Chipping Campden Bulletin - June 2023 Issue

No 448
June
2023
A D I N F O R M A N D U M N E C Q U E V E R O
I N F L A M M A N D U M
Since 1983
Together with Broad Campden, Ebrington, Charingworth, Draycott, The Hidcotes, Northwick Park,
Paxford, Aston Subedge, Weston-sub-Edge, Mickleton, Saintbury, Willersey and Blockley.
SUMMER SUNDAYS:
COME FOR TEA AT THE
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE 2pm - 5pm
It’s now a tradition – the
historic Broad Campden
Meeting House is open
again for afternoon tea
with homemade cake every
Sunday afternoon in July.
Coffee etc also on offer.
Walk or drive: It is a
pleasant short walk along
the Heart of England Way from the arch of the Noel Arms
straight ahead, past the rec and tennis courts and on along
the footpath to Broad Campden. About 15 minutes, on a
smooth open path. By road, it is the first left after the Bakers
Arms and keep left. Very limited parking though! We look
forward to welcoming everyone (dogs included). We have
a peaceful sunny garden as well if the weather is friendly.
There is no charge, but we will give all of any donations to
the Ugandan Childbirth Injuries Fund – a charity founded
by the brother of one of our members.
TRIP TO COLEBROOK HOUSE
8th June | 2pm - 4pm | £5 per person
Limited places, so please book as soon as possible.
Please travel there yourselves
Call Ann Taylor on 01386 840529 to book
GARDEN PARTY
24th June | 6pm | All welcome
to be held in the gardens
WORLD BICYCLE
DAY
3rd June
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Chipping Campden, Broad Campden, Draycott, Ebrington,
the Hidcotes, Mickleton, Northwick Park, Paxford, the Sub-
Edges, Saintbury, parts of Willersey and Blockley.
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CHIPPING CAMPDEN SURGERY
MONTHLY NEWS FLASH
Staff updates
We currently have a treatment room nurse vacancy and are
recruiting to this role.
Book donations
From patient’s donations for second hand books in the
waiting room, we have recently contributed £80 to support
fundraising efforts by the students for the Air Ambulance
in memory of the pupils lost recently in the tragic accident.
Equipment donations
We have recently purchased a smokerlyzer to help patients
in our Smoking Cessation clinics. As there is no dedicated
equipment funding from the NHS this year, if patients
wish to support similar items, please contact us for details.
We have had a trial of a medication blister pack recycling
point which has now expired but was used well by patients
and filled to capacity within 2 months of obtaining this.
We would like to continue this recycling if funds can be
identified.
Pencyle - there is also a recycling service for diabetic
patients on novonordisk insulin and GLP1’s (Ozempic) –
Peridot Digital
Chipping Campden
We are a computer shop and Post Office that offers a LOT more than that, with
stationery and DIY tools available as well as snacks, gifts and cards we really are
that go to shop in Chipping Campden. We offer more than just computer sales and
repairs as well, you can have a watch battery replaced or get your Dry cleaning
done or even convert your old video camera tapes or VHS to a digital format.
We really have tried to think of everything.’
Located within Chipping Campden Business Hub
2C The Cambrook, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6AT
(next to Cutts of Campden Ford Garage)
T: 01386 840810 E: sales@peridotdigital.co.uk
www.peridotdigital.co.uk
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these patients will be able to arrange to recycle their pen
devices. Details are available from www.pen-cycle.co.uk
Out-patient referrals
If your GP refers you to a hospital Consultant specialist on
a routine basis, please be aware that this referral can take
about a week for the practice to process. This applies to
both NHS and Private referrals as they are treated equally.
Urgent referrals are prioritised. When you are seen, the
specialist will discuss with you whether you should attend
hospital for ongoing follow up care or whether you should
be discharged back to your GP. If the specialist thinks you
do need to be seen again, the hospital will give you another
appointment or tell you when to expect this. If you do not
hear anything, please contact the specialist’s office rather
than the GP surgery.
Staff training 2023
Next dates for protected learning time for practice staff are:
Tuesday 11th July
Wednesday 13th September
Thursday 16th November
These dates are also advertised on our website.
The surgery will be closed between 1.30pm – 5pm on these
dates. For urgent queries, a GP is available on call by calling
the usual practice telephone number.
Did not attends
We have seen an increase in patients not attending and not
cancelling their appointments since life has returned to
normal again after the pandemic. In the last week alone,
125 minutes of clinical appointments have been missed
due to no shows. Can we remind patients to please inform
us so that another patient may be offered the appointment
– appointments can be cancelled via the online service
facility, through the website query page or by telephoning
or visiting reception. Thank you.
Medical Students and Doctors in Training
For a number of years, we have had medical student
placements at the practice. We have recently been approved
to also receive Doctors in Training from August 2023. We
teach because nationally we need more GP’s and, therefore,
we hope to inspire medical students and doctors in training
to choose General Practice as a career path. In addition,
teaching new doctors helps both the student and our GP’s
to remain up-to-date with clinical developments and also
helps our GP’s remain enthusiastic about General Practice.
CHIPPING CAMPDEN OVER 60’s
TRIP TO CARDIFF - 13th June 2023
Pick up points: 9.00am The Noel Arms, Chipping Campden
9.15am Weston sub Edge • 9.20am Willersey
9.30am Broadway
We look forward to seeing you all - everybody welcome
Non-members £15
To book, please call Ann on 01386 840529

CHIPPING CAMPDEN CRICKET
CLUB FAMILY FUN DAY!
The cricket season at Chipping Campden has started
positively on the field, with wins for the first and seconds
men’s teams against Poulton and Oakridge respectively,
numbers ever growing for the women’s squad, as well as
May seeing the first games for the junior teams. Attention
has now started to focus on the excitement of an England v
Australia ‘Grey Ashes’ fixture at Station Road on Monday
24th July, for a 50 over game starting at 1pm. With teams
taking to the field accompanied by a choir in full voice,
the allure of pig roasts, a gin bar and so much more, the
stage is set for a high summer’s day to remember, both for
the club and the community. Club secretary and trustee,
Jamie Lindner, noted: “We’re thrilled to be hosting one
of only five one day internationals for the Grey Ashes this
summer – and we hope to fill the ground with cricketloving
spectators. It’s a privilege to be hosting the game
and everyone is very welcome.”
LOST AND FOUND
April and May 2023
This report is compiled by Chipping Campden Information
Centre. Please contact us on 01386 841206 or email
info@chippingcampdenonline.org (not the Bulletin) if you have
any lost or found items, or come into the office Monday-Friday
10am-2pm, Saturday 9.30am-4pm, Sunday 10.30am-4pm
Items Lost
• Camera - Sony, lost in Market Square (in black bag)
• Car key – Alfa Romeo
• Laptop – grey.
• Scarf – green silk, Italian (Lorenzo Cana)
Items Found
• Necklace – silver coloured with rainbow on bottom
found near Market Hall
• Motor – small, silver. Found by Ernest Wilson Garden
• Keys – 1 yale door key and other silver coloured key found
by St James Church on rusted ring
SHEPHERDS CLOSE OPEN GARDEN
20th MAY 2023
A big thank you to everyone who supported our open
garden which was sponsored by Huxleys who supplied
refreshments and donated cakes together with many other
shops and individuals from the town.
We had 540 visitors who enjoyed our garden and raised
£5,350 for Campden Home Nursing.
Extra thank you to all our helpers the ‘Shepherds Team’.
Maggie Clarke and Jane Fenwick for manning the tea and
cakes and raising £1,740.
Marco for all his help and support.
Lisa Drinkwater for decorating our gates.
Everyone who donated cakes and raffle prices and our exstudent
team who came back to welcome our visitors.
George Fenwick and his Rotary colleagues for their support
and promoting visitors to our garden from the high street.
The Haines family for use of their field for parking and of
course all our wonderful visitors who supported us.
Thank you all for sharing and enjoying our special day. We
couldn’t have done it without any of you. Rita and the team
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We welcome your contributions.
Email: editor@campdenbulletin.co.uk
Dear Editor,
I would like to thank the Chipping Campden Town Trustees
for their overwhelming majority vote of 9-1 in favour of
protecting the War Memorial Green from commercial use.
The War Memorial Green has been respected and protected
from commercialisation for over 100 years and as custodians
of it the Trustees have acted correctly to protect it for past,
present and future generations.
It is not merely “the green” it is the WAR MEMORIAL
GREEN and I strongly feel as such it should be kept free from
commercial use to be respected and enjoyed by everyone, not
just patrons of one particular business. I find it disrespectful
and divisive to rope off a section of the beautiful green to be
used commercially when it is adjacent to the War Memorial
which represents many former Campdonians who lost their
lives during War.
I cannot understand why Michael’s restaurant do not apply for
a pavement licence (as have other local businesses) to satisfy
their need for additional outdoor seating? The War Memorial
Green should be protected from all commercial use and kept
as its founders intended, as a place of respect for everyone.
Whilst the restaurant and their patrons may support them
commandeering Town Trust land for their own benefit and
enjoyment there are many residents of Campden who do not
support this and wish the War Memorial Green to be left uncommercialised
and for everyone to appreciate and respect.
By all means apply to put tables on the pavement/road but
please leave the War Memorial Green alone!
Yours Sincerely, Catherine Clark
Dear Editor,
I agree with Catherine Clarks statement at the Town Council
Annual Assembly on 25th April regarding businesses using
the war memorial green for commercial use, it was built as a
memorial for the young men of Campden who lost their lives
in two world wars.
F L Griggs, one of the founding fathers of the Campden
Society designed the war memorial in 1919 and it took 12
months to build. In Christopher Whitfield’s book, The History
of Campden, it is described as a “plan of great distinction and
simple beauty, for a cross approached by steps with small
lawns and a retaining wall against the street”, it is believed to
be one of the finest examples in the county.
All the hospitality businesses in Campden have open spaces
where customers can consume food and drink, tourism is
important to Campden but some things are above profit.
Mike Newman
Dear Editor,
I refer to my previous letter regarding the Town Council
meeting on 11th April, 2023. Since then over 60 members of
the public and myself attended the Town’s Annual Assembly
on 25th April, 2023.
At that meeting the usual format for the Town Assembly was
changed so that the public were not allowed to ask questions
after each agenda item. This left very little time to enable the
public to speak. Local charities or social organisations were
not invited to give their reports which has been customary
for many years. Two previous Council Chairmen tried in
vain to reason with the Chairman of the Council about the
correct format to conduct the Town’s Annual Assembly. The
Chairman refused vociferously to allow the Chairman of the
Peeler’s Trust (Old Police Station) to read a short report and
told him to sit down whereupon the majority of the room
said they would like to hear his report. The Chairman of
the Council then said, “This is my meeting” and closed the
meeting.
I have great admiration for people that give their time and
effort voluntarily to organisations. However, all rules and
protocol need to be followed accurately. At that meeting,
according to the CDC, Councillor Code of Conduct Rules,
these were broken several times by the Chairman and the
Council as follows:-
1.1. Treat Councillors and other members of the public with
respect.
2.1. Do not bully a person.
2.2. Do not harass a person.
3. Impartiality of officers of the council. (2 members of the
Council gesticulated and clapped in agreement with
what a member of the pubic had said).
5.1. Do not bring the role of Chairman of the Council or that
of the local authority into disrepute.
Please note that this meeting has been recorded.
Finally, the dictatorial, bullying behaviour of the Chairman
of the Council was completely unacceptable. It was pointed
out to the Chairman by several members of the public that
this was not a Town Council Meeting but a town meeting to
allow members of the public and organisations to report and
ask questions. His role at the meeting was that of the Mayor.
At one point he embarrassingly prevented a member of his
own Council from speaking!
Frankly, it is not surprising members of the public are reluctant
to fill the vacancies on this town council. The dictatorial
attitude and complete lack of transparency is creating a lack
of confidence in the way this Chairman is running the Town
Council.
Jane Fenwick
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Dear Editor,
At the April annual assembly each councillor presented
their reports and highlighted the outcomes in their area of
responsibility. During the section dealing with the Town Trust
the outgoing chairman played to the gallery and at one stage,
somewhat bizarrely called for a show of hands. Bizarrely,
because those gathered were so obviously in his camp and so
this was self-serving. Anyway, in contrast to other speakers
he listed his failures to grapple with maintenance of the Town
Hall, telling us about the window about to fall out and a
problem with part of the roof and other matters. We would
all like to be remembered for something but this was an
interesting tactic given that over many years ‘in charge’ these
issues presumably emerged on his watch.
The assembly was a bit of a shambles with the haranguing
and intimidatory tactics of some residents and even from
people who don’t live in Gloucestershire, let alone Chipping
Campden but from across the border in Wychavon. Thanks
are due to our Trustees / Councillors for their work in the face
of disrespectful conduct by those who, I’m sure normally
would regard themselves as decent.
The issue the crowd were there to discuss was the recent
democratic Trust vote of 9 / 1 against, which does not please
one business and their supporters who propose the grassed
area alongside the war memorial be used for commercial
purposes. The vote outcome should be respected and not
challenged as if the way to play the game is to sulk or shout in
order to secure a different result.
This was my first experience of such a meeting which I’m
not sure I would be in any hurry to repeat as I witnessed a
shameful spectacle. I wonder if people are so passionate about
local issues why did they not stand for election?
J H Bates
Broad Campden
Dear Editor,
I would like to point out to the male runner dressed in black
shorts and tee shirt, and wearing black headphones, that it is
never acceptable to forcibly shove a fellow pedestrian out of
the way in order to get by. I was the victim of this boorish
behaviour as I walked along Chipping Campden High Street
pavement this morning (Thursday, May 11) and was left
shocked that anyone should lay their hands on a complete
stranger, and then blithely continue running (through the
archway by the Noel Arms on this occasion) as if nothing had
happened.
Fortunately, I’m a reasonably robust 63-year-old, though my
“assailant” (technically this constituted an assault) was not to
know this, and I was able to withstand this “manly” shove,
which I could still feel in my upper arm for half an hour
afterwards. Had I been frailer then there could have been far
more serious consequences, including a fall and/or injury.
So, I would ask this individual to have more consideration
for other pedestrians in future. Chipping Campden’s busy,
narrow pavements are not really the ideal location for fitness
fanatics intent on beating their daily fitness app targets.
Yours sincerely
Mark Jessop
Paxford
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
continued
Dear Editor,
The Coronation Street Party, Chipping Campden
The committee would like to take this opportunity to thank
all of those involved; to the volunteers that helped set up and
clear away, those that came to reserve tables and stayed to
help, to the schools and community rooms that allowed us
to borrow tables and chairs, the library for power, to the
entertainment, our MC Tim Sexton, Will Haines for loan
of his trailer, Nicholas Cutts for carparking, the firefighters
for giving up their time to put up bunting and flags, those
who helped move tables and chairs on the Tuesday and to
everyone that turned up and made it a thoroughly enjoyable
and successful day.
Coronation Committee
Dear Editor
Following the recent local government elections, we were
delighted to be re-elected as your District Councillors for
Campden & Vale Ward.
We thank those who supported us in the election, and we look
forward to continuing to represent ALL residents of Campden
& Vale Ward.
