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ARCC this weekend

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
This weekend, as well as the usual junior training, and BBQ on Friday, and two games on Saturday, we also have Sunday afternoon cricket to enjoy.
On Saturday, the first team visit Henley which is one of the highlights of the season. Both teams are near the top of the Home Counties Premier League so it should be a great game of cricket.
The second and third teams are at home to Banbury second team and Brackley first team respectively. The fourth team take the short journey to Garsington. Both games start at 12.30.
On Sunday, we have Sydenham playing host to Brentham, starting at 1pm.
Lets hope the good weather  continues.
Finally a date for your diaries – the End of Season Ball on September 14 details to follow.

Need propane gas?

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

The parish has two propane gas bottles that it needs to dispose of and is inviting parishioners to make an offer for them as a pair or singly!

Bottle 1 has a tare (empty) weight of 17.4kg. On scales it weighs 35.4kg so that leaves around 18kg of gas inside.

Bottle 2’s tare weight is 18kg. On scales it weighs 35.6kg so there’s around 17.6kg of gas left in that one.

As a guide, the parish paid £62 each in 2022.

If you’re interested and want to make a sensible offer that helps you with a deal and the parish recoup money on the gas …then email .

Images of the bottles are below.

New play area open

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

We’re pleased to confirm that the Kingston Blount play area was opened on Friday 20th July following two weeks of refurbishment works.

The initial feedback from families who have used the new and improved playground has been incredibly positive and we hope that the facility continues to service and delight local children for years to come.

We are grateful to everyone that has helped us to deliver this phase of the project and we’d like to give particular thanks to Peter Tinson, Cllr. Helen Birks and our chosen supplier – Discovery Timber Play – for making this a reality.

We are currently working to finalising some small finishing touches and we also hope to provide an update on the delivery of the zip wire and picnic bench seating soon.

Thank you to you all for your support and your patience during this process.

Kingston Blount Play area Fundraising Committee.

ARCC this weekend

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
The grounds are now safe to walk on after the weed treatment, thank you for your patience and understanding.
This weekend we have the usual junior training, BBQ, and bar on Friday night. And on Saturday we have two games at home.
The first team are playing Banbury first team starting at 11.30. And the fourth team are playing Chesterton first team on the bottom field.
The second and third teams are away at Leighton Buzzard and Long Marston respectively. All four teams are playing their opposition first teams which says much about the strength of our club.
ARCC

Parish Notes

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

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 Bernstein
The 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 Bernstein

A 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 Bernstein

Calling 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 Bernstein

From 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Bernstein
It 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.