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VILLAGE LIFE OF BIBURY, ARLINGTON, ABLINGTON,
BARNSLEY AND WINSON
NOVEMBER 2016
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VILLAGE LIFE
DATES FOR THE DIARY ISSUE No.407
NOVEMBER
Friday 4th Pop In Lunch Bibury Village Hall 12.15 for 12.30pm Sunday 6th Antiques Fair Bibury Village 10.00am - 4.00pm
Monday 7th Bibury Village Hall Committee Meeting 7.00pm Tuesday 8th Bibury Parish Council Meeting in Bibury Village Hall 7.00pm Wednesday 9th Bibury Gardening Club in Baptist church Schoolroom 7.15pm
Thursday 10th Coln Crafters Bibury Village Hall 2.00 - 4.00pm Saturday 12th Bonfire Party –Bibury Square, BBQ Bar & Fireworks 6.00pm
Sunday 13th Remembrance Day Service Bibury Church 10.50am Wednesday 16th Bibury with Barnsley W.I. AGM Lunch 1.00pm Meeting 2.00pm Saturday 19th Wine tasting at Bibury Church in aid of RBL 6.30pm
Sunday 20th Lord Mawhinney at St Mary’s Bibury 12 noon Friday 25th Bibury School Sports Service at St Mary’s Church 2.00pm
Saturday 26th Christmas Fayre in Bibury Village Hall 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tuesday 29th Bibury Kids Rather Early Christmas Party at
Arlington Baptist church 6.00 – 7.00pm
“ “ Rural Cinema ‘Eye in the Sky’ Bibury Village Hall 7.00 for 7.30pm DECEMBER
Thursday 8th Coln Crafters Bibury Village Hall 2.00 - 4.00pm Wednesday 14th Bibury with Barnsley WI – Punch and Judy 2:15pm FRIDAY 16TH DEADLINE FOR JANUARY’S ‘VILLAGE LIFE’ 12noon
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO 'POP - IN' LUNCH DATE. Pop - In will be on the 4th November, the first Friday NOT the second.
Sorry if inconvenient, please do let me know if not able to come.
Regards Gillian Day 01285 740404.
VILLAGE LIFE PANEL
Treasurer: Mr Roger King, 8 Pike Villas, The Pike, Arlington, Bibury 740510 Secretary: Mrs Wendy Challinor, Chestnut Grove, Arlington, Bibury 740021
Mr Neil Harvey: Technical Director 740295 Mrs Steve Brown, Oakridge, Arlington, Bibury 740464
Mrs Gillian Day, 31, The Square, Bibury 740404 Mrs Sarah French 11, Arlington Fields, Bibury 740698 Mrs Sarah Smith 31, Aldsworth Road, Bibury 740214
Please Note: if you wish to put an article or advert in ‘Village Life’ magazine it should be sent to
FIREWORKS WARNING
'On Saturday 12th November, there will be fireworks from 7:30pm-7:45pm being let off near the
Bibury Court Farm Drive, as part of the Village Bonfire party.
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Do you like arranging flowers? Would you like the opportunity to create large arrangements?
Would you enjoy creating different arrangements for special occasions? We have a glorious and ancient Church here in Bibury
We would love to add you to our group of people who decorate our Church so beautifully each week.
If you would like to join us please contact Jill Skarda 01285 740496
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH – in light of the American elections this month
Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.
