May08Newslewtter

The Council meeting held on Wednesday 9th April was attended by all Parish Councillors, the District Councillor, the Clerk and no members of the public. The following are extracts from the minutes that the council need to approve at the May meeting.

The Clerk reported that he had spoken with OCC Highways on the outstanding matters in respect of the water on the Haseley Road and the various pot holes around the village and had been informed that the work was scheduled although it had not yet been started. The Clerk could not give the Council a starting date but stated that he would continue to liaise with OCC Highways .

The Clerk informed the meeting that he had spoken to SODC in respect of the refuse vehicles that access the area around the village green. As a result SODC will carry out a site visit to establish the exact routing to avoid any problems after the green has been delineated.

The Council RESOLVED to grant permission to have a tree planted in the recreation ground in memory of Gareth Bonner. It was agreed that details of the species and its exact location would be given to the Council prior to any planting.

The Clerk reported that the grass cutting programme for 2008-09 had started and that the work carried out by Peter Ilbury on the moles had been stopped to avoid any damage to the mole traps. The Council RESOLVED that the Clerk would liaise with Peter Ilbury to determine an appropriate course of action on any future mole activity.

P08/W0076LB & P08/W0077: Brookside Cottage Haseley Road : Demolition of existing conservatory & replacement cloakroom with sun room.

The Council noted that planning permission had been refused by South Oxfordshire District Council.

P08/W0323: 6 Cremar Cottages: Thame Road : Proposed two story rear extension with side extension incorporating integral garage.

The Council RESOLVED that this planning application should be approved by South Oxfordshire District Council

The Clerk informed the meeting that he had spoken with SODC in respect of the planning conditions imposed by the inspector on the approval of the agricultural entrance on land adjacent to the Plough. This was in response from an enquiry by a local resident who was concerned at the lack of landscaping on the newly created bank. This matter will be reviewed by SODC as to whether the planning condition in respect of landscaping has been complied with.

The Chairman updated the meeting on the status of the funding in respect of the extension to the hall and shop project. He confirmed the refusal of funding for £32,000 from WREN. He informed the meeting that a donation of £30,000 had been made by Mr & Mrs J Mogford towards the project. He also stated that ESME Fairbairn had agreed to a grant of £20,000 with a minimum loan of £20,000 available. Further grants of £15,000 and £7,500 had been applied for to Lankelly Chase and OCC respectively. A further grant of £7,500 was in the process of being prepared for submission to Awards for All.

The Chairman stated that there was a possibility that the extension to the Village Hall would not attract VAT as it was a self contained annexe and that the latest funding statement assumed this position. However he expressed the view that the Parish Council should investigate the possibility of recovering the VAT if they funded the extension. This was a possible alternative way to eliminate the impact of VAT on the building within the project. The Council RESOLVED that the clerk should investigate the proposal so that the Council could understand the implications on the Council’s finances and whether the proposal was within its legal powers and review its position at a future meeting.

The Chairman circulated a draft questionnaire that would be distributed to each household for completion. There was a slight concern that it did not appear to allow each member of the household to express an individual view.

Cllr Barry Coward updated the meeting on the progress being made within the Shop Liaison Group. He highlighted the concerns from the Chairman of the Village Hall that a peppercorn rent may not be applicable to the shop and this was supported by legal advice that the Charity had received. The matter was being pursued with the Charity Commission. He also informed the meeting that the Liaison Group had discussed the car park requirements and that the Shop Steering Group needed to produce a specification for the Council to consider. Cllr Tim Robinson suggested that the future car park expenditure should be factored in to the Council’s Three Year Cash Projections.

The Parish Council will meet on Wednesday 14th May 2008 at 8.15 p.m. in The Pine Lodge Little Milton unless there is a need to convene any planning or other meetings.

Please note that the complete minutes of the Council are now included on the Council website www.littlemilton.org.uk after they have been approved by the Council.

