News Archive Is there nothing in the garden? 31 Dec 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)Some plants are dormant in winter, some are not - here's a look at some reasons why. We Never Closed 30 Dec 2025 (Joined-Up Thinking)Eynsham Online has been the starting point for anyone with an interest in Eynsham since 2006... Household Waste Recycling 30 Dec 2025 (Eynsham Village)You need to book ahead to visit a waste recycling centre from 14 January 2026. Life drawing from January onwards... 29 Dec 2025 (Jane Tomlinson)Artists! Untutored life drawing sessions resume for the spring term on Weds 7 January 2026 & run every two weeks until Easter Witches: poems shared on Oct. 29th 19 Dec 2025 (Poetry Exchange: pilgrims of hope )Poems shared at the Pilgrims of Hope poetry exchange on Oct. 29th New year, new you, creative resolve? 19 Dec 2025 (Mill Street Arts)Nurture your creativity this New Year with a rich variety of courses, workshops, talks and demos at Mill Street Arts County Councillor report December '25 17 Dec 2025 (OCC Updates)Thanks to Dan Levy for his final roundup of the year, ranging over several serious issues but with a seasonal smile GreenTEA December newsletter 15 Dec 2025 (GreenTEA)Our festive newsletter is now out with recipes and ideas for a sustainable Christmas and New Year Click for details of 2026 outings 8 Dec 2025 (Eynsham Theatre Club)Join now if you would like to join our theatre trips in 2026. Our annual subscription is £10. Eynsham Record 2025 Number 41 7 Dec 2025 (Eynsham Record)New issue out, just in time for Christmas/New Year Story of a St Leonard's bell ringer 6 Dec 2025 (St Leonard's Bell Ringers)Helen Rhodes explains what happens up in the tower and how she got hooked on ringing Bus available to non-profits 1 Dec 2025 (First & Last Mile CIC)FLM buses can be used by local non-profit groups in return for voluntary donations. This rose is not a rose 1 Dec 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)... a "Christmas" plant that hides some dangerous secrets Could You Make Soup? 29 Nov 2025 (Gatehouse Volunteers)It's the time of year again when Gatehouse put out a request... Closer than You Thought 26 Nov 2025 (Eynsham Village)With 27 bins strategically placed around the village, one is never far away... County Councillor Report November '25 19 Nov 2025 (OCC Updates)An overview of fire service provision, road repairs, congestion charge, OCC budget 2026-7 and local government reorganisation Botley West Solar Farm 14 Nov 2025 (Eynsham Village)Affordable, low carbon energy on our doorstep? Examination has concluded. Fire Stations at Risk 12 Nov 2025 (Eynsham Village)Eynsham Firefighters past and present respond to the County Council’s closure proposals Conker Competition 2025 8 Nov 2025 (Eynsham Village)On 25 October the Eynsham community officially welcomed the autumn season with the annual competition: Jamie O’Sullivan reports The Quiet of the Garden 2 Nov 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)stillness, damp, falling leaves, and ... Funding for the Cowley Line 23 Oct 2025 (Eynsham & District Liberal Democrats)It’s fantastic news that Government funding has been secured for the Cowley line County Councillor report October 2025 22 Oct 2025 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy covers drives into Oxford, cycling / walking round Eynsham, street lights, road repairs -and junctions at Barnard Gate Convenience at a Price 22 Oct 2025 (Eynsham Village)Eynsham Parish Council has decided against funding Back Lane public toilets via local council tax Getting it right at Barnard Gate 19 Oct 2025 (Road Sharing)Oxfordshire County Council has approved an experimental ‘no turn right order’ from Barnard Gate to the A40 Salt Cross Garden Village 3 Oct 2025 (Eynsham Village)Net Zero Carbon Development: last chance to have your say? Fruit for all 1 Oct 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)In a bumper year Oxford Temporary Congestion Charge 27 Sep 2025 (Road Sharing)Register for your FREE resident permit before the scheme begins on Wednesday 29 October! The Famous Five: Our Volunteers 26 Sep 2025 (Eynsham Car Scheme)10 years ago, Eynsham Good Neighbour Network got under way. NRN Wins Oxford Climate Award 19 Sep 2025 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)We are delighted to have won the Oxford Climate Award for Biodiversity and Ecology. County Councillor report September 25 17 Sep 2025 (OCC Updates)From high finance and politics via potholes, major road and traffic schemes to the OUFC stadium: Dan Levy is never dull... No Water or Low Pressure? 15 Sep 2025 (Eynsham Village)A helpful follow-up to the recent water outage Bus Crowdfunding 10 Sep 2025 (First & Last Mile CIC)FLM is now crowdfunding to raise enough funds for a bus to help continue to provide bus services to rural communities. Welcome to our new-look Website :-) 9 Sep 2025 (Joined-Up Thinking)Same helpful content, bright new look – come and check it out! Rain at last! 1 Sep 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)... but will it last? Did Someone Say Circus? 31 Aug 2025 (Eynsham Community Cinema)Thrills and spills at the annual Eynsham Carnival and Shirt Race - now on YouTube Eynsham Swifts–exciting news in 2025 29 Aug 2025 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Swifts return in good numbers even after building work, new nest sites and a swift rescue! New Timetables for Routes 411 and 418 13 Aug 2025 (Road Sharing)West Oxfordshire Community Transport Ltd takes over from First and Last Mile on 1 September Connected at last? 11 Aug 2025 (Road Sharing)OCC proposals for connecting Eynsham Park & Ride to the A40 are finally on view FREE Home Energy improvements 4 Aug 2025 (Eynsham Village)Worried about the cost of living and rising energy bills? Look no further! Cans and buckets only 1 Aug 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)... or maybe not Looking for Non-Medical Transport? 31 Jul 2025 (Eynsham Car Scheme)Transport options beyond the car scheme. Lost and Found 27 Jul 2025 (Eynsham Heritage)A companion to our feature on former residents - with video links and more :-) County Councillor report: July 2025 16 Jul 2025 (OCC Updates)Thanks, Dan Levy, for the latest on community transport, roadworks, active travel and consultations - heatwave notwithstanding! Hot and dry 1 Jul 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)very ... Eynsham Planning Applications 1 Jul 2025 (WODC Info)The following results have been updated recently, should you wish to keep in touch. County Councillor report: June 2025 18 Jun 2025 (OCC Updates)From County Hall and district / county politicking to the whole gamut of transport options - bus, road, foot, bike and car! Garden insanity 1 Jun 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)Summer's onrush in full swing as always Fingers on the Keyboard? We Need You! 29 May 2025 (Joined-Up Thinking)Bring your skills, ideas, experience and know-how to Eynsham Online! News from the library 21 May 2025 (Eynsham Library)update on regular events and news of upcoming activities at the library A Great Time to Go by Bus 18 May 2025 (Eynsham Village)Service H2 extended to Churchill and Nuffield hospitals and to Thornhill Park & Ride County Councillor report: May 2025 14 May 2025 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy rolls up his sleeves to tackle A40 bus lanes, Botley West, community transport, local walking & cycling... and more Looking Ahead 12 May 2025 (Joined-Up Thinking)With running costs covered for the coming year, our plans are shaping up Room for Rent - Update 12 May 2025 (Eynsham Village Hall)The Office directly to the right of the foyer (5.25sq m) is now available. Eynsham Election 2025 2 May 2025 (Eynsham Village)The count is over and the results are in... Sunnyside, Eynsham 2 May 2025 (Cottsway)Cottsway is planning to redevelop this housing scheme to provide modern housing for people in need A rose is a rose is a rose 30 Apr 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)according to that redoubtable literary lady Gertrude Stein; (my last article on plant families, for a while at least). County Councillor report: April 2025 16 Apr 2025 (OCC Updates)H2 bus route extensions, support for First and Last Mile, planning updates, road resurfacing, gulley clearing, Shores Green etc Eynsham Society meets Calum Miller MP 15 Apr 2025 (The Eynsham Society)Juliet Hunter reports on a lively and informative Q&A session with our local MP Plant madness 31 Mar 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)Some plants kill, some plants cure, but, four centuries ago, the tulip drove thousands to financial ruin. Received with Thanks 29 Mar 2025 (Joined-Up Thinking)Grateful thanks to Eynsham News for a magnificent response to our recent funding appeal. Annual Report for Eynsham, 2025 27 Mar 2025 (WODC Info)This covers the activities of West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) in the year to March 2025 County Councillor report: March 2025 19 Mar 2025 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy‘s round-up covers serious road improvements, the twists & turns of local government reorganisation - and OCC elections Horizon Technology Park 18 Mar 2025 (Eynsham Village)Plans to create additional employment space have been lodged with the District Council Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group back! 12 Mar 2025 (Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group)Join us every Friday from 9.30-11am for play, music and snacks for 0-5yr olds at the Baptist Church Hedge In Time 7 Mar 2025 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)an update from Neyotts Meadow by Hannah Shaw Creatively Connected 3 Mar 2025 (Mill Street Arts)Since its launch in Autumn 2023 Mill Street Arts has been growing its provision as a welcoming and inspiring venue for the arts ECM Calendar for 2025 2 Mar 2025 (Eynsham Country Market)Pick up your copy of the 2025 calendar of events at the next