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Number 628 February 2021
BUSINESS NOT AS USUAL
As the country undergoes another near-total lockdown, we are once again suspending door-to-door delivery of the
Blewbury Bulletin until further notice. As with last year’s lockdown, we would encourage as many readers as possible
to download the electronic version of the Bulletin from the Blewbury website.
For those who depend on this printed version, a limited number of copies will be made available at five ‘help-yourself’
points around the village: Savages, the Post Office, the Garage, St Michael’s church (south porch) and outside the main
door of The Blueberry. If you know anyone who needs a printed copy, but who can’t get out of the house for exercise
or other permitted reasons, please consider picking one up on their behalf.
These arrangements will be kept in place for as long as the lockdown lasts and, as before, are intended to help our
readers and our production and distribution teams as safe and well as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
ZAK CORDEROY AIMS AT PIRELLI NATIONAL SUPERSTOCK 600 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH BINCH RACING
Blewbury’s Zak Corderoy will be
competing in the 2021 Pirelli National
Superstock 600 Championship on board
Binch Racing’s new Yamaha R6. Having
finished an impressive 3rd overall in last
year’s championship after three 2nd place
finishes and one 3rd place finish, Zak and
the team are aiming high for 2021. As one
of the most popular feeder series for the
British Superbike Championship, the Pirelli
National Superstock 600 Championship is
a very strongly contested series with
amazing equipment plus riders who form
the next generation of stars for the British Zak (front) with (left to right) Ricky Bradbury, Team Mechanic Dan and David Binch
Superbike Championship and beyond.
“Following a great year racing-wise for me in 2020, it’s a pleasure to team up with Binch Racing for 2021,” says Zak.
“It’s a team that has a great track record on the road racing scene, and I have no doubt we can do great things together
on the short circuits. The race season can’t come soon enough, We have our eyes firmly set on the championship and
I can’t wait to get out on the Yamaha.” Dave Binch, Project Manager at Binch Racing, couldn’t agree more: “Ultimately,
we want to win races and with Zak onboard the Binch Racing Yamaha R6 we are giving ourselves the best chance of
achieving this goal. I am over the moon to have signed Zak. He is a great talent and who knows we may even tempt
him to ride one of my bikes at the Isle of Man TT in the future. However, for the time being our challenge is preparing
ourselves to give the best chance of podium success in the 2021 BSB Pirelli National Superstock 600 championship.”
The Bulletin will be following Zak’s progress throughout the year, and you can keep up via social media @binchracing
THANK YOU
I want to say a public ‘thank you’, via the Bulletin, to all those wonderful friends and neighbours who have been so
supportive since I unfortunately broke my wrist late last year. For several weeks I was unable to perform almost any
of my usual everyday tasks, and life could have become very difficult indeed. However, so many people rallied around
to do my shopping, walk the dog and cook meals (not just occasionally but every day!) that I could hardly believe my
luck. Then, at Christmas, the icing on the cake was a personal carol concert from the Wassail Singers – a performance
so good that it moved me to tears. Even now, there are still some offers of help that I haven’t taken up! Thank you all
so much; Blewbury truly is a wonderful place to live, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else! Marjorie Sherwen
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A TWO-MINUTE INTERVIEW WITH LISA AUSTIN
Hi Lisa - Welcome to Blewbury. It is great to have you join us as our first ever Executive
Headteacher, working in our new leadership structure alongside a Head of School.
Q. How are you feeling about this new role?
I’m very excited about starting my new role at Blewbury and getting to know the pupils,
parents, staff and wider community. I have a passion for small rural schools and understand
their great significance within a local community.
Q. What has your first couple of weeks in the job been like?
It has been a challenging couple of weeks, starting with the national lockdown on my second
day. This required us to quickly introduce our plans for remote learning and organise provision
for our vulnerable pupils and those whose parents are critical workers. The speed with which
plans and risk assessments were put into place demonstrated the flexibility of our team.
Everyone in the school has been warm and welcoming – from a safe distance – and I’m so looking forward to the time
when we can fully re-open and welcome all families back into school.
Q. What are your ambitions for the School?
It’s a simple ambition, to make the School the best it can be with happy children achieving to their maximum potential.
Q. What would you want to say to someone who was thinking of sending their child to the School?
I would love to say “come and visit” and although current restrictions mean this is not possible we will always welcome
a phone call or virtual meeting to share information about our school and answer any questions. Our biggest message
is that new pupils join the school at a very exciting time in our journey of improvement. We benefit from a committed
staff team, highly engaged Governors and specialist external support to help us achieve our ambition. New families will
join a school that really wants to work in partnership with parents to ensure children reach their full potential. It is truly
unique school setting with a large and beautiful outdoor space in which to learn and play.
Q. How can the Blewbury Village Community best support the School?
I am very keen to engage and create strong links with the village community. In the short term I’m hoping this can be
done by us increasing our communication with community groups. I encourage any members of the community to get
in touch to find out more.
Q. What are your first impressions of Blewbury as a place?
From what I have seen, read and heard it is a charming village in a beautiful part of the country. My initial impression is
that Blewbury has a very supportive community that wishes to see its school flourish and thrive.
Q. Do you have a life outside of your work?
Yes, I’m married with 2 sons, one at University, one in Y12. I love yoga and I’m a very keen runner having (slowly)
completed the London Marathon three times.
This interview was conducted remotely by Roger Murphy, who is a Blewbury School Governor
BLEWBURY CHRISTMAS CHARITY EVENTS PAY DIVIDENDS
Max and Charlie Varvill (see photo) would like to thank everyone who helped at their
Electric Winter Wonderland just before Christmas. Thanks to Lucy and Sarah for
bringing their lovely donkeys, to Mother Christmas and her elves, Gay, Jack and Charlie,
the glorious Bellini Sisters who sang so beautifully, and to Liz and Amanda for keeping
everyone topped up with mulled wine. We even had the Blewbury carol singers ‘drop
in’, which made the whole evening really special. Despite the challenges of Covid, they
managed to raise £507, split between the Salvation Army and Operation Smile. We all
had a wonderfully festive couple of evenings, and enjoyed catching up with friends old
and new. Thank you to everyone who supported us. We look forward to seeing you
next year! Marianne Suhr
Steve and Ben Strange would like to thank to all those who brought their Christmas
trees to Savages for recycling. With many new faces as well as familiar we raised
£354.10 - our highest yet! Helen & Douglas House are very grateful.
