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OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME 45 NO. 8

All contributions for the next edition should be e-mailed to [email protected] or taken to Changes in Milton Road or Burgrey Stores in the High Street on or preferably before the copy date entered in the Diary above. To have any contribution published you must provide your name & contact details to the Editors.

To advertise, e-mail [email protected] or telephone 07761-375991

VILLAGE DIARY

SUTTON COURTENAY NEWS

The Diary is compiled from entries in the Village Diary kept at Burgrey Stores. Please enter your events in this Diary.

OCTOBER

Saturday 1st 6.30pm Harvest Barn Dance Village Hall

Sunday 2nd 10.30am Harvest Festival Church

Tuesday 3rd 7pm Parish Council Village Hall

Tuesday 3rd 7.30pm Spiritual Fellowship Village Hall

EVERY Wednesday 9.30am Music & Messy Play Village Hall

Friday

7th

1.30pm

SUTTON COURTENAY ACTION DAY see page 4

AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE NEEDED

Village Hall

Monday 10th 7.30pm Circle Dance The Abbey

Thursday 13th 7.30pm Concert Church

Wednesday 16th COPY DATE SC NEWS

Tuesday 18th 7.30pm WI Village Hall

Thursday 27th 10.30am Coffee & Cakes Church

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED urgently to maintain deliveries

After over 25 years of delivering Sutton Courtenay News to Drayton Road, Claire Soper and her husband have decided to retire in 2017. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them both. If you would like to volunteer to deliver Sutton Courtenay News to Drayton Road please contact anyone of us on the Editorial Team (see details below).

Just before our summer break we mentioned that Pam Carter, who had delivered to Tyrells Way (odd numbers) for many years, was retiring. Thankyou again Pam. We still do not have a volunteer to deliver to the Tyrells Way (odd numbers). If anyone could spare the time to do these deliveries we would love to hear from you. We were able to arrange the September deliveries and hope to do so in October. However, if no one is able to volunteer we will not be able to continue these deliveries. We will leave sufficient copies in Costcutters so that they can be collected by householders.

We will always be pleased to hear from you wherever you live in the village even if you are only able to volunteer on an occasional basis. There are times when we need extra help delivering when people are on holidays or off sick.

If we do not have a team of volunteers to deliver we will have to stop delivering the Sutton Courtenay News to each house in the village.

Thankyou again to all our volunteers and we look forward to hearing from new volunteers.

The Editorial Team

VILLAGE CONTACTS

Sutton courtenay VILLAGE HALL

County Councillor: (Schools, Roads etc.) Richard Webber [email protected]

534001

District Councillor: (Planning, Waste etc.) Gervase Duffield Appleford House, Appleford

848319

Parish Council Chairman Michael Jenkins Danluda, Churchmere Road [email protected]

847174

Sutton Courtenay Website www.suttoncourtenay.co.uk

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Adrian Rouse [email protected]

07730 313384

Parish Priest Rev Helen Kendrick [email protected]

848297

Associate Priest Rev Tim Hewes 07771 880117

Churchwardens David McKenzie Fred Cubbage

847489 848768

Church Treasurer Tim Budd 820942

Director of Music Ian Miles 426109

Tower Captain John Napper 848292

Children’s Church: Julia James Vivienne Maunders

848129 847077

Church Flowers Ann White 847662

Chairman of the Friends of SC Parish Church Fred Cubbage 848768

Environment Agency: Landfill Odours 0800 80 70 60

Thames Water: Leaks 0800 71 46 14

Various organisations have permanent bookings for use of the Village Hall on certain days of the week. Local individuals or organisations may nonetheless enter one-off bookings for events which clash with permanent bookings. At least seven weeks notice must be given to Rita Atkinson (848694) or Caroline Grundy(848679) of the hall management team, e-mail: [email protected] This allows one week for them to convey the needful six weeks notice to whichever organisation had the permanent booking.

This newsletter is produced by the editors, Diane Armstrong and Clare Pennicott, and Bernie Jones, who is in charge of advertising. Mary Pike is responsible for distribution. Our contact details are: Diane [email protected] 07553 801032 Clare [email protected] 07778 284193

Bernie [email protected] 07761 375991 Mary [email protected] 07824 368601

The Sutton Courtenay News is printed with support from Sutton Courtenay Parish Council

mailto:[email protected]

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

September Parish Council meeting

The Council heard a presentation from Virgin Media at its last meeting. A completely new fibre network enabling internet speeds of up to 200mg per second is being planned for Sutton Courtenay. The work will take approximately 3 months. It is appreciated that there would be short term disruption, but we were told that this would be for longer term benefit. The Clerk will be notified by Virgin Media of any start dates in due course.

New Councillor

The Council has co-opted Lesley Tyler from Bradstocks Way to fill the vacancy that had occurred. Lesley has very long standing connections with the parish, having been involved in various groups and fund raising activities. The Council wishes her success in her new role.

Mobile Library

This service has ceased to exist, and the nearest public library is in Abingdon. For those who cannot get to the Abingdon library, such as the elderly and infirm, there is a Home Library Service run by Oxfordshire Libraries, but operated by volunteers.

If you need books and other library materials to be brought to you, or if you are interested in becoming a library volunteer, then the County Council’s website at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/become-home-library-service-volunteer has more information.

Grants

We are now into Autumn and the Parish Council soon will be considering any requests for grants in time for its budget for the next financial year. Therefore, if there is any worthy and needy organisation where Sutton Courtenay residents benefit, which is considering applying to the Parish Council for a grant, then please write to the Clerk, stating the purpose of the grant and supplying a copy of your organisation’s accounts. The Council can then consider all applications when setting its budget later in the year.

Ginge Brook

Ginge Brook is usually an attractive stream in the village yet the Council has received comments regarding its overgrown state and concerns have been expressed regarding possible flooding in the near future. The Council would ask the relevant riparian owners to ensure that there is a free flow of water, and that any debris, obstructions and overgrowth is cleared. We all need to avoid raised water levels and a repeat of flooding that has happened in past Winters.

