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New bus service launches in Carterton
exciting new bus service has launched connecting the North and 08 An South outskirts of the town with the centre
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All about purple sprouting broccoli
news: 08 local New leisure services view: 10 garden Purple sprouting broccoli 12 astronomy Dark skies in the Cotswolds FEATURED
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We study and review at 2 new books
12 2 new books reviewed education 13 Do we need more exams? general interest 14 The success of online quizzes a good read: FEATURED
Welcome to the May - June issue In this issue we look at an exciting new bus services launched across Carterton (p8), as well as how to cultivate purple sprouting broccoli in your garden (p10). Dark skies and astronomy feature on p12, whilst p14 talks about the enduring success of online quizzes. I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in July. Best wishes,
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Welcome to the March - April issue In this issue we welcome Spring with a look at the key tools you’ll need in the garden (p12). There’s also a glimpse into the amazing work being done by Alain Rouveure in Nepal and how you can help to change lives there (p2). We also look at the history of Mother’s Day (p8) and how a local Cafe provided lockdown support (p8). I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in May. Best wishes,
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INTER�GENER ATIONAL WEALTH GR ANDPARENTS PERSPECTIVE Investing in the Family Legacy No matter how little or how much you have to pass on or invest, financial planning is critical. Understanding inheritance tax, long-term investment portfolios and the financial possibilities of trusts for children or grandchildren, can all make a significant impact over time.
When we reach a certain age, it’s common to feel we have less control over what we can do to positively impact our family’s financial security. With “working for longer” probably not being an option, grandparents’ opportunities to support their families turn from being an active role to more of a passive one; where money needs to be invested smartly over time. Too often we hear grandparents speak with regret about how they have managed their finances. Those who started late to plan their pension, save for the future and build wealth to pass onto the next generation would, with hindsight, all go back to take it more seriously if they could. While a portal in time is not a viable option today, grandparents still have opportunities to build wealth for themselves, their children, and grandchildren - even when they’re living off their pensions or investments. Grandparents can also have a really important part to play in educating their children and grandchildren about the importance of considering their financial situation and future plans as early as possible.
Planning Around Inheritance Tax If you knew that your inheritance was going to be reduced by tax, what would you do differently? These are important questions that grandparents should be asking themselves, and there are ways to plan around them. Most grandparents plan to pass on wealth through their assets when they pass on, but many may not be aware of what implications that inheritance tax could have on the amount that is actually able to be inherited. While the saying remains true, “the only certainty in life is death and taxes”, that doesn’t mean that you can’t plan as effectively as possible. Visit our website to learn more about inheritance tax planning.
Investing in a JISA Investing in a Junior ISA (JISA) for a grandchild is a direct investment into future generations. A JISA account started when children are young can blossom and be used towards covering university costs, first cars, or more advantageous starts to young adult life. A JISA is a tax-efficient savings account which parents and grandparents can invest in and watch their savings appreciate in value to become a powerful nest egg for the future. As the account belongs to the “junior”, there are great tax benefits, making it a smarter way to save for future generations.
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Building wealth with a long-term investment portfolio Another way to invest for inter-generational wealth is to set up a long-term investment portfolio that will appreciate in value. Setting up an investment portfolio is one way to regain control of your potential to continue to grow wealth. While work will (thankfully) come to a close, that doesn’t mean that earning potential has to stop. An investment portfolio can go a long way in enabling grandparents to contribute financially and develop a portfolio that can continue to appreciate long after they’ve gone.
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Charlbury Artweeks: 1st - 9th May At last! After a year of changed plans for everyone, St Mary’s Church Group artists are pleased their exhibition will open on May 1 at St. Mary’s Church, Charlbury, and end on May 9. Covid restrictions permitting, the opening times, will be 10 to 4 on weekdays, and 12 to 5 on Sundays. Should circumstances change before we can open, the exhibition will go virtual and you will be able to log in to www.artweeks.org and search Anita Cooper (printmaking), Lee Belcher (painting), Sue Tucker (weaving) and Cathryn Jeff (painting). The Church will be a covid-safe environment and people will be asked to use their face masks at all times. Refreshments will not be available.
