April 2013 (PDF) - Bourton Times

BOURTON TIMES
Issue 37 April 2013
An independent community magazine delivered free of charge to homes and businesses in Bourton on the Water, Clapton on the Hill
and Lower Slaughter, with copies also going into Sherborne.
It is ‘twinned’ with Stow Times and Moreton Times, and delivered by local volunteers.
Being LOCAL is key - the magazine is designed to carry community news, issues and comment, and support local businesses.
Articles, letters & information about local events and issues are welcome.

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BOURTON TIMES
From the Editor
IT’S A NO-BRAINER!
There is only one ‘NO’. That’s the one that developers,
planners and our councillors need to hear really loud and
clear this summer – from our local communities and on
every possible occasion.
NO you can’t build that number of houses on our AONB.
NO you can’t add more traffic to our roads. NO you can’t
abuse our aging infrastructure. NO you can’t destroy the
character of our communities and expect us to sit and
watch. NO, NO, NO!
The problem of greedy developers is right across the
District and our planners have been caught without a Local
Plan with which to determine what can be built, where, and
when – leaving the North Cotswolds vulnerable to
exploitation. CDC reckon it will take until 2015 to have a
Plan. However, they have put aside £125,000 this year with
which to fight Planning Appeals on our behalves (not the
best tactic perhaps to tell the developers that in advance,
but never mind - when each development is likely to net
several £millions, that sum is chicken feed). So could that
money be better spent buying-in the expertise needed to
get a Local Plan - by this summer? What would it take to
build a fighting fund to see off the developers meanwhile?
Isn’t this the ‘rainy day’ that Reserves are for?
Talking of rainy days - there is one ray of rather murky light,
courtesy of Thames Water, who are admitting that the aged
infrastructure of waste water and sewerage that serves our
communities is breaking down, not coping. Our local
councils know that there has been foul water running in our
streets, and it can happen again. In Bourton, Thames Water
have acted to stop any and all further building/ connection
to water/sewerage until the whole infrastructure has been
made ‘fit for purpose’.
Our District and County Councils should be able to make
that work in our favour – shouldn’t they?
Wishing you some sunshine and warmer days for April,
Best wishes, Jenni Turner
Editor
(It’s an old joke but have you heard how to spot a
developer? He’s the one with the £note signs going round
in his eyes.)
Our next edition is for May 2013.
The copydate is 15th April 2013.
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Inside this edition
FEATURES
6,7 Celebrating a 25th Anniversary at Colin John Hair
9 A Breath of Fresh Air at Batsford
14, 15 Great British Beef Week – celebrating great LOCAL beef
24 Elections for County Councillors – does it matter?
32, 33 Correspondence – Planning Applications
37 Thomas the Tank Engine Competition with Glos Warks Steam Railway
REGULARS
16 Robb Eden – on Tax and the Budget!
17 Three ‘One minute’ book reviews from Borzoi Books
21 Local Church Services
22, 23 News from Local Authorities & Associations
25 Rural Cinemas & Regular Events
26 Wardens Walks; Spring Gardens
27-29 LOCAL EVENTS and EVENTS DIARY
33 Correspondence – Bourton Parish Council & Bourton Against
Development
34-37 Community News – Police report; Fundraising & volunteering, Scouts
Events, and more
38 - 41 Reports from some of our local Schools
45 - 50 News & Reports from some of the local Sports Clubs, etc..
51 Rotary Club of the N.Cotswolds, Fosse Lions - Cultivate your Career
52 News & reports from local clubs, societies and charities, etc
53 List of local Clubs, Societies and Associations
54 List of local Village Halls
55 Local Business Directory
A bustling edition which has kept us all on our toes as the ‘pieces of the jigsaw’
came together! Thank you Jan, Christabel & Chris – your help, sometimes at
very short notice, is very much appreciated! There are a lot of local issues and
politics around at the moment, and this is reflected on our pages, from
Freedom of Information to why we should vote for our representation at the
County Council. All this + our regular contributors = another packed edition,
which I hope you will enjoy!
We have a few new deliverers this month, which is really good news – we do
value community support in helping to deliver these magazines each month.
So THANK YOU to them and to all our volunteer deliverers. Without them the
magazine would not come through your letterbox or be available for you to
pick up locally. Our tiny budget covers our print and design bills each month
with some expenses and a very little more. So having local deliverers is vital –
it means that we can keep the magazines free of charge.
We are still short of help and will appreciate a few more volunteers to help
deliver in their areas – if you could help deliver some in your area, please let
us know. It’s 10-30 minutes, once a month and it will really help!.
Our design team this month was Eagle Design Ltd.
0845 230 8955 / www.eagledesign.net
Extra copies of Bourton Times are generally available in Bourton Visitor
Information Centre, The Motoring Museum, Dial House Hotel and the
Surgery.
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be reproduced for some purposes. The opinions expressed in this magazine are not
necessarily those of the Editor or any member of the team. The magazines are produced
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responsibility for the consequences of any errors that may occur.
Our Front Cover: Rainbows over Bourton on the Water. Photograph
copyright Nic Yates ©03.2013
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Discover the
Cotswold Cricket
Museum
Everyone, from young
aspiring bowlers and
batsmen in their
school’s team, to
mature life-long fans,
will be simply spellbound
when they first set eyes on this magnificent display.
A Treasure Trove of Artefacts
A truly dazzling collection from all over the world,
covering the history of the game and providing some
revealing insights into some of its most illustrious players.
There are blazers, caps, bats, china and paintings, many
rare photographs, authentic letters and TV footage of
great events in the game’s history
Grace Tea and Coffe Lounge
In addition to the gallery there is a
comfortable lounge where tea, coffee,
home-made cakes and freshly prepared
lunches are served. What better way to
spend some leisure time than in such a
welcoming and educational atmosphere!
Jazz Nights on the last Thursday of every month
L O O K out! for our Monthly Newsletter
The Cotswold Cricket
Museum,
Brewery Yard,
off Sheep Street,
Stow on the Wold.
GL54 1AA
01451 830341
STOW ON THE WOLD’s
NEW INFORMATION CENTRE
Stow Information Centre is independently
owned and run by Andy and Marian Collier. For
visitors and locals alike we hold a wide range
of information and leaflets for attractions and
events across the Cotswolds. We can arrange
bookings and sell tickets for venues and
events, coaches, theatre events, etc with
maps, guide books, postcards and souvenirs.
We are here to help you make the most of your
time in the Cotswolds. We look forward to
meeting you.
Take Home a Memory
Browse our shop and gallery and take away a
memento of your day.
Come see our Gallery
Also displaying the stunning art work of Christina Pierce.
Admission to the Museum
£3.50 (includes a donation to Bunbury’s Cricket Charity)
Tuesday – Sunday 10am-5pm
Open all year round including Bank Holidays.
www.cotswoldcricketmuseum.co.uk
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C O L I N J O H N
h a i r
25
YEARS OLD
Colin John Hair is proud to
be celebrating 25 years in
Moreton in Marsh.
Colin is just as passionate
about hairdressing today
as he was when he first
opened the salon, if not
more so.
“Hairdressing has changed so much in the last
25 years - it’s such an exciting industry to be in
and the opportunities are amazing. It is always
evolving and you never stop learning, which is
why I encourage the CJH artistic team to attend
training sessions and creatively express
themselves through our photographic work, not
just on the salon floor”.
Colin himself will be in London for a week in April,
learning new techniques to gain vision and
inspiration.
“With the training planned and yet another
refurbishment of the salon in April I want Colin
John Hair to stay at the forefront of hairdressing
in this area.”
4C The Curfew, Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh,
Gloucestershire GL56 0LE
01608 650883 | www.colinjohnhair.co.uk
We would like to say a
very sincere thank you
to all our customers
both old and new.
We NEVER take our
customers for granted
and we strive to offer
them a wonderful
experience.

Artistic Director and salon
manager Sara...
is one of the longest serving members of the
CJH team. I joined the salon some 12 years
ago as a hairdressing assistant.
“My work involves looking after my established clients as
well as delivering trend led styles to our younger clients.
Sara loves taking time out of the salon to attend training,
it’s so motivational, it makes you think outside of the box
and opens your mind to new ideas.
I think, in all, I just strive to be a fantastic hairdresser who
listens and looks after her clients well”.
Artistic Director Ria...
went straight into hairdressing after leaving
school. At the age of 21 she opened her own
salon in Kent which she ran for 9 years.
“I can’t believe I have been at CJH for nearly 10 years! I
really enjoy the photographic sessions we do, it pushes
my avant-garde looks to the limit! I love creating shapes
that allow the texture and movement of the hair to tell the
story. And I love nothing more than sending my clients
out looking great and with a spring in their step!”
Artistic Director Simon...
is the newest member of the team although it
seems like he’s been here forever! Simon
started his career as a Saturday boy in a salon
at the age of 13.
“I knew immediately it was what I wanted to do. I was
trained in-house and attended many courses on creative
colouring and cutting. I went on to manage the salon and
eventually took over the salon for five years”. Simon
found that owning & running the salon had a negative
effect on his passion for hairdressing and his family life
and returned to working as a freelance stylist in a local
salon. “I decided to join Colin and the team as I liked their
ethos, their positive approach to education and forward
thinking”.
Senior Stylist Charlotte...
came to the salon whilst completing her NVQ
at college. She is very popular with our very
young clients and enjoys working on men’s
hair - she is a qualified Barber.
“I love all the different aspects of my work at CJH. I really
enjoy working with colour to give styles an edgier look -
we can keep things looking delicate and natural, or bold &
funky. I am really looking forward to the 25thAnniversary
celebrations at CJH!!”
Naomi...
has been working for the company for 10
years and yet we still don’t know what her job
title is! That’s because she really is multitalented.
“I am at my happiest when working at my nail bar”, she
specialises in Gel Enhancements and Gel Colour.
However Naomi is a very experienced colourist whose
expertise is often sought, and if that isn’t enough she also
offers deep soothing head massages, leaving our
customers feeling calm and relaxed.
