ADDERBURY THEATRE WORKSHOP
is pleased to announce that tickets are on sale for its forthcoming pantomime, 'Cinders'. This is the traditional story of Cinderella, with a few Adderbury Theatre Workshop twists..
With thirty years of A.T.W behind us this will be the third Cinderella production, all different. What will remain the same, however, is a 'star studded' cast of both old and young, with a few in-betweens and a lot of laughs for both audience and cast. Performances take place on 17th, 18th and 19th January with a matinee on Saturday 19th.
Join us at The Institute for plenty of laughter, songs, sweets and even a licensed bar at the evening performances.
Tickets are available from Taste Buds Shop, and are priced at £6.50 for all evening performances and £5.00 for Saturday matinee.
Vic Western (Acting Vice Chair)
KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE
Christmas Quiz This year's quiz has been even more popular than last years and you can still buy it at hospice reception and in our charity shops, price £2. Closing date Monday 21st January 2008. Winner will be notified. 1st prize: a meal for two at Feathers Bistro, Woodstock.
ADDERBURY HISTORY ASSOCIATION
After a successful Anniversary Exhibition the association was able to make a donation to Katherine House - thank you to all of you who came along. The year ended with a splendid Christmas gathering on 10th December, at which we were entertained to a fine buffet meal and a Mystifying Magic Show from Graham Anker. Looking forward to next year’s programme here are some dates for your brand new 2008 diary! 21 January - see diary 18 February - see diary 17 March - John Kliene - 'Edgehill during the time of the Civil War' 21 April - AGM followed by Dr J Cordingly
- 'Feoffees' 19 May - Liz Woolley - 'St Thomas's area of Oxford' 16 June - Visit by Deddington History Association to Adderbury (Provisional) 21 July - Visit to Oxford Bus Museum and Morris Motors Museum - Long Hanborough 15 September - TBC 20 October - Dennis Reader - 'Chipping Warden Airfield during World War II' 17 November - Barry Davis - 'The History of the Christmas Card' 8 December - It's Christmas again!
We do hope you can join us - come along to a meeting to try for yourself!
Mark Clayson
1ST ADDERBURY SCOUTS
Our first meeting in December was spent karting at an indoor circuit near Leamington . The fastest older Scout on the track as Louis Hunt who completed a lap in 20.78 seconds whilst Liam Saving was the fastest younger Scout, completing a lap in 22.19 seconds.
Dan Bolton karting
Meanwhile expensive activities like karting need paying for. Festive Friday, our annual Christmas meal for parents and Scouts raised £700 for Troop funds this year. The starter choices were home made broccoli and stilton soup, pate or king prawn and avocado citrus salad. For the main course it was chicken in a oyster mushroom sauce, or pan fried lamb steaks with a tomato and basil relish, salmon with bacon, lettuce and pea, or leak and mushroom strudel. A variety of puddings followed. The entertainment was an excellent Shirley Bassey routine with dancers - Dan Bolton, Louis Hunt, Alex Mobbs and Will Mobbs. Dave Phanichattra played Dame Shirley rather convincingly! 2007 will finish with the PLs Christmas Camp. After that its an exciting new programme for 2008!
Andy Green Scout Leader 
CHRISTOPHER RAWLINS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Christmas Bazaar
This year's bazzar was well attended as usual. The total raised for PTA funds was £1,100. The main project for the PTA this year is the refurbishment of the school library area. New furniture has arrived and completion is expected very soon.
School Eco-News
We are aiming to become an Eco-school in the near future. We have an Action Plan of ways in which we can raise awareness of environmental issues for the whole school community and each class has recently elected two Power Rangers. Their duties include reminding everyone to turn off unwanted lights, taps and heating, and to re-cycle paper, plastics, cans and compost.
Our Power Rangers are
Class 1: Ryan Moller and Joshua Street Class 2: Nathan Wiesheu and Clement Gallais Class 3: Tilly Torgersen-French and Megan Stone Class 4: Chloe Thompson and Joe Hirst Class 5: Lewis Bullard and Luke Barton Class 6: Chloe Heath and Jordan Morris Our next big project is to design and build an Eco-garden to enhance our Science work and to increase biodiversity in the school grounds. Watch out for our next news update on progress!
