Chipping Campden Bulletin - April 2024 Issue

No 457 

April 

2024 

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. 

William ‘Bill’ Howells served in the R.A.F. during the war. Originally he taught both Art and P.T. at Chipping Campden 

School, where his wife, Pam, also taught History. He became Head of Art and of Hicks House. 

After living in Ebrington, they moved to Mickleton in the early sixties into the newly-built Ballards Close. A keen golfer 

at Broadway, Bill also played the organ regularly at St Lawrence Church, Mickleton and at Campden Masonic Lodge. He 

enjoyed his sports-car, an open-top MGB, and regularly challenged himself to see if he could get the car to ‘free-wheel’all 

the way down from Kingcombe to the town square!* 

After retiring from teaching, Bill worked part-time for Jackson-Stops & Staff in the High Street, printing their brochures 

which included some of his fine calligraphy. 

*Editor - this should not be attempted these days! 

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ADVERTISING: AS ABOVE 

Articles and advertisements must be sent, preferably via 

e-mail to the above address for the May 2024 issue by the 

19th April 2024. New advertisements must be accompanied 

by payment please, all ads, whether old or new, must be paid 

for in advance. We are most grateful to all our advertisers for 

without your support it would not be possible to publish the 

Bulletin and deliver it free as 3,400 copies in the parishes of 

Chipping Campden, Broad Campden, Draycott, Ebrington, 

the Hidcotes, Mickleton, Northwick Park, Paxford, the Sub- 

Edges, Saintbury, parts of Willersey and Blockley. 

The Bulletin takes up many hours to produce each month 

and this time is spent during daytime working hours. 

The Bulletin is not a hobby, it is a job. 

CHIPPING CAMPDEN SURGERY 

MONTHLY NEWS FLASH 

Staff 

We would like to welcome our new Advanced Nurse 

Practitioner, Corinne Beirne, who is now working four 

days in the practice to assist patients. She is available for on 

the day urgent care and bookable appointments for certain 

conditions and follow up care. 

We are in the process of moving Dr Degnan’s patients 

to a new GP. Reception can advise you of your new GP 

when booking appointments. We politely ask patients not 

to telephone just to find out the name of the GP as this will 

overwhelm our telephone system and reception team. We 

would like to reassure patients that we will continue to offer 

continuity of care with the increased flexibility of offering 

our Advanced Nurse Practitioner clinics to help with routine 

appointment waits. 

New telephone system 

We have changed to a new telephone system, with new 

features to help improve the patient telephone journey. Our 

main telephone number, 01386 841894, remains the same. 

Thank you for your patience during this change. 

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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Recycling boxes for medication blister packs 

We received a grant last year from the Town Council for 

some recycling boxes for patients to use to recycle their 

blister packs. However, these were so popular that we have 

now used all of the funding from the grant. Therefore, we 

have ceased the scheme. If anyone would like to support 

further funding of this initiative, please contact the practice. 

Staff training dates 

Please note that the practice will be closed between 1.30pm 

and 5pm on the following dates this year for whole team 

staff training: 

Thursday 16th May 

Tuesday 9th July 

Wednesday 11th September 

Thursday 14th November 

For emergencies, a GP is available via the normal surgery 

number. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 

First contact Physiotherapy 

As a member of North Cotswold Primary Care Network, 

we work together with local practices to offer clinics which 

would not normally be available to General Practice. These 

clinics cover travel vaccinations and advice, our Mental 

Health Practitioner, Women’s health clinics and our new 

First contact physiotherapist. Patients with musculoskeletal 

pain and symptoms will be booked into the first contact 

physiotherapist to provide early access to assessment and 

diagnosis. This is not a course of physiotherapy. These are 

longer appointments and he will liaise with the GP’s for 

any investigations, treatment and follow up. Patients can be 

booked directly by our receptionists and can be telephone or 

face to face assessment. 

LOST AND FOUND 

February & March 2024 

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, Saturday10am-4pm, Sunday 10.30am-4pm. 

Items Lost 

• £20 note - lost possibly High St/George Lane 

• Glasses – blue framed in purple case lost near Bakers Arms 

• Debit card – Lloyds, lost on walk to Broadway 

• Hearing aid – small one which fits behind ear with small wire 

(blue mark inside) 

• Spectacles – Vogue, brown outer. Diamante on both sides. 

Lost on bench near Sundial House Interiors. 

• Glasses – reading, black and red frames. Lost between Back 

Ends, High St and Cotswold House Gardens on dog walk 

• Sunglasses – in blue Specsavers case lost in Broad Campden 

Items Found 

• Earring – pearl style, found on High Street 

• Gloves – pair of navy blue left on counter at TIC 

• Hairdryer – Tresemme (used by professionals), black found 

on pavement on High Street 

• Glasses - Saint Laurent found on walk

CHIPPING CAMPDEN OVER 60’s 

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9th April 2024 

Pick-up points: 

Chipping Campden - 9.15 am 

Weston sub-Edge 9.30am 

Willersey / Broadway 9.45am 

Please book by contacting Ann on 07759 681539 

We look forward to seeing you 

TRIP TO 

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16th May 2024 

(book by 9th May to avoid disappointment) 

We will be leaving Campden at 9.30am - 

pick-up from the Town Hall. 

Price: £16 members / £20 non-members 

Open to everyone - booking essential. 

Please call Ann Taylor on 07759 681539. 

OPEN GARDENS 

CALL FOR 

GARDENS! 

As ever Chipping Campden Open 

Gardens falls on the third weekend 

in June which is Saturday 15th 

and Sunday 16th June; this is 

actually only eleven weeks away! Please let us know if you 

are able to open your garden and support us in this popular 

event. 

This year we are delighted that Jonathan Heath has agreed 

to be our expert gardener and he will visit the gardens on 

Sunday 16th. Jonathan is Head Gardener at Lower Swell 

and also gardens at Bretforton Manor. 

This year we will be helping various charities to raise 

funds: the Campden First Responders in their quest to buy a 

much-needed vehicle, and we will be supporting Campden 

Edge, Campden Home Nursing and the Tourist Information 

Centre. We do hope that you will be enthusiastic about 

supporting this event to raise money for these great local 

causes. 

Please do register your interest in opening your garden by 

emailing us at ccopengardens@gmail.com. 

Thank you and happy gardening 

The Chipping Campden Open Gardens Committee 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

We welcome your contributions. 

Email: editor@campdenbulletin.co.uk 

Dear Editor 

I would like to bring to the attention of your readers that the 

town’s Annual Assembly will be held in the Town Hall on 

Tuesday 23rd April at 7.30pm. 

Although this meeting is arranged by the Town Council, it is 

not a Council meeting, but one for residents to question the 

Council or to raise any issues of interest or concern to our 

community. If you have a question or wish to give a report 

to the meeting, either put your point in writing to the Town 

Clerk (email: clerk@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk) or just 

come and speak at the meeting. 

The Annual Assembly is the one time of the year when 

residents can have their say, so please come, even if just to 

listen to the points raised and the discussion. 

Yours, John Ellis 

Dear Editor 

On 13th March we went to the National Theatre to see a sold 

out matinee performance of Nye, the astonishing new play 

by Tim Price about the foundation of the NHS. We were 

so impressed we will be celebrating St George’s Day and 

Shakespeare’s birthday on 23rd April by going to Cidermill 

Theatre’s Live Streaming of Nye: an opportunity to see the 

play again, and the actors close-up. Nye is a humorous and 

deeply moving story, Michael Sheen’s portrayal of Nye Bevan 

is a tour de force. The rest of the cast is superb especially Tony 

Jayawardena playing both the doctor and Winston Churchill, 

and Sharon Small as Jennie Lee. The staging is ingenious, and 

the pace tremendous. For anyone who can remember the early 

years of the NHS, Nye is a must see; for those who don’t it is 

a revelation how, with one man’s vision, and the political will, 

Britain’s finest hour was arguably 5th July 1948. 

With best wishes, 

Vicky and Charlie Bennett 

Dear Editor 

What have retirees and incomers ever done for us? 

JB said in his column last month, ‘...as increasing number 

of retirees move to the area, so their values and opinions 

permeate.’ The assumption there is, that all ‘retirees’ are of 

the same opinion and that their ‘values and opinions’ aren’t 

good for Campden. 

He is seemingly holding them responsible for quite a lot, 

including the heinous use of words like ‘creativity, culture 

and commerce’, which, according to JB, ‘plays to the out 

of touch Campden Society types who, via groupthink ‘guilt’ 

the rest of us into believing yesteryear is infinitely more 

preferable than progress!’ As there is no rationale given 

for this statement, it’s hard to understand what JB actually 

means. To me the Campden Society represents the views of 

its members - people who come from all walks of life; locals 

and newcomers alike, and they, and others, are fighting hard 

for more affordable housing in Campden - to use the word 

‘groupthink’, shows that JB doesn’t know anything about 

how the Campden Society works or what its remit is. 

However, it is blatantly obvious that a balanced community, 

in terms of age, socio economic groups, and skill sets are 

needed to ensure we have a thriving, lively, economically 

viable town. Unfortunately, planning law is dictated by central 

government and ultimately, whilst brownfield sites are being 

land-banked by developers, thus creating a false picture of 

land shortages, our greenbelt land will remain at risk and only 

profitable, ‘executive’ homes will be built, and not the muchneeded 

affordable homes. 

As to the ‘knackered old orchard’ – evidently, he hasn’t noticed 

that it isn’t ‘knackered’ anymore. Notwithstanding all its 

obvious merits, it is an integral part of a much larger wildlife 

corridor and a unique habitat for flora and fauna. As insects are 

a critical factor in the survival of humankind, maybe those of 

us who fought to save the orchard are more forward thinking 

than those who would have seen it developed. 

JB then goes on to mention the NDP, quoting bits and pieces 

from it in his column. I’m not sure what he is referring to, as 

Campden’s Draft NDP, hasn’t been published yet. Once it is, 

it will be open to consultation, when all residents will be able 

to make their views known. Sadly, many people won’t bother 

and if a skewed view of Campden’s needs permeate it, then 

we only have ourselves to blame. 

As a local (though I hate to differentiate), what I see in 

Chipping Campden is a wealth of ‘retirees’ and ‘outsiders’, 

who put their hearts and souls into this community to help 

make it a safer and supportive community to live in. Many 

of them give their expertise, enthusiasm and money to this 

community, and without that we would be all the poorer for it. 

It is ‘retirees’ and ‘outsiders’, alongside locals, who run the 

Community Support Hub, the charities, the Ukrainian support 

group, the clubs and societies, who clear the Cam to prevent 

the town from flooding and, many others who work tirelessly 

behind the scenes on other projects, with little to no thanks. 

Campden also has 4 new fully qualified first responders - 

all ‘outsiders’ and mainly retired, who have stepped up as 

volunteers for the benefit of us all. Will JB turn down their 

help in an emergency, or will he thank them for coming to 

Campden and making such a big difference? I hope it’s the 

latter. 

Keyna Doran 

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Dear Editor 

It’s sad to see JB (whoever he or she is) using a column in the 

Bulletin to disparage the hard work and efforts of a fine group 

of local people, who are committed to keeping a small part of 

our town, an area free from development. 

Graham Keyte 

Dear Editor 

I live locally. May I propose for the residents through the 

Campden Bulletin a solution to the grumbles about there 

being insufficient parking and suggest that as there are 30 

spaces in the Town or Market Square 15 of which could easily 

be designated for free use for residents of Chipping Campden 

with a ticket for their car number plate to be displayed for 

daily parking of up to two hours could be issued by the 

Chipping Campden Town Trust. 

Yours sincerely, 

Jennifer Kissel 

presents: ‘THE HOLDOVERS’ 

Friday 26th April 2024 

in the Town Hall 

This is a heartwarming comedy/drama 

set in the winter of 1970/71 starring 

Paul Giumatti & Da’Vine Joy Randolf, 

the latter winning an OSCAR for Best 

Supporting Actress. Paul plays a strict 

& grumpy Classics teacher at a New 

England boarding school who’s forced 

to babysit a handful of students over 

Christmas, & forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but 

damaged troublemaker & the school cook, a women who 

had just lost her son in the Vietnam War. 

Doors open at 7.10pm, film starts at 7.30pm 

Tickets £5.00 from TIC ( 01386 841206 or 

info@chippingcampdenonline.org ) 

or on the door (if not sold out) Refreshments available 

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COMMUNITY LUNCHES 

APRIL TO JUNE 

We hope that everyone who has attended the Lent Lunches 

since Ash Wednesday has enjoyed them. The support for 

the various charitable causes has been amazing. And the 

atmosphere each week has been friendly and convivial, 

while enjoying some delicious soups, bread and various 

cheeses. After Easter, the Community Lunches are back 

during the late Spring – starting on 9th April. The dates until 

mid June are: 

9th and 23rd April, 14th and 28th May and 11th June. Then 

there will be a break for the summer. 

Times remain as usual – 12.30pm until 2.30pm with the 

doors open earlier for coffee from 11.45am. 

