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May 2015
St Mary’s Freeland
Grapevine
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ST MARY THE VIRGIN, FREELAND
Services for April 2015 26th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) Services for May 2015 3rd 10.00 Family Service with Baptism (Rev. David Tyler) 18.00 Taizé (Rev. Peter Ball) 10th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev David Tyler) 14th 20.00 Holy Communion for Ascension Day (Rev. David Tyler) 17th 10.00 Holy Communion with Baptism and Junior Church (Rev. David Tyler) 24th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke) 31st 10.00 Holy Communion with children’s activity (Rev. David Tyler) Manor School Services for June 2015 7th 10.00 Family Service (Rev. Peter Ball) 18.00 Taizé (Rev. Peter Ball) Toddlers at St Mary’s All families with pre-school aged children are welcome to join in the fun at our toddler group in St Mary’s, Freeland. There are many toys, a craft table and we have a Christian themed story every week. We provide snacks, drinks, home baked cakes, fresh coffee and tea while we have a chat and share time together, all for a small donation of 50p. The group runs during term time on Thursdays from 10am to 11.30am and everyone is very welcome. If you would like to know more then please contact Jane on 882654 or David on 881270.
Bible Fun Club ‘BFC’ is a group for parents, carers and primary school aged children who meet once a month for games, crafts and snacks with a Christian theme. We meet on a Wednesday during term time, at the Village Hall from 3.30 - 4.30pm. Forthcoming dates: Wed 29th April, Wed 3rd June & Wed 1st July
11+ Hitchhikers meeting in Hanborough at 7pm on Sunday evening. For further information on all these groups or services phone David on 881270 or visit www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland or www.hanboroughparish.org.uk
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THANK YOU TO PETER NEWELL FOR THIS MONTH’S COVER PHOTO
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Some useful contact details:
Rector: Rev. David Tyler Associate Minister: Rev. Peter Ball 01993 881270 01993 882859 The Rectory, Swan Lane Email: [email protected] Long Hanborough OX29 8BT Email: [email protected]
Curate:
Rev. Dr Phil Cooke 01865 881366 Email: [email protected]
Licensed Lay Ministers: Clive Berry 01993 881384 Hugh Dalton 01993 881742
Lay Pastoral Assistants:
John Fox 01993 881384 Peter Langley 01993 883775
Churchwardens: Weddings: Flowers in the Church: Claire Soanes Steve Mellin Margaret Stringer Janet Dalton 01993 883205 01993 882044 01993 882112 01993 881742
All sorts of interesting information about St Mary’s can be seen on the “A Church Near You” website: www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland
If you have any interesting pictures that could be used on this site, please contact Roy Thomas on 01993 882866 or email: [email protected]
You can now see a virtual tour of St Mary’s on Google Street View at: http://goo.gl/g53NJH
*************************** Letter from the rector: Dear Friends,
I was struck by someone the other day saying "Christians believe that Jesus lived 2,000 years ago".
I agree - Christians do believe that - but then I think every thinking person should also agree with that statement. There was someone called Jesus who lived and died in and around Jerusalem 2,000 years who had a profound effect on the world in which he inhabited. Of that, I don't think there is any serious debate. I think virtually every historian of that period would agree that Jesus lived and died. With a third of the world’s population being Christian, with many of our most talented artists and musicians over the centuries having been influenced by Jesus, and even our calendar being constructed from the date of Christ's birth, there can be little doubt that he has a profound effect on the world we live in today.
What is not agreed upon is who he was and what he did. Was he really the Son of God? Was he God? Did he really perform miracles? And in this season of Easter (yes we are still in the season of Easter) we should ask was he truly resurrected?
I believe that a carpenter's son who lived 2,000 years ago could never have had the effect on our world today unless he was who he said he was. Continued……...
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Continued……… What do you think? Someone called Jesus did live 2,000 years ago - of that we can be sure - we need to work out who he was. Because if he was who he said he was there can be nothing more important to know in this life.
With all my best wishes,
David
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ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLS RINGING REPORT
The bells will be rung on the following dates:
Sunday 3rd May: 9.15am to 10.00am
Sunday 17th May: 9.15am to 10.00am
Sunday 7th June: 9.15am to 10.00am
The 70th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe celebration (VE Day70) – Exact Anniversary 8 May
RT Hon William Hague MP has written to the Archbishop of Canterbury to highlight the opportunity for churches to pay a role in this year’s commemorations for Victory in Europe Day.
The Government and its partners will be arranging a variety of events to mark the occasion which will range from the lighting of beacons across the UK, to a service of thanksgiving and parade in central London.
The ringing of church bells has long been part of commemorating the moment in 1945 when peace broke out and brought an end to nearly six years of war and chaos across Europe. VE Day 70 is an opportunity to remember the sacrifice and sheer determination of the people who saw us through this dark period, give thanks to all those who so bravely played their part and celebrate peace and reconciliation.
St Mary’s Church, Freeland will be participating and will ring a quarter peal on Friday 8th May from 6pm until 7pm.
It is hoped a quarter peal will be rung at St Peter and St Paul’s, Church Hanborough at 11am on Saturday 9th May.
