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INGEWICK
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FEBRUARY 2015
ISSUE 242
MAIN STREET RESURFACING!
Main Street is due to be resurfaced in the week beginning 16th
February - so you will need to find another parking spot that week
between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. Please please, remember,
because if you don’t the resurfacing may not go ahead - and it
certainly needs doing!!
THIS MONTH
On page 4 we have a couple of letters - including a special
message for the Diamonds.
Also on page 4 we have some more araprosdokians for your
amusement.
On page 15 Neighbourhood watch has some advice on how to
keep your children safe when on-line.
Details of another (very plausible) scam to avoid are on page
21.
There is an appeal for First Responders on page 33.
In the Parish Council minutes on page 31 you will see that final
approval for the Catesby development site at the Eastern end of
the village has been given and it is rumoured that the site has
been sold to Bellway homes. This means that the sum of
£278000 will come to the village for the development of sport and
leisure facilities. Development must now start within 18 months
and reserved matters - including surface water drainage must be
resolved in that period.
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Your Letters
Dear Ed,
Maria and Julie, of Tingewick Café, cordially invite everybody in Diamonds to come to
the Café on Friday, 13th of February to receive a gift.
Also, while there, we hope you will all try our yummy home bakes, coffee and teas.
The Café opens on the second Friday of the month, from 9 am till 12 and, as always,
everybody is welcome!
Maria and Julie
Dear Ed,
The Tingewick scouts spent an enjoyable evening in December delivering local
Christmas cards and meeting new people.
Many thanks for the generous donations received.
1st Tingewick Scouts
A few more Araprosdokians
(Figures of speech in which the latter part of the phrase or sentence is surprising or unexpected)
They begin the evening news with 'Good Evening,' then proceed to tell you why it
isn't
1. When filling out an application, where it says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I
put "DOCTOR."
2. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.
3. You're never too old to learn something stupid.
4. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
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Architectural Stained Glass, leaded lights
and bespoke glazing
Unit 12a West Well Farm
Barton Road
Tingewick
Buckingham
MK18 4BD
Phone: 07889439438
Email: [email protected]
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TINGEWICK NEWS QUIZ – February’s “Police” quiz
Give the character name of the police officer most associated with the film / play / book:
1. Top Cat
2. Due South
3. Police Squad or Naked Gun
4. Pink Panther
5. Batman
6. In the Heat of the Night
7. Sudden Impact
8. West Side Story
9. Dukes of Hazzard
10. The French Connection
Answers to January’s “Order!, Order!” quiz by E.M.
1. Russia (1963) / Thunderball (1965) / Diamonds (1971); 2. Wordsworth (1770), Keats
(1795), Hardy (1840); 3. Submarine (1747), Dynamite (1867), Calculator (1885); 4. India
(1947), Jamaica (1962), Mauritius (1968); 5. Buck Rogers (1929), Dick Tracy (1931),
Superman (1938); 6. Bodyline (1932), Fred Perry (1933), France (1998); 7. Spurs (1961),
Hanging (1964), Bernado’s (1967); 8. Diesel (1894), Corn Flakes (1895), Radio (1896); 9.
Can’t buy me love (1964), Paperback writer (1966), Hey Jude (1968); 10. Panorama (1953),
Blue Peter (1958), Coronation Street (1960).
TINGEWICK 100 CLUB PRIZE DRAW
In the TRGDC 100 Club draw, the following lucky numbers were drawn out of the New
Year hat:
Well done!
101 Karen Holden
4
Eileen Hawes
113 Nikki Geelan
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Thomas Barratt
Ed Maxwell
100 Club Administrator
Fuel Price Watch by I – Spy.
Here is the fuel price watch item where we tell you where fuel is up to 4.2p. cheaper
than in Buckingham (at the time of writing).
Unleaded – 103.7p. [down 9.2p.] = Asda, Wheatley; 104.9p. = Tesco, Aylesbury &
Wolverton; Murco, Deanshanger; Morrisons, MK and Banbury; 105.9p. = Tesco, Shell,
Empire & Joblings, Bicester.
Diesel – 110.7p.[down 8.2p.] = Asda, Wheatley; 111.9p. = Tesco, Wolverton; Morrisons, MK & Banbury; Empire, Bicester; Antelope, Banbury; 112.9p. = Murco, Deanshanger; Joblings,Tesco and Esso, Bicester.
