Newsletter

July     2010 

 

PARISH COUNCIL - See Parish Council Page

                                    Next Meeting date and Agenda

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 .

VERDANT: WASTE COLLECTION DATES –JULY 2010

 

Garden

Non Recycle

Recycle

Food

6 July

No

Yes

No

Yes

13 July

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

20 July

No

Yes

No

Yes

27 July

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

·         Note change of day due to Bank Holiday

WASTE RECYCLING CENTRES

The Oxfordshire County Council Waste Recycling Centres at Redbridge, Drayton (near Abingdon) 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.

CHURCH CLEANING ROTA   -   See Church Page

CHURCH FLOWER ROTA     -   See Church Page       

BELL RINGING PRACTICE    -   See Church Page

ST. JAMES’ CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL   -   See Church Page

BENEFICE SERVICES   -   See Church Page

FROM THE REGISTERS   -  See Church Page

NEWS FROM LITTLE MILTON SCHOOL   -  See School Page

FRIENDS OF LITTLE MILTON SCHOOL 200 CLUB  -  See School Page

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS  -  See Church Page

GREAT MILTON METHODIST CHURCH  -  See Church Page

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY  See Events page

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 9-15th May

Following on from last months article in the Newsletter/Bulletin there is now, as promised, a grand total for Christian Aid 2010 in the Benefice Villages…£2.021.66.

The figure is made up of:

                                                                                                                                       £

Donations from Lent lunches

Great Milton House-to-House Collection

Little Milton House-to-House Collection &

       Family Service

The Haseley’s  House-to-House Collection

Gift Aid tax  recovery

 

Total

   257.50

   157.78

 

   663.46

   724.07

   218.85

 

2,021.66

Thank you to everyone who gave money to raise such a magnificent total. Thank you also to those who hosted the three Lenten lunches, those who attended the Family Service and those who gave up their time to go around the houses in our Villages delivering and collecting envelopes. Additional thanks to those who Gift Aided their contributions increasing our total by £218.85. Thank you EVERYONE.

Sally Ann Dennis

Stop Press! A further £141 has been sent direct to Christian Aid from our Benefice taking the total up to £2,162.66 – fantastic!

LITTLE MILTON CHURCH FETE – SATURDAY 19th June

We hope you enjoyed our annual village event held in the beautiful grounds of the Manor, Gold Street home of Simon and Sarah Oddie.

With the sun only breaking through for a few brief moments and the northerly wind seeming to place all its efforts on rushing through the refreshments tent you would think numbers attending the Fete would be severely reduced however hey all seemed to flock from near and far, unperturbed by threatening dark clouds. The car park was heaving with vehicles, Mark Willis and Paul Jeffrey masterfully coordinating the traffic flow. Mark’s air traffic controlling skills were of great value as at one stage over 160 cars filled the paddock with each visitor cheerfully greeted!

John Howell our local MP opened the Fete giving permission (despite the fact the chancellor was recommending care with our finances) to spend, spend, spend! That is thankfully what everyone seemed to do, do, do!

This year we worked really hard trying to introduce new stalls and add entertainment throughout the event. Although our aim is to raise vitally needed funds for our church we also want to provide you all with a memorable day out which will leave you anxiously wanting to return next year.

It was wonderful to see Dave our ex ‘posty’ return with his Watlington Concert Band, the music was marvellous.  Stan as always kept the flow of proceedings going smoothly on the microphone and at one stage he rose to Dave’s challenge to conduct the band. The return of Gordon’s pristine vintage cars was contrasted with a prototype electric mini. Sarah Oddie’s amazing Jams and pickles was a phenomenal success. Although many avoided the maggot racing it was a corner of the fete that was always full of laughter.  Little Milton School’s children danced beautifully as always. 

The ponies in the paddock, the children’s entertainer and all the other wonderful stalls and attractions all seemed to provide something for all. Each was led and supported by a wonderful team of hard working selfless people to whom we are extremely grateful. The time and effort given by each and every child/ adult never fails to surprise and amaze me.

