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The cricket season is back, starting this weekend.
Junior training starts this Friday – 25 April – from 6pm; the bar will be open. The training will continue on Friday nights throughout the season.
If you are new to the parish or haven’t been down on a Friday evening we strongly recommend you do, it is the best social evening in the parish; we just hope the weather holds.
Whilst the league season doesn’t start until May 10 there is friendly cricket on Saturday 26 April when a mixed Aston Rowant X1 will play a Harpenden Mixed X1, starting at 1pm.
Can we remind all existing membership that renewal is now due and any one wanting membership can either come on Friday or contact our website astonrowantcricket.com

Burglary in Aston Rowant

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Between the hours of 1030 and 1330, Wednesday 23 April, a house in Plowden Park was broken into.

A window was prised open and the house ransacked. Nothing of note was taken; presumably the thieves were looking for cash or cards.

The householder wants to stay private so the parish council can reveal no more.

Please be on your guard for anything suspicious – people or vehicles. Call 999 if a crime is in progress or 101 if not; jot down details of what you have seen while the memory is fresh noting car model, plate and colour and similarly, people descriptions  such as height, hair, clothing and so on.

Don’t hold back – tell the police if something doesn’t seem right.

Remember that we could all be a target if we do not look out for one another.

Easter bin collections

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Bin Collection Changes for Easter

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that due to the public holidays, it will be emptying bins a day later than usual between Good Friday 18 April to Saturday 26 April.

Residents are reminded to recycle cardboard boxes and foil wrapping from Easter eggs, which can all go in the green recycling bin.

However, be sure to remove any soft plastic egg-holders and film windows first. Plastic holders and film must go in the black rubbish bin, or they can be taken them to a supermarket’s soft plastics collection point.

More details are here.

Bus services review

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Oxfordshire County Council is reviewing the subsidies that it gives a number of bus services including two that serve the parish – the 40 and 275.

Residents who wish to comment need to do so by 25 April.

There is the usual risk that if the subsidies go, then so could the bus services.

See the attachment for more information.

Church Lane planning appeal

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Just a reminder to ask residents to consider submitting an objection in relation to this planning permission application at the bottom of Church Lane, Aston Rowant. If granted it would expand the footprint of the parish well beyond its current boundary.

You can submit an objection here using the reference 3361560.

The parish council’s reasons for objecting are here.

Please do so before 21 April.

Remember – the whole parish is surrounded by fields, any one of which could see a planning application for housing.

 

 

Thame Country Fair

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Thame Country Fair returns to Thame Showground on Sunday and Monday April 20th & 21st.

See the attachments below for more information.

MP Seeks Feedback from Residents

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As part of an ongoing campaign to hold Thames Water accountable for their practices and ensure they provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable services, Freddie van Mierlo, MP for Henley and Thame, is seeking feedback from residents, in particular:

Sewage Leaks – Are there any sewage leaks happening within the parish at individual properties or in public spaces? If so, please provide details on location and frequency.

Tankering – Is tankering occurring in the parish? (where tankers take away sewage from a pumping station by road) If so, what impact has it had on residents or the local environment?

Bills – How are people in the parish feeling about the recent increase in their Thames Water bills?

Contact the MP via:

Save the date – Sydenham Fayre

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Sydenham will once again be welcoming visitors to its much-anticipated Sydenham Fayre. The event will take place on Saturday 7th June between 12.30 and 4pm.

The long-established event, co-ordinated and run entirely by villagers, raises funds for local groups and causes, supporting schools, community organisations and facilities in the surrounding area.

This year’s programme is packed with exciting shows and activities including…

• Live music and performances

• Kids activities in ‘Kids Corner’ with shows from the magical Mr Marvel and various games for all ages. Plus face painting and the giant inflatable assault course.

• Sydenham Fayre Car and Motorbike Show with new gems to its collection of vintage and envy-inducing automobiles.

• The much much-anticipated Sydenham Dog Show with a variety of classes to suit most canine competitors. Be sure to bring along your pampered pooches to compete for the coveted title ‘Sydenham Supreme’.

• Plenty of food and drink with our superb BBQ , Gin & Pimms Palace, ice creams plus our tea room that will be selling delicious cakes!

• Lots of stalls selling quality gifts and goodies from local producers, plus the ever-popular Bottle Tombola, Plate Smash, Plant Sale, Bric-A-Brac, Jewellery and Vintage Clothing and Tarot reader.

Ramblers programme

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Thame & Wheatley Ramblers Group have just finalised their April to June walks programme.

It’s available on the attachment below.

Parish Notes

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The April / May issue of the Parish Notes are now available online here. They should be through letterboxes shortly.

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