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Monday 18 May 2026Partly cloudy with rain
Temperature in Sibford at 4.10am: 7°
Yoga
Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
Local artist Nigel Fletcher's Spring Exhibition runs from 9th to 25th May this year, part …
Local artist Nigel Fletcher's Spring Exhibition runs from 9th to 25th May this year, part of Oxfordshire Artweeks.
Nigel writes: This year I've been experimenting from time to time with abstract or semi - abstract painting, I can't say I'm an expert at it but really enjoy the process, working with saturated colour and in a completely different way than I'm used to has been fun, frustrating and when it goes well - very exciting! and so I'll be framing 22 and looking forward to showing them to you.
And of course there will be plenty of new figurative paintings of local scenery and painting trips to the Norfolk coast etc.
Sibford Gower Annual Parish Meeting & Parish Council Meeting
7pm: Annual Parish Meeting The agenda is at SGPC APM Agenda 18.05.26 7.15pm approx: Annual …
7pm: Annual Parish Meeting
The agenda is at SGPC APM Agenda 18.05.26
7.15pm approx: Annual Parish Council Meeting
The agenda and related documents are at https://sibfordgower-pc.gov.uk/meetings/18th-may-2026/
Private event
…and tomorrow
Partly cloudy with rain
Green & Silver bin collection
What can I put in what bin? Cherwell DC provide information on their website.…
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.
Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
Local artist Nigel Fletcher's Spring Exhibition runs from 9th to 25th May this year, part …
Local artist Nigel Fletcher's Spring Exhibition runs from 9th to 25th May this year, part of Oxfordshire Artweeks.
Nigel writes: This year I've been experimenting from time to time with abstract or semi - abstract painting, I can't say I'm an expert at it but really enjoy the process, working with saturated colour and in a completely different way than I'm used to has been fun, frustrating and when it goes well - very exciting! and so I'll be framing 22 and looking forward to showing them to you.
And of course there will be plenty of new figurative paintings of local scenery and painting trips to the Norfolk coast etc.
Yoga
Private event
Bridge Club
…and after that
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Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
Local artist Nigel Fletcher's Spring Exhibition runs from 9th to 25th May this year, part …read more
Sibford Gower Annual Parish Meeting & Parish Council Meeting
7pm: Annual Parish Meeting
The agenda is at SGPC APM Agenda 18.05.26
7.15pm approx: Annual …read more
Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
Sibford Strollers
We leave the Village Hall car park on foot or by car at 10am sharp…read more
Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
Sibford Ferris Annual Parish Meeting
Please see below the agenda for the Annual Meeting of Sibford Ferris Parish.
Sibford Ferris Parish Council Meeting
Sibfords History Society – Indians at Victorian Oxford
Speaker: Stephen Barker
The first Indian students to attend the University of Oxford arrived in …read more
Artweeks – Nigel Fletcher
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News & Notices
Sibford Ferris Parish Council Meeting
The agenda and associated documents for the May meeting of Sibford Ferris Parish Council can be found below.
Sibford Ferris Parish Annual Parish Meeting
Please see below the agenda for the Annual Meeting of Sibford Ferris Parish.
The Secret Lives of Swifts
Sibford Gower Parish Council Meeting
The agenda and associated documents for the next meeting of Sibford Gower Parish Council can be found using the link below:
Shrubfest 2026
OK guys, tickets are now available to purchase for this family event supporting the Brain Tumour Charity.
Contact Nicola Durrrant at nic
Tickets are £8 …read more
Sibford Gower Annual Parish Meeting
Please see below the agenda for the Sibford Gower Annual Parish Meeting.
Sean Woodcock MP April Update
Please see below a summary from Sean Woodcock MP on his work through April 2026.
Cerys Upstone
Policy and Communications Officer for Sean Woodcock MP
Email: cerys.upstone
Between the end …read more
International Space Station
ISS over Sibford tonight - rising in the W at 9:35pm, up to 80º at 9:38pm.
Weather forecast is "overcast clouds", cloud cover 95%.
Notes:
- The "up to" figure is …read more
The Sibfords Newsletters
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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
21 years ago
the Sibford Scene in July 2005
Sibford Fun Run Sunday, 19 June 2005: On a very hot day, a number of determined individuals of all ages participated in the Fun Run over a …
Sibford Fun Run Sunday, 19 June 2005
On a very hot day, a number of determined individuals of all ages participated in the Fun Run over a course starting by the Cricket Pavilion in Sibford School, passing through Grounds Farm, watched by some interested sheep, down Hillbottom, over the stream (very little mud this year!), to pick up the track leading to Swalcliffe Grange, climbing up the Gated Road and left turn towards Folly Field, descending to Main Street for 50 yards and a loft turn to Small House and back into Sibford School for the final push for the line.
First home was Sibford Gower “regular runner”, Paul Hobson; in seventh place came the first lady, Megan Gilkes who were presented with their trophies, kindly donated by Terry Young. All the runners received a medal for their efforts which were handed over by our two of the junior runners, Lydia Kitchen and Naomi Spencer, who had earlier won the Girl’s run, finishing only yards behind the Boy’s winner Clinton Brown.
Everyone, whilst cxhausted by their efforts, pledged to return in 2006 when it is hoped that many more from the local community will take part in the event. For some it was an opportnity to conclude their training prior to taking part in “The Race for Life”, whilst for others it was a first occasion to savour the unique scenery of the Sibford Fun Run.
Our grateful thanks are extended to the Headmaster of Sibford School, Michael Goodwin, the Business Manager, Peter Robinson and Jane & Percy Turner for the use of the facilities and preparation of the course. To Minuteman Press, Banbury, for the printing of direction markers and race numbers, as well as sponsorship of the medals, to Keith Hicks for starting the race and providing the commentary, to the Gilkes, Lamb & Taylor Families for allowing us to run over their land, to the Administrators, Ginny Bennett & Muriel Chandler and our first class team of Course Marshals, Graydon Kitchen, Joanna Gilkes, Paul Saunders and Mike Clarke. Come and join in the fun in 2006.
153 years ago
Reverend Stevens's diary for Thursday 24 April 1873
Mr Manier came as French tutor to De Trafford on recommendation of Chevalier Buè at 5/- per lesson.
Mr Manier came as French tutor to De Trafford on recommendation of Chevalier Buè at 5/- per lesson.
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1/162 Sibford Gower crossroads (detail from 1/163)

1/162 Sibford Gower crossroads (detail from 1/163)
