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VILLAGE COMMUNITY SHOP
As you may have seen, work has begun on the new development at Town Farm, Lewknor by Rectory Homes. As this began, a meeting was held between representatives from Rectory Homes, South Oxfordshire Housing Association, Bucks Housing Association, Oxfordshire Rural Community Council and members of the Parish Council. This was to discuss the specifications for the village shop, with regard to details and fittings, and grants available etc.
The shop is approximately 60 square metres, with almost the same size upper floor, which could be sub-let by the shop keeper. Although the tenancy will not be formally marketed until early Autumn, any interest locally may at this stage be expressed to the Parish Council. Hopefully the shop should be ready to open early in 2003.
Proposals were that a Steering Group be formed as soon as possible, a questionnaire sent to all households asking what the shop should sell and what services should be offered; and a Public Meeting to be held in the village on July 8th 2002 at 8.00pm at Lewknor School.
LEWKNOR VILLAGE SHOP
A meeting will be held on July 8th at 8.00pm at Lewknor School
Up-to-date information about the new shop will be given and your questions answered
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND
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FOLS (Friends of Lewknor School)
Our last fund raising event was the Garden Plant Sale at the end of April. Thank you to all those from the Parish who came along. It was very successful and we raised over £350. Some people also bought plants fro the School sensory garden, which is looking amazing.
We all woke up to a fine (early) morning for the School "Mayday Celebrations"; lots of people came and we sold large quantities of bacon rolls, coffee and tea! Afterwards, lots of helpers gave the pupils a hearty breakfast in their classrooms.
The 'Friends' will be helping during some of the Jubilee celebrations. However our big fundraiser for the Summer Term will be the Auction of Promises to be held at School on Saturday 29th June. This is where we are asking for your help - perhaps you have something that we could 'auction'. We shall be making hampers, and filling them with cosmetics, garden goodies, children's books and food and drink. So any donations would be gratefully received in the School office. Other examples would be 'lots' such as tickets for somewhere normally closed to the public, or maybe by baking a cake for a special occasion. We know there is a wealth of talent out there! Please contact School, or Caroline on 352720.
Once the catalogue has been printed we shall be selling it throughout the Parish and everyone is invited to come along. The 'lots' will be on display in the classroom. The Auction is due to start at 7 pm. Soft drinks and canapés will be available beforehand but do bring your own bottle if you prefer.
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PART-TIME CLEANER REQUIRED
For Antiques Centre and Restaurant in Tetsworth
MORNINGS OR AFTERNOONS
Pay negotiable, transport available if needed
Please contact Cheryl on 01844 281182
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Fifty Challenges for the Lewknor Jubilee to celebrate 50 years of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 1952-2002
These challenges were originally set for the Watlington Brownies and are adapted for Lewknor with many thanks to Brown Owl, Tawny Owl and Rooky. They are for fun not for prizes but do go on and have a go at them and enjoy yourselves.
1. Make 50 words or more from "FIFTY YEAR REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETH"
2. Count backwards 50 to 0.
3. Learn 2 verses of 'God save the Queen'.
4. Skip 50 times without stopping.
5. Make someone especially happy.
6. Make your own bed for a week.
7. Find out the date of the Coronation of the Queen.
8. Ask a grandparent or older member of your family what they were doing on the Coronation day.
9. Learn to thread a needle.
10. Be able to find 50 countries in an atlas.
11. Find out your favourite poem and read it out loud to someone in your family.
12. Make a paper rose/aeroplane.
13. Learn the make up of the Union Jack and which way up it should fly.
14. Make coin rubbings of all the British coins.
15. Collect at least 50 used stamps to give to charity. (can be given to Catherine P-T, Charlotte Kotvics, Louise Hjorth, or Verity or Rhea Hanson).
16. Learn to sew on a button.
17. Bounce a ball and catch it 50 times.
18. Find out as much as you can about St George.
19. Sing a song from another country.
20. Be able to lay the table for a family meal.(and do!)
21. Make something useful out of junk.
22. Stand on one leg for 50 seconds with your eyes closed.
23. Help someone make a wish come true.
24. Grow some seeds.
25. Be able to recognise 50 things from British nature from the following list: 5 garden birds, 5 sea birds, 5 trees, 5 garden flowers, 5 wild flowers, 5 domestic pets, 5 wild animals, 5 farm animals, 5 vegetables and 5 fruits.
26. Draw something listed in 25.
27. Do 5 secret good turns.
28. Bake a cake or some biscuits.
29. Learn to tie a reef knot.
30. Make a card to give to somebody.
31. Make a collection of your choice with at least 50 items.
32. Walk in a straight line for 5 metres with a book on your head.
33. Learn to change your duvet cover.
34. Be able to pack a case for a holiday.
35. Make a flower arrangement to celebrate the Golden Jubilee.
36. Name 50 different foods.
37. Name 5 foods that are good for you.
38. Test your senses by identifying 5 things by touch, 5 things by smell, 5 indoor sounds, 5 outdoor sounds, 5 things by taste and 5 colours.