The lunches are free of charge, so please do not feel obliged 

to pay anything at all. However, people who do make a 

donation have asked what these funds are used for. The 

proceeds pay for some of the regular food costs with any 

surplus going to The Church Rooms funds for heating costs 

and the refurbishment of the main hall. This has started to 

take place with new chairs arriving in March (the old ones 

were taken to Nigeria!) and painting and decorating in early 

April. We hope that the hall will look bright and fresh when 

you return in April. 

As always transport can always be provided – please call 

the numbers below 

If you are interested in finding out more about any aspect of 

this – please do get in touch 

Sarah Roberts: sarah@3gables.uk.com 07917 126919 / 

01386 840183 

april 20th | 10-2pm 

ChurchYard CLEAN up day 

EVERYONE WELCOME TO COME AND HELp 

info: kevin on 07940 197356 nickwyndham@btinternet.com 

. LOVELY REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS 

BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC LUNCH IF YOU WOULD LIKE 

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SCUTTLEBROOK WAKE 

UPDATE... 

Scuttlebrook Wake is on June 1st this 

year, and we will publish our full 

programme in the May edition. For 

now, here are the latest updates from your committee: 

Window Competition 

This year’s theme is: ‘100 years of Disney’ 

which we hope will generate lots of great ideas for the 

competition. Forms will be posted along the parade 

route in April with details of what you need to do. In 

the meantime, why not get planning? 

Fancy Dress and Floats 

We would like to make an early call to start thinking 

about entering the fancy dress parade and competition 

this year. It’s a fantastic part of the day’s proceedings 

with no fee, no theme and no forms to fill out. Just 

turn up to enjoy the atmosphere and the chance to win 

some cash prizes, cups and awards. Whether you are 

a veteran fancy dress competitor, or someone who 

has never considered it before, why not start chatting 

to friends and family about what you could do to get 

involved this year? Details of when and where to be 

will be in next month’s edition. 

The Scuttlemarket 

This year will see the inclusion of a small market on the 

High Street between the fairground and the live music 

outside the Lygon Arms. There are still a few pitches 

available, so if you are interested in having one, then 

please contact our Vice-Chairman, Jos Robinson, at: 

scuttlemarket@gmail.com. 

Scuttlefest 

We once again have several great live music acts for 

June 1st as part of the Scuttlebrook Wake celebrations. 

This year’s line up includes: 

Boe Jigge, Amber Liadan, WLDFLWRS and 

Greg Brice 

Listening to the live music with a glass of something 

cold from the Lygon Arms is surely one of the best ways 

to enjoy Scuttlebrook. Especially with the fairground 

next door for the children (and big kids) to enjoy too! 

Sponsorship and Fundraising 

Putting on Scuttlebrook each year has become a more 

expensive endeavour, especially with the addition of 

the live music festival. It’s important to take the chance 

to remind the community that these acts are not free, 

and indeed there are a whole host of other costs to the 

day including, by popular demand, the return of the 

Cheltenham Pipe Band! 

A big thankyou to all those who have donated or 

agreed to sponsor this year’s event. We will announce 

our sponsors next month and would like to thank them 

in advance. If you would like to sponsor Scuttlebrook 

Wake, then please contact our Vice Chairman, Scott 

Gill, at scottmartingill@aol.co.uk to find out more. 

Or, if you would like to donate towards Scuttlebrook, 

please visit our website below and follow the links to 

the donations page. Thank you for your support! 

The Scuttlebrook Wake Committee 

www.scuttlebrookwake.org 

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COTSWOLD OLIMPICKS NEWS 

Firstly, a huge thanks to everyone who attended our ‘80s night last month – your dedication to dressing 

up for the era and getting down on the dance floor was outstanding! We’re pretty sure everyone had a 

great time and it also put a little more into the Olimpick’s funds for 2024. 

So, when do the games arrive this year? If you’ve received a Hayman Joyce calendar, please ignore the 

date printed on it - The Cotswold Olimpicks are happening on Friday 31st May 2024. 

Together with Paddy and the Scuttlebrook Wake Committee, our preparations are now close to completion and we’re all 

looking forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous weekend of Cotswolds merriment. 

Our next Fundraiser 

On Thursday April 18th our good friends at Tokes are putting on a very special 

Cheese and Wine tasting evening at The Court Rooms, Old Police Station. 

The evening will be hosted by cheese expert, Simeon Hudson Evans and our 

resident wine expert, Charlie Bennett. 

Tickets are priced at £15 (including a selection of splendid cheeses and very 

fine wines), with all proceeds going towards this year’s Olimpicks. 

Due to the size of the venue, places are strictly limited, so make sure you get 

your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. They are avaible 

in-store at Tokes and can be reserved by calling 01386 849345. 

What’s On this year? 

There’ll be plenty to see on the hill before the games commence. This year 

we’re bringing together two of your favourite acts from 2022 and 2023 to 

deliver a unique display ‘Pedal Power vs Parkour’, which merges the skills 

of BMX and Trial bike riding with free running. There will also be entertainment 

for the kids, delicious food and, of course, your chance to watch and/or take 

part in the games themselves. 

2023 Shinkicking World Champion, Mike Newby, is 

planning a return to Dover’s Hill to defend his title, so 

we’re looking for as many brave challengers as possible 

to come and make him work for it. For this and all the 

other events, you just need to turn up on the day and 

report to the registration point on the hill. The more the 

merrier! 

After the sun goes down, the beacon will be lit and you’ll 

be treated to a spectacular fireworks display. Everyone is 

then invited to join the torch-lit procession from Dover’s 

Hill to Chipping Campden Town Square, where you can enjoy the return of local favourites – 

Wired, who’ll keep the party going until Midnight. 

Don’t miss out! - early bird tickets, at last year’s prices, are now available on Eventbrite and can be accessed either by a 

Google search or by clicking the link on our website olimpickgames.co.uk. 

Tickets purchased on the day will be £10/adult and £5/Child. 

No Volunteers, No Games! 

Fact – The Cotswold Olimpicks needs dozens of volunteers. 

Problem – Numbers have been falling in recent years and a small group of loyal friends are 

having to work harder than ever to keep this historic event going. 

Solution – We need more people from our local community to get involved. We have a myriad 

of jobs to suit all ages and abilities, from selling tickets to building a castle. 

What can you do? – Become part of the team that keeps this amazing tradtion 

alive (you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it!). 

Please contact our Chairman: andy.norton.1963@gmail.com or call 07956 789697 if you’re ready to 

support us. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Rover Dover’s Game Society 

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presents... 

A CHEESE & WINE 

TASTING EVENING 

hosted by 

SIMEON HUDSON EVANS and 

CHARLIE BENNETT 

in aid of the 

2024 COTSWOLD OLIMPICKS 

Thursday 18th April• 7pm - 9pm 

The Court Rooms 

Old Police Station 

£15 per person 

(includes wine & cheese) 

Book in advance 

01386 849345 

info@tokesfoodanddrink.co.uk

KEVIN REASON 

Painter 

& Decorator 

Tel - 01386 841560 

Mobile - 07500 206448 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

ALL ASPECTS OF PROPERTY 

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Gardening & fencing 

Interior & exterior decorating 

Chimney services 

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ARE YOU REWRITING 

YOUR WILL? 

Did you know that legacies to charities are 

exempt from from inheritance tax? 

Why not leave some money to the 

Chipping Campden Community Trust? 

The Trust supports local causes and is 

currently seeking new funds to support 

projects for the young. 

For more details phone: 

Norman Reid 01386 849340 

MARCH NEWS 

We were thrilled to be able to 

support the Community First 

Responder’s Lent Lunch fundraiser on the 20th of February. 

Thank you to everyone who supported the lunch, which 

raised in excess of £650 towards the CFR Car fund. Well 

done to everyone who helped make the event a huge success. 

On Monday 11th March we held our twenty seventh annual 

Primary School Public Speaking Competition. The students 

had to make a speech for not more than five minutes on the 

subject ‘If Only I…’ in front of teachers, parents, friends and 

of course the judges. 

There were 10 entries from our local primary schools, and we 

were once again overwhelmed by the quality of the speeches 

given by the 10 and 11-year-old entrants. We are always very 

proud of the students in this competition who are always a 

credit to their parents and teachers. 

The speeches covered a range of topics; the world would 

certainly be a better place if everyone could dance away the 

doldrums, while older siblings did not escape playful scrutiny 

and a look at the world of ADHD celebrated difference in an 

illuminating reflection. The problem of climate change and 

other worldwide concerns were highlighted in speeches that 

looked at just how different the world would look, if only… 

The audience were also left pondering a future where they 

could be sipping tea and eating cupcakes by the Seine in a 

vision of an ‘if only’ dream come true. 

Whatever subject the students tackled they did so with 

confidence and flair. We were left feeling, as we always are at 

this event, that whatever the future holds it will be a brighter 

one because these young people will be in it. 

The judges Keyna Doran, Geoff Carr and Ed Perrins faced 

an almost impossible task of choosing a winner and two 

runners up, but choose they had to and in 1st place was Poppy 

Postins St Catherine’s School, in 2nd place was Ivy Haydon 

St Catherine’s and in 3rd place Ashton Flux from Rissington 

School. Special credit should be given to all of the students, 

to Felix Lord, Olivia Eastwood, Ella Bow, Amelia Obasi, 

Ronnie Doyle, Sylvia Efstratiou and to Thomas Graham. 

There was a mere four marks difference between the whole 

of the group. 

A collection was held during the break for tea and coffee 

which raised an amazing £85 towards the Community First 

Responder Car. Thank you to all who helped make the 

evening a success and thank you to the students themselves 

who made it an enjoyable and entertaining evening. 

On Saturday 2nd 

March vocalist 

Emily McCarthy 

representing Chipping 

Campden and District 

won a place in the 

Regional Final in 

Cardiff on 24th 

March. Emily sang 

Rolling in the Deep by 

Adele, Popular from 

Wicked the musical 

and Unstoppable by 

Sia and Christopher 

Braide. 

Congratulations to 

Emily, we wish her 

every success in the 

Regional Final. 

Our speaker on the 

Thursday 11th April, 

will be Alastair Price, 

“What My Father Did 

in The War”, all are 

welcome to join us (please contact us for further details). 

Please follow us on our Facebook page, or our website: 

www.rotary.chippingcampden.net 

Or why not come along to one of our meetings to see what 

we do in the local community. You can contact us through our 

Facebook page or chippingcampdenrotaryclub@gmail.com 

if you are interested in joining us either as a full member, or 

as a friend. 

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Care from the heart 

AT MILL HOUSE 

Imagine a place where you can be as independent as you choose, where 

everything is designed with your enjoyment, health and wellbeing in mind. 

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NORTH 

COTSWOLD RNLI 

As a North Cotswold 

Branch of the RNLI, we 

are joining in with the celebrations marking 200 years of 

Saving Lives at Sea. We will be signing a Connecting 

Communities Scroll on Thursday 2nd May at the Victoria 

Hall, Bourton on the Water. 

The Scroll was first signed in Westminster Abbey on 4th 

March and is touring round the UK in an electric vehicle. 

(in a similar way to the Olympic Torch travelling round - 

without the running!) 

We would like to invite our supporters and volunteers to 

come to the Scroll signing Coffee Morning. There will 

be RNLI souvenirs, home-made cakes, a raffle and an 

opportunity to speak to our Community Presenter Anthony 

Gerrard from 10am to 12 noon on Thursday 2nd May. 

Forthcoming planned events include our AGM in the 

Windrush Room at the George Moore Community Centre, 

Bourton on the Water on Monday 22nd April, 2 - 4pm - 

everyone welcome. Other events will be a collection at 

Tesco Stow on Thursday 18th April, a collection at the Coop 

Moreton on Friday 7th May, Open Gardens at The Old 

Vicarage, Bledington, on Sunday 23rd June 11am - 5pm and 

all day Duck Racing on the river and riverside village green, 

Bourton-on-the-Water on Saturday 6th July. 

These are a few of our planned events. If you would like 

more information, to help, or donate small good saleable 

items, please contact us: northcotswoldrnli@gmail.com or 

ring Sue White in Chipping Campden on 01386 841987. 

BLOCKLEY CHAMBER CONCERTS 

Win competition tickets for the Geminiani Ensemble 

concert – Friday 26 April, 7:00 drinks, for 7:30 pm. 

BCC’s prize competition celebrates April’s Bach and 

Buxtehude concert, presented by John Dornenburg, 

former San Francisco-based viola da gamba professor and 

performer, now living in Longborough, together with his 

friends Alison Bury, baroque violinist and founder member 

of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and Malcolm 

Proud, highly-distinguished harpsichordist. 

Prizes – two pairs of tickets, including drinks. Email entries 

to lgpacker123@gmail.com by Friday 12 April. First two 

correct answers picked out of the hat will be notified by 

Sunday 14 April. BCC subscription season tickets also 

available - £75 for remaining five concerts. 

