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Concert
COMING SOON
October 2025
Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society (KAOS)


KAOS
Click to book tickets


Performances 7.30pm at Gosford Hill School on Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Saturday 25th October 2025.


Gabriella
Gabriella Blakey retires from Oxford's Ashmolean Museum

Gabriella Blakey

    The Ashmolean Museum has announced to its colleagues: "I am writing to share the news that Gabriella Blakey, one of our brilliant Gallery Lecturer team, will be retiring after over 30 years at the Ashmolean. Gabriella first joined the Museum as a Gallery Invigilator before moving into her long-standing role as a Gallery Lecturer, where she has delivered tours and talks for a wide variety of groups – from schools to community organisations and evening visitors. Throughout, she has shared her knowledge, creativity and warmth with audiences of all kinds. We have especially valued her generosity and insight into the stories within the collection. I know that many colleagues who have worked alongside her will also hold fond memories of her time here."

    Gabriella writes: "The moment for saying 'farewell' to the Ashmolean has come, and my fingers are typing some words in the hope the right ones will come swiftly in winged thoughts of thanks and gratitude, for the experience I have had of being among the best collection of art in the world. Guiding taught me to share with the public the value of the artists' freedom to express themselves and have this extraordinary wealth of artistic individuality to be considered, studied and appreciated. For the aim of the artist has always been to represent the world we are in. Works of art, such as paintings, are windows into our own human complexity. Is not the Museum the place where the inspiring muses live? Yes, because they are the souls of each works we call Art. So farewell. I will miss you!"

Gabriella has also been a long-standing supporter of Kidlington Voice, and we wish her every good fortune in her retirement. Please click here to see some of Gabriella's own marquetry work.




Parish

Kidlington: Village or Town?

Parish Council Monthly Reports

Kidlington Parish Council
The most recent report from Kidlington Parish Council is available to read from the Community Notice below this section. Or read the latest report directly from here.


Oxfordshire

Authors
October 2025: meet the authors at Lincroft Meadow

Mistress

For date and details see Notable Dates for October 2025, below.



Stadium

Fashion
1st October 2025: 'Ripples of Change' Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace

Fashion Show
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The Sustainable Fashion Show forms part of Cherwell Collective's Carbon Cost of Fashion campaign, developed by the Collective's WISH project whose HQ has a base in Kidlington. WISH aims to raise awareness around the climate consequences of clothing production and consumption. For this year's show, BBC Radio Oxford's Sophie Law returns as Master of Ceremonies.



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Home School
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KV's 2025 support for home-schooled young scholars in OX5.

Are you a parent or guardian faced with the prospect of home-schooling your child, but you don't know where to begin?

In 2025, Kidlington Voice is sponsoring the Charity Education Otherwise and KV has pre-paid a number of membership fees for parents who are home-schooling a child resident in our OX5 postcode area.

Here's what to do. Don't write to KV. Make contact directly with Education Otherwise and tell them that you heard about this local support from Kidlington Voice and, importantly, let them know your postal address in OX5. Here at KV we don't need to know who you are, nor your circumstances. If you qualify for additional support from Education Otherwise, KV will help you get started by paying your full membership fee to cover 2025. So, over to you.

If you have a child learning from home, then ...

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Education Otherwise is a charitable organisation which has been supporting home education and home educating families for over forty years.





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Sep 2025

KV
Notable Dates
SEPTEMBER 2025

  30 Sep Tue  

Kidlington & District Historical Society

Historical Society 7.30pm at The Baptist Church, High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DS. 'The Miracle of Bletchley Park', a talk by Gillian Cane. Visitors are always welcome and need not be accompanied by a member. The charge is £5.00 on the door (50p if under 26).

  School Admissions 2026  

Edward Feild Primary School

Edward Feild

Is your child due to start school in 2026? Please book an early visit and come and see what makes our school a great place to learn and grow. Click to contact the school today.


  27 Sep Sat  

The Dung Beatles

Beatles Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.45pm start at Exeter Hall. Come and enjoy "one of the best Beatles bands in the world!"Click for tickets.