Rudeness is the weak person’s imitation of strength. COVER SKETCH
Evie Tock did this delightful drawing of happy fishes as her design for the stain glass theme for the Art and Flower festival held in the summer. Her efforts won her the John Turner Trophy in the
Junior section in the ‘ Village Life section of this year’s Flower Show. BIBURY WITH WINSON AND BARNSLEY CHURCHES
Bibury Vicarage, Gloucestershire, GL7 5NT [email protected] 01285 740301 November 2016
Dear Friends, ‘So let us learn how to serve’ as the final verse of Graham Kendrick’s popular hymn ‘The Servant King’ (Now 33 years old) begins. A fine invitation, calling us to join with mission and ministry of a
Servant God. It is a refrain to which I often return, since service and love (A word far more commonly associated with God as His key characteristic) are, in Theological terms, pretty well
interchangeable. But recently I have found myself reflecting on the challenge of allowing oneself to be served. This has really sprung from finding myself rendered immobile by a broken foot and incapable of doing so much, with other things taking three times longer than usual. Even the
simple task of making a cup of coffee and carrying it to where you wish to drink it, becomes a major logistical challenge. For me, the key challenge has been, being rendered reliant on others. For a ‘control freak’ this is
both humbling and humiliating. I don’t like it. This is not the thoughtful observation of a deeply empathetic soul regretting being a burden to others. It is a deep howl of pain from a pride that
wants to be independent and SELF reliant! Sitting in a wheelchair I have experienced the shame of someone else answering a question on my behalf. I am reminded of the old proverb ‘The hand of the giver is always higher than the hand of the receiver’ and the gracious maturity and wisdom
that are required to grow old and to allow others to do things for us. So I have been left reflecting on how to give and how to receive. How to serve and be served.
Reflecting on a servant God who both served but also allowed Himself to be served and to be the ‘victim of events’. So let us, indeed, learn how to serve, but let us also discover how to be served. This November promises to be a busy month offering up a range of opportunities to all (I hope)
and I do hope that you will find something in this list of dates that appeals to you: Sunday 6th November: 11:00am: First Communion Service for two members of Bibury School
Friday 11th November: 10:50am. Armistice Day Act of Remembrance outside school Saturday 12th November: 6:00pm: Bonfire Party on the Square. Barbecue, Bar and Fireworks. Open to
all. Entry free!
Sunday 13th November: Remembrance Sunday. Refreshments for all after Bibury Service. Tuesday 15th November: Bibury Kids. Face Painting @ Arlington Baptist Church Hall
Saturday 19th November: 6:30pm: Wine Tasting @ Bibury Church in aid of the RBL: Tickets £10 (From me, the
post office or the Trout Farm) Sunday 20th November: 12:00noon: Lord Brian Mawhinney @ St Mary’s, Bibury
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Friday 25th November: 2:00pm Bibury School Sports Service. All Welcome. Sunday 27th November: 6:00pm Advent Carol Service at St Mary’s, Barnsley. Darkness to Light. Followed by
seasonal refreshments. Tuesday 29th November: 6:00pm-7:30pm: Bibury Kids Rather Early Christmas Party @
Arlington Baptist Church Hall with Kempsford Kids
With every blessing, Tim PS Litter Pick postponed until I am back on my feet again! Service Schedule November 2016
Bibury Barnsley Winson
Sunday 6th
11.00am CW Communion
Modern language communion service
9.30am BCP Communion
Prayer Book Holy Communion
Sunday 13th
Remembrance Sunday
10.50am United act of
Remembrance in Bibury church
Preceded by a short Act of Remembrance at
Ablington war memorial
at 10am
9.15am Short act of
remembrance at Barnsley war
memorial.
Sunday 20th
11.00am Morning Prayer
Modified Matins
9.30am Morning Prayer
Modified matins
Sunday 27th
Advent Sunday
11.00am
Morning Prayer
Modified Matins
6.00pm
Advent Service Advent carols and
readings
Sunday 4th Dec Advent 2
11.00am CW Communion
Modern language Holy Communion
9.30am BCP Communion
Prayer Book Holy Communion
Contacts: Jackie Colburn Beryl LeBars Jane Sacchi
Churchwardens 01451 860212 01285 740382 01285 720804 Jane Wykeham-Musgrave
01285 740257 Vicar Rev Tim Hastie-Smith
01285 740301
Arlington Baptist Church
A Seasonal Joke
A man was walking in the city, when he was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking old
guy who asked him for a couple of pounds for dinner.
The man took out his wallet, extracted two pounds and asked, "If I gave you this money, will you take it and buy whiskey?"
"No, I stopped drinking years ago," the old guy said. "Will you use it to gamble?"
"I don't gamble. I need everything I can get just to stay live." "Will you spend the money on greens fees at a golf course?" I haven't played golf in 20 years!"