Thursday market Heralding Spring 1 Mar 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)... some notes on the ubiquitous daffodil Phone box under threat 25 Feb 2025 (The Eynsham Society)BT intends to remove the red telephone box in The Square, by the Bartholomew Room, even though it is a listed building. County Councillor report February '25 19 Feb 2025 (OCC Updates)Budget highlights + updates on Shores Green and potholes, local government reorganisation & Botley West Solar Farm- thanks Dan! Introducing Oxonian Cycling Club 14 Feb 2025 (Oxonian Cycling Club)Oxonian cycling club is nearly 100 years old, but may be unfamiliar to many. "Two veg" 29 Jan 2025 (Eynsham Garden Club)familiar maybe, but with a fascinating story Eynsham in the News 29 Jan 2025 (Eynsham Village)Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her keynote economic speech at Siemens Healthineers this morning - Oxford Clarion reports Botley Road Closure: End in Sight 24 Jan 2025 (Road Sharing)Network Rail announces an August 2026 completion date, with apologies for the multiple delays. PLUS 4x wider walkway summer '25 County Councillor report: January '25 22 Jan 2025 (OCC Updates)The end of district councils is looming: Dan Levy explains. Plus OCC budget '25-26 inc. roads & flooding: quite a lot to digest Your Village, Your Website 10 Jan 2025 (Joined-Up Thinking)Eynsham Online is now in its 20th year. Wherever has the time gone?! Older Adult Exercise Class Returns 6 Jan 2025 (Age UK Oxfordshire)Age UK Oxfordshire's popular Strength and Balance Exercise Class returns from Wednesday 8th January. In praise of the snowdrop 31 Dec 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)charming, remarkably tough, and sometimes extremely expensive ... B4044 Community Path 24 Dec 2024 (Road Sharing)Design work has now begun and should be complete by April/May 2025 County Councillor report December '24 18 Dec 2024 (OCC Updates)A40-Eynsham-Wolvercote, budget 2025-6, local government reorganisation and good news on footpaths at Oxford Road playing field 'Growing your own' 11 Dec 2024 (Eynsham Allotment Association)Eynsham Allotment Association has some plots available Park and Charge: Eynsham 11 Dec 2024 (Road Sharing)More drivers are still needed to keep the EV car club running Job Done! 9 Dec 2024 (Eynsham Good Neighbour Network)Here are some of the things users have asked us to do The holly and the ivy 1 Dec 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)useful garden plants with ancient symbolism Help EFB to Carry on Helping! 25 Nov 2024 (Eynsham Food Bank)If you have more than you need this festive season, please help Eynsham Food Bank to carry on helping in 2025 How did we do in 2024? 24 Nov 2024 (Eynsham Car Scheme)12 months of Eynsham Car Scheme to the end of September 2024, with 20 drivers or so. County Councillor report November '24 20 Nov 2024 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy outlines the revised A40 scheme as consultation starts on Monday. Plus buses, budgets, pensioner support, recycling... Eynsham Cricket Club - a great 2024 14 Nov 2024 (Eynsham Cricket Club)A successful season for Eynsham CC for men, women, our friendly team and for junior boys & girls. Baby weighing 11 Nov 2024 (Walkie Talkies)St Leonard's Church is providing scales to weigh your baby When our phone rings... 1 Nov 2024 (Eynsham Good Neighbour Network)... and Good Neighbours picks up A time to rest? 31 Oct 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)Summer Time has finished, so take it (a bit) easier. Changing Times 30 Oct 2024 (Eynsham Village)A welcome to the organisations that have set up here in the last 12 months or so - and a salute to those that have gone. The A40 HIF2 Project - Latest 22 Oct 2024 (OCC Updates)County Councillor Dan Levy has an update for residents, now that a key milestone has been passed Water, water ev'rywhere ... 30 Sep 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)... summer seems a distant memory County Councillor report September 24 18 Sep 2024 (OCC Updates)Featuring Botley Road, the (in)famous Park & Ride, bus improvement schemes and a new Eynsham electoral division Swift survey 2024 8 Sep 2024 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Read about how our fantastic summer visitors have been doing this year The Bells of St Leonard's 1 Sep 2024 (St Leonard's Bell Ringers)The bells will be silent for a few months, as they have been removed for renovation. Gone Already? 31 Aug 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)the seasons are still "misbehaving" ‘Spirit of Place’ 22 Aug 2024 (Eynsham Village)A study of our village by a local group supplies some pointers for the future The Last Note from the North 15 Aug 2024 (Notes from the North)A farewell to Eynsham, a game of football, and a poem. Phew, what a scorcher! (etc) 31 Jul 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)Summer is here, but a gardener's work is never done. Calum Comes to Eynsham 13 Jul 2024 (Eynsham Village)A note from our new MP, Calum Miller, hot on the heels of election Can you help Eynsham Country Market? 12 Jul 2024 (Eynsham Country Market)Home Bakers - we need you! Shirt Race 2024 Winners 6 Jul 2024 (Eynsham Shirt Race)Shirt Race Winners for 2024 - held on Saturday 6th July Sumer is icumen in! 30 Jun 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)The rain has stopped ... Recording rare plants with NRN 26 Jun 2024 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)NRN’s Botanical team have been surveying the Carnival Meadow in the Playing Fields in order to identify key plant species. "Flaming" June? 2 Jun 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)... will summer ever arrive? 10,000 Thanks from Eynsham Food Bank 28 May 2024 (Eynsham Food Bank)This month will see the Foodbank make its 10,000th delivery Container Gardening 26 May 2024 (Eynsham Allotment Association)Making the most of small spaces Your Questions Answered 24 May 2024 (Eynsham Car Scheme)Your most frequently asked questions about using Eynsham Car Scheme, with answers below. Call 07469 764174 if you have more :-) WODC May 2024 Update 23 May 2024 (WODC Info)Thoughts on the recent and coming elections, plus the latest on Salt Cross Garden Village and the local plan review County Councillor report: May 2024 23 May 2024 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy has a further brief report on County Council matters, including the contentious Park & Ride... Pollinators 5 May 2024 (Eynsham Allotment Association)Reprint from Eynsham News #67 Eynsham Elections 2024 3 May 2024 (Eynsham Village)The count is over and the results are in... Global warming, or what? 29 Apr 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)A weird spring - or is it? The Thames Valley Flood Scheme 18 Apr 2024 (Notes from the North)They may be some way off, but plans for a possible flood storage area near Eynsham could be good news for the village. County Councillor report: April 2024 17 Apr 2024 (OCC Updates)New special schools and supported housing, new funds for road resurfacing and public EV charging, for cycling and walking too Has spring sprung? 31 Mar 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)The clocks have changed, but has the season? Annual Report from District Council 8 Mar 2024 (WODC Info)Update from West Oxfordshire District Council, inc. Thames Water, Planning, WestHive Funding Community and Nature Recovery Plan Annual Report 2023-24 6 Mar 2024 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy's summary of the past 12 months to Eynsham Annual Parish Meeting. In like a lion? 28 Feb 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)Spring is just around the corner ... perhaps Plots and Gardens 26 Feb 2024 (Eynsham Allotment Association)A reprint from Eynsham News #66 By Nick Clapton and Peter Taylor Remembering Nicky Chambers 26 Feb 2024 (GreenTEA)It is with great sadness that we mark the death of Nicky Chambers on 19th February, far too soon at the age of only 57. Sheep 24 Feb 2024 (Notes from the North)A sideways glance at sheep north of the A40. Molehills, flocks and flooding 24 Feb 2024 (Notes from the North)A look at moles and molehills, birds flocking, and floods over winter. Why does Botley West want solar panels along Lower Road? County Councillor report February '24 21 Feb 2024 (OCC Updates)Prioritising adult social care and children’s services, flood defences and roads in the budget for 2024-25 : Dan Levy explains The darkest days are behind us 2 Feb 2024 (Eynsham Garden Club)more than a month past the winter solstice, the garden begins to stir. DIY Waste Goes Free... 29 Jan 2024 (Eynsham Village)Well, up to a point. Better read the small print first! The Joy of Quiz 27 Jan 2024 (Eynsham News Group)A good pub quiz highlights just what is so special about our village: our cover story for January 2024 Here When You Need Us 26 Jan 2024 (Eynsham Good Neighbour Network)A reminder of what we offer, from Chairman Marshall Leopold County Councillor report January 2024 17 Jan 2024 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy talks about finance and flooding, highways and potholes, Conduit Lane and misguided HGVs... Christmas - and the aftermath 31 Dec 2023 (Eynsham Garden Club)Some advice on what to do with Christmas gifts that are growing, plus seasonal tips. End of Year Report, 2023 23 Dec 2023 (WODC Info)From your three district councillors for Eynsham, Cassington and South Leigh County Councillor report December '23 20 Dec 2023 (OCC Updates)Thanks to Dan Levy for yet another update on OCC services and challenges: finance, highways, planning (Botley West) Eynsham Street Lights 11 Dec 2023 (Eynsham Village)An official explanation for the new arrivals, in case you haven't guessed already Literary Eynsham 7 Dec 2023 (Eynsham Heritage)A new contribution to our feature on Eynsham-based writers... just in time for Christmas :-) Join NRN's Winter Hedge Planting! 