EDITORIAL

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In the last issue we published pictures of Carterton County Primary School's newly built classrooms and the refurbished new Nursery Unit in the original school building. The official opening by the Mayor and Mayoress was attended by former pupils who had the opportunity to view two diaries and the punishment book kept by former Head Teachers. I wonder if any of those ex-pupils realised that in those books could have been their names! The present Head Teacher, Mr Curtis, gave me the opportunity to look through these books which are so full of information that I could not note everything down for publication. I have extracted some sections from the first diary and the punishment book of the 1930's and the 1940's. You will find them somewhere in this issue. I spoke to one ex-pupil, named in the punishment book, who could not remember being punished at all or for what reason! Time enables us to remember the best of schooldays. Can you remember anything, or anyone, from your time at Carterton Primary? Write in and share them. All contributions of interest regarding Carterton can be sent to The Editor, 6 Butlers Drive, Carterton, Oxon OX 18 3QU by January 29th 2003. EDITORIAL STAFF

Wendy Morgan EDITOR Tel: 842663 Margaret Millington TREASURER

Bill Gosling Fred Robertson Chris Morgan DELIVERIES DELIVERY ROUNDS, VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We need volunteers to deliver this magazine four times a year in ROCK ROAD/POULTNEY CLOSE, ALVESCOT ROAD N & S SIDES, THE MAPLES, NETHERAVON CLOSE and MILESTONE ROAD CARAVAN PARK. Ring Chris Morgan 842663.

SHILTON PARK

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The new Shilton Park development now has about 100 houses. At the moment we do not include them in our magazine rounds and only deliver if we have extra magazines over on our order. There will come a time when we will have to add more to our order to include Shilton Park and when we do we shall need volunteers to deliver them. In the meantime we will leave copies at the Broadshire Health Centre and at the new school when it opens next year.

HATCHES, MATCHES AND DISPATCHES

A registrar is available at Carterton Town Hall every Wednesday between 9am and Ipm. You will be able to register births, deaths and formal notice of marriage. Appointments must be made in advance by telephoning the Registrar 0845 129 5900.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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If you wish to announce a birth, marriage or death why not use your magazine. There will be no charge. Last orders in for the next magazine is January 29th 2003.

KINGS COURT - UPDATE

We hear that planning permission has been refused for a residential development on the mobile homes site. An informal appeal hearing will take place in Carterton Town Hall, January 7th 2003. THE EDITORIAL STAFF WISH ALL OUR READERS AND ADVERTISERS A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM OF 52 VOLUNTEER DELIVERY PEOPLE, WHO IN ALL WEATHERS AND IN THEIR OWN TIME BRING THIS MAGAZINE TO YOUR HOMES.

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IN CARTERTON CARTERTON SOCIAL CENTRE COMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER

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Wed 4th Club Bingo Fri 20th Country & Western Dance with

Sat 7th Music in the Bar with Brian De Luc Borderline Music Co and Bob McKinley Band

Sun 8th Ballroom Dancing with the Ron Barry Sound Sat 21st Music in the Bar with Skin 'N Bone

Wed I I th Club Bingo Christmas Eve Still to be decided

Sat 14th Music in the Bar with Smart Move Boxing Day Entertainment in the Bar with Legend

Tue 17th Club Quiz Sat 28th Music in the Bar with Tony Casper

Wed 18th Club Bingo New Years Day Dance - Rusty Ford & The Classics plus Hot Trax Disco

FATHER CHRISTMAS IN CARTERTON!

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The Carterton Lions Club Christmas Float will be visiting the town in December to raise funds and for children to meet Father Christmas. NOTE: This magazine may be delivered too late for some dates.

WED 4TH SHILLBROOK AVENUE, STONELEIGH DRIVE, GARNER CLOSE

FRI 6TH MAYFIELD CLOSE, THE MAPLES, WHITTINGTON PLACE, LARKSFIELD CLOSE SAT 7TH CARTERTON CROSSROADS

TUES I QTH ROCK ROAD, ARKELL AVENUE, SYCAMORE CLOSE, FINCHDALE CLOSE, HOME CLOSE THURS 12TH SHILTON PARK

TUES 17TH FOxCROFT DRIVE, CIAKFIELD ROAD, CLARKSTONE ROAD

THURS 19TII CARTERTON MARKET

SUN 22ND ESSO GARAGE

MON 24TH CARTERTON CO-OP SOCIETY STORE

CHRISTMAS BEST DECORATED HOUSE/BUSINESS PREMISES

The Town Mayor, Councillor Keith Stone, will be judging the Best Decorated House and Business Premises during December for the Paddy Monahan Cup. It is hoped that as many entries as possible will be received at the Town Hall, Alvescot Rpad. Entry forms are available at the Library, Town Hall and Giles Sports Shop.

FARMER CHRISTMAS DAY AT FOXBURY FARM

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On Saturday, December 14th, from I lam until 4pm Farmer Christmas Day will meet you at his own grotto on Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton. He will be amongst the animals in his barn.

ANNUM, NEW YEAR'S DAY WALK

The Carterton Mayor's Walk will take place on January Ist 2003. The route of the Walk will proceed from the Town Hall at loam to Kenn's Farm then along the public footpath to Shilton and onto Brize Norton, returning to the Town Hall in Carterton. The Walk will be approximately five miles and free hot soup will be served at the Town Hall to all walkers. The Charity chosen to benefit from sponsorship of the Walk is the Oxfordshire Macmillan Cancer Relief and sponsorship forms can be obtained from the Town Hall, Carterton Library and Giles Sports Shop. It is hoped that many clubs and organisations, together with families and friends, will take part in the Walk and raise money for a worthy cause.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN CARTERTON

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We regret that at the time of going to press we did not have any information on Christmas services at the Carterton churches or at RAF Brize Norton.

NEW BUS SERVICES IN CARTERTON

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Have you noticed recently that there are many more buses serving Carterton? Did you realise that each day an average of three buses per hour in each direction are now regularly linking the town centre with the new Broadshires Health Centre? Since the end of October, Oxfordshire County has been paying for an increased level of bus services for the Town. Major changes are as follows:

• Services 19 and 64 extended from Town Centre to Broadshires Health Centre. One no. 19 bus extended further to Cotswold Wildlife Park.