Usual practice every Monday from 7.30pm until 9pm.
FF6 takes place on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm, except where a practice falls immediately before a Saturday practice.
Open and Doubles Minor Practice will take place on the fourth Saturday from 3pm to 5pm.
Please contact the Tower Captain, Neil Ephgrave (883850) or myself should you wish to discuss any bell ringing matters.
You can see more about Freeland Bell Ringers under the “Clubs and Groups” section of the village website www.freelandoxon.co.uk
Margaret Hewitt - Tower Correspondent Tel 882992
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The hours are: 7.45am – 8.45am Monday to Friday during school term time, plus shopping and planning time. You will be responsible for buying and preparing breakfast for up to 8 children and providing a range of activities designed to get children ready for a busy school day.
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FROM THE REGISTERS AT ST MARY THE VIRGIN
Funerals: Tony Dix 23rd March 2015
Joy Fowler 1st April 2015
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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 10 – 16th MAY 2015
There will be a house to house collection in Freeland during this week. The bright red envelopes are again being used so if you are willing to give a donation to this very worthy cause
the collectors will be calling later in the week to collect them. Thank you in advance for any offerings. This collection is usually the largest amount collected for a charity in Freeland and most years the amount raised is larger than the year before. We appreciate that some people would rather not give to this charity.
For any further information contact Janet Dalton 881742
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Services in Hanborough for April 2015 26th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
Services in Hanborough for May 2015 3rd 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship (Rev. Peter Ball) Manor School 18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
10th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke) Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
14th 20.00 Holy Communion for Ascension Day (Rev. David Tyler) St Mary’s, Freeland
17th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Worship Together Manor School 10.00 United Morning Prayer Christ Church 18.00 Compline (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
24th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. Peter Ball) Christ Church
31st 10.00 Holy Communion with children’s activity Manor School (Rev. David Tyler)
Services in Hanborough for June 2015 7th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST PETER, EYNSHAM Serving the Hanboroughs, Freeland, Cassington, South Leigh, Stanton Harcourt, Sutton and Northmoor. Many non-Catholics come to our Church or get help from our Priest. All are welcome.
THE CHURCH is open for prayer 09.00-17.00 at Abbey Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HR Office phone: 01865 881613 Website : www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk
SUNDAY MASS is at 10.00am with a Children’s Liturgy during Mass and SATURDAY for Sunday 7.30pm Mass also on Mondays 10.00am, Tuesdays 5.30pm, Wednesdays 10.00am, Thursdays 12 noon, and Fridays 7.00am
THE PRIEST: Father Martin Flatman is happy to receive enquiries by phone, email or text. Mobile 07719 646790 E-mail: [email protected]
HIS WEEKLY TALK (Homily) can be sent to you by email. Just send your address. It is also on the Parish Website and on his Blog: frmartinflatman.wordpress.com Follow him on Twitter @FrMartin Flatman & on Facebook as Martin Flatman
CONFESSIONS on Saturdays at 7.00pm and Wednesdays at 10.30am or by appointment
THE HALL (The Tolkien Room) is available for hire with a lovely outside area for children to play in. Tel: 07919 605544 [email protected]
HOMILIES ON THE HOLY SPIRIT Many have said how much they appreciated Father Martin’s series of Homilies leading up to Lent on the Church’s Moral Teaching. So during Eastertide he has been preaching a series on the Holy Spirit because it often only gets a look-in at Pentecost at the very end of the Easter season. All these Homilies and past ones can be read on his Blog. A Blog is just a personal website. Just put in www.frmartinfatman.wordpress.com
THESE ARE THE TOPICS of these HOMILIES:- The Holy Spirit and …..The Church (12th April), Knowledge and Wisdom (19th April), Healing (26th April) with Prayers for Healing at the end of Mass Speaking and Teaching (3rd May) Prayer (10th May) Love (17th May)
THIS IS THE YEAR WHEN WE CELEBRATE THE CONSECRATED LIFE and so there is a special service with all the monks and nuns and friars and religious sisters of Oxford on Saturday 30th May at 4.00pm at St Aloysius Catholic Church, Oxford. Do come if you can.
THE CHURCH SEWERS have been repaired at a cost of £10,000. That much because they stretch right across the Car Park. This is cheaper than the first estimate. Thanks to your continued generosity we are able to afford this and will just about not go into debt. The bad news is that they broke the water main doing it. The good news is that they had to replace it! So that is an extra bonus at no cost to us.
THE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION through the streets of Oxford takes place on Sunday 7th June starting from St Aloysius Church at 2.00pm. Book the date now. Continued………...
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Continued…………. ST PETER’S HOUSE wlll soon be occupied (we hope) by people who support the work of the Church. Indeed they may well have moved in by the time you read this. This is being handled for us by a professional Estate Agent. The Office next to the Sacristy remains in use for us but is now accessed through the Church. There is now a Letter Box in the Sacristy Door where messages can be left. It is always best now to contact Father Martin on his mobile 07719 646790 but messages left on the office phone will alert his Mobile so that a fast response if needed will continue as before.