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TINGEWICK DIAMONDS
Wednesday 4th. February. 2015
Chris’ Homemade Soup
Something of a tradition after several years, the first soup coincided with a heavy
snow fall. Few members were able to come & we distributed soup and bread
rolls to members’ homes.
There will be time for a discussion about speakers & entertainment for the next
six months, to ascertain views and receive suggestions from members.
Then, while the lunch is being prepared, a game or two to exercise the grey cells.
We meet in the Village Hall from 10.30 to 12.30 on the first Wednesday in the
month. New members and guests are always welcome & we have a growing
number of residents from the villages surrounding Tingewick.
Contact Carol Thurlby (848569) or Chris Carter (848291) for more information about
the Tingewick Diamonds.
Tingewick and Water Stratford News briefs
The Main Street will now be surface patched with tarmac the week of 16th February. Please
DO NOT park on it that week until the work is complete during working hours 8:00AM –
4:00PM. It must be left clear otherwise it cannot be resurfaced by BCC TfB.
There is to be a new, fourth dog bin in the village. Situated near to the white gates and the
Gawcott turn. This is for dog walkers from Church Lane to the roundabout to use.
There is talk that Catesby have sold the proposed building site on the village entry to a
recognised national house builder.
The TPC children’s playground situated at the front of the primary school was resurfaced in
some mixed weather in mid-January and now looks fantastic with a soft rubber surface from
top to bottom and side to side.
“ECO-NEWS”
Planning permission has been approved for the installation of 9.2 Megawatt ground mounted
photovoltaic solar farm project at Gawcott Fields Farm between the Gawcott Road and
Radclive Road. This is good, “green” news as Eric Pickles has recently rejected quite a few
plans for local wind generation farms. A decision supported by the Rt. Hon. John Bercow
MP.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
Friday 13th February [and March] – Tingewick Café
Thursday 7th May – General and other elections
Thursday 21st May – Tingewick Parish Council AGM
Saturday 20th June – Tingewick Fete and Classic Car Show
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AT TINGEWICK POST OFFICE
01280 848 374
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nick fordy : building design
all types of domestic/commercial design
planning applications
building regulation submissions
interiors and lighting design
[email protected]
07792 270905
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Tony & Sandra
Selection of Fine Red and White wines
Our selection of Real Ales, Fosters, John Smiths Extra Smooth,
Guinness, Lagers – Kronenburg 1664, Carlsberg, and Somersby cider.
One of the finest selections of malts in the area.
Delicious Sunday roasts
Booking advisable
EVENTS
Cash Bingo EVERY Thursday
Eyes Down for a 1:30 start finishes approx 2:45
Tues 17th February Pub Lunch
See page 23
Sat 28th February Mark “Sparky” Harding
Live music from 8pm
www.theroyaloaktingewick.co.uk
Premiership, Champions and Europa League Football,
Rugby and Cricket on BT Sport throughout the season
Top quality Buffets and outside bars catered for.
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Held on Wednesday 14th January 2014
4 tables in play
Highest score in the room Mr W. Doak
Ladies
= 1st Mr M. Kirby pal
=1st Mr J. Bernard pal
=1st Mrs M. Steeden
Gents
1st Mr W. Doak
2nd Mr D. Hemsley
3rd Mr R. Jerrams
Lowest Mrs J. Claridge
Lowest Mrs A. Fisher pag
Longest Sitter Mrs H. Thurlow Mystery Miniature Mrs M. Wash
Raffle Winners: Mr R. Barrett, Mrs M. Steeden, Mr A. Taylor, Mr D. Hemsley, Mr
R. Jerrams, Mr M. Kirby and Mrs R. Fisher
Our next Whist Drive will be held on the Wednesday 11th February 2015
starting at 7:30 pm.
Co-ordinator H. Taylor
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BUCKINGHAM HOUSEMAIDS LIMITED
Do you want your
house cleaned?
Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly or just a
one off spring clean?
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Free Quotations
contact Julie on 07734 387433
[email protected]
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St Mary Magdalene Church
Our celebrations over Christmas and the New Year went well – thank you to everybody who
helped to decorate the church. It was lovely to see so many in Church for the Crib Service and for
the Midnight Service.
The building of the loo and kitchen is going well – thank you to Martin Hornsey and his team for
the work that they are doing. Also for mending the church roof which was vital especially now that
we are having such wind and rainstorms.
