DSDDINGTON HErfS; Vol. 2, No. 8 May 1978

Jill Gheeseman (phone 609s Copy), Bridget Macgregor (Production), Jackie Rafferty (Treasurer), Mary Robinson (phone 272s Editor) and Monica Sansome (phone 473: Advertisements).

Advertisement design: Rob Sansome and David heeler Cover pictures Colin Robinson Our thanks to the Reverend Canon George Palmer for printing, to the team of staplers and to the Guides for distribution.

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COVER NOTE,

What a Blank Holiday our first May Day at home turned out to be.' With the shops closed and most Deddington folk with their feet up in front of the fire - in common with the rest of the country it must be said - the only happening was Mr. and Mrs. Mare's Open House in aid of the Red Cross and held in memory of Cora Collin. Music from the lone loudspeaker van played to an almost deserted and windswept Market Place and the Cotswold Country Dancers shivered visibly.

There had been talk of Maypole Dancing, Dwyle Flunking and pub extensions like Jubilee Day last year, but these things don't just happen on their own. They need people to work at them - which brings us to the subject of our cover picture. The Town Hall is to get a facelift with paint paid for by our Jubilee Fund, and Betty Hill is getting together a team to do the work over the course of the summer, after the roof has been mended..

Some of the volunteers turned out on a murky Sunday morning for the camera; left to right, back - Dick Prince, Ted Robinson (standing in for Bill Drake), Jonathan Hughes-Jones and Philip Allen. Front - Melanie Hughes-Jones, Maggie Rampley and Betty Hill. But out of the 500 or so able-bodied men In Deddington and, since we live In emancipated times, from a similar number of women, we should be able to raise more helpers. e have a lovely Market Place, and with the Town Hall smartened up it will look even more attractive to residents and visitors alike. The Chamber of 'Trade and our shopkeepers are already aware of the growing value to Deddington of the tourist trade and it must surely be in their interests alone to make the Market Place an inviting place to stop.

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Our grateful thanks to Mike Maskery of Oxford Graphics Ltd. for his generous supply of duplicating paper, and to Deddington Ladies for their donation.

FREE TO GOOD HOMEs Two kittens, Phone Roger Gardner.on Deddington 29/K

WANTED? A copy of the Jubilee issue (June 1977) of Deddington News, in reasonable condition. ALSO: Late fifties and early sixties LP's of Georges Brassens, Prancoise Hardy and Cream. Phone 272.

To correct an item on page 3 of the April Issue, the Tchure development has been passed by Cherwell District Council, but since a "listed" struc­ture is involved, approval has also to be given by the Department of the Environment. At the time of writing the plans are still with the D. of E.

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On April 24th Deddington went to Banbury Stadium to play Bodicote Sports in the final of the Coronation Gup. This was an exciting hard game with both teams playing first class football. Bodicote were first to score, but not disheartened, Deddington players hit back and eventually won 3-1. Scorers were '-!. Garrett 2, M. Stephenson 1 . Deddington last won this trophy 12 years ago and it Is one of the most coveted trophies in this district. Champagne flowed in the dressing-room and afterwards a.celebration was held at the Red Lion where the Deddington team were In fine voice. How proud we were to" bring this Gup home with Deddington colours flowing from the handles.

Guardian Gup: We played Tysoe in the semi-final and after a hard match went on to win 2-1 with the final later in May against Ruscote Sports.

Benevolent Gup: Another hard semi-final against Ruscote Sports ended with Deddington winning by the only goal and so going through to play Tysoe in the final, again later in May.

League News •• Ve were beaten for only the second time this season In the league when we lost at Tysoe 3-1. Tysoe also beat Bodicote Sports last weekend 2-0 and therefore Deddington needs 5 points from the remaining 4 games to make history and to bring the Premier Division title and Gup home to Deddington for the first time.

