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WARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORD PARISH MAGAZINE
PARISH MAGAZINE
September 2014
WARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORDWARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORDWARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORD
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September 2014
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‘What’s On’ in September 2014
Mon 1st Focus Photographic Group visit to Oxford
Tue 2nd Silver Threads in St Laurence Hall at 2.15 pm
Wed 3rd
Parish Council Meeting in The Greet Hall at 7.30pm
Thu 4th Village Coffee Morning in St Laurence Hall 10.00 - 12.00
Sun 7th Car Boot Sale on The Green from 7.30 am
Wed 10th WI Meeting in The Greet Hall at 7.30 pm
Sat 13th Ride & Stride
Tue 16th Wallingford Farmers Market 8.30 - 1.30 pm
St Lawrence House Communion at 2.15 pm
Thu 18th Village Coffee Morning in St Laurence Hall 10.00 - 12.00
Warborough Walkers meet at The Pavilion at 9.45 am
Wed 24th Mowers & Growers visit to Englefield House Gardens
Thu 25th Patient Participation Group at Berinsfield Health Centre 7.30 pm
Fri 26th Macmillan Coffee Morning in St Laurence Hall 10.00-1.00 pm
Mon 29th Focus Photographic Group in St Laurence Hall at 7.30 pm
Wed. afternoons from 2.00 pm and Thursday evenings from 7.00 pm
Short Mat Bowls - Players and Novices welcome
The opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor. The Editor is pleased
to receive material for publication, but reserves the right to amend or reject it at her discretion.
Copy date for the next edition Monday 15th September
Parish Magazine Contacts:
Editor: Sue Dyke, 18 Henfield View, Warborough OX10 7DB
tel: 01865 858555 e-mail: [email protected]
Advertising: Milly Duncan, Cranbrook Cottage, 17 The Green South,
Warborough, OX10 7DR tel: 0771 7666019
Email: [email protected]
Distribution: Ken Webb - 01865 858187
Printing: Colourplus, Chalgrove - 01865 400040
The magazine is published monthly (but single issues for July/August and
December/January) and is distributed to all households in the parish.
Cover photograph:
The newly restored Mill at Great Haseley
by Sue Dyke, Member of the FOCUS Photography Club
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STADHAMPTON, NEWINGTON AND WARBOROUGH
SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER 2014
St. Lawrence House, Warborough. There will be a service of Holy Communion
on Tuesday 16th September at 2.15 pm.
If you would like transport to Church please contact:
Gay Goodall 01865 858505, or Cherry Pearson 01865 858548,
no later than Saturday afternoon.
St Birinus Church, Dorchester Roman Catholic Services Masses: Weekdays 9.30am, Sat at 6.30pm, Sun at 11.00am and 9.30am at Berinsfield.
Confessions; Sat between 5.45 - 6.15pm or upon request.
Exposition &Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Sun monthly 5 - 6.00pm.
Date Morning Evening
Stadhampton Warborough Warborough
7th Sept 9.30 am 11.00 am 6.00 pm
Trinity 12 Parish Praise Parish Eucharist Evensong
14th Sept 9.30 am 8.00 am BCP 6.00 pm
Trinity 13 Parish Eucharist Holy Communion Evensong
11.00 am
Parish Praise
21st Sept 9.30 am BCP 11.00 am 6.00 pm
Trinity 14 Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Evensong
28th Sept 9.30 am 8.00 am BCP 7.00 pm
Trinity 15 Parish Eucharist Holy Communion Taize in the
11.00 am Abbey
Matins
CHURCH FLOWERS
7th September Judy Holden
14th September Judy Holden
21stSeptember Rosemary Heelas
28th September Wedding
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GETTING MARRIED IN CHURCH
We have had a busy wedding season; it is lovely for us to be able to welcome couples to church as they prepare to get married. I am often asked what couples need to do in order to be able to get married in one of our churches. The answer is that it is easier than it used to be and there are lots of ways in which we can say yes.
Alongside either of you living in the parish you can marry in a Church of England church if one of you:
has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or
was baptised in the parish or
was prepared for confirmation in the parish or
has at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months or
That one of your parents, at any time after you were born:
has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or
has regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months or that one of your parents or grandparents: was married in the parish
If either of you has been married before and the marriage ended by divorce we are always happy to meet with you and discuss the possibility of getting married in church.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to talk to us about getting married, having a blessing service in church or renewing you vows.
