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November 2016
St Mary’s Freeland
Grapevine
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ST MARY THE VIRGIN, FREELAND
Services for October 2016 30th 10.00 Holy Communion with children’s activities (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul
18.00 Commemoration of the Departed (Rev. David Tyler)
Services for November 2016 6th 10.00 Family Service (Rev. David Tyler)
13th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) 10.45 Remembrance Day Service and Re-dedication of the War Memorial (Revs David Tyler and Sue Spankie)
20th 10.00 Holy Communion with Junior Church (Rev. David Tyler)
27th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) 18.00 Advent Carol Service, St Peter & St Paul, Church Hanborough (Revs David Tyler and Sue Spankie)
Services for December 2016 4th 10.00 Family Service (Rev. David Tyler)
Babies and Toddlers at St Mary’s meet in the church on Wednesday mornings at 10.00 - 11.30am. Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers and their pre-schoolers are very welcome. There are toys, a craft linked to the story and of course snacks and drinks for children and adults. Please bring a 50p donation. The group runs weekly during term time and on a slightly more ad hoc basis in the school holidays. Please contact either Alice on 886833 or David on 881270; or check out our Facebook page to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/958595840860028/
This month: 26th October: Half term - ad hoc meeting 2nd November: A girl who lives 9th November: Peter starts to see 16th November: Party time! 23rd November: Mr High and Mr Low 30th November: Zacchaeus
Bible Fun Club ‘BFC’ is a group for parents, carers and primary school aged children who meet once a month for games, crafts and snacks with a Christian theme. We meet on a Wednesday during term time, at the Village Hall from 3.30 - 4.30pm. Forthcoming dates: 2nd and 30th November
11+ Hitchhikers meeting in Hanborough at 7pm on Sunday evening.
For further information on all these groups or services phone David on 881270 or visit www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland or www.hanboroughparish.org.uk
COVER PICTURE TAKEN BEFORE RESTORATION WORKS STARTED
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Natural Stone Paving & Walling : Patios Ponds : Blockpave : Fencing : Pergolas : Treework
Driveways : Turfing : Brickwork Maintenance and Clearance
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Email: [email protected]
TEL: (01993) 891945 mob: (07710) 628248
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Some useful contact details:
Rector: Rev. David Tyler 01993 881270 The Rectory, Swan Lane Long Hanborough OX29 8BT Email: [email protected]
Curate: Licensed Lay Ministers: Rev. Sue Spankie Clive Berry 01993 882080 01993 706469 Hugh Dalton 01993 881742 Email: [email protected]
Lay Pastoral Assistants:
John Fox 01993 881384 Peter Langley 01993 883775
Churchwardens: Weddings: Flowers in the Church: Claire Soanes Steve Mellin Margaret Stringer Janet Dalton 01993 883205 01993 882044 01993 882112 01993 881742
All sorts of interesting information about St Mary’s can be seen on the “A Church Near You” website: www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland
If you have any interesting pictures that could be used on this site, please contact Roy Thomas on 01993 882866 or email: [email protected]
You can see a virtual tour of St Mary’s on Google Street View at: http://goo.gl/g53NJH
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ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLS RINGING REPORT The bells will be rung on the following dates:
Sunday 30th Oct: 5.15pm to 6pm Commemoration Service for the Departed
Sunday 6th Nov: 9.15am to 10am
Sunday 13th Nov: 10.00am to 10.45am Remembrance Day Service and Re-dedication of Freeland War Memorial
Sunday 20th Nov: 9.15am to 10am
Sunday 4th Dec: 9.15am to 10am
On the 30th October and 13th November quarter peals will be rung on muffled bells.
Usual practice every Monday from 7.30pm until 9pm.
FF6 takes place on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm, except where a practice falls immediately before a Saturday practice.
Please contact the Tower Captain, Neil Ephgrave (883850) or myself should you wish to discuss any bell ringing matters.
You can see more about Freeland Bell Ringers under the “Clubs and Groups” section of the village website www.freelandoxon.co.uk
Margaret Hewitt - Tower Correspondent Tel 882992
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CURTAINS AND BLINDS
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It has provided help and relief for a great variety of conditions. These include:- Back & Neck Pain – Sports injuries – Tennis elbow – Frozen shoulder – Fibromyalgia – Hay fever & Asthma – Arthritis – Headaches & Migraine
If you are interested in this therapy please contact Jane at Just Bowen Therapy for more information or to book an appointment. Local clinic in Long Hanborough.
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Letter from our Rector: Dear friends,
As we move towards a season of remembering in the church calendar, and particularly as we move towards Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday I am delighted that our village has raised sufficient funds to clean and do some minor repairs to our War Memorial. As you may well know the village War Memorial sits in the churchyard, and so, during our Remembrance Day Service on the 13th November (10.45am at St Mary's) we will re-dedicate our War Memorial, which will by then have been cleaned and minor works completed to the stonework.
Do come and join us for this important re-dedication if you can.
Every year when we come to our acts of Remembrance I am reminded of the words of George Santayana, later repeated by Churchill who said 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.'
Our War Memorial is so important to remember the sacrifice of those who fell during conflict for our freedom, but also to remind us to seek to avoid going to war, unless it is genuinely the only solution.