Defibrillator

A public access defibrillator is sited at Sutton Courtenay Tyres, 144 High Street. This is fully operational and has been recorded with the South Central Ambulance service.

Anyone telephoning 999 who requires it, will be given the key pad number to access the equipment in the cabinet. It is designed to be used by non professionals and those without specific knowledge. The Community Heartbeat Trust, who supplied the defibrillator however is organising a community awareness session, to create confidence in the community, and to explain the processes and how it works. If you would be interested in attending the session, then please let the Clerk know.

Planning Applications

The Parish Council has considered the following planning applications:

P16/V1805/HH Brick garage to replace lean-to at 36 Barretts Way. The Council had no objections.

P16/V2034/HH porch area to side elevation at 1 Courtenay Close. The Council had no objections.

P16/V1760/RM consent sought for landscaping as a reserved matter at the warehouse site Sutton Courtenay Lane. Council required the bund to be retained in the northern side, that information as to its construction be provided, and no effect from water run off on to the public path created. Landscaping should not be altered to accommodate the 4 smaller units which were at one time considered.

P16/V1601/FUL Erection of 3 bed dwelling and single storey extension and alterations (amended plans) at 77 Bradstocks Way. No significant changes had been made and the Council considered its earlier objection was still valid.

Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 4th October, 2016 at 7.00 p.m. in the village hall, Frilsham Street. Prior to the commencement of formal business Ms. Emily Hamerton, development manager (planning) at the Vale of White Horse District Council will talk briefly about her role.

Clerk: Mrs. L. Martin 90 Howard Cornish Road, Marcham Tel: 01865 391833 or email:[email protected].

Editors' note. We apologise for the inadvertent errors in last month's Parish Council news.

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/become-home-library-service-volunteer



Sutton Courtenay Post Office

A wide range of key Post Office products and services are available at Burgreys Stores in the High Street.

The opening hours are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

08.00 – 18.00

Wednesday

08.00 – 17.00

Saturday

08.30 – 13.00

Sunday

09.00 -12.00 noon

Sutton Courtenay (National

Power) Trust

This Trust was established with the donation from what was National Power (now RWE nPower). The Charity will be meeting early October and will consider grants specifically for the relief of poverty and distress, education and recrea-tion and any other general charitable purposes. If there is any local organisation or individual who would like to be considered for a small grant, and who has not yet applied, then please contact the Clerk to the Trustees stating the purpose for the grant, the amount required, and if an organ-isation supply a copy of the latest accounts.

Clerk to the Trustees: Mrs. L. Martin, 90 Howard Cornish Road, Marcham, Oxon OX13 6PU

Tel: 01865 391833

Friday 7 October is

Sutton Courtenay Action Day

Our village is facing a population explosion, more than doubling in size if plans go through

Over 5000 people could live here, with no improvement to amenities and infra-structure

How can Sutton Courtenay remain a village? With your help it can

Join your MP, councillors and fellow villagers at 1:30pm to march from the Village Hall to the Council Offices, Milton Park to…

CALL FOR A FAIRER DEAL FOR SUTTON COURTENAY There are signs that the council is beginning to listen… the decision on a further 200 houses has been put back

But words are not enough, action is needed Join us, your village needs YOU

[email protected]

Rachel Homsey

Headteacher

Lisa Knight and Louise Tristram Assistant Headteachers

www.suttoncourtenayprimary.co.uk

Telephone: 01235 848333

email: [email protected]

Love life; love learning;

love one another

SUTTON COURTENAY PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Rich, Creative Curriculum As I sit here in my office, the delicious smell of freshly baked scones is making me feel very hungry indeed. They are being made by some of our youngest children in Robins Class, who are putting their maths skills to practical use. You may have also seen Barn Owls Class out and about in the village this week, naming the different shapes they can find. I am very proud of the rich and creative curriculum at Sutton Courtenay C of E Primary School, where teachers spend so much energy planning exciting opportunities to make the children’s learning come alive. In Key Stage 1, children’s work has been themed around a topic called Superhero Me! One of the highlights has been watching the children making flying super hero models, and using them to investigate the principles of fair testing in science. Meanwhile, in Key Stage 2, dragon eggs have been hatching… The topic on fairy tales has brought some surprising additions to the school environment, in the form of nearly ninety dragon’s eggs, some of which seem to have hatched! If you see any mysterious creatures roaming the village, please let us know. The children have been writing detailed instructions on how to care for dragons, so we may be able to help. A Week Away I spent the day with our oldest pupils, who are staying for the week at the PGL Residential Centre at Liddington. They were very excited about the wonderful opportunities on offer there, and I left them getting an early(ish) night ready for an exciting day of canoeing and zip wires. Whilst they are having fun, they are also learning so much about how to push themselves beyond their comfort zone in new and challenging surroundings.

Positive Mindsets One of the things we are working very hard at in school is encouraging the children to have positive mindsets. After 25 years of teaching, I have seen a great number of children grow up, and it really is true that they all do this in their own unique way. A child who is slow to start with their learning can often really take off later, and quick starters can sometimes slow dramatically in their progress. What makes the biggest difference is their attitude to learning. Children who have the stamina and resilience to keep going in the face of challenge will always do better in the long run – so developing those character traits is at the heart of what we do. A Growing School Our small school is nearly full, but if you would like to come and look around, please do come and make an appointment. Even if we cannot accommodate you now, we do have a Continued Interest list, and can let you know when a space becomes available. The plans are well underway for the addition of two lovely new classrooms to our site, which should be fully ready by this time next year. Are You Creative? One of our grandparents has just presented us with the gift of some lovely hand-made aprons for cooking activities. If you have any skills you would like to share with us, please let us know.