We would love to hear from you
With best wishes
Caroline
LOOKING AHEAD TO HARVEST
Sat 4th Oct 7.30pm Harvest Supper St John the Baptist
Stadhampton
Sun 5th Oct 9.30am Harvest Festival Parish Praise St John the
Baptist Stadhampton
Sat 11th Oct 7.00pm Harvest Supper St Laurence Hall Warborough
Sun12th Oct 11.00am Harvest Festival in St Laurence School
(further details nearer the time)
6.00pm Harvest Worship St Laurence Warborough
Sat 18th Oct 7.00pm Harvest Supper at St Giles Newington
(details to follow)
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VILLAGE DIRECTORY
Team Vicar
Parish Office
Priest
Churchwardens
Licensed Lay Ministers/Readers
PCC Treasurer
Organist
Bellringers
Sunday Club
Church Flower Arrangers
Friends of St Laurence Church
St Laurence Hall Bookings
Parish Magazine
Parish Council Clerk
Greet Hall Bookings
St Laurence School
Parents & Friends Association
Pre-School Group (WASPS)
Allotment Organiser
Focus Group (Photography)
Lunch Club
Mowers & Growers (Gardening)
Silver Threads
W & S Cricket Club
W & S Short Mat Bowls Club
W & S Society
W & S Tennis Club (SWATA)
Warborough & Shillingford WI
Warborough Walkers
Neighbourhood Watch
Doctor
Surgery Car Service
The Revd Caroline King
The Revd Myles Godfrey
Mr Richard Pascoe
Mrs Edna Strange
Mr Brian Newey
Mrs Edna Strange
Mr Mike Powell
Mrs Pat Hopkins
Mrs Sue Dyke
Mrs Pippa Lamb
Mr Rick Rowse
Mrs Pat Arnold
Mrs Sue Dyke
Ms Jo Burns
Mr Will Partridge
Ms Nicole Cooper
Mr John Cooke
Pre-School Manager
Mr Will Partridge
Mr Ray Thackrah
Mrs Chris Buckland Jones
Ms Anne Catterson-Smith
Mrs Muriel Potter
Mr Jonnie Bradshaw
Mr Bill Woodward
Mrs Liz Eaton
Mrs Fiona Reay
Mrs Sarah Allan
Mrs Sue Rampton
Berinsfield Health Centre
Mr Raj Niventheran, The Stores
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PARISH PRAISE – 14th SEPTEMBER 2014
St Laurence Church, Warborough invites you to come along to our Parish Praise
service on Sunday 14th September 2014 at 11.00am. This month we are welcoming
Mr John Ledger from the Mission Aviation Fellowship. MAF is an organisation who is
sharing the love of Jesus Christ through aviation and technology so that isolated
people may be physically and spiritually transformed.
MAF Vision - That every person on earth will experience the love of Jesus Christ and
respond to the Gospel. About MAF - Through God, amazing partners, gifts and
support from generous donors, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has a significant
impact. MAF serves people who deal with challenges due to isolation in regions such
as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America by providing aviation, communications, and
learning technology services, where transportation or communication is difficult.
MAF enables the work of some 1,500 churches, healthcare organisations, relief
agencies, development groups, government agencies, and mission organisations, to be
carried out.
Each year, MAF-US serves more than 600 non-profit, local government and mission
organisations all over the world with aviation, communications, and learning
technology services. Without MAF, some of these organisations would be unable to
reach the people they serve, and MAF’s partnership enables these organisations and
ministries to provide isolated people with vital services and goods while sharing the
love of Christ in a tangible way. If you would like to find out more about the work
of this very important organisation, please visit their website: www.maf.org/
The collection at this service will be donated to the Mission Aviation Fellowship. So
please come along to our Parish Praise and learn more about this very worthwhile,
and sometimes, life-saving organisation. If you would like to donate to MAF, but are
unable to come along to the service on 14th September, please get in touch with me
and I will be happy to accept your donation on behalf of MAF – thank you.
Edna
Feast Service on the Green 10 Aug 14
Donations made at the Green Service Collection for the Kingwood Organisation
which supports people with Autism amounted to : £229.52.
Our thanks to all those who supported this annual Service and those who lend a
hand each year to make the Service a success.
BOTTLE TOPS
Unfortunately we are no longer collecting milk bottle tops for charity.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported
this over several years.
Judy Holden
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FROM THE REGISTERS
Funerals
23rd June John Howlett (S)
26th June Ross Powell (W)
7th August Elizabeth Hewlett (W)
Burial of Ashes
13th July Reginald Shaw (S)
18th July Ross Powell (W)
11th August Elizabeth Hewlett (W)
20th August Octavia Massey (Chis)
Wedding
19th July Thomas Chamberlayne & Catriona Lamb (W)
26th July Jamie Hurst & Gemma Self (S)
2nd August Ben Willis & Jessica Longworth (W)
9th August Ian Churchill & Kellie Sellwood (W)
Baptisms
26th July Ella Ponsford (W)
St Laurence C of E Primary School
Well, we ended the academic year on a real high achieving ‘OUTSTANDING’ for
our SIAMS Inspection, followed by a fantastic set of SATs results. Thank you to
everybody who was involved especially the wonderful children. I also thank the
parents for all your fundraising efforts, as we have had the first stage of the outdoor
equipment installed which the children absolutely love! We now look forward to
another exciting year and welcome all our new children and families who join us
across the school. We hope you will soon be settled and thoroughly enjoy being part
of the St Laurence experience.
St Laurence C of E Primary
School
Open Morning Tuesday September 16th 2014
9:00am – 11:00am
Everybody welcome
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Why not help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Oxfordshire Historic Churches
Trust (OHCT) by raising funds for St Laurence Church, Warborough - or an
Oxfordshire church of your choice - and the OHCT?
