Request for support for the maintenance of the Adderbury Village Green
The Adderbury Village Green is undoubtedly one of the main focal points of our village. The Green is one of the major attractions of the village, one of which we can be proud and is enjoyed by many villagers who pass by on their travels.
You may or may not be aware that The Green is owned and maintained by a Trust known as the Adderbury Green Association with the cost of grass cutting shared with the Parish Council. Funds have run very low and the costs of the Adderbury Green Association include annual insurance, the cost of keeping the trees safe with necessary trimming and pruning, and the half share of regular grass cutting. Tree maintenance is required in 2018 and is likely to cost in excess of £1,500.
The Trustees are asking if all houses directly facing The Green could contribute £35 a year towards this cost, with other village households who appreciate the Green contributing £25 or whatever you are able to give. All contributions, for whatever amount, will be gratefully received. We will also be asking local businesses around The Green for a contribution. We will request funds in March/April each year and we hope that good support from all will enable us to keep the requested contribution at this modest level.
Last year, Cherwell District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee decided to distribute a survey to provide evidence of the state of mobile telephone coverage across the district. 
The FOSMA team was very busy over the festive season providing tea, cake and mulled wine for the Christmas Tree Festival and also preparing for the Christmas concert. The Christmas Tree Festival very generously donated all funds raised to FOSMA so a huge thank you to all those involved. Thank you also to the wonderfully talented Voices Across Time team, Florence Taylor, Joseph Cummings and Harriet Wells, who filled St Marys with joy, laughter and lots of people. Together these events raised well over £5,000. It was a magnificent effort and fantastic boost for the church tower project. We are hugely grateful for all the support we have received.