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write this amidst falling leaves, wet and windy weather and Christmas cards in
the shops.
It’s October and autumn is upon us! By the
time the magazine arrives on your doorstep it will be Winter, nearly Christmas
and with New Year not far away. Plans will be afoot for the coming year and
festivities to celebrate the Queen’s Golden
Jubilee, 60 years on the throne, I hear
that the Town Council will not be putting on any big town show but will
support clubs and organisations with their plans. It is a great shame that our
annual town show, Carterton Fun Day, will not be entertaining you in August as
usual. With committee members leaving and no one to take their place the show
has been cancelled due to not enough people coming forward to organise it.
Them is a report on this in this issue. To those who will be organising a show
or event next year please write in and advertise it, especially if you need
help in inn-fling it! Last day for inclusion is January 30th 2002 for the
March edition. Send to The Editor, S Butlers Drive, Carterton.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Wendy Morgan EDITOR Tel; 842663
Margaret Millington TREASURER
Bill Gosling
Fred Robertson
Chris Morgan
APOLOGY — In the September issue I noted
Councillor .1 A Rowe’s telephone number incorrectly and my apologies to the
person whose number it was. If you wish to contact Councillor Rowe phone the
Town I-fall 842156.
Due to the demise of the Horticultural Show at
the Carterton Fun Day all trophies have been returned to their donors except for the Maurice
Jesty cup. If you know of
any family member of the late Maurice Jesty to whom the cup can be
returned please contact Wendy Morgan, Tel: 842663.
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On April 28th 1928 a school was opened in
Burford Road to cater for the large numbers of children living in Carterton,
who up to then had to walk to schools in Alvescot or Brize Norton. The school’s
first headmistress was Kathleen Sellwood, who came from Carterton, and it had
19 pupils, the eldest was Annette Timms aged 9 and the youngest Leonard
Sharples aged 4. Another 7 children joined during the first term and by the
following year it had more than 80
pupils — in just two rooms. (Information from Peter Seldon’s book on the
history of Carterton). Sellwood Drive, next to the school, is named after
Kathleen. As the years went on, and the number of pupils increased, extra
buildings were added onto the original one and niorr classrooms built on the
land. Last year the school began a big building project when a block of
several new classrooms started to rise on the playground site. By September of
this year it was finished and work had begun on demolishing the buildings
adjacent to the old school. After many years we can see the old school as it
was, the building now being renovated for the nursery school. The
free-standing classroom by the main gate, that used to be Carterton’s
Library, has also been demolished and the whole school now has a different and
more attractive outlook. To many ex-pupils it must bring back happy memories
to see the original school in its former
glory. There is no building in Carterton on which there is a preservation
order so as to keep it as a site of historical importance. All pioneer homes
that were built from 1900 have mostly been demolished so that there are not
many ‘old’ Carterton buildings left in their original fomi. Let it not be
too late to put a preservation order on our first school, perhaps making it
the start of a millennium history project.
Last year there was a possibility that we would
not have a Fun Day this year due to lack of help. At the Annual General
Meeting, that was held at the beginning of this year, we were grateful that
some members of the public turned up to join our committee and so save the
day. Unfortunately not enough help was available to run the Horticultural
Show, the RAE Falcons had to cancel and the booked Dog Show did not take
place. All was not lost when on the day itself the show went on, the sun
shone, we had lots of entertainments and all the charity stalls raised
substantial amounts of cash for their causes. The RAE Brize Norton Station
Commander opened the show and the crowds were entertained by tug of war and
wellie wanging games, the Rangers Boys Football Club, Majorwrecks, line
dancing, ATC tent erecting display, bouncy pirate ship, model railway, pony
rides and clown. There was a Car Boot sale and an Arts and Craft show in the
Social Centre. As always we had our Grand Draw with over 40 prizes to be won
with the following who won the first three prizes:
1. Mr & Mrs Goulding
2. Mr S Clarke
3. Mr P Wise
CARTERTON FUN DAY COMES
TO AN END
CARTERTON FUN DAY 1996—2001. In 1995 a group
of us got together and decided that we needed a town show sited in the town
centre and not at the RAE camp where the Gala was held. The 1996 Fun Day was
such a success it became an annual show with lots of fun and entertainment for
our residents, the means for charities to raise cash and a good
advertisement for our town. It takes a year to organise, a small committee
to work in their spare-time
— in between jobs and other committee work. We have had no backing or
cash donations from the Town Council for all those years, no sponsors to pay
for entertainments. What we did have was voluntary help and free arena
displays from the RAE cadets, free arena events from the Carterton Rangers
(the only Carterton organisation to involve themselves), generous donations of
Draw prizes from local businesses and exhausting work on the day from a
committee of mostly senior citizens! At the 2001 Annual General meeting in
October not one member of the public turned up! The Chairman, Secretary,
Treasurer and Car Boot/Field organiser are all resigning after five years of
hard work putting on this show. They feel that they have done enough in making
a successful town show and wish to hand on the rewarding work to others to
continue. Other members of the committee were keen to put on another show but
not without help. It was obvious by the complete absence of the public
attending the AGM that nobody wished to commit themselves. That old enemy,
General Apathy, had struck again! Therefore it was decided by the committee
that no longer were we able to continue and regretfully we voted that the
Carterton Fun Day would discontinue. In accordance with the decision made at
the 1996 committee meeting, which decided that if the Fun Day was to fold up
any money outstanding would go to local charities, the committee at this year’s
AGM chose the following who will receive equal amounts of money from our
In conclusion these are the committee members
over the years who have worked hard to put on the Carterton Fun Day. The late
Paddy Monahan, Dixie Dean, Joe Walcott, Bill Gosling, Wendy Morgan, Margaret
Millington, the late Dick Nelson, Hannah Slator, Becki Jones, Gordon &
Betty Giles (these were on the 1997 committee and made the idea a success
enabling the ‘show to go on .) Joe,
Bill, Wendy & Margaret became permanent committee members and were joined
at later shows by Ada Simpson, Edna Hainsworth, May Satell, Bob Wise, Alec
Wixey, Peter Norgrove, Melanie Bryant, Rita Smale, Mary Johnson, Helen
Broadbent, Richard & Maureen Lamplough, Ellen Parker.