Sutton courtenay news online

A colour version of Sutton Courtenay News can be viewed online at

suttoncourtenay.co.uk

http://www.suttoncourtenayprimary.co.uk/

SUTTON COURTENAY PARISH CHURCH

MONTHLY SERVICES OF WORSHIP 1st Sunday: Family Service at 10.30am

2nd Sunday: Parish Eucharist at 10.30am (with Junior Church) and Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 3rd Sunday: Morning Worship at 10.30am (with Junior Church) 4th Sunday: Parish Eucharist at 10.30am (with Junior Church)

5th Sunday: Special services across the DAMASCUS Group – please see church noticeboard for details Wednesday: BCP Holy Communion at 9.45am

From the Ministry Team

Changes are afoot. Recently all five parishes in the DAMASCUS Group (Drayton, Appleford, Milton, Sutton Courtenay and Steventon) all voted to move from being five parishes to becoming one. This is a big change for all our churches and parishes and it has taken a lot of prayer, planning and preparation to reach this point – and there is still a long way to go. A scheme is being drawn up and this has to approved by all the Parochial Church Councils and the Church Commissioners. Part of the process is consultation with all parishioners.

As we see it, there are five critical mission priorities facing our churches:-

1. Reaching out to the new residents arriving in our communities;

2. Building a new community of faith within the Milton Heights development;

3. Re-invigorating our existing traditional churches to support mission and outreach;

4. Enabling outreach within our Schools to flourish and grow;

5. Developing a spirit of generosity and giving, where all the parishes support mission where it is most needed.

Clergy numbers have been reduced to one fulltime stipendiary priest in Sutton Courtenay and two part-time (Sundays plus two days a week) House for Duty Priests in Steventon and Drayton. We feel that that becoming a single parish will allow us to use the gift and skills of clergy and lay people more effectively for the growing mission and ministry. It will simplify administration and structures and enable us to share resources and costs more effectively as well as encourage mutual support.

The task that lies ahead is daunting but I take courage from the example of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was a man who

prioritized prayer, planning and preparation. He was cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the Persian king when he was called by God to rebuild the broken walls of the city of Jerusalem – a big challenge!

Firstly, he prayed: for guidance, that God would make the king help him. It was a capital offense to be sad in the king’s presence, yet he was able to raise the matter with him, when the king asked ‘Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill?’ (Nehemiah 2:1-2).

Secondly, Nehemiah was someone who planned. He didn’t embark on this project without thinking about materials he needed and the tasks of the workers. ‘The king said to me, ‘What is it you want?’ and Nehemiah was able to tell him (Nehemiah 2:4-9).

Finally, he was thoroughly prepared. Before telling the people what God wanted him to do, Nehemiah went out on his own at night and toured the broken walls and burnt gates of the city, to fully understood the size of the task before them (Nehemiah 2:11-16).

In coming together as a single parish God is calling us to take on a challenging task. He is leading us to step out in faith in to a new way of being church for the 21st century. Like Nehemiah, we need to prepare well, taking time to pray about the people and places where God is calling us to serve. And like him, we can ask for the guidance and strength that comes from the ‘Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God’ (1:5).

We will keep you updated with progress through the Sutton Courtenay News but if you have any questions about the Single Parish scheme please do not hesitate to contact me or the Churchwardens.

With love and prayers Helen

The Reverend Helen Kendrick, Priest in Charge of Sutton Courtenay with Appleford

COFFEE, CAKES & BOOKS Thursday 27th October

10.30am-12noon

All Saints’ Church

Why not drop by for coffee, cake & conversation and to browse the books on offer? Open to all –a

good place to meet.

Holy Matrimony

We send our best wishes and congratulations to the following who were married in All Saints’ Church recently:

Darren James HARTNETT & Danielle Simone SHIRLEY (9th September 2016)

Marcus Paul (Bruno) INGRAM & Marie Diana HIMPSON (17th September 2016)

The service was conducted by the Reverend Helen Kendrick

Holy Baptism

We send our best wishes and congratulations to the following who were welcomed into the family of the church through baptism:

Elodie Sky ZACHER (28th August 2016)

Aurora Faye WALTON (4th September 2016)

All the above services were conducted by the Reverend Helen Kendrick.

CHURCH DIARY FOR OCTOBER

Saturday 1st – Harvest Barn Dance for all ages – see advert for details

Sunday 2nd – 10.30am Harvest Festival. 12.15 Holy Baptism.

Monday 3rd – 8-9pm Baptism Preparation in the church for all those interested in a christening for their children

Tuesday 4th – 2pm School Harvest Service

Sunday 9th – 3pm Welcome Service for the new Bishop of Oxford at Dorchester Abbey – open to all who wish to come

Monday 10th - 8pm Sutton Courtenay Parochial Church Council Meeting

Thursday 13th – 7.30pm Concert in the Church (see advert for details)

Thursday 27th – 10.30-12noon Coffee, Cakes & Books

Sunday 30th – 10.30am Special DAMASCUS Group Eucharist for all the churches in the DAMASCUS Group celebrating 150 years of Reader (Licensed Lay Ministry) in the church and we will also be saying farewell to the Reverend Rebecca Peters as she leaves Drayton to serve as the Minister at Peachcroft Christian Centre

CHURCH DIARY FOR NOVEMBER

Saturday 5th – 2pm Wedding

Sunday 6th- 10.30am Performance of ‘David the Musical - a symphony of Psalms’ during the Family Service. This musical, with words by Mary Spalding and music by Patrick Salisbury is Free and open to all!

6pm All Souls’ Service (see advert for details)

Saturday 12th – 3pm Licensing of the Reverend Rebecca Peters at Peachcroft Christian Centre

Sunday 13th – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 10am Parish Eucharist (NB earlier time). 11am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. 11.15 Remembrance Service for all the community

CHURCH DIARY FOR DECEMBER

10th / 11th – Christmas Tree Festival

ALL SOULS' You are invited to a special service of naming and

remembering for All Souls' in All Saints' Church Sutton Courtenay

Sunday 6th November 2016 at 6pm

This service will provide an opportunity to remember and to give thanks for the lives of those we love, who have died.

During the service the names of those for whom we have conducted a funeral service in the past two years will be

read out and a candle lit in their memory. If there are other people you also wish to remember, regardless of where or

when they died, please add their names to the list in church.

