Month: July 2021

A brilliant uplifting photo to begin the fortnightly newsletter, courtesy of Susan Wilson in The Manor.

Annual Community Open Meeting Wednesday 4^th August

The Annual Open Meeting of the Parish is this coming week on 4th August at 7.30pm in the Church. Please come if you are in the village as it is your meeting. It has not been held for two years and whilst hosted by the Parish Council, is an open meeting of the community which means subjects that are not on the agenda can be raised for discussion in an open forum.

Please see the attached Agenda.

News from The Red Lion

Saturdays 31st July and 7th August – The Lions rugby matches will be screened in the garden during the afternoon and they’re serving Sapphy’s Oriental Snacks which were a big hit last weekend.

Sunday – there’s a private event in the garden, but Sunday Lunch will be served inside the pub as usual. The menu is on the website but will feature for the first time in living memory, vegetables grown IN THE VILLAGE!!!  Dillie’s courgettes and Maggie’s beans!!!  HOW ABOUT THAT FOR NO AIR MILES!

Wednesday is coffee morning and also what they’re now calling Posh Ploughman’s!  – it was apparently a great success last week and comes with delicious bread and butter. There is a vegetarian option. The Wednesday lunch is a special for the coffee morning gang at £7.50, otherwise the even more generous version is £9.90.

From Wednesday onwards, they are delighted to welcome Christine Martin to the team, who was a vital part of Pat’s much missed establishment at the Butcher’s Arms in Fringford.  She will be cooking lunch Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Simple, straightforward food cooked for £9.90.

On Friday August 6^th, they are starting up the Steak Nights again!  Just rump  and sirloin steak to start with, and they are more than happy to cater for vegetarians, vegans and those with food intolerances. Please book in advance to avoid food waste – 01869 277225.

Quiz Night

Little Richie has kindly offered to organise a Quiz Night in the pub – please check the Facebook page or The Red Lion website. £5 entry fee and the winning table gets the lot. There will be no rollovers because when the pot gets big, the word gets out and you get Semi-Pro Quiz Raiders coming in and creaming off all the villager’s moolah (Dillie’s words!)  At the moment, it is uncertain if it’s Thursday 5th or 12th August, but it will be advertised on social media and on the website.

Stratton Audley Barn

The coffee shop is a great place to meet friends with both indoor and outdoor seating, so whether it is Brunch or Lunch, Coffee or Cake, Milkshake or Ice Cream, there is something to tempt the whole family. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

For more information on www.strattonaudleybarn.co.uk  or Facebook Stratton Audley Barn.

Important notice from Richard & Sara:

“Although the rules on Covid-19 have been relaxed, our commitment to our team and customer’s safe keeping remains our number one priority. We have therefore decided to continue with many of the measures we have already adopted in our shop and cafe, including the use of screens, hand sanitiser and one way system. Our teams will continue to wear face coverings and we would ask and encourage our customers to use these when moving around the shop & Cafe too. Track & Trace posters will continue to be made available for scanning but we will no longer need details from your party when you arrive. We will continue to review & follow government guidelines and practices as they change”.

Book now for the Kit & McConnel show at The Red Lion

Tickets for the Kit & McConnel concert (sharp satire and song) on 19th August are going extremely well.  Please contact redlionstrattonaudley@gmail.com  for tickets.  It’s a snip at £25 per head.  No social distancing, hence the cheaper price.

No Mitra this Monday 2^nd August

Mitra is taking a break this Monday but will be back in the village on Monday 9^th August serving her Persian food from her stall at the junction with Church Street & Bicester Road. Just turn up on the night or order by texting her in advance on the day – 07444 364789.

Volunteer help needed at Sobell Warehouse

Sobell Warehouse in Bicester are desperate for volunteers. The manager Judy said they are very flexible and people can obviously work any hours that suit them. If anyone is interested they should contact Judy on 01869 245235 to have a chat and find out more. It will be most appreciated.

Canine Issues

There have been one or two issues recently for dog owners in the village, with anti-social behaviour including dog fouling on the verges, particularly noticed in Mill Road. With free collection bags available at four locations throughout the village (courtesy of the Parish Council) there should be no reason to avoid picking up your ‘best friends’ poop.