Tom has since been elected as Leader of the Conservative
Opposition Group and Gina has been appointed as Chair of
the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, so we are both ideally
placed to stand-up for and be a strong voice on behalf of
Campden & Vale Ward at the council chamber in Cirencester.
As ever, if anyone has any issues that you think we could help
with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Cllr Gina Blomefield – gina.blomefield@cotswold.gov.uk
Cllr Tom Stowe – tom.stowe@cotswold.gov.uk
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Kendall HouseAntiques
Visit Antiques
our traditional antique
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shop
St. Chipping
on the
Campden
07880 602715
High St. High Chipping St. Campden Chipping www.kendallhouseantiques.co.uk
Campden
07880 602715
www.kendallhouseantiques.co.uk
Open Thursday Friday & Saturday
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
(Out of hours viewing by appointment)
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10am - 4pm
(Out of hours viewing by appointment)
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Dear Editor,
I am completely in favour of allowing Michael’s Restaurant
to use part of the Memorial Green for their tables. Local
independent retailers deserve our support.
In order to protect the War Memorial, may I suggest metal
posts with removable chains, be placed around the concrete
area on top of the concrete to facilitate maintenance when
required.
Perhaps a fund could be set up to pay for this work and I will
happily donate £500 towards the cost.
Margaret Waters
Dear Editor,
Following the election on 4th May I would like to thank those
who supported me in the election in Blockley ward - which
includes Aston Magna, Blockley, Charingworth, Ebrington,
the Hidcotes, Paxford and Draycott.
Sadly, it was not enough to get me first past the post and it is
with a heavy-heart that I won’t be able to serve as your district
councillor again for such a lovely and large part of the North
Cotswolds.
On the doorstep it was clear that national politics were
foremost in people’s minds.
It has been an honour and a great privilege to have served you
over so many years.
The number of emails, text and phone calls I have received
since the election result have been amazing. I am really
grateful to those who have been in touch and for such
appreciative comments.
A Big Thank You!
Sue Jepson
Chipping Campden
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The Landmark Trust is opening
Old Campden House
on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June
10am – 4pm
and Chipping Campden History Society will have a
display about our project
‘Discovering Campden House and Gardens’
In the Church Rooms each day 2-4pm.
Refreshments available.
Saturday 10th
Friday 16th
Sunday 18th
Saturday 24th
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
IN THE COTSWOLDS IN
JUNE
We have been invited to:
Watermoor House Fete, 2 - 4pm,
Cirencester
Co-op collection from 8.30am
Moreton in Marsh
Vicarage Gardens open gardens, plants
tea & cakes, 11am - 6pm, Bledington
Charter Fair, noon - 5.00pm, Northleach
On Saturday 8th July we will host our
annual Duck Races from about 10.00am
til 4.00pm in the river at Bourton on the Water. It is great
fun for all the family.
Take a picnic, choose a duck, browse the stalls and have a
paddle!
SueWhite, Chipping Campden 01386 841987
Julia Stevenson Bourton on the Water
northcotswoldrnli@gmail.com
THE BADEN POWELL CENTRE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The existing Trustees have called this AGM to take place on
Saturday 17th June 2023 at 10.00am.
At the Baden Powell Centre,
George Lane, Chipping Campden
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References available.
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SCUTTLEBROOK WAKE - SATURDAY 3rd JUNE 2023
Window competition
9.30am: Judging of entries along the parade route. This year’s theme is:
‘Celebrating 75 years of the NHS’
Littleworth
*Please note we will be starting 1 hour earlier this year*
12.45 pm: Judging of the fancy dress and floats. All entries welcome!
1.30 pm: Procession of the Scuttlebrook Queen-elect and fancy dress to the Square led by
Campden Morris and the Scuttleband.
Town Square
1.45 pm: Crowning of the new Scuttlebrook Queen. Fancy dress and Window Competition
prize giving. Dancing from our local Primary Schools and
Campden Morris Dancers.
Scuttlefest
3pm-7pm: Family friendly live music outside the Lygon Arms from :
Orange River Remedy, Greg Brice, the Wes Finch Trio and Generation Jones
High Street
5pm: Scuttlebrook children’s races. All ages welcome. Including the Marathon and
Wheelbarrow races!
Traditional Fairground open in Leysbourne
12 noon till late
More details at scuttlebrookwake.org and on Facebook
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DOVER’S GAMES AND SCUTTLEBROOK WAKE 2023
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE FOR 2nd - 4th JUNE
Road Closures and Diversions that
will be in place over the weekend
of June 2nd - 4th. Road closures
and diversions will take effect from
12 noon on Friday 2nd of June
until 6am on Sunday 4th of June.
We would kindly request that
all vehicles are removed from
Leysbourne by 10am on Friday
2nd June ready for the fair to
arrive from 12 noon. We would
please also ask that diversion and
no parking signs are observed.
Although the road is closed to
vehicles, shops and businesses
will remain open.
***NOTE: NOTE: By kind
permission of John Sanderson
there will be no parking charges in
the school car park between 10am
on Friday 2nd June to 12noon on
Sunday 4th June. Many thanks to him and the school for their support!******
Full details of all road closures and diversions are printed below and will also be available on our website and Facebook pages
shortly. Also below is a map summarising the main features including the flow of traffic around the one-way system that will
be in operation.
***This year Back Ends will become one-way to make congestion less likely and increase the flow of traffic.***
We would like to thank the community in advance for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The Robert Dover’s Games Society, Scuttlebrook Wake Committee and Town Council
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CHIPPING CAMPDEN
OPEN GARDENS
PUT THE DATES IN
YOUR DIARY!
The recent rain has come as some
relief, I’m sure the gardens are looking better for it. We hope
you have remembered to keep Saturday 17th – Sunday
18th free to visit all the amazing gardens that will be open
this year. Thank you to all our garden owners for agreeing
to join us to celebrate 40 years of this popular event. The
registration is now closed for new gardens this year but we
are still looking for volunteers to help with serving teas on
both Saturday and Sunday afternoon and to make cakes.
Please do get in touch by email ccopengardens@gmail.com
We are delighted that this year our expert gardener will be
Martyn Wilson, a locally based garden designer who has
this year been chosen to design the RSPCA garden at The
Chelsea Flower show 2023. Martyn is looking forward to
visiting a wide selection of Chipping Campden’s wonderful
gardens on Saturday 17th June.
There will be teas in the Lower Town Hall, and two plant
stalls, one beside the Lower Town Hall by Ed Brown from
Cotswold Garden Flowers Back Ends and another plant
stall in Back Ends.
This year we have decided to support three causes -
Campden Edge and Campden Home Nursing and the
fund for equipment for our Community First Responders.
The Community First Responders are trained by South
Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, but the
Responders are volunteers and all their equipment is funded
through charitable donations.
Tickets, which are the map of the gardens that are open, will
be on sale in at the Tourist Information Centre and cost £10
and will be valid for both days of the weekend. Gardens are
open in the afternoons between 2.00pm and 6.00pm.
We hope you enjoy looking around the gardens!
The Chipping Campden Open Gardens Committee
MAY NEWS
On the 24th of April we said a sad farewell at the funeral of
our friend and Rotary member Mr Stephen Richard Brown.
Steve had been an active member of the Chipping Campden
and District Club, holding the office of Junior Vice president
in 2011/2012, senior Vice President in 2012 – 2013 and Club
President in 2013 – 2014. More recently he held the roles of
International Chair and Sports Officer.
We will miss his voice of reason, his pragmatism and sense
of fun. We are honoured to have had him as a member of our
Club here in Chipping Campden.
At the end of April, we were delighted to have the Chipping
Campden First Responders join us at our meeting. We discussed
ways in which we could help support what is increasingly a
vital service for our community. Initially we pledged £1000
for equipment, it was felt that some of the donation should be
spent purchasing spare uniform. We are also planning to hold
a fund-raising event in the Autumn, more on this later in the
year.
This month we also had news of the orphaned schoolgirl we
help to support through Precious Sisters in Kenya; her school
reports are exemplary. More information about the Precious
Sisters education programme can be found on their website at
www.precioussisters.org
Our speakers this month were Alex and Jess from Longborough
Opera. They gave a very interesting and lively talk about the
collaboration with Chipping Campden School. The Firebird
Project gives students from the school the opportunity to work
with professional musicians, dancers, and choreographers
to develop and enhance their performance work for GSCE.
The project also works with KS3 students helping to develop
their drama and storytelling techniques, an important part of
English and Drama in KS3.
Our donation this month will be added to the Air Ambulance
fund started by students Alex Adams and Gracie Edmunds in
memory of their dear friends, Harry Purcell, Tilly Seccombe
and Frank Wormald.
The Rotary Club of Chipping Campden and District would
like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and
friends of all those involved in the recent tragic accident.
chippingcampdenrotaryclub@gmail.com
Extra copies of the Bulletin
are available from: Campden Information Centre,
Peridot/Campden Post Office,
Blockley Shop and
Sarah’s Deli, Old Post Office, Mickleton
Postal subscriptions available - please email
editor@campdenbulletin.co.uk
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The 52nd Guiting Music Festival 2023,
which takes place from Friday July 21st
to Sunday July 30th, brings a host of top
names from the classical, jazz and blues
world to this delightful and picturesque
village set high in the Cotswolds hills.
Whether you are a newcomer to the festival, or a regular,
there is something for everyone to enjoy at this ‘secret gem
of a festival’.
The festival is delighted to launch its programme on Friday
July 21st with the award-winning jazz vocalist and one of
the UK’s most celebrated and much-loved singers Clare
Teal and her marvellous band. Clare’s show celebrates the
hits and hidden gems of the Great American and British
Songbooks, plus contemporary covers and originals.
Saturday July 22nd welcomes back the extraordinary,
talented guitarist Antonio Forcione and his popular and
unmissable music quartet. From Forcione’s guitar to
the cello, bass and percussion backing, this show is both
a masterclass in musicianship and a breath-taking live
experience.
The ever-popular Sunday Jazz Open Air concert on July
23rd features the powerhouse legendary New Jersey-born
singer, Madeline Bell, who is performing at the festival,
alongside the BBC and Parliamentary award-winning
singer, pianist Ian Shaw. Madeline was the voice of Blue
Mink (‘Melting Pot’, ‘Good Morning Freedom’) and one of
the world’s most-heard session singers (Joe Cocker, Elton
John, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer) Their
show entitled ‘Bacharach, Dusty and Me’ promises to be a
real showstopper
The support act is the exceptional saxophonist Alex Bone
and his brilliant Trio.
Monday July 24th offers a rare chance to witness a thrilling
global collaboration between one of the world’s leading
harp players, Welsh born Catrin Finch, and the six-piece
Grammy-nominated Colombian band Cimarrón. Fast paced
and powerful, their music combines impetuous singing,
amazing stomp dancing and fierce instrumental virtuosity
of strings and percussion. An evening not to be missed.
Multiple award-winning Violinist Mathilde Milwidsky
and pianist Petr Limonov start the festivals’ classical
programme on Tuesday July 25th with music by Schubert,
Debussy, Mozart and Ravel
Considered to be one of the finest, young, classical,
international pianist Anna Tsybuleva performs on
Wednesday July 26th and has been described as a pianist
with ‘rare gifts.’ She will be performing music by Chopin,
Beethoven and Debussy
Thursday July 27th sees the return of conductor Tom
Fetherstonhaugh with the Fantasia Orchestra, this time
as a ten-piece string orchestra. performing amongst other
concerto’s the very popular Beethoven piano concerto No 4.
They are joined by pianist Steven Osborne, one of Britain’s
most treasured musicians, to perform an anonymous
arrangement for strings of the Beethoven piano concerto
No 4. The orchestra will also be playing pieces by Bach,
Mendelssohn, Bacewicz and Dvořák.
The Guiting Music Festival is proud to host on Friday July
28 a musical force of nature Jess Gillam, who has been
forging her own adventurous path since she shot to fame
becoming the first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC
Young Musician and the youngest ever soloist to perform
at the Last Night of the Proms. Hailing from Ulverston
in Cumbria, Jess Gillam brings classical music to new
audiences through both her world class live performances
and her work on television and radio. Her show will
include music by Telemann, Bach, Barbara Thompson &
David Bowie
On Saturday July 29th the Belgian clarinettist, Annelien
Van Wauwe, with the Van Kuijk String Quartet graces the
festival stage. Annelien is forging a reputation as one of the
most exciting and original clarinettists of her generation,
captivating audiences with her expressive, intense and
lyrical performances. The quartet will perform music by
Ravel and Mendelssohn. Annelian will join them for the
Glazunov Rêverie and the Mozart clarinet quintet K581.
The Guiitng Music Festival on Sunday July 30th is proud
to welcome the veteran blues performer, broadcaster and
erstwhile pop star and lead singer of Manfred Mann, Paul
Jones with the legendary guitarist John Etheridge and
his band, for a Sunday afternoon of pure blues Music.
Supported by the very talented 6-piece Chris Corcoran
Band, the Open-Air Blues Day is always popular and this
year we expect a very big crowd. The Sunday shows are a
family affair, children, dogs and picnics are welcome!
“The Guiting Music Festival started 52 years ago and I am
delighted that it has become more popular than ever,” says
Probyn Miers, Chairman of GMF, “ it is such a wonderful
way to spend a summer evening, listening to first class
music from a wide variety of international artists with the
stunning backdrop of the Cotswolds hills”
Not only does the festival offer the best music, there is
also a selection of local seasonal food on offer as well as
fine wines, beers and soft drinks at all the shows. Great
music, delicious food and in the loveliest of surroundings –
a perfect music festival!
10 days of great live music in the heart of the Cotswolds
GUITING MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE UP 2023
July 21 The Clare Teal Four
July 22 Antonio Forcione Quartet
July 23 Alex Bone (12.30pm – 2pm)
Madeline Bell & Ian Shaw (2.30pm – 4pm)
July 24 Catrin Finch & Cimarron
July 25 Mathilde Milwidsky & Petr Limonov
July 26 Anna Tsybuleva
July 27 Steven Osborne & Fantasia Orchestra
July 28 Jess Gillam
July 29 Annelien van Wauwe & Van Kuijk Quartet
July 31 The Chris Corcoran Band (12.30pm – 2pm)
Paul Jones & John Etheridge Band (2.30pm-4pm)
Show times: Monday – Saturday 6.30pm. Sunday from
12.30pm
Ticket prices: All shows £28.00 except July 27 £36.00
Venue: Guiting Music Festival, Guiting Power GL54 5TX
10 miles West of Stow on the Wold and 4 miles SE of
Winchcombe.
Tickets & information: www.guitingfestival.org
For further information/interviews/photographs:
Rosie Bartlett PR & Publicity.
Email: rosieb@rbpr.net 07973 86273862738
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Off-road parking. Appointments only, NO walk-ins.
Monday 5th June
Please use the online booking system or call me
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Off-road parking.

Memories of the 1953 Coronation centred around rain and
cold and in 1954 Campden again suffered bad weather for
the Whit Week programme which started on Whit Saturday
afternoon when large crowds enjoyed displays of folk and
morris dancing in the Square.
According to the Evesham Journal “the dancing was
intended to go on into the evening but the heavy rain put
a stop to all outdoor activities until about nine o’clock,
when a “Girls” choir gave a recital in the Square. The
choir consisted of men of the British Legion disguised as
females and they were a tremendous success. Although their
appearance was comical their singing was most enjoyable
and it is hoped they will appear again at Scuttlebrook.”