WANT TO HELP KEEP OUR NIGHT SKIES DARK?
A velvety black sky scattered with shining stars is a sight we should all have the opportunity to see. But too often,
light pollution obscures our view of stars. Just 3% of people in England experience ‘truly dark skies’, and 61% of us
live in areas with severe light pollution. That’s why the Campaign to Protect Rural England needs your help to map
the nation’s view of the stars, so we can better protect our dark skies in the countryside and our towns and cities.
By counting the number of stars you can see in the constellation of Orion this February, you’ll help us build a better
picture of our view of the stars. This year we’re asking everyone to take part in Star Count from home (please don’t
travel to do it); to sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/362wlyZ
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BLEWBURY GOOD NEIGHBOURS
The Blewbury Good Neighbours scheme continues its good work, with many people still working with their original
contacts for shopping and prescription collection, and we are pleased that many streets/lanes have their own
‘WhatsApp’ groups too! Anyone needing help or support can ring the Post Office 851777, or the mobile numbers
on the back page of this esteemed publication! We can also provide the occasional delivery of a supper to someone
who needs one, again, ring as above. Stay safe everyone. Karen, Lydia & Dawn
ALAN STREET ON THE RADIO!
If you missed Blewbury botanist Alan Street’s programme about snowdrops on Radio 4, it’s still available on BBC
Sounds. You can listen to it either through the BBC Sounds app or via the BBC website – just search for ‘Open
Country – Snowdrop Country’.
UNITED CHARITIES OF THE ANCIENT PARISH OF BLEWBURY
Registered Charity No: 203538
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Suffering financially because of Coronavirus?
A reminder that the United Charities are able to support residents of Blewbury, Upton & Aston Upthorpe who are
in need. If your situation is as a consequence of the Coronavirus you can apply through the charity for assistance
from the Council Covid fund and, if for any other reason, from our own charitable fund. If you would like to apply
for support from either fund there is a short application form which has to be completed. These can be picked up
from the Post Office or requested by email to unitedcharities@outlook.com. Help can be provided to complete the
form if necessary, and all applications will be dealt with confidentially.
We do urge people to apply as the Covid fund money has to be distributed by March 2021 and we would like to
ensure that all of the grant is used. Applications for reasons other than Covid can be made throughout the year.
We look forward to receiving your applications.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM THE VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL
To contact the Vale of White Horse Community Support Team, call 01235 422 600 Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm and
Fridays 8.30-4.30pm, or email communitysupport@southandvale.gov.uk. Remember, for the most up-to-date
coronavirus information relating to District Council support and any changes to services, please take a look at the
dedicated Vale webpage for updates: www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/covid19
The Community Hub is not the only support we’re providing to residents. The Council’s Housing Needs team are available
to help people who are at risk of being made homeless or who are sleeping rough – for more details visit
whitehorsedc.gov.uk/housing. Support is also available to residents who are experiencing financial difficulties – to find
out more please visit whitehorsedc.gov.uk/benefits.
If you are having difficulty paying your council tax please visit whitehorsedc.gov.uk/counciltax or call 0345 302 2315
CURTOYS LANE COB WALL
A 60ft section of the village cob wall on Curtoys Lane has been newly re-thatched using Parish Council funds - this
thatch should hopefully last for another 8-10 years. In order to extend the life of the new thatch it has not - like the
stretch nearer the Playclose - been covered in wire (leaves dropping from trees along the lane get trapped in the
wire and speed up its decomposition). The only issue with not wiring the thatch is that if anyone decides to use the
thatch as a short-cut between Grahame Close and Curtoys Lane, the spars and liggers which hold the thatch in place
can be damaged. Recently the PC has had to replace spars above the fence beyond the garage of 31 Grahame Close,
and there are already signs of new damage. Please be mindful that the PC cannot afford to keep fixing the wall,
which is a precious historic village asset (and a listed structure)! The PC Cob Wall Committee
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SCHOLARS’ ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED
Some of you may be aware that for the last ten years, Blewbury
has hosted scholars and fellows from the Society for the
Protection of Ancient Buildings. These are young architects,
engineers and craftspeople travelling the country to learn about
the repair of old buildings. In the past, they have helped with a
variety of village projects including the Wagon Shed, the cob
walls and the alms-houses. They usually stay as guests in people’s
houses, but this year, with risks of coronavirus still hampering
activities, we are looking for self catering budget accommodation
to sleep between 3 and 7 people for up to three weeks. This
would allow the students to base themselves in Blewbury while Scholars helping with brickwork repairs to the Almshouse under
visiting sites in the area. If anyone is able to offer suitable the supervision of Michal Wolf, 2016
accommodation at a modest rate between March and December, or would like to find out more, please contact
Marianne on 07808 287507. Thanks.
A BLEWBURY CONNECTION TO THE WW2 BOMBING OF COVENTRY
The WW2 bombing of Coventry on Nov 14th 1940 damaged 75% of the city and destroyed many factories, the
Cathedral and 20,000 homes. The day before this devastating attack a German Junkers 88 crashed on the Downs
just south of Blewbury (see photo). Research
by Nigel Parker, of the British Modern
Military History Society, reveals the
probable connection between these two
events. It is now thought that the Junkers
plane was returning from a reconnaissance
mission over Coventry when it was engaged
close to Nottingham by three Spitfires from
RAF Digby. Much damage was inflicted on it,
and it was last seen by the Spitfire pilots
heading south. It eventually crash landed
just outside Blewbury at 14:45. Nigel Parker
has retained a close interest in this incident
and it came to our attention when, 80 years
after it happened, he placed a small
memorial in the village, and up on the
Downs, to Hans Bossdorf, (aged 22), the German crew member, whose body was later buried in Harwell. Nigel had
among other things interviewed Claude Corderoy about the incident, as he was one of the first on the scene.
We are currently trying to ascertain the exact crash site, but we believe that it was on Woodway Farm land. We do
know that the Blewbury Home Guard were quickly in attendance, and they escorted the three surviving crew
members (all in their mid 20s) to Didcot Police Station. The desk sergeant must have thought that they were
winding him up when they told him that they had three German airmen outside, who they had just apprehended.
