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St Mary’s Freeland
March 2015
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ST MARY THE VIRGIN, FREELAND
Services for March 2015
1st
10.00
18.00
Family Service with Batism (Rev. David Tyler)
Taizé (Rev. Peter Ball)
8th
08.00
Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke)
10.00
Mothering Sunday
Holy Communion with Junior Church (Rev. David Tyler)
22nd
08.00
Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
26th
10.00
Freeland C of E School Easter Service
10.00
Palm Sunday
Holy Communion with children’s activity (Rev. Peter Ball)
15th
29th
Services for April 2015
2nd
20.00
3rd
14.00
14.30
5th
11.15
Maundy Thursday
Holy Communion, St Peter & St Paul,
(Rev. David Tyler)
Church Hanborough
Good Friday
Third Hour of Meditation (Rev. Phil Cooke)
Tea, Coffee and Hot Cross Buns and children’s craft in
the Village Hall
Easter Sunday
Easter Family Service (Rev. Phil Cooke)
Toddlers at St Mary’s All families with pre-school aged children are welcome to join
in the fun at our toddler group in St Mary’s, Freeland.
There are many toys, a craft table and we have a Christian themed story every week.
We provide snacks, drinks, home baked cakes, fresh coffee and tea while we have a
chat and share time together, all for a small donation of 50p. The group runs during
term time on Thursdays from 10am to 11.30am and everyone is very welcome.
If you would like to know more then please contact Jane on 882654 or David on
881270.
Bible Fun Club ‘BFC’ is a group for parents, carers and primary school aged children
who meet once a month for games, crafts and snacks with a Christian theme.
We meet on a Wednesday during term time, at the Village Hall from 3.30 - 4.30pm.
Forthcoming dates are: Wed 25th February, Wed 25th March & Wed 29th April.
11+ Hitchhikers meeting in Hanborough at 7pm on Sunday evening.
For further information on all these groups or services phone David on
881270 or visit www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland or
www.hanboroughparish.org.uk
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THANK YOU TO PETER NEWELL FOR THIS MONTH’S COVER
PHOTO OF JILL & RAY EVANS’ GARDEN ON WROSLYN ROAD
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Some useful contact details:
Rector: Rev. David Tyler
01993 881270
The Rectory, Swan Lane
Long Hanborough OX29 8BT
Email: revdavidtyler@googlemail.com
Associate Minister: Rev. Peter Ball
01993 882859
Email: ptb49@yahoo.co.uk
Curate:
Rev. Dr Phil Cooke
01865 881366
Email: revphilcooke@gmail.com
Licensed Lay Ministers:
Clive Berry 01993 881384
Hugh Dalton 01993 881742
Lay Pastoral Assistants:
John Fox 01993 881384
Peter Langley 01993 883775
Churchwardens:
Claire Soanes
Steve Mellin
01993 883205
01993 882044
Weddings:
Margaret Stringer
01993 882112
Flowers in the Church:
Janet Dalton
01993 881742
All sorts of interesting information about St Mary’s can be seen on the “A Church Near
You” website: www.achurchnearyou.com/st-mary-the-virgin-freeland
If you have any interesting pictures that could be used on this site, please contact
Roy Thomas on 01993 882866 or email: print@associatedagencies.co.uk
You can now see a virtual tour of St Mary’s on Google Street View at:
http://goo.gl/g53NJH
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Letter from the rector:
Dear Friends,
How much store do we place on freedom of speech? Is freedom of speech an absolute
that should be guarded at all costs? Or does there come a point when what someone
is saying becomes so offensive that actually they should not be allowed to say it?
This of course is not an arbitrary debate. Muslims around the world have been
outraged at recent portrayals of the Prophet Mohamed and Wars are fought often
partly to preserve free speech and freedom of expression.
So is freedom of speech an absolute? I personally don't think it should be.
I think there are people who at times deliberately exploit freedom of speech to insight
hatred. Within our country, of course, we don't allow completely free speech because,
quite rightly, enshrined in our law it is illegal to discriminate against people because of,
for example, their race.
So our laws correctly restrict freedom of speech.
I think therefore we need to be careful not to hold 'freedom of speech' as an
absolute. People should be allowed to express themselves freely Continued……...
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Continued………
but I think there comes a time when what people are saying is so offensive and it is
being said to invoke a reaction, that they shouldn't be allowed to say it.
I wonder what you think?
With best wishes,
David
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ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLS RINGING REPORT
The bells will be rung at the following Sunday services:
1st March:
9.15am to 10.00am
15th March:
9.15am to 10.00am - Mothering Sunday
29th March:
9.15am to 10.00am - Palm Sunday
5th April:
10.30am to 11.15am - Easter Sunday
Usual practice every Monday from 7.30pm until 9pm.
Foundation Practice takes place on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm, except where a practice
falls immediately before a Saturday practice.
Open and Doubles Minor Practice will take place on the fourth Saturday from 3pm to
5pm during the winter months.
The City Branch of bell ringers will join us on a rota basis on the fourth Saturdays of
the month. The months they are not joining us we will have an invited band of bell
ringers from our own tower and supporting towers.
Please contact the Tower Captain, Neil Ephgrave (883850) or myself should you wish
to discuss any bell ringing matters.
You can see more about Freeland Bell Ringers under the “Clubs and Groups” section
of the village website www.freelandoxon.co.uk
Freeland Bell Ringers wish all the residents of Freeland a Happy and Peaceful Easter.
Margaret Hewitt - Tower Correspondent Tel 882992
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HANBOROUGH AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE
I took on the role as co-ordinator in September and am having a great time with the
support and patience of Jeanne and all the wonderful helpers, and of course all our
members!
We meet on Wednesdays and have a wonderful group of members and volunteers.
We also socialise, laugh, eat a lovely two course lunch cooked by our fantastic cooks,
and even manage a game or two of bingo! We also enjoy going out for lunch and a bit
of shopping and Yarnton Garden Centre is a favourite place to visit.
Our members come from Hanborough as well as surrounding villages and we have
room for more. So if you know of an older person who may find it difficult to get out
and would benefit from company and lunch, please contact me for any further
information. Transport can be arranged as we are partly funded by Oxfordshire
County Council.
