ISSUE NO: 02 / April - June 2024 - Quarterly ON THE EDGE NEWSLETTER NORTH BANBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
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Welcome Welcome & Event Highlights About HFCC Rooms Available For Hire IN THIS ISSUE 2 Nature Photography Banbury Tai Chi Sunrise Multi Cultural Project HanFest Festival Local Schools Useful Local Numbers Word Search Welcome to the spring issue of the On The Edge Newsletter! By the time you read this, hopefully, spring would have sprung and our green spaces will be bursting with fresh buds. In our Winter issue, we celebrated the unique character and community spirit thriving across neighbourhood’s like Hanwell Fields, Banbury Chase, White Horse Meadows, and more. Our community stands as a testament to what can be achieved through collaboration and a shared vision of inclusivity and environmental consciousness. As we move forward, let's continue to weave this rich tapestry of shared experiences, further solidifying our commitment to a vibrant and inclusive community life. We encourage you all to get involved in any upcoming events. Your participation is crucial, not just for fostering a stronger community bond but also for creating a vibrant environment where every member feels valued and included. Whether it's by attending events, volunteering, or simply coming together in our communal spaces, your involvement is what shapes our neighbourhood’s spirit. Upcoming Event Highlights: ‘On The Edge Showcase: Connecting Neighbours to Events and Services’ on Wednesday 24th April at Hanwell Fields Community Centre. Look out for our Nature Activities with Wild Banbury. The Annual Festival of Hanfest Returns In July. On The Edge is more than just a newsletter; it's a call to action for all of us to contribute to the narrative of our thriving communities. Here's to a spring filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit! For updates and more information on the events, ensure to stay connected with our newsletter and Facebook pages. Warm regards, The On The Edge Newsletter Team The Big Event: Connecting Comunities Recipe Saving The Swifts Hanwell Brook & Wetlands Area Wild Banbury Events Pull Out and Keep Centre Timetable
Hanwell Fields Community Centre Booking the Hanwell Fields Community Centre for your events not only provides a fantastic venue for your gatherings but also plays a crucial role in supporting our impactful community projects. 4 Your events support positive change in the area! Sports Hall £25 Per Hour Youth Wing £20 Per Hour Soft Play £10 Per Hour With Youth Wing Ground floor is a large hall (9m x 14m – marked for badminton) large kitchen facilities with serving hatch and bathrooms. £25 p/h Situated on the first floor with stairs and a lift, kitchen/seating area (6m x 7m) and hall (10m x 7.5m) and toilets. £20 p/h Our dedicated soft play area is only available when booked along side the youth wing. Soft and role play area with ride ons and toys. Please get in touch for more photos and/or to view rooms, email [email protected]. Or check availability and book online at www.hanwellfields.com The funds generated from hiring the community centre directly contribute to our valuable initiatives like the Banbury Baby Bank, Banbury Uniform Exchange, warm spaces, family coffee mornings and the various endeavours facilitated by the team at Hanwell Fields Residents Association C.I.C. Your event becomes a catalyst for positive change, enabling the ongoing success of these projects that enhance the well-being of Banbury and local villages residents.