“And if I get any free time I like to be at Reception to meet
and greet our lovely clients.”
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How healthy are you – really?
A simple question, with a minefield of answers. Depending on which bits of
the newspapers you read, we are either a nation of lazy, obese layabouts or a
bunch of fitness fanatics hell-bent on getting down to the gym at every
opportunity.
So how healthy are you, really? Answers might include “Yes, healthy – I eat
pretty well, walk the dog, don’t smoke”, or “Hmm, don’t really exercise, eat
too much fat, drink too much…” – in all likelihood the answer is a combination
of factors. Some good and some bad. You walk the dog – with a cigarette in
your hand; you go to the gym – but stop at the pub on your way home; you
watch your diet carefully – but spend most of your time sitting at your desk
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You’ve probably heard of a lot of the ‘standard indicators’ of health: blood
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All seems fine, but there is high cholesterol, high blood pressure and a high
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to heart disease or a stroke.
We offer a free “Know your numbers” intro session at Cotswolds Health &
Fitness Club. We’ll test you for the key figures, discuss your lifestyle and help
you decide what to do next. It sounds scary to find out what might be wrong
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Call me on 01451 821320 for a chat.
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April 21–27 is GREAT BRITISH BEEF WEEK –
What timing!
This month we are singing the
praises of great local beef from
our local farmers and butchers,
highlighting some of the places
where you can enjoy eating great
local beef, and where you can
buy great local beef to enjoy at
home and on the barbeque.
Harry the Hood, handsome young bull at Old Farm Dorn
Our great local beef farmers include 5L adies in Beef6, a group o f female beef farmers
who care passionately about British beef. Local livestock producer and TV presenter
Adam Henson, is Patron of Ladies in Beef, and delighted that some of their members
are Gloucestershire beef farmers.
We are fortunate to have great local butchers, too, providing local beef to local (and
not so local) restaurants, hotels, professional chefs, cooks and 5domestic god desses6,
of course! And, of course, the Cotswolds is known for many great local pubs and
restaurants where people can enjoy local beef, cooked and presented at its very best.
Each year Great British Beef Week celebrates the British Beef industry – and it is timed
to coincide with St George's Day (23rd April) each year. It is supported both at a local
level, with regional events, and nationally with the backing of the nation's biggest
supermarket retailers.
Ladies in Beef are campaigning to promote the versatility of beef, encouraging people
to check out the quality of the beef they are buying – which is why they are flying the
flag for the Red Tractor trademark. The Red Tractor is an independent mark of quality
that guarantees the food we6r e buying comes from farms and food companies that
meet high standards of food safety and hygiene, animal welfare and environmental
protection.
OLD FARM, DORN
www.oldfarmdorn.co.uk
Sarah Wrighton is a member of Ladies in Beef, and she is passionate
about the family farm just outside Moreton. “We breed sheep, cattle and
Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs as well as producing cereals, hay and silage to
feed to the stock over the winter months. We sell our home reared meats
and free range eggs in the Farm Shop, which has been expanded over the
winter.”
Their Old Farm Dorn website includes interesting updates on what
is happening on the Farm. “We have fresh beef available this week and I
can guarantee that it was born at Old Farm and has only been as far as Long
Compton.”
Old Farm, Dorm were Winners in the “Best Farm Shop” category at the
Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards 2012, with The Horse & Groom at
Bourton on the Hill and Cotswold Food Store winning their categories.
Red Tractor Farm
Assured scheme

This year Ladies in Beef is joining forces with the Royal Agricultural
Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I.), a charity which helps farming families in
financial difficulty. Its work is funded by public donations, fundraising
events and initiatives and support from businesses and community
groups.
FarmerJs daughter Jenni Thompson is the new Regional Manager for this
area. Born and bred in Oxfordshire Jenni is well aware of the challenges
and opportunities facing the industry. She is keen to meet people and
organisations who would like to find out more, and happy to give talks on
how R.A.B.I can help farmers. “I see every opportunity as a chance to
reach a new audience, which may in turn help to raise more money for
this great cause or, more importantly, let someone know we are here to
help farming families experiencing financial difficulty.”
For more information about R.A.B.I. contact Jenni Thompson on 07919
478518 or at jenni.thompson@rabi.org.uk
Robert and Alison Kirk have a simple passion for real food and a
deep respect for their Boram Herd of Pedigree Dexters and the
succulent, beautifully marbled beef, with its own unique flavour,
which these lovely cattle produce.
The Boram Herd was established in 1990 just outside Moreton,
and now all the cows have been Ipart o f the Boram Herd familyJ
since birth. The cows are happy and content and produce milk of
the finest quality for their calves for eight months, after which
time they are weaned from their dams and allowed to mature
naturally. So Boram Dexter Beef is produced from home-bred,
traditionally reared animals, ensuring full traceability and
consistency for our customers.
You can relax and enjoy Boram Dexter Beef at:
• The Horse & Groom, Bourton on the Hill
• The Coffee House, Church Street, Stow on the Wold
• The Red Lion, Little Compton
If you wish to buy our beef for use at home, we regularly supply:
• The Cotswold Food Store, Longborough
• David Moore Butcher, Mickleton
Are you planning a BBQ or event this year where beef burgers
will be I on the menuJ ?
For further information about burgers and beef direct from the farm,
simply contact Robert and Alison on 01608 674099 when we will be able
to discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you.
01608 674099
B o rram a m DDexter ex t e r B e eef f
Jilly Greed and Minette Batters with Ladies in Beef Patron Adam Henson.
Adam Henson, livestock producer and TV presenter, is Patron of Ladies
in Beef.
“I wholeheartedly applaud the work Ladies in Beef are doing to raise
public awareness of the true meaning of the Red Tractor logo. They have
a real passion for the British beef industry, one that I share, and IJm sure
they will be very successful in creating and promoting the positive image
the industry quite rightly deserves.”
Ladies in Beef has a country-wide network of champions. All the ladies
are British beef farmers and proud of it!
If you would like to know more about Ladies in Beef, contact
Minette Batters
minette@ladiesinbeef.org.uk Mobile 07771 880049
Jilly Greed
jilly@ladiesinbeef.org.uk 07850 554713
The Adams Family at
The Coffee House Stow
has always felt passionate
about using local produce.
“Now in our tenth year we
have been true to our first
motivation, we love the
Cotswold’s and even in a
recession we have never
looked at alternative
suppliers for cheaper cuts of
meat. We believe that England can support itself
if we demand it.
““KKeeeepp bbuuyyiinngg LLOOCCAALL!!””
www.thecoffeehousestow.co.uk 01451-870802
See our advert on page 2
Robert Walker – traditional family butcher in
Moreton in Marsh
At Checketts
24 The High Street, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AF
01608 629405
“If you want to know where your meat comes from … Then buy from
your local butcher – they know what they're buying and so do you!
Trading under Checketts in Moreton in Marsh, Robert Walker and his
team pride themselves on the quality of the produce they sell, and their
reputation for top quality, locally sourced meat and fresh local vegetables.
Staff know the provenance of all their
meat and can tell you exactly where
it's from – and it is all locally sourced,
Cotswold reared and professionally
prepared cuts, joints, sausages etc.
In 2011 and 2013 the team were voted
by local people to be one of the Imost
loved Businesses in TownJ. They
provide meat to The Redesdale Arms
and the Kings Arms, The Talbot in
Stow and The Farriers at Todenham.
They have a well-established
reputation for hogroasts, too – but
book well in advance as this is a really
popular service!

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Writing copy for the April edition is always difficult as I have to write prior to
the Budget & therefore it is foolhardy to try to comment on something that
hasn’t happened. What I can comment on is the urgent need to reduce tax if
the economy is to fare better this year. I keep on hearing the words “tax
breaks” but the Chancellor wouldn’t have to consider these if all tax rates
were set at a reasonable level. The starting premise should be that everyone,
including all companies, should pay tax. This would make HMRC’s job easier
as there would be no exemptions & therefore more time could be spent
dealing with the most vulnerable people in our society & those who seek to
avoid paying anything. Our tax system is in a mess & it needs a brave
Chancellor to get things moving. Somehow I don’t think that this Budget is
going to be the one that makes the difference.
It seems only yesterday that the last of the 2011/12 Tax Returns were filed in
January but here we are on the cusp of another tax year. If you’ve received a
notice to file a Tax Return for 2012/13 it’s a good idea to strike while the irons
hot by getting your paperwork in order as soon as possible. If your affairs are
not too complex then you could consider filing the Return yourself. It’s very
straightforward & there’s lots of online help available or, if you get stuck, you
can talk to an HMRC adviser on the phone. Filling in your tax return can be a
daunting task but if you organise your paperwork carefully & follow the
guidance notes it shouldn’t take you long. However, if you have several
income streams or your affairs are more complex than normal I would advise
talking to an accountant. It’s better to be prepared – too many people leave it
to the last minute, bringing about the possibility of a penalty or interest
payable on tax due.
If you have any doubt about filing your Tax Return or if you’re an employer
having problems with year-end paperwork, don’t hesitate in contacting your
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GIVING WILDLIFE A HELPING HAND IN COLD WEATHER
From Lucy at www.smallestsmallholding.com (14.03.13)
Wherever you are in the Cotswolds, no doubt you’ve been subject to
day after day of miserable weather conditions with wintry outbreaks
of sleet, snow, frost, rain, fog… and spring seems to be holding back
still. The birds think otherwise; every morning I wake to a dawn
chorus, and there seem to be an abundance of british birds here
that are eating me out of house and home. The cold weather has
meant that there’s not much of an abundance of food around for
them, as their winter larder of natural food sources has pretty much
given all it has to give.
So if you’re a nice, kind sort of soul, help them out, will you? Please?
