On the morning of 17th July 2007,Bampton was deluged by a massive storm resulting in flooding in many parts of the village: Weald, New Road, The Primary School, Fox Close, Pococks Close, The Pieces, Ampney Orchard,Chetwynd Mead, Aston Road and Buckland Road. Many families had to leave their homes, for up to a year in some cases, to allow for drying-out and repairs to be made.
PDF copy pdf Funeral Service for Sheila Kathleen Daniels at St Mary's Church. Sheila was evacuated from East End of London at the age of six to Buckland. She married Bill Daniels from Bampton, and was involved with the Morris Dancers. They lived in Fox Close , Chandlers Coles and Bushey Row