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The next 2 meetings of this group will both be on Zoom at 10.30am and will be on Wednesday 26th May when the talk will be by Roger Harris on the subject of “65 Years of Theatre and Opera Going” and on Wednesday 23rd June when the talk will be by Gillian White on the subject of “Henry VIII and The Field of the Cloth of Gold”.. Connection details for the Zoom meetings will be available nearer the time.Although we are unable to hold meetings as a result of the Covid restrictions, it is proposed to hold monthly Zoom meetings until we are able to meet as a group once more. For full details and information about the special interest groups, some of which are meeting, please see our website: www.u3asites.org.uk/bourton
(photo) the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Jill Bull and Mayor, Cllr Nick Leverton, presenting driver Mark Watson with the keys outside Carterton Town Hall
Brand new bus service launches in Carterton Oxfordshire Community Transport unveiled its new service linking up Carterton Town Centre. Officially launched on the 2nd of March, the new Carterton Connector service links the North and South outskirts of the town with the centre, via two new routes – the 345 North Circular, and the 355 South Circular. The new service is run by West Oxfordshire Community Transport, a not-forprofit co-operative which has enjoyed great success since its foundation in 2017. The commencement of the Carterton service is the third major route offered by the organisation, following its popular Witney Town Services and 210 service, linking Witney to the Wychwoods, and comes after several years’ hard work by a dedicated group of citizens, including Councillor Sandie Baylis. The two new Carterton routes, supported by Carterton Town Council, begin at the Asda supermarket and run hourly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings; the 345 route departs on the hour from 9am-1pm, and the 355 at 35 minutes past the hour from 9:35am-12:35pm. West Oxfordshire Community Transport Director Margaret Burden said: “This service has been such a long time coming. After all the hard work put in by residents of the Carterton community and the support from Carterton Town Council, we are really excited that it is happening at last.” “Residents of Carterton – particularly those who do not have access to their own transport – will benefit from this route by linking them to essential services in Carterton town centre. We believe that a community where people are interconnected is a strong and healthy one and bus services are one of the keys for helping this to happen.” As a not-for-profit co-operative, West Oxfordshire Community Transport is owned by its members, most of whom live in West Oxfordshire. All of its profits are reinvested in the service, to provide a people-powered local transport link for the benefit of the community. Town Mayor, Councillor Nick Leverton, added: “Carterton Town Council has worked closely with West Oxfordshire Community Transport to deliver this exciting project for our town. The new bus service, operating within Carterton, will increase the mobility of our residents and will enable them to access our wide range of local shops and amenities, such as the Library, local support groups, places of worship and the Health Centre. I would like to thank my fellow Town and County Councillors, Officers and our partners who came together to deliver this project for the benefit of Carterton’s residents.” The service officially began with a socially-distanced ceremony on March 2nd, with Councillor Leverton presenting the keys to bus driver Mark Watson outside the Town Hall. With the recent loosening of lockdown restrictions, West Oxfordshire Community Transport has started to ramp up its services and expand its timetables, including the reintroduction of its Saturday services in Witney. For more information and all current timetables, visit www.woct.org.uk. For more information please visit www.woct.org.uk, email info@woct.org.uk, or phone 07747 775503.
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Martin Bushnell of Chipping Norton Wills & Probate (CNWP) In the early part of the last decade, I had no understanding and little interest in Chancery Law, but then a lifelong friend took her own life and I found myself as an executor of her Will + Trustee of a charity. Unfortunately, she had drafted all the documents herself and the shortcomings of the Will / Letter of Wishes meant that for 5 years her estate (left to Charity) had to be defended against malicious 3rd party challenges. Severely undermining the good works of the Charity. During this time, I had to educate myself in Chancery Law whilst dealing with: The loss of a friend, HMRC, The Attorney General’s Office (as protector of charities), Solicitors, Barristers, Courts, Land Registry, property issues…etc…etc.
the understanding of Chancery Law developed over this time and instructing counsel, the case was found in favour of my old friend and therefore the Charity. This tragic story brought me to the world of Wills, Trusts, LPA’s etc. but passion keeps me here. Using this experience along with the acquired knowledge to protect client’s investments and legacies. Thankfully, I am now aided by a team of superb professionals as Chancery Law is undoubtedly complex, requiring specialism in diverse fields; including Tax Law, Family Law, Business Law, Succession, Inheritance, Legacies, Trusts (which is a fascinating piece of English Law all on its own). Now I have over 100 contributing solicitors and barristers to ensure collective expertise is available. You are in safe hands at Chipping Norton Wills & Probate.
