Hosepipe ban – 22 July onwards

This year, the UK experienced one of its warmest and driest springs in over a century. June was also England’s warmest on record. The Environment Agency has put our area into the prolonged dry weather category. To help protect our rivers and to make sure there’s...

North Leigh Roman Villa Open Days

Enjoy the beautiful weather at one of North Leigh Roman Villa’s FREE Open Days this summer. The volunteers have already welcomed approaching a thousand visitors to the site this year. There are new decorative panels to see in the Mosaic House, which will be open...

WODC collecting in recycling bin – update

This an official update from WODC (dated 15 July 2025 and reference number 0211880) for what you can put in your blue lidded recycling bin. This now includes flexible plastics i.e. plastic bags etc. Please read below for the details.  PLEASE NOTE...

Pictures @ The Pub: 15 – 31 July

An exhibition of textile art created by some 20 members of the Evenlode Textile Group which runs from mid-July to the end of August. There will be an exciting variety of work on show including landscapes, animal studies and portraits depicted in a realistic way,...

Men’s Walk and Talk – 26 July

Get outside – meet new people – talk about anything that’s on your mind… On the last Saturday of each month – next date is 26 July. Meet outside the St James Centre at 10 am for an easy walk of about an hour. No need to book, just turn up. For more info text / call...

Woodstock open air pool

It wouldn’t be summer in West Oxfordshire without Woodstock open air pool. This year we’ll be offering all the usual fun-filled activities like swimming, dive sessions, cool water swims and pool parties. Over the summer holidays, Yellow Submarine Charity...

SSSC turns thirty: 25 – 27 July

This year is a very special year, as Stonesfield Sports and Social Club turn 30 years old. As a result we are having an exciting birthday weekend with lots to do! Friday 25 July there will be a big Birthday Raffle – you can get your numbers now from behind the bar...

Village Idiots – 26 July

On Saturday 26 July from 7pm the Village Idiots will be playing a free outdoor show at Stonesfield playing field. Admission is free, with the Sports & Social Club running an outdoor bar and BBQ /burger food.

Combe cream teas

You are invited to enjoy cream teas in the delightful garden of Combe Reading Room. These will be held every Sunday from 13 July until 24 August, 2:30-5 pm. Each Sunday is hosted by a different organisation from the village, which share the proceeds at the end of the...