• New town services 117, 118, 119 operating six days per week on hourly basis (including peak hours).

Service 117 serves Corbett Road, Milestone Road, Town Centre, Health Centre (former C2 service); service 118 links the new Shilton Park development with the Town Centre; service 119 serves the Health Centre, Northwood Crescent, York Road, Swinbrook Road, Shilbrook Avenue, Shilton Road, Burford Road, (former C1 service), then as a new service via Rock Road, Sycamore Road, Arkell Avenue, Lawton Avenue, Alvescot Road, Town Centre.

• Service 113 operates to Burford at similar times to old C3 but with extra return journey from Burford at 14.30. This gives for the first time an opportunity for a trip to Burford with a 2-hour stay (leave Carterton at 12.05).

• Service 64 to Swindon departs from outside Town Hall (rather than outside Co-op) and no longer serves Milestone Road.

Many of these services are operated jointly by Stagecoach and McLean's. Return tickets of one operator are valid on buses of the other. Single fares within Carterton are only 60p (30p with pass). If you have any comments on these services, please contact Alan Pope at Oxfordshire County Council (01865 815585) or your local councillor.

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THE OXFORD ANIMAL SANCTUARY SOCIETY CHARITY SHOP HAWKINS HOUSE, CARTERTON

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal customers who have supported me so wonderfully in our first year. Thank you to everyone who donated goods to sell, no matter how big or small, and of course my hard working volunteers - Jackie, Kath, Phyllis, Jeanette and Tracy - without whose help I would not be able to keep the shop open three days every week. Since we opened on August 3rd 2001, we have had a very good year and made lots of friends and lots of money for the animals in the Sanctuary. My thanks and best regards to everyone who made this possible. Regretfully the shop had to close in October rather suddenly. PEGGY LINFIELD

FOXBURY FARM

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The Charity Open Day and Shearing Marathon on June 9th at Foxbury Farm raised £1,055 for local organisations. The following shared the money from the event - The Silver Star Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Springfield Community Special School in Witney, the Witney Colts Rugby Team and Burford Pre-School. Saturday December 14th I lam-4pm. Farmer Christmas Day will meet you in his very own grotto amongst the animals in his barn. The Farm Shop will also be open from 9am-6pm. For further details on events ring Colin Dawes 844141.

KILKENNY CRICKET CLUB

The Kilkenny Cricket Club was founded earlier this year by a group of cricket enthusiasts from Carterton and nearby villages. The club will use the Carterton Playing Fields on the Shilton Park development as its home ground from next summer and is aiming to join the Oxon Cricket Association League as soon as possible. If you would like to play cricket next year the club will welcome players of any age and ability level. They invite anyone interested to come to the winter nets at the Carterton College, Upavon Way at 8pm on these Tuesdays - October l st and 15th, November 5th and 19th, December 3rd. To help them get a foothold in the League the club also needs umpires or those prepared to learn the trade. They will publish their 2003 fixture list in this magazine in the New Year. For further information phone Steve Wixey 842993.

CARTERTON SQUASH CLUB CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!

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Carterton Squash Club is celebrating its 25 year anniversary. The club began at its current premises on Swinbrook Road in 1977. Located next to Carterton's outdoor swimming pool the club has been growing from strength to strength and is always on the look out for new members. The Club has its own members ladder and two teams competing in the Oxfordshire County Squash Leagues. Every Friday the Club hosts a `Friday Friendly' starting at 7.30pm where members and newcomers, of all levels of experience, can play however many games they can handle! Then enjoy a relaxing drink at our licensed bar. To celebrate our anniversary the Club will be holding an in-house Squash Tournament and a Christmas Draw. Anyone, who with the winter months coming and wanting to take up a sport, can feel free to come along to one of the Friday Friendlies or ring up the club weekdays between 7.30-10.00pm for further details on joining. Telephone 01993 842996.

BOGUS CALLERS AT THE DOOR

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One crime which causes great distress and is becoming more common is 'DISTRACTION BURGLARY'. A person posing as an official, usually from companies such as water, electricity, gas, telephone etc., calls at the door. They start chatting to the owner of the house and gain entry to 'read the meter/do a safety check' for example. Once left alone they help themselves to purses, wallets, handbags, jewellery and other valuables. Sometimes there might be an accomplice who sneaks in while the first criminal is talking to the owner and, unseen, has free rein to wander around the rest of the house. These conmen usually choose to call at the house of elderly, often single people, who will be very welcoming and happy to pass the time of day with the caller - even offering tea and biscuits. Many victims of this type of crime never report it to the police as they believe that they were in some way responsible for the crime since they let the stranger into their house. They feel stupid and hurt and too distressed to talk about it. So, the criminal walks free to work the same trick on another vulnerable person. This is where CRIMESTOPPERS comes in. Anyone with information about any crime can call Crimestoppers anonymously on Freephone 0800 555 111. They will not be asked their name, the call will not be recorded or traced and they may be eligible for a reward should their information lead to an arrest and charge. In the Thames Valley last year over 1,000 people called Crimestoppers to give information about a vast range of crimes. 140 suspects were arrested and charged as a direct result of these calls, making Thames Valley a safer place for all. When someone knocks at your door, make sure you know who they are before letting them in. A genuine caller will never mind if you ask them to wait outside while you telephone their office to check. IF IN DOUBT - KEEP THEM OUT!! If you have any information about any crime phone: THAMES VALLEY CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. THE CALL IS FREE, YOU ARE NOT ASKED YOUR NAME, YOU MAY RECEIVE A REWARD.

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ST GEORGE'S DAY DINNER

St George's Day Dinner will be held at Green's Restaurant on April 23rd 2003. Details are available at the Town Hall where tickets can be purchased. Make a date in your diary NOW! ******

SEE SAW SUPPORT GROUP

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Of all the support groups I have read about in the Community magazine the newly-founded See Saw project is one that needs recognition. When faced with bereavement a child's perception of death is not clear cut. Especially when it happens so suddenly as it did when we lost a dearly loved teacher in January 2002. Empathy from members of staff and parents, who were themselves in grief, brought little comfort to the children. So strong was the pain of her loss that when a Thanksgiving Memorial service was held five months later the children needed to be consoled again. I strongly feel that if a team of trained bereavement supporters from See Saw were available it would have helped the children of primary school age to come to terms with their anguish. CARMEN DE SOUZA *EDITOR'S NOTE - In the June edition we published an article regarding the See Saw project. This is a charity set up to support bereaved children. They give rapid support to children and families and have a programme of training and resources to teachers and doctors. For more information telephone 01865 744768.

