Oxfordshire CC has given notice that Bonds End Lane will be closed to traffic for four days from Monday 17 …
Oxfordshire CC has given notice that Bonds End Lane will be closed to traffic for four days from Monday 17 June for resurfacing work.
Oxfordshire CC has given notice that Bonds End Lane will be closed to traffic for four days from Monday 17 June for resurfacing work.
Sue Cook writes: Dear friends and neighbours – Ian (Sharp) has flatteringly been requested to give a talk at Sibford Village Hall to talk about the roller coaster fun and games involved in filming the Bond movie Goldeneye in 1995. Ian was the ‘Action Director’, in charge of the second unit under the principal director Martin Campbell.
With a team of intrepid stunt actors alongside Pierce Brosnan, Ian was responsible for creating and directing such scenes as the spectacular tank chase through St Petersburg, the death-defying jump from the top of the dam at the beginning of the movie, the small aircraft’s vertical flight up the side a ravine… and the destruction of a Ferrari by an Aston Martin (which it was decided should not make the final cut!). These were real stunts; acts of courage, in the exciting days before computer generated images came along to make life a lot safer and a lot less dare-devil.
He’ll be showing the movie first and then will be regaling us with anecdotes and answering questions from the audience. There will be wine and soft drinks generously provided by the magnificent Prof John Wass. So come along for a glass or two at 6.30pm in preparation for the screening start at 7.00pm. It promises to be a lively and jolly evening, so I do hope you’ll be able to be there.
That’s Wednesday, 29th May. Spread the word. All are welcome; entrance is free. We’ll look forward to seeing you.
Warmest regards,
Sue Cook
PA to the maestro
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Tim Huckvale writes: Our first returning swift this year flew in at about 8.10pm this evening.
Chris Brant, the Liberal Democrat candidate (1310 votes), has been elected to Cherwell District Council for the Cropredy, Sibfords & Wroxton Ward, replacing long-serving George Reynolds, Conservative (1056 votes). The full result is on the CDC website. According to the Banbury Guardian, the Liberal Democrats are now the biggest party on the District Council, having gained seven seats from the Conservatives.
Matthew Barber, the Conservative candidate, has been re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley. The full result is on the CDC website.
Chris Pennell writes: I would like to thank John Wass for organising such a valuable and informative CPR training session this week (30 April), and also our Community Responders Kelly & James for volunteering their time and expertise.
I would strongly encourage every member of our community to attend one of these events. In the event of a cardiac arrest the first 10 minutes are critical to survival, so although responders will arrive as soon as they can, it might be up to you to save the life of your loved one, friend, colleague, or fellow villager. For the sake of a couple of hours training wouldn’t you want to know how?
These events are very informal, you don’t need to book, no details are taken, and there is no ongoing responsibility. Please do attend one if you are able.
Results of the May draw:
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John Wass writes: We very much encourage you to come to our training session on resuscitation in the Village Hall on Tuesday 30th April at 6.30pm. The session is provided free by the St John Ambulance Team and is an essential part of life experience in being able to help in an emergency.
In Norway 70% of the population are trained in resuscitation. I am very keen to move our figure in the UK up and especially locally.
Holy Trinity churchwarden Barbara Foster writes: In recent weeks we have been experiencing a mild form of vandalism in our church building: candles have been removed from their holders around the lectern and dropped onto the floor, hymn number cards removed from their box and scattered on the floor and, more seriously, toner scattered around the photocopier, damaging and staining the surrounding carpet, skin and clothing.
Please would villagers be vigilant when they approach the church and inform churchwardens Diana Thompson 01295 788 751 or Barbara Foster 07773 404 088 of any unusual happenings.
Ivan Tyrell’s stimulating talk on The Rise and Fall of Civilisations generated much discussion among Sibford folk in the days following. Here is a list of the books he mentioned, should you wish to learn more about the topics covered, and a one hour video of the entire talk and questions.
Ibn Khaldûn: Muqaddimah
Jim Penman: Biohistory
Sir John Glubb: The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival
Iain McGilchrist: The Master and His Emissary, The Matter With Things
Edward T. Hall: Beyond Culture
William Ophuls: Immoderate Greatness
Books by Ivan Tyrell and Joe Griffin:
The Bishop of Dorchester has announced that the Revd Emily Robottom-Scott has been appointed to be the new Rector of the Wykeham Benefice. Subject to legalities, she will be installed as our new Rector on Tuesday 27th August at 7.30pm at Broughton Church.
Revd Emily writes: It is a great privilege, and I am very excited, to be called to join you all in the Wykeham Benefice. Currently I am serving my curacy at St Peter’s Church in Sutton Coldfield, but I have deep love of the countryside, a passion for rural ministry and a background working with horses. I will be moving with my lively 8 month old Sprocker puppy, Sable and my Siamese cat, Scrannit. You are all held firmly in my prayers as I prepare to move and I look forward to meeting and carrying out God’s work with you all.
John Wass writes: Reminder: Resuscitation Training at 6:30pm in the Village Hall on Tuesday the 30th of April
We have organised a further session with the St John Ambulance Team for resuscitation training. This really is an important part of your everyday life, that you know what to do if somebody drops down next to you and in order to save their life.
Please consider coming on Tuesday the 30th.
In Norway 70% of the population are trained as to what to do and I think that we in the UK, because it really makes a difference to outcomes, need to head in that same direction.