If you need transport to and from the service, or have any other questions, please leave a message at the Vicarage by

telephoning (01235) 848297

HARVEST GIFTS

The Porch charity runs the Steppin' Stone Centre in Oxford, providing day long support for homeless and vulnerably housed people wanting to move forward in their lives, away from street-life and addiction. Each year, at our Harvest Festival, we collect harvest goods and money to help support their work. This year they need either cash donations, to buy fresh produce through the year, or any of the following:

coffee, tea, squash, sugar, honey, jam

tins of: tomatoes, beans, vegetables, soup, fruit, meat, corned beef, ham, fish

stock cubes, herbs, pasta, rice, pasta sauce, cooking oil, biscuits

washing powder, shaving foam, deodorants, disposable razors

new socks, boxer shorts, hats, scarves, gloves. Please bring your donations to the Harvest Festival

Celebrations on Sunday 2nd October 2015 at 10.30am at All Saints’, Sutton Courtenay. Thank you!

REST IN PEACE

We send our condolences and the assurance of our prayers to the family and friends of the following people who have died recently:

Michael Knipe Newell (Mike), formerly of Buckridges Barn, who died on 19th August 2016 aged 78, was born on 14th December 1937 in Oxford and his early life was spent in Oxford and Northern Ireland.

His time at school at Edgeborough and Rugby was spent doing a minimal amount of studying whilst enjoying sports and the company of others. As he progressed through national service and University so his network of friends grew. On leaving University he joined the family business, Wolsey Hall, an educational correspondence college. A few years later, a certain incarcerate at Robben Island (Nelson Mandela) signed up to do a Law Degree at Wolsey Hall. Mike was passionate about making a difference both at Wolsey Hall and later at St Helen’s School, Northwood. He returned to this area to live in Orchard House, Appleford with his wife Caroline before they moved to Buckridges in Sutton Courtenay where they lived for many years, bringing up their children Rupert and Susannah and holding legendary parties for their wide circle of friends. Both Mike and Caroline were very generous and many parish events and functions were held, at their invitation, in Buckridges Barn. He was also passionate about golf – at

Huntercombe Golf Club; shooting at Fawsley; wine and opera. In later years he moved to Milton Village but still kept in touch with this church and with his many friends in the village. He will be remembered as a kind, warm hearted and generous man who was also a great organiser who got things sorted out. He was not short of an opinion or two and most of them were strong ones and he was very competitive. He was a true gentleman. His mobility was severely impaired following an accident but his courage and strength in adversity was incredible. Such was his character that everyone who looked after him in most recent times ended up loving him. He was that type of person. He was a man of faith who cared deeply about All Saints’ Church and did much to support it over the years – including dedicating a radiator, in memory of Caroline, when we installed our central heating system a few years ago. And he was most supportive of our plans to provide modern facilities for today’s worshippers and the wider community. When he saw a need he responded to it – quietly and generously, without fuss. He will be greatly missed. His funeral took place on Friday 2nd September in All Saints’ Church. His son, Rupert, gave the tribute and the service was conducted by the Reverend Helen Kendrick. This is an edited extract from the tribute and the address given at the service.

Don’t miss out on one the Village’s

traditional events…..

FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS’*

YULETIDE EVENING

AT THE ABBEY

Saturday 10th December

6.30 -8.30 pm

PLEASE PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY!

'HOLIDAY AT HOME'

ON 6 SEPTEMBER AT THE ABBEY, SUTTON COURTENAY

Some of you may have wondered what this was all about……..

You may remember the Vicar's Fun Day? Well, this was just one of the ways in which All Saints' Church spends money that is raised on that day – all of which goes to benefit our community here in Sutton Courtenay.

Over 60s from all corners of the village were invited, and about 30 of us came – and we had a great day. The staff at the Abbey were very welcoming and helpful, and they made the kitchen and all the public rooms available for us to use – including the Great Hall. As if we were 'on holiday' we could choose whether to take part in the activities on offer, or just while away the time with friends. Claire very generously gave her time for massage sessions throughout the day, and we could do water-colour painting with Dee and card-making with Shirley. Then there was music to sing along to, and some advice about health and exercise. We had delicious lunch and cake, and endless cups of tea and coffee. It was interesting to hear a bit about the 'Abbey' too – it's never actually been an abbey, though the earliest part of it did belong to Abingdon Abbey at one time.

A very big thank you to all those who organised such a happy day, and to their helpers.

Volunteers needed for one day only - 3rd October

Oxfordshire’s Water Blitz

Schools, local groups and individuals are invited to take part in the county wide water blitz. Check the water quality of your local stream, pond, ditch or river and help build a water quality picture for Oxfordshire. For your free sampling pack register today by emailing [email protected] and join in on 3rd October. EarthWatch have volunteered to handle the data and map all results on their global water-hub with the resulting data available to everyone involved.

The annual produce show was a great success with many new entrants this year and a high standard of exhibits. The cup winners for each class, the overall winner of the show with the most points, and the winner of the cup for the judge’s choice of best exhibit, given in memory of Daphne Sinclair who worked tirelessly to keep the show going, are shown below. Next year we hope for even more new entrants – the date planned for 2017 is Saturday, 2nd September and the schedule will be in the Sutton Courtenay News next May.

Cup winners 2016

SUTTON COURTENAY PRODUCE SHOW

Produce: Graham Wells

Flowers: Margaret Hamilton and Val Dalby jointly

Cookery: Jane Allan

Drinks: Karen Maconochie

Crafts: Olive Lovelady

Art: Suzanne Hignell

Photography: Fred Cubbage

Children’s Classes: Zoë Dalby

Flower Arranging: Sandra White

Overall Winner: Graham Wells

Daphne Sinclair Memorial Cup: Olive Lovelady

BARN DANCE & HARVEST

SUPPER Dancing to the popular band

‘Pandemonium’

Saturday 1st October

Commencing at 6.30pm*

(*Early start to suit families (end 9.30pm))

Sutton Courtenay Village Hall

Tickets (to include two-course meal)

Adults £15:

Under 16s £6

Family ticket £38

(2 adults + 2 children)

Tickets available from Burgrey Stores (in

September) and

Lynne Cubbage (848768) or Alison Budd (820942)

A Village Community event

for all ages

Sutton courtenay cricket club under 10s

A reminder that anyone aged between 8 and 16 years is invited to be part of

Sutton Courtenay Incredible Drama Society.