Question: The young Bach walked nearly 300 miles from 

Armstadt to Lubeck to hear the great Buxtehude play. Handel 

made the same pilgrimage. The elderly musician offered 

each of them his post at Lubeck, subject to a condition, 

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Thursday 25th, The Seagrave Supper Club, Italian Theme 6-9pm 

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Thursday 2nd, Pizza 6-8pm 

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Friday 3rd, Lunch 12-2:30pm & Dinner 6-9pm 

Saturday 4th, Lunch 12-2:30pm & Dinner 6-9pm 

Sunday 5th, Sunday Lunch 12-6pm 

Bank Holiday Monday 6th, Brunch 9:30-11:30am & Lunch 12-3pm 

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Friday 24th, Lunch 12-2:30pm & Dinner 6-9pm 

“Fish & Fizz” 6-9pm Live music until 9:45pm in the Marquee 

Saturday 25th, Lunch 12-2:30pm & Dinner 6-9pm 

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HISTORY SOCIETY 

CCHS Archive and Local History 

Room, the Old Police Station, 

High Street, Chipping Campden. 

We are also celebrating the publication of a new CCHS 

book over the intervening weekend. What do you know 

about ‘The Life and Times of Chipping Campden 

Town Hall’? 

Our telephone is currently off-line, please email us. 

Email: enquiries@chippingcampdenhistory.org.uk 

Website: www.chippingcampdenhistory.org.uk 

Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/campdenhouse. 

It is 40 years since a small group of like-minded 

people formed Campden and District Historical and 

Archaeological Society (CADHAS). A programme of 

lectures was developed which has continued with great 

success, and members were offered training in research 

with the experienced historians producing articles and 

books. There was also training in interviewing local 

people and recording their memories. This resulted in 

a range of publications over the years, including Fred 

Caldicott’s ‘Memories of an Old Campdonian’. This 

has been one of the most popular books, used now as a 

reference to Campden life a century ago. 

Now renamed Chipping Campden History Society, 

with the strapline ‘Bringing local history to life’, our 

monthly programme of talks also includes ‘Talking 

Local History’, in a more informal style which can 

include interruptions by the audience! 

Thursday 18th April in the Town Hall, 7.30pm 

CCHS Annual General Meeting, followed by ‘The 

Gloucestershire Stone Stiles Project’ by Jayne Tovey, 

Project Researcher. 

Tuesday 23rd April in the Court Room, 7.30pm 

Talking Local History - ‘Celebrating 40 years’ 

Enjoy a cuppa and a cake while pondering some 

questions in our Campden History Quiz. Those who are 

new to Campden can team up with the ‘oldies’! 

Who laid siege to the Town Hall – Parliamentarian 

soldiers or John Kettle? 

Who lived in the Town Hall – and when? 

What was found in the lower room in 1968? 

What event was celebrated on the date carved on the 

porch? 

Come to the Town Hall to find out more... 

‘The Life and Times of 

Chipping Campden Town Hall’ 

Saturday/Sunday 20th/21st April 

10am – 4pm 

There will be displays that explain when the Town Hall 

was built and the alterations that have been made since. 

Bringing local history to life 

The Book will be on sale - £10 

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Plus, for all the family: 

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Friday 14 June 2024, 6.30pm-7.30pm 

Presented by Longborough Festival Opera 

The Implausible Potions of Dr Dulcamara is a family friendly 

adaptation of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love: longing, lies and 

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UPDATE 

ORCHARD BLOSSOM DAY 

Saturday 27th April from 11am to 4pm 

Once again we are delighted 

to celebrate Blossom Day and 

we do so alongside hundreds 

of others across the country, 

all celebrating orchards as 

important and also magical 

places for the benefit of people 

and nature. Come and enjoy the 

glorious pink and white mosaic 

at Wolds End Orchard with its 

120 fruit trees, both young and 

ancient. Bring friends, family - even a thermos or a picnic if 

the weather is good! Or perhaps bring your camera or some 

art materials so you can enjoy this brief spell of breaking 

blooms at the start of the annual growing cycle. Apple juice 

from the orchard will also be on sale. Just pop in over during 

the day and have a wander around to inspire the senses and 

take in the beauty of nature. 

Note: The orchard is very uneven underfoot so ensure you 

wear appropriate footwear. Also, no dogs please as the 

orchard is a nature reserve as well as a working orchard. 

It was terrific to see the Town Council expressly include 

community orchards and wildflower meadows within their 

Climate Emergency Working Party Terms of Reference 

in February and acknowledge that these places are part of 

something much bigger and more important. The Orchard 

has been on the Wolds End site continuously for nearly 

200 years and during that time it has nurtured hundreds 

of animals, plants and microorganisms by providing food 

sources and safe nesting places as the town has expanded and 

the traffic has increased. The Orchard Project estimates that 

a single orchard can provide habitat for up to 1,800 wildlife 

species; so the benefits to biodiversity are enormous. And 

why is biodiversity so important? Well, it is essential for the 

processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. 

Without it we cannot have the healthy ecosystems that we 

rely on to provide us with the air we breathe and the food 

we eat. In addition, spending time with others in nature is 

proven to boost health; around the country networks of GPs 

and health practitioners are increasing using what’s known 

as “social prescribing,” which includes physical and nature 

based activities, to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness 

and build confidence - all of which goes to support the hard 

pressed NHS. Luckily for our town, the Orchard is a glorious 

place to be to stimulate the senses – particularly in the Spring! 

WORK PARTIES : Our work party morning this month 

is 13th April 10am -12 noon (as 27th Saturday is Blossom 

Day) – please add to your diaries and consider coming along! 

We have cleared elder from the hedges now, so that a greater 

diversity of hedgerow plants can flourish. This month we will 

be planting more whips in the hedges to fill the gaps with a 

range of species. Volunteers have pulled grass away from the 

roots of the young trees so that they can get well established. 

New branches have been trained to grow low, making future 

harvests easier (you will see these, gently tied in place with 

soft brown tethers). We have also, thanks to last month’s 

workshop, made grafts from trees in the orchard so as to 

be able to replace the veteran trees when they finally fail. 

There are lots of jobs to get done to fit every level of activity, 

knowledge and enthusiasm. The Orchard’s future and health 

depends on volunteers. You can just turn up, or contact us, 

email us at foweo2020@gmail.com or through the Friends of 

Wolds End Orchard Facebook page. 

Wolds End Apple Juice is now available to purchase at £3.50 

a 75cl bottle (or at a discounted price to Campden Society 

members of 6 bottles at £20 or 12 at £40) with free delivery 

in the Campden area; to purchase, please contact Geoffrey 

White on 0781 500 5879 or geoffreymwhite@gmail.com. In 

addition, they can be purchased from Court Barn Museum. 

Best wishes from Julianne, Geoff, Susie, Mike, John, 

Geoffrey, Steven and Owen 

ART IN THE ORCHARD : The early March Monday of 

Art in the Orchard was enjoyed by several people and having 

the longer hours allowed us to enjoy the sunshine. Please 

come and join us on Monday 8th April (one week later than 

usual due to Easter) and Friday 19th April any time between 

10.30am - 3.30pm Christina Kingsmill. 

PLANNING & CONSERVATION MATTERS 

We encourage everyone to submit individual views about 

planning applications 

and local strategy to 

Cotswold District 

Council. They are 

currently inviting 

comments on their 

Partial Update of the 

District’s Local Plan to 

make it ‘Green to the 

Core’ and you can read 

the papers and take in a digital survey by following this link: 

www.your.cotswold.gov.uk/en-GB/ 

This consultation ends on Sunday 7th April. 

Campden’s draft Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) 

will be open for public consultation from Monday 8th April 

and comments are invited for 6 weeks. During this period, the 

full NDP will be accessible via the Town Council’s website 

and hard copies will be available for reading in the library 

and at the Visitor Information Centre. Further details, along 

with a response form, are in this month’s Bulletin. The NDP 

is important; it guides, but does not determine, all planning 

decisions relating to land use in the area. It should therefore 

reflect the views of all stakeholders in the neighbourhood. 

Accordingly, we strongly urge all residents to respond to the 

consultation; your opinions need to be taken into account 

in the process of finalising our NDP. To assist Campden 

Society members in this respect, we will be issuing a further 

communication in a Members’ Newsletter in the early weeks 

of consultation period. We do not intend to provide standard 

wording for responses, but rather to help you develop your 

own responses by providing additional explanation of the 

NDP policies, their consequences, and why they might be 

important to you. 

SOCIETY NEWS : Our AGM this year will be held on 

Thursday 25th April 7pm for 7.30pm in the Town Hall. 

We have three vacancies and currently have two willing 

candidates standing for election to the Society’s main 

committee – and so are looking for one more. If you would 

like to consider joining us, do get in touch. 

Elizabeth Devas, Chair 

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Images: Blossom & High St/Campden Society

6th - 11th MAY 

We are delighted to announce that since general bookings opened on 1st February, ticket sales are currently double that 

of the whole 2023 festival. At the time of writing, two Montrose Suite events have sold out as has our joint event with 

the Music Festival in Cidermill Theatre. For other events in Cidermill, two already have audiences of over 200, and with 

four others we anticipate audiences in excess of 150. 

So a huge thank you to everyone who has shown us such wonderful support this year. 

You can see festival highlights in our Co-op window display. 

Below we focus on just four of this year’s thirty four events: 

Of special interest to BBC Radio 6 Music listeners and fans of JB Priestley is Stuart Maconie’s 

Full English. Includes his visit to Chipping Campden and Broadway. 

Recently there have been articles in the national press about the ‘Stakenife’ murders 

during the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. Henry Hemming will be presenting his 

latest non-fiction book Four Shots In The Night, a compulsive blend of 

investigative journalism and true crime thriller. 

For those who love archaeology, archival records, & local history Alexandra Harris’s 

illustrated presentation of The Rising Down chronicling lives in a Sussex 

landscape is a must. 

If you are concerned about the world water crisis, the quality of Thames Water, 

and the benefits of regenerative agriculture come to our author discussion on 

Tom Smedley’s book The Last Drop. 

For sheer entertainment join us at our evenings with: Thomas Hardy featuring readings by actors David & Ali Troughton; 

Ab Fab comedian Helen Lederer; Live Jazz from the Nik Payton Sextet; and live cabaret featuring Noel Cowards best 

loved songs including a cameo piano performance by Charlie Bennett. 

To find out more follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and to receive latest festival newsletters send us your 

email address. 

Book online at www.campdenmayfestivals.co.uk 

If you are unable or do not wish to book online email charlie@campdenlitfest.co.uk or leave a message on 

01386 849018 and we will send you a booking form 

Students and teachers may apply for FOC tickets subject to availability by emailing vicky@campdenlitfest.co.uk 

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CHARITY 5K FUN RUN/WALK, 

Sunday 28th 2024, 10:00am-1:30pm 

Fancy flying the coop after a long winter, getting fit and 

escaping to the great outdoors? Join us on Sunday 28th 

April for our 5K Fun Run/Walk at 360Fit Blockley - a gym 

with outdoor space set within the grounds of a 28 acre farm, 

amongst beautiful Cotswold countryside. 

This is a great opportunity to shake off the winter blues, 

get fit for summer and raise money for Campden Home 

Nursing. So, dust off those running shoes, spread your 

wings and be a part of something truly egg-citing. 

Participants of all ages and running abilities will have a 

unique opportunity to take part in a multi-terrain, crosscountry 

5K walk or run, taking in fresh air and the natural 

beauty of the rolling rural landscape. You don’t have to 

come dressed like a chicken, but this is a jolly, family event 

with a heartwarming purpose, so we encourage everyone 

to have fun at the same time as raising Funds for Campden 

Home Nursing. 

So fly the coop, get outside, and race through the Cotswolds 

fields. Gather your flock, colleagues, friends, or family, and 

join us for a poultry-in-motion celebration of community, 

support, and genuinely making a difference. 

The event is kindly sponsored by Northcot Brick Limited, 

Cotek Papers Ltd, Holmans Estate Agents, Co-op (Chipping 

Campden) and Lashford Sausages. 

Entry is £15 for adults and £5 for children 18 or under, 

whether you walk or run. 

For more information and to sign up go to: 

www.campdenhomenursing.org/event/chickenrun/ 

SHEPHERDS CLOSE OPEN GARDEN, 

Saturday 18th May, from 10am-4pm 

The stunning Shepherds Close garden 

will be open to the public again, with 

thanks to owner, Rita Down, in memory 

of her beloved husband, Roger, who 

was a passionate and talented gardener. 

This gorgeous hidden gem, in the heart 

of the Cotswolds, is set in three acres 

of beautifully kept and imaginatively 

planned grounds. And at this time of the 

year, you’ll see the garden at its best. 

Thank you to Rita, who is donating funds raised to Campden 

Home Nursing. Enjoy wandering around the garden at your 

leisure. Refreshments available, provided by Huxleys. 

Please note, last entry is 3.30pm. 

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COURT BARN 

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October – March: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am – 4pm 

April – Sept: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm 

Closed Mondays, except bank holidays 

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Administrator 

We are looking for an energetic, brilliantly organised 

administrator to support the activity of the museum, manage 

the volunteer team and collaborate in the delivery of an 

ambitious programme of activities. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the small team at 

Court Barn, which celebrates the talented designers and 

craftspeople who have worked in Chipping Campden and the 

north Cotswolds since the beginning of the twentieth century. 

