THE

HOOK NORTON

NEWSLETTER

February 2002 Series 27 No 1

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Valentines Evening Murder Mystery
HOOK NORTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE
CALL MY BLUFF
FILM SOCIETY
Jubilee Celebrations
A JUBILEE BALL
HOOK NORTON BRASS BAND
Folk in a Field






Valentines Evening Murder Mystery
7.30pm, Thursday 14 th February
at the Sun,
£15.00 per head
Hot Supper included

Dress and take part as a character – find out whodunit!!

Tickets from Janet Collins or Jan Hughes

In aid of St. Peter's Church Tower Project





HOOK NORTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE
Our spring term is now up and running but we still have vacancies on some courses;
If you require further information on any of our courses please ring 01608 730052 or contact the Community Education Office at the Primary School in Hook Norton.



CALL MY BLUFF
Words, Wit, Wisdom and good fun as teams debate and establish the true definitions of odd words. February 22nd at 7.30pm in St. Peters Church. Tickets £5.00 from Jan Hughes or John Wheatley.




FILM SOCIETY

The atmosphere at Hook Norton Film Society screenings gets more and more like a particularly jolly club whose members know something the rest of the village don't. It could be the quality of the pre-film suppers; the quality of the films themselves or most likely it is both.
On 16 th February we will be showing The House of Mirth , a sumptuously produced version of the Edith Wharton Novel starring Gillian Anderson (X-files). Then, on 9 th March comes Red Desert , Antonioni's first colour film – released in 1964 – about a bored wife unhealthily obsessed with her young son. 23 rd March brings another chance to see The Battleship Potemkin ; since this is arguably one of the greatest films ever made, members will welcome its return.
All dates shown are Saturdays; Society members and guests only. Bookings by the previous Thursday evening if possible please to 737411 or 730407
Michael Terry



Jubilee Celebrations

The Hook Norton Local History Group would like to celebrate the fifty years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
If you were living in Hook Norton in 1952 and you are over 60 years of age now, you will be welcome at a party to mark the occasion at The Brewery Visitor Centre in May.
Details in next Newsletter.

Sheila Terry




IT'S COMING
A JUBILEE BALL
Don't forget to reserve a place at one of the highlights of the
GOLDEN JUBILEE WEEKEND
Dine & Dance to The Celebration Band
Saturday 1st June 2002
in aid of Hook Norton Sports & Social Club
CONTACT: - Mike Battley or Sheena Maule
ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT




HOOK NORTON BRASS BAND
Jenny Glynn writes: After the Katharine House Hospice Lights of Love were turned on at Banbury Cross on 24 th November, the band played carols at the Service of Remembrance at the Marlborough Road Methodist Church. Readings were given both by a hospice patient and staff member and the books bearing names and inscriptions of loved ones were placed upon the altar. The Mayor lit the Pascal Candle and Prayers of Remembrance followed, led by a Hospice Chaplain, while the band played "Silent Night". The service ended with "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and the band continued playing carols until most had left.
The following night the band presented their "Prelude to Christmas" Concert in the same venue. Much hard work had taken place in the preceding weeks, both in the rehearsals and in planning the concert. The anticipation of the large audience was obvious and they showed their approval with enthusiastic applause for each item. Musical Director, Ron Glynn, ably compered the programme as well as leading the band and the Alabaster Singers made two guest appearances, singing a number of lesser known seasonal songs. Several soloists were featured and a flute duet was competently presented by two of the adult members. The band played some lovely Christmas pieces, both familiar and new, two of them arranged by a very prolific composer, Philip Sparke. A delightful euphonium solo, "O Holy Night" was played by Garry Keen, there was audience participation with a carol sing-along. The combined playing and singing of "Schneewalzer" brought the evening to a close; a taste of some of the wonderful music that epitomises the magic of Christmas.
The carolling began on the first Saturday in December outside Tescos. Shoppers paused to enjoy the familiar strains that heralded Christmas and children stood wide eyed, gazing in wonder. An evening session outside Sainsbury's was not as busy but it was a very worthwhile experience.
The annual Royal British Legion Carol Service on 6 th December took place in St. Mary's Church, Banbury, despite the ongoing refurbishment programme. It was a traditional service with readings and carols accompanied by the band. The Windmill Singers from Napton contributed several items and the band played three festive pieces. Charles Swain spoke warmly of the band's support and wonderful music in his speech of thanks and the organiser was overjoyed that the band had undertaken this assignment and had performed so well in difficult circumstances.
The final engagement of the season was on 22 nd December at Castle Quay, where hundreds of people were doing last minute shopping. It was a delightful venue that lent itself to the occasion, decorations sparkling and the high domed ceiling affording good acoustics. Appreciative applause was spontaneous after various items of Christmas music were performed and many carols were played by request.
January rehearsals begin in earnest with the intention of entering the British London and Southern Counties Regional Brass Band Contest in Stevenage on 17 th March.



A date for your diary

Folk in a Field

Saturday 6 th July 2002

Ferris Hill Farm - behind the Gate Hangs High, Hook Norton
Music, Field Entertainment, Food and Drink
Full details to follow in the Spring