HOOK NORTON
NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2007
Series 32 No 4
Select & Save @ The Village Shop
Summer time, long days, warm nights,
Lots to do and places to go and people to see
BBQs, picnics, a long cold drink!
To start we offer a wide selection of Beers, Lagers, Wines,
Chilled & Fresh Foods including
Fresh Meat,
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables,
Floristry dept,
Groceries,
Soft drinks,
Confectionary,
Crisps & snacks,
Frozen foods
along with an in-store bakery,
DVD rental (for when it does rain!),
National Lottery, Greetings Cards,
Dry Cleaning,
Stationary.
There’s something we’ve missed somewhere but to top it all off
we’re open every day of the week.
Monday to Friday 7am – 8pm
Saturdays 8am – 8pm
Sundays 8am – 6pm
The Village Shop
High Street
Hook Norton, Oxon
OX15 5NQ
Tel 01608 737245
Fax 01608 737481
e-mail: [email protected]
www.villageshophooky.co.uk
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THERESA HARPER
MJB General Services Limited
Qualified Electrician ● Painting ● Decorating
Carpentry ● Brickwork ● Property Maintenance
No job too small ● All work considered
No obligation quotations ● Fully insured
2 Nil Farm Cottages, Hook Norton
Tel: 01608 730322 or 07711 669434
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Paul Austin
Electrical services
Hook Norton
Tel: 01608 737031 Mobile: 07970 457291
Sockets ~ Lights ~ Extensions ~ Re-wires
Domestic
Agricultural & Industrial
FREE ESTIMATES
24HR SERVICE
Mobile Caterers
MARK & TESSA DAVIDSON
Freshly cooked fish and chips in Hook Norton
Friday 4.30 – 8.45pm
Also availa ble for any outside events, private parties, etc.
Tel: 01295 8 12 811
0779 459849
MICHAEL HEMMINGS
Carpenter & Joiner
Tel: 01608 737069
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, DOORS,
WINDOWS, PURPOSE MADE JOINERY, HOME
IMPROVEMENTS, RESTORATION WORK.
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FROM THE EDITORS
NEWSLETTER TEAM
This month, the Newsletter has
Advertising:
730604
Andy Horne
received donations totalling £27.94
Distribution:
730668
Malcolm Black
Thank you.
Proof Reading:
Nigel Lehmann
We have used a lot of photographs
IT/Web Support:
Martin Baxter
in this issue and we would like to
Treasurer:
Kevin Hope
thank the photographers for
737428
Directory:
Diana Barber
providing them so;
Thank you to Patrick Fox for letting
us use the photograph on the front cover. This photograph of a Sparrowhawk was
taken in his garden and is one of twelve photographs used to produce the St. Peter's
Church 2008 Calendar advertised later in this newsletter. Thanks also to Jennifer
Lanham for the Beer Festival images, Dave Newman for pictures of a flooded Bell Hill
and those un-named who provided other photographs we have used.
Andy Horne 730604
[email protected]
Helen Foster 737391
[email protected]
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An “AUCTION of PROMISES”
a fundraising extravaganza in aid of the current building project, to provide a
new Information and Technology Suite for Sibford Gower Primary School.
On
Saturday
6th
October, 2007
in
Sibford Gower Village Hall
Tickets and Catalogues will be available in September:
- from School Office during School hours
- or by contacting Brian or Carolyn on 01295 780695
Please put this date in your diary!
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C W SMITH
Building Contractors
Tel: 01608 737790 E.mail: [email protected] Fax: 01608 730966
New build, Extensions, Conversions
Refurbishments & Renovations,
Property Maintenance
Local references available
Khosravi Persian Carpets
Experience the beauty of a hand-made Persian rug direct
from Iran in your home.
No obligation to purchase.
Elegance that will last a lifetime at a price you can afford.
Please telephone Sakine Faulkner for an
appointment - 01 608 7301 94
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HOOK NORTON GARDEN CLUB
Despite the weather conditions we managed to have good
attendances at two out of three of the planned evening visits.
Unfortunately the visit to Broughton Grange was cancelled but
will be rearranged next year. The gardens at Brook Cottage,
Alkerton have matured over many years and the heady smell of
old roses on a warm(ish) summer evening was a delight. In
contrast Manor House gardens at Blockley have been developed
over the past ten years, beautifully maintained and with the
advantage of wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
We were given a very warm welcome at both gardens, which are
open at various times of the year in aid of the NGS.
The next event to look forward to is the Autumn Show on Saturday 8 September in
St. Peter's Church, opening at 2.30pm. As usual, members should register their
entries on the previous Wednesday, 5th September, between 7 & 8pm in the Memorial
Hall. Schedules and entry forms will be delivered to all members in early August. If
you are not yet a member and would like to enter, just come along on entry night
and join. Schedules detailing the various classes of entry will be available in the
Village Shop and Post Office. Now is the time for all you new allotment holders to
bring along your produce. In the meantime have a good summer.
Please note that the visit to the RHS Autumn Garden Show, Malvern is now on Sunday
30th September 2007. A coach will depart from the Sun Inn at 9.00am prompt and
will return by 6.00pm approx. The cost to include the coach and show entry is £18.00
for HNGC members and £20.00
for non members and £14.00 for
children.
Tickets
will
be
available for collection at the
Memorial Hall on the HNGC
show
entry
night,
5th
September, between 7 and
8pm. If this is not possible for
you, please contact Malcolm
Black on 730668 or any
committee member. Cheques
(preferably) should be made
payable to Hook Norton Garden
Club.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
COMPANY
IVY HARRIS
The family of the late Ivy
Harris would like to thank
everyone
for
the
kind
messages of sympathy and
support received.
A total of £689 was donated
in her memory which will be
forwarded to the Katharine
House Hospice.
NO FUSS
NO MESS
NO PROBLEM
Oxford
Stadhampton
Deddington
Mobile
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01865 772996
01865 400244
01869337500
07711 443050
Oats
The health shop in Chipping Norton
(with cards upstairs)
26 High Street - 01608 646556
Specialist Diet Foods :
Gluten free & wheat free, dairy free, sugar free, yeast free, vegan & vegetarian
Ready made foods and baking ingredients available to accommodate these diets
Ask for the list of chilled and frozen meals
Organic, Fairtrade, Gluten Free, Diary Free chocolate
Free tastings
Free half hour consultation sessions with a trained nutritional Solgar Advisor
Free magazines and leaflets
Free expert advice via specialist telephone helplines
Free deliveries to Hook Norton are available; £10 minimum spend.
Free special orders for foods and supplements – no extra handling charge
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HOOK NORTON SCHOOL REPORT
Once again the school has had a busy, exciting year. In October we
welcomed a party of children and their teachers from our partner
school in Sweden. The children stayed with host families in the
village and joined in with British school life. Then last month we
reciprocated with a party of our children visiting Vara and going to
school with their Swedish friends. They enjoyed not having to wear
school uniform and calling the teachers by their first names!
Throughout the year we have been taking part in sports
tournaments and musical events with the Chipping Norton partnership of schools.
Children have visited museums far and wide, been to Weston-Super-Mare, Stratford,
Devon and Dorset. Our ‘Write On’ Week in July was a big hit – I caught some Year 4
boys writing stories in the library after one very inspiring session with a storyteller!
A mixture of poetry, drama, storytellers, authors and parents who are writers made
it a week to remember.
This year was also a year for good-byes. Ken Nash, our much loved caretaker, sadly
lost his battle with cancer in March. Ken worked quietly and diligently to keep the
school clean and in good order. He was a real gentleman and is missed by everyone
at the school.
Mrs Margaret Slatter, who has been a stalwart of the school for 28 years, has retired
this year. Margaret began as a dinner lady (that was the job title then!) then moved
to teaching assistant. She has supported the learning of generations of Hook Norton
children and really deserves a rest!
We look forward to seeing all
our children back, rested and
ready for the new school year in
September. Have a happy
holiday.
FRIENDS OF
HOOK NORTON
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
AGM 2007
The Annual General
Meeting of the
Friends of Hook Norton
Community Library
will take place on Monday,
10th September 2007 at
7.30 pm in the
Brewery Visitors Centre,
Hook Norton.
Everybody is very
welcome.
As in years past, the
formal proceedings will be
followed by entertainment
and refreshments.