For all canine related matters whether of a serious nature or merely for advice, the best person to contact in the first instance, is our own dedicated District Council Dog Warden, Chris Cundy. He is very helpful and his direct telephone number is 01295 221621 (Switchboard: 01295 227990) or you can email him christopher.cundy@cherwell-DC.gov.uk

Stratton Audley Church

The next church service in Stratton Audley is this Sunday (1st August) 6pm.

No Little Lambs now until the start of the new term in September.

New FREE Village Bus Service

The new ABILITY bus service is now operational and provides residents with a connection to and from Bicester town centre, every Friday.

This service is completely free of charge for anyone with a concessionary bus pass once they are registered. ABILITY is a commercial company offering a number of services in addition to the basic free service. To register and find out more about the times call 01327 604123.  Please note that this is a flexible bus service and not a fixed route, per se, meaning that the bus will only stop at these locations if a passenger has pre-booked a seat on the bus. This way they can guarantee everyone gets a seat and it saves the bus running to places where there is no one to pick up.

Order a bottle of Nocino – all funds go to the Church building

David has started taking pre-orders for people who want their very own bottle of Nocino walnut liqueur in time for a relaxing autumn and Christmas.

To order a bottle, please rsvp to david@betteroutliers.com .  All donations go directly to maintaining the church building and anyone pre-ordering is invited to go into the church and see their liqueur develop – the process to make Nocino takes 40 – 60 days and needs someone to gently shake the Nocino kilners/vat jars every 2-3 days.

Footpaths

The weather this year has caused a greater amount of vegetation growth than we normally experience. This has caused many paths that are normally ok in the summer and self-managed via footfall to become overgrown. Keeping them passable is the responsibility of the County Council, but unfortunately it is simply impossible for them to maintain all 2600 miles of Public Rights of Way and priority is given to the most popular routes.

The Parish Council have cleared a few of the paths that are worst affected and residents are encouraged to try and clear the way with a sturdy stick or carry some secateurs. Anyone wishing to volunteer as a path warden or set up a voluntary group should contact the Chairman of the Parish Council. For more serious problems the best way to report an issue is via the online link: Reporting an issue on a public right of way | Oxfordshire County Council

Help for Fringford Primary School

Great news! Fringford Primary School has been selected for the Tesco Community Grant (Blue token) scheme at Tesco, Bicester from July 12^th until September 30^th!

Their grant application is for developing the Sensory Garden and Forest School – projects which will enable stimulating and nurturing environments in which each child is encouraged to enjoy learning and develop a lively and enquiring mind. The more blue tokens they get in the voting boxes, the higher their chance of securing a larger grant. They are only a small school and they have asked for our help.

Next time you are shopping in any of the Bicester Tesco stores, at the till ask for a blue charity token and pop it in the voting box as you leave the store. Spread the word by asking local friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to support them too.

Covid-19

Further details on Covid data and other Government’s advice on Coronavirus can be found via these link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/

Collection Point for Disposal of Ink Jet Cartridges

Please continue to pop your ink jet cartridges into the basket in the Glen Close bus shelter.  Please don’t drop larger toner cartridges off as these are not recycled by the RSPB. If you are not sure if your cartridges are suitable for recycling, you can contact Rachel Dewhurst by email at treehouse0@sky.com

All the best

John

Blooming Water Lilies on the pond

As you know, the newsletter is now fortnightly, unless there is something specific which just cannot wait. Consequently there are a lot of new items which make for interesting reading (although I’m beginning to regret making it fortnightly because it takes so much longer to compile!).

I suggest a nice long cold drink to accompany it.

Covid-19 Update

As we move closer to ‘Freedom Day’ on Monday 19^th, the Government is increasingly issuing a cautionary note and with good reasons. Oxford City is now an ‘enhanced response area’, like Birmingham and Greater Manchester, and will be given additional support by the Government including increased testing and help to maximise vaccine uptake to tackle the ‘unprecedented’ number of cases. People are being asked to be cautious about non-essential travel in and out of the city to help stop the spread of the virus.

Kidlington and Woodstock are also Covid hotspots. The seven-day case rate per 100,000 people for the period ending on July 8 shows that Central East Oxford is the highest with 820.5 per 100,000 people. The case rate in Kidlington South is 432.