Did you know that reading for as little as 5 minutes per day helps to reduce stress, improves your focus and concentration and increases your memory? We have exciting news for book lovers! We are currently in the process of setting up an outside community bookshelf at Hanwell Fields Community Centre where you can come and borrow a book 24 hours a day including an area for you to sit and read if you like. Meanwhile, you can still borrow a book during our Stay & Play sessions on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 9am - 11:30am Additionally; If you are interested in setting up a book club, come and speak to us about availability in our cosy youth wing. School Uniforms Available You can also pop by to collect any school uniforms you may need, from our Banbury uniform exchange. Grab a brew and browse stock, whilst your little munchkins play, though you don't need kids to stop by and take a look. We are always in need of any clean useable uniforms with logos you no longer require and can quickly find it a new home. Drop In Hub Every Wednesday & Friday 10am- 1pm Drop In and See Us! Come and view the centre, or pop in to have a chat. Find out what's going on in Hanwell Fields Community Centre and the wider area, let us know what events you would like to see happening in North Banbury. We can also help signpost you to other services you might like or find helpful locally and around Banbury. Hanwell Fields Community Bookshelf
FB: On The Edge: North Banbury Residents Group Nature Photography There’s no better time to pick up your camera and get out into nature. Spring offers an unparalleled canvas for photographers to explore, experiment, and express their creativity. Whether you are young or old, a seasoned photographer or a beginner, camera or phone user, we’d love to see what you see through your lens. Whats more, getting out and observing nature is great for your well-being. Send your photo’s into us via email or add them to our Facebook group by the end of May and we will choose a few to feature in our next newsletter. We just ask that the photo’s are taken within our local community (here’s a few I made earlier) Email: [email protected]
Tai Chi is an internal cultural art, a path to mental, physical and spiritual fitness and is a form of low impact exercise developed by the Chinese many centuries ago. The hand forms are the slow, gentle and flowing movements, often referred to as ‘meditation in slow motion’. Tai Chi emphasizes slow pace, controlled movements, and mindfulness, encouraging practitioners to be present in the moment, which aids in reducing stress and anxiety while promoting relaxation and mental clarity. It is a gentle exercise and adapts to whatever level of fitness you have. Although it is ‘only gentle exercise’, you will be amazed how quickly you notice a difference in your balance and flexibility. The practice of Tai Chi and Qigong breathing exercises help you to breathe properly, relax, gently stretch your body, improve your balance and help to deal with stress. This holistic approach integrates physical activity with mental relaxation and spiritual awareness, fostering a more harmonious and fulfilling life where body and mind are in sync. Its meditative aspect also helps in improving focus and concentration, providing a much-needed mental escape from the daily hustle and bustle. How can moving slowly help me be healthy, calm and in control? – Lower Stress And Anxiety – Reinforces The Immune System – Improves Cardiac Health – Helps To Reduce Chronic Pain – Helps With Lower Back Pain – Improves Arthritic Conditions – Helps To Lower Blood Pressure – Improves Everyday Physical Functioning – Generates a Feeling Of Well-being – Encourages Better Sleep Chronic Stress is associated with Heart disease, Cancer, Arthritis and a multitude of other conditions. The slow focused movements allow your blood circulation to feed all of the cells of your body with life giving oxygen. Your respiration slows and deepens helping to build your immune system. In a world that is increasingly fast-paced and stressful, incorporating Tai Chi into your routine can lead to significant improvements in physical and mental health. Whether it's enhancing life quality, feeling energized and refreshed after a session, or noticing improvements in balance and flexibility, Tai Chi proves to be a valuable addition to anyone's lifestyle. It adapts to whatever level of fitness you have, proving that even "gentle exercise" can have profound effects on your well-being. Come and try it out for yourself Tai Chi exercises are accessible to all ages, regardless of physical condition. They are relatively easy to perform and to memorize. You can come along to try one of Mats taster sessions on April 24th between 1pm – 2pm during our On The Edge Open Day event. Mats classes run every: Monday from 7pm – 8pm Wednesday from 10am – 1pm Website: www.banburytaichi.uk
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, You don’t need to break the bank to feed the family, look out for items at a local community fridge or local harvest event. Quite often fresh is cheaper than tinned or frozen vegetables and cupboard staples like pasta and rice have a long shelf life if you can buy in a larger quantity. Save a few pounds and know the family is eating healthy too. Risottos are a great way to make a meal out of a few simple ingredients. You can stir in any veggies you have to hand. And if you’ve got some chicken left over, throw that into the mix to make this one-pot wonder even more satisfying. Vegetarian sausages are a slimming-friendly and food billfriendly alternative to meat - use them in a traybake using just one roasting dish (so less washing-up), there’s also no need to put the hob on, which means you’ll save on your energy bills, too. Win-winner dinner! A tasty pasta bake is the ultimate bargain meal. You can pick up a pack of penne pasta for pennies at the supermarket, then just tip in a can of chopped tomatoes and some frozen veg to create a filling low-cost supper. Stir fries are a great way to use whichever fresh, frozen or canned vegetables you have in, and egg noodles are super budget friendly and filling too! You can add chicken breasts and a top swap idea is to use frozen as they are often cheaper than fresh – and they keep for longer too. Spicy Tuna Pasta Bake Ingredients 350g dried fusilli pasta Low-calorie cooking spray 1 onion, finely sliced 2 red peppers, deseeded and finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 3 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 3 x 110g cans tuna in spring water, drained and broken up into small chunks 25g reduced-fat Cheddar, grated Green salad, to serve Method 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. 2. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions, but for 3 minutes less than suggested, then drain and set aside. 3. While the pasta’s cooking, spray a large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and stir-fry for 5-8 minutes, or until they’re starting to soften. Add the garlic, vinegar, oregano, chilli and tomatoes along with 200ml water. Bring to the boil, then gently simmer for 10-15 minutes. Season to taste, then stir in the pasta and most of the tuna. 4. Tip everything into a 2-litre ovenproof dish and scatter over the remaining tuna and cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Divide between 4 plates and serve hot with green salad. Mel's Budget and Family Friendly Meal Ideas Send Us Your Recipes [email protected] A bit about Mel Mel joined a local Slimming World group in 2013 and successfully lost over 4.5 stone, and has maintained the loss for over five years. A busy Mum of two - she likes to cook healthy and nutritious meals for all the family, and the Slimming World Food Optimising plan works for the whole family! She has been a Consultant for 9 years, running successful, award winning and friendly groups in Hanwell Fields and Bodicote. Get in touch to find out more! Mel 07846 346381. You can join Mel for a Healthy Eating Talk at the On The Edge Showcase Open Day on Wednesday 24th April at 12pm at Hanwell Fields Community Centre.