The amount raised was another record on previous years, in excess of £4000.

Thanks also go to; Keith Warren Price and Morgan’s & Associates, for their sponsorship of the event. A HUGE thank you, Sarah and Simon, for allowing the use of their lovely grounds and gardens.

Most of all, thank you to all those who attended, you are what makes our fete such a great success. Come again, we have lots of fun ideas for next year, so watch this space....................

Sarah Jones 278120

CHILD’S PURSE

A child’s purse was found at the fete. Please contact Sarah Jones on 278120 if you wish to claim it.

RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS:

Guess the Mileometer reading (the actual reading was 24,601):

Winner- Steve Willis 23,200

Whisky Bottle up a tree (height was 293cm): Winner- Nigel Blagg 294cm

NB: this is quite reassuring as Nigel is a pilot who obviously knows his level of altitude!

Golf Raffle Prizes:

No

Prize

Sponsor

Winner

1

4 weekend green fee’s        

Frilford Heath

Stan

2

Weekday round of golf for two

The Oxfordshire

Phil Jones

3

Round of golf for four

Studley Wood Golf Club

Simon Oddie

4

Four 18 hole green fee’s    

Waterstock Golf Club

Quested

 

5

A round of golf for two      

Burford Golf Club

Noel Harwerth

6

Two 18 hole green fee’s

Haddon Hill

Sanders

7

Two 6 hole green fee’s on par 3 course

Haddon Hill

Nigel Blagg

Main Raffle Prizes:

No

Prize

Sponsor

Winner

1

Monsieur Blanc’s five course ‘Menu Classiques’ for two people

Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons 

Steve Willis

 

2

£100 Voucher for Gee’s Restaurant

Mogford Ltd

Quarterman

 

3

£70 Voucher for Quod Brasserie and Bar

Mogford Ltd

James D’Albiac

 

4

Complimentary Day use for two at the Leisure Club and Spa including treatment to the value of £35 each

The Oxford Belfry

Quested

 

5

Large bottle of Cognac

 

K Aldridge

6

Waterperry Garden ticket and discount card for two

Waterperry Gardens

Quested

 

7

Bottle of Cognac

 

M.Willis

8

Beauty Room £20 Voucher

Sara Fergusson

Mary Davies

9

£20 Card

Tesco

S Oddie

10

Bottle of Bells whisky

 

Darren Blake

11

Browns handmade Chocolates

 

D. Carr

 

12

Maison Maurice Gavignet

 

Hoban

13

Hardy’s Chardonnay

 

Ireland MMD

14

Chefs hat and apron

 

Wakeling

15

Beer Selection

 

B Wheeler, Amber watch

16

Cava

 

Arnold

17

Scrumpy

 

Freear

18

Mulled wine

 

Dee Garrett

Dusty Brains Quiz Sheet answers:

(The winner will be announced in the next newsletter)

 

CARS OF YESTERYEAR

 

1

Kind of dance (6)

Morris

2

River crossing (4)

Ford

3

Mountain dweller (7)

Hillman

4

Conqueror (6)

Victor

5

Member of choir (6)

Singer

6

Ray of light (7)

Sunbeam

7

Wanderer (5)

Rover

8

Royal lady (8)

Princess

9

Mediterranean Island (5)

Capri

10

London Bridge (8)

Vauxhall

 

GAMES WE USED TO PLAY

 

11

Oriental Secrets (7,8)

Chinese Whispers

12

Conceal ‘n search (4,3,4)

Hide and seek

13

O some din (8)

Dominoes

14

Drunken naps (11)

Tiddlywinks

15

Jump to the strong drink (3, 6)

Hop scotch

16

Precedes dragon and follows ginger (4)

Snap

17

Usually heard in the morning (8,5)

Postmans knock

18

Sounds like Shanghai factory supervisors (7,8)               

Chinese Chequers

19

Bacon Butty (3,2,3,6)

Pig in the middle

20

Track down the sewing aid (4, 3, 7)

Hunt the thimble

 

A BUNCH OF FLOWERS

 

21

A vehicle and the people of England (9)

Carnation

22

Essential in music (5)

Thyme

23

A household implement (5)

Broom

24

A well dressed wild beast (9)

Dandelion

25

A game and a fabulous animal (10)

Snapdragon

THANK YOU!!

