CHIPPING NORTON TIMES Issue 28/29 • January/February 2013 An independent monthly magazine delivered FREE OF CHARGE for residents and businesses in and around Chipping Norton. Copies will also be made available at a number of distribution points Chipping Norton Times – joining Stow Times, Moreton Times & Bourton Times, already delivered free of charge to over 11,500 homes and businesses SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
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An independent monthly magazine delivered FREE OF CHARGE for residents and businesses in and around Chipping Norton.Copies will also be made available at a number of distribution points
Chipping Norton Times – joining Stow Times, Moreton Times & Bourton Times,
already delivered free of charge to over 11,500 homes and businesses
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
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www.kendallanddavies.co.uk
Finula Allen and Robert Wellington havejoined Kendall and Davies solicitors in Stowon the Wold, having previously beenpartners in Shakespeares (formerly Needhamand James) solicitors in Moreton in Marsh.
Finula specialises in private client work covering wills,probate, trusts, tax planning and powers of attorney.Robert deals with residential and commercial propertyconveyancing and related matters.
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CHIPPING NORTON TIMES
Inside this edition
FEATURES
6 “Oh, you shouldn’t have….” – Carole Foster’s take on Valentine’s Day
8 The Food of Love – Sharyn Singer; when food and love meet
10 Garden Birds – a Photo Feature by Mike Boyes
17 Short Story by Nicholas John - ‘Crescendo’
29 Local History - Researching a family history, or a community project?
Ash Tree Die-back - what’s happening?
30 Improve your green credentials – green grants for business funding
REGULARS
9 Up the Creek – Peter Creek on wine
15 Robb Eden – Starting out in business’
18,19,28,34 Community News – Stour Singers, Burford Orchestra, Hospital
volunteers
20 Wardens Walks, Open Gardens, information from local agencies
21 - 24 LOCAL EVENTS and EVENTS DIARY, Local Cinemas, regular events
26, 27 News from Local Authorities & Associations
25 Local Church Services
36 - 39 Reports from some of our local Schools
43 - 49 News & Reports from some of the local Sports Clubs, etc..
53 News & reports from local clubs, societies and charities, etc
51 Rotary Clubs of Chipping Norton and Kingham & Daylesford
52 List of local Village Halls
54 List of local Clubs, Societies and Associations
53 Local Business Directory
When we chose the beautiful photo for our front cover we had no idea
that we would be deep in snow and ice midway through January. It makes
Harriet’s frosty pots look quite ‘sheltered’!
Jess Farmer joined the team as an ‘apprentice’ this month, and we hope
that she will enjoy working on different sections of the magazine over the
next few months. The regular team (Jan, Christabel and Chris) swung into
action like clockwork (such stars!), and we look forward to bringing you an
interesting and varied edition each month. Thanks to the following regular
contributors for sharing their skills and talents with us - Mike Boyes (a
stunning collection of photos), Nick John (short story), and Carole Foster (
on Valentine’s Day).
Huge thanks as always to our volunteer deliverers. NB. We are always
pleased to have extra help delivering the magazines, so if you could
possibly help for 10 minutes to half an hour, delivering in your area, we
will really appreciate hearing from you – even just ten minutes delivering
your road will help!.
Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd.0845 230 8955 / www.eagledesign.net
Extra copies of Chipping Norton Times are generally available at WestOxfordshire Information Point, the Leisure Centre and at the Surgery. Alsoat The Old Mill café.
Material published in this magazine is copyright; the Editor may give permission for copy tobe reproduced for some purposes. The opinions expressed in this magazine are notnecessarily those of the Editor or any member of the team. The magazines are producedand delivered almost entirely by volunteers. Whilst every effort is made to ensure theaccuracy of information printed in the magazine, the Editor/team do not accept anyresponsibility for the consequences of any errors that may occur.
Our Front Cover: Frosted pots at Whichford Pottery – sent in byHarriet Rycroft, gardener at Whichford Pottery
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L♥ve is in the air Valentine! Say it with beautiful fresh flowers from Allium.
Whatever you choose, we only select the highestquality fresh flowers, expertly arranged and
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“Oh, you shouldn't have ...no really!”Carole Forster on winning hearts on Valentine’s Day.
It only feels like three seconds since we were scouring the streets
or, more likely, the internet to find the Christmas gift to prove our
love to that special person in our life - and yet here we are again –
hell, in the guise of flowers and hearts.
