Results of the November draw:
1st prize – Fiona Pigeon
2nd prize – Jean Giles
3rd prize – David Allen
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Colin Lamb’s photo Holy Trinity Church porch in springtime won the people’s vote in the 2023 calendar photo competition.
The organisers thank everyone who took part; the calendar is being appreciated and once again is being sent around the world. It is on sale for £6 (or £10 for two) in the church. Costs have been covered, so all future proceeds go to Holy Trinity Church.
Results of the October draw:
1st prize – Tim Huckvale
2nd prize – Amanda Ransom
3rd prize – Amy Brace
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Petra Berry writes: Just counted the money and we have raised £715! A brilliant result. Thank you everyone for your donations of money, cakes, fruit and vegs etc. And of course thank you all for coming to support this worthwhile cause. A really fantastic result. Thank you all so much.
Parishes Clerk Kirsty Buttle relays a message from Age UK Oxfordshire: We know that the spiralling cost of living is causing a lot of anxiety to older people and their families and that too many people will struggle with rising costs this winter. In light of this, we are launching a new campaign to ensure that people are aware of and receiving all the support to which they are entitled.
For more information, visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/about-us/cost-of-living-campaign/
The Book of Condolence in Holy Trinity church, which has been open throughout this time of National Mourning, will be closed on Tuesday 20th September at 11am.
The church is open throughout the day, every day, for times of reflection and quiet.
Results of the September draw:
1st prize – £70 Tony Skowronski
2nd prize – £42 Philip Holton
3rd prize – £28 Liz Kirkman
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We’re told that Cherwell District Council is no longer providing free waste bags for dog owners. Consequently, the supply of bags that some dog walkers may have relied on in the Millennium Field will no longer be replenished. Please make sure you have your own bags ready when out walking the dog!
Organisers of May’s Tea for Ukraine have received the attached letter from the Red Cross to thank Sibford for raising £1025 for the Red Cross Ukrainian refugee appeal.
Results of the August draw:
1st prize – Ruth Smith
2nd prize – Sue Rowley
3rd prize – Anne Spackman
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A query received via our Contact form asks if anyone can help identify this artefact spotted on the Macmillan Way (southern end of Ditchedge Lane), about 250 metres north of Traitor’s Ford.
There’s some discussion about it in the Facebook group Ridgeway and Ancient Tracks of Britain. Please let us know if you can add any further information.
Results of the July draw:
1st prize £70 – Tracy Morbey
2nd prize £42 – Jane Morgan
3rd prize £28 – Martin Garnham
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