The Hook Norton Village Newsletter
October 2002 Series 27 No 5

Arts and Entertainment



HOOK NORTON FILM SOCIETY
By the time you read this, Hook Norton Film Society's 22nd season (what a long time we've been going!) should have got under way with the enchantingly funny “Monsoon Wedding”, a movie which proves that the tensions of that Happy Day are the same whether the bride wears white or a sari.
The next movie, on October 12th will be “Under The Sand”, an elegantly crafted French production with overtones of mystery. Following that on November 2nd will be “Butterfly Tongue”, a fantasy from Spain.
Do join the Society. It's good value at £22 for 12 films. We're a lively crowd and sometimes the pre-film supper can turn in to quite a party. Programme copies, forms and info from the Chairman, Harry Smith
Mike Terry





HOOK NORTON BRASS BAND
The final engagement of a busy summer season was Vera Jones' Garden Party on 4th August at "Temple Close", Sibford. Despite torrential rain the day before and a very dull morning on the day, the sun shone beautifully for the event in the afternoon. Tables and chairs were arranged on the terrace for the guests to sit and enjoy a delicious spread whilst the band, seated on a lower level under shade of trees, played a selection of light music. The splendour of the garden, as usual, was an additional pleasure. Ron Glynn, M.D. was delighted to announce to the band the wonderful news that Julie Jakeman, our flugal horn player, had given birth to a bouncing baby boy, Adam. Vera's kind hospitality extended to the band afterwards, with tea and cakes in her kitchen
A lull in band engagements now allows opportunity to prepare for the annual Autumn Concert, in memory of Bill Clarke, which takes place on 20th October at 7.00pm in St Peter's Church, Hook Norton. Also, the Christmas season begins in November with the Katharine House Lights of Love Carol Service on Friday 29th at St. Mary's Church, Banbury. The annual band Carol Concert is on the following day, Saturday 30th at 7.00pm in the Marlborough Road Methodist Church. Book the dates in your diary.
Those dark days of winter seem a long way off at the time of writing, but they will be upon us all too soon.
Jenny Glynn
THE NORTH COTSWOLD CHAMBER CHOIR

returns to Hook Norton on October 12th to perform Sergei Rachmaninov's impassioned and monumental setting of the Russian Orthodox All-Night Vigil. Written in less than two weeks (January/February 1915), Rachmaninov's music is conceived on a vast and spacious scale and was an immediate success when premiered during a tour put on by Rachmaninov to raise money for the war effort.
The North Cotswold Chamber Choir's last concert in Hook Norton was in April this year when they performed Bach's Mass in B Minor. Come and experience what has been described as “some of the most stunningly beautiful choral music ever written.”

Concert details: Date: October 12th 2002 at 7.30pm

Venue: St Peter's Church, Hook Norton

Tickets: from Simon and Jenny Mead, Hicks Lodge, Sibford Road

Visit our website on www.nc3.org.uk for information about future performances in the area.




“Just Desserts”
With Supper
From This Year's Fringe
Of
The Edinburgh Festival

Present Operatic Highlights Woven Into
A Story of Lust and Intrigue
at
The Night Club “Soufflé”
better known as
The Memorial Hall
Hook Norton
7.30 PM
Saturday 19th October 2002
Tickets: £12 Including Supper
Available from:- Keith Fowler, Simon Mead and John Wheatley

In Aid of St. Peter's Tower Fund




Circus Bezercus 'Komedy of Errors'
Wednesday 23rd October
7.00pm in the Memorial Hall.
A show packed with comedy, dazzling juggling, circus skills, unicycling and daftness. From curtain up there is trouble! Wallace and Gerald are thrown together when Gerald's regular partner falls ill. The replacement is wildly over enthusiastic. Gerald demands order! Will this intrepid pair overcome their differences? Audience participation is encouraged. Suitable for all ages.
Tickets £8, concessions/children £6.00. Light refreshments available