5 Dec 2023 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)January 27th 10am-1pm Eynsham Playing Fields Garden Notes 29 Nov 2023 (Eynsham Garden Club)Days are shortening, nights are colder, but there's still plenty to do! County Councillor report: November 23 14 Nov 2023 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy has another helpful roundup - from financial pressures via roadworks and road repairs to primary school admissions Beavers do "DR ABC" 13 Nov 2023 (1st Eynsham Beaver Scouts)In which Eynsham Beavers practise our emergency first aid. Pheasants and Poppies 9 Nov 2023 (Notes from the North)Pheasants are even more abundant this year: should we be pleased? Remembrance Sunday approaches: poppies and world war poetry. County Councillor report: October '23 18 Oct 2023 (OCC Updates)Changes at County Hall, in electoral divisions & at Oxford railway station, a glance at the A40 programme: Dan Levy has it all Help needed 25 Sep 2023 (1st Eynsham Brownies)We need your help County Councillor report September 23 21 Sep 2023 (OCC Updates)Major road improvement projects and challenges plus local updates on RAAC and Thames Water... another full report from Dan Levy WODC September 2023 Update 19 Sep 2023 (WODC Info)Monthly report from the three Eynsham district councillors Swallows and Martins 13 Sep 2023 (Notes from the North)Close encounters with swallows and house martins over the summer and early autumn. Viral Kindness 11 Sep 2023 (Eynsham Village)Combined flu and covid vaccination clinics run on Saturdays in Eynsham from 30 September New Wildflower Meadows for Eynsham! 31 Aug 2023 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Long Mead Foundation has leased 50 acres of Eynsham’s riverside to turn into wildflower meadows Welcome the Warmth 21 Aug 2023 (GreenTEA)Oxfordshire County Council has secured grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of eligible homes in Oxfordshire Green TEA August newsletter 14 Aug 2023 (GreenTEA)Our latest newsletter includes reminders about Autumn events and options for low carbon transport. Ancient and Modern 7 Aug 2023 (Eynsham Village)A smarter way to enjoy your walks, with an app on your phone for a guide Coming Soon, A Feast 24 Jul 2023 (Notes from the North)North of the A40, large green blackberries are forming. It looks promising for a good crop in August. County Councillor report, July 2023 20 Jul 2023 (OCC Updates)Cllr Dan Levy has two significant updates on the A40 - and the Carterton - Oxford railway is moving in the right direction Eynsham West Shapes Up 9 Jul 2023 (Eynsham Village)The developers propose two further parcels of land as potential development sites. Hear the WODC discussion yourself on 12 July Litter pickers 5 Jul 2023 (1st Eynsham Brownies)Eynsham Brownies help keep Eynsham clean Summer Wind Concert review 17.6.23 25 Jun 2023 (West Oxfordshire Clarinets (WOC))"A very enjoyable evening was had by all" at last Saturday’s concert at St Leonard's, given by three Eynsham-based wind groups. County Councillor report: June 2023 21 Jun 2023 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy has the latest railway, road and transport news. Why not bookmark his page? WODC June 2023 Update 20 Jun 2023 (WODC Info)Monthly report from the three Eynsham district councillors GreenTEA June newsletter 15 Jun 2023 (GreenTEA)Our latest newsletter is now out including news on the success of the Salt Cross zero carbon crowdfunder Uncovering Our Past 13 Jun 2023 (Eynsham Heritage)Cotswold Archaeology discoveries on the site of the A40 Park & Ride The Ups and Downs of Wildlife 6 Jun 2023 (Notes from the North)The "balance of nature" is constantly changing, locally as well as globally, largely thanks to human activity. Eynsham Pharmacy 24 May 2023 (Eynsham Village)The sale of Lloyds Pharmacy is no longer going through County Councillor report: May 2023 17 May 2023 (OCC Updates)Boundary changes, school buses, verge management for biodiversity, cost of living measures ... and another transport roundup WODC May 2023 Update 16 May 2023 (WODC Info)Monthly report from the three district councillors, including news on the May elections Eynsham Elections 2023 5 May 2023 (Eynsham Village)The count for election to West Oxfordshire District Council was held overnight Spring Unfolds 2 May 2023 (Notes from the North)Discovering new birds or wildflowers nearby as spring unfolds is uplifting, but watching nature is not always pleasant. Biodiversity net gain for Salt Cross 30 Mar 2023 (Notes from the North)The District Council's welcome ambition of 25% biodiversity net gain may not be achieved. Inspector’s AAP Report - Disaster! 29 Mar 2023 (EPIC)Greatly reduced effectiveness of the AAP on zero net carbon development & biodiversity protection Costs and Benefits 27 Mar 2023 (Eynsham Village)As council tax bills for the coming year begin to arrive... what do residents get for the money? Breakfast Club!! 24 Mar 2023 (Eynsham Community Primary School)We currently run a ‘before school’ breakfast club. Please help support it! Eynsham for Everyone! 21 Mar 2023 (Joined-Up Thinking)Our video series is shaping up already Conduit Lane - Latest 14 Mar 2023 (Eynsham Village)15 months, 3 weeks and one day later ... the lane has reopened at last :-) What's your favourite tree? 10 Mar 2023 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)New tree team and competition Worth the Wait 8 Mar 2023 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre has a new home in the Bartholomew Room at last! Our Troubled Rivers 5 Mar 2023 (Eynsham Village)NOW ON iPLAYER: Paul Whitehouse travels around England and Wales looking at the pressures on our rivers and waterways Carnival 23 gets a theme! 27 Feb 2023 (Eynsham Carnival)Introducing a lighthearted theme that shouldn't limit your expression... The Traumas of Hazeldene Adoption 25 Feb 2023 (Eynsham Village)Who knew that living on a new housing estate could be so complicated? Fr Martin Flatman reports County Councillor report February '23 22 Feb 2023 (OCC Updates)Dan Levy has an update on OCC's budget and spending plans, highways maintenance, transport and buses - plus a photo ID reminder Starlings:Expert Ally Bunning reports 21 Feb 2023 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Field Notes on Eynsham's Starling Murmurations 250 years of Oxford Weather 14 Feb 2023 (Eynsham History Group)Unambiguous local evidence of climate change from an impeccable source. Do share... Historic Eynsham 3 Feb 2023 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)A walker's guide to the older parts of the village by Steve Parrinder Starlings over Eynsham 3 Feb 2023 (Eynsham Village)And still they come! The murmuration remains a regular late afternoon ‘draw’ by the Spar. Sewage in our streams (and streets!) 31 Jan 2023 (GreenTEA)On Saturday 28th January protests took place across the country about dumping of poo by water companies into our rivers. Local energy trials - Equiwatt 30 Jan 2023 (GreenTEA)An opportunity is now available for residents to get involved in grid-balancing trials. Talking Pictures 27 Jan 2023 (Eynsham Village)Lights, Camera, Action... How about a *series* of Eynsham videos? Floods, Ditches and Catkins 25 Jan 2023 (Notes from the North)Where the land locally floods is sometimes difficult to predict, and can give an insight into landscape history. Cottsway Community Fund 24 Jan 2023 (Cottsway)Funding to help local people, charities and voluntary groups improve local communities. The Great Stink - Latest 21 Jan 2023 (Eynsham Village)12 months on from our last report: challenges for Thames Water, The Environment Agency, our District Council ... and you. County Councillor report January 2023 18 Jan 2023 (OCC Updates)Bike lanes, bus fares, Botley Road, Botley West Solar Farm, budgets, electoral boundaries - and sewage: welcome back, Dan Levy! ECM Nominated for Award in 2022 2 Jan 2023 (Eynsham Country Market)ECM reached the finals of the Plunkett Foundation Community Business Awards for Inclusivity. Botley West Solar Farm 27 Dec 2022 (Notes from the North)The landscape north of the A40 could be transformed by this massive development. Hand-made compost workshop 13 Dec 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Join our workshop on 14th January 2023 led by Merton College Head Gardener, Lucille Savin 2022 Runners and Riders! 13 Dec 2022 (Eynsham Village Show)At last! Here is a list of all the winners of cups and trophies at Eynsham Village Show 2022 Calling all lovers of Carnival 12 Dec 2022 (Eynsham Carnival)Help us to put on a stonking 75th celebration and secure the future of our annual village party Aurora Solar Farm 11 Dec 2022 (Eynsham Village)Checking in on yet another low carbon project on the edge of Eynsham, approved in March 2020. Where are we now? Another Plantathon Success 30 Nov 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)A successful Autumn planting out in Eynsham's playing fields! District Council's Hardship Fund 26 Nov 2022 (WODC Info)West Oxfordshire's Hardship Fund Joined-Up Thinking 25 Nov 2022 (Eynsham Village)Grateful thanks to the Eynsham News team for a generous donation towards our running costs HM Forces Welfare 25 Nov 2022 (Royal British Legion - Eynsham Branch)Welfare support is available to the whole Armed Forces Community County Councillor report November '22 16 Nov 2022 (OCC Updates)Cllr Dan Levy has a roundup on cost of living and care provision from OCC, plus some welcome environment and transport updates The Thing about Wasps 16 Nov 2022 (Notes from the North)Wasps' nests have been a feature of 2022. Local Businesses Support Fire Station 14 Nov 2022 (Eynsham Fire Station)Did you know - local businesses enable our Fire Station to run by allowing staff to be OnCall Firefighters, responding at work? Safer Travel to School 11 Nov 2022 (Road Sharing)Four key guidelines to keep our children safe around Eynsham Primary School Trees for the Future 7 Nov 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Trees for the Future: A walk around Eynsham’s trees led by Sarah Couch as part of Great