Newsletter September 2008

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The Council did not meet in August.

The Parish Council will meet on Wednesday 10th September 2008 at 8.00 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

OXFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS PRESS NOTICE

LITTLE MILTON PARISH COUNCIL AWARDED QUALITY STATUS

Little Milton Parish Council has been accredited with ‘Quality Parish Council’ status by the Oxfordshire County Accreditation Panel. For a Parish Council to gain this status it must meet a number of standards. A Quality Parish Council:

·         Is active, represents, listens and leads all the community

·         Works closely with community groups and keeps them informed

·         Works in a professional way

·         Works in partnership with other councils and other organisations

The Quality Scheme was launched by the Government in 2003. Little Milton is a small Parish Council in South Oxfordshire , with only 367 electors. A Government-approved panel of local people who have worked closely with Town and Parish councils considered their application. The panel were impressed by the council’s active approach and communications with villagers.

The Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils ( OALC ) nominated the panel members and services panel meetings. OALC represents nearly 250 Town & Parish Councils, and Parish Meetings in Oxfordshire, and provides them with advice and information.

Stuart McGill , Council Chairman said:

‘We are delighted as a Parish Council to have been awarded Quality Council status, which, we believe, makes us second only to Didcot to receive this honour in South Oxfordshire .

All credit should go to our Parish Clerk, Raymond Fergusson, who has achieved the necessary qualifications with distinction, and guided the rest of the Council to a higher quality of administration. We look forward to taking on the new responsibilities of Quality Councils in the autumn.

Cllr. Peter Biggs , Chairman of the Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils said:

‘May I congratulate Little Milton Parish Council on being awarded Quality status, the sixth local council in the county to achieve this. I am sure their success will encourage many others in Oxfordshire to follow their example.’

SODC: WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

For a charge of £68 residents can arrange for their unwanted vehicle to be collected from within the District and a charge of £20 for up to three bulky item e.g. fridge furniture etc. and a further £6.35 for each additional item. 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 .

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 September are as follows:-Tuesdays 9th, 23rd

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 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.

CHURCH CLEANING ROTA FOR SEPTEMBER

W/E 6th September                              -              Mrs. G. Taylor/Mrs H Ridley

W/E 13th September                            -              Mrs A. Hawkins/Mrs. S. Jones

W/E 20th September                            -              Mrs. M. Davies/Mrs S A Dennis

W/E 27th September                            -              Mrs L. Lovegrove/ Mrs C Coward

W/E 4th October                                  -              Mrs E. Summers/ Mrs A Jones

CHURCH FLOWER ROTA FOR SEPTEMBER

W/E 6th September                              -              Sylvia Taylor

W/E 13th September                            -              Sylvia Taylor       

W/E 20th September                            -                                             

W/E 27th September                            -              Harvest

BELL RINGING PRACTICE DURING SEPTEMBER

Tuesday 2nd September                                     -              7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Tuesday 9th September                                      -              7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Sunday 14th September                                     -              10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

Tuesday16th September                                     -              7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Tuesday 23rd September                                    -              7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Sunday 28th September                                     -              10.30 am to 11.00 am

Tuesday 26th September                                    -              7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

GRASS CUTTING ROTA FOR SEPTEMBER

W/E 6th September                                              -               Tim Robinson

W/E 13th September                                            -               Tim Robinson (Extra)

W/E 20th September                                            -               Stuart McGill

W/E 27th September                                            -               David Hawkins

W/E 4th October                                                  -               Raymond Fergusson

W/E 11th October                                                -               Phil Jones

THE VALUE IN LISTENING.

Listening to the World Service of the BBC in the early morning can, in some part, bring you into interesting discussions. Not that long ago there was an item which made me prick up my ears. A commentator revealed that many of our young people today aspire to be a celebrity. Because, by being a Premier League Footballer or a Top Model, say, they would obtain fame and fortune, power and respect and all other trappings which the young people perceived would pave the way for successful living. The commentator went on to say that those who felt they could not aspire to such things could feel marginalised with the resulting feelings of rejection, hopelessness and despair.

I reflected on what Christ would think of all of this. Jesus was a man of extraordinary perception. He could see in people what others did not or would not see-even about themselves. He saw the value and potential, not just in the beautiful, successful, Premier League people, but in those whose abilities lay in other directions, as well as those who were backward or disabled. In mingling with all sorts of people, he made everyone feel that they mattered and were of value-because the mattered, and were of value to God.

Jesus never spoke of the masses; instead, he spoke of “A certain man” or “A certain woman”. To Jesus it was the individual person who was valued so very much. He taught and lived that those who felt loved, cherished, accepted and valued could be led into a richer deeper and fuller life.

