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 February 2025 
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What's Up?



Kidlington's
Spitfire Girl


March 2025
Which day?

Wednesday 12th March 2025
Where?

Oxford Airport, Kidlington
Sounds good

What time?
6pm. The story of a pioneer WW2 pilot

For details, see Notable Dates for March 2025




2-Sisters
arrow Saturday 15th February 2025.

Opening in Kidlington's central shopping precinct: the 2-Sisters Afro Shop offers a wide range of authentic African, Asian, and Caribbean groceries.



2-Sisters

Opening day includes — live music, discounts, and free tasting. Click 'Grand Opening' logo, above, for details.


New Year
arrowOX5: your New Year's resolution? How about learning Classical Latin or any of the subjects available free in 2025 from the Open University. Take a look at what's on offer here:

Open University



Oh Dear


Nobody Reads Adverts
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NOTE TO ADVERTISERS*

Online advertisers aim to reach a broader audience than from printed publications. But, the expectation of making a sale comes further down the list. Sales follow a sequence: awareness, knowledge, liking, preference, conviction, sale. Yet, creating awareness is always the first step. Here's a test: are there any organisations on this page that you had not heard of before today, even if you might never buy from them?

*It's not about you selling to them. If they need to buy, it's about them buying from you.



Tea Talk


Mathematics & Music

See Notable Dates for March 2025




Headlines


TODAY'S HEADLINES

Friday
14 February 2025
at 4:53am

Spitfire Girl
arrow Don't miss the talk due in March 2025 about Jackie Moggridge who flew missions during World War II out of Kidlington's local airport.

Spitfire Girl
Spitfire Girl
For details about this event
scroll down to Notable Dates
March 2025
below
or
Download the full poster here.


Mensa
arrow Curious about your IQ?

Did you know that Mensa was founded in Oxford, in 1946? Take the test. Click here:

Mensa


Oxford
article
Local author David Meara is due to speak about his new book 'Oxford - A Potted History' at Kidlington Library from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday, 20th February 2025. Entrance tickets for this event held at the library are £2.00 and include a glass of wine or soft drink.

Oxford - A Potted History

Click the cover above for David's introduction and a brief preview of the book. Contact Kidlington Library: 01865-373067.

Your Story
arrow

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

Help Writing
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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.


Green Buses
arrow "Purring Green Buses" — Giles Woodforde reports on the new all-electric buses serving Kidlington.

Green Bus

CLICK TO READ


KV Award
arrow

Kidlington Kid

Kidlington Kid

Kidlington Kid felt encouraged — but curiously surprised to have helped win an award so soon after joining the team as an apprentice.

Publishing Director, Alice says, "KK has always demonstrated interest in learning the ropes, when he's not actually chewing them. We fell for KK after he told us he became interested in words after discovering an old typewriter in the barn. He said he was intrigued by its clacking sounds and the mysterious marks it made on paper. You can click on his delightful face to read more about Kidlington Kid."


You can read more about Kidlington Kid in this one-page PDF here.

Stadium

Volunteering
arrow Are you considering Volunteering in 2025?

You'll get valuable advice about how to get involved with volunteering from the Oxfordshire Volunteers website here:
Volunteering

Parish
arrow Kidlington Parish Council Monthly Reports

Kidlington Parish Council
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.

Independent


Local School
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Concert


Home School
arrow EDUCATION

KV's 2025 support for home-schooled young scholars in OX5.

Are you a parent or guardian faced with the prospect of home-schooling your child, but you don't know where to begin?

In 2025, Kidlington Voice is sponsoring the Charity Education Otherwise and KV has pre-paid a number of membership fees for parents who are home-schooling a child resident in our OX5 postcode area.

Here's what to do. Don't write to KV. Make contact directly with Education Otherwise and tell them that you heard about this local support from Kidlington Voice and, importantly, let them know your postal address in OX5. Here at KV we don't need to know who you are, nor your circumstances. If you qualify for additional support from Education Otherwise, KV will help you get started by paying your full membership fee to cover 2025. So, over to you.

If you have a child learning from home, then ...

CLICK HERE:

Education Otherwise

UK Charity Reg No 1055120

Education Otherwise is a charitable organisation which has been supporting home education and home educating families for over forty years.





Playhouse


Feb 2025

KV
Notable Dates
FEBRUARY 2025

  27 Feb Thu     Friendship Café at Lincroft — You are invited to join us at Lincroft Meadow Care Home between 2.00pm and 4.00pm on the last Thursday of every month. Join us for our friendly and informal café in association with Age UK Oxfordshire. We welcome you to meet in the company of friends. Whether it's a friendly chat, or you are looking for advice, support or guidance, our café is free to everyone wishing to join us. Details here.
  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.
  22 Feb 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
  20 Feb Thu     Oxford - A Potted History — 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Kidlington Library. Local author David Meara is due to speak about his new book 'Oxford - A Potted History'. Ticket entrance at the library is £2.00 and includes a glass of wine or soft drink. Click here to read a preview of David's book.
  20 Feb Thu     Knit & Natter —