His reply was reputed to be that “He would go to get his wife to cook them a hot meal then”.
Thanks to Nigel Parker we now have some excellent records of this incident, including interviews with a crew
member, who stated that their plane had been on “reconnaissance over Bristol”, which was presumably intended
as a decoy to the real purpose of their mission. There are however many unanswered questions, so we would love
to hear from anyone else with information about this intriguing moment in Blewbury’s WW2 history. We do know
that the Junkers plane was put on display in St Giles, Oxford a few days later and then appeared in a War Show in
Franklin Fields, Philadelphia, USA in June 1942. Roger Murphy on behalf of the Blewbury Local History Group
BLEWBURY SCHOOL NEEDS A MINIBUS DRIVER
Blewbury School is looking for a reliable and trustworthy minibus driver to be
responsible for the afternoon home run (3:15 – 4:20pm). A clean full driving licence is
required with Category D1. Other checks such as DBS will also be undertaken, and full
training will be provided.
5.5 hours per week with occasional opportunity for extra hours. £9.81per hour.
Anyone interested in this post is asked to contact Emma Bealey in the School Office on
850411 or at office.3248@blewbury.oxon.sch.uk
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BRIDGE CLUB
Congratulations to Jane Lennox and Fiona Jack who were the top ranked Blewbury Pair in the recent Peter Jordan
EBU Simultaneous Pairs. They were 10th out of 654 pairs. Well done to them.
Our evening club sessions on BBO continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as do our Funbridge sessions on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and for Novices on Fridays, all of which are 10.30am-10.30pm. When you play in the
Funbridge sessions is entirely flexible and up to you.
The Wessex League team have been performing quite well. They currently lie second in Division 3 with one match
left to play. Michael Allen. 851870
BLEWBURY WI NEWS
Hello everyone. Here we are again, in lockdown again, but hopefully keeping well and safe. Blewbury WI
still has no signs of holding a “proper” meeting in the Village Hall, but we are keeping together as best
we can with Zoom coffee mornings and meetings. One of our Members, Rosemary, who has been in our
WI since 1983, has recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Because of the Covid restrictions we couldn’t
have a ”party” but we made sure that she received cards and gifts throughout the day, albeit at a social distance.
It was a happy occasion.
Lyn’s Walks
Once again the lockdown restrictions have caused the February walk to be cancelled. Hopefully, the mass
vaccinations will let us walk in March. The next Bulletin will keep you informed.
For more details please contact our Secretary, Joy Boness on 01235 850543 or visit our web page,
http://blewburywi.wordpress.com where you will find more information. Love from Cilla.
Blewbury Players
things to get involved in…
Try something new and keep in touch with others this winter. Would you like to join us?
Although we have been unable to meet in person we have kept ourselves busy online. There
are several ways that you can become involved…
Creative Labs - We are meeting once a month by Zoom for an hour or so. The aim is to
keep in touch, and to support each other with writing and workshopping new ideas for performance
or for our own creative needs. It is informal and fun. No experience required. As is typical of
Blewbury Players’ activities it is proving to be a lovely mix of ages, and varying levels of confidence
and experience. It is all about ‘dipping your toe in’ and giving it a go in a safe environment with
friendly people. If you would like to join us at 8pm on the first Thursday of each month please
contact us at blewburyplayers@gmail.com and we will send you a link for the next session. More
details on our website.
Online performance - We hope to share some of what we have written in another recorded
online performance in the spring so we are also happy to hear from people who would like to
get involved in performing in this. Visit www.blewburyplayers.co.uk to view our last online
performance the ‘Blewbury Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Online Revue’.
Romeo and Juliet – We continue to work towards a summer
production in July if COVID allows us to rehearse. We hope to have a cast workshop soon. At
this stage we would like to gather a list of people who would like to be involved in the
production teams, (set construction, painting, front of house, bar work, costume, sewing, make
up, hair, sound, lighting, catering, and more). Visit our website to view our cast perform an
alternative prologue from Romeo and Juliet.
Blewbury School – We are planning a project with the school to encourage children in creative arts
and local theatre.
Suggestions? - What would you like to get involved with? We welcome ideas and constructive
views about what activities would be popular and would inspire you to join in. We would also value
thoughts on how you would feel about attending a socially distanced open-air production in July. Please
write to us at blewburyplayers@gmail.com
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BULLETIN CHRISTMAS QUIZ – DOWN ON THE FARM – THE ANSWERS
What type of soil is it here? 34. A Short History of Tractors in 69. The Shooting Party
1. Sandie Shaw Ukrainian 70. A Hunting We Will Go
2. Cassius Clay 35. We Plough the Fields and Scatter 72. Sex and the City
3. The Caucasian Chalk Circle Who helps on the farm? 73. I Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill
4. A Handful of Dust 36. One Man and His Dog 74. Cider with Rosie
5. The Rolling Stones 37. One Man Went to Mow 75. Love in the Countryside
6. Mud Mud Glorious Mud 38. To Be a Farmer’s Boy Are you doing anything to combat
Do you grow grain crops? 39. The Ploughboy climate change?
7. The Wind that Shakes the Barley 40. The Solitary Reaper - planting a mixed woodland with:
8. The Catcher in the Rye 41. The Lord’s My Shepherd 76. Heart of Oak
9. Sheaves of Wheat [by Vincent van 42. The Yorkshire Vet 77. The Ash Grove
Gogh] 43. The Horse Whisperer 78. The Wind in the Willows
10. Mairzy Doats (Mares Eat Oats) 44. Village People 79. Underneath the Spreading
Any other crops? What’s your favourite time of year? Chestnut Tree
11. The Rape of the Sabine Women 45. Wedding March [by Mendelssohn] 80. On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine
[by N Poussin] 46. April in Paris 81. The Holly and the Ivy
12. Strawberry Fields Forever 47. The Darling Buds of May 82. Nigel Hawthorne
13. Mr Bean’s Holiday 48. June Is Busting Out all Over - and a few fruit trees
14. Jasper Carrott 49. In the Summertime 83. Little Green Apples
15. Cabbages and Kings 50. Come Ye Thankful People Come 84. The Wild Pear Tree
16. One Potato, Two Potatoes Raise the Song of Harvest Home 85. The Cherry Orchard
17. The Pumpkin Eater 51. The Autumn Leaves - and a wildflower meadow
18. The Grapes of Wrath 52. The Winter’s Tale 86. Green Green Grass of Home
What about Animals? 53. A Man for All Seasons 87. Build Me up Buttercup
- livestock Do you sell anything locally? 88. Daisy Daisy Give Me Your
19. Raging Bull 54. Under Milk Wood Answer Do
20. Poor Cow 55. I Scream, You Scream, We all 89. The Bluebells of Scotland
21. This Little Piggy Scream for Ice Cream 90. The Scarlet Pimpernel
22. Do Androids Dream of Electric 56. A Taste of Honey 91. I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf
Sheep? 57. The Last of the Summer Wine Clover
23. Only Fools and Horses 58. Straw Dogs 92. The Effect of Gamma Rays on
24. My Little Pony 59. The Hay Wain [by J Constable] Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
25. Two Mules for Sister Sarah Any Trouble with Trespassers? 93. John Nettles
26. The Men Who Stare at Goats 60. Strangers in the Night Is farming an easy job?
- poultry 61. The Detectorists 94. Long Day’s Journey Into Night
27. Chicken Run 62. The Hairy Bikers 95. A Hard Day’s Night
28. Little Red Rooster 63. Tipping Point 96. Blood Sweat and Tears
29. Let’s Turkey Trot 64. Mad Dogs and Englishmen Any places you wouldn’t work?
30. Goosey Goosey Gander 65. The Wild Bunch 97. I Ain’t Gonna Work on
What machinery do you have? What do you do for entertainment? Maggie’s Farm no More
31. I’ve Got a Brand New Combine 66. Drink, Drink, Drink 98. Cold Comfort Farm
Harvester Down at the Old Bull and Bush 99. Bleak House
32. Trailer for Sale or Rent 67. I Don’t Like Cricket oh no I Love it What’s the Best Job in the World
33. Paint Your Wagon 68. Let’s Dance 100. This Farming Life
There was a bumper entry this year - did something stop you from getting out more? And the quality was so high that
tiebreakers were again necessary for separating first from second place, and also for determining third place.
First place (and the silver salver) goes to Peter and the Wolffs; second place to Jackie Maguire, and third place to the
Esplin-Whites. Congratulations to the winners and to all participants. A special thank you to those who let us know that it
helped to entertain you and your family through lockdown.
Some tiebreakers that made us laugh were: livestock - The Wonky Donkey(b), Sandra Bullock(p);
What machinery? - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre(f), The Muck Spreader (fling it here fling it
there)(s); Trouble with trespassers? - Adrian Mole(p); Who Helps? - Alan Shearer(p), I am a
Drystone Waller(rh), Cool Hand Luke(f); and all five suggestions from the Griffin family, which
space precludes from listing in full.
PS We were shocked to see Q5 - The Rolling Stones - was a problem. Surely you’ve heard of them!
> For some handy tips on entering the next Christmas Quiz, see page 13 – Editor
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News from St. Michael’s
Rector - The Revd Jason St. John Nicolle
BENEFICE OFFICE - 01235 850267
During the current situation provisional bookings for Weddings, Baptisms etc.
may be made by contacting the office via email.
You can contact the clergy & staff on: -
Revd Jason 01235 850267 office@churnchurches.co.uk
Revd Louise 07837 009730 revlouiseb@aol.co
Dawn 850267, 07434 686044 or office@churnchurches.co.uk
is in the office from 12-4pm Monday & 9am-5pm Tuesday to Friday.
Please note: all Services and Events are subject to last minute changes or
cancellations if Government social restrictions change due to Covid 19.
Food Bank Collections Saturday 30 January - 8 February
St. Michael’s Action Group regularly collect items for the Didcot Food Bank. Drop off at the Old School
House between these dates or at the Post Office anytime. Many thanks to everybody for very
generous donations during 2020 - all very much appreciated.
Midweek Communion Online Services
at Blewbury Church
Sundays at 10.30am
Unfortunately, due to the current virus login or connect at 10am
restrictions we are not able to hold to chat before the service.
Midweek Communion services in our Weekday evenings - Compline at 8pm
churches. We hope to restart these as soon as
Government guidance allows. The church will Please see the website or the Churn if you
continue to open for private prayer. receive it for the service access codes and
full details of how to join each week.
Private Prayer in Compline
St. Michael’s Blewbury
A short service of night prayer every
St Michael's Blewbury continues to be weekday night at 8pm.
open twice a week for Private Prayer.
Please wear a face covering.
Wednesday: 10am - 12noon Saturday: 2pm - 4pm The links and codes for these are on the website
Here there is space to rest, contemplate or pray. under the services tab. Phone access is also
There is also an opportunity to light a candle for a available.
loved one or a situation close to your heart.
The Benefice Confirmation Service
has been re-scheduled to mid-June.
We welcome adults to "Come and See" during Lent. These are words that Jesus used as
an invitation to his disciples.
If you would like to explore more about the Christian faith, please contact the church office
or speak to one of the clergy.
10Churn MU Notice of AGM February
This will be online.
Sunday 7 February at 3pm
Pram Service
meeting online with older
siblings and friends
Members, please attend if you can and we welcome
others who are interested in finding out more about Tuesday 16 February at 4pm
the Mothers’ Union. Please send apologies to The
Revd Louise Butler.
Pancake Praise!
The links to join in are: A short service just before the start of Lent
Computer/Phone/Tablet: with carnival atmosphere!
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/643208709 Dress up and join in.
Home Phone: 0203 713 5011 - code 643-208-709
First time user: Contact Revd Louise 07837 009 730
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/643208709 for your log in details on zoom
A Special Day
Do you have anything planned for Wednesday 17th February?
You might well be thinking to yourself: why the 17th February? What’s so special about
the 17th February?
Well, this year 17th February is the day on which Lent starts. Lent always starts on a Wednesday, 40 days
before Easter. The date of Easter varies from year to year, and so the date of Ash Wednesday varies
accordingly. You will doubtless know why it’s called Ash Wednesday, and the fact that this comes from the
tradition of attending a church service on this day and receiving the mark of the cross on our forehead.
