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Appleford PressingsJuly 2010

Appleford Pressings - July 2010 -

We hope you will be able to attend; there will be lots of attractions including Punch and Judy, craft stalls, sideshows, dog agility demonstration (and an opportunity to have a go) teas, vegetarian Indian snacks etc etc.

Car boots

If you would like to have a car boot pitch (£5 in advance, £6 on the day) please book your space with Liz Wiseman.

Did you attend the first race?

We hope to have a photocall at 2.00pm on the recreation field, by Old Timer, of anyone who was present at the first race 60 years ago.

Thursday 29th July

We will pop round to collect prizes for the tombola and books for the book stall. We will be very grateful if you are able to provide items for these stalls.

Raffle tickets

At the same time we shall be selling raffle tickets (£1 each, £5 a book) for our raffle which will be drawn on the field. There is an interesting selection of prizes including hampers, Appleford beer and a meal at the Carpenters Arms. The top prize is a ride on Old Timer herself.

Ring Steve Flinders (847123) or Liz Wiseman (848548) for more details

Free commemorative mug

The parish trust have very kindly funded a commemorative mug for each household in the village: these will be delivered to each household by the Appleford Community Project in the week beginning 19th July. The mug was designed by Richard Lewington to commemorate Arthur Napper’s traction engine race on Old Timer on 30th July 1950. This race was the start of a revival of interest in traction engines. The dragonfly is particularly local to this area of the Thames and celebrates the work of Richard as a natural history illustrator.

Village fete and steam traction engine celebration,Saturday 31st July 2010

Minister for Culture andMember of Parliamentfor Wantage & Didcot

House of Commons,London SW1A 0AATel 020 7219 6350

[email protected]

My next surgeries will be on 9th July at Old Mill Hall,

Grove, and 23rd July atKing Alfred Drive

Community Centre, Didcot,both at 5.30pm.

Ed Vaizey

As some of you may have heard, I have been made the Minister for Culture, Communications & the Creative Industries. This is a long title, possibly one of the longest in Government. It also includes in effect two jobs. One is to cover the arts, libraries, broadcasting and the creative industries over at the Department for Culture Media & Sport (known as DCMS). The other is to cover broadband roll out, telecoms and illegal filesharing over at the Department of Business (known as BIS). Phew.

As a local MP, it is interesting to consider how these reponsibilities affect people in the constituency. The first and most obvious is broadband rollout. About ten per cent of all homes do not have broadband at all and about one in 3 have very poor broadband, mainly in rural areas. There are some parts of the constituency that remain affected. Our aim is to get everyone to have a basic broadband service by the end of 2012 and to roll out high speed broadband over the next few years. If you have any issues with broadband do let me know.

I also cover what is known as illegal filesharing. This is a hugely controversial new law which would allow internet companies to temporarily disconnect people if it could be proved that they have been copying music or films without proper authorization. This is something we have to act on as every piece of music that is copied illegally takes money away from artists and creators who provide a lot of money for the economy. We’re looking to

introduce the new measures next year but no one will be cut off (and then only temporarily) without plenty of warning and a chance to change their behaviour.

Another issue that is likely to be prominent is libraries, which I also cover. Libraries are very important to local communities but, as money becomes tighter, they may suffer. I will use my position to try to ensure that we can make responsible savings so that libraries continue to provide important services for local people, not just book borrowing but also education and access to broadband and other local and national services.

One local issue has already cropped up which affects my ministerial responsibilities directly. The local television transmitter burnt down and cannot be replaced until September. (They have to build a new one from scratch.) Many people have had their TV coverage affected and are understandably looking for a speedy solution and I am looking into this.

I continue to focus on other local issues as normal. I met with those campaigning against the reservoir, ahead of the public enquiry. I am continuing to campaign for a new station at Grove. And I was delighted that the new Government threw out the housing targets which have led to plans for huge housing developments across the constituency. It may not affect those where planning permission has already been granted but it could lead to a rethink where no decision has yet been made.