Services for February
Sunday 1st February – Village Service 10.30am with coffee
Sunday 8th February - Holy Communion with the Benefice Choir 10.30am Turweston
Messy Church in the School – 3.00pm – 5.00pm.
A chance for parents and children to spend the afternoon making, singing and eating!
Sunday 15th February- Sunday at 10 - 9.45am for 10.00am
an informal family get together with coffee and croissant. Songs with Liz on her guitar, and a
prayer. Do join us.
Wednesday 18th February – Ash Wednesday Holy Communion 7.30pm Westbury
Sunday 22nd February – Holy Communion 11.15am
FUNDRAISING – Dates for your diary
Saturday 14th March – Family Beetle Drive in the Village Hall 7pm Tickets £6, children £4
A fun evening for all the family with a ploughmans supper.
Saturday 9th May – Safari Supper – Tickets £15
All tickets from Lois Houghton Brown 848658 or Jean Bone 848523.
EASTER DAY - 5th April
Buy a lily and have a prayer candle lit on
Easter Day in remembrance of a loved one.
£3.50 for a lily £4.00 for a lily with a candle
A special list of names will be displayed so that we can remember each person
If you would like to do this please contact
Lois 848658 or Jean 848523 by Saturday 21st March
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Tingewick Neighbourhood Watch
☺☺ CRIME CANNOT FLOURISH IN A COMMUNITY THAT CARES
Your monthly Neighbourhood Update is now available for your area. Use the link below
to find out about your Neighbourhood Policing team and view the Neighbourhood
Update:Buckingham North - http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/yournh-tvp-pol-area-n415.htm
Vehicle theft warning in frosty conditions
Drivers throughout the Thames Valley area are urged not to leave their vehicles unattended with the engine
running on frosty mornings. Opportunist thieves could be on the lookout to take advantage of such a
situation. It only needs a moment for a thief to jump behind the wheel and drive off in your car. Even if the
door is locked, a thief will not think twice about smashing a window to get in. The simple message is not to
leave a running car unattended for any length of time, whether it is left on your own driveway to de-ice on a
cold winter morning, or for example while you pop to post a letter or pay for fuel. Give yourself extra time
to defrost all your cars windows and don’t be tempted to leave the car even for a few moments. A car
unattended with its engine running is a golden opportunity for a thief. As well as causing a huge amount of
upset and stress, this type of theft can also result in your insurance company refusing to settle the claim
because the vehicle was left running whilst unattended. You could potentially lose thousands of pounds.
You can watch a video on our Thames Valley Police YouTube account which provides Winter Driving Tips,
including not leaving your car unattended with the keys in the ignition.
Are your sheds and outbuildings secure?
The Police would like to remind residents to check the security of their sheds and outbuildings following a
number of burglaries across the area. Some of the sheds have been left unlocked and some of the garden
gates have been left insecure. Please take a moment to review your own security and make sure that sheds,
outbuildings and garages are locked when not in use.
Internet Security advice through Get Safe Online
Did you know that 80% of online crime is easily preventable by taking simple steps to protect computers,
smart phones and tablets? During 2015, Thames Valley Police will be working in partnership with Get Safe
Online to provide practical advice to help our communities protect themselves on the internet. The website
covers a wide range of topics, and will be a useful read for parents, businesses and the vulnerable and
elderly too. Visit www.GetSafeOnline.org
Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 8 – 12?
You may have already seen or heard about the new NSPCC online safety campaign, Share Aware. Many
parents feel out of their depth in understanding what their children are doing online and what the risks might
be. This campaign is aimed at parents and carers of children aged 8-12 and is a good tool to help with
understanding what children like to get up to online, that will certainly help parents to have those difficult
conversations with children about staying safe. There is a downloadable Share Aware guide for parents that
has three main purposes: to provide an overview of sites, apps and games that children and young people
use from a user-perspective; to give parents the confidence to facilitate balanced and informed conversations
about what their children are doing online; and to encourage parents to look at social networking platforms
themselves and form their own views about the appropriateness of popular sites for their children.
The Police support the campaign, and we encourage you to read the guide, watch the video with your
children, and to start having those important conversations about staying safe as a family. Visit
www.NSPCC.org.uk/ShareAware, follow @NSPCC and #ShareAware. Taking a few moments now to
familiarise yourself with the best ways to protect yourself, your family and your devices online might be a
smart and safe way to start 2015.
