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EDITORIAL

This year is the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. To her, a sad time for it is also the anniversary of her father’s death, something we are apt to forget. There are many Golden Jubilee events going on in Carterton and we have listed some in this magazine but look at notice boards for others that are organised after we go to press. What was happening in Carterton in 1952? Write in with your memories for the September issue.

 

Another controversial decision regarding our town. This is eject a well established residential community, Kings Court, in order to build, and make money, on land that they have lived and nurtured for many years. Sellwood Drive and Church View are also involved. Local newspapers and television have been publicising their worries about these building plans. This town magazine asks the developers, Carterton Construction, to air their views here. Send all contributions to The Editor, 6 Butlers Drive, Carterton, Oxon OX 18 3QU by July 31st for the September edition.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Wendy Morgan EDITOR Tel: 842663 Margaret Millington TREASURER

                              Chris Morgan DELIVERIES                     Bill Gosling                Fred Robertson

 

 

DELIVERY PEOPLE WANTED

Can you deliver in these roads four times a year? LORD CLOSE, ROBINSON CLOSE. Also TOWER CENTRE FLATS. Phone Chris 842663.

 

 

ST GEORGE’S DAY DRAWING COMPETITION

We had no room in the March edition to publish the drawing and entry form of this annual competition organised by the Town Hall. We have in previous years but this year was not able to help out as we had received so many items from readers. The drawing and entry form was available from the Town Hall. Councillors were of the opinion that the low entries for the competition was due to the magazine not including it on our pages! We informed the Town Hall in January that we could not, so they had two months to organise other advertising outlets. What we did include from the Town Hall were some notices for: applications for grants, St George’s Day Dinner (including mention of the competition), Carterton swimming poo1, Open Gardens Day, the Town Centre Partnership and Golden Jubilee plans. We do our best but sometimes it is not enough.

 

 

QUEEN ELIZABETH, THE QUEEN MOTHER. 1900-2002

Two important births in 1900 — Carterton and Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon, daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, of Glamis Castle, Scotland. She married Prince Albert, Duke of York, the second son of King George V, had two little girls and seemed destined for a quiet life as a minor royal. When her husband became King George VI it was at a critical time when regard for the royal family, due to the abdication, was at a low point. With her hard work, her influence and strength, followed by their leader­ship in the second world war, the royal family became the model family we all looked up to. Their daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrates her Golden Jubilee this year, has had her mother’s support in the 50 years since the King’s death in 1952. There are many, who are too young to appreciate the Queen Mother’s influence in our lives, who wonder why others hold her in great esteem. She held duty, love of country, dignity and good manners foremost in her life. All seem sadly lacking nowadays. On March 31st Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, died at the age of 101.

 

 

GOLDEN JUBILEE EVENTS IN CARTERTON

Already some events have taken place such as the Lions Club of Carterton who organised a party for Senior Citizens on April 27th. By the time this magazine has arrived in your home a Golden Jubilee Service would have taken place at St John’s Church on June 2nd, a Clarkston Road party on June 3rd and the Carterton Bowls Club competition/Barbecue on June 3rd. Hopefully we are not too late to advertise an Open Evening With Flowers held by the Cotswold Flower Club at the Social Centre on June 7th.

JUNE 19th The Carterton Songsters will be staging a Golden Jubilee performance of songs and music at the Gateway School at 7.3Opm.

JULY 6/7th. Saturday and Sunday. Six-a-side football competitions and social events held by the Carterton Rangers Football Club on the Recreation Ground.

JULY 14th. Sunday. Open Gardens Days jointly organised by the Town Council and Save The Children Fund. Private Gardens will be open to the public with refreshments.

JULY 19th. The Carterton Over-60’s Club and the Friends and Neighbours Club will jointly host a Tea Party at the Social Centre.

AUGUST 26th. Michael and Dee Bulley will be holding a Golden Jubilee Market on the Recreation Grodnd from 2—6pm. Charity stalls £10. Car Boot stalls £6. Commercial stalls £20. All money taken for stalls will go to the Queen’s Jubilee Charities.

Other events in the pipeline are being organised by the Carterton Football Club, Blenheim Court residents and another street party. Contact the Town Hall for details on forthcoming events.

 

 

FOXBURY FARM - OPEN DAY - JUNE 9TH, 1OAM-4PM

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton is offering a day of ‘Shear’ excitement for all the family on Sunday, June 9th at their Charity Farm Open Day. On show will be Spring lambs, different breeds of sheep, cows, calves, chickens, rabbits, goats and Micky the donkey. The highlight will be watching contractors shearing hundreds of sheep on the day. They can shear a sheep in less than two minutes, a spectacular event to watch. Amongst all the rural crafts on display are spinners and weavers as well as artists, corn dolly makers, wood turners, horse rides, steam engines and a children’s fun fair. Barbeque refreshments, using Foxbury meat, all adds to this exciting day when you can lunch on the farm. Farmer Cohn Dawes has raised thousands of pounds at previous events for local charities and he hopes hundreds of people will come to the Charity Farm Open Day on June 9th, lOam to 4pm.

 

 

SWINFORD MUSEUM, FILKINS

On May 16th at Filkins Village Hall, Simon Townley, Editor of The Victoria County History series of books, gave a lecture about his research into the history of Carterton. This is an ongoing project and research into the history of the area in which we live and is still being worked on. Unfortunately we were not told in time about this so was unable to advertise it in this magazine. The Museum, with a new exhibition this season, is open every fourth Sunday during the summer, May 4th, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, from 2—Spin. A special Jubilee Exhibition this year on Sunday June 30th will be Pilkins In 1952’ with royal memorabilia and village memories. Attractions will also include Shepherds and sheep, hurdle making, ‘Filkins Stone. The Craftsmen and Their Tools’, and a history of Filkins handbells. They always welcome visits by groups and offer a short guided trail of the village. For further information on the Filkins Museum contact Diane Blackett 01367 860504 or Ann Cripps 01367 860209.

 

 

CARTERTON 1952

The year our Queen ascended the throne Carterton was a village with small shops whose assistants served YOU. No self-service then although the little Co-op, with manager Henry Jellyman, would several years later become one of the first self-service shops. The Americans had arrived, extended the runway and cut off the road to Black Bourton. The first USAF planes, 21 B36 bombers, arrived in 1952 and the Americans became part of the village life. Married Quarters and mobile homes were added onto the village map. The Black Bourton Parish Council met in the W.I. Hall (Carterton still part of that parish), the Social Centre had not yet been built, neither had our Health Centre or the Library next door. Apart from the Golden Eagle pub on the corner there were no big buildings on the crossroads and no big car parks. No houses between Foxcroft Drive and Corbett Road, the part of Queens Road between Cainpion Close and the camp gates, Glenmore Road and estate had yet to be thought of. No traffic lights at all, no roundabouts, humps and bumps, white lines or road signs. The 2nd World War had only been over for 7 years so many people in Carterton in 1952 would have grieved the death of King George VI who had stayed with us during that time and had been an inspiration. Now in 2002 we remember also his Queen, the Queen Mother. Fifty years on, and how things have changed! Write in, those that remember 1952 in Carterton, and share your memories.