Recent constituency engagements included a spot of metal detecting (I also cover archaeology) and as a judge for Didcot’s Got Talent, a great night for pupils aged 6 - 11 to show off their talents. I tried not to be too Simon Cowell-ish!


As has already been mentioned in Appleford Pressings, Waste Recycling Group is proposing to submit a planning application to Oxfordshire County Council in July for development of a Mechanical Biological Treatment plant at the landfill site near Sutton Courtenay. We shall be holding a public exhibition over two days at the beginning of July to give local people a chance to view the plans and to ask questions or provide comments. We shall also circulate a newsletter to residents outlining our plans and giving details of the public exhibition.

The MBT plant

An MBT plant treats residual household and commercial and industrial waste through a combination of mechanical sorting and biological composting. It does not burn the waste. The plant could be used to treat waste from Oxfordshire and Berkshire which would be delivered by lorry. If this waste is not available, the plant would treat waste from west London, which is currently being landfilled at Sutton Courtenay.

The MBT building would be 370 metres long by 130 metres wide and 12 metres high. It would have louvred windows to admit air for drying the waste but the building would be under negative pressure, to prevent release of odours and dust. All waste would be unloaded inside the building.

The plant would treat up to 220,000 tonnes of waste per year. The treatment processes, which would all be undertaken inside the enclosed main building, will include:

• Shredding of black bag waste.• Recovery of metals and glass for off-site recycling.• Forced air drying of the remaining waste.• Refining and shredding of the dried material to produce Solid Recovered Fuel.

SRF can be burned as a fuel at coal-fired electricity generating stations and would be transported from the site to the power stations using the existing rail connection.

Why apply now?

The UK has to find alternatives to landfill and to extract more value from waste and resources. All local authorities face statutory targets to increase recycling and reduce waste going to landfill.

Oxfordshire County Council still sends some 200,000 tonnes of waste to landfill. The council selected Viridor’s proposal for an Energy from Waste plant at its landfill site at Ardley as its preferred bid for the council’s waste treatment contract. However, Viridor’s planning application was refused and an appeal against that decision will begin on 6 July, with a decision expected later in the year.

If Viridor’s appeal is unsuccessful, Oxfordshire will urgently need to find another disposal route for its residual waste. An MBT plant at Sutton Courtenay could help meet that need.

If Viridor gains approval for its EfW plant, the MBT plant could treat west London waste which currently is landfilled and could also treat commercial and industrial waste.

Let us know what you think.

The exhibition will be held in Sutton Courtenay Village Hall

Friday 2nd July, 2 - 8pmSaturday 3rd July, 10am - 2pm

Alan Bulpin, Planning & Estates Manager

Proposed Sutton Courtenay MBT plant


St Peter & St Paul,

Appleford

100 Club 2010We currently have 113 members with

monthly prizes totalling £54. The June draw took place on Tuesday 15th at the Carpenters Arms.

First Prize (£24) Audrey GriffinSecond Prize (£12) Judy BlewettThird Prize (3 x £6)Katie Finch Kate Hartwright Lucy Dalby

July and August winners will be posted on the noticeboard outside the pub.

July village eventThe church have been asked to run a bric-a-brac stall at the village event in July. Please save any items you think might be suitable and take them to Lyn Cook (Graystones, School Lane) or Daisy Webb (Whispering Sands, Main Road). Many thanks.

Do not be afraidSeeing all the England flags fluttering from

houses and cars during the recent World Cup football competition seemed such a symbol of hope in a country beleaguered by economic bad news. The nation came together to support our team playing a game in which few of us express a regular interest, in a country that most of us would never visit. We all had an easy topic of conversation with those we met and could share our hopes and fears. The flag has even flown from the masthead on All Saints church tower in Sutton Courtenay.

