11 Nov 2004 - Shenington Green Village Magazine
SHENINGTON GREEN
The Shenington Green is a free magazine distributed to all households in the parish. It is published twice a year in June/July and November/December and contains articles, poems and pictures provided by members of the parish and the children at Shenington Primary School.
It is supported by advertisements from local enterprises at the cost of £8 for a half-page and £16 for a full page. The income from these advertisements is sufficient to defray the cost of printing and leave a small margin that has on previous occasions been accumulated and donated to the Katherine House Hospice.
The Editorial Team
Editor Ms Isobel Hoseason 678421
Publisher Mrs Joy Kendell 670338
Treasurer Cyril Anson 670336
Distribution Ivan Young 670206
Front Cover Michael Poulton 670472
The centre pages contain USEFUL INFORMATION. The left hand page contains details of the two churches and their normal pattern of services and the following details of churches of other denominations.
Roman Catholic Services at Wroxton. Details from Etienne Marot 670436
Baptist Horse Fair, Banbury 268351
Methodist Marlborough Road, Banbury 257193
The right hand page has details of local government and local services.
M.P. for Banbury
Tony Baldry MP, House of Commons, London SW1A OAA
County Councillor for Oxfordshire
George Reynolds, Grange Farm Shutford 780479
District Councillor for Cherwell
Douglas Webb, The Old School House, Drayton 730454
Parish Council Chair Ray Treadwell 690329
Clerk Vacancy
Village Hall Social Committee
Chair Mrs Ann Benham 670208
Secretary Mrs Viv Abbott 670344
Bookings Mrs Ann Benham 670208
Neighbourhood Watch Ivan Young 670206
Shenington C of E Primary School Mrs Frances Brown 670273
Nursery School Organiser Mrs Nicola Grossi 266670
Medical Centre Stocking Lane 678124
Banbury Guardian Correspondent Mrs Ethel Anson 670336
Bus Service Bus shelter near The Bell see notice board for timetable
Milk Midlands Coop 0800 592940
Papers S & GKF Smith, 268449
Unit 5, Beaumont Business Centre, Beaumont Close, Banbury
Nearest Post Office Main Street Tysoe 680632
EDITORIAL TO THE WINTER EDITION OF THE SHENINGTON GREEN
Welcome to the winter 2004 edition of the Shenington Green. In preparing to write my editor's contribution, I looked back at the winter 2003 edition as I had foolishly given away my last copy of Summer 2004, such was the demand! Clearly, we all care passionately about village life in Shenington & Alkerton and following the appeal in the Shenington Green, many of us realised that it would be good fun to get involved and contribute to village life. In particular, it is wonderful to see a rejuvenated social committee with lots of great plans for our social calendar. The Safari Supper in September was a great success and created an opportunity for both those hosting and those travelling to make new friends. Peter and I hosted and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know people better, as relative newcomers ourselves. Ethel Anson has included a look back at the Shenington & Alkerton village life ten years ago and I am sure it will bring back memories for those of you who were part of village life back in 1994.
We have another bumper edition and I am very grateful for all those who have contributed, I am sure many of the articles will bring a smile to your faces. Also thank you to our advertisers who support the printing of our newsletter. If any of our readers have businesses which want to appeal to a local audience, then advertising is very cost effective at just £8 for a half and £16 for a full page. Jeremy Longland our resident osteopath thoroughly recommends it having received a considerable number of follow-ups to his article and advert!
New technology has arrived in Shenington in the form of broadband and what a difference it makes for those working from home or indeed families with children wanting to search the internet. It gives me the perfect excuse to have a day of sanity away from the office, getting some quality work done at home, with no interruptions.
Have a wonderful Christmas and let's hope 2005 is kind to us all.
Isobel Hoseason
ARTICLE FROM THE 2004 WINTER EDITION
It's cricket Jim - but not as we know it! - By Richard Clapp
The sights and sounds of summer all seem but a dim and distant memory now that the dark days of winter are upon us - not the least of which is the sound of leather on willow.
It was allegedly cricket that we assembled to play at Wroxton Cricket Club one July evening, however, had Star Trek's Dr McCoy been a cricket fan he might have muttered a suitably adapted version of his immortal phrase when the Shenington Sloggers took the field against Epwell.