On Saturday 13 September 2014, you could visit as many churches as possible by
being a Rider (cyclist - or horse rider!) or Strider (walker) or you could stay at home
and Sponsor a St/Rider! Over the past 50 years, the OHCT has given more than
£3.5 million for the repair and restoration of Oxfordshire’s churches, with the
St/Ride event raising more than £1.8 million. Last year saw over £127,000 being
raised, £1400 of which was raised by Warborough and Shillingford. This would not
have happened without you! Why not try this year to raise at least £50 or get 50
sponsors or - for the real enthusiast - visit 50 churches or travel 50 miles?
Sponsorship forms and lists of participating churches are available from Michael
Watkins (01865 858597), Martyn Johnson ([email protected]) or St. Laurence
Church. It is easy for participants to register on-line by visiting the brand new OHCT
website - www.ohct.org.uk - which gives details of collecting sponsorship through
the JustGiving website.
The St. Laurence Harvest Supper
Saturday 11th October 2014
In St. Laurence Hall Adults £10.00 Under 12’s £5.00
Seating limited to 50 persons
Bring your own drinks
Welcome 6.30pm for Serving at 7.00pm.
Tickets available from:-
Pat Arnold 858948
Sue Dyke 858555
Ken Webb 858187
Saturday 13th September 2014 10am - 6pm
A date to remember!
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ST. LAURENCE HALL
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE JULY AND
AUGUST CASH PRIZE DRAWS. THEY WERE:-
10th July
1ST Prize £45.00 No. 098 RIchard Smith Warborough
2nd Prize £15.00 No. 170 Jane Harrington Warborough
3rd Prize £10.00 No. 014 Brian Newey Warborough
7th August
1st Prize £45.00 No. 109 Michael Powell Shillingford
2nd Prize £15.00 No. 041 Jackie Thackrah Shillingford
3rd Prize £10.00 No. 104 John Bland Wallingford
THE NEXT MONTHLY DRAWS WILL BE AT 11.00am DURING THE COFFEE
MORNINGS ON THURSDAY 4th SEPTEMBER AND THURSDAY 2nd OCTOBER.
HALL IMPROVEMENTS
We are actively working on plans for a maintenance programme which will address
the car parking area, the boundary railings and repairing the heavily eroded
brickwork on parts of the outer walls. Generating the necessary funding is the
priority action plan!
FUNDRAISING
We have planned to hold the combined CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND COFFEE
MORNING this year on Saturday 22nd November. This will of course include
the extra Monthly Cash Draw. Please make a note in your diary now. More details
next month.
HARVEST SUPPER
The date for the Harvest Supper has been confirmed for Saturday 11th October.
The overall arrangements including the menu will be managed by the Hall
Management Group and will call for those attending to arrive at 6.30pm for serving
to commence at 7.00pm. Tickets will be available during September at £10.00 per
adult and £5.00 for juniors under ten years of age..
Look out for the Posters for more details.
Ken Webb
Available for meetings,
children’s parties etc.
Reasonable Rates - Good Car Parking
Please contact: Pat Arnold 858948
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Patients’ Participation Group Meeting
Berinsfield Health Centre
The Patients’ Participation Group will meet on Thursday 25th September
at 8pm at The Health Centre in Berinsfield.
All patients who attend this practice are very welcome to attend. Any Items for the
agenda should be forwarded to:-
Berinsfield Health Centre ([email protected]) or to
Liz Godfrey ([email protected] Tel: 01865-858627).
We look forward to seeing you!
BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
FLU VACCINATION 2014
For patients aged 65 and over, and those who have previously received a flu injection
as they are in an ‘At Risk’ group , under the age of 65. Also if currently pregnant
There will be `DROP-IN` CLINICS ON:
Saturday 27th September 2014 08.30-11am.
Tuesday 30th September 2014 2-5 pm
Thursday 2nd October 2014 11am-1pm.
Monday 6th October 2014 2-4pm.
Thursday 9th October 2014 3-6pm
If you have not previously had a vaccination for pneumococcal disease, but have
turned 65 since last flu season, or, will become 65 years old by March 31st 2015, you
are eligible for this vaccine – please request it at the same time as you have your flu
vaccine.
Come and join us at the
VILLAGE COFFEE MORNING
Just drop in for a coffee and a chat
in St Laurence Hall, Warborough 10.00— 12 noon
Thursday 4th September - Carol & Brian (300 Club Draw)
Thursday 18th September - Ruth & Ken
Warborough Walkers
will be meeting at The Cricket Pavilion at 9.45 am 18th Sept
. Everyone is welcome to join us. Our walks are always
on the 3rd Thursday monthly
and we walk about 5 miles. Further information from Sue Rampton 858126.
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Members have been enjoying the Summer break by
visiting a number of locations to take photographs. We
have been to Little Wittenham, Thame - where we
followed the History Trail, Nuneham House and Gardens
where we were allowed access to the beautiful Church which was created as a
Palladian Temple with a gleaming dome rising high above a large classical portico.
Great Haseley where we spent a while at the newly restored windmill and Henley
where we followed the History Trail. All these trips ended with a social gathering in
a local pub!
We shall be restating our meetings in St Laurence Hall on Monday 29th September
so if you are interested in photography why not come along - we cater for all
different levels of competence.
Have a look at our members’ photographs at www.wandsfocusgroup.org.uk
For more information contact Ray Thackrah on 01865 858541
Earth Trust, Little Wittenham
Introduction to Scything - 6th September, 9.30am-4pm
Learn the traditional skills of scything on this practical one-day course with expert
Clive Leeke. All specialist tools and equipment supplied. £50 (discount for Friends);
booking essential.
