Thefts from the Cricket Pavilion
Probably most of the village has heard that thieves broke into the Cricket Club pavilion over Friday night and Saturday morning 22nd and 23rd March. Among the items stolen were the entire contents of the club trophy cabinet and the recently acquired television. The Club appealed in the local press and radio for the trophies to be returned. An anonymous phone call to the Club Chairman offered to return them in exchange for money, which was refused and then reported to the police. Later, the club received a further call from a farmer’s wife near Banbury to report that what remained of the trophies had been deposited in a field on her farm. The Club is devastated by these events, and is now considering a review of their security measures. The cups are a major part of the Club’s proud heritage.
SPSO report at the Parish Council Annual Village Meeting
Danny, one of the Special Constables who cover Chearsley from his base at Waddesdon, warned that there had been several shed break-ins in the area recently and advised that valuable machinery should be kept secure. He also spoke about scrap metal dealers on the look out for scrap metal. Now, it seems they have already been in Chearsley, but it serves as a warning to be ever vigilant for strangers and to keep all valuables locked up.
War Memorial
The latest project in the Parish Council’s drive to improve the look of our village is now complete with the restoration of the War Memorial. The work, undertaken by restoration company, Antique Bronze, included a steam clean to remove the grime and lichens growth and repainting the lettering.
Chearsley Cricket Club
The Club is asking for volunteers to help at their Pre-Season Work Parties which are taking place on Saturday April 6, 13, and 20 starting at 10am until 1pm. Just turn up at the pavilion. All help would be much appreciated. Pre-season practice nets for Seniors will take place during the coming weekends, with dates and times to be confirmed.
Coaching sessions start on Thursday April 25 and then every Thursday evening following from 6.30pm to 8pm. All Juniors aged 13+ are welcome to join in. A friendly match against Kimble at home will take place on Saturday April 27 at 1pm and an away match at Long Marston on May 4. The Cherwell League fixtures for 1st and 2nd XI start on Saturday May ll. Please contact Adam Lazaruk on 07865 093154 or email adam@rglsurveys.co.uk for more information.
The first coaching session for the Juniors takes place on Tuesday April 23 and then every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm to 8pm. Followed by a BBQ. Contact Angela Gray on 07944 290264 or email angela@grayemail.co.uk for more information.
Chearsley Show 2019 will be held in the village hall on Saturday September 7. More details and show brochures will be available nearer the time. Please make a note of this date and start thinking about what you hopefully will have growing so you can take part in this annual village friendly competition. Any help to set up the Show on the Friday and on the day itself would be most welcome.
The Bell will now be open all day Saturdays and Sundays carrying on throughout what is hopefully going to be a lovely sunny Summer.
Cuddington Youth Drama
To clear up confusion over their production in The Bernard Hall, Cuddington Youth Drama will be putting on their Jets and Sharks jackets to perform “West CYD Story” a wonderful musical based on the story of Romeo and Juliet. A non-profit drama club for 7 to 27 year olds, C.Y.D. has been performing for 15 years. Matinee shows on 9th, 11th and 13th April start at 3pm and evening shows on 10th, 12th and 13th, at 7pm. Please call Annie Bradley on 07769 6393505 to reserve a seat or tickets are available on the door. Suggested donation are Family Ticket £20, adults £12 and Children £6. Please come and support C.Y.D.
Spring Bazaar Cuddington
The Sunshine Club are holding their popular Spring Bazaar on Saturday April 27 at 2pm in the Bernard Hall, Cuddington. There will be stalls offering home-made cakes and produce, white elephant and bric-a-brac, good second hand clothes, books etc. There will also be a raffle and refreshments. Admission costs just 20p. Children free. If anyone has any contributions, they will be gratefully received and can be brought to the hall on the morning of the 27th
Services at St Nicholas Church:
- Sunday April 7 10am Family Communion
- Sunday April 7 Rock Solid Easter Experience
- Sunday April 14 Messy Church 4pm at The Village Hall
- Tuesday 9th April to Saturday 13 Performances of West CYD Story at the Bernard Hall Cuddington
- Saturday April 20 St George’s Meal celebration at The Bell
- Saturday April 27 Sunshine Club Spring Bazaar 2pm in the Bernard Hall
- Sunday June 2 Launch of Historic Chearsley at the Village Hall . More details to come
- Saturday September 7 Chearsley Show
- Sunday September 15 Chearsley Classic and Vintage Fun Day starting at 11am