Just a few sunflower hearts, some fat treats and even the bogstandard
corn bird feed mix will go some way to helping them
through until spring finally decides to show her face. They’ll be
starting to build nests, with some early starters like blackbirds
possibly already raising their broods, and need the extra sustenance
for themselves and eventually their chicks. Mealworms soaked in
water are a great source of hard-to-find protein for the birds, since
the cold weather is keeping insects away at this time of year. If your
birds don’t come to your feeders immediately – be patient! They will
find you – just don’t let your bird feed get soggy or go off. Keep the
contents fresh and soon your garden will be a wildlife haven too!
About this time of year the hibernating hedgehogs will also start
waking up; their fat stores depleted, they’ll be on the lookout for
food too, so if you’re able to leave out something (NEVER bread or
milk) – chicken-flavoured cat biscuits -you’ll be doing them more
than a massive favour. You could be helping to save little lives.
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C.D.C Committee Meetings
APRIL
Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings
of the Council and Committees. If you live in the District and
are on the Electoral Register you can take part by asking up
to two questions per meeting. Information about your
Councillors and committee members are on the website
www.cotswold.gov.uk
Mon 8th Licensing
Wed 10th Planning
Thurs 11th CABINET
Tues 16th Overview & Scrutiny
Thurs 18th Appeals
Minutes & Decisions are available for the public
to read at CDC offices and online at
www.cotswold.gov.uk
Meetings generally start at 10am. Planning meetings
held at Moreton Office start at 9.30am.
Questions must be received by the Head of
Democratic Services –
By email no later than 5pm on the prior working day
Nigel.adams@cotswold.gov.uk
By post to CDC at Trinity Road, Cirencester. GL7 1PX
Tel: 01285 623204/ 201
BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH:
Chipping Campden School 02/04
Chipping Norton, Glume Hall 03/04
Shipston on Stour, Sheldon Bosley Hub 11/04
Milton-under-Wychwood, Village Hall 23/04
Do Something Amazing...
96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood.
Please don’t leave it to someone else.
For more information/ to book an appointment to
attend a session, please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit
www.blood.co.uk
The Trustees of St Edwards Hall
The Trustees of St Edwards Hall have recently,
along with the Gloucestershire County Council,
replaced the antiquated and inefficient heating
system in the hall with new gas fired boilers and
a modern control system.
The Trustees part of this project has been
partially funded by the ‘’Gloucestershire
Environmental Trust with landfill contributions
donated by Cory Environmental £8000’’ and the
Cotswold District Council ‘’Community Projects
Fund £2000’’.
The Trustees are very grateful for the
contributions these two organisations have
contributed.
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Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long that call
may last, on landlines and mobiles.
Call 999 In an emergency, such as when a crime is
in progress, when there is danger to life or when
violence is being used or threatened.
BOURTON ON THE WATER
PARISH COUNCIL
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 3rd April
at Bourton Baptist Church Hall.
Members of the public are invited and
welcome to attend all monthly meetings.
Council generally set aside time for those
attending to comment or put questions, with
a slot for Public Questions at the beginning
and end of each meeting.
A member of the local Police may be present
to give a brief report and answer questions
from the public.
BOURTON ON THE WATER
PARISH COUNCIL
Notes on the Council Meeting for
March 2013
Minutes of the last Council Meeting are displayed
on the Parish Notice Board at The Chestnuts and
online. Full Minutes of meetings, associated
committee meetings and correspondence are
available the Council’s Office and online
Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council
8 Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water,
GL54 2BT | 01451 820712
Clerk: Mrs Susan Cretney
clerk@bourtononthewaterpc.org.uk
Military covenant begins to yield lasting dividends in Cotswolds
In February 2012 representatives from across Gloucestershire pledged their support for the Armed
Forces, when GCC, the six district councils, NHS and police as well as representatives from the
voluntary sector signed the Local Armed Forces Community Covenant.
The covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local
Armed Forces Community. The aim is to:
• Encourage local communities to support the armed forces community in their areas, and vice versa
• Promote understanding and awareness among the public of issues affecting the armed forces
community
• Recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces community
• Encourage activities which help to integrate the armed forces community into local life.
Signing the covenant also unlocks funding to help support Armed Forces families.
CDC has been working with other partner organisations in the county, Cirencester Town Council, the
Churn Project, GCC, Cirencester College, Play Gloucestershire and the RWay youth group at South
Cerney, to improve the integration of approx.1,000 South Cerney-based military family members into
the local community.
The community partnership between CDC and South Cerney-based 29 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps
has been going from strength to strength. There is now a regular bus service from the base on a route
between Swindon and Cirencester and service families have also welcomed a new programme of
children’s play and physical activities at the base. Additionally, CDC and the Regiment have worked
together to secure a grant of £14,000 from the Ministry of Defence which, supplemented by extra
funding from the council, will provide the following services over the next 12 months:
• 20 hours of English language training for speakers of other languages.
• 20 hours of adult learning classes on subjects chosen by the participants during ‘taster’ sessions.
• Monthly youth support outreach sessions, tying in with the existing youth club activities at the base.
• Whole day ‘Play Rangers’ children’s activities during school holidays.
• 10 hours of adult learning delivered by a local neighbourhood project.
• Two family learning days and one family outing.
• Housing presentations by the CDC housing team to provide information about accommodation
provision after army life.
• Monthly visits by the Citizens Advice Bureau.
ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01452 425000
The information is continuously updated. Please check by phone or online
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks
GLOUCESTERSHIRE MOBILE POLICE STATIONS
02/04/13 Temple Guiting, Guiting Power, Naunton, Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter, Cutsdean
18/04/13 Northleach, Farmington, Sherborne, Windrush, Barrington, Aldsworth
03/04/13 Clapton-on-the-Hill, Little Rissington, Great Rissington, Bourton-on the-Water, Upper
Rissington, Westcote, Wyck Rissington
05/04/13 Ebrington, Chipping Campden
16/04/13 Bledington, Icomb, Oddington, Adlestrop, Evenlode, Broadwell Donnington
17/04/13 Condicote, Longborough, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Paxford, Draycott, Blockley

Rural Cinema – April
The Playhouse, St GeorgeB s Hall
BLOCKLEY
Thursday 25 April
GAMBIT
2013 Season Tickets available – £25
Doors/Bar open at 7.00pm – 7.45pm film
Advance tickets £3.50/ on the door £4
Advance tickets/queries 01386 700647/593386
Village Hall
CHURCHILL AND SARSDEN
Saturday 13 April
HOPE SPRINGS
Film 7.30pm, Tickets £4.50
Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903
churchillmovies@btinternet.com
St. Andrew's Church
NAUNTON
Thursday 4 April
SKYFALL
Doors open 7.15 for refreshments, Film 7.45.
Tickets £3.00 at the door
01451-850897 or bob@marketsinternational.com
REGULAR EVENTS
The Old School
BOURTON-ON-THE-HILL
Saturday 27 April
SKYFALL
7.15pm Tickets £3.50
Tickets on the door.
Screen On The Green, Village Hall
ILMINGTON
Friday 26 April
ARGO
Film 7.30pm Tickets £3.50 (students £2.50)
Advance tickets from Red Lion or Outreach
P.O. or on door if available
Refreshments, bar, ice cream & raffle
Films
Skyfall (13 PG) 143mins
Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in
Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longestrunning
film franchise. BondB s loyalty to M
(Judi Dench) is tested as her past comes
back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under
attack, 007 must track down and destroy
the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
First MON Folk Night EbrigtonArms 9pm. www.theebringtonarms.co.uk
MON Dance Fusion Adult dance class.Mixed styles.No experience necessary.Exercise in a
fun way.No pre-booking necessary.Chipping CampdenTown Hall 9.30-10.30.£4.50
MON Scottish Country Dancing St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30-7pm Children
and 7-9pmAdults 01451 831876
MON Childrens Dance Class Chipping CampdenTown Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, 9-11 yrs
5-6pm. Single class £7pp, Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 757057
MON Yoga Chipping CampdenTown Hall.2pm Starts again 21st Sept 01386438537
MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on theWater
(10am -12) for anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat,
MON Burford Orchestra Rehearsals 7.30-9.30pm atWitney Community Primary
School OX28 1HL. burfordorchestra@gmail.com. 07984 492 976. New members
welcome; no audition.
MON Powerfreestyle Kickboxing at Guiting powerVillage hall.Juniors 7-7.50pm.Adults
7.50-8.30pm.freestyle Kickboxing or adult Boxersize.CallAdam 07774285459
MON Bridge Club @ Northleach 7.30pm. Partners not necessary. Non members
welcome, 01285 750288Tim Morris
Last MON Whist Drives at BurmingtonVillage Hall. 7.30pm. In aid of the village hall
MON term time Creative Writing –sessionsaimtostimulatecreativity,encouraging
participants to share their work. 10-12noon.Ann Gill 01608 649102. £60 per
10 week term. Ch NortonTheatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350
TUES Fit For Life at Baden-Powell Hall, Bourton.Tai Chi: 9.30-10.30am £4/session.
Balance & strength: 11-12noon £4/ session. Contact Denise Nethercott
07909874186 or email d.nethercott@btinternet.com
TUES Pottery Class Lower SwellVillage Hall, 9:30-12:00 noon. £90 plus £15 materials/
firing cost per 10 weeks. Beginners welcome. annec@ebshr.co.uk 01451 870734
TUES term time Sessions include drama exercises, breath & voice work,
exploring –plays, improvisation and characterisation. 6.30pm – 8pm
(intermediate); 8.15pm – 9.45pm (beginners) £55 per 10week term.
Ch NortonTheatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350
Ist Tues Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer’s GuildAfternoon
meetings with speaker followed by tea and cake.At BroadwellVillage Hall.
01451 821291
First WED Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes. Chipping Norton
Leisure Centre. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk,
WEDS Weds Walk Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 862000
WEDS Chipping Campden Bridge Club 7.15 for 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge. Upper
Town Hall. Non members welcome. Partners not necessary, 01608 664456
FirstTHURS Free Martial Arts Lessons Separate adult & children’s classes Stow-on-the-Wold
Primary School. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk,
Victoria Hall
BOURTON ON THE WATER
Monday 15 April
SKYFALL
Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3
refreshments.