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who baked for the Heavenly Cake Stall at the fete this year.  And the cakes were indeed heavenly!  We do appreciate the time and effort everyone gave in order that we had a table groaning with goodies.

A particular thank you to Dee for her wonderful cakes – without Dee we would require a much smaller stall.  The Hummingbird Chocolate Cakes were a great success!  Thanks too to Megan and Jennifer for helping out with the initial rush of customers.

Christine and Jane

FRIENDS OF WELLS FARM

Last month we managed to do several jobs around the allotment, painting the well pump, treating the shed as well as cutting back various bushes, brambles and nettles. Thank you to Chris, Shirley, Mike, and George for their help. Work parties for BBOWT count towards Duke of Edinburgh community targets, like George, if there is anybody in need of  some community hours for their DOE they are welcome to join us. The paths have also been cut back thanks to lots of hard work by Phil Jones and Paul Phillips which should make it easier to get round the reserve.

On the reserve, we have had several sightings of foxes, deer and badgers. The vixen in particular will be frantically looking for food to satisfy the voracious appetites of the cubs. Caterpillars are busy munching (especially my cabbages!) ready for their transformation into butterflies later this month. I even saw a hummingbird moth on the valerian at the top of Chiltern View, which will most probably have come from mainland Europe.

In July, we will forego an official work party and look to do a butterfly survey in the afternoon of Sunday 18th July from about 2pm, starting at the allotments and working along the top path above Blenheim field. If anybody wishes to join in please let me know by email or phone.

Paul Jeffery (278 424 or paulj201@hotmail.com)

SEWING CLUB

This month we will meet on Monday July 26th from 11.00 a.m. onwards at Hill Top House, the home of Pat Dugdale. Please telephone Pat on 279242 if you are

 planning on staying for lunch as this helps greatly with food quantities required.

Sally Ann Dennis

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY OUT AT LONGLEAT !

St James Church is delighted to announce that we are inviting all Senior Citizens of Little Milton to a lovely day out to Longleat House and Safari Park, including entry ticket, transport, and a lunch on WEDNESDAY 21st JULY.

We will hire a minibus to take you there and back, and your ticket will include a tour around the Safari Park and the Elizabethan Stately Home, regarded as one of the finest examples of its type in the country.

We will need to know numbers, so please visit the Post Office to sign up for the trip well in advance. Please come and make this a day to remember!

We look forward to seeing you and enjoying a great day out.

Little Milton Parochial Church Council

LITTLE MILTON WI

Future Meetings: Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 8th July in the Pine Lodge Little Milton where there will be an Evening of Light Entertainment by Thelma  Sanders.

Our Safari Supper was enjoyed by 18 members sharing a delicious supper at 4 homes. It was a very enjoyable occasion.

If you would like any further information on the above or any W.I. aspect, please do not hesitate to telephone any of the following: Anne Hawkins 279526, Heather Peers 279627 or Shirley Thomas 278976.

 

HELLO FROM THE MAPLE TREE CHILDREN’S CENTRE

This month we have had a fantastic time full of fun and exciting groups for our families including....

National Family Week: On 3rd June we ran a Family Picnic at the Garsington Sports & Social Club, which was a great success and 34 parents/carers and 61 children came along!  The sun was shining and everyone had great fun getting involved in many activities including playing in the water and sand and doing creative paintings with their hands and feet making lots of mess!!!!!!! Thank you to everyone who attended!