Christmas get together and sign up Sunday is SUNDAY 11th December - 3.30 to 5.00pm at 30, Chapel Lane,Sutton Courtenay.

The play will be“Papertown Paperchase” in the Village Hall on 24th/25th March 2017

SCIDS welcomes all-comers, on-stage;back-stage;lights;costume-makers and all, and it is just for fun. Those involved last year - do bring along a friend; this is for all of Sutton Courtenay. If you cannot make the party “sign up” in December, but would like to be a part of it then let me know and you will be included. Rehearsals start on - Sunday 8th January from 3 to 5pm. Urgently calling all piano players. We need you, Pat Salisbury needs a deputy!! While his wonderful skills rescue the music from me, it would be just great to have two of you. You could be any age, but able to play for amateur singers! Love to hear from you!

Morna Whitlock (01235 848335 or [email protected])

Our junior teams returned to The Recreation Ground on September the 4th to take part in Fun Day and Kwik Cricket Tournament that the club organised. Up against team from Aston Rowant, Moreton and two from Abingdon Vale, our two teams performed well against strong opposition. We were blessed with dry weather and fantastic support from parents as well our sponsors. Special thanks to Davis Tate, Waitrose, the England and Wales Cricket Board as well as C&N Autos, Richard Matthews Florists and The Plum Pudding.

Our teams of Charlie Brooke-Taylor, Harry Herbert, Ben Bowden, Harry Bowden, Tom Castelow, Dan Hale, Harvey Johns, Alfie Borg, Chelsea Hill and Josh Butler, Ralph Allen, Ben Lyons, Robin Brooke-Taylor, Ted Borg, Edgar Hamilton, Max Greenaway, Joe Churchill-Stone all played really well and in the spirit of the game – well done to you all.

After several games against each club, it was the team from Aston Rowant who won the tournament. Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you for your continued support.

Sutton Courtenay Cricket Club’s juniors continue to impress, now the 2017 season and league cricket awaits our Juniors.

Dan Hill and Ed Brooke-Taylor would like to take this opportunity to recognise the tremendous hard work from all the players and support we've received from all the parents throughout the entire season.

If you would to play for either our junior or senior teams, then please contact us via Facebook or our

website www. suttoncourtenaycricketclub.co.uk

UNDER 14s RUGBY (Year 9 at school)

We are a thriving and active under 14s rugby team and are always looking for new players to join our squad. We play at Abingdon Rugby Club, Lambrick Way, Abingdon. We train on Friday evenings

from 6.30pm and we play our matches and train on Sundays at 10am.

If you are interested, please call 07810 858618 or just turn up – we’d love to see you.

http://www.suttoncourtenaycricketclub.co.uk/

SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP

On Tuesday 6th September we had a very good evening with our very spiritual lady Sharon Higginson from our village. We know you all enjoyed it. Many more people came and we hope to see you all again. Many thanks for all the help with chairs etc and donations with raffle prizes. Enquiries - Pat and Sam 01235 847460 Tues. Oct 4th 7.30pm Village Hall Spiritual Meeting with David Chapman and Kath.

Long Wittenham Pre-School Nearly New Sale Is your home full of baby and children’s clothes (0-7 years), toys, games and/or equipment that are “good as new”? Would you like to make some extra money? Long Wittenham Pre-School is holding a Nearly New Sale on Saturday 15th October 2016 from 10-12 noon at Long Wittenham Village Hall. Sellers will receive 70% of all sales, with the other 30% going to Pre-School. There will also be delicious homemade cakes and biscuits for sale, and we would be grateful if all sellers could donate a cake/biscuits for the cake sale. All proceeds will go to Long Wittenham Pre-School. If you are interested in selling at our Nearly New Sale (if you haven’t sold with us before you will need a seller code), would like to donate items to sell or would like more information about how to become a seller, please email [email protected]. If you are planning to come and shop at the sale, please use the school car park and leave buggies and prams at home – the hall can get very crowded! Thank you for supporting our Pre-School (Registered Charity #1158950).

Long Wittenham Pre-School Nearly New Sale, Sat 15th October, 10-12 noon, Village Hall ([email protected])

The plough

This photograph has been sent to us by Michael Lacey. He believes the photo was taken in the late 50s early 60s. He’s not sure who they all are except that the third on the left, standing, is Jim Lacey and the lady having a cap put on her is Mrs Clargo, the landlady. If anyone else can be identified please let us know or if anyone has other old photos of the village that they would like to share we would love to hear from you.

The Editors

DIDCOT & DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

Didcot & District U3A meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Didcot Civic Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to ensure you are all seated for the 2pm start.

Tuesday 18th October Dr Michael Keith-Lucas will give a talk entitled

Plants in Forensic Science

It’s never too late to expand your horizons…………... The University of the Third Age offers the opportunity to share your knowledge, experience and talents with others and learn from them in friendly surroundings. Why not come along to the next meeting of the Didcot & District U3A and find out what we are all about. A member of our committee will be on hand to make you welcome For more information phone 01235 211291 or 01235 510048 email [email protected]

CIRCLE DANCE RETURNS TO THE ABBEY AT SUTTON COURTENAY

Join us at the Abbey for some summer evenings of gentle circle dancing to beautiful music from around the world. Dancing in a ring is a long-held tradition in many cultures, for marking special occasions and encouraging a sense of community. Many of us will have seen folk dance on holidays in far-flung places. Modern Circle Dance draws on that tradition with dances from many countries, including the Balkans and Israel, and a growing repertoire of new dances to classical music, and modern songs.

Recent research from Oxford University has revealed that dancing in synchrony benefits health, boosts the body’s ‘feel good’ endorphins, and increases feelings

of social bonding. So it’s official: dancing together is good for you and good for our community. Then do come and join us for some healthy, relaxing, sociable, gentle and fun exercise, to wonderful music. No partner is needed - just bring yourself and a comfortable pair of shoes. Absolute beginners are welcome too, because the dances are simple, and are taught and walked through first.