As Administrator you will support the Curator in ensuring the 

smooth day-to-day running of the Museum, in conjunction 

with the Assistant Curator where possible. 

As our ideal candidate: 

You should be a well organised, flexible person, able to plan in 

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changes. 

You should be a team-worker, able to be independently 

responsible for relevant projects, but also efficiently and 

empathetically support the activity of other members of the 

team and volunteers. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th April 

Interviews: Wednesday 17th April 

Please send your application by email to: 

curator@courtbarn.org.uk 

Or by post to: Court Barn, Church Street, Chipping Campden, 

Glos GL55 6JE 

APRIL 

Until Sunday 21st April 

SPRING DELIGHTS selling exhibition 

An opportunity to purchase work by local makers, there is 

something for everyone and prices to suit all pockets. 

Free entry 

Monday 22nd April 

THE ASHBEE LECTURE Chipping Campden Town Hall 

Mary Lewis, Endangered Crafts Manager at Heritage Crafts, 

will talk about The Red List of Endangered Crafts. Mary leads 

research for the Red List which aims to prevent traditional 

craft skills and knowledge from being lost. The Red List has 

become a force for positive change in craft. 

To include a drinks reception at 5.30pm 

Tickets £15 for Friends (£17 non-members) 

Please contact the museum to reserve a ticket 

In conjunction with the Friends of Court Barn Museum 

FRIENDS OF COURT BARN 

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 please contact: friends@courbarn.org.uk 

1902 CLUB LOTTERY 

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 

Love local history? Meeting new people? 

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 a great opportunity to make 

new friends in a warm and friendly environment. 

Please contact Court Barn to discuss volunteering options. 

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SECRETS OF THE MUSEUM: 

COURT BARN CELEBRATES AND 

CONSERVES CRAFTS IN DANGER 

In 1908 in a busy corner of Sheep Street, Chipping 

Campden, the Guild of Handicraft’s printing press on the 

ground floor of the Silk Mill was put into action. C. R. 

Ashbee’s Craftsmanship 

in Competitive Industry, 

a staunch defence and 

celebration of the value 

of handmade craft, was 

to be published by the 

Essex House Press. This 

book, along with a large 

collection of other Essex 

House Press titles, is 

now carefully stored in 

the Court Barn archive. 

Its determined vision 

of communities giving 

makers ‘the opportunity’ to make ‘contact with material[s]’ 

which enable them to make 

things ‘with their hands’ speaks 

to the work being carried out by 

organisations such as the Queen 

Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and 

Heritage Crafts today. 

Heritage Crafts’ Red List of 

Endangered Crafts captured 

national media attention in 2022 

when crafts such as cricket ball 

making were declared extinct 

in the UK, while over 60 

other crafts including coppersmithing 

and diamond cutting 

were listed as critically endangered in 2023. Ashbee 

would probably feel rather despondent that parchment and 

vellum making is now also critically endangered: Essex 

House Press books are made from a traditionally-made, 

high-quality parchment. 

Court Barn, however, celebrates many of the crafts which 

are now on the brink of extinction. In autumn 2022, the 

museum showcased shoemaking and millinery from 

Caroline Groves and Louise Pocock. Heritage Crafts 

listed hat block making as critically endangered, while 

hat making as a whole was recently moved off the list of 

‘viable’ crafts. 

Louise Pocock’s 

work and passion 

for hat wearing and 

styling nonetheless 

shows that there is 

still reason for hope 

and she remains an 

active member of 

the Gloucestershire 

Guild of Craftsmen. 

Most cheeringly, 

crafts for which 


and our surrounding 

area is most famous (silversmithing, furniture making, 

stained glass making, studio pottery and thatching) 

are all listed by Heritage Crafts as currently viable, 

meaning they have sufficient craftspeople to transmit 

their craft skills to the next generation. Not only does 

Court Barn exhibit many of these crafts, but the museum 

has recently undertaken a new makers’ support scheme 

funded by an art, music and craft charity, The Radcliffe 

Trust. The Craft 

Partnership Scheme 

will enable early-mid 

career makers from 

Gloucestershire and 

surrounding areas to 

work with a member 

of the Gloucestershire 

Guild to develop their 

skills, knowledge and 

experience. 

Perceptions of the 

practice of craft have 

also changed since 

Ashbee emphasised 

the tactile ‘contact 

with materials’, 

with makers such as Gordon Russell and Robert Welch, 

including machine making as part of their Arts and Craftsinspired 

work. New technology has also brought some 

crafts to the fore: a recent social media post shared by 

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The 2024 Chipping Campden Music Festival 

Tickets 

While the music and musicians are the beating heart of the 

Festival, ticket sales and the audience are our life blood. 

Some concerts are already nearly sold out, but there are 

still tickets for most evenings. Be brave – try something 

new this year. You won’t be disappointed. Each and every 

one of these concerts will be exceptional. 

The Festival opens with a fanfare from David Blackadder 

and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment on 13th 

May and ends by raising the roof of St James’ Church with 

Sibelius’ life affirming 5th Symphony on Saturday 25th May. 

And there is a bounty of wonderful concerts throughout 

the two weeks of the festival. 

Head over to our website to book tickets 

www.campdenmayfestivals.co.uk/events 

The Festival Orchestra 

After months of auditioning, the Festival Orchestra, the 

largest yet, is complete and the standard is higher than 

ever with over 220 applicants this year (doubled from 

2023) for the 28 academy chairs. 

Our reputation as one of the best side by side training 

schemes reaches further and deeper. 

We are indebted to those of you in the town who are 

hosting musicians this year. Thank you to you all - we 

simply would not be able to run this programme without 

you. 

This scheme, now in its 16th year, is very costly to run and 

cannot exist without donations and sponsorship. 

If you think you can help, please get in touch with 

Jessica May – jessica@campdenmusicfestival.com. 

Some of this years concerts... 

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Do You Know? is a not too serious column for you to 

enjoy where we ask a local personality to share some of 

their secrets and inspiration for success with us. 

Today over a cup of coffee in my 

kitchen I get to turn the tables on 

Lynden Stowe, founder of Vale Press 

and editor of ‘The Bulletin’ so that 

instead of him asking the questions 

he is on the receiving end of mine. 

Are you a local boy? 

Yes I was brought up in Mickleton and went to Chipping 

Campden School. I think I still hold the school sprint records 

for 100m, 200m and 400m from 1979. I have slowed up a bit 

since then! 

What do you watch on TV? 

‘Father Brown’ filmed locally is a favourite, and I enjoy 

repeats of classic comedies such as ‘Dad’s Army’, ‘Only 

Fools and Horses’ and ‘Fawlty Towers’. They don't make 

them like they used to! 

Are you reading a good book at the moment? 

I have two books on the go. ‘Rivets, Trivets & 

Galvanised Buckets’ by Tom 

Fort, the story of a village 

hardware-shop and ‘The 

Lunar Men’ by Jenny Uglow, 

about the Birmingham-based 

Lunar Society - the men who 

changed the world in the 18th 

century. 

What was the last film you watched? 

‘One Life’ starring Anthony Hopkins, celebrating the rescue 

in 1938 and 1939 of 669 Kindertransport children from Nazioccupied 

Czechoslovakia by train to London by Nicholas 

Winton. It's a brilliant film, which everyone should see. 

What’s on your music playlist? 

I am a fan of the 70s with ‘Seagull’ by Bad Company, perhaps 

my favourite. Then Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones 

and Neil Diamond. Also classical tracks such as ‘Jerusalem’ 

from Chariots of Fire; ‘Rule Britannia’ and ‘Nimrod’. So 

quite an eclectic list. 

What is your favourite local spot? 

From Baker's Hill looking out on Mickleton, Meon Hill and 

Kiftsgate. 

Cats or dogs? 

Dogs. 

What is your greatest extravagance? 

One very large oil painting by Yvonne Coomber. Our kitchen/ 

diner/lounge is basically designed around it. 

What was your first job? 

I started out with the NFU in Stratford and moved quickly 

on to Saville Tractors also in Stratford as a management 

accountant. 

When did you set up on your own? 

I started Vale Press in 1984 with my brother, David, in 

competition with about 25 other printers within 10 miles. We 

had started printing a few years earlier in a garden shed with 

a hand-operated Adana Letterpress. 

Who inspired you? 

In my younger years, Tiny Rowland of Lonhro (who owned 

Saville Tractors) was a big influence. Today, locally, I respect 

Denys Shortt, Chairman of DCS Group based in Banbury 

and Redditch, who lives in Buckland. 

Your fantasy Dinner Party guests? 

Sir Winston Churchill, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Queen 

Elizabeth II and my Great-great Grandfather, Edward 

Vaughton. Perhaps also Mandy Rice-Davies to add a bit-offun 

to the proceedings! 

What is your biggest challenge? 

Pricing in print is incredibly challenging. Running and 

sustaining a viable business is always tough. Covid was the 

worst nightmare - without furlough most small businesses 

would have crashed. Business rates for manufacturers and 

industrial units are far too high. 

What was your best business decision? 

Moving from our shed in Mickleton and buying our own 

premises in Willersey in 1997. 

What is interesting about Printing? 

The variety. No two days are the same. Every customer is 

different. Every job is different. Our biggest job was 14 

million leaflets for a national campaign. The logistics were 

horrendous. So was getting paid! 

How does the business support local communities? 

Vale Press has some very large national customers, but also 

hundreds of smaller ones too. Many of the jobs we print 

are for individuals, small businesses and organisations. We 

have never lost our roots and still print more than 50 local 

community and parish magazines. We like to play our part in 

supporting communities. 

Lynden Stowe was talking to Michael Allchin 

from Campden Business Forum CIC. 

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NCA 

NORTH COTSWOLDS AWARDS 

NORTH COTSWOLDS AWARDS 

The The Campden Business Forum is is delighted to announce to announce that that 

the The awards the Campden awards it has it has run run Business for the last few Forum years are is are expanding delighted to to announce that 

encompass to encompass 

the awards the whole the whole 

it has of the of the 

run north north 

for Cotswolds. 

the last few years are expanding 

The awards will now be extended to include Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, 

The to encompass will now the be whole extended of to the include north Broadway, 

Moreton in Marsh, Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water and the Cotswolds. 

Stow-on-the-Wold, surrounding villages. Moreton in Marsh, Chipping Norton, 

The awards will now be extended to include Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, 

Bourton-on-the-Water and the surrounding villages. 

Moreton ‘We are incredibly Marsh, proud of Chipping being in a position Norton, expand Bourton-on-the-Water these awards into a and the 

‘We surrounding larger are area incredibly so that villages. 

more proud businesses of and being services can in be a recognised position for to their expand 

these achievements, awards into and it is a also larger wonderful area to know so that businesses more engaged businesses with and 

the awards regularly report an uplift in trade, and so we’ll be supporting the 

services ‘We are can incredibly be recognised proud of for being their in achievements, a position to and expand it is 

economy of a larger area’ said Nick West from the Campden Business Forum. these awards into a 

also larger wonderful area so to that know more that businesses businesses and engaged services with can be the recognised for their 

awards There regularly are 14 award categories, report and alongside uplift the in Business trade, Awards and are so also we’ll the be 

achievements, and it is also wonderful to know that businesses engaged with 

supporting Young Entrepreneurs the economy Awards for of the a best larger businesses area’ run said by local Nick students West from 

the attending awards Chipping regularly Campden report School. It is an hoped uplift that in in the trade, future other and senior so we’ll be supporting the 

the Campden Business Forum. 

economy schools in the of region a larger will join area’ this inspiring said programme. Nick West from the Campden Business Forum. 

There are 14 award categories, and alongside the Business 

The awards open for voting on 1 st July 2024, and the winners will be 

Awards There are 14 also award the categories, Young Entrepreneurs and alongside Awards the Business for the 

announced at the end of November with a ceremony to be held at the 

Awards are also the 

best Young Cidermill businesses Entrepreneurs Theatre. run by Awards local students for the best attending businesses Chipping run by local students 

Campden attending School. Chipping It is Campden hoped that School. in the It future is hoped other that senior in the future other senior 

Anyone interested in learning more about the North Cotswold Awards or who 

schools schools in in the the region region will will join join this this inspiring Borcelle Company programme. 

wishes to discuss the various sponsorship opportunities available should, in 

The awards the first instance, open contact for voting info@northcotswoldsawards.co.uk on 1 st July 2024, to and arrange the a winners 

‘no 

will The commitment’ 

be awards conversation. 

announced open for the voting end of on November 1 st 

www.reallygreatsite.com 

July 2024, with and a ceremony the winners will be 

to announced be held at the at Cidermill the end of Theatre. November with a ceremony to be held at the 

Cidermill Theatre. 

Anyone info@northcotswoldsawards.co.uk 

interested learning more about the North Cotswold 

Awards www.northcotswoldsawards.co.uk 

who wishes to discuss the various sponsorship 

Anyone interested in learning more about the North Cotswold Awards or who 

opportunities available should, in the first instance, 

wishes to discuss the various sponsorship opportunities 

Borcelle contact 

available 

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should, in 

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the first instance, contact info@northcotswoldsawards.co.uk to arrange a ‘no 

commitment’ conversation. 

commitment’ conversation. 

