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ISSUE 134 DECEMBER 2017

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Thank goodness it’s December / Christmas / the end of the year! Christmas please do stop and say if you enjoy the Cotswold Times. We will love to hear your thoughts! Without fail we are all caught up in the spell of community and the magic it can generate. The magazine brings us emails and phone calls every day, people’s latest photographs arrive to be shared in a future edition, and the younger generation get taller and more skilful in every school report. Every month we bring the news and communities together and present them to our readers . . . and we love it!

2017 has been a tough year for a lot of people, with unseasonal weather and endless weeks of bad news, a few national tragedies and, quietly, many family ones too. The end of the year doesn’t always bring respite of course, but it can provide a time to pause and consider how we are doing in the bigger scale of things. “Count our blessings?” maybe! . . . Maybe take a little time to look for some positives, those ‘small hits’! Anyone who has had visitors from outside

the Cotswolds would have heard them remark: “How lucky you are to live in such a wonderful area!” . . . and of course, we are. But maybe we don’t stop and look at the views as we go to work, pick up the children from school, or juggle for a parking space to go shopping. We love to see the Christmas tree go up in town, and see the lights late every afternoon as we go home for tea or supper. The Cotswold Times team are no exception. The team is tiny and brilliant . . . and if you meet any of us over

We have some new ideas to work with in 2018, and we hope you will give us honest feedback and maybe share ideas of your own. We are excited about our plans and look forward to finding out from you how we are doing . . . and we will be looking for those ‘small hits”! Meanwhile, whatever your plans for Christmas and the end of 2017, in this very beautiful corner of England or somewhere equally special to you . . . may 2018 bring you health, wealth and joy in whatever size doses you can manage! With my best wishes

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Contents

F E A T U R E S Spa on the Square

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Run Santa Run, Short story by Nick John Book reviews

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Local Rotary, Lions

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Reports from some Local Schools

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Local Sports Clubs

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Local Business Directory

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In the Mood tearooms

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The Royal Scot at Adlestrop

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Village Halls

Music at Stow Seasonal Recipes

Club Notices and Rural Cinemas

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Daisy and the Dromedaries Dale Le Vack

R E P O R T S

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Panto Review: Sleeping Beauty 45 Eve Roberts Shelterbox – a life saving box of hope Stephen Barber

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R E G U L A R S Local Authority Information Blood Donor Sessions Community Notices Report from Moreton Town Council Community

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Planning

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Local Church Services

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Book Reviews from Borzoi Books

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Events including Festivals, Exhibitions, Concerts, Local Fundraising and Walks 32-36 Events Diary

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Tax Issues Robb Eden

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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR READERS A Gift that is fresh every month, colourful and informative

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Daisy & the Dromedaries A sixth former’s future career with camels Interview and article by Dale Le Vack. Life promises to be anything but conventional for 18-year-old Daisy Fossett, who left Chipping Camden High School this summer. She’s currently taking a year out before going to Cirencester Agricultural University to do a 12-month course in agricultural management. In the meantime Daisy is expecting to have an eventful year. When I met her she was on location in the south of England making a feature movie with her mum and dad. The Fossetts may be on location but they’re not actors – they are circus showmen. Daisy and her brother Leo are the latest generation in a long line of circus families. Her father Joe is the owner of Joseph’s Amazing Camels with his wife Rebecca. “We’re the number one camel-racing team in Great Britain and the BBC’s premier camel company. We can trace the Fossetts as circus showmen back to the 16thcentury. My ancestors travelled Britain with an early form of circus which focused on bare-back riding and performing animals. “Most circus families are related through marriage. We’re kin to the Chipperfields, Ashleys, and Pinders. My own childhood was spent in my father’s touring circus. We were in a different town and a new environment every week. “In my father’s day the circus travelled by rail. The caged animals were in what we called Beast Wagons, long trailers with bars on one side. When we were on the road we lived in showman’s four-wheeled caravans pulled by a truck. They were comfortable

and equipped like a small house with running water and showers. My two brothers Dennis and Clive also grew up as showmen. I was the one who had the enthusiasm for the animals and I’ve trained all types of circus animals over the years, including bears. Clive worked with animals too, and performed as a cowboy, throwing axes and knives from horseback. Dennis was the Ringmaster and a trapeze artist. I was fortunate enough to be able to do that in my lifetime - now it’s all changed. Caged animals are a thing of the past. Our camels have a good life. They stay out on warm nights in the summer but come back to the stables for the rest of the year. Joe continued: “I’ve spent hundreds and hundreds of hours training Daisy and she’ll be better than me. Without bias I’d say Daisy is a very good trainer. She’s done a lot with camels and horses and will take over this business”. Daisy told me: ”Training an animal is one of those things that you often think you’re never going to master – you learn that kindness and patience are the keys. It’s probably similar to teaching children - you’ve got to be firm, you’ve got to love them and they’ve got to love and trust you ...otherwise it doesn’t work. Elephants and camels are incredibly intelligent – and they need to know what you want. Key factors are kindness, reward and repetition.“ Daisy has an entrepreneurial mind and plans to grow the business. “Camel milk is going to be the next new health food. It has a low 3% fat content. Nutritionists and scientists in the Middle East are testing

the value of the milk in medicinal areas including for diabetes. It’s thought to be good for controlling cancer and for treating several illnesses. Most weeks we’re asked for camel milk and we plan to build a herd and start producing milk from Dromedaries. Mum and I have been doing research to learn what will be required. “The camels we have already have will continue racing. They are naturally quite competitive - you can see them get excited as they get to the start, especially the younger males who like to run. But we always have a bucket of food at the end of the track! “Right now I’m taking a year out before going to Cirencester, and during the coming months I’ll be working full-time here developing the business. While I’m doing my degree I’ll be able to come home a lot to keep a grip on what’s going on. We’ll need more land as the dairy herd gets bigger. We might stay here at Idlicote near Shipston but we may move further into the Cotswolds. “I definitely want to take over the business and feel it’s my duty as the eldest child to do so. We’ll probably carry on doing the racing and the entertainment* because, apart from anything else, the animals love it. It keeps them on their toes and they don’t get bored. The racing will probably die down a little as the dairy herd gets larger but we feel sure the trekking will develop as part of our family business. *At Christmas the Fossetts present the ‘Three Kings and the Camels’ shows. Our range includes corporate work, special parties and trekking, managed by Rebecca, Daisy’s mum.

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Run Santa, Run!

A seasonal short story by Nicholas John It’s the weather. It’s always the weather. I can handle the cold, the frost, the nip in the air. It’s the wet that gets to me, a dampness that creeps through every layer, slowly permeating clothing and skin alike. And did I mention the wind? Straight off the Irish Sea, up the Mersey and into my old bones. But it’s that time of year again, time to “embrace my festive fitness” or whatever the jargon is these days. So, same as last year and the year before, here I am again. Good afternoon, Premier Inn and yes, I had a good journey, thank you very much. The Liverpool Santa Dash is one of the biggest festive runs in the world, boasting up to 10,000 participants, running through the streets of the city centre, passing major landmarks such as Pier Head and the Town Hall. It’s always humbling to see how many people get off their bums to join in. It’s not as if people haven’t a million other things to do on a Sunday morning. The shops are all open for one thing; washing the car, church, maybe there’s even a car boot on somewhere, but it’s lovely that people make the effort. Fourteen years this year and I’m quite proud to admit I’ve done the last eight of them, which isn’t too bad for a man in my condition: or my age, for that matter. With its origins dating back to 2004 and vying on an annual basis with Las Vegas to hold the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Biggest Festive Run”, up to 10,000 Santas will gather at Pier Head again this December, in full festive costume, before setting off to dash round the city.

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The sixth pint was maybe a mistake, but there were extenuating circumstances. I got talking to some Everton fans in the bar and they explained that, in case I’d never noticed (which I had, obviously), there were always plenty of blue Santa suits pounding the pavements. Anfield red and Goodison blue. And that made sense, something that’s a part of the spirit of this wonderful city and its community. So we toasted that and quite a few other things too, not that I can remember exactly what now. But, as the alarm bleeps and flashes 6-30 a.m., just the five might have been the more sensible option. 2016’s race attracted Santas from around the world, travelling from Canada, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia to take part. True to the north-west of England at this time of year, and this time of the morning, it’s damp and drizzly, the wind whipping up the waves on the river in front of the Liver Building. 5k around the city streets and, though Premier Inn bacon and eggs has settled the worst of the night before, I’m forced to admit that it might not be the ideal preparation for any sort of running, fun or otherwise. Never mind; check my laces are tight, do a few stretches (which might make things worse) and adjust the sunglasses, which under these leaden, grey skies are completely unnecessary. But y’know, I do get a little paranoid at times. The race route runs along James Street, Victoria Street and Dale Street, before heading over the Churchill Way

flyover, along Leeds Street, down Old Hall Street to the finish line back on Dale Street, near the Town Hall. I’m fine, thanks for asking. There are bits aching where I didn’t know I had bits to ache, but I’m not complaining. I managed a slow jog for about 3k, followed by an inelegant shuffle for the rest, crossing the finish line in a respectable 42 minutes: not a personal best by any means but I’m hardly chasing any medals. I get a commemorative one for finishing anyway. Two things spurred me on: the sheer, joyous nature of the event, with so many people running and walking for charities and good causes, and rather fortuitously finding a salty bacon remnant in the corner of my beard just when I was beginning to lag. I could’ve done without the artificial snow flurries at the finish, having seen enough of the real stuff to last a lifetime, but churlishness is hardly in keeping with a dashing Santa is it? Now for a shower, forty winks and a couple for the road with my Everton chums in the bar till the taxi arrives: John Lennon Airport to Manchester, flight to Helsinki-Vantaa and the connection to Rovaniemi. A long, long journey but I’ll be back in time.That sleigh won’t fly itself will it? Nicholas John The annual Liverpool Santa Dash takes place on the first Sunday in December. Santa suits are provided to all runners. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, 3rd December at 9-30 a.m. (www.btrliverpool.com)

Part Time Nanny Wanted Job vacancy - Lido Manager Fixed Term Contract 1st March – 30th September 2018 The Lido is recruiting a new manager for the 2018 season initially but with a view to renew in subsequent years. The successful candidate will be well organised, with great interpersonal skills and some experience of managing a team. While previous involvement in the pool/leisure industry would be an advantage, it is not essential as full training will be given. Please email [email protected] for more information and to apply. The closing date for applications is 12th January 2018. www.chippylido.co.uk • Registered Charity No. 1113869

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£16/hr Includes some Saturdays/Sundays. Previous experience essential. Must drive. Please call 07891 606505 and leave a message

OIL, LPG, GAS Installations • Boiler Services Bathroom Design and Installation • Plumbing and Heating Alterations Grant G-ONE Accredited Installer Plumbing Maintenance • Equine Irrigation Systems

Mobile: 07876288288 Telephone: 01608730016 email: [email protected]

Wilmers Cotswold Barber Shop

Due to high demand we are pleased to announce we have 3 barbers, all of us focused on one thing, producing high quality hair styles for all ages. Also specialising in beard grooming, treated with our home made beard oils. We have nearly 30 years experience between us all in the trade and we do every new look out there. Gents £14.50 Seniors £9 Kids £10.50 Toddlers £7.50 Beard grooming £5 Wet shave £20 All card payments accepted Friendly family atmosphere, great customer care, and a good laugh guaranteed! Oh and don't forget the top shelf for a cheeky tot occasionally! Tue/Wed/Fri 9-5 • Thurs 9-6:30 • Sat 7:30-1 T: 01451 831412 Wilmers Cotswold Barber Shop, Sheep St, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1JS COTSWOLD TIMES

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01451 850344 www.thehalfwayhousekineton.co.uk Kineton, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Glos. GL54 5UG

DOG WALKING SUNDAY Our next dog walking Sunday takes place on Sunday 3rd December 2017. Enjoy a bacon roll and coffee at the pub before heading out for a walk with your dog and then back to the pub for a delicious roast lunch for just £15.95 with £1 going to a local charity. These are very popular so please call and book a table on 01451 850344.

Alain Rouveure

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The Alain Rouveure Nepal Fund

Our festive menu runs throughout December and is perfect for any friends, family and work colleagues wishing to get into the Christmas spirit! 

" Making a Difference Where it Matters " Todenham Near Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9NU l

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Are you looking for a local dentist? Phone 01386 840 840

Principal Dentist Edward Locke GDC no. 78075 graduated from Birmingham University in 2000 and has over 17 years experience as a General Dental Practitioner. Edward believes in providing high quality dentistry at highly competitive prices.

Denplan Essentials from £6.92 per month Denplan Care from £13.85 per month • • • • •

Free assessment for Denplan Care plan patients. NHS appointments for children and exempt adults Offers and family discounts available Ground-floor surgeries FREE PARKING

3 Ashbee House | Battlebrook Drive | Chipping Campden | GL55 6JX Email: [email protected] | Website: www.ashbeedentalcare.co.uk

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LOCAL AUTHORITIES DECEMBER 2017 C.D.C. Committee Meetings Meetings are held at the Council Offices, Trinity Road Cirencester, GL7 1PX. Agendas, reports and Minutes are published online five working days before each meeting at www.cotswold.gov.uk. Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings of the Council and Committee. If you live in the District and are on the Electoral Register you can take part by asking up to two questions per meeting. Information about your Councillors and committee members are on the website: www.cotswold.gov.uk

DECEMBER

Tues Wed Thurs Wed

05 Overview and Scrutiny 06 Sires Inspection Briefing 07 Joint Consultative Committee 13 Planning and Licensing

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

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH: Giving blood is quick, easy, and it saves lives Call the number above or look online www.blood.co.uk to arrange an appointment at a venue close to where you live, where you study or work

MORETON TOWN COUNCIL

MORETON TOWN COUNCIL

NEXT MEETING: Monday 11 December

NOTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING

PLEASE CHECK NOTICEBOARD

NOVEMBER 2017

Residents are welcome to attend meetings. Questions* from the public relating to a proposal in discussion by Cllrs may be taken prior to Council voting on that proposal. General questions are taken at the end of the meeting.

Abbreviated notes from the Meeting will be available online at www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil.co.uk and are displayed on the Council’s noticeboard in the High Street (on Barklays House). Copies are available at the Council’s Office, Moreton Library, and the CDC Moreton Area Centre in High Street. Office opening hours: Tuesday – 10:00-16:00 Wednesday and Thursday – 09:00-16:00 AND subject to meetings. Moreton in Marsh Town Council, Old Town, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0LW Tel: 01608 651 448

*A maximum of 3 minutes allowed. Town Councillors are available before and after the meeting. District and County Cllrs, representatives of Stow Police and local Press regularly attend.

ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Telephone: 08000 514 514

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

A417 improvement scheme shifts up a gear In line with the projects time frame, the next step of the A417 ‘missing link’ project has just been approved. In early 2018 Highways England will ask road users for their opinions on the route options. The missing link is a 5 km stretch of single carriageway on the A417 trunk road, with the remaining route between the M4 at Swindon and M5 at Gloucester being dual carriageway. The route is a key link between the West Midlands and London and is used by more than 34,000 vehicles a day. It also has one of the worst average vehicle delays of all routes in the region. Finding a solution is a priority for the county council, with nearly 7,000 people and businesses pledging their support for the scheme, which is being delivered by Highways England. Visit www.highways.gov.uk/roads/road-projects/a417-missing-link/ for more information. You can also follow us on Twitter @A417loop.

Do something Amazing . . . 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood Please don’t leave it to someone else Look online to read about THE DONATION PROCESS. Why give blood? Who can give blood?

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

Do you know who to contact if you have a power cut? 105 Is the new number to call. It’s free of charge and will put you through to your local network operator who can give you help and advice.

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Moreton in Marsh Town Council Old Town, Moreton in Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LW Tel: 01608 651448 [email protected] www.moretoninmarshtowncouncil

Remembrance Sunday The Council would like to thank residents for the marvellous turnout on Remembrance Sunday, over 600 of us were in the town for the event. We were lucky once again with a fine if rather cold day for the service. Our thanks too to the organisers and those serving the teas in the Redesdale Hall.

The Next Full Council Meeting The next full council meeting will be held at the Old Town Offices on Monday 11th December at 7:00pm.

Christmas Lights Switch On Our thanks to the Christmas Lights Committee who once again organised the Christmas Lights and Market that took place in the town on Saturday 25th November. Moreton Town Council would like to wish all our residents a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Parking Consultations The Council has been engaged in a series of consultations with the Moreton Parking Working Group and with specialist land agents JLL taking advice on the parking problems that beset Moreton. The Consultation has been wide ranging including discussions with local businesses and residents. As a result, at an Extraordinary Council Meeting in November, the Council has voted to bid on the land that comprises the old British Legion site with a view to creating a new car park for the town. The result of the bid should be known in approximately six weeks.