Big Green Week October 2022 A Local Autumnwatch 24 Oct 2022 (Notes from the North)Birds are becoming more active again north of the A40, but they are finding less habitat than before. County Councillor report: October '22 19 Oct 2022 (OCC Updates)Cllr Dan Levy focuses on the cost of living crisis, the budget process and investment zones, plus local traffic & building work Eynsham Park and Ride 13 Oct 2022 (Eynsham Village)The wrong solution in the wrong place? Only time will tell... Beginner Bird Walk 11 Oct 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)NRN members enjoyed learning about Eynsham's birds Trees for the Future 2 Oct 2022 (The Great Big Green Week)Martin Flatman reports on a standout event from The Great Big Green Week Water Matters 27 Sep 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)The NRN's water business is booming. An Award for Excellence 22 Sep 2022 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)Engagement & collaboration at Eynsham Heritage Day wins Society for Museum Archaeology award County Councillor report September 22 20 Sep 2022 (OCC Updates)Cllr Dan Levy introduces an ABC of traffic and travel news, from the A40 to Conduit Lane Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness 20 Sep 2022 (Notes from the North)A season of departures, late flowers and public consultations. How Wendell Berry thinks we should use and value the land. ‘Returning Eynsham Streets to People’ 7 Sep 2022 (Road Sharing)Work on a village-wide 20mph zone gets under way Clubhouse Opening 4 Sep 2022 (Eynsham Croquet Club)What an achievement for the Club! The end of an era at Eynsham Mill? 22 Aug 2022 (Notes from the North)Eynsham Mill is "under offer". What will happen to the Public Right of Way there? A Tenpenny Dip in Paradise 6 Aug 2022 (Eynsham Village)... and other flights of fancy: perfect holiday reading, why not treat yourself? Housing Plans in Disarray 3 Aug 2022 (Eynsham Village)The five Local Planning authorities announce an end to the Oxfordshire Plan 2050 work programme Martial Arts est. 2013 in Eynsham 1 Aug 2022 (Oxford Sport and Traditional Martial Arts)Classes ongoing. Spaces available. 4 weeks FREE. Contact Claire cmmartialarts@live.co.uk No Magic Pill 30 Jul 2022 (Eynsham News Group)Eynsham News editor Ellie reports on the situation at Lloyds Pharmacy for our latest issue - coming to your letterbox soon! Swallows and Arable 26 Jul 2022 (Notes from the North)It's been very hot and very dry. So how are some of the birds and wildflowers coping? County Councillor report, July 2022 19 Jul 2022 (OCC Updates)From Covid advice and the cost of living crisis to a quartet of traffic issues Community spirit in Eynsham 4 Jul 2022 (Rotary Club of Eynsham and District)How to harness the surge of community spirit in the wake of the pandemic. Unveiling the Blue Plaque 1 Jul 2022 (Eynsham History Group)Unveiling the plaque for Aelfric, the first Anglo-Saxon Abbot of Eynsham A Man for all Seasons 1 Jul 2022 (Eynsham Heritage)Formal unveiling of a Blue Plaque for Aelfric of Eynsham was a surprisingly jolly occasion A Puzzle 30 Jun 2022 (Notes from the North)Humans are often a mystery, but it can also be difficult to understand the motives and behaviour of other creatures. How the Other Half Lives 27 Jun 2022 (Eynsham Village)a round-up of the local housing market to complement our home-seekers’ guide Struggling to Make Ends Meet? 23 Jun 2022 (Eynsham Village)The District Council has a useful guide to help with living costs - please share! An Amateur at Large 6 Jun 2022 (Notes from the North)A 'strange' plant in the garden reveals its identity, where else it can be seen, and what it can be used for. Save the Date! 26 May 2022 (Eynsham Village)Eynsham Play and Activity Day 2022: Thursday 28 July, 11:00-15:00, FREE! A Week in the Life of ... 25 May 2022 (Eynsham Food Bank)Behind the scenes at Eynsham Food Bank as concerns about the cost of living rise Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 19 May 2022 (Eynsham Village)Bring the family to Eynsham Platinum Jubilee beacon lighting to kick off the Jubilee Weekend! Library books to your door 17 May 2022 (Eynsham Village)Do you struggle to get to the library? The Home Library Service can help! A Changing Landscape 13 May 2022 (Notes from the North)Despite the very dry weather, spring is well under way north of the A40, and the landscape is changing with it. Annual report from the County Council 8 May 2022 (OCC Updates)A brief summany of the year's activities from Dan Levy Eynsham Elections 2022 6 May 2022 (Eynsham Village)The count for election to West Oxfordshire District Council was held overnight We Need More Drivers 25 Apr 2022 (Eynsham Car Scheme)A single drive a month would make a big difference. DO call 07469 764174 Picking up pace again! 24 Apr 2022 (Eynsham Car Scheme)Our workload in the last six months Late April 2022 – Coming back to Life 23 Apr 2022 (Notes from the North)“Perhaps the earth can teach us: when everything seems dead and later proves to be alive” – Pablo Neruda. County Councillor report: April 2022 7 Apr 2022 (OCC Updates)Cllr Dan Levy has the latest on road building, active travel, parking enforcement and more Trees with character north of the A40 2 Apr 2022 (Notes from the North)These photos of interesting trees were taken before the leaves returned. Eynsham Abbey: The House of God 1 Apr 2022 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)A virtual exhibition from Eynsham Heritage Day compiled by Oxfordshire Museums Resource Centre Exciting Times 31 Mar 2022 (Eynsham Village)Eynsham Online is now an official Community Interest Project Eynsham Women's Cricket 2022 30 Mar 2022 (Eynsham Women's Cricket)News on outdoor training sessions - 2022 The Eynsham Charities 25 Mar 2022 (Bartholomew Educational Foundation)An overview from Robin Mitchell after 45 years’ involvement Our Vision for a Greener 2030 23 Mar 2022 (GreenTEA)Our vision for a greener 2030 could form a vital part of the future Eynsham Neighbourhood Plan - how to get involved Patricia Atkins 1934-2022 22 Mar 2022 (Eynsham Country Market)Market says goodbye to former Chairman A Huge Success 21 Mar 2022 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday making our first Heritage Day a huge success: Instagram compilation by Julia Parker Eynsham Abbey Booklet - SOLD OUT! 20 Mar 2022 (Eynsham Heritage)English Heritage Booklets for sale on Eynsham Abbey £5.00 Proceeds to Eynsham Museum Funds. Our First Open Day 19 Mar 2022 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)Getting ready for Eynsham's first heritage day: Instagram compilation by Julia Parker Romans around Eynsham 15 Mar 2022 (Notes from the North)An archaeological survey of 'parcels of land' along the A40 has revealed some interesting evidence of Roman activity. Let hedgerows grow! 1 Mar 2022 (Notes from the North)Several reasons are put forward for regularly cutting back hedgerows, but the counter arguments are more powerful. Changing land use north of the A40 24 Feb 2022 (Notes from the North)The first in a series of Notes from the North looks at a new crop that was sown last year and was recently harvested - by sheep The High Sheriff rides into Town 23 Feb 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)‘Inspirational’ climate action heroes were honoured at an awards ceremony on 21 February Businesses Network for Nature 17 Feb 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Eynsham’s Businesses Network for Nature Recovery! Visit the Millennium Wood 14 Feb 2022 (Eynsham Village)Because you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone... Chaos at Swinford Bridge 9 Feb 2022 (Road Sharing)Our intrepid photographer Ian White reports from the roadside as life returns to ‘normal’ Great Big Green Week video is here! 8 Feb 2022 (The Great Big Green Week)Relive the action from our Great Big Green week. In Plain Sight 8 Feb 2022 (Eynsham Heritage)A tour of the hidden Abbey in the grounds of our Anglican and Catholic churchyards Pioneering Efforts 27 Jan 2022 (Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre)Oxfordshire Museums Resource Centre is taking 3D images of the Eynsham collection Volunteer Driving is Great! 23 Jan 2022 (Road Sharing)‘Nothing we have been involved with to date has given the same satisfaction as driving this bus.’ The Great Stink Continues 21 Jan 2022 (Eynsham Village)Headlines on the eve of a protest against the dumping of raw sewage in the Thames Planting hedges in Carnival Meadow 21 Jan 2022 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Connecting up for Nature Recovery in Eynsham First and Last Mile needs drivers! 15 Jan 2022 (GreenTEA)Support our new community bus service - drivers needed urgently (to start immediately) Heritage Day : March 19th 15 Jan 2022 (Eynsham Heritage)Eynsham Heritage Day will take place on 19 March 2022, with an exhibition in the Bartholomew Room & Tours An Overlooked Hedge 3 Jan 2022 (Notes from the North)They seem to prefer the taller hedges, / fieldfares... First and Last Mile - LIVE! 1 Jan 2022 (Road Sharing)New year, new community minibuses linking Eynsham and neighbouring villages Bartholomew Players new Patrons 14 Dec 2021 (Bartholomew Players)Acclaimed TV comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran agree to be joint Patrons Emerging West Eynsham Masterplan 26 Nov 2021 (Eynsham Village)Slides from the recent exhibition are now online, along with a survey form Long Mead Features at COP26 10 Nov 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Oxford University has made a documentary featuring Long Mead's Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project Water Quality in Eynsham 10 Nov 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Lucy Dickinson How it all Began 1 Nov 2021 (Eynsham Food Bank)Bob Thiele explains how Eynsham Food Bank emerged and its early days under the Covid pandemic What a Great Big Green Week! 31 Oct 2021 (The Great Big Green Week)We have come together and spoken out. Now for COP 26, making our homes cosy and a car club! Our Improved Market Square 9 Oct 2021 (Eynsham Village)Work on the flower pots and paving is complete - Sandra Jinks reports Shirt Race 2021 Update 5 Oct 2021 (Eynsham Shirt Race)A selection of photos from the wettest event yet - PLUS winners list and placings! The Thrill of It! 4 Oct 2021 (Road Sharing)Women’s Tour professional cycling race skirted Eynsham today... 