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April 2021
April 2021
First published April 2021
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Mindful Art • Creating portraits and landscapes helped Kidlington's Douglas Lloyd refocus and detach from the stresses of everyday life during lockdown.
Douglas Lloyd, April 2021.
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Mindful Art • Creating portraits and landscapes helped Kidlington's Douglas Lloyd refocus and detach from the stresses of everyday life during lockdown.
Douglas Lloyd, April 2021.
Latest Report 2021
Kidlington Parish Council
Kidlington Parish Council • Monthly Reports 2021 • KPC Chairman David Robey publishes his monthly report summarising Local Council matters for the year to date.
David Robey, 2021.
Kidlington Parish Council
Kidlington Parish Council • Monthly Reports 2021 • KPC Chairman David Robey publishes his monthly report summarising Local Council matters for the year to date.
David Robey, 2021.
The Willow Tree Café
Fantastic Food at Affordable Prices
Moorside Place, The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2UZ.
01865-703704

46|Kidlington Café & Restaurant
Live message direct from the Willow Tree Café:
Italian Night - Fridays / Afternoon Tea Boxes Available Saturdays / Sunday Roast - Every Sunday / Now offering Children's Afternoon Tea boxes every Saturday for only £7.50 each
Library Update April 2021
Kidlington Library Update
Library Telephone: 01865-373067 • The library is closed on Wednesdays. Open 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; on Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm. While Covid restrictions remain, when you come into the library you will be asked to fill out a track-and-trace form, and so when we are busy you may be asked to queue for a short while. For more information please visit the Oxfordshire Libraries website click here.
Shirley Steventon, 2021.
Kidlington Library Update
Library Telephone: 01865-373067 • The library is closed on Wednesdays. Open 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; on Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm. While Covid restrictions remain, when you come into the library you will be asked to fill out a track-and-trace form, and so when we are busy you may be asked to queue for a short while. For more information please visit the Oxfordshire Libraries website click here.
Shirley Steventon, 2021.
First published April 2021
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A Year Locked Down in Kidlington • A portrait by the artist in words and watercolours of the local landscape noticed within half a mile of the spire of St Mary's Church over 12-months.
James Hamilton, April 2021.
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A Year Locked Down in Kidlington • A portrait by the artist in words and watercolours of the local landscape noticed within half a mile of the spire of St Mary's Church over 12-months.
James Hamilton, April 2021.
Furniture & Design of Oxford
Bespoke handmade kitchens and interiors
01865-370222 | 07779-272811

35|Furniture Design
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We have highly skilled craftsmen and designers producing the finest hand-made furniture, with a delivery of service that is second to none.
First published April 2021
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My Father and the Merchant Navy • Norman Alfred Potter was born on 24th February 1904, married on 29th November 1947 in Begbroke, and died at Kidlington on 10th December 1974.
Norma Aubertin-Potter, April 2021.
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My Father and the Merchant Navy • Norman Alfred Potter was born on 24th February 1904, married on 29th November 1947 in Begbroke, and died at Kidlington on 10th December 1974.
Norma Aubertin-Potter, April 2021.
Oxford Duplication Centre
Safely preserve your family's photographs and videos
01865-457000

18|Duplication
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Consumer, Corporate and Heritage Digitising Services - To CD DVD USB and Cloud. From 1 wedding VHS tape to 1000's of archives. We convert all audio, video, photographic film, cine and documents. Contact: 01865 457000. Cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com
First published March 2021
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How many streets in Kidlington? • Andrew Young narrates the odyssey of his son George who journeyed all the streets of Kidlington in a single day.
Andrew Young, March 2021.
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How many streets in Kidlington? • Andrew Young narrates the odyssey of his son George who journeyed all the streets of Kidlington in a single day.
Andrew Young, March 2021.
Cherwell Opticians
Eye Care in Kidlington
01865-842044

33|Optician
Live message direct from Cherwell Opticians:
Mr Pitman would like to announce the new name for Pitman Optometrists and to remind you that we are here throughout lock-down for all your eye care needs. Please telephone for an appointment 01865-842044
First published March 2021
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Going to the Pictures • Giles Woodforde recollects – as longer-term residents also will know – that the Tesco building in Kidlington started life in 1938 as the Sterling Cinema.
Giles Woodforde, March 2021.
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Going to the Pictures • Giles Woodforde recollects – as longer-term residents also will know – that the Tesco building in Kidlington started life in 1938 as the Sterling Cinema.
Giles Woodforde, March 2021.
Printers & Photocopiers
Kidlington-based
01865-582990

38|Photocopiers
Domestic Cleaning Service
Clean as a White Glove
Speak to Marta on 07501-450861

41|Home Cleaning Service
Public House Re-Opening
The Six Bells Kidlington
Garden Open from Monday 12th April 2021

