Monday, April 09, 2007
Roadworks completed on A34
The roadworks on the A34 south of Harwell have now been completed. The road surface seems to give out much less noise, but the people of Harwell still think it's a noisy and polluted place to live.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Moving Poll
We've asked 10 people moving into the village, and 10 people moving out what were there top three reasons, so here they are:
Moving Into Village
1. A34/Didcot Train Station
2. Proximity to AEA Technology Park/Milton Park
3. Price of Housing
Moving Out of Village
1. A34/Noise/Pollution Issues
2. Price of Housing
3. Children things (speeding traffic, drug issues, low quality school)
Make of it what you will, please feel free to comment and add your own top three reasons to stay!
Moving Into Village
1. A34/Didcot Train Station
2. Proximity to AEA Technology Park/Milton Park
3. Price of Housing
Moving Out of Village
1. A34/Noise/Pollution Issues
2. Price of Housing
3. Children things (speeding traffic, drug issues, low quality school)
Make of it what you will, please feel free to comment and add your own top three reasons to stay!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
An email from our Feb 2005 archive
email from our Feb 2005 archive...
> Simple question. I do no live in Harwell but do attend church at St
> Matthew's, send 3 children to the school and shop in Bobs weekly. you
> might feel I have no right to an opinion. If so fine. However, I don't
> understand how you can openly criticise 2 people throughout your webpage?
> I have worked alongside June for 4 years on a village committee and have
> always found her to be reasonable you don't appear to be showing her
> the same curtesy - what is your axe?
>
> Cath
Hi there Cath, and thanks for your email. It is only the second email we have
ever had in defence of June Blissett. The other email was received today
and had exactly the same point - almost word by word - to which the satirical
conspiracy theory side of the site would of course question ;-)
Please read the web site carefully, there are only three pages dedicated to
issues with the Parish Council, and there is a clear roadmap on how to fix
the issues identified on the site.
We have invited June Blissett and the Parish Council to respond to any point
in writing, but they do not seem able to put anything down on paper (or on
web page!). This clearly makes the site seem very one sided - gossip vs.
written word.
It is true that the 'blog' has drawn people into the site, and it would not be
wrong to think that the satire described on the front page around the issues
you discuss lighten the subject areas and form some very interesting debates
in the village; overall though we hope that as time goes on we will be able
to provide more information about the village and open the local issues up to
the people of the Parish.
I do hope that in the future we can have a 'forum' on the site where questions
like this are openly debated, but at the time of writing it is a technology
challenge that we are working on! We have great help though from similar
independent local sites who have this technology working, and we hope to be
able to have something working in a few months.
I would also like to invite you to write articles, news stories, or just
comments like this that I can publish on the site. If you think we are
wrong, biased, or just want to give people something else to think about then
please seriously consider it!
Hugh.
Of course, we never heard back from her. So Cath, here is your opportunity to have your say.
> Simple question. I do no live in Harwell but do attend church at St
> Matthew's, send 3 children to the school and shop in Bobs weekly. you
> might feel I have no right to an opinion. If so fine. However, I don't
> understand how you can openly criticise 2 people throughout your webpage?
> I have worked alongside June for 4 years on a village committee and have
> always found her to be reasonable you don't appear to be showing her
> the same curtesy - what is your axe?
>
> Cath
Hi there Cath, and thanks for your email. It is only the second email we have
ever had in defence of June Blissett. The other email was received today
and had exactly the same point - almost word by word - to which the satirical
conspiracy theory side of the site would of course question ;-)
Please read the web site carefully, there are only three pages dedicated to
issues with the Parish Council, and there is a clear roadmap on how to fix
the issues identified on the site.
We have invited June Blissett and the Parish Council to respond to any point
in writing, but they do not seem able to put anything down on paper (or on
web page!). This clearly makes the site seem very one sided - gossip vs.
written word.
It is true that the 'blog' has drawn people into the site, and it would not be
wrong to think that the satire described on the front page around the issues
you discuss lighten the subject areas and form some very interesting debates
in the village; overall though we hope that as time goes on we will be able
to provide more information about the village and open the local issues up to
the people of the Parish.
I do hope that in the future we can have a 'forum' on the site where questions
like this are openly debated, but at the time of writing it is a technology
challenge that we are working on! We have great help though from similar
independent local sites who have this technology working, and we hope to be
able to have something working in a few months.
