1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. festival

Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall & Recreation Ground
N EWSLETTER
Recreation for All!
M AY 2015
V IEW
FROM THE
C HAIR
Welcome to our May newsletter. As ever,
there is much going on to tell you about.
Plans for the Village Fete on the 11th July
are moving on well, with a really interesting
mix of activities, games and social events
planned for the day. Tickets are also on
sale now for the traditional barn dance that
will round off the day. Likewise, our first
Beer & Cider Festival on 11th and 12th of
September is shaping up nicely. There is
also a welcome return of the charity clay
pigeon shoot organised by Stuart, Richard
& Karl. I can also confirm that the grant
application to resurface the car park has
now been submitted to Viridor Credits and
we are hopeful of a positive decision by
mid June. Thank you to everyone who
supported the application.
D IARY D ATES
ones for the hall, with more people
using it than ever before, diverse
activities, improving finances, reduced
costs and some really innovative ideas
for the future.
The trustees have
worked hard to achieve this, and we
are very conscious that we do so on
behalf of all village residents. That is
why we are keen to ensure we get a
good turnout on June 15th for our
Annual General Meeting (AGM). It is
your opportunity to find out what’s
going on, ask questions, check out the
finances and elect trustees, so don’t
miss out, put the date in your diary now
and join us for a cup of tea and a cake
on the 15th, we’d love to see you there.
The last twelve months have been good
Best regards Ian
 June 15th - AGM
 July 4th-10th - Scarecrow
Competition
 July 11th - Village Fete
 September 5th - Clay Shooting
 September 11th & 12th - Ardley
with Fewcott Beer Festival
 October 31st - Family
Halloween Disco
 November 29th - Hall Decorated
for Christmas
 December 5th - Children’s
Christmas Party
 December 12th - Catfest
Christmas Party
 December 19th - Carol Singing
 December 31st - New Years
Eve Family Party
P UBLIC N OTICE OF V ILLAGE H ALL & P LAYING
F IELDS A NNUAL G ENERAL M EETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the
charity known as the Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall and Recreation
Grounds will take place at 7pm on Monday 15th June 2015 at Ardley with
Fewcott Village Hall. (Doors open and refreshments from 6.30pm)
There will be a report on the charity’s activities over the past 12 months,
presentation of accounts and election of a new board of trustees for the
next 12 months. All inhabitants of the area of benefit of 18 years of age and
upward shall be entitled to attend and vote in the election of trustees.
Those wishing to stand for election as a trustee must submit their details to
the Secretary not later than 2 weeks from the date of the notice by emailing
[email protected] or in writing to the address
below.
A list of those standing for election will be circulated to all households
within the area of benefit 1 week prior to the AGM, highlighting those
standing and inviting residents to attend.
Ian Corkin
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall and Recreation Ground
Ardley Road
Ardley with Fewcott
Oxfordshire
OX27 7PA
Dated 18th May 2015
P UMPKINS
URGENT APPEAL
Toddler Group are
seeking volunteers to
help run it, especially
volunteers who could do, say, 1 in 4
sessions.
They meet in the hall every Thursday
from 10am until 12-noon, May 7th,
14th, 21st. Then after half term back
to every other week. June 4th,11th
and 25th. July 9th will be our last
session if no one comes forward.
Bernie is returning to work after July
and Louise needs help to run it.
If you are able to help please contact
Bernie [email protected]
01869 345073 or Louise 01869
346708 who would love to hear from
you.
Only £2 per family
Come along and meet others.
Managed by the Board of Trustees’ on behalf of the residents of Ardley with Fewcott. Registered Charity No. 1037767
A RDLEY WITH F EWCOTT VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION GROUND
P AGE 2
200 C LUB
We would like to thank everyone who has again supported this
initiative; it really does make a huge difference to the hall.
We still have a few spare numbers and would love to allocate
them. Cost is £12 per year and draw takes place every month. If
you don’t have a number, but would like one, please contact
Ruth: email [email protected].
The following prizes were distributed:
1st £50
2nd £20
3rd £15
4th £10
April
139 N
Lewis
48 M
Horn
179 J
Muir
186 T
Dean
May
101 R
Corkin
53 A
Grey
75 M
Hamilton
128 H
Pollack
All Welcome
Help is required to keep Cafe running. If you can
K EEP B ANG UP TO D ATE
ON F ACEBOOK
The hall has now got its own facebook page, where you’ll
find details of all of the latest news and events. Just
search “Ardley with Fewcott Village Hall”.
And don’t forget the recently revamped web site at
www.ardleywithfewcottvillagehall.com
Ardley Village Hall Car Park
on the 4th Wednesday of each month
27th May, 24th June, 22nd July
See website for menus & details
of how to Pre-order or just turn up on the day
spare a couple hours a week, month or just in school holidays,
contact Lynne, email: [email protected] or 07788
259632 / 346632
T RUSTEES
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Football Rep:
PCC
Co-opted
Bookings
Ian Corkin
Elected
Ruth Corkin
members
Tom Sawyer
Norman Stacey
Angela Chamberlain
Karl Wright
Natasha Feaver
A RDLEY WITH F EWCOTT VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION GROUND
P AGE 3
The White Lion
Opening hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
16.00
16.00
16.00
11.00
16.00
11.00
11.00
12.00
- 23.00
- 23.00
- 23.00
- 14.00
- 23.00
- 14.00
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- 22.00
16.00 - 0.00
Quiz Night every Tuesday starts at 8pm
Coffee & Cake every Thursday and Friday
morning from 11 am to 1pm. All welcome
Cut out coupon to entitle holder to a free cake
A free cake with this voucher
This voucher can be copied if you do not wish
to cut out of newsletter. Only one per person.