Residents can see the records of the policies and practices of the Parish Council

The Annual Parish meeting will take place in the Pine Lodge on Wednesday 14th May 2007, commencing at 7.00p.m. This meeting is not a Parish Council meeting but a meeting at which the Council and other relevant organisations report on their activities during the past year. It also allows villagers to raise any matters for discussion. The Parish Council cannot be bound by any decision of the meeting but would need to take note of the comments. This is a good opportunity to hear what has been happening in the village from traffic, planning, finance etc. Please come along and enjoy a glass of wine or a soft drink.

The new National bus pass scheme began on Tuesday 1 April 2008 and most residents have been issued with their new pass which allows free local travel within England . Unfortunately not all requested bus passes have been issued and if you are having any problems please contact the Concessionary fares Team on 01491 823413 or email concessionary-fares@southoxon.gov.uk.

For a charge of £35 residents can arrange for their unwanted vehicle to be collected from within the District and a charge of £7.50 per bulky item e.g. fridge furniture etc. To arrange this service residents can call the Public Amenities Team on 01491 823416 or print a copy of the form from the Council’s website www.southoxon.gov.uk .

Your bin will be collected on the same day as your normal refuse and recycling. Please ensure however that your bin is placed in a safe place that does not obstruct the pavement or highway. The dates for May are as follows:-Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 7^th Tuesday 20th

The Oxfordshire County Council Waste Recycling Centres at Redbridge and Oakley Wood are open Monday to Saturday 8.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. and Sunday 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Please note the new schedule for Community Waste Collection has been greatly reduced in line with the reduced demand.

I would like to thank Helen and Mark Platts , Vaughan Sadler for supporting the annual litter blitz over the weekend of 19-20 April. A significant amount of refuse/rubbish was collected and was picked up on the Monday morning by SODC. I know that the village has some residents who pick up litter on their constitutional walk and for that the Council are very appreciative.

‘The curse of the Unshopper’-I wonder if you’ve ever heard of it? A psychologist has identified this condition in which some people get a buzz not just from buying something but even more so from taking it back to the shop for a refund. The victims are described as suffering from ‘Purchase Remorse’. It’s about doing something which you later regret, then feeling bad about it and taking steps to put it right.

I’m pretty sure that feeling that you get of having done something that you regret is a universal emotion. Where on earth is the man or woman who doesn’t know what it’s like to be sorry-ashamed even-for the way in which she or he has behaved? We probably all know from own experience that almost universal agony of guilt. It may be that this very morning some of us woke up to a day in which the feeling of remorse has been throwing us completely off balance and diminishing our lives.

The good thing about being an unshopper is that when purchase remorse sets in we can take steps to put things right. The Christian faith provides a prescription for dealing with remorse. The answer is forgiveness-brought within my reach by the forgiving love of Jesus Christ. The Passiontide hymn says it neatly-“He died that we might be forgiven”.

If I can but get a grip on that and sincerely apply it to the guilt that can hurt so much, then the pain will surely be eased.

“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. Making that prayer that Jesus taught us our own, and living it, is the prescription for any remorse that is troubling any of us today.

Lord, give me the peace of mind that comes only with your free gift of forgiveness, and give me the grace to forgive others as you forgive us. Amen

This was held on the Sunday after Easter. It was an occasion where we heard what we had done over the last twelve months, and what we hope to achieve during the current year.

Raymond was chosen as our Churchwarden for this ensuing year. In Raymond Little Milton has a person who gives of his time, talents and undoubted wisdom in so many ways for the benefit of us all, and none of us can thank him enough for what he does.

At our Annual Meeting we heard how very tight our finances are. We have hardly broken even, and that doesn’t rest easily on any of us. We like to think our Church is there for all of us, when we need it, and I pray that it always will be, but it is part of everyone’s responsibility to play their role in ensuring things for those who come after us.

Our Sunday School thrives, and Sally Ann Dennis presented a positive and constructive report for us. It is good that among us, we have such conscientious and dedicated people who are seeking to nurture our children in the Christian faith. They deserve and get our heartfelt thanks and praise.

How many of us have noticed how beautifully clean and spotless our Church always is? Or, how lovely the flower arrangements are? We are so grateful for those who give of their time and dedication to make these things happen.