41st Virgin Money London Marathon 3 Oct 2021 (Eynsham Roadrunners)On 3 October 2021, Ros, Caroline, Jane, Jen, Alison, Bradley, Adam and Ellen all completed the 41st London Marathon. Goodbye to All That 28 Sep 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Sarah Couch looks back on Eynsham’s Swift Successes 2021 In Peace and War 25 Sep 2021 (Royal British Legion - Eynsham Branch)An urgent appeal for new and younger members - no armed forces connection needed! Eynsham Young Cricketers 2021 15 Sep 2021 (Eynsham Young Cricketers)A report on junior cricket success at Eynsham CC EWCC Season 2021 15 Sep 2021 (Eynsham Women's Cricket)Our Hardball and Softball Cricket Report We're back! 15 Sep 2021 (Eynsham Day Centre)After 18 months of newsletters, weekly phone calls, meetings in the Square, our Monday sessions return 2021 EVS Report 13 Sep 2021 (Eynsham Village Show)A short report. This Year's Winners! 13 Sep 2021 (Eynsham Village Show)Here is a list of the cups and trophy winners from this year's show. Let’s Talk Oxfordshire 1 Sep 2021 (Eynsham Village)The County Council has a new consultation portal. Login and get involved! Gateway to Oxford 23 Aug 2021 (Road Sharing)infrastructure works for the new ‘Oxford North’ begin today The Devil’s Quoits 7 Aug 2021 (Eynsham Heritage)This afternoon I cycled to an ancient stone circle a couple of miles away... Gabriel Schenk reports Increased opening hours 23 Jul 2021 (Eynsham Library)Our opening hours have increased and the Summer Reading challenge has started Acre End Street Bus Stop 21 Jul 2021 (Eynsham Village)The disability-compliant build out - latest It Isn’t Easy Being Green 10 Jul 2021 (Eynsham Village)Latest from Aurora Solar Farm along Chilbridge Road Do you have any pictures like this? 8 Jul 2021 (GreenTEA)If so, did they prompt you to make any changes to your home, and have they worked? Room to Grow 30 Jun 2021 (Eynsham Village)Would you like a bigger garden? Look no further! Eynsham Fishponds' Reptile Survey 28 Jun 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Eynsham Fishponds' Reptile Survey is set up. Eynsham’s Hedgehog Superhighway 15 Jun 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Eynsham’s Hedgehog Superhighway opens to traffic... NRN's Annual Gathering 12 Jun 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)NRN's Annual Gathering: Inspiration and Useful Contacts. Nigel Pearce reports Sewage on Our Streets 1 Jun 2021 (Eynsham Village)Gross result of Thames Water failure to invest in our infrastructure Eynsham's Hedgehog Highway 8 May 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Join us in creating a highway for hedgehogs through the village. Don and Judy Reid report The cuckoo is back... 7 May 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Let's brush up on our surveying skills! End of an Era 2 May 2021 (Eynsham Village)Louise Lau tells the story of the man (and the family) behind Rainbow House Eynsham Lockdown e-book 26 Apr 2021 (Eynsham Lockdown)After the sell-out success of Eynsham Lockdown, we have now released a free e-book version! Happy 35th* Anniversary, Beavers 13 Apr 2021 (1st Eynsham Beaver Scouts)It's our 35th anniversary. Or is it our 40th? It's OK to Croquet - Again 31 Mar 2021 (Eynsham Croquet Club)What a great restart after lockdown! Virtual Guiding 26 Mar 2021 (1st Eynsham Brownies)Girls keep on Guiding during lockdown Community Spirit Triumphs Again 22 Mar 2021 (Eynsham News Group)Your trusted local newsletter looks to Issue 50 and beyond! A Certificate for Eynsham 19 Mar 2021 (Royal British Legion - Eynsham Branch)Thanks to all for your generous support - an update from Julie Jordan Carnival Update 7 Mar 2021 (Eynsham Carnival)Our latest news New hedge-Good for Kids and Wildlife 14 Feb 2021 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Witney Road Playground has a new hedge, thanks to the Rotary Club and Eynsham residents, as part of the Nature Recovery Network Salt Cross Garden Village 12 Feb 2021 (Eynsham Village)WODC’s Area Action Plan has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate Not Before Time 10 Feb 2021 (Eynsham Village)Repairs to the road beside the Toll Bridge collection booth are on the way at last Action on Sewage & Flooding 4 Feb 2021 (Eynsham Village)A call on Thames Water and the District Council to get their act together Problem with a Public Right of Way 31 Jan 2021 (Notes from the North)Flooding today has once more filled up the eastern ends of several fields along Lower Road. Bus Service Improvements 18 Jan 2021 (Eynsham Village)Direct links to Headington and the JR Hospital, HOURLY via Spareacre Lane! Scam Alerts 18 Jan 2021 (Eynsham Police Office)Protect yourself from fraudsters How clean are our rivers and streams? 13 Dec 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Lucy Dickinson reports on the Nature Recovery Network's water monitoring project Hello Eynsham 10 Dec 2020 (Eynsham Police Office)PCSO Helen Keen is back New Recycling Challenge? 30 Nov 2020 (Eynsham Heritage)Barnard Gate bus shelter, then & now Skylight 27 Nov 2020 (Notes from the North)Transferred – for good reasons – to an upper room... Eynsham acting on Climate Change 18 Nov 2020 (GreenTEA)GreenTEA is putting on an exhibition to pass on positive news about how Eynsham is at the forefront of low carbon building Celebrating our achievements 9 Nov 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Celebrating our collective achievements as lockdown returns RIP Ruth Spencer 30 Sep 2020 (Eynsham Village)A devoted wife, mother & grandmother, a true friend and a wonderful organiser, generous with her exceptional energy and talents Nature Recovery Day Successes! 27 Sep 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Nature Recovery Day Successes! Brian Hitchins Trophy 2020 22 Sep 2020 (Eynsham Croquet Club)A great day out for all Lament for a Bramble Bush 7 Sep 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Lament for a Bramble Bush - A Story by Kevan Martin Farm Diary August 2020 6 Sep 2020 (Farming with Nature)Ten years on, Robert Crocker reviews his plan for a mosaic of arable and pasture, encouraging and enhancing flora and fauna Community-Led Housing Opportunity 27 Aug 2020 (Eynsham Village)Sign up here for a series of online training workshops ‘Reopening the Village’ 4 Aug 2020 (Eynsham Village)Village access restrictions, due from Monday 10 August: NOW ON HOLD Mini Meadows and Back Garden Meadows 6 Jul 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Botanical surveys of pilot areas for wildflower planting plus grafting, soil preparation- and more! Eynsham Fire Station is recruiting 2 Jul 2020 (Eynsham Fire Station)Are you interested in becoming a paid on-call firefighter in the village? Leap of Faith 26 Jun 2020 (Eynsham News Group)Eynsham News is venturing back into print and coming to you on a MONTHLY basis Nature Recovery in Action! 24 Jun 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network working away during lock-down Ticket to Another World 1 Jun 2020 (Eynsham Village)Frank Collingwood reports centenary of first Burford - Oxford - Eynsham motor bus service A New Era for Cycling and Walking? 29 May 2020 (Eynsham News Group)Will the hype translate to change on the ground when the sums are divvied up? Plus, instant relaxation in another magazine Active Travel and ‘The New Normal’ 27 May 2020 (Eynsham Village)Reflections from District Councillor Dan Levy - more views follow on Friday It’s OK to Croquet 27 May 2020 (Eynsham Croquet Club)Passers by will have noticed that the club is open again for playing New Access Strategy for Eynsham West? 18 May 2020 (Eynsham Village)Developer Jansons Property has drawn up a scheme to link the key access road with the Park & Ride Not Everybody Likes Running 18 May 2020 (Eynsham Roadrunners)Alastair Graham invites you to think again Great Garden Bird Survey for Eynsham 2 Apr 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Great Garden Bird Survey for Eynsham, Sunday 5 April 10am, and other news... Best wishes to all OASIS Friends 2 Apr 2020 (Oasis for Senior Citizens)May Spring Tea and August OASIS cancelled, but a Celebration Day WILL take place when isolation restrictions are lifted. Reasons to be Cheerful -2 29 Mar 2020 (Eynsham News Group)Look for a *weekly* round-up of useful information and ‘lighter’ pieces in future A new Carnival Queen! 10 Mar 2020 (Eynsham Carnival)Announcing the Carnival Royalty 2020 Rev Michael Farthing (1928-2019) 2 Mar 2020 (Eynsham History Group)A tribute from our Chairman Martin Harris Indoor league 2019-20 (3) 23 Feb 2020 (Eynsham Women's Cricket)Eynsham women extend their lead at the top of the League II 1st Nature Day - Eynsham People Power 17 Feb 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Eynsham People Power out-Storms Dennis! Lament for Lost Ivy 7 Feb 2020 (Eynsham's Nature Recovery Network!)Enduring myths about ivy's destructive powers lead to vital habitat loss in the heart of Eynsham List it or ditch it? 20 Jan 2020 (Road Sharing)Want to save or make money? Take another look at your car, says Tricia Crowley Rights of Way - Cassington Road 15 Jan 2020 (Eynsham Village)A challenge to your local walks A40 Funding Decision 4 Nov 2019 (Eynsham Village)£102m bid from the Housing Infrastructure Fund has been approved End of Season Maintenance 30 Oct 2019 (Eynsham Croquet Club)For members who want to see how your money has been spent Another Good Reason... 