I want to thank John Hewitt for leading the project to restore the War Memorial and thank you to all who have generously given towards this very important project.
I hope to see many of you at St Marys' for our Remembrance Day Service and for the re-dedication of the War Memorial.
Many thanks and best wishes
David
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FREELAND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The WI enjoyed an evening with Indira Spice who cooked a Paneer Masala curry and Coconut rice which we were all able to taste. The aroma of the stone ground spices was amazing. We were even shown how to make Paneer Cheese. Indira tells us that on a recent trip to India she was horrified to find that Indian families are turning to convenience curries from packets!!!!! Indira lives in North Leigh and runs Indian cookery lessons for 2-4 people in her home. She also does Friday takeaway nights once a month where you can enjoy a delicious home cooked curry in your own home. See Indira's website: www.spiceindira.co.uk for more information.
Next month, on Monday 14th November at 8pm, in the Village Hall we will be concentrating on Paper Crafts, making Christmas Cards and Christmas decorations. New members are always welcome, more information can be obtained from our website http://Freelandwi.weebly.com/ or from Lorraine Pengilley 01993 881129.
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GOLD WEDDING RING FOUND A gold wedding ring has been found outside 95 Wroslyn Road. If not claimed by the end of November, finder will donate to charity. Contact Carol Harper on 881228.
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Services in Hanborough for October 2016 30th 10.00 Holy Communion with children’s activities St Peter & St Paul (Rev. David Tyler) 18.00 Commemoration of the Departed St Mary’s, Freeland (Rev. David Tyler)
Services in Hanborough for November 2016 6th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Covenant renewal service with Methodists (Revs Paul Weir and David Tyler) Methodist Church
13th 10.00 Remembrance Day Service Methodist Church 18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
20th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Worship Together Manor School 10.00 Morning Prayer Christ Church 18.00 Compline (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
27th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Advent Carol Service St Peter & St Paul (Revs David Tyler and Sue Spankie)
Services in Hanborough for December 2016 4th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
**************************************** FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Paul Weir, 69 Hurdswell, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8DQ Tel. 886818. E-mail: [email protected]
Oct 30th TBC, probably to Hanborough at 10am with Bob Forster
Nov 6th 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
Nov 13th 10.30 Andrew Maisey
Nov 20th 10.30 Probably to North Leigh, Stella Bristow
Nov 27th 10.30 Planned Ken Mumford, but he may change with another preacher
Dec 4th 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s DON’T MISS THE LAST CANDLELIGHT CAROLS!!
at Freeland Methodist Chapel
Saturday 17th December at 6pm
Carols and readings old and new Everyone welcome - come along and have a real good sing!!
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I also incorporate enamelling, resin and semiprecious stones in my pieces.
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST PETER, EYNSHAM Serving the Hanboroughs, Freeland, Cassington, South Leigh, Stanton Harcourt, Sutton and Northmoor.
Many non-Catholics come to our Church or get help from our Priest. All are welcome.
THE CHURCH is open for prayer during daylight hours at Abbey Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HR Office phone: 01865 881613 Website: www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk
SUNDAY MASS is at 10.00am with a Children’s Liturgy during Mass and SATURDAY for Sunday 5.00pm.
Mass also on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.30am, Wednesdays at 10.00am and Thursdays at 7.00pm.
THE PARISH PRIEST: Father Mark Lagorio is happy to receive enquiries by phone on 01865 881613 or on email [email protected] The Retired Priest: Father Martin Flatman is available on 07719 646790 or email: [email protected]
BIBLE STUDY after Mass on Wednesdays
ADORATION after Mass on Fridays.
THE HALL (The Tolkien Room) is available for hire with a lovely outside area where people can sit or walk, and children can play. To book contact the Parish Priest as above.
************************************** FREELAND GARDENING CLUB The September meeting was a talk about 'Gardens in the Midlands'. Many of the Gardens we had already been to, but enjoyed seeing again.
On October 24th we have our AGM, when we hear all about the previous year's speakers and Ray Evans will present the proposed programme for next year. It will also be a social evening with cakes made by Committee members and a chance to chat to anyone you don't know. The present committee are all happy to stand again.
The meeting on Monday 28th November, at 7.30pm in Freeland Hall, is a talk by Robert Jacobs on ‘Secrets of an Herbaceous Border’.
There will be the usual Plant and Gardening items Sale. Visitors very welcome.
For any further information about the Freeland Gardening Club contact Ray and Jill Evans at 99 Wroslyn Rd or ring 881420.
Janet Dalton - Publicity Secretary
*************************************** FREELAND PHOTO GROUP The next meeting of the Group is on Tuesday 29th November at 7.30pm in the Newell Room. We will continue our series of talks/demonstrations on processing digital photographs. Plus the usual consideration of photos by members. Details as on our Flickr site at https://www.flickr.com/groups/freelandgroup/ or contact Bruce Hammersley on 01993 880227. Refreshments provided. £2 on the door and all welcome.
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RESTORATION OF FREELAND WAR MEMORIAL - UPDATE
The response and donations received from both individuals and groups from within and outside our village have been very generous. All donations received to date have been processed through the PCC.