Dawn Photography Expedition - 7th September, 6am-8.30am
Join local author and landscape photographer Jon Scourse to capture the early
morning light and take wonderful landscape images at the Earth Trust. As well as
taking in the views, the trip will also look at wild flowers, trees and how to take
close up images. Bring your digital camera and a tripod if you have one. £5; booking
essential.
A Berry Good Day Out - 7th September, 10am-2pm
Blackberries are abundant at this time of year, turn up throughout the day for
squashing, cooking and eating! £3 per child, free for accompanying adult(s); no need
to book.
10K Run - 21st September, 11am start
A cross-country run around Little Wittenham Nature Reserve, including the iconic
Clumps. Sponsorship appreciated but not essential. £10 (entrants must be 16 or
over), see http://www.earthtrust.org.uk/10krun.aspx for more details or to enter.
Heritage Skills Taster Session: Natural Dyeing
22nd September, 6pm-8.30pm
Learn the basics of natural dyeing, using plants commonly found in gardens and
hedgerows. A free taster session at Mowbray Fields, Didcot – drop in any time and
have a go at learning this traditional skill.
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WARBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL
Tree Work
The crowns of the lime trees on the Green have been lifted and a dead
branch removed from a yew tree in the churchyard.
Footpaths
By the time you read this, both Wharf lane footpath and the public footpaths
crossing the field between Henfield View and Green Lane should be clear and
accessible to all.
Events
Our congratulations to all who made Warborough Fayre a big success, with special
thanks to Will for organising it all. Your hard work and support on the day raised a
net figure of £2400, which will be a big boost towards the Green playground
equipment fund.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on
Wednesday 3rd September at 7.30 in the Greet Memorial Hall.
WARBOROUGH FAYRE RESULT
Thanks to good weather, sponsors, donations, stall holders, exhibitors, WI, Red
Barrows!, hard work from many and, of course, the people who turned up to
support the event and dug deep financially, the Warborough Fayre was a resounding
success. I am glad to report the highlights of the accounts for the day:
Gross: £3425.05
Expenses: 700.85
Net Profit: £2724.20
The proceeds will go towards the refurbishment of the children's play area on the
Green.
Will Partridge.
I am sure readers will join me in expressing our thanks to Will and his team for once again
organising such a wonderful event for the village - it is much appreciated.
Ed
YOUR VILLAGE HALL
Exercise classes, Keep Fit, Jujitsu, Short Mat Bowls,
Children’s Drama & Women’s Institute all take place at the hall.
To hire the hall or tables, chairs and cutleryfor your own special
occasion
Contact: Will Partridge on 01865 858412 or 07714991933
Booking Clerk & Caretaker
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PUZZLE PAGE
WORDBOX-
WASQUIZ
1. Little Jimmy opened his piggy bank and found the 41 coins inside were either 5p
or 50p pieces. If the total value of the coins was £9.70 how many were 50p
pieces?
2. Name the holiday camp that featured in the TV comedy series Hi-de-Hi?
3. The terms ‘plain’ and ‘purl’ relate to which creative activity?
4. Which is the largest Scottish loch?
5. Which variety of gem stone is the Star of India?
6. What type of creature is a Red Gurnard?
7. Which young WW1 soldier hero appears on the postage stamps issued in July
2014?
8. Appledore and Swaledale are varieties of which food type?.
9. How many medals did England win at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
10 What is the next number in the sequence 2 – 5 – 11 – 23 – 47 - ?? .
SU DOKU
Fill in each grid so that every
column, every row and every
3 x 3 box contains the digits
1 to 9.
Answers on page 18
D D U
O N R
E J A
In ten minutes, find as many words as possible using only the
letters in the box.
Each word must use the centre letter and at least three others,
and letters can only be used once.
Plurals, foreign words or proper nouns are not allowed, but
verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted.
There is one nine-letter word in the box.
Your rating: - 15 words average. 20 words good.
25 words very good. 30 words excellent.
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Welcome to Mowers & Growers news!
The Club will be visiting Englefield House Gardens near Theale on the afternoon
of Wednesday 24th September. We will be given a tour of the gardens after
which there will be an opportunity to wander around before enjoying tea and
biscuits.
Correspondence shows that a garden at Englefield was being planned and cared for
some 400 years ago. Today’s gardens house collections of camellias,
rhododendrons, eucryphias, acers, magnolias, cornus, davidias, azaleas (many of them
the nearly extinct Ghent varieties) and other unusual trees and shrubs. A grotto has
lately been built at the top of the stream, lined with a mosaic of pine cones. There
are drifts of spring and summer bulbs and wonderful autumn colour. Grey stone
balustrades and wide staircases, built in 1860 and dripping with climbing roses,
enclose the lower terraces where there are formal plantings, mixed borders, roses,
topiary, wide lawns, water features and small enclosed areas (some lately paved and
pebbled). A walled kitchen garden has recently been restored to produce many
varieties of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden is enclosed by a
handsome deer park, with magnificent views over the lake and surrounding
countryside. (As described by the RHS Garden Finder.)