(Normally, Filter coffee is £1.60 mug, cup cakes 50p
or £1.95 if purchased together, so a saving of 45p (or 50p if taken
with one of the bean to cup coffees i.e. Americano £2, Cappuccino
£2.50, Espresso £1.50, Hot chocolate £2.50, Latte £2.50, Tea
£1.50)
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A RDLEY WITH F EWCOTT VILLAGE HALL & RECREATION GROUND
P AGE 4
S CARECROW C OMPETITION
4 TH
TO
10 TH J ULY 2015
The competition is open to everyone in the village, young and
old - individuals and families. Make your entry eye catching
and perhaps a little wacky!
 You will be given a number to display on your
scarecrow; this number will be used on the voting form.
All application forms should be handed to Lynne
Roberts at 8 Keeys Close or by email, (see below) by
Friday 19th June.
You can make your scarecrow in any style; this can be a
cartoon character, your favourite TV, film or sport personality.
Scarecrows should be in position in your front gardens for the
start of judging by villagers from 10am on Saturday 4th July.
Judging will continue up until 6pm on Friday 10th July. Voting forms
will be delivered to everyone by the end of June.
A prize will be given to the owner of the winning crow at the Fete
on 11th July. All entrants will receive a certificate which will
include a photograph of their Scarecrow.
Rules:
 Your scarecrow must be made from scratch and be well made
and be able to withstand all weather conditions.
 It should be a maximum height of 1.8m.
 Your entry may be a single scarecrow, a family or a group.
 You can include an element of plant material which can be dried,
fresh or living.
 You are encouraged to use recycled materials.
 You may use props or accessories to enhance your scarecrow.
Suggestion for Scarecrow making (basic design)
 1 x batten or think piece of wood/broom handle about 2m long (6ft)
 1x batten about 1m long (3ft)
 1 x batten about 30cm long (12 inches)
 Old clothes & an old pair of tights
 Stuffing material – newspaper, bin bags/carrier bags, bubble
wrap etc.
 String
1. Tie the 1m stake to the 2m stake, about 15cm from one
end, in a cross shape and then tie the other stake in the
same way about half way down.
2. For head - fill firmly a carrier bag/bin liner with
newspaper and make a ball shape or cover an inflated
balloon with papier-mâché, make face and tie to top of stake.
3. Stuff a pair of tights with newspaper/straw (this forms the body and legs) and
attach to your stake with string.
4. Now you can dress you crow.
FORTHCOMING HALL EVENTS
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Scarecrow Entry Form
(in block capitals please)
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Name of Scarecrow:
Description:
Complete form, cut out and return to Lynne Roberts, 8 Keeys close or email:
[email protected] before Friday 19th June 2015. This form can be
copied if you do not want to cut out of newsletter.
Pop up Pizza: Rico’s wood fired pizza van, car park, 5pm to 9pm every 4th
Wednesday in the month (see advert for dates)
Community Café. Every Tuesday morning from 10.30am until 11.30am
Modern Pilates: Every Tuesday 8pm to 9pm all welcome. Contact Terri at
[email protected]
Children’s (5-16yrs) Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons: Beginners class
every Tuesday, term time 6 to 7pm. Intermediates, 7 to 8pm. For more details
text Tracy on 07803 136783 or email [email protected]
Beginners Adult Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Every Thursday
evening from 7pm. Email [email protected]
Improvers & Advanced Adult Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Every
Monday evening from 7pm. Email [email protected]
Scarecrow Competition 4th to 10th July. (see above)
Village Fete, Saturday 11th July: Fun for all the family. More details on the
Village Hall website
Summer Barn Dance, from 7pm Saturday 11th July Brilliant evening of live
music & dancing with the renowned Pump Action Barn Dance Band. Tickets
£15 each, including supper. To reserve tickets email
[email protected]
Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot, 5th September. Open to all, including tuition for
beginners. More details on the Village Hall website (see page 3)
Beer Festival, September 11th & 12th Morris Dancing, Music, 20 real ales, 6
cracking ciders plus food. More details on the Village Hall website & page 3
Family Halloween Disco, Saturday 31st October. Details coming soon
Children’s Christmas Party, Saturday 5th December from 2pm. Great
entertainment, food, fun games and carols, plus a visit from Father Christmas.
Catfest Christmas Party, Saturday 12th December from 7pm. Fantastic
evening of live music with Oxfordshire’s best Funk, R&B and Soul band, Skin
the Cat.
TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST EVENTS FOLLOW US ON
FACEBOOK or www.ardleywithfewcottvillagehall.com