Bake-off comes to Sibford – Banbury Guardian (9 May 2024, 2:56 pm) Back by popular demand Oxford Active’s, Active Chef holiday camp returns to Sibford School this May half-term, this time with an exciting Bake-off …
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.
Healthwatch Oxfordshire wants to hear about people’s experiences of using eye care services in Oxfordshire.
The county’s independent health and care watchdog is seeking feedback from anyone who has needed eye care in the past two years either from the NHS, a high street optician, or at a private clinic. This might include getting an eyesight test, seeing a specialist, or having an eye operation.
They would like to hear about your experiences of accessing care and your views on the service you received.
Please share your experiences by completing this short, anonymous survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/eyeservices
It should take about ten minutes to complete the survey, which will close for comments on Friday 26th April.
Healthwatch Oxfordshire will use what it hears to help shape the support people need and to improve services.
If you would like a copy of the survey in another format or language, or would prefer to speak to someone about this, you can contact Healthwatch Oxfordshire on 01865 520520 or at hello
Results of the April draw:
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