Even though the grant from the War Memorials Trust will not be known until the very end of October, the quotation from the preferred stone masonry contractor has been accepted. The stone repairs and cleaning is expected to take two days and has been programmed to be carried out before the 1st November.
The Memorial will be re-dedicated by our Rector, David Tyler, as part of the Remembrance Day Service to be held at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 13th November. All are very welcome.
Further work that may be required to some of the weather-worn lettering and numerals will be the subject of a second grant application to the War Memorials Trust.
If you wish to make a donation this can be sent to John Hewitt, 121 Broadmarsh Lane, Freeland OX29 8QP. Please make cheques payable to St Mary the Virgin Freeland PCC. Gift Aid forms are available from John Hewitt. All donations will be processed through the PCC and will be placed in a restricted fund to only be used for the War Memorial. Any monies received, over and above the amount needed, will be placed in a contingency fund for future use towards the upkeep of the memorial.
The restoration of the War Memorial, the planting of the memorial trees, and the planting of snowdrops around the memorial trees by members of Freeland Gardening Club, will complete a fitting tribute to the men of our village who gave their lives in both world wars for our freedom.
Thank you John Hewitt
********************************** FREELAND CRAFT CLUB
Our CROCHET lessons went well and those who enjoyed the craft went on to produce some interesting work ... items to include in the shoeboxes (small bags, dishcloths, etc) as well as a small hooded jacket for a grandson, a "tank top" for another grandchild and a waistcoat for one of our members. In November we will be making some hand-crafted Christmas cards to send to special friends!
Come along and join us one Wednesday afternoon. Bring your own work to do - or join in trying out new skills.
NEXT MEETINGS:
In the Newell Room, Village Hall - 2pm to 4pm: Wednesdays: November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th; December 7th & 14th
Costs £1 per session to cover heating, lighting and refreshments.
For further information (or for someone to go with) please contact: Margaret Wright: 01993 881316 or Helen Molden: 01993 882305
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Remembrance Sunday, Freeland
13th
November 2016, 10.45am A Service of Remembrance will be held at St Mary's,
Freeland, at 10.45am. The 11am Silence will be held
in the Church and will be followed by a procession to
the War Memorial in the Churchyard.
This year, the war memorial will also be
re-dedicated following the recent cleaning and
repair work.
All are welcome.
NORTH LEIGH HISTORY SOCIETY
Tuesday 1st November: The Home Front in the Second World War - Bill King
Tuesday 6th December: Mischief and Mayhem in Oxford - Richard O. Smith Festive refreshments included
Meetings take place at 7.30pm in the Turner Hall, Church Road, North Leigh OX29 6TX. All welcome. Visitors £4, members free. Further details from Diana Power 01993 882301
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FREELAND CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
October 2016
The school’s Christian value this term is ‘Respect’ We have been delighted to welcome three new members
of staff this term to the school; Mrs McCarthy (teacher in Year 4/5), Miss Nixey (teacher in Year 1) and Miss Gilbert (TA in Year 4/5). We have had a great start to the year and are all looking forward to more exciting opportunities as the year progresses.
Big Talk / Big Write ‘You can’t write it, if you can’t talk about it!’ Big Write has been one of our new initiatives this year. Each week the children have a new talk topic to discuss throughout the week. This is discussed in assemblies, at playtime and at home with parents; we have also had some parents in for lunch to talk to groups of children. At the end of the week the children then produce a piece of writing based around the talk topic. Some of our talk topics have been: the best holiday you have ever had…, what if the oceans were sugary instead of salty?, talk about your favourite pop star/group. If any members of the community would like to spend half an hour with a group of children (and a teacher) please let the school know.
The Oxford Half Marathon School's Challenge Since September, 45 keen runners (and 5 not so keen teachers!) have been clocking up the miles in preparation for the School's challenge for the Oxford Half Marathon. The running club have met twice weekly and completed at least 2 miles a week, ready for the big day. On Sunday 9th October, once all of the Half Marathon runners (including several of our parents) had gone off for their 13.1 miles around Oxford, our group walked to the start line. With a warm up from Chico (does anyone remember Chico time?) we were off to complete our last mile to finish 13.1 miles all together. I am so incredibly proud of the children for showing determination, perseverance and resilience during this time, as well as respect and support for each other. It was great to see so many children (1/3 of the school) taking part in this event and seeing their faces as they ran through the streets of Oxford was fantastic. Well done Freeland!
Sarah Nickelson - Headteacher of Freeland CE Primary School
EXERCISE GROUP Come and join our friendly exercise group run by an Age UK tutor at the Village Hall, Fridays 10.00am - 11.00am First taster session is free. To suit all abilities (seated or standing). These classes are to build muscle strength & help prevent falls. Have fun and sing along to the music too. Contact Olwen Radburn on 773432 or [email protected] to find out more.
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Every first Tuesday of the month! NEW OPENING TIME!! 9.30 -11.30 am
Nov & Dec 2016 Xmas and greeting
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WITNEY MUSIC SOCIETY Witney Music Society's next concert will be given by the renowned pianist Ashley Wass. In a programme featuring music based on the plays of Shakespeare, Ashley will be performing works - some well-known, some less so - by Beethoven, Liszt, Smetana and Prokofiev for what promises to be a memorable evening. The concert is at 7.30pm on Friday 11th November.
