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ABBEY see also Open Spaces; Walks

Although not a stone from this great foundation can be seen on the original site, fragments survive in cottages at the heart of the village.

ALLOTMENTS: annual report

The village has two fields 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 (£18.00/year, £13.00 for over-60s) and some are divided in half.
Contact: Marion Steggles (Treasurer), 54 Acre End Street 01865 881175

BROADBAND

Your existing telephone line can carry voice and high-speed internet traffic at the same time.
Supplier comparisons: Simply Switch 08000 111 395.
Most houses in the village are also within a few metres of the ntl: cable network (now Virgin Media).

BUSES see also Trains; for more information contact any member of the Parish Council.

For the Traveline integrated bus/rail Journey Planner ring 0870 608 2 608 or click here.

Stagecoach (regular services in decreasing order of frequency):

100 Oxford - Eynsham - Witney - Thorney Leys – Carterton
11 Oxford - Eynsham - Long Hanborough - Freeland - North Leigh – Witney M-S
18/18A Oxford - Eynsham - Stanton Harcourt - Standlake – Bampton/Witney M-S
200 Oxford - Radcliffe Infirmary - Cassington Turn – A40 (Evenlode) – Witney – Minster Lovell – Carterton M-S
X1 same route, early morning and late afternoon/evening; Oxford-bound service runs until 02:45 on Friday/Saturday night.
The 100 service has low-floor easy access for push-chairs/wheelchairs and runs until 03:15 on Friday and Saturday night. Discounts include through tickets to London (change in Oxford).
Head Office: Horspath Road, Oxford OX4 2RY. Enquiries: 01865 772250

Tesco Shopper

Free bus to/from the Abingdon supermarket, calls at Market Square, Mill Street, Spareacre Lane:
Tuesday 10:36, arrives Abingdon 11:40 and leaves 13:30
Thursday 09:32, arrives Abingdon 10:37 and leaves 12:30.

Jeffs Coaches

Eynsham – Witney – Burford – Moreton in Marsh
Tuesdays only, leaves Back Lane 09:00, arrives Moreton 10:20 and leaves 12:20.
Head Office: Helmdon, Brackley NN13 5QT 01295 768292

Octabus Dial-a-Ride

For people who are unable to use public transport: a door-to-door service, running 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday (mainly within West Oxfordshire/to Oxford City). £5 registration, then pay as you go; FREE to concessionary pass holders.
You can book up to 7 days in advance: 01865 876176

CARNIVAL

First Saturday in July: a notable date in the village calendar. Click here for pix. A flower festival is invariably held on the same weekend in St Leonard's Church.
Carnival Chairman: Julie Jordan 22 Back Lane 01865 880042
Flower Festival Co-ordinator: Pamela Richards 01865 881396

CARS see Parking; Toll Bridge.

CASHPOINTS

57 Spareacre Lane outside Premier Office Supplies (Barclays); Tesco Express A40 eastbound; Total Service Station A40 westbound (£1.75) .

CHEMIST see Shops & Services

CHILDCARE see also Play Areas; activities for pre-school children

Health Visitors 01865 881642 (plus ansaphone)
based at Eynsham Medical Centre Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00, run postnatal groups, breast-feeding clinics (drop-in Wednesday 12:30-13:30) and child health clinics (drop-in Tuesday 12:15-14:45); routine 8-month checks and all immunisations for children 0-5 years old.

Oxfordshire Children's Information Service 01993 880753
keeps lists of registered childcare providers, parent & toddler groups and sports & leisure activities. They also publish a 130-page guide for West Oxfordshire. Fax 01993 708482; email

Childcare Needs Survey
Oxfordshire County Council has recently undertaken a countywide assessment. Summary report here.

CHILDMINDING see Shops & Services

CHURCHES see also Meeting Places; Newspapers – Roundabout

Eynsham Baptist Church - Lombard Street OX29 4HT

Minister The Rev Jean Andrews, 17 Dovehouse Close 01865 880106 or 464265 email
Church Secretary Denise Launchbury, 82 Shakespeare Road, 01865 881128
Sunday Morning Service: 10:30; also offers a quiet corner (or a chat) 10:00-14:00 Wednesday and Thursday July-September – open to to visitors of any faith or none.