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HOOK NORTON BAPTIST CHURCH
During the summer months every Sunday service has
a few 'regulars' missing due to holidays, so it was quite
exciting on July 15th to have the church and gallery
filled for the monthly children's (JAM) service,
augmented by approximately 60 youngsters and their
leaders from the Cornerstone "Camp-Over" being held
at the school playing field. Children from the 4
Cornerstone Churches apparently had a great weekend
of activities, fun and Bible-teaching, with good food supplied by the Baptist Church.
Their exhausted leaders probably were glad to get home for a good sleep afterwards!
This is the second year the "camp-over" has been held at Hooky school, and
Cornerstone are very grateful to the school authorities for allowing it.
Also on July 15th our church took part in the (now) annual summer tea party and
united service at Wiggington Methodist Church, along with friends from St. Peter's,
Hooky, and Holy Trinity, Chipping Norton.. This year, being the 300th anniversary of
the birth of Charles Wesley, the worship centred around some of his many hymns,
and his remarkable contribution to the Christian Church.
Bookings are now being taken for Holiday Club which, this year,
runs from Monday, 13th to Thursday 16th of August (4 days
instead of the usual 5), ending with the Family Barbecue on
Thursday
evening. It
will,
as
before, be
led by Ian &
Elaine Coules, and the theme is
"Shipwrecked!
A
tropical
adventure." Booking forms have
been given out at school, but
more can be obtained from the
fresh organic fruit & vegetables
church office if necessary.
bread, eggs, cheese, milk, wine,
Completed forms may be put
into the church mail box.
organic wholefoods,
CHIPPING
NORTON
ORGANICS
Looking ahead to autumn, our
Harvest service this year will be
on Oct 7th, and will be led by
Peter Grant, the International
Director of TEAR FUND.
I mentioned various 'regulars'
missing from services due to
holidays. Some, unfortunately,
are not there because of illness,
disability or frailty, and we
particularly think of Cyril &
Audrey Taylor, and Ernest &
Eleanor Woolley. Our love and
prayers
are
with
them.
Dorothy Smith 737266; John
Taylor, Church Office,737315
and excellent personal service.
Unique box scheme with every order
tailormade to suit individual needs.
TEL 01608 642973
www.chippingnortonorganics.co.uk
[email protected]
ORGANICS ON YOUR DOORSTEP !
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Held on the second
Saturday
from 9-12 midday.
A variety of stalls including
bric-a-brac, collectables,
cakes, plants, cards,
jewellery, and much more.
Lots of bargains!
To hire a table
(£3.00 / £6.00),
ring Julie Tobin on 737952
The market will be held in
the Memorial Hall
Handsewn & Interlined curtains &
pelmets our speciality
Roman & Roller blinds
Customised design service and home consultancy
Every kind of fabric from many
leading manufacturers
Decorative Poles, Tie backs & Trimmings
New Sofas &
Chairs Loose Covers &
Cushions Wallpapers -
Lampshade making Custom made
Bedspreads &
Headboards Re-upholstery service -
Tel/Fax: 01295 788145
www.annwoolgrove.com
DENIS WYNN & CO
Solicitors
6a Market Place, Chipping Norton.
Oxfordshire. OX7 5NA
Tel: 01608 643036 Fax: 01608 641025
Conveyancing (written quotations on request). Matrimonial
problems (SFLA Member). Wills. Probate. Accident claims and
General family business.
Home visits arranged for the housebound in the Hook Norton area.
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LEE STRATFORD COMMUNITY TRUST
Hook Norton Football Club Six a Side Tournament
This will take place on 4th August 2007 at the Sports and Social Club.
It is hoped that all the teams involved will have known Lee and that
they can come together to make this a special day. Games wil start
at 12 noon and it will be a full day with a BBQ and the bar will be open
all day.
Spirit Award
The presentation of the Hook Norton Senior Spirit Award was held on 2nd June. The
winner this year was Joe Davies. Unfortunately, he was on holiday but one of this
team mates was presented with an engraved glass football trophy on his behalf.
The Spirit Award is presented to players who, in the opinion of the management, have
shown throughout the season, the qualities of Dedication, Camaraderie and Pure Spirit.
These three qualities define the passion that Lee had, not
only for the game, but also for the Club and its members.
Hooky Duck Race
This will again take place on 27th August, Bank Holiday
Monday, at the Pear Tree Pub from around midday to
5.00pm.
We have just bought twenty designer ducks to compete
in the races and this will make it easier for you to follow
your duck in the race.
There will be other attractions including a bouncy castle,
face painting and a skittles tournament. Entrance is FREE
– just bring along family and friends..and the sunshine!!
We could do with a few helpers for this event please.
Rock Night
We are having a Rock Night at the Sports and Social Club
on Friday 28th September. Tickets are £5 from myself or
Colette and Kerrie.
Live music from the Cookie Monsters, a brilliant band
who are sure to become a hit with all you rockers (young
and old) out there.
Valerie Stratford,
Old Police House, Netting Street, Hook Norton OX15 5NP. 01608 730419
http://lsct.mysite.orange.co.uk
[email protected]
Out Of This World!
It's like nothing on Earth!
Science Oxford, St Clements, Oxford
Open 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
2nd July - 31st August
Admission free
Go on a flight through the solar system, handle real spacerock, and cook up the ideal
recipe for the Big Bang! Science Oxford's Summer Exhibition looks at everything to
do with Outer Space. From the discovery of dark matter, to the signpost to the stars,
we'll invite you to take a stroll around the galactic neighbourhood.
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Full range of
Hook Norton Ales
Traditional home cooked food
The Pear Tree Inn
Tel: 01608 737482
Bed and Breakfast
Quiz night - Sundays
KEITH ROWLEY MBIPDT
PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER & BEHAVIOURIST
Individual Tuition
Puppy Training
Veterinary Referrals
Behavioural Problems
01608 730755
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ART EXHIBITION
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Memorial Hall, Hook Norton
Paintings and books
of the
novelist and artist Brian Rider.
Will include landscapes, wildlife and portraits
all at affordable prices
in both oils and acrylics.
15% of all sales to go to CLIC Leukaemia Fund.
Free Entry.
Noel Patrick Rogers
And
Kaye Henrietta Lloyd
were married at
St Peter’s Church,
Hook Norton
on 25th May 2007
Daniel Ryan Worby
And
Jennifer Anne Fry
were married at
St Peter’s Church,
Hook Norton
on 26th May 2007
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Swalcliffe Park Equestrian
Livery Yard & Cross Country
Swalcliffe Grange Banbury Oxon OXI5 5EX
(formally Grange Farm Stables)
Cross Country Course
Full Livery
with training fields
Jumps 2'3"-3'6"
2 water complex
Available for Hire
Contact 01295 780206
in small exclusive yard
set in quiet rural surroundings
Floodlit school.
Paintings, prints, 3 D objects, certificates photos,
tapestries. Choose all your frames in the comfort of
your home. Phone for a free visit.
Hook Norton (01608)-730 306
Academy Framing
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HOOK NORTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Sessional daycare for children aged 2 – 11 years.
Call 01608 737680 for more information.
Morning Playgroup
Pick up from nursery
Lunch Club
Take to Nursery
Afternoon Playgroup
Pick up from School
After School Club
Days
Monday -Friday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Friday
Monday-Friday
Times
9am-12noon
11.30am
12noon-12.30pm
12.30pm
12.30-3.30
3.15pm
3pm-6pm
cost per hr
Costs
£6.25
£1.30
£1.30
£1.30
£6.25
£1.00
£3.00
Hook Norton Pre-school Playgroup now offer funded places for 3 year olds! Our
Holiday Club will run throughout the summer holidays, please call for a booking
form. Also we now have sessions available for the Autumn term. Just give us a call
to discuss your needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate!
NEWSLETTER
ADVERTISING
After nearly eight years
of organising the
Advertising for the
Newsletter, Judi Leader
has decided to hang up
her invoice book to do
other things.
Advertising income is
obviously an important
aspect of Newsletter
production and we
thank Judi for
controlling the Adverts
for these past eight
years.
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and serving spoons.
15p an item, and return it dirty!
Pick up and return required from Swalcliffe.