(The newspaper was published on the Thursday in Whit
Week)
“An interesting programme had been arranged for Whit
Monday, but because of the rain during the early part of the
day it was reluctantly cancelled. The decision was made at
an emergency committee meeting at half past ten and at that
time it no doubt seemed the right one; but as it happened
the weather changed completely and the afternoon was
warm and fine. Campden Tennis Club went ahead with their
knock-out tournament
in aid of the fund, the
winners being Mr Jim
Beal and Mrs Freda
Coldicott who beat
Wing Commander
Charles Payne and
Mrs Clare Gabb in
the final. At night a
successful dance was
held in the Town Hall,
about one hundred
people dancing to
the music of Masons’
Band, Blockley.
On Sunday the
following gardens
were open to the
public; Maidenwell,
High Barn and
Miss Deakin’s at Broad Campden, and Bedfont House
at Campden. And although the weather was almost
continuously dreadful the pleasing sum of £10 was raised
by admission charges during the day.
The programme continued on Wednesday and Thursday
with an interesting and attractive exhibition in the Church
Room of articles made in the schools’ competition, and
of Polish arts and crafts. Since Saturday and exhibition
of works of art and curios has been open at Commander
Hart’s house in High street and a model of the Almshouses
made of confectionery by Mr Frank James has been on view
at Walter’s Tea Shop.
The Journal reported in the following week:
This year’s Scuttlebrook Wake, which
was held at Chipping Campden on
Saturday, will be remembered as
a magnificent wash-out. Wash-out
because it rained from beginning to
end and magnificently because, in spite
of the weather, the major part of the
outdoor programme was completed -
uncomfortably but not without dignity.
Judging a fancy-dress parade is
always a difficult job and it is not
made any easier when the rain is
pouring down and the competitors’
costumes are blurring and melting
before your eyes.The costumes were
full of variety and one topical entry
was a mud-bespattered “Survivor
of the Three Counties Show”. At
the next local fancy-dress parade
there ought to be someone as a rain-drenched “Survivor of
Scuttlebrook Wake”.
In the Square a large crowd had collected who seemed
perfectly happy to get soaked to the skin provided they did
not miss the crowning of the Scuttlebrook Queen, Jennifer
Plested. This ceremony was performed as is the custom by
last year’s Queen, Signe Marsh, who must have recalled
gratefully the sunshine of her own coronation. The royal
entourage presented a charmingly informal picture.
We must
apologise to the
Queen for not
reporting her
speech, which
was nicely
spoken, but the
rain obliterated
our notes as fast
as our reporter
wrote them down.
Although most
people were
thoroughly
dampened, nearly
everyone made
their way to
Leasbourne to
ride on the
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……maypole dancing was presented
by the children of the Church of
England school, several of the dancers
being last minute replacements
owing to illness. Two Polish dances
were performed by residents of the
Springhill Hostel, and Chipping
Campden Women’s Institute repeated
their charming parade of “Costumes
through the Ages”.
roundabouts and take shots at the coconuts, treating the
persistent rain with the contempt it deserved. No wonder
foreigners say they cannot understand the English! No
wonder - we are such a hardy race!
A month later the Journal reported:
In staging a “runaway” Scuttlebrook Wake
at Chipping Campden on Saturday, the
organisers encountered weather almost
as discouraging as that which spoilt the
original carnival on the Saturday in Whit
Week. But such a coincidence is not to be
wondered at with the kind of summer we
are having this year. Fortunately the rain
stayed away until most of the outdoor
programme had been completed, but the
skies were gloomy and the sun hid its face
behind clouds.
The programme began with the Queen
(Jennifer Plested) and her attendants
assembling on a dais in the Square so
that everyone could see their lovely
costumes (made by Mrs Hadley) which
last time had been covered by mackintoshes and umbrellas.
This time it was almost cold enough for the royal party to
be wearing overcoats.
During a dry interval in the evening
the Campden British Legion Choir
gave a recital in the Square, again
receiving a big ovation. This time they
had shed their female costumes and
appeared as minstrels. A whist drive
took place in the Town hall during the
evening and in the afternoon children’s races were held,
despite deteriorating weather.
All the proceeds of the day were in aid of the Almshouses
Restoration Appeal, which has made such good progress
that a start with the repairs may be expected in the near
future.
Some Bulletin
readers queried the
accounts of street
parties for the
1953 celebrations,
suggesting that
they were held in
1954, but the reports
and photographs
definitely show that
they were held in
coronation year.
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UPDATE
PLANNING & CONSERVATION MATTERS
The Kettle : After the
disappearance of the Bantam
Tearooms sign from the
High St, some of you may be
pondering the whereabouts of
another fabulous wrought iron
piece in Campden: the Kettle
in Leysbourne. It is currently
being renovated and will be
back in place as soon as it has
been repaired.
The Tuers Barriers: These
were hopefully repaired last
month (May). The Council
is also seeking Planning
Permission from CDC to fix
the wobbly wooden barriers
by the side of the Market Hall.
Town Hall Update: As
reported at April’s Town
Assembly, the repairs to the
finial urn (debris of which
fell into the Square back in
February 2022) have been
delayed due to a re-tendering
of the contract. This has now
been awarded to Arnold
Bartosch and it is hoped that
repairs will start very soon.
Reference was also made
to a Condition Survey of
the whole of the Town Hall
carried out in November
2021. This survey highlighted
several urgent repairs that needed to be carried out to conserve
the fabric of this landmark building. It is hoped that income
from lettings and parking fees in the Square can go some way
to covering these costs.
The Landmark Trust
will be opening the
Old Campden House
site on Saturday 10
and Sunday 11 June
between 10am -
4pm. Access is free
though donations are
always welcome. The
Chipping Campden
History Society
will be holding an
exhibition about the
House and Grounds –
including finds from
their archaeological dig – in the Church
Rooms from 2 - 4pm each day – with refreshments available.
WOLDS END ORCHARD
Bee Update: It’s early in the season and both colonies have
settled well into their new homes. They are both growing and
we’ve added extra space to each hive to accommodate the
growing number of bees and the nectar and pollen they’re
collecting. Early signs are positive and there’s plenty in there.
We have to keep a careful watch on the honey as it’s likely to
be from oilseed rape fields nearby. The sugars in the honey
made from this crop crystallise very quickly and it needs to
be extracted and bottled before the honey sets hard in the
frame!
Open Gardens Weekend
17-18 June :
Orchard Wildflower Wander
Our thing at the Orchard is
wildflowers - loads of them,
we hope, thanks to our project
with support from Glorious
Cotswolds Grasslands and
Cotswold National Landscape
last year. You will recall we
sowed locally harvested
“donor” wildflower seed in
the Autumn onto the specially prepared south facing bank
which runs from the entrance gate towards Jecca’s House.
We are just starting to see the fruits of our labours including
Yellow Rattle. Visit on Open Gardens weekend when the
Orchardeers will be putting up signage to help you find and
identify some lovely wildflowers. Stout shoes required … the
grass will be long!
The Wild
Escape comes
to Campden!
Blockley
Primary school
visited Court
Barn and the
Orchard in
May as part of
a nationwide
initiative, The
Wild Escape.
The aim is to
engage children
in the urgent
conversation
about climate crisis and biodiversity loss and look for nature
positive solutions, in partnership with leading environmental
charities the RSPB and WWF and cultural organisations,
National Trust and English Heritage.
We invited the pupils to discover how the objects in the
museum had been inspired by and influenced by nature.
A visit to the orchard provided an opportunity to look for
different habitats and species and then it was back to the
museum to create an artwork inspired by what they had seen.
It was a fantastic day, the children were hugely enthusiastic
and talked about what they are already doing to help the
planet - recycling, growing their own food, and creating
habitats at home. In June we will be welcoming St James and
Ebrington Primary School and St Catharine’s. Our thanks to
Court Barn for leading this terrific project.
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Wolds End Apple Juice.
Juice made from Wolds
End Orchard and Campden
gardens is now available
to purchase at £3.25 a 75cl
bottle.
They can be bought from
Rachel’s Stall in Back Ends.
Alternatively we can deliver
cases at a discounted price to
Campden Society members:
6 bottles at £18 or
12 at £36 in the Campden
area; to purchase, please
contact Geoffrey White on
0781 500 5879 or geoffreymwhite@gmail.com
Our next Art Open Afternoon will be 2 - 4pm on Friday 16
June. Bring your own art materials. There’s no expectation
to show anyone your work. If you register your interest by
contacting foweo2020@gmail.com, or texting 07966734731,
we can let you know if the dates change due to weather or
other circumstance – but do feel free to just roll up on the
day too, even if it’s just for a wander. As always, everyone
is welcome.
* The TOWN PICNIC will be held
on Sunday 16 July.
All welcome! *
This update from the Wolds End Orchard Sub Committee:
Geoff Carr, Julianne Davis, John Ellis, Donna Evans, Chris
Leese, Mike Newman, Susie Tombs, Geoffrey White.
SOCIETY NEWS
We are delighted to have appointed two new Committee
Members at our AGM. Both Alex O’Donell and Sue Pritchard
are well known to many people in the town. Alex has been
involved in the development of the Cidermill Theatre and
then Longborough Festival’s educational programme. She
now works at Campden Home Nursing as their Fundraising
Manager. Sue has recently retired from the public sector;
most recently she was working in commissioning lifestyle
services and community-based health programmes. In
the past, Sue has been Chair of the Pre-school Playgroup,
Associate Governor at St Catharine’s School and is currently
Chair of the Patient Participation Group for the surgery.
After the Society’s business was concluded, we were
delighted to hear from the Chief Executive Officer of the
Cotswolds National Landscape, Andy Parsons, whose wide
ranging and inspiring talk covered projects relevant to our
area such as recreating the Glorious Cotswolds Grasslands;
the Farming in Protected Landscapes funding scheme; and
of course, the amazing work undertaken by the Cotswold
Voluntary Wardens.
Elizabeth Devas
Chair
Images: The Kettle by Constance Sparling/CCHS; Banqueting House, Scaffolding & Apple
Juice/CS; Yellow Rattle/CCBYNC; Brooches/Court Barn
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STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CHORAL SOCIETY
MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVENING
A group of Stratford Choral Society singers will give a
concert on Saturday 17th June of lighter, secular works,
including a special choral arrangement of Elgar’s Sea
Pictures, normally sung by soloists, plus some traditional
English part songs and madrigals - Now is the Month of
Maying (Thomas Morley), The Silver Swan (Orlando
Gibbons), The Blue Bird (Charles Villiers Stanford), the
well-loved Linden Lea (Ralph Vaughan Williams) and
others. Music Director, Oliver Neal Parker, will conduct
the Choir, accompanied by Rachel Bird.
Tickets £10 for this concert on Saturday 17th June, 2023
at 7.30pm in St Andrews Church, Church Lane, Shottery,
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HQ are available from:
www.stratfordchoral.org.uk - choir members - or on the
door on the night if seats available.
Further Press Information: Carol Jackson on 01386 841440.
CAMPDEN VOLUNTARY HELP GROUP
(CVHG)
The CVHG is an enthusiastic group of volunteers who
work together to provide the following services in:
Chipping Campden, Ebrington, Broad Campden, Mickleton,
Weston Subedge, Aston Subdedge.
LIFTS TO THE CAMPDEN SURGERY
This service is for patients who have no other means of
getting to their appointments. It is entirely free of charge
(donations always welcome.) One of our drivers will pick
you up and take you home, with, if necessary, a stop at the
chemist to pick up a prescription.
CONTACT: Transport must be booked via the Surgery when
making your appointment, by telephoning 01386 841894.
HELP WITH MOBILITY AIDS
if you need a temporary loan of mobility equipment we
may be able to help. This is a selection of the items we have:
Wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, zimmer frames,
walkers and strollers. No charge is made for borrowing the
equipment, but a donation is welcome on returning it to
enable us to continue with this service.
CONTACT: Leila King 01386 840207
SOUP LUNCH - FIRST TUESDAY in the month
12 noon - 2pm, Badger’s Hall
Owing to the popularity of this event there are no places
available in this group at present, but you may join the
waiting list and we would hope to welcome you soon.
CONTACT: Jan Montgomery 01386 841860
General enquiries Coreen Turner 01386 849316
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Raspberry & whisky bread & butter pudding
serves 8
Editor: Tried, tested and heartily recommended! One of those puddings which
almost gets better when eaten cold after being kept in a fridge overnight - so
fridge pickers beware!
Ingredients
400ml full fat milk
400ml double cream
1 tsp vanilla extra
5 whole large eggs plus 1 yolk
150g caster sugar
250g soft white rolls or brioche cut into 1.5cm thick slices
50g butter
300g raspberries
salt
icing sugar for dusting
100ml whisky
The chef may wish to discuss selection of an appropriate
Whisky for the recipe with the household cellar-keeper,
particularly if the words ‘Single Malt’ appear on the label!
Method
Bring the milk, cream and a pinch of salt to the boil in a heavy
bottomed pan, than remove from the heat.
Add the vanilla.
Beat the eggs, yolk and sugar in a bowl.
Pour the milk and cream on to this, stirring all the time.
Heat the over to 180ºC / 350ºF / gas mark 4.
Butter the bread and layer it, buttered side up, in a 2 litre
ovenproof dish, sprinkling on the fruit and whisky as you go.
Pour on the custard through a sieve and leave to sit for half an
hour - this makes the pudding lighter.
Make sure that there are no rasperries sticking out of the
custard or they will burn.
Put the dish in a roasing tin and pour boiling water around the
dish to come halfway up the sides.
Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until puffy and golden and set
on top.
Leave to cool slightly, dust with icing sugar and serve warm
or at room temperature with crème fraîche.
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CHIPPING CAMPDEN
ANNUAL ASSEMBLY REPORTS...
25th APRIL 2023
I am pleased to present the Town Mayor’s Report for 2023,
the last report in the life of the Council. I would like to begin
by thanking the retiring Councillors for their service over the
years. This includes two former Town Mayors, Cllrs Bob
King and Michael Allchin and the long-serving Chairman of
the Town Trust, Cllr Richard Orr.
It is a matter of regret that Cllr Graham Greenhall’s health
does not allow him to continue as our second longest serving
councillor. A true Campdonian, I am sure that we have all
benefitted from his his breadth of experience. I have personally
appreciated his friendship and support over many years.
I am sorry that we lost the services of Cllr Trevor Webb during
the year. We have sorely missed Trevor’s expertise in planning
and other matters. A silver lining was the election of Cllr Janet
Wilkinson, who has already made a valuable contribution
to the Council. We are very grateful to the members of the
electorate who nominated her.
I would very much like to thank the Committee Chairmen
for their work in what has been a very difficult year for the
Council. I’d also like to thank our current County and District
Councillors, Lynden Stowe, Gina Blomefield and Tom Stowe.
As many of you will know, the Town Clerk, Joanna Harrigan,
has been on sick leave since September 2022. The case is
being handled by the Personnel Committee in accordance with
relevant Council policies and following HR and legal advice
provided by WorkNest, a company specialising in this area.
The Town Council is saddened by the Town Clerk’s ongoing
illness and wishes her well.