 

 

THE WORLD IN 1952

At the beginning of the year we were at war with North Korea. We had identity cards and tea, sweets, sugar and food was rationed still but the previous year we were free from petrol, soap and clothing rationing, so life wasn’t too bad!

FEBRUARY King George VI died. Identity cards abolished.

APRIL Japan regains status as sovereign and independent power.

JUNE Korean Power Plants attacked by US planes in biggest raid.

JULY Military coup in Cairo. 15th Olympic Games in Helsinki.

AUGUST Bonn Agreement for Germany to be an independent nation. Severe flooding in

Lynmouth, Devon. Campaign against racial laws in South Africa.

SEPTEMBER General Neguib military Governor of Eygpt.

OCTOBER Britain’s first Atomic Bomb exploded on island near Australia. Rationing ends on

tea. State of emergency in Kenya over Mau Mau activities.

NOVEMBER General Eisenhower wins sweeping victory as tJS President.

 

 

THE FARINGDON SINGERS

The Faringdon Singers meet at the Faringdon United Church Hall, during term time, on Thursdays at 7.3Opm. They perform a variety of musical styles, both accompanied and un­accompanied, and occasionally major classical works with an orchestra. They give concerts during the year including the Christmas programme of carols and seasonal music. Other recent works have included Brahms’ Requiem, Church Music Through the Millennium and Folk Music around the World. If you enjoy singing, with ability to sight read music an advantage, then why not come along on Thursday evenings and join in. Basses and Tenors would be particularly welcome! Are you interested? Contact Terence Carter 01865 863379, Joan Pritchard 01367 240258 or Chris Morgan 01993 842663.

 

 

DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Did you use your vote? You will only get the Councillor you feel will do the best for you if you had voted in the May election. If you withheld that vote, or not bothered, don’t grumble about the Councillor who did get in. Your one vote could have made the difference.

 

 

THE FIRST YEAR, 1901

Now that the 1901 Census has become available we can see who were in Carterton in April 1901, nearly a year after William Carter founded our town. In Rock Farmhouse was the Farm Bailiff, Charles Willoughby and his wife and in two farm cottages were William Busby, a horse carter on the farm and Leonard Willoughby a farm labourer, both of these with a wife and young children. Who were our first pioneers who came to Carterton to start a new life? On the road from Black Bourton to Shilton were the newly built homes. At cottage No. 3, was Arthur Usher living on his own means (that is, he didn’t have to work for a living) with his wife and two children, Arthur age 22 and Kate, 23. At No. 6, Francis W Valhis, a fruit grower, from Mere Wiltshire with Argentine Ellis his housekeeper. At No. 7 was William Hare, an artist and sculptor, with his wife and two children, Charles, 6, and Muriel, 3. At No. 10 was Henry Haines, a retired police sergeant and an Overseer, with his wife and child, Brenda age 9. There were four empty cottages. So, in April 1901 Carterton (not yet named but part of Black Bourton village) had 11 houses and seven households, three of which were part of the farm. On the Electoral Roll of 1903 Percy Craddock was at Rock Farm, all the Willoughbys having left, and the others were now joined by William Edmondson, Joseph Howse and William Rossiter (the resident agent of Homesteads, William Carter’s firm.) There are no roads named after them so who will remember Messrs Usher, Vallis, Hare and Haines, our first residents?

 

 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UNTIDY CARTERTON. Dear Editor. It takes a lot for me to put pen to paper as I’m gener­ally regarded as being pretty laid back. Some things however really wind me up. On driving into Carterton this morning (17 Feb) I was appalled at the mount of litter and rubbish strewn along either side of Burford Road. Who is responsible for all this rubbish and don’t they care about how our town looks? I would have been very embarrassed if I’d had a visitor with me. I’m always singing the praises of our town despite outsiders always trying to knock it. It’s a great place to live but on this mornings’ evidence I felt very dispirited and anybody coming from outside the area would have every justification in thinking it was an untidy place to reside. Ten minutes later I was in Burford with not a piece of litter in sight. How do they manage it when we cannot? I am forever picking up rubbish outside our house (Shilton Road) that must have been thrown out of passing cars. Although I didn’t put it there it doesn’t take a minute to fill a carrier bag and put it in a bin. It’s high time Carterton tackled the litter/rubbish problem that drags down the reputation of the town. Does anybody out there feel the same? Come on, Carterton, it’s time we cleaned up our act! From PIET SUMMERFIELD

*This letter was received too late for the March edition, I feel sure that by the June edition the problem will still exist. In this town we have 7 take-away outlets, 3 supermarkets for instant-eating foods and 3 pubs. This is why the take-aways are throw-away anywhere in Carterton and why Burford has clean streets. We have bins placed around the town and a cleaner who does go around regularly to pick the rubbish up. You can lead a horse to water ... THE ED.

 

 

TAX UP, IMPROVEMENTS DOWN Dear Readers, We have recently (March) had new Council Tax bills with an increase average of £7 per household per month. We have lost our monthly roadside skips. Shop windows and phone boxes are kicked in when it suits those who do so. The state of the roads in Carterton — Alvescot Road in particular — and a number of other roads warrant signs as being unsuitable for motors. We are definitely looking as if we were going back to the cabbage patch days of dirt roads, etc. From a CARTERTON RESIDENT

 

 

WHEN I LIVED IN CARTERTON

Many changes have occurred in Carterton since I left in 1958. I was promoted to write this nostalgic return to the past on a recent visit from Canada where I now live. Mrs Pat Richens, my Aunt, showed me a copy of the Community Magazine and I wanted to pay my respects to the community spirit that the villagers fostered in me during my childhood. My first memories of the village come from photographs in our family album. In 1939 my parents lived opposite George and Jessie Baigent in Swinbrook Road. My father was called up back into the Tank Corp in 1939, arid we left Carterton for the war years. we returned in 1947 where my father was stationed with the 6 M.U. living on the Air Ministry Estate. That first winter was a bad one, a lot of deep snow and very cold. I went to school in the little Catholic chapel built by Mr and Mrs Yates. This school took the overflow from Carterton •Prirnary School. I remember a beautiful stained glass window at the back of the classroom. Most of the activities were held in the Women’s Institute Hall. Walking up and down the roach we would play in the trees that grew beside the Burford Road, picking nuts when in season. A lot of the girls were members of the Brownie group led by Pam Hammet. Sunday School was very popular due to the influence of Reverend and Mrs. Foulger. Garden parties were held at the Vicarage in Black Bourton village with horse rides, games and stalls where we would spend our few pennies. We once gave a display of country dancing led by Miss White. An old wind-up gramophone supplied the music. Drama was also a regular activity. Plays were put on for the village. A nativity play was a highlight as we went to Oxford to the Nuffield Hospital to entertain the patients. I remember my wings kept flopping about, I was an ‘angel ‘ . My father thought I had been miscast! The Girls Club gave us opportunities to learn crafts, sewing clothes for little dolls given to the children in hospital. We joined the Junior Red Cross led by Mrs Briers and learned first aid, bandaging each other. I learned how to give injections, using an orange. I didn’t like that bit. We also collected money on flag days for the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals. Our rounders team played many games on the Recreation ground. We had two teams and used to play other villages in competitions. Our A and B teams won all of their respective games and ended up playing each other. Our B team won, boy, did that feel good, considering we were juniors. Tap dancing and ballet classes were held in the hall, now the Catholic Church. Considering how much little extra cash our parents had, great effort must have been put into making all those things so memorable. Singing and piano lessons were given by Mrs Honer. Christmas parties were held for the children in the big hangers on 6 M.U. Parachutes were hung upside down as decorations. Father Christmas used to come and give all the little children gifts. Films, like Laurel and Hardy were shown giving us children entertainment that normally would not have been available. Armistice day would find us lining the route of the parade, then we would gather at the Cenotaph where the Remembrance Service was held. Lessons that I learned as a youngster have stayed with me through the years, even though transplanted, thanks to those wonderful women and men of Carterton. Joan Slmons (Ne Hemming)