April 22nd 7:30pm - 9:00pm Mammals Talk Join the local community wildlife officer for an evening learning all about some of Britain’s adorable mammals. This introductory talk will help you understand more about their lives and how we can help them to thrive in our urban homes. May 10th 8:15pm - 9:45pm Bat Walk Head out for an evening stroll around Hanwell Fields looking and listening for the world’s only true flying mammal- the bat. Enjoy an informative talk with the local community wildlife officer learning about these amazing creatures and the fascinating lives they live whilst most of us are asleep! June 15th 10:30am - 12:00pm Nature Based Activity Join the local community wildlife officer in making a fully ecofriendly paper plant pot containing wildflower seeds. The pot can be planted in your garden/green space ready to provide vital food for all pollinators. July 29th 7:30pm - 9:00pm All About The Bees Improve your knowledge of one of the cutest insects- Bees. Find out about the different types in the UK, their life cycles and why they need our help. Walk away knowing how important they are and what you can do to help them. August 3rd 10:30am - 12:00pm Wild Life Wander Take time out of your weekend to enjoy a gentle guided wildlife wander around Hanwell Fields. Reap the health benefits of learning to use all your senses to notice the amazing natural world around you. September 7th 2:00pm - 3:30pm Nature Based Activity Join the local community wildlife officer in making an ecofriendly solitary bee hotel to hang in your garden or local green space. Build the hotel and decorate it however you want and hopefully it will be used in the spring by one of the many solitary bee species. Events for all - adults, kids, families or singles, old or young. Look out for booking details on our Facebook group. Hanwell Fields Community Centre At
MON TU E W ED THUR S FRI WEEK 1 TAI CHI 7:00PM - 8:00PM 1:00PM SING & SIGN 9:30AM - 9:30PM BANBURY STAMP SOCIETY 7:30PM - SOCIETY 7:15PM BANBURY & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM GAMES NIGHT 6:30PM - 9:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 6:45PM - 7:45PM 11:30AM - 1:30PM BEATY’S CRAFTING STATION TAI CHI 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:30AM - 2PM BANBURYSHIRE ADVICE CENTRE CHESS 7:00PM - 10:30PM YOGA 7:00PM - 8:00PM 6:30PM NORTH BANBURY BEAVERS 5:30- STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM OXFORD KENDO 8:00PM - 9:30PM FLEXERCISE 6:30PM - 7:30PM 12:00PM TINY TOES BALLET 10:00AM - 10:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 9:30AM - WEEK 2 TAI CHI 7:00PM - 8:00PM 1:00PM SING & SIGN 9:30AM - 9:30PM BANISHED MAGICIANS 7:30PM - SOCIETY 7:15PM BANBURY & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM GAMES NIGHT 6:30PM - 9:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 6:45PM - 7:45PM 11:30AM - 1:30PM BEATY’S CRAFTING STATION TAI CHI 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:30AM - 2PM BANBURYSHIRE ADVICE CENTRE CHESS 7:00PM - 10:30PM YOGA 7:00PM - 8:00PM 6:30PM NORTH BANBURY BEAVERS 5:30- FELLOWSHIP 2:30PM - 5:30PM CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM OXFORD KENDO 8:00PM - 9:30PM FLEXERCISE 6:30PM - 7:30PM 12:00PM TINY TOES BALLET 10:00AM - 10:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 9:30AM - WEEK 3 TAI CHI 7:00PM - 8:00PM 1:00PM SING & SIGN 9:30AM - 9:30PM BANBURY STAMP SOCIETY7:30PM - SOCIETY 7:15PM BANBURY & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM GAMES NIGHT 6:30PM - 9:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 6:45PM - 7:45PM - 1:30PM BEATYS CRAFTING STATION 11:30AM TAI CHI 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:30AM - 2PM BANBURYSHIRE ADVICE CENTRE CHESS 7:00PM - 10:30PM YOGA 7:00PM - 8:00PM 6:30PM NORTH BANBURY BEAVERS 5:30- STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM OXFORD KENDO 8:00PM - 9:30PM FLEXERCISE 6:30PM - 7:30PM 12:00PM TINY TOES BALLET 10:00AM - 10:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 9:30AM - WEEK 4 TAI CHI 7:00PM - 8:00PM SING & SIGN 9:30AM - 1:00PM 9:30PM BANISHED MAGICIANS 7:30PM - SOCIETY 7:15PM BANBURY & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM GAMES NIGHT 6:30PM - 9:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 6:45PM - 7:45PM 11:30AM - 1:30PM BEATY’S CRAFTING STATION TAI CHI 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10:30AM - 2PM BANBURYSHIRE ADVICE CENTRE CHESS 7:00PM - 10:30PM YOGA 7:00PM - 8:00PM 6:30PM NORTH BANBURY BEAVERS 5:30- STAY & PLAY 9:00AM - 11:30AM OXFORD KENDO 8:00PM - 9:30PM FLEXERCISE 6:30PM - 7:30PM 12:00PM TINY TOES BALLET 10:00AM - 10:30PM SLIMMING WORLD 9:30AM - 2024 . APRIL- JUNE What’s on at Hanwell Fields
