25 years in production and our 100th edition. Two reasons for celebration by this magazine and by our town. We hope you like our special issue cover. Many towns and villages have magazines or newsletters backed by council, church or busine~s finances. This magazine is independently produced by an editorial team of volunteers helped by volunteer delivery teams who deliver it (in all weathers) every four months. Advertising charges pay our printers, our present one being Alpha Print of Crawley. Editorial staff and delivery teams have changed during the 25 years — as has the size of the town! In 1976 we had a small number of people delivering but not to all the residents. We now have 49 people who make sure you have your town magazine. It all started out as a newsletter to advertise the Allandale Youth House and adult evening classes and has grown into an independent town magazine run by volunteers and funded by advertising fees. In this issue is the latest news from Allandale Youth House. Readers sending in articles, letters, information and advertisers, that supported us over the years, have made this magazine the success it is. Without all your support we wouldn’t have lasted this long! Our grateful thanks to you all and here’s to the next 25 years.

This issue also celebrates my 20 years as Editor and 25 years with the magazine, also it has been 20 years since our Treasurer Margaret Millington joined us, so we are the longest serving members of the editorial staff — and have the worry lines to prove it! Past members of the editorial team were: Pat Browning (the 1st Editor), Gerry Roberts, Trish Peak, J0 Darkin, Coral Oswald, Rosemary Wise, Trish Warner, Arthur Whitlock, Carol Clack, Paddy Monahan, Becki Jones and Hannah Slator.

EDITORIAL STAFF JUNE 2001

Chris Morgan

Bill Gosling

Fred Robertson

Can you deliver the magazine in the following roads: Burford Road (Methodist Church side, from crossroads to Upavon Way) Peel Close. Lord Close. Robinson Close. Bovingdon Road. Offers of help to Chris Morgan Tel: 842663

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No cover. 12 pages. 8 advertisements, hand drawn. 26 clubs on one organisation page. Issued to advertise evening classes and Allandale Youth House activities. Life expectancy — short! On the first page the late Rev. Peter Rye, the Education Committee chairman, wrote in his editorial, I see it as being a vehicle of information and a fonim of ideas. If it is FOR the people of Carterton it must be BY the people of Carterton.’ In 25 years that has never changed.

In this issue we are publishing photographs by Bill Vincent, a former resident. We have others which are not clear enough to be printed but on the backs Bill has noted some names which might be of interest. Doreen Coles, Arthur Hill, Denise Dugdale, Don Cable, Harold Fletcher (Beehive), Glyn Luckett (Coalman), Bryan Hooper, Neville Edwards, Clive Edwards, Ray Hedges, Bernard Powell. Places on photographs noted are: Filkins swimming pool. At RAF Brize Norton: USAF(PX), Airspeed Oxford planes lined up on grass airstrip and Slingsby Type 2lB Sailplane. Carterton Railway Station, a rather blurred view of the Carterton Crossroads which shows Steele’s Stores, Egg Packing Station, Ron’s Stores, Mr Cole’s house. If you have any photographs of Carterton places and people, some no longer with us, we shall be pleased to publish and all photographs returned. We have no museum or archives, except what has been donated to the Town Hall, so what you have in your drawers, boxes, attics and in your memories — to do with Carterton’s past — is all we have as a historical record.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Articles published in this magazine are accepted in good faith that information and statements contained in them are correct. The Editorial Staff have not the means or facilities for checking all contributions. Any queries or complaints must be made to the contributor. We cannot accept anonymous contributions but we can withhold names if requested on condition that we have the person’s name and address for our records. The Editor reserves the right —to edit any article or letter, to publish in a later issue than requested, to refuse publication.

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In the March edition the Fun Day committee thought that there may not be a town show this year through lack of support. Thankfully we had offers of help from some very enthusiastic residents and we are very pleased that the annual show will continue. Although plans have started later than usual we have been able to book some very good attractions and arena acts. The show starts at 1pm with the Grand Opening and stall sales. The Car Boot Sale begins at the earlier time of l2.3Opm. The RAF Falcons Display Team arrive at 3pm and during the day there will be a comedy dancing team, Line Dancers, Gun Dog display, boys football match, Air Cadets display plus the popular wellie wanging and tug of war games to entertain you. Hopefully the Horticultural Show will again be in the Social Centre and all the fun of a family day out on the Recreation Ground on Bank Holiday Monday August 27th.

