Cropredy Village Links

The term "Banburyshire" has been in use now for over one hundred years, but with different meanings at different times. It was first used to describe an area of roughly a fifteen mile radius of the town of Banbury, located in north Oxfordshire. For full details go to: www.banburyshire.com.

BRASENOSE ARMS

Station Road Cropredy, near Bridge 153. The Brasenose Arms is a 17th century Country Inn, situated in the heart of Cropredy. Everyone is welcome at the Brasenose Arms - a friendly 350 year old 'local' with a restaurant, contemporary en-suite accommodation to sleep 10, a 1/2 acre Beer Garden, free live music every Saturday night, free wifi and a public laundry.www.brasenosearms.com

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BRIDGE STORE

John and Christine O'Hara. General provisions for residents and canal visitors. For full details go to THE BRIDGE STORE.

CAKES FOR ALL	A small Family Business in Great Bourton, specialising in Handcrafted Wedding & Celebratory Cakes made to any shape or design. Choice of sizes of Chocolate / Champagne Fountain for hire for that special occasion. For those people who like to make their own, visit our online Shop for a wide selection of cake decorating & sugarcraft equipment. For details go: Cakes for all or the Online Shop.	750681

CHERWELL-LOCAL

Cherwell-Local is your gateway to community groups within the Cherwell District. Here you can find everything from your local sports clubs to informal groups with interests as diverse as arts & crafts, rambling and literature. The Diary can show you a range of events in the area. Various other community groups are listed keeping you up-to-date with the latest goings on across the District. Cherwell-Local can also provide info on current job vacancies, both voluntary and paid, across the Cherwell District. For full details click:Cherwell-Local.

CHILTERN RAILWAYS

For full details of the latest press releases click HERE. Find the website at: www.chilternrailways.co.uk.

CROPREDY CHURCH

St. Mary the Virgin - Reverend Pat Freeth. For Church and Benefice Services and events click: Info 2012

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CLUSTER CARE

GROUP DAY

OPPORTUNITIES

Day Centre for older persons who need some care

or support for a physical or emotional problem, or

in need of socialisation. Meets Tuesdays at the Sports Pavilion, Cropredy from 10 am to 3 pm.

Contact: Moya Reed 01295 758531

For full details click HERE

CROPREDY CHURCH BELLS

The Six Bells in the Tower were cast between 1686 and 1690. They are now in dire need of restoration for which an appeal is being launched. Cropredy has an enthusiastic Team of Ringers who are seeking your financial suppo rt in order that this fine tradition may continue. For full details of the History of the Bells, Times of Ringing and Practice, Contact details of the Officials and the Restoration and Augmentation appeal click here: Church Bells

CROPREDY CRICKET CLUB

Play during the Summer months on the Sports Field, Williamscot Road, Cropredy.

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	Secretary: David Cherry. Suda, Orchard View, Cropredy. New Web site at: Cropredy Cricket Club.	750610


CROPREDY CRIER	Monthly newsletter delivered to every door. Material/Copy for inclusion must be submitted by the 18th of the month to appear the following month. Editor: Les Tustian. Crimond, High Street, Cropredy. email: tustianl@supanet.com	750353

CROPREDY FILM SOCIETY	Although this is a newly formed society, it is picking up from the Arts Club at the Old Coal Wharf, which ceased to operate when the premises became too small. Full extended details of the Constitution of the Society, Screenings, Membership and How to Join, please click FILM SOCIETY.	758448

CROPREDY PAINTING GROUP	Meets at the Village Hall on Monday afternoons for three terms from October to May during the year. These two-hour sessions include a painting Tutor to advise on painting techniques, with occasional workshops and demonstrations. The sessions are able to cope with a wide range of painting abilities, from beginners to experienced painters, using watercolour, pastels, acrylics, oil, pen and charcoal media. Some members of the group go outdoor painting at local beauty spots over the summer months (May to September). Affiliated to the SAA (Society for All Artists), the group was formed in 1997, and there are sixteen members. There is an annual exhibition of their work in the Village Hall, and visitors are welcome to look at the variety of paintings, many of which are for sale. Anyone wishing to join the group should contact Roger Holdom (see below). Chairman: Jill Cox Tel: 01295 750798. Reads House, Creampot Lane, Cropredy OX17 1NT. Hon Secretary: Roger Holdom 01295 758300. Pilgrim's Lodge, The Green, Great Bourton OX171QH. Email: rogerholdom@sky.com Hon Treasurer: Jo Gibson Tutor:Tony Pearson,1 Thomas Close,Byfield NN11 6XR

CROPREDY PARISH COUNCIL	Meets every 2nd Monday of the month in the Chapel Schoolroom at 7.00pm. Members of the Public welcome. For details of the next meeting click: Agenda For details of the last meeting click: Minutes. For personal contact go to: Councillors.

