Nov 30, 2021 | Stonesfield news
On 19 October Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet voted to endorse proposals to make it simpler, quicker and less cost prohibitive to lower speeds to 20mph on most urban areas and village streets in places where it is both suitable and supported by residents. The...
Nov 22, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Have your say on rural isolation! Are you affected by it? Do you know someone that is? Community First Oxfordshire (CFO) on behalf of Healthwatch Oxfordshire is undertaking a short survey to better understand the levels of rural isolation felt in rural communities....
Nov 3, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Community First Oxfordshire is looking for a Senior Administrator and company secretary – if you are creative and highly organised this could be the role for you. The Senior Administrator will manage the smooth running of the office, take a lead on CFO communications,...
Nov 2, 2021 | Stonesfield news
West Oxfordshire District Council will be hosting a Flood Fair in Witney to inform residents about how to prepare and what to do during a flood. The Flood Fair is open to the public and it will take place in Witney Town Centre on Thursday November 4, 2021 in two...
Oct 28, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Oxfordshire household waste recycling centres will temporarily close to carry out a deep clean and essential maintenance. Centre Date of closure Alkerton (Banbury) Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 November Ardley (Bicester) Thursday 4 and Friday 5 November Dix Pit (Stanton...
Oct 14, 2021 | Stonesfield news
When you are out for a walk with your dog and he or she needs to stop to answer nature’s number two call, what do you do? Do you bag the waste and bin it? But what if there isn’t a bin near by – which is often the case when out in the fields –...
Oct 14, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Vacancy for Parish Clerk in Hayley. 10 hours per week, working from home. More details attached. If you would like to apply for this post (or for an informal discussion) please send a CV to the Parish Clerk: – Lisa Wilkinson Wyelands, Upper End...
Oct 6, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Stonesfield residents and supporters of the Back The White Horse community pub campaign turned out in force on 2 October at a public meeting to show their continued commitment to securing the future of the last pub in the village. At a standing-room only meeting in...
Sep 25, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Stonesfield you are amazing! What a fantastic MacMillan fundraiser we had. We hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 24th September at Stonesfield village hall. Breakfast, lunch and lots of tea, cake and chat was served. Thank you to everyone who attended, baked,...
Sep 24, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Duck race crowd The annual Stonesfield Scouts’ Duck Race returned on Saturday 18th September after a short absence. As usual it was held next to the Evenlode Bridge at the bottom of Brook Lane and a large crowd turned out to enjoy the spectacle. There was a BBQ, bar...
Sep 15, 2021 | Stonesfield news
The weather was kind to Bridewell this Sunday as our neighbours, friends and the curious came in numbers to Bridewell’s final Open Day of the year. We were delighted to welcome over 500 visitors to Bridewell and were bowled over by the support and encouragement of...
Sep 13, 2021 | Stonesfield news
The villa volunteers are delighted to announce that the only public opening this year of the 4th century mosaic house which took place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September was their most successful to date. Over 580 visitors to the mosaic making for the busiest...
Sep 9, 2021 | Stonesfield news
From Oxfordshire County Council: We are seeking your views on the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit throughout Stonesfield village, replacing the existing 30mph speed limit in its entirety. Additionally, traffic calming will be introduced by giving priority to...
Sep 4, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Outside the show tent The Wootton Annual Flower Show went ahead on Saturday 4th September 2021 in dry but grey conditions. There were categories and classes for all ages and interests – not just flower, fruit and veg growing, but painting, modelling,...
Sep 4, 2021 | Community Action news, Stonesfield news
The Oxfordshire 2050 Plan is a long-term plan being formulated by Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council and the District Councils, including West Oxfordshire. The implications of the Plan are stark. If any of the Plan’s three options being proposed are...
