Dear All Covid-19 Update Whilst nationally rates of infection continue to fall, one in five local authorities have seen a rise over the last week, causing the Government to remind everyone that it is not over yet. However the number of new coronavirus cases recorded in Cherwell has fallen again in the last 24 hours, […] Read More

Dear All. Another quiet week for news and a time for reflection. The funeral of William J. “Frank” O’Neill  There will be a procession from Hall Farm starting at 12.50 when we will follow the hearse into the village, past the pub and the church, and looping round via Cavendish Place and Cherry Street.  As the […] Read More

Farewell Frank. The village will miss you William J (Frank) O’Neill O’NEILL William J. “Frank” Former Landlord of The Red Lion, Stratton Audley, was born in Tipperary, Ireland. Passed peacefully 31st January 2021 after a short illness, loving father of Caroline and Christine, adored by his grandchildren Rhys and Ava. He will be greatly missed […] Read More

Snowmen in the village! Villagers, exercising and social distancing, in Mill Road last weekend (adapted photo courtesy of Carolyn Goss)           Local COVID-19 Update Rates of new infections continue to fall in Oxfordshire as a whole, although they are still above the national average. For those who are interested in more […] Read More

Local COVID-19 Update Rates of new infection are now falling although the County is still above the national average. Public Health England also revealed there were 254 new coronavirus cases in Oxfordshire in the 24 hours leading up to 9am yesterday 21st January. These are the latest cases: Oxford – 73 South Oxfordshire – 42 […] Read More

Local COVID-19 Update Rates of infection in the immediate area and across the County as a whole are down from last week but are still well above the average for England. For those who are interested in more precise information on infections, area by area, the link below is useful: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map For full details on […] Read More

Happy New Year and thank you for the numerous messages of support received with regard to this newsletter.  Over the months I have been surprised by the number of people who say they appreciate the details provided and enjoy reading the updates. The Newsletter aims to provide information that has come from others and apologies […] Read More

 There will be no newsletter next weekend so on behalf of the Parish Council, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Christmas albeit one with a difference. COVID cases in Oxfordshire Last week saw a total of 568 confirmed cases in Oxfordshire, which is equivalent to a weekly rate […] Read More