All play grounds including tennis courts have been ordered to close by the government as of 23rd March 2020.
This is to contain the spread of the Covid-19 or Coronavirus.
Although it may just be your immediate household in the play area at any one time the surfaces in children’s play areas, tennis courts and park gates present a significant risk to the spread of the virus.…
Read MoreHello from Duns Tew. If you are self-isolating, there is help in the village!
You will already have had, or will have very shortly, a leaflet through your door with information about getting help, like supplies delivered, post mailed and prescriptions picked up while you are in isolation. The information and support structures have been put into place by the Parish Council, Parochial Church Council and others on behalf of all Residents.…
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Bicester, B4030 Steeple Barton
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate on 01 April 2020.…
Read MoreThe HSE have now created a dedicated Coronavirus page for businesses here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/coronavirus.htm
This should be used in conjunction with the NHS information here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
We hope you find these useful.
Read MoreDuns Tew Parish Council (PC) has supported Chesterton Parish Council by objecting to the application on the basis that it is not in line with planning guidance and presents a significant burden on the local services and roads which has not been addressed by Great Wolf.
The PC encourage you to form your own views and act accordingly.
https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/19/02550/F
This information is from Chesterton Parish Council;
The Great Wolf planning application 19/02550/F is to be decided at the planning committee meeting this Thursday 12th March at 4pm.
We received clarification that the planning application has now been validated and registered under planning application reference 20/00574/F. This is the link to the application.
https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/20/00574/F
The target decision date is 27/05/2020 and decision level has been set as Committee. Planning Committee sits on 21 May and 18 June around this target date.…
Read MoreServices given below are all in Duns Tew, unless stated otherwise. Details of all Duns Tew services and church activities can be found at www.dunstew.com under the church tab or at www.bartonbenefice.org.uk which also includes details of all services in the benefice.
| 01.03.2020 | 17:00 | Evening Worship at Steeple Barton church |
| 06.03.2020 | 19:00 | Women’s World Day of Prayer |
| 08.03.2020 | 11:00 | Morning Worship |
| 15.03.2020 | 09:00 09:30 ~10:45 | Family @Church Breakfast Service (Jo Barton will be speaking about TZABA’s Medical Orphans Project in Zimbabwe – see charities section) Annual Parish Church Meeting (APCM) |
| 22.03.2020 | 10:00 | Mothering Sunday at Steeple Barton church |
| 25.03.2020 | 10:30 | Holy Communion at Bon Accord, Middle Barton Road |
The Lent book chosen for this year will be ‘Let Me Go There (The Spirit of Lent)’ by Paula Gooder.…
Read MoreThe risk of contracting Coronavirus in the UK is currently extremely low. The risk of normal seasonal flu is, by far, still the highest health risk this winter especially for those more vulnerable. It is still possible to have a flu vaccine if you have not had one.
The Parish Council has a long-standing and frequently reviewed Emergency Plan in place and has been carefully monitoring the news about Coronavirus which changes as events develop.…
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