ARTICLE Photo Gabriella Blakey
KV
▶
ARTICLES TO READ AGAIN
ARTICLE Kidlington News Printed Magazine – Price £1.00
The July 2026 edition of the monthly printed magazine is available from local outlets
ARTICLE Kidlington Voice Online Magazine
Increase local awareness of your enterprise — by promoting it here on Kidlington Voice Online
ARTICLE Charlotte Orr 2026
Lincroft Meadow Art Exhibition
KIDLINGTON VOICE
Online Magazine
kvoice.co.uk
L O C A L
• •
C O N T A C T
Publications Director alice@kvoice.co.uk
The fine art of Marquetry by Gabriella Blakey
Gabriella studied graphic design in Rome, where she worked as a book illustrator, before going on to do graphic design work in Paris. After that, she moved to Edinburgh, where, in 1984, she became a member of the Scottish Craft Centre, exhibiting painted furniture and objets d'art with pictorial compositions at several galleries including: the Solstice Gallery in Edinburgh, Broughton Gallery near Biggar, and the Carnell Exhibition, Kilmarnock in aid of the Red Cross. Gabriella then came to Oxford, where she joined the Oxfordshire Craft Guild in 1993, and the Ashmolean Museum as Gallery Lecturer.
For her painted furniture she uses acrylics on wood surfaces which have been thoroughly prepared beforehand in order to protect and preserve the design: a silky smooth finish of varnish and then wax is applied. In addition to her paintings, she has introduced a new interest: intaglio, appliqué and inlay using coloured veneers on wood to create a decorative effect. Gabriella says: I love the feel of wood when I work. Trees have brought us the first fire, the first wheel, the first house and a surface to paint on. And I like to be part of this tradition. My graphic design background enhances harmony and symmetry in the designs I create.
Discover more about Gabriella's Marquetry work, here.
KV
Snippets July 2026
▶ Kidlington News Magazine This month's edition of the printed magazine produced by Churches Together is now available from retail outlets in the Kidlington area.
▶ Thames Valley Police Stay informed here.
▶ Eco Group Follow Kidlington Ecology Group's activities here.
▶ New Bridge Plans for a new walk bridge from Kidlington's Parkway railway station to an Oxford University data centre. Discover more here.
▶ Local Writer 'The Oxford Chair' by Paul Humphreys is available from the Amazon bookstore. Sample pages here.
▶ Got a local snippet? Send yours to alice@kvoice.co.uk.
▶ Local Writer 'The Silent House' by Lynda Renham is available from the Amazon bookstore. Read the book's blurb here.
▶ Kidlington Town Council Contact local councillors here.
▶ Kidlington's Wikipedia Page Visit the town's entry here.
▶ Be a School Governor? Contact Kidlington's Edward Feild Primary School here.
▶ Oxford Mail Newspaper Reporting about Kidlington here.
▶
ARTICLES TO READ AGAIN
— some previously featured articles:
▶Marquetry by Gabriella Blakey
▶Lincroft Meadow Care Home
▶Miller & Carter Steakhouse
▶Rescue at Kidlington Lock
▶Lincroft Meadow Care Home
▶Miller & Carter Steakhouse
▶Rescue at Kidlington Lock
ARTICLE Kidlington News Printed Magazine – Price £1.00
The July 2026 edition of the monthly printed magazine is available from local outlets
The Kidlington News monthly magazine is published and distributed locally under the auspices of the Churches Together in Kidlington.
To arrange for an annual subscription including the magazine's delivery to your door, please email kidnews@btinternet.com
ARTICLE Kidlington Voice Online Magazine
Increase local awareness of your enterprise — by promoting it here on Kidlington Voice Online
Submit an article. Advertise your business. Notify an upcoming event, up to 12-months in advance. Contact: alice@kvoice.co.uk.
Tell us more about your enterprise. Publish your news on this page.