We will be dancing in the Great Hall of the Abbey, a unique Grade one listed medieval building, set in four acres of beautiful grounds, that includes extensive gardens, woodlands, and a labyrinth. This peaceful and reflective setting never ceases to inspire all who visit. The Great Hall has a timber vaulted ceiling, wooden floor, magnificent fireplace, and french windows opening on to the gardens. If the weather is fine, we will dance outside in the gardens and labyrinth too.

Classes are held on the second Monday of the month, from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. The suggested donation is £4.00 - £8.00

There’s no need to book in advance, but if you need any further information, please email

[email protected]

The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay, The Green


COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

Is there any future for Local Government in Oxfordshire? The Press Releases are positively flying and becoming more and more heated. Is this a measure of progress? Or is it a sign of panic? The undeniable facts are these: 1. Both independent reports (commissioned at some

public expense by County and District Councils) conclude that the status quo of 3 tier local government (Parish, District and County) is not in the interests of Oxfordshire residents and that Unitary government is the obvious way forward.

2. Both independent reports conclude that a stand alone full-blown Oxford City Unitary Council is not likely to be financially viable.

3. Bickering between councils, with one side claiming that the other is poorly run or incompetent, does not go down well with the public. All involved need to remain dignified.

4. If we wish to maintain services as they are – let alone restore any services lost as the result of recent austerity cuts – we need to capture the savings from going Unitary as quickly as possible.

If residents are to come first in all this, it is essential that Council Leaders return to the table, stay at the table and do not leave the room until a solution has been worked out. It behoves us all to cajole, press and even demand this of our Council Leaders via Oxfordshire’s Parish Councils, its Business Community, its Educational establishments, its Science Community and all other stakeholders. Residents can let their feelings be known directly to their councils and council leaders.

I suspect we have all had enough of referenda, but the future of Local Government in Oxfordshire is too important a matter to be left to Council Leaders and certainly too urgent for the status quo to persist much longer.

And so to Planning matters: Planning (where houses are to go) is principally a matter for

District Councils although transport , highways and education planning matters are the concern of the County Council. This current split responsibility is itself a powerful argument for Unitary government. Because so much of my casework is the result of planning issues and grievances, I think it is reasonable to update everyone on the major issues. Appleford. – concerned about the encroachment of Didcot – affected by the landfill site, the recycling works and trains – very concerned to keep its Rail Station and get a few more trains running so that working people can actually use it. Milton - very concerned about possible development in arguably unsuitable areas. – impacted by decisions and effects of the very successful MEPC.

Drayton – with its Neighbourhood Plan, better protected from speculative development than others – but even so, waiting to hear from the Planning Inspectorate just how well protected.

Marcham – having taken hundreds of new houses and more to come – struggling with the impact on its main roads and its air quality – fighting to get enough infrastructure to cope with its rapid growth.

Sutton Courtenay. - last, but certainly not least Due to more than double in size over a five year period – largely as a result of speculative planning – affected by a thriving MEPC, an expanding Didcot – large new warehousing – a potential gravel pit – a recycling works and Didcot Power Station. I am quite sure that everyone in the area sympathises and is in support of a move to make Sutton Courtenay a “special case” by permitting an argument of “cumulative impact”. If we cannot get this status for Sutton Courtenay, it is difficult to see anywhere in the County where we could.

Richard Webber Cllr OCC [email protected] 01235 534001

ABINGDON MARATHON

SUTTON COURTENAY ROAD CLOSURES

This is a notice to inform local residents that road closures and traffic management that will be in force on the day of

the 2016 Abingdon Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 23rd October 2016. For full details please view the

following online document:

http://www.abingdonmarathon.org.uk/press/2016_AM_RoadClosuresNoticeR03.pdf

Dene Stringfellow - 2016 Abingdon Marathon Course Director


http://www.abingdonmarathon.org.uk/press/2016_AM_RoadClosuresNoticeR03.pdf

ED VAIZEY MP

Parliament has returned from the summer recess, and an interesting Parliamentary term lies ahead. The Government will begin to produce its proposals on what Brexit will mean

and what form our future relationship with the EU will take. As you know, I campaigned for remain during the referendum campaign, and I will be watching developments carefully to ensure that jobs and the economy in our constituency and the country as a whole are protected.

Being a backbench MP now gives me more freedom to raise constituency issues in Parliament. As a Minister, I could not ask parliamentary questions or participate in debates outside my own department. I have hit the ground running since Parliaments return, and details of the questions I have asked and debates I have hosted can be read on my website.

The last few weeks have seen two tragic accidents along the A34, and this has led to renewed calls to make improvements to the road. I have had a meeting to discuss this situation with local MPs Richard Benyon and Nicola Blackwood, and I am arranging a roundtable meeting with the Minister responsible for roads, having raised the issue in Parliament. I am looking forward to discussing what proposals the Government has to improve the safety of the A34.

am always keeping an eye out for new services that my constituents might find useful. There is now a new free three digit number that can be used to report or find out about power cuts. The service can be contacted on 105, and

will put you straight through to your local electricity company who will be able to let you know some details about the power cut. This is definitely one to stick on the fridge!

I have also been made aware of a number of funding opportunities for local community groups and charities. First, the RBS Skills & Opportunities Fund is a £2.5million fund, with a maximum grant of £35,000. It is designed to help people get work or set up a business, or improve the financial skills of people from disadvantaged backgrounds. More information can be found at http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.rbs.co.uk/. There is also the Aviva Community Fund, which awards funding of up to £25,000 for local community projects, applications can be made until the 11th October here www.aviva.co.uk/good-thinking/community-fund/.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any pressing issues that you would like help with. Either myself or one of my team will get back to you as soon as possible and do what we can to assist. You can contact me on any matter at the House of Commons, SW1A 0AA, [email protected] or 020 7219 6350. Email is the quickest and most reliable way to get in touch, as I keep a very close eye on my emails and can reply very quickly. Details of my activities in Parliament can be read on my website, www.vaizey.com. I also send out occasional general interest emails about developments in the Wantage and Didcot Constituency. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please complete the online form at http://bit.ly/EdVaizeyMP.

Councils binning black and coloured sacks

in recycling bins From November, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will only empty green wheelie bins if the recycling in them is loose or in clear sacks.