From private dinner parties for 10
to the one off party for 120 guests
all you need to do is call:
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on
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ST PETER'S CHURCH
Not even the dismal June and July weather could dampen the spirits of all those
involved in the recent Hook Norton Flower Festival and Open Gardens weekend
(June 30th – July 1st). It may have been wet and
gloomy outside, but St. Peter’s was ablaze with
over 25 wonderful, creative flower displays,
designed to reflect the words of some of our
favourite hymns. The rain also didn’t seem to
put off too many ‘garden watchers’, who braved
the showers to appreciate the beautiful gardens
open to view on both the Saturday and Sunday.
What a wonderful way to celebrate God’s
creation on earth. The Flower Festival weekend
was ‘opened’ on the Friday night (June 29th), St.
Peter’s Day, with a special Patronal festival
service, at which the Venerable Julian Hubbard,
Archdeacon of Oxford, was preaching. Many
thanks to all those who made the weekend
possible. Heartfelt thanks especially to a
seemingly tireless Mary Powell, chief organiser
and lynchpin of the event, along with the ladies
and children who created the displays and all
those who opened their gardens and ran the
refreshment stalls both at their homes and at
church. Thanks also to Tom at the village shop,
who supplied the flowers and was an enormous
help, the Brewery for the printing, Janet and Bill
Randall, who ran the plant stall, to Laura Hines,
whose cards were on sale at St. Peter’s on the
Sunday, and to those who allowed the church to
borrow some valuable artefacts for the displays.
Thanks also to everyone who was involved in stewarding, moving furniture,
organising rotas, making cakes, manning the tea urns, and generally working like
stink behind the scenes. The weekend raised over £2,400 for St. Peter’s, but the joy
it brought to those who came along was truly priceless.
Continuing on the ‘nature’ theme, St. Peter’s has also published an A4-sized Nature
Calendar for 2008. With space to write notes for each day, each month features a
stunning seasonal photograph by Patrick Fox. Priced at £5 each, the calendars will be
available to purchase throughout the year, at church on Sunday mornings, or from
Patrick and Sophia directly (730818). A number of people have also requested prints
of some of the photographs, and this can also be arranged. All monies from sales will
go to St. Peter’s.
We are hopefully also still on track to have all the pews in St. Peter’s replaced with
more comfortable, upholstered wooden and metal chairs, by the end of this year.
Pending Diocesan Advisory Committee final approval, the work is due to be carried
out in October. We have already received many kind donations to help cover the cost
of the chairs, and any donation, however small, would help considerably, and can be
gift-aided by tax-payers. Each wooden chair is going to cost £75, and if anyone would
like to donate the cost of a ‘whole’ commemorative or memorial chair, a simple brass
plaque inscribed with a name and date can be added. Please speak to Keith (737657)
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St. Peter’s has now started to make use of the Norman Matthews Memorial Hall, and
is awaiting transference of the lease from the Parish Council. The Hall now represents
the base for the main Youth Group, and allows us to hold committee meetings in
relative comfort! Whilst the full potential for use of the facility is still being explored,
St. Peter’s would like to encourage wider use of the Hall by local community
groups. If anyone is involved in a community activity that needs a regular or ad hoc
meeting place, please contact either of the churchwardens. It’s a building that could
be used for all sorts of events or get-togethers.
With August now upon us, please note that there will be no official ‘Sunday Gang’
teaching during the summer holidays. The children are still, of course, welcome to
every Sunday service, and there will be a supervised activity for them at the back of
church during the service itself.
Diary dates:
Jesus and Me (JAM) club: Hook Norton Primary School study centre, every
Wednesday, 3.15-4.15 pm during term time, for keystage 1 and keystage 2
children (not nursery). Will restart after summer holidays.
Wheelers and Squealers: Our regular get-togethers for the village tots,
tinies and their parents/carers. 11.00 am at St. Peter’s, every second
Thursday of the month (see posters for confirmation). Next meeting,
September.
Sing-to-the-Lord: at St. Peter’s Hall, every second Thursday of the month,
8-9 pm. A chance to learn new contemporary worship songs. Please note,
there will be no meeting in August.
q Benefice Prayer meetings: Every third Wednesday of the month. Please
see noticeboard in church porch or the website for dates and venues.
q Font Café: 10.00 am ‘til 12.00 noon, every Tuesday and Saturday morning
at St. Peter’s. Fresh coffee, tea and biscuits, served free of charge. It’s an
opportunity to meet with friends, relax and enjoy a chat. Children and
well-behaved dogs welcome! If anyone would like to help out as a Font Café
volunteer, even on an occasional basis, please speak to Jan Hughes for more
information, or pop along during opening times and speak to any of the
helpers on that day!
q Please note there will be no Youth Group meetings in August. Please keep an
eye out for posters in church or on the website, for forthcoming dates and
programmes.
q
Harvest Festival: St. Peter’s Church, September 30th. More details to follow.
A new Alpha course
is due to start in
September, continuing
the very successful
Alpha courses that
Janet Collins has kindly hosted at her home over a number of years. Alpha is an
opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed and low-key
setting. For a general overview, please have a look at the Alpha website, on
http://uk.alpha.org, or speak to Janet Collins (737515), Jan Hughes (737900) or
Sheila Acreman (737223).
Sophia Fox, Churchwarden. 730818;
[email protected];
www.stpeters-hooknorton.org.uk
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FRIENDS OF HOOK NORTON SCHOOL
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped out at the Hook Norton
Midsummer Fayre, on Friday 22 June. The afternoon was a great
success, raising £820 and was very well supported. Staff and
governors ran the stalls and raffle, while many parents were generous
with their time and helped set up and clear away.
We are already looking forward to our autumn programme. Please
come to the FOHNS Annual General Meeting on 18 September at
8pm in the school Study Centre. This is an important meeting where we plan our
year's events and elect committee members.
I am standing down as chair and from the committee, but will always be available to
help out at events. It has been a fun year as chair, and a very successful one in terms
of raising funds for the school. My thanks go to all the people who come along to our
events, to those who volunteer time and help and to everyone who has donated
something for the fayres that we have run over the last couple of years.
A huge thank you to the committee which is a fabulous group, good fun and very
supportive!
It would be really lovely to see some new faces involved with FOHNS. It plays a very
important part in the life of the school, but we cannot rely on the same parents all
the time. We would dearly love more newcomers. What would you like to see happen
to support the school? Come and tell
us your ideas. Maybe you have a
group of friends who would like to
bring their collective energy to
FOHNS. We would value your
contribution. If you would like to talk
to one of the committee, please do
not hesitate to contact us. We’re
always around: a list of our names is
on the notice board in the foyer of
the school. Have a fantastic summer!
Nancy Hawkins, Chair,
Friends of Hook Norton School,
01608 738108
The Rough Guide to
The Moon and Mars:
Essential Science for
the Space Traveller
Thursday 16 August, 7.30pm
Science Oxford, £3
Space tourism is an exciting
prospect, but what health
hazards should you should know
about before planning a trip?
Professor Mike Lockwood will
explain what the medical issues
are, and how future manned
missions to the Moon and Mars
might be able to overcome them.
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BED & BREAKFAST
Buttslade House Cottage (Sibford Gower) offers
comfortable accommodation with en suite bathroom
overlooking a tranquil English country garden.
Contact Diana Thompson (01295)788818
or [email protected]
www. buttsladehouse.co. uk
SNOWDEN & CO
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
4 Heath Court, Queens Street, Hook Norton,
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5EG
Tel 01608 730801 Fax 01608 738268
Personal tax - Self Assessment returns
Annual accounts -
- Company tax
Management accounts - Audit - Business Development
PAYE
- VAT
John Snowden FCA
PAINTING AND DECORATING
Master Craftsman
David Green
Specialist in: Wallpapering, Decorative Effects, Spraying, Tiling,
Coving, Glazing, all Interior/Exterior Painting.
References and portfolio available.
Competitive Prices.
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Hook Norton Post Office & Stores
Tel 01608 737382
Thinking about Provisions?
What's in store this season at your local
post office and convenience store?
Passports, travel insurance and foreign currency are all available at your local post office the difference being that at your local Hook Norton Post Office you will get
a friendly and efficient counter assistant who is always willing to help.
Did you know that we now provide a photocopying service for personal and business use?
Please enquire at the post office counter to find out what we can do to help your business.
Don't forget your stamps and envelopes for all your correspondence, whether it be
business or personal. Remember we will always help you out with large amounts of post
-.we already help many local businesses to sort out and stamp large amounts of post especially when there are deadlines to be met. Just ask!