CARTERTON LIBRARY,

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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THE OXFORD CENTRE OF ENABLEMENT (formerly Ritchie Russell House and Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre) based at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is seeking volunteers as day room helpers and volunteer drivers for bringing clients for day or respite care. Training given to helpers and expenses paid to drivers. Contact Barbara Martin 01865 225482 or leave a message and phone number on 01865 225544.

CAPOLD is a relatively new group and funded by the Department of Health. It provides citizen advocates for people with learning disabilities who have had decisions made for them - where they live, what they do and whom they live with - because they cannot express what they want and they are not asked. Citizen Advocacy is a way to support these people in having their voice heard. Volunteers work one-to-one with their partner, getting to know them, their wishes, making those wishes heard by the appropriate people. The advocate's role is not to decide what they should have but to support them in making an informed choice. CAPOLD needs volunteers to work with these people and they will support these partnerships with advice, information and expenses. If you, or someone you know, has a few hours to spare, weekly or fortnightly, and would like to make a difference to someone's life please contact Helen Bloomfield 01865 741293.

THE WRVS is running a new service for older people which has just started in Witney. It is a specialist service involving volunteers visiting older people in their own homes and carrying out social and companionable tasks such as chatting/playing games/reading, help in writing letters or whatever the older person is interested in. They offer support and friendship - not care - which will be of benefit to the frail and lonely and they hope to keep older people living longer and more independently at home. It is funded by Oxfordshire Social Services and will be a free service. The Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) needs volunteers for such a rewarding activity who will be trained and supported. For more information phone Martha Smiley 772769 Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm or write to WRVS Witney Visiting Service, 10 Wesley Walk, Witney, Oxon OX28 6ZJ.

VOLUNTEER LINK-UP needs your help for those in need. It is a case of what do YOU want to do? Work with children, young people, elderly people, disabled people, in Day Centres and groups, offering DIY and gardening, driving, clericaUcommittee work or Adult Education? Whatever you want to do we'll try to find the right place for you. Volunteer Link-Up is a charity which matches people with spare time to people who need help. Contact us at the Methodist Centre, 10 Wesley Walk, Witney, Oxon OX28 6ZJ or telephone 776277. We open Mondays to Fridays 9am-Ipm.

INDEPENDENT PARENTAL SUPPORTER

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 is a volunteer scheme run by The Oxfordshire Parent Partnership. IPS give help and support to parents in Oxfordshire, who have children with Special Educational Needs, when they have difficult decisions'to make about their child's education. I in 5 children will need some extra help at some time during their school life. The system that supports children can be quite confusing to parents. That's where a volunteer comes in. An Independent Parental Supporter can be there for a parent at a difficult time, perhaps by helping with the paperwork, attending a meeting with them or just by talking things through. As parents and schools become increasingly aware of the helpful nature of the support that an IPS can offer we regularly receive requests for help. You might be just the person we are looking for. We try to ensure that none of our volunteers are overloaded or persuaded to unrealistically commit themselves. Are you a good listener, friendly and approachable, interested in education, reliable, aware of the need for confidentiality, not afraid to ask questions? For more details ring: Parent Partnership 01865 810516. Training sessions for 2003 - Match 1 st, 8th, 15th, 21st at Oxford College of Further Education, Oxpens Road, Oxford.

THE SCHOOL DIARY

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 On April 28th 1928 the Carterton County Primary School was opened and Carterton children could go to their own school instead of walking to Brize Norton or Alvescot schools. Mr Curtis, the present Head Teacher of the school, has kindly let me look through a diary kept by earlier head teachers which began the month after the school opened. There is so much information in it that I have just noted a few occurrences in the first years and then in 1938-1941. The first book starts May 7 1928. During the first term it was noted that plasticine, raffia, canvas, watering cans, sand trays, clay boards and scissors was received showing that it was not all reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic! An Attendance Officer made regular visits and a percentage of pupils attending was noted. A Health Visitor attended regularly, weighed the pupils and referred them to clinics when needed. Measles, mumps, german measles, ringworm, hay fever, influenza and the usual coughs and colds kept numbers down and schoolyard injuries were noted. There was no mention who was the first Head Teacher but on September I Ith 1928 Kathleen Sellwood, a Carterton lady, was put in charge of the Infants and on July 7th 1929 she became Headmistress and Miss E Hicks in charge of the Infants. As you can see from the original school building (now the Nursery School) both infants and the older children shared the same room. Mentioned as new pupils in those early years were Ronald King, Cecil Howard, John Coleman, Ronnie Matthews, Derek Smart, Betty Harding, John Gaine and Alice Saltmarsh. Turning to 1938-1941 Miss V L Huggett was Headmistress on April 25 1938 and the following month the school was broken into and police questioned Ivor and Edgar Rowles with Francis Sharpies, who admitted his guilt. Scholarships to Burford Grammar were awarded to Reginald Rose and Derek Hammett. In 1939 an attempted Assembly was marred by an Air Raid Warning and during the war many such warnings and actual Air Raids occurred. The school had trenches (frequently filling with water) and Air Raid Shelters for protection. In October 1939 an `appalling attendance due to inclement weather with only 14 admissions including evacuees' was noted. In November the diary notes the sudden death of Lionel Burch (71/2) - cause not noted. That year there was some trouble getting children to attend Roman Catholic instruction outside the school. In October Mary and Joseph O'Neill did not go to Miss Connolly for R.C. instruction having been reprimanded for misbehaviour in church the previous day. Yvonne, Ruth and Gordon McKenzie did not go to Miss Connolly as they refused to remove their shoes on entering her room. The McKenzie family were later still refusing to attend. After this Miss Connolly declined to take classes several times and in December of the same year R.C. instruction was finished indefinitely. After the R.C. priest visited the school instructions commenced again in April 1940. In January 1940 there were only I 1 children present out of 87 pupils due to severe weather, chicken pox, german measles, influenza, coughs and colds. In May 1940 John Davies, John Harflett and Margaret Millard obtained scholarships to Burford Grammar, Brain Maycock age 10 bit John Harflett age 11 drawing blood and Thomas McNaulty age 71/2 was sent home `owing to offensive habit in school' (his 2nd offence). Miss Parker and Miss J. Herbert, two student teachers, joined that year and other teachers mentioned were Mrs Cave and Miss Sherbourn. In 1941 young T. Sparrey was newly admitted and then disappeared home at playtime! B. Powell, Ian and T. Prior were reported absent having spent the time by the roadside, in fields and at Shilton. Later that year P.C. Lipscombe withdrew B. Powell, T. Prior and W. Adamson from school for an identity parade. In April 1941 the old Catholic church was opened as an extra classroom with Mrs Mitchell in charge and J. Craddock, B. Humphries and E. Moors obtained scholarships to Burford Grammar in May. Milk was provided by Mrs Rogers of Dairy Sunbeam Farm, Brize Norton Road, when she could. Caretakers at the school at that time included Mrs Parsloe, Mrs Hunt and Mrs Newman. W. MORGAN

