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PARISH COUNCIL NOTES
RETIREMENT OF CHAIR AND FINANCIAL OFFICER
It was with a lot of sad feelings that that Anne and Fred
Mogridge decided that it was time to retire from Littlemore
Parish Council. Each has worked hard representing
Littlemore for about thirty years. Their influence goes far
outside the Parish and both are respected throughout the
City. We will miss them. Ann is also retiring from being
Chair of the Parish Council. She has represented the Parish
throughout Oxfordshire, and has steered us
through good and bad times. Using her
gentle sense of humour, she has kept
Councillors and visitors in order in a calm
yet firm way. We know that the influence
she had had here will live on in the new
Parish Council. Lynda Comber, new Chair
JUNE/JULY
2016
NEW CLERK
Paul Isaacs, who has over 26 years of local government
experience, took over as Clerk in April. You can pop in to
see Paul between 2 and 5pm most Monday afternoons at
the Littlemore Community Centre, Giles Road. To arrange a
meeting in advance please phone him (1 to 5pm, Mon to
Fri) on 07733 555 750. You can email him and the Parish
Council c/o the Clerk at [email protected].
Paul will endeavour to reply to all queries within 7 days but
please note that queries requiring Parish Council discussion,
decision &/or approval will always be
referred to the next full Parish Council
meeting.
NEW: PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
The new Parish Council has agreed to
establish a new user-friendly community
website and this will hopefully be up-andPARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
running by the end of the summer. All
Congratulations to the following 14 people
Parish Council policies, financial accounts,
who were elected (uncontested) as
planning recommendations, minutes of
Littlemore Parish Councillors through to
meetings and contact details will be
May 2020 following the elections held on
accessible through the new website. We
5 May 2016: Lynda Comber, Dorian
hope that you agree that this will be an
Hancock, David Henwood, Tina Hill,
exciting and welcome new development
Matthew Hutton, Vija Karunaratne, Sorcha
Lanham, Gill Sanders, Sue Stewart, John
Recognise this mural? See MOSAIC inside! that will be of great benefit to the
Littlemore community.
Tanner, Kim Wicker, Macer Wicker, Richard
Wilkins, Maggie Willis. In addition, Michael Evans and
DATES OF FUTURE PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Mashhuda Glencross put themselves forward to fill the two
Tuesdays 14 June, 12 July, 13 September, 11 October,
vacant parish councillor posts at the Parish Council AGM
8 November, and 13 December. All meetings begin at
held on 10 May 2016. They were unanimously accepted.
7pm at Edith Kempson House, and are open to all.
The parish now has a full quota of 16 parish councillors,
PUBLICATION OF ACCOUNTS
which is an extremely healthy position. All parish councillors
Pre Audit book inspection: Books will be available for public
will now complete Register of Interests and Acceptance of
inspection, by appointment only, between 10 June and
Office forms. New councillors will be issued with Induction
21July 2016. Please contact Pauline Jones 01865 777 686.
and Roles and Responsibilities information which includes
Code of Conduct guidelines. Training will also be provided.
PLEASE USE OUR RECREATION GROUNDS PROPERLY!!
Littlemore Parish Council are extremely proud of our
NEW LITTLEMORE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS
recreation grounds. A lot of investment has been made
Pauline, Anne and Fred’s departures left vacancies for Clerk,
over recent years to improve the play equipment, sports
Chair, and Financial Officer. New officers were appointed at
cage, grass pitches, fencing and waste bins at both sites and
the Parish Council AGM on May 10th as follows: *Chair:
our tremendously hard-working ground staff do a great job
Lynda Comber *Vice-Chair: Dorian Hancock *Financial
to keep the recs in a great condition. Why do we do this?
Officer: Tina Hill *Planning Chair: Sue Stewart *City
WE DO THIS FOR YOU! We want you to enjoy the facilities,
Council rep: Cllr. John Tanner *County Council rep: Cllr.
to enjoy the summer weather and to continue to enjoy your
Gill Sanders *Planning Committee: Lynda Comber,
family fun. All we ask in return is a little bit of thoughtfulness
Mashhuda Glencross, Dorian Hancock, Sorcha Lanham, Sue
and community spirit - we’re all in it together! So …………..
Stewart (Chair), and Macer Wicker. Congratulations are
extended to the new officers. In her role as new Chair,
• Please put your litter in the bins provided. If you’re having
Lynda commented that the Parish Council will endeavour to
a party and the bins overflow, please take your litter home!
work hard on behalf of the Littlemore community and try to
• Please pick up all dog waste and put the bags in the bins:
live up to the high standards established under Anne
NB: dog waste is allowed in all of the bins.
Mogridge’s leadership.
• Please keep noise down especially close to houses
• Please use the play equipment properly. THANK YOU!!
• Contact details of individual Parish Councillors will be in
the next edition, and on the PC website, (see below).
Paul Isaacs, Clerk to the Parish Council
EDITOR: JUDITH PUBLISHED BY LITTLEMORE PARISH COUNCIL: FIND THE ONLINE EDITION AT:
www.theoxfordacademy.org.co.uk : www.littlemorelive.moonfruit.com
GODSLAND
www.oxford.gov.uk : www.littlemorechurch.org
PRINTER:
FINEPRINT
MOSAIC FOR LITTLEMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Pictured on the front page, the new mosaic was designed by
Oxford mosaicist Clare Goodall, with suggestions from
members of the community, 50 of whom made it at recent
classes at the Community Centre. The mosaic celebrates
some of the history, houses and people of Littlemore - and
of course Oxford United! A real range of people came
together: it gave new confidence to some. The class was
run by the Workers Education Agency, and funded by the
Skills Funding Agency: materials and fitting costs were
covered by Oxford City Council.