All those Carterton residents who knew and
remember Stan Wise were sad to hear that he died suddenly in October. I’m
sure many of them have their own stories and memories of this very well known
Carterton resident. I knew him as the village cobbler in the shop next to
Robert Moss, the barber. An old fashioned shop full of shoes and boots
repaired or waiting to be soled and heeled in that very expert way that only a
cobbler knew how. Not for him the quick glue and staple job that we have to
put up with now. Both those shops are long gone now, replaced by modern
buildings. I reprint below a poem that Stan sent in some years ago. An apt
epitaph to remember him by.
FOOTSTEPS THROUGH THE YEARS
I’ve spent many years at my Cobbler’s shop
Repairing and caring for everyone’s boots and
shoes.
I stick and I stitch for the poor and the rich
And whilst I work my mind begins to muse.
This heavy pair of brogues here need new leather
Upon the soles and heels, and a polish too;
They and their owners have seen tough times
together,
But I’ll bet they’ve had good times too.
This dainty pair in bright red patent
Belong to a little lass down the back lane.
She brought them in to have a buckle mended,
She’ll be pleased to dance in them again.
I’ve seen this village grow in size and
stature,
And every mile has left its mark on me.
For as its grown I’ve watched the people
mature
To take their place in Carterton’s history.
Each shoe I repair tells its owner’s story,
I learn more about these people every day.
I can often tell the job they do, how they walk
will tell me too.
If that bad knee is hurting as they go along
their way.
I’ve seen so much of everyone’s worldly
problems
They tell me all their Stories through their
feet.
Their good times, their bad times, I can tell so
much from you
As you walk past my shop along the street
I Sit at my machine just stitching leather
I put in eyelets, stitch a strap or two,
There’s one thing for sure, no matter what the
weather
A cobbler always has a job to do.
I’ve often been a good friend too when needed,
Maybe a young girl comes in with a rush
And me? A smile will touch my lip
Whilst I repair a dress zip to save her blush!
You’d be surprised how well I know my people
My cobbler’s shop is just the place to be.
I know all that goes on here
It’s what makes life to me so dear
And it’s the best job in the world to me.
STAN WISE. COBBLERS CORNER. ALVESCOT ROAD. 1998
ST JOHNS CHURCH PRE-SCHOOL
PLAYGROUP
Situated in St Johns Church, Burford Road it is
open for two sessions (Morning or Afternoon) three days a week on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.1 Sam—I 1 .45am or 12.l5pm—2.45pm. They take
children from 2~!2 years old to 5 years old at £3.60 per session. There is a
large variety of toys (regularly changed), waterplay, painting, climbing,
sliding, storytime, newstime, singing and mixing with other children all in a
safe and very friendly environment. Pop in at any time and see for yourself!
For more information call 07866 234106 during nursery hours or call Kim Wilson
01993 840347.
CARTERTON MAYOR’S
WALK. This will take place on Monday January 1st 2002. The New Year’s
Day Annual Walk, approximately 5 miles, starts from the Town Hall at lOam and
proceed to Kenns Farm and along the public footpath through to Shilton and
Brize Norton then back to Carterton Town Hall where hot soup will be served.
Walkers from various villages are welcome to join the walk if they wish.
Walkers are requested to register their name at the Town Hall prior to the
walk, this will assist in accounting for all taking part. If you do not
complete the walk please return to the Town Hall and notify them. It is hoped
that many adults, children and families will join in and raise money by
sponsorship of this walk and all monies collected will be donated to the
Oxfordshire Macmillan Cancer relief. Sponsorship forms are available at the
Town Hall, Library and Giles sports shop. Join us on January 1st!
MACMILLAN NURSES. They are employed at Sir
Michael Sobel House, John Radcliffe Hospital and Orchard Health Centre,
Banbury. The Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund is exclusively involved in caring
for people with cancer at any stage during their illness. The Macmillan
Clinical Nurse Specialists are trained to give emotional support at the time
of diagnosis helping both the patient and their family come to terms with
their illness. This support is continued throughout the treatment and on the
patient’s return home.
The Town Hall no longer sells green sacks for
garden waste.
HELP NEEDED TO
LOOK AFTER
WILDLIFE AREAS
WILLOW MEADOWS, next to the Shill Brook and just
north of the RAF Brize Norton runway, has probably never been ploughed or
enriched by artificial fertilisers. As a result many interesting ancient
meadow plants can be found there. Meadows such as these are a scarce habitat
in Britain nowadays. People walking through the Meadows may also notice birds
such as Reed Bunting and Sedge Warblers singing amongst the reeds and
Bullfinches flying in and out of the tall, thick hedges which surround the
area.
THE DELL, next to the Community College on
Upavon Way, has a steeply sloping limestone grassland bank above the Shill
Brook. High summer is the best time of the year to appreciate the wonderful
diversity of wildlife on this bank. Butterflies, such as the Marbled White and
Common Blue, flit amongst the highly coloured wild flowers. By looking
carefully you may see the bright blue Common Milkwort. Pink Restharrow, the
aptly named Yellow Rattle and Yellow Wort, and the purple Woolly Thistle wild
flowers. These two very important areas of wildlife are right on our door
step. They are owned by Carterton Town Council and have been identified as
County Wildlife sites. The Oxfordshire Wildlife Sites Project, based at the
Berkshire, Buckingham & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, is working with our
Town Council to maintain and enhance the wildlife value of the Willow Meadows
and The Dell. They are looking for volunteers to help look after them. If
you are interested in wildlife and would like to become involved in looking
after the Willow Meadows and/or The Dell contact:
Mrs Janet Eustace. Town Clerk, Carterton Town
Council Tel: 01993 842156. Information about the Oxfordshire Wildlife Sites
Project contact the Project Officer Tel: 01865 775476.
WITNEY GAZETTE -
MAY 19TH
1939
GRAND FLYING DISPLAY FOR
EMPIRE AIR DAY
A grand flying display will be held at the Brize
Norton Royal Air Force station tomorrow to celebrate Empire Air Day. All
sections of ground organisations will be open to the public and instructors
will be in attendance. There will be a magnificent flying programme from 2—7pm
including aerobatics by single seater fighters, formation flying in the new
American training machines, a fine spectacle will be a flight past of
different types of machines followed by a low flying attack on the aerodrome
itself. In addition to actual demonstrations there will be an air park where
visitors may look around and enter the machines. Apart from the fact that this
marks the 21St anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force as a
separate service, this is the first display to be held in Brize Norton
Aerodrome and is therefore of special importance.
