and the AAA
championships staged in Birmingham did he seriously
think he could take high
jumping more seriously.
Ellis Fox was impressed about Tom's family, `Tom told
us that he was not from a sporting family at all and he is the only sporty one. His Father
was
definitely not sporty being rather overweight!'
Susannah Baird said, `I am amazed at how high Tom jumped and how easily he did it.
The whole afternoon was fun.'
Yasmin Blackwell said, `It was a really exciting afternoon, we all did the exercises which
were exhausting and then watched Tom jump. He jumped so high, I couldn't believe it!'
Mary A/cockNEWS FROM COUNTY HALL
Most of you will know that the National financial situation is causing great concern.
Nationally we are in debt to the tune of £1.3 Trillion. To put it crudely we are broke and
will have to borrow to pay the interest payments which will inevitably become due...
Whatever politicians of all Political Parties say, cuts will be inevitable during this County
Council's term of office over the next four years (and probably beyond).
We are in a `phoney war' at the moment where the plans for this and the next financial
years are still current. But if we are not to be in an even worse position after this, we will
have to take action now. Certain areas of Council activity will be protected if at all
possible, and the aim will be to preserve most services and secure savings by
reorganisation and efficiency measures. At the same time, in recognition of individual
hard times we will try to avoid significant increases in Council Tax.
The County Council has gone live recently on its anticipation of severe financial
constraints resulting from reductions expected in central government funding (accounting
for 75% of our County Council spending in a year).
The Leader of the Council has made statements to the local media as follows:
(a)We are being responsible with taxpayers' money and protecting public services in the
worst national economic climate in generations;
(b) We have a great record of driving change and efficiencies, saving £54m in the last four
years to reinvest into services alone. The national financial picture means we will have to
do better still.
(c)We will work to make ambitious efficiency savings of 10% to our budget over five
years. That's £60m on top of the £30m we're already planning for. No front-line firefighters, teachers or children's social-workers will be affected and we want to avoid
redundancies but we will reduce jobs in the council to make a leaner, better organisation.
(d)This will be necessary because the state of Government finances will impact on the
income we get from Whitehall here in Oxfordshire and demand for our services is rising,
thanks to the recession. We must act now to minimise the impact of that.
(e)Despite Oxfordshire's solid finances, we are not complacent. This is taxpayers' money,
paying for taxpayers' services and we will ensure all of our taxpayers get the best for
every pound.
Cllr Don .Seale
OXFORDSHIRE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary started life in 1968 and has been established in
Stadhampton since 1970 providing refuge for unwanted and ill treated animals.
Previously to this Miss Gray (the founder) and her league of helpers used to collect strays
and board them in catteries and boarding kennels all around Oxford.
During an exceptional bad winter spell the Oxford Mail photographed Miss Gray feeding
ponies on Port Meadow, Miss Sybil Morley read the article and was so moved to hear of
the work being done donated L1,000 and later L5,000 to enable grounds to be purchased
which could house the animals together. Fortunately The South Oxfordshire Hunt put
their property up for sale and in July 1970 the 35 animals we had were transferred from
various boarding establishments to become the first inhabitants of our Sanctuary and that
is where our story begins...
Over the years we have re-housed thousands of animals and at the moment we are caring
for 90 dogs, 80/90 cats and 20 rabbits which are waiting for caring new homes. Whilst in
our care the animals are assured of veterinary treatment and love and care from our staff
until new homes can be found.
However, the Sanctuary is struggling to survive and we urgently need funds. You can
support the sanctuary by sponsoring one of or animals, by donating money or running
events on our behalf. If you are thinking of owning a cat, dog or rabbit, do visit our
website on www.oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk and see our animals waiting for new
homes.
ENJOY MORE BRIDGE'
Every Monday evening at
NORTHLEACH BRIDGE CLUB
Partners generally available. Phone Chris on 01993 823131 www.bridgewebs /north leach
CARTERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Dates for the diary
Saturday 1st August Men's 6 A sides Tournament Please book your team in with Jamie
Stalker, to be held at Kilkenny Lane. All comers welcome, from far and wide. We would
love to see some outside talent! Download application form from Web site. Tournament
2009 page for details.
John Williams's memorial football match & fun
celebration. Join us for an afternoon and evening of action packed fun for all the family.
