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A note from ARCC

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
Dear local residents,
 
I wanted to take the opportunity to apologise, and provide context, for some of the activity at the cricket club on the bank holiday Monday (5th May). 
 
We were offered the opportunity to hire the ground for a university six-a-side tournament. The event was expected to bring in circa £5000 of revenue for the club, which it did, and as a small community sports club these are funding opportunities you simply can’t turn down. Having extensive experience from our Rowachella festival, we didn’t everything we could to set the event up for success. This included; ensuring students were dropped/collected by bus, closing off the pavilion for access, insisting the organisers provided security, first aid and temporary toilet facilities. We also ensured the organisers did a clear up in the subsequent two days to the event.
 
Unfortunately both the security and toilet facilities were not sufficient, and neither was their clear up attempt. This resulted in some attendees, none of which were members of the club, using bushes as toilets and discarding litter along the path. We know how beautiful the local area is, and how much pride the community has in it. We do too. Clearly the area around the cricket club wasn’t treated with the necessary levels of respect on the day.
 
Since the event, we have done our own clear up and ensured any litter has been collected. We’ve also done an extensive review of the event, and if we are to hire the ground for any further events of this nature we’ll be sure to ensure the necessary security and toilet provisions are in place. Lesson learnt.
 
Thanks and apologies again,
 
Josh Smith
Chairman of Aston Rowant CC

Next walk through the hills – Sunday 6 July

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

The next circular walk is on Sunday 6 July, leaving from the Leathern Bottel, High Street, Lewknor OX49 5TW. The route is six miles.

It’s organised by Aston Rowant Parish Council Footpath and Amenities Group and Thame and Wheatley Ramblers and is open to anyone. You do not need to be a member of Ramblers nor live in the parish to join the walk.

Meet at 9.50 for 10.00 departure. Park on the left side of the High Street and not in the pub car park please.

This is a leisurely walk and suitable for all fit people of 10 years or over. There are no stiles but there are two hills. The walking is on quiet roads, footpaths and bridleways. Our aim is to be back at the pub by 13.15 but as we walk at the speed of the slowest group member it may be a little later. Our average pace is about 2 miles per hour. We always have a back marker and no one gets lost! No dogs, except Guide Dogs please.

The Route takes in Hill Road, Bald Hill (part of Aston Rowant Nature Reserve), Cowleaze Wood, Wormsley Estate, and back to Lewknor via Linkey Down. There are excellent views across the Oxfordshire Plain to Wittenham Clumps near Dorchester on Thames. Also there is a very good view into the Wormsley Estate from Cowleaze Wood.

Do bring plenty of water and a banana or energy bar for water stops and a half way short break. Walking boots or walking shoes is recommended.

There is no need to book but be prepared to give an emergency contact name and phone number please on the day.

The Leathern Bottel does meals and snacks but takes no bookings. First come first served. Good indoor and outdoor seating.

Peter Hetherington

Leader for ARPC walks and the Ramblers.

07767 647714

ARCC Update

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
This weekend is both the start of the League season and the next round of the respective Cup Competitons.
As well as the normal junior training on Friday night we have games at home on both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the second team are at home to Oxford Downs Second team – starting at 12.30 on top pitch, and the third team play Middleton Cheney on the bottom pitch at the same time. The first team are away at Oxford Downs First Team and the fourth team take the short journey to our local rivals Thame.
On Sunday, the first team are at home to Stanmore in the ECB National Knockout Cup whilst the second team are away at Great and Little Tew in the Village Knockout.

ARCC News

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
It has been a busy week for the club as it builds up to the new league season which starts next weekend on 10 May.
Firstly congratulations to both our teams who progressed in their respective National Knockout Cups. In the ECB National Cup, the first team beat Finchley. And in the Village Knockout, the second team beat a strong Minster Lovell team at its ground.
The next rounds are on Sunday 11th May with the first team at home to Stanmore and the second team away to Great Tew.
This weekend we have the normal junior training on Friday with the bar from 6pm. Tomorrow we host the next round of the Home Counties League T20 competition; there will be three games with the first team playing High Wycombe at 10am, and then hopefully we will play in the final at 4pm.
On Monday we host the Brookes University 6 a-side competition – with games on both fields from 11am onwards. If the weather holds it should be a good weekend of cricket.
The bar will be open in the afternoon of both days.

Parking on Brook Street/Stert Road junction

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

The parish council asks residents and visitors to not park on or near the junction of the Stert Road and Brook Street.

A number of parishioners have raised concerns that vehicles parked at this junction significantly reduce visibility for drivers pulling out of (or turning into) Brook Street, creating a safety hazard.

The images below illustrate the problem.

The council reminds road users of the Highway Code.

Rule 242 of the Highway Code says: “You MUST NOT leave your vehicle or trailer in a dangerous position or where it causes any unnecessary obstruction of the road.”

Rule 243 says “DO NOT stop or park … opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space…”

Please don’t risk a traffic offence as the police have been advised of the matter; the local team will be visiting with a view to potentially ticket cars parked dangerously.

Your cooperation helps to keep our village safer for everyone.

Spring litter pick

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

The parish Spring litter pick is booked for the weekend of 10 and 11 May.

We will meet at 10am on Saturday 10 May in the Cherry Tree car park to pick up in Kingston Blount, and at 10am on Sunday 11 May in the lay-by opposite the Lambert Arms to pick up in Aston Rowant.

All – over 16 – are welcome for what will be at most a couple of hours.

We would appreciate help.

If you can assist, please contact Steven Sowerby at .

ARCC news

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
The cricket season is back, starting this weekend.
Junior training starts this Friday – 25 April – from 6pm; the bar will be open. The training will continue on Friday nights throughout the season.
If you are new to the parish or haven’t been down on a Friday evening we strongly recommend you do, it is the best social evening in the parish; we just hope the weather holds.
Whilst the league season doesn’t start until May 10 there is friendly cricket on Saturday 26 April when a mixed Aston Rowant X1 will play a Harpenden Mixed X1, starting at 1pm.
Can we remind all existing membership that renewal is now due and any one wanting membership can either come on Friday or contact our website astonrowantcricket.com

Burglary in Aston Rowant

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

Between the hours of 1030 and 1330, Wednesday 23 April, a house in Plowden Park was broken into.

A window was prised open and the house ransacked. Nothing of note was taken; presumably the thieves were looking for cash or cards.

The householder wants to stay private so the parish council can reveal no more.

Please be on your guard for anything suspicious – people or vehicles. Call 999 if a crime is in progress or 101 if not; jot down details of what you have seen while the memory is fresh noting car model, plate and colour and similarly, people descriptions  such as height, hair, clothing and so on.

Don’t hold back – tell the police if something doesn’t seem right.

Remember that we could all be a target if we do not look out for one another.

Easter bin collections

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

Bin Collection Changes for Easter

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that due to the public holidays, it will be emptying bins a day later than usual between Good Friday 18 April to Saturday 26 April.

Residents are reminded to recycle cardboard boxes and foil wrapping from Easter eggs, which can all go in the green recycling bin.

However, be sure to remove any soft plastic egg-holders and film windows first. Plastic holders and film must go in the black rubbish bin, or they can be taken them to a supermarket’s soft plastics collection point.

More details are here.

Bus services review

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

Oxfordshire County Council is reviewing the subsidies that it gives a number of bus services including two that serve the parish – the 40 and 275.

Residents who wish to comment need to do so by 25 April.

There is the usual risk that if the subsidies go, then so could the bus services.

See the attachment for more information.