Gill Battams 01993 881805
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FROM THE REGISTERS AT ST MARY THE VIRGIN
Funerals:
Louise Herbert
21st January 2015
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Services in Hanborough for March 2015
1st
08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Morning Worship
18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
8th
10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke)
10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
15th
Mothering Sunday
08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Worship Together
10.00 United Morning Prayer
18.00 Compline
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
Christ Church
22nd
10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
10.00 Morning Worship (Rev. Phil Cooke)
18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
Christ Church
26th
10.00 Hanborough Manor C of E Easter Service
St Peter & St Paul
29th
Palm Sunday
10.00 Holy Communion with children’s activity
St Peter & St Paul
(Joint with Methodists; Revs Phil Cooke and Paul Weir)
Services in Hanborough for April 2015
2nd
Maundy Thursday
20.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
3rd
Good Friday
11.00 Walk of Witness (Rev. David Tyler)
12.00 First Hour of Meditation (Rev. Peter Ball)
13.00 Second Hour of Meditation (Rev. David Tyler)
Methodist Church
St Peter & St Paul
Christ Church
5th
Easter Day
09.45 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke)
10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler)
St Peter & St Paul
Manor School
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NORTH LEIGH HISTORY SOCIETY
Tuesday 3rd March: Glove making in West Oxfordshire. A talk by Carol Anderson
Tuesday 7th April:
Cromwell and his family. A talk by John Hunt
Meetings are at North Leigh Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Members free, Visitors £2.50
Further details from Diana Power 01993 882301
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST PETER, EYNSHAM
Serving the Hanboroughs, Freeland, Cassington, South Leigh, Stanton Harcourt, Sutton
and Northmoor. Many non-Catholics come to our Church or get help from our Priest.
You are always welcome.
THE CHURCH is open for prayer 09.00-17.00 at Abbey Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HR
Tel: 01865 881613 Website : www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk
SUNDAY MASS is at 10.00am with a Children’s Liturgy during Mass and
SATURDAY (for Sunday) 7.30pm
Mass also on Mondays 10.00am, Tuesdays 5.30pm, Wednesdays 10.00am,
Thursdays 12 noon, and Fridays 7.00am
THE PRIEST: Father Martin Flatman is happy to receive enquiries by phone, email or
text. Mobile 07719 646790 E-mail: frmartinflatman@gmail.com
HIS WEEKLY TALK (Homily) can be sent to you by email. Just send your address.
It is also on the Parish Website and on his Blog: frmartinflatman.wordpress.com
Follow him on Twitter @FrMartin Flatman & on Facebook as Martin Flatman
CONFESSIONS on Saturdays at 7.00pm and Wednesdays at 10.30am or by
appointment
THE HALL (The Tolkien Room) is available for hire with a lovely outside area for
children to play in. Tel: 07919 605544
c.barton0660@gmail.com
OUR LENT COURSE on Tuesday evenings in Lent at 8.00pm started on
February 24th. It runs for 4 weeks and will include discussion on how to better
promote the Family as an essential part of human life. This links with what the Pope
and the Bishops began discussing in Rome last Autumn and will continue to discuss
next Autumn. It includes discussion on how best to support people who are divorced
and re-married or are in other kinds of relationship and how we should teach about
sex and relationships to young people. The Details are :TUESDAYS IN LENT at 8.00pm Six Sessions on Sex and Marriage
24th February: What is the Church’s teaching on Sex and Marriage?
3rd March:
th
How should we teach the young about Sex and Marriage?
10 March:
Divorce and Anulments : How the Church allows second marriages.
17th March:
1.
Answering the Bishops Questions:What are the joys and hopes and the struggles and fears of Marriage and
Family Life today?
How can we better understand Marriage as a vocation?
How does Marriage enrich you and those around you?
In what way, though the abiding presence of God, is your family “salt of the
earth and light of the world?
How is family life the place of and for handing on the faith?
2.
3.
4.
5.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be on Wednesday mornings after the 10.00am
Mass which is a different time and day from last year.
Continued……...
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Continued……..
There will be a brief pause after Mass and then Stations will begin. We sing a verse of a
Hymn and then a Mediation follows before each of the Stations as we follow the way of
Jesus to the cross and the grave. This will mean that during Lent the period of Silent
Prayer (Adoration) normally on Wednesdays will be on Thursdays at 11.30am.
MEETING FOR TEENAGERS (14 plus) The second of these Sessions led by Father
Martin where we discuss freely questions about the Faith and the Church is on
Sunday 22nd March in the Tolkien Room from 4.00pm – 5.30pm.
THE CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS still need someone to organise them. The job
entails making sure they are available at the back of the Church each week for people
to buy, and counting those that are left so that we can claim their cost back as Returns.
These papers include all sorts of interesting information about the life of the Church
and what Pope Francis has been doing.
A CONCERT BY THE SUTTON SINGERS will take place in St Peter’s Church
on Friday 13th March at 7.30pm to raise money for our Church Funds. They will
sing songs from popular modern musicals and light opera. Refreshments will follow in
the Tolkien Room. Sutton is, of course, with Stanton Harcourt and Northmoor, in our
Parish.
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FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: Paul Weir, 69 Hurdswell, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8DQ
Tel. 886818. E-mail: revpaulweir@gmail.com
March 1st
10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
8th 10.30 Peter Allen
15th 10.30 Iain Gray
22nd 10.30 Do-it-ourselves - hymns, readings and thoughts for the day
29th 10.30 Rachael Prince
April
5th 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
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WOODSTOCK U3A
We meet at 2pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the
Enterprise Centre of Marlborough School, Shipton Road,
Woodstock. New and potential members are most welcome.
For more information: Sue Hooker (01865) 580688
susan.hooker@talktalk.net OR www.u3asites.org.uk/woodstock
Tuesday 3rd March:
Dr Colin Harris: ‘Folklore, Customs and Traditions’
Tuesday 14th April:
John Summers: ‘Fracking - Friend or Foe?’
Tuesday 14th April:
Special General Meeting at 3.20pm after 2pm meeting
Wednesday 29th April: 10am - Noon: Coffee Morning being held at ‘Ryegrass’,
Flemings Road, Woodstock. Info: Ann Applegate 01993 881782
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Home visits and evening appointments available
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Freeland Baby
and Toddler Group
This friendly group continues to meet in the village hall every Monday morning during
term-time 10.00am until 11.30am. A wide variety of toys and play equipment is
available every week along with a drink and snack for the children. Tea, coffee and
biscuits/cake are available for parents / grandparents / carers.