Each one of us has a private picture gallery of people who have helped us on our way through life, and helped us to develop and grow. People who have encouraged us and helped us not only to discover our gifts and skills, but also have stood by us to see that those gifts and skills are developed so that we can grow into our full potential.  These people have embodied those values taught and lived by Jesus. They have made us feel loved, cherished, accepted and valued, and have led us into a richer, deeper and fuller life

The commentator I mentioned at the beginning concluded by saying, “These young people need a good talking to.” I beg to differ with him. I believe he should be saying, “These young people need a good listening to.” It is only by listening to one another that we begin to discover how best we can begin to enrich each other’s lives, how we can enable each other to achieve each other’s full potential.

If we were to begin to do that, even in a small way, then we will be agents of Christ bringing to others the more abundant life. After all that is why he came!

Victor Story 01844 279498

FROM THE RECTORY

HARVEST  2008.

Little Milton’s Harvest Festival will be held in St. James’ on SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER at 11.00 a.m.. Harvest time is always a very special occasion for a village community. It is a time for us all to remember God’s almighty creating hand at work all around us. But more than that, Harvest is the time when we recall those times over the months when we have felt that hand of his, touching and blessing us in our personal lives. Our Harvest Festival Service will be designed for all the family, so I urge you to please do put this date and time in your diaries NOW, and don’t let other things come along and squeeze it out. 

Following the Service itself, our HARVEST LUNCH will be held at the Pine Lodge, following on from the Service. The format is that families bring along some food that is shared by all and this makes the provision of the lunch much easier and less onerous on individuals. If you would like to contribute please contact Sally Ann Dennis (278029), Anne Hawkins (279526) or Sarah Jones (278120). Everyone is welcome to join us on for a Harvest Lunch.

RIDE & STRIDE  2008.

The Annual Ride & Stride organised by the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust will be held on Saturday 13^th September. The Trust has been very helpful and generous to us over the years, helping us to maintain the fabric of our Church. It behoves us to support the Trust ourselves by sponsoring people who are prepared to give of their time and energy to ride or stride to as many Churches as they can on the day. Please contact Raymond Fergusson for a sponsor form.

LITTLE MILTON SCHOOL

As last term drew to a close, our School underwent an inspection, focussing on the fact that it is a Church School .  In his report the Inspector said:

“The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Little Milton as a Church of England school are outstanding. The school through its distinctive Christian character is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners. The impact of collective worship on the school community is outstanding. The effectiveness of the religious education is good. The effectiveness of the leadership and management as a church school is good.”

We would all want to congratulate our School on achieving such a fine Report. In all our hearts we know our school is a fabulous school, but it is so good that this feeling of ours is confirmed by Inspectors who are used to looking at schools all over the country and are in a much better position than ourselves to say so.

WELL DONE, LITTLE MILTON SCHOOL !

QUOTATION OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY ABBOTTS, KENSINGTON.

"The streets of London are filled with mysteries and you are one.

But cheer up-within each of you, the creator of mystery seeks to

express himself, for you are made for a purpose.

Will you live your life in a way which denies this presence, or

will you say to that mystery-'Tell me more'?"

BENEFICE SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER

FULLERS FIELD SERVICE.

This always takes place on the second Monday in the month in the Common Room at Fullers Field, Great Milton at 6.00 p.m. and lasts about 35 minutes. The service is a simple one of hymns, readings and prayers. If you are available then do come along and a warm welcome will always await you. There will be a service on Monday 8^th September in the Common Room at Fullers Field at 6.00 p.m.

.GREAT MILTON METHODIST CHURCH Minister:  Revd. Derick Chambers Tel: 212019

SUNDAY SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER

For further information please ring Yvonne Cartwright on 01844 279205

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS AND DATES

Our summer outing to Dorchester went well. Following our family led service on the theme of God’s power at which Raymond told us of the Seagull, Sarah chose the reading and Lucinda’s family wrote the prayers, approximately 20 of us picnicked on the mounds near the river at Dorchester . We then visited the Abbey where the Rector Revd. Canon Sue Booys gave us all a wonderful talk on the Abbey history followed by a conducted tour of the Abbey including the Jesse Window and the very popular Labyrinth Maze. We did manage to meet Bishop Isingoma and his lovely wife Mme Mugisa from the Congo and were given a very moving blessing conducted in French and kindly translated later by David Wakeling!! (see attached photo for some of the Group and Bishop Isingoma and his wife pictured in the Rectory Gardens ).