Family Tickets £10 (2 adults, 2 children)
Tickets/queries 01451 822365
Village Hall
LITTLE WOLFORD
Thursday 18 April
SKYFALL
Film 7.30pm Tickets £4.00 inc. refreshments
Advance tickets/queries
01608 684223 or 01608 674200
Gambit (13 PG) 89mins
ABritishthief(Firth)discoversthatnoplanis
infallible when he recruits a beautiful woman
(Diaz) to help him steal a priceless painting from
an impossiblywealthywidower(AlanRickman).
Despite the fact that his pretty accomplice bears
an uncannyresemblancetohisaffluenttarget's
late wife, things quickly spin out of control.
Village Hall
ODDINGTON
Tuesday 16 April
SKYFALL
7for7.30pm
Advance tickets/queries 01451 830817
Refreshments served in the interval
BOX OFFICE – 01608 642350
Administration@chippingnortontheatre.com www.chippingnortontheatre.com
4 The Shee
5 Seann Walsh
10 Mess
13 Lynne Truss
25 Teechers
26 Shappi Khorsandi
April 2013
Upper Town Hall
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
Fridays 5 & 26 April
SEE LOCAL NOTICE BOARDS
Film 8.00pm, Tickets £4
Advance tickets/queries 01386 841206
from Ch C. Information Centre/on door.
Hope Springs (12A) 100mins
Starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, a
comedy–drama about a couple who have been
married for 31 years and are in a rut.
Argo (15) 120mins
Triller comedy about a covert operation to resue
six Americans from the Canadian embassy in
Tehran in 1979.
FirstTHURS Free Self Defence / Jeet Kune Do Lessons for Men andWomen (Adults only)
Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School 07977 560086 www.selfdefencevoucher.co.uk
THURS Belly Dancing Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages, shapes & sizes
LongboroughV Hall, 7.30-9pm, Beginners 7-8.30pm, 01608 663480
THURS Quiz Night atTheVolunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 840688
FRI Belly Dancing New beginners class.11-12.30The Church Room,Chipping Campden.
Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages,shapes & sizes.01608 663480
FRI Blockley Brass Band 7.30-9.30pm St George's Hall. Rachel Galt 01386 841677
FRI Dance FusionAdult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary.
&MON AllWelcome. Ch.CampdenTown Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50)
FRI Active & Able Fitness & Falls classes for older people at the Baptist Church
Rooms, Stow 01285 623450
FRI Line DancingWillerseyVillage Hall, near Broadway 01386 438537
FRI Active & Able Classes Posture & Stability – Tai Chi Chi Kong at Bourton, Moreton
and Stow. 01285 623450
FRI Moore Cottage Lunch Club Bourton Hospital from 10am -2 pm. Jenny Stanfield
824338 or Jill Robbins 810325
SAT Drama sessions for 5-7 year olds. 10-11am or 11.15-12.15. Lead by Lucy
Joseph, sessions build confidence and creativity through improvisation. £55 per
10 week term. Ch NortonTheatre, OX7 5NL. 01608 642350
FILMS All these films at 7.30pm
3 Song for Marion
6&9 Hitchcock
7 Django Unchained
14&21 Cloud Atlas
17 Cinema Komunisto
23 The Sessions
24 Flight
27 Robot and Frank
25

26
SPRING GARDENS IN APRIL
to 7 The Big Batsford Chicken Hunt Join our Easter Egg Hunt with a difference!
Find the chickens hiding in theArboretum and win a chocolate Easter Egg!
No booking required. BatsfordArboretum, Nr Moreton-in-Marsh.
£2.50 plus normal admission charge. 09.00-17.00. www.batsarb.co.uk
01386 701441
7 Abbotswoodopen for National Garden Scheme Massed plantings of spring
bulbs, heathers, flowering shrubs and rhododendrons in dramatic, landscaped
hillside stream gardens; fine herbaceous planting in elegant formal gardens
with lily pond, terraced lawn and fountain created by Sir Edwin LutyensAcers
giving good autumn colour later in year. Dogs welcome.Teas/Refreshments
available.Abbotswood, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos, GL54 1EN.Admission £5,
child free. 13.30-18.00.
8 Kiftsgate Court open for National Garden Scheme Magnificent situation and
views, many unusual plants and shrubs, tree peonies, hydrangeas, abutilons,
species and old-fashioned roses inc. largest rose in England, Rosa filipes
'Kiftsgate'. Steep slopes. Plants for sale.Teas/Refreshments. Kiftsgate Court, Nr
Chipping Campden, Glos, GL55 6LN.Adult: £7.50 Child: £2.50. 14.00-18.00.
01386 438777
On Sunday 12 May from Hell Brake Paddock, Whatcote
AgentlewalkuptoHellBraketoseethe
bluebells and enjoy a cream tea in the
churchyard on your return.
Start the walk from Church Lane, Whatcote
CV36 5EF between 2.00 and 5.00pm
£6.00 for adults, accompanied children free –
includes tea and scones
Free car parking, cake & produce stalls – dogs welcome if kept
on a lead.
Proceeds to St PeterDs Church Repairs.
Strong shoes or boots are essential.
Sue Price telephone 01295 680007 susan.price@ukgateway.net
LocalwalkswiththeCotswoldsVoluntaryWardens
April 2013
Manor Houses in the North Cotswolds 3 – Saturday 6 April – Moderate
Continuing a series. This walk includes those manor houses on the South
&WestofBredonHill.Includesanascentofthehill&arewardingview.
Pub lunch available in Bredon village or bring a packed lunch etc.
6hours:11miles.
Start: 10:00 am Beckford outside church. OS Map ref SO 976 358.
Getting to the Heart of it – Saturday 13 April – Moderate
Walking the local paths around the old market town of Stow,
encompassing several small villages of interest. Please park
considerately in the village & bring a packed lunch. 5.5 hours: 10.5 miles.
Start: 9:30 am Longborough – outside the school, near the bus stop.
OS Map ref SP 179 296.
WinchcombeWayCircularWalk1–Thursday18April–Easy
First in a series designed to introduce you to the Winchcombe Way.
We go round two delightful Cotswold outliers, Alderton Hill & Dumbleton
Hill. Pub lunch available afterwards. 3 hours: 5.5 miles.
Start: 10:00 am The GardenerDs Arms,Alderton.Pleasepark
considerately in the village. OS Map ref SO 999 334.
Evenlode Valley 4: Milton, Ascott and Chilson – Tuesday 23 April –
Moderate
Starting in the hamlet of Chilson it follows the Oxfordshire Way to the
villages of Ascott under Wychwood & Shipton under Wychwood, before
taking alternative footpaths back down the valley. Paths can
be muddy after wet weather. Pub lunch available. 4.5 hours: 8.5 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Chilson. OS Map ref SP 318 194.
14 Stone House,Wyck Rissington open for National Garden Scheme 2½
acres full of unusual bulbs, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Crab apple walk rose
borders, herb and water garden, meadow walk. Plantswoman’s garden with
year-round interest. Hellebores and early spring bulbs a speciality in March
Private visits also welcome March to Sept by prior arrangement. Plants for sale.
Teas/Refreshments. Stone House,Wyck Rissington, Glos, GL54 2PN.Adult: £5
Child: Free. 14.00-18.00. 01451 810337
18 Hedge Cutting Masterclass Join our expert gardener to learn more about
how we cut the miles of hedges at Hidcote. See what we do, why we do it and
discover techniques to help improve and maintain your own hedges. Morning
coffee and a tasty lunch included. Hidcote Manor Garden Chipping Campden
Glos GL55 6LR.Adult £30. 10.00-14.00. nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote 01386
439801
21 Upton Wold open for National Garden Scheme Ever-developing and
changing garden, architecturally and imaginatively laid out around C17 house
(not open) with commanding views.Yew hedges; herbaceous walk; some
unusual plants and trees; vegetables; pond and woodland gardens. Plants for
sale. Home-made teas. UptonWold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 9TR.Adult:
£7.50 Child: free. 11.00-17.00.
21 Mill Dene Garden open for National Garden Scheme RHS partner garden,
Mill Dene is hidden in the Cotswolds. It surrounds a water-mill and stream.
Masses of tulips and bulbs in the Spring. Plants for sale. Home-made teas. Mill
Dene Garden, School Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, GL56 9HU.Adult:
£5.50 Child: £3. 14.00-17.00. 01386 700457
25 Hidcote – Paint the GardenAfter exploring,take time to capture the spirit of
Hidcote.Bring along your painting materials and create your own masterpiece.
Morning coffee and a tasty lunch will be served in our Restaurant.Hidcote
Manor Garden,Chipping Campden,Glos.GL55 6LR.AllTickets £27.50 (includes
coffee and light lunch) Booking essential.10.00-16.00.01386 438333
Snowshill Manor and Garden will be open from
Friday 29 March 2013.
Snowshill, near Broadway, WR12 7JU
Telephone: 01386 852410 Email:
snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Hidcote Garden open 10-6pm in April
(not Thursdays & Fridays)
Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, GL55 6LR
Telephone: 01386 438333 Email:
hidcote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Northern Environs of Blockley – Wednesday 24 April –
Moderate
A morning exploring footpaths to the North & West of this delightful
village. 3 hours: 6 miles.
Start: 10:00 am Blockley Village Green. OS Map ref SP 164 350.
PilgrimsintheCotswolds–Friday26April–Moderate
Up the Cotswold escarpment to the historical hamlet of Farmcote with
impressive views. We follow in the footsteps of pilgrims from Hailes
Abbey to local medieval churches with an opportunity to visit chapels at
Farmcote & Hailes. 3.5 hours: 6.5 miles.
Start: 9:30 am Hailes Abbey – small parking area adjacent to chapel on
left. OS Map ref SP 051 301.
PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and
muddy in places. EASY – Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat
(level); MODERATE – includes some hills and rough ground. We
welcome guide and hearing dogs – sorry, others not allowed.
Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our
conservation and improvement work.
The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the
Cotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk
or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due
to extreme weather.

April 2013
Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (see below).
EXHIBITIONS
15-24 Bright and Beautiful, Great and Small An exhibition of ceramics,
paintings and textiles by Sue Calcutt, Caroline Green and Jackie Stringer. 10.00-
17.00The Old Silk Mill Sheep Street Chipping Campden GL55 6DS.
07870417144
-2June ReginaldSharpley;aneglectedCampdenartist.Court Barn Museum
Church Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6JETuesday-Sunday 10-5pm.Adults
£4.Concessions £3.25. Children under 16 free. Children under 12 should be
accompanied by an adult. www.courtbarn.org.uk 01386 841951
-6 May Earth Close – Jord Nӓra. ArtistAnge Mullen-Bryan draws inspiration from
the landscape of Sweden. Celia Lendis Contemporary, High Street, Moreton
GHL56 0AF. 01608 650852. www.celialendis.com
26 -5 June Gentleman’s RelishAn exhibition of ceramics, engravings, paintings and
woodturning by David Birch, Ray Key and Robin Walden 10.00-17.00 The Old
Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6DS. 07870417144
DIARY
1 EasterEggHuntandAfternoonTeaatLordsoftheManorHotel,Upper
Slaughter, Glos. GL54 2JD.Adults £20.00 Children 12 years and under £8.00.
Easter Egg Hunt starts at 14.30 01451 820243
1 TheEasterEggspressontheGWRFrom Cheltenham Racecourse or
Toddington Station to Winchcombe Station. Normal fares apply to this event.
01242 621405
1 Duck Races at Mill House Hotel Profits towardsThe MeningitisTrust &
Rotary Charities. Mill House Hotel, Kingham. £2 per duck. 12.00-14.00.
1-2 Flea Market in Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. 10.00-17.00.
01242 699720
4 CoachingInns&TrafficinGeorgianGloucestershireIllustrated talk by
Dr. Nicholas Herbert.The Baptist Hall, BackWalls, Stow-on-the-Wold.All
members free.Visitors £2.50Talk begins at 19.30. 01451 833783
4 GreatBritishBikeRidesA talk by Dave Barter. Cotswold Cycles Unit 3,
Cotswold BusinessVillage, Moreton in Marsh GL56 OJU. Free event. 18.30.
www.cotswoldcycles.co.uk 01608 650933
5 EveningDiningatHidcoteHidcote Manor Garden, Chipping Campden,
Glos. GL55 6LR. Booking £12.95 (Two Course), £15.95 (Three Course). 19.00-
21.00. 01386 438703
6 LambingToursatDaylesfordAll ages welcome, and it's free. Daylesford
Organic Farm Shop near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG. Free. 10.30-
14.30. 01608 731700
6,13,19,28 Live Music Rock/blues/ pop/ R&B/ golden oldies.The Blue Boar, Goddards
Lane, Chipping Norton. 01608 643525. Free entry.
6&7 Creative Craft Group Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton in Marsh. Free
admission. 10.00-16.00. 01608 651789
7 LiveAcousticSessionwith James Drinkwater & Friends.The EbringtonArms,
Ebrington, Nr Chipping Campden, Glos. GL55 6NH. 20.00. 01386 593223
7&14 CherwellValleyCraftsVictoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. 10.00-
17.00. 01295 264723
10 N.Cotswold Arts Association BroadwellVillage Hall, near Stow-on-the-
Wold. 2 to 4 pm, Free, all welcome. 01386 700880
11 Valuation Day Valuation donations to Helen and Douglas House. Huffkins,
The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Glos. 10.00-14.00. www.jphumbert.com
01327 359595
13-14, 20-21 Flea Market and Collectors Fair St Edwards Hall,The Square, Stow on
theWold. Free entry. 10.00-16.00. 01451 870675
13 Longborough Green Energy Fair Refreshments available. Longborough
Village Hall. Free. 10.00-16.00. 01451 831380
13 Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Clearances Auction starts: 10.00am.The
Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton on theWater, Glos.Viewing Friday 12April
1.00pm-6.00pm and on day of sale 7.30am-10.00am. 01451 820913
13 Pebble MosaicWorkshop with Sue Rew.The Studio,Shepherds Close,Great
Wolford, Shipston on Stour. £100 per person includes mould, pebbles, tuition,
lunch and cake.9.30-17.30.www.suerewmosaics.co.uk 01608674380
Market Days
BOURTON ON THE WATER
Farmers Market 4th Sunday, 9.30–1300
Car Boot Sale – Countrywide forecourt 2nd Sunday, 9.30am (Mar to Oct)
(for Northleach & Fosse Lions Club)
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
W I Country Market every Thursday, 9–11am
Country Market every Friday, 9–11am
Weekly Market every Wednesday
Farmer's Market 3rd Saturday morning
CHIPPING NORTON
Farmer’s Market 3rd Saturday, monthly from 8.30am
Country Market every Saturday 8.45–11.00 Lower Town Hall
(with Farmer’s Market on 3rd Saturday)
Weekly market every Wednesday
KINGHAM
Farmer’s Market 1st Sunday, 10am–1pm (June to Sept)
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Weekly Market every Tuesday, 9–3.30pm
Country Market every Thursday, 9.30–12noon
NORTHLEACH every Wednesday, 8.30–3.30pm
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Farmer’s Market 2nd Thursday, 9.30–13.00pm
14 The Comedy Lounge atThe EbringtonArms Ebrington, Nr Chipping
Campden, Glos. GL55 6NH. 20.00. 01386 593223
14 Northleach & Fosse Lions Car Boot Sale Countrywide Store car park,
Station Road,Bourton-on-the-Water.£5 per pitch.08.30-13.00.01451 821655
16 'Le Temps Viendra:A Novel of Anne Boleyn' AtalkbySarahMorris.
Sudeley Castle,Winchcombe, GL54 5JD. £6. Booking on 01242 602308
16 Fish Food Night at the EbringtonArms, Ebrington, Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire, GL55 6NH. 3 course dinner £26. 18.30. 01386 593223
17 Blockley Heritage Society Margaret Fisher & Pearl Mitchell will talk about
Foxcote House. Details from Robert Willott rgwillott@hotmail.com, Paul Blaikley
01386 701581
19 Music Miscellany in aid of Cancer Research. Chipping NortonTown Hall at
7.30pm.Tickets £10 (inc.refreshments) from Gill & Co and Porcupine and on
the door. 01608 645417/07587 656469.
19 Tea Dance in Bourton-on-the-Water. Royal British Legion Hall, Bourton-onthe-Water.
£3. 14.00-16.30. 07977 976320
19 An Evening with Nicholas Parsons Lords of the Manor Hotel, Upper
Slaughter, Glos. GL54 2JD. £90 per person, booking required. Champagne
Reception: 19.00. 01451 820243
20 StrokeAwareness Day North Cotswolds Rotary will be carrying out free blood
pressure checks on the village green at Bourton-on-the-Water.10.00-16.00.
20 Barn Dance British Legion Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water.Ticket £7 per person
to include food. Please BYOB. Stable doors open at 19.00 01451 822312
24 Free Taster Sessions InformationTechnology, Hand Massage,Woodwork,
Life Coaching, Developing Entrepreneur Skills, Cooking with Fruit &Vegetables
& Knitting. 12:00-13.00 and 13.30-14.30. MoretonArea Centre, the High
Street. 01452 583885
25 Moreton-in-Marsh Flower Club Natures Delight by Jane Fox. Broadwell
Village Hall, Broadwell, Glos. Doors open 19.00 Meeting starts: 19.30.
25 Jazz & BuffetAlex Steele Quartet.Cotswold Cricket Museum,7&8 BreweryYard,
Sheep Street,Stow-on-the-Wold.£15 to include buffet.20.00.01451 870083
26 Night Time Nature Walk No dogs please.Walk includes stiles, kissing gates
and livestock. Greystones Farm nature reserve, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54
2EN Booking essential:Adult £5, Child £3. 20.00-22.00. 01452 383333
27-28 Wartime in the Cotswolds relive the atmosphere of the 1940’s.The Station,
Toddington, Nr Winchcombe. www.gwsr.com 01242 621405
Tickets, Booking information etc. from –
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the Water. 01451 822583 Open 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30 Sat: Closed Sunday
E: Bourtonvic@btconnect.com
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9.30-4pm. 01993 823558. E: Burford.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINT
Guildhall, Goddards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-Fri.
STOW ON THE WOLD VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE To be advised
MORETON AREA CENTRE, High Street, Moreton. 01608 650881
Mon 8.45am-4.00pm,Tues-Thurs 8.45am-5.15pm, Fri 8.45am-4.45pm, Sat 10.00am-1.00pm
(BST), 10.00am-12.30pm (BWT), Sun CLOSED. E: Moreton@cotswold.gov.uk
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Having reviewed all the informaton, correspondence, notes and
guidance relatng to the applicaton to build at the back of Roman
Way, Bourton Parish Council advised Cotswold District Council
Planning officers that they were no objectng to the applicaton.
Unusually, they added comprehensive notes, conditons and
restrictons relatng to the applicaton. Bourton Against
Development wrote to BPC.
Bourton on the Water Parish Council,
27th February 2013
Dear Members of Bourton on the Water Parish Council,
Re. Planning Application Ref. No. 13/00291/OUT
Land to North of Roman Way and to the East of Bourton Industrial
Park, Bourton on the Water
We, the members of Bourton Against Development (BAD) are
writing to express our profound dismay at your Planning
Committee’s decision on 13 February 2013 to raise no objections to
the above planning application. You simply have not read the 984
pages of this application and that is blindingly obvious because if
you had you would know what we know and in turn objected
overwhelmingly to it.
Our organisation is an official body convened to represent the
views of Bourton residents on current planning issues. We know
without any doubt from the size of our membership and the
attendance at a Public Meeting on 7th February, that they support
our considered view that this proposal should be refused. The land
is a Greenfield site outside of the Local Plan within the designated
AONB. Furthermore the village infrastructure is fragile and proven
to be inadequate at times and cannot support the load of an
additional 148 new houses.
