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Witney...Blankets of course!

We look at the history and modern use of the Blanket Hall in Witney

Clean Sweep!

street sweeper for West 08 New Oxfordshire council

Garden View

It’s all about trimming hedges in the garden this Autumn

08 New street sweeper events 12 Local events across the area astronomy: 14 Comets & Meteor Showers education: 14 Will Brexit affect education? a good read 14 A new book reviewed local news: FEATURED

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16 All about privet hedges local news: 18 Witney Blanket Hall explored local news 20 Residents urged to recycle sensibly cotswold link: 22 Advertising Details cotswold link 22 Index garden view: FEATURED FEATURED

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Welcome to the September - October issue We welcome Autumn with a wide range of local news, updates and events. We have everything from history and current use of the Witney Blanket Hall (p18) and Comets and Meteors (p14) to Privet Hedge trimming! (p16). There’s also some information about the possible impact of Brexit on education. Don’t forget, if you have any news, events, updates or stories of local interest, please send them to editorial@jkanorth.com and we’ll do our best to publish them for you.

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I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in November. Best wishes,

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Council street team set to make a clean sweep Street cleaning in West Oxfordshire could become a lot greener after the Council took delivery of a state-of-the-art sweeper on trial. The machine made by Tennant is very similar to the existing four-strong fleet, except that it is powered by lithium ion batteries rather than diesel. This means that street cleaning would become emissions-free while managers at Council waste contractor Ubico also hope there will be significant savings in terms of maintenance and operation when compared with conventional sweepers.

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The move is all part of a drive to address environmental issues directly at the Council. Recently it announced a climate emergency and new initiatives such as single use plastics working party have been organised. Cllr Norman MacRae, Cabinet Member for Environment at the Council, said: “This is a fantastic idea and we will be examining the benefits of running this machine closely through the trial. “We are considering a range of initiatives in the face of the real prospect of climate change and it is important that all available options are carefully considered.”

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Combe Mill in Steam Sun 15th September 2019 Theme: - Country Crafts & Skills at the Mill Late 19th Century Sawmill and Workshop that once served the Blenheim Palace Estate. Historic Tower Clock collection, Steam and water powered machinery will also be working. Demonstrations of craftsmen’s tools make for an enjoyable visit. Make a poker in our Dual Blacksmiths Forge. Popular Riverside Tea Room, picnic area by the River Evenlode. Millie-the-mill-cat trail for the children to win a `Millie` badge . Crafters will be demonstrating, Spinning, Weaving, Rug Making and Sheep Design Items, with Morris Dancers in the afternoon ........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Themed:- Woodcrafts at Combe Come and see an interesting range of demonstrations of wood craft. There will be demonstrations by hurdle makers, chair makers and pole lathers, together with hands-on things for you to try working with wood. All our machinery will be working and the usual activities will be available in the tinkering area. Enjoy this working industrial Museum with its late 19th Century Steam working Beam Engine. See our working Line Shafting together with the restored Waterwheel and Dual Blacksmiths Forge. The workshop that once served the Blenheim Palace Estate. Demonstrations of craftsmen’s tools together with our collection of working Historic Tower Clocks make for an enjoyable visit. There is a Millie-the-mill-cat trail for the children to win a `Millie` badge. Enjoy Refreshments in the Tea Room, also the picnic area with seating by the River Evenlode. make for an enjoyable visit. . Have a go at making a poker in our Dual Blacksmiths’ Forge ........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults £8.00, Concessions & Children £6.50, under 5s free, Family Ticket discount. 10am to 5pm Combe Mill Society, 01993 358694.| www.combemill.org Email :- events@combemill.org

Out & About Every 2nd Tuesday n Chipping Norton Bliss Probus Club

The Blue Boar in Chipping Norton and meet at 12.00 midday every 2nd Tuesday of each month. We gather for drinks at 12.00, lunch at 12.30, followed by a guest speaker. We are a varied bunch of retired males who can guarantee you an equally varied menu of convivial banter and good company. New members always welcomre, contact Pat Lake, our Secretary on: (01608) 643458 or plake1970@aol.com .......................................................

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West Oxfordshire WI at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Parish Rooms, Chipping Norton. OX7 5NT. Friendly group of Women, ready to welcome newcomers. Come and enjoy a very varied programme. For more information email wowi@oxfordshirewi.co.uk .......................................................