REPORT OF THE AIR SHOW - MAY
20TH 1939
I have abridged the report and kept to the
programme of events.
Important visitors who flew in were the Under
Secretary of State for Air, Captain Harold Balfour and the Air Chief Marshal
Sir Charles Burnett, Commander In Chief of the Royal Air Force. 4,000 people
attended. During the day frequent appeals were made over the loudspeakers for
recruits and volunteers (Note the date! — Ed). Some 60 men made enquiries
regarding the RAF Volunteer Reserve but no recruits for the regular Air Force
were recruited. The show opened with a display of aerobatics in a Hawker Fury
aircraft piloted by FIt Lt Lee. Then a pupil and instructor flight in a Hawker
Hart followed. 3rd was five Harvards piloted by Sq Ldr Homer, FIt Sgt
Lillywhite, FIt Sgt Holman, PIt Off Boulton and Sgt West. 4th saw messages
picked up and dropped by three Hawker Audax piloted by Fg Off’s McAlistair
and Williams with Sgt May. Then 3 Oxfords carried out a daylight raid on the
station with 3 Furies intercepting. Pilots of the Oxfords were PIt Off Lee,
F.Sgt Landrey and F.Sgt Burch. Pilots on the Furies were Fit Lt Hoskins,
F.Sgts Lillywhite and Holman. The last display was an Audax (Sgt May) towing a
drogue target and a Fury (FIt Off McAlistair) carried out attacks. There were
8 types of aircraft seen in the final fly past, they were:
BRISTOL BLENHEIM, TWIN ENGINE MEDIUM BOMBER
PILOT SGT DAWE
FAIREY BATTLE, SINGLE ENGINE BOMBER
PILOT SQ LDR HARRISON
HARVARD, 2 SEATER TRAINER
PILOT SGT WEST
OXFORD. TWIN ENGINE TRAINER
PILOT PLT.OFF. LEE
HAWKER HART, 2 SEATER SINGLE ENGINE TRAINER
PILOT PLT.OFF. MCALISTAIR
GLOSTER GAUNTLET. SINGLE SEATER FIGHTER
PILOT SQ LDR SIMS
HAWKER AUDAX, ARMY CO-OPERATION AIRCRAFT PILOT
SGT MAY
HAWKER FURY, SINGLE SEATER FIGHTER
PILOT F.SGT HOLMAN
The Grand Finale was three Audax doing a low
flying attack on a transport column, pilots
were FI.Lt Hoskins, F.O. Williams and Plt.Off.
Boulton.
RECONSIDER CLOSING OUR
SWIMMING POOL!
I
have been informed by friends that it was announced in a local paper that
the Carterton outdoor swimming pool is to shut in 2002. This facility is a
great asset to living in Carterton and as a parent of four children the
outdoor pool would be greatly missed during the summer months if closed. I
believe the council should justify the planned closure of this facility to the
residents of Carterton and give the reasons behind this decision. I have heard
that one reason the pool is to close is the opening of a new Leisure Centre in
the new Carterton development. If there are to be 1.300 new properties built
on the site surely Carterton could sustain the Leisure Centre AND the outdoor
swimming pool! As we are so far away from any coastline the open air pool is
the nearest some of us get to an atmosphere of water in the open air. An
indoor pool just would not be the same on a warm summer’s day. I think the
council should reconsider their decision and remember that the original
residents of Carterton have a need for their existing facilities as well as
those facilities that are planned in the new
development.
MARK PATERSON
BUTTERCROSS QUILTER5
GET
AWARD
Members of The Buttercross Quilters are
celebrating today (Oct 23) after receiving a grant of £590 from the National
Lottery Awards For All programme. With this grant the group will be able to
purchase 10 lightweight quilt stands and to hire a hail ready for an
exhibition of the members’ work to be held in Witney in October2002. Group
spokesperson, Mrs Alcock, said ‘We are thrilled to receive this award today.
For a group like ours this is a large sum of money and it will allow us to
share our interests and to show our work to the local community. We’ve
worked very hard to develop this project, now we have received the money it is
time for the real work to start making all the exhibits’. For further
information about The Quilters contact Mrs Alcock 841704.
This service is part of Victim Support
Oxfordshire, which is a charity set up to support victims of crime and their
families in the community. We are in the process of recruiting volunteers to
enable the service to be offered to all Magistrates’ Courts in Oxfordshire.
Research has shown that people who are supported whilst giving evidence are
more likely to be able to cope with the experience and therefore give their
evidence more effectively. It can often be a very daunting and sometimes very
frightening experience to attend court to give evidence and the Oxfordshire
Magistrates’ Courts Witness Service aims to help witnesses, victims, their
families and friends by providing a free and confidential service. We are
looking for volunteers from all sections of the community to help provide this
service. Support and professional training ensures the service is carried out
to a very high standard. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or have
been called to give evidence, please phone 01993 708147 or write to:
Oxfordshire Magistrates’ Courts Witness Service, P0
Box 270,
Witney,
Oxon OX28 6YU.
MARGARET WARD, Co-ordinator
CARTERTON FOOTBALL
CLUB
MATCHES - LONG AGO!
MAY 11920
A football match was played on Saturday on home
ground against Alvescot who brought a
strong team and after a hard game it resulted in
a draw I —1.
CARTERTON A Matthews. T Clark. F Townsend. R
Legg. I Cragg. F Woods. A Wilsden. A Rose. M Jesty. I Wilsden and Police
Constable Stayte.
ALVESCOT S Eldridge. A Morris. R Taylor. B
Oakey. H Walker. R Oakey. C Screech. E Peachey. P Collier. G Simmonds. G
Walker. REFEREE Oliver Yeatman of Alvescot
OCTOBER 13 1922
On Saturday last, October 7th, Carterton was
home to Witney Town Reserves in the 1st round of the Oxfordshire Junior
Shield. Goals by I Wellstood and E Stanmore to win 2.0. The home forwards were
completely off colour and gave a very disappointing display but the half
backs, A Rose, F Kennett and D Hamer played a good sound game and were largely
responsible for the victory gained. Mr C Home of Clanfield had charge of the
game.