22 Oct 2019 (Eynsham Village)for supporting public transport! Presentation Evening 30 Sep 2019 (Eynsham Women's Cricket)ECC Women's section celebrate another successful year on Friday 27th September 2019. Cups and Shields Winners' List! 21 Sep 2019 (Eynsham Village Show)Here's a list of the winners of the cups, trophies and shields at the 2019 Eynsham Village Show! Creating a Nature Recovery Network 16 Sep 2019 (Eynsham Village)Catriona Bass introduces the forerunner in a Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project The Lost Abbey of Eynsham 9 Sep 2019 (Eynsham Heritage)This book aims to rescue the Abbey from obscurity by summarising its history and examining its material remains... Journey sharing and lifts 26 Jun 2019 (GreenTEA)Green TEA are looking at possible ways to reduce the effect of car journeys on the planet. Traffic Sensitive Streets 10 May 2019 (Road Sharing)Helping regulate the flow of traffic by managing when works happen - a briefing from OCC ECM celebrates 35 years of trading 4 May 2019 (Eynsham Country Market)Eynsham Country Market celebrates a special birthday Death founding member Jennet Blake 19 Apr 2019 (Eynsham Croquet Club). St Leonard's Churchyard - an update 26 Feb 2019 (St Leonard's Church)With no new burial spaces available, a proposal has been put forward to reuse the North West corner of the churchyard Garden Village Consultation 19 Nov 2018 (Eynsham Village)Analysis of responses to the District Council consultation on key issues is now online We Shall Remember Them 27 Oct 2018 (Eynsham Village)5000 poppies made in tribute the fallen West Eynsham SDA 22 Oct 2018 (Eynsham Village)A wide range of views on development to the west of Eynsham New ordering system at ECM 8 Sep 2018 (Eynsham Country Market)Eynsham Country Market launches a new system for ordering produce to be collected at local pick up points. Eynsham Branch - change of status 2 Sep 2018 (Royal British Legion - Eynsham Branch)Branch adopts County Status. Eynsham in the News 15 Aug 2018 (Eynsham Village)Prehistoric ceremonial landscape ... ECC U11's finish season with win 17 Jul 2018 (Eynsham Young Cricketers)A great season for the U11's has been topped off with a terrific win last night over Oxford CC. Carnival Parade winners and more 16 Jul 2018 (Eynsham Carnival)Winning floats and walking groups in the parade as well as Tug of War champions Come Join Us 10 Jul 2018 (Eynsham Roadrunners)Eynsham Roadrunners are a friendly and welcoming group of people with members of all abilities, ages and motivations. The Traffic Issue - Update 20 May 2018 (Eynsham News Group)We asked which traffic-related issue should be tackled first with developer funds from new housing. Here are the survey results Brian Hitchins 14 May 2018 (Eynsham Croquet Club)Brians contribution to the Club Eynsham Elections 2018 4 May 2018 (Eynsham Village)An update from the District Council elections held on Thursday 3 May 2018 Primary School Parade 3 May 2018 (Eynsham Village)The annual procession round the village today: another great community occasion, captured by local photographer Ian White. Hazeldene Meadow 13 Mar 2018 (Eynsham Village)Margaret Key describes how this new housing development is giving something back to the community Neigbourhood Alerts 16 Feb 2018 (Eynsham Police Office)Thames Valley Alert Community Messaging system Please Think Again 12 Feb 2018 (Eynsham Village)County Cllr Charles Mathew exposes the flaws in a £215m ‘housing and infrastructure package’ Long Mead Revisited 26 Jan 2018 (Eynsham Village)Following her account of Long Mead Orchard in 2014, Catriona Bass has kindly written more of this remarkable site Peter Ward (1931-2017) 25 Jan 2018 (Eynsham Village)A much-loved loved teacher at Bartholomew School who will be sadly missed A Winter Walk 21 Jan 2018 (Notes from the North)Drizzle persists beyond a day of rain. / Though sheep move warily away, one stays... Forget that Parking Fine! 16 Dec 2017 (Eynsham Village)Support and encouragement for any drivers held to ransom at the Red Lion car park Eynsham Cubs become Dementia Friends 8 Dec 2017 (Eynsham Cubs - Eagle Pack)1st Eynsham Eagle pack Cub Scouts took part in a Dementia Friends session. New adventure of faith by the Square 26 Nov 2017 (St Leonard's Church)On 30 November St Leonard’s completes the purchase of a significant part of the Red Lion car park Here For You 23 Nov 2017 (Eynsham Police Office)PCSO Helen Keen Jam Today, Jam Tomorrow 16 Nov 2017 (EPIC)The eagerly awaited WODC Local Plan revisions have gone around in circles. Eynsham - and A40 users -continue to take the strain Raymond Sutton (1931-2017) 8 Nov 2017 (Eynsham Village)An appreciation from Sandra Jinks - friend and neighbour for over 50 years St Leonard's Confirmation 8 Oct 2017 (St Leonard's Church)The Bishop of Dorchester confirmed four young people on Sunday 8th October Not a Pretty Sight 31 Aug 2017 (Eynsham Village)Residents are being asked to keep an eye on the recycling banks at Back Lane car park Everything changes nothing changes 22 Aug 2017 (Eynsham Carnival)A round up of this Summer's very successful Carnival along with the parade, fancy dress and TOW results Local Plan Examination : Time Out 5 Aug 2017 (EPIC)WODC's new proposals for further work to be undertaken include ‘assessment of reasonable alternatives’ to the two Eynsham sites Eynsham Firefighters Roll of honour 25 Jul 2017 (Eynsham Fire Station)Thank you to everyone that supported us at the Roll of Honour unveiling last Sunday. Have we forgotten? 13 Jul 2017 (Eynsham Heritage)Who owns the War Memorial in the Square? The The goes cold in 1921... Ken Sheffield 5 Jul 2017 (Eynsham Village)We were sorry to hear of Ken’s death on 5 July, at the age of 86. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 3 August at noon New chairs for St Leonard's 30 Jun 2017 (St Leonard's Church)The new chairs placed in St Leonard's are easier to move, more comfortable and give a lighter feel to the church Summer news from Eynsham Scout Group 21 Jun 2017 (1st Eynsham Scout Group)Oxonjam County Camp and outdoor fun Since You Ask ... 17 Jun 2017 (EPIC)Eynsham Planning Improvement Campaign delivers yet another damning response to WODC Draft Local Plan. Parking in Eynsham 5 Jun 2017 (Eynsham Village)Let’s get it right! says the Eynsham Retail Group. They'd love to hear your feedback ... Celebrate the sunshine 14 May 2017 (GreenTEA)The Low Carbon Hub helps communities across Oxfordshire to generate clean energy - help them by mapping any installations. Eynsham Elections 2017 5 May 2017 (Eynsham Village)Results for the County Council division of Eynsham were announced at noon today A Fond Farewell 2 May 2017 (Eynsham Village)As Jack and Sue Wastie reach retirement, we recognize their contribution to village life. More Than a Sideshow 1 May 2017 (EPIC)EPIC - the new Eynsham planning improvement campaign - met a warm reception in the Market Square today Update from the Eynsham Scout Group 3 Apr 2017 (1st Eynsham Scout Group)Latest news from the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts The Orchard Children’s Centre 15 Mar 2017 (Eynsham Village)You will be missed! Eynsham parents and carers unite in mourning the loss of this service The Eynsham Link 11 Mar 2017 (Eynsham Village)This flexible car / passenger sharing scheme emerged from the ashes of the Route 18 service connecting outlying villages ... Watching swallows (at City Farm) 6 Mar 2017 (Notes from the North)Apples have been pressed into a frothy / cloudiness, and a chiffchaff is hopping... New Look For Baby & Toddler Group 21 Feb 2017 (Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group)We've changed our name but we're still the same friendly parents and busy bee children! A cup of tea and an orange? 7 Feb 2017 (Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group)Starting last week we have introduced new, more healthy snacks at Baby & Toddler group Totally Unconvinced 12 Jan 2017 (Eynsham Village)Charles Mathew, County Councillor for Eynsham, is “totally unconvinced” by Oxfordshire CC's proposed Park & Ride and bus lane Babies enjoy group too! 9 Nov 2016 (Busy Bees Baby & Toddler Group)Our group is not just for toddlers, babies can enjoy coming too. Local History is Awesome 31 Oct 2016 (Eynsham Record)The settlement of Eynsham might appear innocent, but it has a thrilling history of crime and armed combat ... Out for Consultation 26 Oct 2016 (Eynsham Village)WODC now proposes 2,200 homes at a Garden Village north of Eynsham PLUS an urban extension of 1,000 homes to the west. Duke Of Edinburgh 10 Oct 2016 (Army Cadets - Eynsham Detachment)Duke of Edinburgh Madness There and Back Again 10 Oct 2016 (Eynsham Village)The latest incarnation of the Lower Windrush Comet will run every Tuesday only. Smart Thinking 3 Oct 2016 (Eynsham Library)A self-service scheme is being introduced at Eynsham library, with access to services and study space at evenings and weekends. Snaps from the Show 25 Sep 2016 (Eynsham Village Show)New classes, new talent and lots of ingenuity - winner lists to follow soon. Clive Stone MBE (1947-2016) 16 Jun 2016 (Eynsham Village)A service of thanksgiving for the life of Clive Stone was held in St Leonard's Church today Day Centre Fashion Show 6 Jun 2016 (Eynsham Village)The fashion show held on 18 May was a great success. The performance by Bladon Children’s choir was excellent too. Eynsham in Bloom 4 Jun 2016 (Eynsham Village)After initial assessment of every house and business in the village, and final judging on 2 June, here is the list of winners. RIP Penny Noel 23 May 2016 (Eynsham Village)The local community was saddened to hear of Penny’s sudden death last month. Another good read 18 May 2016 (Eynsham News Group)Your annual round-up from the Eynsham News team Investing in the A40 17 May 2016 (Eynsham Village)Oxfordshire County Council Cabinet meets on 24 May to review 2015 consultation responses and long-term recommendations End of the line for buses 15 May 2016 (Eynsham Village)The 11 and 18 buses through Eynsham are expected to stop running in July, says Cllr Dennis Stukenbroeker. Community Spirit 5 May 2016 (The Eynsham Society)The Society