CARThRTON FUN DAY. AUGUST 27TH. l.00-5.OOpm. RECREATION GROUND

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Activities continue to take place within the Library. We have had 6 visits from Year 3 pupils from schools within the area — this includes Clanfield School and the children from this school came on the bus which I think they enjoyed. The children were introduced to the workings of the Library and were able to have a look around, and, if time permitted, a story read to them. The Annual Library Plan requires that all Year 3 classes around the County visit a Library. We will be inviting the next Year 3 pupils again in the next school year and look to forward seeing them here. At the end of March, in connection with the Oxford Literary Festival, we were lucky enough to have Sue Heap, the illustrator and writer, to talk to children. We had two sessions one Tuesday morning and wish we could have many more as it was a wonderful fun morning. Sue was terrific and the children thoroughly enjoyed her visit and we hope very much that she will come back and spend another morning with us. We recently had a visit from the Rainbows (5—7 years old, Brize Norton District Guiding) who chose the Library as their venue to carry out a sponsored silence. They were extremely good and we heard not a squeak, much to the amazement of a couple of mothers who could not believe that this was possible! The Rainbows have visited us previously on a few occasions and we are always pleased to see them. There will be summer activities in the form of a reading scheme which we will advertise in one of our windows. At the time of writing we do not have the details but will have these on display as soon as we receive them. We are sad to be saying goodbye to Julie Paget who has been with us for Il years. She is moving on to pastures new and will be missed by colleagues and customers alike. We do wish her well in her new job. Good Luck. Julie!

Don’t forget we have good facilities in Carterton Library. So, come and see us!

LESLEY HOYLE - Manager. Carterton Library

CARTERTON LIBRARY, ALVESCOT ROAD - OPENING TIMES

Monday 9.30—5.30 Tuesday 12.45—7.00 Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 9.30-5.30 Friday 12.45—7.00 Saturday 9.30-1.00

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The Youth Centre is situated in the centre of Carterton next to the church. We have a coffee bar with TV, Music Computer with free Internet access also a sports hall with pool table, table football, table tennis and a stage area with mixing deck, a photography dark room and computers for Internet access and games. Upstairs there is an information room with college brochures, housing lists with TV and video for those quiet moments! The Centre has recently gained funding to run an Outreach project: this is aimed at young people who do not currently access more formal youth provision. The project will take information and support to the young people and work in areas of the town where young people hang out. We have recently been reviewing the provision we provide for young people and have realised that the over-16 year old’s are not at present catered for. We hope to remedy this by opening an Over-16’s Only Night once a week. We would like to hear from any young people who are 16 years and over that have any ideas for this venture. Young people at the Centre have just set up a Youth Council in the Allandale Youth Centre so as to have a voice locally. The Chairman of this council is Ronny Jones, vice-chairman Key Ridgeway, both would welcome any young people that are interested in having their views of youth provision aired. Allandale Youth Centre is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7.30— 10pm for ages 13 years+ (over 16’s also welcome!), these sessions are called ‘Escape’ and we have many activities and events on during these sessions. Young people recently took part in a sleep-over at the Centre to raise money for charity, although we did not actually get much sleep! On Mondays from 3—Spin we have Bodyzone, which is an information and advice service for young people. Young people do not need an appointment, the service is totally confidential and free of charge. There is a Youth Worker, school nurse and a family planning nurse in attendance to answer any questions young people may have. The project is also supported by Carterton Surgery. These are just a few of the projects that the Centre runs and if you require more information please contact Jo Melling 842416 or email allandale~lineone.net

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We are choral players that sing and perform for local and national charities. Although based in Carterton the Songsters have members from outside the town including Witney, Brize Norton and Fairford. Last year our highly successful major production of ‘Elizabethan Serenade’ raised over £700. Our annual summer show this year will be an ‘Edwardian Sing-A-Long Evening’ which takes place on Saturday, July 7th, 7.3Opm at the Gateway School with proceeds to the Macmillan Fund. Tickets are £2 which includes coffee and cake during the interval. Our annual Autumn show is a production entitled ‘Cinderella Capers’ based on the traditional pantomime. Again it takes place at the Gateway School and will be on October 25th, 26th and 27th at 7.3Opm. We are always looking for new members, particularly men, for various charity choir concerts throughout the year and to sing and act in our major productions. Auditions are not required and help behind the scenes would also be welcome. For further information, ticket availability and offers to help or perform, please ring NOW, 842427, 842187 or 705046.

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This will take place on Sunday morning, June 10th from loain—l2pm at Broadwell, near Kencot. The many attractions include a bouncy castle, treasure hunt, lucky dip, children’s games, toy, plants and book stalls, face painting, tombola, barbecue, cakes and refreshments and a raffle.

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FROM A NATIONAL NEWSPAPER 1947

‘A four-engined plane landed in England yesterday after flying the Atlantic without a human hand touching a single control. At the end of the 2,400-mile flight the plane’s ‘mechanical brain’ — the only one in the world — ordered the undercarriage down, guided the giant machine onto the RAF airfield at Brize Norton, switched off the throttle and put on the brakes. Out came 14 men, (5 observers and 9 emergency crew) they had crossed the Atlantic in 10 hours 15 minutes. The Skymaster was geared to radio beams from a lorry on the runway at Brize Norton and two ships in the Atlantic.’ This information was sent to me from Bill Vincent, who lives in Canada and was in Carterton at the time. He writes, ‘I remember the pilotless plane, we lads saw so many "big shots" cars running around that we knew something was up and we went down to the end of the runway — which at that time ended at Black Bourton Road — and we saw the plane land.’