JANUARY 20 1939
Carterton 1. Aston 3. For this match on Saturday
Carterton were unable to field their full team, in consequence of which many
players played in unaccustomed positions. In spite of this however they
actually led Aston by I goal to nil up to 20 minutes to full time when Aston
taking advantage of their superiority in weight put in 3 quick goals. The
state of the pitch was such as to be a drawback to the lighter side but on the
whole Carterton played good football. Their finishing wasn’t strong enough
however many chances were missed. Wheeler was unfortunate when he collided
with an upright and suffered slight injuries to his face. Smith receiving a
pass from the left opened the score for Carterton after 20 minutes play.
Carterton continued to attack but no further scoring took place until after 25
minutes in the second half when J Sparrowhawk, Barratt and Spurrett scored
quick goals for Aston. While the whole Carterton team played well Wagland and
Dew were outstanding. The game was fast and Aston fully deserved their win if
only for the grand spurt they put on during the last 15 minutes of the game.
CARTERTON G Wheeler. S Wise. H Wise. W Curson. F
Grant. K Dew. P Hedges.
C Wagland. G Smith(CAPT). H Taylor. J Wise.
ASTON Baker. Mudge. Comley. L Sparrowhawk.
Beckinsale. Spurrett. Dunstan(CAPT).
I
Sparrowhawk. Hewer. Douglas.
REFEREE F Cannon
CARTERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Last year we published two photographs of
Carterton footballers from many years ago. We republish them as we now have
more information and can name most of them. This is due to the excellent
memory of Jack Timms, who is 93 years old, and was involved with the
football club for many years on the committee, as a player in the boy’s
team, the reserve and 1st team, and then 35 years as a sidesman. In fact he
was in his 70’s when he retired from being actively involved. Even so there
are three faces in the photographs that he could not put a name to and we hope
a reader can identify a relative.
THIS PAGE
FROM L TO
R. BACK ROW. Frank Hawkins(President). Fred Kennett. Mr Broomhead
(Goal-keeper). Douglas Dugdale. Tom Richens(Secretary)
MIDDLE ROW. Three players unidentified.
BOTTOM ROW L TO R. Jimmy Wellstead. Tom Clarke.
Maurice Jesty. Percy Kemp.
Archie Rose.
NEXT PAGE — TOP HALF
L TO R. TOP ROW. George Helman(President). Fred
Kennett. Mr Broomhead(Goal-keeper).
Tom Clarke. Tom Richens(Secretary)
MIDDLE ROW. Three players unidentified.
BOTTOM ROW. L TO R. Mr Stayte(Policeman).
Maurice Iesty. Douglas Dugdale. Percy Kemp. Archie Rose.
Both photographs are believed to have been taken
in the 1920’s.
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FOOTBALLERS OF 1930-1935 Who are they? Only two have been identified.
Fred Townsend and Jack Edmunds in the front row. This third photo from Jenny
Maxwell is published for the first time and is from a collection she is
getting together for research into the history of Carterton Town Football
Club. In time she will compile a book and get together enough mementoes, such
as old programmes, to display in the club. Elsewhere in this magazine you
will find reports of football matches, in years gone by, published in the
Witney Gazette. Have you anything to donate or stories to tell? Contact Jenny
Tel: 212803. |
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| Web Masters Note
The above photo is entered as Carterton football team, but in actual fact, it is Alvescot in 1920/21. In the back ground can be seen "Shill House" Where Charles I stayed on his way to the battle of Newbury, during the civil war, the house was demolished when Brize Norton Runway was extended, this is one of only about 3 photos that exist of this house. The teams names are Back Row. Redvers Taylor, Sidney Eldridge, Guy Walker. Middle Row. Ernest Peachey, Charles Screech, Alf Morris. Front Row. Fred Oakey, Fred Townsend, Harry Walker, Baden Oakey, (my father), Jimmy Adams |
FROM THE WITNEY GAZETTE.
CARTERTON LONG AGO.
SHOWS. ENTERTAINMENTS.
HORTICULTURAL SHOW.
PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 5TH
1919
Held in the Co-op Hall, Mr I B Faulder
presiding. Voted in were President, Major Butler JP, Alvescot. Secretaries Mr
T Richens and Mr Evans. Treasurer, Mr I B Faulder. Committee, Mr T Rose, Mr
Nunney, Mr Humphries, Mr Burge, Mr F Gilbert, Mr Brett and Mr A E Minty.
CARTERTON ANNUAL GALA DAY-. AUGUST 18 1922
Held on the Recreation Ground, it included a
Horticultural Show and Football competition as well as the usual
entertainments. As well as Carterton the football teams included those from
Brize Norton, Alvescot, Weald, Clanfield, Witney, Cogges, Langford, Filkins,
Highworth, Southrop, Fairford and Shrivenham (the eventual winner). There were
long lists of winners in the Horticultural Show, too many to note, but in the
vegetable section the names Nunney, Rose, Thompson, Iven, Timms, Kingham,
Connolly, Garford, Hawkins, Curyhon, Wailer, Hamer, Garford, WaIlis, Britt and
McCall crop up frequently. In the fruit section we find the names Farmer,
Mitford, Timms, Bullock, Garford, Megson, Johnson, Iven, Hoddinott, Bartlett,
Walker, Fau]der, Richens, Parks, Kemp and Curyhon. With the Pot Plants display
as well as the men, Townsend, Curyhon, Timms, White, Preston, Trinder we have
the ladies, Mrs Pritchard, Mrs Minty, Mrs Shepherd, Miss Butler, and the Cut
Flower arrangements winners were Mrs Kingham, Dorothy Johnstone, Mrs Connolly,
Mrs Faulder and Mrs Kemp. Winning cakes etc were from Mrs Knowles, Mrs Nunney,
Mrs Hamer, Mrs Richens, Mrs Phipps and Mrs Hoddinott. Winners in the Wild
Flower section for children under 14 years were Mary and Kathleen Connolly,
Winnie Tweed, Alice Farmer, and Willie Slayte. There were also classes for
chickens and rabbits and the show was open to all in surrounding villages with
many entries.