Our thanks to everybody who turns up in all weather to support us and espec­ially to two senior citizen ladies who turned out in the cold to watch us in the Coronation Cup Final and I hope they were as proud of us as we were of them. That's all for this month and I hope next month's report will be as good - if not better. ;

Injuries: We are glad Pete Coleman is back to full fitness. We wish John Keys a quick recovery after badly bruising his arm in the Coronation Gup Final.

R, Hayward (Vice President)

HEM?T0_N NgWS The Youth Club continues each Tuesday evening, with meetings usually centred on the Church Room. we have also explored the village and played rounders at Deddington,

Thursday Club - our Mother and Toddler Club - has changed its form into that of a coffee morning group, meeting in people's houses. (As so many of our big "toddlers" have toddled to school, we found the afternoons too short for a relaxed gathering.)

Two unfortunate ladles became "statistics" (see your February "News", p.15) when they had to be taken to hospital after their car collided with a lorry passing through the 'Gap' in the opposite direction. As the Spring engenders a quickening spirit, it's exciting to watch the antics of the passing traffic, "30" and "Road Narrows" notwithstanding, especially as the holiday season approaches, but would-be spectators are advised to stand well back so as not to become toe involved in the action.

John Webber HBMPTON RESIDENTS ' ASSOCIATION

Our recent Jumble Sale raised £44.75. Thanks to all those who helped in any way and to those who supported it.

Please watch out for an announcement shortly concerning a Barbecue to be held in June.

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NOTES ON THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING. 26 April 1^8

Street_ Lij£hts_j _pn_ Jill. night_or__not? If the Parish Council switches over to photocell lamps in Its street lights, the cost of the electricity supply will, rise by 40>%. Maintenance charges will also be higher, the Council was told, but installation costs would be lower. A letter was read out from Mrs. Diana Hindley, saying that an all night light outside her bedroom would make sleep very difficult. Mr. Welford confirmed that residents ' feelings would be considered when the Council looks in detail at the costs,

A local representative can be appointed to check time switches in the Council's lighting columns, but not in the Elect&city Board's distribution poles. To sort out who owns what, and to discuss the whofe lighting scene in Deddington the Clerk is to arrange a meeting between the Council and the S.E.B, in June.

ph±pj3ing_ NorjL_ojijrheaj e •The Theatre is keen to repeat last year's successful summer holiday playscheme. This gives Deddington, Clifton and Hempton children between the ages of 5 and 11 an opportunity to take part in play-writing, acting and mime, and to experience theatre with professionals. Last year over 200 children attended the Windmill School in the first week of the long summer holidays. The organisers need a grant of £M-5 to enable them to stage the scheme, 20p per session being charged to the children taking part. Monica Sansome said she had been asked by the Primary School PTA to say that they were happy to bear most of the cost, but as their limited funds are heavily committed to the school swimming pool, and as the scheme will benefit all village dildren irrespective of where they go to school, they were hoping for support from the Parish Council. Councillors agreed to contribute £10 to the venture, the same as last year.

Health Centre Transport

In Its report on last Year's transport scheme, the Oxfordshire Health Authority has thanked the Parish Council for its contribution towards the cost and asked for its continuing support. Although Deddington residents do not use the transport as we are lucky enough to have the Health Centre on our doorstep,Hempton and Clifton residents do make some use of the service. Deddington is by far the largest village in the practice, and as the cost is shared according to population, Councillors agreed that they have a res­ponsibility to ensure that the service continues. The Council's £38.50 contribution for this year was approved.

Cj rpnation_ Cup_: Deddington Town Football Club were congratulated by the Council on winning the Coronation Cup recently.

^ j ^ j . mtm flfflffiG* ~' ~ | will be held on Wednesday ZM- May at 6,30 p.m., followed I by the Annual Parish Council meeting. We have kept you j up to date with Council activities over the last year - I this is your chance to put questions to Councillors on j any aspect of Parish Council business. j

Mary Robinson

1st DBDDINCTON SCOUTS

I would like to thank the 30 Scouts and Cubs for their smart turn-out at St. George's Day Parade. Thank you also to the Guiders for organising the transport on this occasion.