St Valentine is actually the patron saint of stores who face a large
VAT return and need a boost to their cash flow but, before we
slide into cynicism, Valentine’s Day is a chance to say ‘I love you’.
Or maybe it's just for insecure women who live with disinterested
men and vice versa - Oh drat! There's that cynicism again.
At its truest best, it can be seen as a celebration of love and an
opportunity to praise the person who brings joy into our lives and
for that, it is a wonderful moment. But it’s amazing how many
people live with partners they don't understand or can't
communicate with. Some women report genuine gifts from their
men that staggered and amazed them –not diamonds from
Tiffany’s or a pale blue sports car – these gifts included a ’Thigh
Master’, a flour sifter, a toaster, a gym membership (I think he
meant well but she had just had a baby, insecurity city), and best
of all, a 3/4 full bottle of perfume which didn't have a price on it
but, according to the label, was called Tester.
But it seems men can't win - other women reported waking to find
their room filled with teddy bears, balloons, a memory box filled
with things they did together and a talking picture frame showing
the beau asserting his undying love. Unbelievably one
website offers pre-loved marital aids. Pre-loved! Second hand!
Eeeugghhh! It’s bad enough opening one of those without it
having been used by someone else – that’s just fifty shades of
grubby grey too far.
So how do you coax those embers of love into a flame without
putting them out completely? Well, it would seem it depends on
how much money you have, but it's not always that way.
Sure, which woman wouldn't love to be jetted off to a romantic
hotel, wined, dined, massaged, adored? Thankfully those who
have deep hearts but not such deep pockets can still entrance a
woman... well, a certain type of woman….for them it is still fun to
pack a winter picnic, go to the woods or the hills and enjoy warm
wine and a woollen blanket. Go ice skating together, whatever
your age - you can explore your bruises later. Or hole up at home
with wine, good food and a pencil - you can have a life drawing
session together (you may have to hang the results up in a very
private room). Strip Poker is so passé, why not Strip Scrabble?
Lowest point per word loses an item of clothing - or even better,
Strip Chess. "You just let me take your bishop!" "I know! "
Oh yes! Ha! I hear those with children cry, rose petals making a
pathway to the bedroom - my foot! But actually the really nicest
valentine’s days have been spent with burnt toast and a
homemade card in bed or finding a ten year old trying to deliver a
card to his 'girlfriend’s house without being seen by anyone,
especially his mother.
I know mothers need a chance to put their feet up, have stuff
picked up and put in the washing machine by someone else and
reminded of their time as a lover not a mother, but their real
valentines are already in the house.
A trail of socks and curly underpants will lead you to the teenager.
Your twisted ankle will head you in the plastic colourful direction
of the toddler, and forcing the door open over the floor-drobe of
unsuitable tops and too short skirts finds you in the land of the girl
who looks like you did, only somehow much more beautiful.
So men, praise your women; women remember to give a man a
chance to be a gentleman and enjoy your Valentine’s day. But if
you are stuck with the one that won't be pleased even if you give
her the moon, then give her a mop. It you live with the one that
ignores you and thinks a pint down the pub with his mates will
please you, then give yourself a Valentine’s Day promise - start
doing something you want to do each day and stop expecting him
to do it. By this time next year your life will be different and much
fuller. And man, she might have left you but you could meet the
woman above who now knows how to please herself and you too!
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Here at Lighterlife we believe that just as “a dog is forLife & not just for Christmas”; so your intention to be ahealthy weight should not just be for January or as longas you can stick to a New Year resolution.
Like you, we get that there’s more to it than knowing thatlettuce might be better for you than crisps. Having an indepth knowledge of nutrition, calories and the medicalconsequences of over-eating are sometimes not enoughto overcome why it seems such a great idea to manageeverything from stress to boredom etc with more foodthan is comfortable for us? We understand the crookedthinking that sabotages your best efforts and that“encouragement” is just not enough. Our pioneeringweight-management programmes really help you toconcentrate on what really matters.
Now in our 20th year, Lighterlife is the only weight -management programme that encourages you todiscover the real reasons why you overeat and gives youthe chance to change things for good. At the same timeyou will see noticeable & life-changing weight-loss allunderpinned by 3 crucial elements – mind, body andreal support.
Sceptical about maintaining your weight-loss? Weunderstand that too. We don’t make false promises abouthow our weight-loss programmes will make you
immune to future weight-gain. Medical evidence clearlyshows that whatever your method of weight-loss; goingback to what you did around food that resulted inweight-gain in the first place; will do exactly the sameagain.