The Sunrise Multicultural Project aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and understanding among different cultures within the Banbury area. All our groups aim to provide an opportunity for ethnic minority, single parent, low income families to socialise, make friends and take part in activities within the groups and Banbury community. Sunrise Multicultural Project wants to address cultural issues affecting families’ parenting abilities and their inclusion and integration into the wider community in Banbury, building links with schools in particular. Sunrise Multicultural Project
If you Google the word ‘swift’ you’ll learn about bank messaging, caravans and a popular female singer. However, we have our very own Swifts here –they live on our streets and they’re incredible. Swifts are brown-black birds that spend almost their entire lives flying. They feed, drink and even sleep whilst flying. Their wings are swept back into a crescent-moon shape and they soar, twist and turn in the air at speeds of up to 69 mph. They migrate 14,000 miles each year– spending the autumn, winter and early spring in southern and central Africa but returning each year to their favourite places to breed. And some of those places are right around the corner… Swifts are part of a family of birds that includes Swallows and House martins. House martins are similar in size and shape to Swifts, but are white from their throat to their bellies, and glossy black over their head, back and wings. They have a clear white rump above their tail that is easy to spot. They build nesting cups from mud on the underside of eaves. There are some House martin nesting sites on the western end of Hanwell Fields and Hanwell View. SAVING THE SWIFTS IN OUR SKIES In contrast, Swifts nest out of sight, underneath roof tiles or inside eaves, and a few properties on Hanwell Fields have already been adopted by Swifts as their summer homes. On warm, calm evenings in June and July you can watch them flying low around their breeding sites like squadrons of jet planes, calling to each with excited screams. Swifts pair for life and feed entirely on insects snatched from the air. This makes them very vulnerable to poor weather and they will fly huge distances to avoid storms. Catching up to 100,000 insects a day, they’re the high-powered sports cars of the bird world. However, Swifts are in trouble – the nest sites they return to each year are often lost as buildings are repaired or replaced. As the nests are only in use for a short time and are easily overlooked, often people don’t realise they’re there. Alternative nest sites can easily be provided by special nest boxes or even nest bricks built into the walls. The Cherwell Swift Conservation Project has been running since 2008, with volunteers identifying nesting sites and helping homeowners, landlords and developers protect and provide critical nesting sites. You can help our local Swifts by: 1. Reporting nest sites or parties of low-flying screaming birds via cherwell.swifts.org 2. If you need to re-roof or replace soffits and bargeboards, get advice on how to retain access to existing nest sites safely – there’s lots of information at swiftconservation.org 3. Putting up Swift nest boxes; you may need to attract them initially by playing recordings of their calls. (Again, see swiftconservation.org for help.) 4. Making your garden wildlifefriendly by avoiding pesticides and allowing plants and shrubs to grow to encourage insects. Article by Kirsty Brannan
Hanwell Brook & Wetlands We're fortunate to have such a gem within our reach. Whether you're a local photographer, an avid birdwatcher, a lover of scenic walks with your dog, or someone looking to find a moment of peace in nature, the Hanwell Brook wetland area is a beautiful spot only a few minutes from your doorstep. The area is managed by the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), a conservation charity dedicated to protecting local wildlife and habitats. Wellies advised in wet weather! The Hanwell Brook wetland serves a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our local ecosystem. It's a safe haven for wildlife, such as birds, foxes, deers, dragonflies, damselflies, and amphibians and in the summer it is a wonderful place for butterfly spotting. In the summer evenings you will definitely see a rabbit or two from the adjacent field. Walking the boardwalk that takes you around the wetlands you will find a range of habitats including open wetland areas, beautiful reed beds and the pond. You will hear bird song as you walk around the boardwalk but listen out for the drumming of the Great Spotted Woodpecker up high in the trees. In the spring you will find a whole host of organisms emerging from the pond such as water boatman, ramshorn snail, common frogs and toad spawn. It’s also an attraction for other animals to bathe and hunt for food such as grass snakes, birds and hedehogs while the surrounding plant life gives refuge and shelter for the smaller animals. If you take a walk there, let us know what you see.