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www.northcotswoldsawards.co.uk 

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Be curious, love learning and grow together with respect. 

St. James' and Ebrington 

C of E Primary School 

Ebrington's Little Pickles Nursery 

Contact us on: stjebadmin@ncsf.school 01386 840634 

Our Christian Values: 

Honesty, Courage, Compassion, Respect 

Some Spring Term WOW moments 

The Little Pickles have been spotting the signs of 

spring in Forest School, they also had a surprise 

visit from Mr Pheasant. 

JCR have been on an Easter Egg Hunt at Mill 

House Care Home, we are very grateful that we 

were able to take part and the children certainly 

enjoyed it. 

JC1 have been showing a love of reading, they 

have enjoyed their visits to the library and many of 

the children have moved up a book band. 

JC2 have been enjoying their weekly visits to the 

library and making Easter bunny wreaths. JC5 have 

made some amazing pop-up Easter cards, and 

they are loving their class book. 

JC3 have been making their own stop motion 

animations using the new iPads in their 

Computing lessons. 

JC4 went to Greystones Nature Reserve as part of 

their Geography fieldwork. 

JC6 had a STEM K'Nex workshop as part of their 

DT lessons. 

JC4 planned the toppings and made pizzas from 

scratch in their DT lesson. 

School Open Days 

Wednesday 24th April - 11:00am 

Monday 29th April - 9:30am 

Wednesday 1st May - 16:00pm 

Thursday 9th May - 9:30am 

Ebrington's Little Pickles 

Please contact the office if you would like to 

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Please let us know if you wish to visit our setting. 

Ebrington's Little Pickles Nursery offers places for children from 2 years-old up to school age at 

the Ebrington site of St. James' and Ebrington CofE Primary School. If you would like more 

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2024 LINE- UP 

The 53rd Guiting Music Festival (GMF) 

which last year celebrated its highest 

attendance figures, is delighted to announce 

its exciting line-up for 2024. 

Over 10 days from July 19th-28th, the Guiting Power festival 

stage – which this year has been extended to accommodate bigger 

orchestras, - will play host to world renowned, international, 

European and UK artists. GMF continues to grow its reputation 

as one of the leading music festivals in the Cotswolds, offering 

a superb eclectic mix of artists and genres of music. 

On Friday July 26th, the festival hosts one of the brightest young 

stars on the classical music scene, the cellist Sheku Kanneh- 

Mason, who caught the world’s attention in May 2018 after 

performing at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. 

He is accompanied by his equally talented violinist brother 

Braimah Kanneh- Mason, together with Plinio Fernandes on 

guitar and the 28-piece Fantasia Orchestra conducted by Tom 

Fetherstonhaugh. Their concert will take the audience on 

a musical journey spanning centuries, countries, and genres, 

ranging from folk to funk, Brahms to Bob Marley. Highlights 

include Dvorak’s ‘Song to the Moon’ and Chic’s ‘Good Times,’ 

as well as innovative arrangements of music by Laura Muvla 

and Stevie Wonder. 

Gracing the GMF stage on Saturday July 27th, is one of the 

most enduring and popular artistes in Britain today, legendary 

multiple award-winning Scottish singer, songwriter, musician 

and actress Barbara Dickson. She will be performing an 

evening packed with many of her well-known and well-loved 

hit songs such as ‘I Know Him So Well’, ‘January February,’ 

‘Answer Me’ and ‘Another Case in Another Hall’. Barbara will 

be accompanied by Nick Holland on keyboards and vocals. 

Joe Stilgoe ‘A very British Harry Connick Jnr ‘The Times 

and his incredible band The Entertainers - the Ultimate 

Jazz Supergroup -launches the festival on Friday July 19th. 

Featuring some of the great young UK jazz talent including 

Giacomo Smith and with harmonies to die for and musicianship 

to live for, it’s a show not to be missed. 

Saturday sees the captivating singer and pianist Izo FitzRoy 

take to the stage with her unique 7-piece line up including 

gospel vocalists. With a rare combination of powerful vocals, 

honest song writing and dynamic live performances, Izo’s 

music is a unique and captivating blend of soul, gospel and 

blues. 

Due to popular demand, piano-man extraordinaire Tom Seals 

- ‘He sounds like Little Richard’ Tom Jones - makes a very 

welcome return. His virtuoso solo-ing, excellent improvisation 

skills and distinctive voice have left top industry officials 

hailing him the UK’s finest boogie pianist/vocalist. This time 

at the GMF, he will be accompanied by his sextet for the everpopular 

Sunday Jazz Open Air Day. Supporting is the alto 

saxophonist Allison Neale and her Quartet. Regarded as one of 

the finest exponentsof the melodic West Coast style, the band 

will be recreating the pairing of Paul Desmond (Dave Brubeck 

Quartet) and American jazz guitarist Jim Hall (Sonny Rollins) 

The Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita - nicknamed ‘the 

Hendrix of the Kora’ - and his Sengalen 8-piece Homeland 

band, make the trip to Guiting Power on Monday July 22nd. 

The kora is backed with the dynamic, uplifting and at times 

hypnotic rhythms of bass, percussion, drums, keyboard and 

extraordinary vocals, that lift the audience to its feet and leave 

it buzzing! 

Starting the GMF classical programme on Tuesday July 

23rd, is Ukrainian born pianist Vitaly Pisarenko. A Professor 

of Piano at the Royal College of Music, London, he will be 

performing music by Schumann, Franz Liszt, Sergei Prokofiev 

and Maurice Ravel. 

The stunning musical partnership of violinist Alena Baeva 

and pianist Vadym Kholodenko perform on Wednesday July 

24th. Alena has been described as one of the most exciting and 

versatile soloists on the world stage today, whilst Kholodenko’s 

recordings have been described as ‘Truly outstanding’ 

Gramophone Magazine. 

Thursday July 25th sees Fretwork Viol Consort with the awardwinning, 

BBC New Generation artist mezzo-soprano Helen 

Charlston, perform music by Michael Nyman & Henry Purcell 

The festival ends on Sunday July 28th with the not to be missed 

Sunday Blues Open Air Day, which this year features the multiaward-winning 

Blues singer Elles Bailey accompanied by her 

5-piece Blues band. With her smokey, rootsy, blues, country 

and soulful voice, she has been described as a heady blend of 

Stevie Nicks and Dusty Springfield. 

Supporting Elles, is the legendary Bluesman Errol Linton and 

his exceptional band ‘The Greatest British Blues Performing 

Artist’ – Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio. His London shows are 

legendary and he has become a favourite at festivals worldwide. 

“Following the success of our 2023 Festival, we are delighted to 

be bringing another amazing programme of top-quality artists 

to The Guiting Music Festival,” says Probyn Miers, Chair of 

Guiting Music Festival. “Our festival is unique in offering 10 

days of a wide and diverse selection of spectacular music in a 

beautiful and special setting”. 

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 

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10 days of great live music in the heart of the Cotswolds 

GUITING MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE UP 2024 

July 19 Joe Stilgoe and The Entertainers 

July 20 Izo FitzRoy 

July 21 Allison Neale (12.30pm – 2pm) 

Tom Seals Sextet. (2.30pm – 4pm) 

July 22 Seckou Keita Homeland Band 

July 23 Vitaly Pisarenko, pianist 

July 24 Alena Baeva, violin with Vadym Kholodenko, 

July 25 Fretwork Viol Consort with Mezzo-Soprano 

Helen Charlston 

July 26 Sheku & Braimah Kanneh-Mason and 

Plinio Fernandes & the Fantasia Orchestra 

July 27 Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland 

July 28 Errol Linton (12.30pm – 2pm) 

Elles Bailey (2.30pm-4pm) 

Show times: Monday – Saturday 6.30pm. 

Sunday from 12.30pm 

Saturday July 20 show starts at 7.30pm 

Ticket prices: All shows £30 except July 26 £45. 00 

Venue: Guiting Music Festival, Guiting Power GL54 5TX 

10 miles West of Stow on the Wold and 4 miles SE of 

Winchcombe. 

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The full application can be inspected by contacting the 

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Representations can be made IN WRITING between: 

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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-and-exploring/ 

guided-walks 

Batsford Circular via Sezincote and Moreton in 

Marsh – Tuesday 2nd April – Moderate 3hr 6.5ml 

From Batsford we pass Sezincote House with its 

unusual history and architecture. Then back via the 

historic town of Moreton in Marsh on market day. 

Walkers can leave the group here if they want as it’s 

very easy to find the way back to Batsford. Please 

bring drink/snack. 

Start: 10.00am Batsford Arboretum lower car park 

GL56 9QB. OS Map ref: SP 183 334. 

W3W: digs.paddock.convertor 

False Entrance & Heartbreak – Belas Knap & 

above Winchcombe – Wednesday 3rd April – 

Moderate 3hr 5.5ml 

Starting on an old trackway we pass the abandoned 

Wontley Farm, on our way to the imposing Neolithic 

Long Barrow of Belas Knap. Continuing northwards 

the view opens to Winchcombe nestling below and 

a vista of Cotswolds towards Broadway. We return 

to Cleeve Hill fringing Breakheart Plantation. The 

route has a 1-mile continuous return ascent to Cleeve 

Common, with a steeper section. Three manageable 

stiles. If wet, expect muddy sections. Refreshment 

break midway. 

Start: 10.00am Warden’s Wood car park, Cleeve 

Common, nearest postcode GL54 4EU. 

OS Map ref: SP 010 236. W3W: flinch.awakening.pays 

An Introduction to the NEW River Coln Trail – 

Thursday 11th April – Moderate 4hr 7.5ml 

From Winchcombe we walk through fields to the 

head of the Sudeley Valley and the headwater of the 

Beesmoor Brook a tributary of the River Isbourne. 

We seek out the source of the River Coln by Charlton 

Pool before returning to Winchcombe and find out 

about ‘leaky dams’ installed along a stretch of the 

brook. The NEW River Coln Trail is launching in late 

March. Find out more about this exciting new nine leg 

trail as we walk the first leg to the source and then back 

to Winchcombe. Bring snack/drink and lunch. 

Start: 10.00am Back Lane car park, Winchcombe (£1 

parking all day). Pay by Ringo App if preferred. OS 

Map ref: SP 023 284. W3W: rehearsal.could.brownish 

Spring Surprises in Stanton – Tuesday 16th April – 

Moderate 3hr 6ml 

This walk will take us up the scarp and through 

Littleworth Wood where we will look out for spring 

flowers and listen for singing birds. Please bring 

refreshments. 

Start: 10.00am Village car park, Stanton, WR12 7NE. 

OS Map ref: SP 067 344. 

W3W: showcases.pizza.meatballs 

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 

MARCH 2024 REPORT 

CLOCK SPECIAL 

This time we 

had the benefit 

of a visit from 

Francis Bennett, 

The Cotswold 

Clockmaker, who 

was able to look 

at quite a variety 

of clocks for 

customers. 

Here he is looking 

at a carriage clock, 

and he brought with 

him for demonstration purposes the movement of an early 

18th Century long case (or grandfather) clock, set up here 

behind him. 

Francis specialises in mechanical clocks, but will look at any 

including battery and quartz. 

At the repair cafe, our general repairers have often in the past 

carried out simple repairs on battery clocks, and will still offer 

to do so. 

But we have always referred to specialists where necessary, 

and until now have passed his details on when mechanical 

and antique clocks are concerned. 

Quite a queue developed, Francis working hard all morning 

looking at over a dozen timepieces. 

We look forward to him returning to do another session with 

us in the Autumn. 

But customers waiting had the benefit of our usual selection 

of delicious cakes and refreshments, as well as conversations 

with other repairers and each other. 

Otherwise we had our usual mixed bag 

Pictured are items from last time, awaiting return to their 

owners including the toys and teddy featured in last months 

report – teddy 

with two glass 

eyes now but 

he has had to 

be parted from 

the repairers 

own teddy, 

Peter, as seen 

last month. A 

guitar (tidied 

up – please 

note we are 

not musical instruments specialists!) - an antique German 

porcelain mirror, a pepper mill, a German copper and brass 

hunting scenes ashtray, and a Regency rosewood tea caddy. 

Here is a photograph of the German mirror before – for many 

years just held together with ribbon 

By far the most popular table is always our electricals table – 

the usual array of lamps came in although this time we were 

entrusted with two rather special ones - a 1970’s Spanish 

designer cantilever table lamp – and a Chinese hardstone 

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or jade ‘tree’ lamp which has taken 

a severe tumble and will be quite a 

challenge – look out for these next 

time. 

But we are just as happy to look at 

the mundane – my favourite item this 

time looking at the entry forms is a 

toaster that came in ‘not working’ – 

the repairer has noted ‘toast removed’ 

and handed it back working! 

We always have a PAT tester on site and are willing to check 

items out for safety. 