Our band of bell ringers is growing and developing. The thing about bell ringing is that everyone in the parish hears their efforts, and I pleased to say that our bell ringers are not only growing in numbers, but in confidence and expertise as well. It is a real joy to go to Church and to hear the bells ringing and ringing well. Thank you, the bell ringers.

We live in changing times. Sundays are not the Sundays we knew of yesteryear. People these days have other commitments on a Sunday than thinking about going to Church, but we are grateful that there are many who yet feel that Sunday is different, and that worship is important.

I was asked about how the date of Easter was fixed, and in a sense there is no simple straight forward answer. Perhaps the easiest way of approaching the subject is to say that it is related to the timing of the Jewish Festival of Passover. The accepted method decided by the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, was to say that Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. If the full moon falls on a Sunday then Easter is the next Sunday.

Another year has passed and here we are once again in Christian Aid week when the theme this year is Empowering People. Last year Christian Aid week raised £14.7 million, with our three villages together raising £2,406.14 (including £243 gift aided). This year so far the 4 lent lunches have raised a total of £370.44. In Great Milton there will be a coffee morning at 1 Red Roofs, the home of the D'Angers, on Saturday 17th of May between 10 and 12:00... There will be cakes, bric a brac and excellent coffee and chat! In the Haseleys Eleanor Blakeway Phillips is organising a house to house collection and in Little Milton there will be a similar collection together with a school presentation and Sunday School collection. All these events will take place in the week 11th - 17th May together with a Christian Aid week service on 11th at 11:00 in Saint James' church, Little Milton, organised by Victor. Do support anything which you feel able to support because it all adds up to a lot...almost 15 million last year!

Victor and Sally Ann

BIBLE STUDY /FELLOWSHIP GROUP
This group meets weekly from @7:45pm-9:30pm on a Tuesday evening and in a different home each week (Tiddington, Little Milton, Chalgrove and until recently Great Milton). We are currently sharing an Emmaus course "Nurture" and exploring the Christian Faith together. We would welcome anyone who would like to join us and if you would be interested please do phone me (278029) or Victor for a chat.

Thank you Wakelings for having us all at your home in April!! David’s pancakes and Esther preparation were second to none and Sarah’s dramatic contribution was also much appreciated…thank you again! We were also grateful to Lucinda for stepping back in again on the 20^th when neither of the current teachers was able to teach…

Dates are always also posted on the Church Services Sheet and in the Porch of the Church.

The prize wining numbers were drawn by the Little Milton School Children at their Good Work Assembly and were as follows:

The planning for the fete is now well underway and to help you think about how you can help we have produced a list of the stall-holders who will be delighted to hear from if you can pledge support by way of donations or assisting the stall on the day. Please contact the stall-holders; Sarah Jones or Raymond Fergusson.

The fete will be opened by Raymond Blanc and we will be entertained by Little Milton School children as well as the Oxford City Brass Band. We will also have a children’s corner including crèche run by the Orchard Pre-School . We will also provide some traditional garden teas.

The scene is set and global warming permitting it should be an excellent day for the village to enjoy.

Raymond Fergusson 01844 279150/ Sarah Jones 01844 278120

FRIENDS OF WELLS FARM

We have no work party for May; however we plan to start survey work when we next meet on the 1^st June. Weather permitting we plan to undertake a butterfly survey.

Please remember not to walk on areas away from the designated footpaths, such as in the fields behind the Allotments. These have been fenced off specifically to protect the ground nesting birds, as they do not like being disturbed. We are in the nesting season, so please be respectful of their habitat.

St Trinian's, a school for "young ladies" with its anarchic doctrine of free expression, brings together a motley crew of ungovernable girls who, using their wit and ingenuity, save the school from bankruptcy.

Spring is here, and the recreation ground has been mowed several times. The moles are under control and the surface is slowly improving. Little Milton Primary School will be using the recreation ground every Thursday afternoon for PE for the rest of the summer, so please dog walkers, clean up after your dog.

Five-A-Side Football continues on Wednesday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 pm. Anyone aged 16 and over is welcome. £2.00 per session. We have lost a few players recently, who have moved away, and we welcome anybody, regardless of their skill level!

