Little
Milton Newsletter May 2008
PARISH
COUNCIL MEETING
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
Delineation
of Village Green
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.
Planting
of memorial tree in recreation ground
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.
Recreation
Ground
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.
Planning
P08/W0076LB & P08/W0077:
The
Council noted that planning permission had been refused by South Oxfordshire
District Council.
P08/W0323:
6 Cremar Cottages:
The
Council RESOLVED that this planning application should be approved by South
Oxfordshire District Council
Land adjacent to the Plough
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.
Extension
to Village Hall
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.
R.
Fergusson Parish Clerk
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.
Freedom
of Information Act – Parish Council Publication Scheme
Residents
can see the records of the policies and practices of the Parish Council
including
minutes, financial information and responses to planning
consultations,
on request from the Parish Clerk.
Current Council members
|
Councillor
|
01844
279092 |
|
Councillor
|
01844
278970 |
|
Councillor
Mabel Wood |
01844
279670 |
|
Councillor
|
01844
278144 |
|
Councillor
David Wakeling |
01844
278014 |
|
Councillor
Tim Robinson |
01844
278343 |
|
Parish
Clerk Raymond Fergusson |
01844
279150 |
ANNUAL
PARISH MEETING
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.
Raymond
Fergusson Parish Clerk
SOUTH
OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
CONCESSIONARY
FARES UPDATE
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
SODC: WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
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 .
BANK HOLIDAY REFUSE COLLECTION CHANGE
The collection will be Wednesday 7th May
and
not Tuesday 6th May
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
–GARDEN WASTE
COLLECTION
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 7th Tuesday 20th
If
you are interested in this service please contact SODC Public Amenities on 01491
823416 or email: public.amenities@southoxon.gov.uk
or visit www.southoxon.gov.uk
COMMUNITY
WASTE VEHICLES – DOMESTIC WASTE ONLY
The
Please
note the new schedule for Community Waste Collection has been greatly reduced in
line with the reduced demand.
|
Friday
23rd May |
Chalgrove
|
08.00
– 11.00 |
|
Sat
24th May. |
|
08.00
– 12.00 |
LITTER BLITZ
– THANK YOU
I
would like to thank Helen and
Raymond
Fergusson (Parish Clerk)
CHURCH
CLEANING
W/E
3rd May
-
Mrs. M. Davies/Mrs S A Dennis
W/E
10th May
-
Mrs L. Lovegrove/ Mrs C Coward
W/E
17th May
-
Mrs E. Summers/ Mrs A Jones
W/E
24th May
-
Mrs. G. Taylor/Mrs H Ridley
W/E
31st May
-
Mrs A. Hawkins/Mrs. S. Jones
CHURCH
FLOWER
W/E
3rd May
-
W/E
10th May
-
W/E
17th May
-
W/E
24th May
-
W/E
31st May
-
Tuesday
6th May
-
7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Sunday 11th May
-
10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Tuesday
13th May
-
7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Tuesday
20th May
-
7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Sunday
25th May
-
9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Tuesday
27th May
-
7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Raymond
Fergusson279150
GRASS CUTTING
W/E 3rd
May
-
David Hawkins
W/E 10th
May
-
Raymond Fergusson
W/E 17th
May
-
Phil Jones
W/E 24th
May
-
Tim Robinson
W/E 26th
May
-
FROM THE RECTORY
‘THE
CURSE OF THE UNSHOPPER’
‘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
Revd
Victor Story (279498)
THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL
CHURCH MEETING.
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.
The PCC
was re-elected en bloc.
THE DATE OF EASTER.
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.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK MAY
11-17
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.
SUNDAY
SCHOOL NEWS
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 20th when neither of the current
teachers was able to teach…
This month in May our
dates are:
May
4th 11-12.30 Brunch meeting in Chalgrove
May 18th
11-12.30 Saint James Church
Dates
are always also posted on the Church Services Sheet and in the Porch of the
Church.
Sally
Ann Dennis (278029)
SUNDAY
SERVICES IN MAY
|
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 |
BENEFICE
SERVICES FOR MAY
|
|
GREAT
St
Mary’s |
LITTLE
St James’s |
GREAT
HASELEY
St
Peter’s |
|
Thursday 1st
May Ascension
Day |
Holy
Communion 7.30
p.m. |
|
|
|
Sunday 4th
May Sun
After Ascension day |
Holy
Communion 8.00
a.m. |
Sung
Communion CW 9.30
a.m. |
Family Service 11.00 a.m. |
|
Sunday 11th
May Whit
Sunday |
Sung
Communion CW 9.30
a.m. |
Family Service 11.00 a.m. |
Holy
Communion BCP 8.00
a.m. |
|
Monday 12th
May |
Fullers
Field Ecumenical
Service 6.00
p.m. |
|
|
|
Sunday 18th
May Trinity
Sunday |
Family Service 11.00 a.m. |
Holy
Communion BCP 8.00
a.m. |
Sung
Communion CW 9.30
a.m. |
|
Sunday 25th
May Trinity
1 |
|
Benefice Communion 10.00
a.m. |
|
FRIENDS OF LITTLE
The prize wining numbers were drawn by the
April 2008
1st Prize
No 49
Dee Garrett
£20.00
2nd Prize
No 28
Beth McLaren
£14.00
3rd Prize
No 13
Mrs Stanmore
£9.00
Sue
Marriott 279124; For the Friends of
THE
CHURCH FETE SATURDAY 7TH JUNE 2008.
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.
|
Stall |
Contact |
Items Required |
|
Bottle
Tombola |
Anne
Hawkins 279526 |
Bottles
ranging from ketchup to whisky!! |
|
Plants |
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