Have you seen our great range of up to date wrapping paper and cards? One of our
collections is handmade in Hook Norton - so if you're looking for something a little personal
- look no further.
We always stock great bits of stationery for children, grown ups and businesses.
Our shop has had a little bit of a make over too - please come in-store for all our latest
special offers and all your everyday grocery needs from cheeses, yogurts and milk to
hams, bacon and sausages - from fresh fruit and vegetables to dried fruit and cake
ingredients.
Remember we carry all of your basic baby needs from milk and baby food to shampoos,
nappies and dummies. We are there for your convenience.
Our bread selection is baked in-store every day offering you beautiful crispy baguettes,
delicious fresh granary and farmhouse loaves,
little poppy seed rolls which children love - why not add those to their sandwich boxes?
Remember too, we have always promoted the recycling of all your carrier bags - way
before the big boys started this simple but effective ideal!!!!
And finally - when you have completed all of your business needs, your postage and
post office requirements and your own family grocery shopping,
Why don't you put your feet up and pour yourself a glass of your favourite tipple,
whether it be a full bodied Australian little number or a good old Hook Norton brewed ale all available from our wonderful range of wines, spirits and beers!
Please show some love and support for your local, friendly post office and
convenience store we are always there to help you.
Enjoy our new look for the new season!
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1ST HOOK NORTON GUIDES
Following many years as a team running 1st Hook Norton Guides,
Marieanne Cobb and Irene Hills have decided to finish guiding. We
have had many good times together as a unit and they promise
me that if I ever need their
help with camping, craft or
walking I should just pick up
the phone!
THANK Y
O U!
We have travelled well, camped in many places, visited Youth Hostels and even taken
49 on a trip to Switzerland - we have organised many activities for the guides, to give
them a much varied programme. I would like to take this opportunity in thanking both
Marieanne and Irene for giving up their time for the guides, particularly when their
own daughters' left some years ago.
I am very pleased to announce that Sarah Gardner has agreed to move up from Hook
Norton Brownies to the Guide unit and so we shall be working as a team from now on.
If anyone feels that they could offer a little bit of time, to HELP us with the guides,
please do not hesitate in contacting me as there are occasions when we will need an
extra adult.
Julie Wood
[email protected]
Amelia Warner Hiatt
And
Imogen Warner Hiatt,
daughters of
Steven Hiatt and
Lucy Warner
were baptised at
St Peter’s Church,
Hook Norton
on 24th June 2007
Megan Page Cooper,
daughter of
Lucinda Page and
Kevin Cooper,
was baptised at
St Peter’s Church,
Hook Norton
on 16th June 2007
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Do you need assistance with Sage or other accounting packages?
Are bookkeeping and payroll duties interfering with the running of
your business?
Do you want to start up your own company?
Please contact Sakine Faulkner BS c ACA for all your accounting needs.
Tel: 01608 730 194 Mob: 07947 630 505
email: [email protected]
COMMUNITY MORNING
A fun session for babies and pre-schoolers
accompanied by a parent or carer.
Play, 'making' projects, singing, stories and refreshments.
Wednesdays 9.10am to 11.15am, term time only
at the Field Study Centre, Hook Norton School
**First session after the summer break will be 12th September**
For information, contact 01608 730875 or 01295 721752
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The marriage of Carlie
Louise Stratford and
Liam John Kelly took
place at St Peter’s
Church Hook Norton
on 7th July 2007.
The Bride's attendants
were Debbie Andrews,
Annie Kelly, Nicole
Kelly and Finley
Brown.
The Best Man was
Darragh Kelly and the
Ushers were Louis
Stratford and Matty
Kirkby.
The happy couple
honeymooned in St.
Lucia and have made
their home in Leafield.
MACMILLAN COFFEE
MORNING
On
Friday
28th
September, we shall
be holding the annual
Macmillan
Coffee
Morning, in the study
centre, attached to Hook Norton
Primary School - 9am - 11.30am.
As well as raising funds for the
charity and signing up for the
record books, there will be the
usual Christmas cards and gifts
for sale. I very much hope that
you will put a note in your diary
and be able to attend.
We shall be holding a raffle and
as usual, prizes and cakes will be
very gratefully received on the
day - or before, if you would like
to contact me. If you are able to
spare a couple of hours and
would like to help me,
please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Julie Wood
(01608) 737998
[email protected]
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HOOKY PLAYERS
At a committee meeting of the above group on 12th June 2007 it
was agreed to postpone the September production of 'The Haunting
of Hill House' to next June, when more people will be available for
the play. There was so much interest in the play from the general
public that we felt justified in holding it over until then. In the
meantime it is hoped to arrange some play readings to which all will
be welcome (existing members and, hopefully, new ones).
We have been waiting on the Yenworthy dates from the school before finalising the
pantomime. These are now to hand and the performances of 'Beauty and the Beast'
are booked for the 23 - 26 January at 7.30 p.m. with a matinee on 26 January at 2.30
p.m. as well, in the Memorial Hall, as usual.
Children's auditions, which will involve speaking parts, will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday
11th September 2007 in the Memorial Hall. The teen and adult auditions are on
Thursday 13th September 2007 at 8 p.m. also in the Memorial Hall. If you have ever
aspired to anything - in front or behind the scenes, this is your chance to come
forward. No previous experience is necessary, so don't be shy! It's a fun thing to do.
The pantomime will be directed by Richard Wheelton, with Anna Bradshaw assisting
and being responsible for the dancers. Cate Whitehead will be musical director and
rehearsals will commence at the beginning of October. Nigel Whitehead will again be
stage manager, with myself as producer. Kate Underwood will design the set, so
expect some inspired effects.
At the time of going to press the Players have a need of young adults of both sexes
(16 - 30 age group) and if you can sing or dance, so much the better.
You want to know more? Then ring me on 730355 or Richard Wheelton on 737423.
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HOOK NORTON FILM SOCIETY 27TH SEASON
Hook Norton Film Society starts its new season on September 22nd
with “Borat”, a controversial comedy that breaks all the
conventions of political correctness while at the same time being
extremely funny and we finish next May with “Babel”, a dramatic
thriller in which a series of interlocking stories from four countries
converge at the end to reveal a complex and tragic human story.
We are also showing “Volver” by the acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar,
“The Page Turner”, a French thriller about obsession, desire and revenge, and an
award-winning Romanian film. This season’s silent movie “The Passion of Joan of Arc”
is renowned for one of the greatest performances ever recorded on film. Long thought
to have been lost to fire, the original version was miraculously found in perfect
condition in Norway in 1981.
The full programme is in preparation and will be ready in August, when anyone
interested in joining can pick up a copy and membership form in the village shop, post
office or library.
For further details call Andrew Bowen on 737142 or Gillian Rose on 737237.
ROTARY IN BANBURY “YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR” COMPETITION
As a joint venture, the two Rotary Clubs of Banbury are organising the 'Rotary in
Banbury Young Chef of the Year' competition involving local schools and colleges with the key aim of promoting healthy
eating.
Every child
Rotary International in Great Britain
deserves the
and Ireland are organising the contest
and are keen to drum up support from
best possible
local children wanting to compete
start in life
along with local organisations.
The competition will be held at 6:30
HOME-START needs volunteers to
pm on Monday 12th November at
support families with young children
Oxford and Cherwell Valley College,
Banbury and is free entry for anyone Do you have parenting experience and a few hours to
of secondary school age. The winner
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will then be put forward to the district
Could you be a H ome -Start Volunt eer?
finals, then to a regional final and
ultimately to the final for Great Britain
We offer free training, friendly support, fun
and Ireland.
and paid expenses.
The challenge is for all competitors to
plan a menu costing no more than
For more i nformation contact: The Organiser s
£10, source the ingredients and
prepare a healthy meal.
We need the invaluable time of local
chefs to 'partner' a school or college.
According to Jill Brand, Rotary Club of
Banbury Cherwell member: "Our hope
is that the chefs would spend an hour
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or so at a mutually agreeable local
Register your interest on-l ine
school in the immediate area and
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would then 'partner' the school. For
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further information on the Young Chef
Applicants will be s ubject to
a CRB dis closure check
Award please contact Jill Brand on
07976 894197.
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GOT BROADBAND?