In December, the early music ensemble Piva presents '12 Days of Christmas: Music and Mayhem from Shakespeare's time'. Playing on more than thirty authentic instruments, Piva will perform a lively concert of seasonal music, washing away Victorian influences and taking the audience back to the origins of many familiar Christmas customs and carols. The concert is at 7.30pm on Friday 9th December.
Both concerts are at High Street Methodist Church, Witney. Tickets (full price £12, senior concessions £11, under 18 £1) will be available at the door from 7pm.
Benefice of Hanborough and Freeland
Advent Carol Service by Candlelight Sunday 27th November, 6pm St Peter & St Paul, Church Hanborough All are welcome
Freeland Baby and Toddler Group
This friendly group meets in the village hall every Monday morning during term-time 10.00am until 11.30am. A wide variety of toys and play equipment is available every week along with a drink and snack for the children. We provide a craft table each week.
Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake are available for parents/grandparents/carers.
Please do come along and join us, new families are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
For more information please contact Emma on (01993) 880662
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FIRM FIZZIQUE FITNESS
CLASSES IN FREELAND & LONG HANBOROUGH
PILATES - Monday Long Hanboro’ Rec Hall 7.00-8.15pm
YOGA - Tuesday Freeland Village Hall 7.45-9.00pm
SENIOR PILATES - Wednesday Freeland Village Hall 9.30-10.30am
Up to date information on all classes can be found on the website below.
www.firmfizzique.co.uk
email [email protected] Firmfizzique Fuzion or call Jane on 01993 881050 or 07557 993201
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CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST Established in 1990
Home visits available in Freeland area by appointment
Registered with Health Professions Council Reg.No CH19287
E.mail [email protected]
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Tel. FREEPHONE 0800 0277937 or 01993 851130
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CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES IN WITNEY Find an empty shoebox, wrap it in decorative paper (or pick up a covered shoebox at the Methodist Church), fill it with simple gifts, add £2.50 donation (to cover transport and distribution costs), deliver it to High Street Methodist Church in Witney by Thursday 17th November & give an impoverished child a Christmas to remember.
Please contact : Marie Cotton on 01993 883197 for further information.
You may also like to visit the Teams4U website at www.teams4u.com
***************************************** A THANK YOU FROM TWO FREELAND GUIDES We are writing to you to thank everyone in the village who supported the fundraising for our Girlguiding UK Anglia Iceland trip.
While we were away, we spent three days in Reykjavik visiting the Viking sculpture, the Aurora Lights museum and Harpa Concert Hall. We also went on a three hour whale watching tour where we saw families of dolphins, puffins and Minke whales. We visited the Blue Lagoon hot springs where we were treated to silica mud face masks and fresh glacial water to cool us down. We spent three hours in the lagoon relaxing before heading to the lava hostel where we stayed two nights.
We travelled to Úlfljótsvatn Scout Centre where we spent the rest of the trip camping. While we were there we kayaked across Iceland’s largest lake and visited a troll cave, went on a hike to a waterfall and went pony trekking on Icelandic ponies. On site we volunteered by helping to fold away dry tents, tie up guy ropes and clear the pathways of weeds around the site. For doing this we received our volunteers work badge from the Scout Centre. We made friends with American Scouts, throughout the trip we had many campfires with them and taught them some of our campfire songs, talked about our cultural differences and swapped badges. They showed us some of their skits that they had created and taught us some of the songs they sing at their meetings.
The Golden Circle tour was also a highlight of the trip. We saw the North Atlantic Ridge and walked down the divide between the two plates and continents, watched the Strokkur geyser erupt over 20 metres into the air, as well as seeing an enormous waterfall called Gulfoss and making a stop off for ice cream and to visit some new-born calves.
Another amazing thing we did on the trip was when we climbed to the top of a glacier using crampons and ice axes. When we got to the top we could drink from the fresh glacial water flowing through the ice, however you had to lie on the ice to have a sip!
When our rucksacks were fit to burst, we departed home for England to see all our friends and family- and also to eat some vegetables!!
Hannah Kirkham and Rose Rostron. Freeland Guides [email protected]
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FREELAND CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS Would you like a Christmas Card that is unique to Freeland to send to your family and friends? St Mary’s are selling coloured cards created from the Nativity scene in the West window of Freeland Church in aid of church funds. £3 for a pack of 10 cards that are something special. To order packs of 10 cards, please phone Hugh and Janet Dalton on 881742 or Claire Soanes on 883205 who will arrange to get them to you. (We also have limited stocks of last years card of The Flight to Egypt, again at £3 per pack of 10 cards).
*************************************** MARIE CURIE CHRISTMAS QUIZ NIGHT @ THE YEOMAN
Christmas Quiz on Wednesday 14th December, 7.30pm for 8.00pm start at The Oxfordshire Yeoman, Wroslyn Road, Freeland.
Our Christmas Quiz will suit all ages and abilities and it is guaranteed to be fun! Don’t worry if there’s only a couple of you as we can make up teams on the night! Please remember to wear your Christmas Fancy Dress or come in your Chrimbo Jumper or Santa Hat (optional)! Entry is just £3 per person with all proceeds being donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care. Bar snacks available. Raffle prizes on the night will be very much appreciated.