The man said, "Well, I'm not going to give you two pounds. Instead, I'm going to take you to my
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home for a terrific dinner cooked by my wife." The old guy was astounded. "Won't your wife be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty
bad." The man replied, "That's OK! I just want her to see what a man looks like who's given up drinking,
gambling, and golf!" In the last month we were able to donate over 70 tins of food to the local food bank as part of our
Harvest Collection, also more household goods for refugee families settling in Gloucestershire. SHOEBOX “Operation Christmas Child” Final date for Shoebox donations to Chapel before or on
Sunday 13th November (Remembrance Sunday) either deliver on Sunday mornings from 10.20-11.45 or call 740679 to arrange a collection. Writing in the middle of October we see the change of the season from warmer months to the
cooler ones. In Bibury the Trout farm packs away its pop up dining area, the coaches are fewer, the swallows have flown south and the smoke from cottage chimneys rises in the early evening.
We are blessed by the change of season, we now have time in the evening to sit and contemplate rather than cut the grass or spend time outdoors. As the season of giving approaches here are a few thoughts to consider.
God won't ask what kind of car you drove. He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
God won't ask the square footage of your house. He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
God won't ask about the clothes you had in your wardrobe. He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
God won't ask what your job title was. He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
God won't ask how many friends you had. He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
God won't ask in what neighbourhood you lived. He'll ask how you treated your neighbours.
God won't ask about the colour of your skin. He'll ask about the content of your character.
Deuteronomy 15:10 – "Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because
of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to."
Services for November at the Chapel
Worship and fellowship every Sunday from10.30am All Welcome Sunday 20th Communion led by John Taylor CBC
THE OLD MAN OF THE PIKE
Here we are coming up into November after a reasonable autumn, with some fairly warm weather
and of course some rain but very little frost and you had to get up early to see it. The autumn colours are now showing in their full glory so let us hope that we do not get too strong a winds and
the frosts are not too harsh so that we can enjoy the vistas around the countryside for a little longer.
At very short notice I attended a meeting at Barnsley Village Hall for information on fibre optic Broadband internet that is coming to us before the New Year. It was a shame that we had quite literally hours notice of the meeting or I think more people could have attended. We now hopefully
have a choice to get Broadband at a faster speed. This government backed scheme is being run
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out to the rural communities with the capabilities of connections to every household. Now we have to try and make a choice or do we wait and see what the benefits and snags are before committing
our hard gained money or do we suffer a slower speed of downloading of information that is out there these days? Now that is something to ponder on during the longer nights and I hope that you
have remembered to alter your clocks and had that extra hour in bed. One way of remembering which way the clocks go is: “Spring forward and Fall back”
I am off to put my thinking hat on now and ponder on the future.
BIBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
This half term has been very busy and fun. Two chefs from The Kitchen Club visited us and the whole school made three different types of soup and bread mice for our Harvest Lunch.
Mulligatawny, minestrone and butternut squash soups were served to our special guests that attended our Village Harvest lunch which was before our school Harvest Festival service. Lots of people attended the service. The Acorn class performed a song, Oak class read out some poetry
and the year 6’s performed “The Smartest Giant in Town” linking harvest with our Christian value of this term which is generosity. Everyone had a lovely time and enjoyed themselves.
A few weeks later the whole school had a Victorian Day. All pupils dressed as Victorians and the two ladies that came were our teachers. They taught us about writing on slates, ink pens and we made candles and lavender bags. The boys and girls were not allowed to talk to each other or to
interact at all which was very strange. The ladies also showed us what could happen if we were naughty children in Victorian times. Finger stocks, posture correction boards, the canes and the
dunce’s cap! Everyone behaved themselves very well. It was a brilliant day. We were very lucky to win a competition by entering a lucky draw from Readathon. Readathon is a charity that raises money to give children more opportunities to read while in hospital. Our school
is currently raising money by being sponsored to read. Our prize was a coach trip to Bath Spa Children’s Literature festival to attend a presentation by famous illustrator Jamie Littler. He was
very funny and his drawings were amazing. Our trip was longer than usual as lots of road works made us late but we made it in time. Jamie happily signed our pictures and Acorn class had a great time in Bath Library. It’s been a great first half term…….. Can’t wait for the next.