The flag around which we have all united is that of St George, a red cross on a white background. All of us, no doubt, know the legend of St George saving the king’s daughter from the dragon but it is unlikely that the events of this story really happened. What is known about George is that he was born to Christian parents in what is now Turkey and was probably a soldier who never visited England although he has been known here since the 7th or 8th century. He was said to be polite, handsome and, most importantly, courageous. When he knew that the Roman emperor was persecuting Christians he sold his possessions and went to plead with the emperor for the lives of those with whom he shared a faith. This led to his martyrdom and burial near the coast at Lydda. Throughout his imprisonment and torture his message to others was ‘Do not be afraid.’

The continued message of the red cross is surely that, do not be afraid. As a Christian I can hold on to the hope that I have whatever happens. I do not have to be afraid about life because God is with me and will give me courage to face life’s difficulties. It will be sad when all the St George’s flags come down but, win or lose, God will always be on our side.

Becky Fisher on behalf on the Sutton Courtenay and Appleford Ministry Team.


Church diary for JulyJuly

Sunday 4th - 9.15am 1st Sunday Special. Come and join us for our Parish Pilgrimage (a short prayer walk through the village - look out for more details coming soon).

Monday 5th - 2pm Small Saints.

Sunday 11th - 9.15am Communion by Extension with Tim Budd (DAMASCUS Group Pulpit Swap weekend).

Monday 12th - 2pm Small Saints.

8pm Ministry Team meeting at the vicarage.

Wednesday 28th - Thursday 29th - Church Holiday Club at Drayton School. ‘The Kingdom Train’ for 5 - 11 year olds (for booking form please contact Helen at the vicarage).

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Carpenters ArmsOpen all day, Monday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm for beverages including tea and coffee.

Monday to SaturdayOpen for food 12 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm.

Monday - Tuesday - WednesdayTwo main meals for £11.45, lunchtime and evening.

ThursdayOver 60s special, fish and chips, £4.95, lunchtime and evening.

Friday nightCurry night. Curry and pint or glass of wine, £7.45.

Saturday nightSteak night. Two 8 oz rump steaks and bottle of house wine, £19.95.

SundayFood served 12 to 5pm.

Plus new summer baguette menu available plus ploughman’s lumches.

Pub and garden available for parties and events. Please ring 01235 848328 and ask for the owner, Mark.

Curry & Quiz night13th July 7.30pmFree curry for entrants. £2.50 per head.Possibly then one per month.


Corn Exchange highlightsIsn’t this weather incredible? ‘Long may it

continue,’ I hear you cry! Well, I can’t guarantee you glorious days of sunshine but I can guarantee that if you book tickets to see Cold Comfort Farm at the Corn Exchange you will have a hilariously funny and entertaining evening!

Cold Comfort Farm is the Sinodun Players’ production for July. Flora Poste has been expensively educated to do everything but earn her own living. When she is orphaned at twenty she decides her only option is to live with her relatives, the Starkadders, at Cold Comfort Farm. What relatives, though. Judith alone in her grief, raving old Ada Doom who once ‘saw something nasty in the woodshed’, Amos called by God; Seth smouldering with sex and Elfine who just needs a little polish. Flora feels it incumbent upon her to bring order into the chaos and she turns out to be remarkably good at it!

We have two free events in July!

Michael Clare, Oxford Geology Trust, presents The Tropics of Wallingford in this months Café Scientifique. Take a trip back in time to look at how Wallingford’s climate has changed from the tropical seas of the Jurassic to the frozen plains of the last Ice Age. Mike will show how simple clues from the rocks beneath our feet can be used to tell what previous environments were like and how prehistoric lives adapted to changing climates. This event has free admission so bring all your friends for an interesting and informative night out.

The Corn Exchange will be holding An Evening of Poetry with Karen Annesen in the foyer

bar. It is a free event which to which you are all welcome. You may have read Karen Annesen’s poetry; now there is an opportunity to hear her poems. Her latest book of poems, How to Fall, was published last year. These sensuous poems are extraordinarily observant, speaking to us of loss and longing, the darker side of relationships, and ever present is a back story never spelt out. Karen Annesen will be present to answer your questions about her work and to sign copies of her book.

