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March 2012
Village views and church news ...Village views and church news ...
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Contents.
Contents5. Contents and Editorial.6. February Church Services.7. Clergy Contact Information.8. Letter from the Church Team.10. Ray Valley Benefice Notes.11. Parish Pump.12. Ambrosden News.14. Arncott News.18. A Little Bit of Fun.19. Recipe of the Month 19. Kid’s Corner.20. Blackthorn News.22. Feature: Nick Crutch.23. Feature: Bob’s Gardening Tips24. Merton News.28. Piddington News.32. Pet’s Corner.33. Community34. Police Report.38. Advertising and Contacts.39. Classifieds
Editorial.
March is here and with it comes Spring, my favourite time of the year. The daffodils are blooming and everything feels sunnier.
This year, March also heralds the start of a number of significant milestones in our household.
Firstly on the 19th my husband and I celebrate our first wedding anniversary – traditionally we should give each other a paper gift to mark this occasion – Will this edition suffice?
The second big milestone the Lamont’s will be celebrating is my dad’s fiftieth birthday; which significantly falls on the first day of Spring, March 21st
Happy Anniversary Gareth!Happy Birthday Dad!
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Please pass any special prayer requests to Clergy or Churchwardens prior to the service.
St Mary’s - Ambrosden, Arncott and Blackthorn // St Swithun’s - Merton // St Nicholas’ - Piddington.
March Church Services. Clergy
Church of England: Rev Charles Masheder (CM) 01869 247813. (on Fridays please phone the Church Wardens below.) Rev Andrew Rycraft (AR) 01865 331124. Rev Richard Marshall (RM) 01869 243546. Rev David Wippell (DW) 01865 849497.
Roman Catholic: Father Paul Martin 01869 253277.Catholic services: Please consult the website: www.immaculate-conception.org.ukMethodist: Rev Paul Howes 01869 240932.Methodist services: Please consult the website: www.bicestermethodist.org.uk
Contact information.
Clergy.
Churchwardens.Ambrosden: Bruce Fox, 67 Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott. 01869 244131. Matt Holmes, Holly Tree Cottage, Merton Road. 01869 240435 Merton: Lawrence Comiskey, 2 Church Close, Merton. 01865 331429. Robert Kerr, Merton Croft, West End Lane, Merton. 01865 331352.
Piddington: Wendy Taylor, 47 Thame Road, Piddington. 01844 237457. John Hibberd, 22 Vicarage Lane, Piddington. 01844 238722.
Ambrosden: Mrs Sandy Gamble 01869 244131. Mrs Pam Newall 01869 241667.
Merton: Mr Russell Thompson 01865 331429. (no ringable bells) Piddington: Mrs Betty Newell 01844 237236. Mr Tony Pearce 01844 237688.
Organists / Bells.
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Letter
Is The End Nigh?
It was my hairdresser who told me that the world is going to end on December the 21st this year. All because of the ending of the Mayan calendar on that date, beyond which the Mayans (an Indian people of Central America who developed a remarkable civilisation between 250 and 900 AD) could make no further predictions.
I wasn’t too worried. After all, our current calendar ends on the 31st of December this year and none of us can predict what lies beyond. And when would it end in Australia, where our 21st is their 22nd? But since my hairdresser and her young friends seem genuinely scared about it I decided, that with the help of google, I would delve into eschatology- a Greek word meaning the study of endings (and also a good one with which to impress people!) Amazon.com lists more than 175 books dealing with the potential ending of the world this year, so a lot of people must be taking it seriously. But people have been taking end of the world predictions seriously for thousands of years. For centuries people have been predicting the world’s end, their predictions based on various theories, from one based on the dimensions of Noah’s Ark by a second century priest, to the year 1000 when it was widely believed that the world would end with the start of the new Millennium, to 1910 when the return of Halley’s comet was believed to herald the end.
An American Baptist Preacher, William Miller, claimed that Christ would return to Earth on October 23rd 1844, and when it did not happen, his half a million followers called that date “The Great Disappointment”.
Church Teamfrom the
Christians believe that the world as we know it will end with the second coming of Christ, followed by the final judgement, so the question of when this will happen is an obvious one. Jesus himself frequently referred to the second coming, but he was adamant that nobody knows when it will be.