As you are aware, our society is an official body convened to
represent the views of Bourton residents on current planning
issues. We know without doubt from the size of our membership
and the attendance at a public meeting on 7th February, that they
support our considered view that this proposal should be refused.
The land is a green field site outside of the Local plan within the
designated AONB. Furthermore the village infrastructure is fragile
and proven to be inadequate at times and cannot support the load
of an additional 148 new houses.
We feel it is incredulous that the Parish Council, as the democratic
body charged with representing the views of local residents felt in a
position to make their decision without themselves first consulting
the community (as noted would be the case on your own website)
and notwithstanding the request (unheeded) from our elected MP,
the Rt. Hon Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (unheeded) that they should
fully liaise with BAD in respect of this application.
We can only assume that in reaching your decision, you were
influenced by the lure of a financial contribution from the proposed
Section106 payment for community benefit – perhaps the
community centre and this together with the prospect of additional
parish precept was enough to buy your support. Surely you must be
the fisrt to realise the many years this could take to materialise? If
this is the case you have united short term gain with long term
disaster – you have sold out to these developers and not
represented those you claim to represent.
If this proposal gets the approval from Cotswold District Council you
will have to shoulder the local blame, knowing that by giving
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BOURTON AGAINST DEVELOPMENT (B.A.D)
support to extending the village built boundary, this will create
urban sprawl in perpetuity with the attendant pressures on facilities
such as sewerage and drainage.
If this proposal gets the approval from Cotswold District Council you
will have to shoulder the local blame, knowing that by giving
support to extending the village built boundary, this will create
urban sprawl in perpetuity with the attendant pressures on facilities
such as sewerage and drainage.
Your decision also affects the cohesion of this village and threatens
the very existence of a true village lifestyle.
Yours faithfully
On behalf of Bourton against Development
B.A.D. Article to Bourton Times (20/03/13)
The Planning Application was finally submitted by Bloor Homes for
the development of 148 homes on the fields to the North of Roman
Way and Bourton Against Development quickly held a Public
Meeting on Feb 7th at the Victoria Hall to discuss the application.
The meeting was attended by over 100 concerned local residents
and the BAD Officers gave an overview of the 984 page planning
application that had been submitted.
These pages included a copy of a letter from Thames Water to a
Bloor retained Consultant that state: “Sewerage treatment capacity
in the area is unlikely to be able to support the demand anticipated
from this development.”
We believe that this is the most compelling piece of evidence to
come to light so far in defence of this Villages’ inadequate
infrastructure and that further development will only compound
the issue and problems already in existence.
As many local residents know, there have been tankers situated on
Rissington Road for over 3 weeks now pumping sewerage and foul
polluted water away from the pumping station which has nowhere
left to pump it too. Over 1 million gallons have now been taken
away by road to Witney. Tankers have been operating for over 15
hours a day and have caused a constant interruption for residents
with night lights, noise and smells. Tankers carrying 4-7,000 gallons
take only a short time to fill so many 100’s have been shunting
backwards and forwards, no doubt creating even more potholes
along that road and costing a fortune in the process.
Sewage & foul water has been spotted leaking from manholes and
road drains almost daily along Station Road from the Co-op down
past the garage and BAD urge all residents to call 0845 920 0800
and report such pollution to Thames Water so that a full report log
can be maintained.
The Planning Application on the Council’s website appeared to have
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een on the Lower Slaughter Parish list rather than that of Bourton
on the Water and as such many locals with planning alerts in place
had not been aware of the submission. BAD announced that they
would be requesting an extension to the Consultation Period to
enable local residents to collate the evidence based material
required to object to the application.
BAD further pointed out that Bloor had been in discussions with
CDC Officers for over 18 months whereas the electorate has only 3
weeks to respond to the 984 pages of submissions. Fortunately the
formal request for an extension was granted and the deadline for
objections was extended to 15th March 2013.
Further additions were then added to the same application and
accepted by CDC part way through the consultation period. Many
of the flaws and errors in the application which had been pointed
out by BAD were changed also and this resulted in a further
extension to the deadline to March 20th.
On Wed 13th Feb a meeting of the Parish Council Planning
Committee voted in favour by 4 to 1 votes to support the
application as they could find no material reasons to object. BAD is
simply staggered that this has occurred and believes that this action
to support is pre-determined and lies within the promise of 106
payments (developers make cash payments to support local
activities, requirements and services) to support community
projects – namely the new community centre. Recently, the
Planning Inspectorate overturned a decision at Tetbury which
involved the building of almost 200 homes and subsequently
planning permission was given. This was quoted as reason to
support this application as seemingly the 5 year land bank supply is
short. BAD acknowledges this fact but firmly believes that it alone
is NOT reason enough to allow ALL applications through. Each
application must be judged individually and crucially the local
environment MUST be judged on its ability to sustain and support
development. Regrettably, BAD suggests that that the Village of
Bourton has been sold down the polluted river by those elected but
unopposed Parish Councillors who clearly do not have sufficient
grasp on the seriousness of their actions.
Brian Collins, a fellow of the Royal academy of Engineering is an
expert on infrastructure and is clear that the UK is in serious danger
of losing vital services to flooding with potentially disastrous
consequences. He says; “Our failure now to protect what we really
value will cost us dear when the worst happens. We are just not
facing up to reality.”
Perhaps people will face up a little more when, after June of this
year, many members of the Association of British Insurers may no
longer be offering house insurance to homes within flood risk areas
- and we already have members who tell us that they are in that
position.
BAD is currently preparing their response to the lengthy
consultation process and is dismayed that additional paperwork was
accepted by CDC part way through the consultation. We await the
decision to refer this application to full Planning Committee and are
in the meantime working across party to ensure both a full and
honest appraisal of this application. We are of course also weighing
up our legal options and have taken advice.
Contact us on www.facebook/bourtonAD or email us at;
bad@hotmail.co.uk
BAD is a non-political society set up to protect Bourton from
unwarranted development of green field sites when need is not
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Council Committees
Only Planning and Finance committees possess delegated
powers, giving these committees the power to make decisions
which bind the whole Parish Council. All other committees are
advisory - all major decisions and expenditure are brought to full
Council for approval. Committee notes are circulated to Council
before each monthly meeting to ensure that Council is fully
aware of all minor actions and expenditure which committees
are permitted to carry out under Standing Orders, as well as
recommendations regarding major issues.
Members of the public are permitted to attend and speak at all
committee meetings, and a 5 minute slot is allocated for this
either at the beginning of each meeting, or before the relevant
agenda item, at the chairman’s invitation. Members of the
public wishing to attend a committee meeting to speak on a
specific topic are asked to contact the Clerk in advance to enable
an agenda to be prepared accordingly.
Council also establishes sub-committees to deal with specific
projects; such as the Community Centre project. Residents are
able to be co-opted onto these committees to lend their specific
experience and assistance in their work.
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Your nearest police station is
Stow on the Wold Police station,
High Street,
Stow On The Wold,
GL54 1AB
FROM THE
LOCAL POLICING TEAM
TELEPHONE: 101
In February we had two reports on the same day that houses in
Moreton had been burgled overnight. We also had three reports
from Condicote. Sadly in all but one of these the premises had
been left insecure when the owners went to bed, so that all the
burglar had to do was open an unlocked door. Once inside they
helped themselves to purses, mobile phones and electrical items.
We are lucky that we live in a low crime area and cases such as
these rarely feature in our communities and it is easy to become
complacent. However, it is also just as easy to take measures to
prevent yourselves from becoming a victim of this type of crime.
Before you go to bed at night get into the routine of checking that
all of your doors and windows are locked. Remove the keys and do
not leave them near the door or window where they can be easily
reached. Make sure though that they are placed somewhere
accessible to you should you need to open the door in a hurry. Lock
garages, sheds and utility rooms, especially if they lead into your
home.
Take a look at your fences and walls to see if they could be made
more burglar proof. Solid walls and fences provide privacy but can
also hide a burglar’s movements. Garden trellis with prickly shrubs
are quite a good deterrent as trellis is not that stable to climb and
the shrubs are difficult to get through without injury. Install some
low level dusk to dawn lighting in your garden and in any dark
areas, such as side passages, where a person may hide.
Do not leave wallets, purses, handbags, car keys or mobile phones
on tables or work surfaces where they can be seen by someone
looking through the window. Always close your curtains or blinds
when you go to bed. If you, or your neighbour, have a dog and you
can hear it barking in the night check it out and take a phone
upstairs with you so that if you are woken up by a noise and think
you have an intruder you can call the police straightaway.
Another issue that was raised with us this month was the death of
two much loved cats. Sadly it appears that they may have ingested
anti-freeze which is lethal to them. Due to the time of year a lot of
people are making sure their cars are topped up with anti-freeze so
if you are using this liquid please make sure you rinse away any
spills and do not leave it in containers that family pets and wildlife
can easily drink from. It is heartbreaking enough to lose any family
pet but to lose one in these circumstances is so much worse. I am
sure no-one would be so cruel as to deliberately leave such
poisonous liquids about unattended for any animal to drink so
please check your sheds, gardens and garages and ensure your antifreeze
is securely stored.
If anyone has any information regarding any of the incidents in this
article then please either call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or
Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101.
PCSO Alison Shaw

2nd Birthday Celebration
ABC123 Daycare hosted a party to celebrate the
Moreton centre’s 2nd Birthday on 14th March, and
to raise some money for Comic Relief.
The party and staff dressed up for a ‘Mad Hatters
Tea Party. The children had made a lot of the crafts
for the event – including their hats. The nursery had
invited the children’s friends and family and and
there was lots of music and dancing, as well as a
treasure hunt to find the white rabbit, a
‘pin the smile on the cheshire cat’ game
and ‘throw the tea bag into the top hat’.