The visit starts at 2 pm and we will be meeting at Englefield House. As always
non-members would be very welcome to join us and all you need to do to
book your place is contact Robin McClelland either by phone (858512) or e-mail
([email protected]). The cost per head will be £8 for non-
members and £5 for members. Lifts will be available and can be arranged through
Robin.
And finally a note for your diary – October will see the start of our indoor
programme at St Laurence Hall and our first speaker on Wednesday 29th October
will be Geoff Hawkins who is returning to talk about “The Joy of Sex”…. more
information in next month’s magazine!
Winchester - A City in the Making
September's talk to The Wallingford Historical and Archaeological Society
(TWHAS) will be by Ben Ford. He will present ' Winchester - A City
in the Making '.
Ben is from Oxford Archaeology and his illustrated talk will describe the
archaeological results from the largest recent excavations to be published from
Winchester. He will discuss the changing nature of peoples' lives and the city's
development from the Iron Age enclosure, through the Roman civitas of Venta
Belgarum, to the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval streets of England's first capital.
This talk will be held on Friday 12th September, 7.45 for 8pm at Wallingford
Town Hall. Visitors (£3) are most welcome. www.twhas.org.uk
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The talk Carol Banks gave to our July meeting about the ‘BLUE CROSS for pets’
organisation was not just interesting but very satisfying to learn how this charity can
operate in such a broad manner when it depends entirely on donations, legacies and
other voluntary support.
Blue Cross is dedicated to helping sick, injured and homeless pets since it was
formed in 1897 as the Dumb Friends League. The name changed during the 1950’s.
During WW1 it treated over 50,000 horses and 10.000 dogs, many of course with
injuries sustained through being near battle zones.
Today BLUE CROSS has a full time staff of over 500, plus 2,000 volunteers across
the UK giving treatment through four animal hospitals (the first opened in 1906) and
twelve rehoming centres.
They also have many pet fosterers and several charity shops which contribute a great
deal toward their finances.
Their vision is to be able to help anyone, in any way with any pet, at any time.
The nearest Centre to Warborough is at Burford – Ring 0300 777 1897 for more
information.
Our meeting on 2nd September will be a little different, we have John Hunt coming to
show us how ‘The Organ Grinder Entertains’.
The Silver Threads normally meet on the first Tuesday of each month
(except August) at 2.15 in the St. Laurence Hall.
Guests and new members are always welcome to any of our meetings
.Annual Membership Fee for 2015 will be £5.00, payable in October.
Mon-Fri 7.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday 8.00am - 7.00pm
Sunday 8.00am - 1.00pm
Warborough’s Village Store
Fresh Bread Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Newspapers and Magazines
‘Cook’ Frozen Ready Meals and Puddings
Good selection of wines and spirits and beers always available
Don’t forget you can also purchase your Lottery Tickets in store
Please continue to support your Village Store – it is an important part of
village life and you will always receive a friendly welcome!
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WARBOROUGH & SHILLINGFORD WI
July: Our speaker for the meeting on Wednesday, 9th July was a
delightful lady called Kathryn Kudou, who told us about Japanese
cooking. Many of you may have seen her at the Fayre. She told us
about her time in Japan on the Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme
(JET). She was thrown in the deep end teaching English and adapting to the very different
Japanese culture, language, food, etiquette etc. Whilst talking about her life there, where
she met her Japanese husband, she brewed an amazing concoction with great dexterity
and we all tried her delicious miso soup.
Many members baked cakes and served Teas on the day of the Fayre and were happy
to do.
Book Group: In July we met on the Green to read poems about travel and travelling.
In August we discussed the 2011 Booker Prize winner 'The Sense of an Ending' by
Julian Barnes, a short novel written in the first person that challenges how accurately
we remember our lives. In Book 1 Tony describes life as he remembers it until in Book 2
he receives a letter that challenges his recollections and the story becomes a mystery. A
little gem.
In September we will read 'Life after Life' by Kate Atkinson.'
August Members Meeting: As with many events this August, the unpredictable
weather altered the plans for a picnic on the Green arranged by Penny Astrop and Liz
Eaton. However, an enjoyable evening was spent in the Greet Hall sharing picnic food and
knitting poppies to start a programme of making these poppies in the run up to
Remembrance Day to raise funds for the British Legion.
September: On Wednesday, 10th September, Malcolm Nelson returns to give his
talk ‘Part 2: 40 Years catching smugglers’.
If you were thinking of joining the W.I. this is a great time of year to come along to any of
our speaker meetings as a guest and give us a try. Our previous talk about Customs &
Excise was fascinating and in October we will be having a Tai Chi taster session. Please
feel free to contact one of the committee members below.
More information about W.I. events is in the Newsletter.
Names and contact details
Sarah Allan, President, tel 01865 858673 Julie Meadows, tel 01865 858755
Chris Tilley, Treasurer, tel 01865 858738 Ann Wells, Secretary, tel 01865 341246
'Celebrating Agatha Christie Weekend'
Discover the real life of world-renowned author Agatha Christie in the ancient town of
Wallingford and its neighbouring parish of Cholsey, where she lived quietly as 'Mrs
Mallowan' from 1934 until her death in 1976 and wrote many of her novels. There is a full
programme of events for the weekend of Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September.
Also Cholsey & Wallingford Railway Heritage Train Rides will be operating on Saturday &
Sunday.