Memorial football match, pig roast & live music, with all money raised going to Simon
House, Oxford. Further details to follow as initial date & timings have had to be
postponed. Update on the Web site as & when
18th until 21st August Summer Fun Week 10.00am up to 2.00pm, 3-4 yrs L 20.00, 5 —
14 yrs £, 30.00. For further details or an application form either go to our website or visit
the Mini Soccer Centre (Sundays)
12th September. There will be a Beer Festival in aid of `Help the Heroes', Rotary Club
International (to support an overseas charity) & Carterton Football Club. L5.00 ticket to
include tankard.
For full details of all of our events, visit our website on www.cartertonfc.co.uk.
West Ox Arts Gallery is on the first floor of Bampton Town Hall. The Gallery opening
hours are: Tuesday - Saturday: 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2.00pm — 4.00pm & Sunday:
2.00pm — 4.00pm. Tel: 01993
850137 or email:Westoxarts@yahoo.com
REFLECTIONS
Friday 3E" July - Saturday 8th, August
Buttercross Quilters of Witney celebrate 25 years of quilting and friendship. Reflections
shows a range of quilts as they have evolved over the years since the group began. See
how fabrics, designs and techniques have changed and influenced quiltmaking. Exhibits
will include group quilts, workshop pieces, and a colourful variety of work from past and
present members.
Rosie Tomlinson
OXFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
RURAL HOUSING
17th September from 12.00 - 3.30pm at Denman Collage, Marcham
There will be an opportunity for district and parish councils to find out what is involved in
developing a Rural Exception site, with examples of sites
completed so far and the challenges of what
is needed in the future. Also includes a Q
and A session with a panel of Planning and
Housing Officers from the Councils, ORCC's Rural Housing Enabler and representatives
from the Housing Associations.
To find out more and book a FREE place, please contact:
Helen Novelle - Principal Housing Enabling Officer (Vale) tel: 01235 540530 email:
helen.novelle@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
or Anna Kennedy – Rural Housing Enabler - tel:01865 883465
email: anna.kennedy@oxonrcc.org.uk
or Sarah Jones – Development Officer (South Oxfordshire) tel: 01491 823347 email:
sarah.jones@southoxon.gov.uk
DO YOU HAVE A RURAL PROJECT THAT IS LOOKING
FOR GRANT FUNDING?
The Southern Oxfordshire Local Action Group, a partnership led by local business,
farming and community representatives, with support from South Oxfordshire District
Council and the Vale of White Horse District Council, has secured L1.89 million to
support rural projects in the area up to 2013 via the LEADER programme.
Projects like renewable energy initiatives, farm diversification, tourism initiatives, support
for rural micro-businesses, and projects that deliver local services, which are within the
Southern Oxfordshire boundary, could receive up to L50,000 towards their objective.
For more information on how to apply for this funding and to view the programme's aims
and boundaries visit www.southernoxfordshireleader.org.uk
For more information on the Southern Oxfordshire LEADER programme, or to discuss
your project idea please contact Kate Forrest on 01491 823176 or email
info@southernoxfordshireleader.org.uk
NATURE NOTES
The highlight for the month of June for me was a visit to the Fame Islands owned by the
National Trust off the Northumbrian coast. Since the seventh century birds have taken the
protection offered by the Farne Islands and today twenty species of sea bird are identified
as breeding on the island group. The Fames are made of volcanic igneous rock on the
eastern end of a geological formation called the Whin Sill, which pops up along Hadrians
Wall. After the end of the Ice Age you could have walked from these islands across to the
mainland but rising sea levels cut them off making them a great place to enjoy wildlife.
They have wonderful names such as, Elbow, Fang, Blue Caps and Brownsman!
At the height of the breeding season there are up to 150,000 birds crammed on to the
islands and there is a large colony of about 3,000 grey seals, the largest meat eating
mammal in the U.K. The Farnes are also famous for St Cuthbert who lived and died here
in the 7th Century and for Grace Darling the Longstone lighthouse keeper's daughter who
with her father daringly rescued survivors from the paddle-steamer Forfarshire when it ran
aground in rough seas in 1838.
We landed on Inner Fame, the largest island which covers sixteen and a quarter acres and
has St Cuthbert's Chapel, the medieval pele tower and Victorian lighthouse. We were
greeted by terns, common and arctic flying at us and stabbing our heads, so it is wise to
always wear a hat as they can draw blood! They are protecting their nests which are on the
ground wherever you walk and the air is full of their sharp calls.