“Be on your guard, then, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24, verse 22).
But he did give some clues, and forewarned us of a number of great tribulations which will come together when the end is near- wars, famines, earthquakes- which has led many Christians to believe that we are now living in the end times. But God’s time is not our time, and I do not believe that we shall ever know the date of Christ’s return until it happens. Neither should we try to work it out. What we should be doing is summed up in the words of a hymn:
“Redeem thy misspent moments past, And live this day as if thy last; Thy talents to improve take care; For the Great Day thyself prepare.”
So, it seems as if we shall still be writing our cards and wrapping our presents towards the end of this year- and I would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas!
Glenys Edwards
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notes.Ray Valley Benefi ce
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The Next ‘X-Tra One’ service is on March 4th at Ambrosden at 6:30pm We have a visiting Band, ‘Xalt’ and a guest speaker, Annie McCabe from Cuddesdon Theological college, who is training to be ordained - why not come to this special service? The one after that will be on Palm Sunday, the day that begins Holy Week – April 1st.
Churchwardens and PCC members who came to Islip Village Hall for our PCC morning on February 4th; a big thank you! I trust you found something worthwhile in it. The ‘outcome’ will be fed back to PCCs for further discussion if it seems appropriate. It was good to see members of different parishes discussing together!
Confirmation. The Confirmation service on February 12that St. Mary’s Charlton on Otmoor, led by Bishop Colin was a very lovely event and I ask you please to pray for our three candidates, Marion, Geraldine and Sam.
Lent will be well underway by the time you read this and we hope that you have found something special to do to use these ‘forty days’ as a blessing to you and to others. There are the Lent groups -Ambrosden (Mondays) and Charlton (Thursdays) 7:30pm and it will not be too late to join. Islip is having a course of special sermons, with discussions afterwards. Please use these ‘suggestions’. There is also an additional Holy Communion every Wednesday in Lent at Ambrosden at 10am
Holy Week and Easter. I do ask you to make the first week in April – Holy Week a special time. Please see what the services are and attend if you can – but if not at least think of those who are. All churches have their own range of services but there is one United Service – on Easter Eve (Saturday 7th April) at 9pm at Merton. It is a very beautiful, if unusual, service so why not come this year?
Annual Meetings This is the time of year when all parishes hold their Annual Meetings. Please do come along to yours as it is a way of saying a big thank you to those who serve as Churchwardens and PCC members for all they do through the year.Charles Masheder 01869-247813
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Parish Pump.
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Ambros den News.Annual Village Dinner – 28th January - Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the evening! We hope to be able to run this event again next year depending on funds and help available – we will let you know around November!
Application for GrantAmbrosden Village Hall Management Committee have submitted their application for a grant to fund repairs to the village hall and improvements to the annex building – fingers crossed that we will have something positive to report back soon!
Ambrosden Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - The next meeting to discuss our plans will be held on Tuesday, 6th March 2012 at 8.00pm in Ambrosden Village Hall – all welcome to attend and contribute to our discussions.
There are 3 main events planned for our Village celebrations:
· Scarecrow competition – run up to celebration weekend
· Village Tea Party – Saturday 2nd June from 3pm· Church Reception and Service – Sunday 3rd June from 5.30pm
HELP - a plea for items, photos or written pieces of your memories of the Queen’s accession to the throne and coronation.
We would like to display these memories in the Church which will be open at certain times over the Diamond Jubilee weekend for all to enjoy. Please contact Sharon on 01869 247920 or [email protected]
Saturday, 24th March from 9.30am – Tidying the Churchyard – all welcome to join in!
SPECIAL NEWS & CONGRATULATIONS!
On 8th March 2012, Harold Gaskins (better known as Bantie to the family) will reach the amazing age of 90 years young: and he is still doing his paper round!
Everyone in the family wish him a very
special day, as do his friends too!Crafty Club – Ambrosden Village HallThursday 8th March – 7.30pm to 9pmThursday, 12th April – 7.30pm to 9pm
£1.50 to include refreshments. All welcome!
** Please note new start time due to prior booking at the hall on these dates**
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Arncott News.