Emma Carney, WEA
LITTLEMORE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Meets 2–4pm: 2nd Weds of month at the Royal British
Legion Hall, Lakefield Road: its summer talks focus on
appropriate treatment for the elderly, and on food waste:
*8 June: Foot Health: Mary-Anne Price *13 July: Food
waste - national problem, local opportunity: Hannah Fenton
from the Community Time Bank.
Wendy Markham
INTERESTED IN HAVING AN ALLOTMENT?
There may soon be some available. Contact the Secretaries:
Melvyn Allmond: 01865 771 105 for the Thompson Terrace
site (if his car’s at the Kempson Crescent entrance between
7 and 11am he’s there!), and Clive Bevan 01865 711 813 for
the Minchery Farm site.
editor
INDOOR BOWLS ON OUR DOORSTEP
Oxford and District Indoor Bowls Club
in Sandy Lane West is just outside the
Parish, but it’s such a fantastic resource
that I’ve decided to feature it. It’s now
the summer season, so there is less play
indoors, but if you want to try it out, go
along Mon or Weds 9.30-12noon, or
Tues 7-9pm in June, July or August.
For only £1.90 for your first session an
experienced player will buddy up and
give you some help. All you need is
flat shoes: a wheelchair is provided for
seated play. Contact Paula Fontaine
Paula (Secretary, R), Geoffrey (seated), Reg (far L)
[email protected].
editor
and friends dispute who’s closest to the jack
LIBRARY NEWS
Summer Reading Challenge *for children this year it’s The
Big Friendly Read inspired by the works of Roald Dahl.
Read 6 books & collect prizes over the holidays! Sign up
from July 9th *for adults: tell us about your favourite books
to enter Ox Libraries Prize draw. EVENTS: June: *2nd 2pm
on: Half Term Craft+Activities: Superheroes *4th & 10th
11am: Week Rhymetime+Craft: A Hole at the Bottom of
the Sea *18th 11am on: Rhymetime+Craft: Father’s Day
*24th 11-11.30am: Rhymetime *27th 3.15pm: Teen Book
+Writing Club July: *2nd 11am on: Rhymetime+Craft: At
the Seaside *8th,16th+22nd 11-11.30am: Rhymetime *21st
and 28th 2.30pm on: Summer Reading Challenge Craft
+Activity. For more detail, please contact me Sharon Ingram
[email protected]
THE LITTLEMORE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (LCA)
The 2016 Annual General Meeting for the LCA (reg. charity
#1117224) will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 13th July at
the Community Centre. Nominations for election must be
made in writing and sent to me (address below) no later
than 14 days before. Persons wishing to stand must be
existing members with voting rights. Please see formal
notice in the online edition.
Dorian Hancock
81 Cardinal House, Cardinal Close, Littlemore OX4 3UF
FREE OPEN DAY AT SAE FILM SCHOOL IN LITTLEMORE
*25 June: 12-6pm. The School of Audio Engineering was
founded in 1976: it is an industry-focussed creative media
educator with 54 campuses in 26 countries - and one of
them is in Littlemore! SAE Institute offers BA/BSc & Masters
courses in creative media fields (audio, film, animation,
games development, music business and web) with a strong
tradition of practical application and industry recognition.
Degrees are Accredited by Middlesex University. See
http://www.sae.edu/gbr/oxford-campus-open-day-25june-2016.
Steve Hartley SAE
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*STOP PRESS ABOUT BUSES
Subsidies stop on 20 July.
Look out for the press statement
from Oxford Bus/Thames Travel
Managing Director Phil Southall
about the future of the T2 service. It’s
due for release on or about 30th May.
Stagecoach MD Martin Sutton says no
change is planned to 16/16a service.
Dorian Hancock
Parish Transport Rep for Littlemore
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LITTLEMORE COMMUNITY FUN DAY
*Saturday 18th June: 11am-3pm at Giles Road centre: to
be opened at 11am by Andrew Smith MP, & the Lord Mayor,
Cllr Altaf Khan. Attractions include the free Bouncy Castle;
music by DJ Gary; children’s magician+entertainer Charlie
Muddles; singers and dance groups; face-painting; the Big
Red fire Engine …. and lots of other really good stuff! The
inside and outside stall areas are already booked-up, and
Oxford City Council and other Agencies will also be
available with information to make the day both entertaining
and informative. FunDay will also be celebrating the 50th
Birthday of the Littlemore Playgroup – so many of the
parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunties and
uncles of children from the past and present will be there.
Catch up on old friends! With masses of fantastic, useful
and really cool raffle prizes, once again generously donated
by local retailers and businesses (this time prizes include a
BMX bike from Halfords in Cowley), this is a day not to be
missed.
Dorian Hancock
OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP
ST MARY AND ST NICHOLAS CHURCH: Might you help
us clean St Mary and St Nicholas Church or keep up the
churchyard as part of a monthly group? It’s a great way of
making new friends!
