East West Rail Road Closures
You will have received a letter through your door about the closure next week and the week after of the road that officially has no name, but runs from the junction with the A4421 passed Stratton Park towards Poundon.
East West Rail will be carrying out minor repair works to the road, which has been damaged over the last few years by all the lorries accessing their compound at Poundon.
The first closure is from the junction with the A4421 to the cross roads with Mill Road, and runs from Thursday 23 March to Friday 31 March.
The second closure is from the cross roads with Mill Road up to Godington and is scheduled for Monday 27 March through to Friday 31 March.
Access will continue to be maintained to properties and businesses throughout these works.
More major remedial works are due on this road later in the year.
Stratton Audley Local History Society ‘Open’ Meeting this Sunday
A reminder that a meeting of the above society has been arranged for this Sunday March 19th at 3pm in Stratton Audley Church. This will be an “Open Meeting” to which any villagers who would like to know more about the history of the village are invited to attend.
The society started in 2005 and has undertaken research into many aspects of the history of this location and has also undertaken many visits to local areas of historic interest. However it is possible that newer members of the community would like to know more about this area, particularly as activities were unable to continue as a result of the lockdown 3 years ago. For all people attending there will be an opportunity to learn more about (or refresh your memory about):
the time-line of the village from the time of Wigod of Wallingford (prior to the Norman Conquest);
the many Lords of the Manor on that time-line, some more notorious than others;
the effects of the Civil War on the village, with a Civil War cannonball available for inspection;
George Washington’s antecedents having come from the Audley’s of Stratton Audley;
photographs of the village from 1900/30;
information on the second World War, SOE, listening stations in this area.
Padbury Brook Solar Farm Planning Application 22/03873/F
Although the official deadline for public comments has passed a few people have asked if their views will still be accepted and the answer is yes. The quickest way is to send your comments to the planning officer by email: rebekah.morgan@cherwell-dc.gov.uk To view the application use this link:
https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/22/03873/F
Once there, click on ‘Supporting Documents’ to see all the documents and towards the bottom, comments from members of the public including that of the Parish Council and the Community at Godington (who are 100% apposed to it).
There are some 80+ comments from members of the public, the vast majority being against the development. Of those in favour, only a handful of people live in the village/community and all the others are using an identical template with only a name change and all these people live elsewhere and have been asked to support it. The planning officer has acknowledge that she is aware of this situation.
Kings Coronation Street Party Sunday 7th May
The Parish Council considered the matter of holding a major street party at their meeting on 3rd March but due to uncertainty as to how many residents might participate it was decided that a more limited event should take place.
There Chairman advised that he had an initial discussion with the Red Lion to centre the event at the pub. An application has been made to have the street closed to enable the village marque to be erected and everyone will be welcome to attend and use the road to set up chairs and tables. The PC is investigating a band to play at some point during the afternoon and the Red Lion will be organising a number of things as outline below.
We know that there will be many people on the day to help but thank you in advance to those who have already volunteered.
News From the Red Lion
The Following is from Dillie:
“Tuesdays – we have been opening a little later – 3pm – on Tuesdays, and we’ll keep this going now.
Wednesdays – our seniors £10 coffee and lunch offer is going very well – advance booking only – bookings by Monday please.
Fridays – fish as usual.
Sunday roasts as always. Mothers’ Day is very heavily booked, I’m happy to say!
The Coronation… we’re planning to form a committee at the pub as that’s where the festivities will be concentrated. Please let us know if you would like to help, even if it’s only putting up the bunting. It will be a three day celebration and the Parish Council will arrange to close the road.
May 5th – John O’Neill’s birthday. The King is dead, long live the King. We’d love it if people came down and joined us for a drink in the evening as this will be a sad day for us and we will need cheering up.
May 6th – The actual Coronation. We’re arranging to get a marquee and a big television in the garden. There will be a special Coronation quiz early in the evening.
May 7th – the celebration. This is when the King would like us to have our parties, so I’m thinking about having a hog roast in the garden. It would be a real help if people could let us know if this appeals to them”.
Stratton Audley Barn
The following is from Richard, Sara and the team:
“There’s a delightful range of Easter stock just in, from paint your own Easter eggs to cute little Easter bunnies and chicks galore! For Mothers day, we have a lovely selection of cards for Mum & plenty of little treats from our ladies boutique to choose a lovely little gift to spoil her with.In our Cafe, back by popular demand are our Mothers day afternoon teas, slots available 11:30-1:30pm or 2-4pm on Saturday 28th March, limited availability, call us to book you table on 01869 278184. Gift Vouchers available to enjoy another day too. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. Hope to see you soon”. Stratton Audley Church
The Following is from Beckie Adams:
“Around 20 children and their parents enjoyed the ‘Mothering Sunday Prep’ event in church, so a really great turn-out. And thank you for the Foodbank donations – please keep them coming.
Please check the Shelswell website for details of services in the church and in other parishes in the benefice http://www.shelswellparishes.info/services.php
‘Little Lambs’ baby and toddler group continues on Wednesdays in term time in Stratton Audley Church, starting at 9.30am and finishing at 11am. Just turn up or for more information contact Alice at rector@shelswellparishes.info“
Foodbank Donations Still Required
“The food bank donation point in the church porch in support of ‘Help For the Hunry’ is very much still happening.Thank you very much to all those who have dropped donations into the box -please keep them coming! Urgently needed are tinned tomatoes, tinned fish, rice pudding, tinned meat, tinned fruit, and juice/squash. Additionally dried goods & plus toiletries. Please note that the Rector, Alice Goodall is now a ‘Local Referrer’ and can refer refer anyone who in need to the Bicester Foodbank. Contact: Alice Goodall, The Rectory, Finmere 01280 848192 alicegoodall313@gmail.com “Annual Meeting of the Parish – Confirmed for 19th April
This is the annual meeting of the Parish which is hosted by the Parish Council. It is not to be confused with the Annual Parish Council meeting which takes place earlier in the month. The meeting is being organised for Wednesday 19th April in the Church from 7pm to 9pm. Please put the date in your diary now.
The PC provides a framework agenda for the evening with a review of activities over the year and a number of current topics likely to be of interest, such as ideas for community funding and the Kings Coronation. But essentially it is a meeting for residents to get together and raise any matters relevant to the community.Bicester Heritage April 23rd Scramble
Sale of tickets for the April 23rd Scramble are still available and once again, local residents can buy discounted tickets at 50% off. The promo code is: BristolBoxkite
Just click on this link:
https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/events/april-scramble-2023
Also worth noting is that they have a dedicated local community email inbox: community@bicestermotion.com which should be used to respond and address any questions or concerns.Fun for the whole family during the Easter Break!
The Tuff Nutterz Obstacle course will be making its debut at Bicester Heritage in the Hangar during the Easter Break, from 9am until 5pm daily from the 1st to the 10th of April.
Measuring 300 metres long, this supersize inflatable maze is packed with 30 fun and challenging obstacles to complete, including huge slides, climbing walls, hanging rails, balance balls and more!
Local residents are entitled to a 30% discount price, the code is: BICESTER30 – which can be booked via the below link.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/tuffnutterzuk/?full-items=
Flywheel Returns to Celebrate Bicester Heritages’ 10th Anniversary
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary since the arrival of Bicester Heritage, the highly popular Flywheel is returning. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on this link https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/flywheel The event is on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of June from 9am until 6pm.
Once again local residents can take advantage of a 30% discount. All you have to do is enter the code: BristolBlenheim when you visit the website.
It’s a celebration of wings wheels and motion featuring demonstrations on the Experience Track, Fly-ins from vintage aircraft, and themed displays curated around the site. |
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