Other items include damaged family photo frames, a metal 

wine goblet needing it’s stem re-attaching, a mower blade 

needing sharpening, a piano stool with wobbly legs, some 

chipped plaster crib figures, a chipped and stained turned 

wooden bowl made by the owner nearly 70 years ago, a tyre 

inflator, a pressure washer (filter blocked – sorted on the 

day), and two radios (also sent away working). 

The principle is -repair – renew- recycle – don’t throw it out. 

We’ve saved quite a bit from landfill! 

The next repair cafe at the Church Rooms, on the corner 

of Church Street and Calf Lane, is on Saturday April 13th, 

10am to 12.30pm. 

Dates for 2024 (always the second Saturday of the month) are 

May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, 

October 12th, November 9th, December 14th 

WOULD-BE REPAIRERS - GET IN TOUCH 

We’d always be pleased to add you to our team. 

As repairs – there is plenty of opportunity for repairers and 

clients to enjoy delicious cakes, coffee and tea – and all free 

of charge as are the repairs (materials only at cost) – donations 

invited to cover expenses. 

Contact Michael Smedley 07798 533129, 

email smedley_michael@yahoo.co.uk

The Bulletin’s 

monthly columnist: 

JB 

TAKES A LOOK 

AT LIFE 

Farmers are revolting 

Everyone’s an expert, or at least has an opinion, that’s always been the case, but back in the day we would get round the 

table or lean on the bar and talk about the things one shouldn’t, politics, religion, the headmaster and the new PE teacher, 

that sort of thing all for a good old yarn. Occasionally things would get a bit lively, and the landlord would issue a ban. 

Done, sorted, move on. 

But today there are annoying phone-in shows and that thing known as X which was previously more aptly known as 

Twatter. People who should be using their energy more wisely have taken to telling others, with like minds, what to like 

and what not to like and bizarrely that includes food and farming. Arguments rage between people who haven’t a clue. 

There’s an absence of sense about it all. 

The BBC is no help as it stands accused of being ‘woke’ and politically correct and so the bonkers world and some even 

more bonkers ideas are getting attention in the ether. 

With authority one can express views, to get views, and consequently social media grows in size, if not influence. The 

clue is in the title, it’s a social platform for conversation but has been hijacked by people with somewhat extreme views 

and wanting ‘their world’ to know. 

In the farming community too, all is not well. Coping with ten times the average rain fall here in one month takes its toll 

and we are yet to see if this translates into a poor harvest. Also, there’s been some ‘meddling’ by someone who should 

know better. You know that little Red Tractor logo on the food packaging which was created to help us shoppers know 

what we are buying comes from our countryside and was farmed with care? Well, I read the management there may have 

been sniffing too much patchouli oil. They seem to have got themselves into a fix by suggesting British farmers needed to 

sign up to and pay for, a ‘Greener Farms Commitment’ presumably because the people from Bristol and Solihull will like 

it. Farmers, who don’t seem to have signed up to the BBC ‘wokeness policy’, have revolted and told the Red Tractor driver 

where to stick the stupid idea. Quite right because, as far as one can tell, British farmers are a credit to their industry and 

quite poor relative to others, in some countries. They too are trying to produce good, affordable food along with nurturing 

nature and make a living. Difficult yes but good soil health and Bees galore help in the process. Never mind the green 

washing. Just ask a farmer – but not on social media. 

Making silly decisions is not just a Red Tractor thing and if you need a local(ish) example look at the row over coaches 

in Bourton on the Water. Some wally(s) already stopping coaches from parking near-by and now proposes banning them 

driving through the heart of the town. I assume chief wally doesn’t quite have a grip on how the local economy works and 

how reliant the traders are on footfall for selling ice creams, nick-nacks and other stuff to coach travelling tourists. The 

whole argument has been going on for ages and has got to the point where the local MP Sir Geofrey Clifton Brown has 

spotted an opportunity to curry favour with voters, cos, citing his ‘reservations’ about the proposal, even he’s waded in. I 

imagine an astute intern, sorry, I mean political advisor, recently graduated from Warwick University, has recognised the 

Lib Dems don’t quite understand business and Labour’s very busy blaming the Tories, for years of under investment. And 

so, Sir G C-B may yet be covered in glory, if common sense prevails. 

It’s just my opinion. 

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CAMPDEN VOLUNTARY HELP GROUP 

The CVHG is a 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, on 01386 841894. 

We always need new volunteer drivers for our drives to the 

surgery. You do not have to commit to times or days, simply be 

on a list for contacting and you decide if you can help. Contact 

Coreen Turner on 01386 849316. 

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. 

NOTES FROM THE MEETING 

OF CHIPPING CAMPDEN TOWN 

COUNCIL 

For full copies of the confirmed minutes - 

see Town Council website 

13th February 2024, Town Hall 

Key to Councillors: Michael Haines (MH), Patrick Spink 

(PS), Teresa Newman (TN), Chairman Chris Jones (CJ), 

Liz Hodges (LH), Lutti Bates (LB), Janet Wilkinson (JW), 

Mark Benson (MB), Paul Welford (PC), Nic Cary (NC) Julie 

Williams (Deputy Town Clerk - TC). 

Lynden Stowe (LS), Gina Blomefield (GB), Tom Stowe (TS) 

Present: Cllrs CJ, PS, MH, LB, JW, LH, MB, PW, NC 

In Attendance: TC; LS; D Cllr TS, 11 members of the public 

Apologies: TN’s apologies were received and accepted. 

Announcement: Chairman of the Personnel Committee made a 

statement in acknowledgement of the Town Clerk’s resignation 

and wished her all the best in her future endeavours. 

Public Session: A resident commented the Peelers Trust is a 

valuable asset to the Town and for council to consider supporting 

grant application. 

A resident requested an update on defibrillator installation at 

Berrington Road telephone box 

The Deputy Clerk would reiterate the verbal statement made at 

the Extraordinary Town Council meeting on 23 January 2024. 

A resident urged Council to consider finding new cemetery site. 

The matter was being considered by the Amenities Committee. 

It was resolved to reinstate standing orders at 19:38 

County Councillor’s Report: LS gave a verbal report. 

District Councillor’s Report: GB offered her apologies. 

A verbal report was received from TS. 

Minutes: It was resolved that the minutes of the Town Council 

meeting held on 9 January 2024 be approved and signed by the 

Chairman. 

It was resolved that the minutes of the Extraordinary Town 

Council meeting held on 23 January 2024 be approved and 

signed by the Chairman. 

Confidential Meeting Notes from the 9 January 2024 meeting 

were received and agreed as a true record of discussions. 

Deputy Clerk’s Report: The Deputy Town Clerk gave a verbal 

report to council. 

Finance, Standards & Audit: 

It was resolved to approve the financial statements for the Town 

Council Bank Accounts 

It was resolved to approve list of payments to be made in February. 

A written report was received from JW following the Internal 

Control checks. Council noted the report, with no actions arising. 

Planning: The minutes from the Planning Committee meeting 

held 23 January 2024 were received and noted. 

Littleworth Telephone Box Adoption: 

Contract to transfer ownership from British Telecommunications 

plc to Chipping Campden Town Council was received. 

It was resolved to authorise the Chairman to sign the contract. 

Website Provider: A verbal update was provided by LB 

regarding the change of ownership and management restructure 

of 2Commune and Cuttlefish Multimedia Ltd was noted. Terms 

and Conditions remain unchanged, but a new agreement will be 

required at the renewal date of the existing contract. 

WorkNest Service Agreement: It was resolved not to retain 

WorkNest for a second year and to look at other service providers 

recommended by Gloucestershire Association of Parish and 

Town Councils and bring back to a future meeting. 

Office Equipment: Three anonymised options were presented 

to the council. Option 3 was the preferred supplier. It was 

resolved to purchase three x HP laptop carry bags, at a cost of 

£19.99 per bag (inclusive of VAT). 

NC offered to supply an office printer free of charge. It was 

resolved to accept this as a favourable option. Three anonymised 

options were presented to the council. As a contingency plan it 

was resolved to appoint Option 2, to purchase an office printer at 

a cost of £159.00 excluding VAT. 

Grass Cutting contracts: It was resolved to extend the current 

contract for St. James Churchyard for an additional year to 

include the 2024 season, at a cost of £6,690.00 

It was resolved to extend the current contract for West End 

Terrace Cemetery for an additional year to include the 2024 

season, at a cost of £2,100.00 

Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden Trust Lease: 

It was resolved, with one abstention from PW, to approve the 

draft lease between Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden Trust and 

Chipping Campden Town Council. It was resolved to execute 

as a deed the approved lease between Chipping Campden Town 

Council and The Ernest Wilson Garden Trust. 

Grants: A presentation was received from the Chairman of the 

Campden & District Peelers Trust. PS and JW left the room at 

this juncture and did not participate in the vote. 

It was resolved NOT to approve the Grant Application received 

from Campden & District Peelers Trust. Five councillors voted 

against, with two abstentions from MH and CJ. 

Councillors PS & JW returned to the room. 

PS presented both grant appliations to the Council for 

consideration. Ahead of the vote PS, LH and MH left the room 

at this juncture and did not participate in the vote 

It was resolved to approve a grant request of £1,000.00 to 

Chipping Campden Visitor Information Centre. 

It was resolved to approve a second grant request of £1,000 to 

Chipping Campden Visitor Information Centre. 

Councillors PS, LH and MH returned to the room. 

Climate Emergency Working Group: 

It was noted the first meeting of the re-formed Climate Emergency 

Working Group would be held on Saturday 24 February 2024 

from 10am – 12pm in the Town Hall. 

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Neighbourhood Development Plan: 

Briefing note from Andrea Pellegram Ltd was received on 

Regulation 14 – Public Consultation requirements. 

Resolved to approve format of public consultation response form. 

Anonymised options were presented to council. It was resolved to 

appoint Option 3 - Loose Chippings - to print the Neighbourhood 

Development Plan at a cost of £395.00 excluding VAT. 

Anonymised options were present to the council. It was resolved 

to appoint Option 2 - Vale Press - to print the Neighbourhood 

Development Plan Response Form in colour, at a cost of £348.00 

excluding VAT; the Design Guide, at a cost of £468.00 excluding 

VAT and distribution of the Response Form in Campden Bulletin, 

at a cost of £122.00. 

It was resolved to set dates for Public Consultation for Regulation 

14 requirements of NDP from 8 April 2024 to 22 May 2024 incl. 

Future Agenda Items: To note items for future consideration 

and not for discussion - HR Support provider 

Confidential Session - Staffing Matters: To receive an update 

report regards staffing issues and agree actions arising. 

Deputy Clerk’s Report - 13 February 2024 

Defibrillator – Berrington Road telephone box: A statement 

was read out at the ETCM on 29 January 2024. 

An item is included on the Payments for Approval list under 

Appendix A which is the defibrillator for installation in the 

Berrington Road telephone box. 

Memorial Headstone Safety Testing: It was approved at the 

last Town Council meeting to appoint Memsafe to carry out the 

‘wobble testing’ at St. James’ Churchyard and West End Terrace 

Cemetery. Preparation work has been undertaken and headstone 

safety testing will start week commencing 19 March 2024. 

Parking concerns raised at the last Town Council meeting with 

have been reported to GCC Highways. 

Parking on double yellow lines: GCC Parking team have 

confirmed Chipping Campden receives 10 hours of enforcement 

a month, which is on par with similar sized locations in the 

Cotswolds. The Contractor used for enforcement have confirmed 

that all 10 hours were undertaken in December. Random times 

are used for enforcement, so visits are on different days and 

weeks. I have requested clarification from Parking team to 

provide a breakdown for the last 6 month period of when the 10 

hours per month were carried out, in which locations and how 

many tickets have been issued. 

Use of resident parking cones: The Public Highway is open to 

use by all. For example, even a space marked outside a property 

for use by motorists with a disability use can be used by any 

other motorist with a blue badge, not just the adjacent resident 

who made the initial application. 

The use of cones to reserve a space could be considered an 

infringement of the Highways Act. 

Please notify the Highways Authority of any locations where 

this practice is being undertaken and they will arrange removal 

of the cones. 

Introducing traffic calming measures: on the approach to 

Westington and improving pedestrian safety in Back Ends: For 

clarification, the Town Council is working in conjunction with 

the Highways Authority with regards to both projects. The point 

at the last meeting was to explain that GCC have budgetary 

responsibility to introduce traffic calming measures and this 

explains why there wasn’t any funding identified in the Town 

Council 2024/2025 budget. 

Blister Packs: Refuse is the responsibility of Cotswold District 

Council, unfortunately they do not accept responsibility for 

recycling blister packs. There are some suggestions if anyone 

is interested in finding out please contact me. Otherwise refer to 

District Councillors to help the cause. 

Pavement outside Woodstaples Hall: I took some photos 

and reported this on Gloucestershire County Council - Fix My 

Street. It’s been reported back - we have carried out a safety 

inspection and this site will be monitored during regular routine 

inspections. However, in line with our policy the issue reported 

does not require immediate urgent attention at this time. We 

would be grateful if you could let us know if the situation 

deteriorates unexpectedly. 