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FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: Paul Weir, 69 Hurdswell, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8DQ Tel. 886818. E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Paul Weir will be on sabbatical leave from the end of April to the end of July. Any requests for ministerial needs, please contact Stella Bristow 01608 810926 or John Applegate 01993 881782. Any other matters, contact Julie Hurst 01993 882805
April 26th 10.30 Rev. Paul Weir (Holy Communion)
May 3rd 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
10th 10.30 Eddie Fowler
17th 10.30 At North Leigh - Rev. Ian Duffy
24th 10.30 Easter to Pentecost Songs of Praise
31st 10.30 Philip Mansell
June 7th 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
************************************** WOODSTOCK U3A
We meet at 2pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the Enterprise Centre of Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock. New and potential members are most welcome. For more information: Sue Hooker (01865) 580688 [email protected] OR www.u3asites.org.uk/woodstock
Wednesday 29th April: 10am - Noon: Coffee Morning being held at ‘Ryegrass’, Flemings Road, Woodstock. Info: Ann Applegate 01993 881782
Tuesday 5th May: AGM and Entertainment by Members
Tuesday 2nd June: Dr Martin Holmes: ‘Tony Blair’
************************************** EXERCISE GROUP Come and join our friendly exercise group run by an Age UK tutor at the Village Hall, Fridays 10.00am - 11.00am First taster session is free. To suit all abilities (seated or standing). These classes are to build muscle strength & help prevent falls.
Have fun and sing along to the music too.
Contact Olwen Radburn on 773432 or [email protected] to find out more.
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This friendly group continues to meet in the village hall every Monday morning during term-time 10.00am until 11.30am. A wide variety of toys and play equipment is available every week along with a drink and snack for the children. Tea, coffee and biscuits/cake are available for parents / grandparents / carers.
We provide a craft table each week and the themes for May will be:
4th May - Bank Holiday - no session
11th May - painting using different objects as stamps
18th May - butterfly craft using paper plates
25th May - half term - no session
We look forward to seeing you.
For more information please contact Helen on (01993) 880469.
Freeland Baby and Toddler Group
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FREELAND PARISH COUNCIL - Planning update As the next Parish Council meeting will not be held until 20th April (past the Grapevine deadline), here is a quick update on any planning applications or planning decisions received since the last meeting.
Planning Applications: All planning applications can now be viewed on line from the Village Website at www.freelandoxon.co.uk (under Planning Applications) or via the WODC website at www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning. You can also contact the Planning Team at WODC on 01993 861420 and view the documents at Woodgreen Council Offices.
Applications Received: 15/00722/FUL LAND EAST OF WILLOUGHBY FIELDS, WROSLYN RD Change of use from Builders storage yard to residential site, demolition of commercial garage, erection of a detached dwelling and private garage for Mr Gary Findlay.
15/00939/HHD 19 OAKLAND CLOSE, FREELAND. Single story rear extension for Mr P & S Gilford.
15/00986/HHD 24 CHURCH VIEW, FREELAND. Single storey rear extension for Mr & Mrs B Hunt.
15/01001/HHD 2 HURST LANE, FREELAND. Erection of single and two storey rear extensions for Mr Stephen Rogers.
Applications Approved: 15/00425/HHD BOLVEAN, BROADMARSH LANE, FREELAND. Two storey side extension incorporating existing single storey extension for Mr & Mrs James.
Applications Withdrawn: None.
Best Kept Garden Competition As many of you will be aware, members of the Witney Horticultural Society kindly judge this competition for us every year. They have been in touch this year to advise that many of their members are struggling to walk the distance of the whole village due to mobility problems, and have asked if I can give them a list of those properties wishing to enter this competition. So, if you would like your garden to be judged this year for the Best Kept Garden, please can you let me know by dropping me an email, letter or phone-call. You don’t need to do anything to enter, it’s free of charge and no-one will enter your property. They just look from the entrance way to your property at your front garden. Dates for the judging will follow in due course, usually in June and August. Thanks.
Contacting the Council & Date of Next Meeting: Next council meeting will be held on Monday 18th May 2015 at 7.30pm in the Newell Room. If you wish to contact the Parish Council about a particular matter and have access to the internet, please have a look at the village website where lots of useful information is held. The website can be accessed via www.freelandoxon.co.uk Alternatively, please contact me between the hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday - Lisa Smith, Parish Clerk on 01993 880067 or email [email protected]
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St Mary's Sunday Afternoon Walk
St Mary's Church would like to invite you to join them for a Sunday afternoon walk on 7th June.
We will be meeting at St Mary's, Freeland at 3pm to enjoy a walk, ending at Christ Church, Hanborough at around 4.30pm for tea, coffee and cakes.
The walk is open to all. Please come along, and bring your children and dogs! There will be a scavenger hunt for children along the way.
If you would like to join us, please email Fiona ([email protected]) so that we have an idea of numbers for catering.
We look forward to seeing you. FREELAND GARDENING CLUB At the meeting on 23rd March, Janet Cropley showed slides and gave information about ‘The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring’. She had chosen more unusual ones than the bulbs, etc. we are all enjoying at the time of writing. She very sensibly had printed sheets with the names of the ones she had photographed for us to take home to remind us.
