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Contents JANUARY 2020 | Vol. 19 | No. 1
5 Disjointed Ramblings
28 Russian ballet beauties
9 Help save the planet!
30 Author Susanna Beard
12 Liz Bonnin Q&A
32 The Navy Lark show
15 Marlow Archaeology
34 Competitions
17 Education for all
36 Classified
Local news and charity events
Environmental advice
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New year talks for all
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Best days of your life?
In this, our first magazine of a new decade, we’re bringing you our education supplement as well as some tips so that we can all unite to protect the future of our planet.
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ur schooldays tend to evoke different memories in each of us. And hindsight has a strange effect, adding a rosy hue or somewhat gloomier filter.
that schooldays are not necessarily “the best days of our lives”. In fact, this can be a damaging cliché for many. Youngsters nowadays are under intense pressure so it’s important to remember that school days are not a time of untrammelled joy. Nor do they even spell out your future calling... unless you’re one of the lucky ones. But you will learn a lot along the way.
One of the delights of putting together your monthly edition of Round & About is speaking to various stars whose faces grace our covers. Among them, one shines bright: Michael Bond, creator of Paddington. The late, great author spoke candidly about hating school, from bullies at his local primary to punitive monks who latterly taught him at the Catholic school his mother chose “because she liked the blazers”.
was letting his parents down, “but I later realised I’d learned more than I thought”.
After leaving school as early as possible to join the RAF, young Michael felt he
As parents we all want the best for our children but it’s important to remember
And it’s fantastic that mental health is being taken so much more seriously in schools than in the bad old days. We hope you enjoy our positive planetsaving tips and education supplement. Visit www.roundandabout.co.uk for extra articles. Have a good month!
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historians as the author is an experienced natural history journalist and environment editor at BBC Wildlife Magazine. The book covers every county and experiences detailed are categorised by best for families, best on a budget etc. For further details, visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/100Great-Wildlife-Experiences-Hardback/p/15904 Talking of wildlife, if you love birds and want to encourage them to visit your garden, you might like to go along to Wild Marlow’s Bird Box Workshop on Saturday, 11th January, 10am-12pm at The Pavilion in the Recreation Ground, Little Marlow (SL7 3RS). There’s the opportunity to make your own bird box to take home ready for the next nesting season, providing a safe place for garden birds to nest and raise their chicks. Booking is recommended for this workshop, email wildmarlow1@gmail.com. Wild Marlow is passionate about wildlife and protecting biodiversity in the Marlow area, running fun events, competitions, volunteering and work parties in the local community to raise awareness of the importance of a balanced ecosystem. Further details visit www.wildmarlow.org.uk
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It is widely recognised that getting outdoors and enjoying the countryside is good for mental health. With this in mind, Mental Health Mates Bucks is a local peer support group that organises monthly walk and talks around High Wycombe and Marlow. They are a volunteerled group, free to attend and suitable for anyone who struggles with their mental health, or who is supporting someone who is struggling (carers and loved ones). Their walks generally last 45-60 minutes before heading to a local café for a coffee and chat. There is no requirement to discuss your own health and they provide a nonjudgemental place for anyone who wants to chat and meet people in a similar situation. For details of meeting points, dates and walk locations, email mhmbucks@gmail.com If all this talk of the countryside has made you miss your much abandoned garden at this time of year, the Marlow and District Horticultural Society is hosting a talk; The Gardening Influences of Beatrix Potter, given by Chris Day at Liston Hall, SL7 1DD, on Tuesday, 14th January, and doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Refreshments are available over the evening. Meetings are open to all and if anyone attends on a regular basis, it may be worth becoming a member for half price talks. Membership also allows the benefit of being able to take part in day trips and the Christmas dinner, as well as use of the trading shed. For further details visit their Facebook page.
