South Northants Brackley Safer Community Team Ward Cluster Update

Wards covered in this update 

• Middleton Cheney 

• Steane 

Locally identified priority 

You Said 

• Antisocial behaviour (ASB) 

We Did - Patrol of crime hotspot areas. Stop searches have taken place, in some cases parents 

and schools have been spoken to regarding youth’s behaviour. 

You Said 

• Oil and Plant theft  

We Did - We have signed several farms up to receive alerts through community connect which 

keeps farmers updated in our rural area of thefts, burglary and other crimes. We have been 

targeting cable theft thieves and working with BT in an attempt to catch and convict them.  

Thefts from Rural Locations: 

There have been several thefts from out-buildings and sheds. Heating oil, fuel and pedal cycles 

have also been stolen. Please put you pedal cycle out of sight when you leave it unattended. 

Incidents and Crimes of Note 

We have had ASB in Middleton Cheney where mini-moto’s and off road dirt bikes have been 

seen being driven in a reckless manner in the village. Two section 59’s notices have been 

issued to the riders of these motocycles.  

Middleton Cheney village hall has been broken into and criminal damage caused.

Jubilee Celebration on the Playing Field

Well it's all coming together, bit last minute, but it's happening!

Thanks to Terry Turner for doing such a fast job on printing the leaflets for me, I have been amazed at how many people stepped forward to help deliver to every house in Middleton - Debbie, Ruth, Molly, Amber, Sally, Pete and his kids, Carole and her kids, Paul and the girls, Eddie, Fiona, Nigel, Alan and my daughter.

The beacon is here and me and Pete put it together last night, the gas is ordered from Jakemans, hopefully collect on Friday.

I have finally managed to get my hands on a tent which is brilliant.  Shelley Newman is all ready with her crafting table for crown making and other crafting activities, the scouts are all organised for silly games, Debbie and Tony from AGU TreeCraft are sorted with the tug of war (have you got your team in yet?) and Max has done some brilliant posters for the wacky racing in the Tennis Court so get those remote controlled cars charged.

The social club will be open from 3pm and there will be american style hot dogs from about 8pm to keep you going if your picnic's run out!!

Fantastic new, Unplugged have just agreed to play a session on the playing field on Monday 4th from about 8pm (they played the Music Festival last year) - http://www.facebook.com/UnpluggedTheBand

And it will all finish with the lighting of the beacon at 10.15pm on this historic event.

I really hope that you will come and join us on the field for this family day of fun, join in with the games or just sit around with your friends and family having a picnic it will be great to see you there.

Message from the Police

The following break ins happeneding in the village - anyone with any information should contract the police.

A property in Cheney Gardens, Middleton Cheney was broken into between Thursday 17 and Sunday 20 May.

A property in Braggintons Lane, Middleton Cheney was broken into between Sunday 20 and Tuesday 22 May.

Jubilee Wacky Racing - Remote Controlled Cars

Church Tours - All Saints

CHURCH TOURS – ALL SAINTS, MIDDLETON CHENEY, NORTHANTS (OX17 2NR)

DATES – 2012 Monday 4 June and Sundays 22 July and 9 September 2pm – 5pm

DESCRIBED AS ‘THE HOLY OF HOLIES OF MORRIS GLASS’ AND INCLUDED IN ENGLAND’S THOUSAND BEST CHURCHES (Simon Jenkins)

All Saints Church in Middleton Cheney, two miles from Banbury, offers a free guided tour of the William Morris windows in this much loved and well cared for church, much of which dates back to the 14th Century. Our tour will help you to discover more about the beautiful stained glass and your guide will tell stories of the various and remarkable local people who cared for our church in times gone by. You will hear tales of some great Victorian Artists, Smallpox, Stockings (!) and the English Civil War. If you are keen on local or art history you are sure to find this tour fascinating.

The tour is conducted in groups of around ten and involves standing for a number of 5 minute presentations, however a seat is never very far away. Please allow 60 minutes for the tour.

Refreshments are available – tea, coffee and biscuits or cakes.

We have access for visitors with disabilities. Children are very welcome on our tours. We would however, suggest a minimum age of 10 years to fully appreciate the experience. At the end of the tour you are invited to contribute towards the preservation of the building, average £2 / £3 per adult. All tours are conducted in English only. No need to book. Ample parking in the village.

WORLD WAR 1 GRAVES TOUR – ALL SAINTS CHURCHYARD,

MIDDLETON CHENEY, NORTHANTS (OX17 2NR)

Sunday 10th June 2pm – 5pm

Visit the graves and remember those who died during or as a result of the 1914-18 World War. There are 5 Commonwealth War Graves for soldiers who are buried here and a further 6 memorials to young men who were never to return to the village. These are walking tours, with a guide, around the attractive All Saints Churchyard, with the personal tales of those we remember, today, tomorrow and always. You will need sensible shoes, as you will be walking across uneven ground, and should allow 40 minutes for the tour. We make no charge for this tour as we honour our servicemen. Some restricted access for visitors with disabilities. Children are very welcome, however we suggest a minimum age of 10 years to appreciate the experience.