We provide a craft table each week and the themes for March will be:
2nd March - lamb pictures
9th March - Mother’s Day craft
16th March - tissue paper fish
23rd March - Easter craft
We look forward to seeing you!
For more information please contact Helen on (01993) 880469.
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08.30 - 13.30
27 Feb
27 Mar
Woodstock
08.30 - 13.00
7 Mar
7 Apr
Details of other Farmers’ Markets at www.tvfm.org.uk
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FREELAND PARISH COUNCIL
LISA’S NOTES FROM THE MEETINGS HELD ON 19th JANUARY &
16th FEBRUARY 2015
New Parish Councillor
I am delighted to confirm that Mr Matthew Ruddle of 138 Wroslyn Road has been
co-opted to serve on the Parish Council. Matthew will be joining the Council at their
next meeting in March and we very much look forward to welcoming him and wish him
well in his new role.
Memorial Trees
I would like to confirm that all 15 memorial trees have now been planted along
Wroslyn Road to commemorate the 15 Freeland residents who died during WW1 and
WW2.
The species of tree is a flowering hawthorn called Crataegeus prunifolia. The Council are
planning to have a brass plaque attached to each tree, with the name of each person
commemorated, who are as follows:
WW1 – Arthur James Edgington, Edgar Merry, Lewis Ernest Merry, Walter Scraggs,
William Slatter, Alfred Henry Smart, Basil Graham Taunton, Edward White.
WW2 – Algy John Walker, Wilfred Long, Harry Smart, John Foreshew, Lawrence Lay,
Alistair Conway Hill, William Berry.
If anyone in the village would like to sponsor a memorial tree plaque in memory of a
family member who fought in either of the two wars, please contact me on 01993
880067 or email lisa.fpc@gmail.com . The likely cost of each plaque will be £41.00.
If you have a particular preference for a site then please also let me know, although we
cannot guarantee which tree will have your plaque.
The Parish Council wishes to extend its thanks once again to Robert Crocker for
arranging the tree planting. I’m sure the trees will be a fantastic asset to the village and
will give a beautiful display in years to come – a very fitting tribute to the fallen.
Second Defibrillator for the village
By the time this goes to press I am hopeful that the second defibrillator will have been
installed inside the phone box on the corner of Parklands. I am now in the process of
arranging some training so watch this space for further details.
Annual Parish Meeting
This is just a preliminary note to let you know that the Annual Parish Meeting will be
held on Friday 24th April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Please make a note of the
date and further details will follow next month. Preliminary topics for discussion are
Saving the Methodist Chapel, Defibrillator Training, Memorial Trees and the outcome
of the Community Led Plan.
Daffodils
With spring just around the corner the lovely daffodil bulbs are now starting to push
through ready to display their beautiful bright cheery yellow flowers. These bulbs have
been lovingly planted by members of the Gardening Club and every year the flowers
make a fantastic display throughout the village.
Continued……...
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(if there are 2 people in your group).
VISIT WEBSITE FOR TIMETABLES & FARES
FREEPHONE: 0800 043 4633 or 01993 705993
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FIRM FIZZIQUE FITNESS
CLASSES IN FREELAND & LONG HANBOROUGH
PILATES - Monday Long Hanboro’ Rec Hall 7.00-8.15pm
YOGA - Tuesday Freeland Village Hall 7.45-9.00pm
PILATES - Wednesday Freeland Village Hall 9.30-10.30am
FUZION - Saturday Freeland Village Hall 8.30-9.45am
FUZION is a combination of Yoga, Pilates & Stretch. Please note that
the Saturday class is subject to time and venue change.
Up to date information on all classes can be found on the website below.
www.firmfizzique.co.uk
email firmfizzique@btinternet.com
Firmfizzique Fuzion
or call Jane on 01993 881050 or 07557 993201
MARTIN DREW
FSSCh DipPodMed MBChA
CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST
Established in 1990
Home visits available in Freeland area by appointment
Registered with Health Professions Council
Reg.No CH19287
E.mail jmnd@btinternet.com
Tel. FREEPHONE 0800 0277937 or 01993 851130
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Continued………
Please be mindful that the bulbs are particularly vulnerable whilst they are coming
through, so please keep off the grass verges where they have been planted. Thanks
very much for your co-operation.
New Bus Shelter
The new bus shelter has been ordered and should be with us in the next few weeks. It
will be installed by the village hall where the Parish Council notice boards are currently
located. These boards will be removed so that the bus shelter can be placed in
position, and the new shelter will have a notice board within it.
Potholes
It is that time of year again when potholes are appearing in the roads. If anyone spots a
pothole you can report it by ringing the Oxfordshire Highways number on 0845 310
1111 or email highwayenquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk or use the “Potholes report
Online” (under “local Services”) on the Freeland Village Website –
www.freelandoxon.co.uk
Community Led Plan
I would like to renew the request for receiving the names of volunteers for a working
group to take forward items from the Community Led Plan such as the youth centre/
day centre and a village shop that were detailed in the last edition of the Grapevine.
Please remember that the Community Led Plan is a wish list drawn up from your
responses and requests for things that you would like to have in the village.
Please do get involved! You can commit to as much or as little as you can offer, and
meetings don’t have to be formal. Why not hold your first meeting in the village pub or
around someone’s house? If anyone in the village is interested in setting up or joining a
working group to try and take these items forward please contact me on 01993
880067 or email me at lisa.fpc@gmail.com .
Possible New Bench
The Parish Council have received a request to have a new bench in the village by the
entrance to Busby Close near the bus stop. Before any further consideration is given
to this, the Council wondered if there are any residents in the village who would like to
sponsor a memorial bench in memory of a loved one. If you would like to do this
please contact me on 01993 88067 or lisa.fpc@gmail.com .
Planning Applications:
All planning applications can now be viewed on line from the Village Website at
www.freelandoxon.co.uk (under Planning Applications) or via the WODC website at
www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning. You can also contact the Planning Team at
WODC on 01993 861420 and view the documents at Woodgreen Council Offices.
Applications Under Consideration:
15/00094/HHD
19 OAKLAND CLOSE, FREELAND
Erection of two storey rear extension for Mr & Mrs P & S Gilford.
