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The Parish Council Welcomes You to South Stoke http://www.southstoke.org.uk/
Welcome Pack
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Contents
Welcome
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A Brief History
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South Stoke Primary School
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Parish Church of St Andrew
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South Stoke Bell Ringers
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South Stoke Community Shop
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South Stoke Angling Club
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South Stoke Women’s Institute
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Neighbourhood Watch
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Bus Timetable
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Walks In and Around South Stoke
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Local Service Providers
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Parish Council Members
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Welcome
Firstly, a very warm welcome from the Parish Council as the newest resident/s of
our parish. This document is intended to be a brief introduction to village life and
to give you some basic information and dates to help make your first few weeks
and months enjoyable.
If you have any questions after reading this pack please do not hesitate to
contact any member of the Parish Council.
Once again, we hope you settle into your new home and enjoy village life in
South Stoke
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A Brief History
The village of South Stoke is unusual in that three highways, which have done
much to influence its history and people, pass through it. The most obvious is the
river Thames, the second is the Ridgeway path, while the third is the Great
Western Railway built by Isambard Brunel.
These three routes converge as they cross the parish boundaries near Ye Olde
Leatherne Bottle public house to the south and at the Moulsford railway bridge,
known locally as the Four Arches, to the north.
Clearly the oldest of these is the river Thames which borders South Stoke to the
west. Before the 16th century the lower land in South Stoke was marshy but then
the river provided fish and the adjacent land brushwood and willows.
Today from the footpath between South Stoke and Little Stoke one can still see
remains of a series of fishponds which provided food for the medieval monks
resident in the village at that time. These ponds were part of a much larger
complex and were fed by drainage ditches connected to the river.
During the 16th century a series of weirs was constructed along the Thames to
control the flow and to ease navigation for the increasing barge traffic. The
barges were towed by horses, the towpath crossed the river at the village at a
point opposite Moulsford and the horses were transferred by ferry from one side
of the bank to the other. As elsewhere river traffic declined with the advent of the
railway and the ferry ceased activity in 1961/2. In 2004 donations from villagers
allowed the slipway on the South Stoke bank to be refurbished and this is now
available to the public for the launching and recovery of small craft.
The Ridgeway path is an ancient right of way that was part of a comprehensive
communication system long before the Romans arrived. Evidence of ancient
enclosures and burial pits has been found in South Stoke, together with Roman
remains and coins. Before it passes through the village, the Ridgeway now
crosses land still owned by Christ Church, Oxford.
When the railway came in 1838 it changed the character of the village
dramatically. It is built on a wide embankment with three low bridges over the
only roads into the village. There is a small culvert, known locally as the bogey
hole, which was constructed for the footpath to Little Stoke. The Four Arches
bridge which crosses the river and the Ridgeway path together is, itself, a listed
building.
Manor Farm, was originally beside the church, and has always been the largest
farm in South Stoke and is still thriving today just north of the main village. Parts
of the original farmhouse date from the 16th century and it still has the original
oak panelling, moulded beams and a fireplace from an even earlier date. Within
the old brick and flint walls around the house are several old buildings and barns.
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These include a square four-gabled medieval brick dovecote, reputed to be one
of the largest in the south of England, and a granary standing on staddle stones.
St Andrew’s church incorporates several periods of architecture, with some of the
arches on the north side suggesting Norman work. The font is Early English and
a fragment of 14th century glass can be seen in the south-east window.
The chancel is dominated by a memorial commemorating Griffith Higgs. South
Stoke’s most famous son was born in 1589, was ordained as a priest and
became chaplain to King Charles I. The King sent him to be chaplain to his
sister, Princess Elizabeth, when she married and became Queen of Bohemia.
Later Griffith Higgs became Dean of Lichfield but during the Civil War, like his
sponsor, fell from grace. He saved his head but was stripped of all his titles and
returned to South Stoke. He created many charities and, in particular, an
educational charity which still benefits the children of South Stoke today.
During the early 19th century the parishioners of South Stoke became
increasingly disenchanted with the church vestry’s conduct of local affairs.