The Scouts held an Introductory Camp for young Scouts at Horley on 29-30 April, which was attended by 18 young Scouts and three. Leaders. Despite the weather a very enjoyable time was had.

Tony Welford, Group Scout Leader 7

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Captain John Cryer, MVO, MA, R » ^ e were all very shocked to learn of the sudden death of John Cryer recently, for he was well known to us all and only recently left Deddington to be near his children. Captain Cryer entered into the life of his new community so fully that he is mourned and missed by a great number of people and the Church was packed for the funeral service. As none of us was able to be present at this, I was sure that we would wish to remember him ourselves, and the only day suitable is 14th May at the service at 10.30 a.m.

Ascension Day: That evening was the time of the thunder storm and the torrential rain; even so quite a good number came to the service in the evening together with a coach load of visitors from Knowle, who were enter­tained afterwards to refreshments. The Vicar of Knowle writes:- "Thank you and your people for the kind and gracious way you welcomed us to your Church and made this Ascension Day service such a memorable occasion for us".

Christian Aid Week: This is from M°nday the 15th May to the following Saturday. You will see posters about this week on the notice board in the porch. It is so easy when there is a disaster to gain public sympathy and support, and Christian Aid certainly is the first with help in a disaster area, but so much more is done besides. In particular Christian Aid helps with the provision of knowledge of the best ways of growing crops, the digging of wells and of preventative medicine, indeed all things we take for granted. I am sure you will be generous when the collector calls.

Bishop of Oxford 's Whitsun Appeal 2 The children of our School, in response to this appeal are holding a 'Bring a book - buy a book' sale in the school on Thursday the 18th May, which will be run during the afternoon. The children bring a book in good condition and buy one which someone else has brought. Would you help? Please look through your books and bring them to Church to the table in the conference corner and I will see that they are taken to the sale at the school.

Garden Party: The Mothers' Union are holding a Garden Party at the Holly Tree Club on Thursday the 25th May at 2.30 and the children of our school are to give a demonstration of Country Dancing. ;

George Palmer

PARISH CHURCH CHOIR

Boys, girls and lady sopranos are very welcome to join this active choir. The choir practises from 9.15 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. every Sunday morning and the service follows from 10.30 to 11.30. If you are Interested in singing, come along at 9.15 on Sunday.

Douglas Ward • .

WESLEYAN REFORM CHURCH

Saturday May 20th: 7-30 pm. Chapel Anniversary Rally. Speaker Mr. K. Lewis.

Sunday May 21st: Chapel Anniversary Services, 11 am .and 6 pm. Conducted by Mr. "K. Lewis.

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In the Final of the Guardian Gup played on 8th May, Deddington Town Football Club beat Ruscote Sports 3-0. Goal scorers were W. Keys, W. Garrett and M. Stephenson. Well done lads.'

V-dAT PRICE TO CLIFTON?

Some Midland Red bus drivers don't seem to know what fare to charge for the l-j mile journey from Deddington to Clifton, and when the fares have been questioned they have become abusive and aggressive. This is the experience of a Deddington resident who asked Roger Gardner to bring her complaint to the attention of the Parish Council at last month's meeting.

Because she has had so many arguments with drivers over the course of the last year - and has even been threatened with being turned off - the woman is reluctant to have her name published. The situation has now got so bad that she will walk to work, accompanied in school holidays by her small daughter, rather than use the bus.

Midland Red have confirmed that the correct off-peak return fare is 21p for an adult and 1%> for a child, out they are unable to tissue a card certifying this. Fares up to 28p and l8p have regularly been charged by some drivers. Anyone asked to pay more than the correct fare in future is requested to contact the Midland Red Manager, Mr. Evans, on Banbury 53^51? giving details, so that disciplinary action can be taken.

