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05/06/2026

🌸 IT'S OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND IN CHINNOR! 🌸

This Saturday & Sunday (6th & 7th June), Chinnor throws open its garden gates for the much-loved annual Open Gardens Weekend — and there's SO much to enjoy!

🌿 SATURDAY 6th JUNE:
🌺 Flower & Crafts Festival at St Andrew's Church (1–5pm) — themed 'Every Book Tells a Story', with cream teas, jams, crafts & plants
🌱 Red Kite Family Centre gardening activities for little ones at Chinnor Library (10–11:30am)
🏡 Mill Lane Community Garden open to visitors (1–5pm) — wheelchair friendly!
☕ Chinnor Village Centre café open with cream teas, lunches & snacks (10am–4pm)

🌻 SUNDAY 7th JUNE:
♻️ Green Living Fayre at Chinnor Village Hall (11am–3pm) — bikes & scooters to sell/buy, live music including Chinnor Training Silver Band, homemade food & eco stalls
🌾 Chinnor Allotments open for visitors (10am–6pm) — become an associate member for just £5!
🌺 Flower & Crafts Festival continues at St Andrew's Church (1–5pm)

🌿 Plant Stall open BOTH days (11am–6pm) — perennials, ferns, hostas & veg grown by local gardeners!

All proceeds support amazing local charities and community groups. What a wonderful way to spend the weekend! 🌞

👉 Find out more: chinnoropengardens.co.uk

and raise money for amazing local charities and community groups while you explore!

16/05/2026

🎵 TWO GREAT CHINNOR EVENTS THIS WEEK! 🎵

🎶 TONIGHT — Music Box at Chinnor Village Hall!
Saturday 16th May | Doors 7:00pm | Music 7:30pm

The Alex Steele Quartet featuring Catherine Sykes brings you an unforgettable evening of Burt Bacharach Reimagined — exploring the incredibly diverse compositions of one of music's greatest songwriters. Expect timeless classics including 'The Look of Love', 'Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head', 'What the World Needs Now' and so much more.

🎟️ Tickets: £20 — available via TicketSource
📍 Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road, Chinnor

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🌿 COMING UP — Greening Chinnor AGM
Tuesday 19th May | 7:30pm
📍 Committee Room, Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road, Chinnor OX39 4PQ

Join Greening Chinnor for their Annual General Meeting — find out what they've been up to over the past year with their many community and environmental projects. After the business meeting, enjoy a special demonstration of lacemaking by the Chinnor Lacewings, and discover the fascinating history of lacemakers who once lived at Donkey Lane Community Orchard.

All are welcome! 🌱

12/05/2026

🍛🎭 TONIGHT in Chinnor! Charity Fundraising Dinner & Bollywood Dance 🎭🍛

Chinnor Rotary and Bipul's Kitchen are hosting a very special evening TONIGHT — Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 6:30PM at Bipul's Kitchen, Lower Road, Chinnor.

✨ What's included:
🍽️ Three-course dinner
💃 Entertainment by traditional Indian dancers
🎟️ Tickets: £25 per person

All profits go to:
❤️ St Andrew's School Association (SASA)
❤️ Chinnor Rotary community projects

Bipul's Kitchen has generously sponsored ALL food costs — meaning every penny from ticket sales goes to these wonderful local causes. There will also be exciting raffle prizes on the night!

Tickets available directly from Bipul's Kitchen. Drinks available from the bar.

What a fantastic way to support your community and enjoy a brilliant evening out! 🌟

For more info:
🌐 www.chinnorrotary.org.uk
🌐 www.bipuls.co.uk

07/05/2026

🚨 POLICE ACTION IN CHINNOR 🚨

Great news for the Chinnor community! Thames Valley Police's Thame Neighbourhood Policing Team has taken action against the recent rise in anti-social off-road motorcycling in Chinnor and the surrounding area.

Thanks to reports from local residents, three suspects have been identified and served with Section 59 notices under the Police Reform Act 2002. This means that if they drive anti-socially on any vehicle over the next 12 months, their vehicle can be seized on the spot.

Police say they remain aware this is an ongoing issue and are encouraging residents to continue reporting incidents — especially if you have videos or photos that could help identify offenders.