Instead our LighterLife counsellors will help you toreintroduce a full range of healthy foods using the latestnutritional information and eating plans with continuedsupport in our small weekly groups & through ourwebsite, magazine and online forums.
We’ve helped over 250,000 people in the UK and Irelandchange the way they think about food and achieve long-term weight-management success. So if you are ready tolive a happier & healthier life beyond January thencontact your local LighterLife Counsellors with 13 yearsof weight-management expertise between them:
The January rush is finally over & accountants can now look forward to the payroll & tax year-end which will soon be with us. However, economic data, particularly from the construction &retail sectors, gives cause for concern and it will be a long haul before an eventual recoverydoes take place. The after Christmas figures were a mixed bag but no one would have failedto notice that there were poor results from a number of large retailers who, in the past, haveposted increased sales over the Christmas period. These results indicate that the consumer isbecoming choosier where he or she shops & some retailers will have to up their game if theywant to thrive. This is a lesson for anyone in business, things are moving very fast & youcannot afford to be left behind. A number of my clients have spoken to me about this andwhere I can I have tried to help by giving them positive ideas on how they can grow theirbusiness during the recession. It has been said that the recession can bring some benefits butit is up to individuals & businesses to take advantage of these – even accountants!
If you’re planning to join the ever increasing numbers in the service sector or are looking tostart a new manufacturing business, either self-employed or as a limited company, then now isa good time to set things up. If you start your business at the beginning of April your businessyear will run alongside the tax year making life a little bit easier as all your year-end & taxpaperwork can be prepared together. If you’re Vat registered & file your returns quarterly thisalso helps as your business year is broken down into calendar quarters rather than quartersthat overlap. If you’re starting in business it’s important to remember that by getting yourpaperwork in order now you will make the running of your business so much easier. Youshould talk to your bank’s business manager or contact one of the many business groups whooffer advice. All will be in a position to give you help or put you in touch with people who cangive you the information you require. You should also make an appointment to see anaccountant, or a solicitor if needed, at the earliest opportunity.
Robb Eden is based in Moreton-in-Marsh. He can be contacted via e-mail [email protected] or by telephone 01608 651802.
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ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01452 425000Information continuously updated.
Please check by phone or online (www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/roadworks)
WEST OXON DISTRICT COUNCILCommittee Meetings Members of the public are encouraged to attendmeetings of the Council and Committees. If you live inthe District and are on the Electoral Register you cantake part in the meetings. Information about this andyour Councillors and committee members is availableonline at www.westoxon.gov.uk
FEBRUARY 2013Monday 4 UplandsWednesday 6 Finance & Management O&S Wednesday 13 CabinetMonday 18 LowlandsWednesday 27 Council (Budget)
Meetings are held at the Council Offices,Woodgreen, Witney. Start time 2pm.
For further information contact CommitteeServices: 01993 861523
From conceptual artwork to the finished itemProduction and installation of vehicle graphics, outdoorbanners, stickers and decals, canvas and backlit prints.
On vinyl, self cling, wallpaper, paper, muraspec and PVC –in full colour, white and metallics
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Signs & LogosWindow GraphicsPoint of SaleExhibition GraphicsHoardings
Practical advice on Composting, Digging & Planting Boarders, Pruning Roses, Shrubs & Climbers - Wisteria aSpeciality, Seasonal tidy-ups, One offs or Regular visits.
Many years of experience – References provided
Please call David on 07928 161137
GARDENING SERVICES
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ADLESTROP VILLAGE HALL• Spacious, light, warm and colourful and available tohire for your special functions, classes or any event –only £6 an hour• Discounted fees for long term bookings.• Just redecorated • small stage, kitchen facilities,disabled toilet and disabled access.• Excellent parking.Please phone 01608 658710 for bookings and further info
LITTLE VILLAGE HALLBell Bank, BlockleyQuiet rural venue with modern facilities for exhibitions,meetings, classes, parties, weddings, etc.35-50 people. Reasonable charges, ample parking.
ST GEORGES HALL, BLOCKLEYFully Licensed Village Hall in good decorative order.Seating capacity 160. Large well equippedservery/kitchen. Toilets.Gas central heating. Off street parking for 40 cars.Suitable for wedding receptions etc.Raised stage. Excellent sound system. (No discos)Enquiries: Brian Clayton – 01386 701528
Light, bright and warm, drop down screen, parking.