We have great films for you all to enjoy in July.

La Danse - Le Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris (PG) is an acclaimed film that follows the production of seven ballets by the Paris Opera Ballet. Frederick Wiseman’s beautiful film is a fascinating study of dedication.

Letters to Juliet (PG) shows an American girl (played by Amanda Seyfried from Mamma Mia) on vacation in Italy finding an unanswered ‘letter to Juliet’, one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover’s Verona courtyard. These letters are typically answered by the ‘secretaries of Juliet’ and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter.

Pandora & the Flying Dutchman (PG) starring James Mason and Ava Ardner is Albert Lewin’s interpretation of the legend of the Flying Dutchman. In a little Spanish seaport named Esperanza, during the 30s, appears Hendrick van der Zee, the mysterious captain of a yacht. (He is the only one aboard.) Pandora is a beautiful woman (for whom men kill and die). She’s never really fallen in love with any man but she feels very attracted by Hendrick... We are soon taught that Hendrick is the Flying Dutchman, this sailor of the 17th century who has been cursed by God to wander over the seas until Doomsday... unless a woman is ready to die for him...

The box office is now open every day from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Sophie-Jayne Dalton Tebby

Oxfordshire County Council Mobile Library

Thursdays 9.35 - 9.50am every fortnight in the Carpenters Arms carpark.

Jul 1st, 15th, 29th. Aug 12th, 26th.


PerformancesJuly2nd Jenni Murray (celebrity talk) 7.30pm3rd Mark Viner (classical music) 7.30pm4th Night of Flamenco (dance) 7.30pm8th Didcot Girls’ School Summer Show

(music) 7.30pm9/10th Oxford Gospel Choir (vocal music)

8pm16/17th Dance Connection (dance)

7.30pm18th Cushion Concert (children’s music)

Noon & 1.30pm24th Richard Herring & Domestic Goddi

(stand up comedy) 8pmGreat Bar EventsJuly20th Café Scientifique 7pm

PerformancesJuly1st/2nd La Danse - Le Ballet de l’Opéra de

Paris (PG) (cinema) 7.30pm13 - 17th Cold Comfort Farm (theatre)15 - 18th 2010 Corn Exchange Drama

Festival 7.4518th - 22nd Letters to Juliet (PG) (cinema)

7.30pm19th Wallingford Carnival Day, 10.00am20 - 24th Robin Hood 7.30pm23rd - 25th Killers (12A) (cinema) 7.30pm25 - 28th Sex & the City 2 7.3026/27th Rashomon (12A) (cinema) 7.30pm28/29th Nowhere Boy (15) (cinema)

7.30pm30th/31st Pandora & the Flying Dutchman

(PG) (cinema) 7.30pmAug1st - 7th Up! (U) (cinema) 7.30pmBar EventsJuly5th Café Scientifique 7.30pm6th Poetry Evening with Karen AnnesenWallingford, 01491 825000,

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Women’s Institute June meeting

Our June meeting is usually a garden visit followed by supper somewhere. This year was no exception; boosted by two guests and a couple of husbands, ten of us went to visit a lovely garden in Blewbury called Ashbrook House. The weather was kind and after an hour walking round the garden we went to the Red Lion in Blewbury for a delicious supper. The following week a team from the national WI magazine (WI Life) came to the village hall to take some photos which will be appearing in the October issue, along with an article highlighting the pros and cons of running a small WI group of ten or less members. We have ten members and, amazingly, despite many problems, we managed to get eight of them there. Our secretary, Joan Peachey, was given leave of absence from Didcot Hospital for an hour and we welcomed Sheila Hedger who has just returned from hospital after breaking a leg. This was a very special afternoon and we look forward to seeing the published article.

