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by  Lindsey Crane

FEBRUARY 2015
Sevenhampton • Brockhampton • Charlton Abbots
Hawling • Whittington • Dowdeswell • Andoversford
The Shiptons • Salperton • Withington
The Parish Magazine of the Coln River Group of Parishes
The Church Centre, Station Road, Andoversford, Cheltenham, GL54 4LA
Tel: [phone] www.colnriver.org.uk e-mail [email protected]
BENEFICE MINISTRY TEAM
Revd. Colin Randall The Rectory Andoversford 01242 820631
[email protected] (day off normally Friday)
Revd. Charles Thomas The Rectory, Withington 01242 890636
[email protected] (day off normally Saturday)
Mrs Carol Norden Reader LMT The Lake House . Brockhampton 01242 820825
Mrs Angela Finch ReaderLMT The Old Quarry, Shipton 01242 820442
Mrs Sue LordReaderLMT Hazeldene Hse 3 Pine Halt Andov. 01242 820757
Mrs Sally Lloyd LMT 2 Coxhorne Cottage, London Rd 01242 527071
Mr Bryan Taylor LMT 1 Templefields, Andoversford 01242 820436
MrsPippa Ertughrul LMT 3 Waterside Close, Andoversford 01242 820258
Mrs Jane Hampton LMT 8 Station Road, Andoversford 01242 820470
Mr Tony Barron Wren Cottage, Foxcote 01242 820658
CHURCHWARDENS
Mr Arthur Burgess St. Andrew’s Sevenhampton 01242 820212
and St. Martin’s Charlton Abbots
Mr Stephen Crowne St. Edward’s Hawling 01451 850370
Mr Charlie Llewellen-Palmer St. Bartholomew’s Whittington 07980 607 867
Mrs Sally Lloyd St. Michael’s Dowdeswell 01242 527071
Mr Ross Weaver St. Michael’s Dowdeswell 01242 820540
Mrs Margaret Brown St. Oswald’s The Shiptons 01242 820498
Mrs Sue Stevens St Oswald’s, The Shiptons 01242 820013
Mr Francis Woodhouse All Saints Salperton 01242 821127
Viscountess Mavis Dunrossil St. Michael’s Withington 01242 890207
Dr Philippa Moore St. Michael’s Withington 01242 890305
METHODISTCHURCH
Rev. Naomi Cooke, 80 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham GL53 0BN 01242 524889
ROMANCATHOLICCHURCH
Father Peter Slocombe, The Presbytery, Chandos St, Winchcombe 01242 602412
Father Paul Brandon, The Presbytery, Moorend Rd, Charlton Kings 01242 524932
Father Bosco MacDonald, St Gregory’s Presbytery, Cheltenham 01242 523737
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Please ring 01242 820404 if you have any queries.
COPY DATE IS 10AM ON 15TH OF THE MONTH
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are not necessarily those held by the editor,
the advertisers or the wider Church. http://www.colnriver.org.uk
Church Services in February Church News
FROM THE REGISTERS EXPLORE
Sunday 1st February
Funerals
Dowdeswell 10.00am All Parish Holy Communion
Brian Loveridge Sevenhampton 9th Dec at the Church Centre, Andoversford
Sevenhampton 6.30pm All Parish Evensong (BCP) Violet Brown Sevenhampton 23rd Dec Sunday 8th February
Albert Hudson Sevenhampton 7th Jan
Sunday 8th February Reg Cyphus Shipton 8th Jan All you need is
Withington 9.30am Morning Worship (BCP) James Moreton Dowdeswell 13th Jan
Andoversford 10.45am All Age Explore,
Breakfast from 10.15am
All Parish Services
Charlton Abbots 11.00am Matins
Hawling 6.00pm Holy Communion Sunday 1st February
Sunday 15th February 10.00am Dowdeswell
Salperton 9.30am Holy Communion Holy Communion
Withington 10.00am Family Service
6.30pm Sevenhampton
Dowdeswell 11.00am Holy Communion
Evensong Breakfast from 10.15am
(BCP)
Sevenhampton 11.00am Family Service
for a 10.45am start.
Whittington 11.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Think and talk.
Andoversford 7.00pm Engage Be creative. Relax.
All ages welcome.