Knit & Natter
Third Thursday of the month at Kidlington Library. Get creative with some woolly fun. Take your own project, make new friends and let the chat and yarn flow!
Contact the library on 01865-373067.
  15 Feb Sat     Grand Opening Afro Shop — from 9.00am at Unit-14 the Kidlington Centre. The 2-Sisters Afro Shop offers a wide range of authentic African, Asian, and Caribbean groceries. Details here.
  14 Feb Fri     Little Ones at Lincroft — 10.30am to 12noon at Lincroft Meadow Care Home on the second Friday of every month. Come along for this intergenerational session where your little ones can enjoy stories, singing and plenty of playtime with our residents. All sessions are free to attend, and there will also be a variety of refreshments available. Details here.
  9 Feb Sun     Tea Talk – "Chemistry for Tomorrow's World" — 3.00pm at St. John's Hall Church, The Broadway, Kidlington OX5 1DD. Talk by Professor Dermot O'Hare of Organometallic and Materials Chemistry at Oxford University. Tomorrow's Chemistry seeks to minimise environmental impact while maximising societal benefit. Professor O’Hare will explore the transformative potential of Chemistry in shaping a sustainable future. Tea will be served after the talk. Donations in aid of Church Funds.
  8 Feb Sat     Art Exhibtion — 10.00am to 5.00pm at Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP – exhibition continues next day, Sunday. A collection of artworks by Ken Marsland. Details on the poster here.
  7 Feb Fri     Blue Light Breakfast at Lincroft — Members of our local emergency services are invited to join us at Lincroft Meadow Care Home between 8.00am and 10.00am for free tea, coffee, and bacon rolls on the first Friday of every month. Details here.
  6 Feb Thu     Webinar from Lincroft — from 12:30pm online webinar hosted by Lincroft Meadow Care Home on the subject of: 'Paying for Care'. Please join us online for a webinar with the Society of Later Life Advisers' funding specialist, Nicky Cave. Details, and to reserve your place here.
  5 Feb Wed     Kidlington Gardening Society — 7.30pm at Exeter Hall small hall. The speaker is Katherine Shock from the Turrill Sculpture Garden in North Oxford. All welcome: £3.00 for non-members, refreshments 50p.
NOTABLE DATES
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Local Photo
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Kidlington Photo Group

Camera Club

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

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arrowSend 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:

Kidlington Story
Image generated by AI
Rosie could perform magic tricks and make things disappear.


Tileright


Local Business
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Tileright
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Kidlington
OX5 2DH
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Tileright Oxford Ltd: established in 1992, we are a specialist supplier of natural stone, porcelain & ceramic tiles. Our expert knowledge of the industry means that we are able to offer support and advice throughout your tiling journey.

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Lockdown

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
A Year Locked Down in Kidlington
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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Parish Council
COMMUNITY NOTICE

Kidlington Parish Council
Monthly Reports

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





Police
COMMUNITY NOTICE


Thames Valley Police

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.





Your News




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Mar 2025

KV
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.
  22 Mar 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
  12 Mar Wed     The Friends of St Mary's Kidlington — the Friends present an exciting and unique evening at Oxford Airport entitled 'Spitfire Girl'.

Spitfire Girl
Spitfire Girl
We are thrilled to have Candida Adkins to talk about her mother Jackie Moggridge a spitfire pilot flying out of Oxford and surrounding airfields in World War II. The Spitfire Girls was an incredible group of women often forgotten, and it is wonderful to have their story now told at an airfield at which they so often landed. This memorable evening is not one to miss. Download the full poster here. Enquiries to Louise Walker, Email: prioryfieldhouse @gmail.com
  9 Mar Sun     Mathematics and Music —
Mathematics & Music
3.00pm at St Mary's Church Kidlington. Tea Talk by David Hewett, Professor of Mathematics at UCL and Director of Music at St Mary's Kidlington. The talk will feature live musical demonstrations. David will explore some of the many connections between mathematics and music, sharing some insights into his academic research into the mathematics of acoustics and his maths-music collaboration with a professional percussionist. Free entry. Tea follows the talk. Donations in aid of Church Funds.
  8 Mar Sat     Sale of Craft Supplies — 10.00am to 1.30pm at Kidlington Methodist Church. Craft supplies and equipment: papercraft, knitting, fabric, craft books, kits and more! Details on the poster here.
  1 Mar Sat     The Friends of St Mary's Kidlington — the Friends offer: 'Seasons' — a celebration in words and music featuring many local talents. On this early spring evening, the company will provide a feast of readings and song exploring the seasons of the year, of life, of love, from the past to the present, from the serious to the happy-go-lucky. Entertainment and wine will be free, but the Friends of St Mary's invite donations on the night. Download the full poster here. Enquiries to Louise Walker, Email: prioryfieldhouse @gmail.com.
NOTABLE DATES
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alice@kvoice.co.uk
Startups


IS YOUR NEW ENTERPRISE
  Starting Up in 2025?  