Applications Approved:
14/01948/HHD
ALVERE, WITNEY ROAD, FREELAND
Single storey extensions, alterations and new garage for Mr John Major. Continued….....
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GRINDFORCE. LET US GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
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NEW ROOFS ~ FLAT ROOFS ~ REPAIRS
The complete local roofing and maintenance service with over 40 years
experience. Including: Tiling, Slating, Lead work, Chimney repairs,
Felt roofs, Re-pointing,
Gutters and Fascias.
Fully insured, work guaranteed, free estimates.
Tel: 01869 331316
Mobile: 07762 946430
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Continued………….
14/02068/FUL
OVERSTONE, THE GREEN, FREELAND.
Extension and conversion of outbuilding to provide a dwelling for Ms Janine Charles.
14/01447/FUL
OAKFIELD HOUSE, WITNEY ROAD, FREELAND.
Erection of two semi-detached dwellings (Re-submission of Approval
14/0656/P/FP) for Mr & Mrs S Ainsley.
14/01566/HHD
62 BROADMARSH LANE, FREELAND.
Erection of single storey side extension for Mr Michael Gilbert.
Applications Refused: None.
Contacting the Council & Date of Next Meeting:
Next council meeting will be held on Monday 16th March 2015 at 8.00pm in the
Newell Room.
If you wish to contact the Parish Council about a particular matter and have access to
the internet, please have a look at the village website where lots of useful information is
held. The website can be accessed via www.freelandoxon.co.uk. Alternatively, please
contact me between the hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday - Lisa Smith,
Parish Clerk on 01993 880067 or email lisa.fpc@gmail.com.
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CAN YOU HELP MEDICAL DETECTION DOGS SAVE LIVES?
The charity Medical Detection Dogs is training dogs in the detection by scent of human
diseases and life-threatening health conditions.
The Cancer Detection Dogs work on clinical trials with universities and health
professionals in the early detection of cancer, publishing the results in scientific
journals. (For example our dogs are over 90% accurate in the early detection of
prostate cancer.)
The Medical Alert assistance dogs partner clients with life-threatening health
conditions, acting as ‘early warning systems’; for example alerting before a
hypoglycaemic attack causes collapse in a brittle Type 1 Diabetic person.
We are a small group of volunteers, the Oxon and Cotswold support group,
supporting the charity by giving talks and running local fundraising events and street
collections.
We are looking for help with our fundraising.
We need:
Volunteers to help with street collections and events
Offers to run an event, eg coffee morning or sale
Good quality second-hand clothes
Good quality bric-a-brac
Old jewellery, used stamps, used printer cartridges
New ideas for fundraising
If you would like to join our group (mainly based in West Oxon), or volunteer for even
one event a year, please contact: Heather Shute 01993 831909 or
oxon.supportgrp@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk
Also, if you would like a speaker to come to your local group, please contact us.
The charity’s website is: www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk
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Stay or Celebrate at
SHEPHERDS HALL
We offer a selection of fully ‘en-suite’ bedrooms
fitted with television and tea & coffee facilities.
These are available on a nightly or weekly basis,
or for longer periods, if required.
We also cater for all types of Family Functions in
our attractive Lounge Bar with its open log fire
in winter and adjacent Function Room.
For further information, phone Liz or David Fyson
01993 881256
MICHAEL PRICE & SON
PLASTERING
SPECIALISING IN THE DOMESTIC MARKET
FOR ALL YOUR PLASTERING NEEDS
ALSO NO NEED TO PAINT ITALIAN POLISHED PLASTERS
For more details Tel: 01608 811642
Mobile: 07710 170049
58 Ticknell Piece Road, Charlbury, 0X7 3TW
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Benefice of Hanborough and Freeland
Services for Holy Week and Easter
Maundy Thursday (2nd April)
8pm
Holy Communion
St Peter & St Paul, Church Hanborough
Good Friday (3rd April)
11am
12pm
1pm
2pm
2.30pm
Walk of Witness
Methodist Church, Long Hanborough
First hour of meditation
St Peter & St Paul, Church Hanborough
Second hour of meditation
Christ Church, Long Hanborough
Third hour of meditation
St Mary’s, Freeland
Tea, coffee & hot cross buns, with children’s crafts
Freeland Village Hall
Easter Sunday (5th April)
9.45am
10am
11.15am
Holy Communion
St Peter & St Paul, Church Hanborough
Holy Communion
Manor School, Long Hanborough
Easter Family Service (with Holy Communion)
St Mary’s, Freeland
All are welcome
FREELAND FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
January 200 Club Winners
£20 No. 158
L. Fathers
£10 No. 123
W. Footitt
£5 No. 128
H. Irwin
February 200 Club Winners
£20 No. 77
G. Inch
£10 No. 50
D. Kershaw
£5 No. 89
D. Tyrell
It has been something of a mixed bag on the pitch for the club. The Firsts had wins
over Bletchingdon and Marston, but lost out to OUP and Mansfield Road in successive
weeks. Due to the two wins though we have moved away from the relegation zone,
and hopefully we can stay well away from trouble for the rest of the season.
The Reserves have been on a fine run though, and picked up a quick fire double over
the village across the A40, one of those wins has seen the Ressies move into the
Semi-Finals of the Clarendon Cup.
In other news, we are joining forces with Freeland Pre-School to host a Music Quiz,
please try and get along and support your local clubs. The quiz is on
Saturday 7th March and will be at the village hall. See the advert on
page 29.
The club has finally got their away kit which will proudly have
Sobell House Hospice on the front. The club raised the money
through this with the Charity Cup held in 2014 and the help of SAS
Scaffolding #TGGoals .
Matthew Hardy - Freeland Football Club Chairman
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IWJ Garden Solutions
Ian Jones
FdSc Horticulture
Fencing - Fruit and Veg plotting - Garden Clearance - Garden Maintenance
Hedge Trimming - Lawn Mowing & Care - Planting
Pressure Washing - Turfing
Any other jobs considered
Office: 01993 883964
Direct Line: 07919 045747
Email: iwjgardensolutions@hotmail.com
www.iwjgardensolutions.co.uk
Freeland Hall
The perfect venue whatever the occasion!
Bookings / further details:
freelandhall@gmail.com
07501 270 526
www.freelandhall.co.uk
Including Newell Meeting Room and changing facilities
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BE A SOUPER HERO THIS LENT!