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Christ’s Hospital
A Buckingham Charity
An illustrated talk by
Ed Grimsdale
At Tingewick Village Hall Wednesday 18th February 2015
Non Members £2
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7.45pm for 8pm
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Pond News
Time is passing so quickly I feel I should be saying Happy
something but I'm not sure what. I do know that it is not
Christmas because we made a nice warm bed in the big duck
house lying on some of the Christmas cards. We are sure that
most of you had a wonderful time because you were talking
about it when you came to see us. Oh boy didn't you do well
by us. We were so greedy that each time you came we rushed
up to you as if it was our first feed of the day. I'm so sorry
for our bad behaviour. Now that I have taken over from Lady
I really must try and teach them a few manners which they
are sadly lacking in. I must say that for the most part the majority of the young ones are quite
well behaved. Just like children there is always the odd few that want to cause a stir.
We crossed Santa with a duck and what did we get for our trouble? A Christmas quacker.
Okay,can you do any better?
We had a marvellous holiday time because we were promised,yes promised, a bag of corn
EVERY MONTH UNTIL WHENEVER. IN ADDITION TO THAT WE WERE GIVEN A
DONATION OF £20 TO BUY SOME CORN as and when we need it. Plus we must not
forget to mention our old ( well not so old ) stalwart Nick Baughan who has fed us more or
less from day 1. We are all in unison when we quack a very big thank you to him and the other
folk for their kindness. Mrs B will give you their names in the next edition. Why doesn't she
do it now?Well I think she wrote their names down and put them in a safe place, so safe she
can't find them. I promise you they will be in the next edition.
Now children this is a message just for you. As the weather is getting colder you may have
noticed some parts of our pond are frozen. Please,please do not step on to the ice because it is
not as thick as you think it might be and this could lead to a terrible accident and we don't
want any of those do we?
One of our number you may have noticed,walks with a limp. He got a stocking filler. What
was it? A stocking filler!!
Time to go LILY
Sponsored by Nick Baughan, ACME PEST CONTROL of Bufflers Holt
Tel: 01280 821186 or Mobile: 07931 307595
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Yet another Scam
First of all a Very Happy Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year, but with a 'be very careful'
message.
Last night about 10pm I had a call from 'Stephen' who said he was from Visa. He asked me if I
had made an online purchase of £75 in the last 20 minutes. I said I had not . He then said that he
was not asking for any details, but could I read out the phone number on the back of my card and
ring the number immediately. LUCKIILY I had read about this scam, so I used my daughter's
phone in the belief that he had kept the line open, so that when I rang VISA I would in fact be
speaking to his accomplice who would ask me for details of my account etc. When I got through
to my bank they said that there was no evidence of somebody using my card and that in this case
all was well, but to keep vigilant. A point to make is that he knew when I read the phone number
that I had my card in my hand so that I would be able to ring straight away.PLEASE BE
CAREFUL, do not use the same phone as the incoming call to call your bank and pass the
message on.
Lois HB
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NEWS OF EVENTS AT WATER STRATFORD
CAROL SERVICE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Usually only the Rogation service takes the church around the village but on 21st December
this year we tried doing the same with the Carol service. New nativity figures were
purchased and distributed to various houses in advance. We started the service at the top
of the village and walked down to the church, collecting figures and singing carols en route.
On arrival in church the figures were placed in the crib and, after a final carol, we enjoyed
mulled wine and mince pies.
Mike Edwards
CONTACT JUDY ANDREWS ON 847032 TO BOOK THE OLD SCHOOL
The Pub Lunch
Really delicious food, great value - and the opportunity to meet new friends - are all
on offer at the pub lunch.
No need to join - there are no members as such- so if you
fancy giving it a try just ring! The food at the Royal Oak
is both superbly cooked and varied, and really super
value. You’re bound to be on a large table with friends either old or new - no-one is left on their own .
The next pub lunch is on Tuesday the 17th February at 12:30.
Ham and pea casserole or meat pie and veg are on offer. Ring
Rosemary to book a meal on 848612.
Please, please give plenty of notice if you need to cancel. £6.50 for a
two course lunch of super food and tea or coffee is only possible if the numbers
are accurately known. Rosemary will have to charge you if you don’t turn up or give
reasonable notice.