Sunday 22nd February
Withington 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) THANK YOU
Betty and Jane would like to say a big
Shipton 9.30am Holy Communion
thank you to everyone for their letters
Dowdeswell 11.00am Family Service and cards of sympathy, offers of help and
ASH WEDNESDAY great kindness after the sad loss of Reg.
Sevenhampton 11.00am Holy Communion
They were all so much appreciated by all
18th February
Hawling 6.00pm All Age Service the family.
7.30pm
Sunday 1st March Holy Communion ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES
St Nicholas, Winchcombe
Sevenhampton 10.00am All Parish Holy Communion Church Centre, Mass every Sunday 11am
Whittington 6.30pm All Parish Evensong (BCP) Andoversford www.stnicholaswinchcombe.co.uk
The Messenger is now available to view and
All Welcome
download from the diocesan website
Church News Church News
T o d d l e r If the weather is bad
Lent Course 2015
check our website for
P l a y +
updates to service times
'Another Story Must Begin'
P r a i s e http://www.colnriver.org.uk
Every Monday Morning Wednesdays in the Church Centre at
except school holidays and bank holidays
ENGAGE
10-11.30am for 0–4 year olds 1.45pm and 7.30pm
at the Church Centre, Andoversford
A time for play, refreshments, chat,
with a Bible story, songs, and a craft We are bringing back a Sunday evening
25th Feb - Week 1 - Fantine and Cosette
activity, all are welcome. Engage group once a month. We shall
£1 per family
watch a video together, chat about it
For more details please contact 4th March - Week 2 - The Bishop of Digne
over tea and coffee and finish with
Hayley 820464, Clare 821548,
Anne 821355, Martina 820233 prayer. Our first video will be an 11th March - Week 3 - Jean Valjean
interview with the Archbishop of
Canterbury, Justin Welby.
18th March - Week 4 - Javert
The interview is conducted by
SUNDAY
Canon J. John. 25th March - Week 5 - Redemption and Salvation
CLUB
These will usually be on the third
Sunday of each month at 7.00pm, so
ALL WELCOME
Sunday 1st February our first one will be on 15th February.
3.30 - 4.10pm
For more information please
@ The Church Centre,
contact Colin.
Andoversford
Hawling Methodist Church CHURCH CENTRE OFFICE
If you would like more information Services for February: The office is open every
please contact Pippa Ertughrul
Gifts of tinned or packaged food Tuesday 9am - 1pm,
(820258), or just turn up.
All Services at 4 pm
gratefully received for the "CCP and Friday from 9.30 - 11am
There is tea and coffee and a room available
for parents who would like to wait Foodshare Project" at The Church February 1st Mr Peter Allsopp
Centre Andoversford, Sevenhampton Find us on
February 8th Rev Andrew Biggs
and Charlton Abbots and Shipton facebook or
Information about Gloucester Cathedral and other (Holy Communion)
churches, Rhodes Memorial Hall, on the web!
events in the Diocese can be found in ‘O u r
February 15th Mr John Bell
Brockhampton or Withington Primary
D i o c e s e ’a publication from the Diocese of
Gloucester available from The Church Centre or School. It's a foodbank for people in February 22nd United Service at
f rom w w w. g l o s d i o c . o r g . u k the Cheltenham area. St Edwards (AAW) at 6pm
Church News Village News
Annual Church Meeting Dates
The Withington Singers
Please come along to support your village church
The Burford Chamber Choir
Withington Monday 9th February 6.15pm in the Church Conducted by Brian Etheridge
Dowdeswell Monday 9th February 8.00pm at The Church Centre C O N C E R T
Whittington Tuesday 10th February 7.30pm in the Village Hall
Salperton Wednesday 11th February 6.30pm at Hampen House
Withington Church,
Hawling Wednesday 11th February 8pm at The Dairy House
Good Friday 3rd April 2015 6.30pm
Sevenhampton and Charlton Abbots
Thursday 12th February 6.00pm in Rhodes Memorial Hall
Shipton Thursday 12th February 7.15pm in the Reading Room Tickets £5.00 (students £3.00) at the door and
in advance from Mavis Dunrossil (01242 890207)
and Brian Etheridge (01242 890806)
All proceeds to Withington Church
The two choirs will perform Easter music from
Handel’s Messiah, together with readings, sacred choral music,
and congregational hymns.
New singers of all abilities will be very welcome.