• •• • Mary Robinson

®MSSPpNTSNCE

Dear Editor, With reference to my recent letter containing a quotation taken from the Annual Report of the Oxfordshire Field Footpath Society, I have been asked by a farmer residing to the North of the town to point out that the footpath in question is in fact to the South of DeddingtonE -

The words, "North of the area", referred of course to the area covered by. the Society, that is the whole of Oxfordshire. A number of people have the mistaken impression that this phrase meant to the North of Deddington. I regret any mis-understanding that may have been caused.

Yours sincerely, Mrs. F. M, Pratley

Dear Editor, Three resounding Cheers.' The Parish is on the way to be­coming famous for longevity, and we have a poem in the Deddington News to prove It.' According to my calculations, without a calculator, "well past seven score and ten years" takes Mr. Victor J. P. Bowerman towards the 160 mark.' Well on the way. in fact, to catching up with the oldest known man in the world. A Russian who lived to the ripe old age of 168.'

Must be something in the air at Clifton. Or perhaps it was the beautiful soft water coming out of the spring in the grounds of the old "Up Pe Tups" Mill. Softer than rain water it was and the supply never ran dry. The stuff we impressed: on visitors as "best water" not to be used for the ordinary mundane jobs of cleaning, but to be kept for drinking, making tea. <e hadn't gone barmy on coffee in those days, and cooking, since I had to trail down - and back up "our little steep hill" every day with two buckets to keep our five gallon tank full.

Pity, in a way, that those old days are no more, for children, ragged or not, always managed to find their own amusement without vandalising everything. Simple perhaps, but, they were never, never bored.

Yours faithfully, Lewis Foreman - ... Well past the three_ score and ten

I am indebted to Mr. Foreman for pointing out the error of my ways, and I ? give my apologies to Mr. Bowerman. It is nice- to know that Mr. Foreman, at his grand age, is happy to act as our honorary watchdog.

Jill Cheeseman Just past one score and ten

J^P^ROS^IEEK

Very many" tbanks to'all the hard"workers, generous givers and everyone who turned out on such a cold day on May Day. We raised £85. We do not know yet the result of the collection for the whole week until the collectors ' tins:have been emptied and counted in Banbury after the end of the week.

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The Red Gross runs a Beauty Gare and Therapy service, sending out 80 volunteers to 31 hospitals throughout Oxfordshire. All types of hospitals are covered, both psychiatric and general, as well as Old People's and Cheshire Homes. The volunteers help patients make the most of their appearance, perhaps when the incentive has gone in a long hospital stay, with mental illness, or following a bad accident.

So they get through a lot of make-up and are constantly in need of more.' If you have any unwanted Christmas presents or bad buys, which the Red Cross could put to good use, we would be happy to collect them. Any cos­metics which come into contact with skin must, be unused, but scent and perfume, talcum powder and nail varnish are welcome second-hand, .lease have a look through cupboards and drawers, and if there is anything you would like to get rid of, contact Mary Robinson, Quinque House, New Street, (phone 272) or Jill Cheeseman, 35 The Daedings (phone 609).

DEDDINGTON_ LADIES,

The first week in May was a hectic time for the staff of the Banbury Guardian - with the May day holiday and visit to Banbury of the Duke of Gloucester there was a last minute deadline for the paper's completion. . This meant that the Editor was unable to speak to us as planned. However, Deputy Editor Mrs. Sue Roberts proved to be a charming and capable sub­stitute. We were given a most interesting account of the variety of work and problems involved in the production of a local paper. This was followed by a lively question time.'

During the second week in May some of our members are looking forward to a visit to Radio Oxford. Our June 7th meeting takes the form of a visit by coach to the Potato Pub at Sturdy's Castle, leaving the Market Place at 7 p.m. Seats at 50p each have been booked quite quickly but If you are :

interested members or non-members please contact Jackie Stammers on Deddington 8198. There may be one or two places left.

On July 5th, 8 p.m., we return to our usual venue - the Holly Tree Club. The speaker will; be the local Health Visitor.

Maggie Rampley, Secretary

IN BRIEF:

The Parish Council has given the W.I. permission to hold three market stalls in the Market Place on Saturday 24 June.