Although low-cost broadband connections are now cheaper than dial–up, too many
consumers are still getting a bad deal through lack of information. Most of us now
have a computer in the house and the majority of computer users now have a
broadband connection to the Internet. Although the market is fiercely competitive, a
significant percentage of consumers are still paying too much for broadband through
lack of information rather than through choice. Changing your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) can be confusing, but a little thought about what you want (and maybe
what you don’t want), can help.
It’s not just the Internet. One of the most significant changes over the last eighteen
months has been the re-packaging of broadband, combining it with fixed and/or mobile
telephone services. Both Carphone Warehouse and Orange for example, now offer broadband
services with mobile phone contracts. Some operators such as BT and NTL are extending this
further to include a fourth component, digital TV services. Most ISP's will allow you to switch
your broadband service, usually after an initial fixed contract period, giving you the flexibility
to change your provider and get a better deal. You might want to switch to an ISP offering
cheaper phone calls, cheaper broadband or both. Whatever your reason for switching, there
are a few things that you should consider before doing so.
Getting a MAC code. To enable the transfer from your current provider you will need
to contact them and get them to issue you with a MAC code, which identifies your specific
broadband connection, allowing you to migrate smoothly from one provider to another.
A MAC should be issued to you from your provider within five working days and is usually
valid for a month.
Contract or no contract? In a
fast-moving market, while you wouldn’t
want to switch providers every month, you
might not want a five-year contract. Check
on how long you are contractually obliged
to stay with your new provider and what it
will cost if you choose to leave before the
contract is finished. There are a few
providers in the market who do not require
a fixed term contract at all and this may
well become more widespread in future.
E-mail Addresses/Phone Nos
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t
necessarily have to change your email address when you move ISP –
although your new ISP will certainly
offer you a new one. Some ISP’s will
allow you to go on using their e-mail
indefinitely even after you have left.
Most will allow you to continue using
their e-mail addresses for a period of
months. However, if you use Outlook
Express it may have to be reconfigured. Check with your ISP.
Oh - and you shouldn’t have to
change your phone number either.
Howard
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Tired? Stressed? Back ache? Chronic aches and pains?
Reflexology
can help
A simple and relaxing therapy involving gentle pressure on the hands
and feet which:
v Stimulates the body's own healing ability to relieve a wide range of
ailments
v Helps to soothe and relax the whole body and mind
v Balances and restores the free flow of energy throughout the body
For more information or discussion without commitment ring
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FESTIVAL OF FINE ALES 21st JULY 2007
Once again (if you remember last year) Hooky’s annual
beerfest was blessed with perfect weather…….if you’re an
amphibian, that is. It seems that the festival is rapidly taking
over from Glastonbury in the rain and mud stakes and this
year came within hours of being cancelled due to flooding, as
the Pear Tree was several inches deep in water the day before.
However Ale-Lovers are made of sterner stuff and clearly
viewed attendance at Hook Norton’s 14th Annual Festival Of
Fine Ales as being an “essential journey” and thus to be
made in spite of flood warnings, washed out roads and global
warming. The weather was comparatively merciful and there
were unconfirmed reports of sunshine and glimpses of blue
sky for at least several minutes during the day. Fortunately
this didn’t disrupt the rain too much and the now familiar
collection of gazebos and shelters sprung up along the bank opposite the Pear Tree.
Despite the weather and transport difficulties hundreds of people arrived – some
brave souls even camping out - and were not disappointed. While the grown-ups
sampled the delights of the 87 different ales on tap this year, the kids got stuck in to
the Pear Tree’s playground and generally enjoyed an excuse to stomp around in the
mud without getting into trouble. Although the pig-roast was sadly missed this year,
hunger was held at bay by fish & chips, hotdogs and hamburgers.
Entertainment from the Owslwick Morris Dancers, visiting Morris Dancers from Leeds
and a tremendous line-up of live bands helped keep spirits up. With a high standard, as
always, Pete Watkins did an excellent job of local talent-spotting. A notable
performance from the Paramedics, a schoolboy group, filled the tent with their cover of
Let There Be Rock and then kept it filled through the set. I’m sure a music journo would
use words like “tight” and “confident” at this point, but their own description is probably
sufficient: Cool! However, none surpassed the showmanship of Pete Watkins, which he
demonstrated in spades – to the crowd’s delight – later in the evening.
Which brings us nicely to what the whole thing is about: raising money for charity as
a local community - a feat which is only made possible by the volunteers who give up
their free time, the Pear Tree who act as hosts and, of course, James and the Hook
Norton Brewery whose expertise, logistics and general “anything else you need”
support has made this one of the most consistently successful events on the Real Ale
Festival calendar. A full roll of honour can be found on
the website www.hookybeerfest.co.uk – shortly to be
joined by a fantastic set of photos taken by Jennifer
Lanham!
In the meantime, special thanks go to Denis, Gill,
Margaret, Tristan, Graham, Gary, all the Beggars (you
know who you are!) and the 75+ breweries from all
over the country who kindly supplied the beer. We have
a fantastic collection of photos of the day, taken by
talented local photographer Jennifer Lanham.
These will be loaded onto the beer festival website www.hookybeerfest.co.uk - over the next few days.
Individual photos can be purchased and Jennifer has
kindly offered to donate all the proceeds to charity!
Please see the website for details, or contact Gill
Begnor ([email protected]) if you want to order
any.
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HOOK NORTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
Hi everyone,
Firstly -Well Done to Dasher and Todd, winners of June's Bullseye darts tournament
and to Val and Jeff for sponsoring this event through the Lee Stratford Community
Trust. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all and the youth club were able to start
their fund raising pot for our forthcoming theme park day out.
Thanks too to all who supported our recent CurryOke event. Thanks especially to Pete Joiner for
making our yummy curries and to our wonderful
vocalists who entertained us all night, especially
crickets 1st team captain Paul Souch with his
rendition of Rolf Harris’ 2 little boys ( x factor
watch out !!) and the “ Birds “ for speedy Gonzalis
complete with hand bags.
Despite the recent weather summer is well and truly here and by the time you read
this, the kids will have broken up for their summer hols and if, like my lot, got fed up
already - don’t despair - the youth club will be holding a holiday week again. Watch
village notice boards for details & look out for our programme of events coming soon
for the Autumn. We are reviving our search for a star talent competition in October.
All ages of children are welcome so get practicing during the break, entry forms will
go out on your return to school.
Things are also starting to happen around the club. Cricket now have fab new nets
and work has started on the supporter’s area for football.
Details of opening times and events linked to fixtures throughout this newsletter.
Friday night is family night Bingo is back. Friday nights throughout August and every
other Friday in September, doors open 7.30pm (eyes down 8pm), all ages welcome.
Adults 50p entry to include raffle ticket. Kids free! Also new opening times for
Saturdays and Sundays, see page 35 for times.
Thank you also to all who supported our Youth club tent at M@C everyone was very
well behaved and again money raised is going to our trip fund. Thanks to Pete and
everyone at M@C for letting us invade the marquee and for a brilliant day.
Christmas ball tickets are now on sale (tel: 737829 ) priced at £49.00 each, tables of
10. To include 4 course Christmas dinner and music from the fabulous Blue Meanies.
Only a few remaining !! Following this, on Sunday December 2nd the marquee will
play host again this time to our Christmas bazaar - carol singers, mulled wine,
Christmas grotto, gifts & craft stalls and much much more. Watch out in next
newsletter for more details, raffle prizes on offer and contacts for stall hire.
Finally thanks to all who have supported HNSSC over the past few months and who
have helped us keep the club going from strength to strength your support is very
much appreciated, our affiliated sports clubs are thriving especially in the junior
sections and the club is now ready for a new era, with your help we have managed
to “put the social back into the sports and social club” so well done and see you all
soon!
To book the club call :01608-737829 or email [email protected]
Special rates for members ! Or For more info check out our new web site ( thnx Ray!)
www.hooknortonsportsandsocialclub.co.uk
Colette, Social Secretary
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Due to the expansion of Banbury plant hire we are now
able to offer customers, new and old the facility of:
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FIREFIGHTING – AUGUST EDITION 2007
Our new additions to the station are on the run!! The new appliance which some of
you may have seen or even heard is well received with enhanced equipment has
already been put to good use so far. Stuart Willis is now on the run providing valuable
day cover to the station, sadly we say good bye to Richard Smart who has been at
the station for over 4 years, thanks from the crew.