Twenty four dissenters who worshipped in Goring built their own chapel in South
Stoke in 1820. Like the Goring chapel it came under the auspices of the
Countess of Huntingdon’s Connection and flourished for over a century but this
building has not been used for worship since 1976.
The river Thames remains the heart of the village and on summer days
fishermen frequently line the banks, either in competition or just for pleasure. The
public house, the Perch and Pike, still displays record catches of fish taken from
the river in more recent times and large numbers of Ridgeway hikers stop here
for refreshment. On their way they often meet tractors and combine harvesters,
to say nothing of the Jersey cows from the two working farms. Up to the mid-20th
century South Stoke was an agricultural village. In 1366 there were 32 tenant
landholders. In Victorian times there were 11 farms. Today, while the village
retains its agricultural connections, it is largely a dormitory village for people
working in the surrounding districts and London, and for the retired. Thus the
three highways are still very much a part of South Stoke’s character.
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South Stoke Primary School
Contact:
Miss A E Rogers
Phone Number:
01491 872948
Website:
http://www.southstokeprimaryschool.co.uk/
Full details of the school can be found on the website and the Head Teacher
Miss Rogers may be contacted by phone or the link from the website.
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Parish Church of St Andrew
Vicar
Curate
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Rev Paul Boughton 01491 875651
Vacant
Rev Liz Dowding
01491 873140
Judith Aguda
Judith Hogg
01491 772919
Sunday Services
You are warmly invited to any or all of our weekly services.
1st Sunday of the month at 11.15 am
Good News Service
2nd Sunday of the month at 11.15 am Holy Communion BCP
3rd Sunday of the month at 11.15 am Morning Prayer (Matins)
4th Sunday of the month at 11.15 am Holy Communion Common Worship
5th Sunday of the month at 10.30 am United Benefice service (venue rotating)
Alterations to service can be found on the church calendar or in the village
newsletter.
Mid-week Service
Fri. 9.30 am in church. Celebrating Common Worship.
This is a short said service, lasting about 20 mins.
Prayer Group
First Tues of the month at 2.30 pm in church, except when cold.
Coffee Morning
Third Wed. of the month at 10.30 am -12.00 noon in church.
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Other United Benefice Services
Wednesdays
St Thomas’s Church, Goring ,
Every week, 10.30 am BCP Holy Communion
Thursdays
St Thomas’s Church, Goring
2nd and 4th Thursday, 9.15 am Morning Prayer
Sundays
St Thomas’s Church, Goring
1st Sunday 4.00 – 5-00 pm Choral Evensong
5pm fortnightly during term-time
‘Discoverers’ for 10-15 year olds.
St Mary’s Church, Streatley
2nd Sunday 5.30 – 6.00 pm ‘Stillness on Sunday’
St Andrew’s forms part of the United Benefice of Goring and Streatley with South
Stoke. This group of three Churches: St Thomas’, St Mary’s and St Andrew’s
respectively, gives us the opportunity to offer a wide variety of activities
organised by the three Churches, both individually and together. There are
several Home Groups at which one can explore one’s faith further, as well as
ecumenical Advent and Lent Groups.. In the Benefice activities include bellringing, choir membership, as well as children’s activities. Here at South Stoke
we enjoy a close relationship with the school. Once a month there is a film-show
and lunch called “Pick-a-flick”, ‘MOT’ a young mothers’ group and ‘Come on
Board’ – Scrabble and Tea.
St Andrew's Church, South Stoke, was built in the early 1200s although it is
believed there may have been an earlier church. It is one of the most beautiful
churches in the district with a large and well-kept churchyard. Its history can be
found in a booklet, price £3. The Parish of South Stoke cum Woodcote is
believed to have been founded in Anglo-Saxon times, possibly by St. Birinus. In
1984 South Stoke became a separate parish in The United Benefice of Goring
with South Stoke. Then in 2007 it was joined by Streatley and became the United
Benefice of Goring & Streatley with South Stoke.
We do hope that you will be very happy living in the beautiful village of South
Stoke and look forward to meeting you. As a resident of the parish you are
warmly welcomed to join us. If there is anything that we can help you with, do
please call one of the ministry team.