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Also now testing quad bikes
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Manor Grove Montessori – Job vacancies
We have two exciting job opportunities for
someone to join our small friendly team.
We looking for a full time nursery
nurse/assistant
starting in March.
And a cook (2-3 days a week), to start as
soon as possible.
References and DBS clearance will be
needed for both positions.
For more information contact
Felicity Fenemore on
Tel:01280 848626 email:
[email protected]
Manor Farm Bungalow, Church Lane,
Tingewick,
Bucks MK18 4RB
www.manorgrovemontessori.co.uk
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A N T IQ U E & FI N E A R T A U C T IO N E E R S
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TINGEWICK PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON 8th JANUARY 2015 AT 8.00PM
PRESENT: Cllr Smith
Cllr Fenemore
Cllr Swinburne
Cllr Thurlby
Cllr Maxwell
Cllr Roy
Cllr Hornsey
Cllr Stuchbury (County Councillor)
Dawn Rogers (Parish Clerk)
IN ATTENDANCE: 3 members of the public
1. Apologies
Cllr Swinburne
2. Declarations of Interest
Cllr Maxwell declared a prejudicial and financial interest in Item 7, planning application
14/03575/APP
3. To approve minutes of the meeting held on the 4th December 2014
Minutes Proposed by Cllr Roy
Seconded: Cllr Thurlby
Approved
4. Matters arising for information and reports only
Item 163-A letter of thanks has been revived from the Pre-School. They raised the
additional funds required and the work has been carried out.
Item 168-TfB has confirmed that the remedial work to the road at Main Street will take
place during the week commencing February 16th 2015.
Item 170 - Hedge cutting- The hedge has been cut but not to a satisfactory standard and
will be recut.
Item 170-Dog Bin-The site of the dog bin was agreed and will be ordered. Action: Clerk
5. County Councillor's Report
BCC is investigating ways to make savings, possibly joint working with AVDC. AVDC are
to consider the possibility of a Unitary Authority.
There are very likely to be cuts during the budget process which will become clearer in due
course.
There is a proposal to reduce the funding available to Bucks Young Carers. Cllr Stuchbury
is opposed to this.
BCC's Children's Services is working to address the issue of cyber bullying.
Cllr Stuchbury is involved with the current scrutiny of the improvements required to
Children's Services as a result of identified failings.
The new 11plus is being scrutinised to ascertain whether the new exam is achieving its
aims.
Additional funds have been received to repair potholes, the most urgent repairs will be
carried out.
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Cllr Stuchbury was asked whether Local Government should be non-political. Given the
Local Government Act it is considered that this is unlikely.
6. District Councillor's Report
No report received
Open Forum
It was stated that the possibility of a reduction to the speed limit along Main Street to
20mph, whilst a good idea, is not a good use of money as due to parked cars it is very
difficult to travel faster than 20mph and is largely unenforceable.
By way of background, Gawcott has prepared an application to the LAF for a speed
review, as the area is very close to Tingewick it would cost very little more to extend to
Tingewick. This will be discussed at Item 11.
The Clerk will take the recent statistics from the MVAS for publication.
Action: Clerk
There is an indication that planners have requested a substantial bond on the Catesby site
in the village. Cllr Stuchbury will make further enquiries to establish the validity of this.
7. Planning
14/03575/APP - TINGEWICK -1 Maytree Cottages Main Street Tingewick
Buckinghamshire MK18 4NT (Erection of a single storey lean-to side extension with mono
pitched roof)- Cllr Maxwell and three other residents have formally objected to the
application on a personal basis. Cllr Maxwell as such declared an interest, remained
present but took no part in the discussion. This is based on an application that was
previously submitted some while ago to which the Parish Council did not object but was
refused by AVDC. The application has been resubmitted with some amendments.
The Parish Council has no objections with the caveat that access to the neighboring
properties is not unduly impeded
14/14/03670/COUAR
TINGEWICK- Barn At Glendale Preston Road Tingewick
Buckinghamshire MK18 4DW (Change of use - Determination as to whether prior approval
is required in respect of transport & highway impact, noise, contamination risk, flooding
and locational considerations for the conversion of an agricultural barn into one dwelling
(under Class MB(a)) and in relation to design and or external appearance of the building
(Class MB(b)). - No Objections
8. Accounts
See Appendix for details of transactions and budget report.
