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Wall in Church Close being repaired and new opening created February 17th 2016
A large section of wall in Church Close fell and badly damaged at least two vehicles. The wall was eventually repaired and a new opening created where a gateway was made.
Bampton Community Archive
The Bampton Traditional Morris men and Bampton Morris Men May 29th 2016 plus some of the visiting teams.
Bampton Community Archive
Hunt meet at Weald Manor January 10th 2016
Usually the hunt meets at Weald Manor on the last Monday before Christmas but weather occasionally means it has to be after Christmas which is what happened to what should have been the December 2015 meet.
Bampton Community Archive
December 19th 2016 Hunt Meet at Weald Manor
There was a hunt meet at Weald Manor Monday 19th December 2016.
Bampton Community Archive
Locals in trouble with the law 2015 & 2016
One case of fraud and one of abusive behaviour
Bampton Community Archive
August 23rd 2015 an amazing orange sky
A long line of cloud suddenly became bright orange as the sun went down.
Bampton Community Archive
The 46th Donkey Derby took place in 2015. The afternoon's fun is organised by the SPAJERS (Society for The Preservation of Ancient Junketing) to raise funds to treat Bampton's senior citizens and at the same time provide fun for everyone
Bampton Community Archive
Vera Elward aged 92 takes microlight flight to raise funds for St Mary's church organ
Vera Elward aged 92 took a flight in a microlight to help raise money for the restoration of the beautiful pipe organ in St Mary The Virgin Church in Bampton. Vera ran the Sunday School for over 20 years and has always worked for the church
Bampton Community Archive
David Cameron expresses concern for Witney Community Hospital August 2015
In August 2015 David Cameron, Prime Minister, expressed concern regarding Witney Community Hospital when he learnt the 30 bed Wenrisc ward was to close in September. It is hoped the ward will be refurbished and then re-opened in March 2016.
Bampton Community Archive
Several newspaper items about Downton Abbey in Bampton, 2015 and 2016
Esther Hepworth grew up in Bampton as did her parents and grandparents. Esther was an Extra in Downton Abbey and she commented that dressed as an older lady, she felt she was walking in the footsteps of her great-grandmother
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