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South Stoke Bell Ringers
Contact:
Robert Small
E-mail:
robandsue1975@btinterntet.com
Phone:
01491 873897 or 07796 384472 (text or phone)
Address
4 Grove Farm Cottages,
Goring,
Reading,
RG8 0LU
South Stoke Bells
Practice Night
Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm (Please phone first)
Sunday Ringing
10.45 - 11.15am.
No of Bells:
6. Weights ranging from Treble at 3cwt to the Tenor at
9cwt.
Ringing Chamber:
Gallery Ring (Stairs only to negotiate)
Toilet:
Within Church
Parking:
On Road
Post code for Sat Nav:
RG8 0JS
All other ringing for Weddings, Christenings, Visiting
Bands, National/Local Events etc., are always published in
the village newsletter in advance.
We ring occasionally at short notice for a funeral or
memorial service for a villager whose family requests the
bells. In those cases notification will be placed on the
church notice board by the lych gate.
A warm welcome awaits you if you wish to join us one
Tuesday evening. Bell Ringing is part of this country’s
heritage and is almost unique to the UK. From beginners to
experience ringers it provides the individual with good
upper body exercise, stimulation of thought, the close
harmony of ringing as a team and lastly being a part of
keeping this long standing tradition flourishing. So do come along and have a
tour of the ringing chamber and see the bells ringing within the tower.
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South Stoke Community Shop
Thanks to the dedication and generosity of South Stoke villagers we have our
own small community shop within the village.
The shop is conveniently situated located within the heart of the village alongside
the recreation ground in Cross Keys Road.
We work to hard to ensure we offer a good variety of products to appeal to all
villagers. A lot of our products are sourced locally, here is just a small selection.
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Fresh bread delivered daily from Bon Appetit Bakery in Pangbourne
Organic vegetables and eggs from The Old Farm Shop at Harwell
Delicious home made cakes and quiche from Sarah Butler
Readymade meals from The Late Chef at Moulsford
World Wines from the Wine Man at Streatley
Good selection of beers including Ridgeway Beers which are based in
South Stoke
Fresh coffee from the Wallingford Tea & Coffee Company
A variety of Wessex Mill flours from Wantage
Fresh meats from Ray Park Butchers in Cholsey
Hot take away drinks, ice creams & snacks
We also offer a dry cleaning service & sell 1st & 2nd class stamps & tobacco.
Weekend newspapers are available to order.
The shop is largely staffed by volunteers. If you would be interested in joining this
happy band, just speak to anyone serving in the shop.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday 8am to 5.00pm
Sunday 8am to 12 noon
Don’t be disappointed! We actively encourage orders from villagers for fresh
meat, bread and vegetables.
Ring the shop on 01491
Julescostello@btinternet.com
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South Stoke Angling Club
Contact:
Paul Stevens
Email:
paul@south-stoke-angling-club.co.uk
Tel:
07917 863289
Fishing in South Stoke is not new; there is even a part of the village known as
fishponds. South Stoke Angling club is not new either. There was a very
successful club back in the late 1970’s that ran into the 1990's.
In 2013 Paul Stevens heard that the fishing rights for the local stretch of the river
was up for grabs. So after speaking to a number of local fishermen, the South
Stoke Angling Club was reborn.
The club has been a great success with close on 150 members, split 50:50
between those that fish and those that just want to support the club. The driving
force for all is that the local river should be available to local people to fish and
enjoy.
The first match was held on the 22nd June 2014 and was called 'The John
Phipps Memorial Cup'. John was the President of the club for many years and
was a great supporter of village life, so it seemed fitting to honour him.
Since then we hold at least one match every month during the season from June
to March. Our major competition in December is the "Perch and Pike Cup" as the
pub sponsors the club, even getting Brakspear to mention us on their web site.
The club is more than fishing. We have run a number of very successful social
evenings including dinners in the pub and a race night. Due to the success of
these events we have been able to make donations to Cancer Charities, Village
Defibrillator, and Church Floodlights.
Membership starts in March in each year for fishermen and supporters.