Temporary Road Closures: 

The Square – Top road to the square from 13 to 15 February for 

utility repair and maintenance 

Calf Lane – 21 to 23 February for Gigaclear installation work 

Public Conveniences Review: – CDC have agreed to maintain 

one managed facility in the town in Sheep Street. 

MEETINGS OF CHIPPING 

CAMPDEN TOWN COUNCIL 

PLANNING COMMITTEE 

20th February 2024, The Town Hall 

All plans are available on CDC website - www.cotswold.gov.uk 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 

• 24/00270/LBC Replacement of window, casement and frame. Wren 

Cottage Back Ends Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6AU. 

• 24/00248/FUL & 24/00249/LBC Erection of glasshouse and kitchen garden. 

Briar Hill Cottage Broad Campden Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6XB. 

CONSIDER URGENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 

SINCE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA 

• 24/00458 1 x Pine tree, to remove as heavily leaning towards neighbours’ 

wall and garage, substantial movement and twisting in mainstem in low 

and medium winds We are closing in on bird nesting season so we would 

like to get this resolved as soon as possible as looking to remove before we 

have any nesting take place. Westington Old Farm Westington Chipping 

Campden Glos GL55 6EG. 

DECISION NOTICES FROM CDC WERE NOTED 

• 24/00202/TCONR No objection Section Fell Eucalyptus tree near 

boundary with Briar Hill Farm 2. Reduce height of a leylandii conifer by 

one third 3. Section Fell 2 small Leylandii conifers immediately adjacent to 

the one to be reduced in height as per No. 2 above. Hollybush Barns Broad 

Campden Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6UZ. 

• 24/00193/TCONR No objection Fell T1 - Rowan by drive, T2 - Rowan 

by house. Walnut Cottage High St Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6AG. 

• 23/02146/FUL & 23/01976/LBC Permit Change of use from former tea 

rooms (use class E) to residential kitchen/utility (use class C3), fenestration 

alterations, removal of extensions, and associated internal works. Old 

Bakehouse Lower High Street Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6DZ. 

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MEETINGS OF CHIPPING 

CAMPDEN TOWN COUNCIL 

PLANNING COMMITTEE 

5th March 2024, The Town Hall 

All plans are available on CDC website - www.cotswold.gov.uk 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 

• 24/00323/FUL Erection of a detached garage. 1E Lavender Drive 

Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6EX. 

• 24/00322/FUL Erection of single storey rear orangery. Kingclere Aston 

Road Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6HR. 

• 24/00422/FUL Proposed timber carport. Wold Furlong Catbrook 

Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6DE. 

• 24/00559/TCONR T1- Apple: Reduce by 1.5 metres around older higher 

points. T2-Apple: Light pruning of leggy branches. Remove climber. T3- 

Apple: Fell-ground level due t o major decay and main leader splitting 

apart. T4- Apple: Reduce by 1.5 remove creeper. T5-Prunus: Reduce leggy 

branches by up to 2 meters to improve shape and form. Orchard Hill House 

Broad Campden Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6UU. 

• 24/00486/FUL Part demolition of garage, and new single and two-storey 

extensions including new dormer window to rear. Hoocote Grevel Lane 

Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6HS. 

• 24/00578/AGFO 24/00578/AGF Prior notification for an Internal farm 

access track formation to avoid use of Dyer’s Lane public highway by 

farm vehicles. Campden House Farm Road From Dyers Lane To Campden 

House Estate Campden House Estate Chipping Campden GL55 6UP. 

• 24/00450/FUL Proposed replacement door and windows. 35 Wolds End 

Close Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6JW. 

DECISION NOTICES FROM CDC WERE NOTED 

• 24/00250/TCONR No objection Removal of Fir tree. Baptist Manse 

Back Ends Chipping Campden Glose GL55 6AU. 

• 23/03943/COMPLY Permit Compliance with condition 14 (chimney) of 

permission 23/01677/FUL - Demolition of existing extension and erection 

of single storey and two storey side/rear extensions, fenestration alterations, 

replacement render and associated works. The Tithe House Church Street 

Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6JE. 

• 23/02190/FUL & 23/02191/LBC Permit Erection of single storey rear 

extension and associated internal and external alterations. 6 Vicarage 

Cottages Leysbourne Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6HW 

• 23/03555/FUL Permit Erection of garden shed. Kendall House High 

Street Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6AG. 

• 24/00060/FUL Permit Erection of single storey rear extension and 

associated works. 1 Station Road Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6HZ. 

• 23/03682/LBC Withdrawn. Demolition and replacement of annex 

and garage with associated works. Westington Mill Park Road Chipping 

Campden Glos GL55 6EB 

• 24/00060/FUL Permit Erection of single storey rear extension and 

associated works. 1 Station Road Chipping Campden Glos GL55 6HZ. 

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF CC TOWN COUNCIL 

All meetings in Town Hall. See noticeboard on Town Hall for 

further information. 

April 2024 

Tuesday 2nd & 16th Planning (TBC) 6.30pm 

Tuesday 9th Town Council 7.30pm 

Tuesday 23rd Annual Assembly 7.30pm 

To contact Clerk: clerk@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk 

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON 

PLANNING POLICIES 

FOR CHIPPING 

CAMPDEN TOWN 

The Town Council have completed their first draft of the 

Chipping Campden Neighbourhood Development Plan. 

We would like to know what you think of the policies and 

proposals and welcome your feedback. 

Please look at a copy of the plan and the response form 

by going to News | Chipping Campden Town Council 

chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk. If you wish to have a paper 

copy, please call 01386 841298 and we will send you a copy 

in the post. 

You can either make your comments on paper - a response 

form should be in this edition of the Bulletin, or you can do it 

online when you look at the draft Neighbourhood Plan. 

The consultation is open between 8 April and 22 May 2024. 

Responses can be sent to Deputy Clerk, Chipping Campden 

Town Council, The Old Police Station, High Street, Chipping 

Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6HB. 

Hard copies of the plan are available to be viewed in the 

Library and Visitor Information Centre. 

Annual Assembly 23 April 2024 7.30pm in the Town Hall 

The Mayor of Chipping Campden and Town Council 

Chairman, Chris Jones, is pleased to invite all Chipping 

Campden and Broad Campden Residents to the Annual 

Parish Assembly in the Town Hall. This is an opportunity 

for the whole Parish to come together, share what has been 

happening over the last year and thoughts for the future. 

To facilitate this, the Town Council would like to invite all 

Campden based ‘community’ organisations to present a 

short (probably 3-5 minutes) overview of their activities and 

contribution to the community over the last 12 months and, 

time permitting, answer any questions. The aim is to limit 

the meeting to two hours so exact timings will depend on the 

number of organisations that wish to speak. The full agenda 

will be published on the Town Council website and the Town 

Hall notice board on 12 April. Please submit your nomination 

to speak to the Deputy Clerk as soon as possible but no later 

than the 10 April 2024. 

Community Marketplace for Young People – Saturday 27 

April from 10am to 12 o’clock in the Town Hall 

This event is to focus on facilities available for young people 

within the community. What funding or grant support is 

available to support projects? How can you get involved to 

help organisations grow and flourish to support young people 

to grow and contribute to the wider community? This is an 

opportunity to showcase and promote what you offer young 

people of Chipping Campden and Broad Campden. How can 

you get involved? Please contact the Deputy Clerk on 01386 

841298 / deputyclerk@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk 

Volunteering Opportunity 

Do you enjoy painting and have the knowledge and skills to 

help transform a telephone box? 

A defibrillator is going to be installed in the Berrington Road 

telephone box. We have bought a paint kit and signage to 

help promote the facility within the community. Do you have 

the time and skills to be able to help spruce up the telephone 

box? If interested, please contact the Deputy Clerk on 01386 

841298 or email deputyclerk@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk 

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Meet the Team ... 

Hetty Hyde-Durrant CFP TM Financial Planner 

Hetty joined us in 

October 2022 after 

6 years’ experience 

working behind the 

scenes in a large 

financial planning 

firm. She has an 

MSc in Economics 

and Public Policy 

from the University 

of Bristol and 

became a Certified 

Financial Planner 

in February 2024. 

Hetty works alongside Keri providing Financial Planning 

advice to clients. She believes that Financial Planning is 

personal and about helping clients achieve their goals and 

aspirations, not just about the numbers. 

Outside of work she loves travelling with her fiancé, going 

to festivals with friends and exploring local pubs to find the 

best Sunday dinner! She also attends CrossFit classes most 

days. She says it’s to keep her fit but, really, it’s to socialise! 

We recently grilled Hetty with some probing questions to 

find out a little more about her…. 

What are your top 3 highlights of life so far? 

- This is tricky but I just think of moments of pure joy like 

spending the day going up and down the waterpark slides 

with my family when we were younger, exploring the 

islands in Thailand with my partner or singing my heart out 

to Destiny’s Child with my friends at my 30th birthday party. 

Is there an ability you wish you had? 

- To speak Italian. I started learning with my partner last 

year. He has a natural flare and I have just fallen behind! 

What’s top of your bucket list? 

- I’d love to live abroad but I can’t see it happening until 

we retire. Maybe somewhere in South East Asia! 

What song is guaranteed to get you on the dance floor? 

- Thinking of you – Sister Sledge! 

Do you have a talent that would surprise people? 

- I don’t really have any! I can climb a 15ft rope, does that 

count? 

What does your working day look like? 

- I start the day off with a CrossFit session before heading 

to work. Every morning, we have a team meeting to go 

through the priorities for the day. We’ll usually have one 

or two meetings with clients to discuss their Financial Plan 

and recommend any changes so they stay on track to meet 

their goals. 

What do you most like about working at BFP? 

- I think Financial Planning is like solving a puzzle and the 

solution can have such a positive impact on our clients’ 

lives! The role is intellectually challenging but also allows 

me to get to know clients 

individually and build long 

lasting relationships. 

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What are your plans for 

2024? 

- More travelling! Me 

and my partner are going 

interrailing in the summer 

and Vietnam in the winter. 

Oh, and we’re get married 

in May! 

If you would like to make 

an appointment with Hetty 

to help you understand 

your financial position 

more clearly, please 

contact us: 

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Isn’t it great to wake up to daylight and our days becoming 

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I have had a busy few weeks travelling. In early March I 

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Around the villages... 

THE MICKLETON SOCIETY 

‘A LIFETIME IN CHEESE’ - MARCH MEETING 

John Longman travelled 90 miles from his farm in Somerset to 

tell an audience of over sixty members about his ‘Lifetime in 

Cheese’ and to treat members to some delicious samples from 

local farms in the county. 

John related how he grew up in Somerset as a farmer’s son 

watching his elder sister and others making cheese on the 

family farm. He confessed to not being a great success when it 

was his turn to take over the farm but he had acquired a love of 

cheese and cheese making and around 2005 focused his career 

on the making of cheese. 

His career as a cheese maker took him to many parts of the 

world including a small dairy in Australia where be developed 

his skills making 19 different cheeses. He also worked in 

France and Alberta to learn their techniques. Later he came to 

‘Daylesford Organic’ in the Cotswolds to become cheese maker 

for over seven years. He is still making a variety of cheeses 

although he also belongs to various societies and a choir. 

He explained the processes, the bacterial culture to add to the 

milk, the use of rennet, the importance of salt to control the 

bacteria, the pressing and turning of the cheeses, timing and 

temperature to make the great variety of cheeses we enjoy 

whether soft or hard, crumbly or creamy. 

It is believed the process of cheese making started by early man 

carrying milk around in animal stomachs where enzymes in 

those stomachs got to work on the milk. Cheese making was 

necessary to take up and store surplus milk given by cows and 

goats etc during the summer months. 

He discussed the different techniques to make various cheeses 

from Cheddar to Brie, use of pasteurised and unpasteurised 

milk. He explained how blue cheeses were made by leaving 

making holes for the mould to spread through, therefore not 

pressing it which would inhibit that spread. Smoked cheeses can 

be smoked over oak chips but some has the flavouring added. 

Questions were now coming from the audience about how their 

favourites were made whilst others wanted to know about the 

cheese making industry and how it functioned. John explained 

that part of the fascination of the craft is the variety of flavours 

one can get depending not only on the process but the type of 

cow, the grass in the field etc. Friesians are the favoured cow 

for English cheeses but, although not so common, Ayrshire 

cows the best. Guernsey cows are not so good for cheddar, 

the milk being too rich and creamy. The skill of cheesemaking 

was in controlling the process, understanding the variables and 

repeating the processes to get a consistent cheese. 

The industry includes small low volume cheese makers making 

perhaps 100 tons a year and large producers like Davidstow 

producing 200 tons a day with many of the processes 

mechanised but nevertheless making a good cheese. 

John concluded by saying that the highest volume of cheese 

sold in the world was cheddar and that English cheeses were 

some of the best if not the best in the world! 

The remaining business of the Society was somewhat hurried 

as there was a large table of sample cheeses to try and members 

were keen to do so. It was a very enjoyable evening. 

The next meeting is the Society’s AGM on 3rd April, followed 

by a presentation by Richard Baldwin about his work 

diversifying the farm at Lower Clopton. The meeting starts at 

7.30pm at The Three Ways House Hotel, Mickleton. 