The mark is made from ash, and there is another tradition of making this ash from the palm crosses which
have been kept from the previous year.
Why do Christians do this? In part it’s about recognising that we all fall short. We all need to say sorry to
God and ask for God’s help to change things for the better. The sign of the cross is a way of saying sorry
to God and asking for his help. It’s a visual expression of spiritual humility - the humility to accept that
we’re not perfect, and that we need to change.
But the sign of the Cross is also a way of focussing on Jesus, and the significance of his life, death and
resurrection. For the last 2000 years, Christians have believed that through the life, death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ we can receive God’s gift of new life. This has been the experience of countless millions of
Christians down the centuries. Theologians have used various words and theories to describe this
experience of new life in Jesus. Sometimes people use words such as “atonement” or “justification” or
“salvation”. The words used are, ultimately, neither here nor there. The key thing is the reality of new life,
which is given to us as gift from God, and experienced through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
And so the sign of the cross isn’t just about saying sorry to God, important thought this is. It’s also about
acknowledging that through Jesus we receive the gift of a new beginning.
The 40 days of Lent which begin on Ash Wednesday is a time when, once again, we prepare ourselves to
receive God’s gift of new life. I wonder what this might mean for us this year?
Fr Jason
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12TIPS FOR DOING THE BULLETIN CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Owing to the number of new entrants to this year’s quiz, it might be useful to provide some further information
not given in the rubric:
1. Different answers from those given will always get a mark if they fit the theme of their section (eg. Any other
crops?); have the same letter pattern (upper case, lower case), and are in the same category (book, song etc).
They must also really exist - we check them out!
2. If more than one answer is given to a clue, only the first will be marked; similarly in a list of tiebreakers only the
first five will be considered.
3. Apostrophes are not used to indicate possession but are for missing letters. In the quiz, Abigail’s Party would
be AP(st) but Where’s Wally? would be W’sW?(f) And Lovin’ You would be L’Y(s).
4. The rubric gives (p) = person/people (real or fictitious). ‘People’ is more commonly used since the names of pop
groups lend themselves more readily to clues. Rhyme (rh) means both nursery rhymes and poems, but
fairy stories count as books.
5. The titles of songs have often been forgotten or have changed through time and they are frequently
remembered instead by lines in the lyrics; hence (s) = song (title, first or chorus line).
6. Most marks (usually half marks) are lost from those answers which you think you know well. This year half a
mark was lost from the answers to Q14 because of a missing t from Carrott and from Q76 because of the added
‘s’ to Heart. Many answers to Q34 incorrectly said Ukraine instead of Ukrainian. It is easily done, and we have
had the same problem when setting the questions.
Good luck for next Christmas: remember it’s only a bit of fun! Norma Bird
POST OFFICE NEWS
Blewbury Post Office is still open for our usual opening times, for ‘essential transactions’ only, but to keep everyone
safe please note the following;
• face coverings must be worn
• please sanitise your hands on the way in and out
• only 1 person in the post office at any time
• please have your items wrapped, addressed and with customs labels filled out BEFORE you get to the counter
• all large letters and parcels to Europe and beyond need customs labels
• rude and aggressive customers will be refused to be served
• no Covid tests are accepted (priority post box in Church End, Blewbury only, or a post box with ‘priority’ on it)
• last acceptance time is 4.30pm or 11.30 on Wednesdays and Saturdays
• opening times may change with government guidelines
Please note that as the British love a nice queue and a good moan about the weather, we are providing an ideal
opportunity for both whilst waiting outside, totally free! You’re welcome!
Stay safe everyone. Love Karen, Maggie, Michael & Katrina
Thank you for your generous support for the Didcot Food Bank throughout 2020 and particularly for Christmas
donations – the number of items sent from Blewbury in time for distribution at Christmas was truly overwhelming.
It is a sign of the real hardship many people are experiencing that Food Banks are more necessary than ever at this
time of year and your support is hugely appreciated and every item is used to help a needy family.
The next dates for donations to are Saturday 30th JANUARY 2021 until Monday 8th FEBRUARY 2021. There will be
a collection box as usual during these dates outside the Charity School House (opposite the Church). Please do not
leave any donations if the box is not there. There is also always a Food Bank donation box at the Post Office.
If you can give even one item of dried goods, tins, UHT milk, toiletries or household cleaning items, soap and
toiletries, pet food or items for babies - all donations are accepted with great thanks. Thank you for your continued
support. St Michael’s Church Action Group and Didcot Food Bank.
NEW: A reminder that you may now make a cash donation online, so that if the Food Bank is short of any particular
items, they can purchase goods locally. Here is the link: https://didcotbaptist.churchsuite.co.uk/donate/ When
you visit this site, please select the "Foodbank" option and, if appropriate, you can include Gift Aid to reclaim tax.
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14Read our most recent newsletter at
sustainable-blewbury.org.uk/newsletter_latest.pdf
Hedges and hedge-laying: The photo shows the hedge that we have
laid along the southern border of Blewbury allotments. This has had
a transformative effect on the allotment plots alongside the hedge,
allowing much more light in, and probably adding up to a metre of
extra useable ground. We welcome suggestions for further hedges
to be laid. John Ogden
Watlington Climate Action Group has made a very interesting,
informative video about hedges, hedgerows, hedge laying and why
they are important for improving biodiversity. You can view it at:
youtube.com/watch?v=f18hU9L_AY8&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=WatlingtonClimateActionGroup
There is much activity these days about planting more trees to fight against global heating but the humble hedgerow
can be overlooked. In the UK we have lost approximately half our hedgerows over the past 50 years, but even so it
is estimated that there remain over 500,000 km of them. Collectively, that is Britain’s single largest nature reserve.
Protecting/enhancing them is a hugely valuable contribution towards carbon reduction and improved biodiversity.
Laptops for online schooling: Sustainable Wantage is collecting old or unused laptops and tablets for
schoolchildren who need one for online schooling, at The Mix on Mill Street. If you have one (working or not) why
not donate it so they can repair it? Full details at: sustainablewantage.org.uk/?page_id=2194
BLEWBURY FREECYCLE
E-MAIL TEL NO.