Get ready for our Treasure Hunt Easter Sunday 8th April from 2 – 4pm - We will start promptly from Arncott Village Hall at 2.00 pm. Please come along with the family and enjoy an entertaining afternoon finishing with a well earned cream tea.
New residents to Upper Arncott - Mr and Mrs Davis have just moved into Mill Lane. Welcome! and enjoy your new home. You will find us all a helpful and friendly lot.
Money Raised - The £150.00 raised from the New Year’s Eve Dinner and Senior Citizen’s Christmas Lunch raffles was given to Pat Holmes toward the £10,000 being raised for a special wheelchair for her Daughter Nichola. Pat and family would like to pass on their thanks and gratitude for all the kindness shown.
Birthday Milestone - 12th February has seen my mother Gwen McEwan, turn 70. Thank you mum for all the times you’ve been there for us. Belated Birthday wishes from Tracy, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Poppy and Rosie and Fred.
Gwen McEwan would like to thank everyone who joined in the celebrations for her 70th Birthday and hopes that a good time was had by one and all.
Parish council meetings are held at 7.30pm 1st Tuesday in the Month.
Current Arncott Parish Councillors are :-
Dean Hale MBE (Chair) 01869 244085John Cooper (Vice chair) 01869 323349Martin Byrne 01869 246532Neil Thompson 01869 243676Paul Wilcox 07739 710275
Local Elections - Arncott PC currently has the 5 members shown above. There will be an election on 3rd May 2012, in which some of the current members will be standing, and all parishioners are encouraged to participate, with a view to taking the number of councillors back up to the total of 7 allotted to the Parish.
If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor please contact any of the above or the clerk - Anne Davies, email [email protected] or telephone 07768 897491.
Mothering Sunday lunch 18th March at Arncott Village Hall - 12.30 - 4.00pm. £10 per adult and £4.00 per child. Treat yourself and enjoy being waited upon. Contact Gwen for further details 01869 248309.
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300 Club January
Mr C Wells, 35 Woodpiece Road - £20.00 (90) Mrs Livingstone, 37 Buchanan Road - £10.00 (152)Mr Hutchful, 69 Buchanan Road - £8.00 (143)Mr P Wilson, 15 Teale Close - £5.00 (150)Mrs M Smith, 33 Woodpiece Road - £2.00 (92)
Would you like to help the village and also enjoy the possibility of winning some money? For only 50p a month you could be one of the lucky winners drawn each month.
If you would like to take part please call Marion on Bicester 253600 and I will ensure your number enters the draw. Remember you have to be in it to win it!
Penny Monaghan has very kindly offered to collect 300 Club subscriptions from Mill Lane and Hillside close until we get a permanent collector. If anyone would like to help, please let me know.
£750.00 was raised with the Raffle and donations. The beneficiaries:£200.00 Hearing guide dogs, £250.00 St Dunstable, £250.00 Pat’s wheelchair appeal and £50.00 to the Maggie centre. Gwen, I am sure all your friends would like to say Thank you for the brilliant party organized to celebrate your 70th Birthday.
The Tartan theme went down very well and was a great source of amusement throughout the evening. Mentioning no names, we were left in no doubt what was being worn under ones kilt.
Thanks Gwen for a very good evening.
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Adam and Eve’s true nationality
A Brit, a Frenchman and a Russian were viewing a painting of Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden.
"Look at that garden they are maintaining so well," mused the Brit. "They must be British."
"Nonsense," the Frenchman disagreed. "They're naked, and so beautiful. Clearly, they are French."
"Ah, but no clothes, no shoes, no shelter," the Russian pointed out, "they have only an apple to eat, and they're being told this is paradise. They are Russian."
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BARLEY RISOTTOSubmitted by June Foreman, Fencott
50gms. butter 450mls. hot chicken stock1 chopped onion 1tbsp. olive oil 2 chopped celery sticks 50gms. grated Parmesan cheese2 large chopped cloves of garlic 20gms. chopped parsley150gms. mushrooms cut into chunks Salt and ground pepper300gms. pearl barley
Heat butter and gently fry onion, celery and garlic for 5mins. then stir in mushrooms. Cook 5mins. then add barley. Stir to coat with butter add hot stock and ¾ tsp. salt. Grind in some black pepper and bring to the boil. Stir, cover and cook in oven 170C/320F/Gas3 for 30-35mins or until liquid has been absorbed. Stir in oil, add Parmesan, check seasoning then stir in parsley just before serving. You can use vegetable stock and vegetarian Parmesan substitute as Parmesan cheese is not vegetarian!