Group Effort – Bella & James in Year 5 and Sam in Year 4
Winners of the Friends of Bibury 100 Club are: 1st prize (£25) Sally Cornwell 2nd prize (£15) Jackie Buscombe
3rd prize (£10) Wendy Armstrong Congratulations! The funds raised make such an impact in the classroom, so thank you for your
support. Suki Pascoe, Head Teacher ‘*Great Oaks from little acorns grow*’ Bibury C of E Primary School * Tel: 01285 740268 * E-mail: [email protected] *for more information take a look at our website:
www.bibury.gloucs.sch.uk or come and visit us
BIBURY GARDENING CLUB
Our October meeting was once again a Gardeners’ Question Time held at the Baptist Church
schoolroom. We all enjoyed an informative and entertaining evening with our panel of experts, Paul Gray (Head Gardener at Williamstrip,) Richard Gatenby (Head Gardener at Barnsley House,) and Victoria Summerley (journalist and author) answering our many questions.
Our panel could prepare their answers to some of our questions as we had submitted them
previously so we had the benefit of comprehensive answers which often provoked interesting comments from the audience. There was discussion about moving mature shrubs, propagating aeoniums, pruning crab apple trees, growing foxtail lilies and nurturing a quince tree.
Following a break for refreshments there was time for questions from the floor.
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Our next meeting will be on Wednesday November 9th at 7.15p.m. in the Baptist Church Schoolroom. We will be welcoming the ex-Head Gardener of Colesborne to lead our
meeting.
If you are a new face and would like to receive a monthly reminder, please can you let Alan
know your e-mail address.. Alan’s e-mail address is: [email protected]. There’s more details on our Village website: biburyvillage.uk/gardeningclub Liz Franklin.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
It’s this time of year when the Royal British Legion or more commonly, The Poppy Appeal are brought into focus for many of us. However, the fundraising and help given to those who have
served in the Armed Forces is all year round, every year!
Bibury has had a branch for over 60 years and has always been generously supported, both with
the membership and fundraising activities. Unfortunately, our membership numbers are declining so I would like to appeal to anyone who has an interest in the work of the Legion and want to help
and support those who have served, to come and join us. Men and women of all ages are welcome, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not. You can get involved as much (or as little) as you like – even if it’s just a case of being a member (£17 per year) it all helps those
people who have, and still continue to risk their lives on our behalf.
If you would like more details or would like to become a member, you can go online at: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/membership/ or contact me ([email protected]) 07805351450
There is now an online “Poppy Shop” which sells all sorts of things (and some great ideas for Christmas presents) - http://www.poppyshop.org.uk/
There will be a Wine Tasting Event in the Church on Saturday 19 th November at 6.00pm – Tickets £10 available from Tim & Joanne Hastie-Smith, Bibury Trout Farm and Bibury Post Office. All
profits will go to the Bibury and District Royal British Legion.
Finally, there will be a slight change to the order of Services at the Memorials in Barnsley,
Ablington and Bibury this year and there will be refreshments in the Church after the main service which starts at 10.50am.
09.15 – Barnsley Memorial 10.00 – Ablington Memorial
10.50 – Bibury Church With best wishes, Hazel Wheeldon LIVE ON: TO THE MEMORY OF THE FALLEN AND THE FUTURE OF THE LIVING
BIBURY WITH BARNSLEY W.I.
We began our October meeting with a time of quiet reflection to remember our dear friend and
long standing member, Kim Elliott, who has sadly passed away. It was such a privilege for us to know Kim and to have the opportunity to experience and appreciate her extraordinary creative
talent. We all have wonderful memories to treasure. Our Business meeting was mainly concerned with arrangements for our forthcoming AGM on
November 16th. Lunch will be provided and members are invited to arrive at 12.45pm for a 1pm start. The AGM will follow a short Business meeting. Members were asked to give serious thought
to being willing to be nominated to join the committee. New faces and new ideas would be lovely!
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Our Centenary bunting sewing project has got off to a good start with 12 members attending the Coln Crafters afternoon on the 13th. This is the place to come for help and ideas so we are hoping
that we will enjoy another productive session on the 10 th November.
