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Saturday 13 June 2026The day will start with clear sky through the late morning hours, transitioning to partly cloudy
Temperature in Sibford at 5.40pm: 18°
…and tomorrow
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Holy Communion (BCP)
Following the Book of Common Prayer
All Age Family Service
Lay led
Quaker Meeting
Please visit http://banburyeveshamquakers.org.uk/sibford for meeting and contact details.
Please visit http://banburyeveshamquakers.org.uk/sibford for meeting and contact details.
Sibford Gardens open for charity
The National Garden Scheme writes "Two charming small villages of Sibford Gower and Sibford Ferris, …
The National Garden Scheme writes "Two charming small villages of Sibford Gower and Sibford Ferris, off the beaten track with thatched stone cottages. 3 contrasting gardens comprising
- a truly traditional plants woman's cottage garden
- an Artist's garden with planting designed to inspire her works
- the gardens of an early C20 Arts and Crafts house.
A fantastic collection bursting with bloom, structural intrigue, interesting planting and some rather unusual plants.
Parking is available in both villages and a map will be provided on the day."
In Sibford Ferris:
In Sibford Gower:
Do come along and enjoy the gardens, support the NGS and its charities and enjoy some tea and delicious home-made cakes at the Village Vall in aid of Holy Trinity Church. You may also pick up some plants for your garden at the plant stall at Carter’s Yard.
Combined admission for all gardens: £7 per adult, children free. Cash or card.
More information at National Garden Scheme event in Sibford.
Refreshments and loos at the Village Hall, supporting Holy Trinity Church, Sibford.
Open Gardens Afternoon Tea
Rest your feet, chat about the marvellous gardens, enjoy tea and delicious home-made cakes.…
Rest your feet, chat about the marvellous gardens, enjoy tea and delicious home-made cakes.
Also providing loos and parking for Sibford Gower Gardens.
In aid of Holy Trinity Church.
…and after that
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Sibford Gardens open for charity
The National Garden Scheme writes "Two charming small villages of Sibford Gower and Sibford Ferris, …read more
Open Gardens Afternoon Tea
Rest your feet, chat about the marvellous gardens, enjoy tea and delicious home-made cakes.…read more
Outdoor Shakespeare Evening
Grand Opening of Sibford’s brand-new Outdoor Theatre
Experience an evening of live performance in our …read more
Horti visit to Rodmarton Manor
The Horti has secured a private visit to this renowned Arts and Crafts house and …read more
Sibfords History Society – John Piper and Oxfordshire
We welcome the return of Lizzy Rowe, this time to talk about John Piper. …read more
Book Swap Café
Welcome to our monthly chance to have coffee/cake and a chat. Browse our large selection …read more
Midsummer Fête
Road closure affecting road from Gower to The Firs
Webmaster's note: As far as I can make out, the closure is in order to …read more
Sibford Striders
We leave the Village Hall car park on foot or by car at 9.30am sharp…read more
Road closure affecting road from Gower to The Firs
…more events
News & Notices
Horti – Afternoon visit to University College
The Horti invites you to join them in an afternoon visit to University College, Oxford on Friday 10 July.
The impressive college buildings are set amongst beautiful lawned Quads …read more
Sibford Ferris Parish Council Minutes
The minutes of the May meeting of Sibford Ferris Parish Council have been published and can be found using the link below:
https://sibfordferris-pc.gov.uk/meetings/council-meeting-21st-may-2026-2/
Sibford Gower Parish Council – New website
Sibford Gower Parish Council has a new website so very soon the content relating to the Parish Council on this village website will be removed and replaced with a link …read more
Sean Woodcock MP May Update
Between the start of a new parliamentary session and various visits within the constituency, it has been a busy month.
Here is a look back at what I’ve been up …read more
Old Mission Hall Studios for rent
Old Mission Hall Studios (OMHS)
Artist/Creative Space to Rent
Temple Mill Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RX
For details about the space and to view please contact Sibford
Outdoor Shakespeare Evening
Grand Opening of Sibford’s brand-new Outdoor Theatre
Experience an evening of live performance in our stunning new Outdoor Theatre space.
Enjoy performances from pupils at Sibford and Tudor Hall School, …read more
Shrubfest 2026
Sibford’s very own charity music festival is back for a second year of fund-raising, fun and great sounds in a beautiful garden setting.
Tickets for this friendly evening in aid …read more
International Space Station
ISS next visible over Sibford around Thursday 9 July 2026.
Notes:
- The "up to" figure is a measure of the maximum height of the ISS in the sky, between 0° …read more
The Sibfords Newsletters
Our daily newsletters provide the local weather forecast and list upcoming village events, new planning applications, etc. Subscribe here!
The Town Estate Charity
A Helping Hand for Sibford Gower and Burdrop Residents
The Town Estate Charity (Sibford Gower and Burdrop) has been part of our community since around 1560. It was set up …read more
…earlier news
Voices from the past
16 years ago
the Sibford Scene in May 2010
The Sibfords new website: thesibfords.org.uk - launched 10 May 2010 A major spin off from the DOMESDAY project has been the development of a …
The Sibfords new website
thesibfords.org.uk – launched 10 May 2010
A major spin off from the DOMESDAY project has been the development of a new village web site. The Sibfords Society felt that the information gained from the Domesday project would need a wider audience than the data base stored on the Society’s computer.
The opportunity has been taken to provide a source of wider information than that gathered in the survey. This includes:
- a section devoted to the Domesday project and the findings
- a village diary has been developed in which it is hoped to include all village events
- a special section set up to show all Village Hall bookings
- groups that completed the Domesday Organisations survey will be offered their own page with access and information controlled by themselves or a link to their own web site
- a Sibipedia section based on Wikipedia in which we hope that villagers and ex-villagers will add information b about past village life
- a map which shows where events take place and organisations meet.
As time goes on we hope to develop the site with input from villagers and reports of local events in the community. Log on to thesibfords.org.uk and keep up to date with life in this small part of rural England.
153 years ago
Reverend Stevens's diary for Wednesday 2 July 1873
Bell, self and G de Trafford dined with Rev F A and Mrs Wilson. Drove to Sandford. Trial of voices …
Bell, self and G de Trafford dined with Rev F A and Mrs Wilson.
Drove to Sandford.
Trial of voices of candidates for vacant chaplaincy of New College.
Julius Sankey and Mr Pope came in evening.
Diary labels the entry as “Aug” rather than “Jul”.
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2/21 Frank Lascelles as Tehonikonraka, Chief of the tribe of Iroquois

2/21 Frank Lascelles as Tehonikonraka, Chief of the tribe of Iroquois