Firefighters at Chipping Norton have recently posted this warning about potentially dangerous tumble dryers, with a helpful checklist on how to prevent problems occurring. It is this time of year when your tumble dryer comes into its own, drying clothes quicker and preventing wet …
More copies of the booklet on Chadlington men who went to fight in the First World War will be available shortly. The booklet to mark the hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War is now being reprinted and will be for …
Congratulations to all those involved with this year’s prime village Autumn event, for raising a record £2404.40. The funds are vital to running the playgroup, which provides a safe and homely environment that nurtures children aged between 2 and 5 through play. Chadlington Playgroup offers …
Need a warm and colourful boost to counteract the winter gloom and chilly temperatures? Christmas Artweeks Events are well under way in and around the village, and continue this weekend and into December, at Sandy’s House, Bull Hill (see above) and also continue this weekend …
Planning a takeaway this weekend, or sometime soon? Whether you make it, fake it, or ‘take it away’, Chadlington residents are invited to be part of the fundraising Care for a Curry campaign this month. It’s all in aid of Katharine House Hospice, providing specialist palliative …
This weekend (Saturday and Sunday November 17th/18th) sees the first of a series of Artweeks events in and around Chadlington in the run-up to Christmas. Local artist Jill Colchester starts things off with Floribunda–paintings and drawings of flowers, at Cob Cottage in Chapel Row, …
After months of planning by Chadlington Parish Council, a special Armistice tree–a rowan– has been planted at the village’s Memorial Hall. The dedication ceremony, included prayers led by the Reverend Mark Abrey and a selection of readings of WW1 poetry by Parish Council Chairman Howard …
While the story of the muntjac cut free from a garden gate in Chadlington might have given you a smile, the firefighters on duty always know that their next call-out could be to a serious road crash or a house fire. The team at Chipping …
Once Hallowe’en celebrations are over, a reminder from West Oxfordshire District Council that pumpkins can be recycled as part of your weekly food waste collection service. Pumpkins can either be left at the side of food waste bins, or cut into pieces and placed inside …
Last month’s Organ Donation Week, run by the NHS, highlighted that in the county last year 57 people had life-saving donations of organs but 27 people died waiting for one. If you would like to consider becoming a donor, spare a few moments to look …