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May 2014
St Mary’s Freeland
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ST MARY THE VIRGIN, FREELAND
Services for April 2014
27th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Peter Ball)
Services for May 2014
4th 10.00 Family Service (Rev. David Tyler) 18.00 Taizé (Rev. Peter Ball) 11th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) 18th 10.00 Holy Communion with Junior Church (Rev. David Tyler) 18.00 Christian Aid Week Service Eynsham 25th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Peter Ball) 29th 20.00 Holy Communion for Ascension, at Ss Peter & Paul (Revs Peter Ball and Sister Helen Julian)
Services for June 2014
1st 10.00 Family Service (Rev. Peter Ball) 18.00 Taizé (Rev. Peter Ball)
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 young children who meet once a month for games, crafts and snacks with a Christian theme. We meet on a Thursday during term time, at the Village Hall from 3.30 - 4.30pm (1 May, 3 July, 2 Oct, 4 Dec)
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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Some useful contact details:
Rector: Rev. David Tyler Associate Minister: Rev. Peter Ball 01993 881270 01993 882859 The Rectory, Swan Lane Email: [email protected] Long Hanborough OX29 8BT Email: [email protected] Baptisms and Funerals: contact Rev. David Tyler Rev. David Tyler normally takes his day off on a Saturday
Curates: Rev. Dr Phil Cooke Rev. Sister Helen Julian 01865 881366 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Licensed Lay Ministers: Clive Berry 01993 881384 Hugh Dalton 01993 881742
Lay Pastoral Assistants:
John Fox 01993 881384 Peter Langley 01993 883775
Churchwardens: Weddings: Flowers in the Church: Hugh Dalton Claire Soanes Margaret Stringer Janet Dalton 01993 881742 01993 883205 01993 882112 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: [email protected]
There are two very interesting 360 degree views of the inside of the church at http://tinyurl.com/stmarychancel & http://tinyurl.com/stmarynave
****************************** Letter from the Rector:
Dear friends,
It might surprise some of you to know that in some ways I am quite organised - I like to know what I am doing. I am soon to take a Sabbatical this Summer and as part of this I am going to Jamaica for three weeks. The Jamaican Bishop has said I can go, I know when I can go and I know that I can use an empty Vicarage when I get there to stay and I know the Vicarage is in Kingston - but I don't know anything else. I have booked my flight and I am expecting that I might just have to turn up to find out what I will be doing in my 3 weeks there. A little bit of me relishes the excitement of not knowing - but most of me would rather know where I am going to be, and when, so that I can plan and pack appropriately!
No matter how organised we may or may not be there are times in life when we need to go with the flow.
I think especially of Jesus' disciples, when he sent them out in twos. He told them they did not need to plan or prepare for this but rather He told them: "Take nothing for the journey - no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” Continued…….
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Continued…….
Planning can be really helpful - sometimes we need to live by faith.
I wonder what your preference is?
I am sure I will have a wonderful time in Jamaica ... but I have a feeling I may well need to live by faith - perhaps no bad thing for a minister to do once in a while!
With best wishes.
David
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ST MARY’S CHURCH BELLS RINGING REPORT
The bells will be rung on the following dates:
4th May: 9.15am to 10.00am
18th May: 9.15am to 10.00am
1st June: 9.15am to 10.00am
Freeland Bells will be rung from 12noon to 2.00pm on Monday 5th May as part of the Witney and Woodstock Branch open day.
This year the Brownies will be celebrating their 100th birthday and to earn a special 100th year birthday challenge badge, Freeland Brownies have requested a visit to Freeland tower to have a picnic in a high place. They will be finding out about bell ringing and be given the opportunity to have a try. We are also hoping to borrow some hand bells and for the Brownies to experience hand bell ringing. This will take place on one evening in June.
The second group of thirteen Hanborough and Freeland cubs recently enjoyed a visit to St Peter and St Paul at Church Hanborough.
Usual practice every Monday from 7.30pm until 9pm.
Foundation Practice takes place on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm.
Open Doubles and Minor Practice will take place on the fourth Saturday 4pm to 6pm.