Margreet Armitstead Ox 748 003
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FOOD BANK located at
Edith Kempson House. If you are able to help by
providing food or by volunteering please contact me,
Andrew Bevan [email protected].
ARCH: Assisted Reading for Children helps children in
local Primary Schools learn to read. We are recruiting now
in preparation for their September training course. We
provide full training, ongoing support, travel expenses,
and obtain enhanced DBS checks. Please call 01869 320
380 if you’d like to know more.
Jane Rendle
CHURCH NEWS Regular Services are listed in the online issue
Blessed Dominic Barberi Roman Catholic Church:
Parish events in June and July include the Parish Bar-B-Q
and the Summer Fair (see back page); this year First Holy
Communion Sunday is on Sunday 19 June: there will be a
special Mass at 1pm. The First Holy Communion children’s
party is on Tuesday 21 June beginning with the Mass at
7pm.
Fr John Hancock
St Mary and St Nicholas Church: www.littlemorechurch.org
*Find Over 60s Lunch Club on the back page *Building
Project: Our plans to improve the building have developed:
we now plan to use only the existing footprint of the church
to provide more space, better heating, and access to mains
services, so that anyone who comes to the church for
services, concerts, or just for a cup of tea, will be warm and
comfortable. *Harvest of Talents: it’s never too early to
prepare your entry. We will display Littlemore art and craft
again in September. It’s a celebration of our community so
please join in!
Margreet Armitstead 01865 748 003
MUSIC IN LITTLEMORE
A new singing group, Senzenina at St Mary & St Nicholas
Church: 5pm every other Wednesday from 1 June. Free: all
are welcome. Come and sing popular songs, African songs,
Sufi and other spiritual songs that represent the diversity of
music in our area.
Malcolm Atkins (contact details below)
The Community Choir run by Hannah Powell at The Oxford
Academy meets every Thursday from 5.45 to 6.45 and
welcomes new members. They will be performing at SJE
Arts on the Iffley Road on 9th June at 7.45pm. Buy tickets
online or on the door. To find out more, contact Hannah at
[email protected].
Free Concert at St Mary & St Nicholas: July 3 at 3pm
followed by summer tea party in the Vicarage garden.
The concert will feature songs Malcolm Atkins has gathered
during his work as musician in residence, performed by local
musicians including the local Jubilate Band. If you would
like to perform a song that means something to you, or play
an instrument, or join in with others, please phone Malcolm:
07872 991 287 or email [email protected].
Concert at St Mary & St Nicholas Church: Sat 16 July at
7.30pm: 17th&18th C baroque music from Musica Concordia
with Adi Silberberg: Recorders/voice; Theresa Burton:
Recorders/voice; Ludmila Podgaiskaia: Virginals. Music
from Israeli, Italian, Spanish & Jewish traditions. Composers
include Merula, Uccellini, Bach and Philodor. Please pay as
you leave: minimum suggested donation £10 (concs £5).
Funds will go towards the Church Building Project (above).
LITTLEMORE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
*Walks with local history interest: *June 15: Fieldnames
Walk. Meet 7pm at the Barnes Road bridge junction with E
bypass cycle track: 1½ hour 3km loop route on paths+roads
with pauses for explanation: ends at junction of Spring Lane
+Sandy Lane West, where parking is possible close to the
start. *Walks 20 July, 17 August: please email for details.
*Have you researched the history of your house? If ‘yes’,
we would love to hear from you. We are trying to record
details of local buildings, especially but not exclusively the
oldest ones. We'd be glad to copy your information to our
archive so you will be part of Littlemore's heritage! Email:
[email protected].
Sue Stewart INTERESTED IN WALKING?
Join a half-day walk on the second Friday of each month.
Please contact Rita Bevan on 01865 514 374 or email
[email protected].
Rita Bevan
SWIFT WORK at BBOWT
Swifts, the acrobats of the skies that
spend almost all their lives flying,
will soon be seen & heard in
Littlemore thanks to Southern
Electric Power Distribution. Swifts
have declined in number by @40%
since the mid 1990’s, partly because
of loss of nest sites. So The Berks,
Bucks & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
decided to put several swift boxes
on their HQ in Littlemore. Because
their building is so tall and they had
no funds to pay to have boxes
installed they asked the electricity network operator to help.
Without hesitation SEPD lent people and equipment from
their Yarnton Depot, and the nest boxes were installed in
time for the birds’ return from Africa. Look and listen out for
them!
Photo © Ailsa Barber
Wendy Tobitt, 01865 788 318, [email protected]
ARMY CADETS: NEWS
Cadets from BBL
Detachment, Sandy Lane
West recently supported
local charity Thrive.
Thrive had made bird
box kits from scratch for
BBC Spring Watch, and
needed extra hands to
assemble and package them. The call for support was very
last minute and Thrive was hugely impressed by the cadets
that volunteered.
SSI Nicola Stanton
THE OXFORD ACADEMY NEWS
*TOA staged a Race for Life event for the
first time this April. Over 100 students and
staff took part with 6th Former Owen Karau
setting the pace for the whole race. Dejan
Tetek (Year 9) finished 1st for the boys and
Jessica Tyrell (Year 7) finished 1st for the
girls. *Year 10 student Harley Giles was
awarded the Kevin Durham Memorial
Trophy at the Oxford United vs Wycombe
league match in May. Named after a former
U’s player, the award recognises the most
promising under 15 player in Oxfordshire.