The Town Hall roof is leaking - some of the slates have slipped and a hole is letting In rain near the stairs. The Parish Council Clerk is to ask Mr. Franklin to quote for repairs so that the work can proceed as soon as possible.

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Dear Editor, Chris Isaacs and Andrew Macgregor make out a very good case for the Windmill complex as a Community centre, but, as is often the case, the sting is in the last two sentences of their letter. Is it too big? Do we want it? Let's face it. If a majority of the residents of the Parish of Deddington had really wanted a village hall, they could have had one-years ago, at a fraction of what such places would cost today. Indeed, when we first came to these parts, the thing was in the bag. Well - almost. A site had been given next to the Co-op Stores, and a posh framed plan of the Hall and its adjoining caretaker's cottage was exhibited in what was then Miss Weaver's front garden. Then suddenly, everything fell through. The site was sold and that was that, apart from spasmodic individual attempts at Community relations until the Deddington Society re-opened the matter two years or so ago.

They too, like previous enthusiasts, forgot one very vital factor. It is not sufficient to acquire a centre. There must also be some guarantee that it will be regularly and substantially patronised, both by organisations and the public, if it is not to become a burden instead of a blessing.

So, before we have a Village Hall and no customers, as experienced by other Parishes, supposing we put first things first and find out, by a detailed and informative referendum, whether the desire Is really there. Always remembering, of course, that a technical majority of one is not a practical majority at all.' Any more than a 40^ poll can be said to represent the "voice of the people".

Yours faithfully, Lewis Foreman

PEPDINGTOjLC,., OF B. PR_I^_Y_SCHpOL

The girls' Netball Team took part in a rally at Banbury on Saturday 22 April. Their first match was against St. Joseph's A team. Our team played well, but after a nervous start, they were beaten 9~0 by a more experienced side. The St. Joseph's team went on to win the event.

However, this loss did not deter them, and they were not going to be beaten a second time. They played Neithrop B team and won 7-0. In their third match they really excelled themselves, against Queensway, by beating them 12-0. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the games and looked very smart in their new white shirts and navy shorts, provided by the PTA. Their behaviour and sporting conduct were a credit to the School - Well done girls.'

The team was: Shooter - Sharon Wragg, Goal Attack - Sonya Flippance, Wing Attack - Ruth Drake, Centre - Rachel Smith, Wing Defence - Catherine Coleman, Goal Defence - Lisa, Hancock, Goal Keeper - Claire Floyd, Reserve - Rosemary Preedy.

Mapreen Wright

Football On Wednesday 4th May, the boys of the school football team played against St. Leonard's, Banbury. The boys played well on a very wet and soggy pitch, but unfortunately lost 4-05 however congratulations to them for coping with such atrocious conditions. Team: Roger Hunt, Tom Cowley, Nickolas Butler, Matthew George, Richard Spencer, Tim Bradford, Peter Simons, Martin Rolfe, Marcus Berry, Karlton Stratford, Andrew Shepherd.

The School will be holding a course for the National Cycling Proficiency Award starting Monday, 8th May. Results in next issue.

Tony Dunton

PORRESPOTOENCE

During 1962 I met Mrs. Collin in the street and she said she had been talking to Mr. Bliss who lived by Goose Green. He had asked her If she could start an Old People's Club in the beautiful room and garden which at that time was happily used by young people. She said she would certainly do so, a committee was arranged and the Club started.

During the first years other clubs were Invited, our club visited them on Wednesdays, and there were Christmas parties and outings. The Holly Tree Club was named after the Holly Tree near it. When the W.I. had. their Jubilee, a lovely garden seat was given to the Club. Mr. Bliss' daughter and. her husband are now members.

Our grateful thanks to Mrs. Collin, who was President, for all she has done. Her memory will always be there.

Mrs. Anne Lewis CONGREGATIONAL ,CHURCH

The Sunday School Anniversary services will be held on Sunday 14th May. Children's Service at 2.30 p.m. Chairman and speaker Mr. David Wall. Evening service at 6 o'clock conducted bjr Rev. Rowland Graves.