 

 

‘OUR PLACE’ - RURAL CRAFTS EXHIBITION

 

Ending on June 12 the Oxfordshire Record Office, St Lukes Church, Cowley, will be hosting a free exhibition of various maps, banners, tapestries, books, videos, church kneelers and CD-ROMS made by people living in rural communities in Oxfordshire.

 

 

CARTERTON GETS CASH AID FOR TOWN CENTRE STUDY

 

Carterton is one of just a handful of small towns selected for help in a national drive to boost rural communities. Only IS towns in the south east of England have been chosen and Carterton is the only one in Oxfordshire. The Countryside Agency will be giving the town council up to £62,000 over the next three years to carry out a study to see how the town centre facilities could be improved through an active promotion programme. This will involve local people and businesses.

 

 

 

NOT ONLY IN NAME

During my recent visit, with my wife, to Carterton, New Zealand I was struck by the similarity of our two communities. We all speak English, though they do have a slight accent! Although Carterton NZ pre-dates Carterton UK by about 40 years both towns are named after two unrelated men of the same name — Carter. Both men, Charles Carter (NZ) and our William Carter, were successful builders. Both communities have grown into towns, with a Mayor and Councillors and are represented by a Member of Parliament. Both towns have a football team but I believe that they play with that odd-shaped oval ball; also everyone that~we met in New Zealand supports Manchester United. Whereas we were known for the excellent tomatoes that were grown here, out there a major event is the Daffodil Carnival held inSeptember, (yes, it~s an upside down world!). Both towns had a railway station, then bqTh were closed but now Carterton NZ station has been re-opened to cope with the commuter traffic into Wellington, their capital city. Will we follow’? The biggest difference is space. The Carterton NZ district is several times the size of Carterton UK but with a popu­lation of just under 7.000, less than half our community. PETER SELDON Peter visited the Carterton NZ Museum and met the Mayor, Councillors and their MP. He gave a talk about the history and development of our Carterton. He is still collecting and making copies of old photographs and postcards of Carterton and when enough has been collected he will publish a book of old Carterton in pictures. So, please, help him to make a photographic history of our town by lending him personal photographs or published ones. All will be returned after copying.

 

 

‘THE SYCAMORES’ TENANTS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

This association was set up in September 1999 to represent the views and feelings of resi­dents in ARKELL AVENUE, ROCK ROAD. ROCK CLOSE and SYCAMORE DRIVE. The Association aims to promote the rights of tenants and residents and bring improvement to the area. We also hope to increase community spirit and make this area a more pleasant place to live in. Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month in the community lounge at Blenheim Court at 7.3Opm and all residents of the above roads are welcome to attend. Contact Association Secretary, Tan Marchant 841060.

 

 

KEEP OFF KINGS COURT!

 

Dear Editor. Further to the letter ‘Mobiles On The Move’, in the March issue of the maga­zine, I would like to point out that although planning permission has been applied for, to build on Kings Court, this does not mean that the residents there wish to move. The owner sprang this news on us without warning, then a builder suggested that we should sell our homes — to whom I wonder? The fact that we would prefer to remain where we are has not, it seems, been given any consideration. We have been living ‘in limbo’ since October last year wondering what is going to happen here. It is causing a lot of stress and worry but no one seems to be prepared to give us any answers or alternatives to our problem. Are we just pawns in a game of ‘who can make the most money out of this scheme’? Has anyone con­sidered the emotional, human side of it? It appears not, but we all hope that mobiles will not be on the move!

     JOYCE NELSON — Resident of Kings Court

 

 

Dear Editor. Please include this poem in your next edition

.

            Here is where we have settled down.                                                                          Part 2

It’s peaceful and quiet and close to town.

We are away from the noise of the lorries and cars.                               Great excitement, Kings Court was going on telly.
At night we sit in the garden and watch the stars.                                  We wanted to tell what’s it all about,
  In the mornings we watch the birds at play,                                         And give out loads of welly.
   This really is a delightful place to stay.                                                The cameraman had arrived at the gate
In the daytime we take care of jobs that need doing,                              We hope the interviewer is not too late.
   We don’t want to let anything go to ruin.                                           Along came people from Sellwood Drive and
   Our garden pots all flourish and flower,                                              Church View
 We have a grapevine growing along the bower.                                     They all wanted to be here for the interview
     We all here are very good friends,                                                      Off to the meeting we all departed,
     We do not want any of this to end.                                                    Feeling forlorn and broken hearted.
    So, you see, we all love this place here                                               Then, when Mr Shaw said it had been thrown out
We have so much to see and do through the year.                                    Everyone stood up and gave a shout.
   Now you know why at the end of the day                                          All of us now were hale and hearty.
This is our haven where we have chosen to stay.                                    Lets go home and have a party.

 

It refers to the residents of Kings Court who are mostly retired and we are expected to move into other accommodation and take on mortgages. We all feel this is totally unacceptable at our ages. We do not think that councillors should be able to do this to us.

MRS B. McCULLOCH on behalf of the KINGS COURT ACTION COMMI’ITEE

 

 

 

MOBILES ON THE MOVE - UPDATE

 

The Planning Application to develop Kings Court has been rejected (22 April) by the District Council. As a resident I ask that this matter will have to be resolved once and for all. Would the developers please realise that they have caused a considerable amount of upset amongst us. It will be some time before we are able to settle down. Can we now be left in peace to get

on with our lives.                                                        From a Concerned Kings Court Resident

*Developers, Carterton Construction, want to build retirement and affordable homes on Kings Court. Many of the 27 families have been there 20 or 30 years. They cannot afford to move or want to. Sellwood Drive and Church View residents are also involved and against the plans. What are the views of our readers?

 

 

CARTERTON WOMENS INSTITUTE’S 80TH BIRTHDAY!