Parents were asked to make a small
donation and all the funds collected
were donated to Comic Relief – £225
was collected over the two Woodland
Centres (Moreton and Clevedon).
Kate Davis, Company Director said: ”It
was a really great day! The children had
fun making crafts for the tea party and
loved using real china cups, saucers and
teapots - miraculously with no
breakages. The parents had a chance to
enjoy the day with the children and we
are absolutely delighted that we raised a
great sum of money for Comic Relief”.
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Moreton Rangers fell at the final hurdle in their County Cup semifinal
against Minsterworth mid-March. Following a pulsating Cup
Match the sides were divided by one missed penalty of the ten in
the shootout.
The game started at a high pace with plenty of action form the
start. Minsterworth had already hit the bar with a header before
Matt Magee for Moreton put them ahead on eight minutes. Good
link up play by the Moreton forwards saw Conner Sherry feed
Magee on the left edge of the box where he cut in to shoot past the
keeper for the opener. Their lead was short lived as by the fifteenth
minute Minsterworth were in front with two quick fire goals helped
by some poor defending by the home defence. Magee again
threatened for Moreton and cut in from the left wing to have
another shot but was parried by the keeper and Sherry was unable
to reach the rebound. Things were level before half time when
good control and skill by Conner Sherry in the opposition box led to
a rash challenge on him by the centre back and a penalty was
rightly awarded. Danny Sherry stepped up to convert the spot kick
Photo: Danny Sherry convertng Moreton’s second penalty.
The second half started with more confusion in the Moreton
defence in the first minute which led to Minsterworth taking the
lead again with an easy finish as the hapless defenders looked on.
Moreton were now chasing the game and Martin Tomes came on.
His pace started to stretch the Minsterworth defence as he
outstripped them with some deft touches on the left wing before
racing through on goal, only to be denied by the keeper’s
outstretched foot. With ten minutes left Tomes again threatened,
this time down the right flank, and as he reached the by-line to
cross, was taken out by the keeper which led to a second penalty
for the home side. Danny Sherry again converted the spot kick to
bring the scores level three each. Ben Shurmer saw a long range
chip just clear the bar with the keeper stranded as both teams
went for a winner, but the scores remained level at the end of
normal time.
The penalty shootout produced some excellent kicks from both
sides with neither keeper having a chance of a save, but the
unfortunate Sam Tyack saw his kick hit the post ending Moreton’s
run in the competition.
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Under 9 Team into Final.
Moreton Rangers Under 9 Team have secured a place in the League
Cup Final after an extra time victory over local rivals Hook Norton.
A large crowd of parents and supporters were present to cheer the
teams on and were entertained by an exciting and close fought
contest. Hook Norton took the lead in the first half before Olly
Hedges equalised for Moreton. They then went in front by another
goal from Olly Hedges before Hook Norton managed to equalise in
the last minutes of normal Time.
Moreton secured their victory with goals from Dom Evans and
Robbie Jack in extra time and go on to play Tower Hill in the final at
Enstone on Saturday 20th April 11am K.O.
Photo: U9 Team before their semi-final victory over Hook Norton.
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Northleach and Fosse Lions Club
After successful fundraising activities over the Christmas
period, busy spring events are in hand. Members collected
on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care at Tesco Store in Stow in March;
the first of this year8s Car Boot Sales will be held on the second
Sunday in April (14th) at the Countrywide Store in Bourton starting at
9.30am; and the Club will be managing the car parking at the school at
Bourton on Sunday 21 April.
Donations have been paid to The National Search & Rescue Dog
Association, The Lions Special Olympics to be held in Bath in August,
the St Asaph flood appeal and the London Centrepoint for street
children. Support has also been given to a local disabled sportsman.
Social events over the winter included darts and skittles; a wine &
cheese evening will be held in April. The Club8s CharterAnniversary
dinner will be held in May.
Following the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation8s challenge to eliminate
measles in the world, the Lions have helped vaccinate 157 million
children in 2012.
The Northleach Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month for
its business meeting, at the Wheatsheaf Inn in Northleach at 8 pm. All
interested are welcome to come. The next meeting is 9 April. For
further information the Club website is northleachandfosselions.org.uk
or telephone 0845 8339825
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Horticulture is for drop outs, it’s unskilled and unfulfilling according to
young people - these are the findings of a survey commissioned by
the RHS. We’re concerned about this image problem and the looming
skills gap threatening horticulture’s workforce.
During National Gardening Week 2013 the RHS will host interactive
activities for school pupils and college students aged 14-18 years with
the hope of changing young people’s perceptions of horticultural
careers.
RHS Gardens will offer a taste of the breadth of horticultural careers
on Thursday 18 April. Students will be able to interview and garden
with some of the best scientists, botanists, TV presenters, curators
and artists to name a few, from across the horticultural world. A
confirmed list of inspirational speakers will be announced soon. If
your school or college would like to participate please email
ngwcareers@rhs.org.uk.
On Saturday 20 April, RHS Gardens will be helping potential career
changers to consider horticulture with talks and Q&A opportunities
from inspirational horticulturists. Information on how to get into
Horticulture, RHS courses and qualifications and case studies will all
be on offer.
The green skills gap
The UK’s horticultural industry employs nearly 200,000 people and
has been buoyant throughout the recession. However, not enough
young people are learning the skills required to fill jobs within the
sector.
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Above: Let’s Get Cooking Club with
Matt Smith & Julie Franklin.
Right: Rotarians enjoying a main course
of rainbow cous cous and lamb koas)
The Rotary Club
of the North Cotswolds
e Let’s Get Cooking Club
cook for Rotary
e Children’s Food Trust was
awarded Big Lottery funding in 2007 to set up the rst 5,000 Let’s Get
Cooking school-based cooking clubs. In the Cotswold School a range of Year
8and9pupilslearntocookavarietyofhealthydisheseveryursdayaer
school, and at the end of term they work as a team to cook a meal for selected
guests. Last month six lucky Rotarians enjoyed an excellent three-course meal
skilfully prepared and served with a smile by cooking club members – Jacob
Moraa, Beth Davidson, Charlie Sandles, Alessandra Vuolo, Courtney
Vowles, Chrissie Hatton and Ned Mather. A big thank you to all the students,
and to Julie Franklin and Matt Smith at the Cotswold School. We hope that
some of you will enter the Rotary Young Chef competition in the autumn.
Stroke Awareness Day – 20 April
North Cotswolds RC will be running a Stroke Awareness Day on the green at
Bourton-on-the-Water on Saturday 20 April, from 10am to 4pm. Doctors
will be available to take blood pressure readings and oer advice. No
appointment necessary, just turn up.
Rockclie Garden Open Day – 28th May
Rockclie, a lovely traditional English garden will be open, by kind
permission of the owners, between 11am and 5pm on Tuesday 28 May.
Entrance £5, children under 16 free – all proceeds to End Polio Now, Kate’s
Home Nursing and other local charities.
Rotary supports three local charities
Last month three local charities – Kate’s Home Nursing, Home-Start
Cotswolds, and the Sam Pilcher Trust – each received a cheque for £1000.
“We chose these charities because they each do so much to help vulnerable
families, those who are sick
and in need of nursing care, or
whose children have cancer,”
said club president Bob
Hadley. “We have been very
impressed by their wonderful
work in the local community,
and we are delighted to
support them.”
“Being at the heart of our
community is what Rotary is
all about,” said Bob. “is is
what motivates our members,
From the le: Robert Barnett, Kate’s Home
Nursing;Lesleyorn,Home-Start Cotswolds;
Bob Hadley; Colin and Terasa Pilcher, the Sam
Pilcher Trust.
and we are always on the look-out for new members who would enjoy the
fun and friendship of belonging to an organisation that gives something
back.” Details of the club can be found on
www.NorthCotswoldsRotary.org.uk or on our club Facebook page.
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Local Clubs, Societies, Associations and Charities
Clubs
Bourton on the Water W I
2nd Tues 7.15pm, Victoria Hall, BOW. Sec Tina Rose. 01451 821891
Bourton-on-the-Water Probus
2nd & 4th Mondays 10 a.m. at the Cotswold Way Bar & Restaurant
Sec Chris Fowler 01451 820787
Bourton Vale Horticultural Society your friendly gardening club
7.30 pm every second Wednesday of the month at the Baptist School
Room, Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water. Antoinette Green 01451
824141
Cotswold Investment Club
Meets 2nd Tues of each month. Judith Borsay, 01608 650787
Cotswold Wardens (conservation work, guided walks)
01451 8562000 www.cotswoldaonb.org.uk
Dinner Hosts www.DinnerHosts.net
Single 35-55 yr olds. Social life through dinner parties.
Knit One, Sip One Knitting Group
Alternate Weds at 8pm Coach & Horses, Longborough
Contact Carlin on 07769646996 or fenhill33@yahoo.co.uk
Life Saving Club (Fire College)
Co-ordinator Lynette Mantle 01386 882430
NCotswoldArtsAssociation
Sandi Garrett 01451 822550
NCotswoldBee-KeepersAssoc
Julie Edwards 01608 659396 julia@ncbka.org.uk
NCotswoldBridgeClub
Meets Bourton on the Hill on Tues, Weds, Thurs
Alan Lamb 01386 701603 www.bridgewebs.com/northcotswolds
NCotswoldDigitalCameraClub
James Minter 01451 824175 www.ncdcc.co.uk
NCotswoldDisabledClub
Joan M Oughton 01451 830580
N Cotswold Friendship Centre (Within Age UK)
1st Weds monthly. Colin 01993 842820/01608 650868
anne@annelloydwanadoo.co.uk
NCotswoldNationalTrust
Mem.Sec Dr.Colin Ellis 01451 822208
NCotswoldProbusClub
2nd & 4th Thurs mornings, Fisher House, Maugesbury Park, Stow-onthe
Wold.10.15am. Martin Hornby 01608 654356.