I would also like to invite you to write articles, news stories, or just
comments like this that I can publish on the site. If you think we are
wrong, biased, or just want to give people something else to think about then
please seriously consider it!
Hugh.
Of course, we never heard back from her. So Cath, here is your opportunity to have your say.
Say Hello to John Harwell
"Hello Harwell
I was looking on web and found this site...would love to visit your town sometime. The reason I'm sending this is because my last name is Harwell. My name is John C. Harwell and I live in the state of Oklahoma here in the states. Hope all is well.
J. Harwell"
wonder if your name actually came from this area? welcome to the blog anyway John!
I was looking on web and found this site...would love to visit your town sometime. The reason I'm sending this is because my last name is Harwell. My name is John C. Harwell and I live in the state of Oklahoma here in the states. Hope all is well.
J. Harwell"
wonder if your name actually came from this area? welcome to the blog anyway John!
Capturing the Sun Exhibition & Events
Capturing the Sun Exhibition
Art and poetry inspired by research into Fusion at UKAEA at Culham. Scientists have been inspired by artist in residence Jane Corbett, to represent their work on blackboards and in Haiku, seventeen syllable poetry.
This free exhibition runs from 8th September to 14th October and can be visited Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm or whilst events listed below are taking place.
BA Science and Engineering Week Seminar
Wednesday 27th September 6-8pm
Free of charge
National Science Week (9-18th March 2007) is an opportunity for people to take part in events and activities relating to science, engineering and technology. This is an opportunity to find out what you could do, to share ideas and experience, and to meet other interested people in your area. Please book through the BA on 020 7019 4953.
Scientists on The Sofa
Thursday 28th September 7.30pm
Free of charge
This event features two scientists. Chippy Thyagaraja is a physicist who works for UKAEA, the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Steve Sanders is an engineer for virtual reality systems who works for JET, the world's largest fusion research facility. Both have a fascinating story to tell about fusion research and will be interviewed on the Sofa by Mike Dennis during this informal evening.
Creative Writing Workshop
Tues 3rd & Wed 11th October 7-9.15pm
£5 per person (Oxford Trust Members free)
Come and try your hand at writing creatively on some novel themes. Celebrate the many forms of energy in our lives, our connection with nature, the scientific imagination and the search for a more sustainable future. Mix any or all of these with more personal themes.
3rd October - Open to all (Adults)
11th October - Open to practising writers
Drawing Energy: Family Workshop
Saturday 14th October 2-4.30pm
Free with admission to Hands On
Come and explore how the sun brings energy to earth and the many other forms of energy in our lives and out in space. There will be opportunities for detailed drawing using microscopes.
A drop in workshop as part of the National 'Big Draw' Day.
Wine Tasting Evening
Thursday 19th October 7.30pm
£3 (RSC and Oxford Trust Members free)
Guy Boursot, a leading wine expert, will lead an informal, entertaining and informative evening on red and white Burgundy wines with a science bouquet. Organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The Wicked World of the Bumblebee
Thursday 26th October 2pm
Free of charge but donation welcome
It's not all honey and flowers you know! Peep into a bumblebee's nest and you'll find trickery, fighting and mayhem. This lively talk, with chocolate pollen, will get children acting out life (and death) in a bee's nest. And what is a bumblebee anyway? Come and learn all about these fascinating creatures. Presented by Ivan Wright of Shotover Wildlife and organised by Oxford Urban Wildlife Group.
Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BL. 01865 728953. events@oxtrust.org.uk
Events at the Oxford Playhouse:
The Goldilocks Enigma
Friday 13th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults, £4 Child (18 and under)
One of the striking features of the universe is that everything is 'just right'. Slight changes in the laws of physics or the cosmological arrangement would prove lethal. Scientists are split on the explanation for this 'cosmic fine-tuning.' Paul Davies chairs a debate between proponents of each theory and gets to the heart of our understanding of the universe. Please book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
The Mathematics of Luck, Risk & Gambling
Friday 27th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults £4 Child (18 and under)
Are you lucky or just obeying the laws of chance? Simon Singh looks at the mathematics behind situations involving luck, risk and coincidence. Book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
Art and poetry inspired by research into Fusion at UKAEA at Culham. Scientists have been inspired by artist in residence Jane Corbett, to represent their work on blackboards and in Haiku, seventeen syllable poetry.
This free exhibition runs from 8th September to 14th October and can be visited Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm or whilst events listed below are taking place.
