Friday 7 October, 7 for 7.30pm, Village Hall Kate Howden and Paul Jones are singer-songwriters, based in The North West of England, who have that special magic that captivates the audience in a unique, intimate atmosphere. Their show is a family friendly mixture of songs, tunes and stories, that has the audience joining in, singing… Continue reading »
Sing with St Birinus School Choir
Calling all singers… Didcot Festival Chorus is recruiting singers for its annual autumn concert with the St Birinus School Choir. St Birinus School is 75 years old this year and to celebrate, they are going to perform Carl Orff’’s Carmina Burana. The other works in the concert will follow a Last Night of the Proms… Continue reading »
Uptonogood? raises £3000 for Play Area
Thanks to all the hard work of Bob Lott, Mike Tibbetts and their team, the recent Uptonogood mountain biking day has raised the magnificent sum of £3000 for Upton’s Play Area Project! A huge “Thank You” to everyone from Upton, surrounding villages and further afield, who helped with registrations, refreshments and marshalling. It was also… Continue reading »
Pimms Pate and Pudding Event
The annual Pimms Pate and Pudding Event will be held on Sunday 14th August 2011 at 1.00 pm on the patio at village hall (in hall if wet) Tickets are now on sale but limited to just 70. £10.00 per adult, £5.00 5 – 15 year old, Under 5s Free Ticket includes 1st glass of… Continue reading »
St Mary’s Fete
St Mary’s Fete will be held on Saturday 3rd September at 2.00pm at the Recreation Ground. Entertainment by Quainton Quackers, Blewbury Band, Fun Dog Show All the usual stalls, games and sideshows. Delicious home made teas. If you would like to help with the Fete please contact Jessie on 851206 or Clare 850486
Pooling Local History
The West Hagbourne History Group is floating the idea that neighbouring villages should pool their resources when they delve into the past. This would make better use of existing parish records and also the enthusiastic researches often being done by people who already live in the locality or move here. They would like to collaborate… Continue reading »
Keep Fit Gently
Keeping Fit Gently – "Zumba Gold" exercises which can he done seated or standing……. There will be 6 weekly exercise classes, organised by the Go Active team at the Vale, starting on Monday 18 July at 2.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. The weekly fee will be £3.50; £18 for the 6 weeks if paid… Continue reading »
Beware of Bogus Callers
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Please be aware of bogus callers in this area. A man called on a property in Upper Stream Road on Thursday 9th June at 10.30pm asking to delivery an urgent parcel. The occupier kept the chain on the front door and turned the caller away as he knew that he had not ordered… Continue reading »
A Tribute to Sidney Hardwick
Sidney Hardwick 1924-2011 A Tribute from Daughter Sarah: Our mother died during the night of Sunday 8 May and her funeral was held on Friday 27 May, so that her brother and his family from Canada could be there. Mum was born on 12 December 1924 in Lindsay, Ontario. Whilst still a baby, her parents… Continue reading »
Peter Pan comes to Blewbury
Peter Pan – Orchard Dene Garden Theatre, Blewbury, 20th-23rd July Think Peter Pan is just for the kids? – then think again. Garth Bardsley has written a highly entertaining and thought provoking adaptation which will be performed by The Blewbury Players between 20th – 23rd July at Orchard Dene Garden Theatre in Blewbury. The garden… Continue reading »
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