On Thursday 19th June the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund AGM – Oxfordshire
Branch was held at the Brewery, the crew were pleased to accept an award for the
highest amount raised per person (capita) for the 3rd year running presented by Chief
Fire Officer John Parry, last year we raised over £4,800 for the FSNBF & over £2,000
for the air ambulance & other local charities. Hook Norton came 2nd for the national
award of most raised per person beaten by mere pence by a station in Hertfordshire.
Also Crew Manager Nigel Matthews was presented with a 20 year certificate of
appreciation for his support to the benevolent fund. Well Done Nigel from all the crew.
From March to June we have answered 44 calls which were 27 standbys for Banbury
& Chipping Norton, along with 3 false alarms, rubbish on fire, 2 car fires, 2 barn fires
at Wardington & Churchill, 2 chimney fires at Sibford & Gt Rollright, Road Traffic
collision at South Newington, along with a gas cylinder leaking, power cables in Hook
Norton, thatch roof fire at Long Compton, small fire at Chipping Norton Secondary
School, a dog stuck in a badger sett at Sibford and finally magnesium on fire at Alcoa
Banbury.
Well, hopefully we may see a break from the all the rain we’ve had and there may be
some sunshine & warm weather heading our way. It would be great to spend time in
the great outdoors whether that is a BBQ at home or heading out camping for the
weekend. Here are a few points to help you enjoy a safe summer:Barbecues
• Make sure your barbecue is in good working order.
• Ensure the barbecue is on a flat site, well away from a shed, trees or shrubs.
• Keep children, garden games and pets well away from the cooking area.
• Never leave the barbecue unattended.
• Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergencies.
• Ensure the barbecue is cool before attempting to move it.
Camping
• Allow at least 6 metres (18 feet) spacing between tents.
• Never use candles in or near tent - always use a torch.
• Discourage smoking - especially in smaller tents.
• Do not use cooking equipment in smaller tents.
• Ensure everyone knows the location of the nearest telephone and if applicable
nearest fire point in case of emergency.
!!REMEMBER TO SIZZLE YOUR STEAK NOT YOUR SHED!!
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rights of people affected by crime. The bulk of our service is delivered by trained
volunteers who help us in a variety of ways. Some volunteers work for the
community side of the service while others support victims and witnesses in the
crown and magistrates’ courts. We are also looking for people who might want to
help us with fund-raising or administration. If you think you might be interested
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BRAVE ROTARIAN TO CYCLE ACROSS 5
COUNTIES IN AID OF LEONARD CHESHIRE
Bob Campbell, President of the Rotary Club of Banbury
Cherwell, is embarking on a 200 miles cycle challenge in aid of Leonard Cheshire.
Starting from Cheltenham on 27th July, Bob will ride to Burcot (South Oxfordshire),
Gerrards Cross, Hitchin and Ampthill to finish at Banbury on 30th July. During his
cycle tour, Bob will visit seven Leonard Cheshire Homes. Bob said: "In addition to
simple sponsorship, I am asking people to guess the total time (hours/mins/secs) it
will take me to complete the ride. The nearest guess will win a case of wine. Visit my
sponsorship webpage, donate and take a guess."
Bob is looking for organisations, individuals and companies to sponsor his efforts and
has set up his own sponsorship webpage at www.justgiving.com/bobcampbell
Funds raised will help
Leonard
Cheshire
to
provide
more
choice,
independence and mobility
to
local
people
with
disabilities.
Keen or amateur cyclists
are also invited to join the
challenge and cycle along
with Bob for a few miles,
one day, or the full 4 days
200 miles challenge!
For further information,
please contact Bob
Campbell on 07887
996783 or e-mail
[email protected]
or contact Claire Thompson
on 07811 339 577, email
[email protected]
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HOOK NORTON VILLAGE MUSEUM
Diamond Wedding Celebration
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
celebrate sixty years of marriage in
November.
The Museum is planning to mark the
occasion with a display of wedding dresses
and flowers marking each decade since their
wedding.
We would like to borrow wedding dresses
particularly for the 1950’s and other years
right up to 2007.
If you would be willing to lend your wedding
dress, would you kindly contact Paula
Clarke (737584).
Also could anyone lend us the ‘dress forms’
or models to display the dresses ?
Science Oxford Film Club – Star Wars
Wednesday 22 August, 7pm, Science Oxford, St Clements, Oxford , £3
Often imitated but never bettered, Star Wars (or "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope",
as it is now officially entitled) marked a sea-change in the way that film-makers
treated space and space travel. Watch George Lucas's 1977 masterpiece on the big
screen, and recapture the excitement of a film which not only redefined special effects
technology, but which altered the whole business of cinema itself.
The Shadow at Compton Verney, Warwickshire;
Exhibition dates 30 June - 9 September 2007
The Shadow is the first extensive group show of its kind focusing on psychological and
symbolic meaning attached to the shadow. The exhibition is organised by Palazzo delle
Papesse, Siena and MAN, Nuoro, and has its only UK showing at Compton Verney.
The theme is explored through the medium of installation, video and photography.
Artists include: Doug Aitken, Laurie Anderson, Carlo Benvenuto, Christian Boltanski,
Fabrizio Corneli, Ceal Floyer, Mona Hatoum, Gary Hill, Nino Longobardi, Urs Lüthi,
Ottonella Mocellin and Nicola Pellegrini, Tracey Moffatt, Margherita Morgantin, Marvin
E. Newman, Annie Ratti, Rosanna Rossi, Anri Sala, Susanne Simonson, Fiona Tan,
Andy Warhol, William Wegman and Francesca Woodman.
Shadows have been a constant source of inspiration from Egyptian tomb paintings to
early Renaissance art, and the exhibition explores how the theme emerges in the work
of modern and contemporary artists. Recurring fascination with this theme lies partly
iin that the shadow as a scientific, but enigmatic phenomenon also has illusory
connotations. Reassuring yet forbidding, shadows carry a range of associations, and
this exhibition offers a series of atmospheric encounters which reflect the constructed
superstitions of society as well as expressing individual psychological states.
The Shadow is curated by the Italian academic and critic Lea Vergine, and is
accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.
Contact: Ina Cole, Communications Manager, Compton Verney, Warwickshire,
CV35 9HZ, Tel: 01926 645540; Email: [email protected]
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Sun shines on Music at the Crossroads
After weeks of rain the sun shone on Saturday 7th for the
11th Music at the Crossroads – bringing out a record 1800
visitors for a great day of music and family fun. Crowds
enjoyed 15 live bands in glorious warm sun and no mud
in sight!
This years Music at the Crossroads saw a wider range of family entertainment with the Giant
Sumo wrestling, the Beavers run China Smashing stall and the Rainbows Craft Stall all being a
big hit. Local artists Paul Acreman, Becky Watkins and the Blue Meanies all went down a storm,
with the head line band The Men They Couldn’t Hang finishing off a memorable day.
We hope for a record profit this year too and we will be asking for requests for donations after
the summer. So if you are running a village group or club please consider what request you
might have.
Music at the Crossroads is run by the village, for the village. We are constantly trying to improve
the event and would welcome feedback on what you like and what you would like to see
changed. Also if you would like to get involved with M@C12 in what ever way please contact
Pete Watkins 737143 or Peter Skelton on 730415. It’s hard work for the last few weeks but great
fun!
Then event could not be possible without the huge support from the village, sponsors and
numerous helpers. Sorry if we have missed anyone but particular thanks to the following …..
Hook Norton Brewery
Sponsorship, Stage trucks & M@Cale
The Village Shop
Sponsorship and sales outlet
The Bell Inn
Sponsorship and sales outlet
The Sun Inn
Sponsorship and sales outlet
The Gate Hangs High
Sponsorship and car parking
The Pear Tree
Sponsorship and sales outlet
One Man Band
Sponsorship, sales outlet and raffle prizes
Ellacotts Accountants
Sponsorship
Norbar Torque Tools
Sponsorship
Touch FM Banbury
Sponsorship
King & Wooley
Signage sponsorship
Jaffe & Neale book shop
Ticket Sales
Elephant & Castle, Bloxham
Ticket Sales
Nigel Matthews
Use of the site and lots more!
John Barton Sea Bea Transport
Main Stage
Speedy Plant Hire
Equipment
Dennis Mill
Acoustic stage construction
John Nicholls, Banbury
Providing building materials
Fire Service
Running the bar
Air Training Corp
For running the car park
Specialist Fire Products, Banbury
Fire equipment
Adam Green
Website
Hillary Wiseman
Raffle ticket selling
Hook Norton Newsletter
Support
Pete Joiner
Photography
Village groups who ran stalls
All raffle prize providers
All the stewards & helpers before, during and after the event
Thank you and see you all on Saturday 5th July 2008 for M@C12!
