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Charlbury Town Youth Under 16 Girls

During the 2023/24 season we had a squad of 11, compared to other teams where squads were between 15 and 21. This meant that each girl had to play every game of the season and we would like to congratulate the team for finishing 4th in the A League of the Oxfordshire Girls Football League.

We do play a very attractive style of football and we receive many compliments from opposition managers, parents of the opposition and referees. Due to this we have managed to increase our squad to 16 for the forthcoming season.

The costs to enable children to play football are always increasing, whether this is supplying matchday kits, training kits, pitch fees and training ground fees. Sponsorship is an important part to achieve this, and we would like to thank our sponsors who kindly helped purchase the kit and tracksuits for the 2023/24 season and we will continue using these for the 2024/25 season.

With the increase in our squad, we are looking to raise an amount of £300 to help purchase 2 new kits and 6 tracksuits. If anyone would be interested in making a donation or would be willing to sponsor, please get in touch.

If you would like to come and support our team during the forthcoming season, we will be playing our home games at Enstone Sports and Social Club. We play on Saturday mornings and kick-off is at 10 am. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Thanks

Shelley Parsons and Raegan Shayler

Shelley Parsons · Mon 15 Jul, 18:27 · Link

Charlbury Station Ticket Office to Re-Open

After meeting Carl, the newly appointed GWR booking clerk, this morning, The Cotswold Line Promotion Group is pleased to be able to say that the ticket office at Charlbury Station will re-open next Monday, 22nd July. Initially hours will be 05.50 to 12.20 from Monday to Friday, with Saturday opening planned from a yet-to-be-determined date. After the very long period of closure, I’m sure users of the rail service will welcome this news and will wish Carl every success in his new post. The ticket office is also expected to be open tomorrow, Tuesday 16th.

Brian Murray · Mon 15 Jul, 12:34 · Link

Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council

The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.

• 62 The Slade Charlbury
  Conversion and extension of garage to form garden room.
  WODC reference: 24/01773/HHD - Mon 08 Jul 2024 - Under consideration
• Charlbury House Woodstock Road Charlbury
  Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 23/01637/FUL to allow for minor amendments and design changes
  WODC reference: 24/01710/S73 - Fri 28 Jun 2024 - Under consideration

Mon 15 Jul, 06:15 · Link

Collection of clothing, tents, sleeping bags, blankets etc for Calais

Are you planning to clear out some clothes, blankets etc. during the summer? Charlbury Refugee Action Group (CRAG) would be grateful to receive clothing, blankets, tents etc. that you no longer need, to send to refugees in northern France and those who are now sheltering in Britain. We also seek donations of new underwear and basic hygiene items, like soap and deodorants.

CRAG sends a collection of donated items about twice a year to the charity Care4Calais, where clothing and warm blankets, sleeping bags, tents etc. are always desperately needed.

There is also a great need for items that help with personal hygiene, which is always a challenge for people on the move, like those supported in Calais and those who have arrived in this country and need basic support. Your donations will help desperate people fleeing persecution, danger and misery in their home countries, and provide them with some warmth, shelter and basic personal dignity.

If you can give anything from the list of needed items (on our website at https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/collections/) please bring it to White Hart, Market St, Charlbury OX7 3PH by by 5 September 2024.

Thanks to your generosity, Charlbury has a reputation now for supporting these needy people from around the world. We know that anything you can give will be received with gratitude and great appreciation.

Vicky Buser · Sun 14 Jul, 12:15 · Link

Charlbury market on Saturday

Coffee, vegetables. fresh bread, pastries and 'Fabulous Italian' food can all be found at the market this Saturday- outside the community centre from 9.30am.

What a great start to a Saturday morning!!

Lisa Wilkinson · Fri 12 Jul, 13:52 · Link

The North Cotswold Line by Liz Leffman

CLPG has posted on their website a very interesting piece from Liz Leffman, in which she calls for major investment and improvement in our railway service.

Her comments can be found here -  https://clpg.online/2024/07/the-way-forward/

Thanks Liz, that's very encouraging.

Brian Murray · Tue 9 Jul, 11:06 · Link

Wilderness Ticket Auction - Final week!

One week to go to get your hands on a pair of Adult Camping Wilderness tickets - the silent auction will end on Friday 12th July at 12noon. To enter send your bid to danielajenkins@btinternet.com. All proceeds in aid of St Mary's church and its community initiatives.

daniela jenkins · Mon 8 Jul, 11:13 · Link

Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council

The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.

• Minster Cottage Church Street Charlbury
  Discharge of conditions 6 (details and method of masonry) and 7 (details of original staircase) of Listed Building Consent 24/00347/LBC
  WODC reference: 24/01728/CND - Mon 01 Jul 2024 - Under consideration
• 1 Wychwood View Woodstock Road Charlbury
  Demolition of existing garage. Erection of two story rear/side extension and detached garage.
  WODC reference: 24/01555/HHD - Fri 05 Jul 2024 - Under consideration

Mon 8 Jul, 06:15 · Link

John Marsh

It is with deep sorrow that Ann, Phil and Paul wish to inform you that John passed away on Monday 1st July after a brief illness.  His funeral will take place on Thursday, 18th July at Banbury Crematorium 12.00 noon.  There will be a retiring collection for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

There will be a reception afterwards at the "Moon and Sixpence" in Hanwell, a short journey from the Crematorium.  All are welcome to join us there.

Ann Christine Marsh · Fri 5 Jul, 18:07 · Link

Sean Woodcock (Labour) is Charlbury's new MP

Labour have won the redrawn constituency of Banbury in the General Election.

Results were:

• Liz Adams, Liberal Democrat 4,352
• Arron Baker, Green Party 2,615
• Cassi Bellingham, Independent 850
• Chris Nevile, Climate Party 242
• Victoria Prentis, Conservative Party 15,212
• Declan Soper, Social Democratic Party 155
• Paul Topley, Reform UK 6,284
• Sean Woodock, Labour Party 18,468

Elsewhere in Oxfordshire, the LibDems won Bicester & Woodstock, Didcot & Wantage, Henley & Thame, Witney, and retained Oxford West & Abingdon. Labour retained Oxford East.

Richard Fairhurst · Fri 5 Jul, 06:55 · Link