FANCY DRESS DANCE - APRIL 211922
The Tennis and Recreation Club held a very
enjoyable fancy dress dance with a good attendance, whistles and streamers
adding to the gaiety and enjoyment of the evening. Much fun was caused by Mr D
Dugdale and Mr Bartlett as Lion Tamers. Dresses were so varied and numerous
that it was difficult to vote for the prizewinners.
Prizewinners (Ladies) 1. Miss R Hedge as Topsy
2. Mrs Bartlett as an Indian Squaw (Gentlemen) 1. Mr Bartlett as a Lion Tamer
2. Mr R Risborough as a French Waiter.
CARTERTON DRAMATIC CLUB - APRIL 28 1922
They gave an excellent entertainment in Black
Bourton in the schools. Songs, duets, recitations and sketches by Mr &
Mrs Bartlett, Messrs Dugdale and Clarke, Misses Batchelor and Offley-Shore.
They were a very talented troupe and their sketches etc most amusing and
clever and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCIL - MARCH 13 1931
A parish meeting for the purpose of the above
was held in the WI Hall on March 9. Mr Black was elected Chairman for the
meeting. Nomination papers were handed in for the following candidates. Messrs
Ball, Baigent, Belts, Blunt, Craddock, Faulder, Foote, Hawkins, Jackson, Lucas
and Watts. The necessary 10 minutes were allowed before voting took place and
as 7 members had to be elected voting was very keen. Ultimately the following
were elected. Messrs Ball, Blunt, Craddock, Faulder, Foote, Lucas and Watts.
JUNE
9— 1939 FRIENDLY CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN CARTERTON AND MR HARWOOD’S XI
Carterton Players were:
A Rose. C Busby. D Dugdale. R Green. R Barlow. H
Small. I Smith. I Watson. H Wise.
Forthcoming events at Witney College, Holloway
Rd, Witney.
December 7 Talk by Peter Creed on Flowers of
Eastern Pyrenees.
January 18 Members Night, Slides, photographs,
records etc.
February 1 Talk by Momee Button ~Wild Life of
the Windrush Valley’
March I AGM followed by talk by Keith Offord on
Raptors.
Outdoor meetings: January 20. Walk around
WitneyLake
February 9 Birdwatching on Port meadow For information phone: Anthony Florey 775020
CARTERTON DAY CENTRE FOR THE
ELDERLY
Sited on the access road to the Edith Moorhouse
and St Joseph’s schools — off Lawton Avenue — Carterton Day Centre
provides a service to the elderly and infirm of Carterton and the surrounding
district. Open from Monday to Thursday inclusive, between 9am and 2pm the
Centre provides a cooked meal, tea and biscuits and the company of like-minded
people. Up to twenty people are able to attend each day, cared for by a
professional manager, deputy manager and a cook, assisted by a team of unpaid
volunteers. For those who need it, transport to and from the Day Centre is
provided in our own minibus and it is equipped to carry wheelchairs. In the
main our members are referred to us by Social Services, local doctors and
district nurses but we will accept suggestions from any members of the
public. At the moment we have vacancies particularly on Mondays. Do you know
someone who would appreciate a day out, a good meal and the chance to chat? In
some cases this can give carers a few hours of freedom, often even more
important! If you do, call our manager. Mrs Tricia Pratley 840162 and she will
arrange a visit at a time to suit you.
By now you would have noticed that another
Charity Shop has opened in Carterton. In Hawkins House (behind Barclays Bank)
the Oxford Animal Sanctuary Society have many bargains to be bought with
clothes for that party, unexpected special occasion or for replenishing your
wardrobe for the coming winter months. Books, ornaments and toys are also sold
and all proceeds go to charity. It opens Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
l0am—12 noon and l.30—3.3Opm.
MAGAZINE DELIVERIES — We still need volunteers
to deliver this magazine four times a year in the following roads: ‘.Whittington
PLACE, ROBINSON CLOSE, LORD CLOSE, MILESTONE ROAD S AND N SIDES. Our thanks
to those who came forward, after our cry for help in the last issue, and have
joined our delivery teams. If you can help, contact Chris Morgan 842663.
FARMER’S MARKETS — We lost our Farmer’s
Market here in Carterton but they still continue in Witney and Chipping
Norton. The next markets in Witney will take place on December 20th and
January 17th. If you want to buy meat fresh from the farm locally then at
Burford Road, Brize Norton, you will find Foxbury Farm — details on advert
in this magazine. Meanwhile congratulations to Rebecca and Stuart Dawes of
Foxbury Farm who with a book sale, a Tombola and a cake and coffee stall
raised £600 for the Oxfordshire Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
CARTERTON LIBRARY - OPENING
TIMES
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
TO
CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS SECRETARIES/CHAIRMEN -
Please inform us if you close down, alter venue or change telephone numbers.
We get the blame if readers cannot contact you!
Just after the 2nd World War it was discovered
that more than £100 was left in the ‘Wings For Victory Fund’. A prominent
member of Carterton Mr I C Ball had long cherished a dream of a Social Centre
for the village, other people shared his views, a committee was formed and the
fund started with this £100. Various fund raising ventures were thought up
and the best was the Carterton Fete, an annual event that drew crowds far and
wide and brought in hundreds of pounds. During this time RAF Brize Norton was
occupied by the United States Air Force whose airmen did a great deal for the
Fetes, providing stalls and sideshows, arranging band concerts, gymnastics
displays, drill parades etc and spending their money. Unfortunately by this
time Mr Hall had died but another of Carterton’s spirited residents came
to the rescue. Mr John Browne donated a site on the Alvescot Road side of the
Recreation Ground. This was almost lost when Mr Browne sold the rest of his
ground and the Social Centre site was included but he saved the day by buying
the site back again. The fund continued to grow but so did inflation. Plans
were drawn, approved and passed but costs had increased so a grant was applied
for. There were two. 1. A Community Centre Grant or 2. A Village Hall Grant.
The second one was the highest and readily available so this was voted for.
When the Social Centre was opened a whole week’s celebrations were held and
Mr Ball’s dream came true.