📞 To report anti-social behaviour:
• Call Thames Valley Police on 101
• Report online at thamesvalley.police.uk
• In an emergency or if a crime is ongoing — call 999

Well done to everyone who reported these incidents. Community action makes a real difference! 👏

Thames Valley Police said they have caught and cautioned three anti-social motorcyclists in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire, thanks to reports from…

06/05/2026

🛹 Chinnor's Brand New Skatepark Opens to Hundreds of Riders! 🎉

What an incredible day for our community! Chinnor's long-awaited new skatepark at White's Field, off Mill Lane, officially opened on Bank Holiday Monday (May 4th) — and it was a spectacular success! 🌟

Hundreds of skaters, scooter riders, BMX enthusiasts and supporters turned out to celebrate the opening, with the village's iconic windmill as a stunning backdrop. The event featured professional demonstrations and competitions for all ages.

The skatepark — more than SEVEN YEARS in the planning by Chinnor Parish Council — was built by Maverick, specialists in spray concrete skateparks. It received rave reviews from riders near and far:

🗣️ Isaac José, 2025 European Scooter Champion: "I really liked the skate park. It's been well put together and the community seems really great. I love how smooth the concrete is and the ramps are just the perfect size to learn on."

🗣️ Jesse, 16, from Thame: "It's got such a good atmosphere and you've got the windmill right there. It's wonderful to skate on with great transition, an awesome stair set and really good rails. You should really come and try it out!"

A huge thank you to Chinnor Parish Council Chair Maggie Mackenzie, councillors Rich Gray and Sharon Edwards, and everyone who made this dream a reality for our community! 🙌

📍 White's Field, off Mill Lane, Chinnor

Chinnor skatepark opened at White's Field after seven years of planning by the parish council, to praise from riders, scooters and skaters.

23/04/2026

🧠 Quiz Night Alert, Chinnor! 🎉

Get your thinking caps on — Chinnor Youth FC is hosting a Quiz Night THIS Saturday, 25th April 2026 at Chinnor Village Hall!

🎤 Hosted by the legendary Robin "Waistcoat" Clark and Chris "The Oracle" Jackson
👥 Tables of up to EIGHT people
💷 Just £5.00 per person

It's a brilliant night out for a great cause — supporting our local youth football club! Grab your friends, family, or colleagues and book your table now.

📍 Chinnor Village Hall
📅 Saturday 25th April 2026

Don't miss out on this fun community evening! 🏆

21/04/2026

💔 Sad News for Our Community – Farewell, Simon Vickers

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Simon Vickers, CEO and a true pillar of Chinnor RFC.

Simon joined the club as a player in the 1980s, captained the side, and never truly left. Over the decades, he transformed Chinnor RFC from a village club into the Championship team it is today — a journey built on vision, discipline, and unwavering commitment.

As the club's own statement so beautifully put it: "His fingerprints are on every corner of this club." Simon professionalised operations while preserving the heart of what makes Chinnor RFC so special, and it was under his leadership that the club achieved promotion to the Championship in 2024.

To those who knew him as a leader, he was strategic and relentless. To those who knew him as a former player, he was one of the lads. To all of us in the community, he was a legend.

The outpouring of tributes from clubs, supporters, and friends across the region speaks volumes about the man he was.

Rest in peace, Simon. Chinnor RFC — and the whole Chinnor community — will honour your legacy. 🏉

19/04/2026

🌟 Could YOU be the next leader of the Chinnor Good Neighbour Scheme? 🌟

The Chinnor Good Neighbour Scheme is looking for a new Chairperson to step into a vital community role! Their incredible current Chairperson is stepping down after an amazing 11 years of service — and the position needs to be filled by 1st May 2026.

The role involves working with a small, dedicated committee to administer the scheme and liaise with organisations such as Volunteer Link Up. A full job description is available on request.

📞 Interested? Contact Christine Bourne on 01844 351117 for more details.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Chinnor residents. Don't let this vital community service go without a leader! 💛

19/04/2026

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18/04/2026

🌸 Orchard Blossom Trail & Picnic – Coming Up This Month! 🌳

Greening Chinnor is inviting everyone to come and enjoy the beautiful spring blossom at the Donkey Lane Community Orchard!

📅 Date: Saturday 25th April 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
📍 Location: Donkey Lane Community Orchard, Keen's Lane, Chinnor (cross the railway crossing – the orchard is directly on the right)

Come and see how the orchard is coming along, discover the social history and biodiversity of the site, and enjoy some refreshments in the fresh air. Bring a blanket, a picnic, and the kids – it's a perfect spring afternoon out!

🎟️ Entrance is FREE (donations welcome)

A wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and your local community right here in Chinnor. Don't miss it! 🌼



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