On 18th April the Club had a visit to Wisley RHS Gardens. This will be reported on next month. There is also a talk by Michael Brown entitled ‘A Monastery Garden’ in Freeland Hall on Monday 27th April at 7.30pm. We don’t yet know whether this is a present Monastery or one in the past. Whatever it is it will be interesting and maybe have some good ideas. The Club Raffle of hampers will be held at this meeting. Many thanks to those who donated items for the hampers.
‘Gardens of Japan’ is the subject of the talk by Malcolm Brownsword on Monday 18th May also in Freeland Hall at 7.30pm. As Japanese gardens differ from ours considerably it will be lovely to see pictures of these peaceful minimalist gardens which always include water, rocks and usually Acer trees. Visitors are most welcome at £3 a meeting.
The daffodils have made a lovely show throughout the village for everyone to enjoy. There are still a few areas without them so hopefully these will be added next year.
There is a day visit to Snowshill Lavender Fields and on to Hidcote Manor National Trust Garden in the afternoon on Saturday 20th June. Bookings for this trip will be taken at the May meeting. NT members get into Hidcote free with their membership cards. Visitors are very welcome.
There are the usual Plant Bring and Buy Sale at the Hall meetings.
For any further information about the Freeland Gardening Club please call consult Ray and Jill Evans at 99 Wroslyn Rd on 881420.
Janet Dalton (Publicity Secretary)
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GRAPEVINE DELIVERER REQUIRED!
Could you deliver 24 copies of the Grapevine, once a month, to addresses on Wroslyn Road between Church View and the Village Hall?
Please contact Kenny Wylie on 883245 for more information.
THANK YOU to Mrs Stanley who has been delivering the Grapevine for many years and is now standing down.
****************************************** FREELAND FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
March 200 Club Winners
£20 No. 63 S. Hole £10 No. 1 S. Smart £5 No. 145 D. Alsworth
It has been a decent month on the pitch for Freeland, with the Firsts securing their safety with a 1-1 draw with Launton and a 4-1 win over Bletchingdon. Matty Longford will no doubt be looking around for a few extra faces this summer to strengthen the squad and will look to be aiming at finishing higher up the table next time around.
The Reserves defeated two Division 2 strugglers with ease, beating North Oxford 2-0 and Chalgrove 4-1. It looks like being a creditable top 5 finish for the Ressies.
The Under 11s also had a decent month, winning 2 games in handsome fashion, 3-1 over Wychwood and 7-3 over Chadlington. The only blemish was a 4-2 defeat to Carterton.
In other matters this year, there will be a slight change in format to our Annual 6-a-Side in August, with it now being a youth one instead of a men's one. This is following on from the success of our Under 11s side and also looking towards the future of adding additional youth sides to our ranks.
Matthew Hardy - Freeland Football Club Chairman
****************************************** THE UNACCEPTED FREELAND RAMBLERS 13 people & Shep the dog made for a grand mornings 6 mile walk only to be spoilt by our small group being completely overwhelmed with trouble makers who assumed that this was an illegal Easter Egg Hunt. Can we give more details of points of interest & the route taken on these rambles? Ah, the times we’ve been asked that. Grateful thanks again to Mott Navigation Services for getting most of us back home safely. (It is only my professionalism which prevents me from mentioning the 1 mile detour we took circumnavigating the same field 2 or 3 times, allegedly to avoid the killer wild boars). Note. Any rumours of establishing a cycling club are greatly exaggerated! Next exciting event: meet at The Oxfordshire Yeoman, 9.30am, Sunday 3rd May
Rambing Presidento and compass owner
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FIRM FIZZIQUE FITNESS
CLASSES IN FREELAND & LONG HANBOROUGH
PILATES - Monday Long Hanboro’ Rec Hall 7.00-8.15pm
YOGA - Tuesday Freeland Village Hall 7.45-9.00pm
PILATES - Wednesday Freeland Village Hall 9.30-10.30am
FUZION - Saturday Freeland Village Hall 8.30-9.45am
FUZION is a combination of Yoga, Pilates & Stretch. Please note that the Saturday class is subject to time and venue change.
Up to date information on all classes can be found on the website below.
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Freeland Open Gardens 2015 Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June
1pm to 6pm
Thank you to everyone offering to open their garden, we have approximately 20 interesting and varied gardens for you to visit. Along with the gardens, come and enjoy Exhibitions, Entertainment, Raffle, Cream teas, Cake stall, Quiz and more. Keep this weekend free; invite family and friends. Offers of cakes and raffle prizes; gratefully accepted. For more information contact: Rosie James 881997 Bridget Crocker 881942 Hanne Webster 882002 Ria Lay 881464 Dawn French 358641 Proceeds will go towards the: “Memorial Tree Planting” project. Extension of Freeland Play Park – for older children
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AN INVITATION…...to consider trying your hand at BOWLS at HANBOROUGH BOWLS CLUB
Our Club is open to ALL and we welcome new members - do give it a go - you never know!!
During May 2015 we are offering OPEN sessions for anyone who wishes to try the game and to see if they like it. All we ask is for you to bring some FLAT shoes with you - heeled shoes can damage the Green. We will provide the Bowls (woods). There are two afternoon sessions on Monday 4th and Friday 22nd May at 2.00pm and two evening sessions on Mondays 11th and 18th May at 6.00pm. The Green will be available for about 2 hours each session. Qualified coaches will be on the Green to help and advise.