CROPREDY SCHOOL	Cropredy Church of England (controlled) Primary School is situated at the end of Station Road. The School has expanded over the years and now includes a computer suite, five attractive classrooms, a purpose built Foundation Stage Unit (in partnership with Cropredy Playgroup) and extensive and attractive grounds, including an outdoor swimming pool. As well as Cropredy, the School also serves the outlying villages of Wardington, Great Bourton, Little Bourton, Mollington and Claydon. There are currently 152 children on the roll, aged between four and eleven. To explore the full details go to the newly constructed website - click HERE	750210

DRESSING UP	A COSTUME FOR EVERY OCCASION. Ring for an appointment and fittings for a huge selection of Fancy Dress and Period Costumes - including Mediaeval, Victorian, Edwardian and Popstar.
	Contact: Ann Westcott. 1 Vicarage Gardens, Cropredy.	750369

FAIRPORT CONVENTION

FAIRPORT CROPREDY CONVENTION is taking place as usual in 2010 - 12, 13 & 14 August. For a brief history of the Band go to FAIRPORT. To browse a really full, in depth history go to BAND HISTORY. Go directly to their website HERE.

GUIDEPOSTS TRUST INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE

Provides information on products and organisations to assist people with disabilities and older people to increase and maintain their independence. Full details HERE.

Information 01993 899985

HISTORY OF CROPREDY

This is a NEW link to the original Mewslade website. Seasoned visitors and residents will be well aware of all the tremendous work Pam Keegan has undertaken over many years to record and archive 'everything Cropredy'. Pam and her husband, Mark, now feel they can no longer carry on with the administration of their website and have donated it to us and requested it be incorporated in to the Cropredy Village website for posterity. This was an enormous undertaking and has taken some time but it is now complete. For the full details Click History . Also added recently more historical articles from other sources.

METHODIST CHAPEL	A very warm Welcome awaits everybody. Full details of SERVICES and EVENTS 2012.


MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME 2009	ADOPTION OF MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME 2008: all Parish Councils had to adopt a Publication Scheme in 2002 and we are now required to up-date this and put the information on the web-site. The PC is required to adopt the Model Publication Scheme 2008 as produced by the Information Commissioner's Office with effect from 1 January 2009 and the Clerk has prepared a draft of this document adapted for Cropredy. To see this document in full click HERE.

NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE

Banbury Rural Neighbourhood reports including Cropredy. For all current news, and updates on the work by the PCSO's in the area go HERE.

NORTH BANBURY SCOUT GROUP

Formed in 1967 offering Scouting for young people in the villages of North Banbury. North Banbury Scout Group is open to boys and girls. For full details click HERE.

RIVERSIDE GARAGE

Your Local Garage At Your Service. Fixed price servicing, tyre sales, Full repairs and breakdown recovery facilities. Full details HERE.

THE BOURTONS

Great and Little Bourton now have a combined Website. View it HERE.

THE HARLEQUINS

Cropredy's own Amateur Dramatic Society - go HERE

THE LOCAL CHANNEL

The Local Channel is a national network of over 23,000 community websites templated across the UK at the first tier of Government. Town and parish and community councils adopt the site for their community. Once a community has adopted the site, The Local Channel offers websites to not-for-profit organisations. A virtual Bible of village websites. Full details can be found on THE LOCAL CHANNEL.



THE RED LION (currently closed)	Red Lion Street, Cropredy. Traditional village pub situated near the Canal. A selection of popular beers. Meals available in the restaurant and bar. Takeaway service (fish & chips, pies etc.,) also available. More details go to: www.redlioncropredy.co.uk.	750224

UK VILLAGES	Extensive information for all villages in the U.K. - particularly those within a 10 mile radius of Cropredy. Go to: www.ukvillages.co.uk.

SHIRES EDGE WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP	A new style of Christian worship is beginning in May. It is an initiative of the Shires Edge Benefice of the Church of England and is open to anyone who would enjoy Christian fellowship and worship in a relaxed and informal setting.The Fellowship will meet at the Cropredy Methodist Churchrooms on the third Thursday of the month starting at 7pm with a simple meal, followed by informal contemporary worship and thoughtful teaching. An ecumenical act of Christian fellowship and worship; at which everyone is welcome. Full details HERE.

VILLAGES ONLINE

Village & Community Websites. Villages Online is your guide to quickly find many of the village, town or community websites throughout the UK.Villages Online is one of the oldest websites dedicated to community websites in the UK, now Villages Online aims to become the largest, most up-to-date and a helpful resource for all community website owners. Full details on Villages Online

WALKING	CROPREDY BATTLEFIELD CIRCULAR WALK & VILLAGE TRAIL For full explanatory details of these delightful countryside walks go to: www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk. and follow the links to North Oxfordshire Circular Walks.


WATERSCAPE LTD	Waterscape Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Waterways, was launched in June 2003 to encourage more consumers to spend more time appreciating an important national asset. The website is packed with information about things to do and places to visit not only on and around the British Waterways network but on other rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs. Go to: www.waterscape.com

WOMENS INSTITUTE

Meets 2nd Tuesday in every month (except August) in the Village Hall at 7.20 for 7.30pm. Visitors very welcome.

President: Beryl Lascelles - Tel: 01925 758244

Secretary – Frances Whitaker - Tel: 01295 758448 >more

YURTS

This is a unique experience for Fairport lovers to stay in Cropredy village a few minute's walk from the festival. We are offering two Yurts for rent at a private location surrounded by beautiful countryside apple trees and views of the canal. Visit www.allaboutyurts.com for more info.

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