In addition to the transactions recorded it was also proposed that an invoice in the sum of
£80.00 be paid to Mr R A Thurlby in respect of the repairs to the climbing frame at the
Recreation Field.
Proposed: Cllr Hornsey
Seconded: Cllr Roy.
Agreed
It was proposed that the Transaction Report be accepted.
Proposed: Cllr Hornsey
Seconded: Cllr Roy Agreed
It was proposed that the Budget Report be accepted.
Proposed: Cllr Fenemore Seconded: Cllr Maxwell. Agreed
9. Councillors Reports and Items for Future Agenda
Street Lights
A street light in Main Street is on all day due to it being heavily shaded by the adjacent
tree and not receiving sufficient light at this time of the year to turn off the photocell.
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Footpaths
A report has been received that the footpath under the bypass has flooded. This will be
remedied with the assistance of BCC.
Cemetery and Grass Cutting
The cemetery gate has been repaired but it requires a catch/latch which will be added.
Action: Cllr Hornsey
Playgrounds and Ponds
Cllr Roy confirmed that an application was made to AVDC's Community Chest to assist
with the resurfacing of the playground at the school. This has been approved and £900
has been awarded.
Special Projects
The Historical Society's book in respect of the First World War has been very successful
and has sold out its first print run. There will be a further print run. The Historical Society
will repay the Parish Council's loan which funded the first print run.
Roads and Footways
BCC has repaired the light by the roundabout at Water Stratford Road.
The bins have been emptied in a timely manner
The salt bins are adequately stocked.
Various granite sets require securing.
There will be an article in the Tingewick News asking residents to ensure that all cars are
removed from Main Street during working hours of the week commencing 16th February to
enable access to the contractors carrying out the works to Main Street. Notices will be
displayed nearer to the time by TfB.
Planning
Details of the planning applications approved by AVDC were provided.
Approval has been given to the Catesby site which implies that the s106 funding has been
agreed. Information has also been received that the Catesby site has possibly been sold
to Bellway Homes, however the Parish Council has not received formal notification of this.
The conditions of the development were provided to the meeting.
10. Equality and Diversity Policy
The Clerk presented a draft policy for approval. An amendment was made to the
implementation in that the chairman will be assisted in its implementation by the Clerk.
It was proposed that subject to the above amendment the draft Equality and Diversity
policy be approved.
Proposed: Cllr Fenemore
Seconded: Cllr Maxwell
Approved
11. LAF Application
Gawcott has submitted an application to the LAF for a speed limit review in Gawcott.
Gawcott has asked whether Tingewick would wish to be involved.
The Parish Council discussed whether a limit of 20mph would be appropriate in Tingewick
and the areas that may benefit from such a reduction. There was a consensus that the
whole village would benefit from a speed limit of 20mph.
It was agreed that Tingewick would join with Gawcott in their application to the LAF for a
feasibility study.
Action: Chairman
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12. Correspondence
2015/01/01-Heritage and Sons-Memorial Permit Request re Watkins-Approved
2015/01/02-Banbury Memorials-Memorial Permit Request re Thurlow-Approved
2015/01/03-Buckingham and District CAB-Letter of thanks-Received
2015/01/04-Dial a Ride - Letter of thanks-Received
2015/01/05-Rt. Hon. John Bercow - Roof Scheme for Vulnerable listed Church buildingsReceived-This will be passed to the Church.
2015/01/06-Resident - Cemetery Gate - A latch to secure the gate will be added.
13. Recreation Ground Report/Development
The valuation has been prepared and the report will be received shortly. The cost of the
report and advice letter is £750.00
Negotiations will need to be entered into to agree a final price. The Parish Council does
not consider that it has the necessary professional skills to carry out the negotiations.
It was proposed that Brown and Co be instructed to carry out the negotiations with a cap
on the fee at £750.00
Proposed: Cllr Fenemore.
Seconded: Cllr Roy. Agreed
14. Date of Next Meeting and Schedule of Meetings for the Year
The next meeting is to take place on the 5th February at 8.00pm in the Village Hall.
Future meetings will take place on the first Thursday of the month in accordance with the
Parish Council's Standing Orders save for the May meeting which will take place on the
14th May 2015 due to national and local elections likely to take place on the first Thursday
of May.
The Annual Village Meeting will take place on Thursday 21st May 2915 at 8.00pm in the
Village Hall
The meeting closed at 9.30pm.