Saturday 14th March at 12noon in Christ Church, Main Road, Long Hanborough.
Proceeds to Christian Aid. Book with Judy Haynes 882379
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ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR FREE LOFT AND CAVITY INSULATION?
You could receive up to 100% funding for loft and cavity wall insulation to help keep
your home warm this winter!
On average, a quarter of your home’s heat is lost through an uninsulated loft. Loft
insulation is one of the most effective way of keeping in the warm and lowering your
heating bills.
If your home was built after 1930’s it is likely to have cavity walls. Typically 35% of your
homes heat is lost through uninsulated walls.
Funding comes from the Energy Company Obligation ('ECO'), where large energy
suppliers are required to help people make their homes more energy efficient.
Green Homes Together is a Community Interest Company formed of a number of
Local Authorities including West Oxfordshire District Council.
Call Green Homes Together on 0300 111 3330 or visit
www.greenhomestogether.org.uk to find out if you could receive up to 100%
funding to keep your home warm this winter.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT THE MARLBOROUGH
SCHOOL, WOODSTOCK
We run an extensive programme of courses for adults within the school all year round
(apart from school holidays).
A full copy of our 2014-15 brochure is available to download on the Marlborough
School website www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk/community
If you would like a free printed copy of our brochure or to book a place please
telephone 01993 813592 or email comed.4560@marlborough.oxon.sch.uk
It is possible to join some of our weekly classes throughout the term - if there is still
availability – please ring to check.
For up to date and comprehensive information about availability on courses please see
the school website (as above). As courses become full they are listed for your
information.
Workshops on Saturday 14th March include: Patchwork for Beginners, Bicycle
Maintenance, Indian Head Massage, EFT/Tapping: An Introduction, Italian for your
Holidays 2, Painting using special effects, Photography with your Digital Camera for
Beginners, Yoga for neck and shoulder pain, Sugarcraft for Mother’s Day and Easter
Our Summer Term will begin on Tuesday 14th April
For more information about any of the courses or to book a space please contact Mrs
Jenny Bodinham, Coordinator 01993 813592
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FAIRFIELD BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Are a Freeland based company that aim to provide the highest
quality and competitively priced Pre-purchase house surveys,
Architectural Design, Garden Design and Property Maintenance
to house owners.
The services offered are:Pre-purchase house surveys.
Property Design and Planning Applications for
extensions and conversions
Garden Design and construction.
House, property and garden maintenance and repairs.
If you would like to discuss any of the above services with me,
please either ring me on (P) 01993 / 882217 (M) 07717 062512
or contact me by E mail: edward.fairfield@googlemail.com
Free initial meeting and quote for work. No VAT.
Thank you - Tod Fairfield ACIOB
Dave Keenan Plumbing & Heating
Phone: 07977 547419 or 01865 731443
email: dave@dkh2o.co.uk
www.davekeenanplumbingandheating.co.uk
Natural Gas, Oil, Solid Fuel and LPG Engineer
Boiler Installation, Repair and Service
Rayburn and Aga Guild Engineer
Woodburning Stoves
Duck Puddle Barn, City Farm,
Eynsham
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FREELAND GARDENING CLUB
Timothy Walker, who was the speaker at the meeting on 26th January, is one of our
favourite speakers who always gives an interesting and amusing talk. This talk and the
slides he showed however were exceptional. The subject was ‘Plant Hunting in
Australia’, a trip that he and his wife had taken covering a large part of southern
Australia. The collection of unusual and rare plants that he showed was amazing, many
of which are hardly known outside that large continent. He also gave a lot of
information about each area and its weather and features. With his added humour this
was one of the best talks we have had.
Howard Drury returns on 23rd February at 7.30pm in Freeland Hall, not with one of
his excellent travel talks but to tell us about ‘The Fragrant Garden and its Plants’. With
a new season nearly upon us this will be a useful guide to some of these plants we may
think of adding to our gardens so that we can enjoy their lovely scents.
A month later on Monday 23rd March another familiar speaker returns. Janet
Cropley has come in previous years with very good advice because she had been
gardening for many years. The Club also had an evening visit to her garden a few years
ago. As Spring will be beginning, her talk ‘The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring’ will be
a good way to hear more of these welcome flowers after the bleakness of winter. It will
be too late to plant Spring bulbs but she is sure to give other ideas to welcome this
lovely season.
There is a day coach trip to Birmingham Botanic Gardens on Saturday 18th April
which is already proving to be popular. Bookings are under way and many have already
signed up so don’t delay contacting Brian Wildblood on 883968 or book at the next
Gardening Club meeting if you would like to go. For more information and cost
contact Brian. Visitors are very welcome. The Club had a visit to the Gardens many
years ago which was really enjoyed. It will probably also have many lovely Spring
flowers blooming.
Thanks to the Gardening Club, the annual show of daffodils throughout the village are
once again a great joy. New bulbs were added last October thanks to a kind donation
by a family in the village.
Visitors and new members always welcome at any Club meetings.
For further information about the Gardening Club please contact Ray and Jill Evans at
99 Wroslyn Rd or ring 881420.
Janet Dalton (Publicity Secretary)
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FREELAND HALL LOST PROPERTY
Over the past three years we have accumulated a number of forgotten items.
We would like to reunite these with their owners as soon as possible.
Please ring 01993 882181 or 01993 882700 before 31st March 2015.
After this date we will free up valuable space by taking the lost property to a charity
shop.
Freeland Village Hall Management Committee
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Licensed Taxis
All aspects of electrical insulation work
Periodic testing + inspections (safety checks)
Portable Appliance Testing
Part P registered and fully insured
NOT VAT REGISTERED
J M FENNYMORE
Electrician
07816 650 011
jason@jmfennymore.co.uk
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MUSIC QUIZ
IN AID OF FREELAND PRE-SCHOOL AND FOOTBALL CLUB
Brought to you in partnership with The Oxfordshire Yeoman and
introducing special guest compere for the night - Freddie Mercury!
SATURDAY 7th MARCH
FREELAND HALL
DOORS OPEN AT 7pm for 8pm START
Teams of up to 8 people, £40 a table. Table service, complementary bottle of wine
and hot dogs and chips included.
Fancy dress optional, prize given to the best dressed popstar.