The Club plays Mixed Friendly matches - mostly at weekends and we have a full programme from mid-April to the end of September. We also play separate mid-week League matches for both Men and Ladies. In addition. There are informal Club roll-ups every Monday and Friday afternoon at 2.00pm throughout the summer season.
SUBSCRIPTION FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY FOR 2015 IS £30.00 IF JOINING DURING THE MONTH OF MAY. THIS IS NORAMLLY £60.00 PER SEASON.
PLEASE COME ALONG AND GIVE IT A TRY, A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU.
************************************** THE FREELAND PHOTO GROUP
At this month’s meeting, Doug Lamb gave us a talk on using the Audio Visual program 'PicturesToExe'. The group were able to get to know and understand an aspect of photography that is often overlooked, the presentation of our images. He demonstrated how the program can be used to show photographs via one’s television or projector and also how to add movement to the shots as well as music. It was clear that Doug’s lifetime involvement with music has given him a great skill in the use of music and sound within such programs.
We also found time to look at members photographs, which we find very useful as generally photographers find it difficult to get critical advice regarding their own work.
Bruce Hammersley confirmed that the Group’s Flickr site progresses well. Those wanting to view our site should search for 'Freeland Photo Group' within Flickr.
The next meeting of the Photo Group will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19th May in the Newell Room
The Group welcomes new members. For more info, dates of meeting, etc., email [email protected]
************************************** TUESDAY CLUB UPDATE Members from the Tuesday Club are now meeting at The Yeoman on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Noon for lunch and a chat. The next meeting is Tuesday 5th May. Beryl Dawes Tel: 01993 883770
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Stay or Celebrate at SHEPHERDS HALL
We offer a selection of fully ‘en-suite’ bedrooms fitted with television and tea & coffee facilities. These are available on a nightly or weekly basis,
or for longer periods, if required.
We also cater for all types of Family Functions in our attractive Lounge Bar with its open log fire
in winter and adjacent Function Room.
For further information, phone Liz or David Fyson 01993 881256
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Bookings / further details:
07501 270 526
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IN MEMORY OF JOY FOWLER
After the recent loss of our Mum, Di Fisher, Trevor Fowler and families would like to say a big thank you to everyone for all your messages, cards, kind words and for attending Mum’s funeral. It really has been a great comfort and support to us at a very difficult time.
Also thank you for the help and support of Rev. David Tyler for his visits and prayers at the JR, Rev. Phil Cooke, Jackie Gardner, Margaret Stringer, the amazing voices of the Girl Guides and Jill and Ray Evans for the beautiful flowers in church. Without you all we could not have given Mum the lovely service that she would have wished for or made it so memorable, for this we are truly grateful.
*************************************** BURFORD FESTIVAL 2015 - Friday 5th to Sunday 14th June The Festival Programme is available on our website www.burfordfestival.org or in the tourist office and many shops and pubs in Burford and the surrounding villages. With around 50 events, there will be something to suit every taste.
The first weekend of the Festival starts with our Open Gardens on 6th and 7th June when 25 private gardens of Burford will open their gates. We are also very privileged to have three key guest speakers over that weekend: Baroness Rebuck (Chair of Penguin Random House UK Publishers); Mary Keen (renowned garden designer); and Deborah Warner (international opera and theatre director). The weekend is rounded off with a Baroque music chamber concert.
During the week we have a wide range of literary activities including talks from authors (including Jack Straw and “Scatty Chef” Katherine Frelon), creative writing workshops, and a Speed Book Review evening. These are supplemented by a series of talks, including an evening with Lord Hurd.
Two professional touring theatre groups will come to Burford mid-week. On Tuesday 9th June, Scary Little Girls will present a ‘Living Literature’ installation event set around Burford’s secret places, and on Wednesday 10th June the Lord Chamberlain’s Men will perform Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’.
The final weekend will feature the Corinium Players, a Cotswold-based classical guitar ensemble, our ‘Party on the Rec’ for families of all ages, a reprise of our popular evening of songs from the musicals - ‘Standing Ovation! A Celebration of the Showtune’, and a grand finale concert with the Burford Singers and Cotswold Youth Choir.
Tickets are available from the Madhatter Bookshop in Burford. More details on the website. Do join us! You will be most welcome!
Hugo Ashton, Chairman, Burford Festival 2015 Organising Committee
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ARTWEEKS SATURDAY May 2nd - SUNDAY May 10th
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ART EXHIBITION
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Have your say on NHS services in West Oxfordshire
Saturday 6 June 2015
at Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane
Are you happy with your NHS? Do you have some ideas to make it better? Drop in to share your views and experiences of local NHS Services at Eynsham Village Hall, on Saturday 6 June.
Come along to our stand at the Eynsham Community Day to share your views, suggestions and stories about the NHS services you have used in the Eynsham and Long Hanborough areas.