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 “Special Interests” section on the village website www.freelandoxon.co.uk
Margaret Hewitt - Tower Correspondent Tel 882992
***************************************** NORTH LEIGH HISTORY SOCIETY
Tuesday 6th May: Bess of Harwick Hall
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd September - details to be advised
Meetings are at North Leigh Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Members free, Visitors £2.50, under 18s £1. All welcome. Further details Diana Power 01993 882301
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FREELAND TEDDY GIRLS
A huge THANK YOU from the Teddy Girls to everyone who supported our Coffee Morning in the Freeland Methodist Church on the 29th March. As a result, we have given £500 to the Parish Council for the Playpark Fund.
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Services in Hanborough for April 2014
27th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Peter Ball) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer Christ Church
Services in Hanborough for May 2014
4th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
11th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer (Rev. David Tyler) Christ Church
18th 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. David Tyler) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Worship Together Manor School 10.00 United Morning Prayer Christ Church 18.00 Christian Aid Week Service Eynsham
25th 10.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Peter Ball) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 Evening Prayer Christ Church
29th 20.00 Holy Communion for Ascension St Peter & St Paul (Revs Peter Ball and Sister Helen Julian)
Services in Hanborough for June 2014 1st 08.00 Holy Communion (Rev. Phil Cooke) St Peter & St Paul 10.00 Morning Worship Manor School 18.00 BCP Holy Communion (Revs Kath & Phil Cooke) Christ Church
************************************** WOODSTOCK U3A
We meet at 2pm on the first Tuesday of each month at the Marlborough School, Woodstock. New and potential members are most welcome.
More information: Mary Hawken (01993) 812166 [email protected] or Patrick Fitz-Gibbon (01869) 347238 [email protected] OR www.u3asites.org.uk/woodstock
Tuesday 6th May: Dr Martin Holmes: ‘Anthony Eden - a reputation revised’
Tuesday 3rd June: Alan Copeland: ‘Curiosities in the Peak District’
Tuesday 8th July: Andy Smith ‘Life in the Music’
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FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: Paul Weir, 69 Hurdswell, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8DQ Tel. 886818. E-mail: [email protected] Pastoral Worker: Mrs Jenny Sexton, 73 Snowshill Drive, Witney OX28 5GS T: 700957
April 27th 10.30 Andrea Drowley
May 4th 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
11th 10.30 Rev. Paul Weir (Holy Communion)
18th 10.30 Eddie Fowler
26th 10.30 Joint service at North Leigh Methodist Church
June 1st 10.00 Family Worship at St Mary’s
*************************************** 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 every day at Abbey Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HR. Tel: 01865 881613 Website : www.stpeterseynsham.org.uk
THE PRIEST: Father Martin Flatman is happy to receive enquiries by phone, email or text. Mobile 07719 646790 E-mail: [email protected]
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
See his daily thoughts on FACEBOOK as Martin Flatman and on TWITTER @frmartinflatman
THE HALL (The Tolkien Room) is available for hire. Tel: 07919 605544 [email protected]
SUNDAY MASS is at 10.00am with a Children’s Liturgy during Mass (& SATURDAY for Sunday 7.30pm) Mass also Mondays & Tuesdays 5.30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9.30am, Fridays 7.00am (The Tuesday Mass is sometimes at 7.00am)
AN EASTER COURSE is taking place St Peter’s this year. For four Tuesdays starting on 29th April a parishioner will be interviewed about their life and their faith and will share some things that have helped them. Tea/Coffee and cakes will be served from 7.30pm and the evening will have a Desert Island Discs flavour, as we ask them for a couple of their favourite tunes which we will listen to, and maybe their favourite Hymn and/or their favourite Book or Author as well. The courageous participants are Catherine Baker, Tony O’Malley, Tony Horan and Leigh and Jo Waite.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK is in mid-May when we join with other Christians in going door to door collecting money to help the poor and starving of the world. If you would like to help with this please contact Catherine Baker on 01865 881787, one of the parishioners from St Peter’s, who organises this for Eynsham.
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Continued………. EASTER IS CELEBRATED right through May this year as we do not celebrate Pentecost (Whitsun as it used to be called) until the 8th June.