Despite a recent campaign to raise awareness of the issue, some people are still putting in things like food waste and dirty nappies, contaminating whole truckloads of recycling - when these things are put into recycling bins in black or coloured sacks they’re not spotted until it’s too late.

If there’s a sack in a recycling bin and the waste crews can’t see what’s in it, they’ll have to assume it contains contamination and won’t empty it.

Councillor Tony Harbour, cabinet member for waste at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “Contaminated recycling has become a real issue that we have to tackle. Insisting on loose recycling or clear sacks is a simple change that will make a big difference – and most people won’t be affected. If you do want to use bin-bags in your green bin, you can use clear ones, which are available from most large supermarkets and hardware stores. In most cases, clear sacks work out cheaper than black ones.”

Councillor Charlotte Dickson, cabinet member for waste at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “Throughout October we’ll leave a note on any bins with the wrong colour sack in it to explain the problem – we’ll empty the bin on that occasion, but from November we’ll then have to start leaving them unemptied to help us protect everybody else’s recycling from getting contaminated.”

http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.rbs.co.uk/

http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.rbs.co.uk/

http://www.aviva.co.uk/good-thinking/community-fund/

http://www.aviva.co.uk/good-thinking/community-fund/


https://www.vaizey.com/

http://bit.ly/EdVaizeyMP

A fabulous time was had by all at our summer garden party. Big thanks to Doreen for letting us use her beautiful garden and to everyone who helped out and came along. We had a yummy BBQ Cooked by Fred and even a visit from the ‘Queen’! The weather was very kind to us too. A perfect day. October 18th Oxford in film with this month’s speaker Alistair Lock.

With Christmas not too far away our November meeting will be looking at Christmas crafts with Ann Sharman. You can never have enough decorations at Christmas! Date for your diary 15th November

If you would like more information call Sally on

01235 848924.

Tina Wade

SUTTON COURTENAY WI

Sutton courtenay news agm

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Sutton Courtenay News will be held I in the Committee Room, Sutton Courtenay Village Hall

on 28th November 2016 at 7.30pm

Nominations for Chairman, Editor, Advertising Manager & Treasurer together with the details of two seconders should be sent to Clare Pennicott at [email protected] or

8 Church Street, Sutton Courtenay.

Local Cycling Rides with Cycling UK

Cycling UK is the UK’s national cyclists’ organization and several local groups organize regular rides in our area, all led by an experienced cyclist. The groups cater for all types of recreational riders: beginners, families, and more experienced riders. Rides are graded with a star system and are always conducted at a pace to suit all participants. Café stops are usually included! Non-members are welcome to come and try.

Examples of forthcoming rides:

October 15th – Easy Saturday afternoon ride [10-20 miles], starting Grove @ 2.00 p.m.

October 16th – Mid-paced road ride [c. 35 miles], starting Wallingford @ 1.30 p.m.

October 22th – Mid-paced road ride [30-40 miles], starting Grove @ 1.00 p.m.

Many more tougher, faster rides also available!

For more details – and a full listing of rides - see the websites below or talk to Nick Dunton on 01235-848580.

http://www.ctcwantage.org.uk/ http://www.ctcwallingford.org.uk/ https://ctcmidweek.wordpress.com/


http://www.ctcwantage.org.uk/

http://www.ctcwallingford.org.uk/

https://ctcmidweek.wordpress.com/

CLASSIFIED SERVICES

DIRECTORY

We are still taking ads for Sutton Courtenay’s own SC-CYCLE, if you are clearing your garage or loft! Advertise an item you would like to give away for

no charge, otherwise £1. ………………………………………………….. FREE 5 wooden pallets for anyone building a bonfire, school insect hotel etc. Collection required. 07761 375991

The Railway Inn Station Road, Culham, OX14 3BT

New Menu Weekly Specials

Food served 12 - 2.30pm & 6 - 9pm Sunday Roasts £8.50, served 12 - 3pm

No food Sunday evening Open from 12 all day

Halloween

Live Music

Saturday 29th October

Parties catered for Accommodation available www.railwayinnculham.co.uk

[email protected] Tel: 01235 528046

LSVE Electrical Services DOMESTIC & EMERGENCY

Based in Sutton Courtenay. Most competitive rates. Free quotations Mobile: 07535251423 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lsveservices.co.uk

Choose LSVE Services for your peace of mind!

• Security lighting

• Burglar Alarms

• CCTV Systems

• Smoke/Fire alarm

• Satellite Installation

• TV Aerial installation

• Cat5, cat6 and all net-

working

• Broadband setup

• Telephone sockets &

extensions

• Home wiring & rewiring

• Fault finding & repairs

• Fuse board changes

• Installation of lights

• Extra sockets & switch-

es

• Earthing & bonding

• Indoor/Outdoor lighting

• Electric showers and

towel rails

• Kitchen appliance

installation

SC-CYCLE

CLASSIFIED SERVICES DIRECTORY

James Walton

From book-keeping to financial analysis, I'm the commercial version of your accountant!

BOOK KEEPING, PROJECT ANALYSIS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DEAL-MAKING, LEGALS, GENERAL OFFICE CLEAR-UPS, STRATEGIC ADVICE, FUNDRAISING (DEBT OR

EQUITY), BOARD MINUTES, ETC.

>30 years experience helping small companies to grow!

07860 725666 [email protected]

Want your business name to appear here and reach every household in Sutton Courtenay?

Email [email protected]


Zoe Taylor Painting and Decorating Female Local Painter (South Oxfordshire)

Free Competitive Quotation Internal & External

Fully Insured Reliable & Trustworthy Flexible Hours Tel: 07507 069635 Email: [email protected]

C.K.SUTTONS

Landscaping Exterior maintenance Decking Patios Pathways Driveways Guttering repaired or replacing

Regular garden maintenance Hedge cutting Garden clearance Power washing Tree work

Fully insured

07870265561 References available

AJ GREENWOOD property & garden maintenance

grass cutting, hedge cutting, gardening, pressure washing

shed clearance, garage clearance, odd jobs

no job too small

contact us today for a quote

please call: 07873 330544 email: [email protected]

TRADITIONAL

ENGLISH PUB WITH A LOVELY TERRACE GARDEN AT THE BACK. ENJOY A

QUIET DRINK OR SOMETHING TO EAT,

HOME COOKED MEALS, LUNCH &

DINNER. LARGE PARTIES WELCOME.