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Blackthorn News.
A big thank you - Pete and Alison Durran would like to thank all of their friends and family for their help and support with their charity night held in aid of the Haemotology and Cancer Clinic.
The total raised was £850!Again many thanks, Pete and Alison
‘Happy Birthday! - Many happy returns to Monty Lamont, who celebrates the Big 50 this year.
Remember 50 isn’t old..... If you’re a mountain range!
The Mobile Library will visit Blackthorn on March 2nd, 16th and 30th. The times are 9.45 – 10 a.m. at the telephone box in Station Road and 10.05 – 10.20 in Weir Lane.
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Changing behaviour
Whether you are looking to lose weight, cope with an intolerance, or optimise nutrition for a specific physical challenge it invariably means a change in current behaviour.Planning ahead and thinking about things differently ‘behaviour modifications’ are one of the keys to successful and permanent changes.
Below are actions that you might put in place:
• Do nothing else whilst eating• Eat at regular times• Eat sitting down• Pause during meals, put your cutlery down between mouthfuls• Aim to be the last to finish• Shop on a full stomach• Write a shopping list and stick to it• Keep healthy snacks easily to hand• Clean your teeth after a meal or when you get the urge to overeat• Plate up your meal and remove serving dishes from the table• Wait 5 minutes after your meal before deciding on second helpings• Practice refusing offers to overeat. Learn to say ‘no thank you’.
Think differently:
• Plan for periods of time when you are more likely to eat. If following a healthy eating plan save something for when you routinely feel hungry• Before you eat, check that you are really hungry (in your stomach) rather than just eating at a certain time or occasion out of habit• Be aware of how your feelings affect what you want to eat. Noticing a pattern can help you plan how to cope.
Nick Crutch - Personal Trainer [email protected]
Feature - Personal Health
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Bob’s gardening tips for March.
We need the weather to be kind to us this month as there is lots to do, a bit like a spring clean in the home, the garden needs a good tidy.
In the beds and borders we need to weed, dig through, add mulch and divide overcrowded perennials.
Top tip. If you see something growing and you’re uncertain whether it’s a weed or a valuable plant, just pull it up. If it comes out of the ground easily, you can guarantee it’s a valuable plant.
Lots of pruning takes place in late winter/early spring. Be bold when cutting back Dogwoods grown for stem colour and Buddleja davidii, they can be taken back to 6 to 9 inches from the ground and will reward with vigorous new growth in this season. Coppice Eucalyptus, this promotes the lovely round leaves used in cut flower displays.
Top Tip. If you’re uncertain when to prune a plant, think of this. If it flowers before midsummer, don’t prune in spring, it should be done after flowering. If it flowers after midsummer it should be pruned in late winter/ early spring. I’ve seen lovely Forsythia, Hammamellis and Viburnum bodnantense look like a collection of twigs when done at the wrong time.
Make sure your mower is in good shape as we can start cutting this month. You’ll need to deal with wormcasts and, possibly, molehills. A stiff brush will take care of them. Redefine the lawn edges; this always finishes the job off nicely.This is a great time to be in the garden, lots of seeds and plants can be started off indoors or outdoors and the garden should be kicking and screaming its way into the new season – always an exciting time.
Happy gardening, Bob [email protected]
Bob’s Gardening Ti ps
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Merton News.Please email your articles to: [email protected]. Files attached to emails will produce the best quality in print. However, I will happily type up your message and scan in images.
Your councillors are: (01865) T.Byrd 331573, H.Williams 331056, M.Torrington 331620, J.Whittaker 331989, R. Box 331475, P. Box 331706.
Parish clerk: Tracey Charlesworth 01865 331481. Email: [email protected]
We welcome Des O’Neill (331425), who has joined the Parish Council recently.
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on the 13th, March 2012, at 7pm at Merton Village Hall.