This is a shortened and edited version of an
article given by Mrs Maycock, C.C.M. June/Sept 1978. TURNPIKE ROADS By Martin
Way published C.C.M. 1980
With the onset of the Industrial Revolution
there was a need for good roads and groups of interested people grouped
together to mend the roads and to charge a toll to cover costs and make a
profit if possible. Such a group was formed in our area and Burford and
Faringdon Trust was set up in 1771. They had charge of the road from Burford
through Shilton, Black Bourton, Clanfield, Radcot and then Faringdon. They set
up Toll Houses, Gates and Causeways to collect Tolls and Milestones. Two of
these Milestones can still be seen in Carterton. One opposite Milestone Road
and the other in Shilton Road. The house on the corner of Arkell Avenue is
believed to be a Toll Keeper’s cottage, but not yet confirmed. We have to
thank the Turnpike Act for our wide grassed verges. This stated that the way
must be at least 40 foot wide. Stone from the Dell quarry was used to mend the
roads and surface new sections. THE
CORNER SHOP AND THE PUB By John Browne published C.C.M. 1982
Imagine that from the little corner shop on the
corner (where the video rental shop is now) to where the open market is was
just waste land with a high hedge in front of it. That is what it was like
when Mr Kennett bought his shop. In 1932 the Burford Brewery of Game and Son
purchased the land from Mr Kennett and built the Beehive Pub on it. This was
Carterton’s first pub. When ‘lo!’ there came a visitation from some city
gents. It was not easy to come to Carterton then. They had to travel by train
from Paddington to Oxford, then by local train from Oxford to Bampton station
(in Brize Norton village) Charley Walker met them at the station with his pony
and trap to take them to Carterton. The visit was an annual one. The two
gentlemen were executors of Mr Pengelly who had lived in Carterton then
emigrated to Australia. They had to view a certain piece of land to make sure
all was well. Imagine their surprise to see a Pub standing on the land!
Imagine the feelings of Mr Kennett when he found he had sold land which he
thought he had owned — but didn’t. Those also of the Brewery who had built
a pub on land they thought they had owned — but didn’t. Everything worked
out alright in the end. Mr Kennett gave to the executors the money the Brewery
had given him for the land and the executors were pleased that they did not
have to come from London every year to look at a silly piece of land!
STOP PRESS NEWS FROM THE TOWN HALL
CARTERTON SWIMMING POOL
Many residents will know that Carterton’s long
awaited new Leisure Centre, which includes a 25m swimming pool, a learner pool
and a fitness suite, is due to open at the end of 2002. This has given the
Town Council an opportunity to consider the future of the Open-Air Pool at
Swinbrook Road. It is more usual for District Councils to run swimming pools
as they have much larger budgets but as they failed to provide a pool in
Carterton the Town Council filled the gap with the Swinbrook Road facility.
This was built in the early 1970’s and over the years the residents have
paid for the upkeep of the pool and funded a large part of the annual running
loss. Once the new Leisure Centre is open it is likely that the District
Council will withdraw the grant that they give towards running costs. If this
were to happen the losses would increase to about £22,000 a year (an extra
£5 a year on rates of each household in the town). It is possible that losses
could be considerably greater than this if people decided to use the new pool
which will be open all the year round and offer a range of modern facilities.
In addition the Swinbrook Road Swimming Pool is in need of modernisation and
refurbishment. Resurfacing the large pool would cost about £15,000. New
boilers, pumps and filters are also needed. In total the Town Council
estimates that this might cost as much as £100,000 (which is equivalent to
£25 on every rate bill). The Council knows that the pool gives pleasure to
many residents and that generations of children have learnt to swim there.
Councillors have therefore decided to explore various options to see if there
is a way of keeping the pool open without imposing substantial costs on the
residents. These include discussions with the District Council and with the
company appointed to manage the new Leisure Centre. The Council will keep you
in touch with developments. In the meantime please note that the Swimming Pool
will definitely be open for the 2002 season and we look forward to seeing
large numbers of visitors (weather permitting!)
JANET EUSTACE, Town Clerk
Litter bins are provided on many of our roads
and open spaces and we pay, through our rates, to have these emptied. I would
like to thank those of you who take the trouble to use the bins and ask those
few people who do not to be more considerate in future. I wish everyone in
Carterton a happy and prosperous New Year.
CLLR JOE WALCOTT, Town Mayor
Carterton is very much involved with RAF Brize
Norton with many service families living in the town. We live in sight and
sound of the many aircraft that use the airfield, and have been for over 60
years. When war, military campaigns or hostilities flare up RAF Brize Norton
is on the front line of preparations. There will be many service families in
Carterton who have husbands, fathers, sons and friends involved in the
Afghanistan conflict. Many servicemen may not be able to join their families
at Christmas, spending that time away in a foreign land in warfare. Think also
of those who work long hours on the camp making ready planes and equipment.
Happy Christmas, RAF Brize Norton
CARTERTON LIONS CLUB -
FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Carterton Lions are pleased to report that
Father Christmas, on his sleigh, will be touring the
Carterton area on the following days in
December.
1
Sat
Glenmore Estate
3
Mon
Queens Road
5
Wed
Shillbrook Avenue, Gamer Close, Stone leigh Drive
7
Fri
Mayfield & Larksfield Close, Maples, Whittington Place
8
Sat
Carterton Crossroads
11
Tues
Rock Close, Arkell Aye, Sycamore Drive, Finchdale Close
13
Thurs Foxcroft
Drive, Oakfield Road, Clarkstone Drive
18
Tues
Wycombe Way & roads off it
23
Sun
Esso Garage
24
Mon
Carterton Co-op
Father Christmas looks forward to meeting many
children (and grown-ups) and hearing how
good you have all been during the year.
Lion MADDY RADBURN, PRO Secretary
THE
EDITORIAL STAFF OF CARTERTON COMMUNITY MAGAZINE EXTENDS
SEASONAL
GREETINGS TO THEIR READERS, ADVERTISERS AND DELIVERY
TEAMS.
WITHOUT YOU ALL, THERE WOULD BE NO MAGAZINE. THIS 25TH YEAR OF PRODUCTION
SHOWS HOW COMING TOGETHER AS A ‘COMMUNITY’
HAS MADE THIS TOWN MAGAZINE A
SUCCESS.
