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Sixth Form Open Evening

January 2025

Which day?

Wednesday 15th January 2025

5.30pm to 7.30pm. Discover the benefits of a personalised A-Level education at GHS.

See you there!

Gift of Art

Are you looking for an extraordinary Christmas present?

Local artist and writer James Hamilton invites you to find that special gift at his Kidlington studio, by appointment. Click on the image below to see a sample of James's watercolour work as presented in his article published here in 2021: 'A Year Locked Down in Kidlington — Branson's Fields, Kidlington, Receding Floods, Feb 2021.'

Contact James by email:
james.h.hamilton @btinternet.com.

20% of all purchases will go to The Friends of St Mary's, Kidlington.

Code Club

Volunteer for Code Club at Kidlington Library.
Are you good with computers? The library is looking for help with Code Club held on Saturday mornings. Full training will be provided. To find out more, email kidlington.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01865-373067.

Headlines

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Friday
6 December 2024
at 8:01am

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 Kidlington's Streets Database here.

KAOS

KAOS Christmas Charity Concert December 2024: 'Silent Night' at St. Mary's Church, Kidlington.

Click poster above for dates, details, and tickets.

Christmas

Our Christmas Card from Year 2014

Our Christmas Card from 2014. We continue to wish our advertisers, readers, and writers a most peaceful and traditional Christmas time, now ten years on.

Vacancy

A chance to make a real impact in the community. As Wellbeing Coordinator you will play a key role in developing and maintaining our allotment space, and creating inclusive nature-based activities for residents of all ages.

Click the poster above for details, or contact the Charity Director directly by email at: chris@rhjyc.org

Nature

Wild Kidlington 2024 — a three-year project funded by Cherwell District Council.

Click to watch the video on YouTube.

Parish

Kidlington Parish Council Monthly Reports

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.

Aurora

Local writer Jo Cotterill captures stunning night-time images over Kidlington. See the photos taken 10th October 2024 and read Jo's commentary by clicking on the picture below.

The aurora lights up Kidlington.

Views

Kidlington Views — a local campaign group sets out its response to Cherwell District Council's Local Plan Review 2040 in the matter of the Review's proposal to develop in 'The Land Behind The Moors'. Read the group's considered opinion here.

Solicitors

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

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Live Feed — direct from SE-Solicitors Bicester Office:

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 & Estate Planning | Insolvency | Residential Property | Wills, Trusts & Probate. Visit our website above for details, and do contact us for initial advice by telephone or visit us in person by arrangement at one of our local offices.

Local Links

Artificial Intelligence 2025

We asked Generative AI to look at the KV website and come up with a representation of what our Kidlington Voice Magazine was all about.

Here's what it generated.

Kidlington Local Photo

KV says, 'Scarily impressive, what?'

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Awards

Visitor Statistics
Monthly Reports

2023 SME Southern Enterprise Awards – KV awarded 'Most Innovative Local Journalism Platform.'

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

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

KV Visitor Statistics here.

Family

Family Announcements

Births • Marriages • Deaths • Anniversaries

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Parish Council

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Kidlington Parish Council
Monthly Reports

The series of monthly reports from Kidlington Parish Council is available to read from here.

Police
COMMUNITY NOTICE

Thames Valley Police

The local Police Force works closely with the Kidlington & District Community Forum to consider matters of common concern to our local area.

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Jan 2025

Notable Dates
JANUARY 2025

29 Jan Wed Oxford United in Kidlington — 11.00am to 12.30pm at Kidlington Youth Football Club, Orchard Recreation Ground, Evans Lane OX5 2HX. A replay on TV screen of Oxford United Football Club's 'Manor Club Interviews'. Open to all and free to attend, with tea, coffee & refreshments. Learn more about 'Oxford United in the Community' here.

15 Jan Wed Sixth Form Open Evening — 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Gosford Hill School. Explore the Sixth Form Centre and find out more about studying A-Levels at Gosford Hill School. Hear from the Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form, meet current students, and discover the benefits of a personalised education at GHS. You will also learn about our enrichment programme and how we prepare students for post-18 options.

NOTABLE DATES
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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

Lockdown

Local Writers for Local Readers

A Year Locked Down in Kidlington
by James Hamilton

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

Optician

Local Business
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Cherwell Opticians

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

CLICK HERE to visit our website.