We would like to express our gratitude to Nick Helfrich, who helped swiftly
and free of charge, to stop the recent burst pipe crisis at the Village Hall from becoming a hugely costly disaster.
This is a reminder that anyone interested in hiring an allotment should contact the Clerk to the Parish Council on 01865 331481.
Do not forget to look on www.mertonvillage.co.uk for current information and where copies of all Parish Council meeting are kept.
Neighbourhood Watch - To join or to report information please contact Merton’s NHW coordinator Terry Byrd on 01865 331573.
A Piece of Jewellery - has been found in Merton. If you think it is yours, please go to Rothley House, Merton or contact [email protected] with a detailed description.
Excerpt from the recent report from the Thames Valley Policing Administrator for Cherwell (it is unfortunate that there had been a poor return of surveys from Merton):
Check out Merton Village website: www.mertonvillage.co.uk
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a regular basis. If anyone knows of any football teams, or other clubs or organisations, like Brownies, Cubs, Martial Arts or fitness clubs looking for a venue, then please, get them to contact any member of the Village Hall Committee (Rachel on 331720, Anna on 331381, Wendy on 331766).
Mobile Library - The Mobile Library calls at Merton every two weeks on a Thursday between 12:00 and 12:15. It stops in Main Street, just after the West End Lane turning on the right.The dates for this month are the 1st, 15th and 29th March .
FLOODLIGHTING OF ST SWITHUN’S CHURCHSince the last Magazine the requests for this were as follows:-
Dec 3rd Birthday of Katie Calcutt Dec 5th Marriage Anniversary of Liz and Aubrey Calcutt Dec 9th Birthdays of Octavia Cassells and Nan CalcuttFeb 3rd Ian BainesFeb 14th In Memory of Adrian LeaverMar 6th Ian Baines
NAG (Neighbourhood Action Group) Priorities - The surveys are slowly but surely coming in and the priorities will be set by the end of February 2012. I have reported on some of the work with ASB in Kidlington and If I receive reports throughout the parishes, I will deal and act on it.
Regarding drugs, my team and I have executed 4 drugs warrants in the village with two persons reported for drugs offences. Drugs are still a concern to the public and any intelligence will be acted on and I ask that if you have any information you can phone us on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Village Hall and Playing Field for Hire - If you are planning an event – don’t forget that the village hall is available for hire. The hall has outdoor furniture, and there are barbeques and marquees for hire, too.
There is also a playing field with two football pitches available for hire, either for separate occasions or on
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Parties, birthdays, etc.Weddings.Crafts fairs.Conference centre.Classes.Creches.
Five acre playing field.Car parking.
Showers, kitchen area, function room.Internal or external functions.
01865 331720Contact Arthur McGrory for further details
Mar 18th In Memory of Liz Calcutt
We would like to thank everyone who has supported this new facility and if anyone else would like to use it to celebrate or commemorate a special occasion could they please ring either 01865 331429 or 01865 331360.
St Swithun’s Church Merton – Easter Lily Arrangement - As in previous years, we will be having a Remembrance Lily Arrangement in the Church for Easter Sunday.
If you would like to donate a lily in remembrance of a loved one or someone you would like to remember on this special Sunday, please contact Freda Leaver on 331360 by Wednesday 21st March to allow time for the lilies to be ordered and the list of names, which will be displayed next to the arrangement, to be prepared. The cost of each lily is anticipated to be between £2 and £2.50.
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Piddington News.
Piddington Parish Council
For all the latest information please contact the Parish Clerk:
Mrs Morwen Ashton, Greystone Lodge, Lower End, Piddington OX25 1QD 01844 238510Email: [email protected]
Village Hall Bookings - Should you have any questions or interest in booking the village hall please contact our new booking hotline 07926620422 or email [email protected]
Village Hall Website - Pop on the WWW and visit our website for all the latest news and calendar of events.
https://sites.google.com/site/piddingtonvillagehall/home
Sympathy
We were saddened to hear that Michael Carlton of Lower End had passed away on January 28th.
Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
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The Mayor of Bicester’s Charity Band Concert
featuring the
Bicester Concert Band
Friday 16th March 2012 7.30pm to 9.30pm
(Bar opens at 7pm)
St Edburg’s Church, Bicester
In support of the Bicester Town Mayor’s charities
Tickets £7.50 Concessions & 12-16’s - £5.00 Under 12’s free
Tickets available on the night Pre-sales available from: Bicester Town Council, SH Jones, Henry’s of Bicester & Coles Bookstore
For further information please contact Bicester Town Council 01869 252915 or e-mail – [email protected]
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Our New Puppy
I’ve recently been introduced to one of the greatest joys an animal lover can have. We have always owned cats and have loved them all (though the one which hid under the dresser & pooed in the baby capsule was less popular than the others!)
We have loved cats because they are independent and aloof yet interactive and entertaining (usually when it suits them). They are happy to give and take affection when time allows but content to sleep on the bed or on top of the fridge until that time arises. However, this picture of feline bliss has recently had a major shake up with the arrival of Bella the Miniature Schnauzer.
Bella was born in Kirtlington at 1 o’clock on a Tuesday morning – I remember the time because I was the duty Vet and was talking the owner through the whelping process as “Olive” proceeded to produce her six beautiful pups. The family had been pestering me for a dog for many months but I was amazed at how I too was caught up in the excitement of the puppies as we watched them develop over the coming weeks.
Bella has now moved in and I’m amazed how she has fitted in so well. She mostly toilets outside, she sleeps overnight in her crate without a whimper and has spent several days at the Vet Practice enjoying the company of new people and dogs. The cats are still in mild shock but at least they haven’t left home. Already I see glimmers of hope that the cats will tolerate their canine house-mate in time.
Whilst it is still early days, we are so pleased that we have finally joined the merry band of dog owners. We also look forward to meeting many of you as we share the pleasure of taking Bella for a walk. Her enthusiastic greeting every morning makes me wonder why we waited so long.
Jason Williams Bicester Vet
Pets Corner.
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Community.
FREE Local Eco Event - 'Free yourself from Heating Oil & LPG' If, like many properties in this area, your house is off the mains gas grid, you'll be aware of the growing threat of oil theft, not to mention the rising costs of your bills. Time to do something about it? Come and hear about the benefits of Renewable Energy and find out what would work best for your oil or LPG heated property. Hear from specialists in Air Source Heat Pumps and Biomass Boilers. Reduced bills. Environmentally friendly. No risk of theft. This free event is hosted by one of Oxfordshire's leading renewable energy companies, EnergyMyWay. If you are not on the mains gas grid, this event will help you understand the renewable alternatives to your current heating system. Come to: The Tally Ho, Ambroseden OX25 1NY On: Wednesday 14th March at 7pm Can't come? Contact EnergyMyWay for advice or a free property survey. Call 01865 733230 or email [email protected]
Police Report.Here is the latest Bicester Rural neighbourhood update from WPC Caroline Brown
Crimes - A generator was stolen from Ambrosden, number plates were stolen from a car in Ambrosden. A stereo was stolen from a parked car in Piddington.
A window was damaged at a house and nails were found in a car tyre at separate properties in Ambrosden.
Police have checked occupied vehicles in the following villages and found the occupants to be in possession of Cannabis, Blackthorn, Caversfield, Wendlebury and Launton.
Police updates - The Bicester Rural Neighbourhood Team are sending out crime prevention advice packs to all oil distributors in the area which customers will receive when ordering oil. We are working in partnership together with Nolan Oils to deal with this issue.
Officers from the Bicester rural team assisted colleagues on an operation on the Banbury rural area following recent burglaries.
During this operation a vehicle was stopped and the occupants arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal oil; as they had in their possession items that could be used to commit thefts and also cannabis.
The team is now under the supervision of PS Nicki Entwistle who has taken over responsibility from PS Bruce Riddell who left us at the beginning of January. PS Entiwistle has worked on the Bicester area for several years and was an officer on the town team before being promoted to sergeant over a year ago and comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in Neighbourhood Policing.
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Good news stories - Males have been arrested or given cautions for all the above drug offences.
Contact us - If you want any advice or would like to contact the neighbourhood team you can call us on the new police non-emergency number of 101 which came into effect on 14th November 2011, but if your call is an emergency then dial 999.
You can also contact us via email:
[email protected] - please note this email address cannot be used to contact Thames Valley Police to report crimes or for any urgent matters.