Our Speaker was Ann Lowe and she provided us with a fantastic talk about her personal journey in textiles. She explained about quilting and the varying terminology used in stitch craft but the greatest treat was being able to see and feel her amazing quilting and embroidery designs. It was
an inspiration for all of us to see what can be achieved using a variety of techniques. Lots of ideas to help us with our Centenary bunting sewing project!
Our next meeting will be our AGM on November 16th at the Village Hall at 12.45pm for lunch at 1.00p.m.
We are always very pleased to welcome visitors .Liz Franklinwww.biburywithbarnsleywi.org.uk
RURAL CINEMA
TUESDAY 29th. NOVEMBER
IN BIBURY VILLAGE HALL
SHOWING "EYE IN THE SKY"-----Cert. 15
Cast Includes :- Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman and Phoebe Fox.
London-based military intelligence officer Colonel Katherine Powell (Mirren) is remotely commanding a top secret drone operation to capture a group of dangerous terrorists from
their safe-house in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission suddenly escalates from a "capture" to a "kill" operation as Powell realises that the terrorists are about to embark on a deadly suicide
mission. From his base in Nevada, American drone pilot Steve Watts is poised to destroy the safe-house when a nine year old girl enters the kill zone just outside the walls of the house. With unforeseen collateral damage now entering the equation, the impossible
decision of when to strike gets passed up the "kill chain" of politicians and lawyers as the seconds tick down.
This was Alan Rickman’s last film before his untimely death, worth seeing for his performance alone.
DOORS OPEN 7.P.M. FILM 7.30.P.M. TICKETS £3.50.
Refreshments always available.
DID YOU KNOW
Up to 1945 on Guy Fawkes Night a bonfire was lit on Arlington Green and in The Square Bibury.
BIBURY VILLAGE HALL
Our major fund raising of the year is at the end of this month our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 26 th November from 2 - 4pm. The Hall will be open for contributions from 10 -11am on the morning of
the sale for donations to any of the stalls. Our usual stalls will be there so if you would like to contribute items for sale from Festive edibles (cakes, savouries etc.) Please contact Jean Stringer on 740451
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Bottle Stall please contact either Roger King 740510 or John Phillips on 740575
Gifts please contact Angela Alderton on 740241
Or if you have and good condition saleable items for the White Elephant stall – please contact
Alan Franklin on 740786 Books please contact Mavis Lindstrum on 740740
Do come and join us for an afternoon of festive cheer, buy a raffle ticket, try and win a bottle on
the bottle stall, have a cup of tea and hot mince pie and a chat!
BIBURY AFC
The 1st XI won one, drew one and lost one match during the last month and lie in mid-table. The 2nd XI are bottom of the Table after losing their last three matches.
A Meat Draw will take place on Sunday 6th November, 2016. £1.00 per ticket.
Weekly Lotto Bonus Ball Numbers still available – only £1.00 each.
We are holding a New Year’s Eve Disco and tickets will cost £7.00 per person. Please contact John Halford or Lester Smith.
We are holding a Cup Final Draw, restricted to 32 person. The cost is £30.00 and, if interested, please contact Lester Smith.
HEAVENS ABOVE
Novembers moon phases Nov 7th Waxing moon
Nov 14th Full moon Nov 21st Waning moon
Nov 29th New moon It is going to be a busy month star wise and planetrywise with all 5 being affected. Good for us as many questions will be answered to us. The full moon will enter Taurus – that will give you
strength to get the job done – you just can’t fail! When we get to the new moon on the 29th the planets will be in Sagittarius – a fiery confidence will ensure, so everyone is a winner. MY NANS HANDBAG
My Nanny’s isn’t much to look at
It’s very plain to see But within its depths you’ll find
Everything you need. A stamp, a pin, a peppermint, A tissue for your nose.
Sticky fingers need not fear She’ll have a cure for those.
A piece of string, a rubber band, A paper and a pen. It does not really matter
She’ll find you all of them. Assorted plasters for your knees
A comb for your hair A plastic bag for shopping Just ask and they will be there
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One day I’ll have a handbag Who knows what will be in?
But I’ll remember Nans bag And know just where to begin. BIBURY PARISH COUNCIL Notes of the meeting held on 11 th October 2016.