Carterton W.I. celebrates its 80th birthday in October 2002. Eighty continuous years of members meeting to support this national organisation. From early records we know that in 1926 Carterton W.I. was thriving with 62 members on its register at the time that the popula­tion of Carterton was only approximately 1,500 people. We would like to ask Carterton resi­dents if anyone has any photos or memorabilia connected in any way to the W.I. Could you let us know, perhaps pop into the Coffee Shop at the W.I. Hall on a Thursday, or ring 843309. We would like to copy any photos or newspaper cuttings for our records. Please have a hunt around to see if you have anything. Thank you.

 

 

OVER 60’S CLUB. CARTERTON

We meet every Friday afternoon I .45—4.OOpm in the large hall at the Social Centre, Browne’s Lane, Alvescot Road. At the moment we have 80 members on our books but we have room for several more! Why not come along to meet like-minded people, make new friends, join in a game of Bingo or just have a chat and a cuppa? The club was started almost 20 years ago by our founders, Rose and Bob Collinson. I took over from Rose just 2 years ago and it was a daunting task following in Rose’s footsteps. I must be doing something right as I have just been voted in again for another year as Chairperson. We have just had a very successful party with 100 guests, with good food and presents. There are lots of outings planned for the coming year; Weston Super Mare, Weymouth and Brighton — for the sea, also Banbury, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes and Winchester — for the shopping. There is a programme of games, quizzes and speakers to stretch our brains — or lack of them! In July we are holding a combined Queens Jubilee/Birthday Party. This is extra to our cream teas and fish and chips meals we usually have. So, why not come and join us and it will only cost you 40p entrance fee. We look forward to seeing new faces. MAY SATELL

 

 

CARTERTON & BRIZE NORTON CHURCHES

At the joint meeting on March 4th of the St Britius Parochial Church Council and Brize Norton Parish Council the Vicar, the Rev’d Adrian Gabb Jones, announced that there were plans to unite the Parish of St Britius, Brize Norton, with the parish of St John the Evangelist, Carterton. This would create a new Team ministry with clergy and lay people co-operating and working together. Both churches would remain open. Previously St Britius has been linked with Minster Lovell church. Minster Lovell will now become a sole parish, continuing to be served by the Rev’d Gabb Jones. This new proposed team is in many ways a natural link as both town and village co-operate already in shared organisations. The new housing estate will be the bridge between the two churches and the ancient church of St Britius will contrast well with the modem church of St John the Evangelist. The scheme has the approval of the Diocesan and Deanery Pastoral Committees and now goes forward to the Bishop of Oxford for a decision and probable implementation by the end of this year. We shall hopefully be able to report more fully in the September issue of the magazine. THE REV’D ROGER BILLINGS

 

 

ST GEORGE’S DAY COMPETITION RESULTS

The St George’s Day Colouring Competition was judged on April 16th. Prizes were presented

on April 27th at the Town Hall to the winners who are listed below.

Age group up to 5 years old — 1. Jack Gentles 2. Euan Jephcote 3. Bethany Brown

Age group 6-8 years old — 1. Kirsty Colhings 2. Maughan Krivacska 3. Sophie Thomas

Age group 9—10 years old — 1. Hannah Davies 2. Graeme Day 3. Michael Fowler

 

 

 

STATION ORDERS

 

‘Ah, morning. P.O. Trusty

What a perfect, splendid day.

I think I’ll sign a form or two

Then have a holiday!’

 

‘Morning, Wing Co. Pranger,

One can only live in hope

All the squadrons gone away

And no one’s left to cope!’

 

‘Faint heart you have, ol’ Trusty

A solution can be found

Some help from some civilians

Will give help in air and ground.’

 

‘Oh, blessed Wing Co. Pranger

That sounds a cunning wheeze

Better than the last one

When we nearly bombed Belize!’

 

~Sarcasm will get you nowhere~

Said the Wing Co, with a wail

‘I got info from my Boys Own Book

It usually doesn’t fail’

 

I’ll advertise in ‘Community’

For a workforce from the town

To organise and run the camp,

And fight for Queen and crown!

 

‘The ATC can fly the planes Scouts fuel them if they care, Air traffic control in the hands

Of Town Council and the Mayor’

 

‘Now I’ll organise the Hangar

W.I. members I have to train

To service an old Britannia

Then back to work again.’

 

Daylight streamed thro’ window

P.O. Trusty woke up screaming

He clasped his hand together

And prayed he was a-dreaming.

 

The bedroom door swung open

The Wing Co. beamed and said

‘Get up, you lazy Officer

You’ve been long enough in bed’

 

‘Good morning. P.O. Trusty

What a perfect, splendid day.

 I think I’ll sign a form or two

            Then have a holiday!’                                W. MORGAN

 

 

 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU — Could you train as an advisor for your local Citizens Advice Bureau? In the past year the local Bureau has dealt with a staggering 12,000 enquiries from the public. Some clients visited the Bureau in person, others sought advice via the telephone and some requested a home visit. Many sought advice about complicated and, sometimes, multiple problems which meant that they needed advice on more than one occasion. It is only possible for the Citizens Advice Bureau to provide this level of help to the local community because of our team of dedicated volunteers who each work for the Bureau a minimum of one day a week. To ensure that we can continue to meet the community’s needs we wish to recruit and train more volunteer advisors. Volunteers are drawn from all walks of life, all age groups and both sexes. They need no previous experience of advice work as full training and support is provided. The training, which requires a commitment of about one and a half days a week for around six months, leads to a National Certificate in Advice Work and accreditation is also possible through the Open College network. If you have some time to spare each week, enjoy helping people and are willing to undertake train­ing then please give us a call: Witney 771245.

 

 

 

AGE CONCERN

Age Concern, Oxfordshire City and County, are looking for volunteer advocates for people living in a residential home in Witney. It is rewarding and interesting work that could make a real difference to an older person. For more information telephone Age Concern 01865 717615.

 

 

CHURCHILL HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

The League needs volunteers to help in the tea bar/shop at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford. A rewarding and worthwhile cause and if you can spare a few hours it will be greatly appreciated. They will value help from people of all ages to enable them to continue giving this service which is appreciated by patients, staff and visitors. Assistance is given with travel expenses. Come for a chat and look around with no obligation. Contact Miss Hughes or Mrs Webb 01865 225598.

 

 

SOBELL HOUSE TALKS

Sobell House Hospice Charity raises money to support Sir Michael Sobell House Hospice at the Churchill Hospital, Headington. It provides free hospice care for the people of Oxfordshire. The Charity has volunteer speakers who are happy to give talks to various organisations to explain the work of the Hospice. If you are a member of a local organisation that would be interested in the services of one of our speakers we would be pleased if you could contact the Charity Office for further details. Our speakers do not charge a fee but obviously we need to cover our costs and are always pleased to accept donations or collec­tions. For further details contact: Lindsay Manifold, Sobell House Hospice Charity, Swinford Farm, Nr Eynsham, Oxford OX29 4BA. Tel: 01865 883339.

 

UNCLAIMED BENEFITS

In the March issue we included an article regarding claiming benefits. These are available to help pensioners, families on low income, people off work due to illness, accidents, redundan­cies or a business failure or disabled people who need care. Many people who are eligible do not claim. After the article was published we received new times when WODC staff are avail­able. Please note that an officer from the Benefits Agency will be at 26 Church Green, Witney, at tOan-t—l2 noon on the 2nd Monday of every month.