Please view website www.wallingfordmuseum.org.uk or phone 01491 651127 for
more details
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Benson Autumn Fancies Concert at St. Helen's Church , on
Saturday 18th October at 7.30,
in aid of St. Helen's Church and Music For Autism.
The singers are, Alice Rowse, Christine Cairns, Adrian Boorman, and
Sara McDouall Saw and the accompanist is Jon French.
The music is a mix of songs and duets from early music to contemporary.
Tickets cost £10 and £8 for children under 16, students, and OAPs.
The tickets include drinks and refreshments at the end of the concert.
For tickets please contact 01491 836771 or
collect them from Derry's Den, High Street, Benson."
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At the time of writing, we were commemorating the outbreak of the First
World War. I spent a few moments at the War Memorial in my own village, joined
with three communities at different times on 3rd August and attended Christchurch
Cathedral for a special service on 4th August. Although the anniversary is now
passed the observance remains important. The outbreak of the war was an event
which shook the world. Reading through the list of those inscribed on war memori-
als I was struck by the large number of men from the same family who were slaugh-
tered in this conflict. The human tragedy of this transcends all our thoughts about
the economic and political costs of the war. These were tragic events and it is right
to pay tribute to the courage of those who were killed.
During the debate on the Commemoration in the House of Commons, the Minister
for Defence said that one of the key lessons is the frightening speed with which
peace, civilisation and a functioning rules-based system can descend into chaos. In
today’s world the biggest enemy is terrorism which seeks to undermine all civilised
values. But outside of extremism, tolerance and mutual understanding are important.
When we respect one another difference it is easier to appreciate and live with our
differences.
Communications are important. Constructive debate and robust comment is good
and agreement not always necessary. However I deplore it when exchanges descend
into personal mudslinging. I am also often astounded at how offensive people can be
when using faceless electronic communications which can be so quickly shared. The
anonymity of the screen can sometimes take away something of the interpersonal
sensitivity which face to face and even telephone communications allow.
With the size of the Constituency and the large number of individual settlements it is
often difficult for me to have that face to face communication. This is why I look for-
ward to the September parliamentary recess when I take a ‘Village Tour’. It is a time
when I particularly try to get to those places in the constituency where it can be
more difficult to meet with people. I hope that this year I will again meet many new
people and have a chance to listen to your issues and concerns.
Whether we meet or not in September the electronic means are available all year
round and I am happy to exchange views on a range of issues – though it is inevitable
that we will not always agree! I also publish a number of regular electronic briefings.
If you would like to be added to my circulation list just drop me and email at
John Howell MP writes...
August 2014
WARBOROUGH CAR BOOT SALE
on The Green from 7.30 am until 12 noon
Sunday 7th September Charges for Pitches between £6.00 and £10.00
Enquiries to 01865 858187
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Keeping a watchful eye. The council has had a few reports
recently of some people posing as planning or building control
officers to gain access to people's properties under the
pretence they're looking into enforcement issues etc. When
they’ve been challenged, they’ve said they were from “planning” and left immediately.
Planning officers can often turn up to a site unannounced, especially planning
enforcement officers. However, they will always have photo ID on them, and are
always happy to be asked for it and to explain the reason for their visit . Their
identity can also be verified by telephoning the planning office.
We're asking all residents to be vigilant about this kind of activity and to ask for ID
from anyone that visits unannounced from any organisation. We'd also like residents
to report any suspicious behaviour to the Police on 101 so they can investigate
further and prevent further incidents.
If you suspect any unusual behaviour, please call the Police on 101. However, if you
feel that a crime is being committed when someone is on your property, please call
999.
PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS
Making changes to the voting system as painless as possible.
The government has changed the way people register to vote, meaning everybody
has to do so individually. Previously, whole households used a single form.
This might sound like a bit of a hassle, but the good news is that you can complete
the whole registration process online - so to ensure you can vote in the next
national and local elections, simply visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and fill in your
details.
WORDBOX: 9-letter word is
ADJOURNED
WASQUIZ
1 Seventeen.
2. Maplins.
3. Knitting
4 Loch Lomond
5 Sapphire.
6. Sea fish.
7. Pte William Cecil Tickle
8. Cheese.
9. 174. (58G – 59S – 57B)
10 95. ( double the previous
number plus one )
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Visit to Tewkesbury
On the 12 May, 31 of us left Dorchester for The Friends of Dorchester Abbey visit
to Tewkesbury. Luckily it was one of the few dry and sunny days in May, so we had a
lovely journey through the Cotswold countryside.
On the way to Tewkesbury, we stopped at Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire, which is
owned by the National Trust and managed by English Heritage. Although a ruin,
there are sufficient remains of walls and arches, an information centre and excellent
handbook and audio guide, which give any visitor a very clear indication of what the
Cistercian monastery looked like and how the monks lived.
Three hours in the perfectly preserved medieval town of Tewkesbury were spent by
people in different ways: various venues for lunch, followed by boat trips for some
and walks along the river and heritage trails for others.
We all met up for the planned guided tour of the Abbey at 3pm. Our knowledgeable
guide gave us information about the outside and inside of the Abbey, which was con-
secrated in 1121 and is as large as a cathedral. Contrasting features include the tow-
ering Norman pillars and modern sculptures, beautiful stained glass, both medieval
and modern, and an organ, probably played by John Milton and still in use today.