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Moreton Flood Alleviation Scheme Completed Cllr Dr Nigel Moor summarises the recent Moreton Public Meeting At the public Moreton Flood Alleviation meeting held by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP last month Cllr Sue Coakley, Chair of the Moreton Flood Alleviation Project Board, was able to announce completion of the ambitious scheme to divert flood water from the Batsford area west of Moreton, around the town southwards via the Stow Brook to the River Evenlode. CDC Chief Engineer Laurence King was applauded for his sheer determination and professionalism in getting the scheme through – at one stage the ground conditions were so bad that wheeled machinery had to be replaced with tracked vehicles. Last autumn the Board was faced with a difficult decision, as to whether to proceed with the scheme, through the winter months, following delays to the original schedule caused by negotiations with the Environment Agency and landowners. The alternative option would have

delayed the scheme for a further year – however the result, putting the scheme now in place ahead of the 2017/18 winter, vindicates the decision. The project has been a joint partnership of the Gloucestershire County Council, Cotswold District Council, Moreton Town Council and the Environment Agency, who all contributed to the funding, and was a response to the long campaign waged by Cllr Robert Dutton and the Moreton Town Council to alleviate the dreadful flood conditions experienced in 2007. That campaign was taken up by Geoffrey Clifton- Brown MP who held a series of bi- annual meetings over several years to ensure that the momentum was maintained and the public had an opportunity to scrutinise their elected representatives. In summary the scheme involves a new headwall to the west of Parkers Lane, which collects floodwater from the area to the west of the town, and a 625m culvert south to an outlet headwall on the Stow Brook, two 750mmm pipes installed at Stow Bridge on the A429 to carry the floodwater under the road, and a 740m culvert with new headwalls to take floodwater from the Stow Brook south and in parallel with the railway line to the River Evenlode. It is a deceptively simple scheme but took many months of negotiation to demonstrate that it would take more water out of the Stow Brook than it put in. Questions from the public included the future maintenance of the scheme, which would include enforcement by both GCC as the lead flood authority and CDC, as well as the co-operation of the riparian owners. In addition, the effectiveness of the scheme if there were a repetition of the 2007 storm. The answer from the experts was that, in such an event there would be

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP and Councillors Sue Coakley, Ali Coggins and Nigel Moor inspect the new headwall  to the culvert located to the west of Parkers Lane Moreton.”

road flooding, because the drains would not be able to cope with such extreme conditions, but fluvial flooding would be much reduced. As a consequence, the hospital and medical centre, school and station would be safeguarded, and since 2007 many properties in the town had received specific flood protection. Completion of the scheme is welcomed by all those who have been involved. It has entailed literally years of effort and patience, and a major financial commitment, but above all demonstrates that a genuine partnership approach to infrastructure projects such as this will achieve a positive result. Cllr Dr Nigel Moor represents the Stow Division of Gloucestershire County Council but the opinions expressed in this article are his alone and not necessarily those of Gloucestershire County Council or Gloucestershire Conservatives.

Fireworks and fun at the Fire Service College The Fire Service College at Moreton in Marsh would like to thank everyone who came along to support our 2017 bonfire celebration and fireworks display. It was a fantastic success,

the turnout was spectacular and it was great to see so much support from the town. Entrance to the event was free, however we were raising money for Meningitis Now, the UK’s largest charity, offering support, funding research and raising awareness about meningitis.We are delighted that a total of £3500 was raised on the night and we are extremely grateful to everyone who dug deep to contribute to the charity buckets which were weighed down with coins. As special thank you to the trainee firefighters from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service who gave their support to the evening collecting donations and providing practical support. Hopefully we’ll see you all again next year for more of the same – or possibly even bigger and better! COTSWOLD TIMES |

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North Cotswold Community Radio Receives £850 Grant North Cotswold Community Radio have been awarded £850 funding towards improving studio facilities and training and work experience opportunities thanks to a donation from local housebuilder, CALA Homes as part its new community bursary scheme which was launched in April. Mark Wright, Managing Director at CALA Homes Midlands, said: “When we first launched the Community Bursary, we didn’t anticipate just how many inspiring applications we would receive from so many unbelievably worthwhile causes. When deciding the winners, North Cotswold Community Radio’s application stood out from crowd for their positive contribution to the local community. It is incredibly important to us that we play an active role in supporting the communities in which we build.” Formed in 2006, North Cotswold Community Radio has opened the airwaves to over 600 local charities, organisations and individuals from the local community. Currently run by thirtyfive volunteers, the station provides student training and work experience programmes for local pupils from Chipping Campden School, The Cotswold School and Shipston High School. With a local and global listenership of 5,000 people, the radio station also provides support for numerous local organisations and businesses by running external broadcasts from various locations including The Motor Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water, GWSR railway in Toddington and the Christmas Fair in Chipping Campden. Robb Eden, North Cotswold Community Radio Station Founder, said: “As an organisation run solely by volunteers, donations are incredibly important to supporting the amazing dedication and commitment shown by all our volunteers. We are delighted to have received this much needed funding from CALA Homes’ Community Bursary scheme.”

Fraudsters create authentic-looking emails purporting to be from genuine companies, or even someone you know, in order to defraud you. The emails are designed to infect your devices with malicious software (malware), or to steal sensitive information such as your financial details or passwords. ATTACHMENTS Don’t open the attachments in any unsolicited emails you receive. Email is the #1 delivery vehicle for ransomware, as well as other forms of malware

LINKS Don’t open the attachments in any unsolicited emails you receive. They could lead to malicious sites designed to infect your computer with malware, or steal your personal and financial details

YOUR DETAILS Never respond to emails that ask for your personal or financial details. Your bank won’t send you emails asking for this type of information

Carols by Candlelight In a magical setting in the lonely Victorian church on Winderton Hill Join us for another truly authentic Victorian evening of song and music as Winderton Church opens its historic doors. Since its closure in the 1970’s the church has been rarely used It’s dark, on a hill and windy but it will be filled with candle light as we prepare for Christmas. Join us for a memorable evening of song and experience how the coming of Christmas would have been celebrated 100 years ago Sunday, 10 Dec 6 pm Wrap up warm and bring a torch for the path

Back L to R: Stacey Foster from CALA Homes, NCCR Programme Controller Howard Ellis. Foreground: Students Will & Tom Hawkins

Uniform tax rebate: are you entitled? If you wear a uniform or protective clothing at work and you have to wash it yourself you may be due a tax refund that HMRC hasn’t told you about, and if you don’t claim it, you’ll lose it. According to our statistics, two in three employees who wear a uniform at work are entitled to a tax rebate. We have already helped thousands of customers claim refunds. Don’t miss out! Email: [email protected]

Because of overwhelming demand last year we are asking for you to pick up tickets for entry so we can control numbers. Tickets are free but please collect from Baldwins Newsagents in Brailes or Tysoe Stores. Donations please to raise funds for the upkeep of the church and for mulled wine and mince pies. There will be a limited number of tickets on the door on the night. If you can’t collect tickets please call Carole Foster 07341 070774 and they will be allocated for you to collect on the night as you come in.

Another cash machine stolen and a ram raid at the new Aldi Upper Rissingtons new Co-Operative store became the latest victim to have their cash machine ripped out of the wall and stolen. The new Aldi was also targeted and shortly before 2am on Saturday 11th November, thieves attempted to steal the new cash machine. After reversing a vehicle into the building and smashing several panes of glass, they were unsuccessful, this time. There have been several similar crimes across the Cotswolds recently and the police are appealing for any information that may help catch these criminals. Anyone with any information, call Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident 30 of 11th November.

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Planning Applications & Approvals CDC Planning Commmittee meets once a month – the details are on p17 of this magazine. Full information is available online at www.cotswold.gov.uk or 01285 62300. This website also explains planning procedures, how to comment on applications and speak at a public planning meeting at CDC. PLANNING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE 8 November 2017 SUMMARY OF DECISIONS Application

Stow on the Wold

Land Parcel Adj to Bretton House Station Road Stow on the Wold Gloucestershire. 17/01218/REM Approval of Reserved Matters

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A

Mickleton

Garden Cottage High Street Mickleton Chipping Campden 17/03180/FUL Full Application

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Schedule No.

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A = Accept Officer Recommendation V = Varied Officer Recommendation O = Overturned Officer Recommendation Permit – Extra condition as on Additional Pages Delegated Authority to Permit subject to amendments

NB. DELEGATED AUTHORITY means that Planning Committee has passed the decision to the Planners subject to amendments to the Application..

Applications Received between 2 October and 10 November 2017 Parish

Application No. Location

Proposal

Deadline Date

Stow-on-the-Wold

17/03828/FUL

Land At White Hart Lane

Removal of Condition 15 (parking) of permission 14/03649/FUL - Construction of four houses and three apartments

27/10/2017

Northleach

17/04160/FUL

All Alone Lane

he development of an energy storage scheme and associated infrastructure.

17/11/2017

Willersey

17/04076/OUT

Bailey Lodge Stroud Road Cirencester

DISCHARGE Compliance with conditions 10 (travel plan), 11 ( CMS), 12 (pedestrian crossing) and 20 (trees) - Erection of a new 2 storey office & research facility, including demolition of a 2 storey residential property, new hard landscaping, cycle storage and car parking

09/11/2017

Temple Guiting

17/0099/ CWMAJW

Cotswold Hill Quarry Ford

Removal of condition 3 (HGV Movements) and 4 (Infill Quantity Limits) relating to planning consent 14/0104/CWMAJW

17/11/2017

Moreton-in-Marsh

17/04400/PAYPRE

Land North Of Fosseway Garden Centre Stow Road

Maugersbury

17/04544/ COMPLY

Land Parcel Adj To Bretton House Station Road Stow-On-The-Wold Gloucestershire

[Revised Restoration Proposals], dated 13/08/2015 29/11/2017 DISCHARGE Compliance with conditions 9 (drainage), 13 (biodiversity), 14 (fumes), 15 (waste), 16 (lights), 17 (trees), 19 (contamination), 21 (access), 22 (access), 25 (maintenance), 26 (traffic), 27 (CMS) & 28 (fire hydrants) - Outline application to include details of the means of access for a Continuing Care Retirement Community (Use Class C2). The development will incorporate a core building (including Care bedrooms, Close Care units, Linked Assisted Living Units and ancillary facilities), detached Assisted Living Units, landscaped grounds, internal highways, car parking and associated works

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Controversial planning application approved at The Leasows Farm, Chipping Campden A controversial plan for thirty new houses in Chipping Campden has been approved after an appeal.

50% affordable housing, exceeding the target amount recorded in the emerging plan.

The land at Leasows Farm in Chipping Campden was rejected by planners in June 2016, as the land is within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Planners at Cotswold District Council had considered the plan a “major development” which should be refused except under “exceptional circumstances”.

In addition, local residents expressed concern about highway safety as the site is accessed from Dyers Lane, which is narrow, unlit, fairly steep and with limited forward visibility. It also lacks a footway. However, the inspector was satisfied that the required visibility splays would be appropriate.

However, the planning inspector overturned this ruling: “In this case, the council concedes that the scale of the proposal in relation to the size of the settlement would not be major, amounting to about 2.5% of the size of the town. The whole of the town lies within the AONB. The council accepts that necessary growth will have to occur in the AONB, and to this end, sites have been allocated in the local plan to accommodate some additional growth. “This proposal would bring with it a number of benefits . . . notwithstanding that the council can demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land, against a background of a need to boost significantly the supply of housing, the proposal will provide thirty further dwellings, including COTSWOLD TIMES |

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Proposal For Cycle Path/Footpath Beside Fosseway from Moreton to Stow • Non drivers, non car owners, households with only one car. • Commuters. People going to the doctor, dentist, optician. • People visiting Stow and Moreton for shopping, entertainment, etc. Maureen Wyss and Ruth Wright who are asking for a cyclepath between Moreton and Longborough

Local cyclists Maureen Wyss and Ruth Wright met only recently and discovered that they’d both thought of the urgent need for a cycle path and footpath alongside the A429 (Fosseway). With the recent success of the Tour of Britain, the time is now ripe! They have collaborated on a proposal sent recently to the County Council.

Why?

The road is dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. A walker has been killed on this road. Many cyclists (Ruth included) will not cycle it. A purpose built path would encourage many people to cycle or walk alongside the Fosseway:

• Leisure cyclists (including tourists). Some bring bikes on the train, some hire e bikes (electrically assisted bikes) locally. • Some visitors walk alongside the Fosseway; some walk in the road (sometimes with their back to the traffic). A path would be far safer. • People cycling to Moreton station, including non-driving teenagers. Cyclists wanting to reach more frequent bus services from Moreton and Stow. • Locals with e bikes. E bikes make the hills so much easier!

• Families. • Cyclists from villages further away. For example, those from the Blockley area would then have more ‘quiet road’ circular routes. The Moreton to Longborough section of cycle path would enable a route virtually all on B roads or cycle path. The Transport Planning team at the County Council replied that this proposal would be expensive – although they have not costed it – and they are not aware of any ‘planning gain’ money to enable them support it. Ruth and Maureen are undeterred. Local councils, cycling clubs and others are being consulted. The ladies are considering other ways to get support.

Would you support a CYCLE PATH ALONG THE FOSSEWAY MORETON – STOW? Your comments, ideas and emails will be published in the January/February Cotswold Times

Tell Cotswold Times – [email protected] / 01608 652299

Changes to ‘dangerous’ Portobello crossroads delayed again – and Shipston residents are outraged

Signing a new contract? Advice from Citizens Advice Cotswold District

Emma James

How many of us have ‘signed on the dotted line’ or consented to the Terms and Conditions without really understanding? Contracts can carry a great deal of risk for consumers, especially as they are often formed at a distance (i.e. online). This method of contract denies you an opportunity to ask the supplier questions or have the ‘Terms and Conditions’ fully explained to you.

Residents are outraged after work on the “dangerous” Portobello crossroads near Shipston was delayed again. The work on the Fosse Way signal poles has been postponed until early 2018. Amendments to the cables across the junction need to be made and trees will be removed from the kerbside. Former Stratford-on-Avon District Councillor Jeff Kenner said: “Quite frankly we are disgusted by the sheer incompetence of the council and the failure of our county councillors to hold them to account. “We will keep campaigning until we get a roundabout.” The notorious junction, where the A429 and B4035 meet, has been a major concern to the community for years. In January 2015, Mr Kenner petitioned for the roads to be made safer after an accident resulted in the death of 25-yearold driver Julios Catachanas in December 2014. More than 2,000 people signed the petition demanding a roundabout after Warwickshire Coroner Sean McGovern said urgent action was needed.

Many companies offer attractive sign-up deals; however this can disguise the true nature of the contract. For example, you might find that you have now consented to pay a monthly subscription fee to their website or signed up to a lengthy contract without understanding the cancellation terms. It is therefore very important to read the ‘Terms and Conditions’, and if you do not understand, do not sign-up. Face-to-face consumer contracts also carry risks. Being present gives the supplier the advantage of persistence, and it can often be difficult to say no. Therefore, if you feel that you are being pressured and you do not fully understand, ask for more time.

“Now, two years later we are still waiting with ever more unconvincing excuses coming from the council,” he said.

You can get further advice from Citizens Advice Cotswold District which is open Monday-Thursday, 10 am–3 pm for drop-in sessions, and 10 am–4 pm for phone calls. To contact Citizens Advice Cotswold District, call: 0808 800 0511. Alternatively, visit our website for information or to find your local office: http://www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold. org.uk/stroud-cab-online-advice.php.

Residents have expressed concern for their safety after hearing about the delays

The Citizens Advice Consumer Service is also available to give advice on: 03454 040506 (Monday-Friday, 9 am–5 pm).

Mr Kenner believes the council chose to install traffic lights because this would be a quicker and cheaper option than building a roundabout.

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St David’s Church invite you to a new, informal and contemporary service, with children’s work. 9:30 --10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, starting January 7th 2018

If you’ve ever thought that church isn’t for you… then this service just might be… contact: [email protected]

www.stdavids.org.uk

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National Churches Trust Offers Funding for 2018 Source: National Churches Trust, 07/11/2017 The National Churches Trust is currently accepting applications from places of worship of any Christian denomination in the UK to a number of its grants programmes for funding in 2018. The National Churches Trust offers funding for projects that are in line with its aims which are as follows: • To help maintain the UK’s heritage of church buildings and to enhance their ability to serve local communities. • To promote the benefit to communities of church buildings and to inspire everyone to value and enjoy them. Applications are currently being accepted to the following grants programmes: • Community Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 for projects that have an estimated cost of at least £25,000 (including VAT and fees). The grants are to be used for projects which introduce facilities to enable increased community use of places of worship. All types of community projects will be considered, but should include toilets or catering facilities. • Repair Grants of between £5,000 and £40,000 are available towards the cost of urgent and essential structural repair projects with estimated costs of at least £100,000 (including VAT and fees). • Maintenance Grants of between £500 and £3,000 are available to applicants with repair or maintenance projects costing between £1,000 and £10,000. Applicants should have already raised 50% of the total project cost.

• Partnership Grants for places of worship in specific areas of England and across Wales and Northern Ireland. Grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 are available for urgent repair projects with estimated costs of between £10,000 and £100,000 (including VAT and fees). • Project Development Grants are expected to follow later in November 2017. These are grants of up to £10,000 for high quality sustainable repair and community projects. Churches, chapels and meeting houses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that are open for worship and which are part of a denomination belonging to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland can apply. Applications from both listed and unlisted places of worship are welcomed. Priority will be given to Baptist and Presbyterian/Church of Scotland denominations as well as to projects in North East England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The first deadline for most programmes is in January 2018. Applicants should refer to the guidelines for specific dates. Further information can be found online at: www.nationalchurchestrust.org.