In the Town Clerk’s absence, Cllr Lutti Bates has taken on
the unpaid role of Deputy Town Clerk, Proper Officer and
Responsible Financial Officer, allowing the Council to continue
to function. I would like to thank Lutti for taking on this role
and also record Lutti and my thanks to Alison Robinson and
Dawn Laird of the Gloucestershire Association of Parish and
Town Councils for providing us with the necessary support
and guidance.
In June, the Town Council successfully co-ordinated the
celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Her Late Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the very poor weather, the event
was moved to Chipping Campden School Hall, but despite
that disappointment I believe that people enjoyed it.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September, the
Council organised the local Proclamation of the new King
outside the Town Hall. The Council is co-ordinating the
celebrations for the Coronation of HM King Charles 3rd
over the weekend of My 6th and 7th. I would like to thank
everyone involved in the preparations for the Platinum Jubilee
and Coronation celebrations. I trust that this Coronation
weekend will bring together residents of all ages, including
this old and new to Chipping Campden.
In accordance with a long-standing tradition, the Town Council
will be presenting all children and young people resident in the
Town with a commemorative Coronation Mug.
I am pleased to announce that the Town Council will be
represented at a ceremony in our Twin Town, Pont D’Ouilly,
Normandy to inaugurate the “Promenade Chipping Campden”
along the River Orne to celebrate 40 years of twinning between
our two towns.
Last year, I made an appeal for people to consider standing
for election in May. We held several open mornings and ran
a poster campaign organised by Cllr Wilkinson. Although
disappointed that the next Council will be three short of its
complement of eleven, I am very pleased that Mark Benson
has put his name forward at the election. We look forward to
welcoming him officially in May.
Cllr Chris Jones
PLANNING COMMITTEE
It has been a fairly busy year for the Planning Committee
with 21 meetings considering 124 Applications (compared
with over 160 applications the year before). The committee
is grateful for the helpful and considered input from the many
members of the public who have attended the meetings.
Having said that and bearing in mind that we have to produce
agendas at least 7-days in advance of any meeting, it would
make much more sense if members of the public would put
their questions/comments in writing to the Town Clerk in
time for them to be circulated with the agenda so that they
can be more thoroughly and carefully considered by individual
Committee Members before they are discussed at the meeting.
Many of the applications are for Listed Building Consent and
these ought to provide all the necessary information in time the
Committee to be fully informed before the meeting. Because
relevant information is often not provided by the Conservation
Officers in time for our meetings, it is all too often very
difficult for the Committee to make an appropriate balanced
decision and therefore necessary for us leave the matter to the
“professional officers”.
When brought to our attention by the public, we do raise
issues with The Planning Department about work being
carried out on Listed Buildings outside of our knowledge of
an appropriate “Listed Application”. We can only urge the
public to raise these matters with CDC’s Planning Department
and/or ourselves.
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Neighbourhood Development Plan
After very little progress under previous Chairmen of The
Council, or current Chairman formed an NDP Working
Party (NDPWP) with the aim of progressing the plan. This
NDPWP quickly came to the conclusion that they had to start
from scratch again. A first draft was achieved before personal
circumstances intervened and August last year I was asked to
take on the chairmanship of the WP.
It should be noted that because of a Personal Interest, that I had
not been involved it this preparation and I only agreed to do so
after consulting CDC’s Monitoring Officer.
This draft was submitted to and agreed by CDC on the
understanding that further work would be required once it had
gone out to Public Consultation. This included adding any
proposed Local Green Spaces (LGS) and updating the Design
Code and Environmental Impact Statement.
It should be noted that in September the Owners of the initial
proposed LGS sites were notified of The Council’s intentions
so that they could make their own comments known to the
Council.
Flyers describing the first stage of Public Consultation were
delivered to every dwelling in the Parish on the 9th October.
This resulted in a number of new proposals being put forward
for consideration by the Council.
The proposal for each site has to be submitted to CDC through
a standardised LGS Toolkit. Many of these were prepared
with the help of volunteers from the Campden Society who we
thank for their valued input.
It had been hoped to submit the then updated draft NDP just
the earlier identified sites to CDC in December with a view to
going out to Public Consultation and any resultant comments
being added into a final draft for submission to CDC.
A Council Meeting then decided that all of the newly proposed
LGS sites should be considered and Toolkits completed before
submitting this draft to CDC in the New Year. I have to
apologise and admit that I was overtaken by personal events
in December, January and beyond with little or no time to
progress matters.
In the interim, we found that some of the proposed sites had
unbeknown to us changed ownership and several sites were
subject to objection by their owners. It was noted that our
intention for these sites could be the subject of legal action
against the Council and therefore to safeguard the Council
we have been trying to obtain a definition of the appropriate
criteria before moving forward.
We expect to receive a response from CDC by the end of next
week. This will help the new Council to decide on the best
way forward.
Cllr Michael Haines
AMENITIES COMMITTEE
The amenities committee is responsible for, amongst other
things, grass cutting within the town, this contract is currently
awarded to Smart Cuts who carry this out in a professional
and workman like manner and are doing a great job in helping
to make our town look neat and tidy, it would be nice to keep
some areas “re-wilded” and I would hope to raise this at our
next full council meeting for agreement.
Seats, benches and bins come under our remit also and they
have all been maintained this year.
Cllr Bates and I met with the allotment holders to discuss
untended plots and the purchasing of gravel for the resurfacing
of the foot path, subject to quotes, we have agreed to meet
on a regular basis and are planning the next meeting for the
summer months.
The defibrillator sited on the chemist has been in America for
repair (free of charge) and is now back and in service
We are hoping that work will commence on replacement of
the barrier at the Tuers this week, we have also asked the
contractor to look at the one by the Market Hall and the new
burial ground gates. We have planned to obtain quotes to
resurface the paths at the cemetery as heavy rain washes more
and more gravel away, and we are looking at re-siting the
bench so that it faces up the church yard rather than at the
houses on West End Terrace. We are still looking at land for a
new cemetery and would appeal to any landowners that have
anything suitable to contact the clerk.
Finally I would like to thank my fellow councillors for all their
support throughout the year and especially Cllr Bates who has
worked tirelessly.
Cllr Teresa Newman
TOURISM, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY
Unfortunately, as some of you may be aware, the second half
of 2022 – and indeed the first three months of this year - have
been somewhat challenging for the Town Council.
With a combination of the effects of resignations, co-opting
new councillors and their getting up to speed and the very
unfortunate long term absence of the Town Clerk due to
sickness not to mention covid absences, Council resources
have been very stretched.
As a consequence we have not been able to devote the time
and energy to the newly formed Tourism, Business and
Community Committee that we would all have wanted.
However, despite the disruption, some progress has been made
on the Tourism and Business front.
A key Council initiative has been to support the TIC or Visitor
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on this.
Although still dealing with the impact of Covid, particularly on
Volunteer staffing, the Visitor Information Centre has managed
to get back to some degree of normality. But Visitor numbers
remain very variable and revenues are still some 20% or more
below 2019 levels. Fortunately the VIC were able to negotiate
deferring the planned rental increase from the middle of last
year to April 2023 with the Peelers Trust.
We also continued, in conjunction with the VIC, regular liaison
with Cotswold Tourism and work on linking their Website and
CampdenOnline is progressing.
The recent approval of Grant Funding, should enable the
Virtual VIC take further big steps forwards building on
the success of the past 12 months. During the last year, the
programme to redesign CampdenOnline as a Virtual Visitor
Information Centre and develop more content has been very
successful. As a result of this activity, over the last 12 months
the number of users, new users and sessions have trebled, page
views are almost 6 times higher, pages per session have almost
doubled to 4.4, whilst the bounce rate* has fallen by 4/5ths to
an outstanding 12.3%. Work is also progressing well on the
Guided Town Walk despite some issues with commercialisation
and translation on Apple i Phones (Android is fine); the VIC
are now looking to finalise testing and launch an initial English
Language version in the coming weeks. And there are plans to
develop an Online Version of the Town Guide.
As a further development I have personally been involved
in initial talks with the Campden Business Forum looking
at how the Town Council, CampdenOnline and the Visitor
Information Centre can work more closely together.
Despite the challenges of last year, the Council remains fully
committed to supporting the Tourism related businesses in
the Town through the Tourism, Business and Community
Committee together with the VIC during 2023/24.
* Bounce Rate is the percentage of visits to the website where
only 1 page was viewed – typically the Home or Landing Page;
anything lower than 40% is regarded as excellent.
Cllr Patrick Spink
FINANCE, STANDARDS & AUDIT
As reported in the Newsletter earlier in the year, last May
we anticipated that inflation in general and energy pricing in
particular could impact our forecast budget. We were right but
the good news is that we have been able to contain any negative
impact on the Council finances. Even better news is that we
are confident that we will be able to continue to effectively
manage the Council’s financial situation and, as a result, have
limited the increase in the Precept for 2023/24 to under 5 %.
This compares very favourably with current inflation rates and
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the Town Council’s commitment not to budget for anything
other than essential increases in costs.
In this report I’d again like to focus on our main expense
heads, what we are doing to manage these costs where they
are discretionary and what we are doing to improve the overall
Management of the Council’s finances.
Our biggest single item of budgeted expense at £32,000 a
year was the repayment of the PWLB Loan taken out by the
Council in 2001 to purchase the Old Police Station which is
now leased and managed by the Campden and District Peelers
Trust. The terms of the loan are fixed but this cost is recovered
by rental paid by the Peelers Trust. The rent was also fixed in
2001 under the terms of the lease agreed by Council at that
time. The Loan will expire in 2026 at which time the rental
paid to Council by Peelers Trust is due to be reduced under the
terms of the 2001 lease to £20,000 pa.
It is worth noting that the TC continue to pay Peelers Trust
rental, service and room hire charges totalling £15,700 over
the last year. Rentals charged to the Town Council by Peelers
Trust were increased by 18% in 2022.
It is planned to open discussions with Peelers Trust in relation to
the arrangements for 2026 which will need to be provisionally
budgeted in 2024, over the next 12 months.
Our other main expenses are Grant Funding which accounted
for 27% of our 2022/3 estimated expenditure and Staff
and Administration Cost at just over 26%. Together these
constituted over half of 2022/3 budgeted expenditure.
So, what are we doing to contain costs and ensure efficiency?
Over the last 6 months, as part of a Town Council cost and
effectiveness initiative, Staff and Administration provision
and our overall processes have been comprehensively and
independently reviewed by Gloucestershire Association of
Parish and Town Councils (GAPTC). Although overall the
review confirmed that our processes were sound, there were
some areas for improvement that have been identified and
these are now being addressed.
Specifically, in terms of Grants we have reviewed the two
main beneficiaries which combined accounted for 78% of the
total grants provided in 2022/3. These are the Peelers Trust
which received £20,000 and the Town Recreation Ground and
Playing Field Trust which received £17,500.
In line with advice provided and following a review of their
accounts and in view of the substantial reserves held by both
organisations the Council decided that the Recreation Ground
Trusts grant should be reduced by 75% and Peelers Trust by
50% for the coming Financial Year.
It is the Council’s view that this level of funding will still allow
the Peelers Trust to continue to provide a vital community asset
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legacy. Similarly, the residual Grant Funding will allow the
Recreation Trust to maintain its ongoing management of the
Recreation Ground, ensuring that its facilities are both in good
order and safe throughout the next year; it is also worth noting
that the Recreation Trust provides significant support to local
sporting activities such as the Tennis Club and Football Club.
The Council will continue to support a range of important local
community activities and organisations through the remaining
Grant Funding, including part funding the Tourist Information
Centre which plays a key role in supporting our local Tourism
related businesses.
Despite the focus on cost reduction, other essential services
such as providing and managing Defibrillators, managing
Burial facilities/Cemeteries, the Allotments, grass cutting –
and even the ‘Bins and Benches’ - will be fully maintained and
funded over the next year.
Turning now to Standards, considerable work has been carried
out over the past year, some of it in conjunction with the
Personnel Committee, to review and update all the Council’s
Policies and Procedures. In the coming year it is planned to
extend this activity to include a thorough review of the Town
Council Standing Orders. Over the year some queries were
raised on Standards of Behaviour; I am pleased to report after
a review by the CDC Monitoring Officer and consultation
with GAPTC and other professional advisors the Council was
adjudged to have behaved entirely properly.
Finally on Audits, the following the end of Covid restrictions
the Council have re-instated the Internal Verification process
and these are now scheduled to take place quarterly rather than
annually as previously. In addition, Council commissioned
a series of reviews of our Office procedures and processes
supported by an interim Internal Audit. The final phase of this
exercise is just being completed with a review of Grants, Trusts
and Assets. All recommendations have or will be implemented.
From the next FY onwards, we will be appointing a new
Internal Auditor.
Cllr Patrick Spink
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
As I am sure that some members of the Public are aware
there have been questions raised as to the need for and costs
associated with a separate Personnel Committee (PC) so I’d
like to start this report with a brief recap.
The PC was set up in November 2021 on the recommendation
of NALC/GAPTC and it was supported by the Clerk, as Proper
Officer, who provided the initial Terms of Refrence.
Since it’s inception some 18 months ago the Personnel
Committee has saved at least 60 hours of individual Councillors
time and around 14 hours of full Council time - the equivalent
of 7 additional full Council meetings - and developed expertise
on and addressed a wide range of Personnel issues. It is our
most active Committee after Planning.
So what has it achieved in this period?
1. It has carried out a thorough review of all the Council
Personnel related Policies.
2. In September 2022, with close guidance from GAPTC,
we revised the Committees Terms of Refrence to improve
it’s effectiveness and to bring them up to date with the latest
NALC template
3. Since September 2022 the Committee has managed the
unfortunate sickness absence of the Town Clerk and ensured
that the Town Clerk’s responsibilities have been covered.
In this regard both the Committee and Council owe a very
significant debt of gratitude to Committee Member Cllr Lutti
Bates who has covered the Town Clerk’s duties on a voluntary
and unpaid basis for nearly 7 months. As part of this process it
recruited an Administrative Assistant to support Lutti.
4. In October and November 2022 it initiated and managed
an independent professional Review of the Council’s Staffing
Requirements and having brought the recommendations to full
Council has either already implemented or is in the process of
implementing the Review findings.
5. In the last 2 months the Committee has retained, with full
Council endorsement, the services of WorkNest, a leading UK
professional HR and Employment Legal Services company
on extremely favourable terms.
6. Most recently, the Committee has begun the recruitment of
a Deputy Town Clerk a process which we hope to complete in
the next week or so. Work has also been carried out on a new
Contract of Employment for the Town Clerk
I would stress that all of the above actions have been taken
working very closely with the Local Authority experts the
NALC and GAPTC and/or independent professional advisors
to ensure that the Council has not only acted properly but also
to the highest of standards.
Looking to the future in addition to completing the actions
above, we are likely to be carrying out further recruitment,
overseeing new staff induction and training and reviewing all
of the activities of Council to ensure that we are resourcing
them in the most effective way. The personnel’s committees
objective is to ensure that the Town are served by a properly
resourced, trained and qualified, competent and effective
Town Clerk’s office.
In summary, I think that the Committee has more than proven
it’s worth and I would like to thank my fellow Committee
Members for all their efforts.