Grant Thomas, TOA
LITTLEMORE ANGLING SOCIETY
June *5: Spring League 3: Oakfield Swallow: Draw 8am,
Fish: 10am-3pm *19 J Henwood Shield: Points: Sandford
July *3: Aggregate Cup 1: Alders: Draw 8am, Fish
10am-3pm *17: R.Arnatt Cup: Points/KO Cup: Sandford:
Draw 6am, Fish 7.15am-12.15pm *24: Water Booked
Enfield Town AS: Sandford *31: Aggregate Cup 2: Tunnel
Barn, House Pool: Draw 8am, Fish 10.00-3.00 *31: Water
Booked: Summer League, Sandford. *Presentation of
Trophies: *Sat 9 July, 12-5pm at the George Inn: with BBQ
or Buffet.
Alan Campbell
LOCAL HELPLINES
*Oxford Family Information Service: 08452 262 636 +
Facebook + email: [email protected].
Information & support for children, young people & families.
Directory lists registered childcare, early education, family
support & activities. Dedicated area for parents of disabled
children+those with additional needs. *Oxford Parent
Infant Project (OXPIP): supports parents who are uncertain
about their parenting: self referral line: 07904 538 774.
*Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 731 0055
(Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 4pm). Will not show
on a landline phone bill but may show on an itemised
mobile phone bill. *Relate: 01865 242 960: can offer
counselling to individuals who are in or have left a violent
relationship. *Oxford Friend+LGBT support: 01865 726
893 (7-9pm Tue,Wed, Fri): free and confidential information,
support and counselling services. *Oxford Sexual Abuse
& Rape Crisis Centre: for women who have suffered sexual
abuse: 01865 726 295 or [email protected].
NATIONAL HELPLINES
*Domestic Abuse: (24 Hr) 08 08 20 00 247 *Action On
Elder Abuse: 08 08 80 88 141 *Broken Rainbow (LGBT)
0300 999 5428 *Men’s Advice Line: for men suffering
domestic abuse: 08 08 80 10 327 *Victim Support: for
victims of crime: 08 08 16 89 111 *Childline: 08 00 11 11:
no problem is too big or too small + www.Childline.Org.Uk.
WEBSITE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
(Oxfordshire County Council)
www.oxme.info - health, life, earn, learn, news + events.
Find out how to get where you aspire to be.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE: OXFORD SOUTH EAST
Cowley Police Station, Oxford Road, Cowley, OX4 2LE.
Ring 101 for non emergency calls, or 999 for emergencies.
or mail [email protected].
TO REPORT DOG FOULING, NOISE, FLY-TIPPING etc,
Contact the Community Response Team, Oxford City
Council, St Aldate's Chambers, Oxford, OX1 1DS
report by email at [email protected]
or telephone 01865 249 811.
TO REPORT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR contact the
police or the Anti-Social Behaviour Investigation Team,
Oxford City Council, St Aldate's Chambers, St Aldate's,
Oxford, OX1 1DS email: [email protected]
Phone: 01865 249 811.
TO REPORT NEEDLES AND SHARPS, OFFENSIVE
GRAFFITI or graffiti on public buildings, council properties
and in parks, cemeteries and bus shelters: report online at
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20095/do_it_online or
telephone Direct Services (Streetscene) on 01865 335400
(they’ll give advice about graffiti on private property, too).
CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU
95 St. Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1DA, phone: 03444 111 444
website www.adviceguide.org.uk
*Drop in times: *Mon, Tue, Weds, and Fri: 10am - 1pm (last
admission 12.30pm) *Thur: 10am - 4.30pm (last admission
4.15pm)
*Telephone: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri: 10am - 4pm
*Appointments: Appointments are available during
opening times ONLY to clients needing further advice
following their initial interview.
LITTLEMORE LIBRARY
AT THE OXFORD ACADEMY
*Opening times: Monday: 2-6pm :|: Tuesday: 2-4.30pm :|:
Weds: Closed :|: Thurs: 9.30am-12.30pm + 2pm-4.30pm :|:
Friday: 9.30am-12.30pm :|: Saturday: 9.30am-1.30pm.
*Contact: Sharon Ingram: Library Manager, 01865 714 309:
email [email protected].
notes from REPORTS TO THE PARISH COUNCIL
PRESENTED AT THE 122nd AGM: MAY 2016
Full reports from the Chair, from Finance and from the Planning
Committee will be found on the Parish Council website, later.
Retiring Chair’s Report from Anne Mogridge. Anne
thanked Pauline Jones, and the Minutes Secretary, Margaret
XXXXXX, both of whom have recently retired. Both she and
Fred wish the PC well for the future. She offered a warm
welcome to Paul Isaacs who she knows has knowledge of
Littlemore, and fresh ideas about how the PC might move
forward. She is confident that the Parish Council will
continue to be an accessible unit of Local Government.
The work of the Parish Council is mostly concerned with
Amenities, Finance and Planning. The largest amenities
project of the year was the provision of new play equipment
and a BMX track at Herschel Road Recreation Ground, and
benches and bins at Herschel Crescent and Oxford Road
Recreation Grounds. Anne congratulated our groundsmen
on their excellent work.