Please contact Matthew Hardy 07917 631742 mjhardyffc@hotmail.co.uk
for more information. Tickets also available from The Yeoman
FREELAND CRAFT CLUB
We've decided to have a go at some different embroidery stitches this month making a phone cover / glasses case using "laid" stitch, which is new to all of us. Quite
pleased with the results so far. Others to be learned in the future are Italian quilting,
square stitch, ...............
NEXT MEETINGS: Freeland Methodist Chapel - 2pm to 4pm
Weds: March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th and April 1st & 8th
None of us can come every week, but come when we can, to enjoy a time of
friendship whilst crafting. It is a great chance to see what other people have made, to
find some new skills along the way and make some new friends. Don't be shy about
coming along – we are a friendly group where you'll find a warm welcome.
It costs £1 per session to cover heating, lighting and refreshments.
For further information (or for someone to go with) please contact::
Margaret Wright: 01993 881316 or Helen Molden: 01993 882305
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THE UNACCEPTED FREELAND RAMBLERS
Almost a street full of people and a dog accompanied us with severe wind as we
headed into barbed wire fences, morasses of manure infested bogs, slippery stiles and
even a hostile walking group which we saw off without firing a shot. Fortunately your
intrepid reporter, who suffered some geographical disconnection, kept up with the
action and was able to provide barely adequate catering services at the end of the
8 hour slog back at mission control. Complaints, which have now become an essential
part of our rambles, have of course been made again; namely ‘who devised this
******* route?’ In this particular case we’d franchised the project out and frankly it’s
very unlikely that the company will be getting paid.
We are concerned that we were infiltrated by a mole on this ramble, enquiries are on
going.
Next exciting event: meet at The Oxfordshire Yeoman, 9.30am, Sunday 1st March.
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The Witney Motor Co. Ltd.
Ford Specialists
All make MoT • Service • Repair
Diagnostic Equipment
Free collection and delivery • Loan car available
A friendly and reliable service
01993 702620
Avenue 3, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4BT
DO YOU NEED A PLUMBER?
Plumbing * Heating * Bathrooms
Lead Work * Guttering
THEN CALL PETE, THE PLUMBER
Phone 01993 891283
No job too small.
Free estimates.
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MADE IN FREELAND
Fund raising event for our Playpark
by the Teddygirls
Saturday 14th March
Freeland Methodist Chapel
10.00am - 12noon
Cakes, Craft, Drinks, Plants, Raffle
Donations for the sale will be gratefully received at 146 Wroslyn Road
Thank you, Helen Molden
‘SILENT WITNESS’ COMES TO FREELAND
Members and guests of Freeland WI enjoyed a fascinating talk from Amy Kuzemka on
the work of a Forensic Reporting Officer. We learnt the distribution of blood and
bodily fluids in the cases of stabbings, kickings and crimes of a sexual nature and the
changes the discovery of DNA has made to Forensic Science. We were amazed at how
long DNA can survive and that swabs are usually taken from the inside of the mouth.
We were assured that the slides we were shown were in fact mocked up using paint
rather than blood. We all agreed we had enjoyed an excellent evening even if we had
missed Silent Witness on the TV.
Our next meeting on March 9th will our first AGM, we are combining this with a late
Christmas bring and share supper.
We look forward to seeing you all at the AGM. For more information
concerning our WI please see our website http://FreelandWI.weebly.com or
contact lpengilley@btinternet.com or 01993 881129
Lorraine Pengilley
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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Jacki and I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all who came to No. 20 and spent
time and money at our fund raising event for ‘The British Heart Foundation’ on the 6th
February. A huge success with the astonishing amount of £1050.00 raised!
Around 100 punters joined us for All Day coffee/cakes, raffle, sale, etc. Many Thanks.
Sue Hall and Jacki Berry
susanhall43@aol.com
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EXERCISE GROUP
Come and join our friendly exercise group run by an Age UK tutor at the Village Hall,
Fridays 10.00am - 11.00am First taster session is free. To suit all abilities (seated or
standing). These classes are to build muscle strength & help prevent falls.
Have fun and sing along to the music too.
Contact Olwen Radburn on 773432 or olwen44@tiscali.co.uk to find out more.
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Zumba Madness Here
Monday Evenings
6.30 - 7.25pm
FREELAND VILLAGE HALL
Thursday Mornings
9.30 - 10.25am (term time only)
JOIN THE PARTY
£5 per class
Pre-booking required on 01993 773385 or 0773 3081620
debbiepargeter@gmail.com
All aspects of Tree Surgery and Hedge maintenance
Professional work carried out by fully
insured people who care
Call Josh for a quote t: 01993 898748
m:07791771542
e: josh@purplejtreecare.com
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WITNEY MUSIC SOCIETY
The final concert in the series will be held on
Friday 13th March at 7.30pm in Wood Green School, Witney
‘QUARTET’
The Soloists of the Chamber Philharmonic Europe
will perform String Quartets with
music by Haydn, Schubert and Dvorak
Do visit our website for further information www.witneymusicsociety.org.uk or
phone 01993 702296
We will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Society in 2015/16 when we will be
bringing extra music and performers to Witney. Look out for more details later!
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FREELAND MEN’S NET
Men's Net is a forum that helps men to find others in the Village with similar interests,
share skills and experience, meet socially and build friendships. In addition to being
enjoyable social events the monthly meetings provide a catalyst for the formation of
other formal or informal interest groups.
The February meeting included a talk on 'Semiconductors' by Pete Leigh complete with
artefacts he has gathered during his long career as a professional scientist. It was
fascinating to be informed or reminded how this technology has changed our lives over
the last fifty years. The next meeting will be in early April (date to be finalised) and will
feature what promises to be an equally enjoyable talk by Martin Shann entitled 'King
Kong - why cinema loves apes'. This is a tale of adventurers, moguls, and a famous
author of detective stories duped by an archaeological forgery. Martin will illustrate his
talk using clips from early 20th Century films.
Membership of Men's Net is free and involves no commitment, other than the
willingness to provide as much or as little information about yourself as you wish, to be
shared among all the members. Please contact me by email for further details or come
along to a meeting and introduce yourself. The more men sign up, the greater the
potential value to us all.
Colin Smith csmithprivate@hotmail.com
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THE FREELAND PHOTO GROUP
The 17th February saw the second meeting of the embryonic group.