PTA 200 Club
Support the PTA by joining the 200 Club. There are still some numbers available at £9.00 each for the remaining period. To join please contact Sarah Möller 01295 812920
Nativity Play
This year our play starred the Very Grumpy Sheep who by the end became a very happy one! This featured the Foundation Unit and Classes 1&2. Judging from the looks on the parents faces it was a great success. You can view photos of this and other school events in the "Gallery" section on the school website. http://www.christopher-rawlins-school.org.uk
Adderbury's school bus with no wheels!
Children in Twyford are now able to catch a bus to school that has no wheels, driver, seats or exhaust! Our school has now adopted the concept of a 'walking bus' in conjunction with Oxfordshire County Council. Walking buses are a popular way of enabling children to walk to school in a supervised and organised way. Just like a normal bus, a walking bus operates along a set route and has a timetable. The Walking Bus follows the County Council's set-up guidelines. The children (and Drivers!) are provided with fluorescent jackets for the walk to school. Parent volunteers walk with them. The Adderbury walking bus runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 8.15 am from 40Twyford Road. Not only does the bus provide good exercise for our children it also helps to reduce the traffic congestion and accident risk as parents drop off their children. A similar bus from West Adderbury could be considered if there are parents willing to volunteer.
KATHARINE HOUSE HOSPICE
Collegium Regale Concert- St. Mary's Church, Adderbury, 13th January 2008, 7.30pm Katharine House Hospice is delighted to be presenting a concert in the New Year to be performed by Collegium Regale choral scholars of King's College, Cambridge. All members are currently students at the University of Cambridge, studying a variety of disciplines, but all sharing the same passion for choral music. Their repertoire spans eight centuries, with emphasis on sacred music from the fifteenth to the twentieth century; madrigals, folk songs, part songs and close harmony - for which the group is best known. Many remark on the diverse nature of the group's repertoire; surprised to find Byrd and the Beach Boys within the same concert programme! Tickets are £15 each (including mulled wine) and can be obtained by calling Sarah in the Fundraising Office on (01295) 812161. Please note that there will be no allocated seating on the evening and doors open at 7pm.
Sarah Bidwell Fundraising Dept, 812 161
The Adderbury Half Marathon
While having a drink or two Jimmy Young, Gareth Stapleton and Tony Gill thought it would be a great idea to have a goal to aim for instead of just pounding pavements or footpaths while out running. Well, the outcome of that glass or two led to some limited "idea" testing over the next few days and the decision to hold what we think may be the 1st Adderbury Half Marathon on the morning of Party in the Park - the 12th July 2008.
The idea is that it should be a fun run and involve the many runners we see in and around the village. It is open to anyone and over time we hope it will tempt many runners of all abilities to visit our village and then join in the Party in the Park after the run. Our intent is to make it as inclusive as possible so we plan a Quarter Marathon for those who believe that the longer run may be a little too challenging. For more information visit www.adderbury.org where the latest information plus entry forms for runners may be downloaded.
With the festive period now over, it is time to start getting fit to run and then Party in the Park. So this call is to alert runners and walkers and some volunteers of our intent. Volunteers will be essential to aid us as course marshals, hand out water along the route and various other tasks in getting the run fully organised.