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NEWS REPORT JUNE 28 1952

‘The peace of Oxfordshire’s sleepy farms and fields was suddenly shattered yesterday morning by the roar of 6 giant aero-engines as overhead the first flight of the world’s biggest operational bombers one by one approached Brize Norton aerodrome. At intervals of a few minutes 21 United States B-36’s landed at the end of a long flight from Texas. Reason for the flight was to give the crews training in long distance flying and navigation.’

Bill also remembers this occasion, ‘The B36 story was well remembered as the huge bombers came in one by one. I was on the petrol pumps at Carterton Garage and felt like a beekeeper when all these little scooters came in for petrol/oil mix. I had 12 of them and each one with Florida plates came in with a full Colonel in summer uniform. I was told later that every pilot of those bombers was either a Lt Colonel or a ‘bird’ Colonel (No! I don’t know what that means either — ED). Seems to me that a lot of people had pulled rank to get that trip to England.’

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MORE MEMORIES OF CARTERTON

Following Bill Vincent’s letter in the last issue he offers more memories of Carterton.

One of the objects of the Lions Club is to take an active interest in the civic, cultural and moral welfare of the community. They certainly have been helping our community lately with many calls for help being answered. CHRISTMAS 2000 raised funds of £4,000 thanks to Bernie Wellstood and his fund-raising team in the Carterton, Burford and Bainpton areas. Father Christmas and the faithful Lion appeared, to make sure the collecting pots were filled. Thanks to the Co-op, Somerfields stores and the Town Council for their help. With the money we distributed grocery vouchers to many elderly and needy people in the area, we helped Burford Primary School by providing them with a school video, helped out a local family, provided a special bed for a gentleman with health problems, gave funding to a local athlete to attend the Transplant Games this year and given a special education pack to one of our local schools. SENIOR CITIZENS SPRING PARTY. 97 from Carterton, Burford and the district were entertained recently at a party hosted by the Lions Club. This was a wonderful event, thoroughly enjoyed by all those present. Held at the Community College at 3pm they were entertained by the Doyle Academy of Dancing — the Irish Dancing School from Oxford — who not only demonstrated that Riverdance is alive and well in Oxfordshire but also got their guests to join in! A delicious tea had been prepared by the Lions and their partners, cakes and sandwiches with pots of tea galore. Following this Mary Ross and her sisters, from Kidlington, entertained with singing and stories which had everyone joining in and laughing heartily. This annual event is proving a great success and the Lions are proud to prove that once again they serve the people of the district well. CYCLE DAY June 23rd. This will take place at lO.3Oam—4pm, on the Recreation Ground and the surrounding roads. Three bicycles will be prizes for 9—I lyrs, l2—l3yrs and l4—l6yrs classes and a chance for all youngsters, under 16 years old, to exercise their cycling road sense knowledge have cycle safety checks, undertake a road cycling test and take part in an obstacle course. Entry forms from Lion Peter Norgrove 20 The Crescent, Carterton. Tel: 842693

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AN APPEAL FOR DOUGLAS HOUSE

Helen House, the world’s first children’s hospice, opened in Oxford 18 years ago and continues to give day-to-day love and care to children who face life-threatening illnesses as well as offering support and friendship to the whole family. Advances in medicine etc mean that many children are now living longer than they might have done a few years ago and some are in their late teens and early twenties and a children’s hospice is no longer appropriate. Sister Frances Dominica, founder of Helen House, intends to build Douglas House for young people who are beyond the age of using a children’s hospice, in the grounds of Helen House, and again it will be the first of its kind. The task is to raise £4 million to build and equip the new hospice. If you would like to help in any way, or belong to an organisation who are willing to raise funds, contact Valerie Mather, Douglas House Office, 110 St Marys Road, Oxford OX4 IQD.

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PAINTING THE SCENERY

No, not the stage variety but the scenery around us. Michele Field, who lives in Kidlington, has recently held an exhibition of her works which includes local Oxfordshire scenes. To view her work and buy that extra special present, contact her at 65 Bicester Road, Kidlington or telephone 01865 371188.

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MUDDLED THINKING

Judging by the number of people I’ve spoken to who arc against the scheme, I wondered how the faceless bureaucrats — who dreamt this up — could justify the decision to bring in a measure that is so contrary to public opinion because it’s so totally unnecessary. I settled in Carterton six months ago after moving from London and some may feel that as I’ve lived here for only a short time I haven’t the right to express my views. Well, of course you would be wrong because, as a comparative stranger, I may well see the situation more clearly than someone who has lived here for many years. While living in London most of my life I’ve seen my fair share of the results of muddled thinking by local councils but didn’t expect it here! The work involved could cause noise pollution and traffic jams with all its inherent problems and disrupt community life for quite some time. More importantly it also appears to be a plan that is not needed or wanted, as we don’t have a chaotic traffic congested rush hour. What distorted brain thought this one up? What convoluted thoughts lie behind the decision? What on earth prompted the Council to even consider it? You’re the weakest link, goodbye! There are many Councils whose brains are in their politically correct manifestos and who have brought similar schemes with devastating results to local traders (Oxford City centre being one). Do we want another one? Are we going to have yet another example of local government ignoring local opinion and going ahead with a crackpot scheme or will common sense prevail and show that councillors can in fact listen to their constituents. As my old Dad used to say, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’ MR ALVIN ROY