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THE LIONS CLUB OF CHIPPING NORTON
July brings a change of the Lion President. Robert Caswell hands over
to Sian Arnold of Hook Norton who becomes Chipping Norton Lions’
second lady President.
We thank Brian Talbot and his family for arranging the Pub quiz and all
the pubs and participants who helped to make it a successful evening.
The Lion Tombola proved fun at Music @ X-Roads and we hope to run it again at local
events.
The Lions Club will be supporting the Hook Norton Sports and Social Club with a Race
night on Saturday 6th October 2007. It should be a great night and the more people
the better, so make a note in your diary.
The Lions “Charter” will be held in November, date to be confirmed, and finally we
have arranged for Santa to be in Chipping Norton on December 15th and he will visit
Hook Norton as well. More on this in the next newsletter.
If you would like to get involved with the Lions Club please call Sian Arnold on 01608
730263.
WHITE DOVES
Would the people who
own
White
Doves
please feed them.
I have fed small birds
ever since I have lived
in Hooky but of late, the
Doves eat everything
that is put down on the
bird table.
They hang around all
day, waiting for food. It
is not fair on the birds
to not be fed by their
owners
and
it
is
certainly not fair on me
or my neighbours to
have them sitting on
our roofs all day.
So, please owners, feed
your birds.
Kathy Leighton
KIDS IN SPACE
Thursday 9 August,
10.30am, 12noon, 2pm
Science Oxford,
£3 per person or
combine with a visit to
Hands On for only £6.
Kids become crew
members on a rocket
ship in this interactive
storytelling show.
Suitable for age 5-12.
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21st September is
INTERNATIONAL
PEACE DAY
Come and join us to
celebrate and spread the
PEACE ONE DAY vision
which aims one day to achieve a day of
GLOBAL CEASEFIRE
SINGING IN HARMONY
Bring food and drink to share
7.00 at the Study Centre
(Hook Norton School)
Further information from
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or Christopher Barry on
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Senior
Football
Quiz
Night.
A Big
Thank You
to all who
came to
support
us.
The
Winning
Team!
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LOST CAT?
I have a smallish, oldish, black &
white cat as a regular visitor to
my home in Austins Way. I'm not
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quite well with my own two (even
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If it's yours, please give me a call
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'SUMMER' IN HOOK NORTON – JULY 2007
Photogaphs
Dave Newman
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Copy of a Letter of Feb 19, 1912, from Hooky's John Gibbins,
Southern Ontario, Canada, to his Sister-in-Law in Leicester, England
% G.H. Leslie
Norval Station, Ontario
Feb 19, 1912
Dear Ivy (Cox)
I am afraid you will think we are a long time in answering your letter. I
was pleased to hear from you & must not forget to thank you for the fading
papers you send. We are glad of anything relating to agriculture.
You would see by the letter I sent to you and Mother (Cox) how very much I
like the new life in Canada. We were sorry to hear from Mother's letter that she
has been so poorly; also that you had been suffering with your teeth. We hope
by now you are both quite better.
It seems so funny to hear Mother say she is looking for some sunny days,
when here we are having the sun shine from morning 'till night. It is really
beautiful to get out in it--wish we could bottle some of it & send to you. It has
been much warmer lately, & we think the coldest part of the winter is over.
We were cutting some wood for fuel a week last Saturday & the other young
fellow who works for Mr. Leslie & myself were taking turns at working the steam
circular saw. We had been getting along very well & had nearly finished when he
got his hand too near the saw & we were horrified at seeing him go running off
with loose finger ends swinging about. He had to go to Guelph hospital & the
doctor took off part of his first two fingers & managed to patch up the next one.
He is not yet back.
We shall soon be busy making preparations for moving to New Ontario. The part
we are thinking of settling in is about 400 miles north from here. The farms can
be bought at 2 /- per acre, in 160 acre lots & the land is good for farming
purposes & it is not far from a railway. We are looking forward to having a place
of our own. I shall probably go up to the part first & see what things look like.
The weevil which destroys peas is unknown in this part & first class potatoes can
be grown.
I shall try to have a bee farm too.
I will close now hoping you and Mother are quite well & with my best love.
Your loving brother
John Gibbins
CASH FOR COUNTRYSIDE IMPROVEMENTS IN NORTH OXFORDSHIRE
People in rural parts of North Oxfordshire are being offered the chance to bid for cash
to improve access to the countryside.
Grants of up to £5,000 in normal cases and £10,000 for exceptional schemes are
available. The project builds on the success of last year's Community Rights of Way
Improvement Fund. What could money support?
ü Practical work to create short community walks
ü Improvements to create more accessible rights of way and green spaces.
ü New routes for walkers, cyclists and equestrians
ü Projects that include local youngsters, volunteers or groups with a high level of
community involvement
ü Projects that are achievable within a year of getting funding.
Work that is being proposed without the permission of a landowner would not be
considered. Further information is available from the administrator at TOE [email protected] or by calling 01865 883488 (Wednesday and Thursday only). You
can also download information from www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/placesforpeople.
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CARRIERS
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Hook Norton Road, Chipping Norton
Oxon. OX7 STG
Tel 01608 730500 Fax 01608 730600
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Email: [email protected]
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WILDLIFE NOTEBOOK - MID MAY TO MID JULY
In the middle of May Mr Atkinson, who has been walking the fields for 50
years, for the first time ever saw 3 Badgers out in the daylight over four days,
one on the first evening and two on the following evenings. They ran towards
him and, only moved off when they were about a sticks length away. He was
about 40 yards away from their sett.
Betty Couldrey, who lives in Bourne Lane, on 5th June saw a brown blob in
the hedge in Sibford Road and looked in her binoculars to discover it was a
Fox which got up, had a good stretch and walked along before disappearing. Later that
evening she looked out to see a Fox with a rabbit in its mouth in the same spot in the
hedge. Ian Kaye in The Bourne also saw a young Fox on 5th June in his front garden
which ran across the wall. He also saw three young Foxes by the front of Fanville Farm
on the evening of 3rd June. We had a young Fox in our garden during the day on 9th July.
On 11th June there were four Fallow Deer in the field on the left at the top of the hill
leaving the village going towards Chipping Norton.
Jo and Gary Parkinson were at the Hooky allotments on 3rd June when they noticed that
a beautiful Grass Snake, which was about three feet long, had wriggled into the netting
and got stuck. With the help of Tim Burchell, they snipped the netting and freed the
snake, which was understandably annoyed and upset. Celia and Kjell Trogstad, who live
in the East End, have seen Grass Snakes which have taken residence in the undergrowth
by their pond. They see the adult on most days and there is at least one baby, a foot long
and the thickness of a worm. These snakes are not poisonous.
David Shirt has seen a Little Owl in Sibford Road sitting in the sun on a fence post at
5.15pm on 15th May. He has seen a couple of Hobbies in the area and saw one fly passed
their garden being harried by a Crow on 12th May. A Hobby was seen flying over a field
in East End on 29th May. They have heard Cuckoos several times which is a big
improvement on last year, but apart from the Cuckoo being heard on 21st April the only
other report is one heard on 16th May.
Celia and Kjell Trogstad saw a Sparrowhawk in their garden killing a Blackbird. Anne
Swainbank in Chapel Street had a female Sparrowhawk in her garden on 4th July. I was
very pleased to hear from Jonathan Muller, who moved to Watery Lane at the start of May
from their home in urban Reading, where the rare sighting of a Blackbird was a cause for
excitement, so they are really enjoying the variety of birdlife coming to their garden
feeders, including a Great Spotted Woodpecker and Blackbirds which had a nest in the
clematis just outside their kitchen window, but the most exciting bird was a Bullfinch
which they saw on 26th May and 1st June. A thought on this is that maybe we should
appreciate the wildlife around us and not take it for granted? David Shirt also had an
unusual sight, on 25th May, of a handsome pair of Bullfinches close to their living room
window just 3 - 4 feet away, hopping about on ceanothus which made a colourful picture.
