CONGRATULATIONS RED LION

We didn't need to be told that we had the best pub in South Oxfordshire, but it's good that the people at CAMRA think so, too. Congratulations to the Red Lion team in winning the CAMRA Pub of the Year for South Oxfordshire, 2012.

IN THE FRAME: COMING SOON

In the first of our new series on the Brightwell website, we put our very own acupuncturist, Maria Wells,  'In the Frame'. She explained why she thinks this ancient Chinese needle therapy should be the treatment of choice for a range of conditions. Follow the links from Village Life to read more, or click here pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=7221 You can contact Maria on 07851 326885 or email mariabwells@gmail.com

Watch out for future 'In the Frame' profiles. These include John Rodda, an internationally-known hydrologist who is a familiar Parish Council face – and Charly Clive (below), whose Leaver's Play at Brightwell School started a path which is sending her to New York.

NEXT WEEK: QUIZ AND ACUPUNCTURE!

Come and support your website with the charity quiz at the Red Lion on Monday 27th February, 7.30 for 8 pm. Ring Sue Robson on 01491 837373 to book a table and order chilli. Then go back to the pub on Friday morning, if you're free, to talk to Maria Wells about acupuncture for health and well-being.

Maria, the village's resident acupuncturist, features in a new series on the site called 'In the Frame'. Just follow the links under Village Life. Acupuncture Awareness Week starts on 27th February, so this seemed the perfect moment to put her in the spotlight.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE VILLAGER NOW ONLINE

Frozen puzzles in a Mackney puddle

Catch up with the latest village news in the online highlights from The Villager. This includes obituaries of Patrick Oakley, Evelyn Cobb, Charles Wallis and Sid Moody – and an Alleluia! from Tony Lascelles as the church extension fund reaches its target (and more) after two and a half years of fundraising.

Donations will still be gratefully received, as the church needs a cushion to guard against inflation – but it means work should now start on building next month. Tony has some sharp words to say in his article about SODC – a 'notable omission' from the list of supporters.

There is also news from Sue Robson at the Red Lion. As regular readers of her newsletters will know, she is looking for a buyer for the pub (although she will still be there for a little while yet)...

http://www.brightwellcumsotwell.co.uk/catalogue_main.php?catID=4633

SNOW!

Many thanks to Derek Brooker for providing a new wintry picture for the website... Please keep 'em coming!

SITE B NEWS

See news page for SODC's new draft core strategy. Looks as if they're going with the inspector's ruling..
southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/planning-and-building/planning-policy/core-strategy/mid-examination-publication

BRIGHTWELL MAN IN EVEREST CHALLENGE

Feeling cold? Spare a thought for Robert Briggs, who plans a climb to the inhospitable surroundings of Everest Base Camp in aid of charity. (He's pictured at the top of Kilimanjaro, on his previous mad adventure in 2009). To find out more, visit the website news page http://www.brightwellcumsotwell.co.uk/index.php. And if you'd like to sponsor him, visit www.justgiving.com/Robert-Briggs18200