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LUDICROUS IDEA

This is in response to your item on the proposed pedestrianisation of the centre of Carterton. Is the council really under the illusion that we have a splendid array of shops to offer as an attraction to residents and visitors alike? I suppose if you are looking to visit one of the many takeaways, estate agents or banks then the town centre is a major attraction but a total of little more than 20 shops surely does not justify our taxes being spent on a completely new road. I would have thought the money would have been better spent on resurfacing the existing roads in Carterton which are in a disgraceful state of repair. In fact, I am surprised that the council has not been inundated with claims from motorists for damage to wheelbases etc. Cyclists and pedestrians are also being endangered by this lack of maintenance. Perhaps when we have the attractions of a centre resembling Swindon, or even Witney, pedestrianisation would seem sensible but under the present set up the idea appears ludicrous. However, I imagine that the council will not consider the views of the residents themselves and will proceed with this intended plan. I can only see a Carterton bypass resulting in just that, a bypass of the centre of Carterton for the more extensive and congenial shopping areas elsewhere. M A EDMUNDS

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It was with sadness that we heard of the death of Bob Collinson. He was a lovely, caring man. Ready to help anyone out at any time, always smiling and full of jokes. For six years he and Rose, his wife, ran the ‘Cameos’ and went far and wide bringing fun and laughter to lots of people, he’ll be remembered for playing the ‘spoons’ on more than one occasion! He will also be remembered for starting the ‘Over 60’s Club’ with Rose and helping to run it for many years. Each day he was seen around the town and cheering up everyone he met. He will always be remembered, and sorely missed, by everyone who knew him. D BULLEY

Following complaints to me regarding servicemen depositing litter and behaving badly in

Black Bourton Road I was very pleased to receive the following letter from the Commmanding

Officer of RAF Brize Norton.

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STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Thank you for your letter in which you reported concerns over the behaviour of some Service personnel who use Black Bourton Road for access to RAF Brize Norton. I hope this somewhat lengthy letter answers the points that you have raised.

Naturally, I am sensitive to those complaints, because I value highly the generally good relations that exist between RAF Brize Norton and Carterton town. Moreover, many Station personnel live in the town, albeit in married families accommodation, and look upon the town as their home for a number of years.

Servicemen are recruited from today’s society, and reflect the standards of behaviour, both good and bad, found in our society. The problems of litter, hooliganism and loutish behaviour are all too familiar in every community in the UK. That is not to say we in the RAF accept such standards; we do not. However, there are limitations on how much influence we can exert on our young servicemen and women while they are off base, and off duty. We do encourage them to act responsibly because their actions outside the camp reflect directly upon how the Service is seen by the local community. That said, the popular belief, held by some civilians, that military regulations allow a serviceman to be rapidly hauled in front of his Commanding Officer and awarded a summary punishment is not an accurate view. Military law, civil and criminal law, and the more recent European Convention of Human Rights, quite rightly help to ensure that members of the Armed Forces are afforded the same rights under the law as civilians.

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The responsibility for law enforcement outside the camp boundaries lies with the civilian police. However, my staff have implemented some measures in the area of Black Bourton Road to monitor the behaviour of Service personnel. When police manpower permits, the RAF police mount mobile patrols along the Black Bourton Road. In addition, a police car is sometimes positioned by the back gate as a visible sign of the police presence. The RAF police will also deal with an individual committing an offence in this area providing he can be identified as a serviceman.

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Of course, residents of the Black Bourton Road area may report an individual who they believe has committed an offence to the RAF Police (Tel No: 01993 896666), but they must be certain that the individual is a serviceman. Moreover, the complainant must be prepared to identify the individual and provide written and verbal evidence, and attend in person at the disciplinary hearings. However, I cannot emphasise too strongly that all servicemen share the same rights as any other citizen, in defending themselves against allegations, and may be represented by a solicitor at disciplinary hearings.