  27 Sep Sat  

Antique & Collectors Market

Antiques

9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com



  27 Sep Sat  

Macmillan Coffee Morning at
Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Lincroft 10.30am to 12-noon at Lincroft Meadow Care Home. Join us at Lincroft Meadow for our annual Macmillan coffee morning. Guests can look forward to live music, great coffee and plenty of delicious sweet treats as we raise funds for individuals living with cancer and their loved ones across the country. A warm welcome awaits you! CLICK for details and to RSVP.

  24 Sep Wed  

Open Evening at Gosford Hill School

Gosford Hill School

6.00pm to 8.00pm tonight, then ALSO:
Three Open Mornings: 9.15am to 10.15am on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th September; and on Wednesday 1st October 2025.Click to visit the school's website


  18 Sep Thu  

Birmingham Royal Ballet

BlackSabbath
Black Sabbath The Ballet: Stalls tickets available for the Matinee performance at Birmingham Hippodrome on Thursday Saturday 18th September, 2025. Total cost (inc coach) £83.00. Coach leaves Kidlington High Street—by the Baptist Church— at 10.30am. To book a ticket contact Olive Williams on 01865 372795.

  13 Sep Sat  

Kidlington Cricket Club 1928 (KCC)

Kidlington Cricket Club

9.00am to 5.00pm at Stratfield Brake: an all-day celebration of KCC with BBQ at the clubhouse at Kidlington's Stratfield Brake sportsground. Three of the club's teams in the Cherwell League won promotion in 2025, thereby continuing the club's proud tradition in cricket in the village since 1928, pictured above. The future of the club looks especially promising for local youths coming through the youth teams. KCC is a very welcoming Club and everyone is invited to join us – and join in – at Stratfield Brake today. To find out more about the club, click here.




  13 Sep Sat  

Repair Café

Repair Cafe

10.00am to 12-noon at Kidlington Methodist Church, 53 Oxford Road, OX5 2BP. Repairs available for electrical items, small household goods, bicycles, toys, textiles etc. Knife and tool sharpening also available. Open on the second Saturday of each month. For more information click logo above.


  5 Sep Fri    

First Friday Lunch Club at
Lincroft Meadow Care Home


Lunch Club
From 12-noon at Lincroft Meadow Care Home. Lincroft would like to invite you to join their friendly and informal lunch club. Attendees can look forward to a delicious freshly prepared lunch and the opportunity to meet new people in a warm and welcoming environment but please reserve your place: for details and to make contact, CLICK here.


  3 Sep Wed    

Kidlington Gardening Society

Kidlington Gardening Society
7.30pm at Exeter Hall small hall. A talk by local beekeeper Andy Pedley about bees and beekeeping. All welcome. £3.00 for non-members. Refeshments 50p.


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Morse

Local Writers for Local Readers

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Morse, Lewis, Endeavour
Morse, Lewis, Endeavour
by Giles Woodforde

Giles Woodforde bids farewell to the long-running TV series.

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Parish Council
COMMUNITY NOTICE

Kidlington Parish Council
Monthly Reports

Kidlington Parish CouncilThe series of monthly reports from Kidlington Parish Council is available to read from here
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Police
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Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police
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Oct 2025

KV
Notable Dates
OCTOBER 2025

  31 Oct Fri  

Meet the Authors

Mistress

2.30pm to 4.00pm at Lincroft Meadow Care Home. Meet the authors Anthony Fletcher and Ruth Larsen of their fascinating new book 'Mistress: a history of Women and their Country Houses'. Advance booking is essential as spaces are limited. CLICK to contact Lincroft Meadow and make your booking for this talk.




  28 Oct Tue  

Kidlington & District Historical Society

Historical Society 7.30pm at The Baptist Church, High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DS. 'Light in the Darkest Hour – Dunkirk's Little Ships', a talk by Paul Barnett. Visitors are always welcome and need not be accompanied by a member. The charge is £5.00 on the door (50p if under 26).

  28 Oct Tue  

Get Online at Kidlington Library

Get Online

10.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Library. Come and learn how to make the most of the library's online services. Troy from Age-UK will help you get started. Click to contact the Library.



  School Admissions 2026  

Edward Feild Primary School

Edward Feild

Is your child due to start school in 2026? Please book an early visit and come and see what makes our school a great place to learn and grow. Click to contact the school today.