Suitable for all sorts of events. Very good rates.
Enquiries to Laurie Clayton, 01386 701528
BOURTON ON THE WATER
THE ROYAL BRITISHLEGION BRANCH HALLAvailable for hire; 150 seated / 250 standing.Ample off-road parking. Office Tel: 01451 824303
Victoria Hall, Bourton on the Water
Available to hire - very competitive rates.Local functions, childens parties etc welcome
Disabled access & facilitiesCall Richard Mooney 01451 820679
for bookings and information
BBRROOAADDWWEELLLL VVIILLLLAAGGEE HHAALLLL
Lovely rural location with spacious parking. Seats 90, Large main hall, & 2 meeting rooms. Stage with electric drop down screen. Built in sound system with microphone and hearing loop.Kitchen. Toilets. Disabled facilities.
Bookings - Frances Dodwell on 01451 830994
CONDICOTE VILLAGE HALLNew modern village hall built in Cotswold stoneThe perfect setting for that special occasion.• weddings, parties, clubs, classes, and family events. • Large car park, modern kitchen, pull-down projectorscreen, disabled toilets and access, hearing loop
Contact details: Philip Johnson 07587 097795 or atemail: [email protected] and see what we have to offer
EVENLODE VILLAGE HALLadjacent to Green in quiet village
Ideal for classes, clubs, parties, receptions,presentations & family events.Newly decorated; light and spacious. Modern kitchenand loos. Disabled access. New pull-down projectorscreen. Tables, chairs, china and cutlery available.Please call Philip Pratt, 01608 652499/ 07051 867493.
Great Rollright Village Hall
Main hall, small meeting room, verandah, views, kitchen facilities, disabled access & toilets, parking. Suitable for meetings, parties, exhibitions.
More information: Booking Sec. 01608 730268
KINGHAM VILLAGE HALLBeautiful hall; capacity 100.
Off-street parking; disabled access.Available to hire at very competitive rates.
Contact Jacki Jones, The Barn, Orchard Way, Kingham. OX7 6YT
Tel: 01608 658089
LITTLE WOLFORD VILLAGE HALLRural position 5 miles from Moreton and Shipston,
accommodates 60 – 80, good parking, fully equipped kitchen, china etc.,
LONGBOROUGH & SEZINCOTE VILLAGE HALLWe are fully equipped with a few unexpected bonusses• an extendable stage with pull-down screen • 3/4 sized snooker table • table tennis table • piano • Hi-Fi system • all equipment for short mat bowls.
Traditional Cotswold VH on picturesque village green.Recently refurbished – fully equipped kitchen, heating,tables & chairs. Disabled facilities. Seats up to 70.Competitive rates (inc.heating) vary with use.
Perfect for parties and receptions, Shows, displays,evening classes, etc
ODDINGTON VILLAGE HALLNewly refurbished - full c/h, new kitchen and toilets.
Spacious main hall with seating for 100,also a smaller meeting room.
Stage, pull down projector screen and hearing loop, Facilities for the less able. Spacious parking.
Children have access to the adjacent playground.
Telephone 01451 830817 or 01451 831917
SALFORD VILLAGE HALLSALFORD VILLAGE HALL
Attractive and flexible venue in Cotswold village. Recently refurbished. Seats 80. Disabled access. Parking.Toilets. Modern well equipped kitchen.
www.salfordvillagehall.co.uk Tel: 01608 642853
�!�#����!� !��"����������!�#���������In the community for the communitySpacious hall, recently refurbished, fully-equipped newkitchen facilities & disabled toilets. Usage Policy: we support community-focused groups.We do not lease the hall for commercial events01451 870437 [email protected]
Stow on the WoldROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB
Clubroom and bar with entertainment system for discos,karaoke, etc. Small lounge bar.Large and small meeting rooms with conference facilitiesfor up to 150 (seats 60/12 dining); Catering. Parking. Minibus.Enquiries to Colin and Alison 01451 830242
ST EDWARDS HALL, STOW ON THE WOLDPanelled 1st floor room with Civil War portraits &
memorabilia. Holds 100. Hearing loop. Lift and staircase from lobby.
STOW YOUTH CLUBTwo large rooms (accommodating 50-60 people)• Internet café with 12 computer terminals • Projector & screen• Pool table • Table football • Nintendo Wii • Modern kitchen • Disabled access & toilets • Rates negotiable for regular users.The Club is next to the Police Station on the Fosseway andaccessed easily from The Square.D Neill: [email protected] Tel: 01451 830656. S-J Rich: [email protected] Tel: 01451 830654.