 

 

CARERS. NEED A HAND?

What is a carer? You are a carer if you look after a friend or a member of your family who because of old age, disability or long term illness relies on you for practical or emotional help. The person can be of any age and can include those with problems of mental health. The local Carers Centre have Carers Outreach workers in every area who will visit your home and offer information and advice on benefits and help with forms, holidays, housing, aids, specialist equipment and residential care and much more. If you are under 18 years of age and look after, or help, a member of your family then there are Young Carers to help you. This is a free and confidential service. For more information ring 01235 5 12198 or write to: South & Vale Carers Centre, 5 Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxon OX 11 7HX.

 

 

SEESAW. SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN

When children lose someone they love it is painful and traumatic. Their families are them­selves grieving and their friends cannot understand their pain. SeeSaw is a new charity set up to support bereaved children. As well as rapid support to children and families they have a programme of training and resources to people like teachers and doctors. SeeSaw is totally dependent on donations to do their work. Can you help in fund-raising this summer? Donations to Bush House, 2 Merewood Avenue, Headington, Oxford 0X3 8EF. If you can help in any way call 01865 744768.

 

 

 

DESIGN A SOCK COMPETITION!

 

Do readers of Carterton Community magazine have as many problems as I do finding match­ipg socks in the morning? Maybe help is at hand. How about designing a special pair of your own that you can’t miss! In your area there is a competition for children between 3—18 years old which allows them to do this. Design a Sock for Starlight is a project which asks kids to draw, paint or create a collage of a sock they would like to wear. A winning entry from each four age categories will then be manufactured by Sock Shop and SOp will go to the charity STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION for each pair sold. Each winner gets £100 worth of art and design materials and a further £500 cash for their school. A schools pack is available to teachers. There is a donation of £1 per entry to help grant the wishes of seriously and terminally ill children. Get an entry form from your local Sock Shop, call 02074 301642 or email socks@starhight.org.uk. Entries have to be in by July 31st. If you wish to make a donation send a cheque to Starlight Children’s Foundation, 11—15 Emerald Street, London

WC1N 3QL.                                    ADAM HART-DAVIS. BBC ‘TOMORROWS WORLD’

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

Programme of meetings for U3A in Witney. These are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each

month 2pm in Langdale Hall, Langdale Gate, Witney. Contact the Secretary, Eric Cole, Tel: 772961.

JUNE 20TH           OUTING TO CARDIFF

JULY 4Th               NEW ENGLAND - FROM HISTORY TO FOLIAGE - SLIDES

JULY 18Th             ASK ME Another

SEPT. 5Th              MEMBERS FORUM

SEPT. 19TH           FINANCE AND The OVER SIXTIES

 

 

CARTERTON LIBRARY, ALVESCOT ROAD

Monday      9.30—5.00                 Tuesday         9.30-7.00                Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 9.30—5.00                    Friday            10.00-7.00              Saturday          9.30-1.00

 

 

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CARTERTON 1920

COMMERCIAL LIST OF TRADESPEOPLE

Carterton Recreation Ground Trustees: I B Faulder, Hon Secretary

Carterton & District Co-operative Society

Sub Postmaster: Robert Lavender Policeman: P.C. George W Stayte

Physician/Surgeon: George Mouncy Atkinson

Fruit Growers: Oldom Henry Broomhèad, Henry Burge, Enoch Davies, Francis Carpenter,

Mrs Eveline Hempnch, James Humphnes, Frederick Mole, Charles Walker, Richard Wendland

Market Gardeners/Nurserymen: James Foxcroft, John Garner, Thomas Rose, James Skene,

Henry Yeates

Smallholders: Francis N Gibbs, Philip Hoare

Poultry Farmers: R T Baigent, George G Firth, John Knowles, Mrs Susannah Rossiter, Miss

Clara Chapman, William Shead, Frederick Walsley, Albert Woods

Dairymen/Cow Keepers: John Bateman, Joseph Jesty, Joseph B Faulder, Richard I Curzhon

Farmers: John Connolly, John Faulder, Thomas Richens, Percy M Roberts, Edward Stephens,

William Ivin

Haulier:      William Spurrett                               Grocer:           William Player
Carman:     David Jackson                                  Shopkeeper:    Albert T Hicks
Higgler:      Reginald C Anderson                       Builder:           George Harrison
Insurance    Agent/A sst Overseer: Frederick Gilbert
Agricultural Agent: Ernest Symonds                                           Bootmaker:        William Harris

 

 

THE EPISTLE TO THE CARTONIANS

1.    In the beginning there was a local council department and the men, who worked therein, were mighty troubled.

2.    Upon the highways and byways they mended the roads and the walkways but the people were discontented and muttered amongst themselves saying ‘The workmen are a thorn upon our sides with their digging and mending in divers places’.

3.    The workmen wept in anguish and cried, ‘These people pay their taxes so we can mend their roads and walkways and yet they weep and wail when we do!’

4.    An old man, wise in the ways of councils, sayeth, ‘Brothers, the people are only happy when they grumbleth. Therefore, you must continue making them happy. Behold! I have a great vision of what is to come to this land.

S.    There will be a Great Frost and while it grips the land they will plough and dig and maketh the pot holes and the travellers will be sore afraid and go slowly. Lights of red and amber and green will arise so that the travellers will stop and congregate in large numbers.

6.    And lo, then shall come the rains of Spring when the skies will bucketeth down and there will begin the tarmacing of the roads and the people will rejoice and cry, ‘See, look at the idiocy of those who covereth the roads as the heavens do open. What will they think of next?

7.    And it will come to pass that after the workmen had departed taking their tools that men of different clothing will come and dig up the highway again to lay down piping for water, followed by those laying piping for conveying gaseous fuel. And all the people will rain abuses and curses upon the heads of the elders of the council.’

8.    A young man spoke out, ‘Father, Will they not be sad when it is all finished and there will be no work for them?’ The old man shook his head and said,

9.    ‘Verily, it is liketh ye old Forth Bridge that lies in the north of the country. When one road is finished they will move to yet another and continue until it is time to return to the first road. For it is written that to earn the pennies to feed their sons they must continue to dig and delve at council’s bidding’

10.  The people said one to another. ‘It is truly said, when times are bad, there is worse to come.

 

 

CARTERTON COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

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CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

 

Information can only be accepted by official sources. The Editorial Staff cannot change or cancel unless authorised to do so. Any queries must be directed to the Club/Organisation concerned.

 

 

GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS

BURFORD PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLER GROUP — Tanners Lane, Burford. Ages

3—5 yrs. Mon—Fri 9—1 2am. 2 mornings weekly. Nursery voucher provider. Toddler

group Wed 1—3pm. Enq Sally 824031.

BRIGHT START PRE-SCHOOL — 2—4 yrs old. Daily 9.15—11.45am. Mon—Wed

12.30—2.45pm. Enq Carol Maudsley Tel: 842489 in term time.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLAYGROUP — Monday—Friday 9.15—11.45am. Com­munity College Upavon Way. Enq: Maddie Davies. Tel: 844071.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP - Every Monday 1-3pm.

