“A general view of life and activities in Great Rollright”
Hiring Great Rollright Village Hall Did you know that our village hall is available for hire at very reasonable rates? Why not have your next party or social gathering here? We have all the equipment that you will need - chairs, tables, crockery and A fully functional kitchen While you are partying let the children play in our newly refurbished play area! For more information on availability etc give Janet a ring on 01608 730268 Books with a Great Rollright reference
“D’arcy Dalton way”: Contains details of footpaths in and around Great Rollright. Written by Nick Moon and is available for loan from Oxfordshire Library Service. Reference 914.257 “Rollright Past and Present”: Contains details on the history of the village and stories relating to some of it’s inhabitants.
Written by members of The Great Rollright History Group (now disbanded) and is available for loan from Oxfordshire Library Service. Reference 942.57 GREA
Latest update:
May 15th - Parish Council page updated
- Village Hall page updated
- Queen’s Jubilee page updated
An important part of Great Rollright village life is the Primary School. It is so popular that students attend from around the Chipping Norton area, a daily shuttle service with the school minibus caters for their travelling needs. For more details see the schools’ own web site. www.greatrollrightprimary.com
VILLAGE HISTORY
You may recall that in a previous issue of the “Rollright News” I referred to a request
to start a History section and asked for information.
Unfortunately, there has been little response, however, some effort has been made
in that details of the Unicorn have been documented - these can be viewed at www.rollright-unicorn.co.uk
Message from the Parish Council
Following reports of anti social behaviour in the village, members of the community
are reminded that if you or your neighbours are subject to abuse etc - you can receive
support from the police
Just pick up the phone and dial 101
How well do you know Great Rollrght? Question 2
Many people pass this every day - but where can it be found?
The answer will appear here towards the end of May when question 3 will be posed.
Answer to Question 1: Rev Christopher Turner. Two correct answers received