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Sunday 21 June 2026Partly cloudy
Temperature in Sibford at 5.10pm: 27°
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.
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Partly cloudy with clear spells
Private event
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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
Road closure affecting road from Gower to The Firs
Shrubfest 2026
Sibford’s very own charity music festival is back for a second year of fund-raising, fun …read more
Cream Tea
Ladies Coffee Club
Ladies!! Come for coffee and a chat at the pub.
Men’s Breakfast Club
We're just these guys, you know?
For further information, please visit our website page
SHS – Day trip to Bournemouth
A coach trip to visit the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Times may change; …read more
Sibford Striders
…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
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
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
Walks near Sibford
We are blessed with great walking country around the Sibfords. Visit the Sibford Walkers webpage for maps of over 50 circular walks. Each map page includes a link to download …read more
Fix My Street
The most reliable way to report problems with roads and local amenities, such as
- Abandoned vehicles
- Dog Fouling
- Drainage
- Flyposting or graffiti
- Flytipping or litter
- Pavements
- Streetcleaning
- Unlit lampposts
- Potholes…read more
…earlier news
Voices from the past
15 years ago
the Sibford Scene in June 2011
In defence of Ivy: Before anyone starts hacking ivy off trees I would suggest reading the article called IVY - FRIEND OR FOE? which …
In defence of Ivy
Before anyone starts hacking ivy off trees I would suggest reading the article called IVY – FRIEND OR FOE? which can be found at the website www.arborecology.co.uk in the articles section. This provides a balanced view on the issue of ivy on trees. Some of the key points are as follows.
- Ivy is not parasitic and does not directly affect the health of the trees it climbs. A heavy infestation of ivy is likely to be a sign that the tree is in a natural state of decline.
- Ivy provides shelter for birds and their nests and roosting sites for bats.
- In Autumn the flowers are an important source of nectar and pollen for bees and many other insects.
- The berries which ripen in March/April have a high fat content and are an invaluable energy source for many species of birds.
- Many species of invertebrate live in ivy and some feed on it directly. These invertebrates themselves are an important food sources for many other species.
The removal of ivy from trees may be considered desirable in parks and gardens but this does not mean that it is always appropriate in the countryside. It should also be noted that it is an offence to damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of any bat and it does not require the offence to be intentional or deliberate.
Andy Newbold
153 years ago
Reverend Stevens's diary for Thursday 17 July 1873
Went to Islington with Mr and Mrs Hole. Called on Conrad Meyer.
Went to Islington with Mr and Mrs Hole. Called on Conrad Meyer.
Local picture of the day

Possibly the first swift to take up residence in Stour View (June 2026)

Possibly the first swift to take up residence in Stour View (June 2026)