6 per 100,000 people. While in Woodstock, Stonesfield & Tackley it is 459.2 per 100,000 people. There are different case rates in Bicester. In Bicester East the figure is 217.5 per 100,000 people, but in Bicester West and North it’s lower.

Further details on Covid data and other Government’s advice on Coronavirus can be found via these link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/

Road Closure Notices – a correction

Some may have noticed the road signs that appeared on Wednesday advising that Church Street/Launton Road is to be closed for repairs to the highway for most of August. These signs were put out in error and the roads are not to be closed at this time. It relates back to the original OCC plan to repair and patch the roads which has now been put back until May 2022 as a result of cross party discussions with East West Rail. In the meantime the roads will continue to be maintained and don’t forget that you can report pot holes and other road issues on https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/

Stratton Audley Church

Little Lambs will be meeting next Wednesday (21^st July) in the church at 10am – but after that will be breaking up for the summer, returning at the start of the new term in September.

‘Muddy Church’ for all ages (but especially families) meets at Stoke Lyne Church this coming Sunday afternoon (18^th July) at 3pm. Why not join them for a gentle walk?

The next church service in Stratton Audley is the following Sunday (25^th July) 9.30am with Holy Communion.

There are quite a number of weddings coming up (today, Saturday afternoon, the following Saturday and Friday 30^th July) so you may well see a lot of activity and hear the bells ringing!

News from The Red Lion

A vintage carriage and horses seen recently visiting the pub.

With mask wearing no longer being mandatory and a visit to a pub being optional, the Red Lion is not going to insist that customers or staff wear masks. If you do want to wear them, however, you have their full support.  And if you would rather only have table service, just make it clear to staff when you come in, that that is what you’d like.

With apologies, there is no Sunday lunch this week – World Chef-lessness has struck again.

New opening times on Wednesday and Thursday – 2pm.

The next big event is the Table Tennis Tournament on 25th July.  Please let Dillie know at redlionstrattonaudley@gmail.com if you wish to enter.  £5 entry fee.  50% of the entry fee going to the upkeep of the church (the pub’s chosen charity as long as they are at the helm), 35% to the winner and £15% to the runner up.  Or fill in the form at the pub with your email address.

Meanwhile, they are hoping to stream the British & Irish Lions test matches in South Africa on 24th July, 31st July and 7th August.  There will be at least one braai “because according to Dillie they’re hoping that the Lions will barbecue the Springboks, haha!”  Check the website for confirmation redlionstrattonaudley.co.uk and the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/redlionstrattonaudley/

Wednesday coffee mornings continue to be popular – the fabulous coffee from Gourmet Pig is going down a treat!

More plants continue to be delivered to the table in the garden. 50p per plant or more, if you think they’re worth it, all money to the church upkeep.

Does anyone have a bookshelf they want to get rid of?  They’re going to start a book swap – leave your latest book there, pick up another and donate 50p, all money to the church.

Meanwhile, the pub is offering lunchtime grazing platters on Wednesday 28th, £15.00 for two people – great charcuterie, fine cheeses, fresh bread and chutney.  Please book 01869 277225.  Whilst on the subject of lunch, the ever popular and inventive Sapphy is starting to do light and easy lunches.  Ham, egg and chips etc.  Take pot luck and pop in for Sapphy’s Snacks!

Stratton Audley Barn

The coffee shop is a great place to meet friends with both indoor and outdoor seating, so whether it is Brunch or Lunch, Coffee or Cake, Milkshake or Ice Cream, there is something to tempt the whole family. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

For more information on www.strattonaudleybarn.co.uk  or Facebook Stratton Audley Barn.

Important notice from Richard & Sara:

“Although the law changes relaxing Covid-19 rules on Monday 19th July, our commitment to our team and customers safe keeping remains our number one priority. We have therefore decided to continue with many of the measures we have already adopted in our shop and cafe, including the use of screens, hand sanitiser and one way system. Our teams will continue to wear face coverings and we would ask and encourage our customers to use these when moving around the shop & Cafe too. Track & Trace posters will continue to be made available for scanning but we will no longer need details from your party when you arrive. We will continue to review & follow government guidelines and practices as they change”.