Amongst the earliest to nest are the shags, a large long-bodied, snaky necked sea bird,
black with an oily green sheen, with a crest and bright yellow gape and beautiful green
eyes. They build their untidy nests on the larger ledges, fiercely defending their territory
from lesser black backed and herring gulls. It was comical to watch one bird waddling
along the rocks carrying a bunch of seaweed, like a bunch of flowers and present it to its
mate sat on a nest. She added it to the pile she was sitting on and we could see there were
three blue green eggs under her. Kittiwakes benefit from the aggressive nature of the
ledge – policing shags by building their nests on the smaller ledges amongst the shag
colony. As a result they stand a better chance of rearing their young, untouched by the
marauding gulls. Kittiwakes' nests are fascinating structures built of mud, grass, seaweed
and ocean debris, all cemented together and to the ledge by large amounts of sticky
droppings. On Skomer Island the previous year we had watched them gathering the mud
from a nearby freshwater pond and in North Cornwall where there is a nesting colony I
have watched them pulling beakfulls of grass out to add to their nests. It is amazing what
a bird can do with no hands and fingers, just a beak to fashion its nest with.
Where the soil is deep enough puffins gain exclusive rights for their burrows – up to
15,000 pairs nest on Inner Fame, Staple and Brownsman Islands.
Birdwatchers should keep to the pathways to avoid damaging the puffin's colonies
because although their burrows extend five feet into the soil they are only twelve inches or
so beneath the surface and could collapse. Young puffins remain underground for six
weeks and are fed by both parents on sand eels, which they catch far out at sea. The small
fish are held by their head in bunches in specialised grooves inside the puffin's beak,
giving the bird a comical appearance. The young puffins grow fast but their parents
suddenly abandon them. Eventually pangs of hunger persuade them to leave the burrow
and drop into the sea where they begin to feed for themselves.
Guillemots and razorbills nest in serried ranks down the shelves on the cliffs and together
with all the other birds they make a cacophony of sound.
Arctic terns have a circumpolar distribution breeding colonially in Arctic and Sub-Arctic
regions of Europe, Asia and North America (as far south as Brittany and Massachusetts).
The species is strongly migratory, seeing two summers each year as it migrates from its
northern breeding grounds to the oceans around Antarctica and back, about twenty four
thousand miles each year. They are long lived birds with many reaching twenty years of
age. The average arctic tern in its life will travel a distance equal to going to the moon and
back, about 500,000 miles. An arctic tern ringed as an unfledged chick on the Farne
Islands in Summer 1982 reached Melbourne Australia in October 1982, a flight of over
14,000 miles in just three months from fledging.
David Roberts
RESTORATION ROADSHOW
Transparent Television has been commissioned to make a new BBC Two series called
Restoration Roadshow. It's an exciting new series that gives members of the public the
chance to have their antique and collectables valued by the experts and pick up some
restoration advice too.
Presented by Antique's expert Eric Knowles and his team of antique restorers, the first of
the four Roadshows will be at the magnificent Blenheim Palace, on the 8th and 9th
August, as one of the most impressive Mansions in England provides a stunning backdrop
for Restoration Roadshow.
Along with showing you how to nurse your vintage, 20th century and collectables back to
life, there will also be the chance to gain a free valuation by one of our experts or Eric
himself. And if the item's owner likes the sound of their restoration advice, they could
decide to pay for the work and even take it to auction to hopefully make a profit.
We are hoping to discover some amazing historical back-stories, the odd lost master, even
some heart warming sentimental stories surrounding the objects themselves. Contact us at
blenheim@transparenttelevision.com for more details
Lara Sword
WHAT SHALL WE HAVE FOR DINNER?
Actually, this month we are not
having anything for dinner; while I was thinking about what to write for this article it was
simply too hut even to move, let alone stand over a cooker frying onions (which, let's face
it, nearly every savoury main course dish
requires one to do, which in turn means that I am forever running out of the kitchen,
dabbing my eyes with kitchen towel while holding a wooden spoon in
my mouth. This, by the way, is supposed to stop your eyes watering, in case you
t hought I had finally lost it. In fact, it doesn't really work. I have tried wearing skiing
goggles but they just steam up. If anyone has a sure fire way of chopping onions without
crying please tell the Pump and put us all out of our misery).