THE CENTRAL TABERNACLE has now been restored to the place where it was when the Church was first opened in the 1960s. Father Martin will now encourage people to pay more attention to the wonderful way Jesus is present for us in Holy Communion, and continues to be present in this special way in the hosts reserved in the Tabernacle. For those who do not know, the Tabernacle is a locked cupboard in which bread that has been consecrated is kept safe so it can be taken to those who are sick or housebound. It also acts as a focus for prayer whenever we go into Church. It has only cost £800 to install since we already had the Tabernacle stuck in a cupboard. If anyone would like to help pay for this, their contribution will be gratefully received.
ANYONE WANT TO HELP us save money by decorating the lower part of the walls of the Tolkien Room? We have spent quite a lot of money recently on improvements to the Church and the House so it would be good to save a bit by getting this done by a parishioner. Thanks to one parishioner who has already put up new shelves and a coat rack in the Sacristy.
************************************ 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 [email protected] to find out more.
Freeland Baby and Toddler Group
This friendly group continues to meet in the village hall every Monday morning during term-time 10am 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. We will be meeting only twice in May due to the May Day Bank Holiday and Spring Bank Holiday. The themes for those weeks is are:
5th May - no session due to Bank Holiday
12th May - cookie baking
19th May - Play Doh
26th May - no session due to Bank Holiday
We look forward to seeing you. For more information please contact Helen on (01993) 880469
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FREELAND PARISH COUNCIL LISA’S NOTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON 7th APRIL 2014
I would like to begin the notes this month with a mention of the beautiful display of daffodils in the village. Every year there seems to be more and more appearing and they really do make a huge difference. Thank you to the members of the Gardening Club for planting these bulbs, they look absolutely stunning and make me so proud to live here - keep up the good work!
Play Park As noted last month, the Parish Council have been working on some plans to try and develop the play park. This month we have been fortunate enough to receive a very generous donation of £500 towards the play park from the Freeland Teddy Girls from their coffee morning held on 29th March. Our sincere thanks once again to all members of the Teddy Girls who helped with raising these much needed funds and to all those residents who turned up and supported them – what a fantastic achievement! Thanks also to the anonymous person who reported the wobbly post on the toddler swings – this has now been repaired.
Annual Parish Meeting There was a good turn out at the Annual Parish Meeting held on Thursday 10th April. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and joined in the discussions. A number of different topics were covered this year. Some new plans to improve the Freeland play park were presented and displayed, as well as a talk on a proposal to plant some memorial trees throughout the village to commemorate the 15 residents who died during WW1 and WW2. A brief review of the past year’s activity with the Community Led Plan was given by members of the CLP Steering Group and a short talk was also given about CPR training in relation to the Parish Council’s plan to install a defibrillator. We were also fortunate to have the Leader of the County Council, Councillor Ian Hudspeth in attendance (standing in for Louise Chapman) who gave an interesting speech on what the County Council has done over the past year. It was a very positive meeting and it’s brilliant to see our residents taking an interest in what goes on in their village. Our thanks also go to the clubs and organisations that sent in annual reports. These are very much appreciated and are always very interesting to read – they also help keep the Parish Council and residents aware of activities going on throughout the village.
Maintenance and renaming of playing field Since the tragic loss of Les Hole, the Parish Council have been looking for someone local to maintain the playing field. If anyone would be interested in helping to look after our playing field, (and cricket pitch) please do get in touch with me on 01993 880067 or email [email protected] .
With the agreement of Les’ family, it has been agreed to rename the playing field the “Les Hole Playing Field” with a plaque in his honour at the entrance. The plaque is currently being arranged and will be installed in due course.
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Continued…….. Vacancy for Parish Councillor Councillors were very sorry to learn of Tony Langley’s resignation from the Parish Council due to work commitments. Tony has worked on the Parish Council for the past year and we are all very grateful for the work he has put in during this time. On behalf of all members of the Council, we would like to wish him well for the future.
Following this resignation, there is now a vacancy on the Council. If no election is asked for now, then the Councillors can co-opt a new member. If anyone in the village is interested in joining the Council, please contact me on 01993 880067 or email [email protected] You must be: 21 years or over, be a British subject, or a citizen of the Irish Republic or a citizen of a member
state of the European Union, and be a local government elector of the parish or have lived in the parish or within
3 miles of it, or had your only place of work in Freeland during the past 12 months.