BAPTIST C HURCH

ST DAVID’S CHURCH MORETON  IN  MARSH  

SH EEP STR EET STO W ON T HE WO LD

In the Co mmunity for the Comm unity

Welcome to our family service every Sunday morning at st rd 10.30am. The 1 and 3 Sunday’s communion is celebrated during the service. Our speakers for DECEMBER are: 3 JOHN WARD 17 JOHN WARD 10 CAFÉ CHURCH IN HALL. 6pm CAROL SERVICE 24 JOHN WARD 25 JOHN WARD 31 JOHN WARD EVERY TUESDAY 9.45am Prayer Meeting 10am - 12 noon - COFFEE MORNING AND FOOD BANK. Every Thursday Evening Bible Study 7.30pm in Church. All welcome!!

We are looking for an Electric Bass Guitarist/Singers for their Worship Group! The ability to sight read music / tablature would be desirable. Please contact Paul Bickel( Deacon) on 07500338945 or [email protected] Please check our Website: www.stowbaptistchurch.org.uk

Moreton in Marsh Congregational Church Oxford  Street,  Moreton  in  Marsh,  Glos.  GL56  0LA   01608  651946  [email protected]   Come and celebrate Christmas Advent services 3rd December 10.30am LOVE 10th December 10.30am PEACE 24th December 10.30am HOPE 31st December 10.30am LIGHT

CHRISTMAS MORNING 10.30am JOY Collection for the Salvation Army

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 17th December 3pm collection for the work of Embrace the Middle East

BOXING DAY 10am – midday Open for a coffee morning

ST  PETER  &  ST  PAUL  -­‐  BLOCKLEY   ST  LAWRENCE  -­‐  BOURTON  ON  THE  HILL    

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8.30am - Holy Communion BCP at Blockley 9.30am - Open Door All-Age Breakfast Service at Blockley 4.00pm - Christingle Service at Blockley 6.00pm - Evening Prayer (BCP) at Bourton on the Hill Sun 10 9.30am - Holy Communion (CW) at Blockley 11.15am - Holy Communion (CW) at Bourton on the Hill Sat 16 11.00am - Service for recently bereaved at Blockley Sun 17 9.30am - All-Age Holy Communion (CW) at Blockley 11.15am - Holy Communion BCP at Bourton on the Hill 6.00pm - Carol Service at Blockley Tue 19 7.00pm - Carol Service at Paxford Wed 20 7.00pm - Carol Service at Bourton on the Hill Sun 24 9.30am - Holy Communion (CW) at Blockley 11.15am - Holy Communion (CW) at Bourton on the Hili 4.00pm - Crib Service at Blockley 11.30pm - Midnight Mass at Blockley 11.30pm - Midnight Mass at Bourton on the Hill Mon 25 9.30am - Holy Communion (CW) at Blockley Sun 31 9.30am - Benefice Holy Communion (CW) at Blockley Further details of these services and other forthcoming events can be found at www.blockleychurch.org    

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Sunday  Services  in  DECEMBER     8.30am  -­‐  Holy  Communion  (1662)   11.00am  -­‐  Morning  Service,  Sunday  Club  6.00pm  -­‐  Sundays  @  Six   8.30am  -­‐  Holy  Communion  (1662)   11.00am  -­‐  Holy  Communion    6.00pm  -­‐  Youth  Carol  Service     8.30am  -­‐  Holy  Communion  (1662)  11.00am  -­‐  Family  Service     7.00pm  -­‐  Carol  Service     4.00pm  &  6.00pm  -­‐  Family  Candlelit  Service   11.00pm  -­‐  Midnight  Communion   8.30am  -­‐  Holy  Communion  (1662)   11.00am  -­‐  Christmas  Worship  (optional  communion)  

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8.00am  -­‐  Holy  Communion     9.30am  -­‐  Morning  Service 9.30am  -­‐  Holy  Communion   5.00pm  -­‐  Family  Carol  Service     4.00pm  -­‐  Crib  Service   9.30am  -­‐  Family  Christmas  Communion  

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ST MARY’S CHURCH BATSFORD   Sunday  3  Dec   Sunday  17  Dec   Sunday    25  Dec    

Sunday  Services  in  DECEMBER   9.30am  -­‐  Holy  Communion  (1662)   6.00pm  -­‐  Carol  Service   9.30am  -­‐  Christmas  Communion    

   

ST THOMAS’S CHURCH TODENHAM   Sunday  Services  in  DECEMBER   6.30pm  -­‐  Carol  Service      

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ST LEONARD’S CHURCH LOWER  LEMINGTON   Services  in  DECEMBER   7.30pm  -­‐  Carol  Service  

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SERVICES IN JANUARY

Please consult local Church Noticeboards for services in January. Thank you.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE for those who have been bereaved 11 am on Saturday, 16 December 2017 at St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church, Blockley Followed by refreshments • All Welcome For further details contact Julie Sullivan Allen & Son Funeral Directors Bank View, High Street Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 0AF 01608 650633 [email protected]

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Derek Taylor’s ‘Who do the English think they are’ Book Review by Janet Piper For fans of Derek Taylor’s unique writing style, which effortlessly blends the news journalist’s up-to-theminute observation of contemporary public events with the scholarly recordings of an historian, his latest book, ‘Who do the English think they are?’ is a real treat. In a flashing résumé of history, spanning 1600 years and concluding with today’s perplexed pre-Brexit state, Taylor shows us how our English character has been inextricably moulded by two facts: the impenetrable geography of our island, last invaded in 1066, and the unique historical events that followed that invasion. The book’s cohesive fascination springs from the author’s episodic (and undoubtedly televisual) chapterprogression, through twenty places of historic significance. With the eye of a news journalist, he first gives us a vivid contemporary snapshot, capturing in wry little vignettes the vagaries of amusing individuals, and in closely-observed detail, the place and its buildings. Significant

associated historical events are then summarised with the critical historian’s eye. On occasion they make tough reading. Taylor describes in graphic and shocking detail the religious persecutions in Oxford in the sixteenth century, with the reaction to such gruesome persecution explaining the typically-English resistance to such intolerance of religious differences. With illustrations which range from Newby Hall in North Yorkshire through Liverpool and Cambridgeshire to Dover in Kent, he points out that our shared history forges our identity, and gives us that confident mixture of oddball eccentricity, tolerance of the non-conformist, stoicism, national pride, moderation, compromise, and respect for the rule of law and the machinery of government. Derek Taylor’s love of the English language (which, he points out, also helps to define us) resonates through the text. The population’s willing absorption of early invaders, from the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to the Normans, is demonstrated in the open-hearted amalgam of their tongues in English speech. With intriguing examples, Taylor explains the melding of Norman French, or Latin, with Anglo-Saxon to produce such extant ‘legal doubles’, as ‘last will and testament’ or ‘wrack and ruin’. In a later chapter, he offers us a whole new meaning to the terms, ‘Cavalier’ and ‘Roundhead’, which are rooted in terms of abuse used to identify the opposing

loyalties of the warring sides in the English civil war. (And do look out for the satisfying explanation of the use of the call, ‘Hear hear!’ in the House of Commons). We are led to question whether the long-prevailing respect for the institutions of monarchy and Parliament, our enduring class system, and the tolerance which have so defined what it is to be English are being challenged by globalised trade, immigration and European federalism. History is still out on that; but as Taylor points out, history will also provide the answers. Janet Piper Janet Piper owns a company which runs courses on International Trade and Finance and she is also co-Director of Piper Chatfield Fine Furniture in Digbeth Street, Stow

A Farmer and His Dog – Adam Henson A Moment in Time: John and Thomas Keble and their Cotswold Life John Keble is best remembered for the Oxford College founded in his memory; his role in the seminal Oxford Movement, and for the hymns that he wrote and which are still sung today. Both John Keble and his brother were educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford and followed their father into the church. John Keble was curate of the Cotswold villages of Eastleach, Southrop and Coln St Aldwyn, with his younger brother Tom. John left Fairford and the Cotswolds to become vicar of Hursley in Hampshire where he stayed until his death. His brother Tom became vicar of Bisley, near Stroud. This is a fascinating, informative and highly researched account of a great and distinguished family, whose legacy continues today. 26

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‘For me, the bond I have with Peg, my border collie sheepdog is priceless. I know how very lucky I, and thousands of other shepherds and farmers, are to have these extraordinarily bright, enthusiastic dogs at our side. But we, who work the land and our flocks, are not the only beneficiaries of the extraordinary relationship between man and dog …’ In A Farmer and His Dog, Adam Henson explores the unique relationship between a farmer and his most loyal friend. Sheepdogs come in a variety of shapes and sizes from border collies to Australian kelpies (rumoured to be a distant relative of the dingo). Not only are they essential to the running of a farm, but they are also fiercely intelligent and exceptionally devoted companions, having evolved over millennia to make the work of a shepherd possible. Beginning by introducing us to the dogs who have been faithful companions to the Henson family over the years, Adam goes on to explore the impact made by the UK’s hardest working breeds. From traditional herding dogs and gundogs – such as the Labrador’s he grew up with and the Hungarian wire-haired Vizslas like Boo and Olive who live with him now – to the assistance dogs, sniffer dogs and even search and rescue dogs, whose stories have reinforced Adam’s belief that we humans owe an enormous debt to our wet-nosed, four-legged friends.

Day Walks in the Cotswolds 20 Classic Circular Routes Day Walks in the Cotswolds features 20 circular routes, between 7.1 and 12.6 miles (11.5km and 20.2km), suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Split across three areas - North-East Cotswolds, North-West Cotswolds and South Cotswolds - local author Judy Mills shares her favourite walks in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). These walks take in a variety of local landmarks, including the World War II airfield and Roman villa at Chedworth; Neolithic long barrows such as Hetty Pegler’s Tump; grand country estates like Badminton; magnificent Cotswold manor houses and historic churches; high points at Bredon Hill and North Nibley; and the many charming rural villages, such as the Duntisbournes and the Slaughters, for which the Cotswolds are famous. Each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-tofollow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information. The walks are illustrated with stunning photography by outdoor photographer Adam Long. “A good pocket book, substantial and easy to use.“

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STOCK We cram a lot of books into a very small space! We have most of the latest best sellers in stock, and what we haven’t got, we can usually get within 24 hours. We also have a wide range of books on the applied arts as well as titles from small and less well-known publishers which you will have difficulty obtaining elsewhere. STOP PRESS: Now in stock and already very popular, A Chill in the Air: An Italian War Diary 1939-1940 by Iris Origo, published for the first time. SIGNED STOCK Books signed by the author are extra special. As at midNovember, we have the following in stock in limited numbers: Munich by Robert Harris; A Legacy of Spies by John le Carre; The Country Set by Fiona Walker; Tell Tale by Jeffrey Archer; Gold by Nick Skelton; Churchill at the Gallop by Brough Scott; The Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley; Patronising Bastards by Quentin Letts; What I Learnt by Jeremy Vine; WTF by Robert Peston; At My Table by Nigella Lawson; Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook; Twenty First Century Cotswolds by Pippa Paton; The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris (signed by the latter); A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge; The Racehorse who Disappeared by Clare Balding; The Girl with the Lost Smile by Miranda Hart; The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell. STOCKING FILLERS We have lots of these priced up to £15: humour titles, including new spoof Enid Blyton and Ladybird titles, cartoons from Matt and the latest Private Eye annual, quizzes and puzzle books, photos of dogs and cats, and poems “instead of a card”. COFFEE TABLE BOOKS At the other extreme, we have some glorious photographic tomes ranging from a new Frans Lanting to Vogue Living via spectacular jewellery, buildings and cars.

The Cotswolds Cook Book: A Celebration of the Amazing Food and Drink on Our Doorstep In a glorious celebration of the region, this book brings together recipes, stories and anecdotes from those at the heart of the independent food scene. From the vibrant eateries of Cirencester and Cheltenham to the farm shops, breweries, gastro pubs and fine dining establishments of the countryside, local and seasonal food and drinks take centre stage. Explore the region, one dish at a time with this collection of more than 40 recipes. Find a new favourite restaurant, learn about unique local produce or try your hand at cooking some dishes at home. Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!

CHRISTMAS As it’s (nearly) Christmas, there are quite a few books on, surprise, surprise, Christmas! John Julius Norwich and Gyles Brandreth have anthologies; the former’s is based on his famous Christmas Cracker. There’s even Murder on Christmas Eve! CARDS, DIARIES, CALENDARS AND GIFT WRAP We have a small but attractive selection. We are happy to wrap whatever you buy from us. BOOK TOKENS If that special present still eludes you, why not choose a book token? These can be for any amount and can be used in any UK bookshop. DELIVERIES If you can’t get to us, we’ll do our best to get to you! We will deliver free of charge in the immediate area and we also cover Chipping Campden/Blockley/Longborough, Moreton/Todenham/Shipston and Bledington/Kingham. We can also send books; we only charge the postage.

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MUSIC AT STOW FESTIVAL SELLS OUT! “Bringing big names to a small town” has been the mission statement for the Music at Stow festival from the very beginning. So an idea which blossomed in 2013 and which in 2018 will celebrate its fifth anniversary, brought Toyah Willcox, Fairport Convention and the Cotswold Male Voice Choir to St Edward’s in Stow-on-the-Wold this October - and the shows completely sold out! The festival’s classical night was expertly filled by the COTSWOLD MALE VOICE CHOIR with their guest soloist, baritone ANGUS McPHEE. Some familiar old favourites and some rousing numbers from around the world made up the wonderfully diverse choir programme conducted by Charmaine Worrall – including some items which needed the choir to dress up as pirates, complete with some squawking (toy) parrots! Angus McPhee sang selections by Mozart , Poulenc and Ivor Novello, with a sublime tone that had the audience enthralled. FAIRPORT CONVENTION, embarking on their Golden Anniversary tour, packed the church on the second night of the festival, and their appealing easy-going songs had people dancing in the aisles of this 12th century “Cathedral of the Cotswolds”. The line-up of Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Ric Sanders, Chris Leslie and Gerry Conway took turns to introduce musical numbers, pausing

only for the occasional humorous anecdote. This was their second visit to Music at Stow, and they left saying they would love to come back – so watch this space! Topping the bill on the Saturday night, TOYAH presented her Up Close & Personal show, which charted her extraordinary career, lavishly illustrated with movie clips, photos and a whole range of her original songs. Her voice had incredible power, and she has the charisma of a star still very much at the height of her powers. This local girl who lives in Pershore with her rock-star husband Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame, was such a surefire hit with the audience, that they didn’t want to let her go! Not content with just staging one annual festival, Music at Stow have increasingly been presenting breakout events during the year, and the next of these will be the January Jazz & Blues Mini Fest. Prior to playing Ronnie Scott’s in London, Darius Brubeck returns with his siblings Chris & Dan , and sax star Dave O’Higgins for Brubecks Play Brubeck on Twelfth Night Saturday 6th January – to be followed on Friday 26th January with Paul Jones & Dave Kelly from The Blues Band. For more information, plus a sneak-peek at next year’s 5th Anniversary artists, Times Quarter page Dec17_3mm bleed.pdf please visit www.musicatstow.co.uk

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It takes passion and confidence to follow a dream and make it happen… in a new town. That is just what Ian and Jayne Jackson decided to do earlier this year, persuading their family (with the exception of Ian and Jayne’s son, who took over his father’s business) to ‘up-sticks’ and move home to Stow on the Wold. It started with a love of good tearooms, which lead to Jayne thinking: ‘I could do that’… So, when Ian took early retirement from his business to join her in a venture completely new to both of them, they put the pieces of their unique jigsaw together and came up with ‘IN THE MOOD’ coffee and tearoom in Digbeth Street, just off the Square in Stow.

Does it work? Does it! Tick the boxes….. a warm atmosphere it feels like stepping into a welcoming living room from a different era, with carefully chosen decoration and props to set the scene in the 1940s, from services uniforms to ration books, news and magazines of the time, with 1940s swing music – Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Vera Lynn

PLUS … A well thought-through and inviting Menu* to take you from a cooked Breakfast onto Lunch and Tea Time. The Jacksons are delighted to have locally sourced all their ingredients and produce. • Recommended is the G I Breakfast which includes pancakes and maple syrup with Old Spot sausages, back bacon and Billie’s eggs • The ‘Vera Lynn’ Deluxe Cream Tea with specially blended loose leaf tea, is not be missed either! The Jackson family team have easily fitted into the local community, and you can feel the harmony in the tearoom’s atmosphere.

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Seasonal Food Mmmm,Christmas Mmmm Christmas.

The most wonderful time of the year, sparkling with frost and twinkling lights, rich with wonderful homely smells - and kids so excited they could burst!! Christmas brings family & friends around the table to celebrate being

together. It is the only time of year where century-old traditions focus on the kitchen, so how about some Festive Baking? Get the kids off their I-phones and into the kitchen, then it’s out with the rolling pin and cookie cutter to make some pastry or shortbread shapes for them to make their own cookies to give as presents or to decorate the tree (don’t forget

Traditional Roast Turkey

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the tiny hole at the top for the ribbon!). Christmas lunch, in my view is nonnegotiable - Christmas without roast turkey and all the trimmings just wouldn’t be Christmas!! I have being doing this turkey recipe for what seems like forever, and it never lets me down! I have added a simple fresh herb stuffing which is easy, and tastes wonderful.