Monday Night is Take-a-way Night with Mitra’s Persian Food

Mitra will once again be in the village serving her Persian food on Monday from 5pm. Located at the junction with Church Street & Bicester Road just turn up on the night or order by texting her in advance during Monday on 07444 364789.

New FREE Village Bus Service launched Today

The new ABILITY bus service is operational as of today and provides residents with a connection to and from Bicester town centre, every Friday.

This service is completely free of charge for anyone with a concessionary bus pass once they are registered. ABILITY is a commercial company offering a number of services in addition to the basic free service. To register and find out more about the times call 01327 604123.  Please note that this is a flexible bus service and not a fixed route, per se, meaning that the bus will only stop at these locations if a passenger has pre-booked a seat on the bus. This way they can guarantee everyone gets a seat and it saves the bus running to places where there is no one to pick up.

Nocino Drinks a great success

A big thank you to everyone who came to the Nocino drinks in the church gardens on Saturday July 3rd. Together, we raised close to £800! David has started taking pre-orders for people who want their very own bottle of Nocino walnut liqueur in time for a relaxing autumn and Christmas.

To order a bottle, please rsvp to david@betteroutliers.com .  All donations go directly to maintaining the church buildings and anyone pre-ordering is invited to go into the church and see their liqueur develop – the process to make Nocino takes 40 – 60 days and needs someone to gently shake the Nocino kilners/vat jars every 2-3 days.

Many people in the village enjoyed having their vanilla ice cream (from Stratton Audley Barn) with Nocino and basil leaves – think of an Italian affogato and you have one very enjoyable way to mark the summer.

The night the West End came to Stratton Audley!

The 10^th July was an evening to treasure. Set in the garden marquee of The Red Lion, with professional sound and lighting, the simplicity of presentation belied the intensity of the performance. Christine Bovill carried us through every emotion as she relived the life story of Edith Piaf amusingly interwoven with her own discovery of French song from her teens onwards. She sang the powerful words of life, love and loss so poignantly some were reduced to tears and shutting our eyes could have been in the back streets of Montmartre in Paris.

We were honoured to have this international star, who came straight from Wilton’s Theatre in London, to perform here, and many thanks to Dillie and John for organising this treat – one which few will ever forget!

Book now for the Kit & McConnel show at The Red Lion

Flushed with the joy of having presented Christine Bovill’s show and confirming once more how great the Red Lion courtyard is for small scale shows, Dillie is bringing yet another world-class cabaret act to the village on 19th August. Dillie tells me that Kit & McConnel are quite brilliant and absolutely hilarious – razor sharp satire and song – it’s a snip at £25 per head.  Book now to avoid disappointment. Let Dillie know at redlionstrattonaudley@gmail.com.

Thames Water Update

Nine manhole covers are being replaced around the village in the following locations: 1 x Glen Close; 3 x Stoke Lynn Road; 1 x Cherry Street; 2 X Mill Road; 1 x Launton Road; and 1 x Bicester Road.

To confirm, these are ‘low leak’ covers which are designed to reduce the amount of surface water getting into the system in order to help prevent the sewer network from being overwhelmed.

Electricity Power Cut

The power cut in the village last week was caused by the failure of a power cable in Cherry Street. This has caused a degree of disruption in Cherry Street but the faulty section of cable has now been replaced successfully.

Annual Community Open Meeting

The Annual Open Meeting of the Parish is on 4th August at 7.30pm. Please put it in your diary and come if you are in the village on that Wednesday evening. This meeting has not been held for two years and whilst hosted by the Parish Council, is an open meeting of the community which means subjects that are not on the Agenda can be raised for discussion in an open forum.

Footpaths

The weather this year has caused a greater amount of vegetation growth than we normally experience. This has caused many paths that are normally ok in the summer and self-managed via footfall to become overgrown. Keeping them passable is the responsibility of the County Council but unfortunately it is simply impossible for them to maintain all 2600 miles of Public Rights of Way and priority is given to the most popular routes.

A couple of Stratton Audley paths have been reported as being difficult to use and residents are encouraged to try and clear the way with a sturdy stick or carry some secateurs. Anyone wishing to volunteer as a path warden or set up a voluntary group should contact the Chairman of the Parish Council. For more serious problems the best way to report an issue is via the online link: Reporting an issue on a public right of way | Oxfordshire County Council

Help for Fringford Primary School

Great news! Fringford Primary School has been selected for the Tesco Community Grant (Blue token) scheme at Tesco, Bicester from July 12^th until September 30^th!