SIX OF THE BEST!

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The Punishment Book of Carterton County Primary School makes interesting reading. I have looked through the book from 1936-1962 (perhaps there was an earlier one) and noted a few names in the early years. Punishment was smacking on one or both hands, one assumes with a cane that old standby of teachers then. The reasons were mostly disobedience, inattention, persistent misbehaviour and defiance. The first boys in the book included Sydney Tombs, Alan North, Ivor Rowles, Dennis Brown, Keith Bailey, Joseph O'Neill, Roland Bowers, Brian Massey, Mervyn Miles, John Smith, Francis Hanford, David Luxley, Bernard Lazenby and Francis Sharpies. Some boys never learned their lesson, Francis Sharpies held the record as being in the book 8 times! Two entries concerning him being `Surreptitiously consuming fish & chips out of his pocket at school' and `Rude behaviour as regards girls clothing'. Later on a John Sharpies was in the book for pouring ink on another child. Other punishments were meted to Sydney Hayward for discharging caps (toy pistol) in the playground, Joseph O'Neill for `indolence and Irish temper', Ronald O'Neill for lighting matches in the playground and other boys for `disgusting behaviour in the lavatory'. Girls seemed more well behaved until very much later on, with Irene Rogers - spiteful behaviour, Delia Matthews - disgraceful display of temper and Lena North - continued disobedience and display of sheer temper, being the first entries. One can see that schoolchildren then were not so different to the ones now with a few rebels to liven things up. Also, then, there were so few teachers for the large numbers of children in the school so discipline had to be severe and seen.

My grateful thanks to the present Head Teacher, Mr Curtis, for allowing me access to the school's punishment book and also to the school diaries of previous Head Teachers. WENDY MORGAN

 BRIZE NORTON HISTORY IN PHOTOGRAPHS

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An ideal Christmas present for those interested in the history of our area, or for those whose families came from Brize Norton, a book has been put together by Mrs Kathleen Timms and Mrs Clare Hicks. They have researched their village history, pre-RAF station, and have published a book with stories, memories and photographs which will be ready for sale by Christmas. Kathleen's father, Arthur Barnes, kept the village shop and her husband came from generations of stonemasons and builders. Clare's father, John Packer, was the village carpenter and wheelwright and had many connections with the church. From such backgrounds many tales are there to be told and with donated photographs we can see life as it was in our neighbouring village. The book costs £7.99 and can be bought at A K Timms, builders, Station Road, Brize Norton or at Carterton Library, Alvescot Road.

A CELEBRATION OF SHILTON

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To mark the Golden Jubilee, the History Group of our near neighbours in Shilton have produced a beautifully illustrated booklet as a record of the last fifty years in the village. It is called `A Celebration of Shilton' and copies priced £5 are available at Carterton Library.

PARISH CHOIRBOYS

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Some years ago we published a photograph of choirboys outside St John's Church and wondered what the occasion was. On May 7th 1970 16 boys from the combined parish of St Britius, Brize Norton and St John's, Carterton became affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music which St John's church was now officially registered with. The boys were presented with their certificates and in the re-print of the photograph below they are seen with Mr Walter Farmer, organist, and the Vicar, the Rev'd David Evans.

We now have some of the boys names, kindly provided by Mr and Mrs Collett.

On the Back Row Lee Calcutt, David and J. Bellenger and Martin Collett - 2 unknown. Front Row Graham and Paul Collett, B. Sparkes - 4 unknown.

Write in if you recognise any of the other boys.

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE IN THE EIGHTIES

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DECEMBER 1981

Mr E H Crapper was the Town Mayor and wrote that the Town Council was establishing a circular walk around Carterton and Brize Norton. This was to ensure that little-used rights of way were not lost for ever. This now well-established New Year's Day walk started at the pub in Black Bourton where on the return refreshments were provided. Nowadays 20 years on, the walks start and stop at the Town Hall (details elsewhere in the magazine). There were talks of a new Town Hall, council meetings took place in the bungalow next door to where it is now and there a public meeting was held where most people were opposed to a Town Hall and called for a referendum. The Town Council also bowed to public pressure and delayed a proposed closure of Alvescot Road and there was also a call for more shops as befits a town and more police cover.

DECEMBER 1982

There was a public meeting to discuss the proposal to re-site the War Memorial which at that time was positioned on the town centre Black Bourton Rd/Alvescot Rd corner, that area was to be built on. Over 50 residents attended and three new sites were voted for, 29 in favour for it to be placed outside St Johns Church, 19 to stay in the original site and 4 for it to be placed outside the new Town Hall - where it is now. The following year Carterton was to be separated from Black Bourton, the original parish when Carterton was `born' in 1900. Both parishes were well and truly divided when a new runway was built across the road in the 1950's. There was another Mayor's Walk in August of that year in aid of training a guide dog for the blind, this one took the route of the present day New Years Day walk. A new club opened in October of that year for the Over 60's by Bob and Rose Collinson.