Planning a new garden or thinking 

of redesigning a border in your 

existing garden? 

Are you free on Wednesday 17th 

April at 7.30pm? If so, then come along to the King George’s 

Hall in Mickleton. 

We are delighted to be welcoming Lucy Hartley, a local garden 

designer, to give her talk ‘Principles and Pitfalls of New Border 

Design’. Lucy will be helping you to think about specific plant 

choices for a beautiful mixed border. There will also be tips 

and warnings of common pitfalls to look out for along the way. 

Only £3 entrance or you can join our club for £15 and come 

along to our monthly talks for free. 

MICKLETON WI 

MARCH MEETING: 

Craft Evening 

Two of our members, Jayne and Kim led a rag 

wreath crafting session. This attracted five visitors in addition 

to our existing members, so we hope they had an enjoyable 

evening and will want to join us. 

We wanted to make the evening as environmentally sound as 

possible so asked members to donate fabric. They took us at 

our word and turned out cupboards and several of us spent 

many a happy hour cutting unwanted bed linen into strips 

with the enduring support of our families! 

It was a happy, relaxed and creative evening with members 

choosing colours and tying them onto frames whilst chatting 

and enjoying refreshments. 

News 

Once again we will be entering a team to the County Skittles 

Competition from Spring to the Autumn. It was good fun last 

year, so we are hoping to attract 15 members so that absences 

can be covered. Our social/practice evenings will be held at 

the Butchers Arms. where we will be provided with food. 

This month we had a very enjoyable time there which 

included the most delicious meal of homemade steak pie, 

chips and peas - very welcome on a wet midweek evening. 

Please come along if you fancy a couple of hours socialising, 

eating, drinking and having fun and a natter whilst honing 

your skittles skills. All members welcome. 

The April date is yet to be advised. 

Walks 

Our very popular walking group recommenced this month 

and a fairly dry route was mapped out. The next walk will 

be either later in March or in early April, depending on the 

weather. 

The walks often include a refreshment stop at one of the 

lovely cafes en route. All members welcome. 

Lesley is arranging a coffee morning on 26th March at 

10.30am until 12.30pm, in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society 

and is hoping that as many members as possible will be able 

to attend 

Forthcoming Programme 

8th April - Japanese Drumming - Taiko Talk and participation 

13th May - A Life in the Theatre - speaker Nick Wilkes 

10th June - All about Pearls - speaker Pam Slade 

Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 

7:30pm at King George’s Hall, Mickleton. New members are 

very welcome as are visitors for whom we charge a fee of £5. 

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EBRINGTON & DISTRICT 

GARDENING CLUB 

At our March meeting we had a talk on -‘Borde Hill: A Plant 

Hunter’s Paradise’ presented by Vanessa Berridge. 

Borde Hill, an Elizabethan mansion in W. Sussex, was bought 

in 1893 by a Colonel Stephenson Robert Clarke who set 

about creating the garden and woodland with plants gathered 

from several continents by the great plant hunters in the first 

decades of the 20th century. 

Vanessa’s talk gave us a snapshot of a crucial period in the 

development of British gardening, and revealed how four 

generations of the Stephenson Clarke family have tended and 

developed the garden at Borde Hill. 

It is a Grade II* listed English Heritage Garden set within 

383 acres of woodland and parkland, with magnificent views 

across the Ouse Valley viaduct. It has been referred to by the 

Daily Telegraph as ‘planted with passion’ and by Country 

Life as ‘one of the country’s truly great gardens’. 

Borde Hill is renowned for its astonishing collection of 

unusual trees and shrubs. It’s one of four private gardens of 

national importance and its exotic trees are recorded at Royal 

Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is the origin of many hybrid plants 

including Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’ and Alstroemeria 

‘Walter Fleming’. 

The garden has distinct ‘rooms’, each with its own unique 

style and character. In the last 30 years many areas have been 

greatly enhanced and restored including the sub-tropical 

Round Dell, the sophisticated Rose Garden and romantic 

Italian Garden. Paradise Walk and the Italian Garden have 

recently been replanted using new design schemes by garden 

designer Chris Beardshaw. 

An abundance of spring magnolias, camellias and 

rhododendrons give way to exuberant summer borders of 

roses and herbaceous plants followed by mellow autumn 

colour. Definitely a garden to visit! 

On Saturday 13th April, one of our major events of the year 

namely our Annual Spring Show is being held in Ebrington 

Village Hall. There will be spring flowers, bulbs, flower 

arranging and children’s classes - 41 classes in total. 

The show opens at 2.30pm - tea and cakes available. 

A traditional village show! 

After this we are off to Batsford Arboretum for a guided tour 

of some of the world’s most beautiful and rare trees. 

Parish AGM Church Meeting Sun 28th Apr 12 noon 

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...Around the villages 

WESTON SUB EDGE RURAL CINEMA 

Thursday 25th April 2024 

ONE LIFE 

This British boigraphical drama 

tells the true story of a 29 year 

old London stockbroker, Nicholas 

Winton, whose humanitarian 

efforts in the Second World 

War rescued over 600 children 

from Nazi tyranny in occupied 

Czechoslovakia. It stars Anthony 

Hopkins and Johnny Flynn as 

Nicholas (old and young), with 

Helena Bonham Carter and 

Jonathan Pryce. 

Tickets: £5pp on the door Weston sub Edge Village Hall 

Start time: 7.30pm Bar will be open for food and drinks 

WESTON SUB EDGE COMMUNITY 

TEA & COFFEE MORNING 

Village Hall • Second Monday of each month 

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. Free to attend, 

all we ask for is a small voluntary contribution towards running 

costs. A warm welcome is waiting for you. 

To find out more, give Sue or Anna a call: Sue Prestage on 07710 

998361 or 01386 840538 Anna Edmonds on 01386 840725 

Exploring faith and God through fun outdoor activities. 

10am Sunday 14th April 2024 

Meet at Weston sub Edge parish church porch - wear durable 

footwear and clothes. 

Come and join us on our adventure trail through the village as 

we discover why water matters in the Bible. 

WHAT’S ON IN WESTON SUB EDGE 

Village Hall, Evesham Road GL55 6QJ 

Keep Fit Mon 4pm to 5pm 07733 221134 

Dog Training Tue PM Call to confirm 07747 798092 

Dog Training Wed AM Call to confirm 07747 798092 

Zumba Wed 6.30pm to 7.30pm 07950 602609 

Walking Football NEW Thur 5.45pm to 7pm 

Gentle Yoga Fri 9.45am to 10.45am Booking Essential 07969 689402 

U3A Tues 2nd Apr 10am - 12 noon 01386 849168 

Coffee Morning Mon 8th Apr 10.30am to 11.30am 07710 998361 / 01386 840725 

Muddy Church Sun 14th Apr 10am 

Parish Council Meeting Tue 23rd Apr 7.30pm 

Film Thur 25th Apr 7.30pm One Life 

Holy Communion Church Sun 28th Apr 11am

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 

contact: chippingcampdenartsociety@gmail.com for info 

Tuesdays 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 2pm - 4.30pm Chipping Campden Bowling Club indoor roll up 

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 12 noon - 1.30pm North Cotswold Foodbank, Baptist Church, High Street 

Sundays 7pm start Quiz Night, The Volunteer Inn (every second Sunday of the month) 

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DIARY DATES... 

April 2024... 

Monday 1st 2pm onwards Easter Egg Hunt, Chipping Campden Cricket Club - 

Bar open - all welcome 

Tuesday 2nd 10am start Guided Walk - Batsford Circular - see page 30 for details 

Tuesday 2nd 6.30pm Planning Meeting, Town Hall (TBC) 

Wednesday 3rd 10am start Guided Walk - False Entrance & Heartbreak - see page 30 for details 

Wednesday 3rd 7.30pm Mickleton Society, Three Ways House Hotel, Mickleton 

Monday 8th 10.30am - 3.30pm Art in the Orchard, Wolds End Orchard 

Monday 8th 7.30pm Mickleton WI, King George’s Hall, Mickleton 

Tuesday 9th 9.15am onwards Chipping Campden Over 60’s outing 

Tuesday 9th 12.30pm - 2.30pm Community Lunch, The Church Rooms 

Tuesday 9th 7.30pm Town Council Meeting, Town Hall 

Wednesday 10th 6pm Vintage Sports Car Club monthly meet starting at CC Cricket Club 

Thursday 11th 10am start Guided Walk - Introduction to new River Coln Trail - see page 30 for details 

Saturday 13th 10am - 12 noon Wolds End Orchard Work Party 

Saturday 13th 10am - 12.30pm St James’ Church Repair Cafe, Church Rooms 

Saturday 13th 2.30pm Ebrington & District Gardening Club Spring Show 

Sunday 14th 10am Muddy Church, meet Weston sub Edge Church Porch 

Monday 15th 2.45pm Embroidery Lecture, The Arts Society, Blockley 

Tuesday 16th 10am start Guided Walk - Spring surprises in Stanton - see page 30 for details 

Tuesday 16th 6.30pm Planning Meeting, Town Hall (TBC) 

Wednesday 17th 7.30pm Mickleton Gardening Club, King George’s Hall, Mickleton 

Thursday 18th 7pm - 9pm Tokes presents a Cheese & Wine Tasting Evening, The Court Rooms 

in aid of the 2024 Cotswold Olimpicks 

Thursday 18th 7.30pm Chipping Campden History Society AGM & Talk, Town Hall 

Friday 19th CAMPDEN BULLETIN MAY DEADLINE 

Friday 19th 10.30am - 3.30pm Art in the Orchard, Wolds End Orchard 

Saturday 20th 10am - 2pm St James’ Church churchyard clean-up day 

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Saturday 20th 10am - 4pm Chipping Campden History Society Book Lauch - 

Sunday 21st 10am - 4pm The Life & Times of Chipping Campden Town Hall 

Tuesday 23rd 7.30pm Chipping Campden Annual Assembly, Town Hall 

Tuesday 23rd 7.30pm Chipping Campden History Society Talk, Court Room 

Thursday 25th 7pm for 7.30pm Campden Society AGM, Town Hall 

Thursday 25th 7.30pm Weston sub Edge Rural Cinema, Village Hall 

Friday 26th 7.10pm for 7.30pm Campden Rural Cinema, Town Hall 

Friday 26th 7pm for 7.30pm Blockley Chamber Concert, St George’s Hall, Blockley 

Saturday 27th 11am - 4pm Orchard Blossom Day, Wolds End Orchard 

Saturday 27th 10am - 12 noon Community Marketplace for Young People, Town Hall 

Sunday 28th 10am - 1.30pm Campden Home Nursing Charity 5k Fun Run / Walk 

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GARDEN NOTES FOR APRIL 

Spring is the hardest time of year to write these notes, as we have no idea what 

the weather will be doing tomorrow, let alone by the time your copy reaches you, 

let alone by later in the month. Some of you may remember that in 1975 the first 

snow of the winter fell at Easter, the last weekend of March. We had a brief flurry 

on June 1st, but five days later the temperature was in the eighties. We thought 

it a hot summer, until the long drought of 1976 which finally broke just in time 

for the August Bank Holiday. 

All the usual warnings apply: to beware of late frosts, and (particularly this year) 

not to plant into waterlogged ground - though I do have a promising patch of 

water-cress coming on. It doesn’t have to be planted in water, only to be kept 

reasonably wet: perhaps near the kitchen door so that you can regularly empty a 

bucket of water on it if required. There is also land cress, but I think water-cress 

more tender and tasty. 

Much of the year I use bits of old builders’ planks (old planks, not old builders), 

when walking on my vegetable plots. It keeps my feet cleaner, and reduces 

compaction of the soil (or mud). In a large flower bed I have permanently a 

number of smallish slabs laid around and about as stepping stones, for the same 

reason. If you have a route you regularly walk across the lawn, you might think 

of stepping stones there: lay them with the surface a whisker below the surface 

so as not to foul the mower. 

I heard the suggstion that if we go on having wet winters, then more vegetable 

growers might think of installing raised beds. But are we? “February fill-dyke” 

is an old saying; but is it a wish for water to top up ground-water for summer, or 

a description? Not always a good one if it is: it can be one of the driest months. 

What plants or seeds might we be buying at our local plant centre, ready for 

when we finally hang up our snorkles? especially if we have a conservatory, 

green-house or cold-frame to give just a 

little protection for the next few weeks? 

One suggestion: to try to think what you 

have (for no particular reason) not grown 

for years. Excellent new plants come in 

each year, but not all the old ones deserve 

to be forgotten. You might revive pleasant 

memories of years past. When did you last 

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grow sweet peas (but you’ll be committing 

yourself to frequent dead-heading)? When 

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nasturiums? or asters? or zinnias? Have 

you ever grown coleus? Go and enjoy the 

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Look, too, for a few packets of seed to sow 

some biennials in a few weeks’ time, to flower next year: sweet williams and 

sweet-scented stocks or canterbury bells might be among the old-fashioned 

favourites that you’ve not grown for years. 

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