Kidlington Voice Online

Don't be in the dark.

Write to Alice.

alice@kvoice.co.uk

Quote Ref: KV2025





Literature

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
The Tipping Point
The Tipping Point
by John Batchelor

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

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Property


  Local Business
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Finders Keepers

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Apr 2025

KV
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.
  19 Apr 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
NOTABLE DATES
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alice@kvoice.co.uk
Awards
KVoice Magazine
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Visitor Statistics
Monthly Reports

Awards 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:

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Football


Local Business
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Oxford United Football Club


Oxford United Football Club

Latest News



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.

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May 2025

KV
Notable Dates
May 2025

  17 May 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
  10 May Sat     KAOS Spring Concert — 7.30pm at St Mary's Church, Kidlington. Join the Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society for its Spring Concert "Peasants, Nobles and Nuns". Vibrant opera choruses by Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Massenet.
Details and tickets from the KAOS website here.
  9 May Fri     KAOS Spring Concert — 7.30pm at St Mary's Church, Kidlington. Join the Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society for its Spring Concert "Peasants, Nobles and Nuns". Vibrant opera choruses by Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Massenet.
Details and tickets from the KAOS website here.
NOTABLE DATES
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alice@kvoice.co.uk
Design


Local Business
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Furniture & Design of Oxford


Furniture & Design of Oxford
Furniture & Design of Oxford
Kidlington
01865-370222

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.

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Morse

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
Morse, Lewis, Endeavour
Morse, Lewis, Endeavour
by Giles Woodforde

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

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Jun 2025

KV
Notable Dates
JUNE 2025

  21 Jun 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
NOTABLE DATES
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alice@kvoice.co.uk
Optician


Local Business
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Cherwell Opticians


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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Estate Agent


Local Business
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Thomas Merrifield

Thomas Merrifield

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

Be the first to know about exclusive updates, local property news, industry insights and market updates. Visit our website and sign up to receive our property newsletter.

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Solar


Local Business
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UK Solar Generation

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.



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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Home Care


Local Business
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Bellevie Care — Live Life Your Way


Bellevie Care

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


Whether you’re looking for Care for yourself or a loved one, we're here to help. One of our dedicated Wellbeing and Family Communication Leads will listen to your needs, talk you through our support options, and advise on next steps.

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Jul 2025

KV
Notable Dates
JULY 2025

  26 July 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
NOTABLE DATES
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alice@kvoice.co.uk
Broadband
Local Business
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Hey!Broadband


Hey!Broadband

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

Hey!Broadband is coming to the Kidlington area.

Superfast. Megafast. Gigafast.

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.

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Ecology
 COMMUNITY NOTICE 


Kidlington Eco Group


Kidlington Eco Group

A network of local groups working towards a greener world.
Aug 2025

KV
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
NOTABLE DATES
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alice@kvoice.co.uk
Retirement


Property in Kidlington
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Marlborough Lodge

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


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.

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Monthly
COMMUNITY NOTICE
February 2025




Kidlington News


History

LOCAL HISTORY

CLICK for more from the
Kidlington & District Kidlington History
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.

Solicitors


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Tel: 01869-252861



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 amp; Estate Planning | Insolvency | Residential Property | Wills, Trusts & Probate.

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Marquetry

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
Marquetry

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.

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Portrait

Local Writers for Local Readers

article
Honoured at Oxford
Honoured at Oxford
by Gabrielle Matthews

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

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Sep 2025

KV
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
NOTABLE DATES
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Neighbour
 COMMUNITY NOTICE 



Kidlington Information Centre
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Oct 2025

KV
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
NOTABLE DATES
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Diet


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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.

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Tattoo


Local Business
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Tattoo Artist Kidlington

Evolution Tattoo Studio


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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Nov 2025

KV
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
NOTABLE DATES
Add your upcoming event by email to:

alice@kvoice.co.uk
Tileright


Local Business
 ADVERTISEMENT 

Quality tiles for floors & walls

Tileright Kidlington

Tileright
12-13 High Street
Kidlington
OX5 2DH
01865-373059

Tileright Oxford Ltd: established in 1992, we are a specialist supplier of natural stone, porcelain & ceramic tiles. Our expert knowledge of the industry means that we are able to offer support and advice throughout your tiling journey.

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KAOS


Kidlington Amateur Operatic Society

KAOS



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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Friendship


Local Care Home
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Monthly Friendship Café


Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Lincroft Meadow Care Home
Last Thursday of every month.
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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.

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Lighting


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Oxford Solar Lighting

Oxford Solar Lighting

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

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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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Tattoo


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Tattoo Artist Kidlington

Evolution Tattoo Studio


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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Dec 2025

Startups


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Marquetry


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Art in Wood

Art in Wood

Gabriella Blakey
Unique handcrafted objets d'art.



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. By 1569, it was already a well known herbal remedy in Brazilian folklore.

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Streets



Kidlington Streets
Kidlington Streets
Kidlington 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






Independent


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d'Overbroeck's School

School

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

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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.

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Jan 2025



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