Barbara Clarke

23rd Bar Gig: Band of Hope 7.30pm

Aug17th Café Scientifique 7pmOne Off ClassesJul4th Flamenco Guitar17th Life Drawing24th Cushion MakingAug21st Bead JewelleryExhibitions- Jul 18th Sarah HowardJul 22nd - Aug 29th Lucy Gabrielle25 Station Rd, Didcot, 515144,

www.cornerstone-arts.org


Further booksAs I suspected, I missed titles in last month’s

book feature. So, here are more:-

Appleford Village 2000Rachel Gibbs2000A4 69 pages, paperbackA millennium project with a copy delivered to every house in the village, this booklet featured every with a picture in colour and notes about the house and its residents. There is also detail on every village institution, every delivery service (including the newpapers), the traction engine race and the wildlife. This is an astonishingly detailed study. Did you know that Hawkwind used to practise at Bridge House? ‘I’ve got a silver machine...’

History of Appleford WI 1921 - 1939Jill RitchieChris Howe-Davies2007A511 pages, paperback£1.50Completed shortly before she died, past president Jill Ritchie put together this chronology after researching the WI banner found at the back of the church in 1976. It contains social history from the arrangements for wireless broadcasts to Sutton Courtenay’s ghost lady on a white horse jumping across the river. A group meeting was even addressed by Health Minister Walter Elliott.

Down the roadApparently I am no longer the road safety

offi cer, the position now being considered suffi ciently important to need to be fi lled by a parish council member. In practice it will not make much difference (in contrast with the suspension of Gervase Duffi eld as a parish councillor) as proper channels have not been used since the chairmanship of Gary Childs. The chairman is required to work with the road safety offi cer. Gary and I prepared the current road markings during his time. I have raised other issues since then, particularly relating to our poor signage, and have twice made presentations to the village to keep everyone informed but no action has been taken.

As a former highway engineer and member of staff of the Transport & Road Research Laboratory (now the Transport Research Laboratory), including having to lay the fi rst set of humps to be placed on a public road in Britain, safety has been my main concern as the job title requires, safety, not slowness. I have twice heard chairmen say to village meetings that it is a shame we do not have more accidents so that we can have means to make vehicles go more slowly, Freudian slips, perhaps. I fi nd those comments totally unacceptable and the exact opposite of the policy I have pursued. I take pride in that fact that we have had a low level of accidents and I have attempted to address the real causes of any accidents we have had.

I wish to thank all those who have supported me in village elections over the years.

Stuart Fisher

Holiday waste collectionNormal date To be collectedMon Aug 30th Tue Aug 31stTue Aug 31st Wed Sep 1st


Outdoor gym equipmentfor the village

Many of you will have seen Ann Martin as she conducted her detailed study of the support for outdoor gym equipment around the village. It appears that most people in Appleford would welcome the expenditure of trust money to provide external gym equipment.

For this reason the trust is proposing to allocate a substantial amount of money (around £18,000) to the installation of this equipment and would like it to be sited on the recreation ground in the area that is proposed for clearing at the north end of the site. It is anticipated that the clearing work will also be a part of the parish trust project.

Three things are required to move this project forward:

(a) Permission from the Parish Council to put equipment on the rec; this proposal will be presented to the next Parish Council meeting.

(b) a detailed proposal with costings; the suppliers are, I believe, keen to provide us with a proposal.

(b) We need to draw down money to spend a substantial amount on clearing the north area of the rec and equipment. We have £16,000 available at the moment over and above capital but we need to keep some money available for book scheme purchases and other small items of support so this notice informs you that a vote to spend some capital will take place at the beginning of October though forms will be available to complete at village events prior to this date.

The trustees hope that this seems to be a good way to spend some of the money available on extra facilities that will be available to entertain and promote fitness for many years to come.

Mary Hancock

June issue shortfallApologies to those people in Church Street

who did not receive a copy of the June Appleford Pressings. There was a shortfall on the number printed and we were unable to obtain further copies. I am suggesting that the June issue remains on the website for those who wish to consult it.

Christian Aid teasThank you very much to everyone who

supported; we were very pleased to raise £406 for Christian Aid.