For the past 4 years I have always bought my turkey, ham and a rib of beef (for New Years Day) from R & D Walkers in Moreton In Marsh. I asked him to give me a list of his prices for you. Order early, another job done! Free range bronze turkeys local £11.58 kg Free range geese £13.99 local Boneless turkey breast £9.90 kg Free range turkey crowns £16.94 kg Gammon joints £7.99 kg Ribs beef bone-in £12.50kg

To make: Firstly decide what time is lunch! Allow 15 minutes cooking time approx. per pound weight, plus 15 minutes over. Loosen the skin with your hands and pack the stuffing into the neck, pushing it up between the flesh and the skin towards the breast (don’t pack to tightly as stuffing expands during cooking)! Press it in gently to make a neat rounded end then tuck the neck flap under the birds back and secure with a small skewer .. you won’t get all the stuffing in at this end so put the rest into the body cavity. (Don’t worry it is only dangerous to do this if either the turkey or the stuffing has not been defrosted properly as the heat cannot penetrate it quickly enough. If both are at room temperature it is perfectly safe, promise)!! Now arrange two large sheets of foil across your roasting tin, one widthways and the other lengthways, Lay the turkey on its back in the centre then rub it generously all over with the butter, making sure the thigh bones are well covered. Next season the bird all over and lay the bacon over the breast with the rashers overlapping each other. Now wrap your turkey loosely in the foil the parcel must be firmly sealed but roomy enough to provide an air space around most of the upper part of the bird. So bring one piece of foil up and fold both ends over to make a neat pleat along the length of the breast bone. Then bring the other piece up at both ends and crimp and fold to make a neat parcel.

Please bear in mind that all ovens (and turkeys) vary, and the only way of knowing if a bird is cooked is by piercing the thickest part at the base of the thigh with a skewer or fork - if the juices run clear the bird is cooked.

Place the Turkey In the pre heated oven, where it will cook at the initial high temperature for 40 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 170•C. (325•F) Gas Mark 3 and cook according to your time. For the last 30/40 minutes of cooking time remove the bird from the oven, remove the foil baste the turkey well and place back in the oven so the bird can brown nicely!

Very important to remember to let the bird sit when it comes out of the oven for at least 30/40 minutes, covered with foil and a tea towel or two This lets all the juices which have bubbled up to the surface during cooking, to seep back into the meat, and ensure that it is moist and succulent!

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Fresh Herb Stuffing

Ingredients: 350g (12oz) chopped onion 175g (6oz) butter) 400-500g (14-18oz) approx of breadcrumbs 50g (2oz) freshly chopped herbs. Eg. Parsley, thyme, chives, marjoram, savoury lemon balm Salt and freshly ground pepper.

To make: Sweat the onions gently in the butter over a low heat until soft, then stir in the breadcrumbs, herbs and a little salt and pepper to taste. If you find that the stuffing is a little dry add more melted butter - but allow it to get quite cold before stuffing your turkey.

Chocolate Yule Log Ingredients: 5 free range eggs 175g (6oz) caster sugar 175g ( 6oz) best quality dark chocolate 3 tablespoons water Filling: 300ml (1/2 pint) double cream 1-2 tablespoons of rum Sieved icing sugar

Bread Sauce

Ingredients: 1 stale loaf of white bread, crusts removed, grated or liquidised to make breadcrumbs 1 large Onion 8 whole cloves or grated nutmeg 2/3 bay leaves 1 pint (570 ml) creamy milk 2 oz (50g) butter 2 tablespoons of double cream Salt and freshly milled black pepper

To make: Peal the onion and cut an X down to the core but not right through, and push the cloves into each quarter of the onion (you can use the grated nutmeg at this stage instead). Melt the butter, then place the studded onion and the bay leaf into the saucepan together with the milk. Add some salt & some ground black pepper, bring everything up to simmer, and continue simmering for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Remove from the heat and keep warm. Half hour before the turkey is ready. Remove the onion and bay leaves from the milk, slowly stir in the breadcrumbs until the crumbs have swollen and thickened the sauce. Just before serving stir in the cream and taste to check the seasoning. Pour into a warm serving jug and stand until needed.

Preheat the oven to 180’C/350”F/Gas mark 4. Line a shallow tin. (12” x 8”) Swiss roll tin with tin foil or parchment paper. To make: Separate the eggs, put the yolks into a bowl, gradually add the caster sugar and whisk until the mixture is a thick pale lemon colour. Melt the chocolate with the water in a saucepan set over a very gentle heat, then set aside while you whisk the egg whites to a firm snow. Do not over whisk. Add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture. Stir a little of the egg whites into the mixture, then cut and fold the remainder of the egg whites into the mixture and turn it out onto the prepared tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until form to the touch around the edge…..still slightly soft in the centre. Wring out a tea towel in cold water. Take the roulade out of the oven and let cool slightly, then cover with the damp cloth. (This is to prevent any sugary crust from forming) leave it in a cool place and, providing the cloth is kept damp, it will keep for 2 days like this. To serve, whip the cream and flavour with the rum. Put a sheet of grease proof paper onto a table and dust it well with sieved icing sugar. Remove the damp cloth from the roulade and turn the tin upside down onto the greaseproof paper. Remove the tin and carefully peel the foil off the roulade. Spread with the rum-flavoured cream and roll it up like a Swiss roll. Cut above one-third off the roll at an angle. Lift the roll onto a serving plate, arrange the smaller piece so that it looks like a branch and dust well with icing sugar. Decorate with holly leaves red-currants Santa’s or robins, sprinkle again with a little extra icing sugar and serve.

Toby’s Hot Chocolate

My son Toby makes this for me quite regularly as I have to confess I am an addict! It is wickedly rich & absolutely scrumptious. I buy my chocolate already flaked from the Cotswold Chocolate shop at Stow on the Wold. (This little shop is a chocolate wonder!!) Ingredients: 100-110g (3-4 oz) best quality dark chocolate plus extra for grating. 70ml (2 1/2 fl.oz water) 600ml (1pint) full fat milk 1-2 teaspoons of sugar 4 large teaspoons of softly whipped cream Marshmallows

To make: Put the chocolate and water into a heavy saucepan and melt on a very low heat. Meanwhile, bring the milk almost to the boil in another saucepan, when the chocolate has melted, pour on the milk, whisking all the time; it should be smooth and frothy. Taste and add sugar to taste, pour into warmed cups, spoon in a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle with a little grated chocolate and float a marshmallow on top! Ah! Pure Bliss!

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EXHIBITIONS

Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (see below)

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18 - 30 Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition - Gifts, vouchers, commissions. The STRIPES Oxfordshire Museum , 14 Park Street, Woodstock. OX20 1SW. 01993 811456 2 – 16 John Davies Gallery Jeremy Barlow ROI Recent Works 18 - 30 Oxfordshire Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition-Gifts, vouchers, The Featuring France, Italy & England. Sunday: 11am commissions. - 3pm, Monday Park Street, Woodstock. OX20 1SW. 01993 811456 -Oxfordshire SaturdayMuseum 10am -, 14 5pm 2 –14 16Jan John Davies Chipping Gallery Jeremy ROISleeping Recent Works to The Theatre NortonBarlow presents Beauty. Box Featuring France, Italy & England. Sunday: 11am - 3pm, Monday Office 01608 642350 - Saturday 10am -Christmas 5pm 8 – 23 A Cosy Cogges every Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 14 Jan –The Theatre Chipping Sleeping 9pm at at Manor Farm,Norton Churchpresents Lane, Witney 01993Beauty. 772602Box Office 01608 642350 8 – 23 A Cosy Cogges Christmas every Friday and Saturday from 3pm   at at Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney 01993 772602 – 9pm

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To include grand Christmas raffle - tickets on sale 2 Charity Pie and Mash (and pudding!) now. Contact Bridget onNight 01451 850248 email at Notgrove Village Hall. £12 per person or - proceeds aid of850552 Notgrove [email protected] Hazel onin01451 Church. include grand Christmas - tickets sale 2/3 Cogges To Christmas Market 10am – raffle 4pm at Manor on Farm, now. Contact 01451 850248 email Church Lane, Bridget Witney on 01993 772602 [email protected] or Hazel on 01451 850552and 2/3 Santa’s Magical Grotto Refreshments, face painting 2/3 Cogges 10am – 4pm at Manor activities Christmas Children £7Market at Upper Farm, Clapton on theFarm, Hill. Church Witney 01993 772602 BookingLane, advisable. www.santasmagicalgrotto.org 2/3 Santa’s Magical Grotto faceChamber painting and 2 Wychwood Chorale: TheRefreshments, Cotswold School Choir activities Children at Upper Farm, ClaptonNorton on theOX7 Hill. “The Voyage” at St£7 Mary’s Church, Chipping Booking 5NT. Freeadvisable. admissionwww.santasmagicalgrotto.org – collection for Age UK & the Church.     / Wychwood Chorale: The Cotswold School Chamber Choir 23 Santa Specials. Steam trains from the GWR’s “The Voyage”Racecourse at St Mary’sstation, Church, Nortonfrom OX7 Cheltenham orChipping Diesel Railcars 5NT. Free admission collectionVisit for Age UK & the Church. Toddington. Booking –essential. www.gwsr.com for / 23 Santa Specials. Steam trains from the GWR’s information and booking. Cheltenham Racecourse Railcars fromof 3 Burford Singers Winter station, ConcertoratDiesel 7.30pm in Church Toddington. BookingBurford. essential. Visit www.gwsr.com for St John the Baptist, John Rutter Requiem, Haydn information and booking. Missa Cellensis. Tickets 01993 822412 3 Burford Singers Winter Concert at 7.30pm in Church Country Music Night at Notgrove Village Hall. Open of St John the Baptist, Burford. John Rutter Requiem, from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm - live music, licensed bar.Haydn £5 per Missa 01993act 822412 personCellensis. entrance Tickets fee. Tonight's is Ridgeway Country Country Music Night at Notgrove Village Hall.850502 Open for Duo. Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 01451 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm - live music, licensed bar. £5 per further details. person entrance fee. 2.30 Tonight's actThe is Ridgeway Country 3 GRANDMA CLAUS – 5pm. kindest, funniest and Duo. Contact Kenand on this 07870795560 850502 silly lady in town Christmas or she01451 is inviting youfor further details. Norton Town Hall. Tickets £10 and £8.50 over. Chipping 3 GRANDMA CLAUS 2.30 – 5pm. The kindest, funniest and U 16’s. 01608 642350 silly lady in town this Christmas she Village is inviting you 3 Christmas Craftand Morning at Condicote Hall £5 per over. Chipping Tickets £10card. and £8.50 child 10am – 12Norton noon. Town Make Hall. crafts, gifts and 16’s. 01608 642350 From 2 U Fairytale Farm's unique illuminated display - every 3 Christmas Craft Morningclosing at Condicote £5 per weekend until Christmas, at 5pm.Village When Hall daylight child – 12 Enchanted noon. MakeWalk crafts, gifts and fades10am the entire becomes a card. magical From 2 Fairytale Farm's display - every wonderland of fairyunique lights, illuminated delighting children and adults. weekend until Christmas, closing at 5pm. WhenOX7 daylight Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, 5QH. fades the entire Enchanted Walk becomes a magical Tel: 01608 238014. Email: [email protected]. wonderland of fairy lights, delighting children and adults. www.fairytalefarm.co.uk Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Norton, OX7 5QH. 6 Kingham Singers ChristmasChipping Joy 7.30pm at Kingham Tel: 01608 238014. Email: [email protected]. Primary School. Tickets £6available from Kingham Coffee www.fairytalefarm.co.uk and Kingham Store. Contact Linda Sale 01608 658647 6 – 10 Kingham Singers Christmas at Kingham 7 Christmas Tree Festival 2017Joy in St7.30pm Edwards Church, Primary Stow. TelSchool. 01451 Tickets 833 840£6available from Kingham Coffee and Kingham Store. 01608 8 Festive Fun in StowContact 6pm onLinda The Sale Green Tree658647 lights 7 – 10 Christmas Tree singing, FestivalFather 2017 in St Edwards switch on, Carol Christmas, FunChurch, Fair rides, Stow.night Tel 01451 833 Hot 840Food and bar Late shopping, Festiveby Fun in Stow 6pm on The Green Tree lightsFarm, 8 Carols Candlelight 6.30pm – 7.30pm at Manor switch on, Carol singing, Father Christmas, Fun Fair rides, Church Lane, Witney 01993 772602 Late night shopping, Hot Food and bar face painting and 9/10 Santa’s Magical Grotto Refreshments, 8 Carols byChildren Candlelight – 7.30pm at Manor activities £7 at 6.30pm Upper Farm, Clapton on the Farm, Hill. Church Lane, Witney 01993 772602 Booking advisable. www.santasmagicalgrotto.org Santa’s MagicalatGrotto Refreshments, face painting 9/10 Santa Specials the GWR. Visit www.gwsr.com for and activities Children £7 at Upper Farm, Clapton on the Hill. information and booking Booking advisable. www.santasmagicalgrotto.org 9/10 Stow Gift, Craft & Collectors Fair St Edwards Hall Stow 9/10 Santa Specials the Entry. GWR. Visit www.gwsr.com 9.30am - 4.30pmatFree Refreshments All Dayfor Please information booking contact Issyand 01608 682598 or [email protected] 9/10 Stow Gift, Craft & Collectors Edwardschurch Hall Stow 11 Carols by Candlelight at 6pm Fair in theStVictorian on 9.30am - 4.30pm Free Refreshments All Day Please Winderton Hill. Join us Entry. for an authentic Victorian evening of contact Issy 01608 or [email protected] song and music and682598 experience how our Victorian 11 Carols by celebrated Candlelight 6pm inof the Victorian church on ancestors theatcoming Christmas. Wrap up Winderton Join for us for authentic evening warm, bringHill. a torch thean path, Mince Victorian pies / mulled wine.of song and music and experience how our Victorian ancestors celebrated the coming of Christmas. Wrap up warm, bring a torch for the path, Mince pies / mulled wine.

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every   Friday,  9–11am  (except  January)   13   rdJune, 12  September, 12  December 3  Saturday   monthly  OX7 from   8.30am   Playing Close, Charlbury 3RJ (9-­‐1pm) every   Saturday   8.45  from   -­‐  11am,   Lower  Town   3rd   Saturday,   monthly   8.30am   rd every   SFriday, aturday   8.45–11am   Lower   Hall   Hall  w ith  Farmers’   M arket   on  T3own    Saturday   every 9–11am (except January) (with   Farmer’s   Market   on  W 3rd   Saturday)   Weekly   Market   every   ednesday   Weekly   Market   every  W ednesday   3rd   Saturday, monthly from 8.30am

every ower  TJown Hall first  SSaturday aturday  8.45–11am   monthly  eLxcept   anuary   last   onthly  (on except   December)   (with Farmer’smMarket 3rd Saturday)   Saturday   Weekly  Market every  Wednesday every  Tuesday  9  -­‐  3.30pm   21  June,  20  Sept,  13  December   every  Thursday  10am  -­‐  12noon  in  WI  Hall   last Saturday monthly (except December) every  Wednesday  8.30-­‐3.30pm    every  Tuesday,  9–3.30pm     every   Thursday,   .30–12noon   21  ndJune, 20  Sept,913   Decemberin  W  I  Hall   2 S  aunday   nd  last   Thursday   9  -­‐0  19.30-­‐2pm   pm  until  approx   Sept   1st   (except   12  July)   every   ednesday,   8.30–3.30pm   everyW Tuesday, 9–3.30pm every Thursday, 9.30–12noon in W  I  Hall Farmer’s  and Market     Market   2nd  STunday hursday,   9am–1pm Farmer’s Craft 1st   (except   12  July) 09.30-­‐2pm approx Wednesday, 8.30–3.30pm 14NORTHLEACH   Country Music Night every at Notgrove Village Hall. Open

 

STOW  ON   THE  7:30 WOLD from pm to 11:30 pm - live music, licensed bar. £5 per Farmer’s Market

2nd  Thursday, 9am–1pm

person entrance fee. Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 14 Country Musicfor Night at Notgrove Village Kalibre. Hall. Open 01451 850502 further details. Tonight: from 7:30 pm to 11:30atpm - live music, 15 - 22 Christmas festivities Cotswold Farmlicensed Park. bar. £5 per person entrance Contact Ken on 07870795560 or / Cheapest tickets fee. online at: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 850502 for further details. Tonight: Kalibre. 01451 850307 15 festivities at Christmas Cotswold Farm Park. 16 - 22 Christmas Kate’s Home Nursing Carol Concert at Cheapest onlineChurch, at: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk / 6.30pm in tickets St Edwards Stow 01451 Specials 850307 at the GWR. Visit www.gwsr.com for 16/17 Santa 16 Kate’s Home information andNursing bookingChristmas Carol Concert at 6.30pm in St Edwards Church, Stow 16/17 Santa’s Magical Grotto Refreshments, face painting and 16/17 Santa Specials theatGWR. www.gwsr.com activities Childrenat£7 UpperVisit Farm, Clapton on thefor Hill. information and booking Booking advisable. www.santasmagicalgrotto.org 16/17 Santa’s Magical Grotto faceand painting 20 Kingham All Blacks FC Refreshments, Christmas Bingo Raffleand in activities Children £7 at Upper Farm, Clapton on the Hill. Kingham Village Hall. Eyes Down at 7.30pm Booking advisable. www.santasmagicalgrotto.org 20-24 Santa Specials at the GWR. Visit www.gwsr.com for 20 Kingham All Blacks FC Christmas Bingo and Raffle in information and booking Kingham VillageChristmas Hall. Eyes Cracker Down at 7.30pm 29/30 Mixed traction at the GWR.Visit 20-24 Santa Specials for at the GWR. Visit for www.gwsr.com information andwww.gwsr.com booking information and booking 30 The Wychwood Project New Beaconsfield Hall, Shipton29/30 Mixed traction0X7 Christmas at the GWR.Visit u-Wychwood. 6BQ 7.30Cracker – 9pm. Everyone is welcome. www.gwsr.com Hear about whatfor weinformation have been and up tobooking during the year and 30 Theaspirations Wychwood our forProject 2018. New Beaconsfield Hall, Shiptonu-Wychwood. 0X7 6BQ 7.30 – 9pm. Everyone is welcome. Hear about what we have been up to during the year and our aspirations for 2018.