Littlemore Community Association: report from Dorian
Hancock. LCA is a registered charity for Littlemore: it runs
the Council-owned Community Centre, and raises money
through offering space for hire in the refurbished rooms.
The new Parish Clerk Paul Isaacs will offer a weekly
community surgery there. (See note on front page).
Planning Committee: report from Dorian Hancock. A busy
year with plans agreed for more than 400 new homes on the
Oxford Road side of Littlemore, and distress at the visual
impact of redevelopment of the DHL site on the Sandy Lane
West side of the Parish. Money from this latter development
will be used for a pedestrian crossing in SLW: it is hoped
that this will slow traffic speeding on and off the ring road in
this 20mph zone. Half of the money is already available.
City Council: report from John Tanner. At the recent
elections Labour won two seats from the Greens and now
holds 35 of the 48 seats. John will continue to campaign for
more houses and a better bus service in Littlemore.
County Council: report from Gill Sanders. Gill has been
campaigning to keep the children’s centres open: closure
has been delayed until February 2017, after which there will
be Family Hubs. One will be at Rose Hill, and will serve
Littlemore. The hope is to continue to offer a drop in
service to local families so that people can refer themselves
as soon as they recognise need.
Littlemore Local History Society: report from Sue Stewart.
LLHS has a membership of about 30, and a varied
programme of talks and both summer evening and
occasional weekend walks. The Society has joined a
county-wide project recording all gravestones, the results to
be published on a CD, and connected to the Parish Register.
LLHS continues to undertake archeological investigation
with metre-square test pits in private gardens in the Parish.
The Oxford Academy: report from Katie Screaton. TOA
continues to try to make contacts in the community, and has
recently featured on BBC TV. in March it launched a new
Sixth From programme which offers a wide range of
academic and vocational training, and contacts with local
employers. The recent successes of the new Year 12
students have set a precedent for other year groups. They
wish to build a 6th form that contributes to the life and
learning of the school and the wider community.
The Brownies: report from Maggie Willis. Littlemore
Brownies is for girls between 7 and 10 years of age, and
they have links with Cowley Girl Guides so that members
can make an easy transition. They have a varied programme
including art, craft, drama, adventure and cooking. They
took part in OxClean this year, and the RSPB Bird Watch. A
theatre visit was funded by Nigel Woodley at The George.
Littlemore Village Hall: report from Maggie Willis. LVH
Management Committee has purchased more upholstered
chairs, a projector, and a screen, so the hall now has more
use in the day. There have been improvements to the
garden and some internal rearrangements to make the
entrance less cluttered. Plans for a greater refurbishment,
and transition to Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Status are in place under its new Chair Claire Drinkwater.
The Baptist Church: report from Andrew Bevan. The
Church has about 25 members who meet on a regular basis.
At Open House, which runs every Thursday, it offers weekly
conversation & refreshments to whoever would like to come.
The Littlemore satellite of the Community Emergency Food
Bank operates there at the same time. This is a referralbased service: clients obtain a blue slip from a clinic, doctor,
social worker, minister, advice or children's centre.
Seventy-eight people have used the service since mid
December, including 37 children.
FORMAL NOTICE
THE LITTLEMORE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (LCA)
2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
The 2016 AGM for the LCA (registered charity #1117224) for
Littlemore will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 13th July 2016
at the Giles Road Community Centre.
Agenda
1. Minutes from the LCA 2015 AGM.
2. Matters arising.
3. Election of Officers:• Chair
• Vice-Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
4. Treasurer’s Report for the year ending March 2016
5. Secretary’s Report.
6. User Group Reports.
7. Any Other Business (AOB).
Election of LCA Officers for the year 2016-2017
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All nominations for election must
be from those already registered as being Full Members with voting rights
(as per the LCA’s Constitution agreed by the Charity Commission) and
received no later than 14 days prior to the AGM. Nominations must be sent
either in writing to: The LCA Secretary, c/o 81 Cardinal House, Cardinal
Close, Littlemore OX4 3UF, or via email to [email protected].
Littlemore Community Association/LCA (and its Board of Trustees and
Officers) is the registered charity for its Area of Benefit, Littlemore
Oxford. The LCA also manages the Littlemore Community Centre on
behalf of its Members, User Groups, and the community at-large.
Dorian Hancock, LCA Secretary, c/o 81 Cardinal House, Cardinal Close, Littlemore
OX4 3UF, email [email protected], mobile: 07868020036, tel: 01865-748280
HALLS FOR HIRE: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
LITTLEMORE VILLAGE HALL, Railway Lane, Littlemore, OX4
4PY: see www.littlemorelive.moonfruit.com.
Contact Ruth Lloyd or Maggie Willis 07467 127 009
[email protected].
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LITTLEMORE, Lakefield Road,
Littlemore, OX4 4LZ: see www.littlemorebritishlegion.co.uk.
Contact Richard Wilkins, Secretary 01865 778 869
[email protected].
LITTLEMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Giles Road,
Littlemore, OX4 4NL. Suitable for Weddings, Children's
parties, and other celebrations. Contact Solange Dale,
Administrator 01865 771 764 [email protected].
BEECROFT THEATRE, BISTRO HALL + CLASSROOMS, The
Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, OX4 6JZ.