Their grant application is for developing the Sensory Garden and Forest School – projects which will enable stimulating and nurturing environments in which each child is encouraged to enjoy learning and develop a lively and enquiring mind. The more blue tokens they get in the voting boxes, the higher their chance of securing a larger grant. They are only a small school and they have asked for our help.

Next time you are shopping in any of the Bicester Tesco stores, at the till ask for a blue charity token and pop it in the voting box as you leave the store. Spread the word by asking local friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to support them too.

East West Rail Update

The Parish Council was recently invited to visit the compound off Charbridge roundabout, Bicester and was taken on a tour to see the ground works taking shape. The photos below show what a big undertaking it is. The Charbridge flyover is due for completion in summer 2022 as too is the new flyover at Station Road, Launton. Although vast quantities of aggregate are being transported in and out of the site, conservation is a key aspect and much of the construction is using materials on site, simply by excavating and relocating the subsoils from sites along the railway corridor and re-using material from the old trackbed.

Track will be laid in summer 2022 and the site handed over to the signalling, power & comms team prior to this section of the line going into its testing phase, aiming for it being infrastructure ready by 2024.

Other reminders from previous newsletters:

Little Lambs Baby and Toddler Group

This takes place in Stratton Audley Church every Wednesday from 10am – 11am (Term Time). Maximum 15 people – please bring your own tea or coffee. Come and meet new families from the local area safely & join in with story reading, music and toys.

Please book in advance by emailing jeniddoncfw@gmail.com or admin@shelswellparishes.info

Collection Point for Disposal of Ink Jet Cartridges

Please continue to pop your ink jet cartridges into the basket in the Glen Close bus shelter.  Please don’t drop larger toner cartridges off as these are not recycled by the RSPB. If you are not sure if your cartridges are suitable for recycling, you can contact Rachel Dewhurst by email at treehouse0@sky.com

Happy  73rd Anniversary to the NHS.

The newsletter is now fortnightly, unless there is something specific which just cannot wait.

Nocino Summer Drinks at Stratton Audley Church -Tomorrow

Never tried a Nocino cocktail? Well now is your chance to find out what a walnut-based drink tastes like.

Please pop along to the church for this unusual outdoor event which is table service only. It is from 3pm Saturday July 2021. All are welcome and no booking is necessary.

There is something here for everyone including a non-alcoholic Nocino for people to drizzle over ice cream.

All donations go towards the upkeep of the building.

News from The Red Lion

Tonight – Watch the Euros on their brand new Monster TV!

Saturday 3rd – Cheer England on in the match against Ukraine – barbecue and special late opening until last orders at 12.30. Please depart promptly by 1 am with fairy footsteps (so as to not disturb the neighbours!).

Sunday 4th – Lunch this week is beef or pork (other dietary requirements catered for). You are requested to book in advance so that they can minimise food waste – call the Red Lion on 277 225.

Saturday 10th – Cabaret in the Courtyard – Christine Bovill sings Piaf. It is sure to be a great evening of entertainment. Email Dillie for tickets: dilliedarling@gmail.com

Sunday 11th – Sunday lunch with the Men’s Final from Wimbledon. Strawberries & cream and Prosecco for pudding – of course!

Stratton Audley Barn

The coffee shop is a great place to meet friends with indoor and outdoor seating, so whether it is Brunch or Lunch, Coffee or Cake, Milkshake or Ice Cream, there is something to tempt the whole family.

Indoor and undercover tables are limited, so call in advance to book on 01869 278184. For more information on www.strattonaudleybarn.co.uk   or Facebook Stratton Audley Barn

Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Monday Night with Mitra’s Persian Food

Mitra will once again be in the village serving her Persian food on Monday from 5pm. Located in the centre of the village at the junction with Church Street just turn up on the night or order by texting her in advance during Monday on 07444 364789.

EWR Update

The road junction at the A4421 with Stratton Audley Park Road has finally been improved as requested and as a consequence is much safer to use. The road surfaces has also been improved at the junction although poor areas still exist elsewhere along the road which EWR are responsible for repairing during the development phase of the railway.

