Feb 1, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Oxfordshire Home Library service delivers over 8000 books during pandemic… now looking for more volunteers Residents across Oxfordshire have continued to benefit from the county’s home library service during the pandemic with 8,364 library books being delivered from...
Feb 1, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Dear friends of Stonesfield Community Pub. I am sorry I have not been able to communicate much recently as I am sure you are very eager for an update from us. Over the past few weeks, we have continued to try to gain a better understanding of the status of the sale of...
Jan 13, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Update 12th January 2021 Today we received confirmation that our cash bid for the White Horse, at the full asking price, with a guarantee to exchange contracts as soon as possible, lodged on 18th December 2020, has been rejected by the vendor, John Lloyd. The selling...
Jan 12, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at – Stonefields, Woodstock Road In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the...
Jan 11, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Stonesfield Voluntary Transport Scheme : Volunteer drivers are now available to take you for vaccination or other medical appointments. Full COVID precautions are in place to ensure your safety. As ever, there is no charge but we do welcome a donation for expenses....
Jan 11, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Loneliness – Do you know your neighbours? There are many people within our area who live alone and may be lonely. That’s not to say that everyone who lives alone is lonely of course. Many people who live alone have great friendships and social connections. Some...
Jan 10, 2021 | Stonesfield news
The White Horse was featured on America’s ABC news! The report lasted over 5 minutes with lots of shots of the village and interviews with Stonesfield residents. Well worth a watch! https://abcn.ws/3amq4RT
Jan 10, 2021 | Community Action news, Stonesfield news
I am very sad to report the death of David Lines on New Year’s Day. He’d been fighting prostate cancer for several years with great bravery and stoicism. We’ve lost a great friend. David was one of the original committee members of SUSTO. His work researching and...
Jan 5, 2021 | Stonesfield news
Thames Valley police have been contacted about criminal damage to fencing and gates around the field off Combe Road, Stonesfield (marked on the map attached). The local farmer is having issues with dog walkers using this private field for exercise. The field boundary...
Jan 5, 2021 | Stonesfield news
As we have another lockdown here are some reminders: Funerals continue with 30 max attending but follow the guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july Parks, public open...
Dec 17, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Arrangements for library opening around Christmas and New Year Libraries will close by 4pm on Thursday 24 December, and will reopen from Monday 4 January. The following 5 libraries will also be open on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30, and Thursday 31 December: • Abingdon •...
Dec 15, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Our ‘Cakes for ale’ sale outside Stonesfield shop on 12th December was a Christmassy cracking success! What an awesome community we live in – a great big thank you to all the generous folk who donated handmade baked goods, gifts and plants for sale, to everyone...
Dec 15, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Since the beginning of November, Avian influenza has been found in unrelated cases across the UK. An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of England to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading. All bird keepers are being urged to...
Dec 12, 2020 | Stonesfield news
The White Horse was registered as an Asset of Community Value but this comes up for renewal in early 2021. Stonesfield Parish Council submitted documents to West Oxfordshire District Council in early December to renew the Asset of Community Value for The White Horse...
Dec 7, 2020 | Stonesfield news
As usual, waste collection dates will change over this Christmas and New Year. Changes start on Friday 25th December and normal service resumes on Monday 25th January. Garden waste collection is suspended from 25th December and resumes on 18th January. A downloadable...