We finished with tea and cake in the Abbey’s Touching Souls Tea Room, which, like
our tea room, is run by very welcoming volunteers. It made our day!
We left the town at 5pm. after a most interesting and enjoyable day, many of us, as
always, wishing we had more time, and resolving to return.
Yvonne Lawden
STADHAMPTON VILLAGE SHOW
at THE VILLAGE HALL at ST. JOHN’S
on
SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2014
EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED BETWEEN 10.00 and 11.30a.m.
OPEN from 2.00 p.m.
DELICIOUS TEAS
FANTASTIC RAFFLE
EVERYONE WELCOME
Stadhampton WI has formed a working party and made plans to revive
the Village Show which proved to be so successful in the 70s. We
would like to invite villagers from Warborough to take part so if you
would like a schedule please email me at
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Dorchester Team News
Talking Point by Reverend Anne Ilsley
‘God felt my collar’ was the arresting headline in the Church Times! The story being
of an Ex-Policeman, Kevin Kitson, who had been ordained after 28 years in the Police
Force. While serving in the Police, he had rarely been able to go to church, until
eventually he felt an urgent draw to go to a service and was later called to minister
to those in need.
My own call to ministry came after working as a Nurse and Health Visitor and after
staying at home in my children’s early years. Each stage and occupation felt right for
the time and I wouldn’t want to say that ‘eventually I found my passion or my
purpose in life’! This is the time of year for moving up and moving on as the new
academic year begins. If we feel that decisions about career made at 18 or 21 are
fixed for life, too much pressure and anxiety will be felt. There is so much unfolding
of life and events to come, so look to the journey itself!
When I was working as a Health Visitor, Mums in the area I was working in, would
tell me about their children’s obsessions; ‘so and so, he’s car mad’. Whether it was
mechanical things, plants or animals, I wonder if those passions would have been
enduring, or if they were superseded by something completely different. We do tend
to look for passion in people for what they do. Have you been to an interview
lately?! Yet while we may find satisfaction and fulfilment in work, the workplace and
workmates, not everyone has an occupation in line with their passion, but perhaps
we can express it in our leisure time.
Faith is expressed in all of our life. Although unable to get to church, Kevin Kitson
had always prayed for the people in accidents that he attended. I imagine that these
were silent prayers between him and God. I imagine too, that many of you have a
faith and yet find it difficult to come to church. Nationwide many churches have
special ‘Back to Church’ services in the autumn. This may be the Harvest Service in
your village church. Do respond to the invitation, whether it comes from a
neighbour, or from something stirring within and discover another part of your
particular journey.
Greetings Anne
Vacancy at Employment Action Group in Berinsfield:
Job Title: Business Engagement Lead (fixed term contract for 1 year)
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
Salary: Up to £20,000 (terms are negotiable for the right candidate)
Qualifications: QCF Level 4 or above.
Location: Our offices are located in Berinsfield, but some travel
in Oxfordshire will be required
Charity Aims: To identify suitable small and medium sized businesses in Berinsfield
and the surrounding area, and support them to provide high-level experience of
work for young people and the long term unemployed.
More details on http://www.employmentactiongroup.co.uk/#!vacancies/ciau
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Oxford County Council Report
Berinsfield:
New Speed Limits at roundabout on A4074
After years of campaigning with the Parish Council for a 40mph speed limit on the
A4074 approaching the roundabout from Oxford by the bus stops, I am really
delighted that at last the County Council Highways Department and the Thames
Valley Police have agreed to consult on establishing not only this limit, but a similar
limit on all the other three approaching roads. For too long pedestrians have taken
their lives in their hands when trying to cross from one side of the main road to the
other. In light of the considerable housing development planned for the village, these
new, safer speed limits are coming at an opportune time.
New Library Manager
In my role as Cabinet member responsible for Libraries I am delighted that the
Service had appointed Linda Town as the new Library Manager for Berinsfield.
During the time that Nina Sutton was so ill Linda worked as acting Librarian and is
the perfect person to take over now as Nina retires.
Launch of Benson’s Community Library
Although not within my Division, again in my Cabinet role, I was delighted to be
invited to the launch of Benson’s Community Library with John Howell MP. From
now on local volunteers will be helping to run the library as one of the 21
Community Libraries being established across the county. We are really grateful to
all those coming forward to volunteer in this way, which is enabling us to keep all
our 43 libraries open, something that we know is very important to many
Oxfordshire residents.
Drayton St Leonard Footbridge in Place!
Ever since it had to be closed two years ago because it had become unsafe, the
residents of Drayton St Leonard, Newington and Warborough have been hoping for
a new footbridge over the river Thame. The County Council Countryside Services
drew up plans, but then the central government cuts came down, and so did the rain.
Last year was therefore a wash-out, and the project’s future looked uncertain. But at
the end of July a beautiful, arched footbridge was installed by OCC’s contractors
Balfour Beatty. It’s made of state of the art materials that won’t rust or need
painting. It should last for several hundreds of years. The village held a special ribbon
cutting, opening ceremony, at which I cut the ribbon with Mark Sumner our
Countryside Services Officer and Andrew Vidivic the OCC design engineer who has
been instrumental in keeping the project alive under very difficult circumstances. It’s
a real good news story, and I’d like to thank all those involved, including the
landowners Mr Derrick and Mr Emmett who have cooperated with access to the
river. The footbridge is a lasting legacy for local walkers, and I hope future
generations will enjoy it as much as they will.