42|Lockdown Takeaway Menu
KVoice Statistics
The number of unique IP addresses visiting this KV website on at least one occasion in each calendar month.
The number of unique IP addresses visiting this KV website on at least one occasion in each calendar month.
Published in April 2020:
First published April 2020
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Stargazing April 2020 • Roger Davies begins his series of articles about the sky at night over the Kidlington area.
Roger Davies, April 2020.
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Stargazing April 2020 • Roger Davies begins his series of articles about the sky at night over the Kidlington area.
Roger Davies, April 2020.
First published April 2020
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Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year and the Current Pandemic • John Batchelor reminds us that the author of Robinson Crusoe also documented the Great Plague in London of 1665.
John Batchelor, April 2020.
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Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year and the Current Pandemic • John Batchelor reminds us that the author of Robinson Crusoe also documented the Great Plague in London of 1665.
John Batchelor, April 2020.
First published April 2020
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Kidlington 1220 • In his wry take on local history, Alan Quarry imagines a conversation among the stonemasons tasked with building the first large church in Kidlington over 800 years ago.
Alan Quarry, April 2020.
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Kidlington 1220 • In his wry take on local history, Alan Quarry imagines a conversation among the stonemasons tasked with building the first large church in Kidlington over 800 years ago.
Alan Quarry, April 2020.
First published April 2020
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Nocturne • James Hamilton takes a short walk without leaving the house.
James Hamilton, April 2020.
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Nocturne • James Hamilton takes a short walk without leaving the house.
James Hamilton, April 2020.
First published April 2020
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Why Dexter wrote Morse • Paul Humphreys observes young Colin Dexter attending his first Latin lesson at school.
Paul Humphreys, April 2020.
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Why Dexter wrote Morse • Paul Humphreys observes young Colin Dexter attending his first Latin lesson at school.
Paul Humphreys, April 2020.
C a l e n d a r
May 2021
May 2021
The DIY Man Oxford
Your one stop local property maintenance business based in Kidlington, Oxford.
01865-432497 & 07503-087963

29|Handyman Services
Live message direct from The DIY Man Oxford:
Our business is about providing a one stop, property maintenance and handyman service, that is trusted and professional. We want to save you time and money when trying to find a range of trades people to complete general maintenance tasks in and around the home.
Community Notice

The local police force works closely with the Kidlington and District Community Forum to consider matters of common concern about upholding law and order in our district area.

The local police force works closely with the Kidlington and District Community Forum to consider matters of common concern about upholding law and order in our district area.
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Kidlington Software Company
Oxford Continuity Ltd
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Kidlington Software Company
Oxford Continuity Ltd

01| NextCloud Business Continuity Server 2021
Steve Cross Plumbing & Heating
Bathrooms, kitchens, central heating, solar.
01865-841911

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Lovely, lively, pressure-free classes for adults in the Kidlington area. To arrange a free taster session in French speak to Ann on 07768241174 or email ann@languageforfun.uk
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Local Clinic & Home Visits 01865-372680

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Kidlington Football Club
Home fixtures played at Yarnton Road
Kidlington OX5 1AT
01865-849777

28|Football
Co-operative Communities
Work experience, volunteering, community grants & funding.

37|Community Grants
Live message direct from the Midcounties Co-operative:
We look for opportunities where the support of our Regional Communities programme can help make a difference! Our colleagues and members join together for community projects that benefit those who work, live and learn around us. Click the link to find out more.
Published in May 2020:
First published May 2020
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Stargazing May 2020 • Roger Davies continues his series of articles about the sky at night over the Kidlington area.
Roger Davies, May 2020.
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Stargazing May 2020 • Roger Davies continues his series of articles about the sky at night over the Kidlington area.
Roger Davies, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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The Queen's Music • Artist Alan Kestner tells about his elaborate pencil drawing inspired by his love of music and the Queen's speech to the nation in May 2020.
Alan Kestner, May 2020.
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The Queen's Music • Artist Alan Kestner tells about his elaborate pencil drawing inspired by his love of music and the Queen's speech to the nation in May 2020.
Alan Kestner, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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Home Again • Student Ella Gauci makes her way back home not long after starting at University.
Ella Gauci, May 2020.
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Home Again • Student Ella Gauci makes her way back home not long after starting at University.
Ella Gauci, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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Blossom Fortnight • 'This must be blossom fortnight all over Kidlington,' writes James Hamilton.
James Hamilton, May 2020.
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Blossom Fortnight • 'This must be blossom fortnight all over Kidlington,' writes James Hamilton.
James Hamilton, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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A Swarm in May • Andy Pedley safely relocates a swarm of bees nesting in a street in Kidlington.
Andy Pedley, May 2020.
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A Swarm in May • Andy Pedley safely relocates a swarm of bees nesting in a street in Kidlington.
Andy Pedley, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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Young Saint • Paul Humphreys writes, 'A little shy of ten miles from Kidlington in the direction of Oxford, a life-sized figure sculpted in Italian marble stood high on a plinth of stone in the quadrangle of Salesian College, a secondary school for boys.'
Paul Humphreys, May 2020.
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Young Saint • Paul Humphreys writes, 'A little shy of ten miles from Kidlington in the direction of Oxford, a life-sized figure sculpted in Italian marble stood high on a plinth of stone in the quadrangle of Salesian College, a secondary school for boys.'
Paul Humphreys, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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Fandilay • 'He was not the sort of person to invent a new word — or so he thought,' writes Paul Humphreys.
Paul Humphreys, May 2020.
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Fandilay • 'He was not the sort of person to invent a new word — or so he thought,' writes Paul Humphreys.
Paul Humphreys, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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Diary of a Novice Beekeeper • Henrietta Batchelor takes delivery of her first beehive and discovers she has a whole new language to learn.
Henrietta Batchelor, May 2020.
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Diary of a Novice Beekeeper • Henrietta Batchelor takes delivery of her first beehive and discovers she has a whole new language to learn.
Henrietta Batchelor, May 2020.
First published May 2020
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Lockdown Medal • Graham Kirby considers VE-Day and reflects on how prisoners of war in Europe supported each other.
Graham Kirby, May 2020.
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Lockdown Medal • Graham Kirby considers VE-Day and reflects on how prisoners of war in Europe supported each other.
Graham Kirby, May 2020.
C a l e n d a r
June 2021
June 2021
Art by Maureen Gillespie.
See how an oil painting comes alive, admire landscapes of Blenheim, and read Maureen's motivation for her abstracts of the seasons around Oxfordshire: colour, texture, and liberation.