Mary Hancock

More cold callers causealarm bells to ring

Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service is warning residents to be on their guard following reports of suspicious telephone cold calling in the county.

Oxfordshire Trading Standards has received a number of calls in the last few days from concerned residents reporting suspicious cold calls from security companies falsely claiming to be working with the council.

Oxfordshire County Council issued a warning to the public in February about aggressive selling practices by security companies but further calls are still being received.

Ian Marriott from Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service said ‘The cold callers give different company names but the calls all appear to be coming from overseas. They claim the council has given authority for them to assess residents’ security needs or that they are working with the council, both of which are untrue.


‘Residents have reported very persistent behaviour from these cold callers, ringing back after residents have hung up. They have also ignored residents’ requests not to visit, insisting that an engineer will be coming round anyway.’

Although cold calling is not illegal we are asking residents to be wary of these salespeople and to report any suspicious activity.

Our advice to the public remains don’t be rushed into a decision to buy a product or service over the phone or at your door; use a company recommended by a friend or relative or a trader registered with Oxfordshire County Council’s Buy with Confidence scheme and get three quotes before you make a decision.

Trading Standards advice is:

· Oxfordshire is a very safe place to live and you may not need to have an alarm system. If you are concerned about your home security you can get free advice from your local police crime prevention and reduction officer by phoning Thames Valley Police on 0845 8505505.

· If you receive one of these cold calls, please beware: The companies selling these alarms do not clearly explain how much it will cost or that you will be signed up to a monitoring contract which could cost thousands.

· Be wary of cold callers: if you receive a suspicious call, state you do not want anyone to call and put the phone down. If the caller is persistent advise that you are calling Trading Standards and ring us on 0845 051 0845.

· If people do visit you, ask them to leave. If they refuse to leave or are very persistent and you feel threatened, phone the police on 999. If they refuse to leave when asked they are committing a trading standards offence.

Sam Warner

I have had a similar scam phoned on successive days this month by the ‘National Crime Survey’ - Ed

Insulating with the county council’s £99 deal

Local homeowners could start pocketing savings within 12 months of taking up the council’s new home insulation offer.

Under the deal, local homeowners and tenants can get cavity wall or loft insulation fitted for a price of £99 each. Insulation pays for itself fast in reduced energy bills. If you are 70 or over or receive means-tested benefits you may even get the work done free.

The council’s £99 deal is subject to funding and offered on a first come, first service basis. You may have to pay more if your property is larger than average for the number of bedrooms or access to walls or loft is restricted or extra vents are required.

The council’s insulation offer is being managed exclusively by Cocoon, a longstanding partner of the council. Cocoon offers a fast on-line self-referral option at www.cocoonyourhome.co.uk

To find out more, call 0800 8048 777 and ask for the Oxon Deal.

What happens after I call the 0800 number?

Following your call an approved installer will contact you within 3 weeks to arrange a free, no-obligation survey of your home. A written quotation will then be produced confirming the cost. If you wish to proceed, the work is normally carried out within 8 weeks.

How do I know if I have cavity walls?

In a cavity wall, bricks are laid end to end in a neat repeating pattern, not so in a solid wall.

Why insulate?

Insulation saves you money and increases


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home comfort by keeping the heat you pay for where it belongs; in your home. It is also kind to the environment, allowing your CO

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emissions to fall as you won’t need to burn so much heating fuel. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that having cavity wall insulation saves you around £115 a year on your heating bills.

Talking HealthNHS Oxfordshire now have a way of

enabling you to register your interest in being involved and consulted about changes in health services called Talking Health.

The views of our community are crucial in ensuring that we are aware of service issues, respond to local needs and take local views into account when planning new services or making changes to existing services.

We are currently updating our records and would therefore like to encourage you to register your specific areas of interest by registering online at https://consult.oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk/consult.ti/system/register.

Once registered, we will be able to keep you informed of all the consultation and engagement activities which may interest you, by post or online, so that you can have your say on health current issues.

You can also read our leaflet to see what areas of work you can influence and how. I hope you will take this opportunity to get involved with your local health service.