Tony Gill, 810 102 email: Tony.Gill@phrontis.com
Parish Council Notices
The Parish Council met on 27th November. Those present were Mrs Diane Bratt(Chairman), Messrs Asbury, Atkinson, Burgess, Harper, Verdon, Mrs Joyce Cox and Mrs Rhoda Woodward. Apologies were received from Messrs Mitchell, Harris and Mrs Lyons. Ian Asbury was welcomed to his first Parish Council meeting. MATTERS ARISING: An e-mail had been received regarding the possibility of extending the 30 mph. limit along Aynho Road and monitoring the traffic on the Oxford Road. It was agreed to reply suggesting a 30 mph for the whole of the limit and asking when the consultation would be. Referendum: A Parish Meeting had been arranged for 4th December 2007 at the Institute at 8 p.m. The cost of a Parish Poll would be at least £2315. Cheshire Homes/Summers Close: It was reported that the houses in Summers Close are managed by a Housing Association and are entirely independent from Cheshire Homes. Annual Parish Meeting: Mary Harpley, Chief Executive of CDC has agreed to speak at the meeting on 23rd April 2008. Flood Alleviation: It was confirmed that the Parish Council had informed CDC of its consent to a culvert subject to the matters outlined at the last meeting. CDC had had estimates at a cost of £22,000. OPEN FORUM: Issues raised included a request for notice of the Aynho Road 30 mph consultation be put on the village website when it takes place; CHAAG/Bodicote Parish Council request that the traffic assessment for the intended housing development be queried following the refusal of planning permission for the Auction business on Cotefield farm on traffic movements; Independent Panel Review on the Horton Hospital, Press reports on changes in refuse collection. ACCOUNTS: It was agreed to renew and pay for membership of OPFA. The external audit and the annual return were approved and accepted. PLANNING: No observations had been made in respect of: Mr A J Bruce - Long Cottage, High Street Mr and Mrs Mason - 2 Lambourne Way Observations had been made in respect of: Mr T and Mrs M McKiver - 12 Twyford Gardens Stockdale Lane - Land east of Banbury Business Park, Trinity Way Brookworth Developments - 5 Twyford Avenue and Land to the rear of 44,45 and 46 Twyford Road R C and J E Atkinson - 1 Lake Walk Mr E M Romera - Reynard House, Manor Road Dominic Clark - Horn Hill Cottage, Horn Hill Road A number of comments on the application for Greenhill House site were made which would be included in the response to the District Council. It was also agreed to ask if a Parish Council representative could attend and speak at the Planning Committee meeting on 13th December on this matter. A planning application is out for consultation on St Mary's Farmhouse, Horn Hill Road, however it had been noted that work had already started.
It was agreed that the Clerk would ask CDC about the need for retrospective planning permission and for the Conservation Officer to have a look. Banner Homes: An e-mail had been received from Highways on the issue of signs and verge markers. It was agreed to contact the CPRE and to write to the portfolio holder at CDC with a copy to the Chief Executive. PRECEPT AND BUDGET 2008/09 (FIRST DRAFT) A draft and note had been circulated but no decisions could be made until the outcome of the decision for a Parish Poll was known and it was agreed to consider this at the next meeting. The aim was to keep in line with inflation. PLAY AREAS: Mrs Cox agreed to have a look at the Lucy Plackett play area and to check the missing palings on the fence. Mr Harris to check The Rise. Consideration was given whether to proceed with installing a metal bow-topped fence at the Rise play area and it was agreed to leave in abeyance for now and to monitor the current wooden fencing. AMENITY AREAS: Sydenham Close: CDC is holding the money for the public open space, until agreement is reached about the Parish Council taking over, once the developers have carried out the necessary maintenance. The area is fairly wild and would be an extension of The Lakes which the Lakes Committee would look after. The Parish Council has asked to take this over. There had been some complaints about children's play in the area. Keytes Close had been previously looked at and the intention was to keep it much as it was and maybe re-vamp the bushes.The rough patch at Adderbury Court did not belong to the Parish Council and it was agreed to carry out a Land Registry search to confirm who the owner was. It was agreed to cut back the trees that obscure the view. As there had been no progress in obtaining further quotes for repairing the wall, Alcocks, who had originally quoted, would be asked to carry out the work. It was agreed to try and encourage local people to look after the areas near them. GRASS ALLOTMENT AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE: It was agreed to accept a quote from Rascal Horticultural Company to clear the ditch. They would be asked to submit a quotation for removing the bench. BURIAL FEES: It was agreed to increase the fees in line with previous years' increases. HIGHWAYS; The six-monthly walked inspection was due to take place in December. They would be asked to look at kerbstones at The Rise, Rochester Way/Margaret Road, outside The Lodge and at St Mary's Road, re-tarmacing of Dog Close where affected by the floods; the road hump in Lake Walk, the road on the corner of The Green and the turning of St George's Lane which has broken up and the erosion of the grass verge in Round Close Road. PARISH PLAN: It was agreed to write to the groups listed in the Plan as to their future intentions and to note the Parish Council's intentions. RISK MANAGEMENT: A draft Food Plan outlining action to be taken in a flood emergency was agreed. Another problem is the low-lying road bridge by Pump House Garage. It was agreed that a meeting between Mr Atkinson, Mr Harper and Tony Brummell from CDC would be arranged. It seemed that Margaret Road was increasingly used as a rat-run and Highways would be asked to survey the traffic on this road. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 15th January 2008.