Welcome!
Piddington is a village about 4.5 miles (7 km) south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire, England.
The poet and playwright John Drinkwater, who spent childhood holidays here with his relatives the Browns and is buried in St Nicholas' churchyard, described nineteenth-century Piddington as ‘a plain, grey little village, neutral in design, ambling from cottage to cottage with no apparent sense of direction, its half-dozen larger houses of red brick sitting discreetly here and there at the roadside. … In the winter, when icicles were on the thatch eaves, the village would lie for days as if it were asleep.' Though still quiet and unassuming, Piddington today is a friendly community with a well-used Village Hall and several clubs and groups. |
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Piddington Coronavirus Support Network
A group of Piddington residents, with the support of the Parish Council, have come together to organise a community support network during these difficult times. It’s aim - to ensure that nobody in our community is left feeling isolated, or without support.
GIVE SUPPORT
We are aware that villagers are already looking out for and helping their neighbours. This project is no different, but will hopefully reach everyone in the Parish. Would you like to help? We will be setting up a Piddington Support WhatsApp Group for people who would like to be involved. If you would like to give your support, please contact either Ann or Francesca (see below) who are acting as co-ordinators, and your details will be added to the group. Please include your mobile phone number.
As the situation moves on the things we can do to help our neighbours will alter but obvious things include: picking up shopping and medication, posting mail, dog walking, topping up an electric or gas key, arranging deliveries and helping to organise urgent supplies if needed. Most importantly we can be a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
The WhatsApp Group will also be an important means of communication and of sharing information.
CONTACT TO GIVE SUPPORT
ANN CUMMINGS: email annmcummings1@icloud.com or phone 07920 487583
FRANCESCA DARBY: email francesca.darby@btinternet.com or phone 01844 238294
NEED SUPPORT?
If you would like to speak to us, or want to ask for help please contact either Ann or Francesca (details below). They in turn will liaise with the WhatsApp group to co-ordinate support. We will get more idea of what support is needed as we go on. The main thing is that we do not want anyone in Piddington to feel alone or isolated. This is a great community with amazing people living in it.
CONTACT IF YOU NEED SUPPORT
ANN CUMMINGS: email annmcummings1@icloud.com or phone 07920 487583
FRANCESCA DARBY: email francesca.darby@btinternet.com or phone 01844 238294
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOR PIDDINGTON CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT GROUP
We have just set up a link for a new village page on Facebook, the idea being we can use it as a platform for sharing ideas and information. All Piddington residents are invited to join. (The WhatsApp group is a separate entity for communicating directly to anyone who volunteers to help.)
The link for the dedicated Piddington Coronavirus Support Group Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3120544361311262/?ref=share
GIVE SUPPORT
We are aware that villagers are already looking out for and helping their neighbours. This project is no different, but will hopefully reach everyone in the Parish. Would you like to help? We will be setting up a Piddington Support WhatsApp Group for people who would like to be involved. If you would like to give your support, please contact either Ann or Francesca (see below) who are acting as co-ordinators, and your details will be added to the group. Please include your mobile phone number.
As the situation moves on the things we can do to help our neighbours will alter but obvious things include: picking up shopping and medication, posting mail, dog walking, topping up an electric or gas key, arranging deliveries and helping to organise urgent supplies if needed. Most importantly we can be a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
The WhatsApp Group will also be an important means of communication and of sharing information.
CONTACT TO GIVE SUPPORT
ANN CUMMINGS: email annmcummings1@icloud.com or phone 07920 487583
FRANCESCA DARBY: email francesca.darby@btinternet.com or phone 01844 238294
NEED SUPPORT?
If you would like to speak to us, or want to ask for help please contact either Ann or Francesca (details below). They in turn will liaise with the WhatsApp group to co-ordinate support. We will get more idea of what support is needed as we go on. The main thing is that we do not want anyone in Piddington to feel alone or isolated. This is a great community with amazing people living in it.