Martin Shann took on the task of describing how light is captured on silicon within our
cameras and phones to produce a digital photograph. A truly challenging talk as this
was one that ventured into the world, the less than clear world for most of us, of
physics. Never-the-less Martin did a great job and all enjoyed the talk. We also looked
at and discussed a number of shots taken by our members. Finally, we have started a
Flickr Group for our members.
Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm on the 17th March in the Newell Room, details
from either Bruce Hammersley at brucehammersley@gmail.com or Martin Shann
at martin@shann.org
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WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Freeland Methodist Chapel Friday 6th March at 10.00am. Praying for the Bahamas.
All are welcome.
Freeland Open Gardens
JUNE 27th / 28th 2015
Thank you to everyone who has said YES to Open Gardens,
the response has been fantastic.
This is shaping up to become, yet another great village event.
Keep reading the Grapevine for more information or,
Contact:
Rosie James
Bridget Crocker
Hanne Webster
Ria Lay
Dawn French
01993 881997 rosieandcolin69@btinternet.com
01993 881942 bridget.crocker@btconnect.com
01993 882002
hanne20@tiscali.co.uk
01993 881464
rialay@oxmembench.co.uk
01993 358641
dawn.french63@gmail.com
Proceeds will go towards the:
‘Memorial tree planting project’
Commemorating the Freeland Soldiers who lost their lives
so courageously during the First & Second World Wars.
Also: The Extension of Freeland Play Park - for older children.
RED ARROW VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED
A local charity is looking for volunteer drivers for a pilot project helping people live
well and successfully after a spell in hospital.
The aim of the Circles of Support project, which runs until May 2015, is to ensure
ex-patients are supported in their activities, helping to build relationships and reduce
isolation. This might involve journeys to see friends, families, lunch clubs, etc, and this is
where a volunteer driver - who will be reimbursed for mileage (this will not affect your
insurance) - will help. For more information, please visit the ORCC website:
www.oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ever-wanted-to-be-a-red-arrowor call Emily or Sue on 01865 883488
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Chimney Sweep
Bertie the Sweep
Open Fires / Wood burners / Flue Sweeping
Prompt, Clean and Efficient
Nests Removal - Bird Guards / Cowls Fitted
Chimney Pots Supplied and Fitted - Fully Insured
ICS Member 411 - Certificates
Tel:
01993 899143
Mob:
07954180371
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1st HANBOROUGH FREELAND SCOUT GROUP
Congratulations to everyone who completed ‘The Winter Challenge’ on Saturday 7th
February. This year, the 25th anniversary of the event, saw many of our group complete
the course. The Beavers and Cubs course is a 9 mile hike along the Ridgeway in South
Oxfordshire, although there is an option to do the full 18 miles with the Scouts and
Explorers. The event was a great success and the weather was kind,
especially considering how cold it had been leading up to the event. A big ‘well done’
goes out to all the hikers and a huge ‘thank you’ to all the organisers and helpers on the
day.
Beavers have welcomed five new members to the colony this year and activities so far
have included woggle bag making and a treasure hunt. After half-term the Beavers will
be working towards the new photography activity badge and will also experience a
self-defence session with Sensei Barry. As representatives of the youngest section of the
troop, we’d like to especially applaud Daniel Yates, Benjamin Hills, Daisy Edwards,
Harry Trimble, Ewan Auton and Arthur Quartermain for completing the Winter
Challenge but a special mention goes to Beth Soanes who managed to complete the full
18 miles, ably keeping up with her brothers from the cubs and scouts!
Cubs have been working on their first aid awareness by adding CPR to their skill set,
with the help of Beth Elger who brought along CPR dummies to a recent session. The
cubs have also been dealing with disability awareness including a very informative visit
by Matthew Smith, who brought along his hearing dog, Chloe. During this session the
children all learnt to sign their own name using letters of the alphabet. On the last
session before half term, the cubs went on another informative visit, this time to the
Oxford Synagogue to build on their community challenge award and their world faith
activity badge.
The Scouts have welcomed two new members to the troop who have come up from
cubs this year. It’s been an ideal time to refresh everyone on some of the basics such as;
the troop rules, the scout law and the scout promise. There has also been an evening
learning how to iron and roll a necker, cleaning shoes and how to sew on a badge!
There has been work towards the musician staged activity badges and sporting activity
badges and after the half term break, a diverse range of activities are planned - from a
night hike to cake decorating!
The Explorers have been heavily involved with the Winter Challenge, but at the time of
writing this month’s report, the information about the money raised and the causes it
will support was not available. We will report back fully next month.
Also next month, we plan to report on the trip to Switzerland. A small number of our
Scouts and Explorers spent the February half-term at the Kandersteg International
Scout Centre (KISC) with the aim to complete the KISC Snow Adventure Award. This
report was written 2 days before they were due to leave, so make sure you check back
next month to see how they all got on!
Steve Mellin
Publicity Representative
1st Hanborough Freeland Scout Group
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Tel: 01865 880837 Fax:01865 882831
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Tel: 01993 776486
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01993 891339
07989 945971
Please visit our website for more details
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OXFORD SPONSORED ABSEIL
Saturday 7th March 2015
St Mary Magadalen Church, Oxford OX1 3AE
Register NOW to secure your place!
Visit: christianaid.org.uk/abseil
Email: oxford@christian-aid.org
Tel: 01865 246818
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COMBE MILL UPDATE www.combemill.org
16 KS1 Children from Wootton by Woodstock School visited on Friday 23th January.
They saw a short film of felling the 'One Oak' tree on Blenheim Estate and then handled
Victorian wooden products including cart wheels, gates and fences. Our experienced
carpenter, Tony Thurlby made table legs on the turning machine and a small hay rake
and a fence panel from split hazel. Mervyn M. taught them to drill and saw.
The children visited Barlow's timber yard to see modern wooden products including
log stores and a hedgehog house!
Walking in the Forest Trail with David Baldwin they identified Poplar, Willow, Sitka
Spruce and Ash trees and learned how they were planted, cared for and finally
harvested.
The morning visit was rounded off with mugs of cocoa served around our fire pit.
School Science Inset KS2 (funded) Thursday 12/03/15 Twilight Session 3.45 -5.30pm
Sunday 1st March Countryside Discovery Day 3.00-5.00pm
Contact: Julie Bourchier education@combemill.org
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TUESDAY CLUB
The Tuesday Club regretfully is to close due to declining numbers. The cost of the hall
is more than the members’ donations.