Staying with talks this month, the Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society (Oxon, Berks, Bucks) is holding its latest talk on Saturday 11th January, start time 2pm at the Oakwood Centre, Woodley (RG5 4JZ). The talk is entitled Bolton’s Egypt: The Making of a Museum and is given by Ian Trumble. Bolton Museum’s new Egyptian display is one of the UK’s largest and best Ancient Egyptian collections which has been grown from its original foundation by a mill owner’s daughter in 1884. Visit www.tvaes.org.uk Embracing the season and the Marlow Museum (SL7 2AE) is holding a photography exhibition: Marlow in Winter – Past and Present. The museum is displaying several pictures from various sources, but they are particularly keen to see pictures taken by local people. They’re asking for pictures to be taken in and there’s a prize for the best entry. They’re open on Sundays during winter, 2-4pm and are offering visitors mulled wine and other treats. Also, the Story of Marlow (5,000 years) exhibition is still on. Shifting the focus to indoors as we’re still in midwinter and if you haven’t had enough of pantomimes, Dick Whittington is running until Sunday, 5th January, at Wycombe Swan Theatre (HP11 2XE). And, if you’re not on the ubiquitous diet at this time of year, how about enhancing your pantomime experience with some pre-
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If we each make small changes to our lives we can collectively make a huge impact to protect our planet for future generations. Here are some positive ideas…
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ere we are, at the dawn of a new year, a new decade. Recent news has delivered bleak news. We all know – thanks to Greta Thunberg et al – our species must take action now to mitigate the damage wreaked upon our planet. We believe positivity is the only way toward change so consider these tips inspirational rather than guiltinducing. Some might seem like common sense (especially to those who’ve always been frugal) but together we can make a huge difference.
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Scientists have found billions more trees could remove two thirds of all the carbon dioxide created by humans. The Woodland Trust is working hard to protect the 1,064 ancient woods threatened by development in the UK. Buy saplings to plant yourself or donate at www.woodlandtrust.org. uk. Also plant bee-friendly plants and wildflowers. Aim to use only naturally derived products and fertilisers and keep lawns real rather than paving.
Your council cares!
Garden compost bins will reduce your household waste. Ensure you utilise food waste, green waste and recycling schemes in your area – they vary greatly but all local authorities are under pressure to hit targets so you might be surprised. Do check online what can and can’t be recycled to reduce landfill, e.g. Christmas trees. Reusing, and buying
less packaging in the first place is still the best way to lessen your carbon footprint. Monitor and aim to reduce your levels over time.
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Just 2.5% of the world’s water is freshwater (the rest being saltwater) and most of it is frozen or deep underground so we can’t afford to waste a drop. According to the Environment Agency, we could run short of water within the next 25 years. We’re not asking you to be stinky, but shortening your shower will save 10 litres per minute. Look for a water-saving shower head. An average fiveminute shower uses 40% less water than a bath. R&A | 9
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Feeling flush
Using the small button on your loo saves half the water. Or fit a low-cost water saver in your cistern. Perhaps surprisingly, dishwashers use far less water and energy than washing up. Run taps slowly & less frequently and get a water butt if you can.
Home heating
Turn radiators off or down in less-used or unused rooms. It sounds obvious but popping a jumper on or snuggling under a warmer duvet might mean you don’t need the heating on. Turning down your thermostat by just one degree can save up to £80 a year. Home boiler heating is responsible for nearly 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Bright sparks
You can save electricity – and about £30 a year off your energy bills – just by remembering not to leave your appliances on standby (and more by unplugging). Don’t leave devices charging unnecessarily. Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs and save about £40 per year.
People power
Switch to renewable electricity and green gas at home and reduce your carbon footprint and bills. Leading providers include Bulb, Octopus Energy and Ecotricity. The average home can stop 1.5 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Install a Smart Meter too – get inspired at www.uswitch.com
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produce 50% more emissions, and a flight to say China or Australia double that.
Web wise
Forget the big search engines and instead switch to Ecosia which commits 80% of its profits to supporting reforestation projects. To date, it’s helped to plant more than 70 million trees.
Shopping savvy
Shop responsibly to significantly reduce your output. And “punish” big supermarkets for their inaction! Look for local suppliers of milk, bread, fruit and veg, meat, dairy and more. Buy products made or grown in the UK, less wrapped, such as loose veg. Sign up to Freegle and for clothing, join the kids & buy vintage on apps such as Depop.
Waste not
Switch to a disposable safety razor, a bamboo toothbrush, planet-friendly deodorant, bamboo loo roll, soap bars or refillable shampoo and shower gel. Plus Mooncup for women. More zerowaste shops and pop-ups are appearing across the UK: we will keep bringing you news of these locally.
Cleaning up
There are great eco dishwasher and washing machine aids, from brands such as Ecoleaf to soap nuts, household cleaner such as Koh, refillable detergent and more (try Splosh or Smol) and plasticfree cloths and scourers (Ecococonut or Loofah).