Change of day for Parish Council meetings The Parish Council are currently considering changing the day on which they meet from the first Monday in the month to a different date to coincide better with the Uplands Planning Committee held at WODC. No final decision has yet been made and further details will follow next month.
Planning Applications: All planning applications can now be viewed on line from the Village Website (with direct links to all the application documents held at www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning) or by contacting the Planning Team at WODC on 01993 861420 and viewing the documents at Woodgreen Council Offices.
Applications Received: 14/0283/P/FP 20 Walkers Close, Freeland. Erection of first floor rear and side extensions, pitch roof over single storey rear extension for Mr & Mrs Thomas. 14/0398/P/FP The Close, Witney Rd, Long Hanboro’ (Neighbouring Parish) Change of use of guest house to fitness retreat and retention of unauthorised outbuilding to rear for Hillmotts LLP.
Applications Granted: None. Applications Refused: None.
Contacting the Council & Date of Next Meeting: Next council meeting (to include Annual Meeting of Council) will be held on Monday 12th May 2014 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 [email protected]
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SPEEDING IN PIGEON HOUSE LANE
Thames Valley Police have received a complaint regarding drivers perceived to be using excessive speed along this stretch of lane. I will be monitoring the situation over the coming months with random speed checks.
Tina Townshend PCSO 9450 Woodstock Neighbourhood Team Telephone: 101 Woodstock Police Station, Hensington Road, Woodstock, OX20 1JL
Email: [email protected] Web: www.thamesvalley.police.uk
**************************************** FREELAND GARDENING CLUB What a lovely display of daffodils we enjoyed throughout Freeland recently, a real welcome to some beautiful Spring weather when everything in the garden seems to have taken off – including the weeds!
On 24th March Jean Warr, who is an Oxford Guide came to talk and show slides on some of the University Gardens. She particularly mentioned Worcester College garden, which she said was well worth visiting whatever the season. In contrast she then showed St Catherine College garden which is very simple but beautiful. She also mentioned a number of other Colleges and showed slides of their gardens, all of which were quite different but interesting. She encouraged us to visit some of the College gardens when open, and offered to take a group around, possibly one evening.
The next meeting on Monday 28th April will be a talk by Philip Aubury on ‘Grow your own Fruit 5 a Day’. This will no doubt include strawberries and lots of soft fruit as well as fruit from trees. It will be good to know how to make sure we get the best from our plants and trees in the coming season. The Club Raffle of Hampers also takes place at this meeting.
There are 2 events in May, firstly, as mentioned in previous Grapevines, the Club day trip to Hatfield House on Saturday 17th May. There may still be a few places in the coach so do contact Brian Wildblood on 883968 if you would like to come. He will fill you in with the cost and meeting arrangements. The meeting in Freeland Hall on Monday 19th May at 7.30pm is entitled ‘My Allotment’ and will be given by Caroline Brett. This should be of particular interest to allotment holders in Freeland especially anyone for whom it is a new venture. Do come along as a Visitor at £3 a meeting. It may even tempt you to become a regular member! There will also be a Bring and Buy Plant Sale at this meeting.
The Club thanks go to John and Margaret Hewitt who plant up the Pump at the Green. It always look pretty whatever the season, so well done to them. Thanks also go to a small group who regularly weed our lovely Hall garden.
A report of the Freeland Gardening Club’s year was produced for the Annual Parish meeting on 10th April.
For any further information about the Gardening Club contact Ray and Jill Evans at 99 Wroslyn Rd or ring 881420.
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FREELAND KNIT & NATTER GROUP
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We will be including some crochet tuition after Easter for those who have not tried that craft before or who wish to be reminded of the various stitches.
This friendly group meets each Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00pm in Freeland Chapel.
We have returned to making our own things - from "blackwork" greetings cards to tapestry, knitting and some fascinating flag brooches made with safety pins and small beads! A soft toy rabbit made from a simple knitted square gave encouragement to knitting newcomers & knitted Easter chicks or spikey hedgehog that can contain a "creme" egg are favourite items.