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South Stoke Women’s Institute
Contact:
Rita Mann
or
email@tandrmann.plus.com
Janet Steel
janetsteel2@btinternet.com
01491 872208
01491 873918
Springfield House
Townsend Road
Streatley
Berks
RG8 9LH
Copperfields
Ferry Road
South Stoke
Oxon
RG8 0JL
Guest are always welcomed by this friendly group of ladies at any of our
meetings. We have speakers on a variety of subjects including travel, gardening
and current affairs. Previous talks have included candle making, the Bermuda
Triangle and The Changi Quilts.
South Stoke W.I was formed in 1918. We are one of the oldest institutes in
Oxfordshire.
We enjoy various outings and pub lunches. We also help with refreshments at
Village activities. Our W.I meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2.15 pm in
the Village Hall.
Photo taken at a coffee morning in a member’s garden.
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Neighbourhood Watch
South Stoke has a Neighbourhood Watch team. The purpose of the team is to
provide an extension of the eyes and ears of the police. It is NOT a substitute for
the police, who should always be contacted on the 999 service for any
emergency calls. The members of the Watch provide a channel through which
messages to and from the police can be passed. The police distribute notices
about thefts in the area, distraction burglaries, and other criminal activities
through Ringmaster system of e-mails. These are presently posted on the village
notice board at the gate of the Old Vicarage. This practice will continue, but in
addition appropriate information will be included in messages on the village web
site. Please report any news about break-ins, suspicious events etc. to one of the
Neighbourhood Watch contacts.
Police non-emergency
08458 505505
Crime stoppers
0800 555 111
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Bus Timetable
134 Wallingford - Goring
1440
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NS
07:30
07:33
07:38
07:43
07:47
07:49
07:51
08:45
08:48
08:53
08:58
09:02
09:04
09:06
134
10:15
10:16
10:18
10:22
10:27
10:32
10:36
134
09:45
09:48
09:53
09:58
10:02
10:04
10:06
134
11:15
11:16
11:18
11:22
11:27
11:32
11:36
134
10:45
10:48
10:53
10:58
11:02
11:04
11:06
134
12:15
12:16
12:18
12:22
12:27
12:32
12:36
134
11:45
11:48
11:53
11:58
12:02
12:04
12:06
134
13:15
13:16
13:18
13:22
13:27
13:32
13:36
134
12:45
12:48
12:53
12:58
13:02
13:04
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134
14:15
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14:18
14:22
14:27
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134
13:45
13:48
13:53
13:58
14:02
14:04
14:06
134
15:15
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15:18
15:22
15:27
15:32
15:36
134
14:45
14:48
14:53
14:58
15:02
15:04
15:06
134
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16:32
16:36
134
15:45
15:48
15:53
15:58
16:02
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134
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17:16
17:18
17:22
17:27
17:32
17:36
134
16:45
16:48
16:53
16:58
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17:04
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134
18:15
18:16
18:18
18:22
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134
17:45
17:48
17:53
17:58
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134
134
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NS
07:05 08:00 09:15
07:06 08:01 09:16
07:08 08:03 09:18
07:12 08:07 09:22
07:17 08:12 09:27
07:22 08:17 09:32
07:26 08:21A 09:36
Mondays to Saturdays (except Public Holidays)
Service Number
134
Notes
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06:40
06:43
06:48
06:53
06:57
06:59
07:01
WALLINGFORD, Market Place
Crowmarsh, Church
North Stoke, Shelter
South Stoke, Church
Cleeve, Scout Hut
Goring, Lockstile Mead
GORING, Rail Station
Service Number
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GORING, Rail Station
Goring, Lockstile Mead
Cleeve, Scout Hut
South Stoke, Church
North Stoke, Shelter
Crowmarsh, Church
WALLINGFORD, Market Place
Notes
A means that on schooldays this journey extends to Wallingford School on request.
NS means that this journey operates on Mondays to Fridays only.
from 01.12.2014
134
NS
18:45
18:48
18:53
18:58
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Walks In and Around South Stoke
Introduction
All the walks begin at St Andrew’s church South Stoke. They vary in length but in
the main are circular (ring) walks. No special equipment is required, but stout
walking shoes are recommended as well as liquid refreshment.
