Oakridge Community Website
The Oakridge Community consists of five villages with a combined population of about five hundred and is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, overlooking the magnificent Golden Valley; six miles from Stroud and seven miles from Cirencester.
The five villages form the ecclesiastical parish of Oakridge, within the Civic Parish of Bisley-with-Lipyatt. The Oakridge Parish Church, part of the Bisley Benefice, is dedicated to St Bartholomew and was built in 1837 with funds raised by Thomas Keble, the then vicar of Bisley.
Oakridge is a thriving and very active community with many groups and societies and extensive amenities, including a Village Shop & Post Office, Primary School, Pub, Recreation / Cricket Ground, Tennis Court, Allotments, Childrens Playground and Village Hall.
A Flower and Vegetable Show is held in July and a Village Show on the first Saturday in September. The School holds an annual May Revels on the village green.
Ollie's Shop & P.O.
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Visit the newly launched "Cotswold Room" at Ollie's Shop for a fantastic range of lovingly made local products and unique gifts from the Cotswolds such as scrumptious smoked fish from reknown Severn and Wye smokery, award winning jams and sauces, curious meats and Cotswold chorizos, Stroud handmade candles and Cotswold lavender lotions and much, much more!" 
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Oakridge Village Shop and Post Office carries an extensive range of products from household essentials to award-winning organic foods and the very best local delicacies from all over the Cotswolds. Off road parking and a weekly order service and delivery are also available. Open 7 days a week.
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Email : shopatollies@gmail.com Tel : 01285 760239 Facebook : Ollie'sShop@OakridgeLynch Instagram @ollies.oakridge |
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Sunday: 9am - 12pm |
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100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE 1st WORLD WAR
The PCC, History Group, School, WI, Osakridge Players and more are making arrangements for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War with events taking place over the weekend of the 10th and 11th November. Planned events include:
TABLE TOP SALE
The new date for the Table Top Sale in support of the Village Hall upkeep is Saturday 29th September, 1030-1230. So please apply to Gill Wimperis 01285 760528 for a table or just go along to find a bargain!
OAKRIDGE PLAYERS
Our next show will be the fantastic Hi-de-hi in November. Get your yellow blazers out and join us on 15th to 17th. Look out for details nearer the date.
INTER VILLAGE QUIZ
Teams needed To compete for a Prestigious Trophy from: Bisley, Bussage, Chalford, Eastcombe, France Lynch & Oakridge
Sunday 26th August 2018 Bisley Flower Show Marquee 6.30 for 7pm start including Ploughman’s Supper, Licensed Bar £30 a table/team (max 6 in a team) and no limit to number of teams per village. Tickets will be available from the George Stores from 21st July 2018 Funds raised for The Bisley Flower Show Marquee and Church Fete |
HARVEST SUPPER & SERVICE
A note for your diary, Harvest Supper is on Saturday 13th October in Oakridge Village Hall and the service is Sunday 14th.
BREAKFAST AT BART'S
Following the Family Communion services on 19th August and 16th September we will be serving breakfast. Please do come and join us. You and your family will be most welcome.
JOHN TAYLOR FOUNDATION
The John Taylor Foundation is a charity that gives grants to students and apprentices to help with the cost of books, tools etc. If you are interested, live in the ancient Parish of Bisley, are aged under 25, and haven't previously applied, then please apply in writing to Mrs Pat Bashford, Eskdale, Van Der Breen St, Bisley, GL6 7BN, before 10th September, stating name, age, college, course or employer.
OAKRIDGE VILLAGE SHOW
Saturday 1st September
1.00 pm Opening of show by May Queen (Evie Taplin) 1.30 pm Punch and Judy with Ronnie Rabbit 2.00 pm Dog Show 3.00 pm Presentation of prizes 3.30 pm Raffle 4.00 pm Auction 7.00 pm Evening dance with Rockology - dance to 60s, 70s and 80s classic hits (£10 per ticket from Ollie’s Shop or from Mark Barnett) Please contact any committee member - Mark Barnett, Andrew Davison, or John Loosley for more information. |
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Siccaridge Wood
Siccaridge Wood is one of the few places in the Cotswolds in which the hazel dormouse makes its home, numbers of which are closely monitored as part of a national scheme, while wood ant nests can be found on the ground and silver washed fritillary and comma butterflies flit around the open rides. The Arts and Crafts Movement Oakridge was a hub of the Arts and Crafts Movement and famous painters, furniture makers, poets and other interesting people have lived here. Find out more at our Oakridge History Archive. Daneway Banks Just beyond Siccaridge Wood lies Daneway Banks, where the steep sides have almost lunar like bumps made by generations of yellow meadow ants. A classic example of limestone grassland, it is also home to the large blue butterfly which has been recently re-introduced after being extinct in the UK for several decades. |
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Garden Club - Local Links Download the Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies Spring Newsletter.
Visit the Generous Gardener Website for news of Gardening Lecture Days, Masterclasses and Specialist Plant Sales at The Coach House Garden, Ampney Crucis. Find out about the new Cafe and what's on at Miserden Nursery. |
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Oakridge Events Diary If you would you like us to add an event - please get in touch through the Contact Us page |
"What's On" Newsletter We protect your information and privacy strictly in accordance with all legal requirements and we do not share your personal information with any third party.
What's On Editors: Victoria Beard Tel: 01285 7603339 Email: vbeard51@gmail.com and Gill Davis Tel: 01285 760354 Email: gillaquarius@aol.com
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Out and About Chalford Sports & Social Club
From time to time events and courses at the Chalford Sports & Social Club are included in 'Whats On' which you can download above or visit their website at chalford-ssc.co.uk Bisley "Well Dressing"
Bisley's famous "Well Dressing" custom, dating from 1863, is held every Ascention day - Find out more. Useful Links |
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Artists and Artisans In Residence Find out about the Artists and Artisans who live and work in Oakridge, Including:
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From the Archive
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Delve into the Archive at OakridgeCommunityArchives.org
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And buy the Book! 
You can buy this beautiful 175 page fully illustrated hardback 'Oakridge a History' for just £12 from Ollie's Shop or by mail from John Loosely, Email :
johnloosley40@gmail.com |