FREE ITEMS TO A GOOD HOME
Oval glass Pyrex casserole. 30cm x20 cm x10cm. Huge! Ordered by Jean Richards
851123
mistake and has never been used. Photo available. jean@brooksend.co.uk
Oak dining table – approx. 180cm (extends to 270cm) x 90cm; six oak
dining chairs; oak dresser – approx. 185cm long, linen fold and leaded
Peter Butler 07492
glass doors; matching pair of bedside cabinets (Drexel Heritage) in
rdlorangerie@aol.com 818158
dark wood finish; white dressing table c/w mirror and stool; white
tallboy; two white bedside cabinets (not matching); three easy chairs
(Parker Knoll); six glass demijohns.
• Cloud-based storage service IP Camera - worked by wifi; has pan
tilt, motion detection, night and day, 2-way intercom.
• AC1200 wifi Range extender. High-speed dual band.
Sue Corderoy
• 300mbps/867 Mbps by TP Link. 850060
susan.corderoy@btinternet.com
• Very large framed picture and autograph of Fernando Alonso,
winner of 2005 Formula 1 World Championship, authenticated.
Would like a donation to Cats Protection Charity.
HP 21 Black and HP 22 Tri-colour printer cartridges bought in error –
package damaged but cartridges sealed; forest scene incomplete
canvas tapestry with all wool 36x50cms; Hoover Breeze vacuum Ann Dendy
850760
cleaner A rated - plus tools; Orek mini vacuum cleaner with shoulder ann@dendy.co.uk
strap - plus tools; wooden bookshelf – 6 shelves (6.5’ high; 30” wide;
10.5” deep).
Lydia Inglis 07801
6 x 4 Forza football goal in good condition
lydandmuz@gmail.com 932393
• 20 assorted children’s books, ages 2 to 8, some almost new, some
well loved, ranging from Here Comes Spot to Bob the Builder to
Jo Lakeland
Aliens Colouring to the Worst Witch
jolakeland@blewbury.uk 850490
• Also 2 new bicycle saddle bags, 4 large china mugs in a stand and
100 large brass curtain rings (curtain hooks fit into them)
If you want any of them I will leave them in our porch
If you have any items to freecycle please email a short description (using ‘freecycle’ as your subject), and include your
email and phone number. Lydia Inglis (lydandmuz@gmail.com).
Getting involved in Sustainable Blewbury can contribute to the village and its environment. To participate,
or to receive our free bi-monthly Newsletter, email info@sustainable-blewbury.org.uk or phone 850372.
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16BLEWBURY AND UPTON VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION – Your village gardening club
In December we managed to hold the Banksian Medal Competition, with nine entrants. Well done to Rosie and
Mathew Phillips (the youngest entrants) for taking part. Woodturner Tony Sibley’s table decoration included
wooden Christmas trees, snowmen and bells. Congratulations to our 90 years young entrant, who was placed 2nd - which
proves you are never too old!! Despite great difficulty in choosing a winner, the final decision was: 1st place - Kornelia
Hearman, 2nd place – Helen Bennett, 3rd place – Graeme Gettings and Highly Commended – Rose and Mathew Phillips.
1st place: Kornelia Hearman, with husband 2nd place: Helen Bennett 3rd place: Graeme Gettings, with Joanna
Roger and judge Joanna Fielden
The judges asked us to pass on congratulations to all the entrants, so, CONGRATULATIONS!
Well, we’re in lockdown again! The Committee will be preparing for the Summer Show, to be held in July 2021. In the
meantime, maybe we can hold another competition at the beginning of April (if lockdown has been eased) – how about
“An Easter Bonnet with Spring Flowers.”
Life on the allotment? The past few weeks have been pretty cold! And to add to the problems Defra advised the outbreak
of avian flu. It means that all chickens must be kept under cover so wild birds cannot gain access. Fortunately my hens
have always had an enclosed run, not only protecting them from wild birds, but keeping them warm and dry. Their outer
run is covered with butterfly netting which prevents even the smallest of birds getting inside. The allotments are waiting
for Spring – a bit soggy at the moment. Good news is, I have sweet peas in the greenhouse, together with some garlic
and six lovely lavender plants all waiting to be planted out. It won’t be long until it will be seed planting time. My seed
potatoes arrived by post this week, so are now chitting in the spare bedroom!!
DID YOU KNOW? “It is said that marigolds, particularly the Mexican variety ‘tagetes minuta’ will control Ground Ivy,
Horsetail and Ground Elder. It may be disconcerting to the visitor to see a dense crop of marigolds blazing in some
unsuitable part of the garden, but if this remedy works as effectively as turnips against couch grass, who cares?
HAPPY GARDENING - KEEP WELL AND SAFE
FROM OUR CANADIAN CORRESPONDENT
I have never grown figs before, having always disliked the hard packs of dried figs full of gritty seeds that used to be all
that was available in British supermarkets. Now, however, one can easily obtain and appreciate the delight of a fresh
green (or brown) fig served with prosciutto and burrata cheese, which is a completely different thing. They are beautiful
trees, with their glossy palmate leaves and abundance of fruit. The trees are deciduous, growing to a height of five meters
if left unpruned.
Although I’ve always thought of figs as needing a hot climate, hardy varieties such as Brown Turkey can easily be grown
in the UK and also Western Canada, with our mild winters and warm wet summers, producing brown pear-shaped fruits
with bright red flesh inside. Figs can be grown in the open ground, trained up against a sunny wall, but they are also good
in large pots, particularly because it is a good idea to constrict their roots, thus encouraging the tree to use its energy to
produce fruit instead of extending underground in all directions. Indeed, suckers growing up around the main trunk
should be removed. If very cold weather threatens, pots can be brought under cover and outdoor plants can be protected
with fleece.
If treated properly, figs can produce two harvests a year; remove any small figs at the end of summer as these will not
continue to ripen. However, if there are tiny pea-sized fruits in the leaf axils, keeping the tree protected through the
winter will enable these embryonic fruits to give you an early crop next year. The fruits are ready when the skin softens
and splits easily. Wasps love them, so use traps to deter them.
As with all fruit trees, prune in the dormant stage during the winter months, removing any dead, diseased or damaged
branches. For fan-trained trees, establish a framework by removing every other branch to encourage lower bushier
growth. For trees in containers and open ground, establish a good spread of branches around the tree, removing any
weak or inward facing stems.