We rehearse on Monday evenings at 7.30 at Cherry Tree House,
Withington, starting Monday 2 March
Telephone Brian (01242 890806) or email [email protected]
if you would like to join us or want more details
Village News Village News
Valentine’s Day is on
Saturday February 14th
Based on retail statistics, about 3 per cent
of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day
gifts to their pets.
In the Middle Ages, young men and
women drew names from a bowl to see
Come and join us in Withington Village Hall, in a relaxed atmosphere, who would be their Valentine. They
anytime from 3.30pm - 5.30pm would wear this name pinned onto their
sleeves for one week for everyone to see.
It’s not a children’s club but a group of families relaxing and enjoying themselves.
This was the origin of the expression "to
wear your heart on your sleeve."
Unwind with a cup of tea while the children colour and play.
Join in the craft activities together.
The most fantastic gift of love is the
Celebrate with a short, simple service.
Taj Mahal in India. It was built by
Sit down to a two course meal.
Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a
In February we will be having a roast dinner and cake for pudding!
memorial to his wife.
Tuesday 24th February
“Temptation” One billion valentines are sent each year
worldwide, making it the second largest Withington 100 Club
Andoversford & District Horticultural card-sending holiday of the year behind Happy New Year.
Society Withington School Christmas.
Our Christmas Social held on 19th The lucky winner of the special £60
MAY ANDOVERSFORD PARISH COUNCIL
December was a most enjoyable evening. Christmas prize was P Edgington (79).
We met January 5th, and next meeting is
Mrs Angela Panrucker from Shipton Other winners in December were
February 3rd with question time at
produced her usual excellent quiz which was FAYRE V French (189), and C Hughes (62).
7.30pm. The whole Parish Council must
enjoyed by all who attended. This was
The January draw was won by
be elected this year on May 7th; we need
followed by an excellent buffet provided by
M Dunrossil (21), with C Thomas (215)
representatives from all areas, all ages
all the society members.
Saturday 9th May and genders to care for this busy parish. and P Brown (228) winning the minor
The first meeting for 2015 will be held on Please consider if you would stand for prizes.
Wednesday 18th February, commencing at election to this useful voluntary job. There a still a few months of this years
Bouncy Castle, BBQ,
7.30 pm, when Miss Fiona Warin from The Council has been asked to make clear draws left.
Leonard Stanley will give a talk on the Land games and stalls. the status of Bridleways; on Bridleways (Renewal forms will be distributed by
Girls. pedal cycling is allowed, not motor early May)
cycling. The developers of the former
New members are always welcome so if you Good luck to all members during 2015.
A great family day out. Livestock Market site properly advised
would like to come along to our February Sue Prout
the Parish Council of the start date,
meeting we meet in the Village Hall in
immediate.
Andoversford.
Village News
This year the 2000 Trees Festival will be held at Withington Players
Upcote Farm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
In January we have been meeting to sing
9th, 10th and 11th July.
We would once again like to offer a number of songs and read sketches to decide what
Spring Term is upon us and it is lovely to see the children so excited to be back after the complimentary tickets to the surrounding villages to include in our show in March
Christmas break, ready for more exciting Andoversford learning! so that local residents can experience the festival “The Best of The Withington Playe rs ”.
for free. If, as anticipated, demand exceeds the
Spring Term Learning tickets available, priority will be given to residents We were also asked to perform The
Exciting times ahead in the three classes… of Withington, Andoversford and Dowdeswell Vicar of Dibley once more at Guiting
If demand is too great, we will put everyone's Village Hall to help them raise funds.
Blackbird Class Learning Theme: Emergency 999. (Reception & Year 1 Pupils)
name in a hat and pick people at random. This They are always great supporters of the
Children entered the classroom to be greeted by police tape and a hospital scene in their
seems the fairest way to ensure everyone has
Players so we were delighted to join
‘home corner’. Lots of excitement as Mrs Hall asked the children to explore the
equal opportunity of getting free tickets.
classroom and think of questions to share and investigate as a class. Questions posed by them for this sell-out evening.
