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Steeple Aston Village Archive (SAVA)
SAVA is Steeple Aston's own Archive for the history of the village - past and present. Established in 2001, it was one of the first to be set up in North Oxfordshire. The Archive is a registered charity managed on a voluntary, not-for-profit basis by a committee of (currently) eight local people.
SAVA relies largely on donations from the village community and the Parish Council, and has received specific grants for projects from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Oxfordshire Community Foundation.
The collections are kept in a purpose-made store in the Village Hall, but increasingly a large number of documents are being digitised so that they can be made more accessible to the community on-line, through SAVA's website at www.steepleastonarchive.org.uk.
Each year SAVA holds a Spring Talk by an invited speaker, and an Autumn Exhibition on a range of different themes relating to the village. These have included: Education, the Environment, Business and Trade, Then and Now, and Farming. The 2010 exhibition is an Historical Survey of Village Houses.
If you would like to donate items, help with their projects, or help by sponsoring the Archive, they would be delighted to hear from you.
Contacts
Martin Lipson, Chairman
Tel: 01869 347046
Pamela Waite, Secretary
Tel: 01869 347042.
Website:www.steepleastonarchive.org.uk
Valentine Club (Over-60s)
The Valentine Club dates back to 1954 when a group of “seniors” decided to get together on an informal basis to have a chat and provide some of their own entertainment.
Although times have changed and our ability to enjoy recreation and sport has possibly improved there is still a need to bring like-minded people together within their own community. Did you know that the over 60 population in Oxfordshire is outgrowing any other age group in numbers and we are all living that bit longer so there is an even greater need to provide something for our age group?
The club meets on each third Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall where we are entertained by singers, dancers, speakers and the occasional film show. We always provide refreshments, homemade I must add, and there is always the opportunity to have a chat and meet new friends. We put on coach trips at least six times a year as well as the legendary Christmas Dinner. For photos, please click here.
We provide information on health care and benefits and work closely with Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire Community Council and Age Concern.
All this for £5 per year and the cost of a raffle ticket if you feel so inclined. Talk about a recession, we’ve never had it so good! If you would like to find out more about the club come along to any of our meetings or give me a call on 01869 340512.
Life starts at 60 so come along and join your fellow baby-boomers!
Contact: Richard Preston, Chairman/Organiser
Tel: 01869 340512
email: richard.preston5@btopenworld.com
Forthcoming events
All monthly meetings are on Tuesdays in the Village Hall starting at 2.30pm unless indicated as different.
September 9th (Thursday) Coach trip to Buckingham Palace - £25 to include admission
September 21st Ploughman’s Lunch – 1.30pm
October 7th (Thursday) Afternoon coach trip to Pendon Museum and WI tea £12 all-inclusive
October 19th Quiz
October 23rd (Saturday) Grand Jumble Sale – 2.00pm
November 16th “Police Helicopter Operations” - Andy Cadd
December (Thursday) 2nd Christmas shopping trip to Winchester Christmas Market £10 per person
December 7th Christmas Dinner - 1.00 for 1.30pm
We would ask that anyone, guests included, who would like to go on any of the coach trips to pay in advance to secure their seats.
All monthly meetings are on Tuesdays in the Village Hall starting at 2.30pm unless indicated as different.
For free information and help with independent living for older and disabled people, go to www.guidepostsilc.org.uk
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The Steeple Aston WI engages in a broad range of social and educational activities. They meet on the second Tuesday of every month (except August) at 7.30.pm in the village hall. Details of forthcoming meetings are published monthly in Steeple Aston Life magazine.
They are a very friendly group, with a wide range of interests and events each year. They also have a walking group that meets on the final Friday each month to enjoy a bit of outdoor activity.
The WI does not take partisan political positions, though they are interested in current affairs. Membership is open to women of all faiths or none. The cost of membership is currently £29.50 a year. If you are interested in joining you can either call Janice for information, or turn up at a meeting.
Contact: Janice Kinory, Secretary
Tel: 01869 340868 email: Kinory1@aol.com
Website: www.oxfordshirefwi.freeuk.com (Oxfordshire Federation of Women's Institutes)
Forthcoming events 2010
12 October Apples for all Seasons - Andy Howard - Click here for report
9 November Training Stunt Dogs - Sonia Hooper
14 December Christmas Miscellany
2011
11 January Shooting a Calendar with Lord Litchfield
8 February Murder and Forensics - Mr Granger
8 March Flower Arranging demonstration by Rossara Flowers; Institute birthday night celebration
12 April Antiques Roadshow - Mr Jones
All meetings begin at 7.30 pm and are in the Village Hall.
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