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Live Feed — direct from the office of Cherwell Opticians:

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. To find out more about us, please click on our card above to visit our website.

Feb 2025

Notable Dates
FEBRUARY 2025

26 Feb Wed Oxford United in Kidlington — 11.00am to 12.30pm at Kidlington Youth Football Club, Orchard Recreation Ground, Evans Lane OX5 2HX. A replay on TV screen of Oxford United Football Club's 'Manor Club Interviews'. Open to all and free to attend, with tea, coffee & refreshments. Learn more about 'Oxford United in the Community' here.

NOTABLE DATES
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Portrait

Local Writers for Local Readers

Honoured at Oxford
by Gabrielle Matthews

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

KAOS

Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society

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.

Live Feed

Live Feed — direct from the box office of Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society:

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 is hosting two Come & Sing days: 15th June "100 Years of Broadway" AND 12th Oct "Pirates of Penzance". Our 2024 Christmas Charity Concert is on Weds 18th and Thurs 19th Dec 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Kidlington. Take a look at all our latest news by clicking on the card above to visit our website. We hope to see you soon!

Mar 2025

Notable Dates
MARCH 2025

26 Mar Wed Oxford United in Kidlington — 11.00am to 12.30pm at Kidlington Youth Football Club, Orchard Recreation Ground, Evans Lane OX5 2HX. A replay on TV screen of Oxford United Football Club's 'Manor Club Interviews'. Open to all and free to attend, with tea, coffee & refreshments. Learn more about 'Oxford United in the Community' here.

NOTABLE DATES
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Solar

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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.
Click to contact us.

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Live Feed — direct from the Oxfordshire offices of UK Solar Generation:

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. Click our card above and contact us today.

Ecology

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Kidlington Eco Group

A network of local groups working towards a greener world.

Apr 2025

Notable Dates
APRIL 2025

30 Apr Wed Oxford United in Kidlington — 11.00am to 12.30pm at Kidlington Youth Football Club, Orchard Recreation Ground, Evans Lane OX5 2HX. A replay on TV screen of Oxford United Football Club's 'Manor Club Interviews'. Open to all and free to attend, with tea, coffee & refreshments. Learn more about 'Oxford United in the Community' here.

NOTABLE DATES
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Football

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Oxford United Football Club

Stadium: Latest News

Click this card to follow the latest developments in OUFC's plan to build its new football stadium in Kidlington.

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Live Feed — direct from Oxford United Football Club:

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. For our most recent developments and to contact OUFC with your questions please click on the card above.

Retirement

Property in Kidlington
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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 ...

CLICK FOR MORE

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Live Feed — direct from the offices of Churchill Retirement Living

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.

Independent

Local School
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d'Overbroeck's School

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

CLICK FOR ADMISSIONS
registrar@ doverbroecks.com

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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. Please click on the card above to visit our website.

Design

Local Business
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Furniture & Design of Oxford

Furniture & Design of Oxford
Kidlington
01865-370222

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Live Feed — direct from the office of Furniture & Design of Oxford:

Our team is passionate about creating bespoke handmade kitchens and furniture you can be proud of. This is why so many of our customers return to us and recommend us to their friends and family. With our eye for detail and wealth of experience, turning your dreams into a reality is what we do best. To find out more, click on the card above to visit our website.

May 2025

Notable Dates
May 2025

NOTABLE DATES
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Tattoo

Local Business
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Tattoo Artist Kidlington

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

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Live Feed — direct from the studio of artist Paul Humphreys:

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

Literature

Local Writers for Local Readers

The Tipping Point
by John Batchelor

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

Jun 2025

Notable Dates
JUNE 2025

NOTABLE DATES
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Plumbers

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Local Firm of Plumbers

Visit our Website
New Generation
Plumbing & Heating

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Live Feed — direct from the offices of New Generation Plumbing & Heating:

We are a local family of plumbers and we've been in the trade for decades, serving principally in Oxford and surrounding areas. Our engineers can repair and service most systems to ensure that they operate at peak efficiency. If we discover an issue, our gas-safe registered plumbers can give you their expert diagnosis and recommend a plan of action. Give us a call on 07884081360 or email info@newgenplumbing.co.uk. Click on our card above, to visit our website.