Contact OX4 Community Facilities: 01865 783 238 or
[email protected].
REGULAR CHURCH SERVICES
SPECIAL EVENTS ARE LISTED ELSEWHERE
ST MARY AND ST NICHOLAS C of E CHURCH
Sandford Road, Littlemore, OX4 4PP: *every Sunday at
10am: Eucharist + Junior Church, followed by refreshments
*First Sunday in Month: 8am: BCP Eucharist *Weds:
7.30am: Silent Prayer followed by Morning Prayer at 8am
*M,W,Th 5pm: Evening Prayer *Weds, fortnightly,
12noon: Communion and Coffee at the Vicarage.
*Contact: Rev Margreet Armitstead: 01865 748 003 or
[email protected]
BLESSED DOMINIC BARBERI RC CHURCH
OXFORD & DISTRICT INDOOR BOWLS CLUB, Conference
& Board Rooms, Bar, Kitchen: Sandy Lane West, Littlemore,
OX4 6NA: see http://www.oxbowls.co.uk. Contact:
Paula Fontaine 01865 775 891 or [email protected].
Cowley Road, Littlemore, OX4 4JX:
Masses:*Saturdays 6pm (for Sunday) and
*Sundays 11am: Sung Mass with liturgy for children.
Confessions: *Saturdays 5.15pm.
*Contact: Fr John Hancock: 01865 778 454
OXFORD ROAD ACTION GROUP
LITTLEMORE BAPTIST CHURCH
OXRAG is concerned about the level of traffic congestion in
Littlemore: we are naturally dismayed by the proposal to
build 3500 houses in Sandford. Land this end of Grenoble
Road has been a key expansion target for Oxford City for
many years, and it appears they are now gearing up to try
again. This is on top of over 400 houses already agreed for
land near the Littlemore Hospital. If you feel strongly about
the level of congestion on our roads, please join us: your
contact details will remain confidential to one or two core
members.
Sorcha Lanham [email protected] Edith Kempson House, Chapel Lane, Littlemore, OX4 4QB:
*Thurs: 7.30am: Silent Prayer followed by Morning Prayer at
8am *Sundays 10.30am: Worship, with a children's group,
followed by refreshments.
*Contact: Rev Andrew Bevan: 01856 514 374
LEYS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Library (Learning Resource Centre), Oxford Academy, Sandy
Lane West, OX4 6JZ: *Sundays: 11am-12.30pm: Meeting
*Contact: Andy and Nicci Longmore: 01865 779 700,
www.leyscommunitychurch.org.uk
GOD AND PEOPLE CENTRE
CONCERT
OF
17th AND 18th CENTURY
BAROQUE MUSIC
Saturday 16 July at 7.30pm
Littlemore Community Centre, Giles Road, OX4 4PL:
*Sundays: 11am-1pm: Worship Service
*1st & 2nd Tues: 7.30-9pm: Meetings
*Contact: Pastor Jennifer Stone: 01865 434 569
NEW LIFE CHURCH
Musica Concordia
Littlemore Village Hall, Railway Lane, Littlemore, OX4 4PY:
*Sundays 12 noon: Christian worship in the Nepalese
language. Open to all: contact details to follow.
Adi Silberberg: Recorders/voice
Theresa Burton: Recorders/voice
Ludmila Podgaiskaia: Virginals
KEY: LOCATIONS IN LITTLEMORE
Includes Israeli, Italian, Spanish & Jewish baroque music
by composers including Merula, Uccellini, Bach, & Philodor
!
Please pay as you leave: minimum suggested donation £10,
suggested concessions £5.
at St Mary & St Nicholas Church,
Littlemore nr. OX4 4PB
ACF
ATC
BDB
EKH
HRR
IBC
JHN
LCC
LRC
LVH
RBL
RHC
SHQ
SM+SN
TOA
Army Cadet Force Building, OX4 6LD
Air Cadet Building, OX4 6LD
Blessed Dominic Barberi Hall, OX4 4JX
Edith Kempson House, OX4 4QB
Herschel Road Recreation Ground, OX4 3TU
Indoor Bowls Club, OX4 6NA
John Henry Newman Academy, OX4 4LS
Littlemore Community Centre, OX4 4PL
Littlemore Rugby Club, OX4 4NH
Littlemore Village Hall, OX4 4PY
Royal British Legion Hall, OX4 4LZ
Rose Hill & L’more Children’s Centre, OX4 4UY
Scout HQ, Fairlie Road, OX4 3SW
St Mary and St Nicholas Church, near OX4 4PB
The Oxford Academy, OX4 6JZ
WHAT’S ON: CLUBS AND GROUPS
FOR KEY TO LOCATIONS SEE KEY ABOVE
• Air Cadets: ATC: Mondays and Wednesdays 7.15-9.30 pm: Flt Lt
Nigel Furlong 07880 738 920, [email protected], or
www.aircadets.tv/2210
• Allotments: *Minchery Farm: Minchery Road: Clive Bevan
[email protected], 01865 711 813 *Thompson Terrace:
Mervyn Allmond, 01865 771 105, or find him at the allotments
most mornings: Kempson Crescent entrance
• Angling Society: club waters at Sandford: Alan Campbell,
07789 334 710 or 01865 964 126, [email protected]
littlemoreanglingsociety.co.uk
• Archeology Project: part of Local History Society:
[email protected] - have a pit dug in your garden!