has decided to provide an annual award for school pupils in the village. A Sunday morning stroll 18 Apr 2016 (Eynsham Litter Pickers)Celia Davies takes her rubber gloves & bin bags along Cassington Road Lord’s Farm renewed 18 Mar 2016 (Eynsham Heritage)Oxford Preservation Trust is working to restore Lord’s Farm here in Eynsham A40 Improvements 8 Nov 2015 (Eynsham Village)The Parish Council has expressed its disappointment in OCC’s investment consultation. Proposed Churchyard Closure 4 Nov 2015 (St Leonard's Church)Further to our consultation in 2014, we have received notification from the Ministry of Justice ... Did you miss it? 21 Sep 2015 (Eynsham Village Show)This year’s show saw brought the usual rush of entries to be judged and admired An Unusual Anniversary 24 Aug 2015 (The Eynsham Society)We celebrated 800 years of ‘Newland’ on Saturday 5 September. Eleanor Chance explains how Newland Street got its name. Peaches in Brandy 22 Jul 2015 (Seasonal Recipes)Think ahead to the festive season while the fruit is fresh and cheap Eynsham Record 30 15 Jun 2015 (Eynsham Record)Volume 30 (2013) of the Eynsham Record marks a transfer of responsibility. Eynsham Pavilion Goes Solar 2 Jun 2015 (Eynsham Sports Pavilion)Hard on the heels of the Village Hall, Eynsham Sports Pavilion now has a solar PV system on its roof, donated by Solarcentury. Wild boar in tomato & red wine sauce 30 May 2015 (Seasonal Recipes)Boar’s flesh is slightly darker and denser than pork and contains very little fat but in other respects the meat is similar. Now We Are Two 18 May 2015 (Eynsham News Group)Another annual round-up from the Eynsham News team. Do keep the stories coming, we love to hear from you! Nettle, Garlic and Rapeseed Focaccia 9 May 2015 (Seasonal Recipes)Nettles are at their best at this time of the year. Just give them a jolly good wash before using Winning isn't Everything 8 May 2015 (Eynsham Shirt Race)Village newbie Lucy Gibbs sits down for a beer and a chat about Eynsham Shirt Race with Alan Craft. Jersey Royals with a crunch 29 Apr 2015 (Seasonal Recipes)Jersey royals appear at about the same time as those first delicious spears of asparagus Our History 5 Apr 2015 (Eynsham Car Scheme)David Miller reflects on how it was in 2015 Eynsham Car Scheme 3 Apr 2015 (Eynsham Village)David Miller hands in a final report before moving on ... Connecting Oxfordshire 1 Apr 2015 (Eynsham Village)The Parish Council has a hard-hitting response to the Local Transport Plan consultation March of Progress 15 Mar 2015 (Eynsham News Group)This month’s Eynsham News may be the last one printed locally, as our one remaining printer consolidates its operations. Your Comments Please 31 Dec 2014 (Eynsham News Group)Many thanks to those who took the time to write in with their thoughts on Eynsham News - anonymous or not. Long Mead Orchard 30 Nov 2014 (Eynsham Village)Catriona Bass introduces a treasured County Wildlife Site and another triumph for local people Fly-tipping is No Joke 23 Oct 2014 (Eynsham Village)An update from Parish and District Councillor Peter Emery plus local residents’ views. Eynsham Record 29 21 Oct 2014 (Eynsham Record)Volume 29 (2012) of the Eynsham Record goes online today - raising more questions than it answers ... Against all the Odds 13 Oct 2014 (Eynsham Croquet Club)Another impressive year for Eynsham Croquet Club in 2014 reported by Tony Newport Proposed Churchyard Closure 21 Sep 2014 (St Leonard's Church)This statement from St Leonard’s PCC was also published in September’s Eynsham News HENRY comes to Eynsham 10 Jun 2014 (HENRY)A national children’s charity has relocated its main office to Eynsham. In the Spotlight 18 May 2014 (Eynsham News Group)A big thank you to all our advertisers and sponsors and to the Parish Council for supporting another year of Eynsham News Try Something Different 1 May 2014 (Eynsham Village)Cowslips and may blossom, dandelions and elderflowers are too good to leave in the hedgerow, says Paul Hughes. Wild garlic soup 28 Mar 2014 (Seasonal Recipes)fresh from a walk on the wild side... Eynsham Skate Park 24 Mar 2014 (Eynsham Village)Parish Council hopes for a teenage shelter have been dashed for the time being but Harry Hunt is not giving up yet. Caramel oranges 19 Mar 2014 (Seasonal Recipes)This pudding offers you a chance to add a touch of sunshine to a meal before spring arrives Come Join the Crew! 11 Feb 2014 (Eynsham Fire Station)We are looking for people living or working in Eynsham who are seeking a fulfilling and rewarding part-time job Eynsham Weddings 9 Feb 2014 (Eynsham History Group)The exhibition at St Leonard’s Church this Friday and Saturday - to coincide with Valentine’s Day - will bring back memories. Beef and beer casserole 1 Feb 2014 (Seasonal Recipes)20 minutes preparation and a couple of hours in a low oven is all you need for this hearty dish Brian Atkins (1937-2013) 10 Jan 2014 (Eynsham Village)Pat Atkins recalls her husband - The History Man The year in pictures, 2013 4 Dec 2013 (Rotary Club of Eynsham and District)You can have no idea what Rotary get up to! Come along and see for yourself ... Coq au vin 28 Nov 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)Coq au vin is essentially chicken pieces flavoured with herbs and braised in wine. Cooking it the day before will enhance it. Taste of the High Life 18 Nov 2013 (Eynsham Village)The noisy but elegant VC10, nicknamed Queen of the Skies, was finally retired last September. Sue Chapman records her memories. Activities for all 18 Nov 2013 (Eynsham News Group)And accessible all-age activity, created by Alice Walker in conjunction with the Eynsham News Roast potatoes cooked in goose fat 28 Oct 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)Use floury potatoes such as Maris Piper, so that they are crispy-crunchy on the outside and gloriously floury in the middle Croquet Triumphs 25 Oct 2013 (Eynsham Croquet Club)Tony Newport delivers an end of summer report for the Golf Croquet Section Calvados pheasant casserole 20 Oct 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)As the season for apples and pheasants arrives at about the same time, they can be cooked together Still on a Journey 16 Sep 2013 (Eynsham News Group)The latest issue of “Eynsham News” has had an eventful ride. Blackberry and elderberry cordial 30 Aug 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)This delicious autumn recipe was devised by Tricia Leopold Warm Romanesco salad with cashew nuts 15 Aug 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)This remarkable vegetable is a fine example of phyllotaxis: the fractional patterning that appears in nature Courgette 16 Jul 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)Add grated courgettes to a standard bread recipe and you are not just adding flavour, but extra moisture too Another Great Year 6 Jul 2013 (Eynsham Shirt Race)More great photos from Ian White - and John Richards recorded the race from start to finish, for yet another Cinema screening Eynsham Record 28 18 Apr 2013 (Eynsham Record)Another issue of the Eynsham Record goes online today. Green Travel News 4 Apr 2013 (Eynsham Village)A new map of cycle, pedestrian and public transport routes; and more cycle stands around the village Shape of Things to Come 23 Mar 2013 (Eynsham News Group)The emerging Eynsham News Group ran a short survey in February, to test the continuing need for a printed newsletter Census Shock 11 Mar 2013 (Eynsham Village)Early results are coming through at local level from the Census of 27 March 2011 - with startling results. Thanks to Ian Wright Eynsham News - get involved 1 Mar 2013 (Eynsham News Group)A comprehensive community-based Eynsham News is set to launch in April - make it work for you! Pea & roasted garlic soup 12 Feb 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)Peas respond to freezing so well that this soup will taste just as good as one made during the summer Keith Green (1940-2013) 7 Feb 2013 (Eynsham Village)Eynsham has had its fair share of charismatic characters who add a special spark to village life ... Parsnip and apple soup 19 Jan 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)The sweetness of the parsnips and the sharp edge to the Bramley apples combine perfectly... Goat’s cheese tart & tomatoes 16 Jan 2013 (Seasonal Recipes)Delia Smith flavours her goat’s cheese tart with chopped thyme, but it tastes just as good when flavoured with fresh rosemary. Fresh orange jelly with Cointreau 3 Dec 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)A delightful way of adding the rich sweet flavour of Navel oranges to the Christmas table Eynsham Roundabout 1 Dec 2012 (Eynsham Village)The Christmas issue of this newsletter, produced by the three local churches, will be the last in its present form. Solar Celebration 14 Sep 2012 (Eynsham Village Hall)Prime Minister and local MP David Cameron opened a pioneering community solar PV scheme at Eynsham Village Hall today. Grass Roots Cup 8 Sep 2012 (Eynsham Croquet Club)Congratulations to one of our newer members, Tony Newport, who went through to the national final and won the cup! Warm figs with honey 31 Aug 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)Figs taste so good, especially when picked straight off the tree on a warm day, that you don’t really need to do much... Runner bean pickle 23 Aug 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)There comes a moment when you have a glut of runner beans and simply can’t find a use for them... The Wet One 7 Jul 2012 (Eynsham Shirt Race)Running or riding, we all had a load of fun - who cares about a spot of rain? The Jubilee Beacon 4 Jun 2012 (Eynsham Village)The beacon on St Leonard’s tower is lit at 22:20. Thanks to Eynsham Fire crew for installation and all who shared their snaps. Eynsham Record 27 18 Apr 2012 (Eynsham Record)Volume 27 (2010) of the Eynsham Record goes online today. Baked eggs with pesto and peppers 15 Apr 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)When served with a mix