MAPLE TREE CHILDREN’S CENTRE (Cont)

Stay Safe Sessions: We ran a First Aid workshop at Great Milton School this month which was very well attended and we will be running more over the coming months. Please look out for further information.

Coming soon............

Come along and meet the Maple Tree Team on 14 July, at the Asda Wheatley store.  We will have lots of information to be taken away and also joining us will be Julie Osbourne who runs the Baby Cafe and Pauline Mckinnon from the Family Information Service (FIS). Hope to see you all there.

Don’t forget to come and visit the Children’s Centre Mobile which will be visiting Tiddington over the summer.  The CC mobile offers themed stories and rhyme time for our families to enjoy.  Please come and visit us so we can maintain this great service.

Join in the National Playday at Southern Road, Recreation Ground, Thame on

4 August  from 10:30am to 3:30pm.  This is an annual celebration of children's right to play, so come and join in the fun with all the family.

Look out for our Summer Programme on 26 July to 3 September, please contact Sarah Lowman on 07988 159041 for further information. We have lots of fun sessions running around the local community from Stay & Play, Buggy Walks, Bumps to Babies and Baby massage, so come along for a coffee and a chat while the children play. Please note however that we will be closed w/c 16 August, but we will still be running our outreach service.

Children’s Centres are a one stop shop for all young children, their parents, grandparents, childminders and other carers.  As well as running free and low cost play events for families, we also provide a range of information and advice about local children’s services, including health and education and outreach home support. Please contact Sarah Lowman for a Programme or further information on 07988 159041 or email sarah.lowman@oxfordshire.gov.uk

The Maple Tree Children’s Centre

Tel. 07988 149041

 sarah.lowman@oxfordshire.gov.uk

 

THE VILLAGE SHOP REPORT!

NEW PRODUCTS

New products this month include a range of local beers from Shotover Brewery in Horspath, which are going down extremely well.  We are also stocking beers by the keg from them, so if you are planning BBQ or a party, let us know in advance and we can order for you and deliver at excellent prices.

Our cheeses continue to sell well, particularly the range from the Oxford Cheese Company-Oxford Blue (Gold Medal Winner) ISIS (rather like a Stinking Bishop) and College-and dealing with Oxford Cheese Company is always entertaining – the expression “laid back” was invented for them.

We are also now buying some huge Scotch Eggs, which have been very well received-they are rather like Shredded wheat-one is more than enough! We are also stocking ready made kebabs for your BBQ-come in and try, with our award winning sausages.

Our range of locally milled flours has increased, so if you are a keen bread maker, come in to browse-or of it is the baked product you are after, our MultiSeed Low GI bread is possibly the best bread in the world-be warned, it is addictive !

And last, but not least, we have the excellent booklet of “Walks around the Haseley’s “ -a sumptuous production, and a must buy at £5.99 !

WINE RANGE & CLUB

One of our very best wines, the Ultima Edizione from Sicily is now only available in magnums, so we have been searching for an alternative of the same quality-and I think we have found it-Pillastro Primitivo from Puglia in Italy-another steal at £7.99-satisfaction guaranteed!

We can supply wines in bulk for your party or BBQ, at very good prices, so please come in and ask-we can even offer Sale or Return.

We now have a small army of people coming to the Wine Club, so why not join them. Our next tasting will be White Wines and Cheeses.

Next Tasting Thursday July 22nd 8.00pm at the Shop Membership for 12 months is £10.

Stuart McGill, Secretary, Little Milton Village Shop Ltd, 27909

COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP FUNDS PURSE BELLS TO REDUCE THEFTS -
The South Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership has funded the purchase of several hundred purse bells that are to be given out to elderly and vulnerable people in response to the growing number of reported purse thefts in South Oxfordshire.

This follows a similar initiative two years ago, when the partnership funded the purchase of purse chains, resulting in an 18 per cent reduction in purse thefts in South Oxfordshire.

In the past 12 months reported purse thefts have nearly doubled in towns in South Oxfordshire. Henley town in particular has seen a seven-fold increase in this type of theft.

