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Oxfordshire CC has given notice that Hook Norton Roadwill be closed to traffic for two weeks from Monday 8 July to Friday 19 July for sewer connection works.
We leave the Village Hall car park on foot or by car at 10 am sharp to do a circuit of approximately 2 hours. You are advised, therefore, to get to the village hall by 9.55 am latest.
Dogs are welcome provided that they are put on a lead when requested. Walking boots ( or wellies in wet weather) are recommended but not compulsory. Walking poles may also be beneficial. Some routes include stiles.
If you are leaving your car at the village hall to complete the walk, please park it on the road outside rather than in the car park.
Please don’t hesitate to ring Phil on 07961 161 358 or email hiltonphilip1
What can I put in what bin? Cherwell DC provide information on their website.
What to do with your old mattress, paint, or any other household item? Use Oxfordshire County Council's waste wizard.
Oxfordshire CC has given notice that Hook Norton Roadwill be closed to traffic for two weeks from Monday 8 July to Friday 19 July for sewer connection works.
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Results of the July draw:
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From Oxon CC, 27 June:
CONSULTATION – Sibford Ferris proposed 20mph Speed Limits
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From Oxon CC, 27 June:
CONSULTATION – Sibford Gower proposed 20mph Speed Limits
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Paul Eddington, 1927 – 1995
Most village people, if not all, will have heard of the death of Paul Eddington (alias Jim Hacker of Yes, Prime Minister fame) on November 4th, after a long and debilitating illness, bravely borne with tremendous courage.
What you may not know is that he was a Quaker and was a pupil at Sibford School during the ’39 – ’45 war. I recently met a New Zealander visiting the Meeting house, who was a fellow pupil and had lively memories of their schooldays together. Despite his busy acting life, Paul Eddington took a continuing interest in the school, its progress and activities.
Although radical in his convictions, he was a gentle, peace-loving man who found spiritual peace in the quiet Quaker form of worship and fully supported the Society’s stand against all war. Apparently one of his few criticisms of the TV scripts was when one poked fun at the Nuclear free zones that various local councils established throughout Britain in the sixties and seventies; he also refused to smoke when scripted to do so in the part. This was long before the present outcry against smoking and other harmful drugs.
Some of you may have seen him recently as Justice Shallow in the BBC’s production of Shakespeare’s Henry the fourth, where he played his part convincingly and with great fortitude. I’m sure that he also played his role in real life with similar courage. Had he been Britain’s real Prime Minister, I feel sure he’d have cut a very different figure from his TV image, and would have striven for true social justice and an end to the greed-ridden policies which afflict our divided country.
John Endersby
viii Sunday after Trinity. Taught in Boys School this morning. My leg is better, but feels somewhat weak. Bell and Rosa visited Miss Sabin and Widow Mary Sabin for me. It was cooler today, but we had no rain.
1/127 Sibford Ferris Friends School, Main Street
1/127 Sibford Ferris Friends School, Main Street