Avoid palm oil
Research by Rainforest Rescue shows the equivalent of 300 football fields are destroyed every hour to produce palm oil, which can be found in close to 50% of the packaged products. Visit www.wwf.org.uk for a list of ingredients to avoid.
Drinking problem
Invest in a reusable cup (from R Cup or Stojo) or bottle (Klean Kanteen /Jedz / One Green Bottle).
Food for thought
Every year in the UK we throw away £13 billion worth of food (an average of £500). See our monthly Ramblings for a wealth of gardening clubs to grow your own or share the fruits of others’ labours in various swap sales in your community. Visit www.sustainweb.org, www.ilovefreegle. org and www.theplasticfreehome.com
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Q. Has filming Meat: A Threat To Our Planet changed your eating habits? “I already was eating less meat. The show certainly made me think again about how we treat a food that, considering its impact, should be a luxury rather than an everyday staple. I don’t eat red meat and any chicken I eat is free range, high welfare.” Q. How do you feel about Planet Earth II’s live tour? ”It hasn’t quite sunk in that I’ll be involved. So, to be stepping out as part of the tour and getting to see it all on a gigantic screen with a full orchestra as well... I think I’ll be quite emotional.” Q. What is it like working with a national treasure Sir David? “I’ve met Sir David on a few occasions now, and I’ll never forget the first time I saw him about 12 years ago when he was talking at an event. I was a bit starstruck; he was my hero when I was growing up. He went from production work into inventing natural history programming with the BBC. There really is nobody else like him and I doubt there ever will be again. He’s not just a national treasure, but one for the whole world.” ● For Planet Earth II Live in Concert 2020 visit www. planetearth2live.uk and see our competitions.
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ARCHAEOLOGY
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The Marlow Archaeology (MAS) team have more interesting talks coming up for the start of the year, including Paul Seddon exploring the East Berkshire Project
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Reading, will explore Kings, Power and Conversion in Anglo-Saxon England: new archaeological perspectives from the kingdom Kent. Anglo-Saxon Kent has long been celebrated as a crucible for the key institutions that would come to define the medieval state of England, not least kingship, the written law and the church.
On Thursday, 16th January Paul Seddon, who started and helped steer the project, will outline the findings and invite Marlow Archaeology members to take part in the projects.
Talks take place at Marlow’s Liston Hall, SL7 1DD, at 8pm, with free adjacent parking after 7pm. Entry is £4.50 for visitors, £3 for MAS members /AiM or £1.50 students.
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uperheroes would probably feature highly for most children if they were asked who they thought was brave. However, bravery comes in all shapes and sizes as this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is out to prove. The week from 3rd to 9th February invites schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals to take part with one goal to “Find Your Brave”. Bravery is about so much more than just fighting evil villains, it can be about fighting your own enemies, sharing worries and not being afraid to ask for help. Perhaps you want to try something new or push yourself outside your comfort zone, build your self confidence, improve your selfesteem and feel good about yourself.
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Children’s mental health charity Place2Be which provides counselling and mental health support and training in schools, says bravery is all about finding positive ways to deal with things that may be difficult, overcoming physical and mental challenges and looking after yourself. Place2Be launched the first Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Now in its sixth year, they hope to encourage more people than ever to get involved and spread the word.
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The power of reading
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Find out how ARCh can help
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eading for pleasure can increase self-esteem, reduce symptoms of depression, help build better relationships and reduce anxiety and stress. When immersing yourself in a good book, you can be swept away to a happy world, away from any dilemmas or stresses. Certain books can also help you realise you are not alone, which is often a focus for the healing process; recognising others may be going through similar struggles. But what happens if you can’t read well? Assisted Reading for Children Oxfordshire (ARCh) has over 300 volunteers visiting primary schools twice a week to read with three children for 30 minutes each. Each volunteer has a box of books and games to engage with each child and they endeavour to find the right book to inspire a love of reading. An ARCh session focuses on the child improving their reading skills, but it’s about so much more; it’s about a special relationship helping that child gain confidence and knowing it’s OK to make mistakes.
The children and their adult volunteers benefit from the connection between reading and mental wellbeing. People who read into old age can reduce memory decline and have fewer physical signs of dementia. By sharing the magic of reading with a child, the volunteers can gain empathy and perspective at a time when their own connections may have reduced and a sense of loneliness may have crept in. To share the magic of reading and enhance your wellbeing in 2020 visit www.archoxfordshire. org.uk or call 01869 320380 to find out more. Happy reading!
d Continued... Last year, Place2Be worked with 639 schools in England, Scotland and Wales, reaching 364,080 children and young people and more than 300 schools took part in Mental Health Champions programmes, equipping staff with the skills and confidence to support pupils’ mental health.
