Covid-19 – Just when we thought it was safe to come out of our homes! Today’s new confirmed infection figures of 4300 are around 1000 higher than yesterday and the estimate is that the infection rate today is really closer to 6000. The spiralling figures bring the possibility of a new national lockdown ever closer. […] Read More

Just a  short newsletter this week. Stratton Park Road Closure The road running past Stratton Audley Park to the cross roads with Mill Road and beyond to the road to Godington, is still on schedule to be closed during the daytime from Tuesday 28th September (at 07:30hrs) up to and including 8th October (at 16:30hrs). […] Read More

Launton Road CLOSURE for Patching Works The planned closure of Launton Road and Church Street over the next three weeks has been cancelled indefinitely. As we understand it, a meeting took place at Oxford County Council on Thursday morning this week to look at ways to save money across the board, due to additional costs […] Read More

This week we start with some sad news and end with the reminders and a word of caution on Covid-19. Roni Howarth Many of you will already know that Roni Howarth died unexpectedly in hospital on August 18th.   Although he had become increasing unwell it was a complete shock when he went into hospital for […] Read More

A few reminders to start and some NEW NEWS towards the end! REMINDERS Monday Night is Persian Night Mitra will be serving up again between 5 & 8pm on Monday until further notice. No pre-orders, just turn up. If you need to contact Mitra you can text her on 07444 364789. The Red Lion For […] Read More

Covid-19 There are further signs that the Government is keen to improve our lot, with the announcement of plans to go ahead with the easing of restrictions for wedding receptions, sporting events and some indoor performances. All the measures that were put on hold two weeks ago will now take effect as of today, August 15. […] Read More

It occurs to me that I should say how much I appreciate the feed-back about these news update that I have been getting over the last few months. It gives me great encouragement as they are virtually all complimentary and on the odd occasion where they are not, then they have been helpful insights offered […] Read More

Exciting news as another mobile food stall comes to the village on Mondays Not Nepalese but Persian. Mitra had an unpublicised trial run on Monday this week and will be returning this coming Monday. Those who heard about it on the grape vine gave full marks for her delicious food. She lives locally, has a […] Read More

Time to ‘Face Up’. As of this coming Friday 24th July, face masks will be compulsory in shops and supermarkets, joining public transport where wearing them has been compulsory since June 15th. The new rules will be enforced by the police, not shop workers who should instead “encourage compliance”, officials said. Children under 11 years […] Read More