Stadhampton
Ascott Park is a beautiful nature trail and archaeological site on the eastern edge of
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Stadhampton. It’s loved by many local people, and owned by the County Council.
The Oxfordshire Buildings Trust helps to maintain the site along with a local farmer.
Recently the tenancy for the land came up for renewal. I am really happy that as the
Councillor responsible for Cultural Services, and an archaeologist I played a small
part in enabling Mr Jeremy Mogford to take over the tenancy. Jeremy lives on the
neighbouring farm and is very committed to looking after the site as all history and
nature lovers would wish.
Now that the new Community Centre is up and running I have used some of my
Community Budget to pay for some signage so that even more people will know that
it is there, and can find their way.
Lorraine Lindsay-Gale
Oxford County Councillor
WALLINGFORD COUNTRY MARKET
held every Friday, Regal Centre between 8.30 – 11.15 am
‘AUTUMN HARVEST’ – Friday, 26th September,
(Supporting British Food Fortnight)
On sale: Seasonal Baking and Preserves, as well as all our usual items, Fresh local seasonal
Produce,
Plants and Flowers, Eggs and Crafts.
Refreshments throughout the morning.
WE COOOK, CRAFT, GROW
For further details about your local Country Market please phone the Market Manager: 01865-
890649 or, why not pop in and see us one Friday morning.
WALLINGFORD & DISTRICT ART CLUB
Tuesdays, 7.30–9.30 pm, Centre 70, Goldsmiths Lane
On 16 September Tony Jackson will be using acrylics to paint on the subject of Life in
India. Non-members are welcome for a fee of £5. On the other Tuesdays of the month there
will be the usual untutored workshops, where non-members are welcome for fee of
£3. Please bring your own materials and a project to work on at painting workshops. For
further details about this or future demonstrations contact either Rebekah Robinson 01865 858463 or Gill Selby 01491 834181.
Charity no: 1131403
We are looking for volunteers for our next training course
Oxfordshire Advocacy is an independent, confidential free service supporting
adults in Oxfordshire to get their voice heard and their wishes taken into
account.
Volunteer advocates work with people who need support to challenge decisions,
uphold rights, attend meetings or make a complaint. We have a new project
supporting adults over 50 who have been affected by cancer.
Next training course is in Oxford on 2nd 3rd, 10th October
2014. For an informal interview prior to training, contact :
[email protected] Tel: 01865 230201
Website: www.gettingheard.org
xfordshire Advocacy
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September at The Corn Exchange Wallingford
CINEMA (Cinema commence at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated)
Mon 1st & Tues 2nd Begin Again (15)
Wed 3rd & Fri 5th Believe (PG)
Thurs 4th NT Live Medea with Helen McCorey. 7pm, £12.50
Sun 7th & Tues 9th The Hundred-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed
out the Window and Disappeared (15)
Mon 8th The Galapagos Affair: Satan
Came to Eden (12A)
Wed 10th & Thurs 11th Chef (15)
Fri 12th Mood Indigo (12A)
Sun 14th & Mon 15th The Congress (15)
Tues 16th NT Live A Steetcar Named Desire, 7pm, £12.50
Wed 17th & Thursday 18th Calvary (15)
Fri 19th Murder of the Orient Express (PG) for
Wallingford Museum. Tickets £8 each
Sun 21st ‘La Traviata’ Glyndebourne 2014. 2.30pm start,
Adults £15, under 16s £12.50
Mon 22nd, Wed 24th-Thurs 25th The Keeper of Lost Causes (15)
Sun 28th Billy Elliot the Musical Live, 2pm start, Adults £12.50,
under 18s £7.50.
Mon 29th & Tues 30th Two Days, One Night - French with subtitles (15)
LIVE
On Sat 6th we welcome ‘Opera Anywhere’ presenting one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s
most popular works ‘The Mikado’ at 7.45pm. Adults £15, seniors £12, under 18s £5.
Join in the festivities and fun of the Last Night of the Proms with a live screening
showing on Sat 13th September at 7.30pm. Admittance Free.
Nathan Jones’s All Star Jazz Band, a 20 piece strong band returns to the Corn
Exchange on Sat 20th at 7.45pm, bringing you an evening of fabulous entertainment
with their 2014 programme. Tickets £15.
On Sat 27th, 7.45pm, ‘The Big Bite-Size Show’ from one of Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s
most popular and long running shows is welcomed to the Corn Exchange for one
night only. Presenting 8 international short plays throughout the evening’s
entertainment. Tickets £12.
Bookings can be made online at www.cornexchange.org.uk, by phone on 01491
825000, by post or in person - the Box Office is open 7pm-8pm every evening and
10am-2pm every Friday and Saturday. Published events may change from time to
time, please consult our website for the most current listings and complete listings.
Wallingford Farmers Market
Tuesday 16th September
between 8.30 am - 1.30 pm
Market Place and Feathers Yard, Wallingford