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n Hailey Village Show

The annual Hailey Village Show will be held on Saturday 7th September in the Village Hall and includes Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables, Cookery, Photography, Floral Arrangements and Children’s Classes. Everyone is welcome to enter. Also bric-abrac and other stalls. See www.haileywestoxon.org for full schedule of classes. Contact 01993 899125. .......................................................

14th September

n Salford Village Fete

Traditional village Fete 2 miles outside Chipping Norton on A44 (OX7 5YP) Fun Dog Show, Children’s Games and Activities, Tug of War, Bric-a-Brac and other Stalls Teas, BBQ, Round the Village Race, Raffle, Tombola

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12 noon – 4pm Free admission and parking .......................................................

16th September

n Manet and Music at The Arts Society Blockley

2.45 at St Georges Hall Blockley GL56 9BY Bringing together Manet’s art and the music that inspired him, this lectures immerses you in Manet’s world. Contact Elaine Parker on 01386 840326 to book your place. .......................................................

24th October

n The genius of Leonardo da Vinci at The Arts Society Blockley 10am at Broadwell Village Hall GL56 0TL The study day of three lectures focuses on Leonardo’s works that were informed by scientific investigation. Contact Pamela Taylor 01386 701956 to book your place. .......................................................

28th September

n Burford Singers Come and Sing Day

Burford School. Registration and coffee from 9.30am. Informal performance 4.30pm. £20 to sing, £5 for audience. Come and join us for a day singing under our inspirational musical director Brian Kay. Great Handel Choruses from Acis and Galatea, Israel in Egypt, Messiah, Judas Maccabaeus, Solomon, Alexander’s Feast and Zadok the Priest. The day will also include Bob Chilcott’s Singing By Numbers. Everyone is welcome irrespective of singing ability or experience. Your music will be provided on the day and is included in the ticket price. For further details, to book online or download a booking form go to our website at www.burfordsingers.org.uk .......................................................

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Email us your event details to: christine@jkanorth.com and we’ll publish it for you. Magazine distribution dates are on p22. The Arts Society Cotswolds Lecture programme for September, October and November 2019

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n Chipping Norton Arts Festival

n 11th September “Canaletto & England” with Professor Brendon Cassidy By the 1720s Canaletto was renowned for his “views” of Venice. In 1746 he moved to London where the famous sights were represented to the English in ways they had never seen before. This lecture considers how he adapted his style to appeal to local taste, the successes (and occasional hostility from local artists), the range of work he produced and the influence he had on later English artists.

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“Zaha Hadid –architectural superstar” with Professor Colin Davies Zaha Hadid was born in Iraq but lived in Britain. This lecture tells the story of her career from the visionary projects of the 1980s, through the years of frustration when her designs were considered unbuildable, to the prolific crop of highly successful global projects in the last decade of her life. Architectural historians will recognise her as one of the most important architects of the early 21st century Lectures begin at 11.00 at the Warwick Hall, Church Green, Burford OX18 4RZ. Non-members are welcome (suggested donation £10). For more information see our website www.theartssocietycotswolds. org.uk .......................................................

There will be art to SEE and art to EXPERIENCE, workshops on Figure Drawing, Print-Making, Comic book Illustration and many others. There will be exhibitions and demonstrations of Painting, Drawing and Printing as well as many and varied artisan Arts and Crafts in various locations around the town. The Town Hall will be taken over by one large, fascinating and thought provoking installation never before seen in Oxfordshire. The Theatre will be host to not only a group show by members of CNarts but there will be screenings and talks of and about TV and FILM from preschool to adult by industry professionals where you can hear and see how these shows are conceived and created. www.cnarts.org .......................................................

11th October

Disaster Waiting - The Severn Bridge Disaster

Rissingtons Local History Society 7.30pm An illustrated talk by Paul Barnett over viewing the bridge’s construction, daily operation and eventual destruction at the hands of 2 runaway tankers. He will present recently unearthed documentary evidence about the tragic accident of 1960. Venue Upper Rissington School GL54 2PL Visitors Welcome £3.50 to include refreshments. For enquiries, contact Sue Brown on 01451 820233 / spsb@hotmail.co.uk. ....................................................... Please note: the editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to events listed. Please contact event organisers directly. All events correct at time of going to press.