  25 Oct Sat  

Antique & Collectors Market

Antiques

9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com



  24 Oct Fri  

Shirley's Retirement Coffee Morning at Kidlington Library

Shirley Retirement

10.00am to 12-noon at Kidlington Library. Come and join us to celebrate Shirley's fantastic contribution to the Library Service. Click to contact the Library.


  23 Oct Thu  

KAOS Concert

KAOS

7.30pm at Gosford Hill School. Performances tonight, tomorrow Friday, and on Saturday 25th October 2025.


Click to book tickets



  21 Oct Tue  

Gosford Hill School

Gosford Hill School

4.30pm to 6.00pm at Gosford Hill School. The school's much-loved Halloween event for children in Years 4-6 returns this evening! Parents and carers are welcome to join the adventure or relax with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Click here for more information about this event at Ghost-ford Hill!



  11 Oct Sat  

Autumn Café

Autumn Cafe

2.00pm to 5.00pm (drop in at any time) at Kidlington Methodist Church, 53 Oxford Road, OX5 2BP. Includes crafts, activities, and games for all ages. Woodland Wonder Zone! Apple pressing with Kidlington Abundance. For more information click here.



  11 Oct Sat  

Family Doodle Club at Kidlington Library

Doodle

11.00am to 12-noon at Kidlington Library. Come and join us for a fun hour of artistic expression. Drop in and Doodle! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Click to contact the Library.



  11 Oct Sat  

Repair Café

Repair Cafe

10.00am to 12-noon at Kidlington Methodist Church, 53 Oxford Road, OX5 2BP. Repairs available for electrical items, small household goods, bicycles, toys, textiles etc. Knife and tool sharpening also available. Open on the second Saturday of each month. For more information click logo above.


  4 Oct Sat  

Evening Talk at St. Mary's

Friends of St. Marys

6.00pm at St. Mary's Church, Kidlington. Revd Canon Professor William Whyte is Professor of Social and Architectural History, St John's College, Oxford University. He is Chair of the Oxford Preservation Trust, Chair of the Blue Plaques Panel, and a trustee of English Heritage. For the last year he has been overseeing the building of the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. He is an Honorary Canon of Christ Church cathedral. As a previous assistant priest in Kidlington he knows St Mary's well. He will talk about the building, its 800 year old history and other local buildings of architectural and historical interest.

Click here for more information about the Friends' Autumn 2025 series of talks.



  3 Oct Fri  

First Friday Lunch Club at Lincroft Meadow

From 12-noon at Lincroft Meadow Care Home. Lincroft would like to invite you to join them for their friendly and informal lunch club. Attendees can look forward to a delicious freshly prepared lunch and the opportunity to meet new people in a warm and welcoming environment but please reserve your place in advance: for details and to make contact, click here.

  2 Oct Thu  

Author Talk at Kidlington Library

Author Talk

5.30pm to 6.30pm at Kidlington Library. Cara Hunter introduces her new book "Making a Killing". With her massively popular 'D I Fawley' series, Cara has become an author to watch gaining critical recognition and aclaim. Booking essential. Tickets at £2.00 (cash only) include a glass of wine or soft drink. Click to contact the Library.


  1 Oct Wed    

Kidlington Gardening Society

Kidlington Gardening Society
7.30pm at Exeter Hall small hall. A talk by Mandy Bradshaw:Beyond the Garden Gate – a guide to Cotswold gardens. All welcome. £3.00 for non-members. Refeshments 50p.


  1 Oct Wed  

Sustainable Fashion Show

Fashion Show

7.00pm to 10.00pm at Blenheim Palace. Organised by Cherwell Collective.


Click for tickets.



  1 Oct Wed  

Gosford Hill School

Open Morning at Gosford Hill School

9.15am to 10.15am at the school.

Click to visit the school's website



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Kidlington Photo Group

Camera Club

Kidlington Camera Club
Camera Club
Picture reproduced from the website of KCC Photo Group.
Photo by Melissa Bastin, Polo Images Photography.

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Rosie

Kidlington's Magic Elephant

In 1937, Rosie the elephant helped Capra and Carmelita escape from Kidlington's Zoo.

