To mark their 21st Anniversary the challenge was to do a specific thing 21 times. We decided that we would walk our two donkeys, Dora and Fee, around their paddock and so far they have reached 38 circuits and they are still going strong.

The audience of cows was always fun and we would find them all lined up at the fence waiting for us when we took the donkeys out in the morning. If it gets windy Dora gets very excited when the wind blows into her big ears and they both get quite boisterous when we walk them in opposite directions round the field particularly if they meet in the middle and are then asked to carry on walking away from each other.

Please support this Air Ambulance appeal by donating online at www.tvairambulance.org.uk/donate or by phone 0300 999 0135 .

Many thanks for your support, Angela and Peter Scales-not forgetting Dora and Fee.
                       

 Please take note of the following alert from Thames Valley Police - please be vigilant when out and about.

www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/da/349808/Theft_from_motor_vehicles_in_beauty_spots.html

You can keep up to date with these alerts on our Neighbourhood Watch page.

Take care

Our smelly black bin has disappeared from in front of TOBAN late on Sunday.

If it has wandered off accidentally please could it return?

We have nowhere to put our smelly bags!

Thanks, Anne and Colin
TOBAN

Dear villagers,

As you will know I am not allowed to come round with the poppies this year, and I am very sorry, as it is the only time I see some of you and have a chat. I am sure you will all give just as generously as you usually do, there will be a stand in Faringdon on the next 2 Saturdays, collectors are in Tesco and of course you can donate on line.

Remember our service men do so much, they can be risking their lives trying to keep the peace in Afghanistan one week, then building a Nightingale hospital, quickly and efficiently, the next, or driving an ambulance, or helping in floods.  These are strange times, but we will get through them, stay safe and stay positive. 

Love to all
Betty,  your poppy lady.
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It has sadly been decided by the Crib Committee and the PCC that the Christmas Nativity Crib display will not be set up in the Barn this year, nor will the Christmas Eve procession or Barn Service take place. This is because of the difficult H&S requirements regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and the current uncertain outlook. We all hope the situation will return to normal for Christmas next year.
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Jackie died peacefully at home with family at her side on 10th October 2020.

Pete Wallis

The below might be of interest, there's something for everyone.  Lots of stuff for kids too. Might help to dispel any October gloom a bit!

Regards Jacqueline

Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
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A little bird told me that Daphne and Mark celebrated 50 years married last week on September 12th, described as long term stalwarts they have been in Great Coxwell since 1974.

Seen below on the big day, and later running the vegetable stand at the village fete - which was their "patch".

Congratulations!
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We have lost of grandad and father Marion Czerwinski of Wrekin cottage. He was 94 been in Great Coxwell for 66 years will be very sadly missed by his daughters his son in laws. Grandchildren and great grandchildren. His burial is 14th September 10.30am.