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Will BREXIT Affect The Education Of Our Children?

Comets & Meteor Showers

By the time this article is published it may be that factors affecting the education of our children after Brexit will have been addressed in detail or at least in the process of being addressed.

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Comets can be best described as dirty snowballs from the outer Solar System. As they approach the Sun the ice particles evaporate thus loosening some of the comet’s particles to produce a tail. These particles of dust and small stones are left behind as the comet continues its journey of perhaps hundreds and sometimes thousands of years. The Earth passes through these trails and so during the month of October it will pass through the trails of Comet 1 P/Halley better known as Halley’s Comet which orbits the Sun every 75/76 years. This year one will possibly observe 20/25 meteors per hour. The ideal time to look will be

there are some 60,000 meteorites held in collections around the world.

Diary Autumn Equinox – Monday 23rd

September 08.50 BST. This is when the Sun crosses the Equator on its journey south). On this day there are approximately 12 hours light and 12 hours darkness on all places on Earth. British Summer Time ends - Sunday 27th October. Please remember to put your clocks back 1 hour.

The Planets Mercury

Unobservable during September but the enthusiast may catch a glimpse of Mercury close to the South West horizon at sunset during October. Venus

Unobservable during September but if you are lucky you may notice it low on the Western horizon at sunset during October. Mars

after the Moon has set; say 2 to 3 hours before dawn; on the mornings of 21st/22nd October, but you may observe some whilst the Moon is out. The following schematic (courtesy of space.com and StarryNight. com) shows how to observe the radiant i.e. the point at which the meteor shower appears to originate from in relation to the constellation of Orion.

Meteor Showers Meteor showers consist mainly of small particles of dust and debris; up to the size of small pebbles; burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere by which they are drawn in by the Earth’s gravitational pull. They enter the atmosphere at speeds close to 148,000 mph (238,000 km/h). It is estimated that 40,000 tons of meteor showers hit the Earth every year. Occasionally larger particles enter the atmosphere and will fall to Earth. These are referred to as meteorites and are quite collectable. In fact

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Unobservable during September but starts to rise around 06.00 hours, it is low in the Eastern sky during October. Jupiter

Easily observable on 5th/6th September at 20.00 hours being close to the Moon but by the end of the month and throughout October will only be seen after sunset low in the South West.

Our schools are being advised by the Government on the preparations required should we be leaving on a no deal Brexit, which further burdens our forever overburdened Head teachers and their staff. This information is open to public scrutiny on https://www. gov.uk/government/publications/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-forschools-in-england/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-for-schools-inengland The Department of Education have done their best to simplify the requirements but the advice in the above website soon leads you into a complex maze of further pages of information. It unfairly places the responsibility on to schools and local authorities to take steps now in working with their food suppliers in case of a no deal Brexit and to “ensure there are robust contingency plans in place” with regard to obtaining medical supplies. Considering that there are 24,323 schools in the England. Of these 16,769 are primary and 3,448 are secondary (Government Statistics January 2019) this appears to be a classic example of a Government falling short of its responsibilities. They should surely be putting in place the contingency plans on behalf of the schools that have enough on their plates educating children. So let’s look at some of the points that need to be addressed:

Stability in Education Starting from the top we have now had 5 Education Secretary’s in 5 years. This does not lead to a smoothly run system. Ofsted would have had a school under special measures or even closed had it had 5 different Head Teachers in such a short space of time.

Teacher Retention Uncertainty around Brexit is already affecting the retention and applications from EU countries of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) teachers. This in itself would not be a great obstacle but there are concerns of the numbers of students in this country attaining QTS status. It falls short of requirements particularly in the Maths and Science subjects. Add to this that one in three teachers are leaving within 5 years of qualifying, it is a matter of concern.

Saturn

Saturn follows Jupiter’s path across the sky during September and is very close to the Moon on 8th September at around 20.30 hours. The ringed planet continues its westerly journey throughout October. Meteor Showers

8th /9th October – The Draconid meteor shower 21st /22nd October – Orionid meteor shower John Harris

A Good Read

Circe

n Madeline Miller

Stories about the Greek gods have existed for centuries, and in this novel from US author Miller we learn of the story of Circe, a character in Homer’s The Odyssey, but this time told from her point of view. Circe is the daughter of the sun god, Helios, but is considered neither beautiful nor powerful, unlike his other children. Shunned by those around her, including her once devoted younger brother Aeetes, Circe is sent alone to an island where she turns to a mortal, Glaucos, whom she falls in love with. Having discovered the power of witchcraft she brews a potion to turn Glaucos into a god so she can marry him.