Startups

IS YOUR NEW ENTERPRISE
Starting Up in 2025?

Don't be in the dark.

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Morse

Local Writers for Local Readers

Morse, Lewis, Endeavour
by Giles Woodforde

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

Monthly

COMMUNITY NOTICE
December 2024

Marquetry

Local Writers for Local Readers

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.

History

LOCAL HISTORY

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Kidlington & District

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.

Jul 2025

Notable Dates
JULY 2025

NOTABLE DATES
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Home Care

Local Business
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Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way

Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way
Home Care in Oxfordshire
Tel: 01235-423564
Email: info @belleviecare.co.uk
CLICK TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Aug 2025

Notable Dates
AUGUST 2025

NOTABLE DATES
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Marquetry

Local Business
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Art in Wood

Gabriella Blakey
Unique handcrafted objets d'art.

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Live Feed — direct from the studio of Gabriella Blakey:

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 thorn. 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.

Broadband

Local Business
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Hey!Broadband

Fast, easy, and fair.
New broadband. New you.

Hey!Broadband is coming to the Kidlington area.

Superfast. Megafast. Gigafast.

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HEY! Broadband offers lightning fast full fibre with a stable connection throughout the day. Next generation broadband handles multiple devices with no drop in performance. Add value to your property with a connection fit for the future.

Sep 2025

Notable Dates
SEPTEMBER 2025

NOTABLE DATES
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Design

Local Business
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Furniture & Design of Oxford

Furniture & Design of Oxford
Kidlington
01865-370222

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Live Feed — direct from the office of Furniture & Design of Oxford:

Our team is passionate about creating bespoke handmade kitchens and furniture you can be proud of. This is why so many of our customers return to us and recommend us to their friends and family. With our eye for detail and wealth of experience, turning your dreams into a reality is what we do best. To find out more, click on the card above to visit our website.

Estate Agent

Local Business
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Thomas Merrifield

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

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Friendship

Local Care Home
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Monthly Friendship Café

Lincroft Meadow Care Home
Last Thursday of every month.
See also: Notable Dates.
Click for details.

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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.

Lighting

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Oxford Solar Lighting

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

Follow us on Instagram:
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www.oxfordsolarlighting.com

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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 on our website above.

Diet

Local Business
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CONTACT ME TODAY
I'm your local diet consultant
Catherine Burgess
07846-537787

Click here for details

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Live Feed — direct from the office of Catherine Burgess of The 1:1 Diet:

Hello --- I’m Catherine and I’m here to support you through your weight loss journey. Are you fed up of starting and stopping, losing, and gaining? Does it feel like an endless cycle you just can’t break? With my guidance you'll learn how to quit the habit of fast food, snacking, and overeating, then regain a healthy body weight. Click on my card above for details, and to contact me today.

Oct 2025

Notable Dates
OCTOBER 2025

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Neighbour

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Home Care

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Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way

Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way
Home Care in Oxfordshire
Tel: 01235-423564
Email: info @belleviecare.co.uk
CLICK TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Property

Local Business
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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.

226 Banbury Road
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7BY

01865-311011

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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. Click on our card above to visit our website and make contact with your local office.

Solicitors

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

CLICK HERE to visit our website.

Live Feed

Live Feed — direct from SE-Solicitors Bicester Office:

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 & Estate Planning | Insolvency | Residential Property | Wills, Trusts & Probate. Visit our website above for details, and do contact us for initial advice by telephone or visit us in person by arrangement at one of our local offices.

Nov 2025

Notable Dates
NOVEMBER 2025

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Artificial Intelligence 2025

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Do you have something to publish online for the local community?

Local Writers for Local Readers

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Cherwell Opticians

Local Writers for Local Readers

Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society

UK Solar Generation

Kidlington Eco Group

Oxford United Football Club

Marlborough Lodge

d'Overbroeck's School

Furniture & Design of Oxford

Tattoo Artist Kidlington

Local Writers for Local Readers

Local Firm of Plumbers

Local Writers for Local Readers

Local Writers for Local Readers

Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way

Art in Wood

Hey!Broadband

Furniture & Design of Oxford

Thomas Merrifield

Monthly Friendship Café

Oxford Solar Lighting

Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way

Local Writers
for Local Readers

In 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Friday
6 December 2024
at 8:01am

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