Carol Singing in aid of St Mary Magdalene’s church renovations

If you would like to take part in an informal hour of carol-singing with a group of like-minded other local singers, then please do come along to the carol-singing event in aid of church funds. It will be on Wednesday 17th December from 7-8pm, meeting on the pavement side of the church lych gate. 

We will start by singing several carols at the gate, and then continue singing one or two carols in different locations around the village. At the moment, we anticipate the locations as: The Street; Howbery Farm; French Gardens; Newnham Green; and Thames Mead.  This will, of course, depend on time,  enthusiasm and the weather!

During each carol, we will take turns to knock on doors and ask for contributions to the collection. 

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Edwina Johnson via email: [email protected], in order to receive a booklet of carols to print out and use on the night.  All proceeds will be given to Crowmarsh Church PCC, to help fund the current renovation project.  Please dress festively and warmly!

group of female singers singing Christmas carols in the snow

Housing consultation: Bloor Homes Wallingford Reach – Benson Lane

Bloor Homes and Hallam Land are proposing to build 215 dwellings on Land East of Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire.

Full details can be found here: https://crowmarsh.your-feedback.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2025/09/Fairthorn-Crowmarsh-Gifford-compressed.pdf

Have your say before 13th October here: https://crowmarsh.your-feedback.co.uk/

Electric blanket testing


With autumn and winter approaching, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re ready for the colder nights ahead. Oxfordshire County Council is reminding residents about free electric blanket testing happening across the county later this month.

Last year, over 30% of blankets tested by the Council did not pass the safety check — so it’s really important to have yours tested before winter.

Sessions are run by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Full addresses and time slots are provided when you book your appointment at one of the following locations:

October 2025

  • Monday 6th – Risinghurst, Oxford
  • Tuesday 7th – Didcot
  • Wednesday 8th – Banbury
  • Thursday 9th – Witney
  • Friday 10th – Wantage

You can book your free electric blanket test today to stay safe and warm this winter on the Oxfordshire County Council website, by calling 01865 519 800 (and selecting option 4), or by emailing[email protected].

Book here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-community-safety/community-safety/safety-home/free-electric-blanket-testing