Please remember to keep to the footpaths and shut gates behind you and
remember that dogs should be kept on leads in woodlands likely to be used for
rearing game, in the vicinity of farm animals and near farm buildings and not
allowed to stray in growing crops.
Safety
Some of the walks are in part on roads, all minor, and two cross an ‘A’ road.
Always take great care on these roads and obey the Highway Code.
Walks
Walk 1 - Little Stoke Ring - 2¾ miles
This is a pleasant, gentle walk and riverside following the Ridgeway Path for
about half of the walk and Swans Way on the return leg. There are two stiles to
contend with but apart from these, the going is relatively easy.
Walk 2 - Postman’s Path Ring - 4½ miles
This is a nice walk, a bit hilly in parts, but not arduous, with some great views
from the top of Postman’s path. It can be muddy in wet weather. The last third of
the walk is mainly river side following the Ridgeway Path. It crosses the B4009
twice, so take care.
Walk 3 - Grove Farm Ring - 4 miles
This is an easy road walk and can be taken in any weather conditions. The roads
are in the main single track and quiet, but take care on the B4009.
Walk 4 - North Stoke Ring - 4½ miles
This walk like the Little Stoke Ring is a pleasant and gentle walk and again
follows the Ridgeway Path and Swans Way. There are two stiles to contend with
and the walk passes through the villages of North Stoke and Little Stoke.
Walk 5 - Cameron’s Copse and back - 3 miles
This is a nice walk a bit hilly in parts, but not arduous, with some great views
from the top of Postman’s path. It can be muddy in wet weather. Camerons
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Copse was planted in memory of a local well-respected veterinary surgeon. The
walk crosses the B4009 twice, so take care.
Walk 6 - South Stoke to Hailey (King William PH) - 3½ miles
This walk is recommended as a one-way walk, taken in the morning with lunch at
the King William PH as a reward. So arrange a lift back. Alternatively for the
more energetic walk off the lunch and retrace your steps back to South Stoke.
This walk is fairly easy (a bit hilly) and pleasant and passes through the village of
Ipsden and terminates at the village of Hailey. Take care when crossing the
A4074.
Walk 7 - Goring Ring - 4½ miles
This walk is a combination of bridleway, road and woodlands and although a bit
longer the combination makes this an interesting and varied walk. There are
some great views of the North Downs and the Chilterns from the edge of Wroxhill
Woods. The walk crosses the B4009 twice, so take care. No stiles.
Walk 8 - Four Arches and back - 1¾ miles
This riverside walk is more of a stroll than a walk but very pleasant all the same.
The walk follows the Ridgeway Path. No stiles
Walk 9 - Grand Ring - 6½ miles
This walk is for the more ambitious and takes in the Ridgeway Path and the
Icknield Way as it passes through the villages of Ipsden, North Stoke and South
Stoke. It is part path, bridleway, road and riverside. The roads in the main are
single track and quiet, but care should taken crossing the A4074 and B4009.