NEXT MEETINGS: Weds: April 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th
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 patterns and along the way 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 someone to go with) please contact:: Helen Molden tel: 01993 882305 or Margaret Wright: 01993 881316
*********************************** ST GEORGE’S DAY DINNER Many thanks to those who attended the Dinner on Saturday 26th April. Money raised is going to Freeland organisations. There will be report about the Dinner in the June Grapevine. Janet Dalton
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************************************** WOODSTOCK POOL RE-OPENS FOR SUMMER The pool is due to reopen on Saturday 26 April. Last year’s hot summer helped to attract 15,000 swimmers and spectators – the pool’s highest ever number of visitors.
The pool is owned by WODC and run by its leisure contractor, Better. It has a 25m main pool, heated to 29 degrees and with a depth of 3.5m, making it ideal for diving enthusiasts, along with a separate paddling pool for younger children.
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Volunteers crucially support Sobell House in providing high quality, personal and compassionate care to the Oxfordshire community – Will You Join Us?
Sobell House is a hospice which provides expert care and support to those suffering with an advanced, progressive disease for whom prognosis is limited. We work with patients, their families and close friends to enable the patient
to minimize the effects of their disease, maximise their quality of life, and where possible, to prepare for their death. Sobell House commits to listen and work in partnership with each patient so that their unique situation and individual preferences can be understood.
There are many volunteering roles across Sobell which are undertaken by individuals who can offer varying skills, experience or time. Could you be a volunteer driver, ensuring that patients can access the hospice services and relieve the pressure of organising transport? Mileage incurred throughout this role is financially reimbursed. Are you green-fingered and wiling to join our team of volunteers to keep the gardens vibrant and welcoming? Are you able to listen sensitively to patients and families, or organise activities for the Day Services?
Sobell House are looking to recruit new volunteers for roles across the hospice. We provide a structured induction programme, including communication skills training alongside the shadowing of experienced volunteers, and ask that each volunteer commit for at least 12 months. Travel expenses are available.
Support your local hospice, develop new skills, join our friendly team.
To express your interest please call Rebecca Norris on 01865 225868 or email [email protected] You can find out more about Sobell House on our website: www.sobell-house.org.uk
The draft Community Led Plan for Freeland is available to download from
the Freeland Village website at:
http://www.freelandoxon.co.uk
There will be a public meeting to discuss and vote on the draft plan in early May. Date to be confirmed soon.
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• Business and Employment Law • Property Contracts, Legal Compliance Residen al, Commercial and Disputes and Agricultural
• Divorce • Wills, Probate and Trusts Finances, Children and Tax Planning and Cohabita on Disputes Las ng Powers of A orney
01865 884400 www.pellmans.co.uk
1 Abbey Street, Eynsham, Oxford OX29 4TB Home Visits and Evening Appointments Available
OLIVER’S GARAGE Ltd Established 1919
SERVICING AND REPAIRS
MOTS ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS
WE ARE NOW ABLE TO SUPPLY AND FIT TYRES
AT COMPETITIVE RATES.
TEL: 01993 881208 [email protected]
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FREELAND FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS
200 Club Winners 1st Prize £20 No. 182 T. Roberts 2nd Prize £10 No. 36 R. Crocker 3rd Prize £5 No. 109 J. Blackmore
The season is almost done and dusted now, and hopefully, by the time of you reading this, we will have two cups on display in the Yeoman. We are now planning for the frantic end to the season, with games in the week and the weekend, and everyone will be very busy in the next couple of weeks.
Can I thank everyone who has donated money to our collection for the plaque at the playing field, which we hope will be a fitting tribute to Les Hole.
There is still time to get a ticket to our end of season Presentation Evening, tickets are £20 per person and the event will be held at Greens in Witney on 30th May. Please contact me (07917 631742) or Jon Langford (07774114310) to book your ticket.
Even though we are soon to be finished, please remember you can still check out the Freeland Football Club website to keep abreast with any going ons – and we still have our club cashback! Were you looking to purchase a BBQ for the summer? Why not see if you can get it via the Club cashback and raise some extra money for the Club at no extra cost to you – www.freelandfc.co.uk
Next month I shall report on the season and we then start to look forward to our 6-a-side tournament, which this year will be held on the 2nd August 2014.