For more information please contact Nicky Clargo at [email protected] or ring 07754 271831
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We offer a selection of fully ‘en-suite’ bedrooms fitted with television and tea & coffee facilities. These are available on a nightly or weekly basis,
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We also cater for all types of Family Functions in our attractive Lounge Bar with its open log fire
in winter and adjacent Function Room.
For further information, phone Liz or David Fyson
01993 881256
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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY NEWS How can it be November already? These dark evenings may very well make you want to snuggle up with a book, next to the fire, and get lost in a good story.
To commemorate Remembrance Day, there will be a selection of children’s books by Michael Morpurgo in the Little Free Library, including his most famous book, War Horse, and the award-winning Private Peaceful. His books deal with issues of war, including courage, innocence, brutality, and of course, loss.
Morpurgo says “I write fiction, but fiction with roots in history, in the people who made our history, who fought and often died in our wars. They were real people…often living and suffering through great and terrible dangers, facing these with unimaginable courage.”
Thank you once again to everyone that uses the book exchange; all the books belong to you, and you are welcome to take as many as you like, with no need to return them.
To keep up to date with everything, please visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FreelandLittleFreeLibrary/
Matthew Ruddle 01993 359 543 [email protected]
*************************************** THE UNACCEPTED FREELAND RAMBLERS 4th Sept 2016 We are not sure from where our good fortune stems, it could be the auspices of this very publication but we have had, so far, a history of good weather on every first Sunday of the month since our ramblings started, this particular Sunday was no exception. It was glorious! Three dogs and nine ramblers were dictated to/directed by Mr. P. Anting as the logistics team staged a walk-out insisting on better working conditions. Thankfully, Shep the dog came to the rescue and sniffed out a pretty route along side the river bank.
Unsurprisingly, we have yet another complaint from a Mrs Trellis regarding the six lane motorway mentioned in last month’s edition. This was of course an error, it should have read “an elevated railway viaduct across the playing field to link the H20 rail route to the new metropolis of Church Freeland Eynsham Hanborough, as it will be known”. I hope this clears up any minor misunderstandings. Misquote of the month; ‘Reality continues to ruin my life’ Watterson.
Newcomers are always welcome. The next exciting event: The Oxfordshire Yeoman, 9.30am, Sunday 6th November, 2016.
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FREELAND ALLOTMENTS We now have our own website at www.freelandallotmentsblog.wordpress.com Any villager interested in having an allotment plot is invited apply to join the waiting list online. The waiting time at the moment is only 12 months or less and the plots are quarter full size so ideal for new allotmenteers. We can offer, friendly neighbours, water and a convenient location between the pub and The Green.
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1st HANBOROUGH FREELAND SCOUT GROUP
This month’s report begins with a special tribute to Gwilym Mason, who - in scouting terms – has “gone home”, having sadly passed away at the end of the summer, following a long battle with cancer. A volunteer in Oxfordshire for over 30 years, mainly with the 1st Hanborough Freeland Scout Group, Gwilym undertook a variety of roles and was also District Commissioner for West Oxon for 5 years. Much loved and respected, his memorial service on 9th September was a moving and celebratory occasion, attended by both the County and District Commissioners. Thank you, Gwilym, for all you did for Scouting and our youngsters, you will be sorely missed.
The autumn term has got off to a busy start, with all sections running at full capacity. We currently have 23 Beavers, who have been playing non-stop cricket, the ‘Wide’ game in Freeland Wood, tracking (and getting lost!) around Pinsley Wood and designing badges for entry into the Oxonjam County Camp 2017 competition. A dozen Beavers attended the County 30th Birthday Fun Day in Oxford, a very well organised event with a host of activities. Future planned meetings include bell ringing, a fire station visit and working towards their Cooking and Experiment badges. With two of our leaders not always able to make every meeting, Beavers urgently need more parent helpers in order to run every week. One meeting has already had to be cancelled, so please assist us if you can, if only on an occasional basis.
Cub numbers have risen to 33 and we welcome Rich Fuller (Cub name ‘Hathi’) as a much needed new helper. Activities so far have included a night hike, a nature hunt in Freeland Wood, a good old fashioned conker fight and working towards their Navigator badge. The section raised an impressive £292 for Shelterbox, which has already gone towards an emergency box for Haiti, so well done everyone for raising urgent funds for such a worthy cause! A visit to the Air Museum at RAF Cosford is planned for later in the term.
Our 37 Scouts have spent a lot of time outside, working on knife, axe and saw skills and competing in their own conker competition. In October, a team took part in the annual County Patrol Camping Weekend at Horley, near Banbury and an indoor camp weekend is planned for the end of November in Chalfont St Peter. Scouts will be focusing on award work over the next few weeks, in the run up to Christmas.
Explorers bade farewell to Mark Monkhouse (aka Craig) in September as he turned 18 and marked the occasion by throwing a Star Wars themed fancy dress birthday party! Other activities have included Dodge Ball and other indoor games and learning all about owls. Thanks go to parent Julian Soanes, who has recently joined as a new Assistant Explorer Leader. Julian will be unable to attend every week, owing to work commitments, so once again we appeal for your help. Continued………
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Continued……… Unless more adult volunteers step forward to help out with this rapidly expanding section, Explorers will have no option but to close or continue on just a part time basis. Please don’t let this happen!
