New issue of the Parish Notes
The latest issue of the Parish Notes is out and should be through doors shortly.
In the meantime, you’ll find the issue on this website under Your Community.
Chinnor Village Centre
/in News/by Adam BernsteinSee the attached for detail on the Chinnor Village Centre and what it does for the area.
EV event for South Oxfordshire
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThe first of a series of 62 EV chargers which have been installed in council-run car parks across South Oxfordshire are now up and running.
The chargers – which have been installed as part of the county-wide Park and Charge scheme – are ready to use by EV owners in the council-run car park in Cattlemarket, Wallingford.
In total 12 chargers are now available with the remaining 50 due to come online in the next few weeks at other council-run car parks in Greys Road and Kings Road in Henley, Goldsmith’s Lane, Wallingford and Southern Road, Thame.
The chargers will work from 7kW up to 22kW depending on the vehicle, time of day and the EV hub take-up. You will also be able to reserve charging bays so EV drivers can be assured of being able to charge on arrival.
More information about the chargers can be found here parkandchargeoxfordshire.co.uk.
The new chargers have been designed and produced by local Bicester-based company – EZ Charge – who will operate the chargers going forward. More details on how to use the chargers and the Park and Charge scheme is available on the park and charge website.
Under the Park and Charge scheme 62 EV chargers are also being installed in Vale of White Horse district in council-run car parks in Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage. Park and Charge EV chargers are also available in Cherwell and West Oxfordshire. For more details see parkandchargeoxfordshire.co.uk.
EV Events
- Friday 10 June from 9am-12pm – at Greys Road car park in Henley
- Friday 10 June from 1pm-4pm – at Cattlemarket in Wallingford
At these events people will get the opportunity to meet the project team, check out the new chargers, talk to EV experts and EV Champions, and to test drive (tbc) a range of EVs to suit all budgets. There are even FREE EV charging sessions on offer at each event for the first ten EV drivers.
Ofgem Scam Emails
/in News/by Adam BernsteinAction Fraud has received 752 reports in four days relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem. The emails state that the recipient is eligible for a rebate as a result of a newly announced government scheme. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal your personal and financial information.
Please view this tweet to see a screenshot of the fake emails reported to Action Fraud: https://twitter.com/CyberProtectUK/status/1527657160586444800?s=20&t=RdAiopW83gUlsAymvjnu5g
Remember, your bank, or any other official organisation, won’t ask you to share personal information over email or text. If you need to check that it’s a genuine message, contact the company using details from their official website or app.
Spotted a suspicious email? Forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) –
Parish Walk – Sunday May 29th
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThere’s another parish walk this Sunday, May 29th
It’s a circular 6.5 mile route, meeting at 10.00hrs at Kingston Blount Village Hall, and will take in Sydenham, Chalford, Copcourt, Postcombe, and Aston Rowant. It should be completed by 1315hrs.
There are five, not difficult, stiles. The walk will be at a leisurely pace and is mostly on grassy footpaths.
Wear long trousers and walking boots. Bring water and a banana.
This is a joint venture between the parish council and Thame and Wheatley Ramblers. It’s open to anyone and there is no need to book. No dogs please (except guide dogs).
Cricket club fixtures
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThis weekend’s fixtures at Aston Rowant Cricket Club:
Saturday 28thMay
1st Team v Wokingham
Top pitch
Start 1130hrs
4th Team v Kimble 1st team
Bottom pitch
Start 13.00hrs
The bar will be open as usual.
For other fixtures and junior games see the club’s website – astonrowantcc.com
Parish Platinum Jubilee Celebrations…
/in News/by Adam BernsteinSee the document below for detail on the parish’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations…
Jubilee events message from the church
/in News/by Adam BernsteinPop up Pub in Aston Rowant
The Aston Arms will be opening its doors on Friday 3rd of June at 6pm in the church. We have the license in place and the beer is on order. There will be cheap draught beer, real ale brewed locally, as well as a supply of wine and other drinks. So please come and join us, the beer doesn’t keep so we need customers. If the event is successful we hope to be able to repeat it in the future.
Service of Thanksgiving for the Jubilee of our Queen
A service will be held at 10 am on Sunday 5th June to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II at St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Aston Rowant. Everyone is welcome to join us to mark this important event.
Church Decorations
The church will be decorated for the Jubilee by different members and groups in the community. Please visit any time to view.
Revised dates for parish litter pick
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThe parish litter pick is this weekend, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May.
Those who can help should meet:
Saturday 21st May: 10am at the bus stop in Kingston Blount to pick litter on the B4009 in Kingston Blount and Aston Hill.
Sunday 22nd May: 10am at the bus stop on the A40 by the Lambert Arms in Aston Rowant to pick litter along the A40 and B4009.
Litter picking tools, high-vis vests, and bags will be supplied.
It would be helpful if those interested could contact Steven Sowerby on .
Cricket Club Fixtures
/in News/by Adam BernsteinFor those interested, below are Aston Rowant Cricket Club’s fixtures this weekend:
Saturday
1st team v Finchampstead 1st Team
Start 11.30
Top Field
3rd team v Tetsworth 1st team.
Start 1pm
Bottom Field
Sunday
Village Knock Out 3rd Round
Aston Rowant v Langford
1pm
More details on all fixtures including junior matches are on the club’s website -https://www.astonrowantcc.com