The glorious Banbury Cricket Club was once again the venue for the 30th annual needle match between Adderbury and Milton, which provided the most dramatic of matches in front of a baying crowd of rival supporters
The teams were a rich mixture of youth and old age, sibling rivalries and our boys from Adderbury Stores pitched against each other as Milton opened proceedings.
Please go to Read More to see Rod Roberts Gardening Club’s report on such a worthwhile event. The Judges commented that as usual the standard on offer was very high. There were 18 adult entries producing 151 exhibits. There were two Junior exhibitors one even entered the main classes, was awarded a first place, beating his grandfather into second place. Click here to see photos of all the prize winners. You will need to double click on the top of the first photo to find out who the winner is and what they have won and then follow the arrow to see the other winners.
Between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm do come along to The Institute to learn more about the care, support and services available in your area. For more information go to Read More.
Adderbury Cine Club will be showing ‘Mr Burton’ in The institute. This is a Meals and Reels evening. Doors open at 6.45 pm and the meal is at 7.00 pm and the film starts at 8.15 pm. Starring Toby Jones and Lesley Manville, ‘Mr Burton’ tells the story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced. To book tickets for the film go to https://bookwhen.com/adderburycineclub or call 01295 811412. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be on sale.
Do you enjoy cycling? Or walking? Horse-riding? Or have an unusual form of transport – like a vintage tractor? Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust, an organisation that makes grants to churches invites you to join in their sponsored Ride+Stride. St Mary’s received £26,000 last year towards the new electrical heaters. Half the monies raised is used by the Trust to make grants and the other half used to maintain these beautiful historic buildings that are so much part of our landscape. Click here to see more details.