The majority of victims are elderly ladies out shopping in the town centres. Thieves have been targeting these vulnerable people while they are distracted in supermarkets, post offices and charity shops, by lifting purses out of open handbags or left unattended in shopping trolleys.

The purse bells are available for elderly, disabled and vulnerable residents who request them at police stations, libraries and town halls, or One Stop shops in Didcot, Henley, Thame and Wallingford. The purse bells attach to the zip on a purse and are designed to alert shoppers should someone attempt to steal it.

This is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police.


VIEW FROM VIEWS

Last month I wrote that, at last, crops were beginning to move but now, a month later we have had two spells of very hot weather and the grass has begun to die. As some will have read we did eventually hear a cuckoo on the 24th May, but not since. By now all other birds will have fledged. There are a lot of babies about now, just how many will succumb to the rapidly increasing number of predators that there seems to about now is a bit of a worry. I have never seen so many crows and magpies about leave alone the raptors such as kites and buzzards. These must have an effect on these small birds.

I cannot believe that under such hot conditions and although the grass is suffering there is so much other growth, the hedgerows have just shot away with phenomenal vigour, and are now full of my favourite wild flower, the wild rose.

The extremely hot period towards the end of May and early June did, I thought, bring the wheat out into ear early. I can never remember when wheat first comes into ear on an annual basis, it just always happens and one never thinks to compare dates with previous years, it just seemed early this time. This leads us to wonder what affect this forwardness will have on the final yield, if it has in fact come out into ear too early. One worry could be whether the plant has had time to set seed properly although this really is not a problem as the seed is set much earlier. If you cut a plant in half (length ways) as early as January you can see the seed head and in fact under a microscope count the seeds on it. So perhaps there is no reason to panic, I guess the critical element is what nutrients and water the plant gets from now on.

On the whole all crops except grass look very well. I think that the poor grass crops is down to the problems of perennial plants not putting down deep roots, whereas  annuals like cereals have to adapt to prevailing conditions and will have a longer root structure in a dry time. Where they suffer is when wet period is followed quickly by a dry one.

On the 12th June I attended the annual “Cereals” event, which to a large extent has overtaken the Royal Show as being the premier agricultural event of the year, although it is more of a business affair than the social event that the “Royal” was in its heyday.

This show/event started as a shop front for plant breeders to show off their new varieties and for the chemical and fertiliser companies to demonstrate how their systems or products gave a far better yield than their competitors. It has now turned in to a vast machinery show as well, an exercise in large scale “tyre kicking” if you like. It is hard to believe how technology has moved in such a few years. Practically everything is automatic, or satellite guided with huge machines almost steering themselves. All things that allow the modern farmer to survive and be more efficient under the current financial pressures brought on by supermarkets and the like. Also it does illustrate why many farms have amalgamated with others or contracted out their farming operations (in the same way as we have), as all this technology costs big money. I can remember some time ago it being suggested that if we laid wires under the ground we could have electronically guided tractors. Now not only can we have this with the use of satellites, we are also able to alter the application rates of what ever we are applying at any one time. This is made possible by the harvester recording the crop yield, inch by inch, as it crosses the field, this information can then be downloaded onto a disc, which can then be plugged into what ever application is required. To me it is all too easy, but it does take out all the guess work and also the likely hood of any damaging overdosing which could have an adverse effect on the environment, gone are the days of the straw chewing farmer!

VIEW FROM VIEWS (Cont)

As we approached the show in Cambridgeshire, it was obvious they had had a lot more rain than us. I understand they had over an inch the night before. As we left it rained heavily on and off all the way home, until we crossed the M40 at Milton Common where it became obvious that we had had none all day. Let’s hope the rain of the 13th has put that right.

