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KVoice Magazine 2025
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What's Up?

'Story Garden'
July 2025

Summer Reading Challenge

When?

Between July and September 2025

Where?

Kidlington Library

It's for children of all ages

For details, see Notable Dates for July 2025

Science

June 2025: Oxford University's Science Wonder Garden Party returns ...

The third annual Science Wonder Garden Party will take place on Saturday 21 June 2025 from 11.00am to 4.00pm at Begbroke Science Park. Families from Kidlington, Begbroke, Yarnton and the surrounding Oxfordshire area are invited to enjoy the free event. Enjoy live music, free food and hands-on experiences with experiments and talks from some of Begbroke Science Park’s leading scientists. Limited free hot dog or burger will be available from 12:30pm on a first come, first serve basis with vegan options available. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnic along to enjoy at the event.

CLICK for details.

Performance

September 2025
Join the coach trip from Kidlington to see the Birminham Royal Ballet's performance of 'Black Sabbath'. For details, and to reserve your place, scroll down to September's list of Notable Dates.

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Headlines

Today's
Headlines

Monday
16 June 2025
at 8:23pm

The Moors

POLL VOTE
Land Behind The Moors

Bloombridge developers have submitted an application to build up to 340 dwellings in Kidlington on land behind The Moors. Cherwell District Council (CDC) has requested comments by 26th June 2025. You can view and comment on the application here. You may also take part in our readers' unofficial straw poll below.

Vote here

KV Readers' Straw Poll

Votes are anonymous (no individual voters are identified); results are unofficial and used only to gauge general opinion of readers.

This poll was opened on 11-June-2025 and is intended to remain open until at least the same date for comments to CDC by 26-June-2025.

Your first vote counts: Kidlington Voice employs 'IP voting' where only first votes from the same device are counted.

Do you want houses to be built
in Kidlington on land
behind The Moors?

Stadium

Oxford United Football Club

Read about the latest developments directly from OUFC.

Flood Wardens

Full training given.

Oxfordshire County Council seeks volunteer Community Flood Wardens across Kidlington to build resilience to future flooding events. Full training is given (add this opportunity to your Community CV?) and there's no set number of volunteer hours required. Please email floodmanagement@oxfordshire.gov.uk for more information or to volunteer.

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.

Academy

NEW FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Are you aged 16–19 and considering a career in professional football?

From September 2025 there'll be a new Football Academy based a short bus ride from Kidlington, not far from Summertown. Local boy Josh McEachran at the age of seven was spotted by a Chelsea scout when Josh was playing football at Kidlington's Garden City. Josh joined the Chelsea Academy and went on to play for England's Under 16s then later for Chelsea's first team and most recently for Oxford United.

Josh says, "I've created this Academy in Oxford to give young players aged 16–19 a platform I wished existed when I was that age — where elite football training meets high-quality education."

Click here to find out more.

KV Award

Hey — we won an award.

Most Dedicated Online News & Events Platform Oxfordshire: here.

St Mary's

The Friends of St Mary's Kidlington —

Friends

Can you assist the Friends? After an eclectic and exciting programme of events ranging from Philip Pullman, Prue Leith, Spitfire Girl, music, poetry and food, the Friends of St. Mary's is planning its next programme. Possible subjects are Olympic sports, graffiti, leadership, more music and storytelling. Kidlington is rich in stories – historic & contemporary. We would love your ideas and your stories. If you are interested, and have a little time and energy to help us turn ideas into reality and earn more much-needed funds to maintain our 800-year-old church building, it would be great to hear from you. Please contact me, Joanna Foster: joannakfoster@icloud.com

August Party

Wednesday 6th August 2025 at Marlborough Lodge, Green Road, Kidlington OX5 2GB —
Music, ice cream and refreshments will served as you meet the owners of these Local Retirement Properties by Churchill Living and enjoy the fun of the day.

APARTMENTS FOR SALE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE OVER 60s

CLICK FOR MORE AND TO RSVP

Sing!

Come and Sing on Saturday 21st June 2025 at St John's Hall Church, Kidlington OX5 1DD.

Join us at Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society (KAOS) for a fun day of singing the classics from Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. All welcome – whether you're a seasoned singer or just curious to try. Rehearsal 9.45am to 4.00pm followed by the concert performance at 4.30pm.

CLICK HERE to visit the KAOS website.

Your Story

Do you live in Kidlington with a local story to tell but cannot easily find the words to express it?