DECEMBER 1987

The late John Browne wrote the history of our Recreation Ground in that year. He had sent in many historical memories of Carterton in days gone by, for us to publish. The Mayor, Margaret Johnson, and the Vicar, Roger Humphreys, both wrote about future plans of town and parish. There were reports on the Carterton Gala and Carterton Dog Show. The big Carterton debate of that year was the proposed plan, by the WODC, to build a supermarket and car park on our Recreation Ground. Our centre pages published views for and against. One town resident described it as `a dirty piece of grass that has become hallowed ground' and as `valuable development land'. Others pointed out that it was used for fairs, galas and sports, also that it was given to the people of Carterton by William Carter for their recreation and not to be built on. Do you remember when there were skips situated around the town for all our `big' rubbish? We regularly published the list of where they all were and, indeed, there was a skip available - on certain dates - in or near every road in Carterton every month. So where do you put your rubbish now?

DECEMBER 1989

SPRINGBOARD FAMILY PROJECT

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This project supports parents and children. Here is the opportunity to learn new parenting techniques. There are children's structured groups and recreational groups with a soft play room/creche. The possibility is there of support within your family home if needed and a chance to talk over any concerns in confidence. Information about other supports is available. The opening times are: Information and Advice, Tuesdays loam-3pm and Wednesdays 9am-2pm. Soft Play available Wednesdays 9am-lpm. Springboard Family Project is now located at Unit 5, Ramilies House (above Blockbusters in Carterton town centre). The project is also looking for local people to join their management committee, phone Doreen or Lisa 01993 841740 if you are interested in joining or for more information on the project.

TOWN NEWSLETTER

Carterton Town Council will be producing their first newsletter in the near future. When it is available news regarding the Town Hall will be published by them.

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL, WITNEY - HYDROTHERAPY POOL APPEAL The school has 99 pupils who have `Special Medical Needs' - 20 of them are from Carterton - and a Hydrotherapy Pool is essential for their treatment. At the moment they have to be transported to Chipping Norton for their treatment. The Pool will cost £250,000 and £160,000 has already been raised but they need £90,000 more by Easter 2003 when their new school and Hydrotherapy Pool are scheduled to be officially opened. I am appealing to you on behalf of my daughter, Mrs Suzanne Leverton, who is a member of staff at the school. Will you PLEASE help us to reach our target of £90,000 by next Easter? If anyone, groups of people or a business, would be kind enough to make a donation - a Christmas Cheque - to SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL please place your contribution in an envelope addressed to Springfield School, Witney and write your name and address on the back of the envelope and place it in the letter box at the Town Hall, Alvescot Road, Carterton. I will collect them, acknowledge them and pass them onto Springfield School. Thank You. JESSIE TURNER.

THE CCM AWARD

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Is there someone or a business, club or organisation that you wish to recommend for a public thank you in this magazine? People are always quick to point out things that are wrong or grumble about people who let them down. We offer you the opportunity to write in to thank someone for a good deed, for unsolicited help, for service beyond the call of duty or to praise an unsung hero or heroine. Mark your envelope CCM and we can publish anonymously as long as you include your name and address when writing to us.

SPRINGBOARD ADULT DAY CENTRE

This is now located at Unit 4, Ramilies House, above Blockbusters shop in Carterton Town Centre and managed by Oxfordshire Mind, a mental health resource. Here there is an opportunity to talk in confidence, have relaxation sessions, to join groups such as anger management and assertiveness. Outings are arranged, games, art, computers and a coffee bar are available. Opening times are Mondays and Fridays loam-3pm and a creche is available 12.45-2.45pm. Ring Doreen or Rachel 01993 841740.

SENIORLINE

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This is a free telephone advice and information service set up and run by Help The Aged for older people, their relatives, carers and friends. Trained advice workers offer free, confidential and impartial advice about welfare/disability benefits, community/residential care, housing options and other issues of concern to older people. Telephone 0808 800 6565 between 9am-4pm Mondays to Fridays.

CD-ROM HISTORY BOOKS

The Oxfordshire Record Office is currently selling CD-ROMs of 20 historic books relating to Oxfordshire. Specific examples include Gardner's Directory of Oxfordshire 1852 and Oxfordshire 1847 Post Office Directory and prices range from £9 to £28. For further details contact the Record Office 01865 398200.

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY OPEN EVENINGS

The University is holding a series of postgraduate open evenings. At Brookes they recognise the skills, knowledge and expertise gained by individuals over the years in their work environments. People who have substantial, relevant and appropriate work-based experience but who do not necessarily have a first degree are encouraged to study for postgraduate, professional and post-experience qualifications at the University. The flexible programme can be full or part-time with some courses available through open and distance learning. For further information contact Student Enquiry Centre Tel: 01865 484848. Open Evenings, January 28th & June 4th 2003. 5.30-8.30pm Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane, Oxford.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

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U3A meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2pm at Langdale Hall, Witney. To join you must be 50 years old and over. Contact Eric Cole 772961. Their programme of events is varied with talks, slide shows and parties! This year included a china bring & buy sale, talks on money and tax, slide shows on Peru, Cotswold churches, trees and The Rt Hon Lord Hurd talking about `who wants to be a politician'! After the Christmas and New Year parties the programme for 2003 is as follows:

JANUARY 16 HEALTHY EATING IN THE GOLDEN YEARS TALK

FEBRUARY 6 NEW ZEALAND SLIDES

FEBRUARY 20 EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY & THE LOCAL HISTORIAN SLIDES

MARCH 6 AGM. ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA - LEGEND SLIDES

MARCH 20 MEMBERS MISCELLANY

WEST OXFORDSHIRE FIELD CLUB - FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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 Radford Room, Methodist Church, High St, Witney. 7.30-IOpm. Fridays DECEMBER 6TH, 2002 TALK `RIVER WINDRUSH, SOURCE TO MOUTH' JANUARY 17TH 2003 MEMBERS NIGHT SLIDES, PHOTOS, RECORDS ETC.

