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Village celebrates opening of play area
A small village community is celebrating the opening of its new children’s play area.
Classic music in church setting
Heath String Quartet will play at St Mary’s Church in Adderbury on Sunday, May 26 at 7.45pm.
Youngsters benefit from sports funding
Pupils at Dashwood Banbury Academy in Merton Street have been given the opportunity to try out a range of new sporting activities.
College pays tribute to Liam
Staff and students at Banbury’s college campus took part in a pint-sized challenge to honour the memory of a popular former student.
Arts festival comes to town
Between May 18 and May 25 Banbury town centre will be filled with art and artists as the Banbury Fringe Arts Festival takes place. People will be able to follow an art trail and take part in several workshops.
Open air pool marks the return of summer season
Banbury’s outdoor swimming pool is set to mark the return of summer with the town’s annual triathlon.
Sport
Maximum for Chestnuts
Banbury Chestnuts collected six maximum points with an 81-68 victory over West Witney in the Oxford & District District League.
Walkinshaw aims to stay competitive
Brands Hatch Indy Circuit hosts the second event of the BRDC Formula 4 Championship season this weekend and SWR is aiming to build on the team’s success at Silverstone.
Fencing can maintain improvement
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McvcCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Oriel can make amends
We’ve teamed up with BetVictor and Charlie McvcCann to preview the weekend’s big races.
Mixed feelings for Booth
Marussia F1 team boss John Booth had mixed feelings after the Spanish Grand Prix.
A hard fought race yielded little reward for the Banbury team in Barcelona, where Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton finished in 18th and 19th positions respectively.
Brady: We will come back stronger
Brackley Town boss Jon Brady expects his players to learn from their play-off disappointment and come back stronger next season.
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Ida celebrates special birthday video
A kind-hearted woman living in a care home in Bodicote celebrated her 100th birthday today (Friday).
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Lifestyle
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad
Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.
Fun and frivolity at Evening of Burlesque
An Evening of Burlesque is coming to Leamington Spa on Friday, May 31 with sparkling couture costumes, killer heels and stockings aplenty.
Attractive family home in popular village spot
Located in a central position, this is a four-bedroom detached family home close to local amenities.
More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed
Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.
Stunning village barn conversion
This is an impressive barn conversion in Canons Ashby with sweeping views across the Northamptonshire countryside.
Community
Answers needed
Your correspondent Jenny Jones (Banbury Guardian, May 9 ) must be congratulated on her research into the financial pros and cons arising from moving emergency abdominal surgery to the John Radcliffe Hospital.
Family fun amid the spring flowers at Upton House
More than 7,000 tulips planted at Upton House are now coming into bloom and heralding a busy summer of things happening at the house and gardens.
First lady of folk will make special appearance at club
Miriam ‘Backhouse‘ Erasmus, also known as the first lady of folk, is taking on Banbury Folk Club as she appears at The Mill Arts Centre’s Millers Bar on Wednesday (May 15).
Guardian worldwide
In this digital age we take it for granted that the Banbury Guardian has many overseas readers.
Three to go walkabout from London to Brighton
Three friends from King’s Sutton are taking a hike with a difference.
Pepper spray is confiscated
The following cases were among those heard at Banbury Magistrates’ Court from April 19-24.
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Weather for Banbury
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
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