Matthew Hardy
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CELEBRATE HILL END’S PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE! Hill End is an special place for many children of Oxfordshire, often giving them their first experience of spending a night away from home. This summer Hill End is celebrating its past, present and future with a special family open day on Saturday 31st May from 11am-4pm.
Entry is free and families can bring a picnic to really enjoy the surroundings of Hill End’s 65 acre site. There will be a history trail and visitors can bring their Hill End memorabilia to share their memories, whilst discovering Hill End’s 80 year history. Explore the present day with storytelling, bushcraft and willow workshops and a craft fair. There will also be outdoor cooking, an open dormitory and the opportunity to look in to the future!
The Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9NJ Tel: 01865 861954 [email protected]
Hill End Outdoor Education Centre
@ Hill_End
NO DOGS ALLOWED
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ROOFIX *All Roofing Repairs: *Slating and Tiling: *Flat Roofing: *Moss Clearance: *Valleys and Flashings: *Chimneys and General Re-pointing: *U.P.V.C. Fascia/Soffits and Guttering: *A Prompt and Reliable Service: *No job too small: *Advice and Estimates FREE: *Price Guaranteed in Written Quote.
FREEPHONE 0800 955 5063
DK GARDENS
Full garden design & construction services including: - Garden restoration & clearance * Fencing & paving
Ponds & water features * Planting schemes General maintenance * Male/female team
BTEC National Certificate in Horticulture * Chelsea Medal Winner Established 2002
Daniel Kemp & Kaz Evans (w) 07432 514989 (h) 01993 775474 [email protected]
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FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH - Drop-in Coffee Mornings Due to a decline in numbers, we have decided to cease holding the monthly “Drop-in” Coffee Mornings. Our last meeting will be on Friday 9th May from 10.45am to 12noon. All are welcome. We would like to express our thanks to all who have supported us over many years.
Freeland Hall
***New Newell Meeting Room and changing facilities available for hire***
The perfect venue whatever the occasion!
Bookings / further details:
07501 270 526
www.freelandhall.co.uk
JACQUELINE HOPKINS & LYN TURNER
INVITE YOU TO THEIR ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION
SATURDAY MAY 10th TILL SUNDAY MAY 18th AT
80 MAIN RD, ( BEHIND OLIVER’S GARAGE ) LONG HANBOROUGH
OPEN DAILY - 12 NOON– 6 PM FRIDAY 12 NOON - 8 PM
ORIGINAL WORK, PRINTS AND CARDS
TEA & COFFEE ALL WELCOME
www.hop-art.co.uk
ARTWEEKS 2014
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS WITNEY SHUTTLE
THE WITNEY SHUTTLE OPERATES DAILY, TIMETABLED, AIRPORT TRANSFERS FROM FREELAND TO HEATHROW & GATWICK FROM £64 pp RETURN (for Heathrow, if two people
travel).
VISIT WEBSITE FOR TIMETABLES & FARES
FREEPHONE: 0800 043 4633 WWW.WITNEYSHUTTLE.COM
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
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 [email protected] Firmfizzique Fuzion
or call Jane on 01993 881050 or 07557 993201
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There will be the usual House to House Collection throughout the village during the week of 11th to 18th May. Many thanks to those who will be collecting. Peace and Reconciliation, both of which are desperately needed in many parts of the
world, is the theme of this year’s Christian Aid Week.
Money raised will go to helping those who are working to improve the lives of so many people where there is strife, so please give generously. If you are willing to collect please contact Janet Dalton at 43 Church View or ring 881742.
***************************************** Can you play a musical instrument? Did you play a musical instrument at school? Do you remember all the fun you had being part of the school or county orchestra? Is your old violin, trumpet or cello gathering dust somewhere in your loft? Do you fancy seeing if you can still hold a tune?
On Sunday 18th May, Burford Orchestra will be holding a relaxed and very informal ‘COME AND PLAY’ afternoon at Burford School (1pm - 5pm), and we’d love you to join us.
We will be running through some lovely pieces such as the music from Les Miserables, and Vaughan Williams’ English Folk Songs, stopping for a break over a cup of tea and a cake (or two), then putting on a mini performance at the end of the day.
There is no minimum standard required, no great expectations placed on anyone, all ages welcome, just bring your instrument and prepare to be part of the music. You never know, you might even feel sufficiently inspired to want to start playing regularly again.