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Quiz Night at St Edward’s Hall, Stow in aid of Kate’s Home Nursing; 6.30pm for 7pm start. £160 per table of 8 including Fish and Chip Supper. Book through Anna 13 Quiz Night at St Edward’s Hall, Stow in aid of Kate’s Wheeler [email protected] Home Nursing; 6.30pm forStrictly’s 7pm start. £160 Rihanoff per tableat of The 8 23 Dance to the Music with Kristina including and Chip Booking Supper. Book through Anna Town Hall,Fish Cheltenham on 08445762210 or Wheeler [email protected] www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk 23 Dance to the Music with Strictly’s Kristina Rihanoff at The Town Hall, Cheltenham Booking on 08445762210 or Tickets,   Booking  information  etc.  from  –   www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

JANUARY

BOURTON  ON  THE  WATER  VISITOR  INFORMATION  CENTRE  

Victoria  Street,  B ourton  on  the  Water.  O pen  Mon-­‐Fri  9.30-­‐5pm,  Sat  9.30-­‐ Tickets, Booking  information  etc.  from – 5.30,  Closed  Sunday  01451  820211   BOURTON ON THE  WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE   E:  [email protected]   Victoria Street, Bourton on  the   Water. Open   on-­‐ Fri 9.30-­‐ pm,4Sat 9.30-­‐ BURFORD   INFORMATION   CENTRE,   High  M St,   B urford,   O5X18   LS.  O pen   5.30, Sunday Mon-­‐SClosed   at  9.30-­‐ 5pm,  S01451 un  10-­‐820211 4pm.  01993  823558  E:   E:  [email protected] [email protected]   BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, High  St,  B urford,   CHIPPING  N ORTON  VISITOR   INFORMATION   POINT  O X18  4LS.  Open Mon-­‐Sat 9.30-­‐ 5pm, Sun   10-­‐ pm.  01993 823558   E:NJ.  Office  hours  Mon-­‐Fri.   Guildhall,   Goddards   Lane,   C4hipping   Norton   OX7  5 [email protected] MORETON  AREA  CENTRE  High  Street,  Moreton.  Mon  8.45am-­‐4.00pm,  

CHIPPING VISITOR   NFORMATION POINT Tues-­‐Thurs  8NORTON .45am-­‐5.15pm,   Fri  8I.45am-­‐ 4.45pm,  Sat   10am-­‐1pm  (BST),  

Guildhall, Lane, Chipping Norton   OX7650881   5NJ. Office 10.00am-­‐1Goddards 2.30pm  (BWT),   Sun  CLOSED.   01608   E:   hours Mon-­‐Fri. MORETON   AREA  CENTRE High Street, Moreton.  Mon  8.45am-­‐4.00pm, [email protected]   Tues-­‐Thurs 8.45am-­‐ 5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-­‐ 4.45pm,Hall,   Sat T10am-­‐ 1pm (BST), STOW   VISITOR   INFORMATION   St.Edwards   he  Square,   Stow.   10.00am-­‐ 12.30pm (BWT), Sun CLOSED. 01608 650881   : Library   (open   library   hours)   +  Information   Point   in  the  lEobby   (open  every   [email protected] day).   STOW VISITOR  INFORMATION St.Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow.   Library (open  library hours) + Information Point in  the lobby (open every day).

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Join our magical steam train from Christmas Cheltenham Race Course to visit Santa Cracker in his grotto at Winchcombe. Or choose a special trip on a vintage rail car from Toddington, when Santa spends time with families on the train. Fri 29th & Sat 30 th Dec Santa Specials run on 2nd, 3rd, 9th, Steam & Diesel Sp ecials 10th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December. Advance booking is essential. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The Railway Station, Toddington, Glos. GL54 5DT 01242 621405 www.gwsr.com

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SATURDAY 6th January 2018 7.30pm £20 From the

BLUES BAND

LIVE at THE BELL! Live music throughout December at Moreton’s Favourite Venue

Saturday 2nd December Saturday 9th December

Breeze – Oxfordshire’s hottest covers/party band No Tools Required –

perfect party band

Saturday 16th December

Average Wyatt Band –

Saturday 23rd December

16 Strings & a Dead Goat –

Sunday 31st December

New Year’s Eve Party with Good Intent

Moreton’s favourites

Xmas gig/singalong with carol & lyric sheets provided

4 course meal, live music till 1am – ticket only

THE BELL INN High Street, Moreton in Marsh GL56 0AF T: 01608 651887 www.thebellinnmoreton.co.uk

Friday 26th January 2018 7.30pm £25

St Edward’s Church Stow-on-the-Wold             COTSWOLD TIMES |

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Kate’s Home Nursing Annual fundraising Carol Concert

An evening full of Christmas spirit

St. Edward’s Church, Stow-on-the-Wold

Saturday 16 December, 6.30pm – 7.45pm Churchdown Male Voice Choir and Emily Campbell Tickets £15 available from: Gabrielle Kubale [email protected] 01608 658728. And Borzoi Bookshop

Stratford-Upon-Avon Choral Society

Prelude to Christmas A Christmas concert of Seasonal Songs and Readings on Saturday 16 December 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Old Town, Stratford at 7.30pm. £12 adults to include a free programme, £6 students from Carol Jackson on 01386 841440, Holy Trinity Church Book Shop or at the door on the night.

RAMSDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET LOWER FARM • RAMSDEN • OX7 3AZ

SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER 1PM - 4PM

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ver 50 stalls selling local v ered gest co r ket g i b hand-made and Fair e a Th mas M Trade crafts, produce, jewellery, Christ fordshir e clothes, decorations, gifts and in O x organic food. Bargain Books, White Elephant, Teas, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine. Father Christmas, Carol Singers and other seasonal entertainment.

Admission £2 Children under 16 free

Ramsden Events

WIDE RANGE OF FOOD STALLS

Stall holders: contact 01993 868 744 or visit www.ramsdenvillage.co.uk

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Carols by Candlelight Sunday 11 December at 6pm

In a magical setting in the lonely Victorian church on Winderton Hill Join us for an atmospheric and truly authentic Victorian evening of song and music as Winderton Church opens its historic doors. Since its closure in the 1970’s the church has been rarely used. It’s dark, on a hill and windy but it will be filled with candle light as we prepare for Christmas. Join us for a memorable evening of song and experience how our Victorian ancestors would have celebrated the coming of Christmas.

Wrap up warm and bring a torch for the path, Mince pies and mulled wine will be served. Donations appreciated

Christmas Fayre

Saturday 9 December

Warwick Hall, Burford from 10am till 4pm The monies raised will go to Sobell House Hospice and Oxford and District Mencap

EVENTS BURFORD SINGERS – WINTER CONCERT John Rutter – Requiem Haydn – Missa Cellensis (Mariazellermesse)

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BRUBECKS PLAY
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PAUL JONES (BLUES BAND)
FRIDAY FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY
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Sunday, 3 December 2017 at 7.30pm Church of St John the Baptist, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RY

www.musicatstow.co.uk www.musicatstow.co.uk

Burford Singers with Cotswold Chamber Orchestra Tickets reserved at £23, £19 and £15, unreserved £10 The Madhatter Bookshop, 122 High Street, Burford OX18 4QJ

Kate’s Home Nursing THE ARTS SOCIETY BLOCKLEY a lecture

www.burfordsingers.org.uk 01993 822412

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The People’s Gallery

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Opening 2 December 7pm – 9pm Chipping Norton Health Centre Russell Way, Chipping Norton OX7 5FA

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Please contact Elaine Parker (01386 840326) for booking guests (which is essential) and more details.

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Christmas Fayre & Narnia’s Grotto Friday 1 December 2017, 4 to 8 pm in Filkins Village Hall 

The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock Entry to the museum is free

The Oxfordshire Craft Guild’s Christmas Selling Exhibition Until 30 Dec, Free Admission 20 Years of Treasure, Until March 2018 The stories behind some of the 30,000 archaeological objects reported to The Portable Antiquities Scheme in Oxfordshire. Normal opening except the following: Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day, 31 December & 1 January Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Tel: 01993 814106 Email: [email protected]

Celebrating it’s 44th year from what many regard as the national home of traditional panto, The Theatre Chipping Norton proudly presents Sleeping Beauty. Sponsored by Kingham Hill School Running until 14 January 2018 Box Office 01608 642350

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

Chipping Norton. OX7 5NL 2 Spring Street,     December 2017               Theatre Films     3  Grandma Claus 3,4 The Party   7 Mitch Benn 10,13 Breathe 14 Adam Kay 17,18 Muder on the Orient Express 19 Elf and Friends

14 November to 14 January Sleeping Beauty [email protected]

www.chippingnortontheatre.com

Come to Filkins to buy your Christmas Fayre from home-made sweets to Christmas wreaths and lots in between. Partake of mulled wine and mincepies. There will be a special appearance of the White Witch in our Narnia Grotto especially for the children, maybe Aslan will be in attendance! Tables can be booked for £10 or for more information telephone Diane Blackett on 01367-860504. Proceeds to St Peter’s churches Broughton cum Filkins

Kate’s Home Nursing

QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 13 January 2018

St Edward's Hall Stow Square, Stow On The Wold. 6.30pm for prompt 7pm start £160 per table of 8 people includes fabulous Fish & Chip Supper So please gather your team and book your table by contacting Anna Wheeler: [email protected]

COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHTS

at Notgrove Village Hall 7.30pm – 11.30pm LIVE MUSIC – Licenced Bar, £5pp entrance Thursday 14 December2017 Tonight's act is Kalibre

Notgrove Country Music will be taking it's annual break in January and will re-commence early February 2018. Contact Ken on 07870795560 or 01451 850502 for further details.

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25 November to Sunday 7 January, 2018 Step into a world of festive delights and choose hand-made items created by local designer-crafters, including a number of bespoke items Court Barn, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE [email protected] 01386 841951

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Wednesday, 13 December 2017 Angels from the Realms of Glory: the Wilton Diptych and the Roof of Westminster Hali by Mark Cole

Doors open 6.45pm

Eyes down 7.30pm

Wednesday 10 January 2018 Modern Painting comes to Scotland: The Glasgow Boys and Scoish Colourists by Dr Anne Anderson The lectures begin at 11.30am at The Warwick Hall, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RZ. Non-members are very welcome (suggested donation £10). For more information contact [email protected].

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Club s e c i t No ART CLUB

at Fisher House (with beautiful views), Stow A small group of amateur artists. Meeting every Tuesday from 9.30am – 12.30pm £3 per week to fund tuition. Imelda 01451 833572

Bourt on-on-th e-Wa ter WI We meet at the Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water at 7.15 p.m. on nd the 2 Tuesday of the month. Please contact Janet on 01451 821739 for further information  

C HIPP ING N OR TON GR E EN GY M

WANT TO GET FITTER? ENJOY BEING OUTDOORS? IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT? Help us cut back brambles, tend the Community Orchard, mend fences, clear streams – and much more! – in Chippy and surrounding villages. Wednesday mornings. Lifts available. A friendly group with activities for all ages and abilities. Phone Jenny on 01608 643269 or email [email protected]. www.chippygreengym.org  

 

Friendly social group for the unattached aged 45-75 Fortnightly Friday meetings at the Crown and Cushion Hotel 8th & 22nd December 8 p.m. in the lounge Complimentary drink for potential new members

Bourton and District

The next 2 events are for members only, so if you are already a member, please come along. On Wednesday 13th December is our annual Christmas Cracker, where various groups entertain us. Food will be available, and it starts at 10am until early afternoon at the British Legion Hall in Bourton on the Water. Our January meeting is on 24th January, which is a social meeting, so coffee and a catch up, with board games if you wish. This event will be cancelled if heavy snow. Full details on our web-site www.bourtonanddu3a.org.uk.

Rissingtons  Local  History  Society

Next meeting is on Friday 19 January at 2.30pm in Great Rissington Club. Wrecks to Relics – the story of Mulberry Harbour, an illustrated talk by Paul Barnett. Visitors £3.50 to include refreshments. Contact Sue Brown 01451 820233.

ST OW AN D N ORT H COT SW OLD PR OBUS CLUB

Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in th Broadwell Village Hall at 10.15 for 10.30 am. Next meetings on 4 th January and 18 January NEW MEMBERS WELCOME - Sec. 01608 659215

STOW  &  DISTRICT  CIVIC  SOCIETY  

Please put a note in your 2018 diary for our next meeting! nd Friday 2 February 2018: “Medieval Coinage of the Cotswolds” with local forensic archaeologist and numismatist Roger Box. This is a whistle-stop coin tour of the Cotswolds discovering local coins – both lost and found! You can also bring your own items on the evening for Roger to evaluate. Refreshments from 7 pm, talk starts at 7.30 pm. We’ve plenty of things to look forward to in 2018 so please keep a look out for dates for our theatre and ballet trips, events, outings, talks, Spring Quiz and more! Interested in joining us? Then please call Rachel or Nigel on 01451 833783. Full details of our programme and membership are on our website: www.stowcivicsociety.co.uk

 

www.meetup.com/single-file-chipping-norton   Tel: 07518 979722

STOW & NORTH COTSWOLD PROBUS CLUB Our forthcoming meetings at Broadwell Village Hall are as follows:

Upper W indrush Lo ca l Hi sto ry So ci et y Next meeting on Monday 11 December at 7.30pm

Speaker: John Evetts on The Landmark Trust and Wellshead House. Venue: The Farmers Arms, Guiting Power Members £1 Visitors £2. All welcome. www.upperwindrushlhs.org.uk Enq: Tel.01451 850232  

CONDICOTE YOGA CLASS Yoga class in Condicote Village Hall every Thursday from 6.307.30pm. More details Anna 01386 700 364  

Moreton-in-Marsh & District Local History Society The next meeting of the Society will be held on 13 December 2017 at the Women’s Institute Hall, New Road, Moreton-in-Marsh beginning at 7.00 pm. The topic for the evening will be:- Court Barn Museum, Chipping Campden by George Derbyshire Visitors are welcome – attendance fee is £2.00. Enquiries 01451 831104

Thursday, 4 January with a talk on “Maritime Salvage” by our Vice-Chairman Martin Hornby Thursday, 18tJanuary with a talk on “Peru and the Land of the Incas” by Ray Sturdy. We welcome new members, and if you are interested in joining our Probus Club please contact our Secretary, Rees Jenkin on 01608 659215


P3 – PEOPLE POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES Contact Simon Crump on 01608 653377 for more information DROP-INS MORETON IN MARSH, NORTHLEACH, CHIPPING CAMPDEN, BOURTON ON THE WATER. ACTIVITY GROUPS Building Stronger Communities (arts & crafts/coffee morning) Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton, Thursday, 9.30 – 12 noon. Cooking on a Budget - Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton-inMarsh, Every other Thursday, 9.30am – 12 noon. Community Gardening Project - P3 Office, Upper Floor, The Windrush, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Wednesday, 2pm – 4pm.

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Rural Cinema – December 2017 The Playhouse, St George’s Hall

The Old School

Victoria Hall

Memorial Hall

BLOCKLEY

BOURTON ON THE HILL

BOURTON ON THE WATER

CHARLBURY

NO FILM THIS MONTH

NO FILM THIS MONTH

MY COUSIN RACHEL

Thursday

Saturday

Season Tickets available – £25 7.15pm. Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm / 7.45pm film. Advance tickets £3.50/ on door £4. Advance tickets 01386 700647

7.15pm. Hot dogs and wine with a donation £3.50 on the door. Tickets/ Queries 01386 7013857/701396

Monday 20 November

Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 refreshments. Family Tickets £10 Queries 01451 822365

Sunday 17 December

ELF

Film: 7.30pm – Doors & bar from 6.45pm. Tickets £5 / U15s £3, at the door. Family ticket £12 (2 adults, 1 or 2 children) Queries: 01608 810713

Village Hall

St David’s Centre

Village Hall

St. Andrew’s Church

CHURCHILL & SARSDEN

MORETON IN MARSH

LITTLE WOLFORD

NAUNTON

HIDDEN FIGURES

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

SEE LOCAL NOTICES

MY COUSIN RACHEL

Saturday 9 December

Film 7.30pm. Tickets £4.50 at the door. Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903 [email protected]

FLIX IN THE STIX In the Village Hall

ODDINGTON

Friday 15 December

Doors open: 2pm Film 2.30pm Tickets £3.00 at the door. Refreshments. Info: 01608 654382

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 7 for 7.30pm. £3.00 Wine and soft drinks. Advance tickets/queries / bookings Margaret 01451 831917

Film 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments. Advance tickets/ queries 01608 684223

Lower Swell Village Hall

Screen on the Green, Village Hall

LOWER SWELL

ILMINGTON

FANTASTIC BEASTS

THE NATIVITY

Friday 1 December

Tuesday 19 December

Thursday

Tickets £4, Child £2.50 on the door Doors / bar / food from 6.45. (Buffet supper - soup and cheeses £5) Film starts at 7.30 Queries 07949 139434 [email protected]

Tuesday 7 November Doors open 7.15, Film 7.45. Tickets £3.00 at the door. 01451 850897 or [email protected]

Friday 15 December Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50) Advance tickets Ilmington Community Shop.Queries 01608 682806 Refreshments

My Cousin Rachel: Philip, finds his cousin Ambrose dead. He vows revenge against Ambrose’s missing wife Rachel, blaming her for his untimely demise. When Philip meets Rachel his mood changes as he falls for her seductive charm. Rachel hatches a scheme to win back her late husband’s estate from Philip. Hidden Figures: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. Elf: Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. The Nativity: A British schoolteacher must find a way to bring his former lover ,a Hollywood producer, back to London to film his class’s Nativity play. Fantastic Beasts: The year is 1926, and Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

Chipping Norton Our next monthly meeting will be held on 6 December at 2.30pm in the Methodist Hall, Chipping Norton. Christopher Bond will deliver the second part of his ‘One Man’s Brum’ illustrated by his artwork. We take a break in January. If you want to sign up for 2018 (only £15) then come along on 6th December (2.30pm in Methodist Hall), find us at Christmas in Chippy on 8th December, visit www.u3asites.org.uk/chippingnorton, or call 01608 646578.