Cllr Patrick Spink
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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REPORT
The Town Council has as usual spent hours on the subject
of Traffic Management and the problems the town has
experienced for many years. Unfortunately the problems are
not easily solvable or they are but hugely expensive. GCC
Highways have budget constraints as do most public bodies
which is one reason why implementation is so slow. And of
course there is the legal aspects of Traffic Regulation Orders,
these cost in the region of £10,000 for a single TRO. We
have a reasonably good relation ship with our local Highways
Team Bob Skillern Area Manager, Rhodri Grey Deputy and
Craig Church who is the coordinator for the Community
Maintenance Gang. Quite often it is helpful if members of
the public report any Highways related problem directly on
line at https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/roads/
your-highways-report-it/ for any general issue, but if you feel
a matter is urgent then a phone call should be considered for
things like Objects on the highway, Faulty temporary traffic
lights, Exposed cables, street lighting faults, Flooded roads,
Potholes over 75mm deep, Manhole Cover faults etc then
report that by calling 08000 514 514
A few of the positive results this past year are Resurfacing
of Park Road even though that may not have resolved the
persistent problem of damage to parked cars by passing
HGV’s and speeding cars. There remains too the problem
of ponding which is know to cause splash and damage stone
work and mortar joints. And the Littleworth Roundabout
was protected with wooden blocks. The double yellow lines
were at long last painted on Sheep Street and Station Road.
Although the lines on Station Road has probably exacerbated
the problem. That prompted an urgent meeting last week
between Highways, Principal Chipping Campden Academy
and 3 Town Councillors. Highways will as a result trial now
waiting cones from the end of the double yellow lines to just
around the corner passed Haydons Close. Another minor
success has been to have an ANPR camera installed on Aston
Road, it took many months to put it in place but it still cannot
be used to report repeat offenders to Gloucester Constabulary.
Although it is not the intention to fine or issue penalty points to
repeat offenders. The whole purpose is for the police to write
to or even visit offenders and get them to change bad habits.
Reports can only be sent to the police once two signs have been
displayed either side of the ANPR camera advising motorists
that there is a Community Speed watch Camera Operating.
These signs should be erected some time this week. There
are many areas where we have failed to achieve the outcome
we were hoping for. Examples of these are 20 mph Zones
or 20 mph speed limits. The delay here is I believe due to
policy not being agreed by all the stakeholders that should be
working together for safer roads in Gloucestershire County
Council, Highways, Gloucestershire Constabulary Police and
the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The twice
a day term time traffic jams around Cider Mill Lane, Church
Street and Leasebourne will most likely not be resolved until
the development on the East side of Aston Road is permitted.
The Outline Planning Permission for 76 houses was approved
at the end of July 2020 but since then nothing has ben heard.
If and when permission is granted and the access road is
constructed then the school will be able to develop their bus
and car park there. That will help resolve two long standing
problems for the town. The twice daily traffic jam and an
opportunity for a High Street Parking scheme. I could go
on for ages reporting on the many aspirations for Traffic
Management but that is all for today.
Cllr Richard Orr
THE TOWN TRUST HAS 3 PARTS -
CAR PARK, HALL AND MEMORIAL GREEN
CAR PARK
Revenue from parking this financial year is £31,000. The
history behind this valuable income which is essential for the
maintenance of the Town Hall. It’s all thanks to the hard work
by three people, a previous chairman the late Clive Constable,
Mrs Kissel and our town clerk Jo Harrigan. If I understand
it correctly had they not researched the ownership of the car
park then parking fees would have gone to Gloucester County
Council not to the Town Trust. So now CDC effectively
leases the car park and manages it on the Town Trust’s behalf
for a fee and the Trust enjoys the benefit of the parking fees
which goes a long way towards paying for maintenance of the
Town Hall.
TOWN HALL
As you can all see the scaffolding is still standing and has been
since just after the stone vase cracked and fell to the ground
in February last year. Originally James Macintosh Architects,
Chipping Norton, an experienced Conservation Architect
were appointed to carry out the long list of repairs, some of
which are urgent, following the publication of the Condition
Survey which was carried out by them in October 2021.
Later a majority of Trustees preferred a Chartered Surveying
Company to progress the works and decided to cancel the
contract with James Mackintosh Architects in July 2022. That
decision was a huge disappointment for me. The re-tendering
process then only attracted two bids, namely James Macintosh
and Arnold Bartosch. The bid evaluation came out closely in
favour of Arnold Bartosch and they were awarded the contract.
Since then in my opinion very little progress has been made.
With hind sight I blame myself as Chairman of the Trust for
not convincing my fellow Trustees to retain James Macintosh
to complete only the early work on the damaged Vase, the
dioclesian window mullion and the repointing of the West wall
and then later to go out and re-tender the balance of works
required to repair all the many problems identified in the
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Condition Survey. Had I done so then the scaffolding would
probably have been long down. The South side windows in
compression and could fall out, The clock tower is leaking,
Some of the gutter is a risk of falling, the reinforcing in the
ceiling of the boiler room is seriously corroding, the metal
finial is also corroding and so on.
The full cost to the Town Trust to correct all the defects
identified in the Condition Survey will eventually be well in
excess of £200,000.
Fortunately income that the Trust earns from the car park, as
I mentioned earlier, and the hall lettings will cover most if not
all of the repairs in the fullness of time. Indeed the Trust has
funds earning interest in specialist CCLA Charities Investment
Fund deposits which were made in 2001, 2002, 2018 & 2020
are now worth over £110,000.
Before I move on to the Memorial Green I want to pay tribute
to Marion Ward who has been the caretaker / cleaner of the
Town Hall for 30 years. Between her and her husband Ben,
they have opened and closed the hall for all hirers sometimes
early in the morning or late at night and cleaned the halls and
polished the oak floor I don’t know how many 1000’s of times
over the years. Anyway Marion has decided to hang up her
feather duster and move on. She has just been in hospital and
is now resting at home so she cannot be with us today. So
we are sending her a bouquet of flowers first thing tomorrow
morning to say a big thank you from all of the town. Please
give her a big round of applause.
MEMORIAL GREEN
Now to the Memorial Green and surprisingly there is much
that can be said about the Memorial Green. Notably and
recently a papebark maple tree was planted there to replace
the sick silver birch tree that was felled late last year. The
new tree was paid for jointly by the Town Trust and John and
Jean Ellis. Thank you John and Jean. It was planted there to
celebrate the Queen’s Green Canopy and of course in memory
of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. A Royal British Legion
plaque has been placed by the tree and recorded on the official
on line Queen’s Green Canopy web site with over 3 million
other trees.
Moving on again, during the past 3 years the Town Trust granted
Michael’s Mediterranean Restaurant permission to use the
Memorial Green for French “al fresco” style dining. I may be
wrong but it is my opinion that a majority of our residents were
actually happy to see people enjoying themselves making most
of the fresh air especially during those dark pandemic days.
Then at the end of last year the Trust did agree that for future
use we ought to have a public consultation to check if there is
perhaps any public objection or concerns about disrespecting
the memory of all those brave men whose names are listed on
the memorials, those who lost their lives during the two great
wars for our freedom. It then occurred to me that there are a
good number of towns or villages that don’t actually have war
memorials but instead they have memorial halls or memorial
parks and these are used for all sorts of social occasions.
Anyway as it happened we the Trustees forgot to have that
consultation and by the time in late February when Michael’s
reapplied for permission to use the Memorial Green, just in
time for Cheltenham Festival week, we wisely or unwisely
took a snap decision and initially 6 of the 10 Trustees agreed
to allow use of the same small part of the Green as before. But
when a complaint was received the majority of the Trustees
revoked that decision and strangeley referred the matter to
the Charity Commission who advised referring the matter to
the Trust’s retained solicitor. As chairman it was my personal
opinion that it was unnecessary to make those referrals but that
is what happened and consequently the signed agreement for
Michael’s to use the Memorial Green was withdrawn. The
concern was by leasing the Memorial Green it amounted to
a technical temporary disposal of property and that may be
queried by the Charity Scheme. However it now occurs
to me is there any difference between that and the car park
lease. Highly technical but all the same I honestly feel we the
Trustees have made a bad decision and I would dearly like the
remaining Trustees to seriously reconsider their position. If
there were a change of heart then it would be a win-win-win
for the Trust for the Tourism in the Town and for Michael’s
Restaurant. As Charles Dickens said
“It’s always something, to know you’ve done the most you
could. But, don’t leave off hoping, or it’s of no use doing
anything. Hope, hope to the last!”
And with that I’ll close by asking you to raise your hands
if you would be happy to see “al fresco” style dining on the
Memorial Green again. Thank you.
Cllr Richard Orr
COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
It has been a very busy 12 months, the Campden & Vale
Ward includes Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Willersey,
Weston-Subedge and the villages and settlements between.
It’s the most northerly ward in the District, bordering both
Wychavon and Stratford Districts. It is also largest ward in
the district.
We are very active in the council chamber in Cirencester. As
well as full council Tom is a member of the Audit Committee
and the cross-party Health and Well-being working group.
Tom is pleased to have a 100% attendance record for meetings
at Cirencester.
Gina is a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
and has also been on two important Task & Finish Committees
- the first to look into the much regretted closures of Tetbury
and Fairford Leisure centres and the second looking at how
airBnB properties can be better controlled particularly those
used as ‘party houses’.
We have both asked many written and oral questions and
contributed to debate on a wide range of topics. We also both
attend many of the Parish and Town council meetings across
the ward, where we present reports and answer questions
from the public.
Over the last few months Gina has put forward 2 motions to
full council, both of which were unanimously supported –
Debate not hate in public political life and Warm spaces and
homes support.
Tom put forward a motion requiring a suitable number of
community access defibrillators to be installed in all new
housing developments, this motion was inspired by some
very specific problems encountered in the ward with the
provision of defibrillators on the new housing developments.
This motion also passed unanimously and officers are
currently working on including this in the updated Cotswold
Local Plan.
We have both been waging a war on fly-tipping in the ward.
We have reported many fly-tips and liased closely with the
enviro-crime officer. The largest of which was 25 mattresses,
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ut lots of smaller ones create a real nuisance and are costly
for the council to collect. We were gladdened that one of our
recently reported fly-tips just outside Mickleton, led to the
prosecution of a resident in Stratford-upon-Avon who was
issued with a £400.00 fixed penalty notice.
We are very keen to get out and meet face to face with as
many residents as possible, we attend countless on site
meetings to discuss all manner of issues with residents and
local businesses
We spend a lot of time liasing with various parties on behalf
of residents including housing associations such as Bromford,
residents associations, Parish and Town councils, County
Council, High ways, Neighbouring authorities and our MP.
One of the most involved and important areas that we are
involved in is planning. Unfortunately, there are problems
in the planning department with long delays with decisions.
Gina and I spend a lot of time liaising with both applicants
and other consultees in trying to get timely decisions.
We also make sure that decisions we are asked to give authority
for, are thoroughly scrutinised and put forward to planning
committee if we feel the decision requires further scrutiny.
We are both keen on ensuring that through the planning
process we create and enhance an environment where local
business, large and small can flourish and generate sustainable
local employment.
We challenged the planning officers decision to allow change
of use of Badgers Hall Tea Room to a residential property.
After much discussion with consultees in the Town, Tom
presented to planning committee and put forward a strong
case, outlining the importance of maintaining a variety
of shopping and other services within a Town Centre, in
order to maintain the vitality, viability, and character of our
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILLOR
It was with a heavy-heart that we asked taxpayers for an
increase in council tax of 2.99% for next year, together with
a further 2% Adult Social Care Levy. That will represent an
extra £1.39 a week for a Band D council taxpayer.
That total increase is, though, lower than inflation, lower that
the increase in pensions and lower than most pay-settlements
this year. We only asked for that sum, though, on the basis
that it is needed to maintain our essential frontline services
and hope you understand that considerably more than half of
GCC budget is spend directly on statutory care packages for
those adults, children and the disabled who need our care and
support the most.
Our funding from central government was increased by
11.1%. This is a pragmatic settlement and the biggest
increase for 10 years. It is needed as our budget demand for
Adult Social Care needs to rise by over 11% next year and for
Children Services by over 12%.
I specifically wish to highlight an increase in the Highways
Maintenance base-budgets of 22%. That is the biggest annual
increase on that budget that we can trace-back. That is in
addition to our current major-scheme resurfacing budget of
£100 million. This August will see a major road resurfacing
project on the road that passes Northwick Park, from
Blockley to Broad Campden. Hopefully those increases in
budget can help keep up with more maintenance locally - and
as you know I also have a Highways Local budget of £30,000
a year to help fund some of those schemes which are most
important to us here locally.
In the past year GCC undertook 39,000 repairs to the road
network.
Last December was the coldest December for over 100 years
and this Winter we’ve needed many more Grit runs than
in 2021/22. Inevitably we expected the worst in respect of
potholes. A glimmer of good news is that pothole numbers
are down on those major roads where we’ve invested in re-
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famous High Street. Tom also raised questions over whether
the marketing exercise carried out had demonstrated that
retail facilities were no longer viable as is required when
considering a change of use such as this. The ensuing debate
led to a tied vote 5 for, 5 against. The chairman of planning
used his casting vote to disappointingly allow change of use.
We both spent a huge amount of time working with various
parties after the collapse of the wall in Cider Mill Lane. We
were very disappointed with the response to this problem
from the developers responsible. Unfortunately they had a
in depth knowledge of planning law and used this to do the
absolute minimum needed to repair the wall. We were hugely
disappointed with the poor workmanship that they deemed
acceptable. After much discussion we raised the issue with
CDC CEO Rob Weaver, requesting that he carry out a review
of CDCs response to ensure that CDC had discharged all of
its responsibilities and investigated all options open to them.
This report was published last autumn and is available to the
public for scrutiny.
We both support the planned development by Campden
School and GCC at Aston Road. This development has the
potential to solve a number of key problems in the Town. We
look forward to seeing detailed plans when they’re published
in due course.
Cllr Gina Blomefield
Cllr Tom Stowe

surfacing - so that’s encouraging for the long-term. However,
we all know there remain many potholes that need fixing in
the coming weeks on the minor and local roads.
Can I urge anyone who sees a pothole or other road safety
defect to report it on the very good online map at: www.
gloucestershire.gov.uk/reportit
This is much better than emailing or any other method. This
interactive map helps pinpoint the exact location and lets you
know if it has previously been reported or not.
Recently, through the Councillor Build Back Better Fund I’ve
been able to make grants to our local uniformed organisations
and towards the ANPR speed-cameras and the Coronation
celebrations in Campden.
The county council is also investing over £3 million
investment in our Fire & Rescue Service to ensure our
firefighters have the best equipment and I would like to thank
all our firefighters based in Chipping Campden Fire Station
for the work they do for our communities.
In the past year the county council has played the key role in
helping more than 1300 Ukrainians settle in Gloucestershire,
fleeing from Putin.
In recent weeks we’ve seen a lot of rain and some localised
flooding. If you need information on what to do and who to
contact in wet conditions, there is a very useful “flood-guide”
on the home page of the county council’s website.
I would like to say what a brilliant new community asset
we have in the Cidermill Theatre at the school and, finally,
to restate my personal commitment and that of the county
council in proceeding as soon as possible with the new school
car park and surgery at Aston Road.