BA Science and Engineering Week Seminar
Wednesday 27th September 6-8pm
Free of charge
National Science Week (9-18th March 2007) is an opportunity for people to take part in events and activities relating to science, engineering and technology. This is an opportunity to find out what you could do, to share ideas and experience, and to meet other interested people in your area. Please book through the BA on 020 7019 4953.
Scientists on The Sofa
Thursday 28th September 7.30pm
Free of charge
This event features two scientists. Chippy Thyagaraja is a physicist who works for UKAEA, the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Steve Sanders is an engineer for virtual reality systems who works for JET, the world's largest fusion research facility. Both have a fascinating story to tell about fusion research and will be interviewed on the Sofa by Mike Dennis during this informal evening.
Creative Writing Workshop
Tues 3rd & Wed 11th October 7-9.15pm
£5 per person (Oxford Trust Members free)
Come and try your hand at writing creatively on some novel themes. Celebrate the many forms of energy in our lives, our connection with nature, the scientific imagination and the search for a more sustainable future. Mix any or all of these with more personal themes.
3rd October - Open to all (Adults)
11th October - Open to practising writers
Drawing Energy: Family Workshop
Saturday 14th October 2-4.30pm
Free with admission to Hands On
Come and explore how the sun brings energy to earth and the many other forms of energy in our lives and out in space. There will be opportunities for detailed drawing using microscopes.
A drop in workshop as part of the National 'Big Draw' Day.
Wine Tasting Evening
Thursday 19th October 7.30pm
£3 (RSC and Oxford Trust Members free)
Guy Boursot, a leading wine expert, will lead an informal, entertaining and informative evening on red and white Burgundy wines with a science bouquet. Organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The Wicked World of the Bumblebee
Thursday 26th October 2pm
Free of charge but donation welcome
It's not all honey and flowers you know! Peep into a bumblebee's nest and you'll find trickery, fighting and mayhem. This lively talk, with chocolate pollen, will get children acting out life (and death) in a bee's nest. And what is a bumblebee anyway? Come and learn all about these fascinating creatures. Presented by Ivan Wright of Shotover Wildlife and organised by Oxford Urban Wildlife Group.
Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BL. 01865 728953. events@oxtrust.org.uk
Events at the Oxford Playhouse:
The Goldilocks Enigma
Friday 13th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults, £4 Child (18 and under)
One of the striking features of the universe is that everything is 'just right'. Slight changes in the laws of physics or the cosmological arrangement would prove lethal. Scientists are split on the explanation for this 'cosmic fine-tuning.' Paul Davies chairs a debate between proponents of each theory and gets to the heart of our understanding of the universe. Please book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
The Mathematics of Luck, Risk & Gambling
Friday 27th October 5pm The Oxford Playhouse
£6 Adults £4 Child (18 and under)
Are you lucky or just obeying the laws of chance? Simon Singh looks at the mathematics behind situations involving luck, risk and coincidence. Book through The Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Free computer repair in the village
The chaps at GameworX (based in the village) are offering free computer repairs to villagers. If your interested check out their site as they have an email link. www.gameworx.net
Bye Bye Post Office
Not too many posts recently, sorry peeps, but most know why.
Anyway, back to the latest news:
Sadly Harwell Post Office has closed. Yet another sign of the times I think, especially in our reliance upon the car these days to take us to the nearest town. While some of the older residents may find it a little difficult to get money out, the shop is now twice the size and is much better stocked. Even the lovely ladies behind the counter look a little happier (come to mention it, even Bob looks happy - well almost).
also doing the gossip rounds at the moment...
More needles have been found in the wooded area of the children's playground in the Park.
The Harwell Feast was yet another stunning success (despite the early and late rain!).
and
There is a traffic nightmare in Harwell in the mornings due to a road closure outside the village.
Anyway, back to the latest news:
Sadly Harwell Post Office has closed. Yet another sign of the times I think, especially in our reliance upon the car these days to take us to the nearest town. While some of the older residents may find it a little difficult to get money out, the shop is now twice the size and is much better stocked. Even the lovely ladies behind the counter look a little happier (come to mention it, even Bob looks happy - well almost).
also doing the gossip rounds at the moment...
More needles have been found in the wooded area of the children's playground in the Park.
The Harwell Feast was yet another stunning success (despite the early and late rain!).
and
There is a traffic nightmare in Harwell in the mornings due to a road closure outside the village.
