Headington

Headington Farmers’ Market

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A beautiful sunny spring morning tempted me to visit the Farmers’ Market in Headington. That and the chance to say ‘Hi!’ to a couple of local tweeters, @CompassBrewery and @Georgie_Cakes. The brewery was sharing their stall with Galitzine Wines, who have recently come onto the Headington scene.

After tasting all three of Compass Brewery’s beers I bought 2 bottles of Isis Pale Ale, one of which I plan to enjoy chilled (but not cold) at the end of the afternoon after I finish painting the shed.

I’m not really a cupcake person so didn’t buy anything at Georgie Porgie Cakes, but they had a good choice in a rainbow of colours and flavours. It was their first time at the market so I hope they do well.

I took photos on my mobile, which is my excuse for the really poor quality.


Georgie Porgie Cakes and a happy customer.


Georgie Porgie Cakes – the cakes


Compass Brewery(R) and Galitzine Wines(L)

Headington Headlines #4

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Here is my weekly round-up of news for the week 14 – 20 March.

Members of the Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills neighbourhood policing team received an award for their efforts in tackling anti-social behaviour, drug-dealing and speeding vehicles.

A new cancer research centre opened in the Old Road Campus building. It is a partnership between the University of Oxford, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust and Cancer Research UK.

The Oxford Biomedical Research Centre held an Open Day in the West Wing and Children’s Hospital on Thursday to show research at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals in partnership with the University of Oxford.

A blue plaque to John Henry Brookes (he of the University) was unveiled at 195 The Slade. In the same week Oxford Brookes were knocked out of University Challenge by the University of York.

But congratulations to Headington School scullers – Victor Ludorum at the Oarsport Junior Sculling Head held at Dorney on 18 March.

Regulars at the Red Lion in Old Marston raised £20,000 as a loan so that landlady Diane Berry can take a 3 year tenancy.

It was announced that the Oxford Centre For Islamic Studies on the Marston Road will finally open next year. It is part of Oxford University.

Active topics this week on Headington & Marston e-democracy forum:

  • Marston Road Mosque
  • Area Committee (Planning only) meeting last Thursday

I try to cover news from the OX3 postcode in Headington and out as far as Barton, Sandhills and Risinghurst (see map). To feed into next week’s summary you can comment on this article, or tweet either with the hashtag #ox3 or @mentioning @TonyOX3.

Headington Headlines #3

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Here is my weekly round-up of news for the week 7 – 13 March.

The death was reported of Duncan Nicholls, Head of Science at Cheney School, who lived in Ash Grove, Headington.

The closure of Barton sub-post office had more coverage in the press and BBC.

New Polish shop “Euro Food” opened in the former internet café on London Road.

A man from Headington appeared at Winchester Crown Court charged in connection with the drugs raids on 1 March.

@OxfordCity announced a project to provide new homes and state-of-the-art community facilities in Northway. Part of the development group will be Hab Oakus, the development company of Kevin McCloud, presenter of the TV series Grand Designs.

@OxfordCity – Free Swimming Lessons for over-50s start at Barton Leisure Centre on 17 March.

Consultation on the Play Barton scheme began. Read Oxford Mail article on this and three other proposed play areas. Have your say on the Barton scheme on Monday 14 March, between 3pm and 7pm at the Play Shop on Underhill Circus.

Active topics this week on Headington & Marston e-democracy forum:

  • London to Paris Cycle Ride for the Big Issue Foundation
  • Bus Users’ Forum 10th March
  • Headington Library under threat of closure
  • Changes to planning consultation process

I try to cover news from the OX3 postcode in Headington and out as far as Barton, Sandhills and Risinghurst (see map). To feed into next week’s summary you can comment on this article, or tweet either with the hashtag #ox3 or @mentioning @TonyOX3.