GROUP CAPTAIN N R JAGGER BSc RAF

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Hello there. I’m going to talk rubbish! Specifically that discarded by unthinking, or just Ioutish, people — drunk or not — wending their way home after a night out. I understand that the residents of one of our main roads have suffered the attention of these miscreants where the remains of various take-away meals, and their packaging, have been tossed onto private property and of course into the street. A conclusion, correct or otherwise, has been drawn regarding the origin of the offenders but we all know of course that it’s not quite as clear-cut as that. The action of litter-louts are apparent in all areas of our town despite the best efforts of our rubbish collectors; just spend a few minutes with them after the night before, as I often do, and it will open your eyes. We actually stopped a member of the public the other night —to congratulate him on using one of the many litterbins so thoughtfully provided for our use! If you are reading this, Mr Tidy, our apologies again if we alarmed you but such behaviour did arouse our suspicions! Depositing litter IS an offence wherever it occurs in our town. If you do witness such an act and can identify the particular ‘louts’ then please let us know. We can sort it. Although not a big problem no part of our town is immune from the effects of antisocial behaviour, however perpetrated. Where we are aware of such areas and can identify a particular pattern then we target those locations, showing a physical presence and taking a generally proactive approach to the occurrence. Contrary to popular belief the incidents of loutish behaviour are no more, or possibly less, than any town of similar size. I’m not patronising when I say that the majority of our parishioners are well behaved and it is the very few who let the side down. It’s easy, too, to apportion blame for all anti-social occurrences on the younger generation; I regret to say that we of the older generation are let down by our own minority too. Those who allow their dogs to foul public areas or even, from personal knowledge, their neighbours’ gardens are guilty of an anti-social offence which is every bit as irresponsible as the targeted activities of the younger element of our town. I really think we could all do with cleaning up our act. Catch you later! PC DAVE RICH

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Do you like being involved with people and are you looking for the kind of voluntary work that is not all talking in committees but actually brings you into contact with basic human problems? The work can be exacting and have an element of danger. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping the public and also playing a part in building up good relations between the public and police. If so, Thames Valley Police will be glad to welcome you as a Special Constable. Although basically a reserve of the Regular Force you will be called upon to perform regular duties. You will be required to exercise dignity, tact and patience and selection of the right person is of great importance. If you feel you are the right sort of person and can spare a few hours each month enquire at the Carterton Police Station or write to: Recruiting Officer, Thames Valley Police Headquarters, Kidlington Oxford OX5 2NX.

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The final total for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Carterton reached £5,067.17 for the year which ends on May 3rd. Many thanks once again to all who took part and gave so generously. I look forward to meeting you all again later this year. BILL GOSLING. P.A.O.

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Whilst reading this section I came across a paragraph headed ‘Council News’. I am most distressed and annoyed at the comments made in this article. I am of the opinion, as are many other residents of our town, that information supplied to you by your ‘resident’ (as mentioned in your article as providing you with the information) is greatly untrue. If you yourself took time out to investigate fully any comments made to you before you actually go to print it would be brought to your attention that not all councillors have to sing their own praises as to what they do for the community. Yes, I will admit that the feeling is that certain councillors may be sitting on their seats just because it acts as a status symbol but you can’t tar them all with the same brush. There are others who work hard for this town. I would suggest that you actually attend the Town Council meetings held in the Town Hall on the 1st Tuesday of each month where you can actually find out what certain councillors are doing for our town. At these meetings there is an open floor session where you can submit questions and get a response to any queries you or any member of the public have. I would also like to bring to your attention it is not advisable to put into print information about any member of the public or Town Council if you have not investigated in full your facts about any matters appertaining to local planning proposals. MRS Y E LEWIS

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THE EDITOR REPLIES. Our reader thought it would be nice if during their term of office one of our Town Councillors told our readers what they were doing for the people who voted them in. He had in mind, surely, to note what committees they were on, public duties performed and their local interests. I count some Councillors as friends of mine and I am well aware of the great, and often tiring work, that they do. Some are also District Councillors and are on the committees of local charities, clubs and are school governors. Thank you, Mrs Lewis, for pointing out that the public can ask councillors questions at certain Town Hall meetings. Regarding local planning proposals mentioned in the article, this particular one was published in Town Hall Council Meeting minutes, in the local press and I was in contact with the District Council Planning Officer. This item was also checked by a town councillor. If anyone disputes facts within articles sent in by readers we will send your comments onto the contributors as the editorial staff have not the means or facilities to check everything in the articles or letters. Town Talk is the responsibility of the Editor and are my views and not that of the editorial staff, who nevertheless read and pass it for publication.

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An environmental hit squad is to- be brought in to tackle the growing problem of fly tipping and fly posting in West Oxfordshire. It will initially be employed for a year but it could be extended. It is in response to concerns raised at Parish Forum meetings last autumn. (Fly as in artful and tipping as in dumping your rubbish anywhere but in the right place which is an eyesore, a health hazard and an abusement of the environment). Fly posting can also be a motoring hazard such as seen on posters tied to the traffic lights in our town and on roundabouts, two places where you don’t want to be distracted. This idea has been too long coming. The District Council will also be spending money to support branch libraries, a Carers Centre, play areas to name a few. Good news, too, is that the Sobell Clinic Day Hospice in Witney’s future is now secure; this was set up as a day centre for cancer sufferers.