So, hot days require drinking plenty of water and lying in a darkened room listening to
audio books, not cooking. I am currently working my way through he Barchester novels
read by Timothy West. What bliss. It is, I imagine, like having Trollope himself reading to
you. Summer nights, on the other hand, are made for drinking. I find wine can be rather
headache-inducing in hot weather, unless drunk as a spritzer. Spirits, with plenty of mixer
and ice, are what is called for. This summer we are in luck. A fairly new product, St
Germain, an eIdcrflower liqueur, is now widely available in Waitrose. It is heaven in a
glass! ' Truly. It can be used in any number of cocktails (two are given on the bottle;
several more are listed on their website) and I have developed one of my own. St Germain
has the seal of approval here in Holwell (naturally, I have to test new things out on willing
guinea pigs) and I am drinking it has I write this. Here's to a long, hot summer.
Apple and elderflower fizz
cut this out of a magazine some time ago. The original recipe calls for elderflower cordial,
but if you replace it with St Germain it is even better. These quantities are for 6 glasses; if
you are making just the one simply pour out gin and Appletizer as if you were making a
gin and tonic and add a dash of St Germain.
185 ml gin
2 granny smith apples, thinly sliced
2 tbs St Germain
lots of ice 750 mls Appletizer
Mix all ingredients in a jug and stir.
St Germain Cocktail
This is a great way to disguise not-so-good white wine.
2 shots dry white wine
1 1/2 shots St Germain
2 shots sparkling water
Mix together. Pour into a tall glass with loads of ice. Heaven.
St Germain Gin &' Tonic
1 shot St Germain
1/2 or 1 shot Gin
3 shots tonic
Mix, add ice and lime. Drink.
Angela Galione
THE LIONS CLUBS OF OXFORDSHIRE
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE SCHEME
Telephone 01993 772241: e-mail maddy@johnradburn.org.uk
Over 55,000 people in Oxfordshire have got The Bottle — have you ?
The Lions Clubs of Oxfordshire are proud to spearhead the Message in a Bottle scheme in
the County.
Everyone will be acutely aware of the problems faced by the Emergency Services when
they are called into the home of someone who has, perhaps,
collapsed or been involved in an incident.
Who is this person ?
What medication are they taking ?
Are they allergic to anything ?
Who is their next of kin for us to contact ?
Are there any pets in the house who will need attention if this
patient has to be taken into hospital ?
To answer these questions, and more, you need the Message in a Bottle designed to help
just such people, those who are vulnerable and potentially at risk.
The plastic bottle measures 4" high and 2" diameter. Personal information, suchas medical
conditions, regular medications, allergies, doctor's details and details of next of kin are
written on a form provided and placed inside the bottle. The information inside could
obviously prove critical in deciding any appropriate
treatment or other necessary action. The bottle is placed in the fridge and a green sticker is
placed on the outside door of the fridge. The second sticker is placed m the back of the
main entrance door, so that it is not visible to unwelcome callers, to alert all emergency
services to its existence.
The scheme is whole-heartedly supported by our local Emergency Services who have
been impressed by the simplicity of the system. It is also now a national scheme, run
throughout the country by various organisations all with the aim ensuring that their local
citizens are being helped to the maximum.
I f you would like The Bottle then contact any member of the Lions Club or ring tic on
01993 772241 who will be pleased to help.
I kiddy Radburn
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BENEFICE CALENDER OF EVENTS
August
Each Wednesday afternoon 12.00 – 5.00 p.m. Craft Fair in the Morris
Memorial Hall in Kelmscot
The Tuesday Club meets every Tuesday between 10.30 – 2.30 at Kencot
Village
Hall. Contact Katy Dawson 01367 253974
2nd Kelmscott Village Gardens Open 1.30 – 4.30 contact Jane on
01367 253348
5th
Shilton Parish Council Meeting at the Old School 7.30pm
6th-8th Open Air Theatre in Filkins
16th
Blue Cross Fun Day and Dog Show 11.00 am – 4.00 pm.
18th-21stSummer Fun Week at Carterton Football Club
22°d
Filkins Bowling Club annual open Flower Show and Fete at 2.00
pm.
23Cd Barbeque at The Vines
29th
Langford Fun Dog Show
30th
Blind Wine-tasting and Quiz led by Charlie Stanley-Evans in
Broadwell
Manor Barn in the evening in aid of Kencot Playground Charity.
31s'
Playground Fun Day from 2 – 5 p.m. in Kencot – recreation
ground