The event is being organised by the West Oxfordshire Locality Group Public and Patient Forum. This volunteer group comprises representatives of patient support organisations, and GP patient groups, as well as local, parish and district council representatives. Its aim is to be the local ‘eyes and ears’ of the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG), which commissions our health services in Oxfordshire. Our Locality Group’s participation in the Eynsham Community Day is supported by the Eynsham Medical Group.
Roy Thomas, local event organizer, said: “This is a great opportunity to get your voice heard, and your ideas about shaping the NHS in West Oxfordshire transmitted to the Commissioners. All the comments, compliments, suggestions and stories gathered at the event will be included anonymously in a report to OCCG, and if you leave your contact details, we’ll make sure you receive a copy of the report. These days, patients really do have a voice and this is your chance to influence OCCG’s decisions about commissioning health care in Oxfordshire.”
To find out more or to get involved, contact the team organising the event at email: [email protected] or call 01993 881 001 BRIDEWELL ORGANIC GARDENS – Community Afternoon
The Walled Garden and Vineyard at Wilcote (OX7 3EB) will be open on Wednesday 13th May from 2pm to 4pm. £3, children free.
Refreshments and plants will be for sale. For further information please call 01993 864530 or go to www.bridewellorganicgardens.co.uk
Gardening for Better Health: Registered Charity No. 115845
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FAIRFIELD BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Are a Freeland based company that aim to provide the highest quality and competitively priced Pre-purchase house surveys, Architectural Design, Garden Design and Property Maintenance to house owners.
The services offered are:-
Pre-purchase house surveys. Property Design and Planning Applications for extensions and conversions Garden Design and construction. House, property and garden maintenance and repairs.
If you would like to discuss any of the above services with me, please either ring me on (P) 01993 / 882217 (M) 07717 062512 or contact me by E mail: [email protected]
Free initial meeting and quote for work. No VAT.
Thank you - Tod Fairfield ACIOB
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Phone: 07977 547419 or 01865 731443
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FREELAND WI
Bill Heine, Radio Oxford Broadcaster, Oxford Mail Journalist and Author entertained members and guests of Freeland WI with an account of how it took six years to gain planning permission to have a 25 foot fibreglass shark appearing to crash through the roof of his house in Headington.
The original idea had been to make an ordinary looking house extraordinary. The sculptor John Buckley had designed and built the Sharks tail, the installation caused massive interest, some favourable and some unfavourable. A six year planning battle followed, which after a public appeal, Michael Heseltine, Minister of State at the time, finally granted permission. It is interesting to see that in a silhouette of the Oxford skyline it is now possible to discern the Sharks tail in the outline.
Our next meeting will be on Monday 11th May at Freeland Garden Centre at 7.30pm when we will make either hanging baskets or tubs using either flowers or herbs. Please bring your own basket or container or they can be purchased on the night. Pimms and Strawberry Shortbread will be served. We look forward to welcoming members and guests to this event.
For further information please contact Lorraine Pengilley on 01993 881129 or [email protected] or see our website http://FreelandWI.weebly.com
Lorraine Pengilley ***************************************
1st HANBOROUGH FREELAND SCOUT GROUP
Due to the Easter holidays, this month’s report will be shorter than usual, but this is always a time of change. Some children move up through the sections, we say farewell to some and welcome to new faces.
I must say congratulations to Henry Berry, Lenny Morgan, Samuel Eaton, Zack Neville & Arthur Quartermain who all achieved their Chief Scout Bronze Award last month as they now move from Beavers up to Cubs. I also want to thank Victoria Eaton for all her support and creative cooking skills over the past few years as she steps down as Beaver leader, and we welcome Robbie Hughes who joins the Beaver leader team.
As I’ve said in previous reports, we are always looking for more help to run all of our scouting sections, whether as a leader or casual support. If you feel you can get involved, please contact our Group Section Leader, Adam Griffiths by emailing him on [email protected]
Please also have a look at the ‘Join the Adventure’ page of the scouting website at http://scouts.org.uk/get-involved
At the time of going to press, the next big event for the group is the St. George’s Day Parade and Service on Sunday 26th April in Witney. This year, 1st Hanborough Freeland Scout Group have been chosen to bear the union flag.
Steve Mellin, Publicity representative
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Oxfordshire STARS Spring Concert - Saturday, 16th May 2015 The Parish Church Of St Michael At The North Gate, Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY. 7.00pm - 10.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm), Tickets / Entry £5 (tickets will be available on the door on the night.)
Our Charity Spring Concert and Sing-in will feature local singers and musicians. It will be an evening of varied performers with a wonderful mix of music and songs. Starring… The Skeptics (A Capella Trio), Mike Johnsson (Boogie, Jive, Jump Vocals and Piano), David Earley (Vocal, Hammered Dulcimer and Guitar), Jessica Law (Vocal), Arthur Harris (Piano), Garsingington Choir, Rejeili Paulo (Opera), Nick Gill (Jazz Pianist and Singer), Janet Phillips (Singer), Nicholas and Jesse Victory (Saxophone, Trumpet and Piano). There will be a bit of something for everyone! Prizes for our charity raffle will be very much appreciated.
Nicky Clargo - Oxfordshire STARS 07754 271831 [email protected]
Raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Charity. Reg. No. 207994
************************************ COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT THE MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL We run an extensive programme of courses for adults within the school all year round (apart from school holidays).