In June, once the fruit has started to form, lightly trim the tips of the new growth to keep it tidy. The most extraordinary
thing about figs is its symbiotic relationship with the fig wasp that lays its eggs inside the developing fruit and pollinates
the internal flowers; what we think of as the fruit is in fact an inflorescence, a cluster of flowers! Ain’t Nature wonderful?
Thanks to the RHS website for most of this information! Angela Hoy (angelahoy23@gmail.com)
17BLEWBURY CLIMATE ACTION
What can I do now? That’s a perpetual question in Lockdown, but there are things you can do.
PROTEST
If you do one thing this month, say yes to green trade (and no to fossil fuels). It’s an obvious thing
to do if you care about what you eat, and care about minimising climate change!
Every year, the UK spends £10 billion subsidising coal, oil, and gas. Meanwhile, climate disasters
hit the poorest countries hardest. A team of countries including New Zealand, Iceland, Norway,
and Costa Rica have a plan to end fossil fuel subsidies and help green businesses to thrive: a new
green trade agreement. We are asked by Traidcraft to tell the UK government to join the new green trade
agreement and get serious about tackling climate change. Traidcraft Exchange exists to do two things: to support
people to harness the benefits of trade and to fight against injustice in global trade.
Will you tell the UK to join the green trade (ACCTS) agreement? Go to traidcraftexchange.org/accts and scroll down
to a button that says: ADD YOUR NAME. Click on it to sign the petition, then email your friends to get them to sign
and read more about read more about ACCTS on the BCA website.
PLAN AHEAD
We hear a lot about planting trees that will absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), and it is an excellent idea. Usually it is
about planting an area of woodland, but HUGS (Hagbournes and Upton Group for Sustainability) took a different
approach: they helped people to buy cheap smaller native trees to plant in their own gardens. Read about it at
hugsustainability.org/trees-1. Sustainable Blewbury is looking to start something similar in the autumn ,but do
remember that shrubs (and hedges) also absorb CO2 and probably start doing it a lot more quickly that trees (they
have more leaves sooner). I noticed last year most of the shrubs that Savages sell grow to less that 1.5 m, so it
would be easy to fit one, two or even a group into a small garden. And plant climbers against your fence – all absorb
CO2, so plan ahead, and do something easy to combat climate change! Jo Lakeland info@blewburyclimateaction.com
A RECORD-BREAKING SERIES OF BLEWBURY SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
In November 2020 Blewbury School concluded two very interesting Erasmus Plus projects, which had given staff and
students amazing opportunities to learn from European partners about their cultures, schools, curriculums and so much
else. Over a period of over 20 years, mostly inspired by Marion Mills, the former headteacher of the School, the School
had developed a wide range of international partnerships collaborations and international learning opportunities. These
had involved contact with schools in numerous other countries and every year a succession of teachers and pupils from
those countries have visited Blewbury School and given our pupils a taste of languages and cultures from around the
world. As a result, the School received the International School Award from the British Council a stunning seven times in
succession. This is, quite literally, a world record.
One of the themes in one of these latest projects in which we partnered schools from the Netherlands, Germany and
Spain has been encouraging a range of mindfulness activities and the production of mood boards. These boards represent
each child or adult in pictures and a few words, giving the creator the opportunity to express the aspects about
themselves that they are proud of, or that matter most to them, and because of their format
they are easy to share across cultures without language barriers. March 2020 should have been
a meeting in Holland and work was prepared around sustainability and pledges towards making
a difference in each school. BUT Covid-19 arrived, and the schools shut down just as the visit was
scheduled to take place. The project was extended by a term but alas still no travelling, so the
meetings were set up online. Blewbury was the first to interact, holding a joint lesson with the
school in Spain to discuss the various pledges. This turned out to be our final involvement with
Erasmus +, and the end of a varied and very interesting international journey of collaborations,
friendships, mutual sharing and exciting international education and learning. Scan the QR code to see a slideshow on
YouTube which shares the pledges made by our four Erasmus+ schools. Roger Murphy
BLEWBURY POST OFFICE, THEN AND NOW
Continuing the story of Blewbury PO from the article in the December Bulletin: After the post office closed in
Church End, there was no post office in the village for over 2 years, as no premises could be found, (a sub postmaster
has to provide the premises and pay all utilities etc, which is why lots of the sub post offices have closed).
Derek Buck and Ann Scullard pursued Post Office Ltd (POL) to enable a new ‘community branch’ to open in a
converted broom cupboard at the village hall, with a 30 hour a week contract and a small salary for the postmaster,
while the small rental fee was paid by the Parish Council. This means that the premises are now safe, and it’s the
postmaster that occasionally changes! Anne Scullard was the first postmaster at the new branch, followed by
Margaret Maytham, Ann King, and now me!
We are classed as a ‘community branch’ and are ringfenced for a few years. The other branches are ‘crowns’
(directly managed by POL) or a ‘main’, usually found as a complete post office inside other stores such as WH Smith
or Co-op, or a ‘local’ (run on the same counter as the shop, Tesco in Cholsey, for example, staff paid by Tesco). We
all just hope that the government (whoever it is) keep the community branch subsidy in place, to keep us still
operating; the contract is under review, we have funding until April 2022! Karen Foreman
18PARISH COUNCIL
Notes of the Parish Council meeting held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 13 January 2021 by e-conference.
Present: Chris Lakeland(Chair), Mark Blythe, Jane Gibson, Lydia Inglis, Michael Penington, Miriam Jacobs, Mark Shayler,
Vaughan Humphries and Phil Kilroe. Also present Elizabeth Cooper (Clerk), David Hollick (Lengthman), District Councillor
Hayleigh Gascoigne and County Councillor Mike Fox Davies.
The Parish Council finance committee met over the New Year to consider the budget for FY 2021-2022 and request a
precept from the Vale. Preservation of council reserves at a realistic level is a requirement. It is unlikely that local
government funding will allow them to do any more than maintain essential services, adding to the pressure on the
parish. In addition, the unknown costs of recovering from Covid and the likely shortfall in income from venues will take
a toll. Consequently a small increase in precept equating to approximately £5 per annum on a Band D property was
proposed and accepted by council.