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The Mental Health Foundation offers The 5 Ways to Wellbeing, a set of actions which have been proven to improve wellbeing, offering a starting point for schools.
Keep learning
Connect Get to know your classmates, it’s a great support network, get together over activities or just tea and a chat. Get active Exercise can be good for your mind as well as your body, whether you cycle, dance, run, swim, jump or walk, it’s a great way to deal with negative thoughts and feelings. 18 | JANUARY 2020
Take time to check in with your thoughts and feelings, you may notice things you’ve missed, try a yoga session or mindfulness, breathing techniques can be a real help especially at exam time. Lifelong learning is the way to keep the brain healthy, the sense of achievement from learning something new can be great for your mood, or try a quiz or a new skill. Give to others Helping others can help reduce your own stress, improve your own emotional wellbeing and even benefit your physical health. ● To find out more about how these charities can help you or your school, visit www. childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk and www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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Oratory Preparatory School, RG8 7QA, 0118 984 4511
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Abingdon Preparatory School, OX13 5NX, 01865 391570
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Brightwell cum Sotwell C of E Primary School, OX10 0QH, 01491 837024
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Oxford Science Studies Ltd, OX4 1BD, 01865 240637
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Hemdean House school, RG4 7SD, 01189 472590
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Herries Preparatory School, SL6 9BD, 01628 483350
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Caversham Preparatory School, RG4 8JZ, 0118 947 8684
www.oratoryprep.co.uk/ www.abingdon.org.uk/prep/ www.brightwell.oxon.sch.uk/ https://www.oxss.co.uk/ www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk/ www.herries.org.uk www.cavershamschool.com
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Summer Fields School, OX2 7EN, 01865 459204
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Little Ducklings Day Nursery, RG5 3NA, 0118 430 2822
www.summerfields.com
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Newbury College, RG14 7TD, 01635 845000
www.newbury-college.ac.uk
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Abingdon & Witney College, OX14 1GG, 01235 555585
www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk
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Abingdon & Witney College, OX28 6NE, 01993 703464
www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk
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Cranford House School, OX10 9HT, 01491 651218
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Moulsford Boys Prep School, OX10 9HR, 01491 651438
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Chandlings, OX1 5ND, 01865 730771
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www.cranfordhouse.net www.moulsford.com www.chandlings.org.uk
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Puddleduck Nursery, OX10 8BA, 01491 839815
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St. Gabriel’s, RG20 9BD, 01635 555680
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The Manor Preparatory School, OX13 6LN, 01235 858462
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Marlborough College Summer School, SN8 1PA, 01672 892388
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Our Lady's Abingdon School, OX14 3PS, 01235 524658
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Queen Anne’s School, RG4 6DX, 0118 918 7333
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St. Laurence C of E School, OX10 7DX, 01865 858270
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Buckland Church of England Primary School, SN7 8RB, 01367 870236
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ARCh Oxfordshire, OX26 6AA, 01869 320380
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Checkendon Church of England Primary School, RG8 0SR, 01491 680693
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Kingham Hill School, OX7 6TH, 01608 658658
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NTC – School De Droomtorens, OX1 4NA
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The Downs School, RG20 6AD, 01635 270000
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Horris Hill, RG20 9DJ, 01635 40594
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Pangbourne College, RG8 8LA, 0118 984 2101
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St John's Beaumont Preparatory Boys, SL4 2JN, 01784 432428