39. Taste some food from a foreign country.
40. Read a book.
41. Make a bookmark with a crown on it.
42. Find out something interesting about St Margaret's Church.
43. Make a finger puppet.
44. Learn to swim or perfect a new stroke.
45. Press some flowers and make a collage.
46. Learn at least 5 new games.
47. Find out what time the sun rises and sets on June 2nd.
48. Say the alphabet backwards.
49. Climb a hill.
50. Feed the birds.
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LEWKNOR SCHOOL "TRIES" VERY HARD
Lewknor School under 11's Tag Rugby team set off to compete in a mini tag rugby competition at Wheatley Park School. It was the first time we had ever entered a Tag Rugby competition. There were nine people on our team but all the other teams seemed to have more people and they all seemed much bigger than us! The first match we played was against Long Whittenham. We played really well but unfortunately they won 8-7 and they scored the winning try in the last few seconds! The second team we played we managed to beat them 7-5 and everyone was thrilled! We were picked to play Long Whittenham in the final again but this time we lost 5-1. It was probably because we were tired but for our first competition I think we did really well. At least we got the ball a lot!
Louise Hjorth Year 5
LEWKNOR SCHOOL - 0 RAIN - 1
Our first match was against Stadhampton School. As we began to play the rain started. Although we played our best we didn't seem to stand a chance and Stadhampton School won. Our second match was against Aston Rowant School and still it rained. We lost that game too but in our third match against Tetsworth it seemed that our luck might change as the ball headed for the net but it hit the crossbar instead! Our final match was against Ewelme School and it was raining even harder now! Our match was cut short because of the weather which was a shame as we were still hoping to score. Although we lost most of our matches and we were a bit disappointed we still had lots of fun. Maybe next time when we play the sun will come out!
William Booth Year 5
MY FIRST MAY DAY AT LEWKNOR SCHOOL
I really enjoyed my first May Day at Lewknor School. It was different to the May Day I had celebrated at my old school. This time I had to get up very early as it started at 7.30am. I was surprised at how many other people had got up at this time as well! I danced the double Plait around the May Pole. It was lots of fun but I was very tired afterwards! I enjoyed watching the younger children do the Barbers Pole dance. I thought they did it really well. I also liked the Spider's Web dance because afterwards it really did look like a spiders web. I think one of the best bits of May Day was eating breakfast with my friends afterwards.
Adam Spittles Year 5
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KRAKATOA PRE-SCHOOL
Our travels around the world have sadly come to an end and we have all had a great time. The children have learned a lot about different customs, climates, races and modes of transport and the parents have had fun rummaging for old holiday snaps and mementoes from various trips overseas.
Plans are well under-way for the move to the Jubilee Hall and it looks as though we will be starting in September with a full complement of children for all sessions - which is great news.
If you wish to put your child on the waiting list, please contact Denise Harrington (01844 281367) - obviously we will try to accommodate as many children as possible, however, priority will be given to those living within the Parish and/or those whose siblings already attend Krakatoa or Lewknor School.
We are planning to hold a Race evening (with a difference!) on Friday 12th July. Further information will be forthcoming and this promises to be a great evening's entertainment.
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RECYCLING
We all know that recycling waste material is a good thing, but many people aren't sure why. There are a a number of good reasons to recycle, these include:-
1. We currently landfill over 80% of the waste we produce, we cannot continue to do this as the space available to bury waste is rapidly running out. Landfill sites also produce 'landfill gas' (a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide) which contributes to the greenhouse effect.
2. Recycling saves both energy and natural resources. Recycling an aluminium drinks can uses only 5% of the energy used to make the same can from raw materials.
3. Recycling also created more jobs than any other waste management technique, both in the collection and reprocessing of the materials.
SODC currently provides a number of recycling services to our residents of the district.
You can put Plastic bottles, plastic packaging and carrier bags in the green boxes for recycling through the collection service, as well as the paper, cardboard, tins and cans we have been collecting for some years. Each year residents of South Oxfordshire recycle over 5,000 tonnes of paper and cardboard, that's the equivalent of 50,000 trees!
If you would like a green recycling box please telephone (01491 823416)
There is no need to separate the materials in your box, but we would recommend that on windy days you place a carrier bag of cans or plastic bottles on top of any paper to prevent paper being blown out of your box. Also please wash and squash tins, cans and plastic bottles. This creates more room in your box and prevents accidents with sharp edges on the tins. If you have more material than will fit in your recycling box please place these in a carrier bag next to, or on top of your box and this will be collected for recycling as well.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A few years ago we purchased a green dustbin - same size as the ordinary black one. They are not very expensive and make life far easier - especially at the time of unreliable collections. We painted the word 'Paper' on the lid and it is always collected OK.
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LADS & LASSIES FOOTBALL
At the Jubilee Hall THURSDAY
13th JUNE 6pm -7.30pm
ALL ARE WELCOME FOR THE
MUMS V CHILDREN'S MATCH
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