White Horse Community Pub – February update

The headline news this month belongs once again to your wonderful continuing generosity. At present the total raised from the second share offer stands at nearly £59,000, which is nearly 90% of our target for the first two campaign priorities: funding vital repairs...

Council’s response to the Botley West Solar Farm

At a meeting on 24 February, the Development Control Committee will be considering the Council’s response to the Botley West Solar Farm proposal that has now been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for determination. At a meeting on 24 February, the...

Another drains update

There has been an update from Oxfordshire County Council regarding the water flooding down Laughton Hill. The latest communication said ‘We have undertaken some investigation work and have found that some of the pipeworks has an element of scaling in them, with this...

News from the Riverbank – Feb

Dear Catchment Champions. Can you believe that is it our February testing weekend already!? On Sunday 16th many of us will be heading out to sample. ❄️ As it is forecast to be so cold, please make sure that you not only wrap up warm but also remember to hold your N...

Breaking Ground – ends 29 Sept

The jawbone and other fossils from Megalosaurus were first discovered in Stonesfield and is on display at the Museum of Natural History Oxford. No complete skeleton of Megalosaurus has ever been found, and yet palaeontologists know a lot more about the species now...

British Living Legends art exhibition: 15 March – 3 June

Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of a new art exhibition at the Stables Café that will be on display from Friday 15 March to Monday 3 June. Visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site can marvel at a remarkable series of ‘British Living Legends’ by artist Laura...

Feedback on improving local walking and cycling

Are you interested in improved cycling and walking accessibility (cycle paths, footpaths etc.) in and around Stonesfield and our neighbouring villages? Would you like to safely cycle to Woodstock and beyond? If so, please read and feedback on Oxfordshire County...