Monthly Archives: April 2015

Book lovers flock to Chippy for The Archers, Richard and Judy and much more!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by

Last weekend saw town full of book-lovers and writers for the fourth Chipping Norton Literary Festival (ChipLitFest). This was the last festival to be run by Chippy’s Clare Mackintosh – currently enjoying her own literary success as author of psychological … Continue reading →

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Dementia Awareness Tea Party to be held at Theatre

Posted on April 20, 2015 by
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Have some free compost!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by

From the start of May, green-fingered people in West Oxfordshire can get their hands on free compost. Over 150 bags of recycled compost will be given away by West Oxfordshire District Council at The Leys, Witney on Friday 1 May … Continue reading →

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Chippy voters make their views clear at the hustings

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Last night saw a new event in 21st century Chipping Norton politics – the election hustings. Following similar events in Witney and Charlbury, our town saw the parliamentary candidates from the main parties take their seats in the town hall … Continue reading →

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Have your say at the Annual Town Meeting

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Chipping Norton Town Council is holding its Annual Town Council meeting next week. The public meeting is an opportunity to hear the council report on what it’s been doing over the past year, and to question councillors. The meeting will … Continue reading →

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Soho House holding recruitment open day next week

Posted on April 15, 2015 by

Soho Farmhouse – the Cotswolds outpost of the world-famous Soho House – is holding a recruitment open day next week. The members’ only club at Great Tew, which will open later this spring, is recruiting for staff – so it will … Continue reading →

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Will you be able to have your say? Deadline approaches for registering to vote

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

There are only six days left to register to vote, and West Oxfordshire District Council is urging people to do so before the 20 April deadline. To vote at the general, district council and town council elections on 7 May, … Continue reading →

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Have your say: should Chippy Post Office move?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

A consultation is underway regarding Chipping Norton Post Office – and your views are wanted. As many will be aware, since the Co-op expansion was first mooted, there has been talk of the post office moving from its current location … Continue reading →

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Bumper Town Raffle for Skate Park

Posted on April 12, 2015 by

Would you like to win tickets for Blenheim Palace, the Cotswold Wildlife Park, Chippy Theatre, a roller disco, Oxford Ice Rink? How about meals for two, Champagne, Famous Grouse Whiskey, a host of luxury or useful gifts from local shops, … Continue reading →

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An evening to remember with Jeremy Clarkson

Posted on April 11, 2015 by

Last night was the Chippy Lido’s annual Auction of Promises, hosted, as usual, by former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Whilst the national newspapers and broadcast TV concentrated on Clarkson’s career in their coverage of the event – see the … Continue reading →

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