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NORTH EAST CARThRTON DEVELOPMENT

The Town Council has been actively involved with the new development that is now underway in North East Carterton. Your Councillors have been pressing the planning and highways authorities for well-designed homes, top quality leisure facilities and improved transport. The original proposal was to build some 950 houses on the site but the recent changes in Government Planning Policy will increase the number to nearer 1,300. Most properties will be for sale but there will also be some for rent and a few for shared ownership. The increase in the population of the town is to be matched by improved facilities. The new Doctor’s Surgery has just opened and playing fields have been laid out. A Leisure Centre, incorporating a swimming pool and — if lottery funding is secured — a centre for Gymnastics, is due to be built by the Autumn of 2002. Part of the southern area of the site has been earmarked for industry and, hopefully, a hotel and restaurant. The developers are required to build, by August 2007, a road linking Carterton to the A40 which will by-pass Brize Norton village. The Town Council has already held a meeting with the local bus company to ensure that the new development is linked to the town centre and cycle path~ will be integral to the design of the new development.

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IMPROVING THE TOWN CENTRE

The Town Council has asked the District Council to set up a Town Centre Partnership which will consider future improvements in the Town Centre. The Partnership will be looking at all possible options and may be able to put together a bid for funding from central Government. FARMERS MARKET. The Town Council has promoted a Farmer’s Market for Carterton which was due to start the last Saturday in March. The launch had to be cancelled because of the Foot and Mouth alert and was provisionally rescheduled for Saturday April 28th but this will be reviewed in the light of the national situation.

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ST GEORGE’S DAY COLOURING COMPETITION

This was judged on April 18th and prizes were presented at the Town Hall on May 5th.

Winners are:

CARTERTON IN BLOOM 2001.

There will be the usual local competitions and elsewhere in this magazine you will find the entry form which must be returned by July 2nd.

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In the last issue I stated that Carterton was the 2nd largest town in Oxfordshire. The Town Hall has pointed out that this should be WEST Oxfordshire.

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In the next issue the magazine will be publishing the names of your Town Councillors, the committees they are on and details of other outside interests that they are involved in. We hope that the Town Hall Notice Board will remain a regular feature to keep you all informed of Town Council business.

They can help you if you want to find out how to attract wildlife to your garden or in need of getting involved in conservation. It was set up to provide support to local people who want to improve their neighbourhood for wildlife and for people. -

Wildlife Conservation Advice. Staff can provide on-site advice on the management of land to enhance its wildlife diversity eg: planting wild flowers, creating a nature reserve or plant trees. We offer free site visit and follow-up report to individuals, councils, community groups and schools.

Wildlife Surveys. We set up training sessions to give you skills and help you obtain necessary funding. A survey can be used to help conserve what you know is valuable in your area or to try and improve wild life habitats.

Gardeners Wild Life Challenge. Gardens can be havens for wildlife and we would like you to encourage birds, butterflies, hedgehogs, frogs and more into your garden. Contact your nearest Community Conservation Officer for a free pack of information.

It is mid-April at the time of writing and the summer (especially the sun) still seems a long way off. Despite the wet weather I know some of you will already be planning your summer bedding displays. If you are such a person I would like to remind you of the ‘Carterton In Bloom’ competition and in particular I would like to make a special plea to shops and offices. The judges of the Britain In Bloom competition always look for involvement from the commercial and business sections and it would help us tremendously if you would consider having a few hanging baskets and tubs this summer. May I thank those who sponsor some of the floral displays in the Town Centre. If you don’t already sponsor but would like to be involved please contact the Town Hall. As in previous years we will be running a number of local competitions and I would urge you to enter one of the following classes. Best Hanging Basket (Residential). Best Hanging Basket (Business). Best Small Front garden. Best Large Front Garden and Best Floral Display (Business). Good luck and happy gardening.

JOE WALCOTT - TOWN MAYOR

I/We would like to enter the following

Categories:

Best Hanging Basket (Residential)

Best Hanging Basket (Business)

Best Floral Display (Business)

Best Large Front Garden (Residential)/

Best Small Front Garden (Residential)

(Please tick as appropriate)

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By the time this comes to print 18 of our ladies will have had a lively Skittles Evening, with an enjoyable supper included, at ‘The Plough’ at Alvescot. We shall also have been to lunch, with a tour of their gardens, at Denham College our own W.I. National Residential Learning Centre, at Marcham near Abingdon. Another outing was a trip to Gloucester. At future meetings during the year we have planned talks on Osteopathy and one by a lady who spent 35 years on a milk round, demonstrations on Yoga, Keep-Fit and flower arranging and viewing slides of aerial views of the Windrush Valley. Hopefully at Christmas our Social Evening will include Line Dancing. Our Coffee/Tea Shop with home-made cakes is open in the W.I. Hall every Thursday morning from 9.30-12.30. Everyone is welcome to take a break, rest your feet and have a chat! We hold these mornings to help raise some funds for the upkeep of our building. This summer our aim is to get the outside of the Hall painted. As it is one of the older landmarks of Carterton we intend to preserve it for years to come for the continued use by the community. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.3Opm in our W.I. Hall, Brize Norton Road. As you can see it is not all jam and Jerusalem so if any ladies out there fancy a social evening please come and join us.