Contact details:
Parish Clerk: Mrs Dawn Rogers, Honeysuckle Cottage, Water Stratford, Buckingham, MK18 5DS. Tel:
01280 848689 - there is a contact form on the parish website.
Chairman: Mr Peter Smith Tel: 01280 848 579
Vice Chairman: Mr Richard Fenemore Mr Fenemore is also responsible for the maintenance of the
recreation ground. Tel: 01280 848 692
Members:
Councillor Mrs Carol Thurlby. Is responsible for the overseeing of the lighting. Tel: 01280 848569.
Councillor Dave Roy. Is responsible for planning. Tel: 01280 848532.
Councillor Mrs Patricia Swinburne. Is responsible for playgrounds, the pond and special projects. Tel:
01280 847764
Councillor Mr Martin Hornsey. Is responsible for the cemetery, grass cutting and village footpaths. Tel
01280 848182
Councillor Mr Edwin Maxwell. Is responsible for roads, footways and street furniture. Tel: 07764-976774
County Councillor: Robin Stutchbury. Tel 01280 824285.
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Community First Responders
Your local ambulance service needs you!
Community first responders are volunteers in the community that undergo some
training with the ambulance service so that they are able to be a first response to
999 emergency calls. A community first responder’s role is to provide basic life
support ,care and reassurance to a patient and their family between the time of
the 999 call and the emergency ambulance arriving.
For every minute a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest waits for Basic
Life Support and defibrillation,
They lose approximately 10 – 20% chance of survival!
Community first responders are a very important part of our team and are a huge
benefit to the local community. The training provided covers numerous situations
ranging from cardiac arrests, strokes and breathing difficulties to emergency care
of infants and Diabetic emergencies. A defibrillator and emergency kit are provided as well and a mobile phone, pager and possible access to a community first
responder vehicle.
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FEBRUARY 2015
Date
Sun. 01
Time
10:30
Event
Village Worship
Venue
Tingewick Church
Mon. 02
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Mon. 02
13:30
Tingewick Patchers
Village Hall
Betty Deighton 848510
Mon. 02
19:30
Line Dancing
Village Hall
Anna Donaldson: 847809
Tue. 03
9:30
Baby Club
Village Hall
Tue. 03
9:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Tue. 03
19:15
Scouts
Village Hall
Helen Abbott: 848070
Wed. 04
Contact
A.Houghton Brown: 848658
Food Bin and Refuse Bin
Wed. 04
10:30
Diamonds Club
Village Hall
Chris Carter: 848291
Wed. 04
21:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Thu. 05
11:00
Pilates
Village Hall
Joanne: 07851 032316
Thu. 05
13:15
Parent & Toddler
Pre-school
Claire Groves: 847130
Thu. 05
13:30
Bingo
Royal Oak
Royal Oak: 848373
Thu. 05
20:00
Parish Council
Village Hall
The Clerk: 848689
Fri. 06
18:30
Rainbows
Rectory Farm
Janet Bowden 817052
Fri. 06
19:30
Peter Bruntnell, Danny
George Wilson, Neil
Halstead
Tingewick Village Hall www.empty-rooms.com
Sat. 07
Potato Weekend
Buckingham Garden
Centre
Sun. 08
Potato Weekend
Buckingham Garden
Centre
Sun. 08
15:00
Messy Church
Tingewick School
Mon. 09
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Mon. 09
13:30
Tingewick Patchers
Village Hall
Betty Deighton 848510
Mon. 09
19:30
Line Dancing
Village Hall
Anna Donaldson: 847809
Tue. 10
9:30
Baby Club
Village Hall
Tue. 10
9:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Tue. 10
19:15
Scouts
Village Hall
Helen Abbott: 848070
Wed. 11
Food Bin and Recycling Bin
(Blue Lid)
Wed. 11
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Wed. 11
19:00
Whist Drive
Village Hall
Herby Taylor: 847088
Wed. 11
21:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Thu. 12
11:00
Pilates
Village Hall
Joanne: 07851 032316
Thu. 12
13:15