Click to download the story, here:

Kidlington Story
Image generated by AI

Rosie could perform magic tricks and make things disappear.



Local Writer


David Meara
David Meara

Local Writer, David Meara, highlights two of his recent publications:

Oxford: A Potted History
and
50 Gems of Oxfordshire



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Lockdown

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
A Year Locked Down in Kidlington
A Year Locked Down in Kidlington
by James Hamilton

A portrait by the artist in words and watercolours of the local landscape.

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Estate Agent


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Nov 2025

KV
Notable Dates
NOVEMBER 2025

  29 Nov Sat  

Evening Talk at St. Mary's

Friends of St. Marys

6.00pm at St. Mary's Church, Kidlington. A performance by Oli Steadman — a member and co-founder of the indie, folk band Stornoway which started in Oxford. Oli is a multi-instrumentalist and is passionate about nature and singing old songs that tell a story. He will be performing '365 Days of Folk'.

Click here for more information about the Friends' Autumn 2025 series of talks.


  27 Nov Thu  

Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas

From 5.00pm to 8.00pm in the High Street at the centre of Kidlington village. Includes Craft and Community stalls. To exhibit please contact the organisers at Kidlington Parish Council by email to community@kidlington-pc.gov.uk

  25 Nov Tue  

Kidlington & District Historical Society

Historical Society 7.30pm at The Baptist Church, High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DS. 'Ice Age to Athelstan – The emergence of England', a talk by Charles Boundy. Visitors are always welcome and need not be accompanied by a member. The charge is £5.00 on the door (50p if under 26).

  22 Nov Sat  

Antique & Collectors Market

Antiques

9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com



  7 Nov Fri  

First Friday Lunch Club at Lincroft Meadow

From 12-noon at Lincroft Meadow Care Home. Lincroft would like to invite you to join them for their friendly and informal lunch club. Attendees can look forward to a delicious freshly prepared lunch and the opportunity to meet new people in a warm and welcoming environment but please reserve your place in advance: for details and to make contact, click here.

  1 Nov Sat  

Evening Talk at St. Mary's

Friends of St. Marys

6.00pm at St. Mary's Church, Kidlington. Local biographer James Hamilton will lead a presentation of "Entirely and forever yours" — the passionate correspondence of John and Maria Constable. James is author of the acclaimed biography 'Constable - A Portrait' and he will be assisted by Katharine Eustace, Shirley Steventon, and Philip Towler on the organ.

Click here for more information about the Friends' Autumn 2025 series of talks.


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Literature

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
The Tipping Point
The Tipping Point
by John Batchelor

John Batchelor considers how English Literature reflects the mood of an era.

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Football


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Oxford United's proposed new stadium will be more than our new venue for football matches. We want it to be part of the community of Kidlington, with facilities and services open to you every day. Our stadium will be your stadium. Our detailed plans are still emerging. We want to continue to hear your views which will help shape our ongoing plans.

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Dec 2025

KV
Notable Dates
DECEMBER 2025

  9 Dec Tue  

Kidlington & District Historical Society

Historical Society 7.30pm at The Baptist Church, High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DS. 'A 17th century Christmas', a talk by Tim Healy. Visitors are always welcome and need not be accompanied by a member. The charge is £5.00 on the door (50p if under 26).

  5 Dec Fri     First Friday Lunch Club at Lincroft Meadow — From 12-noon at Lincroft Meadow Care Home. Lincroft would like to invite you to join them for their friendly and informal lunch club. Attendees can look forward to a delicious freshly prepared lunch and the opportunity to meet new people in a warm and welcoming environment but please reserve your place in advance: for details and to make contact, click here.
NOTABLE DATES
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Marquetry


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Art in Wood

Art in Wood

Gabriella Blakey
Unique handcrafted objets d'art.



To continue the series of my commissioned bamboo jewellery boxes, I was asked to decorate this one with 'Passiflora Caerulea'. This plant is an evergreen climber with large white flowers and central filaments of cornflower blue and purple. It was already by 1569 a well known herbal remedy in Brazilian folklore. However, it was the Jesuit Ferrari who later gave the plant its Christian symbolism by seeing in the flower the instruments of Jesus's Passion and Resurrection such as: the 3 nails of the cross and the crown of thorns. That's why it seems to add a touch of paradise to any gardens. With the slim tendrils I shaped the initials of the names of the couple who commissioned the box. As both share the same letter H, I interlaced them into a romantic monogram.