A full copy of our 2014-15 brochure is available to download on the Marlborough School website www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk/community
If you would like a free printed copy of our brochure or to book a place please telephone 01993 813592 or email [email protected]
It is possible to join some of our weekly classes throughout the term - if there is still availability – please ring to check.
For up to date and comprehensive information about availability on courses please see the school website (as above). As courses become full they are listed as FULL for your information.
On Saturday 16 May we are offering the following workshops: Roman Blind or Curtain Making an Introduction with your sewing machine 9.30am-4.30pm £38.50 + materials Aromatherapy: An Introduction 1.15-4pm £18 Italian for your Holidays 3 10am-1pm £18 French for your Holidays 10am-1pm £18 Drawing with Confidence 10am-4pm £33+materials Photoshop for Beginners 10am-3pm £27.50 Yoga to cleanse and detox 10am-1pm £18 Sugarcraft – covering a sponge cake 11-12.30pm £15 or £30 if you attend both sessions Sugarcraft decorations for Summer 1-4pm £21+materials Stained Glass 10am-5pm FULL
For more information about any of our courses or to book a space please contact Jenny Bodinham, Coordinator, Marlborough C of E School, Community Education Shipton Road, Woodstock OX20 1LP Tel: 01993 813592
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FREELAND MEN’S NET
The fourth meeting of the Net was held on Monday 6th April in the Methodist Chapel. Those attending greatly enjoyed a presentation from Martin Shann on “King Kong – why cinema loves apes”. Martin is an experienced speaker with extensive experience in the field of film animation and was able to link the evolution of cinematic animation to everything from the discovery of dinosaurs to the great Piltdown Man hoax whilst showing some highly entertaining early footage.
There was further discussion concerning dates and topics for future meetings. Newcomers are always extremely welcome and the next meeting is scheduled for Monday 1st June at 7.30pm, again in the Methodist Chapel.
Graham Warby: 881544 [email protected]
************************************* COMPOST GIVEAWAY TO GREEN-FINGERED RESIDNTS
Green fingered residents can benefit from a free compost giveaway at the start of May.
Over 150 bags of recycled compost will be given away by West Oxfordshire District Council at The Leys, Witney on Friday 1st May from 11am until 2pm.
The compost will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis and residents can take up to three bags home to use on their gardens.
Last year the District Council collected over 10,000 tonnes of garden waste from homes across West Oxfordshire. This is processed at a composting site near Chipping Norton by Agrivert Ltd (which is supplying the compost for the giveaway).
Along with free compost, recycling officers will be offering residents free: food waste bins and caddies kitchen caddy liners recycling box nets ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ recipe books
Discounted home composting bins will also be available to purchase for half price, at a cost of just £10.
Around a third of many household rubbish bins is usually organic waste - diverting food and garden waste from landfill means less pollution and fewer harmful greenhouse gases from rotting waste.
“Home composting is still the cheapest and most environmentally friendly way to deal with garden waste and food waste, such as peelings, as it requires no transport or processing” explained Sian Stokes, Waste and Recycling Officer for the District Council.
“Composting is simple to do and the end result will bring many benefits to your garden – improving your soil and helping to cut plant disease. As well as selling discounted home compost bins at the giveaway, our experts will also be on hand to answer any questions."
A full list of items that can go in garden waste bins, and other recycling/waste bins, is available at www.westoxon.gov.uk/bins or by calling 01993 861000. People can also register for free green waste collections online or by calling this number.
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The Bartholomew Players next production from 13th-16th May 2015 is the psychological thriller “Night Must Fall” by Emlyn Williams
Venue: Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham, OX29 4QW Tickets: £8 (concessions £7) or £16 for charity supper performance on Friday 15th May from Denise Santilli, 07721 744020, [email protected] or www.bartholomewplayers.ticketsource.co.uk
or Evenlode DIY in Eynsham, or on the door.
Website: www.bartholomewplayers.co.uk *******************************************
WHO’S WHO AT COMBE MILL www.combemill.org Tony Simmons (left) first visited in 2003, created the website in 2006 and is now Chair of this Grade II listed building preserved through substantial lottery funding.
He is proud that the Mill provides a complete experience, being much greater than the sum of its machinery and building parts. There are often 10 to 15 Mill experts working on open days (every Wednesday and Sunday) with a steady stream of visitors.
Richard Newman (right) from Bicester, wanted an outlet for his lifetime skills, acquired helping his Farrier Dad, as an electrical engineer and through various hobbies: classic tractors, wood turning and visiting any Mill that will have him! He loves the banter with other Mill experts - putting the engineering world to rights!
I am amazed how the team come up with so many new ideas to interest and motivate everyone involved.
Check out our website at www.combemill.org if these gentlemen have inspired you to join us. There are also lots of non-engineering activities to try your hand at.
Tea and cake always available!