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Hand thrown domestic pots made on the premises, including bread bins, casseroles, chees and butter dishes, gardenware, hanging bowls (with or without macratne hangers) and a wide range of other pots.

Visitors are very welcome.

1st DEDDINGTON GIRL. GUIDES Time has flown by this term.' we began with our customary patrol leaders and seconds ' training. This was followed by a camp craft evening. Ue ail learnt a lot from this and hope to repeat it soon, if it ever stops raining long enough.'.' These camp preparations helped seven of our leaders who joined a District camp at Bletchingdon Park during the last weekend in April. Apart from one tent collapsing in the night, burnt porridge and being permanently soaked, they all enjoyed it.' However the Guides can have the last laugh as it's the turn of the Guiders to camp this week-end.'

Our medecine bottle collection is almost complete - so far we have returned about 600 bottles to the Health Centre. We chose an evening of torrential rain (again.') to do our main collection.' But we all enjoyed working to­gether and the Guides kept cheerful and smiling through the wet.'

Frantic preparations are now under-way to complete patrol projects to be sent in prior to our annual Division competition. The projects involve knot-work and various crafts.

All being well our six patrols will have a marvellous day out on June 10th at Rousham Park where they will compete with 60 - 70 other patrols in a nature competition and a rounders match. The project work will also be taken into account on that day. We are also busy working in two groups on accident prevention, and first aid and emergency helper badges.

On Tuesday l6th May from 6.30 p.m. onwards, we will be holding a Book Mark book party. This will be a joint venture with the Brownies and the money will go towards funds. Refreshments will be available - we look forward to seeing you there.'

Maggie Rampley

CORRESPONDENCE

We would like to thank all our friends for making our four years ' stay in Deddington so happy. We will be very pleased to see anyone in Wales -especially if they are good at cleaning out cows, feeding sheep, collecting eggs etc. etc,.'

P.S. A special thank you to all our long suffering baby-sitters.

Derek, Jenny, Tim and Katherine Jones

DEDDINGT0N_ ;'. I. At our meeting on April 11th we were to have had Mrs, Sharman (ideas from the rag bag). Unfortunately Mrs. Sharman was unable to be with us due to illness in the family. We hope to see her at a later date.

After discussing various W. I. matters, we had a beetle drive which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Humphries won with 60 points. '!

'•e held a group meeting on Friday l4th April at the Windmill School Hall. Our guests were W.I. members from Adderbury, Barford, Bloxham, Bodicote, Wiggington and Sasington. The convenor was Mrs. Fores-haw. We had an -interesting talk about Federation News by Mrs. Salter (Executive Visitor). After refreshments we were entertained by the Banbury Do-C-Do Club, Most of the members and guests joined the Co-C-Do Club in American Square Dancing. It was an enjoyable, interesting and energetic evening.

Ann Bowen

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WE BUY THE BEST TO SELL THE BEST WE ARE THE BEST

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a la carte menu Bed and Breakfast Morning Coffee, Lunch Teas, (Cream), Dinner Room for parties or meetings

D5DDINCT0N PRIMARY-SCHOOL PTA.

Quiz at Middle Barton took place on Wednesday, 19 April. The contest was close throughout, with Adderbury and Deddington finishing dead level. Victory was decided -by a conversion test - from inches to centimetres of the vital statistics of a male team member. Deddington lost by a couple; of centimetres.' Middle Barton PTA were very amiable hosts and provided us with coffee and other refreshments after the Quiz.

The Coach, trip to London on Saturday,.15 April, went off almost hitchlessly. We had a beautifully bright, though chilly, day, so that the drive into and out of London was a real pleasure. Mostly, families spent the day in and out of the different South Kensington museums, and a few took their picnics Into Hyde- Park for a break out"of doors. I went with my family to the Commonwealth Institute, where, apart from the permanent displays, we saw, the current special exhibition 'The Artful Butterfly', which was a delight.

