Electrification of Great Western Main Line

Dear Villagers

 

The proposal to electrify the Great Western Main Line is likely to have quite an effect on Bourton.  There is no necessity to seek planning permission but an Environmental Statement has had to be prepared and lodged with the Vale of White Horse District Council.  This can be viewed on the Vale's website under planning reference P13/V1380/ES.  If you would like me to send you the document, I am very happy to do so.

 

The railway bridge by the Fat Dog is being demolished and reconstructed from January 2014 for 4 months.  During this time the traffic will be re-routed via Bourton.

 

The Grade II listed railway bridge on the bridleway past John Bean's house towards the canal is being retained and the track lowered under the bridge and 150m on either side.  The proposal is to carry out this work on 25 and 26 December 2013.

 

Unfortunately the Grade II listed railway bridge by Grange Farm is recommended to be demolished and reconstructed (although the Vale's Conservation Officer and English Heritage are being consulted).  This work is due to take place in August 2014 and will last for 4 months.  Traffic will be diverted via the railway bridge at the Fat Dog.

 

The Parish Council has written to the Vale's Conservation Officer to see if a case can be made for lowering the track at this location rather than demolishing the bridge.  We will keep the village updated as we hear any further news.

 

Maggie Brown

Clerk to Bourton Parish Council

BBQ & FAMILY FUN DAY !

Bottle donation ....

St Andrews bottle stall at the Shrivenham Village Fete  – Saturday 24^th August.   This is a vital annual fundraiser for the parish of Shrivenham with Watchfield & Bourton

Please start looking out for bottles to contribute –

Shampoo to Champagne …all bottles are MOST welcome!

Dennis Offer, The Manse, Bourton. Items can be left on our doorstep. Many thanks.

JULY AND AUGUST 50/50 WINNERS ....

JULY

1st - Number 25 - Chris Field
2nd - Number 81 - Francesca Hoyland
3rd - Number 37 - Alan Thomas

AUGUST

1st - Number 27 - Paul Beech
2nd - Number 56 - Tess Hamlin
3rd - Number 67 - Penny Wallace

CONGRATULATIONS - your cheques are on the way!

Cricket Match Report ...

The annual village cricket match against Pinewood Extras took place under cool cloudy skies on Tuesday 2 July.

Pinewood set a stiff target of 149, with the highlight of the innings being a spectacular catch by Bob Buckley. The village team started strongly and were up with the required rate at half-way but fell just 19 runs short of their target. 

Many thanks to all the village team for playing and for Pinewood for their hospitality, including the beer and hot dogs after the game.

Russell

Diamond Wedding Anniversary ...

Many congratulations to Muriel and John Bean on their 60th Wedding Anniversary!

John and Muriel were married on 27th June 1953 at St Augustine's Church, Rodbourne.

Church service on Saturday ....

there is a Church service this Saturday (6 July) at 10 am ....

BUT please remember there is no service in August!