NCotswoldRotaryClub
Dudley Mills 01451 820704 Bourton on the Water, Brian Honness
01451 830052 Stow, Barry Peaston 01608 650526
NCotswoldU3A
Contact Jenny Stanfield, 01451 824338
Northleach & Fosse Lions Club
2nd Tuesday/month (business) at The Wheatsheaf Inn, 8pm
northleachandfosselions.org.uk/0845 8339825
Rotary Kingham/Daylesford
Meets fortnightly Weds evening, Sat morning
www.kinghamrotary.org.uk
Royal British Legion Branch & Club
The Naight, Lansdown, Bourton GL54 2AR. Branch, 01451 820478
Scottish Country Dance Group
Brenda Parsons, 01451 831876
Stow Disability Association
George Hill, 01608 658636 www.stowda.org.uk
Stow on the Wold and Countryside Embroiderer's Guild
01451 821291
Community Groups
Breathe Easy Groups
3rd Weds / month, Baptist Church Rooms, Bourton on the Water.
01451 822102 07845 542336
Cotswold Volunteers (a local charity helping disadvantaged people)
Jane Winstanley CEO, 01285 658802 jane@sc-vs.com
Essential Skills in Moreton-in-Marsh, run by YES
Mondays & Tuesdays at the library. Sally 07988531774
Fair Shares N Cotswolds Community Time Bank
01608 812338 northcots@fairshares.org.uk
Glos Association for the Blind
Moreton Area Centre, High St, Moreton Mondays 10am–1pm
01242 221170 steph.mckeever@glosblind.co.uk
Home-Start N Cotswolds
Family Support Charity 01451 831781
Kate’s Home Nursing (palliative nursing care at home)
Robert Barnett, 01451 870349; www.kateshomenursing.org
NCotswoldCommunityRadio
Old Police Station, Chipping Campden,www.nothcotswoldonline.com
NCotswoldSupportGp–Parkinson’sUK
Mike Winter, 01451 831194
RNLI N Cotswold Branch
Chairman Diana Porter, 01451 830508
Moore Friends
Chairman Philip Winter, 01451 821920. philipwinter701@btinternet.com
The Cotswold Listener talking newspaper for the visually impaired.
01242 252072. admin@cotswoldlistener.co.uk
The Stroke Group (part of Age UK)
Caroline Seguro, 01452 520723. www.stroke.org.uk
U3A – Bourton & District
Sec Janet Prout, 01451 821478
Music
Bledington Music Festival
www.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.uk
Blockley Brass Band
Friday 7.30–9.30 pm St George's Hall. Sec: Rachel Galt 01386 841677
Blockley Ladies Choir
Tues 7.30–9pm Little Village Hall. Sec Jean Ellis, 01386 841253
Burford Singers
www.burford-singers.org.uk (Box Office: The Madhatter Bookshop, High
St Burford)
Kingham Choral Society
Derek Woods, 01608 658738
Naunton Music Society
Barbara Steiner, 01451 850897. info@NauntonMusic.org.uk
Stow Youth Singers
(Ages 9+) Fridays Term Time, 6–7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow.
Linda Green, 01451 830327
Sports & Outdoor
Bourton Badminton Club
Cotswold School, Monday evenings 6.30–10pm
07840 113477, bourtonbc@gmail.com
Bourton Hockey Club
Chairman Stuart Colmer, 01451 821921/07900028732
Home fixtures at the Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-
Water, GL54 2BD
Bourton Roadrunners Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Bourton
Leisure Centre, 7.00 and 7.30pm. Info on adult sessions Lynn Hudson
01242 820920. Juniors meet at Cotswold School, Tuesdays, 7pm.
Richard Bufton 01451 824379/ Chris Hartley 01451 830015
Bourton Vale Cricket Club
Hon. Sec. Philip Hawtrey, 01451 820359 hawtrey@btinternet.com.
mailto:philip@inkshed.vispa.com
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre Pony Club
Weds 3.45-5.45. 01451 821101. leannebvec@aol.com
Bourton Vale Lawn Tennis Club
Ann Whitney, 07917163001 awhitney@btconnect.com
Cotswold Walkers
Every Thurs 2pm Moreton Area Centre. Wed 2pm Bourton Parish Church.
Sarah Clifton-Gould, 01285 623450. Alan Robinson, 01451 821067.
Great Rissington Archers
Sat 10.30am at Gr Rissington Social Club (+ Weds 6.30pm in summer)
Michael Ebelthite, 01451 824161. Niall McIntosh, 01451 870221
Moreton Bowls Club
Bourton: David Stanfield 01451 824 338 jenanddavid@talktalk.net
North Cotswold Cycling Club
Club Secretary: Fiona Barnett, 01608 650217
NCotswoldsYouthCricketClub
Robert Fox, 01751 6732609 www.nycc.co.uk
Stow Rugby Club
Tim Bevan/Liz Fraser/Andrew Cartlidge www.stowrfc.co.uk
Tae Kwon Do Assoc of GB
Tues 6.30 Adults. Thurs 6.30 Juniors. 7.30 Seniors. 8.30 Adult Self
Defence. info@combinedselfdefence.co.uk
www.combinedselfdefence.co.uk
Local Authorities
Bourton on the Water Town Council
Council Offices, 8 Victoria Street. 01451 820712
clerk@bourtononthewaterpc.org.uk www.bourtononthewaterpc.org.uk
County Cllr David Allan Thorpe
Shire Hall, Gloucester GL1 2GT. Mob. 07790491000
david.thorpe@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Cotswold District Council
Cirencester – Trinity Road, Cirencester
01285 623000 www.cotswold.gov.uk
District Cllr Sheila Jeffery (Bourton Ward)
01285 623850 sheila.jeffery@cotswold.gov.uk
District Cllr Len Wilkins (Bourton Ward)
01285 623802 len.wilkins@cotswold.gov.uk
District Cllr Venetia Crosbie Dawson (Rissington Ward)
01285 623876 venetia.crosbiedawson@cotswold.gov.uk
Glos Rural Community Council
Marilyn Cox 01452 528491 marilync@grcc.org.uk
gloscc@grccorg.uk www.grcc.org.uk
Village Agents
maureeng@villageagent.grcc.org.uk, stevew@villageagent.grcc.org.uk
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available. If your club or society or association isn't listed
it may because we don't know about it – yet! If the
information isn't up to date, then please let us know. We
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Young People & Children
Army Cadets at Moreton/Bourton
Weds 7.30–9.30pm Major M G Little
01451 831408 the little45@btinternet.com
Bledington Toddler Group
Nicki 01608 658137 Mon 10–11.30am
Bourton BumblebeeZ babies/pre school group
St Lawrences Church, Thursdays 9.30-11.00am.
Contact Linda Powell 01451 822206.
Bourton Pre-school & Out of School Clubs,
Contact Pam Coombes 07950048066 or email:
bourtonpreschool&eygloucestershire.co.uk
Children’s Art Club (ages 4–12)
After school, Saturdays and holidays
Gill Parkes: 01386 700991
Children & Young Peoples Directorate
Stephen McDonald – Senior Youth Worker. North Cotswold Rural Youth
Work Team. Bourton Youth Centre, The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water
01451 820525. Mobile: 07825732523
email: stephen.mcdonald@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Guiting Power Brownies (age 7–10)
Tuesday Evenings 6.15–7.30pm
Leader Cheryl Millar, 01451 831233
Monkey Music (pre-school music classes)
Tues afternoons 07768 457403 or Sian.ferris@monkeymusic.co.uk
Moreton Scouts
Beavers Mondays 17.30–18.45 Age 6–8½
Cubs, Mondays 18.45–20.15
Explorer Scouts, Wednesday (fortnightly) 20.00–22.00 Age 14–18
Scouts, Thursdays 19.30–21.30 Age 10½–14
Dave Manley-Moreton, Scout Group Secretary, 01608 650814
Oddington Bumps, Babes Beyond
Mondays 10–12 at Oddington Village Hall. Emma 07966 205774
Springboard Children’s Centre
St Edwards Drive, Stow. 01451 831642. www.springboardcc.co.uk
Key Information
Bourton-on-the-Water Police Station
Moore Road GL54 2AZ. 0845 0901234
Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre
Victoria Street. 01451 820211 / 822583. bourtonvic@btconnect.com
Childrens Physio Direct helpline 0300 421 6980
9.00am-12.00pm, Monday-Friday (except Bank Holidays)
Childline 0800 11 11
Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111
First Responders (St John’s Ambulance)
01452 858220. countyhq@gloucestershire.jja.org.uk
www.sja.org.uk
The Gloucestershire Heart Support Group
10.15 am every Wednesday morning Moreton-in-Marsh Congregational
Church Rooms. John Green, 01451 824141
Moreton Hospital (Minor Injury Unit)
0345 6598770, daily 8am-8pm
NCotswoldsDistrict,CommunityFirstResponders,
meet at Notgrove Training Centre, SJA, Bourton-O-T-Water
3rd Monday/M at 7–30pm. You can train to be a CFR in this area,
William Warmington, 01608 651886
N Cotswold Neighbourhood Watch
Non-Emergency 0845 090 1234. www.northcotswoldsnw.co.uk
NCotswoldStJohnAmbulance&StJohnCadets
(from age 10) Meets at Bourton Thurs 7–9pm. 01451 820570
Police Station
High Street, Stow on the Wold. Mon-Fri 08.30–16.30.
Non-emergency 101, Emergency 999
Business Associations & Groups
Bourton on the Water Chamber of Commerce
admin@bourtoninfo,com
WIRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Network
N Cotswold. Emma Heathcote-James
www.wire.org/networks 01386 831379/07977 226025
YHA Stow on the Wold
Manager Dawn Rankin. stow@yha.org.uk/www.yha.org.uk
National Health in Gloucestershire
0845 numbers now start 0300
Glos Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
08454 22 becomes 0300 422 +
extension number
NHS Glos/Glos Care Services*
0845 422 & 0845 659 become
0300 421 + extension number
This means that calls from landlines
and mobile phones are charged at no
more than the cost of a call to an 01 or
02 number.
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