Spacious hall seats 110 peopleLarge stage with artistes dressing roomNew well-equipped kitchen, tea room, toilets/showerPrivate free car park. Very reasonable and flexible rates.Contact – Mike Edwards Tel 01451 [email protected]
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Children & Young People
Children’s Art Club (ages 4–12)After school, Saturdays and holidays. Gill Parkes, 01386 700991Chipping Norton Air Training CorpsSteve Taylor, 01608 641299Chipping Norton Army CadetsClare Watts, 07383233272Chipping Norton Brownies 1st CNTracey Shadbolt, 01608 645563Chipping Norton CN RainbowsAlison Dunbar, 01608 644480Chipping Norton Crusaders (11–13)David Radcliffe, 01993 831472Chipping Norton Crusaders (14+)David Radcliffe, 01608 646202Chipping Norton Guides 1st CNTracey Shadbolt, 01608 645563Chipping Norton Pre-School01608 6433766th Chipping Norton Scout Group and Explorer Scout UnitGp.Scout leader Ian Bushrod, Brian Sargent [email protected] Norton St Mary’s Toddler GroupJulie Jennings, 01608 643796Kingfishers Playgroup01608 659502Methodist Junior Church ClubSec 01608 643847Monkey Music (pre-school music classes)Tues afternoons, 01242 890200 or [email protected]’s Ark Toddler GroupJustine Fowler, 01608 659853
Clubs Community GroupsChadlington Flower ClubJulie Thompson, 01608 676368Chipping Norton Bridge ClubJack Viney, 01608 641454Chipping Norton Historical Research GroupJan Cliffe, 01608 641057Chipping Norton Lions ClubMartin Guy, 01608 641154Chipping Norton Museum & History Society2nd Mondays 7.30pm, September to MayMethodist Hall, West Street, Chipping NortonChipping Norton Postcard ClubBrenda Morris, 01608 643779Chipping Norton Probus3rd Tues at The Crown & Cushion 11amSec. Geoffrey Norris, 01608 676997Chipping Norton Probus for LadiesSec Christine Carpenter, 01608 642155Chipping Norton Railway ClubAlan Brain, 01608 641586Chipping Norton Rotary ClubMons 7/ 7.30pm at The Mason’s Arms, Swerford, OX7 4APDavid Haine, 07889 609221/01608 643964Chipping Norton Scrabble ClubSarah Turner. [email protected] Investment ClubMeets 1st Tues of each month. Jeremy Main, 01608 658675Friends of the Town Hall, Chipping NortonJackie Haworth, 01608 641368, [email protected] WheelTerry Howes, 01608 642423. www.kinghamrotary.org.uk/wwwribi.orgKingham & Daylesford RotaryFortnightly Weds. Paul Jackson, 01608 658500N Cotswold Arts AssociationSandi Garrett 01451 822550N Cotswolds Bee-Keepers AssocJulie Edwards, 01608 659396 [email protected] Cotswold CAMRA01451810305 [email protected] Lamb, 01386 701603N Cotswold Disabled ClubJoan M Oughton, 01451 830580N Cotswolds Friendship Centre01608 650868. [email protected] Cotswold National TrustSec Pat Poulton, 01608 651373N Cotswold Probus Club2nd & 4th Thurs mornings, Sec Martin Hornby 01608 654356N Cotswold U3AContact Jenny Stanfield, 01451 824338Oddfellows (CN Branch)A social group, 3rd Wed/M at the Lower Town Hall, Market Street.Dave Talbot, 07815 099 884. [email protected] Norton History GroupJan Cliffe, 01608 641057Round TableGavin Southwell, 01993 730888Royal British LegionMichael Dixon, 01608 643755Royal British Legion (Women’s Section)Betty Hicks, 01608 642551Rural Living GroupBetty Bryan, 01608 674255Salford Players (Drama Group)Doreen Herrington, 01608 642853Scottish Country Dance GroupBrenda Parsons, 01451 831876Shipston on Stour ‘The Literary Society’Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the GeorgeHotel. 01295 680628 or 01608 663482TangentVal Carpenter, 01608 641452The Theatre FriendsHeather Leonard, 01608 643691Trefoil GuildBetty Gardener, 01608 641664Twinning AssociationJo Graves, 01608 643976WI Chipping NortonPrudence Chard, 01608 642903WI Over NortonBecky Pearman, 01608 643463WI SalfordMary Smith, 01608 642577WI SpelsburyMichelle Horace, 01608 641749Weavers Spinners & Dyers ClubRose Kirkcaldy, 01295 253789Wine Appreciation ClubDavid Megson, 01608 645382Wychwood Old-Time Dance ClubMargaret Pitman, 01993 810897