MORETON IN MARSH W I

The next meeting of the will be held in the W.I Hall on Thursday 7 December at 2pm. The speaker is Ann Blagden talking about the art of Indian Dance. Members Christmas Lunch is on 15 December – 12 for 12.30pm th Meeting in January is on Thursday 4 when Alain Rovere will talk about Children of Nepal. We welcome new members and guests. For further information contact Trish on 01608 651367.

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD WI

Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

December

6th

“Emily Wilding Davison”

a talk by author & journalist Derek Taylor on the famous suffragette We welcome new members and visitors. Meet us at the Church Rooms, off Church Street, Stow-on-the-Wold or contact: Hazel Balding 01451 830726, [email protected]

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MORETON  INTEREST  &  LEISURE  CLUB  

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13 December in the W.I Hall at 2.30pm. This is the Christmas Party with afternoon tea and entertainment. Thisis a MEMBERS ONLY event. New Years Lunch at Wychwood Golf Club on Wenesday 10 January. We welcome new members and guests for information please contact Hilary on 01608 650461.  

M ORET ON PR OBUS CLU B

Please note that there are no talks in DECEMBER 2017 The meetings in January 2018 will be: th On Monday 8 January our talk will be "UP IN THE CLOUDS WITH FLUFFY BITS" by Alan Brewer. nd On Monday 22 January our talk will be "THE MILLENIUM DIAMOND" by Tim Thorn; with the aid of the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad, he foiled an attempt to steal the £350 million display of Diamonds from the Millennium Dome IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING PROBUS CONTACT MIKE WAREHAM ON 01608 654299

MORETON  IN  MARSH  (EVENING)  W  I       Our next meeting is on Monday 11 December at 7.30 p.m. in St David’s Centre, Moreton when Ann Blagden will enlighten us on the art of Belly Dancing. We will sing some carols and enjoy a glass of mulled berry punch. New members are very welcome. Contact Jo on 01608 650821 for further information.

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THIS LISTING IS FREE AND A FIRST POINT OF REFERENCE FOR CLUBS, EVENT ORGANISERS, ETC This listing is published two/three times a year; an emailed copy can be requested from the Editor

Village halls

This listing is free and a first point of reference for clubs, event organisers etc. ADLESTROP

VILLAGE HALL £8 per hour contact: 01608 658710 email: [email protected]

BATSFORD ARBORETUM

EDUCATION CENTRE contact: 01386 701441 www.batsarb.co.uk

BLEDINGTON

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 658699 [email protected]

BLOCKLEY

LITTLE VILLAGE HALL contact: 01386 700880 email: [email protected]

BLOCKLEY

ST GEORGE’S HALL raised stage, sound system, contact: Ray Mayo 01386 701451

BLOCKLEY

JUBILEE HALL contact: Laurie Clayton 01386 701528

BOURTON ON THE HILL

THE OLD SCHOOL contact: Sandra Gee 01386 701385

BOURTON ON THE WATER

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION HALL seats 150 contact: 01451 824303

BOURTON ON THE WATER

VICTORIA HALL contact: Annette Lane 01451 831039 bourtononthewatervillagehall.co.uk

BOURTON ON THE WATER

GEORGE MOORE COMMUNITY CENTRE contact: 01451 820712 email: [email protected]

BROADWELL

VILLAGE HALL contact: Frances Dodwell 01451 830994

CHARLBURY

WAR MEMORIAL HALL contact: 01608 810879 www.charlbury.info

ENSTONE

PARISH HALL contact: Susanne Hamilton 01608 677156 email: [email protected]

EVENLODE

VILLAGE HALL contact: Linda Gray: [email protected] 01608 654015

GREAT ROLLRIGHT

VILLAGE HALL contact: booking secretary 01608 730268

GUITING POWER

VILLAGE HALL contact: 07468099432 www.guitingevents.co.uk

KINGHAM

VILLAGE HALL contact: Nicole Marina 07733 238334 email: [email protected]

LITTLE WOLFORD

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 684704

LONGBOROUGH

VILLAGE HALL ¾ sized snooker table, table tennis table contact: John 01451 831222 or Mike 01451 870067

LONG COMPTON

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 684834 email: [email protected]

LOWER SWELL

VILLAGE HALL contact: Mo Griffiths 01451 832241/07903829685 email: [email protected]

MORETON IN MARSH

COMMUNITY ROOM contact Funeral Directors 01608 652612

MORETON IN MARSH

REDESDALE HALL Lower and Upper hall contact: Clerk 07519330096 email: [email protected]

MORETON IN MARSH

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE HALL contact: Pam Clarke 01608 652575

NORTHLEACH

COTSWOLD HALL contact: Jacques 01451 860366

NORTHLEACH

THE WESTWOODS CENTRE contact: 01451 861499 email: [email protected]

NOTGROVE

VILLAGE HALL contact: [email protected] or Keith 01451 850726

ODDINGTON

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01451 830817 or 01451 831917

OVER NORTON

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 641521

PAXFORD

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01386 593090 www.paxford.org.uk

RAMSDEN

MEMORIAL HALL contact: 01993 869026 email: [email protected]

SALFORD

VILLAGE HALL contact: 01608 641414 www.slfordvillagehall.co.uk

SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD

NEW BEACONSFIELD HALL Gymnasium, contact: 01993 832216 www’newbeaconsfieldhall.org

STOW ON THE WOLD

BAPTIST CHURCH HALL contact: 01608 650624 HALL NOT LEASED FOR COMMERCIAL EVENTS

STOW ON THE WOLD

STOW SOCIAL CLUB contact: Tim 01451 830242

STOW ON THE WOLD

RUGBY CLUB contact: Amanda 07940141192

STOW ON THE WOLD

ST EDWARDS HALL contact: James Black 07986623358 [email protected]

STOW ON THE WOLD

YOUTH CLUB Pool table, Table football contact: D Neill 01451 830656 email: [email protected]

TODENHAM

VILLAGE HALL contact: Cynnie 01608 650152

WESTCOTE

VILLAGE HALL contact: Christine Walford 01993 831196 or Tony Gibson 01993 830699

WYCK RISSINGTON

VILLAGE HALL contact: Judith Wheeler 01451 821094

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On the 28th October Locomotive 46100 Royal Scot hauled a passenger train from London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill - which meant that she came through the old site of Adlestrop Station. The Flying Scotsman had been due to head up the tour. However, on her last excursion the driver noticed that she was suffering with two defective Axle Boxes, both running hot. This placed her out of action and in the workshop for repairs. Very disappointing for Flying Scotsman fans, including Alan Price, who took these beautiful photos of the Royal Scot for Cotswold Times. Photographs taken at the site of Adlestrop Station, coming under the Main Road Bridge in full steam.

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THIRD DEPOT FOR WHC

IN CHIPPING NORTON Local plant hire business, WHC Hire, has achieved its goal and scored a hat-trick of rental depots in the region. The third branch of the forward thinking plant hire company was officially opened in midNovember by the charismatic former Director General of the CBI, Lord Digby Jones. Managing Director, James Clutterbuck, was delighted to welcome guests to the opening where he detailed the journey so far;

“Over the past 3 years we had a vision to be

They pay tax, employ people who pay tax, reinvest profit to become bigger – and pay more tax – which is then invested in public services. Successful businesses develop a brand; they offer quality, add value and innovate. And James is a perfect example of an innovator. He has taken an idea to market successfully by doing what he does really well. From 1997 – when Worcester Hire depot opened – it took 15 years to establish his brand and open depot number two. This time it has taken just 5 years for depot three – so who knows what will happen next?

the best through investment and hard work.

This included listening to our customers, being

aware of market changes and investing in staff, Formerly known as Cotswold Tool & Plant Hire, the depot was purchased in February 2017. The business was already well- known and well established with many loyal customers and WHC is already building on this success with investment in new machinery, new services and the health and safety ethos for which it has become renowned.

technology, apprenticeships and products.

This is key to the success of WHC and it’s been

demonstrated here today with the opening of our new depot which is the teamwork from my staff, our suppliers and our customers.”

Lord Digby Jones, who also worked as Minister for State for UK Trade and Investment from The showroom sells a range of consumable products and displays a range of small tools for hire, including strimmers, rotavators, lawnmowers and even wallpaper strippers. The acquisition was the culmination of a 3-year growth strategy to expand the range of plant, invest in staff and grow the business organically.

2007-2008, originally opened the new depot in

Tewkesbury back in 2012 and was delighted to

be back to formally open the Cotswolds branch. “This business made a big impression on me five years ago and so I am thrilled to be back to celebrate the next stage of development. Businesses like this are the country’s most

important assets. They are the wealth creators.

My prediction is another depot in 2-3 years. Understanding technology – the role of the mobile phone, for example – is now critical to the appreciation of what and where your market is. The world is smaller and more connected thanks to the mobile phone, social media, websites. Successful businesses embrace change and remain flexible. WHC – in what is now its 20th Anniversary year – is a company that does that and more.”

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Panto Review

Sleeping Beauty

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On Thursday me and my mum went to go and see a pantomime called Sleeping Beauty, in Chipping Norton. It was very funny because there was this part when they put a giant television on the stage and you could see them on the floor behind the tele and on the tele too. They were climbing up the side of a building. There was also a part when they were in the kitchen, making pies, and there were 3 people and the King was looking into the machine and one of them was pushing and pulling all the buttons and levers and all the ingredients for the pies were spraying into the kings face. My favourite characters are Fairy flax, she was really lovely, and the baddie, belladonna bindweed, she was very evil and we all got to boooo her when she came on stage. We got to join in lots and we got sweeties thrown at us. It was great fun.

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The Rotary Club of the North Cotswolds TREE OF LIGHT Members of the public are once again invited to share in the TREE OF LIGHT this Christmas. If you have someone you wish to remember, a donation of £5.00 will link this memory with those of others and at the same time you will be supporting many worthwhile causes. You will be sent a ‘Tree of Light’ Christmas Card celebrating the name(s) remembered this Christmas. The names of those you remember will be displayed, along with your tribute, in the shop windows of Hartwells in Bourton-on-the-Water, Badhams Pharmacy in Stow-on-the-Wold, and Age Concern in Moreton-inMarsh, (The 3 towns involved in this project). The Charities being supported this year are – The Rotary Club Foundation – The mission of which is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through in improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. We are proud to give help locally, nationally and internationally wherever the need arises. Our Rotary Club members wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Making a Difference

Telephone:

Mr. Roger Formby on 01451 830439 Or you may like to TEXT RCNC10£5 to donate £5.00

Supporting Communities

Supporting our chosen Charities During the Festive Season

1st December Christmas Fayre Car Parking Bourton-on-the-Water 18th & 19th December Tesco – Stow-on-the-Wold 21st December CoOp – Bourton-on-the-Water

Having Fun Doing It!

Chipping Campden and District Rotary Club Tree of Light and 2017 Christmas Fair: The Club’s is busy organising the annual Tree of Light in the High Street, kindly donated by the Hon. Philip Smith. Also, there will be the usual popular mulled wine stall at the Christmas Fair on Saturday afternoon, 2nd December from 12 – 6 pm. The lights, which have been dated in memory of loved ones, will be switched on at 6 pm. During November the Club distributed leaflets in the town and villages, by which people can make a donation (c. £5 or more) in memory of departed loved ones. If you have not yet made a request, your donation will be gratefully received. The names will be displayed on the tree and on a list in the Post Office. The proceeds will as usual be shared between local charities. This is a continuing part of our programme of service within the community. As there are no administration costs or wages to pay, every penny you help us raise goes directly to where it is needed. Future plans include a further simulated Race Evening in March in aid of Campden Area Home Nursing. Also we shall be organising the annual Junior School Youth Speaks Competition with students from six local schools. In 2018 the Club will also be entering a team in the Rotary District Senior Youth Speaks Competition, as well as a Year nine student’s work in a Young Writer competition. New members: Seven new members have joined the Club during 2017 with another candidate waiting to be enrolled. These welcome additions to our numbers mean that the Club can develop additional ways of serving your local community. There is still room for more people who would like to join. Membership is open to both women and men.

Recent reports: Ed Sanders came on 12 October to report on his climb of Mt Kilimanjaro in support of the Meningitis Research Foundation to which the Club has already made a donation. He used his contemporaneous diary with a background of photos/videos to talk us through his Mt Kilimanjaro Expedition in September 2016. Although now studying astro-physics at Loughborough University his interest in geography clearly showed in his day by day description of the trek from the forests of Tanzania to minus 20/25 degrees at the summit.The group of forty took five days for the ascent and two days down. Ed described graphically the tough conditions of the climb, the altitude sickness (for some but not him), hallucinations he experienced, the challenging terrain and the immense sense of achievement in reaching the summit at some 5,904 metres, the highest point in Africa. He said that this expedition was his best experience yet. Further events: On Thursday, 21 December the Club is holding its Christmas Dinner at the Cotswold House Hotel at the end of a year when it has been able to welcome new members and as a result plan new projects to serve the community. New members and enquirers are always welcome at our meetings at the Cotswold House Hotel normally on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6.45 for 7 pm. Please note revised meeting time. Membership is open to women and men. Email: [email protected]. Tel. 01386 841163 or 01386 840990. James R Anderson 13 November 2017

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A fleet of shiny new gritters will keep roads safe this winter, and local schools have been asked to name them A colouring competition run by the County Council during November invited primary school aged children to find the best names. Winning schools will receive a prize and a visit from the Amey winter crews with their gritter proudly displaying its new name. The gritters are being leased by the county council for ten years to replace the old fleet, which is twelve years old, and are based at depots around the county. Test runs have been completed across the county, with gritters travelling all A, B and some C roads, and routes to emergency services like hospitals and fire stations as well as most frequent bus routes. As part of the test run, teams also inspected the winter maintenance equipment such as snow ploughs and incab mobile phones, and were briefed on this year’s winter response plan which covers key contacts, procedures, roles and responsibilities. The gritters completed their first actual run on Sunday night 3 November. Last year, the county council’s gritting teams completed an average of sixty-four gritting runs over 56,000 miles using just over 9,300 tonnes of salt. This year the county is starting winter with just over 10,000 tonnes of salt, with covered salt domes based in Stroudwater, Cannop, Moreton and Cirencester.

Bagged salt will also be delivered to parishes, and the county’s 4,860 grit bins have been refilled. Cllr Vernon Smith, cabinet member for highways and flood, said: “We’re preparing our highways teams for when the cold weather hits, investing in a new fleet of gritters that will keep spread salt over 1,000 miles of the county’s roads. “Our road crews are the first line of defence in winter weather: they put in tremendous effort battling the elements around the clock so we can travel safely around the county. “Our competition will give local children a chance to learn about road safety during icy weather.”

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SIBFORD SCHOOL

 

 

By  Ali  Bromhall  

                                      Sibford School will be hosting two Entry Days for pupils entering Year 7 in September 2018. The days, which are designed to offer prospective Year 7 pupils a warm welcome to the school whilst assessing their ability to thrive in an academic environment, will take place on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January. Toby Spence, Head of Sibford School, said: “We introduced the idea of group Entry Days last year and it proved so popular that we are repeating it again for 2018.” During the two days, children will undergo assessment and join in with a number of fun activities alongside Sibford’s current Year 6 pupils. In addition, those who are interested in boarding or flexi boarding will be invited to stay overnight in the boarding houses. “This is an ideal opportunity for children who will be joining Year 7 in September to meet with their peers and start making new friendships,” said Toby Spence. “It doesn’t mean that we can’t accept registrations for Year 7 entry later in the year, as, indeed, we do for children joining the Junior School, Sixth Form or in other year groups. However, because Year 7 is such a big intake, it does help to give the pupils a head start if they can meet each other before hand.” Anyone wishing their child to attend the Entry Days in January should contact the school on 01295 781203 to arrange registration.