A HAPPY CHRITSMAS AND A
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
FROM WENDY, MARGARET, CHRIS,
BILL AND FRED
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT
COUNCIL. KNOW YOUR COUNCILLOR!
JOE
WALCOTT
Carterton South
Tel: 212353 Vice Chairman of WODC
Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee, Economic
and Social Overview and Scrutiny
Committee, Environment Overview and Scrutiny
Committee
PAUL
WESSON
Carterton South
Tel: 840452
Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee
HARRY
WATTS
Carterton South
Tel: 843102
Finance and Management Overview and Scrutiny
Committee, Environment Overview and
Scrutiny Committee
CHARLES MARLOW Carterton North Tel: 212354
Finance and Management Overview and Scrutiny
Committee
GEORGE
MASON
Carterton North
Tel: 841729
Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee, Economic
and Social Overview and Scrutiny
Committee, Environment Overview and Scrutiny
Committee
KEITH
STONE
Carterton North
Tel: 841165
Vice Chairman of the Finance and Management
Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee
Most day to day decisions are now made by a
Cabinet of Councillors which meets every other week. The Council meets four
times a year and sets overall policy and budget. Three Overview and Scrutiny
Committees meet every eight weeks, monitor decisions taken and assist in the
development of council policy.
Contact for information on how to join from the
Secretary, Eric Cole, Donsona Cottage,
37 Oxford Hill, Witney OX28 31U. Forthcoming
events: September 6, Treasures oJ the
Rodleian. September
20, Genetically Modified Plants. October
4, Positive Attitudes of the
Over Sixties. November
1, Cost of Human Error. November 15,
Natural Health Therapy.
December
6, London Palladium.
Age Concern Oxfordshire is seeking an
enthusiastic, creative and committed organiser at their
Burford Day Centre which operates on Mondays and
Thursdays at the Burford Day Hospital.
For further information contact: Lester Lee Tel:
01865240619.
Are you interested in the local community? Do
you like working as part of a team? Have you an odd couple of hours to spare?
If the answer is YES then why not become a School Governor. You don’t have
to have a child at school, only an interest in education and a willingness
to give a small amount of time and energy. You would be joining a dedicated
team of ‘like minded’ local volunteers who work together supporting the
head teacher, the staff, parents, the wider community and, most of all, the
children. Advances have been made, and are being made, in education and the
Governing Body are there to question, challenge and seek information so that
there is a continuous improvement in education for all our children. There are
two main meetings a term and each Governor is also on a smaller committee
dealing with specific tasks. At present the Carterton County Primary School
(Tel: 842502) and Edith Moorhouse Primary School (Tel: 842372) have vacancies
for Governors and if you are
interested
please contact either school.
A HAROLD, School Governor
BURFORD
PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLER GROUP —
Tanners Lane, Burford. Ages
3—5 yrs. Mon—Fri 9—l2am. 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. Mother & Toddlers
Thurs 12.45—2.l5pm. 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—11.45am. 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—4pm.
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 — 10/12 Ely Close. Mon—Fri 9am—3pm. Daily
Parent & Toddler sessions.
Bumbles Coffee Shop open Mon—Thurs 9am—2.3Opm. Fri
9—12 noon. Enq. Tania]
Jan 841497. Little Beehive Creche 0—Syrs Mon—Fri
9am—12 noon. Little Flyers
Group 2/3 yrs 12.30—2.3Opm Mon—Thurs Enq: Creche
Supervisor 844011. RAINBOW MUMS & TODDLERS
DROP-IN. Tuesdays 9.30—ham during term time. Carterton Methodist Church,
Burford Rd. Enq: 213080.
CARTERTON SCOUTS &
CUBS — Scout & Guide HO,
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—8’/2yrs Barbara Furnival 212558. Cub
Pack (Boys & Girls) — Tues
6—7.lSpm. Age 8—101/2yrs. Barbara
Furnival 212558. Scout Troop (Boys &
Girls) —Wed 6.30—8.3Opm. Age lOl/2—l5yrs. Mike Drysdale 844942.
2nd BRIZE NORTON (RAF) AIR SCOUT GROUP — Scout HQ —
situated behind
the Sgts mess, RAF Brize Norton. Tel: 01993 842551 ext
7929.
Group Scout Leader— John Gulliver. Tel: 01993 842551
ext 7895, or 01993845914.
Air Scout Troop (Age 1 01/2~~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—Spin 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—7.3Opm 1st Cart. Guides Mons 7.30—9pm
Carterton Community College Play School 2nd
Cart. Brownies Mons 6.15—7.3Opm
The Hive 2nd Cart. Rainbows Thurs 4—Spin
Methodist Church 1st Cart. Rainbows Weds 5—6pm
WI Hall 3rd Cart. Brownies Mons 6—7.3Opm
St Kenelms Hall,
MinsterLovell 1st ML Rainbows 3.45—4.45pm 1st ML Brownies
5—6.3Opm
Young Leaders meet monthly and work with their units
weekly
CARTE RTON TREFOIL GUILD — Meetings W.I. Hall, 3rd
Wednesday of month.
7.45—9.3Opm. Contact: 842026.
S.S.A.F.A. WITNEY & AREA — Contact: Don Deaney,
35 Curbridge Road, Witney. Tel: 201442.
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.
CARTERTON CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH — Tues
7.lSpm. Carterton Social Centre. Enquiries Tel: Bonnie 212755— Roma 704240—
Jean 771132.
CARTERTON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB — President: Mike
Stevenson — 842075.
Chairman: Nick Truman — 842753. Secretary: Mrs Ann
CaIIen —845126.
MANAGERS:
Girls — Julia Nichols 704450
U 11’s Colts — Jeremy Yallop 841491
U7’s — Darren Lee 214515
U1 2’s — John Williams 844515
U8’s — Chris Richardson 212398
U13’s — Baden Sparkes 213116
U8’s Colts — Ian Hempsall 213248
U 14’s — Rob King 214227
U9’s — Gary Brown 07900572497
U 15’s— Pete Kelly 845663
U9s Colts — Barry Hedges 843209
U 16’s — Key Trethowan 840315
U 10’s— Les Bishop 840055
Mens 1st Team — Pete Lamb 844004
U 10’s Colts — Jeremy AlIen 846888 Mens
Reserves — Vince Bush 213733
U 11’s — Ritchie Barnes 213170
Ladies Team — Debbie Richards 772385
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.