And as a newcomer to the village - my partner Nicole and I had moved into Riverside Cottage just a few weeks earlier. I was almost as unlikely a participant as the Star Ship Enterprises famous surgeon.
However, the old adage that fate hangs by the thinnest of threads was never more true. I came to find myself lining up as one of the villages finest in flannels thanks to the fact that at the time we had no cooker!
Trying to manage with the just the microwave makes for the perfect excuse to retire to the Bell and peruse Tony and Jennifers extensive menu over a pint of Hooky, which is how we came to be walking past the village bus shelter cum notice board, upon which Nicole spotted a notice advertising the titanic clash of these two giants of Oxfordshire cricket.
Now as Nicole already loses most summer Saturdays to my club cricket commitments. I am already signed on and playing for Cropredy in the Cherwell Valley League. I was somewhat surprised when she virtually told me I had to play for my new home village.
?Ring the number now! The game -s tomorrow night you dont want to miss out! she said in voice that didn't brook argument.
So out came the mobile and a few minutes later my fate was sealed and I had become a member of the Sloggers.
Of course Nicole was quite right - it was too good an opportunity to miss. Inevitably getting settled in had taken up a lot of our time and despite the warm welcome we had received from Tony and Sally (across the road) and Giles and Charlotte (across the brook) we were still only really on nodding terms with most of our neighbours.
Come the evening of the match Nicole was still travelling home from London so with some trepidation I made my way accompanied by Rhea our boxer dog - over to Wroxton to find Rob Bryan who was skippering the Sloggers.
Rob it transpired lives just up the hill and we?d already spoken over the garden wall, plus the rest of the team made me really welcome, so the ice was well and truly broken. Once again the friendliness of everyone I met struck me as a sharp contrast to that of suburban Essex from which we had "escaped" so recently.
The match was everything a social game between villages should be. The cricket itself was a mixture of the good, the unusual and the amusing, set against a backdrop of good friends enjoying a pleasant high summer evening outdoors in God?s own green acres (aka North Oxfordshire but thats just my opinion!).
Afterwards we were invited by our opponents back to the Chandlers Arms in Epwell where the by then vanquished eleven of that village nobly laid on fine spread of food and where Nicole - who by now had joined us - was put on the spot.
"Of course theres another game on Sunday and you will be available won't you", asked match organiser Mark Petterson as we stood together enjoying the atmosphere and feeling like we had lived in the area for years.
How can I refuse, I said smiling sweetly at Nicole who nodded her approval knowing full well that I was already playing for Cropredy on the Saturday. Not bad, I thought, two games in the same weekend that should get me out of having to cut the lawns.
However, I should have known that Nicole would get the last laugh. Its many years since I have dragged my ageing limbs through two games in two days and by Monday morning I ached in places I didnt know existed.
Nevertheless the Sunday game against the Pie Throwers XI was a close run thing with the Sloggers being declared the winners on faster run rate when rain sadly curtailed play at the picturesque Horton House Cricket Club in Northamptonshire.
But there was more success yet to come! A return match with Epwell at the end of July - saw the Sloggers come out on top yet again to make it three wins out of three, with talk of more social fixtures next season with other villages if local clubs can find slots for us to use their grounds within their busy league schedules.
So if you are a cricket fan you might well be advised to look the other way! However, if youre are not, watching the Sloggers in action is a great way to get to know your neighbours and get involved in village life, so keep an eye on the notice board for details of our matches next season they are all bound to be thrillers!
TEN YEARS AGO ? Selection from events in December 1994
School Concert
Shenington School Christmas Concert is always a joy but this year staff and pupils excelled themselves with the Old-Time Music Hall performed in the Oliver Theatre at Sibford School on December 14 before a suitably attired audience. Costumes had been created by several mothers and the staff with mum Ginny McArdle responsible for the superb make-up. Musical accompaniment throughout was provided by teacher Carmen Iversen.
All eighty children took part with a be-whiskered dad Nick Green as Master of Ceremonies ably moving this large cast through what can only be described as a two-hour long extravaganza.
The finale transported the house to the Last Night of the Proms with a flag-waving audience and chorus led by dad Peter Wilkinson greeting a majestic Mrs Hartlett as Britannia to the strains of Land of Hope and Glory.
Carol Singing On The Green
As usual the Village Hall Committee is organising carol singing on the Green on Christmas Eve at 6.30 pm to be followed by mulled wine and mince pies at the Bell.
