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The Grapevine Magazine April 2002 Issue No 168
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EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE JUBILEE AND OPENING OF LEWKNOR PARISH HALL The trustees are delighted to announce that the work on the village hall is making fantastic progress and is on schedule to be finished by the end of May. The hall will be opening in June to a series of special events to mark the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's Golden Jubilee and the completion of the hall. Friday 7th June 2002 'Any Questions' Jonathon Dimbleby will be visiting Lewknor to broadcast Any Questions live from the Hall, subject to clearance from the BBC OB unit. Please apply to Paula Dormer 352622 for tickets. Thursday 13th June 2002 Lads and Lassies Football Tournament at the Hall. Friday 14th June 2002 Lewknor C of E Primary School Jubilee Celebrations at the Hall. Saturday 15th June 2002 6pm onwards. Parish party to celebrate the opening of the hall with the Heart of England Jazz Band and disco. Entry will be free, a cash bar and barbeque will be available. Everybody welcome. Sunday 16th June 2002 Young Childrens' Parish Tea Party and games in the hall. MORE DETAILS OF ALL THESE EVENTS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT EDITION OF GRAPEVINE.
The Trustees are holding a Public Meeting for all those interested in using and helping to manage the day-to-day running of the Hall. The meeting will be on Monday 22nd April at 8p.m. At Lewknor C of E School. If you are interested in running a group or activity or would like a particular activity provided, make sure you come along! Most regular groups will be starting in September, but the plan is to run some activities during the summer. Krakatoa Pre School and Lewknor Primary School are already looking forward to using the Hall on a regular basis during term time. The Trustees are looking forward to receiving applications from many of the groups who have approached them in the past who wish to run classes and activities in the Hall.
From 1st April the Bus Tokens will be available from :- Lewknor - Alison Ellerton, 3 Lewknor Close Postcombe - Jean Houseman, Newlands, Box Tree Lane The men will be pleased to hear that from next year the tokens will be available for age 60 years and over, in line with the ladies.
MORE CHURCHYARD HELPERS PLEASE! Can you spare about an hour every 2 weeks in the summer months? We are looking for a few more people to help to cut the grass in the Churchyard. Machinery is provided (unless you prefer to use your own) - all that is needed is about an hour at a time to suit you. Please contact Robin Notley on 354237 if you can help.
From: Ernestine Denham, Verger of St Margaret's Church, Lewknor "The unlocking and opening of the church or cathedral door is a very significant act; the performing of a very important task which enables the life and work of the church in that place to begin. The open door gives access to all who need human love and fellowship; it gives access to those looking for God. I had not thought that the unlocking and opening of the church is so significant an act. Without the door being open the life and work of the church in Lewknor could not begin - so from February 27th the Church has been open for all to go in. Time - 9 o'clock till 3.30pm. Please feel you can go in to see our lovely church, to pray and to leave your prayer request. This has been said at the PCC meeting on February 26th, with Christian love."
We've had a lovely term, exploring lots of different nursery rhymes and fairy stories. The dressing-up box has been well used and there have been some very imaginative items brought in for 'show and tell'. Our runner beans are growing faster than Jack's and with luck (and a bit of work), we too, will find a hen that lays golden eggs. Thank-you to all of you who helped to make the sale of clothes and toys such a success. We raised £390.00, to be shared with the school. Your help and support on a very cold and windy day was greatly appreciated. Mieke Hill has joined us at Krakatoa and we hope that she enjoys her time with us. Hamish Bavie, Sean Gallen and Will Rose will be starting school after Easter and we all wish them a very happy time there. As you know Krakatoa will be moving to the Parish Hall in September which means we will be needing more staff: a Play Leader (DPP3) and Assistant (DPP2), both part-time positions. Please contact Penny McCulloch (01844) 353727 for more information. Hopefully the start of the summer term will bring some sunshine and warmth, which we could all do with!
29th April 2002 This year's Annual Parish Meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the village school on 29th April and will provide an opportunity to update everyone on matters of particular interest, including progress with the village hall, the redevelopment of TownFarm Yard and the latest state of play concerning Junction 6 and the Village Shop. In the past we have usually been fortunate enough to persuade our local County and District councillors to say a few words of local interest and we hope that they, or a representative, will be able to attend this year too. A reminder will be posted on the notice boards in Lewknor, Postcombe and South Weston. All electors are invited to attend. It is hoped, that refreshments will be available.