The temporary speed camera installed by EWR on Mill Road is proving to be very popular and anecdotally is causing drivers to slow down as they enter the village. I am pleased to report that EWR has confirmed that this will remain in its current location until at least September.

New FREE Bus Service

This is advanced notice of an exciting new bus service that ABILITY is preparing to launch which will provide residents with a connection into Bicester town centre, initially on a Friday.

The official launch date is the 16th of July. This service will be completely free of charge for anyone with a concessionary bus pass once they are registered with ABILITY.

The new service will run as follows: Cottisford, Mixbury, Finmere (Little Tingewick), Newton Purcell, Fringford, Hethe, Hardwick, Stoke Lyne, Stratton Audley, Bicester.

Please note that this is a flexible bus service and not a fixed route, per say, meaning that the bus will only stop at these locations if a passenger has pre-booked a seat on the bus. This way they can guarantee everyone gets a seat and it saves the bus running to places where there is no one to pick up. ABILITY is a commercial company offering a number of services in addition to the basic free service. To find out more and register call 01327 604123.  I also have a number of registration forms so just let me know if you want one.

Thames Water Update

We have received a further update from Thames Water who have confirmed that the footage from the camera survey has been reviewed and as a result a number of repairs will be carried out in due course. Specifically a 63 meter length of liner will be inserted in pipe work on the Bicester Road by the Kennels. Additionally a one meter patch liner on Launton Road. Additionally nine manhole covers will be replaced with new ‘Low Leak’ covers, which will help prevent ground water entering via the covers.

They have also bee liaising with OCC regarding the removal of surface water drains. The works which started this week, include the removal of roadside gullies to the sewer network in Cavendish Place, and the cleaning of roadside gullies in Mill Road.

Other reminders:

Community Open Meeting

The Annual Open Meeting of the Parish is on 4th August at 7.30pm. Please put it in your diary and come if you are in the village that Wednesday evening. This meeting has not been held for two years and whilst hosted by the Parish Council, is an open meeting of the community which means subjects that are not on the Agenda can be raised for discussion in an open forum.

Launton Road Patching Works

The planned closure of Launton Road and Church Street in August for carriageway maintenance patching works has had to be postponed. This is due to a series of planned EWR road closures in the area between now and March 2022, which take precedence over the County Highway network plans. It is regrettable and the Parish Council is seeking to ensure that the work is undertaken at the earliest opportunity in the new 2022 fiscal. In the meantime the road will be maintained and pot holes filled as necessary.

Little Lambs Baby and Toddler Group

This takes place in Stratton Audley Church every Wednesday from 10am – 11am (Term Time). Maximum 15 people – please bring your own tea or coffee. Come and meet new families from the local area safely & join in with story reading, music and toys.

Please book in advance by emailing jeniddoncfw@gmail.com or admin@shelswellparishes.info

The Shelswell Group of Church Parishes

The Shelswell Group of Church Parishes runs a children’s holiday club in the summer and they are hoping people will register their children. Details below:

Home Library Service

Would you like to borrow library books but are unable to visit a library for any reason?  The Home Library Service run by Oxfordshire County Council serves some 700 customers throughout the county.

To get involved contact them to discuss the kind of Books, Large Print/Regular Print, DVDs, Audio Books on CD, Music CD or DVD’s, that you like to read or enjoy.  They can then arrange for a library volunteer to deliver these to you in your home.  Volunteers are DBS checked, wear identification badges and provide a helpful and friendly service.  Whenever possible, they try and arrange for the same volunteer to visit you each time.  Your library materials will be delivered and collected every 3 weeks.  The Home Library Service is free of charge, and there is no surcharges for requests or late returns.

To register for this service or for further information call your local library or telephone the Home Library Service on 01865 810259 or email homelibraryservice@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Collection Point for Disposal of Ink Jet Cartridges

Please continue to pop your ink jet cartridges into the basket in the Glen Close bus shelter.  Please don’t drop larger toner cartridges off as these are not recycled by the RSPB. If you are not sure if your cartridges are suitable for recycling, you can contact Rachel Dewhurst by email at treehouse0@sky.com

Covid-19 Update

The Government’s ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England, can be found via this link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-summary