A changing Stonesfield

Stonesfield has changed a lot since this map was drawn up in 1792. Most of these changes have happened by ‘accident’. Stonesfield looks like it does today through gradual, or sometimes rapid, evolution with very little input from the residents. Now Neighbourhood...

Free roll of food caddy liners. Get yours in December

Pick up your free food waste caddy liners today from any Oxfordshire library, throughout December, while stocks last. With tons of turkey, bowls of Brussel sprouts and plates full of potatoes, it’s no wonder food waste increases at this time of year. To help you get...

COVID-19 Omicron in Oxfordshire – 2 Dec

As of today there is one confirmed case and two highly probable cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant have been detected in Oxfordshire. All three individuals are now self-isolating and their close contacts have been informed and asked to self-isolate. Our public...

Moving to 20mph

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...

Take part in Rural Isolation Survey

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....

New Opening – Come and work for CFO!

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,...

Flood Fair – 4 Nov

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...

Stick and Flick

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 –...

Hayley look for Parish Clerk.

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...

Back the White Horse meeting – 2 October

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...

Stonesfield you are amazing!

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,...

The Ducks returned on 18 Sept

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...

Bridewell Gardens Open Day Success

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...