Ethel Anson
The Shenington Green is a free magazine distributed to all households in the parish. It is published twice a year in June/July and November/December and contains articles, poems and pictures provided by members of the parish and the children at Shenington Primary School.
It is supported by advertisements from local enterprises at the cost of £8 for a half-page and £16 for a full page. The income from these advertisements is sufficient to defray the cost of printing and leave a small margin that has on previous occasions been accumulated and donated to the Katherine House Hospice.
The Editorial Team
Editor Ms Isobel Hoseason 678421
Publisher Mrs Joy Kendell 670338
Treasurer Cyril Anson 670336
Distribution Ivan Young 670206
Front Cover Michael Poulton 670472
The centre pages contain USEFUL INFORMATION. The left hand page contains details of the two churches and their normal pattern of services and the following details of churches of other denominations.
Roman Catholic Services at Wroxton. Details from Etienne Marot 670436
Baptist Horse Fair, Banbury 268351
Methodist Marlborough Road, Banbury 257193
The right hand page has details of local government and local services.
M.P. for Banbury
Tony Baldry MP, House of Commons, London SW1A OAA
County Councillor for Oxfordshire
George Reynolds, Grange Farm Shutford 780479
District Councillor for Cherwell
Douglas Webb, The Old School House, Drayton 730454
Parish Council Chair Ray Treadwell 690329
Clerk Vacancy
Village Hall Social Committee
Chair Mrs Ann Benham 670208
Secretary Mrs Viv Abbott 670344
Bookings Mrs Ann Benham 670208
Neighbourhood Watch Ivan Young 670206
Shenington C of E Primary School Mrs Frances Brown 670273
Nursery School Organiser Mrs Nicola Grossi 266670
Medical Centre Stocking Lane 678124
Banbury Guardian Correspondent Mrs Ethel Anson 670336
Bus Service Bus shelter near The Bell see notice board for timetable
Milk Midlands Coop 0800 592940
Papers S & GKF Smith, 268449
Unit 5, Beaumont Business Centre, Beaumont Close, Banbury
Nearest Post Office Main Street Tysoe 680632
EDITORIAL TO THE WINTER EDITION OF THE SHENINGTON GREEN
Welcome to the winter 2004 edition of the Shenington Green. In preparing to write my editor's contribution, I looked back at the winter 2003 edition as I had foolishly given away my last copy of Summer 2004, such was the demand! Clearly, we all care passionately about village life in Shenington & Alkerton and following the appeal in the Shenington Green, many of us realised that it would be good fun to get involved and contribute to village life. In particular, it is wonderful to see a rejuvenated social committee with lots of great plans for our social calendar. The Safari Supper in September was a great success and created an opportunity for both those hosting and those travelling to make new friends. Peter and I hosted and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know people better, as relative newcomers ourselves. Ethel Anson has included a look back at the Shenington & Alkerton village life ten years ago and I am sure it will bring back memories for those of you who were part of village life back in 1994.
We have another bumper edition and I am very grateful for all those who have contributed, I am sure many of the articles will bring a smile to your faces. Also thank you to our advertisers who support the printing of our newsletter. If any of our readers have businesses which want to appeal to a local audience, then advertising is very cost effective at just £8 for a half and £16 for a full page. Jeremy Longland our resident osteopath thoroughly recommends it having received a considerable number of follow-ups to his article and advert!
New technology has arrived in Shenington in the form of broadband and what a difference it makes for those working from home or indeed families with children wanting to search the internet. It gives me the perfect excuse to have a day of sanity away from the office, getting some quality work done at home, with no interruptions.
Have a wonderful Christmas and let's hope 2005 is kind to us all.
Isobel Hoseason
ARTICLE FROM THE 2004 WINTER EDITION
It's cricket Jim - but not as we know it! - By Richard Clapp
The sights and sounds of summer all seem but a dim and distant memory now that the dark days of winter are upon us - not the least of which is the sound of leather on willow.
It was allegedly cricket that we assembled to play at Wroxton Cricket Club one July evening, however, had Star Trek's Dr McCoy been a cricket fan he might have muttered a suitably adapted version of his immortal phrase when the Shenington Sloggers took the field against Epwell.
And as a newcomer to the village - my partner Nicole and I had moved into Riverside Cottage just a few weeks earlier. I was almost as unlikely a participant as the Star Ship Enterprises famous surgeon.