FEBRUARY 7TH 2003 TALK `BUG WORLD'

MARCH 7TH 2003 AGM. TALK `KENYA'

APRIL 4TH 2003 TALK `THE ESTUARIES OF BRITAIN'

MAY 2ND 2003 TALK PLANT SALE. BUFFET SUPPER

WALKS SAT JANUARY 18TH MILTON-U-WYCHWOOD

SUN FEBRUARY 23RD GREAT TEW, SNOWDROPS & ACONITES SAT MARCH 15TH CHERWELL MEADOWS

SAT APRIL 12TH BANK OF THE THAMES

SAT MAY 3RD HOLLY GROVE, WILCOTE

Any other walks will be announced at indoor meetings. For more information contact Anthony Florey, 43b High St, Witney. Tel: 775020.

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CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

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GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS

BURFORD PRE-SCHOOL & TODDLER GROUP - Tanners Lane, Burford. Ages 3-5 yrs. Mon-Fri 9-12am. 2 mornings weekly. Nursery voucher provider. Toddler group Wed i-3pm. Enq Sally 824031.

BRIGHT START PRE-SCHOOL - 2-4 yrs old. Daily 9.15-11.45am. Mon-Wed 12.30-2.45pm. Enq Carol Maudsley Tel: 842489 in term time.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLAYGROUP - Monday-Friday 9.15-11.45am. Community College Upavon Way. Enq: Maddie Davies. Tel: 844071.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP - Every Monday 1-3pm. Community College Playgroup, Upavon Way. Enq: Maddie Davies. Tel: 841342.

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH PLAYGROUP - Mon-Tues-Wed 9.15-11.45am. 12.152.45pm. Tel: 07866 234106 9am-3pm term time or Kim Wilson 840347.

RAF BRIZE NORTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP - Mon-Fri 9.15am-11.45am. Mon-Thurs 12.30am-2.30pm. Enq: Kylie Gorman 8972156.

WEDNESDAY CLUB - For Mothers and Toddlers under 5, Carterton Health Centre. F. Smith, 30 Stoneleigh Drive. First Wednesday of the month at 2-4pm. BROADSHIRES PRE-SCHOOL - Tues-Fri 9.15am-12 noon. Ages 21/2-5 years. The Old School, Broadwell (2 miles from Carterton). Enquiries: Jackie Overton. Tel: 01367 252192. (Registered for Nursery Vouchers).

HIVE INFORMATION CENTRE - 11 Ely Close. Enquiries: Gail Lever/Melanie Bushnell. Tel: 841497. Mon-Fri 9am-2.30pm. BUMBLES COFFEE SHOP. 12 Ely Close. Enquiries: Fran Jeffs. Tel: 846103. Mon-Thurs 9am-2pm. Fri 9am-12 noon. BUSY BEES. 10 Ely Close. Enquiries: Rose Bach/Nicky Ralph. Tel: 844011. 0-5yrs Mon-Fri 9am-12 noon. 2-3 yrs Mon-Thurs 12.30am-2.30pm.

RAINBOW MOTHERS &TODDLERS DROP-IN. Tuesdays 9.30-1 lam during term time. Carterton Methodist Church, Burford Rd. Enq: Tel: 845461.

EDITH MOORHOUSE SCHOOL. FUN CLUB - After-school care. Mon-Fri 3pm5.30pm. Enquire at School office or Phone Sue or Carmen 842372.

WITNEY FIRE CADETS - 12-16 yrs. Meets Witney Fire Station, Welch Way Mondays 6.30-8.30pm. Enq: Simon Bradley, Cadet Unit, 702722.

AIR TRAINING CORPS - 2267 (Brize Norton) Sqn. ATC RAF Brize Norton. Boys & Girls 13-18 years. Tues & Thurs 7-9.30pm. Building 901 (behind Gateway House). Contact: Bob Wise Tel: 212595.

CARTERTON ARMY CADET FORCE - Meets Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Scout Hut, Swinbrook Road. Ages 13-18 years.

ALLANDALE YOUTH HOUSE - Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat, 7.30-10pm. All enquiries Jo Melling Tel: 842416.

SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND - Secretary: Mrs Pauline Evans. Telephone: 842983. NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST- WITNEY AND DISTRICT BRANCH - Antenatal Classes and social events for parents-to-be and new parents. Enq: Andrea Mayho, Witney 773602.

2nd BRIZE NORTON (RAF) AIR SCOUT GROUP - Scout HQ - situated behind the Sgts mess, RAF Brize Norton. Tel: 01993 842551 ext 7929.

Group Scout Leader - John Gulliver. Tel: 01993 842551 ext 7895, or 01993 845914. Air Scout Troop (Age 101/2-16): Mondays: 1900-2100.

Chipmunk Cub Scout Pack (Age 8-101/2): Tuesdays: 1830-2000. Hawk Cub Scout Pack (Age 8-101/2): Wednesdays: 1900-2030. Lightning Beaver Colony (Age 6-8): Thursdays: 1730-1845.

BRIZE NORTON DISTRICT GUIDING District Commissioner: Pam Howard, Tel: 844631 Rainbows 5-7 years Brownies 7-10 years Guides 10-14 years+

Rangers & Young Leaders 14 years+

Millennium Activities Center 1st BZN Rainbows Weds 4-5pm 2nd BZN Brownies Weds 6.15-7.45pm 4th BZN Brownies Thurs 6.15-7.45pm 3rd BZN Guides Mons 7-8.30pm

St Johns Church 2nd Cart. Guides Weds 7.30-9pm 1st Cart. Brownies Mon

6-7.30pm 1st Cart. Guides Mons 7.30-9pm

Carterton Community Playgroup 2nd Cart. Brownies Mons 6.30-7.45pm The Hive (Busy Bees) 2nd Cart. Rainbows Thurs 4-5pm

Methodist Church 1st Cart. Rainbows Weds 5-6pm

WI Hall 3rd Cart. Brownies Mons 6-7.30pm

St Kenelms Hall, Minster Lovell 1st ML Rainbows Weds 3.45-4.45pm 1 st ML Brownies Weds 5-6.30pm

Young Leaders meet monthly and work with their units weekly

CARTERTON TREFOIL GUILD - Meetings W.I. Hall, 3rd Wednesday of month. 7.45-9.30pm. Contact: 842026.