ARTICLE Charlotte Orr 2026
Lincroft Meadow Art Exhibition
Lincroft Meadow hosted its first Art Exhibition which featured works by Lincroft Meadow residents, relatives, and team members. The exhibition included a selection of watercolours by Mavis Burley including some of her stunning paintings of Oxford scenes, University buildings and landmarks. Also exhibited were pieces by David Phipps, Celia Orr, and Celia's daughter Charlotte Orr who created the wonderful work entitled 'Women of Oxford' shown above.
We raffled one of Mavis's paintings of a scene in Venice and raised over £200 for the Alzheimer's Society. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the Exhibition so successful.
In fact, we've received so much fantastic feedback that we're already thinking about doing it again next year!
Discover more about Lincroft Meadow Care Home in Kidlington, here.
Discover more about Lincroft Meadow Care Home in Kidlington, here.
LOCAL ENTERPRISES
▲ Top
KV July 2026
Care Home
Lincroft Meadow Care Home
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 ensure the home can meet the changing needs of its residents.
AC Drives & Landscaping Services
AC Drives & Landscaping Services
AC Drives is a local, independent family run business with years of experience. The company prides itself on the quality of its work and the long-lasting relationships it has built with customers over the years. So, whether you are looking for that beautiful driveway, that fabulous patio area, or for some secure fencing, AC can help.
Roofing Specialists & Property Maintenance
MLJ Roofing Limited [No current website]
Business or home, bungalow or garage — whether its a new roof installation, repair, or maintenance, look to MLJ Roofing Limited for your domestic or commercial roofing requirement carried out in Kidlington and the wider Oxfordshire area. To discuss your project, telephone Matthew on 07739-391873 or email info@mljroofingltd.co.uk
Oxford Solar Lighting
Oxford Solar Lighting
Oxford Solar Lighting is the new Oxfordshire-based supplier of solar lighting for outside your property and around your garden.
Legal Services
SE-Solicitors
SE-Solicitors is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Summertown, Oxford, strengthening its commitment to deliver clear, strategic, and relationship-led legal services to businesses and individuals across the region.
Work By Paul Humphreys, Tattoo Artist
Kidlington Tattoo Artist
For Paul's most recently created tattoo images visit his website and click on the links to his Instagram and Facebook pages.
Based in Kidlington
Oxon City Drainage
Oxon City Drainage understands the urgency of a drainage disaster, which is why it offers a 24-hour service. The firm's experience, skillset and know-how allow it to identify and clear all kinds of blockages, as well as ensuring long-lasting reliability. The company's number one goal is to provide an effective solution with a first-class service.
Property and Lettings Agency
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.
Marquetry — Art in wood
Gabriella Blakey Marquetry
Marquetry is the decorative art and craft of applying thin slices of wood, called veneers, to a surface like furniture or decorative objects to form intricate pictures or patterns. Visit Gabriella's online book for examples of her extensive range of work.
Kidlington Voice Online Magazine
Kidlington Voice Online
Promote your local enterprise here on Kidlington Voice Online — with local articles produced by local writers for local readers; local enterprises and businesses advertised; local events notified with upcoming notable dates. KV is published on the global World Wide Web: for Kidlington, Oxfordshire, and the entire online universe – and is free to view. Contact: alice@kvoice.co.uk
Kidlington & District Information Centre
The Good Neighbour Scheme
The Good Neighbour Scheme is based at the Information Centre at Exeter Hall and has been operating since June 2010. Its voluntary services are open to those in the area who are aged 60-years or over, or who are disabled.
Afro-Caribbean and Asian Supermarket
Two Sisters Afro Shop [No current website]
Discover a wide range of African food products including fresh produce, traditional ingredients, snacks and seasonings that can be hard to find in many supermarkets. Visit The Kidlington Centre OX5 2DL or telephone 01865-602245.
Amateur Operatic Society
Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society
KAOS provides local performances and a fun, friendly, inspiring environment in which people — regardless of age, gender or experience — can learn and perform a wide variety of vocal music.