of salad leaves. this makes for a perfect balanced meal. George Adams (1916-2012) 12 Apr 2012 (Eynsham Village)A man of kindness and thoughtful encouragement who blossomed in retirement Hot cross buns 25 Mar 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)When the aroma fills your kitchen with a delicious spicy fragrance you will know all the effort was worthwhile A cake for Mothering Sunday 6 Mar 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)Although you could buy a ready-made cake, most mothers would be thrilled to discover one cooked by the family Rhubarb & orange meringue pie 1 Mar 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)Who can possibly resist those first pink shoots of rhubarb that are pushing themselves through the soil at the moment? Rhubarb sorbet 27 Feb 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)March is the month when rhubarb begins pushing its way through the earth Rack of lamb for Valentine's day 1 Feb 2012 (Seasonal Recipes)We decided this dish would be great, as lamb is synonymous with spring and spring is for lovers Roasted red pepper soup 28 Dec 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)While cold winds rattle the window panes... it’s time to consider ways of keeping warm from the inside. Geraldene Holt’s shortbread biscuits 14 Dec 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)The classic Scottish shortbread usually calls for the addition of rice flour but here are several other suggestions Christmas cake 18 Nov 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)Why not cook up your Christmas gifts this year? A gift you have cooked yourself with the best ingredients possible is better .. RIP Mervyn Harris 12 Oct 2011 (Eynsham Village)Former family butcher Mervyn Harris passed away last Friday. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 12 October ... Cherry tomato tarte tatin 9 Sep 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)This easy little upside down tart is an ideal way of using up tomatoes that are ripening on the vine Lamb cutlets with mulberry sauce 7 Aug 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)This year the mulberry harvest is about as good as it can get. These sweet purple fruits are simply packed with juice. Cherry clafoutis 3 Jul 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)If you want to serve cooked cherries in dish that holds their flavour, this is the one for you and now is the time to make it. Hedgehog bread rolls 2 Jul 2011 (Seasonal Recipes)Invented in honour of Alice's Day but popular all year round Young Visitors 12 May 2011 (Eynsham Village)Bella & Joe Explore Eynsham is a visitor guide with a difference This Cycling Life 19 Apr 2011 (Eynsham Village)The bicycle is rapidly becoming the coolest way to get around in Eynsham. Reflections drawn from a GreeenTEA 'challenge' event. Eynsham Record 26 7 Apr 2011 (Eynsham Record)Volume 26 (2009) of the Eynsham Record goes online today. A New Archaeological Trail 30 Mar 2011 (Eynsham Heritage)St Peter’s Church has commissioned a new archaeological trail to help us visualise the scale and complexity of Eynsham Abbey New Houses for Local People 25 Mar 2011 (Eynsham Village)This shared ownership development of 40 affordable homes for local people was the occasion of much rejoicing. Eynsham Mysteries 2010 28 Dec 2010 (Eynsham Village)Reports from a community arts festival of drama, story telling, dance, music and more, performed on 24-27 November 2010 Pavement Parking 22 Nov 2010 (Eynsham Police Office)An official statement on the problems created by pavement parking, the role of enforcement agencies and associated penalties. Classic red cabbage 10 Nov 2010 (Seasonal Recipes)You don’t have to add red wine to this classic autumn dish but it does add extra flavour. Low Carbon Living 16 Oct 2010 (Eynsham Village)Reflections drawn from Eynsham Apple Festival 2010 – a packed programme for growers, cooks and consumers. Woods on Your Doorstep 13 Sep 2010 (The Eynsham Society)To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Millennium Wood, the Eynsham Society invited everyone to join a walk around it. Sweetcorn blinis 7 Sep 2010 (Seasonal Recipes)If the corn is freshly picked you are in for a real treat, as the kernels will be succulent and sweet Stuffed courgettes with cheese 18 Aug 2010 (Seasonal Recipes)A popular recipe for August - round courgettes deserve this special treatment Eynsham Pavements 11 Aug 2010 (Eynsham Village)Chris Caudle reports on local footways / pavements in relation to elderly or disabled people, or scooter or wheelchair users Summer Pudding 18 Jul 2010 (Seasonal Recipes)An easy and delicious way of combining the fruits you have picked on your allotment or garden or from a local pick your own Same Time, Same Place 3 Jul 2010 (Eynsham Shirt Race)The (in)famous Eynsham Shirt Race, curated this time by Suzy Prior A Bit Off The Map 17 May 2010 (Road Sharing)A review of signposting for visitors to Eynsham, presented to the Parish Council Communications Committee Eynsham Record 25 18 Mar 2010 (Eynsham Record)The latest issue of the Eynsham Record to go online Charles Allan Caine (1930-2010) 1 Mar 2010 (Eynsham Village)Thanks to Brian Atkins for this first obituary. St Leonard's Churchyard 10 Feb 2010 (Eynsham Village)Maintenance matters and burial space: a visit as the snowdrops emerge Eynsham Record 24 8 Feb 2010 (Eynsham Record)The latest issue of Eynsham History Group's journal to go online Rabbit Pie 9 Jan 2010 (Seasonal Recipes)Not everyone is vegan yet. And rabbit is delicious. Pumpkin scones 30 Oct 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)A splendid way of using up all that pumpkin flesh left over from Halloween Fresh trout baked in paper 29 Oct 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)This is a quick, easy way of cooking trout that concentrate the flavours and never fails Baked apple meringue 27 Sep 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)This easy recipe is a great way of using fallers that may have a bruise or two Pickled onions 26 Sep 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)If you want a few jars of pickled onions to get you through the winter, now is the time to get pickling Focaccia with Rosemary 1 Jun 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)The perfect accompaniment to a barbecue, especially if served warm, especially if served warm Asparagus risotto 22 Apr 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)The arrival of this superb vegetable heralds the beginning of summer. War Memorial Rededication 19 Apr 2009 (Eynsham Heritage)Background to today’s rededication service, with laying up of the Royal British Legion Women’s standard Home-made mint sauce 5 Apr 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)Mint has arrived and should be celebrated by adding it to salads and creating home made mint sauce... Apple Pancakes 9 Feb 2009 (Seasonal Recipes)Why save for these Shrove Tuesday? They are so delicious and easy to make, you can eat them throughout the year. Autumn harvest vegetable pie 19 Oct 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)Marrows, carrots, parsnips, celery, pumpkins, potatoes, green tomatoes... those glorious autumn fruits are waiting to be used Almond apple pie 10 Oct 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)Almonds and apples go particularly well together and sliced almonds give the pie an attractive finish. A Very Good Year 5 Jul 2008 (Eynsham Shirt Race)Selected snaps from another Shirt Race, with top marks all round for ingenuity Beetroot tor the Barbecue 29 Jun 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)Young baby beetroot, harvested from the allotment or garden early in the season, can be accompanied by the young leaves Broad bean and pesto salad 30 May 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)Early broad beans that are ready to harvest at the end of May and beginning of June are so tender ... Elderflower Champagne Cordial 29 May 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)Enjoy a walk on the wild side - and a seasonal treat Rhubarb Wine 28 May 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)This is Mollie’s recipe for Rhubarb wine. She advises it should be made in late May or early June. Swiss Chard 15 May 2008 (Seasonal Recipes)This is a quite remarkable vegetable... now ready to harvested again and enjoyed. Eynsham Parish Plan 1 Sep 2007 (Eynsham Village)After 18 months in the making, the committee has pleasure in publishing this report today. The Great Flood - Day Two 24 Jul 2007 (Eynsham Village)This gallery covers scenes on the A40, on Cassington Road, on Oxford Road and at Eynsham Lock. The Great Flood - Day One 20 Jul 2007 (Eynsham Village)Scenes from Station Road and the Abbey Fishponds, plus a rueful reminder of the Environment Agency map. Eynsham Mysteries 2006 22 Mar 2006 (Eynsham Village)A modern adaptation of the medieval mystery plays, St Leonard's Church Eynsham 22-25 March 7.30 pm (+ 2 pm Sat matinee) Asparagus and Pasta 5 May 2005 (Seasonal Recipes)This may be a way of encouraging children to try asparagus. It’s easy to make and tastes great. Lilian Buchanan (1914-2005) 1 Feb 2005 (Eynsham Village)This obituary by Joan Weedon first appeared in Eynsham Record 22, 2005 pages 3-4 Abbey Heritage Trail 1 Jan 2003 (Eynsham Heritage)A walk into the past, around the precinct of Eynsham Abbey George Bolsover (1920-1987) 1 Mar 1998 (Eynsham Village)This is part of a long report by Martin J Harris on medical care in Eynsham, first published in Eynsham Record 15, 1998 What If... ! 18 Jun 1990 (Road Sharing)A more optimistic vision of 21st century transportation, from a 1990 think-tank Eynsham’s Traffic Talk-in 25 Oct 1974 (Road Sharing)A public meeting to explain the Eynsham traffic management scheme has been arranged by Oxfordshire County Council. Highway Robbery? 28 Jun 1972 (Eynsham Heritage)Toll bridge brings singer Mervyn Butler out of retirement. As reported by Anthony Wood