We begin our teaching programme again this month on Sunday 7^th September at 11.00 in Church. The new Sunday School cards will be available on this date. Our other teaching date in September is on Sunday 21^st September also at 11.00 in Church when we will be preparing for Harvest Festival the following week.

We welcome any child from the age of 4 years old and would love to see some new children so if you’re hesitating, don’t, just come along or phone 278029 for a chat and/or more information.

S.A. Dennis

FRIENDS OF WELLS FARM

We next meet on September 7th at 10.30 a.m. on the allotments where we will be building a bank. This is an excellent way to have a bit of exercise and enjoy the country air.

Phil Jones 278120

SENIOR CITIZEN’S LUNCH

The Pine Lodge Management Committee has offered to provide a Christmas Lunch again this year for the Senior Citizens of Little Milton.

A Bring & Buy Sale and Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 13^th September 10.00 – noon at 38 Chiltern View, the home of Teresa Quested. The funds raised will provide the extras needed for this event; wine, crackers, gifts, entertainment. We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Janet Betts (279238)

THE PINE LODGE

First, my apologies to everyone in the village disturbed by the people who booked the Pine Lodge on the 8^th of August. At midnight, by which time they were due to have finished and packed up, the disco was still going strong with the doors wide open, and this created far too much noise. People were quite right to complain. The Village Hall really does not want to end up causing any problems for the people who live in the village. The event which caused trouble was a ‘pre-wedding’ party, which turned out to be more like a stag night than a wedding reception. We will take no more ‘pre-wedding’ bookings from outside the village. Conditions on paying deposits and on leaving times will be more strictly enforced when people from outside the village book the hall for wedding receptions and other evening events. Finally, we will make further changes if the problem keeps occurring.

As summer ends and brings the return of Quiz Night – the first one of the Autumn is on the 20^th September. Tickets are on sale at the Post Office and there will be excellent food, good beer and interesting questions as ever.

Dave Ponting

LITTLE MILTON CINEMA CLUB

at the Pine Lodge

Thursday 18^th September

8pm

‘Son of Rambow’

Comedy about friendship, faith and the tough business of growing up. Will, the eldest son of a fatherless Plymouth Brethren family finds himself caught up in the extraordinary world of Lee Carter, the school terror and maker of bizarre home movies.

6 months membership available from:

 Little Milton post office

or on the door

Adult/Child £10

OAP £7.50

SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER

7.00 for 7.30pm @ The Pine Lodge

Bar: Excellent ales, lagers & wines

Includes superb dinner

Raffle

Amusement guaranteed

 Everyone welcome!

Tickets on sale at the Post Office:

£7 in advance

£8 on the door

Proceeds in aid of Village Funds

SEE YOU THERE!

THE NEIGHBOUR’S CLUB

As always our fish and chip lunch on the 24th July was thoroughly enjoyed by all, a real social occasion.  After fish and chips, wine and chocolates we had more of Pam's famous (?) quizzes.  On the 14th August we listened spellbound to Eleanor's account of holidays enjoyed by her and her husband in many countries.  Our outing on the 20th August was a City and Village guided tour to Epping Forest and Capel Manor Gardens .  We met our guide at 10 am and travelled to the Royal Forest Hotel for coffee followed by a visit to Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge (fascinating) and then a tour of Epping Forest .  Next stop was Epping market town and lunch and a wander round.  We completed the afternoon by a visit to Capel Manor Gardens , College of Horticulture , floristry, garden design etc.  We left for home at 4.45 pm pleasantly tired, well fed and warmed by lovely sunshine. 

Forthcoming events - September

11th Thur - Mrs Hulbert - Summer in Switzerland - 2.15 p.m.

17th Wed - Outing to Magestic Mendips and Somerset cream tea.

25th Thur - Harvest Festival and share lunch - 2.15 p.m.

Joyce Price

OXFORD BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

Oxford Business Enterprises (OBE) is a service sponsored by Oxfordshire’s councils, where you can confidentially discuss your business idea, at any stage of the start-up process, with like minded business people who want to help you succeed.

You might just want to sound out your idea with someone who has experience of the highs and lows of starting and running a business. Or you might be concerned about something specific.

Perhaps you’re looking for sound advice on loans, premises, marketing, employment law, whether to form a limited company or whether to register for VAT.

In any of this is the case, OBE exists specifically to help you. By contact OBE you’ll gain access to a team of very experienced business people who will be on your side and who are highly qualified to advise you.

How to contact us

Contacting OBE is easy- just pick up the phone or send an e-mail and the friendly OBE team will ensure you have all the help and advice you require to set up and run a successful business.