Estate Agent
Thomas Merrifield
'As an independent local estate agent, we have a wealth of neighbourhood property knowledge and our experienced, friendly teams, working across our network of eight branches, are always happy to give you free impartial advice whether you are thinking of selling, buying, letting or renting a property.'
KV July 2026
LOCAL ENTERPRISES
Please enquire about advertising to alice@kvoice.co.uk
Care Home
Lincroft Meadow Care Home
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 ensure the home can meet the changing needs of its residents.
AC Drives & Landscaping Services
AC Drives & Landscaping Services
AC Drives is a local, independent family run business with years of experience. The company prides itself on the quality of its work and the long-lasting relationships it has built with customers over the years. So, whether you are looking for that beautiful driveway, that fabulous patio area, or for some secure fencing, AC can help.
Roofing Specialists & Property Maintenance
MLJ Roofing Limited [No current website]
Business or home, bungalow or garage — whether its a new roof installation, repair, or maintenance, look to MLJ Roofing Limited for your domestic or commercial roofing requirement carried out in Kidlington and the wider Oxfordshire area. To discuss your project, telephone Matthew on 07739-391873 or email info@mljroofingltd.co.uk
Oxford Solar Lighting
Oxford Solar Lighting
Oxford Solar Lighting is the new Oxfordshire-based supplier of solar lighting for outside your property and around your garden.
Legal Services
SE-Solicitors
SE-Solicitors is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Summertown, Oxford, strengthening its commitment to deliver clear, strategic, and relationship-led legal services to businesses and individuals across the region.
Work By Paul Humphreys, Tattoo Artist
Kidlington Tattoo Artist
For Paul's most recently created tattoo images visit his website and click on the links to his Instagram and Facebook pages.
Based in Kidlington
Oxon City Drainage
Oxon City Drainage understands the urgency of a drainage disaster, which is why it offers a 24-hour service. The firm's experience, skillset and know-how allow it to identify and clear all kinds of blockages, as well as ensuring long-lasting reliability. The company's number one goal is to provide an effective solution with a first-class service.
Property and Lettings Agency
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.
Marquetry — Art in wood
Gabriella Blakey Marquetry
Marquetry is the decorative art and craft of applying thin slices of wood, called veneers, to a surface like furniture or decorative objects to form intricate pictures or patterns. Visit Gabriella's online book for examples of her extensive range of work.
Kidlington Voice Online Magazine
Kidlington Voice Online
Promote your local enterprise here on Kidlington Voice Online — with local articles produced by local writers for local readers; local enterprises and businesses advertised; local events notified with upcoming notable dates. KV is published on the global World Wide Web: for Kidlington, Oxfordshire, and the entire online universe – and is free to view. Contact: alice@kvoice.co.uk
Kidlington & District Information Centre
The Good Neighbour Scheme
The Good Neighbour Scheme is based at the Information Centre at Exeter Hall and has been operating since June 2010. Its voluntary services are open to those in the area who are aged 60-years or over, or who are disabled.
Afro-Caribbean and Asian Supermarket
Two Sisters Afro Shop [No current website]
Discover a wide range of African food products including fresh produce, traditional ingredients, snacks and seasonings that can be hard to find in many supermarkets. Visit The Kidlington Centre OX5 2DL or telephone 01865-602245.
Amateur Operatic Society
Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society
KAOS provides local performances and a fun, friendly, inspiring environment in which people — regardless of age, gender or experience — can learn and perform a wide variety of vocal music.
Estate Agent
Thomas Merrifield
'As an independent local estate agent, we have a wealth of neighbourhood property knowledge and our experienced, friendly teams, working across our network of eight branches, are always happy to give you free impartial advice whether you are thinking of selling, buying, letting or renting a property.'
Online Magazine
kvoice.co.uk
L O C A L
• •
C O N T A C T
Publications Director alice@kvoice.co.uk