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The new brochure for Community Education 200 1—02 for Burford, Carterton and Eynsham, is being published now and will be distributed by the Royal Mail during July, copies will also be available in Carterton library and from our office. During the summer holidays this office will be staffed on a part-time basis, if you phone we will return your call within a day or two. Enrolment forms can be delivered to the Community College and we will process them as they arrive. Look out for new courses ‘Aromatherapy’ at the ‘Hive’ and ‘CLAIT in a Week’. Coming soon — the pantomime ‘Robin Hood’. See you in September.

LAURA HUTCHINS — Head of Community Education

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Carterton Town Football and Social Club has seen some major changes over the past year. One of which was the announcement of new club stewards, Cohn Brown and Kevin Rose, two men who run ‘Brown—Rose productions’, bringing with them a huge amount of experience in providing a vast range of quality entertainment. Early in the year the club members benefitted from a range of free entertainments in the lounge bar including live bands, quiz nights, music night, a TV comedian and others. One of the main changes that the local residents have noticed is that — after talks with parents, police, local residents. Allandale Youth Club and Community College pupils — the Under 18’s Disco have changed their night from Fridays to Wednesdays which made a massive difference and it now seems that everybody is happy with this and the Ul8’s Discos are again thriving. Sporting events have also never looked better, with a major service on the Large Screen TV, the Football Club is now the place to watch live sporting events with free chip butties and discounted drinks on selected dates. Look out soon for an Open Day, new and past members are always welcome. The club offers a wide range of spirits, beers and bar snacks, all at club prices. Come on, give us a try! Contact Club Stewards for more details, Tel: 842410.

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Readers have complained to me that when they go to the Carterton Library to look for popular authors or well known books they have not got them. Also the shelves seem understocked. So, grumble! You can fill in a complaint form from the Library and something can be done about it — hopefully.

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.

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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.lSpm. 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: Jacki Pearson (Supervisor) 843801, Zoe Yallop 841491 or call in at

the Piaygroup.

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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 Coftee 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.

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THE GATEWAY UNDER S’s PARENT/TODDLER GROUP.

Meets Tuesdays 9.30— 11 .3Oam and Thursdays 1 .00—3.OOpm.

The Bungalow, Gateway Primary School, Enquiries to: 

Mrs Roberts, Gateway School, 842189.

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RAINBOW MUMS & TODDLERS DROP-IN. Tuesdays 9.30—1 1am during term time.

Carterton Methodist Church, Burford Rd. Enq: 213080.

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.lSpm. Age 8—10 l/2yrs.

Barbara Furnival 212558. 

Scout Troop (Boys & Girls) —Wed 6.30—8.3Opm. Age l0 l/2—l5yrs.

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

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

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

CARTERTON TREFOIL GUILD —

Meetings W.l. 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.l5pm. 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 —01993 212279.

MANAGERS: U7’s — Chris Peacock 844419 U8’s — Jeremy Allan 846888

US’s C.R. Colts — Jason Grant c/c 846888

U9’s— Ritchie Barnes 213170

U9’s C.R. Colts — Jeremy Yallop 841491

U10’s — Chris Brearley 213015 U1 l’s — Kieran Field 213117

U12’s— Dave Lydiat

708112 U13’s  Baden Sparkes 213116

U14’s — Kevin Trethowan 212908 U15’s — Mrs A. CaIIen (sec) 212279

U16’s — Andy Marshall 842522 U17’s — Alan Stanley 844040

Mens 1st Team — Dave Stanley c/c 844040 Mens Reserves — Pete Lamb c/c 844040

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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—9.30pm. 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 —

Men, Thur, Fri, Sat, 7.30—lOpm. All enquiries Jo Meiling 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.

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CARTERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Cohn Bm~n 841109. Club Stewards: Cohn Brown 841109, Kevin Rose 841105.

Mark Light —213100.

Swindon Sports Ground. Contact Neil Ferguson 01793 614703.

Allandale Youth House. Enq: David Small, 16 SIfillbrook Avenue. Tel: 843267.

W.l. Hall, Carterton. Enq. J. Williamson 840205.

Graham 01993 702219

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WITNEY & CARTERTON BADMINTON CLUB

• Wednesdays 8—lOpm.
• Community College, Upavon Way, Carterton. Enq. Mr Aggawal 774164.

Mondays 4—5pm. 5—6pm. Carterton Community College.

Enquiries to Rachel. Tel: 842816 or Mobile 0589 973914.

Instruction for beginners. Membership applications and information: 843366 After 6.3Opm.

Juniors 6.30—7.3Opm Telephone 846550. Adults/Intermediates 7.00—8.3Opm

Telephone: 840389.

Chairman: D. Thomson. Bampton Castle 850206.

Meets 1st Mon in the month. Town Hall, Carterton 7.30—9.3Opm. Ring Julie 840276.