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Little Roos Marlow, SL7 1JW, 01628 476672
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Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, RG4 9LN, 0118 972 1500
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Mary Hare Primary School, RG19 8XA, 01635 244215
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Mary Hare Secondary School, RG14 3BQ, 01635 244215
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Dragon School, OX2 6SS, 01865 315400
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Practical Philosophy Berkshire, RG1 4HJ, 01628 947 848
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Practical Philosophy Berkshire, SL6 6JE, 01628 947 848
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Progressive Technology Ltd, RG14 5TS, 01635 500480
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Kingswood School, BA1 5RG, 01225 734210
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Master Builders Club, info@masterbuildersclub.co.uk
www.stgabriels.co.uk www.manorprep.org www.summerschool.co.uk www.olab.org.uk/open-morning www.qas.org.uk/ www.st-laurence.oxon.sch.uk/ www.bucklandprimaryschool.org.uk www.archoxfordshire.org.uk www.checkendon.oxon.sch.uk www.kinghamhill.org.uk www.dedroomtorens.org.uk/ www.thedownsschool.org.uk/ www.horrishill.com/ www.pangbourne.com/ www.sjbwindsor.uk/ www.littleroosdaynursery.co.uk www.maidenerleghchilternedge.co.uk www.maryhare.org.uk www.maryhare.org.uk www.dragonschool.org
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Story
competition winners Our younger readers have proved to be a very talented imaginative bunch if the entries for our short story competition are anything to go by. We received a great variety of stories demonstrating there could well be some future David Walliamses and J K Rowlings out there. Well done to all who took part! Here are the winning entries… Keep Dreaming by Bethan Hopton
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ethan’s entry charmed us for the way she showed how small random acts of kindness can make all the difference, often in the most unexpected ways and how dreams can come true Sam was cycling down a hill when all of a sudden… ”STOP”. He looked behind him and saw an elderly man next to a road. “Little boy” he croaked “can you be a dear and help me across the road?” Sam flinched at the word “little” but he couldn’t help stopping his bike and going over to help the man. He checked the road to see if there was any traffic. He was used to checking the road as he was twelve. He went out on his own all the time! They walked across the road really slowly because it took ages for Sam to walk whilst carrying all of the man’s heavy bags. Sam checked his watch. He had been helping the man for almost five minutes 22 | JANUARY 2020
and they were barely quarter of the way across the road! Sam sighed as he thought of the football match he had intended to watch when he got home from school. It would be starting any minute! “Did you have a good day at school?” the man asked in a suspiciously high voice. ”I guess,” murmured Sam. Eventually, they got to the end of the road. “Bye,” Sam said and began to climb onto his bike. “Bye,” the old man called after him. When he got home, Sam slumped onto the sofa and switched on the television. He groaned as he looked at the time. He had missed a whole half an hour of the game. “Mum” he called ”can I have a drink?” ”Sure” she answered. The next day at school started normally. Sam met his friends outside the gates and cast a cheeky grin at Ffion, his girlfriend who was d
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standing outside the assembly hall when he got in. Everybody was sat down when the head teacher entered. ”So,” she said, “we have a special guest today and I’ll let them introduce themselves.” She walked off the stage and an elderly man walked on. Sam instantly realised that the man was the same man that he had helped yesterday and smiled at him. “Hello,” the man said, peeling off a mask, “I am Harry Kane.” Sam stared at Harry and gasped. He recognised him! “You will be pleased to know that I have chosen Sam Jeffers to be my mascot at our next game because of his kindness to elderlies.
I disguised myself as an elderly man yesterday, waiting for someone to help me. Many people ignored me but Sam helped me even though he didn’t seem to particularly want to.” Beeep! Sam’s alarm clock was beeping. ”Are you awake?” his mum called from downstairs. “Yes” Sam shouted back. He quickly got changed in the uniform that Harry had told him to wear and jumped in the car. They got to the stadium early so that Harry could go over things with him. Sam gasped “It’s amazing!” “I know” whispered Harry “Good luck!”