49Local Artist | High Quality Giclée Prints
Abingdon & Witney College
Part-time and evening courses local to you

36|Evening Courses
Lincroft Meadow Care Home
Cosy, comfortable, elegant.
01865-950500

26|Care Home
Live message direct from Lincroft Meadow:
In these difficult times the team at Lincroft Meadow is still on hand to provide care, support and advice for you and those that you love. Don't hesitate to call us, we're ready to help in any way that we can. Please call Suzi or Elaine on 01865-950500.
The Children's House
Montessori Nursery School
01865-748765

31|Nursery School
Smile With Us
Kidlington Dental Practice
25a Banbury Road
01865-981304

24|Dentist
Live message direct from Smile With Us:
KV Readers' Offer: please quote code 'KVOICE-15' for 15% off first consultations and emergency appointments.
Chipping Norton Theatre
Upcoming Performances
01608-642350

34|Theatre
The Yurt at Nicholson's
A Café with character.
01869-340342

27|Bicester Café & Restaurant
Thomas Merrifield
Estate Agent
Today's properties for sale
01865-379880

30 |Estate Agent
Published in June 2020:
First published June 2020
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Going back to University • Ella Gauci returns with sage advice about continuing to study.
Ella Gauci, June 2020.
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Going back to University • Ella Gauci returns with sage advice about continuing to study.
Ella Gauci, June 2020.
First published June 2020
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Oxymoronica • Louise Lloyd discovers a new word in Summertown. But where did she find it — and what does it mean?
Louise Lloyd, June 2020.
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Oxymoronica • Louise Lloyd discovers a new word in Summertown. But where did she find it — and what does it mean?
Louise Lloyd, June 2020.
First published June 2020
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The Tracy Way • Lyn Mason pays tribute to her Kidlington friend Tracy Jameson whose life featured in the BBC TV documentary Miriam's Dead Good Adventures.
Lyn Mason, June 2020.
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The Tracy Way • Lyn Mason pays tribute to her Kidlington friend Tracy Jameson whose life featured in the BBC TV documentary Miriam's Dead Good Adventures.
Lyn Mason, June 2020.
First published June 2020
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Church Street Honey • Kitty Knight explains the harvesting process for producing Church Street Honey.
Kitty Knight, June 2020.
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Church Street Honey • Kitty Knight explains the harvesting process for producing Church Street Honey.
Kitty Knight, June 2020.
First published June 2020
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In Praise of Cow Parsley • James Hamilton reveals a presence hidden in every corner of every field.
James Hamilton, June 2020.
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In Praise of Cow Parsley • James Hamilton reveals a presence hidden in every corner of every field.
James Hamilton, June 2020.
First published June 2020
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Stargazing June 2020 • Roger Davies continues his series of articles about the sky at night over the Kidlington area.
Roger Davies, June 2020.
Article
Stargazing June 2020 • Roger Davies continues his series of articles about the sky at night over the Kidlington area.
Roger Davies, June 2020.
First published June 2020
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Poetry and Crisis: Edward Thomas • John Batchelor recalls the times, settings, and poetry of Edward Thomas.
John Batchelor, June 2020.
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Poetry and Crisis: Edward Thomas • John Batchelor recalls the times, settings, and poetry of Edward Thomas.
John Batchelor, June 2020.