The Spring Term ended on a very fishy note! After the Easter weekend, we had a very enjoyable two weeks producing our school play. This year’s production was “Ocean Commotion” – a wonderful musical extravaganza set in the sea - and a dolphinarium where the poor bottlenose dolphin was incarcerated, having ignored all the warnings of her friends not to swim near to the nets!

With the help of the children, a band of very talented parents painted a beautiful backcloth, featuring brightly coloured fish, sea weeds and shells. They also made giant shells which were displayed along the front of the stage.

Auditions were held, and parts awarded. The children quickly learnt their lines, and enjoyed singing the songs of the Hammerhead Shark, the Tuna, the Great White Whale and many other sea creatures. The costumes were fantastic – from the “ready boiled” lobsters, to the squid, red herring, barnacles and the beautiful shimmering pilot fish.

The performance was excellent, and enjoyed by everyone in the audience! We were delighted that Laurelle Rond Alliston was available to provide the accompaniment – thank you for your patience in rehearsals Laurelle! Thank you to the Sedgwick Coward family for organising the sound system, and lastly, thank you to all of the parents who helped with the scenery and not only came up with fantastic ideas for the costumes, but made them as well.

The Post Office/Village Shop Project is moving very quickly towards a conclusion, and you will have received by now a Village Referendum paper to give you a say in whether we go ahead or not.

We obviously hope that the village will support the Project, with both time and money, so that we can build the new shop and be able to staff it properly. Please help in any way you can-even if it is only an hour a week, after work, that will do!

We will collect all the votes and pledges we have received in the first week of May, and then the Parish Council will meet on the 14^th May to reach its decision, with your votes and pledges having been counted.

We will then have a Village Meeting on Wednesday, 4^th June to which everyone is invited and this will be your chance to ask questions about the project and our hopes for the future. Please put this date in your diaries-it is extremely important you understand what we are doing on your behalf!

Based on the interest received so far, we have decided to go ahead with the ROSE BALL on 14th JUNE. This promises to be an amazing event, which we hope to repeat every year. Raymond Blanc has kindly offered to provide the dessert course for our sumptuous feast. Make sure you order your tickets now from Alison on 278144 or Paula on 279120 !

Finally, we have received the most amazing wonderful donation from Jeremy & Hilary Mogford towards the Project of £30,000! I am sure everyone in the village is grateful to them for this amazing gesture. After we lost the grant from Wren, we were really struggling to see where the balance of the funds required would come from. Now, thanks to Jeremy & Hilary, we are within sight of the finish line, and with your help, we can make it!

I would also like to thank James D’Albiac, who with Meg Hue Williams was our saviour in 2000 in finding and buying the cottage where the Post Office currently resides-he has been kindness and generosity personified throughout the last 8 years.

Next Meeting: At our May meeting we will welcome Julie Jones from West Oxfordshire Animal Rescue at Wheatley as well as discuss the Resolutions for our national conference of WIs in June, to be held in Liverpool . Visitors are welcome to join us at 6:45 pm on Thursday 8^th May at The Pine Lodge, Little Milton.

The national body for WIs is questioning the level of care that new mothers receive. This has been prompted by the fact that ‘for the first time in recent history the maternal death rate is increasing’. Also, the experience of some young mothers is that post-natal support is inadequate – where midwives are stretched, then delivery of babies is rightly prioritized – but this can leave new mums with difficulties.

While the number of births in England and

Wales

has risen 12.5% from 2001 to 2006, the number of midwives rose 4.5% from 1997 to 2006. An increase in the number of midwives has recently been promised, but well below what the Royal College of Midwives requested. The WI sees this as a vital area for debate, seeking and presenting members’ views and experiences. (For more details, see WI Life - April 2008)

Mr Adrian Thornton spoke enthusiastically to our April meeting about the creation and protection of the National Parks in this country and the considerable efforts that are made to protect the special environments within them – from threats that have included developers, military operations, china clay quarrying and port expansion. The recent (2005) protection given to the New Forest as a national park will hopefully be extended to the South Downs . The beauty and diversity of the existing national parks ensures their continued popularity with visitors and wide public support.