Telephone: 01295 227082

Email: info@oxonbe.co.uk

Website: www.oxonbe.co.uk

SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2008

F E R R E T   R A C I N G

IN THE GARDEN AT

THE OLD RECTORY, ALBURY, TIDDINGTON

12.30 – 4.00 p.m.

TREASURE HUNT

CHILDRENS’ GAMES AND RACES

STALLS

PIG ROAST & HOT DOGS

TEAS & CAKES

PICNICKING WELCOME

COME AND HAVE A FLUTTER ON A FERRET

IN AID OF THE HEATING FUND, ST HELEN’S CHURCH

ENTRY: ADULTS £3   CHILDREN OVER 5 50P

The Friends of Little Milton School

Invite you to An Auction of Prizes and Promises

   Friday 17^th October 2008

The Pine Lodge, Little Milton

7.30pm Drinks – Auction Starts 8.00pm

Tickets £5.00 (includes welcome drink and nibbles)

The friends need lots of prizes or promises, so if you are feeling generous and are prepared to offer anything, please can you email Amanda at amanda.key@virgin.net or alternatively speak to any other committee member:-

Tickets will be available to purchase after 2^nd September.

If you do want to reserve tickets now, please feel free to email Amanda at the address above.

VIEW FROM VIEWS

It’s now some months since I last wrote these notes. The reason for this is that we have been visiting relatives in Canada ; there are as many Peers over there as in the UK . During our stay we travelled extensively from Toronto to the eastern shores of the USA , then up to Quebec and back to Toronto before boarding the Train bound for Vancouver . This rail trip which took 3 days and 3 nights was an experience worth every penny. It is amazing to see the change in a country after a period of time, I was out there in 1959/60 and the farm that I worked on was some 40-50 miles out of Toronto , it now seems to be well within the city limits. But the real impression that Canada left with us was one of tidiness, with very little litter to be seen, and the weather could be as fickle as it is in the UK .

I can remember saying earlier this year that the pundits were predicting certain weather patterns this summer. My reaction to this was “let’s wait and see”, well I think, unfortunately, I was right as it has turned out. As I write these notes there seems little chance of any improvement in this grim weather pattern. The spin off with all the wet weather however is that at least the countryside is still nice and green. Although apple & plumb trees do not seem to have a lot of fruit, crops like raspberries have done well and I reckon the blackberries will as well.  

This weather of course has meant a very difficult start to harvest. The winter barley and oil seed rape were nearly all gathered in fairly good form. Rape yields were mostly good but a good percentage of our crop never recovered from pigeon damage. The winter wheat looks like being a bumper crop but as harvest is delayed so its quality is will deteriorate. I have heard that already some varieties are “growing out”; this is where the grain starts to germinate in the ear and will severely affect the quality. As a matter of irrelevant information I discovered whilst in Canada that they call oil seed rape “canola”, this is purely because of the connotations of the word rape.

Over the past recent months farmers have somewhat been living in a sort of fools paradise, thinking that there is a food shortage and therefore our returns should be good for a while. It now seems that due to good harvests in Europe and in spite of bad harvests and the appalling look of crops in North America , it seems that there is no longer a shortage of food world wide. This has left the farmer with a problem! The increase in cost of his inputs, fuel, fertiliser & chemicals etc will now not be covered by the increase in world prices that he was expecting. I wonder if (now we have a plentiful supply) the price of food will come down!!!?

We have recently gone through the process of regularising our bio diesel plant with the Environment Agency. This has arisen because they perceive our raw material (used cooking oil) to be a waste product. Obviously it is not a waste to us! However to keep on the right side of the law, we have applied and sent off the relevant forms at a cost of just short of £3,000. Not only does it cost a lot but, bearing in mind that this is for the “Environment” Agency, and that the said form I think runs to some 80 pages, on receipt of the application they wrote back to say that they require 8 further copies, a veritable “War and Peace” (how many trees?).

I do not know if I should mention TB and badgers. Like so many issues there are two sides to the story, all I do know is that it is not only costing the country a fortune, it is  also causing excessive stress to individuals within the industry. It was predictable that the Government would come up with the policy that they did, that way they upset the least number of people. This does not get away from the fact that there are instances where it can be proved quite categorically, that badgers have caused bovine TB, or get away from the fact that badgers themselves really suffer with having TB

Charles & Robert Peers

CAR SERVICE TO THE DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL

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.

Raymond Fergusson Parish Clerk (279150)

POST OFFICE SOS

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.