• Art Group: Pat’s Painters: currently full: Pat Good: contact via
editor [email protected]
• Army Cadets: ACF: Thursdays 7.15-9.30pm: facebook@
www.oxonacf.org.uk - SSI Nicola Stanton
• Barberi Club: BDB: Wednesdays 10-12-ish: talks, music, games,
visits, tea, coffee + food: all are welcome: Teresa Prescott 07749
386 218, [email protected]
• Beavers: SHQ: (age 6-8) Wednesdays 6-7.15pm: Nathalie
Soanes, [email protected]
• Bingo: RBL: *1st and 3rd Friday of month, 7.30pm *Tuesdays
2pm *Sundays 1pm *Seniors Bingo+Raffle: Mondays
7.30-10pm: Richard Wilkins 01865 778 869 or
[email protected] *Family Bingo: LVH: Fridays
7.30-9.30pm: Andrew Galloway & Tracy Bustin, 07706 022 165
• Brownies: LVH: (over 7s) Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: Maggie Willis:
07467 127 009, [email protected]
• Bumblebees Crêche: (3 months to 5 yrs) RHC: term-times:
mornings M-F 8.45-11.45am: afternoons M-Th 12.15-3.15:
contact 01865 716 739
• Cheerleading: JHN: Mondays term-time: 5-6.30pm: age 4+
6-8pm: age 11-14 7-9pm: Seniors: 14-40+: Sophie Welton,
[email protected]
• Coffee Shop: LVH: 10am-1.30: 1st Sat of month: coffee, chat,
stalls, light lunch: Ruth Lloyd: 07736 831 038,
[email protected]
• Community Choir: TOA: Thursdays at 5.45pm at The Oxford
Academy: Hannah Powell:
[email protected]
• Computing for Over 50s: LCC: Fridays 10-12noon: Stella Dunn
01865 774 561, [email protected]
• Cotswold Boxer Club: LVH: 7.30-10pm: 3rd Thursday of month:
Show-training for Boxer Dogs, handlers & judges: Lesley Wearing
01295 810 831, [email protected]
• Cubs: (age 8-10½ ) SHQ: Thursdays 6:30-8pm: Nathalie Soanes,
[email protected]
• Driftway Country Music Club: RBL: Live music+dance: Sundays
7.45-10.45pm: Kevin 01235 529 976 or Annie 01865 749 756 or
Richard Wilkins [email protected].
• Explorers: (age 14-18) SHQ: Friday 8-9.30pm: Nathalie Soanes:
[email protected]
• Football Coaching: age 4-12 yrs: HRR: for boys & girls, all
abilities: Saturdays 10-12noon: contact: Waheed Ramzan, WR
Soccer Schools, 07547 292 012, www.wrsoccer.co.uk
• Indoor Bowls: IBC: Summer season until September: 9-12.30
Mon+Weds, Tues 7-9 Whist: Paula Fontaine, 01865 775 891
www.oxbowls.co.uk
• Isis Ringcraft: LVH: Show Training for Pedigree Dogs + handlers
Tuesdays 7.45pm: Sara Nixon 07721 939 800.
• IT Hub: RHC: *Mon-Thur 9-5, *Fri 9-3: open most days, but
please call RHC first: 01865 716 739
• Job Club: RHC: get help finding work: there is a range of
sessions through the week: please contact the centre 01865 716
739 or Rosa Curness 07931 400 108 for details.
• Karate: JHN: Thursdays *3.30-4pm: age 4-6 *4-5pm: age 7-14:
Chris Wilmott, [email protected] or 07880 636 123
• Little Chuggers: LVH: Fridays 9.30-11.30am: activity for 0-4s:
contact Ruth Lloyd: 07736 831 038
[email protected]
• Littlemore Local History Society: LCC or walk start point:
Wednesdays 7 for 7.30pm 3rd Weds of month: talks + summer
walks: Sue Stewart [email protected]
• Littlemore Playgroup: LCC: 9-12noon M-F: term-times: Dawn
Roberts [email protected] or 01865 396 449
when open
• Lunch Club for Over 60s: George Pub: Second Friday each
month 12-2pm: Rev Margreet Armistread 01865 748 003 or
[email protected]
• Martial Arts: LCC: Tuesdays and Fridays 6.15-7.15pm: Steve
Simmons: 07803 482 633
• Men’s Breakfast: EKH: 9-10am: 2nd Sat of month: Julian
Armitstead: 07984 232 288
• Move It - Don’t Lose It: LVH: Thursdays 10-11am: exercise for
over 60s including those unable to stand for long: Jane Read
01865 749 206
• Open House: EKH: every Thursday 10-11.30am: free coffee, &
chat: advisor from Rose Hill Advice Centre on 3rd Thurs: Andrew
Bevan: 01865 514 374
• OX4 4 Fun: LCC: for under 5's with responsible adult: Thursdays
term time: 9.30- 11.15am: contact Rose Hill + Littlemore
Children’s Centre 01865 716 739
• Oxford Road Action Group: campaigns against speeding and
congestion on Ox Rd: Sorcha Lanham [email protected]
• Oxford Village Band: LVH: Wednesdays 8-9.30pm: term-times:
music in style of old English village bands: for over 16’s: Dave
Townsend 01865 714 778
• Play & Learn for under 5s+responsible adult: LCC: Tuesdays
9.30-11.15am+Health Visitor 10-11am: contact Rose Hill +
Littlemore Children’s Centre 01865 716 739
• Pop-Up Café: LVH: occasional food surplus cafe: Richard Howlett
at Sandford Talking Shop: [email protected]
• RAF Association: RBL: 12.30: 1st Tuesday of month: Richard
Wilkins 01865 778 869 or [email protected]
• Reading Group: Library at TOA: Thursdays 10.30-11.30-ish:
currently full: contact Sharon Ingram 01865 714 309 or
[email protected]
• Rugby Practice: LRC: Tuesdays+Thursdays 7pm: starts again in
July: Tim Stevens, 07930 194 183, [email protected], or
Carl Wright 07515 120 460.