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GARDEN VIEW
Purple sprouting broccoli Purple Sprouting Broccoli is a beautiful,
prefers a heavier soil than mine ideally but
their pots, and plant them 50-60cm apart,
tasty addition to the dinner table, and
seems to do well enough in my garden.
with a similar distance between the rows.
the garden. It has a great flavour, a long
I dig in a fair amount of leaf mould and
Brassicas dislike loose soil, so make sure
harvesting season and is nutritionally
well-rotted manure to bulk it up. Purple
you firm around the plants lightly with
beneficial. A single portion provides half
sprouting broccoli doesn’t like exposed
your foot. Water again after planting. Six
your daily requirement of carotenoids,
sites, because the wind buffets the stems,
plants will produce enough broccoli to
plus high levels of folic acid and vitamins
so if your garden is more open it will need
feed a family of four. I grow more because
A and C. It’s definitely a ‘plan-ahead’
a bit of protection.
I love it.
crop though. If you start planting now
Sow seeds into small pots or multi-cell
you will give yourself something to look
trays, using a good quality multi-purpose
Harvest when the flower shoots are well
forward to next January, and as it is a ‘cut
seed and cuttings compost. When the lit-
developed but before the flowers have
and come again’ crop, that long season
tle plants are large enough to handle, prick
actually opened. Cut the central spears
should keep you going until April or May!
the seedlings out and transplant them into
with a sharp knife first, as this encourages
single 9cm pots. Watering them in well.
the side shoots to develop quickly. Then
Purple-sprouting broccoli is extremely
crop the side shoots regularly to extend
hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as
Once the plants have matured, fork the
the cropping time.
-12°C. You can actually start raising seeds
soil over. Remove large stones and peren-
in March, for even earlier crops. I usually
nial weeds. Even if your soil is heavier it’s
January seems a long way away right
start the new year with good intentions of
worth digging in some organic matter to
now, but a little planning and preparation
staggering my planting like this (because
improve texture and moisture retention.
will ensure that deliciousness will await
it is one of my favourites veg), then forget
I don’t need to add lime to my soil but if
when we get there.
and end up planting in April or May.
you garden on neutral or acid soil, you’d
Happy gardening,
be advised to work some in. Transplant One of the reasons I love it is that I garden
when the broccoli plants are 7-9cm tall.
on fairly alkaline soil, in which it thrives. It
Water them well before removing from
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Cotswold Sky In a recent Sky at Night article The Cotswolds have been highlighted as one of the best places in England for observation with specific reference to the Aunt Phoebe’s Recreation Ground in the village of Long Compton, the Rollright Stones ancient monument near Chippinag Norton, the area around Northleach and Guiting Power and Cleeve Hill high above Cheltenham. These areas have yet to be certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (www.darkskydiscovery.org.uk) but hopefully it will only be a matter of time before the above join a most select list. You don’t need a telescope to enjoy the beauty of a clear sky. One could argue that you do not even have to have a knowledge of the constellations and it may be that on a clear
The Cotswolds – One of England’s Dark-Sky Locations
night you may be able to see the outline of the Milky Way. What is certain is the amazement you will feel looking at hundreds of stars decorating a wonderous sky.
The Milky Way - Courtesy of The Countryside Charity (www.cpre.org.uk)
DIARY Summer Solstice occurs at 03.32
on the 21st June. This is when the
Sun reaches its furthest point North during its annual journey. This day is often referred to as the longest day because it is the day when we have the most daylight. Meteorite Showers The Aquariids reach their maximum on 6th May Mercury is never the easiest of the planets to locate due to its close proximity to the Sun. The month of May provides the best viewing conditions of the year to observe. On 1st May it will be low on the horizon looking NNW at around 21.30 hours and will be more clearly visible as rises higher each evening until the 17th May when it reaches its greatest elongation (i.e., the largest angle between the Earth,
Mercury and the Sun). From this date Mercury lowers itself in the sky each evening. During June Mercury is not visible. Venus emerges late in the evening towards the end of May and will be observed below Mercury. During June it can be seen very low to the horizon in the north west. Mars is gradually descending towards the western horizon during May but can be seen close to the Moon at around 21.30 hours on 15th and 16th May. It continues its descent during June. Jupiter and Saturn will be seen during early dawn during both May and June first in the south east, and then working their way towards the South. Saturn is to the right of Jupiter. John Harris
A Good Read Where the Crawdads Sing n Delia Owens
When a young man is found dead on the North Carolina coast the local police – and local residents – start looking for the culprit. It doesn’t take long before they turn their attention to Kya, also known as the Marsh Girl. But is she guilty of anything more than being an outsider? What follows is actually two stories intertwined. As the hunt for the murderer continues we learn of Kya’s life in the marsh. At the age of 6 she watched Ma walk away from their shack with a blue case and high heeled shoes. Though Kya waited, her mother never returned and over the following months her siblings left as well, leaving her alone with Pa. He was often drunk or absent, so it was up to Kya to survive, until he finally left when she was 10. To some extent, this is a coming-of-age story. It is an unforgettable novel; a celebration of nature and some of the most engaging parts are the descriptions of the marsh world through which Kya glides effortlessly in her canoe. It becomes a character in its own right. There is no denying that this novel will stay with you long after you finish it and feel as if you have been along the journey though the marsh with Kya.