Our next community event is Hanborough Fireworks on Friday 4th November, where we will be toasting marshmallows – do come and join us. Looking ahead to next year, The Oxfordshire Yeoman in Freeland is kindly allowing us to hold a Race Night on Friday 28th January 2017 to raise further funds for our much needed replacement minibus, so pencil this date in your diaries now (arrive 7.30pm for an 8pm start). Children are most welcome, so bring the whole family for what promises to be a fun packed evening! The date for next year’s Winter Challenge has also been set for 4th March 2017.
Thank you for continuing to support our Scout Group.
Ali Beaver, Publicity Representative
*************************************** WOODSTOCK and DISTRICT UNIVERSITY of the THIRD AGE Our monthly meetings are at the Enterprise Centre, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, generally every 1st Tuesday at 2.00pm. Visitors are welcome.
Tuesday 1st November: Tony McHugh: Impressions of South Africa
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FREELAND CRICKET CLUB On Saturday 24th September the Yeoman hosted the Annual Awards Night for the Junior cricket section. The pub garden was full of young cricketers and their proud families.
The Club Chairman, Simon Brown, welcomed everyone and gave an overview of the season. The club secretary, Paul Salway gave an update on the development and progress of the newly formed girls' team.
Simon thanked all the parents and the coaches for everything they had done through the year, and to the Landlord, Trevor for all his support, especially the sausages and chips after the matches.
After the awards Ben, the chef, delivered sausages and chips for the players.
Award Winners Under 9's and Girls Team All players presented with medals Under 9's Most Runs Matthew McGrady Girls Most Improved Ila Biggin Under 11's Most Runs George Walker Under 11's Most Wickets Dan Cartwright Under 11's Most Improved George Soanes Under 13's Most Runs Tom Brown Under 13's Most Wickets Dan Lovick Under 13's Most Improved Josh Soanes Under 11's Prosecco Moment Jameson Blackmore, he took a wicket with his first bowl Under 13's Prosecco Moment Daniel Thomas, he took an astonishing catch Under 15's Prosecco Moment Linda Day, was stung by a bee whilst watching her son
Players of the Season Girls' Section Beth Soanes Under 11's Alex Bishop Under 13's Owain Cartwright
Club Awards The Club presented coaches, Peter and Ben with Freeland CC shirts. The Club presented Ben Lloyd with a book, the Art of Captaincy written by Mike Brierley, and Tom Bartrip with a batting coaching book and a cricket ball.
Dates for your diaries AGM - to be held in December Training will resume in February
Look for details in future Grapevine issues.
Simon Brown
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TUESDAY CLUB UPDATE Members from the Tuesday Club meet informally at The Oxfordshire Yeoman on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Noon for lunch and a chat. The next meeting is Tuesday 1st November. Beryl Dawes Tel: 01993 883770
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FREELAND FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS The 200 Club October draw has been delayed to allow new members to join up. The draw will be listed in the December Grapevine.
Freeland’s First team drew their next home game against Marston Saints 2-2. The goal scorers were Tom McCudden and Liam Harris. The Firsts then got back to winning ways in the Cup against Launton winning 1-2, this time with goals from Daniel Taylor and new signing Craig Mays. The good run of late then continued against the same Launton side in the league. Winning 0-5, goals from Daniel Taylor 3, Tom McCudden 1, and Simon Calley 1. The only defeat coming this week against a very strong Heyford Athletic side losing 0-3. The next game for the First team is going to be in the Senior Cup against Woodstock Town at home.
Freeland Reserves have found themselves with few fixtures this month with their only game, against Chalgrove away, with a 2-0 victory, goals from Jay Jay and Tom Gerken. The next fixtures see them away to local rivals Eynsham Reserves, followed by two home games to Garsington Reserves and Eynsham Reserves.
Freeland Football Club will be hosting the annual Race Night which will be held in the Oxfordshire Yeoman on Saturday 12th November, this will be to raise money for the club to help progress throughout the season. It would be great to see many faces from the village. Everyone is welcome. More details can be found on the Posters in the Yeoman and on the village notice boards.
Paul Salter - Chairman
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THE FREELAND TEDDY GIRLS Thank you to everyone who supported us at our Coffee Morning/Sale on the 1st October in the Methodist Chapel raising money for the Restoration of Freeland War Memorial. We raised a fantastic sum of £501 enabling us to give £475 to the Restoration Fund. A special thank you to Tim Webster for his continued support.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Freeland Hall Friday 9th December 2016
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Seasonal songs with Freeland Primary School
Mulled wine and mince pies will be served Everyone welcome
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FREELAND PARISH COUNCIL - LISA’S NOTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 19th SEPTEMBER and 17th OCTOBER 2016 Councillors welcomed Liam Walker to the October meeting. Liam had been
successfully nominated to be the Conservative Party County Council Candidate for the Minster and Hanborough Division in next year’s elections to replace current County Councillor, Louise Chapman, who will not be standing for re-election.