If you have information about crime or Anti-Social Behaviour in your area but you do not want to speak to the police, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.
To view information on your neighbourhood team you can visit the force website at: www.thamesvalley.police.uk
WPCCaroline Brown
PCShaun Sullivan
PCSOSusan Cooper
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CComing Soon!!
Ambrosden’s
SUMMER Festival Weekend
June 16th -17th 2012
Saturday 18th Flowers in the Church
stalls for children and adults
refreshments
1 – 3.30pm
on the Rectory Glebe Cakes, Books, B-B-Q, Bric-a-Brac, Teas, Live Music and much
more!!
Fancy Hat competition
Short Songs of Praise Service 3.30pm
J.M. WALMANBUTCHERS / DELI
Quality family butchers incorporating Victor John Catering
Award Winning Sausages, Pig-Roast & BBQ equipment for hire.
Homemade Pies and Burgers
Tel: 01869 252619 Mobile: 07593 2872841 Station Road, Launton, Bicester, Oxon. OX26 5DS
Opening Times
Monday & WednesdayClosed all day
Tuesday : 8.00am - 5.00pmThursday/Friday : 8.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday : 8.00am - 2.00pm
Thomsons
www.limetreesfarm.co.uk
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Measurements are in mm - no bleed. All adverts should be submitted as a press quality PDF. Any bitmap images or photographs used within the artwork must have a minimum resolution of 280 dpi. If you don’t have artwork ready we’d be happy to design it for you. For a specially discounted price and a personalised quote please contact us. To advertise in this publication please contact Sandie Stevenson – 01869 321542, [email protected]
Advertising Cut OffAds. received before the 13th of the month will be included in the next months edition. Adverts received after this date will be included in the following edition.
AdvertisingContacts.and
Cos t of Advertising (per month).
Th e collection and editorial team. Editor: Rachel Lamont – 01869 321771, [email protected]. Editor: Sandie Stevenson – 01869 321542, [email protected]
Village News Collators - Ambrosden Sharon Howard 01869 247920 [email protected] Arncott Marion Moore 01869 253600 [email protected] David Wood 01869 321380 [email protected] Roz Box 01865 331475 [email protected] Chris Howard 01844 237928 [email protected]
All items for the next magazine should be given to the village collators by the 11th of the month and to the editor by the 13th of each month. Free classified ads should go to Sandie Stevenson by this date also (contact as above.)
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Classifi ed Ads.
Classified ads. are FREE! you can have up to 35 words. Space is limited so all entries will be on a first come first printed basis. Repeat ads. must be submitted each month. Remember the cut off date is the 15th of the month.
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Pine corner TV cabinet with cupboard to store DVD player/sky box and drawer for DVD storage. £50.00 - Call Vicky 07732 533441
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Painting & Decorating Specialist.
D. W Plumbing
Mature apprentice plumber.Second year of college.
No job too small.Cheaper than your average plumber.
Please call Dave on07725 748385
THE CROWNCharlton-on-Otmoor
Tel: 01865 331850To order food: 01865 331010
Friendly village pub serving cask conditioned ales.
Excellent thai cuisine available every day, except Tuesday.
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Robert L. Darvill & Son Plasterers.Tel: 01869 240924
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Passionate about GardensQualified, Experienced and Insured.
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Gardens by Bob Massingham
Private and Commercial work undertakenPatiosFencingGarden Maintenance
Cash for Cars – MOT Failures & Insurance Write – Off’s
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Village FabricsBicester Blind Centre Ltd.
Blinds, Soft Furnishings, PolesTracks, Upholstery, Curtains,Wallpaper & more
Tel: 01869 244877Fax: 01869 243305www.village-fabrics.co.ukChurchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4PZ
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THREE CORNERS GARAGEAmbrosden
est. 1951
M.O.T and Service Centre
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Servicing carried out to manufacturer’s specifications.
For any of the above services, please contact Alan or Dave on:
For car sales call Steve Welbourne on:
Wide selection of premium and economy tyres in stock.
Welding, engine diagnostic, air conditioning, all mechanical work undertaken.
Classic American cars available in Ambrosden /// 01869 601028
01869 320100
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