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24/08/2026

🍺 IT'S ALMOST TIME — CHINNOR BEER FESTIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

Get ready, Chinnor! The 17th Annual Chinnor Beer Festival is just around the corner, and it's set to be a brilliant day out for the whole community!

📅 Saturday 29th August 2026
📍 Whites Field, next to Mill Lane Primary School
⏰ 12pm – 7pm

On the day you can look forward to:
🍻 Brilliant beers & cool ciders
🍹 Classic cocktails
🎵 Live music
🍔 Fantastic food vendors..and so much more!

But it's not just a beer festival — it's a community event, FOR the community. Every penny raised goes towards grants for young people and youth organisations right here in Chinnor village. 💛

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Can you spare a few hours to help set up, support on the day, or assist with the clear-up? No experience needed — just a willingness to get stuck in! Search "Chinnor Beer Festival" on Facebook and send them a direct message.

🏢 SPONSORS WANTED! Local businesses can sponsor a beer (£120) or a cider (£80) to get your brand in front of the community while supporting a fantastic cause.

And that's not all — the Bank Holiday fun continues all week at the Whites Field Marquee (26th–31st August), including:
🎱 Sparkle Bingo – Wednesday 26th August, doors open 6:15pm
💃 Grease vs Dirty Dancing Night – Friday 28th August, 7pm–11pm
🌿 Fun with Nature & Produce Swap – Friday 28th August, 2–4pm

What a week to be in Chinnor! 🌟 See you there!

23/08/2026

🍺 Chinnor Beer Festival is BACK this Saturday! 🎉

Get ready, Chinnor — the 17th Annual Chinnor Beer Festival is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be a brilliant day out for the whole community!

📅 Saturday 29th August 2026
📍 Whites Field, Chinnor (next to Mill Lane Primary School)
⏰ Bars open from 12 noon – 7pm

Whether you're a real ale enthusiast, a cider lover, or just looking for a fantastic day out this August Bank Holiday weekend, this is the event for you! 🌞

🍻 Wide selection of local beers & ciders
🍹 Wine, cocktails & mocktails
🎵 Live music throughout the day
🍔 Food from local vendors

But it's not just about the drinks — every penny raised goes towards supporting young people and youth organisations right here in Chinnor through the festival's grant scheme. 💛

👋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The festival still needs helpers to make the day a success — from set-up to clear-up, no experience needed, just community spirit!
💼 SPONSORS WELCOME! Local businesses can sponsor a beer (£120) or a cider (£80) to get your name in front of the community.

To volunteer or sponsor, search "Chinnor Beer Festival" on Facebook and send them a direct message.

See you there! 🥂

22/08/2026

🍺 Chinnor Beer Festival is BACK – and it's just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉

Get ready, Chinnor! The 17th Annual Chinnor Beer Festival is taking place this Saturday, 29th August 2026 at Whites Field, next to Mill Lane Primary School.

📅 Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
⏰ Time: 12pm – 7pm
📍 Location: Whites Field, Chinnor (next to Mill Lane Primary School)

Expect a brilliant day out with:
🎵 Live music
🍺 Brilliant beers
🍎 Cool ciders
🍹 Classic cocktails
🍔 Fantastic food vendors

This isn't just a beer festival – it's a community event, FOR the community! All money raised goes towards grants for young people and youth organisations in the village. 💛

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Whether you can spare a few hours or want to be part of the team all day, they'd love to hear from you. No experience needed – just a willingness to get stuck in!

💼 SPONSORS WANTED! Local businesses can sponsor a beer (£120) or a cider (£80) to support this fantastic community event and get your business in front of the local community.

To volunteer or sponsor, search for "Chinnor Beer Festival" on Facebook and send them a direct message.

See you there! 🌟

20/08/2026

🍺 Chinnor Beer Festival 2026 is Almost Here! 🎉

Get ready, Chinnor! The 17th Annual Chinnor Beer Festival is taking place this Saturday 29th August 2026 at Whites Field (next to Mill Lane Primary School) — and it's going to be a brilliant day out for the whole community!

🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026
📍 Whites Field, Chinnor
⏰ 12pm – 7pm

What's on offer:
🍺 A HUGE selection of ales, lagers & ciders
🎵 Live music throughout the day
🍔 Fantastic food vendors
🍹 Classic cocktails

This isn't just a beer festival — it's a community event, for the community! All funds raised go towards grants for young people and youth organisations right here in Chinnor.

🙋 Volunteers & Sponsors Still Needed!
If you'd like to volunteer or sponsor the event, search "Chinnor Beer Festival" on Facebook and send them a direct message.

See you there! 🌞

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18/08/2026

🏘️ PLANNING CONTROVERSY IN CHINNOR: Nine New Homes Set for Approval Despite Local Objections

Controversial plans to build nine new homes on land to the rear of 87-89 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, are set to be approved — despite strong objections from neighbouring residents and Chinnor Parish Council.

South Oxfordshire District Council's planning committee debated the scheme on 12 August, with planning officers recommending approval.