Turning over a new leaf by Elijah Mayers
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lijah’s use of description, painting pictures through words made it easy to visualise the story he was telling and again showed the value of being kind and thinking of others Sam was cycling down the hill when all of a sudden, his mother appeared by the roadside with her hands firmly placed on her hips. He knew straight away that something was very wrong. Sam got off the bike and walked sheepishly with his head down towards his mum. Sam’s mother Simone was a stout overweight woman who always wore clothes two sizes too small. Her face was as round and pale as the moon. Her eyes were cold and blue like the sea. Her black hair was long and thin like liquorice running down to her waist. Simone in her high-pitched voice shrieked at Sam to “Get in the house!!!”. Sam made his way into the house and went straight into the living-room. The house was a mess and Dad lay spread out on the sofa fast asleep. Sam’s dad was a skinny man with a potbelly who loved to wear string-vests. He had thick Ginger hair covering his entire body, making him look like an orangutan. As he slept, Sam’s dad snored. In fact, he snored so loudly that the glass of water on the table next to him shook and eventually fell on the floor. Ever since Sam’s dad had been sacked for stealing a pair of pink pyjamas from the warehouse where he worked, all he did was lay around the house snoring like a tractor. 24 | JANUARY 2020
Simone soon followed Sam into the living-room and scream at him “What have you done!!!”. Simone went on to explain that the Headmaster’s office had called her, and they wanted a meeting tomorrow. “I can’t miss work and your dad is useless, so your grandad will have to go with you,” Simone yelled. A wave of fear spread over Sam and that night, he had a horrible nightmare about being told off by the Headmaster. The next day, the doorbell rang as Sam was getting dressed for school. It was his grandad Jonas wearing a bright green suit and a blue tie shimmering in the sun. Sam sighed and let him in. Later at school, the Headmaster’s secretary told them to wait in the Headmaster’s office. Sam was so worried that he started to feel nauseous. A moment later, a tall skinny man entered the room and introduced himself as Mr Pearce the Headmaster. Mr Pearce explained that in the past, Sam had been in trouble a lot of times for bullying. Sam was known for Kicking, punching and pushing the smaller pupils in the school. Recently, Sam has changed his behaviour and now actually helps the other pupils when they hurt themselves. Mr Pearce went on to say how pleased he was that Sam had turned over a new leaf and made himself a better person. Sam nearly fell off his chair when Mr Pearce told him they had awarded him a commendation. When Sam got home, he showed Simone the commendation and she was so pleased that she nearly fainted. From that day on, Sam’s mum stopped shrieking at him and started praising him instead.
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It’ll be seven years since I took part in the Great British Bake Off and already I have over 30 bookings for this year which is amazing considering all the bakers that have gone through since our series, but also gratifying. Lot of you ask me if I ever get fed up with all I do. I reply that when I feel that way I’ll give up but while I enjoy it all I shall carry on! 2020 is full of fun with the fifth Didcot Food Festival, Street Fair Parade and much more! Of course, I can’t do it all alone… I’m a part of Didcot Events and have tremendous help from the committee. Our chairwoman is Jeanette Howse who founded the Street Fair in 1994 and has masterminded them all. The committee are all volunteers who work so hard purely for the good of the community. I hope new residents to Didcot support us! If you or your group wish to join in email chris@didcotevents.co.uk Now food…if you still have any leftover cooked poultry visit www.bakerchristine.co.uk and try my Curry in a Hurry or Leftover Turkey Pie. The lovely Chicken Caesar wraps use chicken fillets, but you can easily substitute with cooked meat. These are particularly fun to make, perhaps with the children as they love to see the pitta wraps puff up, delicious for a lunchtime snack or quick supper. When I’m visiting various WIs I get great feedback on my recipes and super hints and tips. No one ever knows everything; I learn new things every day so if YOU have any gems or new recipes let me know through my website! Before Bake Off I NEVER created recipes but I do it all the time now and find it SO rewarding. I worked a couple of years ago with a local brewery to develop different dishes using their beers and it was so much fun! My husband loved time as the garage was full of different beers! See you in February, keep warm, be happy!
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If your interests are more cerebral than physical, stick around Windsor for two events hosted by The Royal Collection Trust, both held at Windsor Castle (SL4 1NJ). The first is a study day (I told you we’d let you know of new skills to learn or hobbies to take up) featuring the tapestries at Windsor and Eton. The course takes place on Thursday 23rd January, 10am-4pm and is hosted by curators from Eton College, the National Trust and the Royal Collection Trust. They will be tracing the development of tapestries into the 20th century, discovering the origins of the Royal Windsor Tapestry Manufactory during Queen Victoria’s reign and offering the chance to experience a rare view of original cartoons made on tracing paper. The day ends with a visit to Eton College to see tapestries by Burne-Jones. For further details and to book, visit www.rct.uk/event/ tapestries-at-windsor-and-eton-01-2020#/. The second event is a talk on wood carving on Tuesday 28th January, 6.15-7.15pm. You can enjoy a close-up encounter with the finest wood carving of the Middle Ages in the Quire of St George’s Chapel, discover the unexpected scenes of the