Image shared with kind permission from the wildlife Trust. The rest of this newletter does not reflect their views or endorsement.
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Are a national charity dedicated to helping former civil servants and their dependents make the most of their retirement Friendship and support remain at the forefront of our work today. We provide a range of services that include three national befriending schemes to help combat loneliness in later life, local community groups (providing educational speakers and leisure activities) and we are on hand to offer information, advice and signposting to a wide range of other supportive organisations, easily accessible via our Freephone telephone advice line. So if you need help you can call us on our Freephone Helpline number, 0800 160 1075 or email: [email protected] Upcoming events and Guest Speakers 9th May 2024: Cold War Reporter - Behind The Iron Curtain. Speaker Marcus 13th June 2024: A Sunny Walk with the Cherwell Valley Speaker Pam Newell We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Hanwell Fields Community Centre from 2:30pm For more information please contact the President Sue Atherton on 01295 252304 Or see the main website csrf.org.uk BCP are coming up to their 80th Anniversary and it’s great to be back in the Banbury community after the Covid-enforced break from performing. Unlike many Community Theatre Companies, BCP are fortunate that we can plan a whole season of shows. We’re in the thick of presentations from directors for the 2024-2025 Season as we speak! We have currently scheduled in rehearsals for our July production – the great new Comedy by Laura Wade - Home, I’m Darling. Our next show is Our Country’s Good. You can catch up on all the BCP news on our website banburycrossplayers.org.uk or find us on : Facebook - facebook.com/BanburyCrossPlayers Instagram - instagram.com/bcp1945 Regardless of what rehearsals are in progress, we meet every Thursday at The Mill Arts Centre at 7.30pm and rehersals at Hanwell Fields Community Centre. Check the calendar on the website for details. Everyone is welcome! Banbury Cross Players
With live music - Local food and drink stalls - Children’s activities - Farm animals - Arts and craft stalls - Dog show & traditional village fete games, HanFEST pops a big smile on everyone's face. If you love locally produced/sourced food & drink, artisan goods, arts & crafts with live folk music you will love HanFEST! Food lovers are in for a treat, offering plenty of Oxfordshire’s local produce, perfect for enjoying on the spot or taking home. The festival also shines a spotlight on talented artists and crafters in the Arts & Crafts Village, inviting festival-goers to admire their work or try their hand at creativity. There’s a brilliant lineup of live music ensuring the air is filled with tunes to complement the festive atmosphere. Your dog is also welcome to come along and can join in with our very own HanCrufts Dog Show. The village of Hanwell transforms into a lively hub of community spirit and festivity during the summer, with the return of its annual summer festival ‘Hanfest’ and everyone is welcome. The not-for-profit festival is designed to celebrate and showcase locally sourced food and drink, artisan crafts, folk music and a host of activities that promises fun for all ages. Hanfest offers something for everyone and is going to be a great family day out. For more info and for tickets see our website: www.hanfest.co.uk Address: HanFEST Field, OX17 1HN Hanwell Free Parking