Chinnor Parish Council raised serious concerns, stating:
❌ The scheme creates an "overly dense cluster of market-priced homes"
❌ The site is NOT included in the Chinnor Neighbourhood Plan for development
❌ It creates further traffic issues on the B4009 with no safe pedestrian or cycling facilities
❌ The development appears to have been split to avoid the requirement for affordable housing

Local residents also voiced frustration, with one noting the loss of wildlife — foxes, deer, rabbits, bats and badgers — due to years of relentless development in the area.

Planning officers, however, concluded the site falls within the settlement boundary and is in accordance with Development Plan policies.

What do you think? Should this development go ahead? Let us know in the comments 👇

12/08/2026

🎉 Something exciting is coming to Chinnor this August Bank Holiday! 🎉

Chinnor Parish Council is once again setting up a MARQUEE at Whites' Field for a packed week of community events running from Wednesday 26th to Monday 31st August 2026! 🏕️

Here's a taste of what's on:

🎱 Sparkle Bingo – Wednesday 26th August
Doors open 6:15pm at the Chinnor Marquee, Whites' Field. Early evening bingo with fabulous prizes!

💃 Grease vs Dirty Dancing Night – Friday 28th August
7pm–11pm at the Chinnor Marquee, Whites' Field. Bring your own food and drink — it's going to be a night to remember!

Plus loads more FREE events for all the family throughout the week! 🎠

Whether you're a long-time local or new to the village, this is the perfect chance to get together and enjoy the best of Chinnor community spirit.

For the full programme, visit: https://www.chinnorparishcouncil.gov.uk/council_events/marquee-august-bank-holiday-weekend/

10/08/2026

🏘️ PLANNING ALERT: Controversial Nine-Home Development in Chinnor Heads to Committee

Controversial plans to build nine new homes on land to the rear of 87-89 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor are set to be debated at South Oxfordshire District Council’s planning committee on Wednesday 12th August.

Despite objections from five neighbouring residents and Chinnor Parish Council, planning officers have recommended the scheme for approval.

Chinnor Parish Council raised serious concerns, stating:
🔴 The scheme creates an “overly dense cluster of market-priced homes”
🔴 The site is NOT included in the Chinnor Neighbourhood Plan for development
🔴 Traffic concerns on the B4009 with no safe pedestrian or cycling facilities
🔴 The development may have been split to avoid the requirement for affordable housing

Local residents have also voiced concerns about the impact on wildlife, road surfaces, and the character of the village — with one resident noting that foxes, deer, rabbits, bats, and badgers have already disappeared from the area due to years of relentless development.

The planning committee meeting takes place this Wednesday. If you have views on this development, now is the time to make your voice heard.

📍 Location: Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor
📅 Committee Meeting: Wednesday 12th August 2026

Controversial plans for nine new homes in an Oxfordshire village are set to be approved, despite an outcry from neighbouring residents.

08/08/2026

🍺 Chinnor Beer Festival 2026 is Coming! 🎉

Mark your calendars, Chinnor! The much-loved Chinnor Beer Festival returns on Saturday 29th August 2026 at Whites Field — and it's shaping up to be a brilliant day out for the whole community! 🌟

Here's what to look forward to:
🍻 A wide selection of local beers & ciders
🍷 Wine, cocktails & mocktails
🎵 Live music throughout the day
🍔 Delicious food from local vendors
💛 Raising vital funds for young people in our community through the festival grant scheme

Bars open at noon — so come along, soak up the summer atmosphere and support a fantastic local event!

🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026
📍 Whites Field, Chinnor
⏰ Bars open from noon

For more details, visit the Chinnor Beer Festival page: facebook.com/TheChinnorBeerFestival

07/08/2026

🚨 **PLEASE SIGN. PLEASE SHARE. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.** 🚨

PC Andrew Harper went to work to protect the public and never came home.

Those responsible for his death should **not benefit from early release**.

This is about more than one case. It is about the message we send to every police officer who puts on a uniform, walks towards danger and risks their life to protect the rest of us.

Andrew’s family, friends, colleagues and the wider policing family have already endured more than anyone should have to.

**Over 700,000 people have already signed. Now we need to keep the pressure on.**

✍️ **Sign the petition:**
https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-stop-the-early-release-from-jail-of-pc-andrew-harper-s-killers

📢 **Then share it.**

Share it with your friends.
Share it with your family.
Share it with your colleagues.
Share it into your local groups.

**Numbers matter. Public pressure matters.**

Let’s make this impossible to ignore.

💙 **For Andrew. For his family. For every officer who goes to work not knowing what they may face.**

Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers

02/08/2026

🌿 Introducing Balanced Transition to Chinnor

We’re delighted to introduce Balanced Transition, founded by local accredited menopause coach Kate Field CMIOSH.

After more than 20 years working internationally in health, wellbeing and healthy ageing, Kate now supports women through perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based guidance, clear information and practical, compassionate support.

Every woman’s experience is different, and Kate’s approach is about helping you understand what is happening, separate fact from fiction and feel more confident having conversations about your health, lifestyle, work and relationships.

Balanced Transition also offers a free practical guide to getting the most from your GP appointment.

Balanced Transition

🌐 balancedtransition.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📞 07521 679 090

Please join us in giving Kate and Balanced Transition a warm welcome to the Chinnor community 💜