Joe Duff

Diabetes – what to look forThere are currently over 2,600,000 people

with diabetes in the UK and up to 500,000 people who have the condition but don’t know it according to Diabetes UK. NHS Oxfordshire wants to raise awareness of the condition.

The main symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes include extreme tiredness, increased thirst, blurred vision, passing urine frequently (especially at night) and regular episodes of thrush.

In type 1 diabetes the signs and symptoms will usually be very obvious, developing quickly. In people with type 2 diabetes the signs and symptoms will not be so obvious or even non-existent in people with type 2 diabetes. If you’re older you may put the symptoms down to ‘getting on a bit’.

The key is taking early action, so if any of these symptoms apply to you ask your GP for a diabetes test. In both types of diabetes, the symptoms are quickly relieved once the diabetes is treated. Early treatment will also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems in the future.

If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes there is support available, such as the diabetes2gether course, to help understand, live with and effectively manage the condition.


Community informationAppleford Parish Council: Alan Sharp (Chair), Chris Martin, Audrey Sharp and David Andrews. Clerk: Judy Beck (4 Chambrai Close, Appleford OX14 4NT, tel 847153, email [email protected]).Vale District Councillor: Gervase Duffield (tel 848319).County Councillor: Stewart Lilly ([email protected]).Appleford Parish Trust charity: Mary Hancock (Chairman), Alan Sharp, Chris Martin, Linda Gelens and Audrey Sharp.Appleford Village Hall Committee: Martin Stanmore, Sue Helby and Barbara Clarke. Administrator: Terry O’Neill (tel 848595).Church of St Peter & St Paul: Priest in Charge: Reverend Helen Kendrick (tel 848297). Parochial Church Council: Elizabeth Duffield, Ian Cook, William Finch and Sue Helby. Deanery Representative: Becky Fisher.Appleford Women’s Institute: President: Jean Muttram (tel 848481).Appleford Allotment Association Committee: Martin Stanmore, J Bray, J Warwick, B Lamble and J Iles.Appleford Community Project: Mary Hancock (tel 848336).Liaison Committee Representatives: 13 Parishes: Gervase Duffield (Vale). Parish Transport Representative: Stuart Fisher. Power Station: Chris Martin, Paul Horton and Gervase Duffield (Vale). Millennium Common: Richard Lewington and Gervase Duffield (Vale representative). Didcot Forum: Alan Sharp. Appleford United Charities: Audrey Sharp. WRG Composter: Paul Horton, Chris Martin and Gervase Duffield (Vale).Neighbourhood Watch: Crimestoppers (tel 0800 555 111). Neighbourhood Officer: PC Keith Morton (tel 08458 505505). Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators: Brian Seyer (Chestnut Cottage, Church Street, tel 848517), Terry Wickens (The Cottage, Main Road, tel 847354), Daisy Webb (Whispering Sands, Main Road, tel 847258), Chris Martin (Five Elms, Church Street, tel 847008), Alan Oldfield (11 School Lane, tel 848652) and Diane Miles (5 Chambrai Close, tel 848454).Reporting odours: 24 hour Enviroment Agency Incident Hotline on Freephone0800 80 70 60Please report any odour as soon as possible and try to include details such as:1) The time you noticed it.2) Where you were when you noticed it.3) The perceived intensity of the odour.4) Duration. (How long did it last? Was it intermittent?)5) Type of odour (eg compost, chemical or sewage).6) Whether the odour caused you to change your behaviour. (Did you need to stayindoors/shut windows?)

Appleford Pressings is published by Appleford-on-Thames Parish Council. Please submit all copy by 25th of the preceding month (or earlier if available) to Stuart Fisher, 4 Sinodun Row, tel 847270, email [email protected] Pressings is published ten times per year, at the beginning of February to July and September to December. Printing is sponsored and undertaken by WRG.Opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the editor orAppleford-on-Thames Parish Council. They do not necessarily support advertising claims.


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