Parent & Toddler
Pre-school
Claire Groves: 847130
Thu. 12
13:30
Bingo
Royal Oak
Royal Oak: 848373
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Fri. 13
9:00
Tingewick Cafe
Village Hall
Fri. 13
14:00
Pre-School Jumble Sale
Tingewick Village Hall
Fri. 13
18:30
Rainbows
Rectory Farm
Private Party all day
Tingewick Village Hall
Sat. 14
Sun. 15
9:45
Sun. 15
11:15
Mon. 16
Sunday@10 with coffee and Tingewick Church
coissants
Holy
Communion
Water Stratford
Church
Everyone Welcome
Janet Bowden 817052
Revd Liz simpson 704964
Rev L Simpson: 704964
MAIN STREET
RESURFACING THIS
WEEK
Mon. 16
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Mon. 16
13:30
Tingewick Patchers
Village Hall
Betty Deighton 848510
Mon. 16
19:30
Line Dancing
Village Hall
Anna Donaldson: 847809
Tue. 17
9:30
Baby Club
Village Hall
Tue. 17
9:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Tue. 17
12:30
Pub Lunch
Royal Oak
Rosemary Stutchbury:
848612
Tue. 17
19:15
Scouts
Village Hall
Helen Abbott: 848070
Wed. 18
Food Bin and Refuse Bin
Wed. 18
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Wed. 18
19:45
Historical Society Christ's
Hospital Talk
Village Hall
Jackie Nash: 848431
Wed. 18
21:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Thu. 19
11:00
Pilates
Village Hall
Joanne: 07851 032316
Thu. 19
13:15
Parent & Toddler
Pre-school
Claire Groves: 847130
Thu. 19
13:30
Bingo
Royal Oak
Royal Oak: 848373
Fri. 20
18:30
Rainbows
Rectory Farm
Janet Bowden 817052
Mon. 23
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Mon. 23
13:30
Tingewick Patchers
Village Hall
Betty Deighton 848510
Mon. 23
19:30
Line Dancing
Village Hall
Anna Donaldson: 847809
Tue. 24
9:30
Baby Club
Village Hall
Tue. 24
9:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Tue. 24
10:30
Diamonds Club Walk
Village Hall Car Park Chris Carter: 848291
Tue. 24
19:15
Scouts
Village Hall
Wed. 25
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Helen Abbott: 848070
Food Bin and Recycling Bin
(Blue Lid)
Wed. 25
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Wed. 25
21:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Thu. 26
11:00
Pilates
Village Hall
Joanne: 07851 032316
Thu. 26
13:15
Parent & Toddler
Pre-school
Claire Groves: 847130
Thu. 26
13:30
Bingo
Royal Oak
Royal Oak: 848373
Fri. 27
18:30
Rainbows
Rectory Farm
Janet Bowden 817052
Sat. 28
20:00
Mike Sparky Harding
Royal Oak
Royal Oak: 848373
Sat. 28
20:00
Horicultural Society Quiz and Tingewick Village Hall Linda: 848400
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MARCH 2015
Date
Sun. 01
Time
10:00
Event
Village Service
Venue
Tingewick Church
Mon. 02
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Mon. 02
13:30
Tingewick Patchers
Village Hall
Betty Deighton 848510
Mon. 02
19:30
Line Dancing
Village Hall
Anna Donaldson: 847809
Tue. 03
9:30
Baby Club
Village Hall
Tue. 03
9:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Tue. 03
19:15
Scouts
Village Hall
Helen Abbott: 848070
Wed. 04
Contact
A.Houghton Brown: 848658
Food Bin and Refuse Bin
Wed. 04
10:00
Table Tennis
Village Hall
Wed. 04
10:30
Diamonds Club
Village Hall
Wed. 04
20:00
Gardening Talk and Hortsoc Tingewick Village Hall Linda: 848400
AGM
Wed. 04
21:30
Art Class
West Well Farm
Cathy Read: 07818240116
Thu. 05
11:00
Pilates
Village Hall
Joanne: 07851 032316
Thu. 05
13:15
Parent & Toddler
Pre-school
Claire Groves: 847130
Thu. 05
13:30
Bingo
Royal Oak
Royal Oak: 848373
Thu. 05
20:00
Parish Council
Village Hall
The Clerk: 848689
Fri. 06
18:30
Rainbows
Rectory Farm
Janet Bowden 817052
Chris Carter: 848291
Private party bookings are included to help those wishing to book the hall.
To book the Village Hall telephone Carol Thurlby on 01280 848569.
PLEASE NOTE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - please check if in
any doubt and confirm any changes with Carol.
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