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Funding Schools have made it known that the present funding is inadequate with reports of some having to reduce staff numbers and a number going to a shorter school week. To help alleviate this situation the Prime Minister has promised an extra £4.6 billion for schools by 2022-23 which will return per-pupil funding for schools to 2015 levels. Details of how and when it is to be distributed have yet to be announced.

Higher Education The impact of Brexit on college and university education is expected to be significant. As of January 2018 there were almost 147,000 EU students studying a higher education qualification in the UK, contributing £5.1 billion to the UK economy and supporting 20,000 jobs. The full effect after Brexit is unclear. According to the Guardian, “Applications from European students have remained buoyant since the referendum. But the Higher Education Policy Institute think tank has predicted that numbers could crash by as much as 60% when Britain leaves”.

Conclusion

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This article has barely scratched the complexities of Brexit and Education. In the short term Brexit should have little or no effect on local schools in the way they operate. Funding and teacher retention are of concern no matter which pathway we take. In Higher Education far more detailed discussion will be required with regard to how Universities will engage with Europe especially in Research and Development. References: https://www.celsianeducation.co.uk/celsian-blog/how-will-brexitaffect-the-education-system-in-the-uk https://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2018/ sep/20/2vcs-on-will-brexit-damage-uk-universities https://www.ecclesiastical.com/insights/brexit-impact-on-education/ John Harris

However, her plans go awry, and her revenge leads her to be hated and despised by both mortals and gods. Circe has been a fascination for authors since the time of Homer and has influenced such writers as James Joyce and Margaret Atwood. In this novel Miller breathes new life into her, along with other figures such as Medea, Achilles, and Zeus: a mixture of legendary Titans, Olympians, and mortals. Woven into the story are familiar legends such as the Minotaur in the labyrinth, and Icarus, who flew too close to the sun. With such a large cast of characters it would have been helpful if the publishers had provided a crib sheet so the reader might remember who is who, but this is a story well worth persevering with.

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Trimming Privet Hedges One of the questions I’m often asked as a gardener is ‘How do I trim my privet hedge?’ Privet hedges aren’t a particularly sexy subject for a gardening article, but hedge-trimming seems to cause a lot of angst so let me tackle it here. Privet is one of our most popular hedging plants. It has dense foliage which is green all year round, and it’s hardy which means it’s suited to a wide range of planting sites. It’s also available in a selection of varieties and root types, so there’s a Privet hedge to suit most gardens. Autumn is a good time to trim them because there’s little chance of disturbing any birds who might be nesting in them. Nesting season generally runs from March to early August. If you have a small hedge like those outside terraced town houses, then

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hand-held hedge shears are fine, but for large hedges an electric or even a petrol hedge-trimmer is definitely easier. If you have one, give it a check over and make sure it’s sharp and well lubricated.

on both sides. This will mean the base is wider than the top and light can reach the bottom of the hedge, which means the hedge will be greener and look healthier.

Safety should be paramount. Wear safety goggles and sturdy gloves. It’s not overkill. I once spent Saturday afternoon in eye casualty because a small sharp twig flew into my eye while I was trimming a hedge. It hurt and took ages to heal properly so be warned. Before starting, remove any potential obstacles on the ground which might prove to be a trip hazard. Avoid using powered tools above shoulder height; instead use a sturdy step ladder set on stable ground. If your hedge trimmer is electric use a residual current device (RCD) for safety purposes, and don’t use it in damp conditions.

Top tips to ensure an even, symmetrical hedge: - Straight edges are difficult to cut by eye. Use a taut horizontal string tied between two stout canes to act as a guide so you can cut the top of the hedge level. - For vertical lines use canes or stakes pushed into the ground. - When using shears, ensure that the top of the hedge is cut level and flat by keeping the blades of the shears parallel to the line of the hedge. - When using a hedge trimmer, keep the blade parallel to the hedge and use a wide, sweeping action working from the bottom of the hedge upwards, so that the cut foliage falls away

One little trick I learned at a hedgecutting course a few years ago is to cut hedges so that they are slightly tapered

Happy Gardening,

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Witney? Blankets, of course, at The Blanket Hall.