CARTERTON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB - President: Mike Stevenson - 842075. Chairman: Nick Truman - 842753. Secretary: Mrs Ann Callen - 845126. MANAGERS: Girls - Julia Nichols 704450 U 11's Colts - Jeremy Yallop 841491 U7's - Darren Lee 214515 U 12's - John Williams 844515

U8's - Chris Richardson 212398 U 13's - Baden Sparkes 213116

U8's Colts - Ian Hempsall 213248 U14's - Rob King 214227

U9's - Gary Brown 07900572497 U 15's - Pete Kelly 845663 U9's Colts - Barry Hedges 843209 U 16's - Kev Trethowan 840315

U 10's - Les Bishop 840055 Mens 1 st Team - Pete Lamb 844004 U 10's Colts - Jeremy Allen 846888 Mens Reserves - Vince Bush 213733

Ul l's - Ritchie Barnes 213170 Ladies Team- Debbie Richards 772385 CARTERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Chairman: Bob Taylor- 840214. Steward/Hall Hire: Hugo Pill 842410. Mini Soccer: Paul King - 840412.

For details on all other teams, contact the Football Club 842410.

SWINDON BULLDOGS RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM - Tuesdays 7-9pm. Supermarine Swindon Sports Ground. Contact Neil Ferguson 01793 614703.

CARTERTON GYMNASTIC CLUB - Enq: D. Newton. Tel: Witney 703670. CARTERTON JUDO CLUB - Tues 7.30pm. Allandale Youth House. Enq: David Small, 16 Shillbrook Avenue. Tel: 843267.

BUSHINDO-KAI MARTIAL ARTS - Thursdays & Fridays 8.30-10pm. W.I. Hall, Carterton. Enq. J. Williamson 840205.

CARTERTON SQUASH CLUB - Contact: Gavin Powell, 845220. Club House: 842996. BADMINTON CLUB - Witney Leys Badminton Club. Wed 7.30pm-10.30pm (in Woodgreen School Sports Hall - 4 courts). All welcome. SUMMER CLUB too. Tel. Graham 01993 702219

WITNEY & CARTERTON BADMINTON CLUB - Wednesdays 8-10pm. Community College, Upavon Way, Carterton. Enq. Mr Aggawal 774164.

SHORT-TENNIS CLUB - Mondays 4-5pm. 5-6pm. Carterton Community College. Enquiries to Rachel. Tel: 842816 or Mobile 0589 973914.

CARTERTON BOWLS CLUB - Arkell Avenue. Open all year round. Bar and Lounge facilities available nightly. Instruction for beginners. Membership applications and information: 843366 After 6.30pm.

CARTERTON HOCKEY CLUB - Meets at Carterton Astro Turf, Upavon Way. Adults Weds 7.00-8.30pm. Telephone 01451 844776.

KILKENNY CRICKET CLUB - Contact: Fixtures Secretary, Mr S Wixey 842993. Secretary, Mr J Williams 214010. Captain, Mr I Price 213831.

WINDRUSH COLLECTORS SOCIETY - Meetings 2nd Wednesday of month. 7.45pm Carterton Social Centre. Enquiries: Mr Everett Tel: 213030.

FULBROOK CAMERA CLUB - Enq: Ellen or Gordon Parker 843985.

SHILL VALLEY LACEMAKERS - Meets 1st Mon in the month. Town Hall, Carterton 7.30-9.30pm. Ring Julie 840276.

BUTTERCROSS QUILTERS - Meets every 2nd Tuesday. The Buffet Room, Langdale Hall, Witney 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: 841704.

COTSWOLD FLOWER CLUB - 1st Wed. of each month, W.I. Hall 7.30-9.30pm. Secretary: Ann Hancock. Tel: 842197. Chairwoman: Mrs Betty Holmes Tel: 841140. WITNEY BRIDGE CLUB - Wed. 7.15pm. Burwell Hall, Witney. Enq: Alexander Bain - Tel: 840984.

WITNEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Meets 3rd Tuesday in month. Sept-May. 7.30pm in Corn Exchange, Witney. Enquiries Tel: 779093.

ACTING COMMUNITY THINGUMYBOGS - Rehearsals in Drama Theatre, 7-9pm. Community College, Thursdays. Enq: Sue 212911.

RAF BRIZE NORTON THEATRE CLUB - Splinter Village, Hut 49a. Wed. 8.30pm. Enq: Pat Roberts 07946 629688/Sam Dick-Marner 07980 863789.

WITNEY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS - Mondays during term time, Henry Box School, Witney. 7.45-9.45pm. Enq: Alexander Bain - Tel: 840984. DUCKLINGTON MORRIS DANCERS - Practices 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. 8pm Ducklington Village Hall - and afterwards in `The Bell'. Information contact Andy Cheyne 831657 or Neil Sleight 01865 241081.

WITNEY SEQUENCE DANCING CLUB. Tuesday evenings 7-10pm. Beginners tuition 6.30-7pm. Langdale Hall, Witney. Modern, old time & Latin dances. Enquiries 01865 722250.

SONGSTERS. Meets Wed/Thurs 7.30pm. Further details from Chairman - George Fox 842187 or Secretary/Musical Director - Dee Bulley 842427.

RAF BRIZE NORTON SINGERS - Officer in Charge: Flt. Lt. S. P. Hamilton. Secretary: M. Spalding, 1 Finchdale Close, Carterton. Tel: 842229. Meets Mondays. 7.45pm RAF Community Centre.

WITNEY AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ORCHESTRA - Rehearsals Monday afternoons 2-4.30pm Corn Exchange, Witney. Details: Tel: Witney 704566. AEROBICS/STEP AEROBICS - Day (with qualified creche facility) and evening classes in Carterton. For days and times and more information contact: Janey Slader. Tel: 845812.

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION CARTERTON BRANCH - Chairman: Edith Richens. Tel: 841954. Secretary: Joyce May. Tel: 842585.

CARTERTON OVER 60's & EARLY RETIRED CLUB - Meets every Fri 2-4pm at Social Centre, Alvescot Road. Ring May Satell 841682.

AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE - Meets every Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs. Access Rd, Lawton Ave, Carterton. Enquiries to: Jenny Hedges 840162.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Tues Coffee Morning 10-12 noon at Allendale Youth House. Thurs 2-5pm. Enq: Mrs Pearman 842255.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS - Alternate Thurs. 2-4pm. W.I. Hall. Chairman: Mr H. Pickett, 35 Edgeworth Drive, Carterton. Tel: 845041. Secretary: Mrs E. Hainsworth, 26 Shilldeane Drive, Carterton. Tel: 842157.

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of month. 2pm. Langdale Hall. For people 50 years & over. New interests & new friends. Details Eric Cole 772961.

THE SYCAMORES TENANTS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION - This association covers Arkell Ave, Rock Road, Rock Close, Sycamore Drive. Meetings 1st Monday of month at 7.30pm at Blenheim Court, Sycamore Drive. Contact: Secretary, Mrs Tan Marchant. Tel: 841060.

WITNEY TALKING NEWSPAPER FOR THE BLIND - Secretary: Peter Bee 703837 or Margaret Bettesworth 702692.

ADVICE AND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE - Thurs 10-4pm. Sats. 10-11.30am. Tel: 845884.

VOLUNTEER LINK-UP - Matching people with time to spare to those who need help. Mon-Fri 9am-1pm. 10 Wesley Walk, High Street, Witney. Tel: 776277. CHALLENGER CLUB - For the physically handicapped and the able-bodied. Meetings held on the last Thursday in the month, Town Hall, Alvescot Road, 2-4pm. All enquiries to Mrs Carey, Greenview, Arkell Ave, Carterton - Telephone: 843663. SPRINGBOARD CHILDREN, ADULTS & FAMILIES PROJECT - Supports individuals/ families with anxiety, depression/long term mental health. Drop In for adults Mondays & Fridays 10am-3pm. Enq. Doreen 841740 Mon-Frid 10am-5pm.

WEST OXFORDSHIRE CITIZEN ADVOCACY - Volunteers speak up for people who cannot communicate well. Enq. Anthony Richards 704826.

CARTERTON ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE - Cadets. Contact: Claire Hammond. Tel: 212687. Adults. Contact: Dave Wesson. Tel: 779842.

BRITISH RED CROSS - Carterton joint-co-ordinators Jan Kingsby-Huntley and Sandra Dibbens. Tel: 843300 or 844115.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION - Windrush Valley Branch. Enq: Chairman - Mr P. H. Thompson. Tel: 841325 or Representative - Mrs Pat Shepherd. CARTERTON LIONS CLUB - President: Chris Cherry Tel: 843064. Secretary: Maddy Radburn Tel: 77224 1. Meets 8pm 1 st Tuesday of the month at The Old Bull, Burford.

ORDER OF LADIES GLADE - The Belle Glade No 513 meets every Mon. 8pm at the Activities Centre, Splinter Village, RAF Brize Norton. Secretary: Mrs J. Pearce. Tel: 843696.

ROYAL ANTEDILUVIAN ORDER OF BUFFALOES - Flaming Torch Lodge 7494 every Thurs. 8pm, Social Centre. Sec: Mr M. C. Drew, 46 Ampney Orchard, Bampton. Tel: 210129.

CARTERTON & BRIZE NORTON BRANCH, ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - Information contact Bob Wise, 3 Humphries Close 212595 or Secretary: Phil Caswell 212429. Meetings: 8pm 2nd Monday of each month at Bowls Club, Arkell Ave, Carterton.

FARINGDON & LECHLADE ROUND TABLE - Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of month. At Crown Hotel, Faringdon. Begins 7.30pm. Enquiries to Ray Bather. Carterton 843205. WITNEY SPEAKERS CLUB - Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7.45 for 8pm Witney Corn Exchange. New members welcome. Learn to speak with confidence. Enq: 845328/842383.

RSPCA - Local Secretary Jason Kibble, 16 Hillview, Carterton. Tel: 213225.

LOST AND FOUND BIRDS REGISTER - Also birds cared for in your absence. All enquiries phone: 841778.

CATS PROTECTION LEAGUE, W. OXON BRANCH - Co-ordinator: Lou Tyack. Tel: 0 1608 659940.

CARTERTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST - Provides funds to groups & individuals for educational purposes. Further details of this charitable trust contact: Mrs T. Marchant. Hon. Secretary, 56 Sycamore Drive, Carterton.

WITNEY MOTOR CLUB - Meets 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month. Secretary Simon Bradley, 7 Beech Road, Witney. Tel:702722.

CHAMBER OF TRADE - Hon. Sec.: Mrs C. Byrne, 42 Foxcroft Drive. Tel: 212872. SWINBROOK ROAD ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION - Enq: Sec. Mr M. Alcock, 8 Shillbrook Road, Carterton. Tel: 841704.

SOCIAL CLUB - Social Centre, Browne's Lane. Large Bar open Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday lunchtimes and each evening. Small Bar open Mon, Tues, Wed and Sunday lunchtimes. Fri, Sat and Sunday evenings. Enquiries: R. Cleary 842489.

SOCIAL CENTRE - (Carterton & Black Bourton Village Hall) Browne's Lane. Booking Secretary: Mr Barnard, Tel: 07765 502258.

CARTERTON WOMENS INSTITUTE - Every 2nd Tues. 7.30pm at the WI Hall Brize Norton Road. President: Mrs C. Sherwood 843919. Sec: Mrs B. Fall - Tel: 841674. W.I. BOOKING CLERK - Mrs B. Fall - Tel: 841674.

BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE- Broadshire Way, Carterton. Tel: 844567. CARTERTON HEALTH CENTRE. Alvescot Road. Tel: 841718.

METHODIST CHURCH - Rev. Andy Chislett-McDonald, 51 Scholars Acre, Carterton, Tel: 845322.

CATHOLIC CHURCH - Father Emmanuel Gili-Hammett & Father Bengt-Ove Jakobsson. The Presbytery, Arkell Ave. Tel: 842463.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND - Rev. Roger Billings, The Vicarage, Burford Road. Tel: 842429.

WITNEY & CARTERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH - Kings School, New Yatt Rd. 10.30am Sundays. Details: Mr Ellwood 704606.

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