
Thame & Wheatley Ramblers – Introductory Walks on 4th June
As in previous years Thame and Wheatley Ramblers have organised some walks to introduce people to walking with them. These will take place on Sunday 4th June in Thame. This year they are offering a short walk, followed by tea and cakes, and a longer one finishing with complimentary home-made soup. See attached notice, and […]

Cricket club news
This weekend sees the start of the cricket league season as well as the next round of the Village Knockout Cup. ARCC is hosting the first of what will be a monthly event. There will be live music from ‘Dirty Money’ and food by ‘Gyrosworld’. Additionally, there will be a coronation special of lager at […]
Mark LordThe Aston Arms is reopening
The Aston Arms is reopening for the Coronation in Aston Rowant Church with soft drinks, beers, cider and wines at affordable prices. From 6pm on Monday 8th May 2023. For more details contact Richard Boarder on 07795 681263 See the flyer attachment below.

Chilterns Walking Festival
I am leading a walk for the Chiltern Conservation Board Walking Festival. It will be on Sunday 28 May at 10.00 from Frieth Church, RG9 6PR. It is 3.8 miles and will be leisurely on good paths with some good views across the Hambleden Valley. Book direct through the board on its website: Chilterns Walking […]

Litter Picker Vacancy
LITTER PICKER – VACANCY Are you keen to keep our community looking it’s best, while earning some pocket money? Aston Rowant Parish Council are once again seeking a litter picker to help keep our parish clean and tidy. This would be for a maximum of 4 hours per month in and around the parish, excluding […]

Aston Rowant Cricket Club reopens for 2023 season
After a false start due to the rain and sleet that normally accompanies the start of cricket the season will (weather permitting) begin this weekend – 22 April. While there aren’t any matches, Friday night junior training will start on the 21st. It’s a chance to renew membership and have a drink with friends as […]

Emergency Alert Reminder
There will be a UK-wide test for the new mobile phone Emergency Alert system in the early evening of Sunday 23 April 2023. You can expect an alert and a test message on your mobile phone, even if it is on silent. The charity Refuge has advice on how people experiencing domestic abuse can manage […]

Bank Holiday Bins
Bank holiday bins With a few bank holidays coming up, SODC will be emptying your bins on a different day to usual from 1 to 13 May and again during the week commencing 29 May. For details, visit: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/wastecalendar or see attached.

Check that you are registered to vote ….
Have you moved house or recently turned 18? Check that you are registered to vote People who have moved house or turned 18 since last summer should check they are registered to vote in the upcoming local elections. These elections are your chance to help influence future decisions on important local issues. Don’t miss this opportunity, […]