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A Good Day for Climbing Trees n Jaco Jacobs
Don’t let anyone tell you that you are too young to take a stand. Sometimes all it takes is one simple, spur of the moment decision, to change your life forever. Marnus was fed up. No one seemed to notice him. His older brother acts as if he is in charge, and his younger brother seems to know everything. But a single knock on the door, a petition, and a tree under threat, will ensure that everyone notices him. This charming novel from one of South Africa’s most popular and prolific children’s authors will hook you in straightaway. It will make you laugh and will make you think about grabbing those opportunities that life gives you. By Willow Coby
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OLD SUBJECT, NEW GCSE, BUT DO WE NEED MORE EXAMINATIONS? Those not so young who read this article will no doubt recall a subject called Nature Study in their school days. In Nature Study we would study different types of birds and follow those that migrated, noted they all had different patterns on their eggs, identify leaves off different trees and press them in books, study the different types of fish in the local ponds, canals and rivers. We also learnt of insects, local wildlife and so the list goes on……… I used to enjoy Nature Study and went on to study Biology in what is now Y11. I didn’t enjoy Biology as much as Nature Study because it was too exam orientated for me. This is what concerns me about a proposal for a new GCSE titled “NATURAL HISTORY”. The value of the natural world to us is immeasurable but the teaching of it will not be started until Y10 and then only to the those few who select its route. Surely all youngsters should be given the opportunity of learning of the natural world at an earlier age and without the pressure of an examination looming over them? More to the point why was the study of Natural History in the form of Nature Study taken out of the curriculum in the first place?
Examinations are killing the enjoyment of learning Education is more than examinations and positions in league tables. They do not help those students that struggle or those who through no fault of their own are taken down a road that leads to depression and mental health issues. Examinations are popular with the politicians and one can argue that they help in improving our memory power and sharpen the brain, but the results may not truly reflect what the student has learnt. The student may after all be memorising the content which is immediately evaporated once they have left the examination room.
Teacher Stress The emphasis of stress does not stop with students, teachers also suffer from anxiety because they are also measured by the success of their students results. Paradoxically this leads to the teachers teaching to the passing of the exam paper depriving the students of a more rounded education.
Is there an alternative to examinations? This is the 64,000 dollar question because we do need to have a process of identifying the ability of students. These can include course work and continuous assessment processes but sadly until we can come up with a universally accepted alternative we must tread carefully with the mental health of our students. JOHN HARRIS
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the results indicated that the reward centres in human brains were stimulated most during self-disclosure. We actually get a brain buzz from talking about ourselves! Online quizzes and surveys tend to ask questions such as, ‘What is your favourite colour from this selection?’ or ‘Would your ideal Saturday evening be spent a) dancing in a nightclub? b) camping in the Cairngorms? c) curled up with a good book in front of a fire?’ etc. The quiz allows self-expression based on personal preferences. We disclose something about ourselves which releases the shot of dopamine which makes us feel good. But we also like to learn about ourselves. Have you or any of your friends every taken part in an online quiz or survey which starts off by declaring, ‘Every woman has her own Eighties anthem. Which is yours?’ or ‘Which celebrity would play you in the movie of your life?’. You click the link, answer a couple of questions and the song title or photo of the celeb pops up, along with,
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‘Tracey is a hardworking woman. She’s been through some tough times but always keeps smiling. She is fiercely loyal and will stand by her friends through thick and thin. If you hurt her, she may not show her feelings outwardly but rest assured, she’ll never forgive you.’ We could all probably be described like that, and even though we know it’s hokum, like horoscopes, we lap it up precisely because these online quiz results are relentlessly positive, and while we love learning things about ourselves, we love learning good things about ourselves even more. We share it with friends because it validates the positive things we feel about who we are.
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