Netball Team On the 19th March, ten of us went to play in a small schools netball tournament at Icknield Community College. Our first game was against Watlington Primary School. We were playing quite well at first but they caught up and then won 5-2. They had an all girl team but compared to us they were giants! Our second game was against Chalgrove. They were very good and even though some of them were very small they seemed to be able to jump very high! They won 7-0. Our third game was against Icknields Year 7 team. We played our best but didn't manage to beat them. In the final game we played Watlington again. We were feeling more confident this time and we won the match 4-2! It was a really fun morning and we are looking forward to playing them all again soon. Louise Hjorth and Sophie Carroll
KINGSWOOD TRIP 2002 Last weekend Years 3 and 4 from school went on their annual visit to the Kingswood Centre in Norfolk. Kingswood is an activity centre used by schools all over the country, and involves the children participating in lots of activities and computer work. On Friday night we were welcomed by our Kingswood representative and given a guided tour of the beautiful site. After a safety talk we were then given our tea (which was delicious) and began our evening activities, nightline and caving, a group favourite. We then had hot chocolate before cleaning off the caving mud and heading for bed. Saturday started with a fantastic cooked breakfast and then it was straight onto archery, Quad biking (another group favourite) and computing. Our computer sessions involved the children planning and writing a short story, while experimenting with different art tools and fonts. The afternoon was action packed with climbing and low ropes, during which the teachers realised how scared of heights they really were, and then it was the evening disco or movie before bed. Sunday was our last day, to the disappointment of everyone, but we had a great time on aeroball before finishing our stories and packing up our rooms. We all had a fantastic time at Kingswood and can't wait for next year! Mrs Courtney and Thomas Bishop (Year 3) My Trip to Kingswood by Stephanie Coll On Friday 15th March we went to the Kingswood activity centre in Norfolk. It was really great! On the first night we did caving and nightline. Nightline was extremely funny. We all had to wear blindfolds (including the teachers) and follow a rope course! We had to go under objects, through tyres and even crawl on our hands and knees! It was a complicated course but lots of fun. We also went caving. We were all very scared when we were about to go into the cave but once we had crawled down the small tunnel it was all right. On Saturday we did archery and some of us got near the bullseye. We also did quad biking and new climb on that day. All the instructors were brilliant. On Saturday night we went to a disco which I really enjoyed. Each day the activities just kept getting better and better. On Sunday we did aeroball which was fantastic. We stayed in a dormitory called the Washington House and it was a brilliant place to stay. The food was yummy and my trip to Kingswood was just brilliant! I wish I could go again. My trip to Kingswood by Hannah Lee On Friday 15th March we went to the Kingswood. When we arrived we walked around the site and then were shown to our dormitories. We had to put our own duvets and pillow cases on which was really hard. The first activity that evening was caving and nightline. On Saturday we did archery and quad bikes. Then we had lunch and did ICT and new climb. After tea we went to the disco and I danced on the stage. On Sunday morning we had breakfast which was delicious and then went to do aeroball. This is where you have a partner and you have to bounce on a trampoline. Your partner is opposite you and you have to try and score in the other teams net. It was my favourite activity. After that it was time to go home. All the year 4s were really sad to be going home as it was our last trip to Kingswood.
The ART SHOW was held over the weekend of Mother's Day, which if you remember was very windy. However this didn't stop anyone from enjoying the fantastic and varied exhibits on display; there were 153 paintings, photographs and hanging sculptures, plus over 20 items of pottery. The potter, Eddie Kent, also came and gave demonstrations and a 'hands on' experience to many children on the Saturday and Sunday. He was very good and we hope to organise workshops with him soon, and to 'fire' the pupils work in his kiln at Bledlow Ridge. A massive thank you to everyone who helped, and bought during the Show, especially to those who baked lunches and scones, and gave their evening to help with the setting up and hanging of paintings. All the hard work paid off, as we raised £1600, helped enormously by Anne Spalding who let us view and buy some of her previously unseen porfolio sketches and watercolours. We had an early morning advert with BBC Radio Oxford on the Saturday, when I talked live about the Show and The Henley Standard did a write up the following week for us, which will be great for promoting next year's. The "Friends" would like to thank Claire Hague and all the teaching staff for their co-operation at the School, and coping with the disruption! We are now looking ahead to our next event, which is the always popular 'Garden Plant Sale'. This year it will be on Saturday 20th April at the School, from 10am - 12.30, make a note in your diary now! GARDEN PLANT SALE to be held at LEWKNOR SCHOOL on SATURDAY 20th APRIL 10am - 12.30pm REFRESHMENTS & RAFFLE
For Grapevine delivery in Postcombe Due to the departure from Postcombe of one of our delivery team we are urgently in need of additional help. Please.....can someone help out with part of the village. It is only ten times a year, should not take too much of your time and is very healthy exercise! If you can help contact Kay Hazlewood 353783 or Lucy P-T 354533.
DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) runs a campaign to curtail the indiscriminate and illegal use of poisoned baits. If you come across a circumstance which arouses your suspicions you should report it on Freephone 0800 321600. That having been said, it is stressed that birds and animals which are 'recognised pests' do have to be controlled and this is done by the use of traps. Most traps are legal, selective and safe; they should not be interfered with as doing so only encourages a resort to illegal and indiscriminate poisoning. If you suspect that a trap may be illegal, do not interfere with it; report it on the above Freephone number.
This month we have had two more enquiries via the 'Web' - perhaps you can help. Jessica Pepp writes:- "I wonder if you can help me. I am a 27-year old consultant/student from the U.S. studying in London. I think Lewknor is a lovely village, and I am interested in living there for about a year from June 2002 to June 2003. Do you know if there are any small properties, flats, or rooms that are available in the village? Thank you for any guidance you can provide." Her E-mail address :- jesspepp@yahoo.com The second request is from Alan Brown who lives in Tadley, Basingstoke. He is researching his family tree and one line, the 'Washingtons,' has brought him to Lewknor. George and Emily Washington are buried in St Margaret's Churchyard. A family member (Constance Washington, Granddaughter of George and Emily) since deceased, believed that George died (September 1907) from injuries received following a fall from a roof. Constance lived with George and Emily in the early 1900's at what is now 22-24 High Street, Lewknor, and attended Lewknor School. I have more details if you can help and Alan Brown's E-mail address:- alanpbrown@tadleyhants.freeserve.co.uk Following on from last month's enquiries Mr Harper remembers Emily and Annie King, sisters, who lived opposite to Town Farm around 1963 - can anyone add to this? If you recall, Mark Holmes was enquiring about Reuben King, born in Lewknor c1824. Mark's E-mail address:- Mark.Holmes@santos.com Kay Hazlewood, 353783, 2A Hill Road
SPEAKERS Sobell House Hospice Charity raises money to support Sir Michael Sobell House Hospice at the Churchill Hospital, Headington, which provides free hospice care for the people of Oxfordshire. The Charity has speakers, who are all volunteers, who are happy to give talks to various organisations to explain the work of the Hospice. If you are a member of a local organisation that would be interested in the services of one of our speakers, we would be pleased if you would contact the Charity Office for further details. Our speakers do not charge a fee, but obviously we need to cover our costs and are always pleased to accept donations or collections. For further details please contact: Lindsay Manifold, Sobell House Hospice Charity, Swinford Farm, Nr Eynsham, OXFORD, OX29 4BA Tel: 01865 883339
Oxfordshire Advisory Committee on Appointment of Justices of the Peace Are you a good listener? Can you see both sides of an argument? Do you like to see fair play? Then you could dispense justice in your community! WHY NOT BE A MAGISTRATE? Magistrates try to reflect the community they live in. That means we need a mix of people from all walks of life and ethnic groups, with different backgrounds and skills. The role is a fascinating one. It opens up many new avenues of interest and gives an insight into how we live and behave in the 21st century. Most of all you will be using your skills as a service to your community - 'justice to the people by the people'. Few of us have any legal background, and training is provided and continuous. All you need is a good character, common sense and the personal skills listed above. A typical day in court might include motoring offences, theft, supply of drugs, affray, assault, drink-driving and burglary. Sentences for these offences vary from conditional discharge or a fine to 6 months in prison. Try arranging them in order of seriousness! Interested? Contact your local Magistrates Court or Advisory Committee for an information pack and details on how to apply: Oxford: Kate Skeates - 01865 448011 - Kate.skeates@tv.mcs.gov.uk Banbury: Ruth Phillips - 01295 452016 - Ruth.phillips@tv.mcs.gov.uk or: The Advisory Committee for the Justices of the Peace in Oxfordshire: Malcolm Leeding,Committee Secretary-01865815327 gail.morris@oxfordshire.gov.uk DO IT TODAY!
PYRTON PARISH FETE SATURDAY 18th MAY at The White House, Pyrton
Are you a good listener? OXFORD VICTIM SUPPORT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Could you help a victim of Crime as a community visitor or a Supporter in Court? FURTHER DETAILS WITHOUT COMMITMENT Tel: 01865 751511 or 751512
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