It seems to me that in this day and age that nothing is impossible anymore and one wonders what, if anything, there can possibly be to improve our life. It could get incredibly boring as time goes by, and I guess we will need other activities to occupy our minds. As I don’t write these notes again until August most of the questions that arable farmers want to know about harvest will have been answered or we will have some idea how it is likely to turn out. It will be a time of year when the countryside will be full of activity, and everyone involved will be suffering from very long hours for all the reasons I have tried to explain before in these columns. We then will be planning for next year, and so it goes on, never a dull moment.

 

Charles & Robert Peers

 

 

LITTLE MILTON CINEMA CLUB

at the Pine Lodge

Thursday 15th July

8pm

The Lovely Bones

The story of a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon        & Rachel Weisz

 

6 months membership available on the door

Adult/Child £10

OAP £7.50

CHILD CARE WANTED

We are looking for someone to provide local childcare for our two children (aged 6 and 9) after school for two to three days each week from September (Monday/Tuesday and some Wednesday’s).

You would need to be able to collect the children from Great Milton school and either bring them back to our house in Little Milton, or your house and provide them with a meal.

If you might be interested please call Lindsay on 01844 279105 after 6pm weekdays or at the weekend, for a chat.

SCIENCE OXFORD NETWORKS

Visit the new Science Oxford Networks website for more information about our activities and initiatives supporting the science & technology community.

Science Oxford, St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1BD. Telephone: 01865 728953. Email: webmaster@scienceoxford.com Website: www.scienceoxfordnetworks.com

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

THE NEIGHBOURS CLUB

On the 3rd June we had Mr Clive Jones back with us, this time telling us all about Morocco.  We saw lots of slides showing the beautiful ornate buildings which, he told us, were deliberately built very close together thus creating very narrow streets to keep out the burning sun.  Another feature was the extremely ornate lampposts which looked very attractive.  The donkeys though did not look so attractive, burdened down as they were with heavy loads.  On Wednesday, the 9th June, thirty nine of us set off for our outing to Lacock in Wiltshire.  Lacock is a National Trust village where many of the BBC costume dramas have been filmed, including Pride and Prejudice and Cranford.  Also in the village is Lacock Abbey (also National Trust) which is a country house created out of a medieval abbey and the former home of William Henry Fox Talbot, pioneer of modern photography.  After lunch we headed off to Bradford-on-Avon where we enjoyed a two-hour cruise on a canal boat.  On the 17th June we decided to try something new on our club day and this took the form of an afternoon tea.  We each took a contribution, i.e. sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes, cream scones, etc and it was a very successful and pleasant afternoon.

Forthcoming Events – July

Thur 1st - School children entertaining - 2.15 p.m.

Wed 7th - Outing to Bletchley Park, home of the code breakers.

Thur 15th - T.B.A. - 2.15 p.m.

Joyce Price

.WHEATLEY LIBRARY

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.

Contacts: 01865 875267; wheatley.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

SWAP SHOP

Sat July 3rd 2010

9:30am – 11:00pm

Merry Bells, Wheatley

Bring useful old stuff that you no longer need; take away FREE stuff that is useful to you.

*If you are bringing stuff it needs to be in the hall by 10:15am.

You can now bring (small) electrical items!

 We have a notice board to advertise any items too big to carry easily

Bringing is not compulsory – call in and see if there is something you want to take.

RECYCLING: You can also bring used printer cartridges (not Epsom, please), old mobile phones,  plastic milk bottle tops, batteries and foil milk bottle tops for us to recycle.

Refreshments available (small charge)

Run by Wheatley Community Action Group

(www.wheatleycag.org)

ANNUAL 20/20 CRICKET MATCH VS GREAT MILTON

This will be the fourth year running that we have gone into battle against Great Milton Cricket Club.  They are 2 : 1 up in this titanic struggle between the villages!  We are hoping for large partisan crowd to cheer on our brave lads.

The match is arranged for Wednesday 7th July 2010 at Great Haseley Recreation Ground, 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start. (In the highly unlikely event of England reaching the 2nd semi final on that day, we would probably postpone the match!)