HAVE YOU OR SOME ONE YOU KNOW BEEN
HELPED BY THE HOSPICE?
*******
Peter and Margaret Whittle invite you to
the 10th - Annual Sale of their
Cottage Crafts
***********
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY
OCTOBER 25th/26th/27th
****
MALCOLM'S COTTAGE
TADMARTON
(B4035 Banbury to Shipston road)
10am-5pm
PETER & MARGARET'S crafts this year include:
traditional & wooden toys for children & adults
owls/ bears /tooth fairy pockets/patchwork galore
over 800 jams & chutneys using locally grown produce
small decorated Christmas trees & candles/present ideas
comfort & Amish cushions/keeping-in-touch cards
Knights & Crossbows/Advent trees/evening bags.......
& more & more & more & still more.
ALL DESIGNED & CREATED AT THE COTTAGE
*****
Paddy will be at the cottage again with his Floating Lights
****
BRING 8 BUY CAKE STALL
FRESHLY MADE SOUP & BREAD ROLL £2.50
Admission £2 including refreshments
in aid of
The Katharine House Hospice,
Banbury
parking   well sign posted



THE SALFORD PLAYERS

will present a 1920s Revue on Friday, the 25th and Saturday, 26th October at Salford Village Hall.
This will be another exciting and imaginative show with great music from the '20s, colourful costumes and artistic performers.
A 2-course meal will precede the entertainment. Doors open at 7 pm, meal served at 7.30. Tickets are £12, which include the meal and one free drink - obtainable from Gilly Barnard (01608)643276.

All proceeds to Village Hall refurbishment.

Enquiries to Doreen Herrington 642853 or Gilly Barnard




CHANGE OF DATE OF ART EXHIBITION


The exhibition of artist and author Brian Rider's works scheduled for 5th October has been rearranged for Saturday 26th October 11am – 4pm . This change in date is so as not to clash with the Donkey Derby. All entry fees will go to CLIC as will 20% of any paintings sold. Admission is 50p for adults; children free.




ATC, Railway Society. CHAOS, Silver Band, Chipping Norton Choral Society, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Rugby, Cricket, Probus, Rotary, The Society of Quilters, CHART, Labour Party, Amnesty International, the Christian Lunch, the Baptist Church, Crusaders, The Cricket Club, Round Table, Alpha course, the local history society, family history society, CHART, Conservative Association, Real Armas, Air Cadets, WWF Supper Club, U3A, Bridge Club, Community Education, Tennis Club, Real Ale Society, CATS, Nortonians, North Oxford Choir, Scouts, Women's Institute, Healthy Walks, Recorder Playing, Lawrence Home Nursing, Hospital League of Friends, Transcription Society, Postcard Club, Horticultural Society., Rifle Club, Fr …. etc. etc. etc.

And find out what a lot of things there
are to do in Chipping Norton

Local Clubs & Societies will be showing their wares on

Organisations Day

Saturday 26th October 10 – 4 in the Town Hall

 Sponsored by Chipping Norton Town Council and The Chipping Norton Society



Looking for gifts? Find them at …


ST. PETERS CHURCH
CRAFT FAIR
SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER

10am to 5pm
Enquiries: (01608) 737900




BONFIRE
NIGHT
Hook Norton Firefighters will again be holding the Annual Bonfire night at the Brewery on Tuesday 5th November.
Last year the event was well attended and raised over £1,600 for the New York Firefighters Fund.
Let's make this year's even bigger.
Keep an eye out for the posters around the village or for more information contact:
Sub Officer James Clarke,
Firefighter Joe Williams
or ask any local firefighter



     
WIGGINTON
METHODIST
CHURCH
Sale at Hook Norton Memorial Hall
on Saturday November 30th 2002
at 1:30pm-3:30pm
Home made produce,
cakes, preserves,
Christmas gifts,
jumble, bric-a-brac,
toys, books
and lots more.

     



Bluesy Susie
Saturday, 7th December,
8.00pm in the Memorial Hall.

Music from the 1920's to present day covering classics from periods of jazz,
blues, folk, rock 'n roll, salsa and pop.
Performed by jazz duo Susie and Craig using vocals and guitar.
Audience sing-a-long is obligatory!
Very informal and lots of fun!

Tickets £10, concessions/child £8.50
Buffet included in price of ticket.
Pre- dinner drinks will be available from the bar.



Oxfordshire Touring Theatre Company presents:

Bowled a Googly

by Kevin Dyer
Thursday, 27th March, 2003, 8.00pm

The village cricket eleven are having a good season, yet all is not well. The changing face of village life is examined through the 'no balls' and 'not outs' of cricketing life.
Outsiders arrive to strengthen the batting order and the team is about to be bowled that unplayable ball.....................and they're up for it!

Tickets £6, concessions/children £4, Tuck Shop & Light Refreshments available