‘Learning together is fun’ Tel: 07923483970 [email protected] .                                            

The Butterfly group will be taking part in a nativity at 1.30pm on Wednesday 13th December All our families are welcome to join us at St David’s Church and afterwards for refreshments in St David’s Centre Our special day with Father Christmas will be on Monday 18th December (plus some family entertainment) Term ends: 1.30pm on Thursday 21st December Reopens: 9am on Monday 8th January WWW

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Playgroup during 2017. It has been a very special 50th year with the addition of; bookworms, the allotment, forest fun, cooking, bend & stretch and dough disco. Watch this space for new projects for 2018. Bristol Standard Quality Assured Certificate2017

     

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NOMINATED for a RURAL OSCAR in the COUNTYRYSIDE ALLIANCE AWARDS The Cotswold Food Store & Café Longborough, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0QZ Monday CLOSED Tues - Sat 9am - 5:30pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm Open Every Bank Holiday Monday 01451 830469

The Tesco Bags of Help Grant Scheme voting for November/December is open! This period’s recipients will be The Cotswold School – PTA Token Challenge Stow on the Wold Crocket Club – Pavilion Remodelling Bourton on the Water Parish Council – Riverside Walk Improvements. Come along to Tesco Stow on the Wold and every time you shop you can vote for your favourite project. All Bags of Help grants are awarded to local community groups and organisations. If you would like more information or apply for a grant please visit ww.tesco.com/bagsofhelp

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Bledington School Ms  J  Kewley,  Headteacher     The Garden is now OPEN and has been named by the children as The Bledington Garden of Mystery! We had a celebration party to mark the end of the project- although of course, no garden is ever finished! Parents, villagers and children listened as Helkias blessed the garden and then MandyRae, the project organiser, cut the ceremonial ribbons. Children took part in a Treasure Hunt, adults participated in a horticultural quiz, Radio Oxford covered   the proceedings and we had a surprise visit from   Herbert the Hedgehog. Our outdoor classroom is now up and   running, full of resources for all of our pupils to use over the coming years.   There is great excitement in school at the moment   as we prepare for the demolition of the current Elliot buildings and await the   installation of our brand new, permanent infant building. The   building is a POD construction and will have two   classrooms and a separate meeting room. The outside area for EYFS & KS1 will   be extended to allow for more outdoor curriculum   and childfriendly exploration and activities. A huge thank  you to all the staff and parents who formed a Sunday Working Party   and managed to build bases, move sheds and empty all our current classroom   equipment into storage. The construction will be finished by Christmas, ready for our pupils to move into at the start of the New Year. Once established, we plan to have a further Open Day to celebrate our new environment.

Simon Duffy: Head Teacher  

   

Our annual Carol Service is a highlight of the school year and for many families the start of their festive celebrations. We have a wealth of musical talent at Chipping Norton School and our students have been working very hard to prepare for this memorable event. We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary’s th Church on December 13 at 7.00pm. In the past month members of the school’s Reading Club have had the pleasure of hearing lots of authors talking about what inspires them to write. They attended a very entertaining talk at Burford School by bestselling author Jonathan Stroud in which he spoke about the latest book in his ‘Lockwood & Co’ series. In mid-November they took part in the annual Oxfordshire Book Awards ceremony where they heard talks by many award-winning authors including David Baddiel, Jo Cotterill and Ellie Irving. Year 10 student Tristan Peissel impressed the audience of over 400 people with his review of ‘The Wolf Wilder’ by Katherine Rundell. We were delighted to host this year’s first Family Focus Week for parents and children from Years 4, 5 and 6. We offered two workshops - Build a Trebuchet and Art Challenge which were run by our D&T and Art Departments respectively. The ‘Art Challenge’ used Damien Hirst’s ‘In and Out of Love’ butterflythemed artworks as inspiration. Everyone created a small segment of one of his butterfly pictures which when pieced together created a vibrant picture. ‘Building a Trebuchet’ is always a very popular workshop. Parents and children love the opportunity to use tools and learn some practical skills. The U11 Girls and Boys Hockey Tournament was particularly memorable this year due to the extremely cold and foggy conditions; however, all the teams still entered into the spirit of the competition. The festival was led by Mrs Fisher who was supported by our Year 12 Sports Leaders. The winners were: Big Schools Girls Winner - Kingham. Big Schools Boys Winner – Charlbury Small School Girls Winner – Enstone Small School Boys Winner – Enstone

 

By Principal Mr Morgan The Busiest Time of the Year! Have you got your Santa’s Magical Grotto tickets yet? Mr & Mrs Adams are raising funds through their annual December event and this year monies raised will go to Mental Health Support at The Cotswold School. We are very grateful and thank them for championing the ever increasing issues of anxiety, depression, selfharming, stress as well as online and social media influences – the School is committed to raising awareness, education and supporting students. For more information and to book your tickets please go to www.santasmagicalgrotto.org. The annual Fashion Show, in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance, was a credit to all the students who designed and crafted their individually themed collections and to the   models for wowing the audience. The winner   for Best Collection went to Alice Cannon (Year 9) for her Castaway collection. Best   Show was awarded to Lucy Major (Year 8)   for her Best of British collection and Best Model was awarded to Beatrice Tweedie (Year 11). Our new Sixth Form building has opened for business and Sixth formers are enjoying the new facilities! We held a successful Sixth Form information evening, aimed at Year 11 students – if you didn’t make it or would like to visit and see the Sixth Form centre, please get in touch with Mrs Tanner, [email protected]. Students have enjoyed a variety of trips to the Battlefields in Europe, Chesil Beach Geography Field trip, Year 7s trip to Cheddar Gorge and various years’ art and drama trips to London. Don’t forget! The Cotswold School PTA has confirmed that one of the 1 November to 31 January Tesco token collection slots will be for The Cotswold School. This will be at the Tesco store in Stow-onthe-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh. Please do support. Thank you. The Carol Concert is at St Lawrence Church, Bourton-on-the-Water th on Wednesday 13 December from 7.00 pm. Wishing you all a wonderful festive time and all the very best for the New Year!

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From  Judy  Morgan  School  Administrator

  donation from to St Mary's Church, the Thanks to a generous children have taken part in the IsingPop project. The CD that the children have recorded is a joy to hear and I know the staff and parents are so proud of them all. The whole school held a short service of Remembrance at the war memorial in Lower Swell, to honour those that gave so much on our behalf. Poems were written and read out by the children. The poppy wreath along with a named wooden cross for each soldier was placed on the memorial. We are very grateful to the members of Moreton and District Local History Society. A cheque has been received for the purchase of history books from the Guy Stapleton Book Bursary. Guy was a member of the History Society since its inception in 1983 and a well-known local resident. The Year 6 children have been very busy making their Christmas cakes which are resting before being royal iced and decorated to a professional standard. This school tradition has now been taking place for over 20 years and is the highlight of the Christmas cookery programme. We would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Holy Trinity RC School As in past years, our school is supporting the Christmas Shoebox charity, ‘Teams 4 U’. The local representative, Martin Hannant came into school with information on the new charity and where their boxes would be going. The children brought in 61 beautifully decorated shoeboxes for delivery to children in more than 100 countries. The children in year five took part in a Christmas Lantern Workshop with some wonderful volunteers from the ‘Christmas in Chippy’ team again this year.As part of the ‘Christmas in Chippy’ event, on Friday 8th December 2017, there will be a lantern procession, due to start at the town hall steps, at 4pm. The children were invited to write a special note to mention somebody who they will be thinking about this Christmas, and put it in their lantern. Children are invited with their lanterns to take part and help to make what will be a magical atmosphere. Year 3 had a wonderful trip to The Hill End Centre to enrich their current ‘Stone Age’ topic. They ‘went back in time’ to become hunter-gatherers, splitting into two tribes and building dens learning how to construct them and make them as watertight as possible (with varying degrees of success!) They then became Neolithic farmers, settling in one spot and learning about how the roundhouses were constructed, and how people lived. The children then had the chance to perform all the everyday chores such as planting seeds, grinding grain into flour, collecting firewood, cooking bread over the fire and weaving a willow wall. A highlight of the day was each child making their own Stone-Age spear, and using it to hunt a boar (skin), and their teachers! They also got to see metal being smelted to make an axe head. One pupil described the trip as ‘the best day ever!’

Earlier this month, Kingham Hill School was very excited to welcome Year 11 children and their families to get a taste of Sixth Form life at our recent Open Evening. The evening was a great success, with guests getting the chance to speak with current pupils about how they found the transition from GCSE to A level and the range of co-curricular and development opportunities available. In addition to this, Kingham Hill’s new Head of Sixth Form and Destinations Mrs Berkeley, got to meet families and talk through her future plans, including a range of scholarships (some fully funded) available for 2018 entry. Pupils and visitors discussed the variety of subject options with staff, from Animal Management to Classical Civilisations and Biology to Business. They also found out more about the recent exam successes of 45% A* - A, 70% A* - B and 91% A* - C results. Church England School Reflecting on her experience so far of in Sixth Form, Jenna said, “The teachers are extremely supportive and really invest themselves in Ann Barry, Headteacher my success.” More information about the evening and Kingham Hill’s funded scholarships can be found online at http://www.kinghamhill.org.uk/admission/scholarships-bursaries Finally all at Kingham Hill School would like of to England wish everyone a very Church School Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ann Barry, Headteacher

Temple Guiting

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Kingham Primary School

Headteacher: Ms Bretta Townend-Jowitt   Once again, we have had success on the sports field and yet more trophies in the cabinet! In the Partnership hockey tournament our spirits were not dampened by the miserable weather. The spirit and impressive play of our hockey players was a true credit to the school. With superb play throughout, the girls were overall winners and the boys came second. A week later, the weather took a turn for the worse as children from KS2 took part in a cross-country event against hundreds of children from across the county. Undaunted, the Kingham team were thoroughly excited and limbered up ready to run. And run they did delivering a magnificent performance especially the U11 boys who had to contend with an already churned up and muddy track blanketed in torrential driving rain. Year 5 had a wonderful opportunity to extend their studies about the Tudor period at Sulgrave Manor. They donned authentic costumes, learned behaviour expectations and found out how to navigate the high seas and work out speed using a rope, an hourglass and a traverse board. Reception visited Birdland to discover what makes Penguins different -why they can’t fly in the air but are super swimmers and why we don’t find them living in the wild in England? Everyone had a wonderful and informative day.Please vote for our garden project: https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/view/173463  

Football: Our Year 3 & 4 football team came 4 overall in a tournament in Bourton-on-the Water. We were verythproud of Football: Our Year 3 & 4 football team came 4 overall in a their skills and fair play. in Bourton-on-the Water. We were very proud of tournament their skills fair play. Maths Challenge: Fourand Year 4 children had “a challenging but Maths Challenge: Four Year children had “achallenge challenging at but brilliant afternoon” when they took part4in a maths brilliant afternoon” when they took part in a maths challenge at St Edwards School. St Edwards School. History Society BookSociety Bursary: We were toto History Book Bursary: Wevery were pleased very pleased a £100 Book Bursary the Moreton District receive a £100 receive Book Bursary from thefrom Moreton and and District History Society. We will be buying new resources to help with History Society.our We will and be are buying new resources to help with history grateful for the gift. th Football: Year 3 &for 4 football team If came 4 overall in our history and Co-opted areOurgrateful the gift. Governor Vacancy: you interested in athe future of in Bourton-on-the Water. We were proud our local children and If able to give time, very energy andoffuture of Co-opted tournament Governor Vacancy: you interested in the their skills and fair play. enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our local children and ablearrange toYear give time, energy and Maths the Challenge: 4 children challenging school toFour an informal had chat“awith our Chairbut of brilliant afternoon” whentothey tookfrom part inyou. a maths challenge at enthusiasm, weGovernors. would love hear Please contact School. the schoolSttoEdwards arrange an informal chat with our Chair of History Society Book Bursary: We were very pleased 01451 to [email protected]   th 850304 Governors. receive a £1003 Book from theteam Moreton came and District www.templeguiting.gloucs.sch.uk Football: Our Year & Bursary 4 football 4 overall

in a tournament in Bourton-on-the Water. We were very proud of their skills and fair play. Maths Challenge: Four Year 4 children had “a challenging but brilliant afternoon” when they took part in a maths challenge at St Edwards [email protected] School. Sherborne C of E Primary 01451School 850304 www.templeguiting.gloucs.sch.uk History Society Book Bursary: We were very pleased to                From   Virginia  Parker,   School   Administrator     th receive a £100 Book Bursary from the Moreton and District On Friday, 10 November, pupils from Sherborne Primary School visitedSociety. the Sherborne for their annual Remembrance History WeWar willMemorial be buying new resources to help with Service. Pupils read extracts from a young boy’s wartime diary, our expressing history and are grateful the gift. the sadness felt, fromfor a child’s point of view and the effects and consequences of a father going off to war. Co-opted Governor Vacancy: If you interested in the future of Others read out poems and historical facts reminding us of the our local children and able to give time, energy and hardships of those left behind; women and children after school, enthusiasm, we wouldA love hear from you. Please working in the factories. wreathto was laid and a two minute silencecontact observed. All of the children behavedchat impeccably and each the was school to arrange an informal with our Chair of planted a poppy in the ground with a message for those who gave Governors. their lives.  

History Society. We will be buying new resources to help with our history and are grateful for the gift.   [email protected] 01451 850304 Co-opted Governor Vacancy: If you interested in the future of www.templeguiting.gloucs.sch.uk our local children and able to give time, energy and enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the school to arrange an informal chat with our Chair of Governors.

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SCHOOLS LONGBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL From Tracey Hampshire

iSingPop! We were very excited to welcome iSingPop! into school to work with the children who practised and recorded their songs. iSingPop are a singing and recording project which helps to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural and social development of pupils and their place in our community. The children’s hard work culminated in a wonderful performance at The Cotswold School where the whole Federation came together to perform on Thursday 19th October. We were all very proud of the children. Poetry Competition Along with Swell and Cold Aston schools, Longborough took part in the North Cotswold Schools Federation poetry competition. The winners had the chance to read their poem out to the audience at St. Andrew’s Church, Cold Aston. Please see below for winning poems. Burning wood! Orange flames, November night, Friends meeting, In the dark, Ready and waiting, Exploding fireworks. By Eleanor Tyler-Steer, Year 1

   

Tonight’s the night when darkness comes fast. The sunshine gives way to the moon and the stars. Together we gather, the matches are found. A flickering flame springs out from the ground. Tonight’s the night when sparks will fly. Its soul is immune to the black of the night. From the greyest of ashes to each glowing ember. Fire gives life to the fifth of November. Tonight’s the night when we go to bed With a pile of grey to the right of our shed. As the last bit of smoke dissolves in the deep The coals warm the earth as the spirit’s asleep. By George Swayne, Year 6.

 

   

Cold Aston C of E Primary School

by  Wendy  Crouch   Headteacher:   iss  Ahalf lexandra   Symondson   We had a very busy and successfulMfirst term and are now rapidly heading towards Christmas! Our first half term saw the whole Federation (Cold Aston, Longborough & Swell CofE Primary Schools) perform a fantastic iSingPOP concert at The Cotswold School on Thursday 19th October. ISingPOP is a singing and recording project. It helps to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural and social development of pupils and their place in our community. The children performed excellently and we were very proud of them. Our thanks go to The Cotswold School for allowing the Federation to use their facilities. We held a lovely Remembrance Day service last week at St. Andrew’s, Cold Aston led by Class 4 pupils. It was a very poignant and moving service treated with such respect by all involved. We have also held a whole Federation poetry competition with the final being held at St. Andrew’s church, Cold Aston. Congratulations go to Cold Aston winners - Lukasz (Year 2) and Charlie (Year 4). The poems were of an excellent standard and the children performed them brilliantly. Our school wide Christian value this term is ‘Compassion’. The classes will be exploring this in various ways through their worship, topic work and curriculum. This half term the children have a number of different, Federation wide, themed days to look forward to. These include Science day and Computing day. As we now head towards Christmas we are all very much looking forward to our whole school trip to see ‘Dick Whittington’ at The Everyman, Cheltenham. As always a busy, exciting and enlightening term!

 

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On the run-up to Christmas, Kitebrook Preparatory School has been exceptionally busy with many celebrations and a variety of notable activities. Two of our children were recently invited to attend a rigorous 2 hour Tae Kwando course in Evesham and both passed with flying colours. Libby E. and Eliza McP. can now assist instructors during Tae Kwando sessions. Years 4 and 5 were treated to a WW1 demo featuring explosions, poisonous gases and trench mud. During Anti-bullying week gold leaves were hung to mark acts of kindness in the school on the Kitebrook ‘Kindness Tree” recognising this important part of our school’s ethos. Kitebrook has continued with its commitment to charity with the ‘Shoe Box Charity Appeal’ (over 130 shoe boxes were donated) and with ‘Children in Need’ fundraising initiatives. Our children, parents and staff always look forward to a ‘Kitebrook Christmas’ and this year will be no exception. Our main tree will be adorned with ornaments made by each child (with their photo) and there will be the traditional ‘singing on the stairs’, Christmas hat making, carol service, gift giving and lunch. This year’s family Christmas evening, ‘Winter Wonderland’, our children and their parents will enjoy a fun and stimulating evening of events, stalls and a special visitor from the North Pole. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kitebrook!