For hundreds of years, if you asked: ‘Witney?’… The answer was invariably ‘Blankets, of course!’. And Witney’s famous woollen blankets kept people warm from the Great Plains of North America, to the frozen wastes of Outer Mongolia. No one really knows why weaving began in Witney, but there were large numbers of local sheep, and the River Windrush supplied the finishing water, and perhaps the rest was happenstance. Who knows? Certainly, by the late 17th century, there were 150 looms in the town, and 3000 people employed spinning, and twisting yarn, and weaving and washing and finishing blankets. Busy times, and Witney prospered, but even as the town prospered, whisper it soft, but unscrupulous chaps were coming in and selling under-weight and substandard blankets. A few dozen honest weavers got together and, in 1711, Queen Anne gave a charter to their new trade association: ‘The Company of Witney Weavers’. By 1721, they had built their new Hall at 100 High Street, and for over 120 years, every blanket woven in the town came to the Hall to be weighed and measured and authenticated, and upstairs in the Great Room the Company set the Rules for the Trade. After 1845, when hand-looms had given way to the industrial might of the new Mills full of power-looms, there was no longer a requirement for co-operative quality control, and the redundant Blanket Hall became variously a Brewery, a Lemonade Factory, Engineering Shop, Office of births marriages and deaths, Dancing School, and latterly, a distinctive gentleman’s house. During most of

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its history, the Hall was also the only secular meeting-place in Witney, and is where many of the town’s Public Meetings took place, the death of Kings solemnly commemorated and the birth of Princes celebrated with great feasts. In the 18th Century, the Hall housed the town’s Fire Pump. In 2015, the Hall reopened its doors to reveal this illustrious past and offer woollen blankets and throws, coffee pies and assemblies, both commercial and cultural. Visitors are always welcome and are invited to come and find out more about the famous Witney Blankets. From the outside the big baroque frontage does not give much away as to what lies inside. But as you step through the big green double doors, you are welcomed by the sight and slight residual lanolin-scent of all the (English-woven) woollen blankets and scarves on the shelves. Go further, and find our Pie Shop with its famous pies and platters, as well as tea, coffee and cakes. We are licenced, so wine and Blanket Hall Beer are always available too. And a beautiful surprise, our garden provides a tranquil space to enjoy a cup of coffee or some lunch while passing the time of day next to the River Windrush. All parts of the Hall, including the 18th century Great Room upstairs, is available for hire by businesses for seminars, product launches or meetings, and societies are very welcome to book a tour with lunch, supper or afternoon tea. Please email eleanor@blankethall.co.uk for more details.

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West Oxfordshire residents urged to recycle responsibly after refuse truck near-miss Residents in West Oxfordshire are being urged to recycle responsibly after a vehicle fire was narrowly avoided in Woodstock. The incident, which occurred during the weekly refuse collection yesterday (16/7), was caused by electrical items and chemical DIY waste which had been wrongly placed in the general rubbish bins, with potentially major consequences. Fortunately, smoke from the rear of the truck was quickly noticed by the crew, who called the fire brigade to ensure that the incident did not become more serious. Cllr Norman MacRae, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “Thanks to the quick action of the crew, what could have been an extremely hazardous situation has been successful averted. “However, it is clearly publicised that batteries and electrical equipment must not be placed in the grey general bins and this careless and thoughtless act potentially put our crew in great danger. Furthermore, the resulting delays to the collection caused added inconvenience to other members of the public.

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“If you’re not sure how to dispose of an item, I would encourage any resident to check our website or get in touch to ask for guidance before disposing of it.” Electrical items or hazardous DIY waste should never be placed in refuse or recycling wheeled bins. Small electrical items, such as kettles and mobile phones, can be recycled

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as other recycling. Larger items should be taken to Dix Pit household waste recycling centre in Witney. Small batteries should be placed in an envelope on top of the recycling bin, while larger batteries should again be taken to Dix Pit More information on bins and recycling can be found on the West Oxfordshire District Council website at: https://www.westoxon.gov. uk/residents/bins-recycling/

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