So that as many households as possible can
the children were really interesting e.g. ‘Why do they call the emergency helicopter an air benefit from this offer, tickets are strictly limited
Our next show will be performed in
ambulance?’ to 2 tickets per household.
memory of Maggie, Pat, Ron and Martin
Local residents who are unsuccessful will be able
To enrich the children’s learning there will be lots of emergency professionals visiting the who were all much loved members of
to purchase discounted tickets immediately after
school over the course of the term. If you do live in close proximity to the school, the group. We will be giving profits to
the ballot, and these can be purchased from our
please do not fret if you see the odd emergency vehicle within in our grounds… it’s all website - www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk - charity.
part of the learning process. Depending on weather conditions there may be one arriving
and under 10's can get free tickets if
by air! accompanied by an adult. Please note children The show will be on March 27th and
under the age of 16 also require an adult to 28th at Withington Jubilee Hall, the
Starling Class Learning Theme: Water Adventures. (Year 2 & Year 3)
accompany them as this is a condition of our tickets are not printed yet, but you can
Lots of ‘fishy’ business going on in the classroom. The children will be investigating rivers
license. reserve them now by speaking to any of
and in particular the local River Coln and its inhabitants. They will also have the
To apply please email Brendan by 19.00 the players.
opportunity to visit Bibury Trout Farm, learning about the fish and then having a go at
Tuesday 31st March AT THE LATEST, including
fishing whilst they are there. Eventually, at the end of the term, the children will navigate
your full name and postal address with postcode,
their way to the River Coln using map skills and then investigate the area as part of their at: [email protected] Withington School
studies. quoting 9-2000trees local tickets as the subject
FAMILY BINGO
of the email (please enter this exactly). The
Squirrel Class Learning Theme: Rainforest. (Year 4,5 & 6)
ballot, if necessary, will be drawn on Monday 6th
The corner of the classroom has grown into a tree with its canopy spreading across the 20th March
April, and successful applicants informed that
ceiling. There are also some real creatures e.g. beetles and stick insects that are living in
week. 6pm
the classroom for the children to explore! Throughout the term different species will be
If you are successful we will send you an eticket
visiting the children in their classroom…this subject is certainly not for the faint hearted! and further information on how to gain entry to Join us for an evening of family fun.
All welcome.
the festival. Everyone will need a ticket to enter
The Children will have the opportunity to visit ‘The Living Rainforest’ in Newbury, where Fantastic prizes to be won.
the festival site & ID and proof of address will be
they will be able to compare the Rainforest’s eco-system and investigate the importance
required on the weekend itself.
of its survival.
Please note: as the festival is always hugely over
subscribed, if you do not have a ticket we will
We welcome community members who have a passion or expertise in any of the topics the
not be able to allow entry to the
children are learning about this term. Please contact the school if you are able to spare a little
festival site.
time to enhance our children’s learning.
Village News Village News
WITHINGTON
JUNIOR PLAYERS
run by the Withington Players
A drama club for young people
Dragonflies
Dragonfly class are beginning a journey into space this term, where they will be
Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm
learning about the planet Earth and beyond. Their literacy linked to this topic will
include writing biographies for famous astronauts and stories set in other worlds. Art Spring Term Meetings
will see them creating planet-scapes using a variety of different media, and music will Withington Village Hall
include Gustav Holst's Planet Suite. Of course, they will also enjoy a trip to @Bristol to
January 13th
add to the excitement. Needless to say, we are really looking forward to this topic!
February 3rd, 10th, March 3rd,
Busy Bees 17th
Busy Bees are following Paddingtonʼs travels from Peru to London this term and are
Church Centre,
comparing and monitoring weather and climate, land use and pollution in each place.
We will be watching the new Paddington movie and learning about the physical Andoversford
geography characteristics of Peru and England. January 20th, 27th,
February 24th,
Next term our travels will take us into outer space where we will find our place in the
universe and create fantasy worlds in our literacy writing where our imagination is the March 10th
only limitation! A whole school trip to @Bristol next term will allow us to explore and 50p per week to cover the cost of the hallre n t a l .
learn so much more. JAN’S ALMOND WAFERS For more information ring or email
Lindsey Crane
Butterflies 5oz butter, softened [email protected]
Butterflies are looking at Percy the Park Keeperʼs books. They will also be 5oz caster sugar Telephone [phone]
investigating what they can do with water. Asking and answering questions such as ʻIs 2 egg whites
water sticky?ʼ This will be supported by going to @Bristol and building locks.
6oz plain flour
Few flaked almonds
Ladybirds and Caterpillars
Ladybirds and Caterpillars are following the story of the Gruffalo. They will be baking Few sugar cubes, crushed
and eating Gruffalo Crumble and Scrambled Snake. They will also look at water in the
second half of term, floating and sinking objects. This will be supported by our whole Cream the butter and sugar, add egg
school trip to @Bristol.
white and beat until creamy. Gradually
stir in the flour. Spread thinly in greased
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
6.5” x 10” baking tin. Sprinkle with the
20THMARCH 6PMFAMILY BINGO almonds and the crushed sugar cubes.
