In the Sibfords today…
Saturday 12 October 2024Summary for SE England: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, clearing later.
…and tomorrow
Holy Communion (BCP)
Following the Book of Common Prayer
All Age Family Service
Lay led
Private event
… and after that
Don't miss...
Sibford Walkers
We leave the Village Hall car park on foot or by car at 10 am …read more
Flu clinic
If you haven’t already been jabbed, please support Sibford Surgery by booking your flu vaccination …read more
Bridge club
A friendly group, playing bridge to the best of their ability, and with new bridge …read more
Sibfords History Society – The Green Man
Tim Healey gave us a fascinating talk on drovers' roads last year and has returned …read more
From the Roof of the World
2024 is an auspicious year for the people of Sibford, as it marks the return …read more
Bridge club
Sibford Walkers
Film Night
The Great Escaper with Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson.
On June 5th 2014, 89-year old …read more
Men’s Brunch Club
We're just these guys, you know? Having a late breakfast.
For further information, please visit …read more
Bridge club
…more events
News & Notices
Sibford Ferris Parish Council – Notice of Vacancy
Sibford Ferris Parish Council
Clerk to the Council: Kirsty Buttle
Clerks address: 74 Beaulieu Close
Banbury
Oxon
OX16 4FQ
Email: sfpc
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR
PARISH …read more
Refusal of planning application for Backside Lane Paddocks is being appealed
An appeal has been lodged against CDC's refusal of Planning Permission in Principle for the construction of up to five dwellings on the former Paddocks at the end of Backside …read more
New planning application for Pheasant Pluckers Inn
Planning permission is being sought to build 3 - 7 dwellings on the Pheasant Pluckers Inn (Blaze Inn Saddles) site in Burdrop.
The application documents are available on the Cherwell …read more
Book your flu jab now
If you haven’t already been jabbed, please support Sibford Surgery by booking your flu vaccination with them. They will be running a flu clinic at Sibford Village Hall on Tuesday …read more
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Petra Berry writes: A big thank you to everyone who supported the Macmillan Coffee Morning. We had such a fun day and were so lucky with the weather.
We …read more
Encounter at 19,000 feet
It was 30 years ago in October 1994 that a group of Tibetans escaping from Chinese repression reached the highest point of their route to freedom - at a pass …read more
CPR Training – change of date
Please note that the CPR Training session scheduled for 22nd October has been cancelled. The next session will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 12 November.
Workshops on Tibetan Art
During their tour of the UK the Tibetan monks from the Tashu Lhunpo monastery will be staying in Sibford over the weekend of 19 – 20 October. In addition to …read more
Tibetan Sand Mandala
During their UK tour From the Roof of the World, Tibetan monks from the Tashu Lhunpo monastery will be staying in Sibford over the weekend of 19 – 20 …read more
From The Roof of The World
Just as they did 10 years ago the Tibetan Tashi Lhunpo Monks, who live in exile in their monastery in India, will stop off in Sibford on their UK tour, …read more
…earlier news
Voices from the past
24 years ago
the Sibford Scene in August 2000
The Wykham Arms: As everyone is aware, The Wykham Arms has recently undergone major changes, and that isn't referring to the name. James …
The Wykham Arms
As everyone is aware, The Wykham Arms has recently undergone major changes, and that isn’t referring to the name. James and Sarah Lloyd own The Moody Cow which is both a Limited Company and a Registered Trade Mark and have bought The Wykham Arms. They have made a huge investment in turning the run down, uncared for village local into a public house most villages would envy. Careful restoration, exposing original features and enhancing the newer ones has transformed The Wykham Arms to give the feeling of space combined with warmth and quality.
Karl Smith and Pippa Baston are running the business and are being supported by James and Sarah who also have The Moody Cow in Upton Bishop, near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. Established in 1993 their philosophy is straight forward: Simple, fresh homemade food, presented well, in comfortable surroundings, served by obliging people at a sensible price. Everything is homemade, freshly prepared and cooked to order, from the soup at the beginning to the ice cream at the end. This combined with a selection of real ales, beers and wines has been the recipe for success and is now to be duplicated here.
As for the name …….. well, “The Moody Cow” will appear on signage in ‘conjunction with ‘The Wykham Arms” to make the visitors to Sibford Gower aware of who owns and runs this now charming village pub/restaurant.
The Moody Cow at The Wykham Arms will be open to the public from Thursday 3rd August.
130 years ago today
Reverend Stevens's diary for Friday 12 October 1894
A delightful Autumn day. Mild, calm, bright. Drove Bell and Rosa to Bloxham. Called at Captain Paul’s Lodge. Could not …
A delightful Autumn day. Mild, calm, bright. Drove Bell and Rosa to Bloxham. Called at Captain Paul’s Lodge. Could not make any one hear. Called on the Boissiers and Captain Davies: all out. Called on Mr and Mrs Wade at Tadmarton on our return. They were both at home, and we stayed probably an hour.