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Marquetry

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
Marquetry

St. Tryphon & The Magic of Marquetry

by Gabriella Blakey

Read how an ancient Saint depicted in the medium of Marquetry travelled through the centuries via Oxford to honour a mother in Greece.

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Jan 2026

Tattoo


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Tattoo Artist Kidlington

Evolution Tattoo Studio


Tattoo Artist Kidlington
Paul Humphreys
Evolution Tattoo Studio
OX5 1JE
07999-337508

For our most recent tattoo images uploaded this month visit our website and click on our links to our Instagram and Facebook. To book an appointment drop a message to 07999-337508.

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Independent


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d'Overbroeck's School

School

A leading independent, co-educational school in Oxford for students aged 11 to 18

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At d'Overbroeck's we welcome students from all backgrounds and nationalities. Our entry requirements vary depending on the child’s age and the year group they’ll be joining. We want the very best for every child. And that's why we offer a progressive and fully personalised education that embraces individual talents and ambitions. From the moment a pupil joins us, they’ll feel a sense of belonging. Our informal yet stimulating environment is designed to bring out the best in every student. Empowered by exceptional teachers, our students can confidently be themselves and do what they love, while they flourish both academically and personally.

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Property


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Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers is a highly regarded property agency that has been serving Oxfordshire for over 50 years. With eight offices spread across the county, it is a trusted and reliable source for anyone looking to rent, let, buy, sell or invest in property.


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We launched in 1972 as an acquisition and investment service and soon became the leading letting agents in Oxford, letting and managing thousands of homes from our offices in North Oxford, Central Oxford and East Oxford, Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester and Witney. Our experienced and knowledgeable teams offer a personalised service to each of our clients.

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Friendship


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Monthly Friendship Café


Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Lincroft Meadow Care Home
Last Thursday of every month.
See also: KV's Notable Dates.


Lincroft Meadow provides 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for the elderly in an elegant and spacious home incorporating numerous thoughtful and practical features which ensures our home is able to meet the changing needs of its residents. All residents benefit from living in a caring environment with generously appointed private bedrooms with en suite wetrooms, and plentiful communal living areas including sitting rooms, restaurants, cinema, hairdressing salon, activities and wellbeing room and private dining room for special family occasions.

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Feb 2026

Solar


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Oxfordshire-based UK Solar Generation prides itself on its mission to provide decarbonised solutions to households in the UK by working with the private sector to meet the demanding budgets households have to face.

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2022 Global Awards Corporate-Livewire – KV awarded 'Magazine Publication of the Year.'


2021 SME Midlands Enterprise Awards – KV awarded 'Most Popular Online Village Magazine.'

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Mar 2026

Startups


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Kidlington Voice Online

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Tileright


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Tileright Kidlington

Tileright
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OX5 2DH
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Tileright Oxford Ltd: established in 1992, we are a specialist supplier of natural stone, porcelain & ceramic tiles. Our expert knowledge of the industry means that we are able to offer support and advice throughout your tiling journey.

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Ecology
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Kidlington Eco Group


Kidlington Eco Group

A network of local groups working towards a greener world.
Solicitors


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Tel: 01869-252861



Please note that our Bicester Office is located around 10-miles north of Kidlington from where our wide range of legal services includes: Agriculture | Banking & Finance Disputes | Commercial Property | Corporate & Commercial Law | Country Homes & Estates | Debt Recovery | Dispute Resolution | Employment Law | Family Law | Inheritance amp; Estate Planning | Insolvency | Residential Property | Wills, Trusts & Probate.

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Portrait

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Honoured at Oxford
Honoured at Oxford
by Gabrielle Matthews

The story behind Oxford University's portrait of Kidlington's Dr Norma Aubertin-Potter.

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History

LOCAL HISTORY

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A Tribute to Kidlington's Rosie The Elephant

Kidlington Zoo opened in 1931 and closed in 1937 when the whole collection moved to Dudley Castle in the West Midlands.