North Eynsham proposals There has been an Expresssion of Interest put forward by WODC for a development of up to 2,200 homes with a science park and a Park and Ride site to the North of Eynsham by the A40. A new doctor’s surgery and schools have also been included in the plans. The Chairman of Eynsham Parish Council came and spoke at our September meeting to give their Council’s view of the proposals. They have ongoing concerns about the local infrastructure being able to support that many homes plus the impact on traffic, something that was echoed by Freeland Parish Councillors. No official planning application has yet been made and residents will be updated as and when more details are known.
New path across playing field A new path is being created to run from the village hall car park down the side of the playing field to the Pigeon House Lane gate. Daffodil bulbs have been planted in the soil area next to the path and grass and wildflower seeds have also been sown. Please avoid walking on this area to give the plants a chance to grow. Thanks. The Parish Council would like to offer their thanks to Robert Crocker for carrying out this work.
Play area improvements Some of you may have noticed that the play park railings have now been painted and some de-rusting and painting work has been carried out on the junior slide. Our thanks go to Dave Hollis and Tim Webster for carrying out this work. Some minor maintenance work has also been identified in our annual inspection of the play equipment, and this includes things like replacing the chains on the swings and the rope on the climber. This work is due to be carried out shortly.
Cuts to number 11 bus service Some residents have been in touch with the Parish Council to express their concerns over the recent cuts to the number 11 bus timetable that serves Freeland. The Parish Council have written to Stagecoach to pass on these concerns and to make a request to re-route the 233 service through Freeland during the day when the number 11 does not pass through. At the time of writing I am waiting on a response from Stagecoach. However, for those without access to suitable public transport, Oxfordshire County Council have set up the Comet service (see below) which is a new bookable transport service across Oxfordshire.
Comet Public Transport Service If you are an Oxfordshire resident and don’t have access to suitable public transport, the Oxfordshire Comet can transport you from your door to any destination in Oxfordshire for a small charge. It is also open to wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. Continued…………...
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Continued……… The 16 seater Comet vehicles are fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible and a 5-mile journey should cost approximately £3.50. You can also bring a companion or your children with you free of charge. To get started you need to call 01865 323201 to register for an account, and there is a one off registration fee of £3.00. Once you’ve registered you can book a trip by calling the above number from 9am to 4.30pm Mon – Thurs and 9am to 4pm on Fri-days. The service itself runs from 10.15am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (not bank holidays). You can also get further details from www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/comet . If anyone is still having difficulties with transport please let me know by calling 01993 880067 or emailing [email protected] and we will see if we can help further.
Two new memorial benches Following two very generous donations, one from the Freeland Teddy Girls and one from the Freeland Women’s Institute, I am pleased to confirm that two new memorial benches have been ordered. One will be placed near the bus stop by the entrance to Busby Close, and the other will be installed in the new Garden of Remembrance. The Parish Council would like to offer their sincere thanks to members of the Teddy Girls and WI for all their efforts in raising these funds. Your ongoing support to the village is very much appreciated.
Garden of Remembrance Quotes have been received and approved for the hard landscaping work in the Garden of Remembrance. This work will be carried out over the coming months.
Best Kept Garden Competition – Results The winners for this year’s Best Kept (front) Garden were as follows: Small Garden 1st: Mr & Mrs Seyer, 22 Church View 2nd: Mr & Mrs Steventon, 68 Broadmarsh Lane 3rd: Mr & Mrs Wheeler, 149A Wroslyn Road
Large Garden 1st: Mr & Mrs McNamara, 166 Wroslyn Road 2nd: Mr & Mrs Evans, 99 Wroslyn Road
3rd: Mrs Harper, 95 Wroslyn Road
Many congratulations to the winners and our thanks go to the Witney Horticultural Society for judging this event.
Planning Applications: All planning applications can now be viewed on line from the Village Website at www.freelandoxon.co.uk (under Planning Applications) or via the WODC website at www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning. You can also contact the Planning Team at WODC on 01993 861420 and view the documents at Woodgreen Council Offices.
Applications Received: None.
Contacting the Council & Date of Next Meeting: Next council meeting will be held on Monday 21st November 2016 at 7.30pm in the Newell Room (Precept meeting) Please note this time and venue is subject to change; please check the village website and noticeboards for the final agenda up to five days before the meeting in case of alterations. Continued……...
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Continued……... If you wish to contact the Parish Council about a particular matter and have access to the internet, please have a look at the village website where lots of useful information is held. The website can be accessed via www.freelandoxon.co.uk. Alternatively, please contact me between the hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday - Lisa Smith, Parish Clerk on 01993 880067 or email [email protected].
A MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF THE GRAPEVINE DELIVERERS As well as shimmying between cars parked in driveways, the deliverers often have to negotiate around plant containers, building materials, skips, waste disposal boxes, wheelie bins, scooters, bikes, motorbikes, etc. that are left on residents' driveways and paths. As there are no street lights, and with the clocks having changed, it can be very hazardous! With cars occasionally parked on pavements the deliverers then have to walk out on the road - what must it be like for residents with pushchairs or in wheelchairs/mobility scooters? Please spare a thought for the deliverers, the Posties and other Freeland residents.