• Scouts: SHQ: (age 10½-14) Tuesdays 7-8.30pm: Nathalie Soanes:
[email protected]
• Slimming World: BDB: Thursdays 5pm and 7pm: dietary advice
+ support: Kate Bailey: 0794195 9035
• Singing Group: Senzenina: SM+SN: 5pm Wednesdays every 2
weeks: come and sing or listen: Malcolm Atkins 01865 721564 or
07872 991 287, [email protected]
• SuperSaturdays: RHC: 10-12noon most weeks: for male carers &
their families (for whole family last Sat in month): contact Rose Hill
+ Littlemore Children’s Centre 01865 716 739
• Time for Toddlers: JHN: Thursdays 9-10.15am: term times:
informal: pre-nursery children+responsible adult: Rachel Fraser
01865 772 495
• Village Hall Skills Group: LVH: 9.30am 3rd Sat of month: help
maintain the Hall (free refreshments given) Maggie Willis: 07467
127 009, [email protected]
• Walking Group: Half-day walk on the second Friday of each
month. Rita Bevan 01865 514 374 or [email protected].
• Whist: IBC: 7-9pm: Tuesdays: non-members welcome: Paula
Fontaine: 01865 775 891 www.oxbowls.co.uk
• Women’s Institute: RBL: 2-4pm: 2nd Weds of month: Christine
Treadwell 01865 773 261
• Woodturners Club: LVH: 7.30-10pm: 2nd Thursday of month:
Demonstrations by well-known turners or hands-on experience:
Richard Shock: www.oxonwoodturners.org.uk or 01865 515 584
• World Music Sessions: SM+SN: first Thursday in month: from
7.15: join in or just listen: Malcolm Atkins 01865 721564 or 07872
991 287, [email protected].
• Youth Club: *age 13-19 LCC: Mondays 5-7pm term time *Youth
Club: age 9-11 LCC: Wednesdays 5-6.30pm term time: Jonathan
Samms, [email protected]
IF YOUR GROUP IS MISSING FROM THIS LIST PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
Would you like to advertise your local
small business or services? For more
information please contact
[email protected].
Payment by cheque to Littlemore Parish
Council must be received before the
copy deadline, so please make your
request early.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: SUMMER EVENTS
•Parish Bar-B-Q: Sat 11 June from 7.30.p.m at Blessed Dominic
Barberi Church Hall: on the patio or in the church hall if it is wet.
•Littlemore Community Fun Day: Sat 18 June 11-3pm: see
article by Dorian Hancock, inside.
•Emmanuel Christian School Fȇte: Sat 25 June: 2-4pm.
•Garden Fȇte at Newman College: Sat 25 June: 3-5.00pm.
*Strawberries+Cream, homemade delicacies *Stalls: handicrafts,
toys, books and other goods *Games, live Music - and much
more. *Rain location: Blessed Dominic Barberi Church Hall.
•Restore Summer Picnic: Thurs 23 June: 10-2pm at Littlemore
Lounge Café, Sandford Road, OX4 4XN. Home-made food,
garden games, ice-cream, stall, table tennis and live music.
•Concert at St Mary & St Nicholas: July 3: see Music (inside).
•Royal British Legion Summer Fun Day: Sat 30 July 1-6pm: with
BBQ, Tombola, Face Painting, Aunt Sally, Bouncy Castle, Penalty
Shoot Out and more: £1 entry for non-members. Followed by…
•RBL Summer Disco: Sat 30 July 7-11pm: Tickets needed. Both
at Royal British Legion Hall, Lakefield Road, OX4 4LZ: Contact
Richard Wilkins 01865 778 869, [email protected].
•Blessed Dominic Barberi Summer Fete: Sat 16 July from 2pm
at BDB Church Hall.
WHAT'S ON AT THE GEORGE
10 June: Littlemore over 60s Lunch Club (see box, right) noon-2pm
18 June: Live Music with Laurance Motown and much more: £2
Entry, 9pm Start 2 July: Charity Poker Night: Starts 8pm 8th
July: Littlemore Over 60s Lunch Club noon-2pm Nigel Woodley
DETAILS OF OVER 60s LUNCH CLUB
Sponsored by St Mary & St Nicholas Church: cost: £2
for your meal *10 June, Lasagne: book by 6 June *8
July, Cold Chicken Salad, book by 5 July. Please book
at the George or ring Rev Margreet 01856 748 003.
LITTLEMORE LOCAL is available in a longer, online edition in which you can find a list of clubs and societies and other
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