Parking in the Village
In response to queries from the floor, Cllr Mrs Phillips reported on meetings she had held with GCC highway officers, communication with the National Trust and a conversation with a local
landowner about a potential site. In summary, the possibility of providing extra public parking looked slightly more positive than previously. As a result, a resident volunteered to obtain quotations for the approximate cost of the work of creating a car park once a suitable area of land
had been obtained. The possibility of extending the current coach parking was also being pursued with the National Trust. It was noted that any car parking development scheme should form part of
the wider flood prevention scheme for the village. Flood Prevention
Cllr Sharon Petchey reported that recent conversations with specific residents over the proposed culvert repairs had received more positive responses than previously, with further meetings and
discussions planned. Ms Jenny Phelps of FWAG gave an update on the problem of silt removal and reported that a précis of the data set had been produced which contained only the actions to be undertaken by
GCC Highways. She mentioned some of the grant aid which could be obtained but emphasised how important the support of Council was, a point reinforced by Cllr Sharon Petchey. Jenny
Phelps volunteered to produce a draft ‘grant bid’ to give Council a better appreciation of what it would be supporting. It was agreed that another public meeting would then be held to present the proposals to residents to enable councillors to ascertain the opinion of the village.
Highways
Cllr Mrs Phillips reported on a conversation with Highways officers which would result in a repositioning of the signs for the new footbridge to what was considered a more obvious position. It was reported that the potholes at Quarry Hill and the footpath up to Arlington Green had still not
been attended to’ despite having been reported to GCC Highways some weeks earlier. This was to be pursued again.
Village Benches It was confirmed that Council had organised the repair of one of the village’s public benches which
was considered to have been in a dangerous state. After discussion it was formally agreed that Council would take responsibility for the maintenance and future replacement of the two benches
opposite the entrance to Awkward Hill. Next meeting of Council will be on Tuesday 8th November 2016 at 7.00pm in the Village Hall
ROAD CLOSURES
Between 7 and 9 November the B4425 through Barnsley village will be closed for highway repairs. A very long diversion via the Fosseway and the A40 is planned.
BARNSLEY
Barnsley Church Hall has recently benefited from a magnificent refurbishment. The Hall can comfortably seat around 45 and can easily accommodate 70 for standing functions.
It has a completely new instant and efficient heating and hot water system, fabulous refitted modern kitchen with dishwasher, fridges, full cooking facilities plus three new toilets, one of which is for disabled use. The spacious entrance hallway providing useful storage has disabled access
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for wheel chairs and can store equipment, bicycles and pushchairs. A splendid new oak fitted floor and handcrafted bespoke wooden shutters fitted to each restored mullioned window harmonise
with the ambiance of the village.
In addition we have tables, chairs crockery and other kitchen ware/equipment that can also be hired. We are incredibly proud of our achievement and look forward to seeing our Hall used for parties,
celebrations, meetings and other events. To discuss hiring please contact: [email protected]
Sue Phillips 01285 740119 Stephanie Cushing 01285 740899 ROUND AND ABOUT
Some notable birthdays have happened recently. Reg Stringer of Aldsworth Road, celebrated his 91st birthday at the Harvest Supper last month and Arthur Chisman of Arlington also recently
celebrated his 90th birthday. Congratulations to both of them. Congratulations too to Jez and Chez white of Aldsworth Road who recently got married in Las
Vegas. May their marriage be long and happy.
In some ways it was sad to see the removal of the poplar trees on Rack Isle that were planted in 1977 to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee, however their roots were damaging the footpath along Water Lane and would prevent further work to repair the surface. Perhaps it is a timely
reminder that trees are like any other crop and there does come a time when they need to be harvested.
We welcome Michael and Elizabeth Gledhill who have moved to Barnsley. It is good to see Michael back in the local community and we hope they will be very happy here.
Many have commented on what a super Harvest Lunch and Festival the children at the school put
on and what a good evening was had at the Harvest Supper in the Village Hall. It is good to see the traditional festivals still celebrated and redefined for a new generation.
Sadly the Vicar has broken his foot and as he says in his article –it has proven food for thought and reflection. We do wish him a speedy return to full mobility.
Bibury Post Office
For all your Christmas requirements Christmas cards, wrapping paper and an array of presents.