Bledington Music Festivalwww.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.ukBlockley Brass BandFriday 7.30–9.30 pm St George's Hall. Sec: Rachel Galt 01386 841677Burford Orchestra (community orchestra)Rehearse Monday evenings at Witney www.wospweb.com/site/The-Burford-Orchestra [email protected] Jenkins, 01993 830559Burford Singerswww.burford-singers.org.uk. (Box Office The Madhatter Bookshop,High St Burford)Chipping Norton CHAOS (Amateur Operatic)Martin Hannant, 01608 643653Chipping Norton Choral SocietyRoger Stein, 01295 721522Chipping Norton Creative Arts SocietyKathee Coonerty, 01993 891312Chipping Norton Folk ClubPeter Allum, 01608 642296Hook Norton Film SocietyHarry Smith, 01285 737417Kingham Choral SocietyDerek Woods, 01608 658738Naunton Music SocietyBarbara Steiner, 01451 [email protected] Cotswold Chamber ChoirShauni McGregor, 01608 642352Nortonians Amateur Dramatic SocietyAndrew Pitman, 01993 830930Society of Recorder PlayersJenny Graham-Brown, 01285 740156Stour Singers01451 870361, [email protected] Youth Singers (Ages 9+)Linda Green, 01451 830327Fridays term time, 6–7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow
Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation)01451 822102/810520British Heart FoundationJohn Hunt, 01608 642556CHART-Transport GroupEve Coles, 01608 643570Chipping Norton Leisure CentreBurford Road OX7 5DY, 01993 [email protected] Norton ‘The Lido’01608 643188 Email [email protected] Volunteers(a local charity helping disadvantaged people)Jane Winstanley CEO, 01285 658802. [email protected] Club(social club for learning disabled adults)2nd & 4th Weds/M at Rugby Club, Greystones, 7-9 pm.Sara McCrea, 01608 683334, Jane Nolan, 01608 643855Hailcorns Tenants & Residents AssociationKeith Clandfield, 01608 642327Lawrence Home Nursing TeamJenny Nolan, 01608 641549Mind in Chipping Norton(people with mental health difficulties)Di Taylor, 01608 645296, [email protected] Sclerosis SocietyCarol Owen, 01993 880099National Childbirth Trust0870 444 8707N Cotswold Community RadioOld Police Station, Chipping Campden, www.nothcotswoldonline.comN Cotswolds Friendship Centre (Within Age UK)1st Wed monthly. Colin, 01993 842820/01608 [email protected] Cotswold Support Group – Parkinson’s UKMike Winter, 01451 831194Oxfordshire Association for the BlindBradbury Lodge OX1 4XL. 01865 725585RNLI Chipping Norton BranchMike Howes, 01608 642423Save the Children FundCatherine Kimmance, 01295 810189The Cotswold Listener talking newspaper for the visually impaired.01242 252072. [email protected] Stroke Club (Part of Age UK)Caroline Seguro 01452/www.stroke.org.ukW. Oxfordshire Citizens Advice BureauAdviceline 08444 111 444
Athletics ClubAllen Souch, 01865 372484 / 0798 1089457Chipping Norton Badminton ClubJeff, 01608 642006, Ant & Sheila, 01608 646687Chipping Norton Bowls ClubGreystones Leisure Centre, 01608 [email protected] Norton Cricket ClubGraham Beacham, 01608 810047Chipping Norton Easy Riders – Cycling ClubJill Reynolds, 01608 642667Chipping Norton Golf Club01608 642383 golfadmin@chippingnortongolfclub.comwww.chippingnortongolfclub.comChipping Norton Hockey ClubClive Briant, 01608 677913Chipping Norton Pistol & Rifle ClubJohn Chaplin, 01608 641245Chipping Norton Rugby Football ClubAndy Dawson, 01608 683352Chipping Norton Skater Hockey ClubContact Louise Murphy, 01608 644091 for details.Chipping Norton Town Football ClubShaun Green, 07845216412. [email protected] Compton Bowls ClubAll Year Club. Play stars April. Sue Grantham, 01608 642859North Cotswold Cycling ClubClub Secretary: Fiona Barnett, 01608 650217Riding for the DisabledAnn Nobbs, 01869 338404Tae Kwon Do Association of [email protected] www.combinedselfdefence.co.uk
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Key Information
