Please take note of the following alert from Thames Valley Police - please be vigilant when out and about.

www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/da/349808/Theft_from_motor_vehicles_in_beauty_spots.html

You can keep up to date with these alerts on our Neighbourhood Watch page.

Take care

Our smelly black bin has disappeared from in front of TOBAN late on Sunday.

If it has wandered off accidentally please could it return?

We have nowhere to put our smelly bags!

Thanks, Anne and Colin
TOBAN

Dear villagers,

As you will know I am not allowed to come round with the poppies this year, and I am very sorry, as it is the only time I see some of you and have a chat. I am sure you will all give just as generously as you usually do, there will be a stand in Faringdon on the next 2 Saturdays, collectors are in Tesco and of course you can donate on line.

Remember our service men do so much, they can be risking their lives trying to keep the peace in Afghanistan one week, then building a Nightingale hospital, quickly and efficiently, the next, or driving an ambulance, or helping in floods.  These are strange times, but we will get through them, stay safe and stay positive. 

Love to all
Betty,  your poppy lady.
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It has sadly been decided by the Crib Committee and the PCC that the Christmas Nativity Crib display will not be set up in the Barn this year, nor will the Christmas Eve procession or Barn Service take place. This is because of the difficult H&S requirements regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and the current uncertain outlook. We all hope the situation will return to normal for Christmas next year.
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Jackie died peacefully at home with family at her side on 10th October 2020.

Pete Wallis

The below might be of interest, there's something for everyone.  Lots of stuff for kids too. Might help to dispel any October gloom a bit!

Regards Jacqueline

Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
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A little bird told me that Daphne and Mark celebrated 50 years married last week on September 12th, described as long term stalwarts they have been in Great Coxwell since 1974.

Seen below on the big day, and later running the vegetable stand at the village fete - which was their "patch".

Congratulations!
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We have lost of grandad and father Marion Czerwinski of Wrekin cottage. He was 94 been in Great Coxwell for 66 years will be very sadly missed by his daughters his son in laws. Grandchildren and great grandchildren. His burial is 14th September 10.30am. 

We are planning to continue the now well established tradition in the Great Barn of the Christmas crib tableau, Christmas Eve procession and carol service. All this requires the help of volunteers to team up to put it all together. However, this year, after nearly twenty years, three of the team have retired from the project and are looking to hand over and pass the baton to new faces to succeed them for Christmas 2018 and thereafter.

The three roles are for a coordinator who will look after the relationships with the National Trust, The District Council, Police, St Giles Church as well as Health and Safety and overall project integration. The second is for the maintenance of the figures, stable and crib and the installation of the tableau in the Barn. The third vacancy is for a wardrobe specialist to prepare the existing costumes and dressing of all the figures in the tableau. We are looking for volunteers to fill these positions ready to prepare and assemble the tableau on the weekend of 15th/16th December ready for public access until twelfth night when the tableau will be disassembled and packed away for Christmas 2019. Extra helping hands in addition to the above will always be very welcome.

Would anyone who is interested in participating in this team to keep this traditional event alive please contact:

John Rounce. Tel:01367 241934. Email  [email protected]
and/ or
Richard May. Email [email protected]

We can then set up a meeting to discuss the way forward and arrange handovers and briefings.

We look forward to hearing from you.

John Rounce
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