BAFTA AWARD GOES TO LOCAL RESIDENT

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AT THE RED BOX GALLERY

Jack is alive and well and climbing the beanstalk in Brightwell’s own Red Box Gallery this July.

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100 YEARS OF SAVE THE CHILDREN

On 22nd June from 1.30-6.30pm we will be celebrating 100 years of Save the Children with a Country Fair on the recreation ground.

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OPEN GARDENS SCHEDULE AND MAP

The programme for Open Gardens 2019, and accompanying map are now available online...

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BRIGHTFEST 2019

Don't forget this year's Brightfest is on Saturday 8 June from 1:00pm on the recreation ground.

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CYCLE TOUR ROAD CLOSURES

The OVO Energy Women's Tour (Stage Three) passes through Brightwell-cum-Sotwell on Wednesday 12 June at approx. 12:00-1:00pm. The village will be affected by road closures on the High Road, Wantage Road Wallingford and Hadden Hill.

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OPEN GARDENS CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

The Open Garden afternoon in Brightwell cum Sotwell (Sunday 9th June from 2.00 till 5.00 pm) needs volunteers to help for an hour or so during the afternoon. (The more volunteers we get the less time each has to work and spend more time visiting gardens) If you can help please let us know by sending your contact details to brightwellopengardens@gmail.com
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07905493690

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BRIGHTWELL-CUM-SOTWELL OPEN GARDENS 2019

At least a dozen quaint, quirky and simply stunning private gardens will be open to visitors in our picturesque village on Sunday 9 June (2-5pm). It’s been three years since Brightwell’s gardens opened en masse, and in 2019 there will be new additions alongside some old favourites.

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RED BOX ON THE RADIO

The Red Box Gallery was recently featured on BBC Radio Oxford...

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VIGILANCE REQUESTED BY RAF

The Royal Squadron will be returning to RAF Benson temporarily from April, and the RAF has requested local residents to be vigilant and report anything of a suspicious nature.

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SEVEN ARTISTS FOR ARTWEEKS

Seven local artists will be exhibiting in Brightwell Village Hall for Artweeks 17th-19th May.

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ELITE CYCLISTS PASSING THROUGH

On Wednesday 12 June, the OVO Energy Women's Tour - an elite international cycling road race - will be passing through Brightwell-cum-Sotwell during its South Oxfordshire stage.

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CITIZENS ADVICE BOOSTS HELP FOR UNIVERSAL CREDIT CLAIMANTS

Citizens Advice has designed a new service to help you and speed things up if you are claiming Universal Credit for the first time but having problems with the application.

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NEW WILDLIFE GROUP TO START

Would you like to learn more about wildlife in your local area?

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JOIN THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS

We are inviting as many singers as possible to come and sing with us in the Brightwell Summer Concert on June 30th...

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RED BOX GALLERY NEWS

The Red Box Gallery: call for exhibitionists!
Opened in Easter 2015, Oxfordshire’s smallest art space is looking for new exhibits for 2019.
I’m taking over the curatorial mantle (grandiose term!) from Alison Debney, who has created a wonderful roll call of themes and displays over the last four years.
So I’m keen to build on her great work and get everyone involved in making this a focal/talking point for the village.

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DEADLINE THREATENS MIXED AGE COUPLES' BENEFITS

From Citizens' Advice:

Legislation that will come into effect on 15 May 2019 could mean difficult choices for mixed-age couples deciding whether to live together or separately.

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VILLAGE HALL - ONLINE BOOKING

The Trustees are very pleased to announce that we have implemented Hallmaster, an online booking system for the Stewart Village Hall. This will give you access to check availability, to make or amend bookings, at any time convenient to you.

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NEXT "MEET THE AUTHOR" EVENT

Friday 15 March at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.
Emily Dugan will talk about her book 'Finding Home: Real Stories of Migrant Britain'. In aid of Brightwell Supporting Refugees. Tickets available at shop, £5.00

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CONGRATULATIONS TO JEAN ANN BURT

Congratulations are due to Jean Ann Burt on receiving the British Empire Medal (Civil Division)...

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SING! SING! SING!

For those who love singing, here are some great opportunities to take part – or to come and listen.

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OLD TIME MUSIC HALL PICTURE GALLERY

Chris Baines took some marvellous pictures of the Old Time Music Hall Show - see a selection of them in our Photo Gallery (follow the menu or click here)...

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MUSIC HALL TRIUMPH!

Brightwell's own Old Time Music Hall played 3 sell-out performances to rapturous applause...