Cllr Lynden Stowe
Chipping Campden Bulletin welcomes
editorial and diary date contributions.
Please email to: editor@campdenbulletin.co.uk
CAMPDEN AND DISTRICT PEELERS TRUST
Mr Mayor, although the Peelers Trust has not been invited, as
is customary, to present a report to the April Council meeting
or the Assembly, I would like to do so now.
The Trust had a successful year, but faces an uncertain future.
The old police station was bought by the Town Council in
2000, and it established the Trust to convert and manage
the building as a community asset. The Trust has a 125 year
lease, and pays the Council an annual rent of £32000. The
Trust has 12 rooms on long term tenancies, and 2 rooms, the
Court Room and small Meeting Room, for short term hire.
Tenants and users are a mixture of community bodies, and
small local businesses. The trustees are all unpaid volunteers,
who work very hard to manage the upkeep of the building and
management costs are very low.
All rooms are currently let. We lost the North Cotswold
Community Radio at the end of the year, but have secured a
local music composer and producer as a replacement. Rents
for most tenants were reviewed from 1 July 2022, having been
held for six years prior to and during Covid. These rents are
now fixed for three years.
During the year we have decorated and recarpetted the entrance
hall, giving a much more welcoming entry to the building. We
have improved the layout and facilities in the kitchen.
The future however has become uncertain. Since the inception
of the Trust, the Town Council has provided an annual grant
of £20000 to support the provision of below market charges
to community users. The Council decided in its budget for
the current year to reduce the grant by £10000 without prior
notice, and has since decided to defer any payment pending
the completion of a grant review of uncertain purpose and
duration. Over the past 21 years the Trust has slowly built up
reserves for future maintenance to £28000, but these will be
exhausted within two years without the previous grant support.
If this happens, and the Trust becomes insolvent, it will have
to dissolve and terminate the lease, handing the building back
to the Council to manage. Have the Council considered how to
deal with this outcome?
Chairman John Ellis
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CHIPPING CAMPDEN
COUNTRY MARKET
Friday 9am – 11am • Lower Town Hall
The Country Market is a co-operative of food and craft
producers that has been providing goods to the town for
over 40 years.
All our food is produced in home kitchens with locally
sourced products. All food producers have to have a food
hygiene certificate and comply with national legislation re
labelling and allergens. Our crafters also work at home.
We offer a wonderful array of savoury, sweet and baked
goods, alongside local seasonal fruit, veg, eggs, marmalade,
jams, chutneys and honey. As all the meals on offer are
freshly made the majority can be frozen and microwaved.
Our crafters offer a variety of goods, from cards for all
occasions, knitted children’s garments, to willow, wooden
and sewn items.
Need something for the Dover’s Games/Scuttlebrook
weekend why not pop in and see what we’ve got on offer.
On June 23rd we will be celebrating Paddington Bear’s
65th Birthday, so come and see what treats our wonderful
cooks have managed to produce. National Cream Tea Day
will be celebrated on June 30th. To see what’s new on other
weeks, keep an eye on our Facebook page.
Thank you to everyone that ordered one of our picnic boxes
for the Coronation, we hope you enjoyed the contents, and
we will be offering a cream tea box cost £5.00 to celebrate
National Cream Tea Day So please ask for an order form.
Do you have a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate? We are
currently looking to recruit more cooks and bakers so why
not pop along and have a chat with Angela.
If you are a local and have never visited us, please do come
and see what we have to offer. We also offer an ordering
service and if you are housebound we can deliver, call or
email for an order form.
For more information email:- countrymarket@tutamail.
com or phone 07849 521143 or see our Facebook page.
Alyson Jessopp
Market Manager
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WIND IN THE WILLOWS, PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE, SUE BARKER,
A POP-UP CAFÉ AND ALL THE LATEST UPDATES FROM
What an exciting few months we have in store for you
here at Cidermill Theatre! And what a wonderful month
we have just had. We were thrilled to have BBC Radio 4
Gardeners’ Question Time grace our stage for the recording
of two shows that will be aired this month on 2nd & 16th
June, make sure to tune in. It was an amazing evening,
hosted by the brilliant Mickleton Gardening Club with an
astoundingly knowledgeable panel of gardening experts.
WIND IN THE WILLOWS | 25 – 30 JULY
Tickets are now on sale via our website for our delightful
family Summer show Wind in the Willows. We are ecstatic
to be welcoming back Tread the Boards Theatre Company
who brought you our heart-warming, hilarious and uplifting
Christmas Panto Beauty and the Beast, which we know so
many of you absolutely loved. This time round they invite
you to join Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger on a trip down
the river.
Whilst Ratty would delight in a simple picnic nothing
can stop Mr Toad from heading off on his next escapade;
caravans, motor cars - who knows what will be next? But
when Toad finds himself in trouble it is his friends who
come to the rescue and save him and Toad Hall from the
measly weasels. A fun, family adventure for all to enjoy -
poop, poop!
Tread the Boards will also be running workshops aimed at
children aged 5-10 years exploring character development
and physicality, drawing on their own process for creating
Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger!
On 13th May we were honoured to host the extraordinary
classical pianist Alfred Brendel who brought us a String
Quartet Masterclass with the sensational Brompton String
Quartet, as part of the Chipping Campden Music Festival.
And to finish the month we were delighted to be one of the
main venues for the Chipping Campden Literature Festival,
hosting a plethora of fascinating talks, live music and a
spectacular demonstration of two sections by the Royal
Ballet. We also trialled the first ever Cidermill Pop-Up Café
with delicious cakes, light lunch bites and hot & cold drinks
served throughout the day on Saturday 27th May, the final
day of the Literature Festival.
Thank you to everyone who has come through our doors
and made it such a wonderful month.
COMING UP…
BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL | 10 & 11 JUNE
We kick off June with a sold-out talk with the legendary
Sue Barker who will be sharing the remarkable story of
her life as part of the fantastic Broadway Arts Festival.
Distinguished art historian Loyd Grossman is also here as
part of the Festival on 11th June, discussing his wonderful
new book on Paris as well as many of his other fascinating
travels.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | 16 JUNE
This month we have the hilarious,
award-winning, box-office recordbreaking
Fleabag. Written and
performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
(Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by
Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring
look at some sort of woman living her
sort of life.
Screening: Friday 16th June at 7pm.
See our website for all the details and don’t forget to
sign up to our newsletter for all the latest show and event
announcements.
As always, thank you for all your support and we look
forward to seeing you soon.
www.cidermilltheatre.com | @cidermilltheatre
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GUIDED WALKS WITH THE
COTSWOLD VOLUNTARY
WARDENS
Details of the walks available are described on the
website (below). Please check walk details carefully on
the website, including whether booking is necessary.
Additional walks may be published on the website.
www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/visiting-andexploring/guided-walks
Batsford to Blockley and Moreton and back -
Tuesday 6th June – Moderate 3.5hr 7.5ml
Batsford Arboretum is a glorious place to visit, and
lunch can be had after the walk in the grounds or in the
café. Batsford Park belonged to the Mitford family and
their colourful daughters – we’ll enlighten you about the
girls!
Then on to Blockley where Father Brown is filmed, and
then walk on to Moreton in Marsh, home of the Fire
Service College. Market day will be in full swing, and
walkers can leave us there if they want, as it is very
straight forward to return to Batsford Arboretum, or
have a quick look round and complete the walk back to
the start. Bring drink/snack.
Start: 9.30 Batsford Ardoretum GL56 9AT. OS Map ref:
SP 182 333.
Environmentally Friendly Farming - Tuesday 20th
June – Moderate 3.5hr 6ml
A walk around Guiting Manor Amenity Trust farm on
private field paths and tracks, looking at farming with the
environment in mind. See how man and nature benefit.
An undulating walk with one short steep climb, with
good views of the Cotswold landscape. Please bring
drink and snack. Refreshment opportunities available in
the village after the walk.
Start: 10.00 Guiting Manor Farm, Guiting Power, park
on right inside the entrance.
OS Map ref: SP 089 250.
Figure of 8, 2 Churches and 1 Hill - Saturday 24th
June – Moderate 3hrs 6ml
A lovely figure of eight walk, starting from Dumbleton
Club to the church before heading up over the hill to
Alderton Hill then to Alderton Church. Back up the
hill through woods along the Winchcombe Way to
Dumbleton.
Parking at Dumbleton Village Club. Toilets available
before and after walk. Bring drink/snack.
Start: 10:00 Dumbleton Village Club, Goldenhay, Main
Street, Dumbleton, WR11 7TH.
OS Map ref: SP 017 362.
Chipping Campden Town Walk – Every Tuesday
and Thursday starting from Tuesday 30th May to
the end of September – Easy 1.5hr
We will walk along the High Street and provide a
historical tour of the town. From the granting of
Campden’s Charter in the 1180s, the growth of the town
and its magnificent buildings, to the arrival of the Arts
and Crafts movement. Refreshments available in the
town after the walk.
Start: 14:00 on Tuesdays and 10:00 on Thursdays. Meet
at the Market Hall in the centre of town.
OS Map ref: SP 151 392.
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. STRENUOUS – may be
rough underfoot and ascents and descents may be steep.
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.
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ST JAMES’ CHURCH REPAIR CAFE
As ever, the electricals table proved very popular. PAT
testing is free of charge on all electrical items we look
at, and is being carried out here. This time our volunteer
repairers took on three vacuum cleaners, one simply with a
bent charger pin that was fixed on the spot, the others taken
for investigation. A 1960’s Bush radio (see April report),
was handed back to the delighted owner with clear long
wave reception - not heard for many years although a good
clean up and a new battery was all that was needed. Other
electrical items for investigation include a hedge trimmer
(following a previous success), a metal detector no longer
detecting and a brushless strimmer which the owner
admitted he had taken apart to try and service himself and
then couldn’t put it together again.
Perhaps we can! We always try and have a go.
We are generally guaranteed a selection of table lamps
needing attention – and this time was no exception. To
give some idea of the variety of things we get, one of our
repairers has taken on everything on this table, including
BaByliss electric hair rollers no longer working, and a
very interesting vintage set of brass beam kitchen scales,
needing new chains
Other interesting items to be repaired are a broken tennis
trainer rather too enthusiastically hit by the owner’s son,
the ball having now detached itself and giving us a puzzle
how to refix it so that this does not happen again, and a
vintage bakelite phone, still used by the owner, but with a
broken mouthpiece
We were able to hand back the model steam engine, the
owner having entrusted us with the repair of the tender. The
rails to the back were twisted and some uprights missing
and the springs to the wheels needed repair or replacement
Although the fully working model steam engine did not
need repair, the owner kindly brought it in to show us and
indeed it did attract a small crowd!
Our range of repairs has recently been expanded to include
small metalwork and jewellery. We were able to shorten the
bracelet of a ladies Citizen watch – on the spot This was
fairly straightforward, but we will always will recommend
specialists where appropriate. A gold gate bracelet was
brought in, with twisted bars, needing a fine gold solder
repair. We recommended a specialist jeweller for gold
soldering, although we were able to straighten a few bars
out to prove it was able to be done. This alone delighted
the owner who thought it might be beyond repair.
All our work is free of charge, as are the refreshments.
Materials used in repair work can either be provided by the
client, or simply paid for at cost. Donations can be made
towards our running costs but are not obligatory.
The next repair cafe at the Church Rooms, on the corner
of Church Street and Calf Lane, is on June 10th, 10am
to 12.30pm. Do come along, enjoy a delicious selection of
refreshments whilst you wait and a chat with like minded
people- whether you have an item to repair or not.
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Open: April – Sept: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm
October – March: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Closed Mondays, except bank holidays
JUNE
Until Sunday 3 September
Material Matters: contemporary craft practice by Queen
Elizabeth Scholarship Trust makers
QEST is a charity dedicated to supporting excellence in
British craftsmanship and since 1990 has awarded over £5.2
million to 700 makers, many of whom are leaders in their
field. Many QEST alumni continue to pass on their skills
and demonstrate a strong commitment to the British craft
industry. The charity funds makers who are undertaking
college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships with
master craftsmen and more.
We are delighted to present the work of eight talented makers
who have benefited from the charity’s support. The scholars
in this exhibition work in Gloucestershire and neighbouring
counties. All are highly skilled in their field and funding
from QEST has enabled them to expand their knowledge by
working with master craftsmen and exploring new techniques
which take their practice to the next level.
Admission included in museum entry fee
See our website for more information about the exhibitors:
www.courtbarn.org.uk
FRIENDS OF COURT BARN
Wednesday 14 June
A visit to Kelmscott House; the newly
refurbished home of William Morris, including a tour of the
house and garden and a buffet lunch.
Tuesday 4 July
A visit to the Norman Chapel, the house restored and lived
in by C R Ashbee from 1911 to 1919 to include a talk and
afternoon tea.
The Friends aim to provide promotional and financial support
to Court Barn by encouraging awareness and enthusiasm for
the museum, in the north Cotswolds and wider world.
Membership includes: Free admission to the museum,
previews of special exhibitions, events, talks and newsletters.
Single: £15 Joint: £20
For information on membership and visits please contact:
friends@courbarn.org.uk
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The 1902 Club Lottery supports Court Barn and gives you a
chance of winning a cash prize each month. To be a member
there is either an annual subscription of £60 or a standing
order for £5 per month. Visit www.courtbarn.org.uk to
download an application form OR call into Court Barn and
collect a leaflet.
VOLUNTEERS
We are always looking for volunteers, particularly at the
weekends.
As a volunteer you will benefit from our volunteer social
events, free entry to our exhibitions, a 10% discount on
all museum shop purchases plus it is a great opportunity
to make new friends in a warm and friendly environment.
Please contact the administrator, Barbara Alderton who will
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UKRAINE ROUND-UP -
WHAT HAPPENED WITH ALL YOUR DONATIONS?
In March 2022 we started fund-raising for Ukraine. We had
intended to help send a pallet of useful items to Ukraine
with a local manufacturer who was already sending his
products to the Poland/Ukraine border. In the end one of
his couriers sent two big vans with drivers. We were left
with all the wonderful donations from local people and
organisations and then Ukrainians started arriving in the
area. Having those funds meant that we were able to help in
many ways. We have increased funds by selling any donated
goods on eBay etc and received additional donations.
Some seventy Ukrainians arrived in the locality. We have
several wonderful volunteer teachers so 3 sets of English
classes a week were set up and have continued. We have
been able to pay our teachers which we felt was important
ongoing. St James’ Church Rooms kindly donated teaching
space but we now pay a minimal rent. We have paid for
teaching aids too.
We have been able to help pay for flights for Ukrainians
arriving here, Peridot has been refurbishing donated laptops
which we then bought from them at a special price (thank
you Barney).
Clothing and furniture has been provided where needed.
During last summer we were able to hire The Hedgehog
bus to take various groups of Ukrainians on outings to
place such as The Broadway Tower, Adam Henson’s Farm
and The Lavender Farm (these places gave our guests free
access which was much appreciated) - we provided picnics.
We had a party in The Scout Hut for Ukraine Day. It was
lovely to see our guests enjoying time together considering
the ghastly events in their home country.
Latterly, as guests have moved from being hosted to
becoming independent by renting accommodation on their
own we have been able to help with lending the rent as
some have been unable to pay six months rent in advance.