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.
CARTERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Chairman: Bob Taylor — 840214. Secretary: Cathryn
Taylor — 842410. Hall Hire:
Cohn Brown 841109. Club Stewards: Cohn Brown 841109,
Kevin Rose 841105.
Hellenic Premier League. 1st Team: Andy Slater —
01865 375389. Reserve Team:
Mark Light —213100.
Witney & District. A Team: David Day — 843333. B
Team: Richard Baker 213024.
U18’s (Allied Counties): Mac Mcleman — 07747
640977. U17’s (Elsivier League):
Mike Fleming—842410. U16’s: Dave Stock—843126.
Mini Soccer: Paul King—840412.
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.I. 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—10.3Opm (in
Woodgreen School Sports Hall — 4 courts). All
welcome. SUMMER CLUB too. Tel.
Graham 01993 702219
WITNEY & CARTERTON BADMINTON CLUB — Wednesdays 8—h
Opm. 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 — Carterton Astro Turf, Upavon
Way. Wednesdays
Juniors 6.30—7.3Opm Telephone 846550.
Adults/Intermediates 7.00—8.30pm
Telephone: 840389.
FULBROOK CAMERA CLUB — Enq: Ellen or Gordon Parker
843985.
WITNEY AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ORCHESTRA — Rehearsals
Monday afternoons 2—4.3Opm Corn Exchange, Witney. Details: Tel: Witney
704566.
SHILL VALLEY LACEMAKERS — Meets 1st Mon in the month.
Town Hall, Carterton 7.30—9.3Opm. Ring Julie 840276.
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.
WINDRUSH COLLECTORS SOCIETY — Meetings 2nd Wednesday
of month.
7.4Spm Carterton Social Centre. Enquiries: Mr Everett
Tel: 213030.
AEROBICS/STEP AEROBICS — Day (with qualified creche
facility) and evening
classes in Carterton. For days and times and more
information contact: Janey
Shader. Tel: 845812.
WITNEY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS — Mondays during term
time, Henry Box School, Witney. 7.45—9.4Spm. Enq: Alexander 8am — Tel:
840984. DUCKLINGTON MORRIS DANCERS — Practices 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each
month. 8pm Duckhington Village Hall — and afterwards in ‘The Bell’.
Information contact Andy Cheyne 831657 or Neil Sleight 01865 241081.
SCOTTISH DANCING — Lechlade, New Memorial Hall. Thurs. 7.3Opm.
Beginners &
Experienced Dancers. Enq. Shirley Jenkins 01367 252623.
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.
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: 0410
367721.
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 Social Centre, Alvescot Road. Ring May SateIl 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.I. 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.
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. See: Mr M. C. Drew, 46
Ampney Orchard,
Bampton. Tel: 210129.
WITNEY TALKING NEWSPAPER FOR THE BLIND — Secretary:
Mrs B. Cleary. Tel: Witney 703418/704858.
CARTERTON FRIENDS OF THE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED
— Meetings
3rd Wed. in the month 2—4pm Town Hall, Alvescot Road,
Carterton. Enquiries:
Mrs Gibbens — Tel: 843502.
RSPCA — Local Secretary Jason Kibble, 16 Hillview,
Carterton. Tel: 213225. 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.
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, Arkell
Aye, Carterton.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION — Meetings 3rd Mon of each month
at 8.OOpm at Carterton
Bowls Club, ArkelI Ave. Membership Secretary: A. J.
Staddon, 57 Brize Norton Rd, Tel:
841861 — Welfare Secretary: Mr M BuIley, 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, W~ney.
See: A. J. Wixey. Tel: 844699.
WITNEY MOTOR CLUB — Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs of each
month. Secretary
Simon Bradley, 7 Beech Road, Witney. TeI:702722.
CARTERTON ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE — Cadets.
Contact: Dawn Smith.
Tel: 842529. 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 LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION — Windrush
Valley Branch. Enq: Chairman
—
Mr P. H. Thompson. Tel: 841325 or Representative — Mrs Pat Shepherd.
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 9am—1 pm. 10 Wesley Walk, High
Street, Witney. Tel: 776277.
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 Iunchtimes 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. 7.3Opm
at the WI Hall Brize Norton Road. President: Mrs C. Sherwood 843919. See: Mrs
B. Fall—Tel: 841674.
W.I. BOOKING CLERK — Mrs B. Fall — Tel: 841674.
THE BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE—Alvescot Road. Tel:
841718.
CARTERTON SURGERY — 17 Alvescot Road, Carterton. Tel:
844567.
METHODIST CHURCH — Rev. Andy Chislett-McDonald, 51
Scholars Acre,
Carterton, Tel: 845322.
CARTERTON AND BRIZE NORTON COUNCIL OF CHURCHES — Once
a quarter. Enq: Mrs S. Rankcom, The Sycamores, 72 Oaktield Road. Tel: 842997.
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.
SPRINGBOARD CHILDREN, ADULTS & FAMILIES PROJECT —
Supports individuals/ families with anxiety, depression/long term mental
health. Drop In for adults Mondays & Fridays lOam—3pm. Enq. Doreen
841740 Mon—Frid lOam—Spin.
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.
BUTTERCROSS QUILTERS — Meets every 2nd Tuesday. The
Buffet Room, Lang-
dale Hall, Witney 7.30—9.3Opm. Tel: 841704.
FARINGDON & LECHLADE ROUND TABLE — Meets 1st and
3rd Monday of month. At
Crown Hotel, Faringdon. Begins 7.3Opm. Enquiries to Ray
Bather. Carterton 843205. 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.
WEST OXFORDSHIRE CITIZEN ADVOCACY — Volunteers speak
up for people who cannot communicate well. Enq. Anthony Richards 704826.
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.
WITNEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Meets 3rd Tuesday in
month. Sept—May.
7.3Opm in Corn Exchange, Witney. Enquiries Tel: 779093.