Community College Playgroup, Upavon Way. Enq: Maddie Davies. Tel: 841342.

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH PLAYGROUP — Mon—Tues—Wed 9.15—11.45am. 12.15— 2.45pm. Tel: 07866 234106 9am—3pm term time or Kim Wilson 840347.

RAF BRIZE NORTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP — Mon—Fri 9.lSam—1 1 .45am.

Mon—Thurs 12.3Oam—2.3Opm. Enq: Kylie Gorman 8972156.

WEDNESDAY CLUB — For Mothers and Toddlers under 5, Carterton Health Centre.

F. Smith, 30 Stoneleigh Drive. First Wednesday of the month at 2—4prri.

BROADSHIRES PRE-SCHOOL — Tues—Fri 9.lSam—12 noon. Ages 21/2—5 years.

The Old School, Broadwell (2 miles from Carterton). Enquiries: Jackie Overton.

Tel: 01367 252192. (Registered for Nursery Vouchers).

HIVE INFORMATION CENTRE — 11 Ely Close. Enquiries: Gail Lever/Melanie

Bushnell. Tel: 841497. Mon—Fri 9am—2.3Opm. BUMBLES COFFEE SHOP. 12 Ely

Close. Enquiries: Fran Jeffs. Tel: 846103. Mon—Thurs 9am—2pm. Fri 9am—1 2 noon.

BUSY BEES. 10 Ely Close. Enquiries: Rose Bach/Nicky Ralph. Tel: 844011. 0—Syrs

Mon—Fri 9am—1 2 noon. 2—3 yrs Mon—Thurs 1 2.3Oam—2.3Opm.

RAINBOW MOTHERS & TODDLERS DROP-IN. Tuesdays 9.30—1 lam during term

time. Carterton Methodist Church, Burford Rd. Enq: Kirsty Judson Tel: 846569.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE — Carterton Community College. 2.50—5.3Opm. School

Holidays 8.3Oam—5.3Opm. Tel: 844071.

EDITH MOORHOUSE SCHOOL. FUN CLUB — After-school care. Mon—Fri 3pm— 5.3Opm. Enquire at School office or Phone Sue or Carmen 842372.

WITNEY FIRE CADETS — 12—16 yrs. Meets Witney Fire Station, Welch Way

Mondays 6.30—8.3Opm. Enq: Simon Bradley, Cadet Unit, 702722.

AIR TRAINING CORPS — 2267 (Brize Norton) Sqn. ATC RAF Brize Norton. Boys &

Girls 13—18 years. Tues & Thurs 7—9.3Opm. Building 901 (behind Gateway House).

Contact: Bob Wise Tel: 212595.

CARTERTON ARMY CADET FORCE — Meets Tuesdays 7.30—9.3Opm Scout Hut,

Swinbrook Road. Ages 13—18 years.

ALLANDALE YOUTH HOUSE — Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat, 7.30—lOpm. All enquiries

Jo Melling Tel: 842416.

SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND — Secretary: Mrs Pauline Evans. Telephone: 842983.

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST - WITNEY AND DISTRICT BRANCH - Antenatal

Classes and social events for parents-to-be and new parents. Enq: Andrea Mayho,

Witney 773602.

R.C.A.   — Raising Children Alone. 1 .30—3.3Opm. Fridays (term times). Playgroup

Unit, Carterton Community College. Enquiries from Playgroup Unit: 844071 or

Sue 840001.

CARTERTON SCOUTS & CUBS — Scout & Guide HQ, Swinbrook Rd, Carterton,

Group Chairperson, Kerstie Hunter-Judson. Group Secretary, Lyn Halford 841993.

Scouter In Charge, Barbara Furnival 212558. Beaver Colony — Fri 6—7.lSpm.

(Boys) Age 6—81/2yrs Barbara Furnival 212558. Cub Pack (Boys & Girls) — Tues

6—7.l5pm. Age 8—101/2yrs. Barbara Furnival 212558. Scout Troop (Boys & Girls) —Wed 6.30—8.3oprn. Age 10l/2—l5yrs. Mike Drysdale 844942.

 

2nd BRIZE NORTON (RAF) AIR SCOUT GROUP Scout HQ - situated behind

the Sgts mess, RAF Bnze Norton. Tel: 01993 842551 ext 7929.

Group Scout Leader — John Gulliver. Tel: 01993 842551 ext 7895, or 01993 845914.

Air Scout Troop (Age 1 01/~1 6): Mondays: 1900-2100.

Chipmunk Cub Scout Pack (Age 8~101/2): Tuesdays: 1830-2000.

Hawk Cub Scout Pack (Age 8~101/2): Wednesdays: 1900-2030.

Lightning Beaver Colony (Age 6—8): Thursdays: 1730-1845.

 

BRIZE NORTON DISTRICT GUIDING District Commissioner: Diane Gracey, Tel: 212760 rainbows 5—7 years Brownies 7—10 years Guides 10-14 years+ Rangers & Young Leaders 14 years+

Families amenities Center 1st BZN Rainbows Weds 4—5pm 2nd BZN Brownies Weds 6.15—7.45pm 4th BZN Brownies Thurs 6.15—7.45pm 3rd BZN Guides

Mons~. 7—8.3Opm

St johns Church 2nd Cart. Guides Weds 7.30—9pm 1st Cart. Brownies Mon

6-7.30pm 1st. Guides Mons 7.30—9pm

Carterton Community College Play School  2nd Cart. Brownies Mons 6.1 5—7.3Opm

The Hive 2nd Cart. Rainbows Thurs 4—5pm 1st Church 1st Cart. Rainbows Weds 5—6pm

Ethodist Church 1st Cart Rainbows Wed 4-5 pm

 W I HaIl 3rd Cart. Brownies Mons 6—7.3Opm

St Kenelms Hall, Minster LovelI 1st ML Rainbows 3.45—4.45pm 1st ML Brownies

 

Yooung Leaders meet monthly and work with their units weekly

CARTERTON TREFOIL GUILD — Meetings W.l. Hall, 3rd Wednesday of month. ,7-45—9.3Opm. Contact: 842026.

 

CARTERTON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB — President: Mike Stevenson — 842075.

Chairman: Nick Truman —842753. Secretary: Mrs Ann CalIen —845126.

     MANAGERS:                                                             Girls — Julia Nichols 704450       U1 l’s Colts — Jeremy YaIlop 841491

                              U7’s — Darren Lee 214515                 U12’s — John Williams 844515
                              U8’s — Chris Richardson 212398      U13’s — Baden Sparkes 213116
                              U8’s Colts — lan Hempsall 213248   U14’s — Rob King 214227
                              U9’s — Gary Brown 07900572497     U1 5’s — Pete Kelly 845663
                              U9’s Colts — Barry Hedges 843209  Ul 6’s — Key Trethowan 840315
                              U1 D’s — Les Bishop 840055            Mens 1st Team — Pete Lamb 844004
                              Ul 0’s Colts — Jeremy AlIen 846888 Mens Reserves — Vince Bush 213733
                              U1 l’s — Ritchie Barnes 213170         Ladies Team— Debbie Richards 772385

CARTERTON ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE — Cadets. Contact: Claire

Hammond. Tel: 212687. Adults. Contact: Christine Keep. Tel: 841473.