Burford Orchestra gets together every Monday evening (7.30-9.30) at Witney Community Primary School (followed by a pint at a local pub) to rehearse various popular orchestral classics, and we put on a concert, usually at Burford School, three times a year. We are all amateurs, many of us having picked up our instruments again after
decades without playing. The fingers and the embouchure might be a little stiff, the range not quite so extensive, but the fun and sense of joy is just as intense as it ever was! Hope to see you on 18th May!
Find out more at www.burfordorchestra.org.uk; email: [email protected] or, if you need a bit of reassurance or encouragement, call Sarah Lindon on (01993) 883490
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THE COACH HOUSE VETERINARY CLINIC
J Digby Hodgins MVB MRCVS Wroslyn Road, Freeland, Witney, Oxon OX29 8AQ
·∙ A modern yet traditional friendly practice
Affordable Small Animal Practice Surgery Consultations by appointment only Mon - Fri 9.00 - 10.30 a.m. 5.00 - 6.30 p.m. Sat 9.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Out of Hours Emergency Service Available
Tel: 01993 880551 Fax: 01993 880552 E.Mail: [email protected] Website: www.coachhousevetsclinic.co.uk
GRINDFORCE TREE STUMP & ROOT REMOVAL SPECIALIST
STAN PARTLETT
ACCESS ONLY 26 INCHES
ALL TREE WORK UNDERTAKEN
Phone/Fax:01993 883938 Mobile: 07754 738 422 email:[email protected]
GRINDFORCE. LET US GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES
39 PINSLEY ROAD LONG HANBOROUGH WITNEY, OXON OX29 8JQ TEL: 01993 883938
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
M B ROOFING
OFFICE NOW OPEN AT 8.00 AM WEEKDAYS!
(OFFICE HRS 8.00 am - 6.30 pm) SAT. 9 am - Noon
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EYNSHAM ART GROUP - Annual Spring Exhibition
An exhibition of original artwork by local artists, including paintings, both framed and unframed, limited edition prints and an array of cards. A splendid opportunity to view work and find out more about local artists, in the Bartholomew Rooms in Eynsham Village Square from 11am to 4.30pm on Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th and Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th May.
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FREELAND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE FIRST MEETING
There was over whelming support from the forty women who attended the first Meeting, that Freeland should go ahead and start up a new WI.
The meeting was attended by Barbara Gray and Jane Finnarty from the Oxfordshire WI, their role is to support new WIs in the initial days by paying for the Village Hall and the first 3 speakers until a local committee is up and running.
Barbara told us about the history of the WI, which in 1915 was founded to educate women about child care after a woman sadly lost two babies in infancy. It has gone on to become a powerful organisation for education, lobbying and interest groups.
The subscription is £34.70 a year which entitles members to attend eleven meetings with visitors paying a small donation.
Anyone wishing to join is asked to bring their money in an envelope with a cross in the right hand corner if they are willing to sit on the committee.
There was a general feeling in the group that our first meeting should be an activity based meeting, where we can sit and get to know our fellow members, and that the second meeting be a social cheese and wine evening which will be planned so that we get to know each other, and find out interests of members which can be used to form a future programme.
I am thrilled that so many women are interested and look forward to an exciting new opportunity for the women of Freeland. Please do contact me if you would like any more information or have ideas, which we can incorporate into the programme.
The next meeting will be on Monday 12th May at 7.45pm in Freeland Village Hall.
Lorraine Pengilley 01993 881129 or [email protected]
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THAMES VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Witney 08.30 - 13.30 23 May 27 June
Woodstock 08.30 - 13.00 3 May 7 June
Details of other Farmers’ Markets at www.tvfm.org.uk
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FAIRFIELD BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Are a Freeland based company that aim to provide the highest quality Architectural Design, Garden Design, Building Surveying and Maintenance services to property and house owners.
The services offered are:-
Property Design and Planning Applications for extensions and conversions. House and property surveys. Garden Design including construction. House, property and garden maintenance and repair.
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
www.davekeenanplumbingandheating.com
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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We're in the sad position of needing to rehome our affectionate but timid 6year old cat who hasn't settled following our move to Freeland and the addition of a new baby to our family.