Next meeting: Adrian Thornton is coming to talk to us about National Parks at 7:45 pm on Thursday, 8th May at The Pine Lodge, Little Milton. Visitors are very welcome.

President: Pam Assiter, 278228; Secretary: Heather Peers 279352; Press Correspondent: Lyndell Dixon, 279275

THE ROSE BALL THE ROSE BALL THE ROSE BALL THE ROSE BALL THE ROSE BALL THE ROSE BALL

Don't forget to buy your tickets for The Rose Ball on SATURDAY 14TH JUNE 7.00PM 'til 1.00AM at The Pine Lodge Little Milton. This prestigious event is being supported by MONSIEUR RAYMOND BLANC, LE MANOIR AUX QUAT' SAISONS. Monsieur Blanc has generously offered to supply the desserts for the dinner which should make this special event into a really fabulous night. The ticket price of £60 includes:

WELCOME DRINK, CANAPES, THREE COURSE DINNER and dancing to a LIVE BAND.

The Rose Ball is a Black Tie event so get out your evening dresses and dinner suits and come and have a fantastic night of champagne, wonderful food and dancing. All proceeds go to the Little Milton Post Office and Village Shop Fund.

Tickets are available from:

Little Milton Post Office

Paula Cameron 01844 279120

Alison Shelton 01844 278144

To comment on my remarks last month about old sayings March did just manage to go out like a “lamb”, but only just. The rest of March was hardly lamb like, and the winds sure did blow! As the clocks have now gone forward it must be summer time although the middle part of April was depressingly cold with all those night frosts. I do not think the climate has actually heard of global warming. My weather book says that on average the first Swallows appear around the 13^th April and the first ones at Views Farm were sighted on the 14^th so that’s not far out, but as they say “one Swallow does not make a summer”. I think the rainfall in March was about average, the ground is still certainly quite wet and all the springs are running well, this all bodes well for plant growth in the coming months.

The crops in this area are all looking well except patches in the oil seed rape that have been decimated by the pigeons; these will usually recover with the warmer weather. The prolonged cold spell as well as the above mentioned Pigeons have held up the flowering. This is evident by the fact that only a few flowers appeared to start off with, giving the fields is very patchy appearance, and just what effect this will have on the eventual yield time alone will tell. This period generally known as Blackthorn Winter caused by the wind coming from the east, where it has been known to stay for forty days and forty nights. I have noted, on a recent trip that the crops on other areas are looking terrible, due I expect to this cold spell following a fairly wet winter. Crops which we would expect at this time of year to look a lovely rich green are also patchy, bare, and sickly looking

It is at this time of year that the profits all come out with their predictions for the coming season’s weather. This year one said that we would expect the rainfall to be slightly higher than average but not likely to bring about a flood situation, and that the temperatures could be higher. Not really a clear picture. Then another has recently said that we shall see a welcome return to traditional British weather with spring showers giving way to a familiar pattern of sunny spells followed by heavy rain this summer. If you are any the wiser, well done!

The dawn chorus is now in full swing, which always heralds the warmer weather. This year the cold weather seems to be never ending, maybe it is my age but I cannot wait for the warmer days to come. All plant life will be feeling this way I am sure. Talking of bird sounds, I have been so pleased of late to hear that most evocative sound, woodpeckers tapping in the early morning quiet. This is something that I do not remember hearing since I was a boy in Chiselhampton. Then we could often hear their ratter tat tatting echoing all around the parkland. I think that the larger numbers of woodpeckers in the Chislehampton area was due to a higher density of elms and oaks, neither of which are abundant in the Milton area. We are actually hoping to introduce some elms to the farm soon, an American variety, supposedly resistant to Dutch elm disease.

I have made mention lately of the price of grain escalating and that at last farmers may be getting a fair return for their produce. Of course this will be having an adverse effect for the livestock industry. However, as always, things go full circle and livestock prices have to a certain extent risen, the cost of production has just gone thro’ the roof. The price of fuel that we all know about has also affected the price of everything and now fertiliser is more than twice what it was last year or at least two years ago.