BRITISH RED CROSS — Carterton joint-co-ordinators Jan Kingsby-Huntley and

Sandra Dibbens. Tel: 843300 or 844115.

 

ROYAL NATIONAL UFE BOAT INSTITUTION - Windrush Valley Branch. Enq: Chairman

— Mr P. H. Thompson. Tel: 841325 or Representative — Mrs Pat Shepherd.

CARTERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Chairman: Bob Taylor— 840214. Steward/Hall Hire: Hugo Pill 842410.

Mini Soccer: Paul King —840412.

For details on all other teams, contact the Football Club 842410.

 

SWINDON BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM — Tuesdays 7—9pm. Supermarine Swindon Sports Ground. Contact Neil Ferguson 01793 614703.

 

CARTERTON GYMNASTIC CLUB — Enq: D. Newton. Tel: Witney 703670. CARTERTON JUDO CLUB — Tues 7.3Opm. Allandale Youth House. Enq: David Small, 16 Shillbrook Avenue. Tel: 843267.

 

BUSHINDO-KAI MARTIAL ARTS — Thursdays & Fridays 8.30—lOpm. W.l. Hall, Carterton. Enq. J. Williamson 840205.

 

CARTERTON SQUASH CLUB - Contact: Gavin Powell, 845220. Club House: 842996.

 

BADMINTON CLUB — Witney Leys Badminton Club. Wed 7.3Opm—l0.3Opm (in

Woodgreen School Sports Hall — 4 courts). All welcome. SUMMER CLUB too. Tel.

Graham 01993 702219

 

WITNEY & CARTERTON BADMINTON CLUB — Wednesdays 8—lOpm. Community College, Upavon Way, Carterton. Enq. Mr Aggawal 774164. SHORT-TENNIS CLUB — Mondays 4—Spin. 5—6pm. Carterton Community College. Enquiries to Rachel. Tel: 842816 or Mobile 0589 973914.

CARTERTON BOWLS CLUB — Arkell Avenue. Open all year round. Bar and Lounge facilities available nightly. Instruction for beginners. Membership applications and information: 843366 After 6.3Opm.

 

CARTERTON HOCKEY CLUB — Meets at Carterton Astro Turf, Upavon Way. Adults

Weds 7.00—8.3Opin. Telephone 01451 84477&.

WINDRUSH COLLECTORS SOCIETY — Meetings 2nd Wednesday of month.

7.45pin Carterton Social Centre. Enquiries: Mr Everett Tel: 213030. FULBROOK CAMERA CLUB — Enq: Ellen or Gordon Parker 843985. SHILL VALLEY LACEMAKERS — Meets 1st Mon in the month. Town Hall, Carterton 7.30—9.3Opm. Ring Julie 840276.

 

BUTTERCROSS QUILTERS — Meets every 2nd Tuesday. The Buffet Room, Lang-dale Hall, Witney 7.30—9.3Opm. Tel: 841704.

 

COTSWOLD FLOWER CLUB — 1st Wed. of each month, W.I. Hall 7.30—9.3Opm. Secretary: Ann Hancock. Tel: 842197. Chairwoman: Mrs Betty Holmes Tel: 841140.

 

WITNEY BRIDGE CLUB — Wed. 7.lSpm. Burwell Hall, Witney. Enq: Alexander Bain — Tel: 840984.

 

WITNEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Meets 3rd Tuesday in month. Sept—May. 7.3Opm in Corn Exchange, Witney. Enquiries Tel: 779093.

 

ACTING COMMUNITY THINGUMYBOGS — Rehearsals in Drama Theatre, 7—9pm. Community College, Thursdays. Enq: Sue 212911.

 

RAF BRIZE NORTON THEATRE CLUB — Splinter Village, Hut 49a. Wed. 8.3Opm.

Enq: Pat Roberts Tel: 201236 or Sam Dick-Marner Tel: 0410367721.

SCOTTISH DANCING — Lechlade, New Memorial Hall. Thurs. 7.3Opm. Beginners &

Experienced Dancers. Enq. Shirley Jenkins 01367 252623.

WITNEY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS — Mondays during term time, Henry Box School, Witney. 7.45—9.45pm. Enq: Alexander Bain — Tel: 840984.

 

DUCKLINGTON MORRIS DANCERS — Practices 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. 8pm Ducklington Village Hall — and afterwards in ‘The Bell’. Information contact Andy Cheyne 831657 or Neil Sleight 01865 241081.

 

WITNEY SEQUENCE DANCING CLUB. Tuesday evenings 7—lapin. Beginners tuition 6.30—7pm. Langdale Hall, Witney. Modern, old time & Latin dances. Enquiries 01865 722250.

 

SONGSTERS. Meets Wed/Thurs 7.3Opm. Further details from Chairman — George Fox 842187 or Secretary/Musical Director — Dee Bulley 842427.

 

RAF BRIZE NORTON SINGERS — Officer in Charge: FIt. Lt. S. P. Hamilton.

Secretary:          M. Spalding, 1 Finchdale Close, Carterton. Tel: 842229. Meets

Mondays. 7.45pm RAF Community Centre.

 

WITNEY AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ORCHESTRA — Rehearsals Monday after­t~ons 2—4.3Opm Corn Exchange, Witney. Details: Tel: Witney 704566.

 

AEROBICS/STEP AEROBICS — Day (with qualified creche facility) and evening classes in Carterton. For days and times and more information contact: Janey  Slader Tel: 845812.

 

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION CARTERTON BRANCH — Chairman: Edith Richens. Tel: 841954. Secretary: Joyce May. Tel: 842585.

CARTERTON OVER 60’s & EARLY RETIRED CLUB — Meets every Fri 2-4pm at SociaI Centre, Alvescot Road. Ring May Satell 841682.

AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE — Meets every Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs. Access Rd, Lawton Aye, Carterton. Enquiries to: Trish Pratley 840162.

 

FRIENDSHIP GROUP — Tues Coffee Morning 10-12 noon at Allendale Youth House. Thurs 2—Spin. Enq: Mrs Pearman 842255.

 

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS — Alternate Thurs. 2—4pm. W.l. Hall. Chairman:

Mr H. Pickett, 35 Edgeworth Drive, Carterton. Tel: 845041. Secretary: Mrs E.

Hainsworth, 26 Shilldeane Drive, Carterton. Tel: 842157.

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE — Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of month. 2pm.

Langdale Hall. For people 50 years & over. New interests & new friends. Details

Eric Cole 772961.

THE SYCAMORES TENANTS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION — This association covers Arkell Aye, Rock Road, Rock Close, Sycamore Drive. Meetings 1st Monday of month at 7.3Opm at Blenheim Court, Sycamore Drive. Contact: Secretary, Mrs Tan Marchant. Tel: 841060.