Apr 2026

Estate Agent


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Thomas Merrifield

Thomas Merrifield

Estate Agent
1B The Hampden Building
High Street
Kidlington OX5 2DH
01865-379880

Be the first to know about exclusive updates, local property news, industry insights and market updates. Visit our website and sign up to receive our property newsletter.

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May 2026

Independent


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d'Overbroeck's School

School

A leading independent, co-educational school in Oxford for students aged 11 to 18

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At d'Overbroeck's we welcome students from all backgrounds and nationalities. Our entry requirements vary depending on the child’s age and the year group they’ll be joining. We want the very best for every child. And that's why we offer a progressive and fully personalised education that embraces individual talents and ambitions. From the moment a pupil joins us, they’ll feel a sense of belonging. Our informal yet stimulating environment is designed to bring out the best in every student. Empowered by exceptional teachers, our students can confidently be themselves and do what they love, while they flourish both academically and personally.

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Retirement


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Marlborough Lodge

Marlborough Lodge
All apartments at Churchill Living in Kidlington are self-contained with their own front door. There is a choice of one and two bedroom apartments: all come with a tiled shower room, while some have separate en-suites and cloakrooms


We are delighted to have welcomed our first owners, who are now enjoying retirement in this popular development in the heart of Kidlington. Why not discover more about retirement living by visiting our brand-new show complex? View our thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom show apartments and meet our owners at a regular event in our comfortable owners’ lounge.

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Jun 2026

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Solicitors


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SE-Solicitors
SE-Solicitors

SE-Solicitors
Bicester Office
5 Sheep Street, OX26 6JB
Tel: 01869-252861



Please note that our Bicester Office is located around 10-miles north of Kidlington from where our wide range of legal services includes: Agriculture | Banking & Finance Disputes | Commercial Property | Corporate & Commercial Law | Country Homes & Estates | Debt Recovery | Dispute Resolution | Employment Law | Family Law | Inheritance amp; Estate Planning | Insolvency | Residential Property | Wills, Trusts & Probate.

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KAOS


Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society

KAOS



Providing a fun, friendly, inspiring environment in which people, regardless of age, gender or experience can learn and perform a wide variety of choral music.

Did you know that KAOS has been presenting concerts and musical shows in Kidlington for over 40 years? We usually put on three performances a year: a Spring Concert, a staged Autumn Production and a Christmas Charity Concert. In 2024, KAOS hosted two "Come & Sing" days: in June, '100 Years of Broadway', and in October 'Pirates of Penzance'. We hope to see you soon!


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Solar


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UK Solar Generation

UK Solar Generation
Turn your property into a mini power station by installing roof-mounted solar panels supplying electricity directly, and you can sell the excess.



Oxfordshire-based UK Solar Generation prides itself on its mission to provide decarbonised solutions to households in the UK by working with the private sector to meet the demanding budgets households have to face.

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Streets



Kidlington Streets
Kidlington Streets
Kidlington Streets

Kidlington's Streets Database is maintained by KV and you are invited to offer further local data to help build up this information resource for the village. If you have any sources of local history, community stories, or photographs to add to this database then please send them to alice@kvoice.co.uk.

Visit the Kidlington Streets Database






Jul 2026

Tattoo


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Tattoo Artist Kidlington

Evolution Tattoo Studio


Tattoo Artist Kidlington
Paul Humphreys
Evolution Tattoo Studio
OX5 1JE
07999-337508

For our most recent tattoo images uploaded this month visit our website and click on our links to our Instagram and Facebook. To book an appointment drop a message to 07999-337508.

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Lighting


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Oxford Solar Lighting

Oxford Solar Lighting

Oxfordshire's newest
Solar Lighting Supplier for all your garden needs

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Oxford Solar Lighting is the brand new, Oxfordshire-based supplier of solar lighting for your garden. For more information and to contact us, click to visit our website.

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Optician


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Cherwell Opticians


Cherwell Opticians

Cherwell Opticians
33 High Street
Kidlington
OX5 2DH
01865-842044



Cherwell Opticians (previously Pitman Optometrists) is conveniently situated in the centre of Kidlington. Cherwell Opticians is owned and managed by Bridget and Elvis Annor. We are well placed to provide complete eye care for all the family.

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