A comment to residents of Great Milton, Robert and I intended to attend the Annual Parish meeting, but unfortunately due to circumstances at home we were unable to get away. At this meeting I understand we were criticised, not unreasonably, for the disturbance caused by our bangers, this I feel needs some explanation, as I don’t believe it our bangers that were causing the problem. The Chairman of the Parish council rang us to tell us of this problem, our farm manager was immediately responded by only putting the banger on just for 10mins or so in the morning and the occasional rope banger that is not so loud and does not go on for ever, and then they have not been used at all since about a week before the Parish Meeting as he was ill and did not come to work (“Not Us Gov’”). I have to say as some will know because of the lack of viability in our size of farm we now employ a contractor to farm for us, this because of his economy of scale brings our cost down, and therefore we do not have direct control over this sort of thing. As you will have read in our previous notes the Pigeons are wrecking havoc in the Rape this year, I can never remember such marauding flocks before.

Our meeting on the 10th April caused a few laughs. We all brought along photographs of when we were children (not babies) and tried to guess who was who! Not very successfully I am afraid. The high spot of the month was our outing on the 16th. This was a City and Village guided tour to Wiltshire's Golden Triangle, the Titanic Exhibition and the American Museum at Bath . Forty-four of us set off in fog but eventually the sun came through and we had a lovely day. We picked up our guide just off the M4 and made our way to Lacock, a National Trust village used for many films especially the BBC period programmes. Then on to Bradford-on-Avon for lunch before heading for Bath and the American Museum at Claverton Manor. This shows the American way of life from Colonial Times plus a large display of exquisite patchwork quilts and, of course, the Titanic Exhibition. Another very successful and enjoyable outing.

21st Wed - Outing to Shuttleworth Collection of Historical Aircraft and Swiss Garden .

GREAT MILTON

CHURCH FETE

Saturday 14 June 2008

In the Recreation Ground

Programme

2.00 pm OPENING by RAYMOND BLANC

Fancy Dress for Sevens and under

2.30 pm The School performs

3.00 pm The City of Oxford Silver Band

Uncle Wiggy

3.15 pm The Irish Dancers

3.40 pm The Band

4.00 pm The Grand Raffle and Garsington Opera Raffle are drawn

The City of Oxford Silver band performs throughout the afternoon

Come with the family for an afternoon of interest, fun and delicious food

Punch and Judy – Bubble Sculpture-Roundabout-Face painting

Shooting in a Box-Guess the Mileage-Aunt Sally-Bowling

Pets Corner- Benson Bicycle Museum

Village Tent with items of Historic and Current Village interest

Irresistible Teas-Ice-Cream-Hot Dogs and Coke- And all those Wonderful stalls

There is a list of events that can be viewed on www.oxtrust.org.uk or you can ring 01865 728953.

The level of demand for the service is relatively low in Little Milton but to those who need support it is vital and very much appreciated. Please give it some thought and ring me to find out more information if you are interested in helping or require transport to the surgery or hospital.

The surgeries are very popular and it advisable that if you wish to make an appointment that you do so sometime before the surgery you would like to attend. Please contact 01491 612852

As I am sure most of you know by now, we were not included in the Post Office closure list this time, so there will remain a Little Milton Post Office for the foreseeable future.

However, this year Shirley is retiring, which leaves me with the problem of staffing. Your Post Office would have had to become a part-time office a long time ago if it had not been for Shirley’s dedication and commitment to help me keep open and for that you should all be extremely grateful, but the fact remains if I cannot find help to cover at best the hours that Shirley is working, then it will have to become a mornings or afternoons only office, leaving it very vulnerable if there are more closures.

I therefore urgently need two or three helpers to work a few hours a week each, to be trained by the Autumn, so that it will help me to still keep Little Milton Post Office a full time office, with potentially more footfall when it moves to the new site.

If you feel that you can help please come in and have a word with us. We look forward to seeing you.

SATURDAY 17^th MAY

7.00 for 7.30pm @ The Pine Lodge

FUN RUN

Five Miles run (or walk!)