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 Headteacher:  Joanna   Jonson         St. James’ PTFA organised a most successful   Bonfire Nights. St.The James’ PTFAwere organised a most successful Bonfire Nights. fireworks fantastic and the hog roast and the bar all The fireworks werewelcoming fantastic and the hog andthat thethe barwhole all made for a very evening - it roast seemed of made for a very welcoming - it seemed that the whole of Campden came out to joinevening in the fun. Campden cameDay out to join in the fun. On Armistice pupils laid a wreath at the war memorial in OnChipping Armistice Day pupils laidona Sunday, wreath atour thechildren war memorial in Campden and attended Chipping Campden on Sunday, children attended Remembrance Dayand services at bothour churches. Remembrance Daymonth services at both churches. The children this have had the opportunity to take part in The children this month have had the opportunity to take in of an iSingPop concert. The children sang and danced to part a range ansongs iSingPop concert. The childrenperspective, sang and danced to a range of written from a Christian full of positive content songs written from a Christian perspective, full of positive content that reflects our Christian values. that values. Asreflects part of our our Christian creative curriculum, Class 3 from attended a Viking AsVillagers’ part of our creative curriculum, Class 3 day fromenhanced attended atheir Viking Day at Compton Verney. The Villagers’ at Compton Verney. The day theirmaking learningDay about the Vikings and they had anenhanced exciting day; learning Vikings and they an exciting day; making conkerabout soap,the building shelters withhad wattle and daub walls, playing conker building shelters withofwattle walls, playing kingysoap, bats (a game with circles wood)and anddaub had the opportunity kingy bats (a game circles of wood) and had the opportunity to make their ownwith fires. to We make their own fires. have continued with our sporting success this term; Floorball We our sporting success term; B have team continued won two ofwith their recent matches andthis drew one,Floorball the A B team their recent matches drew one, the A had team won havetwo wonofall of their matches so and far this season. We team have won all of matches so far this season. had many successes attheir the recent cross-country event atWe Chipping many successes at we thefinished recent cross-country event Camden School, second overall, withat25Chipping children in Camden School, we finished second overall, withfor 25Upper children in and the team. We also held House Tennis events KS2 thehouse team.tag We also held House Tennis rugby; lots of fun was had events by all. for Upper KS2 and house rugby; lots of fun had by all.for Christmas, with Verytag soon the children willwas be preparing Very soonplays the children willfor beeach preparing for Christmas, with nativity arranged site, along with Christmas nativity plays arranged for each Christmas parties, Christmas lunch and asite, visitalong to thewith pantomime at Chipping parties, lunchservice, and a visit to the pantomime atthChipping NortonChristmas and our carol at 9.30am on Friday, 15 th Norton and our service, at 9.30am on Friday, 15 December at carol St. James’ Church. December at St. James’ Church.    

                                                   

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St David’s C of E Prim ary School Headteacher:  Mr  Colin  Ellyatt  

 

Enquiring  minds,  caring  hearts,  creative  hands  

 

In October, 38 children from Years 3-6 took part in a cross country race at Chipping Campden School. The year 3-4 girls were 1st to race and did a great job. The year 3/4 boys followed with Ambrose Eaves finishing 1st. Next up were the year 5/6 girls. They had a slightly longer course to run and did so with great determination, with Abi Barnett finishing in 1st place and Charlotte Harding coming 2nd. Last were the year 5/6 boys, who had the toughest race as the ground had become very soft. They did well with Kaiden Baugh finishing 1st. The year 5/6 girls and boys both won their category, and St. David’s came 1st overall! A spectacular race from each and every child and they should all be very proud! In October, Nicky Price from Radio Gloucestershire came into school to find out about St. David’s school for her daily feature of ‘school shout’, which airs daily. Nicky spoke with some of the Year 6 School Ambassadors about a variety of different things along with children from Forest School discussing what they get up to. Four of our Year 6 pupils were chosen to take part in a Maths event at Chipping Campden School. Winifred Brazil, Bethany Milne, Evie Bignell and Rupert Hudson, who all show a passion for the subject, were chosen to represent our school. They learned about symmetry, symmetry in names, made a hinge kaleidoscope and worked with other children to learn more about mathematics. Pupils and teachers took part in the Remembrance Parade and Service in Moreton in Marsh, at the War Memorial. A poppy wreath was laid during the service. Throughout the week and in support of the Poppy Appeal, Year 6 pupils sold Poppy Appeal merchandise within school. This year, St David’s are once again supporting Children in Need. Like previous years, we will be taking part in a range of activities on this day to raise money for the charity. As a school we will be taking part in the Countryfile Ramble. Key Stage 1 children will ramble to the park at Batsford Road and Key Stage 2 children will ramble to Batsford Arboretum. After school, a cake sale will also take place to raise money for this worth-while cause.    

  St  Mary’s  C  of  E  (Aided)  Primary  School,  Chipping  Norton   Headteacher:  Mrs  Yvonne  Stallwood-­‐Barnes  BEd  (Hons)  NPQH  

                     

Stow primary   school  

 Rebecca  Scutt,  Headteacher  

 

 

The Autumn term has been extremely busy, with Harvest Festival service taking place in St Edwards church - each class performed a song or poem to an audience from the community plus parents and carers. The pupils all donated items for the Food Bank. Some of our pupils were chosen to take part in the Remembrance Sunday service and did a wonderful job of reading out the names of the fallen soldiers in this act of remembrance. This tied in with Class 5’s topic of World War 2, where they have been doing creative writing and cross curricular activities on this topic. Our PTFA have been busy providing the parents with a lovely bingo night, where everyone had a good time and won some prizes along the way! They have also arranged a cinema evening for the pupils where everyone brought in their beanbags and cushions and settled down to watch a film! Along with the disco before half term and the amazing hot chocolates and refreshments they sold on the Stow Fireworks evening, we are sure that everyone will agree that their hard work and commitment to raising funds in a fun and entertaining way for our pupils is very much appreciated! With Christmas fast approaching there is always much going on in school! The annual trip to The Roses Theatre for the whole school, st the Christmas Fair, which is being held on Friday 1 December 6pm til 8pm, the infants nativity play and the juniors carol singing in the community will mean that the last few weeks of term will pass very quickly and it will soon be January when we are due to take part in the Young Voices choir in Birmingham! Please make sure that you look on our school website to keep up to date with everything going on, www.stowprimaryschool.co.uk

 

In October Year 6 children went to PGL Liddington. The first activity we did was called Passport to the World. For this activity you had to use a special map of PGL and there were countries hidden around the area: we had to find using the map. When we found a country there were some questions about them that we had to answer. Every night we had hot chocolate before we went to bed: sometimes we had biscuits too! Our leader at PGL was called Megan and all of the instructors at PGL were really caring and funny and they looked after us very well.The most popular activities were the giant swing and the zip-wire.All in all, we had a great time and we hope to go again. By Murilo De Souza and Mia Johnson We had a special visitor who is a famous street dancer from Aylesbury called Dennis Victory. He taught all of year 5 and 6 hip hop street dance and we enjoyed it a lot. At the end of the lesson we performed in front of the 2 year groups. It was fun and everyone participated. We look forward to his next visit next year. By Cleo, Isaac, Michael, Morgan and Neo 'Get out. Stay out. Call the fire brigade out.' This was just one thing that we learnt during our fantastic trip to the fire station. Acorn Class listened to Fire fighter Simon, who told us all about his job, what he wears and what was on the fire engine. We used our great listening and thinking skills throughout the visit and are now constructing our own fire station in the classroom. 'It was definitely worth going!' James (age 5). 'I loved using the hose' Teegan-Rose (age 5). Thank you, Fire Fighter Simon, for an exciting visit

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Stow Cricket Club calls out for votes to bag a share of carrier bag fund Stow Cricket Club is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

Set in a ten-acre field, the current condition is not good enough to support our plans to provide a topclass venue for stow residents and their children.

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 – raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores – being awarded to local community projects.

Help us deliver a venue to be proud of!

Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive the cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.

Tesco’s Bags of Help project has already delivered over £36 million to nearly 8,000 projects up and down the UK. Tesco customers get the chance to vote for three different groups every time they shop. Every other month, when votes are collected, three groups in each of Tesco’s regions will be awarded funding.

Stow Cricket Club is one of the groups on the shortlist. The complete renovation of the pavilion interior so that it can be better enjoyed by the whole community especially school kids.

Voting is open in all Tesco stores throughout November and December. Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop.

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“We are absolutely delighted to open the voting for November and December. There are some fantastic projects on the shortlists and we can’t wait to see these come to life in hundreds of communities.” Groundwork’s National Chief Executive, Graham Duxbury, said: “We’ve been thrilled to see the diversity of projects that have applied for funding, ranging from outdoor classrooms, sports facilities, community gardens, play areas and everything in between. “We’re looking forward to learning the results of the customer vote and then supporting each group to bring their project to life.” Funding is available to community groups and charities looking to fund local projects that bring benefits to communities. Anyone can nominate a project and organisations can apply online. To find out more visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp

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Blockley Sports and Social Club Blockley’s First Vixen’s Fixture!

Cirencester Vixens V Blockley Vixens - 4-2

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Played very much in the spirit and getting the girls out and playing. Blockley unfortunately could only manage seven players to attend, but Cirencester were real troopers who came through with some additional numbers for Blockley. It was a ten-a-side game with many laughs from coaching staff, umpires, parents and children. Our Seconds team captain experienced playing in goal for the first time and didn’t disgrace herself at all. Throughout the game the Blockley girl’s confidence grew and some who have been with the junior section from the start of Blockley Satellite Club, have come on so much that their skills and reading of the game have noticeably matured. The next Vixens game will be at Chipping Campden School v East Glos, 12 Nov 2017. If your children would be keen to get involved training takes place at Chipping Campden School in term time on Thursday’s 3.45-5.15 pm. Check out more details on the website www.blockleysports.club

White Eagles 4-0 Blockley. Blockley started well despite starting with ten men. They went a goal down from a corner and a second before the break. The second half started well, pressing, defending well and encouraging. Blockley struggled to convert a number of chances. White Eagles stepped up the pace in the last ten minutes and scored another two. The game finished 4-0 but a much-improved performance from Blockley.

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Women’s First XI Coming from a good win at home the Ones travelled to Newent Two and welcomed some new players to the fold in the absence of other players. Unfortunately they met a strong squad on a roll with a solid defence who were successful in closing down the ladies attack. Blockley went down 5-0 but with a solid performance from G. Meggeson in goal it may have been worse. A home game v Westberries Two gave the ladies a chance to redeem themselves and produced a solid performance to push the league rivals back and take a 3-1 win. After a half term break the long journey to Hereford to meet the league leaders beckoned. After letting in two early goals the ladies reset and went on the offensive and took a 4-3 score into the half time break with goals from F. Haydon(2) and D. Peach. Very keen to take a point from the fixture Blockley set again but Hereford converted a number of well-worked short corner routines to stretch the score. However R.Denyer-White pulled another back to bring the score to 4-6. A great game but disappointing not to come away with a point. The Firsts face Royal Wootton Bassett next at home. Women’s Second XI The Twos played Lansdown Four at home and scored a stonking 14 goals to nil with goals from A. Ottaway 2, J. Peachey 1, K. Jackson 5, Captain Peach 5. Player J. Banderia A surprise draw of 1-1 v Bourton & Sherborne Threes. Goal from J. Peachey. Player of the match was P. Peach. With no game on 4 November the Twos face Colwell & Malvern next. Training Women’s hockey training takes place at Chipping Campden School on Tuesday’s 7-8.30 pm. All ages and standards most welcome. For more details please check out the website on www.blockleysports.club 58 | COTSWOLD TIMES

Blockley 2-7 Bretforton Old Boys. Blockley started well against strong opposition and soon found themselves 1-0 up after some good play led to a corner which was converted by Krister Nobes. Bretforton equalised a few minutes later and then took the lead. However there was a confrontation between a player on both sides which led to Blockley capitalising and Krister Nobes scored his second goal of the game. Blockley failed to capitalise on their momentum and grew tired as Bretforton scored, the team struggled to get a foothold on the game and eventually lost 2-7. Shipston Colts 6-6 Blockley. In what was a very entertaining game it started well again for Blockley who took the lead in the first five minutes through a corner headed by Josh Keen which was tapped in by Eddie Hill. After five minutes Shipston equalised from poor defending. But Blockley took the lead again through Krister Nobes who finished well. Shipston then equalised again to make it 2-2 after Darren Pullen made a good save but couldn’t stop the rebound being put in. After twentyfive minutes of the game Josh Keen took the ball from Blockley’s half and ran through multiple players, powering into the box and cutting back to pass across to Krister Nobes to get his second of the game. Unfortunately that lead didn’t last and Shipston scored twice to finish the half 4-3. In the second half Blockley pulled a goal back to make it 4-4 through Matt Hardwick who pressured the centre back, dispossessed him and then finished from inside the box. Blockley conceded straight away and it was 5-4 to Shipston before Josh Keen added a goal on his debut to make it 5-5. Kelton Warmington also scored to make it four out of the five scorers to get their first of the season after Josh Keen got his third assist of the game, with Kelton finishing at the near post. However with a minute left of the game Shipston got through and scored to finish 6-6. Inkberrow A vs Blockley. The game against top of the league started well for twenty minutes as Blockley kept them out but weren’t at the level they usually were and after that leaked goals and at 4-0 at half time they felt they were down. Unfortunately it got worse and Blockley ended up losing 10-0 but we get back up and move onto the next game where they hope to pick up our first win. Follow all our teams on: www.blockleysports.club @blockleyladieshc

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Contact: moretonrangersfc.com Moreton Rangers Under Ten Team Coached by Dave Toon who is an F.A Level Two Coach, the Under Ten team are have a great season so far having finished top of their group in the Witney and Distrct League Under Ten competition. Having played seven games with five wins and scoring thirty-one goals Dave is very pleased with his team. They have aslo benfited from some very generous sponsorship of their kits by local companies. The Manor House Hotel in Moreton has provided as smart Red and Blue Kit and ACS (Absalute Climate Solutions) for a White and Black Kit.

Moreton Rangers Under 10 in their SCS Sponsored Kit.

Dave said “I would like to thank The Manor House and Steven Muckle from ACS for their support with our new kits, also all the parents and supporters who cheer us on at a weekend. The team is very together helping make my decisions on selection easier as I know they will all support each other.” He added “I have been through the coaching system with the F.A.and found it exceptioanlly rewarding and would encourage anyone who wants to get involved to come forward as the club will support you all the way” Moreton Rangers are always looking for new coaches. As the FA say on volunteering “Inspire and develop while giving back to the game you love.” If you want to get involved contact Martin Jones on 01608 650955 or [email protected] Moreton Rangers First team remain unbeaten so far this season having won eight games and drawn two and they remain in the County Cup and League Cup. The Reserve Team are also developing well with

Moreton Rangers Under 10 Team with Coach Dave Toon in the Manor House Hotel Sponsored Kit.

two of the players already given a chance with the first team and other youngsters performing well alongside experienced players.

Gary Barnett who is the Director of Football said “It is great to watch the young players come through the club from the juniors into adult football and is what a development club is all about. The reserves gives them a chance to test themselves against older players and are helped by some experienced team-mates”. The Club website www.moretonrangersfc.com has all the latest news and contact details for our teams.

Morton in Marsh Tennis Club Moreton Tennis on a Roll Moreton Tennis Club Mens A team have moved up to fourth place in the table (division two of the South Warwickshire winter league) following back-to-back victories in their last two matches. The team recorded a 3-1 victory at home to Ardencote B. In a tight match, James Elliott and Brian Lomas beat Mark Cook and Steve Hussey in a championship tie break (6-7, 6-2, 1-0) before beating Phil Silk and David Benjamin in straight sets (6-1, 6-3). The Moreton second pair, Greg Stotesbury and Neil Suffolk, narrowly lost to Silk and Benjamin (3-6, 6-7) before beating Cook and Hussey in a championship tie break (6-3, 2-6, 1-0). The team then proceeded to beat top-of-the-table Kenilworth A 4-0. James Elliott and Brian Lomas beat Richard Costello and Connor Beckinsale (6-2, 6-3) before

Members of the Moreton Tennis Club Mens A squad – (left to right) Chris Adams, Gary Jackson, Brian Lomas (captain), and Chris Elliott

overcoming Iain Simmons and Chris Scott (6-0, 6-0). Meanwhile, Greg Stotesbury and Chris Adams beat Simmons and Scott (7-5, 6-3) followed by success in a

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t’s just “Another Day In Paradise” and the leaked Paradise Papers confirm what the ordinary tax payer has been saying all along – those with money are able to squirrel away vast amounts of money free of tax. This situation has to stop and both Parliament and HMRC need to get a grip. Unfair tax dodging has been going on for far too long and there’s only one way to stop it – tax any income earned in the UK whether it be by an individual or company. No longer should a situation be allowed where monies can be shifted overseas, if it’s earned here, tax it! As I’ve been saying for many years it is time that the tax system reflects the modern age and works to provide the money to pay for essential services such as the NHS, schools and transport. Everyone earning over £15,000 should pay a basic rate on income with no reliefs. Those paying at a higher rate, whether an individual or business, should be able to offset certain expenditure but management charges and the like need to be consigned to the dustbin. Recent events have proved that everyone needs to be alert to the curse of spam, phishing and all the wonderful things associated with the internet. It’s sad when pensioners, many who are living on the breadline, are forced to move online and therefore are subjected to these evil fraudsters. Numerous clients have already contacted me after receiving rogue e-mails purporting to be from HMRC asking the recipient to click on a link. HMRC will never send e-mails of this type and therefore you should never respond. If you do receive a telephone call from HMRC they will never ask you for passwords, bank account details or to transfer money. If anyone contacts you by phone always ask them to put it in writing and only respond if you are 100% certain it’s genuine. It’s better to be safe than sorry, it’s all too easy to lose your life savings to these people. If in doubt you can see examples of the kind of e-mails to watch out for at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phishing-and-bogus-emails-hmrevenue-and-customs-examples I’ll be back next year but meanwhile may I wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas and a really successful New Year. Robb Eden is based in Moreton-in-Marsh. He can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone 01608 651802.

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