St Leonard's Church of England - The Square OX29 4UG

Vicar Rev Morey Andrews, The Vicarage, 45 Acre End Street 01865 881323 email
Church office and Secretary Village Hall Committee Room 01865 883362 email
Sunday Services: Holy Communion 09:00, Morning Service 10:45, Evening Service 18:00. Also open most weekdays in summer from 11:00.

St Peter's Catholic Church - Abbey Street OX29 4HR

Parish Priest Father Martin Flatman,The Presbytery, Abbey Street 01865 881613 mob 07719 646790 email
Parish Deacon Rev Chris Blackman 01865 881718
Sunday Service: Mass 10:00; Saturday 19:30 preceded by Holy Hour; weekdays as advertised. The church is open for private prayer most days in daylight hours - just walk in.

CLUBS , SOCIETIES & SUPPORT GROUPS: 93 at last count!

COUNTY COUNCIL see also Footpaths; Library; Recycling; Road Repairs; Schools; Street Lights

Oxfordshire County Council 01865 792422
County Hall, New Road, OX1 1ND. Fax 01865 726155
Children, Young People & Families (education and social care) 01865 815449
Macclesfield House, New Road, Oxford OX1 1NA. Fax 01865 791637
Councillor, Eynsham (also Elections)

DENTISTS see also Shops & Services

To find an NHS dentist call NHS Direct: 0845 46 47 or go to the NHS list
For impartial advice on procedures, costs etc, call the dental helpline: 0845 063 1188
For emergency treatment call NHSDirect.

DISTRICT COUNCIL see also Elections; Housing; Planning; Recycling; Street Cleaning; Waste

West Oxfordshire District Council
Council Offices, Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1NB
General enquiries: Town Centre Shop 01993 861000
3 Welch Way, Witney, OX28 6JH. Fax 01993 861450
Councillors, Eynsham & Cassington Ward (also Elections)

DOCTORS see Medical Centre

DOGS see also Street Cleaning; Walks; Shops and Services - vets

The Parish Council has provided several extra bins around the village for dog waste: responsible owners, please note!
In the interests of public health, dogs are not allowed on the Oxford Road (north side) playing field. On the south field they should be kept on a lead at all times.
Stray dogs should be reported to the District Council: 01993 861020 (out of hours 01993 705056).

ECHO

ELECTIONS

ELECTRICITY

Default supplier Southern Electric, PO Box 7506, Perth PH1 3QR: 0845 7444 555
Consumer Council: Energywatch 0845 906 0708

FIRE STATION in emergencies ring 999; see also history

Stanton Harcourt Road OX29 4HX 01865 881337 email
Station Manager Kenny Bowerman. Please leave a message: all staff are part- time and available for rapid response on a rota basis.
Community safety work includes supply/fitting of smoke detectors; talks to schools & other groups; advice on fitting/adjustment of child seats and restraints in cars; attendance at local events.

FOOTPATHS

The County Council is responsible for maintaining rights of way in and around Eynsham.
The Parish Council has just published a definitive set of maps and maintains an inventory of problems for attention by the County Council. For more information ask any member of the Footpaths Sub-committee.

GAS in case of leaks ring 0800 111 999

Default supplier British Gas
Consumer Council: Energywatch, see Electricity (above)

GRANTS: annual report

Bartholomew Educational foundation makes grants to Eynsham students under 25 years old.
Eynsham Consolidated Charity makes grants to people living in Eynsham who are in need, hardship or distress. All applications are treated in absolute confidentiality.
Contact Robin Mitchell, 20 High Street OX29 4HB: 01865 880665

GRASS CUTTING (verges and play areas)

The Parish Council manages this service for the whole village, including some areas that are the responsibility of the County Council. Contact the Clerk.
Playing Field pitches are cut during the playing seasons by the Playing Field Managers.

HOUSING see also Estate Agents; Council Tax

The responsible authority for low-cost and social housing is the District Council.
West Oxfordshire Housing Services: 01993 861010
Elmfield, New Yatt Road, Witney OX28 1PB. Fax 01993 861456 Email

LIBRARY see also opening hours; funding/ support

Eynsham Country Market is held on Thursday 9-10.30am (except January) at St Leonard's Church Hall.
Contact Sue Butler-Miles: 01865 880928 email
A charity stall is also held every Thursday in the Square (weather permitting).
Contact Joan Weedon: 01865 880302

MEDICAL CENTRE 01865 881206 see also Childcare – Health Visitors