Join us for an evening of family fun. All welcome. Fantastic prizes to be won. If the weather is bad
Bake at 160°C for 20 minutes. Mark into
check our website for
slices while warm. When cold, cut
9THMAY MAY FAYRE updates to service times
Bouncy Castle, BBQ, games and stalls. A great family day out. through and remove from tin.
http://www.colnriver.org.uk
Adjust fan ovens accordingly
Village News Village News
S E V E N H A M P TON AND DISTRICT W. I .
ANDOVERSFORD
A V C Our New Year meeting on January 5th began
on a solemn note as we remembered long-
COFFEE
standing member Mrs Violet Brown, who
died in December. 'Jerusalem' was sung with
MORNINGS
ANDOVERSFORD
gusto in her honour.
Monthly in the Church Centre VILLAGE CLUB Looking back to our December Annual
(opposite the Post Office) Telephone [phone] General Meeting, the President, Georgina
Oldham, will continue in office and two new
members were welcomed on to the
W e d n e s d a y WHAT CAN YOU GET FOR £6.00?
committee. Special thanks are due to Rose
You could take a couple of return bus
25th February Ballinger, who has resigned as Treasurer.
trips to town!!
Following the meeting, we settled down with
Buy a glossy magazine or a box of
the traditional mulled wine and mince pies
chocolates!
and tried to identify current members from
Perhaps a fancy coffee and a cake!
childhood photographs that they had brought
OR
You could get a 12 month membership along. How much older and wiser we all
10.30am to 12 noon of Andoversford Village Club look now! We look forward to our 78th
Come and make new friends (Adult Membership). Birthday celebration in January and to hosting
a tea for the Brockhampton New Century
WHAT WOULD YOU GET? Club on 10th February.Our talk was given by
RENDCOMB PATIENTS' none other than our President. In her
A friendly atmosphere and a well
capacity as a noted quilter, she had brought
SUPPORT GROUP'S stocked bar that also serves hot drinks,
along items she had made from the start of Find us on
and sweet and savoury snacks.
CHRISTMAS COFFEE Television, juke box, pool table, darts, her interest in the subject. The wonderful facebook or
MORNING - 6th DECEMBER quoits, free book exchange, monthly colour combinations and intricate patterns on the web!
were a real cause for amazement and
prize quiz and other regular events.
Many thanks to all those who generously
brought forth numerous questions and
Windows that overlook the children’s
supported this annual and much-loved play area making it easy to watch the comments. It all made for a jolly evening and
event which is a festive opportunity to children while you enjoy a drink. an excellent start to 2015.
socialise and catch up on local news and Our speaker next month will be Mr. Adam
happenings. As well as coffee and mince Family Membership available Tatlow with a talk entitled 'Gamekeeper Mobile Library -
(2 adults and 2 children) turns Photographer'. As ever, meetings are
pies, there was the chance to win a great February
Junior and Senior Citizen Membership.
held on the first Monday of the month at the
raffle prize and to purchase cakes, gifts
Why not come and see for yourself;- Rhodes Hall, Brockhampton and visitors are Friday 30th January and
and cards. The event raised £325 which
always welcome.
27th February
will help provide extra benefits for the Next quiz night – Saturday 7th We are continuing to collect items for next
patients of Rendcomb Surgery. If you February – 8.00 pm start Christmas' Shoe Box Appeal, after our Andoversford Village Shop 9.30 - 11.00
missed it this year, do make a note in Pie Bake Off – Saturday 21st February splendid effort of last year, when we gathered Brockhampton Phone Box 11.15 - 12.15
your diary to be there next year - the Easter Bingo – Saturday 21st March. enough for 34 gift boxes. In February, we
first Saturday in December. Crossfields, Andoversford. are asked to contribute crayons and pencils, Wednesday 25th February
and pencil cases if not brought in January.
