Judging for the Nottinghamshire Best Kept Village Competition is now complete and Oxton has been placed second in it’s category (pop. 300-700). We must be doing something right as this is two year’s on the trot that we”ve come second. This is GREAT NEWS so thank you & well done to all who made a special … Continue reading →

Best Kept Village Competition – First Round of Judging:- Just to refresh your memory, Oxton came runner-up in our category in last year’s competition. This year we have entered with the aim of winning the competition!  The first round of judging takes place between 9th – 27th June.  A small but perfectly formed group of enthusiastic Oxtonians … Continue reading →

Best Kept Village Competition:- Contact me if you would like to help tidy up the village in readiness for the competition. I’m still looking for volunteers to litter pick on their street/road. Every little helps! Parish Boundary Footpath Walks:- Why not come and join us for a leisurely walk along Oxton’s’ footpaths for the annual … Continue reading →

At last, Spring is in the air……. Best Kept Village Competition:- I’m afraid there’s been a very poor response to last months’ advert asking for volunteers who would be willing to offer their time to spruce up the village in the few weeks before judging occurs. Thank you to the three people who offered their … Continue reading →

As many in the village are aware, a small group of residents and Parish Councillors (for ease now called the Group) has been meeting regularly since the summer Public meeting to work on the feasibility of setting up a community run shop/PO here in Oxton as there were concerns regarding the risk of the current … Continue reading →