misericords (a ledge projecting from the underside of a hinged seat in a choir stall which, when the seat is turned up, gives support to someone standing – just in case you’re unfamiliar with the term) and learn the story of St George with the engaging Chapter Clerk as the guide. You’ll need a torch and are invited to attend Evensong at 5.15pm. For further details and to book, visit www.rct.uk/whatson/ event/967995/The-art-of-carving It’s quiz night on Saturday, 11th January, in aid of St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church 2020 vision fundraising building project. There’s a choice of fish & chips or sausage and chips and bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. Tables of six or ask if there’s less of you and you’ll be paired up with another table. The quiz takes place at Woodlands Park Village Centre (SL6 3GW), starting at 7pm for a 7.30pm prompt start. The final date for booking is Monday, 6th January. To reserve a table or book tickets please email bstc.boxoffice@gmail.com or call 07512 860708. If you’re stuck for ideas to entertain the children in the down time after the excitement of Christmas before they go back to school, the Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden (HP16 0 AL) has some ideas. There’s the chance for you and your small people to craft a mischievous clay Gremlin on Thursday 2nd January. Event times are 12pm,
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Tchaikovsky trio Enjoy Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty & The Nutcracker, courtesy of the sublime Russian State Ballet of Siberia, at Wycombe Swan
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Artistic director, Sergei Bobrov said: “It is always a pleasure to bring the unique traditions of Russian ballet to British audiences. Touring across the UK with a full company of dancers as well as highly skilled musicians is always exciting. For me, it’s very special to have the power of a symphony orchestra bringing the choreography to life on stage.” Helping the 40 dancers and 30 musicians to bring the stories to life before the eyes of the audience, are productions which merge traditional and digital worlds with an imaginative staging set against an ever-changing colourful backdrop with magical special effects.
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All three ballets tell of the fight of good over evil. Swan Lake, in which Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score which takes us from the spectacle of the Prince’s Ballroom to the serenity of the moonlit lake, where the swans swim in perfect formation. Then the challenging technical dual role of Odette, as she flutters with emotional intensity, against Odile, the temptress in black tutu as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision. From the romance of Swan Lake to every child’s classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty. This is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the Fantasy world of this ballet in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse. Once again, good versus evil. So, to Christmas Eve, as snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree. As midnight strikes, we are taken from the warm fireside to the Land of Snow, and a fight between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. For your chance to see an exquisite performance of two of the world’s most popular ballets, the company will perform The Nutcracker on Sunday 2nd February, Swan Lake on Monday 3rd February, and Sleeping Beauty on Tuesday, 4th February. Visit www.wycombeswan.co.uk
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How did James come to choose The Navy Lark for this year’s tour? “When we performed Hancock’s Half Hour, this was the show the people were asking about and towards the end of the run of the previous show when we had confirmed we were doing The Navy Lark there was keen interest, which has been borne out by ticket sales. It’s perhaps not surprising, as Hancock’s Half Hour ran for 100 episodes on the radio, The Navy Lark ran for 250 between 1959 and 1977.” The show is presented in the style of a radio performance in front of a live audience. Bringing
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to life the classic days of radio comedy, but as James tells things are not going according to plan! “We have with a cast of three playing multiple roles; Richard Usher, Mark Easby and myself. There may be more, at the beginning they are stuck at the railway station on the way to the recording. Richard plays the upper-class roles and Mark is very much a Ronnie Barker character. Ronnie himself was brilliant at multiple characters. We also have costumes and props to add to the fun and help us with the characterisations.” How does he learn all the voices? “Before we learn these scripts, we practise the voices against tapes of, say, other episodes, until we are happy. We have built up the vocabulary of each character, then we start with the scripts. If someone throw an ‘ad lib’ in, we can respond with the right voice.” If James could have one of the original cast join him, who would he pick? “I think Leslie Phillips. He was such a remarkable actor, whose voice struck a chord. He is also someone who will be well-known to the younger generation as the voice of the sorting hat in the Harry Potter films.” For tickets and further information about the show please visit www.norden.farm/events/thenavy-lark or call the theatre on 01628 788997.
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1.30pm or 3pm. On Friday, 3rd January, the museum is hosting a seasonal stories and crafts workshop with the chance to learn about Roald Dahl’s Norwegian roots and the folklore that may have inspired his stories. Event times are 12pm, 1.30pm or 3pm. On Saturday, 4th January, children can make a flipped fairytale book box based on Roald Dahl’s book Revolting Rhymes which is packed with traditional fairy tales with some twists and unexpected surprises. The children can decorate a box out of craft materials and create their own twist on the tale to go inside. Event times are 12pm, 1.30pm or 3pm. For further details and to book any of the above events, please visit www.roalddahl.com/museum/tickets
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