A section of the A361 will be closed in July.

Two talented Bourtons residents will be taking part in Oxfordshire Artweeks. 

Tony Baldry will be present to unveil a previously lost milepost near Little Bourton turn on Friday 20th April at 10am.

The Main Road through Hanwell is subject to a Temporary Road Closure from 12 April for 10 working days

Regeneco has decided to appeal Cherwell's decision to refuse its application for a temporary Wind Monitoring Mast north of Hanwell.

More information about the new bus serving the Bourtons here

An email is circulating claiming to be from the Census team.  It is a hoax.  Please read this warning.

A man has been arrested and charged for the burglary in Hanwell's Church at the end of January

As the colder weather arrives why not look at incentives from Cherwell District Council to upgrade your insulation?

There was a burglary in Church Close, Great Bourton overnight 27th/28th November.  Did you see or hear anything?

As we lose the hourly service a new service will help to fill the gap.  Ring and book a bus!

TVP have now adopted the new single national telephone number for non emergency calls - Dial 101

The Windfarm Action group asks for your support as the mast planning applications are to be decided.

Two companies presented their equipment to a Bourtons audience in the Plough on Monday 14th November

Come to the Plough, Little Bourton, Monday 14th November at 7pm

Find out on Saturday 29th October.  If you can see the helicopter you will see the mast!!

Your views are wanted on the proposed development at Bolton Road.

A message from Bourtons Parish Council to explain the options...

The new charges come into effect on 14th November

All Saints, Great Bourton, is the venue for an open meeting about the implications of the Ironstone Wind Farm Proposal, and how it affects the Bourtons.

Help is needed to coordinate plans for celebrations in the parish...

Companies will be displaying the equipment options at the Plough, Little Bourton at 7.30pm.

The Closure is necessary for the long awaited removal of the High Voltage electrical power lines.

Do you know about Oxfordshire Carers Forum and the services it can offer?

The new Two Left Feet beginner dance workshops are about to start in Banbury...

 Strange new residents appeared in Little Bourton on 1st October....

The team putting Cropredy archives onto CD want your thoughts....

Time to do so....

Phillip Hammond, the Transport Secretary branded HS2 a "rich man's toy". Read more...

Some of you have commented that these pages are not up to date...

Have you used the 200 service yet?

The hourly bus service needs to justified again....

Clare and Mike seek sponsorship for the Historic Churches Ride and Stride on 10th September.

So do we still have a bus service?

Another Successful Fairport Convention and another boost to Parish funds...

 The Bourtons Village Hall Committee would like your suggestions for events and entertainments in the Hall.

Be green and receive your monthly broadsheet via email.

 New dog bin installed in Great Bourton!!

 Reduced price blue and brown bins....

 A new "offline" marina is planned north of Cropredy village for 249 boats.

 On Monday 4th April the Annual Parish Meeting will take the form of a "Meet and Greet" in the village hall.

New parking charges including those for blue badge holders are set to be introduced in Cherwell on Monday, 4 April.

 A few problems are being looked at but passenger numbers look promising....

The new bus service starts soon.  Our chance to show we need an hourly service....

Cherwell invites you to learn about renewable energy and how you can save money and the planet! 

It is anticipated that there will be elections to the Parish Council this year as some of the existing councillors have indicated that they may not stand for re-election.

Concerned about rising fuel prices? Looking for a way to lessen their impact on you? Well, we have the answer: Oxfordshire Car Share.

The GA01 is being diverted through the Bourtons for the duration of the flood alleviation works.

If you use bus tokens, a bus pass or the dial a ride service you need to read this!

Debbie's keep fit class moves to Friday mornings (8.45 - 9.30 am) from 4th March.

 There may be vacancies soon at the Bourtons Allotments.

Geoff Amos will be running the GA01 hourly, six days a week, through Cropredy and the Bourtons to Banbury.

This OCC guide gives useful advice about what we can legally do to help ourselves in the snow.

To clarify what the grit is (and is not) for!

Dispel some myths and learn what you can do!

Recycling small electrical items in Cropredy

Following the resignation of Cllr Thompson, there is a vacancy for a councillor on Bourtons Parish Council.

 A new delivery of doggie bags has arrived!

Debbie adds a new class to the lineup.

 BT need your vote so that we can bring faster broadband to the Bourtons.

 From 1st November 2010 you need a permit to take domestic waste or recycling to the tip in a van or on a trailer.

 The 66/X66 service runs from 6th September and gives Little Bourton a service to Banbury and Leamington Spa roughly every 2 hours from 8.30am 6 days a week.

This booklet has been put together to help you plan for many emergencies which you and your family may face.

 Little Bourton residents should be aware that the Archaeological works begin on July 5th, and access is via Chapel Lane.

Bourtons Parish Council still seeks a Parish Clerk

Trudy and Kate completed the Moonwalk - a 26.2 mile power walk in bras (!) and have raised nearly £1500 for breast cancer charities

An Exhibition of the arts & crafts skills of villagers of Great and Little Bourton will be held in Great Bourton Village Hall from 10am – 4pm. 

 Get cavity wall or loft insulation fitted for just £99 thanks to a new offer from the County Council....

 Bourtons Parish Council have a vacancy for both a Parish Councillor and a Parish Clerk.

There has been another planning application submitted for the paddock between Great Bourton and Cropredy

Cherwell District Council, in association with its Job Club partners, has published an essential guide for Cherwell residents who are facing redundancy and looking for job.

Cherwell’s new food waste recycling scheme has proven very popular with the residents of the Bourtons.

Age Concern and Oxfordshire County Council ask us all to remember our neighbours in the freeze.

Graham Lewis from Avoncroft Homes Ltd has been in contact about the Development in Little Bourton.

The Christmas Raffle was drawn in the Bell on Christmas Eve!

Planning Application 09/01299/F is under consideration now for a change of use to site 6 stables, a barn and a rest room on a paddock of just under 4 acres.

Following a few "incidents", the Dog Warden would like to remind dog owners that it is their responsibility to ensure their dogs are kept "under proper control" at all times.

Do you want to join the 100 Club?

The Planning Committee met on Thursday 10th September and agreed with the Parish Council and residents that permission for the hardstanding and cesspit should be refused.

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald Duck help the Bourtons to raise £1000

BARN DANCE – On Saturday 27^th June around 100 people from the Bourtons and beyond enjoyed an evening of dancing, friendly conversation and an excellent supper.

The new hourly bus service will not start as planned in September.

Oxfordshire PCT is urging us all to nominate flu friends in case of a swine flu pandemic.

Plans are now being considered for the Banbury flood alleviation scheme and comments are invited.

Frank and Freya Adams are (quietly!) celebrating winning the Best New Licensee Award at the recent Hook Norton Brewery Awards. 

Fairport Convention come to Cropredy again from Thursday 13th August to Saturday 15th August.

A new dog bin has been installed on the public footpath that runs between Stanwell Lane and Swan Lane

The Christmas Bazaar was held at All Saints Church on Saturday December 13th and raised £368.61

The Pudsey Bear Sweet Stall opened for business again this year on Sunday 16th November at Crowcombe, Great Bourton.

Bourtons Fete raised £640