Childline 0800 11 11Chipping Norton First Aid UnitRear of Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital, Russell Way,off London Road. Open Monday to Friday 5.00pm– 9.00pm, weekendsand bank holidays 10.00am–9.00pm, no appointment necessaryChipping Norton Police StationLondon Road, OX7 5AW. 0845 8505505Chipping Norton West Street SurgeryWest Street OX7 5AAAppointments, 01608 642529Prescriptions, 01608 645999All other calls, 01608 644655Chipping Norton White House SurgeryHorse Fair OX7 5AL. Appointments 01608 [email protected] Stoppers 0800 555 111First Responders (St John’s Ambulance)01865 378228 [email protected] www.sja.org.ukJohn Radcliffe Hospital Casualty01608 644655N Cotswolds District, Community First Responders,Notgrove Training Centre, SJA, Bourton-o-t-Water3rd Monday/M at 7.30pm. You can train to be a CFR in this area,William Warmington, 01608 651886N Cotswold St John Ambulance & St John Cadets(from age 10) Meets at Bourton Thurs 7–9pm, 01451 820570
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Local Authorities
Chipping Norton Town CouncilThe Guild Hall, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ01608 642341 [email protected] Norton Intermediate Care UnitRussell Way, Off London Road. Ward clerk and nurses office in-patientnumber 01608 690411. Out-patient unit which houses physio, x-ray,podiatry and other clinics 01608 648200.Chipping Norton Visitor PointThe Guildhall, Middle Row. Mon to Fri 8.45–13.00, 14.00–16.00.01993 861000County Councillor Hilary Hibbert-Biles01993 831822 / Mob07793 [email protected] Councillor Eve Coles01608 643570 [email protected] Councillor Robert Evans01608 643800 [email protected] Councillor Annie Roy-Barker01608 644107 [email protected] County CouncilCounty Hall New Road OX1 1ND. Tel 01865 792422West Oxfordshire Council OfficesThe Guildhall, Middle Row, OX7 5NHOpen Mon–Thurs 08.45–13.00 & 14.00–16.00Fri 08.45–13.00 & 14.00–16.00.
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National Health in Gloucestershire0845 numbers now start 0300
Glos Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust08454 22 becomes 0300 422 +extension number
NHS Glos/Glos Care Services*0845 422 & 0845 659 become0300 421 + extension number
This means that calls from landlinesand mobile phones are charged at nomore than the cost of a call to an 01 or02 number.
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STOW TIMES, MORETON TIMES, BOURTON TIMES &CHIPPING NORTON TIMESADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN EVERY EDITION OF ALL 4 MAGAZINES FOR AS
LITTLE AS £12/MONTH
Local Business DirectoryEntries are for a calendar year (eleven editions) and priced per business. Youradvert can include photos and logos as well as text -
IT’S STRAIGHTFORWARD AND SIMPLE
SMALL BOX = 15mm high x 60mm wide(1 column) £12/month (by DDM) or £120/year Include photos & logos as well as text
LARGE BOX = 33mm high x 60mm wide (1 column) £22/month (by DDM) or£220/year
CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR INFORMATION or TO BOOK YOUR ENTRY07789 175 002 or [email protected]
BELLISSIMA BEAUTY Treatments and make-up for all occasions.01451 810489/07780 684134 www.bellissima-beauty.co.uk
M & H CARE SERVICESPersonal Care & Support. NVQ Qualified & fully insured.07540 237948 / 0778 552 5640
Clothes & Curtain/Alterations
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Accommodation
Animals & Pets
Florist
ALLIUM FLORIST www.alliumflorist.co.ukMore than just Flowers
1 Oxford Street, Moreton-in-marsh, GL56 0LA Tel 01608 650630
COTSWOLD MARQUEES LTDTel 01608 686900
www.cotswoldmarquees.co.uk
Health & Fitness
Photography
Hair & Beauty
Marquees
Pest Control Services
Property & Garden Services
Professional Services
JSM BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Small businessspecialist, monthly accounts, VAT, Payroll, etc..07779 384998 / 01608 644242