Parish Notes
The latest issue of the Parish Notes will be through letterboxes soon. In the meantime, a digital version is online here: https://www.astonrowantparishcouncil.gov.uk/parish-notes/
ARCC this weekend
/in News /by Adam BernsteinThe most important message from the club this week is that the annual weed treatment, subject to the weather, is confirmed for Sunday 28th July. Signs will be put up, but please be careful – especially if you are walking a dog.
In terms of cricket this weekend, the first team are away at Oxford Downs and the third team are at Bledlow Ridge. At home we have the second team against Cumnor first team, starting at 12.30, and the fourth team are playing Waddesdon second on the bottom pitch.
Junior training with the bar and BBQ are on as usual on Friday night.
Large solar farm proposed
/in News /by Adam BernsteinA large solar farm is likely to be proposed for a site adjacent to the parish – either side of the M40 from Nethercote to Salt Lane in Postcombe.
It’s not an official planning application yet. However, the firm behind the site recently held a consultation for the public. The documents from the presentation are below. Please take a moment to look at them and if appropriate, send a comment.
In essence, while the parish council is supportive of eco-friendly ways of generating power, it voted to object to what is currently being proposed.
Scale – at 83 hectares it’s too big.
Location – it’s too close to the Chilterns AONB and far too visible to walkers.
Proximity – it’s too close to housing in Postcombe.
Further, there’s another solar array a few miles further north in Tetsworth that is being built. It too is alongside the M40.
Detail on the proposal is at lewknorsolarfarm.co.uk.
Solar2 has an online feedback form on the project website https://lewknorsolarfarm.co.uk/feedback. Comments can also be sent to .
Those who may not have internet access or may prefer to write to Solar2, can call 01352 748300 to request a paper version to be posted out to them which will need to be completed and returned in an envelope addressed to ‘FREEPOST Consultation reply’ (no further address or stamp required) by 2 August 2024.
If you have a view on the proposal, please make it known before it’s too late.
‘Summer of Skate’
/in News /by Adam BernsteinCalling all young thrill-seekers, board riders, and scooter enthusiasts! Get ready for an epic summer with the ‘Summer of Skate’—your ticket to high-flying tricks, awesome vibes, and unforgettable memories.
Taking place at skate parks across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from 29 July to 29 August, come along and enjoy competitions, games, prizes and music! No need to book—just show up and shred!
The events are hosted by ATBShop, with support from the South and Vale Community Safety and Active Communities teams. They are funded by the South and Vale Community Safety and Active Communities teams, Soha, Sovereign (SNG) and Didcot Garden Party.
For detail on locations, dates and times see https://www.southandvale.gov.uk/south-and-vale-holiday-activities/get-ready-to-drop-in-to-the-south-oxfordshire-and-vale-of-white-horse-summer-of-skate/.
Litter Bug Detectives activity trails
/in News /by Adam BernsteinFrom Friday 19 July to Sunday 11 August South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are once again running FREE Litter Bug Detectives activity trails for children across the districts.
Those taking part have a chance to win £20 vouchers for themselves and a rainbow-coloured bench – made from recycled plastic – for their school.
The trails average between 1-2km on marked routes around six local parks and recreation grounds across South Oxfordshire and the Vale. There are 10 stops on each route with questions on waste and recycling. The answers to the questions give letter clues to make up a two-word answer at the end.
The activity is aimed at primary school children (under-12s) to promote recycling and reuse messages and explain the damage litter does to our environment.
Each child, who sends in the correct answer, can request a personalised Litter Bug Detectives certificate. They are also entered into a prize draw – one draw for each council – for £20 vouchers for themselves and a bench for their school.
How to take part
- Go to our Litterbug Detectives nature trail webpageand download the trail map of the area you wish to visit. The map will show a trail of 10 stops.
- At each stop there will be a question on the theme of waste and recycling. The answers will each provide a letter to make two words.
- Email the two-word answer and your name and address and school to before midnight on 30 August and the team will send you a Litter Bug Detective Certificate and enter you for the prize draw. Terms and conditions are on our web page above.
Notes to editors
The trails will be available from 19 July at the following sites:
ARCC this weekend
/in News /by Adam BernsteinIt is a busy weekend at the club with the normal junior training on Friday followed by cricket on both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday the first team will look to get back to winning ways with a home game against Wokingham starting at 11.30. The third team are at home to Great Brickhill second team on the bottom field.
The second team are away to Cropredy, while the fourth team will continue their push for promotion at local rivals Stokenchurch.
On Sunday we have one of the highlights of the year an ARCC XI against a MCC XI, if the weather is good, it will be a lovely afternoon to watch some very good cricket.
On a different note if the dry weather continues into next week we plan to spray the top field in our annual weed treatment, we will put up notices but please be careful especially if you are walking your dog.
Ibstone show and fete
/in Local Events, News /by Adam BernsteinIbstone is holding its annual show and fete on Saturday 3 August at 1300hrs.
The event is being held on Ibstone Common.
See attachment – below – and ibstoneshow.org.uk for more information.
ARCC this weekend
/in News /by Adam BernsteinAfter the weather caused everything to be cancelled last weekend, here’s hoping we get a full weekend this time around.
Friday night will see the usual junior training, bar and BBQ.
On Saturday, the second and fourth teams are at home to Dinton first team and Westcott second team respectively; the first team are away at Finchampstead and the third team are away playing Westcott’s first team.
On Sunday, the fourth team are playing East and West Hendred second team in the semi final of their league cup.
The bar will be open from 2pm on both days.
Free and low-cost activities for kids
/in News /by Adam BernsteinGirls’ football, fun activity days, skateboarding and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy during the summer holidays.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are hosting activities and events at locations across the area from 19 July to 31 August.
The councils’ Active Communities team are providing a series of free Xplorer sessions, ‘Born to Move’ fitness and dance sessions and lots more for young children.
Girls aged 5 to 11 have the chance to get involved with football, make new friends and have fun during Girls’ Football sessions, perfect for those who want to give the sport a go for the very first time or with others their own age.
The whole family can come together to enjoy Fun Days, with activities including tag games, cricket, Danish longball, lawn games and more.
Skateboarding and scooter enthusiasts can enjoy competitions, games, prizes and more at the popular Summer of Skate skateboarding events which take place throughout the summer.
The annual Didcot Garden Party will see lots of events for the whole family taking place from 27 July to 31 August, including musical workshops and performances during Fusion Fest, Communities Come Together Day and Junior Bootcamp sessions.
There will also be a series of Play Days for children, young people and their families hosted by The Oxfordshire Play Association.
The popular Litterbug Detective Trails returns to six locations across the Vale and South Oxfordshire from 19 July to 11 August. Follow the trails and answer the questions about waste and recycling – you could be in with the chance of winning a great prize!
The activities are expected to be very popular so, where required, book now to avoid disappointment.
For a full run down of what’s on and details on how to book, visit southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities
Solar farm meeting 17 July
/in News /by Adam BernsteinSolar2 are holding a public drop-in event on Wednesday 17th July from 4.30pm – 8.30pm at Lewknor Village Hall. There it will share its plans for a solar farm which will be on both sides of the M40 on land at London Road, Lewknor. During the event, individuals will be able to share their views and feedback on the proposal.
Solar2 are proposing a 49.9MW solar farm over an area of approximately 83 hectares, (206 acres) on agricultural land for a duration of 40 years.
If you have an opinion, or are curious, you may wish to attend.