Spotted woodpeckers at Fiveways
Spotted woodpeckers in the dead tree at Fiveways are a new sighting – they are shy but very noisy when woodworking.
There is a video on this website – go to Your Community > Fiveways Corner.
Cost of living help
/in News/by Adam BernsteinSODC has published detail on help available for those struggling with the cost of living.
See the documents below.
Free mediation service
/in News/by Adam BernsteinA free mediation service is now available from SODC to help residents resolve neighbour disputes.
To find out more and to get tips on how to address anti-social behaviour, please visit
https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/community-help-and-safety/antisocial-behaviour-asb/
Autumn litter pick
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThe autumn parish litter pick is being held this year on 26 and 27th November.
The Saturday morning pick will cover Kingston Hill while the Sunday morning will see Aston Rowant and the A40 and B4009 covered.
As to where to meet, for the Saturday pick meet at the bus stop by the Cherry Tree at 10am. And for the Sunday pick, meet at the lay-by by the Lambert Arms at 10am.
All are welcome to help (so long as they’re over 16). Each pick should only take two hours at most.
For more details contact Steven Sowerby on 01844 351392 or .
Autumn litter pick
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThe autumn parish litter pick is being held this year on 26 and 27th November.
The Saturday morning pick will cover Kingston Hill while the Sunday morning will see Aston Rowant and the A40 and B4009 covered.
As to where to meet, for the Saturday pick meet at the bus stop by the Cherry Tree at 10am. And for the Sunday pick, meet at the lay-by by the Lambert Arms at 10am.
All are welcome to help (so long as they’re over 16). Each pick should only take two hours at most.
For more details contact Steven Sowerby on 01844 351392 or .
Chinnor Village Centre events
/in Local Events, News/by Adam BernsteinBelow are details of Chinnor Village Centre events and activities.
Festive Victorian Market – Saturday 26th November, 11am to 3pm
Highlights – carols by choirs – Mill Lane School Choir and Village Voices; Santa’s grotto; letters to Santa; photo booth; face painting; cake decorating competitions; refreshments; cake stall; presents and present-wrapping; tombola; raffle; and many more stalls of festive cheer. (Donations of items for the Raffle or Tombola would be welcome, please drop them off at the Village Centre.)
The Coffee Shop will be open to provide refreshments such as hot drinks, bacon rolls and sausage rolls.
Santa’s Sleigh Send-off Sunday 4th December, 4.00 – 5.30pm.
Join us as we launch Father Christmas and his sleigh for this year’s fundraising journey around the village. The launch event will be at the Village Centre and will include carol singing, refreshments and games. Please join us to share in the festive mood.
Santa’s Sleigh Rides Out!
For the two weeks after the launch, the sleigh will be touring all around the village, accompanied by our elves, from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm on weekday evenings from Monday 5th December to Friday 16th December. We will publicise the route where we can, but please note there may be times we have to vary the route for reasons beyond our control. We will be very grateful for any donations you may be able to give.
Coffee Shop Christmas Lunches
These are very popular. Please phone to book your lunch as soon as possible, directly with Sue Collins, Coffee Shop Manager, on 01844 353733.
Lunch dates are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5th December to 16th December but note some are sold out already.
Burns Night 2023
Burns Night next year is Wednesday 25th January so we will hold our Burns Night on Friday 27th January at the centre.
Diary notes
Christmas Holiday: The Village Centre will close for the Christmas holiday period – the last day we will be open in 2022 will be Thursday 22nd December. The centre will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
Remembrance Sunday Services
/in News/by Adam BernsteinServices for Remembrance Sunday are listed in the attached poster.
Services are being held in Chinnor, Aston Rowant, Crowell and Sydenham.
Annual parish walk 8 January
/in News/by Adam BernsteinAfter the huge success of last year’s New Year’s walk we are extending an open invitation for Chinnor Pump and Aston Rowant Parish Notes readers to join us again. Exact route to be decided according the conditions underfoot.
It’ll be held on Sunday 8 Jan 10.00hrs, departing from Kingston Blount Village Hall car park, OX39 4SW.
It’ll be a leisurely 6.5 miles. All the circular walk will be within Aston Rowant Parish. Please wear walking boots and bring a snack. We will aim to finish by 13.00hrs. All welcome.
No dogs except guide dogs please. Booking not required and no charge. And no one will be left behind! We will have a good backmarker!
Walk organised jointly by Aston Rowant Parish Council and Thame and Wheatley Ramblers.
For more information, contact Peter Hetherington 07767 647714
Any old parish memorabilia?
/in News/by Adam BernsteinDi Eaton and Jan Gooders have accumulated historical recordings of life in the parish over the past 30 years or so. They have amassed a large quantity of notes and artefacts found in the area and people’s gardens which may or may not have historical value (decorative bottles etc. and even a possible medieval christening ring). But along with many notes and jottings, they have cassette tapes of old parishioners talking about their lives.
They feel that these all needed to be properly archived and displayed in the parish rather than given to Thame Museum where they would never be seen again by those living here.
They’ve asked if parishioners have any archive material that could be displayed too.
If so, contact .
Cricket club AGM
/in News/by Adam BernsteinAston Rowant Cricket Club’s AGM is on Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm at the Chinnor Community Pavilion.
For more information, see https://mailchi.mp/3f5aaa0298d9/agm-notice-2022?e=47ef158c5e.