BUT the Club voted on a suggestion that we meet in The Yeoman on the 1st Tuesday
of the month at Noon for lunch and a chat, so we can still meet and keep our
friendships. Trevor, the landlord, has said that he’s very happy to have us, and
suggested soup and sandwiches. So the first Tuesday of March will be the 3rd March.
To use up the cash in the account, all members have been invited to lunch at the
Windmill on Thursday 5th March - lifts have been arranged.
The remainder of the cash will be donated to the Memorial Trees for the village.
Sam French, a very polite and able young man, has been helping with serving teas and
generally chatting to us, as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. If we are still
chatting when he gets off the school bus, his mum suggested he come in and say hello
to us.
I do hope as many of the Tuesday Club members as possible will meet in The Yeoman
on the 1st Tuesday of the month, as I would be very sad to lose friendships and contact
with you all.
Beryl Dawes Tel: 01993 883770
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Ponds : Blockpave : Fencing : Pergolas : Treework
Driveways : Turfing : Brickwork
Maintenance and Clearance
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Email: geoffboothlandscaping@hotmail.com
TEL: (01993) 891945 mob: (07710) 628248
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NEAR YOUR HOME
Want to find out when someone puts in for planning near your home? Interested in tracking
the progress of planning applications for our village/town?
You can now sign up to receive emails from West Oxfordshire District Council to find
out when a planning application is registered within 500 metres of your home, and
choose whether to track its progress or submit your views about the application
quickly and simply online.
The email notifications service is part of improvements to the planning section of the
council’s website to make it easier to find out about applications online.
What’s more, you can also get weekly reminders about your waste collections
so you know which bins to put out, as well as opt to receive alerts in the event of
changes to your collections due to bank holidays.
To register to ‘Be in the Know’ visit www.westoxon.gov.uk/beintheknow and
follow the simple registration steps.
To find out more about planning in West Oxfordshire, see www.westoxon.gov.uk/
planning or call 01993 861000.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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Freeland Ramblers, meet at Oxfordshire Yeoman 9.30am
Former Tuesday Club members meeting at The Yeoman, Noon
Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, 2pm
North Leigh History Society, North Leigh Memorial Hall, 7.30pm
“Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection
Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am)
Former Tuesday Club members meeting at the Windmill
Music Quiz, Freeland Hall, Doors 7pm for 8pm start
Women’s Institute meeting, Freeland Hall, 8pm
“Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection
Last date for insertions in the April Grapevine
Cinema @ Freeland Village Hall, ’Mr. Turner’, Cert 12A, 7.30pm
Witney Music Society Concert, Wood Green School, 7.30pm
Playpark Fundraising Event, Freeland Chapel, 10am - Noon
Freeland Parish Council meeting, Newell Room, 8pm
The Freeland Photo Group, Newell Room, 7.30pm
“Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection
Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am)
Freeland Gardening Club, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm
“Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection
BRITISH SUMMER TIME begins at 1am! Clocks go forward one hour
“Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection
Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am)
North Leigh History Society, North Leigh Memorial Hall, 7.30pm
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WOODSTOCK MUSIC SOCIETY CHOIR
& WOODSTOCK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Conducted by Paul Ingram
‘TRAFALGAR’
Joseph Haydn ‘Nelson’ Mass
Soloists: Rebecca Moseley-Morgan, Sophie Dodds, Tristan Stocks, Brian McAlea
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March
St Mary Magdalene Church, Woodstock at 7.30pm
TICKETS:
On the door: £13 (concs £12, f/t students £5, accomp children under 16 free)
In advance: £12 (concs £11) from The Woodstock Bookshop 01993 812760
www.woodstockmusic.info
SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
CATKINS Genuine Cat Lover available for home visits whilst you are out or on
holiday. References available. Tel: 01993 880237
DIRTY CARPETS? GRUBBY UPHOLSTERY? Friendly, Local Service.
Unbeatable Rates. Call GRIMEBUSTERS - 01993 868924
FOR SALE - LOCALLY REARED PORK & LAMB - Cut and packed - ready
for your freezer. Ring for details 01993 773851 or 07885 040510
LINEDANCE CLASSES at Freeland Village Hall, Tuesdays 12.15-1.45pm
Intermediates, Thursdays 5-6pm Beginners, Thursdays 6-7pm Improvers.
Contact Chris for more info - christinec48@hotmail.com (or tel 01608 676724)
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The deadline for articles or adverts for the April ‘Grapevine’ is the
12th MARCH.
We welcome handwritten or typed articles and adverts. However, if at all possible,
please send by email, formatted to fit an A5 magazine - it will certainly help to reduce
the number of our mistakes! The font we use is Gill Sans MT at 10 point.
The cost of a Small Advertisement is 18p per word. Please make cheques payable to
‘FREELAND GRAPEVINE’. Contact Kenny Wylie about costs for other adverts.
1/3rd page size is 60mm high x 120mm wide, 1/2 page size is 90mm high x 120mm wide
Adverts: grapevineadverts@gmail.com
Articles: freelandgrapevine@gmail.com
Or mail: Kenny Wylie,1 Blenheim Lane, Freeland, Witney OX29 8AW 01993 883245
Note Please put your name and telephone number on all adverts/articles in case we
need to contact you. These will only be printed if requested by you.
The editor reserves the right to edit all copy.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, liability cannot be
accepted for any errors or omissions in compiling this magazine. Neither the
Church, the Editor nor the Printer assume responsibility for any effects arising therefrom.
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Oxfordshire Yeoman
Monday 2nd March
African Children’s Fund Quiz
8pm
Friday 13th March
“Mr. Turner”
Cinema Night @ Freeland Hall
7.30pm
(Cert 12A) Tickets on sale in pub in March
Monday 23rd March
Helen & Douglas House Quiz
8pm
Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March - 8.15pm - BINGO!
Forthcoming Event: EASTER WEEKEND
Fri 3rd, Sat 4th, Sun 5th & Mon 6th April - MINI BEER FESTIVAL
We also can provide bars for Weddings, Parties, Summer BBQs, etc
Thank You for your support - Trevor & the team
Telephone: 01993 881003
www.oxfordshire-yeoman.co.uk
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