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BUS TIMETABLE CHANGES

From Wednesday 2nd January 2019 changes will be made to our bus services. Please check new timetables at https://www.thames-travel.co.uk/news-service-updates/service-changes-january-2019/ Some additional early morning and late evening journeys have been added whilst some less well used trips have been revised or withdrawn.

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BAFTA AWARD GOES TO LOCAL RESIDENT

Congratulations to Helen Sheppard (Helen Baines), winner of this year's BAFTA in the Children's / Pre-School Live Action category.

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SAY NO TO "NOTTINGHAM KNOCKERS"

There have been numerous sightings of unlicensed hawkers around the village over the past few days. A number of villagers have been verbally abused and there are reports of them prowling around gardens and also causing damage to property.

Police advice is to report incidents to Trading Standards (TSinformation@oxfordshire.gov.uk) and this has been done.

These people are NEVER legitimate – a genuine licensed pedlar will carry a photo ID from the Police. Do not do anything to encourage them, and please report any future incidents, either to Trading Standards or to the Police non-emergency number: 101.

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BRIGHTWELL ART CLUB

A big thank you to all those who supported our Art Exhibition.

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NOV 20TH - THE ENVIRONMENT GROUP PRESENTS...

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Environment Group presents "“A Small Chiltern Wood: History and Natural History” - A Talk by Dr Richard Fortey, Palaeontologist, natural historian, writer and television presenter.

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VILLAGE STORES CHRISTMAS EVENT

Brightwell Village Stores is holding their Christmas event all day on Saturday 17th November.

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ART EXHIBITION 17 NOVEMBER

Don't forget the Brightwell Art Club's annual exhibition at the Village Hall 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday 17th November.

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CITIZENS ADVICE OFFERS HAVEN FOR "HATE CRIME" VICTIMS

Victims and witnesses of hate crime in south Oxfordshire who are unwilling to talk directly to the police now have a place to go to report incidents.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN COFFEE MORNING

On Saturday 3rd November 2018 at South Cottage.

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MILLENNIUM WOOD CLEANUP

The Environment Group mustered a dedicated and hardworking team to clear and clean up in the Millennium Wood.

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LITTLE MARTIN'S AND WATERMANS LANE

The following information has been received from the developer, regarding the weekend of 26-28 October...

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VILLAGE HALL AGM 6 NOVEMBER

The Village Hall AGM will take place at 8:00pm on 6 November, in the Hall. Please come and support the hall and input into future plans.

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CALLING ALL LITTER PICKERS

Alison Wood is calling all willing litter pickers!

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"MEET THE AUTHOR" RAISES CASH FOR REFUGEES

A very successful meeting on Friday 12 October.

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KING'S MEADOW PLAYGROUND NOW OPEN

Brightwell cum Sotwell has opened the new playground and zip wire.

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PIPES OF PEACE

Marking 100 years since the end of WW1...

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ART CLUB EXHIBITION 17 NOVEMBER

The Art Club's annual exhibition will be a littler earlier this year...

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VERGE CUTTING W/C 1ST OCTOBER

Our wonderful village gardener Trevor will be cutting back the village footpaths and verges next week ready for the winter.

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PERFORMERS AND BACKSTAGE HELP WANTED...

...at the Old Time Music Hall.

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BOWLS CLUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

Are you looking for a new interest? Have you ever tried short mat bowls?

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FREE THEATRE WORKSHOP 29 SEPT

Come and join Perform for an extra special workshop for 7-12 year olds based on the hit film 'The Greatest Showman'.

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OLD TIME MUSIC HALL COMES TO BRIGHTWELL

Please save the dates (14,15 and 16 December) for the Old Time Music Hall... its going to be phantasmagorical!

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APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS IN BERINSFIELD

Berinsfield Information and Volunteer Centre (BIVC) have launched an appeal for volunteers.

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FUN RUN CANCELLED

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BRIGHTWELL SUPPORTING REFUGEES - AT APPLE DAY

This year's Apple Day will be on 21st October at the Red Lion, and BSR are appealing for contributions to their cake & produce stall...

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CITIZENS ADVICE - ON DEALING WITH PARKING TICKETS

Citizens Advice have issued the following bulletin about parking tickets:

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SCYTHING SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST

At the Community Orchard. Bring along a scythe if you have one or have a go with a traditional wooden Austrian scythe.

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CRIMINALS SETTING UP FAKE WIFI HOTSPOTS - CITIZENS ADVICE WARNING

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