We can at last inform you that work on the new access and reinforced path through the orchard will be starting next Monday 16th March. During this time the orchard will be closed and after the work is completed we will have to keep it closed until the new grass has grown through the pathway grid. It may look a bit messy to begin with but once the path is set and the new grass grown we hope that it will blend in quietly with the orchard. We did hope that we would be able to have an official opening on the day of Blossom Day Picnic but sadly it looks as if the grass will not be quite ready for use by then. However, as soon as the path is mowable and ready for wheelchairs and boots we will organise an official opening, inviting all the groups who have helped us make this project a reality. Once the path is open and usable it does not mean of course that you have to use it – those of you who are able may still weave your way between the trees as you have done before and in fact in the first year we would probably encourage this rather than constantly using the new path.
Feb 27
OXCLEAN Litter pick Saturday 29th Feb
The rain may be raining and snow may be snowing
but it’s still time for the Spring Wolvercote Litter Pick
Saturday 29th February
Meeting Points & Times
10am – 12noon
UPPER WOLVERCOTE
Opposite the Village Hall
LOWER WOLVERCOTE
Bathing Place Car Park
See you there
Organised by: The Wolvercote Commoners and The Wolvercote Tree Group
As part of Ox Clean 2019: www.oxclean.org.uk <www.oxclean.org.uk>
Feb 24
New WHS 2020 Programme
The new Wolvercote Horticultural Society programme of events, show classes and associated information has now been updated on their page: https://wolvercote.org/wolvercote-horticultural-society/
Why not think about what you can enter on the summer show? You don’t have to be a member to enter.
Jan 16
A34 Lane Closure 27th Jan
Please see the attached regarding a lengthy lane closure on the A34 Northbound and to the Wytham turn slip road.
Jan 09
White Hart Market News
Dear All,
A reminder that the Sunday Market starts again this Sunday (12th Jan) in the tender care of the new ‘Friends of the Market’ group. So you can again feast on Polish sourdough and wonderful cakes, and organic veg, there will be local charcuterie, jams, chutneys and (new!) Crudge’s amazing goat cheese, and knitted things.
Do come and support the new committee so we can sell all our veg – there will be cavalo nero, cabbage (red and white) two sorts of potatoes, celeriac, carrots, onions, garlic and lemon. (Let us know of other things you would like us to try and get). All organic, all UK (apart from lemons, and most very local.
Container alert: There will be eco-refills of dry foods, cleaning stuff etc on Jan 26th, so save your containers to bring with you then.
And remember to come and enjoy live music at the pub –
Monday 20th English folk from 8.30pm
Monday 27th Irish folk from 8.30pm
Saturday the 21st Pete Mcray from 9pm
Sunday 26th White Hart Sounds – this month is the amazing Stannick – 8.00 ppm
Wednesday 29th Jazz Jam 8.30
Happy January!
Dec 10
Commoners’ Carol Concert Monday 16th Dec
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Dec 04
Christmas Market at the White Hart Sunday 8th December
Special Christmas Market at the White Hart, with seasonal foods, gifts, cards, and crafts, plus the usual Sunday Market breads,cakes, organic vegetables and eggs, and other local foods and products. Continental breads and cakes, organic eggs from Wytham, organic vegetables and other local produce and crafts. Cooked breakfasts, teas, and coffees. Meet friends and chat!
Apple Day is also reincarnated into a Christmas Market at the White Hart. Apple Juice, Cakes, Preserves, Knitwear and more. Come along for some great locally made produce that makes perfect Christmas gifts.
Contact via email: wolvercotesundaymarket@gmail.com
Nov 28
Oxford North complex approved by city council
So the planning consent is given. Click the link for the BBC news
Nov 17
Plant Trees in Wolvercote 23rd Nov
Volunteers are needed to plant 500 tree whips on Saturday 23rd November in Nixey’s Field. Please note you must register with Richard Tennant-Eyles to be given instructions. (Click his name to email)
Richard is coordinating the day and will advise on timings, meeting points, equipment, suitable clothing and footwear. Children under 16 years are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
The species will include common alder, white and crack willow, white and black poplar, aspen, hawthorn and hazel, all of which should do well in the flood-prone meadow.
Thank you!