Would suit a quiet and loving house. Could this be you?
Email: [email protected]
********************************** TUESDAY CLUB - meeting on April 1st at the Village Hall Some of our members reminisced on times gone by which were very interesting and amusing. A very enjoyable tea was had by all. Our next meeting is on May 6th at 2.30pm in the Village Hall. There will be an invited speaker, Garry Orchard, who will talk about ‘Dogs for the Disabled’. New members are most welcome.
Diana Norris Tel: 01993 880621
********************************* FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 28 Apr Gardening Club meeting, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm 30 Apr “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 1 May Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am) 6 May Tuesday Club meeting, Freeland Hall, 2.30pm 6 May Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Woodstock, 2pm 6 May North Leigh History Society, North Leigh Memorial Hall, 7.30pm 8 May “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 9 May ‘Drop In’ Coffee Morning, 10.45 - 12noon, Methodist Church, Freeland 11-18 May Christian Aid Week - house to house collection 12 May Women’s Institute meeting, Freeland Village Hall, 7.45pm 12 May Freeland Parish Council Meeting, 8.00pm, The Newell Room, Village Hall 12 May Last date for insertions in the May Grapevine 14 May “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 14-17 May Bartholomew Players, Eynsham Village Hall, Back Lane, Eynsham 15 May Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am) 17 May Gardening Club outing to Hatfield House 18 May Burford Orchestra ‘Come and Play’ afternoon, Burford School, 1.00-5pm 19 May Gardening Club meeting, Freeland Hall, 7.30pm 21 May “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 29 May “Green” week recycling + food + garden waste collection 29 May Mobile Library at Village Hall (09.20-09.40am) & School (09.45-10.30am) 4 June “Grey” week recycling + food + rubbish waste collection 10 June Woodstock U3A, Marlborough School, Woodstock, 2pm
********************************** Crime has fallen again in West Oxfordshire over the last year. Find out how agencies such as Thames Valley Police and West Oxfordshire District Council are working together to reduce crime and disorder. Visit www.facebook.com/saferwestoxon to keep up to date with local news, crime alerts and event information.
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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
LOVELY TWO BEDROOM holiday apartment in pretty Appledore, North Devon Tel: 07917 457083
6 TESS GERRITSEN PAPERBACKS £3, 6 JACK HIGGINS PAPERBACKS £3, all 12 books for £5 01993 881726
FOR SALE - LOCALLY REARED FRESH PORK - Cut and packed - ready for your freezer. Whole pig £150, half pig £80 Tel: 01993 773851 or 07885 040510
ELECTRIC BIKE FOR SALE Kalkhoff Agattu 28” wheels 23” step-thru frame. New 12 Ahr battery and puncture proof tyres July 2013. Charger. Range 35 miles. £500.00 01993 881510
*********************************************** The deadline for articles or adverts for the June ‘Grapevine’ is MON 12th MAY
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
Advertising email: [email protected]
Articles email: [email protected]
Articles and adverts can also be sent to Kenny Wylie at 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.
“DROP IN”
Coffee Morning on Friday 9th May
10.45am - 12noon (These meetings are for anyone who would like
the opportunity to meet together for a chat and some company, This will be the last meeting owing to a decline in numbers)
FREELAND METHODIST CHURCH All welcome
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Oxfordshire Yeoman
Hope Easter was enjoyable for everyone. We have a few events planned, and by the time you read this, the Aunt Sally will be built and in action.
Sun 27th April Acousticana, a duo, playing on the last Sunday of every month.
Fund raising quizzes:- £2.50/head, chicken or scampi in a basket £5 each: Mon 28th April Quiz for the Pre-school group Tues 29th April Quiz for the Scouts & Guides Mon 12th May Quiz for the African Children’‛s Fund Mon 19th May Quiz for the Vetka Assoc. for villages affected by Chernobyl Tues 20th May Quiz for Helen & Douglas House
Bingo every Wednesday at 8.15pm
Meat raffle -drawn at 9pm every Friday night- tickets (£1 ea) available all week
Thank you for all of your support - Trevor, Simon and Abbie
Monday Tuesday – Friday Saturday-Sunday Telephone: 6pm-close Noon–2pm & 6pm–close Noon–Close 01993 881003
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