In aid of the Gareth John Bonner

Memorial Cup and tree

Sunday 11^th May

10.00am

Start point: Old Field Little Milton

£2.00 to register

to collect your sponsor pack

The CCLRC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory carries out world leading research ranging from the vastness of space to the invisibly small world of nanotechnology. All the lectures are free and many are suitable for families – age guidelines are shown for each lecture. If you are interested in what might be available please contact 01235 445959 or Email talkingscience@rl.ac.uk

Learn more about flower and vegetable growing, join your local gardening society, membership only £5 a year.

Contact Membership Secretary Sally Orriss at: The Old Stores, Great Milton OX44 7NL or on 01844279231

The Parish Council have organised a further visit from ACTIVE TEN20 on May 30^th between 4.00 – 7.00 pm. In addition to the Bus there will be activities in the Recreation Ground. A flyer will be circulated nearer the time. Please contact me for more information on 279150

If you want advice or general information call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. This is a 24 hour service staffed by nurses who can give confidential advice and information on what to do if you are unwell, have any health concerns and give contact details or self help or support organisations. You can also visit their website at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

If you need to visit a GP or health professional outside of normal working hours you can call our service on 0845 345 8995. We will then arrange for you to see the right health professional in the right place. This service runs from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 a.m. weekdays and 24 hours over weekends and bank holidays.

For more information and advice on consumer rights go to www.adviceguide.org.uk or contact your local CAB

DEADLINE REMINDER – Please note that unless articles are in the hands of the Editor by the 20th of the month (unless otherwise stated), such articles will miss the scheduled Newsletter. The views expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Parish Council. All material for inclusion in the June 2008 Newsletter should be with the Editor at 27 Chiltern View, Little Milton, by 8.00 p.m. on 20th May 2008. The Editor reserves the right not to print items submitted for publication and to edit those items, which are published.

Councillor Stuart McGill ( Chairman)	01844 279092
Councillor Barry Coward (Vice Chair)	01844 278970
Councillor Mabel Wood	01844 279670
Councillor Alison Shelton	01844 278144
Councillor David Wakeling	01844 278014
Councillor Tim Robinson	01844 278343
Parish Clerk Raymond Fergusson	01844 279150

Friday 23rd May	Chalgrove	08.00 – 11.00
Sat 24th May.	Wheatley Primary School	08.00 – 12.00

4th	9.30 a.m.	All Age Worship led by Rev Derick Chambers
11th	11.00 a.m.	Morning service led by Mr Andrew Maisey
18th	11.00 a.m.	Morning service led by Mr Colin Watts
25th	11.00 a.m.	Holy Communion led by Rev Derick Chambers

Stall	Contact	Items Required
Bottle Tombola	Anne Hawkins 279526	Bottles ranging from ketchup to whisky!!
Plants	Joyce Inge 279538	Plants- indoor or outdoor
Bric-a-Brac	Mary Davies 279471	Good quality items
Tombola	Sarah Wakeling 278014	Unwanted presents, toiletries, etc etc
Cakes	Teresa Quested 278922	Cakes, pickles, jam…anything edible!
Home Entertainment	Jeremy Quested 278922	CD’s, DVD’s, Computer Games, good quality toys
Books	Leslie McCaig 278244	Good quality books
Children’s Tombola	Alison Shelton 278144
Raffle	Sarah Jones 278120	Any prizes towards main raffle or golf raffle

Monday Morning Monday Afternoon	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 1.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.	Open Door No appointment needed Appointments and phone advice
Tuesday Morning	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.	Appointments and phone advice
Wednesday & Thursday	Closed
Friday	10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.	Appointments and phone advice

LITTLE MILTON

GREAT HASELEY

Raymond Fergusson 01844 279150/ Sarah Jones 01844 278120

FRIENDS OF WELLS FARM

SATURDAY 17^th MAY

7.00 for 7.30pm @ The Pine Lodge

LITTLE MILTON

GREAT HASELEY

Raymond Fergusson 01844 279150/ Sarah Jones 01844 278120

FRIENDS OF WELLS FARM

SATURDAY 17th MAY

7.00 for 7.30pm @ The Pine Lodge

SATURDAY 17^th MAY