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AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB LEADER / COORDINATOR We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and innovative individual to help establish our new after-school club at Freeland Pre-school for children aged 4-11. The role will commence January 2017, with some planning meetings and preparation during Term 2. Initially the club will open Monday to Wednesdays with working hours from 3pm-6.15pm (term time). As this is a new venture the role provides an opportunity for the right candidate to inject their own ideas and
potentially expand the club across the week.
The role would involve leading a small team of staff so leadership experience is preferable. A childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.
This is initially a temporary post but has the potential to become a permanent position for the right person. Competitive rates of pay offered. If applicable, own children can attend free of charge. We encourage candidates to visit the setting prior to application (Contact: 01993 882945).
POPPY APPEAL 2016
This year’s door to door collections will take place from Saturday 29h October to Saturday 12th November. Thank you in advance to everyone that supports this cause so generously and of course to the collectors who give their time and support.
More information on the Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal can be found on www.britishlegion.org.uk
Angela Spriggs 01993 881555
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There has been a date change in the voting period for the Tesco Bags of Help Initiative which was featured in last month’s Grapevine. Voting now starts in store on October 31st, ending 13th November. Votes for the Wychwood Project Suck, Seed and Sow project can be placed at all Tesco outlets in Witney and the A40 Tesco in Eynsham. Help the Wychwood Project secure £8K, £10K or £12K in funding for West Oxfordshire's green spaces.
************************************* FREELAND PRE-SCHOOL SPONSORED ZUMBA CLASSES Freeland Pre-school is sponsoring a monthly Sunday evening Zumba class at 8.00pm in the Freeland Village Hall to raise funds for the school. The dates are: 20th November and 18th December. More information can be found on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zumbawithjosie/ or by e-mail: [email protected]
************************************* FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1 Nov The Cake Café, Freeland Hall, 9.30-11.30am 1 Nov Former Tuesday Club members meeting at The Yeoman, Noon 1 Nov North Leigh History Society, Turner Hall, Church Road, NL, 7.30pm, £4 1 Nov Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm 2 Nov “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 6 Nov Unaccepted Freeland Ramblers, meet at Oxfordshire Yeoman 9.30am 7 Nov African Children’s Fund Quiz, Oxfordshire Yeoman, 8pm, £2.50 each 9 Nov “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 11 Nov ‘Eye in the Sky’ (15) Cinema at Freeland Village Hall, 7.30pm, £5 11 Nov Witney Music Society, High St Methodist Church, Witney, 7.30pm 12 Nov Freeland Football Club Race Night at the Oxfordshire Yeoman 12 Nov Last date for insertions in the December Grapevine 14 Nov Freeland Women’s Institute, Freeland Hall, 8pm 16 Nov “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 17 Nov Shoebox deadline, High St Methodist Church, Witney 18 Nov FSS Christmas Shopping Evening, Freeland School, 7-9pm, £2 20 Nov Freeland Pre-school sponsored Zumba class, Freeland Village Hall, 8pm 21 Nov Freeland Parish Council meeting, Newell Room, 7.30pm 23 Nov “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 28 Nov Freeland Gardening Club, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm 29 Nov Freeland Photo Group, Newell Room, 7.30pm 30 Nov “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 4 Dec Unaccepted Freeland Ramblers, meet at Oxfordshire Yeoman 9.30am 5 Dec African Children’s Fund Quiz, Oxfordshire Yeoman, 8pm, £2.50 each 6 Dec The Cake Café, Freeland Hall, 9.30-11.30am 6 Dec Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm 6 Dec North Leigh History Society, Turner Hall, Church Road, NL, 7.30pm, £4 7 Dec “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 9 Dec Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Village Hall, 6.30pm
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*********************************** The deadline for articles or adverts for the December Grapevine is Saturday 12th November. The December edition should be in the church porch and online at www.freelandoxon.co.uk from about Friday 25th November.
We welcome handwritten or typed articles and adverts. However, if at all possible, please send by email, formatted to fit an A5 magazine - it will certainly help to reduce the number of our mistakes! The font we use is Gill Sans MT at 10 point.
The cost of a Small Advertisement is 18p per word. Please make cheques payable to ‘FREELAND GRAPEVINE’. Contact Kenny Wylie about costs for other adverts. 1/3rd page size is 60mm high x 120mm wide, 1/2 page size is 90mm high x 120mm wide
Adverts: [email protected]
Articles: [email protected]
Or mail: Kenny Wylie,1 Blenheim Lane, Freeland, Witney OX29 8AW 01993 883245
Note Please put your name and telephone number on all adverts/articles in case we need to contact you. These will only be printed if requested by you.
The editor reserves the right to edit all copy. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, liability cannot be
accepted for any errors or omissions in compiling this magazine. Neither the Church, the Editor nor the Printer assume responsibility for any effects arising therefrom.
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Oxfordshire Yeoman
Monday 7th November African Children’s Fund Quiz
Saturday 12th November Freeland Football Club - Race Night
Tuesday 15th November Food themed night: Children’s Take-over!
Friday 25th November Live music: B List
Thursday 1st December Pre-school Quiz
Monday 5th December African Children’s Fund Quiz
Christmas bookings now being taken
We can supply outside bars for any function
BINGO! On 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th November
Call: 01993 881003 or email: [email protected]
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