CASK MARQUE ALES, TRADITIONAL

SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH MENU

CATERING FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND CHRISTENINGS IN OUR SEPARATE

RESTAURANT AREA

FRIDAY EVENINGS: Free pint with every burger ordered.

LOVE FISH? Look out for our Specials Board for weekly fish dishes on offer

www.george-in-sutton.com The George and Dragon, 4 Church Street, Sutton Courtenay OX14 4NJ Tel: 01235 848142


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The Plum Pudding @ Milton

01235 834443 [email protected]

WEBSITE: theplumpuddingmilton.co.uk

PLUM PUDDING BEER FESTIVAL

7TH & 8TH OCTOBER 2016

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHT

APPLE PRESSING SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER


Come and have fun exploring this exciting

medium at Sutton Courtenay Village Hall!

Taster Saturdays: May 14th, July 2nd, Nov 26th

3-day Holiday Workshop: July 21st –23rd

www.memorablemosaics.co.uk (go to Tuition tab)

Contact Emma on 07940 384738 or by email

[email protected]


Close to Disney,

Universal Studios &

SeaWorld.

4 double bedrooms,

3 bathrooms.

Air conditioned and

fully equipped.

Own large south-

facing swimming pool

& large patio.

Free wifi, games room

HAVE A HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME

IN OUR

PRIVATE VILLA IN FLORIDA

Tel: Vicki on 01865 390125

Email: [email protected]


SUTTON COURTENAY

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

Friendly reliable service every 4-5 weeks.

Free quote – no obligation. Est. 1990

Contact Craig Taylor

Tel: 01235 512881 or mobile: 07778 661548

www.elitewindowcleaningservice.com

A bill can be left for postal payment if you are not at home.

Online payment is also welcome. Other services include:

Conservatory roof and fascia cleaning

Gutters unblocked and cleaned out

Maths Tuition Email: [email protected]

Alison Budd Experienced Mathematics Teacher offering tuition up to GCSE and A level

Contact: 01235 820942

FOR PERSONAL AND FRIENDLY TAXATION, ACCOUNTANCY

AND BUSINESS ADVICE Contact: Malcolm Ross or Bruce Charles at

BRAYSHAWS Accountants

Suites C15 & C16, Didcot Enterprise Centre Hawksworth, Didcot OX11 7PH

Tel/fax: 01235 812115 Email: [email protected]

http://www.elitewindowcleaningservices.com


HALLS GARAGE Established for 60 years. Servicing and Repairs

MOT’s—Batteries—Diagnostic Facilities—All makes & models—Local vehicle collection service

MOT Tests from 6.30am. Ring to book a time!

Ask for Fred or Dave.

The High Street, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4AW 01235 848236 or 07767 165072

[email protected]


griffin interiors ...soft furnishing solutions...

Interiors and soft furnishings workroom located in Appleford making quality handmade curtains, pelmets, blinds, cushions, alterations.

Headboards, loose-covers and upholstery. Poles, tracks and fitting service.

Design studio with extensive library of fabrics and trimmings.

Fabrics and curtain making materials available for home curtain makers.

20 years experience. Off street parking. Flexible opening hours.

01235 847135/07808 762626 www.griffininteriorsoxford.co.uk


LING BUILDERS

01235 848640 07990 543692

Reliable local builder established over 20 years.

All types of building and maintenance work undertaken

Kitchen Fitting Patios, fencing and driveways

Extensions and New Build

No job too small


Martin Hawkins Garden Services

Tel. 07769 410052 or 01235 815020

Grass Cutting – Weeding

Hedge Trimming – Fence Painting

Patio Cleaning - General Garden Tidying & Maintenance

Fully Insured Garden Services


Roger Bevan 9 Town Close Sutton Courtenay OX14 4BA

For ALL your home improvements

General Building Maintenance & Repairs Bathrooms Kitchens Windows Doors Conservatories Soffit Facias and Guttering Plumbing and Electrics

Phone/Fax 01235 847582 Mobile 07833 601333 [email protected]


DRAYTON TELEVISION

SERVICES

New TV aerials fitted TV aerial repairs Satellite dishes for Sky, Free-

sat and foreign TV Storm damage repair Extra TV points TV wall mounting TV repairs Set up and tuning in

Heather Road, Milton Est. over 15 years

Phone Mark for free estimate

01235 531451 or 07740 874 855

LINDSEY B ELFORD PAINTER & DECORATOR

Est 1975

Call for a professional job from start to finish

Receive 10% off labour costs when quoting SCN

Tel: 07547 472988 or 01491 824047


LADYGROVE DENTAL PRACTICE

A friendly caring family practice offering quality affordable dental care a few minutes drive from Sutton Courtenay.

NHS children’s places available

Full range of cosmetic treatments

Sedation available for anxious

patients

Emergency appointments

8 Lostock Place, Didcot

Telephone Karen on 01235 815000

www.didcotdentist.co.uk

[email protected]

DO YOU NEED HELP AT HOME?

PLEASE GIVE CARRIE A CALL

01235 848853 OR 07778 036707

References available

http://www.didcotdentist.co.uk


Trinabels Pet-sitting Services

Peace of mind while you are away , Pets can stay in the comforts of their own homes, cared for by experienced & caring animal lovers, Fully insured, DBS checked & checkable references available on request.

As many visits as required, early morning & late evening available.

All types of pet welcome, Pet related cleaning also available i.e. hutches, animal housing, stables

Covering Abingdon & closely surrounding villages

Please contact: Katrina on 07902 300333 or email requirements to [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: This Journal is published in all good faith and every care is taken in its compilation. The organizers of the Sutton Courtenay News and its Agents therefore accept no responsibility for OPINIONS EXPRESSED, nor for the

validity of any ADVERTISEMENT, nor for any EFFECTS ARISING WHATSOEVER from the publication.

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