Sincerely

Annie R

SCIENCE OXFORD ST CLEMENTS, OXFORD

Nature and Nurture Exhibition
Monday 8 September - 31 October

Let Science Oxford guide you through the science and ethics of genetics, as we invite you to explore the ways that Nature and Nurture make us act, think and feel.

Are we simply slaves to our selfish genes? Do we really have free will? What are the limits of our genetic inheritance? And how would we know?

Events

Genes and Human History

Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm

What do your genes say about where you came from?

£3 (SO Friends Free)

Off with their Heads

Thursday 18 September, 7.30pm

All illustrated talk by Ian Gourlay

£3 (SO Friends and Oxford Urban Wildlife Group Friends Free)

DNA & CSI: Where did you leave your genetic fingerprint?

Tuesday 30 September, 7.30pm

An insight into the ethical issues surrounding the forensic use of DNA

£3 (SO Friends Free)

Should you need more information about our science centre, visit www.scienceoxford.com.

Hands On Science Gallery

Hands On is a science gallery for children located at Science Oxford. It is packed with loads of exciting interactive experiments. Try distorting your face on television, float a train or operate a digger arm. In addition, Hands On has a changing menu of activities.

Under the Microscope - 6 September to 18 October

Spy School - 25 October to 10 December

Hands On is open Saturdays during Term Time and Monday to Saturdays during the school holidays. Hands On is suitable for 5-12 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an adult. £3.50 child/OAP, £5 adult, £15 family

FORTHCOMING MILTON SURGERY

Thames Valley Police will be holding a Miltons surgery in the Pine Lodge on Wednesday 22 October, Tuesday 11 November and Tuesday 16 December. Full details will be included in the relevant newsletter but please note the dates now. This is an excellent opportunity to share any concerns you have about your community with Community Police Officers

THAME & WHEATLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTION GROUP

The neighbourhood action group (NAG) consists of multi agencies (SODC parish Council, school representatives & anti-social behaviour officers), residents and the police. They represent Thame & Wheatley including the surrounding villages. The NAG is a dedicated team who deal solely with local concerns. They raise three priorities through public concerns and tackle them with a problem solving approach.

We would like to carry out a small survey in your village and have asked the Parish Clerk help find a couple of volunteers to complete a questionnaire. If you are interested in doing this please advice your Parish Clerk. This is not a request for NAG members but volunteers who could help complete the surveys

Many thanks

Michelle Jacques Thames Valley Police

WHEATLEY LIBRARY

Our new e-mail address is wheatley.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk. The telephone number is unchanged at 01865 – 875267.

A reminder of the opening times:

Tuesday 2.00 – 7.00 p.m: Wednesday 9.30 am. - 1.00 pm.: 2.00 5.00 p.m.

Thursday 2.00 – 5.00 p.m.: Friday 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.: 2.00p.m. - 6.00 p.m

Saturday 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m

NEW EXTENDED HOURS FOR PATIENTS AT MORLAND HOUSE SURGERY

Saturday Morning Opening

Morland House Surgery, including the dispensary, will now be open on Saturday mornings (Bank holiday weekends excluded) for doctor’s appointments and a fortnightly nurse clinic from 8.30am to 11.20am. Most of the appointments can be booked in advance (by phone 01865 872448 up to Friday evening or online www.morland-house.co.uk) but a few will be reserved for emergency walk-in. Please note the surgery phones will not be answered on a Saturday morning.

We hope that these additional appointments will be used by those people who find it difficult to come to see us during the week because of work or other responsibilities and particularly by those who have long term illnesses and need to see us more regularly but don’t want to keep taking time off work for this.

The doctors will take it in turns to do the Saturday surgery but will not be doing home visits or routine phone calls. The nurse clinic will be available for pre booked immunisations and travel vaccinations, cervical screening, smoking cessation and weight management support.

The out of hours service will continue to operate throughout the weekend  including Saturday mornings to provide urgent medical care, telephone advice and home visits when necessary. The out of hours service can be contacted by phoning 0845 345 8995

We are currently taking on new patients, for more details on how to register please contact reception on telephone 01865 872448

GETTING THE RIGHT TREATMENT

NHS Direct

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

What to do when your GP practice is closed

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.

In an emergency please call 999 to talk to the ambulance service.

POST OFFICE: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Unfortunately your Post Office will be closed all day 12th September and pm on September 25th.

THAME AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Advice line 01844 214827 Appointment Line 01844 217186 thamecab@cabnet.org.ukFor 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 October 2008 Newsletter should be with the Editor at 27 Chiltern View, Little Milton, by 8.00 p.m. on 20th September 2008. The Editor reserves the right not to print items submitted for publication and to edit those items, which are published.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SEPTEMBER

 2008