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Contact alice@kvoice.co.uk to have your article written and published here on Kidlington Voice.

Tell us your story. Contact Alice.

Startups

IS YOUR NEW ENTERPRISE
Starting Up in 2025?

Don't go unnoticed.

Write to Alice.

alice@kvoice.co.uk

Quote Ref: KV2025

Local Links

Kidlington Photo Group

Camera Club

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

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Send your own local photo and its story to:
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Rosie

Did you know?

Rosie the elephant helped Capra and Carmelita escape Kidlington's Zoo? What happened next?

Click to download the story, here:

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Rosie could perform magic tricks and make things disappear.

Local Writer

David Meara

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

Oxford: A Potted History
and
50 Gems of Oxfordshire

Puzzle Club

Kidlington-based The Daily Puzzle Club invites you to join and solve its daily puzzle!

CLICK HERE to take a closer look.

Ecology

COMMUNITY NOTICE

Kidlington Eco Group

A network of local groups working towards a greener world.

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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Jul 2025

Notable Dates
JULY 2025

26 Jul Sat Antique & Collectors Market — 9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com

19 Jul Sat Kidlington Gala Day —

12 Jul Sat Kidlington Community Singers — 2.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church. "Oom Pah Pah! Songs from 'Oliver!' and other London-themed music. Refreshments served after the performance. Donations to Age UK Oxfordshire.

5 Jul Sat 'Story Garden' Reading Challenge — At Kidlington Library — from 5th July 2025 to 6th September 2025 children across Oxfordshire can collect stickers and rewards as they enjoy reading library books.

The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge named 'Story Garden' celebrates adventure, fantasy, and the great outdoors. It inspires children to tap into a world of imagination through reading and exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature. Children who finish the Challenge will get a medal and a certificate. Under 4's can take part in a mini challenge with their own special collector's folder and stickers.

CLICK HERE to download the full poster.

5 Jul Sat Parish Fête at St Mary's — 12.30pm to 4.00pm at St Mary's Church, Church Street, Kidlington. A traditional Fête for all the family, with dog show beginning at 2.00pm.

4 Jul 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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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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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

To post a family announcement or publish a full obituary with photographs, please write to:

alice@kvoice.co.uk

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.

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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Aug 2025

Notable Dates
AUGUST 2025

30 Aug Sat Antique & Collectors Market — 9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com

6 Aug Wed Summer Party at Kidlington's Marlborough Lodge — From 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Music, ice cream and refreshments will served as you meet the owners of these Local Retirement Properties by Churchill Living and enjoy the fun of the day.

CLICK FOR MORE AND TO RSVP

1 Aug 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
Add your upcoming event by email to:
alice@kvoice.co.uk

History

LOCAL HISTORY

CLICK for more from the
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.

Startups

IS YOUR NEW ENTERPRISE
Starting Up in 2025?

Don't be in the dark.

Write to Alice.

alice@kvoice.co.uk

Quote Ref: KV2025

Sep 2025

Notable Dates
SEPTEMBER 2025

27 Sep Sat Antique & Collectors Market — 9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com

18 Sep Thu Birmingham Royal Ballet — 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.

5 Sep 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
Add your upcoming event by email to:
alice@kvoice.co.uk

Tattoo

Local Business
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Tattoo Artist Kidlington

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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Morse

Local Writers for Local Readers

Morse, Lewis, Endeavour
by Giles Woodforde

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

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Oct 2025

Notable Dates
OCTOBER 2025

25 Oct Sat Antique & Collectors Market — 9.00am to 1.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP. Details from organiser Graham Kirby: Tel 01865-371494 or Email graham316@protonmail.com

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.

NOTABLE DATES
Add your upcoming event by email to:
alice@kvoice.co.uk

Optician

Local Business
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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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Solicitors

Local Business
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Bicester Office
5 Sheep Street, OX26 6JB
Tel: 01869-252861

Lighting

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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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Friendship

Local Care Home
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Monthly Friendship Café

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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Nov 2025

Notable Dates
NOVEMBER 2025

22 Nov Sat Antique & Collectors Market — 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.

NOTABLE DATES
Add your upcoming event by email to:
alice@kvoice.co.uk

Solicitors

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

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.

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Dec 2025

Notable Dates
DECEMBER 2025

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
Add your upcoming event by email to:
alice@kvoice.co.uk

Independent

Local School
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