Document put together by Mr Hughes Owens, one time headmaster of Bampton School. This shows many old picture of what Bampton looked like over the years together with typewritten descriptions.
Order of Service for the funeral of Cyril Smith born on December 7th 1933. He lived in South Leigh, where his father was a farm hand. and then lived to Bampton. He played for Bampton Town Football and took part in the Shirt Race. He was one of the Bampton Traditional Morris Dancers, and worked for W J Lock & Son until they closed then continued to work as a builder until he was eighty. Married Margaret and had one son Christopher.
Flyer advertising the opening of the New Community Hub and inviting the village to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. This was held on 9th July, 2022 at the newly refurbished Old Grammar School which is now the Bampton Community Centre and Bampton Library. Robin Shuckburgh welcomed a large audience of Bampton residents. There was free wine and a new exhibition of Birding in the Bush. A copy of the Chairman's report from the AGM held on 26th October 2022 by Robin Shuckburgh the outgoing Chairman. Jennifer Dixon Clegg has taken over as the Chairman.
First ever meeting held in the newly restored upper room of the Grammar School June 9th 2022. The upper room was named The Lewington Room after Jo Lewington, whose idea and dedication brought about this amazing restoration.
The makers of Downton Abbey invited local people to take part as extras. Doreen and Douglas Clare were delighted to be chosen each each from 2011 through 2015.
The Bush Club was formed in 1985 and in January 1988, Teri Argles wrote this account of the history of the club so far. You can also see a video film of Jo Lewington and Fenella Gray talking about its formation at https://youtu.be/dAufyhFzuPU