CONTACT IF YOU NEED SUPPORT
ANN CUMMINGS: email annmcummings1@icloud.com or phone 07920 487583
FRANCESCA DARBY: email francesca.darby@btinternet.com or phone 01844 238294
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE FOR PIDDINGTON CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT GROUP
We have just set up a link for a new village page on Facebook, the idea being we can use it as a platform for sharing ideas and information. All Piddington residents are invited to join. (The WhatsApp group is a separate entity for communicating directly to anyone who volunteers to help.)
The link for the dedicated Piddington Coronavirus Support Group Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3120544361311262/?ref=share
Piddington Pop-Up Shop
We now hold a stock of products in the village hall, which includes household goods and basic groceries, and occasionally fresh milk (this is advertised by email when available). We encourage villagers to make use of the shop now it is up and running and we have a wholesaler to replenish stocks. This service is for everyone's benefit and has been made possible through donations from individual villagers and financial support from The Pantry and Piddington Parish Council.
If you are a 'Piddington Buddy', please check whether your pals need anything to be delivered.
To place an order please contact Sue Roberts directly on 07708 480776 where you can agree a collection time from the village hall if you are picking up or she will arrange delivery if you are self-isolating.
Preferred payment is CONTACTLESS if possible, which incurs a small 1.75% charge. Otherwise Sue will accept cash.
A stocklist will be posted on email and copies will be posted here, and on the village hall and allotment noticeboards.
Stock will be replenished based on demand. If you would like to make a donation of food or drink please contact Sue beforehand to see what she might need.
If you are self-isolating, have a dietary condition and are about to run out of an essential product please contact your buddy or Sue who will liaise with the support group to get it for you. Please don't leave these requests to the last minute. We are here to help.
Download the latest Pop-Up Shop stocklist here.
If you are a 'Piddington Buddy', please check whether your pals need anything to be delivered.
To place an order please contact Sue Roberts directly on 07708 480776 where you can agree a collection time from the village hall if you are picking up or she will arrange delivery if you are self-isolating.
Preferred payment is CONTACTLESS if possible, which incurs a small 1.75% charge. Otherwise Sue will accept cash.
A stocklist will be posted on email and copies will be posted here, and on the village hall and allotment noticeboards.
Stock will be replenished based on demand. If you would like to make a donation of food or drink please contact Sue beforehand to see what she might need.
If you are self-isolating, have a dietary condition and are about to run out of an essential product please contact your buddy or Sue who will liaise with the support group to get it for you. Please don't leave these requests to the last minute. We are here to help.
Download the latest Pop-Up Shop stocklist here.
Local food services
We are compiling a list of local companies that now offer either a delivery service to Piddington or ‘click and collect’. As we become aware of new suppliers. they will be added to the list.
Download the latest list of local services here
Download the latest list of local services here
Coronavirus scams
This leaflet is being circulated by CAB. Click on the image opposite to download a copy.
Please ensure our most vulnerable people are protected from these scammers. If you are buddying anyone in the village make them aware of the scams that are out there at the moment relating to coronavirus. |
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It's easy - just click on the link below - and you can unsubscribe whenever you wish. You will receive a welcome email once you have registered. If this does not appear in your inbox within 5 minutes, please check your spam folder and add us to your 'Safe Senders' list. On this website, the first place to look for news, announcements and notices of events is the Noticeboard. Regular activities are found here, and forthcoming events are listed here. For public notices specifically issued by Piddington Parish Council, please see the Parish Council Noticeboard. (Some items may appear on both noticeboards.) Other ways to keep in touch
Like Piddington Facebook page (public page)
Join Piddington Community Group (private Facebook group) Join Piddington Swap Shop (private Facebook group) Join Piddington Coronavirus Support Network (private Facebook group) Find out more about the different Facebook groups here. Watch Piddington on Film Follow us on Twitter @Piddingtonoxon Read The Pantry blog (Note: the markets stopped in December 2019) New residents' Welcome Letter
The Parish Council has produced a Welcome Letter for new residents that gives lots of useful information about the village. You can read the Welcome Letter here.
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If you would like to list an event or activity in the 'What's on' pages, or you have any other material that would make the website an interesting and useful resource for the village, please contact us.
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