We have helped to find furniture for their new homes.
None of this would have been possible if people had not
offered the hand of friendship by hosting those forced to
flee their country. A huge thank you is due to them.The
Baptist Church has run a Coffee Morning every week since
the beginning. This has provided a place for Ukrainians,
hosts and volunteers to get together.
A lot of our guests
of working age
have found jobs
and young people
are attending
school. One of the
grannies is busy
knitting scarves
for The Christmas
Shoe Box project
(box are sent to
Ukraine among
other places).
We want to thank all those
who have given their time, money and expertise to help our
guests find sanctuary here.
Rachel and Arthur Cunynghame,
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Helping local people in crisis.
Donations for the foodbank may be left at:
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The Library (during opening hours)
The Baptist Church (Fridays 12 noon - 1.30pm)
We are so grateful for the support of our community!
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The Bulletin’s
monthly columnist:
A kick in the ballots
JB
TAKES A LOOK
AT LIFE
The union flag has occasionally caused me angst as I live in fear of flying it
the wrong way up, setting in chain a rescue mission by His Majesty’s Navy
as they seek to free me from the perils of piracy. A bizarre thought in the
land locked Cotswolds but imagine the grief and embarrassment if by some
terrible error the flag were flown the wrong way up on the Town Hall. Surely,
at the very least a constable would be called. Thankfully, I’m reassured that
such a faux par would never happen due to the diligence of those in charge
of flagging or whatever it’s called. Happily, after the coronation outing the
bunting and flag in our household are safely stowed for use another day.
Chipping Campden and the surrounding villages can be justly proud of the
efforts made by dozens of volunteers and well-wishers who worked together
to celebrate the King’s big day. As far as I’m aware most, if not all social
gaffs were avoided including the age-old issue relating to the clotted cream
scone – always jam on first, always, whoever would think any differently?
Just sayin’
The local elections across the county seem to have ruffled a few feathers, as
the antics in Westminster, the effects of the crippling economy and harmful
strikes by groups of workers have eventually trickled down to the polling
stations in the shires. Some councils and political parties getting what one
newspaper columnist amusingly described as a ‘kick in the ballots’. Excellent,
don’t you love democracy and a free press!
Locally, the Memorial Green has become the topic of hot debate with all the
makings of risking a division in the community. The argy-bargy centres on
a business using the grass. I read in the Bulletin the MP has called for “…
parties to meet together and see how this dispute could be amicably resolved.”
This intervention is at odds with the facts as set out in an adjacent letter, in the
same edition. The Town Trust informs us a democratic decision was reached
when a vote was taken by Trustees resulting in 9/1 against. Anyway, as they
say don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story and the MP has got his
name into the paper without having to do anything useful. So that’s alright
then. Except, even with my elementary understanding of fractions, equations,
and maths, I would say with those numbers that’s a whopping No. Hardly the
52 / 48 split result of Brexit about which we now have to put a brave face on
and pretend it’s all OK, in a very British way. So, let’s move on and enjoy the
green space for what it is and for all it represents to the families of the fallen
and the democracy they fought for.
In the countryside June is a busy month with many fairs and county shows
attracting visitors, exhibitors and of course farmers showing their livestock
and the produce of their labours. Another big occasion in the calendar is
Open Farm Sunday on the 11th when dozens of participating farms the length
and breadth of these isles’ welcome families and the curious, to see where
their food comes from. If you don’t have farming in your blood, it’s a great
day out and an eye opener for the young and the not so young, alike. Put
Open Farm Sunday 2023 into your browser to find a farm you can visit. June
also heralds Midsummers Day which is a horrendous thought and one I can
barely believe, given the down pours and temperatures, so far, in May.
The last few years have been tricky to navigate with all that has been heaped
upon us mere mortals and a period of calm days of sunshine may do us all
the world of good and so dare I ask - can we now have a period of normality,
please. If nothing else, it would undoubtedly reduce my anxiety.
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ARE YOU REWRITING
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Did you know that legacies to charities are
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NOTES FROM THE ANNUAL
MEETING OF CHIPPING
CAMPDEN TOWN COUNCIL
16th May 2023, The Town Hall
Key to Councillors: Michael Haines (MH), Patrick Spink
(PS), Teresa Newman (TN), Chris Jones (CJ), Liz Hodges
(LH), Lutti Bates (LB), Janet Wilkinson (JW), Mark Benson
(MB).
Lynden Stowe (LS), Gina Blomefield (GB), Tom Stowe (TS)
Chipping Campden Town Council for May 2023 to May
2024 – Councillors Jones (CJ), Haines (MH), Spink (PS),
Hodges (LH), Newman (TN), Wilkinson (JW), Benson
(MB) and Bates (LB)
A warm welcome was extended to Councillor Benson
Councillor Jones was proposed as Chairman of the Council
for May 2023 to May 2024 and was duly elected – MH -
prop. PS – sec. Unanimous
Declaration of Acceptance of Office was signed
Councillor Spink was proposed for Vice-Chairman of the
Council for May 2023 to May 2024 and was duly elected –
JW – prop. MH – sec. Unanimous
Dates for Future Meetings: the programme of Town Council
meetings for the year was agreed – LH – prop. TN – sec.
Proposed dates:
11 July 2023
8 August 2023
12 September 2023
10 October 2023
14 November 2023
12 December 2023
9 January 2024
13 February 2024
12 March 2024
9 April 2024
23 April 2024 – Annual Assembly
14 May 2024 - AGM
CHIPPING CAMPDEN TOWN HALL
AND OAK BARRIER UPDATE
Great efforts continue to secure a start date from the stone
mason contracted to carry out the repair of the damaged
Town Hall finial vase. This has included a letter being
hand delivered to the stone mason’s premises, although
unfortunately no one was present when delivery was made,
Thursday 18 May 2023. We hope to receive a further update
seven days from delivery of the letter.
A priority works list will now be drawn up from the updated
condition survey identifying initially the most urgent works
and grouping tasks together for the most efficient and
economical way forward for completing the much-needed
Town Hall repairs and maintenance.
As the barrier currently with hazard tape around sits upon
Town Trust land, on the steps between the Memorial Green
and National Trust Market Hall, a ticket has been raised
with Planning (Listed Building) to request permission to
carry out an urgent repair or replacement.
The Town Trust will aim to keep you all updated on a
regular basis, thank you.
The Trustees, Chipping Campden Town Trust, 203889
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COMMENTS FROM A MEETING
OF CHIPPING CAMPDEN
TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING
COMMITTEE
2nd May 2023, The Town Hall
All plans are available on CDC website - www.cotswold.gov.uk
Present: MH LB RO LH
Apologies: MA
PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
• 23/01152/FUL Cam Farm George Lane Chipping Campden Glos GL55
6DD. Siting of a temporary equestrian worker’s dwelling.
• 23/01142/FUL Hartfield Sheep Street Chipping Campden Glos GL55
6DR. Erection of new double
• SNN2023072 Land To The Rear Ashlar Broad Campden Glos. New
court name – 1 & 2 Ashlar gardens.
DECISION NOTICES FROM CDC WERE NOTED
• 23/01226/NONMAT Refused. Church View Broad Campden Chipping
Campden Glos GL55. Non-material amendment to alter boundary
treatments on permission 20/02146/FUL - Erection of a dwelling and
detached garage with ancillary accommodation above (amendments to
design of permission 19/01536/FUL).
• 23/00849/AGFO Approval not required - AGFO 6th April. Greystone
Farm Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Glos GL56 9LN. •Prior notification for
erection of a steel framed building.
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June 2023
Tuesday 6th Planning
Tuesday 20th Town Council
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Inheritance Tax – a basic guide
Written by Rebecca Daly, Financial Paraplanner
Inheritance Tax (IHT) used to be something that was associated
with the super wealthy. With property values having risen
over the decades, you only need to have an estate worth more
than £325,000 or £650,000 for married couples to be liable to
Inheritance Tax when you pass away. This means that anything
above this amount (known as the Nil Rate Band), could be
subject to 40% tax, which your estate will have to pay. This
may not be the kind of legacy most people think of leaving
behind. While most of us accept that paying tax is a part of
life, many would like to ensure that as much as possible will
get passed onto loved ones instead.
This is a complex area and, if a potential IHT liability is a
concern for you, one of the simplest things you can do is to
spend or give your money away during your lifetime. In this
guide, we set out the main exemptions available which you
can start to make the most of today.
Gifting
• You can gift any amount to your spouse or civil partner free
of tax. However, be mindful when doing this that you may
just be passing the liability on rather than reducing it for your
family.
• Money gifted to anyone other than your spouse/civil
partner before you die is still usually counted as part of your
estate, unless you live for a further seven years or more after
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passing, the amount of tax payable will be tapered if gifts total
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If you can afford to give money regularly from your income
without affecting your lifestyle, then it should be exempt. For
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Charity
Any money that you leave to a UK registered charity will be
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than 10% of your taxable estate to a charity in your Will, the
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...Around the villages
EBRINGTON & DISTRICT
GARDENING CLUB
Our first visit of the new Gardening Club Year was to Sarsden
Glebe, Churchill near Chipping Norton, with around 40
members. We were taken on a guided tour to all the various
areas of the garden starting with the yew topiary in the
more formal garden. We then moved on to the wild garden
which was full of snake head fritillary, anemones, tulips,
daffodils and flowering trees. Finally we visited the walled
kitchen garden which was beautifully laid out. Everything
was starting to grow benefiting from the microclimate of the
walled garden.
In early May we visited the Evenly Wood Garden near
Banbury. This is a 60 acre privately owned woodland garden
which is positioned on a band of acidic soil but also has areas
of alkaline soil, clay, and sandy soil. Rhodendrons, azaleas,
camellias and magnolias all flourish here and lots were in
full flower. A snowdrop tree, a hankerchief tree, trilliums,
erythroniums and bluebells were in flower in the woodland
areas and camassias were out in bloom in the meadows.
Both of these visits were to outstanding gardens and no doubt
we will be back.
Summer arrives - June 21 is the longest day of the year, and
the extra light and warmth encourages the garden to put on
an exuberant burst of growth. But this extra light and warmth
also means weeds will sprout up from seemingly nowhere.
Keep on top of them by hoeing regularly in dry conditions.
Top gardening jobs this month
1. Hoe borders regularly to keep down weeds
2. Mow lawns at least once a week – but consider leaving
some areas uncut for wildlife
3. Plant out summer bedding
4. Stake tall or floppy plants
5. Prune many spring-flowering shrubs
6. Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorching
7. Harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes
8. Pinch out side shoots on tomatoes
9. Be water-wise , especially in drought-affected area
10. Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside
WANTED
Local amateur theatre company is looking for actors
(experienced or not) males and females to join us for
our production of Pride & Prejudice being performed in
November at Stratford’s Bear Pit theatre.
Call Kate 07952 820456 if interested.
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Contributors and Deliverers for their continued support.
EBRINGTON WI
The WI took an active role in village
Coronation celebrations, taking part in the
tractor procession around the parish with a
float titled ‘Here come the Kings’, depicting eight British
monarchs, costumed most effectively thanks to Tim and
Kate Guest of Caramba Theatre. Spectators played spot the
faces behind the beards and helmets! Another appearance is
scheduled for Scuttlebrook, don’t miss it. Our contribution to
Big Help Out Day was to ask parish residents to bring items
to the Saturday BBQ and Sunday Lunch for the Chipping
Campden Baptist Church Food Bank which was supported
most generously.
The WI is a founder member of the Climate Coalition, the
UK’s largest organisation dedicated to action against climate
change. We are taking part in The Great Big Green Week
10th - 18th June with a Swap Shop, inviting people to move
on/ redistribute unwanted items at the Village Hall, Saturday
10th June, 10am - 12 noon, the only money you will need is
if you would like a drink and some lovely cake!
Our May meeting was advertised in the programme as a fun
activity and we brought out the Kurling set and had a great
time. Techniques varied but we laughed a lot and everyone
had a go. Thanks to Margaret Smith for organising us.
Our June meeting is on Thursday 8th at 7.00pm when our
speaker will be Pamela Holland ‘Tales of a Travel Rep’. We
welcome visitors, come and give us a try.
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Around the villages...
MICKLETON SOCIETY
ALL POLITICAL CAREERS END IN FAILURE
The Mickleton Society met at the Three Ways House Hotel
for its May 2023 meeting, the final gathering before a break
for the summer.
Philip Bowen, author and former Deputy Head of Bromsgrove
School, returned to Mickleton to discuss Enoch Powell`s
remark “All political careers end in failure”. The remark
comes from a biography that Powell wrote about the political
career of a hero of his, Joseph Chamberlain. As is not unusual
in this ‘sound bite’ world the quotation is part of a much
longer paragraph and what Powell was saying was that even
politicians who have successful careers or have achieved
political successes end their political lives in failure.
Philip began his examination of this by recording the one
British Prime Minister and several American Presidents who
were assassinated. Their careers did not end in “political”
failure but for the most part they go unremarked for their
political achievements; the one exception to that being John
F. Kennedy. He then touched on other politicians who died
during their promising political careers such as Labour leader
John Smith or who, with promising careers, came forward at
the wrong time such as Conservative leader William Hague
and who did not achieve the anticipated success.
Philip observed that ‘political’ failures seem to fall into
certain patterns, those who went on too long such as Winston
Churchill who continued as a political leader despite
declining health. Others are destroyed by single events such
as Sir Antony Eden`s career by the Suez Crisis and that of
David Cameron by the Brexit vote. Harold Macmillan`s
“Events dear boy” was much quoted.
He detailed the career and fall of Margaret Thatcher and
Theresa May reminding us of May`s emotional resignation
speech following her decision to call a snap election and
consequent inability to carry through the Brexit withdrawal
agreement in 2019.
He also spent time on Tony Blair, his popularity and several
major election successes and then his declining relationship
with Gordon Brown and above all the decision to invade
Iraq with George W. Bush and ‘sexed up’ intelligence
reports which led to a steep decline in his popularity and his
being vilified and accused of war crimes by sections of the
community.
Of course self inflicted failures led us to discuss Powell
himself and that ‘Rivers of blood’ speech and the resignation
of Boris Johnson and those covid parties.
Philip punctuated his address by a string of satirical cartoons
from the press to much amusement of the audience.
He ended with suggesting that political success isn`t the only
criterion. Personal wealth, business roles and speaking fees
paid to Tony Blair, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson and many others
suggested that no one can say a political career isn`t lucrative.
Even Nick Clegg, of coalition days, has done well despite
disappearing from our political scene.
It was a funny, entertaining and thought provoking evening
enjoyed by all. One older member reminded us that perhaps
one exception to the theme was Clement Attlee, PM from
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1945-51, who seemed to know when to exit the political
scene and it was agreed that was the key to a successful end to
a political career. Philip however reminded us of Churchill`s
famous quip “An empty taxi drew up outside No. 10 and
Clem Attlee got out”.
Our talks resume on Wednesday 6th September when we
return to the local scene with a talk on Sudeley Castle from
guide and excellent speaker, Clive Hodges. As usual the
meeting will commence at 7.30pm at the Three Ways House
Hotel.
If you want to know more about the activities of the
Mickleton Society please contact the Secretary John Kilbey
at mickletonsociety@gmail.com.