Combe Mill is open on Wednesdays & Sundays from 1st April to the 30th September 10.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)
Steaming Events: Sunday 10th May - National Mills Weekend - Waterwheel only plus Art Exhibition Sunday 17th May - Barn Engines, Horticultural Machinery & Tractors - in steam Sunday 21st June - Blacksmiths at Combe - in steam
Guided Countryside Walks: Join local experts for an afternoon of walks and activities to learn more about your local countryside bordering the River Evenlode on the first Sunday of the month from March to October. Walks cover the water meadow and Mill Wood. Meet up at the Tea Room at Combe Mill at 3pm - session finishes by 5pm. Cost £2.50 per person over 16, £5 per family group (max 6). All adults responsi-ble for their own children. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! Please email [email protected] Julie Bourchier [email protected]
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Open Fires / Wood burners / Flue Sweeping Prompt, Clean and Efficient Nests Removal - Bird Guards / Cowls Fitted Chimney Pots Supplied and Fitted - Fully Insured ICS Member 411 - Certificates
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FREELAND CRAFT CLUB
We've welcomed another new member (and her husband) into the group last month and hope they are enjoying their time with us. We've been working on "square" stitch this time, turning the result into pin cushions and again it is remarkable to see the variety of final products - in the choice of patterns and colours. Now what next?... come along and try for yourself. It is a great chance to see what other people have made, to find some new patterns and along the way make some new friends. Don't be shy about coming along – we are a friendly group where you'll find a warm welcome.
NEXT MEETINGS: Freeland Methodist Chapel - 2pm to 4pm Weds: May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, June 3rd & 10th
It costs £1 per session to cover heating, lighting and refreshments.
For further information (or for someone to go with) please contact: Margaret Wright: 01993 881316 or Helen Molden: 01993 882305
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS 24 Apr Annual Parish Meeting, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm 27 Apr Freeland Gardening Club, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm 29 Apr “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 29 Apr Woodstock U3A Coffee Morning, Flemings Rd, Woodstock, 10am-Noon 30 Apr Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am) 3 May Freeland Ramblers, meet at Oxfordshire Yeoman 9.30am 5 May Former Tuesday Club members meeting at The Yeoman, Noon 5 May North Leigh History Society, North Leigh Memorial Hall, 7.30pm 5 May Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm 7 May “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 10-16 May Christian Aid Week 11 May Women’s Institute meeting, Freeland Garden Centre, 7.30pm 12 May Last date for insertions in the June Grapevine 13 May “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 14 May Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am) 15 May Cinema @ Freeland Village Hall, ’The Theory of Everything’, 12A, 7.30pm 18 May Freeland Parish Council meeting, Newell Room, 7.30pm 18 May Freeland Gardening Club, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm 19 May The Cake Café, Freeland Hall, 9.00-11.30am 19 May Freeland Photo Group, Newell Room, 7.30pm 20 May “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 23/24 May Hanborough Open Gardens 2pm - 6pm 28 May “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 28 May Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am) 1 June Men’s Net meeting, Methodist Chapel, 7.30pm 2 June Former Tuesday Club members meeting at The Yeoman, Noon 2 June Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm 3 June “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 7 June World Pooh Sticks Championships, Langel Common, Witney
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NORTH LEIGH HISTORY SOCIETY
Tuesday 5th May: Oxfordshire and the Spanish Civil War. A talk by Liz Woolley
The next meeting after the above May one will be in the Autumn.
Meetings are at North Leigh Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Members free, Visitors £2.50
Further details from Diana Power 01993 882301
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FREELAND GARDENER - Do you need some extra help with your garden? Friendly local lady gardener available - please contact Sharon on 01993 882855
*********************************** The deadline for articles or adverts for the June ‘Grapevine’ is the 12th MAY.
We welcome handwritten or typed articles and adverts. However, if at all possible, please send by email, formatted to fit an A5 magazine - it will certainly help to reduce the number of our mistakes! The font we use is Gill Sans MT at 10 point.
The cost of a Small Advertisement is 18p per word. Please make cheques payable to ‘FREELAND GRAPEVINE’. Contact Kenny Wylie about costs for other adverts. 1/3rd page size is 60mm high x 120mm wide, 1/2 page size is 90mm high x 120mm wide
Adverts: [email protected]
Articles: [email protected]
Or mail: Kenny Wylie,1 Blenheim Lane, Freeland, Witney OX29 8AW 01993 883245
Note Please put your name and telephone number on all adverts/articles in case we need to contact you. These will only be printed if requested by you.
The editor reserves the right to edit all copy. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, liability cannot be
accepted for any errors or omissions in compiling this magazine. Neither the Church, the Editor nor the Printer assume responsibility for any effects arising therefrom.
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Oxfordshire Yeoman
Monday 27th April Helen & Douglas House Quiz 8pm
Tuesday 5th May African Children’s Fund Quiz 8pm
Saturday 9th May Ian Smart is ELVIS!
Friday 15th May Cinema @ Freeland Hall 7.30pm ‘The Theory of Everything’ (Cert 12A) Tickets on sale in pub in May
Tuesday 19th May Caribbean Night
Saturday 23rd May Karaoke Night!
Wednesdays 29th April, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th May - BINGO!
BBQ available - provide your own food - please call to book the BBQ
Thank You for your support - Trevor & the team
Telephone: 01993 881003 www.oxfordshire-yeoman.co.uk
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