INTRO

Stroll round the village at any time of year for a kaleidoscope of images even more varied than the housing – exotic and exuberant, quirky or ingenious, relaxed or immaculate, stylish or seductive. But come back in June or July, when clematis spill over the walls and hollyhocks line the footpaths, for a closer look.

ALLOTMENTS

The village has two fields at the end of Oxford Road, divided into 90 allotments. The Allotments Association leases them from the Parish Council and manages them on a day-to-day basis. Usually one or two plots are available to rent (£12.50/year, £7.50 for over- 60s) and some are divided in half.
NEW! Seasonal recipes HERE

Treasurer: Marion Steggles
Tel: 01865 881175
Web: Click here for info

COUNTRY MARKET

Plants on sale outside St Leonard's Church Hall 09:00-10:30 every Thursday, weather permitting, except in January. And more indoors!

'.. Even in winter we sell locally grown parsnips, lettuce, leeks, cabbage, apples and potatoes. In season we have cut flowers: daffodils, lilac, chrysanthemums, gladioli or mixed posies. In spring and summer our gardeners have herbaceous and vegetable seedlings ready for planting out.'

EARLY LEARNING

Eynsham school pupils take pride in their efforts in the garden as well as the class-room.

Web: Primary School

EYNSHAM IN BLOOM

A bi-ennial event celebrating the effort of individual residents, pubs etc – with able support from our local suppliers.

Categories for 2007 were: enclosed front garden (winner shown here - 2 Newland Close); open plan front garden; house front; business. Full list of winners HERE

FLOWER FESTIVAL

Held in St Leonard's Church over Carnival weekend (1^st Saturday in July) and extending to the following Tuesday, with contributions from every village organisation or group.

The 2007 theme was Fellowship in Flowers, with many original interpretations. This display was for Phillis Pimm, a key figure in Eynsham Bell- ringers, Garden Club, History Group and Tuesday Fellowship.

GARDEN CLUB

Less high- profile but steadily supported. Usually meets on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm, in the Village Hall, Back Lane. Day visits and other events are held on Saturdays: image shows recent visit to Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Newcomers welcome - programme HERE

Look out for bargains at the annual Plant Sale in the Square: last week of May.

OPEN GARDENS

Around a score of gardens (and sometimes the Allotments) open every other year in aid of local charities. Added attractions usually include teas, plants (plus plant creche) and produce; and free admission for children. 2007 overview HERE.
Pick up the leaflet Eynsham Unlocked to highlight historic features & other points of interest on your walk round the village centre.

More pix and poster here

Web: Early struggles

ORGANIC PRODUCE

Worton Organics hold a Saturday stall 09:00-13:00 outside Eynsham Emporium in Mill Street.

Or you can extend your horizons with talks arranged by Oxford Organic Group: St Leonard's Church Hall, last Thursday of month, September- April.

SWINFORD LOCK

Technically outside the modern parish, but a long- standing feature of Eynsham village life

Web: Out & About - Thames

VILLAGE SHOW

Saturday 15 September 2007: photos HERE

Classes were as varied as ever: Garden Produce (a bunch of mixed herbs or a bucket of compost); Vegetables; Flowers & Plants; Fruit; Flower Arrangements; Cookery; Arts and Crafts; Photographs; and a Children's Section.

AND FINALLY ..

feast your eyes on the display in our local florist, which often includes plant material from local gardens.

Web: Flowers Talk, indeed