For the month of November the proceeds of local coffee sales [£1 a cup] will be donated to Village Life.
Emma Bridgewater China, 20% discount to locals on production of this edition of Village Life
Winter Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 12..00 pm
The shop only is open on Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday
All times approximate A Local Shop for Local People
Tel: 740300
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FROM THE PUBLICATION PANEL
As many of you will know Steve Brown will be leaving the village in November, Steve has been a
member of this Panel for many years. We have prevailed upon her to remain on the Panel until the New Year to give us time to recruit some ‘new blood’ to replace her not only on the Panel but
as one of our regular typists and distributors. Traditionally the Panel had members from each of the villages of Ablington and Barnsley so if you would like to join us and live in either of these villages (or Winson or Bibury) then we would love to
hear from you.
As we mentioned in earlier magazines we still looking for more collators to collate the actual magazine and a few more computer literate people who could download the articles from the email and assemble the magazine electronically once or twice a year.. We are always happy to have
the ‘typists’ to come to our panel meetings when we have a preliminary read through of the magazine and discuss any additional material we wish to include. So please think about doing
this – it would not involve you joining the Panel on a permanent basis and you would be warmly welcomed
VILLAGE LIFE ACCOUNTS FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST 2015 – AUGUST 31ST 2016
PAYMENT AMOUNT CREDITS AMOUNT
Paper - white £ 354.26 Donations £ 1,266.00
Paper - coloured £ 239.64 Adverts £ 236.00
Helpers evening + a gift £ 31.19 Postal £ 151.00 Stamps £ 185.00
Envelopes for postal copies
£ 25.00
TOTAL £ 835.09 TOTAL £ 1,653.00 Balance at Lloyds Bank 31/8/2016
£ 2,982.29
Balance at Lloyds Bank 31/08/2015
£2,164.38
FINAL
£3,817.38
FINAL
£3,817.38
We would like to thank Roger for preparing the accounts and Gail Fitzpatrick for checking them.
Our outgoings were considerably reduced this year because we did not have to re-stock the master rolls or ink which are expensive items. We received some very generous donations for
which we are very grateful as our current printer may be on its last legs, we have noticed a few new squeaks and clunks lately so we are looking into the cost of replacement.
Trade directory adverts will be up for renewal in January.
Please let the Panel know of any changes to wording you require or if you no longer wish to advertise
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Bibury Church and School present a free.. VillAGE BONFIRE PARTY (WITH A FEW
FIREWORKS)
SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER 6:00pm-8:00pm
on the The Square
Bar and Barbecue
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You are invited to a Wine Tasting at
Bibury Church
Saturday 19th November 2016 @ 6:00pm
Wine is being presented by
Josh Richens of Laithwaites
Tickets are just £10 and are available from
Tim and Joanne Hastie-Smith
01285 740301
Or the Post Office or the Trout Farm
All Profits to Bibury and District Royal
British Legion
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Don’t forget! ! ! Bibury Village Hall
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Christmas Fayre Saturday 26th Nov
2 – 4pm Raffle Teas
Contributions to the stalls to the Hall between 10 -11 am on the
morning of the Fayre or by contacting the stall holders direct.
FROM FURTHER AFIELD Diabetes Awareness Day for adults registered with Hilary Cottage Surgery Fairford
24th Nov at 7pm at Hilary Cottage Surgery, Fairford. . To book a place please contact the surgery.
CHORAL CONCERT Sunday 4 December 7.30 pm FAIRFORD & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY St Mary’s Church, Fairford. The choir will perform two contrasting choral works – Dvorak’s Mass in D and Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen. This will be the choir’s second concert under conductor Marysia Gorska, after the very successful performance of Messiah in May. Tickets: £12 (under 18’s £5) from Blenheim Antiques. Or visit the website for full details. www.fairford.org/choralsociety ARTS LECTURE Lars Thorp will be the CDFAS November lecturer speaking on “Hogarth, Harlots, Rakes and Crashing China” on Wednesday November 9th. Lectures take place at Bradwell Village Hall, Burford OX18 4XF and begin at 11.00am with coffee from 10.15-10.45. Non-members are welcome (suggested donation £8). For more information please
seewww.cotswolddfas.org.uk.