Area Organiser: Graham Evans, 5 Lipscombe Place, Carterton. Telephone: 841928.

Witney 773602.

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

Sue 840001.

Meetings 2nd Wednesday of month. 7.45pm Carterton Social Centre.

Enquiries: Mr Everett Tel: 213030.

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For days and times and more information contact: Janey Shader. Tel: 845812.

Mondays during term time, Henry Box School, Witney. 7.45—9.45pm.

and afterwards in ‘The Bell’.

Information contact Andy Cheyne 831657 or Neil Sleight 01865241081.

Lechlade, New Memorial Hall. Thurs. 7.3Opm.

Beginners & Experienced Dancers. Enq. Shirley Jenkins 01367 252623.

1st Wed. of each month, W.l. Hall 7.30—9.3Opm.

Secretary: Mrs lna Torpey.

Community College, Thursdays. Enq: Sue 212911.

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Enq: Pat Roberts Tel: 201236 or Sam Dick-Marner Tel: 0410 367721.

Richens. Tel: 841954. Secretary: Joyce May. Tel: 842585.

Social Centre, Alvescot Road. Ring May SateIl 841682.

Lawton Aye, Carterton. Enquiries to: Trish Pratley 840162.

Thurs 2—Spin. Enq: Mrs Pearman 842255.

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

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

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Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of month. 2pm. Methodist Church, High Street, Witney.

For people 50 years & over. New interests & new friends. Details Barbara Bond 771292.

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

Claire 779682 or Alan 898382.

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

The Belle Glade No 513 meets every Mon. 8pm at the Activities Centre, Splinter Village,

RAF Brize Norton. Secretary: Mrs J. Pearce. Tel: 843696.

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

Drive. Tel: Carterton 213555.

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

Bampton. Tel: 210129.

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Secretary: Mrs B. Cleary. Tel: Witney 703418/704858.

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

Town Hall, Alvescot Road, 2—4pm.

CARTERTON & BRIZE NORTON BRANCH. ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

Caswell 212429. Meetings: 8pm first Monday of each month at Bowls Club, ArkeII

Aye, Carterton.

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

Chairman: S. W. Scarsbrook, 12 Westfield Road, Witney.

Meets 2nd and 4th Thur’s of each month.

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

Tel: 842529. Adults. Contact: Christine Keep. Tel: 841473.

Sandra Dibbens. Tel: 843300 or 844115.

Windmsh Valley Branch. Enq: Chairman

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

help. Mon—Fri 9am—1 pm. 10 Wesley Walk, High Street, Witney. Tel: 776277.

Tel: 842663.

8 Shillbrook Road, Carterton. Tel: 841704.

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

lunchtimes. Fri, Sat and Sunday evenings. Secretary/Membership Secretary, Sarah

Williams. Tel: 846059.

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Browne’s Lane. Booking Secretary: Eric Wilson, 7 Kingham Drive, Carterton 841617.

Every 2nd Tues. 7.3Opm at the WI Hall Brize Norton Road.

W.l. BOOKING CLERK—Mrs B. FaIl—Tel: 841674.

17 Alvescot Road, Carterton. Tel: 844567.

Rev. Andy Chislett-McDonald, 51 Scholars Acre, Carterton, Tel: 845322.

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Once a quarter. Enq: Mrs S. Rankcoin, The Sycainores, 72 Oaktield Road. Tel: 842997.

Father V. Armishaw, The Presbytery, Arkell Ave. Tel: 842463.

842429.

Kings School, New Yatt Rd. 1 0.3Oam Sundays. Details: Mr Ellwood 704606.

For those suffering from anxiety, depression or stress.

Mondays— Fridays 1 Oam—3pm. Methodist Church. Tel: 845884.

Co-ordinators: Doreen & Jennie.

School Holidays 8.3Oam—5.3Opm. Tel: 844071.

After-school care. Mon—Fri 3pm— 5.3Opm.

Enquire at School office or Phone Sue or Carmen 842372.

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Chairman, John Hayes.

Meets every 2nd Tuesday.

The Buffet Room, Lang-dale Hall, Witney 7.30—9.3Opm. Tel: 841704.

Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of month. At Crown Hotel, Faringdon.

Begins 7.3Opm. Enquiries to Ray Bather. Carterton 843205.

Also birds cared for in your absence. All enquiries phone: 841778.

Co-ordinator: Lou Tyack. Tel: 01608 659940.

Provides funds to groups & individuals for educational purposes.

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

Hon. Secretary, 56 Sycamore Drive, Carterton.

Volunteers speak up for people who cannot communicate well. Enq. Anthony Richards 704826.

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WITNEY SEQUENCE DANCING CLUB.

Tuesday evenings 7—lOpm. Beginners tuition 6.30—7pm. Langdale Hall, Witney.

Modern, old time & Latin dances. Enquiries 01865 722250.

SONGSTERS. Meets Wed/Thurs 7.3Opm.

WITNEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY.

Meets 3rd Tuesday in month. Sept—May.