However, the old adage that fate hangs by the thinnest of threads was never more true. I came to find myself lining up as one of the villages finest in flannels thanks to the fact that at the time we had no cooker!
Trying to manage with the just the microwave makes for the perfect excuse to retire to the Bell and peruse Tony and Jennifers extensive menu over a pint of Hooky, which is how we came to be walking past the village bus shelter cum notice board, upon which Nicole spotted a notice advertising the titanic clash of these two giants of Oxfordshire cricket.
Now as Nicole already loses most summer Saturdays to my club cricket commitments. I am already signed on and playing for Cropredy in the Cherwell Valley League. I was somewhat surprised when she virtually told me I had to play for my new home village.
?Ring the number now! The game -s tomorrow night you dont want to miss out! she said in voice that didn't brook argument.
So out came the mobile and a few minutes later my fate was sealed and I had become a member of the Sloggers.
Of course Nicole was quite right - it was too good an opportunity to miss. Inevitably getting settled in had taken up a lot of our time and despite the warm welcome we had received from Tony and Sally (across the road) and Giles and Charlotte (across the brook) we were still only really on nodding terms with most of our neighbours.
Come the evening of the match Nicole was still travelling home from London so with some trepidation I made my way accompanied by Rhea our boxer dog - over to Wroxton to find Rob Bryan who was skippering the Sloggers.
Rob it transpired lives just up the hill and we?d already spoken over the garden wall, plus the rest of the team made me really welcome, so the ice was well and truly broken. Once again the friendliness of everyone I met struck me as a sharp contrast to that of suburban Essex from which we had "escaped" so recently.
The match was everything a social game between villages should be. The cricket itself was a mixture of the good, the unusual and the amusing, set against a backdrop of good friends enjoying a pleasant high summer evening outdoors in God?s own green acres (aka North Oxfordshire but thats just my opinion!).
Afterwards we were invited by our opponents back to the Chandlers Arms in Epwell where the by then vanquished eleven of that village nobly laid on fine spread of food and where Nicole - who by now had joined us - was put on the spot.
"Of course theres another game on Sunday and you will be available won't you", asked match organiser Mark Petterson as we stood together enjoying the atmosphere and feeling like we had lived in the area for years.
How can I refuse, I said smiling sweetly at Nicole who nodded her approval knowing full well that I was already playing for Cropredy on the Saturday. Not bad, I thought, two games in the same weekend that should get me out of having to cut the lawns.
However, I should have known that Nicole would get the last laugh. Its many years since I have dragged my ageing limbs through two games in two days and by Monday morning I ached in places I didnt know existed.
Nevertheless the Sunday game against the Pie Throwers XI was a close run thing with the Sloggers being declared the winners on faster run rate when rain sadly curtailed play at the picturesque Horton House Cricket Club in Northamptonshire.
But there was more success yet to come! A return match with Epwell at the end of July - saw the Sloggers come out on top yet again to make it three wins out of three, with talk of more social fixtures next season with other villages if local clubs can find slots for us to use their grounds within their busy league schedules.
So if you are a cricket fan you might well be advised to look the other way! However, if youre are not, watching the Sloggers in action is a great way to get to know your neighbours and get involved in village life, so keep an eye on the notice board for details of our matches next season they are all bound to be thrillers!
TEN YEARS AGO ? Selection from events in December 1994
School Concert
Shenington School Christmas Concert is always a joy but this year staff and pupils excelled themselves with the Old-Time Music Hall performed in the Oliver Theatre at Sibford School on December 14 before a suitably attired audience. Costumes had been created by several mothers and the staff with mum Ginny McArdle responsible for the superb make-up. Musical accompaniment throughout was provided by teacher Carmen Iversen.
All eighty children took part with a be-whiskered dad Nick Green as Master of Ceremonies ably moving this large cast through what can only be described as a two-hour long extravaganza.
The finale transported the house to the Last Night of the Proms with a flag-waving audience and chorus led by dad Peter Wilkinson greeting a majestic Mrs Hartlett as Britannia to the strains of Land of Hope and Glory.
Carol Singing On The Green
As usual the Village Hall Committee is organising carol singing on the Green on Christmas Eve at 6.30 pm to be followed by mulled wine and mince pies at the Bell.
Ethel Anson