On Thursday, 25May, at 8.00 p.m. in the School Hall, John^Skinner of the ... Red House Bookshop, Thame, who runs the Puffin Book Club for schools, through which our o>rn children order books, will be talking about children's literature. This is an open meeting for all who would.like to come.

The SUMMER FBTE this year will be on Saturday, 17 June, at 2.30 p.m. We are already busy making preparations and collecting Items for the stalls, particularly, bottles (full.') for the bottle stall, groceries and home produce, and items for inclusion in the Raffle. There will be competitions cake-making for men,- women, boys and girlsi and fancy dress, with a free choice of subject, In three classes: " pre-school-?---5 .8 year olds; 9 - 11 year olds. Now is the time to start thinking and getting things ready." I hope we '11 have floods of entries. •

On Thursday, 18 May, there Is the 'Bring a Book - Buy a Book' sale for the children at school in aid of the Bishop of Oxford 's Appeal for an orphanage in India. Try not to forget it, as the money raised is urgently needed. .

JOHN MORGAN, the new Deputy, Headmaster, has been with us now for five weeks, taking charge principally of the top ;Juniors, though the whole school has got to know him very well during these first few weeks through his music -piano, guitar and accordian - and story-telling. We are very pleased to ' welcome him. •;. , -: .

Moya Hassan, Secretary

DIARY FOR MAY AND JUNE

May 12 New London Soloists Ensemble Concert in Deddington Church 8 p.m.

14 Parish Church Service 10.30 a.m. in memory of Capt. John Cryer

14 Congregational Church Anniversary Service 15-20 Christian Aid Week 16 Guides and Brownies "Book Mark" Book Party 18 "Bring a Book - Buy a Book" sale, Primary School 20 Wesleyan Reform Church - Chapel Anniversary Rally 21 Wesleyan Reform Church - Chapel Anniversary Services 24 Annual Parish Meeting, Town Hall 25 Primary School 8 p.m. "Children's Books" 25 Mothers* Union Garden Party Holly Tree Club 2.30 p.m. 26 Wesleyan Reform Church Barbecue

June 7 Deddington Ladles ' Coach trip to Potato Pub 17 Primary School PTA Fete

A revised timetable for the Oxford - Coventry X59 bus service was introduced on 2 April 1978.

Service Xgg Monday to Saturday Oxford (Gloucester Green) 09.00 Deddington (Market Place J 09.45 Banbury (Bus Station) 10.11 Coventry,(Pool Meadow) 11.29

11.45 12.36. 13.02 14.20

14.45 15.30 15.56 17.14

17.45 18.34 19.02 20.10

21.05 21.50

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Coventry Banbury Deddington Oxford

09.00 07.20 09.10 10.20 07.44 09.3^ 10.44 08.33 10.23 11.29

12.05 15.00 13.25 16.20 13.49 16.44 14.34 17.29

17.50 20.15 19.10" 21.15 19.34 20.19

Service X59 Sunday Oxford Deddington Banbury Coventry

13.00 13.^0 14.02 15.05

17.25 18.05 18.27 19.30

Coventry Banbury Deddington Oxford

10.15 11.20 11.40 12.20

16.20 16.40 17.20

20.00 21.05 21.25 21.57

The 491 and 492 Deddington - Banbury services are unchanged, that the complete range of services can be seen at a glance.

Details follow so

Service 491 Deddington Banbury

07.14 07.57 07.40 08.25

10.36 11.02

11.36 12.02

13.06 13.32

14.06 14.32

Deddington Banbury

15.06 17.l6 +

15.32 17.42 18.42 19.03

19.15 19.41

22.00 22.26

23.02 23.23

Banbury Deddington

06.45 07.00 07.11 07.26

09.40 10.06

11.10 11.36

12.40 13.06

Banbury Deddington

14.40 17.15 17.45 15.06 17.41 18.11

+ NOT SATURDAY

18.45 19.11

22.35 23.01

Sunday Service 492 Deddington 18.35 Banbury 19.00

491 Banbury 18.15 Deddington 18.35