Village Litter Pick April 11th

It’s that time of year again, to clean up around our village. Can you spare an hour of your time? We are meeting 10am, Saturday 11th April at the Community Hall. Black bags, litter pickers and hi-vis waistcoats provided (as long as stocks last). You are welcome...

Speed Aware Results

Brinklow Speedwatch Record Period : 5 November 2014 – 20 January 2015 Site Code No of Visits Vehicles Counted Vehicles Speeding AM PM Total AM PM Total AM PM Total 1 7 1 8 591 – 591 36 – 36 2 2 1 3 70 128 198 3 3 6 3 7 2 9 491 111 602 62 12 74 4 3 0...

Postponement of Bridge work on Easenhall Road

We have been informed by WCC that the planned work on the Easenhall bridge has been postponed again until 11th May due to a number of other planned roadwork’s in the area. The works are now planned to start on site 11/05/2015. However, now that the road closure has...

New dates for Tump working parties

BPC together with conservation groups is working hard to preserve and maintain our historic motte and bailey, locally known as the tump. The work that we are currently undertaking is aimed at making more of the site visible to the public while trying to maintain a...

Playground

We are planning to upgrade the equipment in the playground. As a council we have ideas about what is attractive for children to play on but would really like to hear from families who use this or other play grounds. We would like to know about the kinds of equipment...

Road Closure in Brandon

The Avondale Rd in Brandon will be closed from 16-22 nd Feb. Alternative routes are available and will be appropriately signed. The One Way System in its application to Avondale Road and Main Street will be temporarily suspended for the duration of the...

Oxford Canal Bridge Closure DELAYED

Hi All The anticipated closure of the road to Easenhall over the weak canal bridge will not happen later this week after all. We have been notified that the work will now be started on 2nd March. Delay is due to arranging suitable diversions and informing all the...

Winning Numbers for 100 Club

Winning numbers in the first draw for  the Friends of Brinklow Parish Church 100 Club are number 50 ( £25 prize) and number 43 ( £10 prize). Next draw will take place on  Sunday February 1st 2015. Subscriptions may still be taken out at a pro rata rate – e.g £11...

Farewell from the White Lion

I was sad to hear that our good friends Geoff and Cath are leaving the White Lion pub on 19th January. They have been in the village for 9 years.  Greeting all comers with a smile. I have spent many happy evenings there, seen some wonderful fireworks displays and have...

Brinklow Speed Aware

For a number of years there have been regular complaints from residents of the village about the speed of vehicles travelling through Brinklow and the risk to residents especially children. Over the past two years a small group of volunteers have attempted to make...