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MICKLETON WI
At our April meeting we tried painting on
silk, with Mary Day. Before we started
she talked about the medium silk and the
colours to work with and she encouraged us to be bold in our
approach. We all found it relaxing and enjoyed the evening,
so much so that some members are interested in taking it up
as hobby. Mary took our samples away to transfer onto a card
or shopping bag depending on members’ choice. At our May
meeting she brought the finished articles back for us to take
home. We were all very pleased with our efforts and thanked
Mary again.
Our May meeting celebrated the Coronation of King Charles.
We had a Coronation Tea. Members were requested to bring
a plate of food to share and there was plenty to choose from.
We all received a commemorative pen and sang Jerusalem
and the National Anthem. Our President described her visit
to London for the Coronation. She was pleased to find a good
position and mixed with the friendly crowd and managed
to see most of the procession and glimpses of the King
and Queen. It was cold and wet and a long day but she was
pleased she had gone. We held a ‘Royal’ quiz whilst eating
and Angela’s table won. The evening concluded with a raffle.
Our June walk is another evening walk from Broadway to
Buckland.
We continue to practice skittles in anticipation of our next
match in the County WI Competition.
Programme:
12 June The History of the Everyman Theatre - a talk by
Caro Day.
23 June Boat trip with cream tea on the
Countess of Evesham.
10 July A Social evening with games at
Mickleton Community Vineyard.
New members and guests (a small charge applies) are always
welcome. Our President Lesley Wade is happy to talk to you
if you would like to know more call 01386 438233.

...Around the villages
MICKLETON
GARDENING CLUB
Mickleton Gardening Club had the pleasure of hosting BBC
Gardeners Question Time in May, at the Cider Mill Theatre.
It was an exciting event with lots of tips to take away. It will
be aired on BBC Radio 4 in June so be sure to tune in.
Bob Brown from Cotswold Garden Flowers gave our
usual monthly talk about planting in dry conditions. It gave
everyone food for thought and was an entertaining evening,
with Bob’s anecdotes of his adventures in the garden.
Bob brought a variety of plants to sell which went down very
nicely, along with the club’s usual monthly plant sale.
There is lots to look forward to in June. The club is organising
a trip to BBC Gardeners World Live.
On Wednesday 21st June, we are hosting our annual Open
Gardens event with a variety of gardens to explore around
Mickleton.
See the website for further details.
We have recently
rejuvenated the Mickleton
village planters, which
look lovely throughout the
village.
A sight for all to enjoy!
The next meeting after Open Gardens, will take place on
Wednesday 19th July where Alun and Jill Whitehead, who
are the former holders of the National Collection of Siberian
Irises, will discuss Irises for the Natural Garden.
Come along to the King George’s Hall, Mickleton at 7pm.
Entrance is free for members and guests can join us for £3
on the door.
Membership costs just £15 for the year and gives you free
admission to all talks, as well as discounts at Batsford
Arboretum & Garden Centre, Hidcote Plant, The Valley
Garden Centre, Blenheim Nursery, Station Garden Nurseries
in Blackminster, Tops Plants, and Vale Gardens.
More information on our website www.mickletongc.org.uk
or email us at mickletongc@gmail.com
WESTON-SUB-EDGE PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council met in the Village Hall on 18 April.
Following the regular agenda items there were two key points
of discussion in the meeting:
1. the debate on Council actions to preserve Church Orchard.
A Historic England representative visited the site 12 April
and discussed potential actions. HE undertook to write to the
major landowner and remind him of the routine maintenance
requirements encapsulated in the HE Code of Practice. The
Council is continuing to work with HE and CDC Planning. As
the AONB Management has no powers to take any action ref
the preservation of Church Orchard, this would be escalated
to DEFRA who are responsible for AONB’s.
2. the question of village security, following several incidents
of undesirables carrying out illegal activities in the village.
The Council has developed a security system based on CCTV
deployment at strategic sites around the village. Councillors
have visited Fairford Council to discuss the merits of their
system which is similar to that being considered for Weston.
Support for any system and Council funding towards a
system is dependent on consensus from the parishioners.
This will be assessed on receipt of a village questionnaire
scheduled for completion mid May
The questionnaire is being issued to all households and can
be completed and returned electronically and via hard copy.
Maintenance of footpaths, gates and stiles remains high on
the Council’s Agenda and work is being undertaken in close
collaboration with Cotswold Wardens. The gate at Giddy
Bridge has been replaced and work on the footpath from the
recreation area to the top of Dover’s Hill is planned.
The problem of HGV traffic through the village continues
with discussions with GCC Highways, together with the
safety issues prevailing at the Honeybourne cross roads.
Road safety on Church Street was also discussed and actions
put in hand.
A litter pick was completed on April 1st and an Easter Egg
trail was available for children and any others who wished to
take part.
Council minutes are available on the village website which is
to be reconfigured.
Council meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month,
excluding August and December with public attendance
welcomed.
WESTON SUB-EDGE
COMMUNITY
TEA & COFFEE MORNING
Village Hall •
Second Monday of each month
Time to spring into action...
Want to make new friends or even catch up with what
is going on locally and have a good chat with old friends,
why not come and join us at 10.30am for an hour (second
Monday of each month). Free to attend, all we ask for is a
small voluntary contribution towards running costs. There
will always be a warm welcome waiting for you.
If you would like to find out more why not give Sue or Anna
a call: Sue Prestage on 07710 998361 or 01386 840538
Anna Edmonds on 01386 840725
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
The Hall Committee consists of both trustees of the Village
Hall Charity and a team of volunteers who organise various
events. The bar is run as a separate business and the charity
acts as its landlord providing the bar premises and the kitchen.
Repairs
As an elderly building, the hall needs a lot of maintenance.
Over the past few months we have:
• Repaired the rotten handrails on the bridges over the stream
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• Mended the side doors.
• Replaced the lino section of the village bar floor and repaired
some of the wooden floor.
• Improved the drive on to the car parks.
• Double glazed the bar windows to improve comfort.
• Repairing the fences around the bowling green for safety
Planned work includes:
• Improving the insulation in the loft and improving the
games area
• Repairing the tiles near the entrance.
Larger long-term projects (subject to planning permission
and funding) include trying to drive down energy costs with
solar panels and batteries; adding a small butlers kitchen to
try to make the hall more attractive to hirers; installing an
electric car charger to make the village more attractive to
electric vehicle owners and help our small businesses; and
finally resurfacing the larger car park.
The former bowling green
There are a variety of ideas to make it cover the upkeep
costs. In addition to the existing camping and caravanning
and occasional weddings with marquees we have purchased
some goals for both walking football and for our youngsters
to play 5 a side. We would like to both add to the toilet /
shower facilities for campers and in the future build a Padel
court (a cross between tennis and squash for families). The
forthcoming Parish Council Survey will establish if there is
support for these ideas as well as covering a number of other
issues in the village.
Events
Recently we have run a very successful Quiz Night, the
village cinema monthly programme continues to be popular
and, for the first time, we showed the Six Nations rugby on
the big screen but this was less well supported. We had a
very successful first music night on 22nd April and dancing
for those with energy. We hope to have a Bingo Night in the
autumn and a games night for families on 30th June. The
Coronation was well supported. Not only was it shown on the
big screen but there was a tasty BBQ and tea and cake! The
Coronation Community Coffee Morning on May 8th drew
a good crowd. The village bar continues to be very popular
for Sunday lunches and Becky White, our landlady, regularly
gets excellent reviews for the food .
Weekly / monthly programme
Gradually the range and support for our regular events has
been growing – perhaps because of better publicity via a new
email circulation list, Facebook and in the Campden Bulletin
each month. A wide range of activities now take place
including award winning dog training, walking football,
bridge classes, yoga, pilates, the community coffee morning,
Zumba and finally the U3A (University of the Third Age)
which provides talks on some fascinating topics.
Systems
As if all of that were not enough, we have introduced a
slicker booking system, are looking to revamp the village
website and widen the range of ways our customers can pay.
The ‘100 Club’ is expanding and now has over 200 regular
contributors to the monthly lottery.
and follow us on FaceBook and Twitter.
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WESTON SUBEDGE
RURAL CINEMA
JUNE 2023 - ‘LIVING’
Thursday 22nd June 2023
Start time 7.30pm
Tickets on the night £5 per person
Bar open for food and drinks
WHAT’S ON IN
WESTON SUB EDGE
Village Hall, Evesham Road GL55 6QJ
Gentle Yoga Fri June 9.45am to 10.45am
Keep Fit Mon June 4pm to 5pm
Dog Training Tue PM June Call to confirm
Dog Training Wed AM June Call to confirm
Pilates Wed June 12.30pm to 1.15pm
Zumba Wed June 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Social Bridge Thur 1st June 6.30pm to 7.30pm
U3A Tues 6th June 10am - 12 noon
Coffee Morning Mon 12th June 10.30am to 11.30am
Rural Cinema Thur 22nd June 7.30pm
PC Meeting Tue 27th June 8.30pm
Games Night Fri 30th June 7.30pm
Slightly further afield...
Village
Coffee
Morning
The Big
Help Out
SHIPSTON ON STOUR
TOWNSEND HALL
It’s a Hattrick! - The last three of our Traditional Jazz events
have been sell-outs. With the proceeds, the stage lift is now
on order – a serious piece of kit that will provide ‘access for
all’ to the stage. Thanks for your support and our Traditional
Jazz events will continue through this year with the proceeds
going towards the many other items on the list. The full
schedule of events can be found at: www.townsendhall.
co.uk. Next up is ‘Baby’ Jools and the Jazzaholics on Friday
June 16th - a lovely warm up to The Proms fortnight. Tickets
are £10, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/townsendhall,
where you can bag your own table and seating, or for
general availability seating from Clarke Electrical Services
in town. For more, take a look at our website (address above)

GARDEN NOTES FOR JUNE
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit: wisdom is not putting it in a fruit
salad” (Miles Kington).
Yes, it is botanically a fruit for it contains seeds, but when it comes to flower
shows, the Royal Horticultural Society counts it as a vegetable, presumably
because we have it for first course and not for pudding. (Rhubarb is also counted
as a vegetable which is botanically correct as the stems we eat do not contain
seeds; but, to be consistent, shouldn’t they count it as a fruit since we eat it for
pudding?)
But first, you have to grow your tomatoes. DON’T be in too much of a hurry
to plant them outside (if that is where they are going): cold weather, even if
frost-free, can bring growth to a halt and your plants will re-start slowly, if at all.
DON’T worry too much if they get rather tall and ‘drawn’ while waiting indoors
to go out: tomatoes, like the cabbage family, can be planted rather deep (for most
other plants this is not at all good practice). You may see little white lumps at
the base of a tomato stem: below soil level, these turn to roots. DON’T pamper
them with too much water, or with any feed until they have started flowering: a
pampered plant is in no hurry to flower, but a plant which feels a bit threatened
may hurry to reproduce. Look how weeds like groundsel will flower and seed
very small in a hot summer, but grow big and lush
in spring.
DO try to find out the growing habit of your plants.
A few varieties are bred to cascade over the edge
of a hanging basket, but most will be designated
bush (‘determinate’) or cordon (‘indeterminate’).
Bush varieties need no particular training, though
as summer goes on you may feel you should offer
them some support, or remove a few stems to let in
light and air. Cordons should be grown as a single
stem, supported by a string or stick: side shoots
growing in the axils (the angle between leaf and
stem) should be pinched out.
DO try to water fairly evenly once fruit has formed.
If the plants have been rather dry for a while (perhaps you were away), don’t
compensate by sudden generosity. Skins will have formed on the fruit, but the
sudden water will make the inside start growing again and the skins will split.
Your local plant centre should still have tomato plants, among so much else; but
don’t leave it too long as choice will diminish. And will you be looking for seeds
while there? Here’s one thought -
Parsley can be very slow to germinate: they say it first has to go down to the
devil three times. If sowing direct outside, cultivate the soil and draw the drill for
the seed but don’t sow it yet. Go in, make yourself a hot drink and have enough
extra boiling water to pour along the drill. Then sow the seed while the soil is
warm and steaming and cover. The warmth can help break dormancy and speed
up germination.
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DIARY DATES...
JUNE 2023...
Friday 2nd 4pm Cotswold Olimpick Games, Dovers Hill
Saturday 3rd Scuttlebrook Wake
Thursday 8th 2pm - 4pm Ernest Wilson Garden Trip to Colebrook House
Saturday 10th 10am - 12.30pm St James’ Church Repair Cafe, Church Roos
Saturday 10th & 10am - 4pm Old Campden House Open Day
Sunday
REGULAR EVENTS...
Mondays 9am - 10.30am Happy Faces Toddler Group, Church Rooms (term time only)
Mondays 6.30pm-8pm Chipping Campden Men’s Keep Fit
Chipping Campden Leisure Centre
Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon Chipping Campden Art Society Painting Sessions
Tuesdays
The Old Court Room (first three Tuesdays of month)
10.30am - 12.30pm Men in Sheds, Jecca’s House, Aston Road
Tuesdays 10.30am Probus 1&2, Upper Town Hall (first & third Tuesday only)
Tuesdays 8pm CC Badminton Club, Meon Vale Leisure Centre
Wednesday 2pm Living Waters, Campden Baptist Church, High St
(First Wednesday of each month only)
Wednesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm Gentle Yoga, Draycott Mission, Draycott
Wednesdays 6.40pm - 10pm Chipping Campden Bridge Club, Upper Room, Town Hall
Thursdays 10am Probus 3, Church Rooms (first and third Thursday only)
Thursdays 10am - 12 noon Renew 55, Campden Baptist Church, High Street
Thursdays
10.30am - 12.30pm Men in Sheds, Jecca’s House, Aston Road
Thursdays 2.30pm - 3.15pm Singing for Mindsong, Mill House (alternate Thursdays)
Thursdays 6.45pm Rotary Club, Cotswold House Hotel (2nd & 4th Thursdays)
Thursdays 7pm - 8.30pm Meon Singers Mickleton, King George’s Hall, Mickleton
Fridays 9am - 11am Chipping Campden Country Market
Lower Room, Town Hall
Fridays 11am - 3pm Chipping Campden Art, Craft & Gift Market, Market Hall
Fridays 10am - 12 noon Water colour classes, Ebrington Village Hall
(school terms) Contact: davidwbirch@croftsbrook.co.uk 07890 184070
Fridays
11th
Tuesday 13th 9am Chipping Campden Over 60s Outing
Tuesday 13th 12.30pm - 3pm Community Lunch, Church Rooms
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Saturday 17th 10am Baden Powell Centre AGM, Baden Powell Centre
Saturday 17th & 2pm - 6pm Chipping Campden Open Gardens
Sunday
18th
Saturday 17th & Wolds End Orchard Wildflower Wander
Sunday
18th
Thursday 22nd 7.30pm Weston Sub-Edge Rural Cinema, Village Hall - Living
Saturday 24th 11am - 4pm Broad Campden Open Gardens
Saturday 24th 6pm Ernest Wilson Garden - Garden Party
Friday 30th 7.10pm for 7.30pm Campden Rural Cinema, Town Hall -
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
12.30pm - 1.30pm North Cotswold Foodbank, Baptist Church, High Street
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