Ian Kaye had a Green Woodpecker in his garden pecking insects from out of the wall for
about 15/20 minutes at 5.45 am. Max and Connie Harris, who live in Ironstone Hollow,
have seen a Great Spotted Woodpecker about six times over the last month or so in their
garden. A lot of Yellowhammers have been seen around in the road and hedges.
An Orange Tip and Red Admiral butterflies were seen on 2nd June, but overall Butterflies
have not been seen so much this year, I suppose due to all the rain, but over the weekend
of 7th/8th July when the sun was shining there were Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock,
Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown and Common Blue flying around. A Cinnabar Moth, which is
brightly coloured, was rescued from their pond by Celia and Kjell Trogstad.
Bats have been seen flying in the early evening.
Thank you very much for contacting me with your sightings.
Geraldine Moore Tel: 730236 email: [email protected]
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HOOK NORTON TENNIS CLUB
Summer Holiday Programme for Juniors
Sessions take place every week Saturday 28th July – Saturday 18th August
Day
Mon - Fri
Mon - Fri
Mon - Fri
Mon - Fri
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Time
10.00 – 11.00am
11.00am – 12.30pm
1.00 – 3.00pm
3.00 – 5.00pm
9.30 – 10.30am
10.30 – 11.30am
11.30 – 12.30pm
Group
Mini-Tennis
Mini-Tennis
Mini-Tennis
Juniors
Mini-Tennis
Mini-Tennis
Mini-Tennis
Cost £
Red
£20 for 5 days
Orange £30 for 5 days
Green £40 for 5 days
£40 for 5 days
Red
£4 per session
Orange £4 per session
Green £4 per session
Age
4-8
8-9
9 - 10
10 +
4-8
8-9
9 - 10
All sessions feature:
Fun Games! - Skills! - Matches! - Team Competitions! Friday is game day!!!!
To book a place please call Marc Gilkes, Club Coach on 01295 265085 or Matt Hill,
Junior Development Officer on 01295 262867
For more information on the Junior Programme and becoming a member please
contact Matt Hill, Junior Development Officer on 01295 262867
SEE YOU ON THE TENNIS COURT!!
Other news from Hook Norton Tennis Club
The five teams we run in the summer are
doing well, particularly our A team, which
has won nearly all its matches so far.
Adult Mixed Tournament
This took place on a blistering Sunday in
June; a great day was had by all, and the
winning pair, Stuart Ralph and Elaine
Priestley, had to fight hard to overcome
the stiff opposition.
Primary Schools Mini-Tennis
Tournament Report
A primary schools mini-tennis tournament
was held at Hook Norton Tennis Club on
Thursday 24th May for children from three
local primary schools. The year two pupils from Great Rollright, Hook Norton and St
Mary’s Chipping Norton primary schools received six weeks tennis coaching with four
boys and four girls being selected to compete in the tournament. In total there were
thirty-two pupils participating, the majority were playing tennis for the first time.
Great Rollright were the overall winners finishing first and second in the girls and boys
competitions respectively. Many of the children have now become involved in the
coaching programme and are attending after school clubs. The tournament was very
successful and it is hoped that it can be made an annual event.
Hook Norton Tennis Club – Adult Coaching
There are adult coaching sessions taking place at the tennis club during the daytime
for those wanting to attend. A ladies session began on Tuesday 3rd July from
10.00am-11.30am, the time and a day for men’s coaching is to be confirmed. If you
would like to attend then please contact club coach Marc Gilkes on 01295 265085 for
further details. Everybody is welcome!
Club nights and more tournaments
Club nights are on Tuesdays and Fridays; also on Sunday mornings. Everyone is
welcome. There is a singles ladder if you prefer to play singles, and there will be
ladies and mens championship tournaments later in the year.
For more details, contact Sue Lovatt on: [email protected]
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HOOK NORTON (SENIOR SECTION) FOOTBALL CLUB
Since the last Newsletter was circulated, our First Team’s promotion to the Premier
Division has been confirmed by the Hellenic League as a result of the team’s well
deserved 3rd place finish in Division 1 (West) at the end of last season. Accordingly,
we warmly congratulate Manager Ben Spiero and his Assistant Adrian White who,
together with their players, have realised this most creditable achievement for our
village club.
Hook Norton FC First Team - Season 2006/2007
Promoted to Premier Division of the Hellenic Football League
At the time of writing, in association with the Sports & Social Club to which it is
affiliated, the Football Club is now tasked to provide the necessary facilities for Step
5 Football, including modest spectator accommodation, floodlights and, of course, the
new clubhouse/pavilion. Whilst the clubhouse/pavilion is unlikely to be available for
use until the end of the year at the earliest, prior to which the existing building will
continue in use, the Football Club will be aiming to have the other facilities in place by
mid September after the cricket season has ended. With the new season beginning on
11th August, it therefore means that all early First and Second Team matches have to
be played away from home until such time that The Bourne can make its annual
transition from a cricket arena to a football arena. Until that time, as usual, the
Football Club extends its good wishes to the Cricket Club for a successful season in
both the league and in any cup competitions.
Once more, Ben and Adrian will be at the helm of the First Team (again generously
sponsored by Smiths of Bloxham) as it sets out on the daunting but challenging task
of locking horns with the likes of North Leigh, Hungerford Town, Highworth Town,
Abingdon Town etc etc. Meanwhile, Stuart Lester will be managing the Second Team
for the second season running, ably assisted by the loyal and ever-reliable Layi Olubaji.
Twice-a-week training began in early July and, in advance of the new season, friendly
matches have been arranged, details of which will be notified around the village nearer
the time. In conclusion, we have much to look forward to and, as always, we look
forward to your loyal support and encouragement in what will undoubtedly be a tough
but, hopefully, enjoyable season for our players, officials and supporters alike. Up the
Hooky!
Geoff ‘ Jesse’ James
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CALENDAR
AUGUST
2
4
Blue Box / Brown Bin week
Charity football tournament
in memory of Lee Stratford Sports & Social Club
4 8.00pm
'Vals and Friends' Return
Family Night Disco - Sports
& Social Club
9
Green Bin Week
9 7:30 pm Parish Council Meeting - Memorial Hall
11 9–12 am Village Market - Memorial
Hall
13-16
14
16
16
23
23
27
27
31
Holiday Club - Baptist
Church
2.00 pm WI Meeting – Baptist Hall
6.00pm
Baptist Church – Holiday
Club BBQ
Blue Box / Brown Bin week
Green Bin Week
10:30 am Carry on Learning Group
Late Summer Bank Holiday
12-5pm Hooky Duck Race – Pear
Tree
Blue Box / Brown Bin week
(Friday collection)
SEPTEMBER
4
4
5
6
6
8
8
8
10
13
13
13
13
8:55 am Primary School : Start of
Term (except Foundation
Stage – see 6th)
7:30 pm Local History Group Visitors Centre
7.00 Entry night for Garden Club
8.00pm Autumn Show - Memorial
Hall
Green Bin Week
9 am
Primary School Foundation
Stage children start
10am
Ride & Stride Sponsored
-6pm
Walk/Ride
9–12 am Village Market
2.30 pm Garden Club Autumn Show –
St Peter’s Church
7.30pm Friends of Hook Norton
Community Library AGM –
Brewery Visitors’ Centre
Blue Box / Brown Bin week
11.00am Wheelers and Squealers – St
Peter’s Church
7:30 pm Parish Council Meeting Memorial Hall
8pm
Sing to the Lord – St Peter’s
Church
14 8pm
15
18
18
20
21
22
27
27
28
28
30
30
Nick and Nobby’s quiz night
- Sports & Social Club
Hook Norton Village Newsletter Copy Date
2.00 pm WI Meeting – Baptist Hall
8.00pm FOHNS Annual General
Meeting – Primary School
Study Centre
Green Bin Week
7.00 –
Celebration of Peace One
10.00pm Day day – Primary School
Study Centre
7.15pm Hook Norton Film Society
for 8pm 'Borat' - Memorial Hall
Blue Box / Brown Bin week
10:30 am Carry on Learning Group Library
9.00Macmillan Coffee Morning –
11.30am Primary School Study Centre
Rock Night - Sports & Social
Club
9.00am Day visit to RHS Autumn
Show, Malvern
Harvest Festival – St Peter’s
Church
Find a copy of the Newsletter and a rolling twelve month village diary at
www.news-hooknorton.freeserve.co.uk
Printed by KMS Litho, Hook Norton. 01608 737640