Anybody who wishes to play, please contact me on 279468.

Mark Willis

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.

THAME CITIZENS ADVISE BUREAU

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

Advice line 01844 214827 Appointment Line 01844 217186 thamecab@cabnet.org.uk for more information and advice on consumer rights go to www.cabsouthoxon.org.uk or contact your local CA

PINE LODGE NEEDS A NEW CLEANER

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Flexible hours that will include some hours at weekends.  Please contact Teresa Quested for further details – 278922

 

THAME & WHEATLEY RAMBLERS- JULY 2010

Thursday 1st          Meet at Kirtlington Golf Club car park. Morning and afternoon walks or both. The morning walk starts at 10:00am. 7 miles to Northbrook, Oxford Canal and Tackley. The afternoon walk starts at 2pm. 4.5 miles to Bletchingdon, Bletchingdon Park and Kirtlington church.  Clubhouse lunch.  01844 339352 or  07796 661449.

Saturday 17th         Meet in Dobbins Lane, Wendover at 09:30am for a 13½ mile walk to Babcombe Hill, South Bucks Way and woodlands to Great Missenden. Return using the Chiltern Link.  Pub or café stop. 01844 339969.

Sunday 18th         Meet at Russells Water Common at 09:30am for a 14 mile walk to Pishill and Stoner with a number of steep ascents and descents. Possible pub stop, but please bring a picnic. Dogs on leads please.  01869 249128.

‘SOUL IN THE SUMMER’

From Jazz to Soul

Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay, near Oxford

Saturday 31st July 2010

Niamh McNally with the Tim Dawes Band

Bring a picnic, your friends and family and

Enjoy jazz and soul in the lovely meadow

Gates open 6pm, performance 7pm

Tickets: adult advance £12, on the day £14; child advance £6, on the day £7; family (2 adults & 2 children) advance £30, on the day £35

Info and credit card booking: 01865 341576 / postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk

Or send a cheque to FOBG, Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford OX1 4AZ

THE RED QUEEN, SNARKS AND MAD HATTERS ALL TO MAKE APPEARANCE AT OXFORD’S ALICE’S DAY SATURDAY 10 JULY 2010: FULL PROGRAMME DETAILS NOW ONLINE

A surreal Snark Hunt in Oxford University’s Botanic Gardens, a children’s tea party in Christ Church Cathedral, and a Jabberwocky celebration are just a few of the new events planned for this year’s Alice’s Day in Oxford on Saturday July 10.

The full programme is now available online at www.storymuseum.org/alice and also features some new locations: families can see the Red Queen and playing-card sentries perform in Oxford Castle’s Market Square, and Wonderland Illusions at Science Oxford.

 

CREAM TEAS AT THE MANOR CHALGROVE

In Aid of St Mary’s Bells Appeal

Sunday 25th July

2pm to 5pm

Plant & Produce sale and other attractions

Entrance to this event is free

 

Morland House Surgery

Dr A Harnden and Partners

Morland House Surgery, London Road, Wheatley, OX33 1YJ

Telephone: 01865 872448

Morland House Surgery, including the dispensary, is now open:

Monday—Friday 8.00am—6.00pm

Saturday mornings (Bank holiday weekends excluded) 8.00am—12.00 noon

Wednesday evening (for commuters and working patients) 6.30—7.20pm pre- booked appointments only

The Saturday morning session has some bookable appointments for patients who find it difficult to come and see us during the week because of work or other responsibilities — particularly those with long term illnesses who need to see us more regularly but don’t want to keep taking time off work for this. 

The Saturday morning session also includes a few appointments before 11.00 am for emergency walk-ins. 

Please note the surgery phones will not be answered on a Saturday morning.

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

WebSite

Our surgery website is regularly updated and can be used for booking appointments and requesting prescriptions. It also contains lots of useful patient information about the services we offer. In addition there are links to other services. Address: www.morland-house.co.uk

We would appreciate feedback from our patients on the website

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