St Francis Community Garden We are very pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Bronze Eco-Church Award from A Rocha. Use the Contact page on the St Francis Church website to request more information. St Francis Church, Highlands, Banbury, OX16 1FA Website: stfrancischurch.org St Francis: Sunday Worship 10:30am – Informal & Modern with a Liturgical Twist 1st Sunday of the Month – All Age Worship 2nd and 4th Sunday is Holy Communion 3rd and 5th Sundays is Morning Worship Please see the website for weekday Services: stfrancischurch.org The Ironstone Benefice The Ironstone Benefice is a community of eight parish Churches in North Oxfordshire. Your local Benefice church is St Peters, Hanwell. For more information see facebook.com/ironstonebeneficeoxon/ The Banbury Madni Masjid Mosque Located on Merton Street, Banbury and serves as a place of worship for the Muslim community. Email [email protected] or call 01295 276662 Banbury Ayyapa Samajam Join Us for our Monthly Hindu Prayer Group Gathering at Hanwell Fields Community Centre. Experience the beauty of tradition as we come together as a community to worship various Hindu deities, chant mantras, and perform prayers. This inclusive gathering welcomes all family members, including ladies and children. www.facebook.com/Banburyayyappasamajam/ For more information contact: President : 07443727993 Or Secretary : 07930288756 Places Of Worship Welcome to our Community Garden We have hopes and dreams of growing community around a community garden. With the climate crisis being at the forefront of many of our hearts and minds we believe this is a positive response to this. We aim to create our garden with partners in our community and beyond. Please use the contact page on our website if you would like to get involved. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or not, we are sure there is a place for you.
At Hanwell Fields Community School, we work hard to ensure that the potential of every child is unlocked and we appreciate their uniqueness. We want our pupils to be prepared for an ever changing world. We believe that in order to become independent, confident learners, children need to exhibit key learning powers and therefore we ensure that there are opportunities to develop these skills in everything that we do. Do you have a 1-2 hrs spare to volunteer at one of our events? Please email [email protected] for more details about volunteering at our events. We offer care for children from the age of 2 years old. We are part of a large Early Years Foundation Stage Unit within the Hanwell Fields Community School. Children in the setting access a vast variety of attractive, stimulating and educational experiences. More importantly, they receive the care, support and teaching from a wide host of Early Years Professionals. As a team, we aim to bring a variety of knowledge, experience and expertise to the setting - supporting and nurturing children in their early education Thank you to the year 5 pupils from Hanwell fields community school for collecting over 5 black bin bags full of rubbish from around the Headteacher: Mr Alex local community. Pearson All enquiries contact Mollie Woodley (School Office) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01295 709583 Dates for the Diary Summer Fayre Saturday 8th June 12pm – 3pm If you would like to have a stall at our summer fayre please email [email protected] For more information. Caterpillars: We offer care for children the academic year following their third birthday! To join the Caterpillar class your child must turn 3 before September 1st (The academic year they join us) and will be invited to attend Nursery on a daily basis (Monday-Friday) Caterpillars are part of a large Early Years Foundation Stage Unit within Hanwell Fields Community School and work closely with both Ladybirds (2-3 year olds) and Butterflies (Reception year).
Useful Local Numbers 19 Local Nursery Schools Ladybirds Pre-Nursery 2+ years. Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ER Call 01295 269931 Caterpillars Nursery 3+ years Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way, Banbury , OX16 1ER Call 01295 709583 Cherry Fields Nursery 3+ years Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF Noa’s Ark Nursery 0-5 years North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD Local Primary Schools Hanwell Fields Community School Rotary Way, Banbury, OX16 1ET TEL: 01295 709583 Cherry Fields Primary School Wardington Road, Banbury, OX16 2DF TEL: 01295 574004 Local Secondary Schools North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD TEL: 01295 224300 Advice Services Citizens Advice 03444 111 444 Age UK 0345 4501276 Carers Oxfordshire 0845 050 7666 Banburyshire Advice 01295 279988 Local Medical Dentist 01295 273112 Frosts Pharmacy 01295 272432 Doctors Woodlands 01295 368022 NHS Non Emergency 111 Westbar Veterinary Hosp. 01295 262332 Take Aways Purple Mango 01295 276900 Chinese Peking Chief 01295 270500 Shops Co-op Hanwell Fields 01295 268063 Co-op Hardwick 01295 265039 Sainsburys Local 01295 269442
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