Telephone [phone] Withington Bus Shelter 12.10 - 12.40
Health and Fitness Village News
Scottish Country Dancing Shipton Walking Group Andoversford Village Book Exchange
Withington Jubilee Hall Suitable for all levels. 45minutes
Hall Have you finished that
Thursdays 2 - 4 pm £2 Outside Reading Room
For further details ring 01242 890271. Wednesday’s 9.30am prompt Large, light, refurbished hall available & Pre School Playgroup book already? Not time
for hire for parties, clubs and other for the Library van to
events at great rates! come? Or did you miss the van? Have you read
Pilates Yoga Classes Facilities include:- the book and enjoyed it so much you’d like to
Gill Rowe. Telephone [phone] • a main hall (can accommodate keep it? Have you books you want to get rid
or 07786 437235 over 100 people), of? Do you want to read something different?
Wednesday evening & Thursday morning Yoga classes held on • smaller meeting room, If you’ve answered yes to any of these then our
Classes are kept small to enable the quality of Monday eve 7.00 to 8.30pm and • kitchen with crockery and serving Community facility is just what you’re looking
hatch, toilets,
instructor attention to each individual. Weds am 9.30 to 11.00am • French windows to playing for. In the foyer of the school you will find
Far Peak Fitness, Northleach Reading Room, Shipton Oliffe fields/playground, some book shelves with second hand books.
(just off the A429, Fosseway) • staging with spot lighting over,
Come along and swap your
To book your place contact Marcus Adey • chairs and tables,
Shipton Keep Fit Club • proximity to pay bar with exclusive books, donate some or buy
Mobile: [phone]
Reading Room Tuesdays 8-9pm use of bar on request. a new one. The facility will
Email: [email protected] Entrance Free!! Informal session using If you are interested in hiring the hall be open from 8:00am till
a selection of exercise DVDs either for a private event or for a club 4:00pm during term time.
All fitness levels welcome please call Glenis 01242 820682 for
For a free listing in this section More Info – contact Jayne Spiller further details & bookings. SAVE £££S ON
please contact [email protected]
[email protected] 01242 820598
H O U S E H O L D
LOCAL WALKS WITH THE F U E LS
C OT S WOLDS VO L U N TA RY WA R D E N S
The Countryside West of Moreton – Tu e s d ay 3rd Fe b r u a ry - Easy
Shipton Reading Room
First we visit the Batsfo rd estate then turn south to go through Bourton-on-the-Hill and FERGUSSON COAL -
To book please contact Susan
L o n g b o rough, returning via the Monarch's Way. Please bring packed lunch. Refre s h m e n t s PREPACKED FUEL IN A BAG
available in garden centre at the end. 4.5 hours: 9 miles. Livesey [email protected]
S t a rt: 10:00 am Fo s s ew ay Garden Centre Car Park, Moreton-in-Marsh. Please park 01242 821645 HOUSE COAL DOUBLES
f u rthest aw ay from shop entrance. OS Map ref SP 202 315.
£9.50
Back to Back to Bourton 5 – Fr i d ay 20th Fe b r u a ry - Moderate The Rhodes Memorial Hall PREMIUM HOUSE COAL
F rom Bourton over the Fo s s ew ay, alongside the Windrush on minor paths we pick up the Gloucestershire Brockhampton £10
Way to Cold Aston then Farmington and return on the Diamond and Monarch's Ways. Views a plenty. Please ANTHRACITE STOVE NUTS
Thinking of holding a party, but not
bring packed lunch. 6 hours: 11 miles. Start: 9:30 am Bourt o n - o n - t h e - Wa t e r, Cooperative / C o u n t rywide car £11
enough space at home?
park, Station Road. OS Map SP 170 211. ANTHRACITE OVOIDS
Why not hire this hall.
£11.50
PLEASE use ap p ropriate fo o t wear as some walks may be steep and mu ddy in places. EASY - terrain is mainly leve l , Newly refurbished toilets, well equipped
M O D E R ATE - includes some hills and rough ground. STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot and ascents and descents may kitchen, car park and most importantly SUREFIRE All bags 25kg
be steep. Sorry, no dogs allowed except guide and hearing dogs. Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund very reasonable hire charges with no £12
our conservation and improvement wo r k . hidden extras.
We also hire out china, cutlery, water For all prices, orders and enquiries
Due to space this is just a selection of the many walks in Fe b r u a ry, for more information s e e
w w w. e s c ap e t o t h e c o t swolds.org.uk or Tel: [phone] Also for changes to arrangements such as bad we a t h e r. boilers etc.. please call Philip King Farm Services
Call Georgina on 01242 820423 on 01242 890343 or 07860 302841