 

WITNEY TALKING NEWSPAPER FOR THE BLIND — Secretary: Mrs B. Cleary.

Tel: Witney 703418/7048S8.

CARTERTON FRIENDS OF THE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED - Meetings

3rd Wed. in the month 2—4pin Town Hall, Alvescot Road, Carterton. Enquiries:

Mrs Gibbens — Tel: 843502.

 

ADVICE AND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE - Thurs 1 0-4pm. Sats. 10-11 .3Oam.

Tel: 845884.

SOLACE — Drop-In Centre for Carers. Wed. 10.3Oam—12.3Opm. Congregational

Church Rooms. Welch Way, Witney. Tel: 01345 125546.

VOLUNTEER LINK-UP — Matching people with time to spare to those who need help. Mon—Fri 9ain—1 pm. 10 Wesley Walk, High Street, Witney. Tel: 776277.

 

CHALLENGER CLUB — For the physically handicapped and the able-bodied. Meet­ings held on the last Thursday in the month, Town Hall, Alvescot Road, 2—4pm. All enquiries to Mrs Carey, Greenview, Arkell Aye, Carterton — Telephone: 843663.

 

SPRINGBOARD CHILDREN, ADULTS & FAMILIES PROJECT — Supports individuals/ families with anxiety, depression/long term mental health. Drop In for adults Mondays & Fridays 1 Oam—3pm. Enq. Doreen 841740 Mon—Frid 1 Cam—Spin.

 

WEST OXFORDSHIRE CITIZEN ADVOCACY — Volunteers speak up for people

who cannot communicate well. Enq. Anthony Richards 704826.

ROTARACT CLUB OF WITNEY — For those aged 18—30 yrs. Meets 1st & 3rd

Wednesdays. 8pm. Club Room, Windrush Leisure Centre, Witan Way, Witney. Tel:

Claire 779682 or Alan 898382.

 

CARTERTON LIONS CLUB — President: Bernie Wellstood Tel: 213680. Secretary:

Ken Tinner Tel: 841865. Meets 8pm 1st Tuesday of the month at The Old Bull, Burford.

 

ORDER OF LADIES GLADE — The Belle Glade No 513 meets every Mon. 8pm at the Activities Centre, Splinter Village, RAF Brize Norton. Secretary: Mrs J. Pearce. Tel: 843696.

 

ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES — Wychwood Lodge No. 5308.

Thurs. 8.OOpm. Village Hall, Swinbrook, Nr. Burford. Sec: Mr R. C. Vincent, 25 Richens

Drive. Tel: Carterton 213555.

 

ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES — Flaming Torch Lodge 7494

every Thurs. 8pm, Social Centre. Sec: Mr M. C. Drew, 46 Ampney Orchard,

Bampton. Tel: 210129.

 

CARTERTON & BRIZE NORTON BRANCH, ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION

—         Information contact Bob Wise, 3 Humphries Close 212595 or Secretary: Phil

Caswell 212429. Meetings: 8pm 2nd Monday of each month at Bowls Club, ArkelI

Aye, Carterton.

 

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION — Meetings 3rd Mon of each month at 8.OOpm at Carterton

Bowls Club, Arkell Ave. Membership Secretary: A. J. Staddon, 57 Brize Norton Rd, Tel:

841861 — Welfare Secretary: Mr M Bulley, 53 Swinbrook Road, Carterton. Tel: 842427.

 

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION - 2nd & 4th Monday of each month. 8pm, Social Centre. Chairman: S. W. Scarsbrook, 12 Westfield Road, Witney. Sec: A. J. Wixey. Tel: 844699.

 

S.S.A.F.A. WITNEY & AREA — Contact: Don Deaney, 35 Curbridge Road, Witney. Tel: 201442.

 

FARINGDON & LECHLADE ROUND TABLE — Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of month. At

Crown Hotel, Faringdon. Begins 7.3Opm. Enquiries to Ray Bather. Carterton 843205.

WITNEY SPEAKERS CLUB — Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7.45 for 8pm Witney

Corn Exchange. New members welcome. Learn to speak with confidence. Enq:

845328/842383.

 

RSPCA — Local Secretary Jason Kibble, 16 Hillview, Carterton. Tel: 213225. LOST AND FOUND BIRDS REGISTER — Also birds cared for in your absence. All enquiries phone: 841778.

CATS PROTECTION LEAGUE, W. OXON BRANCH — Co-ordinator: Lou Tyack.

Tel: 01608 659940.

 

CARTERTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST — Provides funds to groups & individuals for

educational purposes. Further details of this charitable trust contact: Mrs T. Marchant.

Hon. Secretary, 56 Sycamore Drive, Carterton.

WITNEY MOTOR CLUB — Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month. Secretary

Simon Bradley, 7 Beech Road, Witney. Tel:702722.

CHAMBER OF TRADE — Hon. Sec.: Mrs C. Byrne, 42 Foxcroft Drive. Tel: 212872.

SWINBROOK ROAD ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION — Enq: Sec. Mr M. Alcock,

8 Shillbrook Road, Carterton. Tel: 841704.

SOCIAL CLUB — Social Centre, Browne’s Lane. Large Bar open Thurs, Fri, Sat and

Sunday lunchtiines and each evening. Small Bar open Mon, Tues, Wed and Sunday

lunchtimes. Fri, Sat and Sunday evenings. Booking Secretary, Mr Barnard. Tel:

07765 502258.

SOCIAL CENTRE — (Carterton & Black Bourton Village Hall) Browne’s Lane. Booking Secretary: Eric Wilson, 7 Kingham Drive, Carterton 841617.

 

CARTERTON WOMENS INSTITUTE — Every 2nd Tues. 7.3Cpm at the WI Hall Brize Norton Road. President: Mrs C. Sherwood 843919. Sac: Mrs B. Fall — Tel: 841674.

 

W.l. BOOKING CLERK — Mrs ~. Fall — Tel: 841674.

 

BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE — Broadshire Way, Carterton. Tel: 844567.

 

CARTERTON HEALTH CENTRE. Alvescot Road. Tel: 841718. METHODIST CHURCH — Rev. Andy Chislett-McDonald, 51 Scholars Acre, Carterton, Tel: 845322.

 

CATHOLIC CHURCH — Father V. Armishaw, The Presbytery, ArkeII Ave. Tel: 842463.

 

CHURCH OF ENGLAND — Rev. Roger Billings, The Vicarage, Burford Road. Tel:

842429.

WITNEY & CARTERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH — Kings School, New Yatt Rd.

1 0.3Oam Sundays. Details: Mr Ellwood 704606.

 

CARTERTON AND BRIZE NORTON COUNCIL OF CHURCHES — Once a quarter. Enq: Mrs S. Rankcom, The Sycamores, 72 Oakfield Road. Tel: 842997.

 

CARTERTON CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH — Tues 7.lSpm. Carterton Social Centre. Enquiries Tel: Bonnie 212755— Roma 704240— Jean 771132.

 

CHAPLAINCY. RAF BRIZE NORTON — Enquiries phone: C of E 897530 C.S.F.C. 897531 R.C. 897529