Our County Councillor reported that from 15 January 22 sites will be delivering the C19 vaccine across Oxfordshire to the
top two priority groups. Our District Councillor reminded use again of the support available from the Vale so please do
make use of the information below for you or anyone you know. You can also contact any Parish Councillor. Councillor
were reminded that scammers are taking advantage of the current situation and are offering fake vaccinations for
money. The NHS is delivering the vaccine free of charge so please do not respond to messages not originating from the
NHS. Residents are reminded that any remaining Christmas wreaths in the new cemetery will be removed at the
beginning of February. The Council would like to thank not only the many residents who are supporting others but also
those who help in different ways to make Blewbury the special place it is.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
All Blewbury planning applications, decisions and Parish Council responses, including items under consideration, can be
found in the ‘Parish’ section of the Blewbury website (http://blewbury.co.uk/parish/planning/), which is updated
monthly. Links are also provided to the main Vale Planning site, where full details can be obtained.
Responses to the District Council:
P20/V3327/FUL The Recreation Ground, Bohams Road - Installation of 8m Painted Green steel floodlighting columns
and associated Green Fully Shielded LED Luminaires. (Alternative proposal to previously granted planning permission
P19/V0512/FUL, with improved visual aspects and reduced carbon footprint.) BPC has no objection.
P20/V3290/HH The Garden House, rear of Ashbrook House, Westbrook Street - First floor addition to provide master
bedroom suite. Blewbury PC has no objection.
P20/V3122/HH Pembroke, Westbrook Street - Erection of new rear single storey extension. Conversion of existing
garage space and new roof. Associated internal reconfigurations. Blewbury PC has no objection.
P20/V2625/FUL & P20/V2630/LB Abners Barn, Church Road - Demolition of modern lean-to. Subdivision of plot to
create separate dwelling (conversion of existing Grade II Listed Barn), parking and associated infrastructure. Application
withdrawn 7.1.21.
Decisions from the District Council:
P20/V2824/HH 21 Bridus Mead - Garage conversion. Granted.
P20/V2640/HH 3 Berry Lane - Amendments to rear hipped portions of roof to convert to gable. Alterations and
replacement of external windows and doors. New porch. Associated internal reconfigurations. Granted.
P20/V2063/FUL Garden House, Westbrook Street - Erect new dwelling within side garden. (Amended plans submitted
23.11.20). Granted.
Enquiries regarding planning in the parish may be sent to blewburypc@gmail.com
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 10 February 2021 by e-conference.
NEED TO CONTACT YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS?
Mark Blythe, The Manor, Berry Lane Phil Kilroe, Middle Paddock, Berry Lane
Jane Gibson 5 Westbrook Green Chris Lakeland, 4 Westbrook Green
Vaughan Humphries, 3 Cossicle Mead Michael Penington, Cleve Cottage, Chapel Lane
Lydia Inglis, Chapmans, Nottingham Fee Mark Shayler 2 Eastfields
Miriam Jacobs, Tudor Cottage, London Rd Elizabeth Cooper (part-time Clerk) 07968 772935
You can also email the part-time Parish Clerk at blewburypc@gmail.com
THANKS TO PAUL, THE BULLETIN’S OUTGOING TREASURER, AND WELCOME RACHAEL, OUR NEW ONE!
Our long-standing Treasurer, Paul Letchfield, has stepped down more than a decade after first joining the Bulletin team
as a collator, back in the days (not that long ago!) when almost every aspect of Bulletin production was done manually.
Following John Richards’s death in 2011, Paul took over the role of Treasurer while still turning up once a month to the
collating sessions, and has kept the Bulletin finances on an even keel ever since. As he takes his very well-earned rest,
we welcome Rachael Richardson to the team to carry on his good work. Officially taking over the reins as from January
this year, Rachael has several years’ experience managing the finances of substantial businesses, and we are
tremendously grateful to her for taking us on. We look forward to another long and happy relationship.
19DEADLINE FOR EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING FOR MARCH ISSUE:
7.30 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17th
Autumn Leaves All Autumn Leaves activities are on hold until further notice. In the meantime keep well and stay safe.
For any further information call Norman Webb (850700) or Doreen Tyrrell (850332).
Free and friendly help for computer users every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00. We provide help remotely
using telephone, Facetime, Skype, Zoom, Teams, WhatsApp or whatever is best for you. Book a 30 minute appoint-
ment by emailing theastonsonline@gmail.com or by phoning 07780 958249. Join an online meeting 10:30 – 11:15
on Tuesday 16 February (Shrove Tuesday) to hear about new on-line facilities including free self-learning courses.
Book a place using the email address above. For more information visit www.astonsonline.uk.
BLEWBURY GOOD NEIGHBOURS
If you live in Blewbury and are self-isolating due to COVID-19 we can help with: • Urgent supplies • Picking up
shopping • A friendly phone call • Other essential errands • Help (by phone if necessary) with setting up Skype,
WhatsApp, Facetime etc – just ask! Please text/call one of the following three phone numbers and a volunteer
will arrange to help you: 851777 (Blewbury Post Office), 07825 154842, 07801 932393. If you would like to
register as a volunteer, please also call these numbers or visit the Blewbury Good Neighbours page on Facebook.
*** NEW! FREE MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE ***
A village-wide free hot meal delivery service is available for those that need it. Frequency of deliveries depends
on demand, so if you’re interested please call Karen, in confidence, as soon as possible on 851777 (Blewbury
Post Office) or 07825 154842.
BLEWBURY FLYING SQUAD The Flying Squad service is suspended until further notice.
BLEWBURY POST OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 8.30 am - 12 noon and 2.30 - 5 pm
Wednesdays: 8.30 am - 12 noon
Saturdays: 9.30 am - 12 noon
Christmas/New Year Variations:
Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th): Open until 12 noon only
Monday 28th (Bank Holiday): Closed all day
Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st: Open mornings only
New Year’s Day (Friday 1st): Closed all day
Monday January 4th onwards: Open as usual
February Bin Collection Days: Food waste bin: every Tuesday. Grey bin or pink sack: Tuesday 9th and 23rd. Green
bin or sack, and brown bin: Tuesday 2nd and 16th.
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of the products or services offered. Display advertisements must be submitted in one of three rectangular sizes:
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All advertisements should be submitted to the Editor in the first instance, either emailed to editor@blewbury.co.uk as a Microsoft Word,
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