Unfortunately, we have to close St Mary’s Church for some days from 19 July, except when there are events/services taking place. This is because of significant damage caused to a locked door in the church last Wednesday, which now presents a security risk. We apologise for the church not being open and we hope to be able to fix the door this week.
Blue balloons, bottles, cans, all non-alcoholic, as well as wrist bands saying CR leavers so assume Year 6 had a Christopher Rawlins leaving party. It’s such a shame as the bin on The Green is only partially filled. It would be good if they came back to clear up the litter or perhaps their parents might do it!
Neil Wilson will give a talk in The Institute on Oxfordshire Emigrants who were on the Cataraqui in1845. Doors open at 7.15 pm and the talk starts at 7.30 pm. This tragic story tells how the poor were ‘encouraged’ to emigrate in the 19th century and the fate of the 400, many from Oxfordshire, who endured the journey on the Cataraqui — only to be shipwrecked one day from its destination of Melbourne, leaving just nine survivors. Visitors welcome at £5.00.
There will be cream teas in St Mary’s Church between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm. Do come along and enjoy this FOSMA afternoon.
Several golf balls have recently landed in paddocks and gardens near The Leys. A golf ball struck from the nearby public footpath or rough ground can easily reach houses, horses, walkers and neighbouring property. So far nobody has been hurt, but it is only a matter of luck. If you enjoy practising your golf swing, please choose somewhere safe and appropriate. A polite request from local residents: please don’t use this area as an unofficial driving range.