Details of all these walks can be
http://www.southstoke.org.uk/walk.htm
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Local Service Providers
Service
Telephone
South Stoke Shop
01491 871633
Window Cleaning
01491 651320
Doorstep Milk Delivery
0118 9590286
Odd Job Person
01235 521822
Plumber
01491 873740
Goring Hardware
01491 872420
Perch and Pike Public House
01491 873740
SODC Offices
01491 823000
Dry Cleaning
01491 871633
Post Office Goring
01491 875029
Doctors Surgery Goring
01491 872372
Doctors Surgery Woodcote
01491 680686
Dentist Goring
01491 872394
Indian Restaurant Goring
01491 872243
Chinese Restaurant Goring
01491 872485
The Springs Golf Course
01491 836687
Goring and Streatley Golf Club
01491 873229
The Wave Leisure Pool
01235 819888
High Tone Keep Fit Wallingford
01491 826682
Horse Riding Lessons
01189 426938
GoRide Bus Company
0330 330 8489
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Parish Council Members
Cllr Geoff Ward (Chairman)
Telephone: 01491 873342
Email:
geoff.ward@greycells.co.uk
Role:
1. Leadership of the PC and its business
2. Budget co-ordination and precept
3. Manage the communications to and from the PC including the
Parish newsletter
4. Governance of the PC
5. As further defined in the document Role of Chairman
6. Assist the Clerk in the production of timely and accurate
financial records
Cllr Roy McMillan (Vice-Chairman)
Telephone: 01491 873202
Email:
roy@rmcmillan.com
Role:
1. Liaise with local organisations and businesses including the
Church, in order to gain their support for Parish Council
initiatives and to understand where the Parish Council can
assist them
2. Review all planning applications affecting the parish and coordinate the Parish Council’s response to South Oxfordshire
District Council
3. Ensure appropriate response to request for consultation,
action or support from external agencies and higher
government
4. Responsible for Parish Council action relating to:
a. Bus service, bus shelters & bus-stops
b. Police, Crime prevention & Neighbourhood Watch
c. Litter and dog waste bins
5. Highways, Pavements, Storm water drainage & Road safety
6. Liaise with other local Parish Councils where a joint approach
to common issues might be beneficial
Cllr Bryan Urbick
Telephone: 01491 873988
Email:
B.Urbick@consumer-knowledge.com
Role:
1. Manage the PC’s Assets, Insurance policies and contracts
2. Undertake risk assessment and risk management in respect
of the workings of the PC
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3. Make recommendations on budget and insurance provision
against risk
4. Advise on compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental
legislation in respect of the PC
5. Monitor heath, safety and environmental issues in the Parish
6. Establish a maintenance strategy for the assets managed by
the PC
7. Make recommendations on the annual PC maintenance cost
budget
8. Manage contractors and volunteers to get best value in
routine and exceptional maintenance duties in accordance
with the maintenance strategy
Cllr Andrew Scrivener
Telephone: 07775 565572
Email:
a.scrivener@aarrkk.co.uk
Role:
1. Responsible for Parish Council action relating to:
a. Countryside & Footpaths including Rights of Way
b. Riverbank & slipway matters
c. Ridgeway matters
d. Tree conservation
2. Health matters
3. Wildlife matters
4. Manage the SS quarry site/plantation
5. Manage relationship with Network Rail
6. Liaise with land-owners and tenant farmers of open spaces
and fields in the Parish
Cllr John Verrill
Telephone: 01491 875003
Email:
verrilljrv@aol.com
Role:
1. Act as the PC’s point of contact on the various project
committees appointed by the PC
2. Assist the committees to resolve issues and make
appropriate progress
3. Ensure appropriate liaison with budget setting, risk
management, external funding, and ongoing maintenance
requirements
4. Review and development of the village plan and drive this
forward for the medium and long term benefit of parishioners
5. Undertake a review of the title and use of land owned or
used in common by the parish
6. Manage the acquisition of new parcels of land or rights as
proposed by the PC
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Cllr Chris Bertrand
Telephone: 01491 871835
Email:
candjbertrand@gmail.com
Role:
1. Produce an external funding strategy with the aim of
significantly augmenting the precept as a source of investment
funds
2. Make recommendations on annual external income budget
3. Ensure that all conditions required by any external funding
gained
4. Assist other village organisations gain external funds for their
projects
5. Liaise with the School and the perch & Pike, in order to gain
their support for Parish Council initiatives and to understand
where the Parish Council can assist them
6. Manage the interface with the Village Hall & Recreation
Ground Charity (Amenities Committee) and act as the Parish
Council’s representative on the committee
Clerk to the Parish Council, Sue Gill
Telephone:
01491 681183
Email:
clerk@southstoke.org.uk
Role:
As defined in the Clerk’s Job Description:
1. Governance of PC operations, including sub-groups and
committees
2. Arrange and record meetings
3. Obtain legal advice and ensure that legal duties are
discharged by the PC
4. Accounting for the parish
5. Arrange audits of parish accounts
6. Maintain Parish records
7. Monitor parochial charities accounts
8. Administer the PC & Village notice board
9. Ensure that the PC website is maintained and kept up-todate
10. Receive - and distribute as appropriate - incoming
communications to the PC
Write and send letters - and other types of communication - as
requested by the PC
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