Finstock Parish Council

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08/01/2026

FYI

January's forthcoming Parish Council meeting has been changed from Monday 26th January 2026 to Wednesday 21st January.
Finstock village hall 7.30pm
All welcome

With the extended winter spell this week, some of the grit bins have stated to get depleted of salt.OCC Highways Winter ...
06/01/2026

With the extended winter spell this week, some of the grit bins have stated to get depleted of salt.
OCC Highways Winter Preparation Team have been contacted and Finstock has been added to their list for refill ASAP.
We cannot give you an exact time frame but we are on their radar.

Finstock Village Hall AGMMonday 8th Dec 7.30pmAt the village hall, well hill.All welcome to attend.
27/11/2025

Finstock Village Hall AGM
Monday 8th Dec 7.30pm
At the village hall, well hill.

All welcome to attend.

Finstock Parish Chair Marc Thompson pictured with Mt Everest looming in the background. Standing at Everest Basecamp 536...
23/11/2025

Finstock Parish Chair Marc Thompson pictured with Mt Everest looming in the background. Standing at Everest Basecamp 5364 m.
Arriving after an 11 day climb for the Charity MANUP where he raised just over £1,700.
Marc planted a flag with Finstock Parish Council on it.

PARISH COUNCIL REACHES NEW HIGHTS Finstock Parish Council on Mt Everest, who would have thought it ! On November 4th ou...
03/11/2025

PARISH COUNCIL REACHES NEW HIGHTS

Finstock Parish Council on Mt Everest, who would have thought it !

On November 4th our very own Parish Chair Marc Thompson will fly to Kathmandu in Nepal with the aim of climbing Mt Everest to raise awareness and funding for Men's Mental Health charity MANUP.
Marc is aiming to try and change the stigma behind men's mental health so decided to raise awareness and funds for the charity.
Having already raised over £1000 so far he aims to plant a flag with Finstock Parish Council on it at Kala Patthar, some 18,520 ft and a few kilometres short of the summit.
We wish him safe travels and, should you wish to support our Parish chair and the charity MANUP.
you can donate via the link below to his just giving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/marc-thompson-everesttreckmanup?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

We wish him all the best

Finstock Parish Council

⚠️Please note⚠️The Parish Council are having steps put in today between the pavilion and the cemetery to make access muc...
08/09/2025

⚠️Please note⚠️

The Parish Council are having steps put in today between the pavilion and the cemetery to make access much safer during the winter months when it has become very slippery especially to some of our senior residents.
We are also installing a hand rail.
The contractors will be there for two days.
For your own safety, please avoid access while they are working.
Thank you in advance

Finstock Parish Council Community Award.This year, I saw the parish council present the Village Community Award for outs...
07/09/2025

Finstock Parish Council Community Award.

This year, I saw the parish council present the Village Community Award for outstanding contributions to The Finstock Ale Festival Team.

Parish Chair Marc Thompson presented the award to Rod Ireland at this year's annual ale festival, which received this on behalf of the whole team.
This was the 11th annual event, and what an event it was with the sun shining, great food, and a huge selection of incredible craft beers.
The festival, which now has a national following, attracted beer lovers from Cheltenham and as far as London.
And is recognised with real ale lovers as one of the top events in the country to sample beers you wouldn't get a chance to try.

The awards recognise their outstanding contributions to supporting our village hall.
You may not be aware, but all the profits made at each ale festival, including the sub events they attend, all go to the village hall.
Without these funds, the hall would probably close in time.

Im sure you will join us in saying a huge well done holding another great event in our village along with offering out thanks to supporting the hall.

FYI From West Oxfordshire District Council ⚠️ Scam alert ⚠️Some residents have received fake emails claiming to be Counc...
22/07/2025

FYI From West Oxfordshire District Council

⚠️ Scam alert ⚠️

Some residents have received fake emails claiming to be Council Tax payment reminders.

❗ These may be scams – don’t click any links.

🧐 Spot the signs:

🔸 Check the sender’s email (scammers use public domains)
🔸 Look for multiple recipients
🔸 Hover over links to check the URL
🔸 Watch for bad grammar or odd tone

More tips ➡️ https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/spot-scams

Unsure? Contact us first: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/contact-us/

50 years of service.It would be very rare to find 4 Parish Council chairs, that between them have served for nearly 50 y...
17/07/2025

50 years of service.

It would be very rare to find 4 Parish Council chairs, that between them have served for nearly 50 years, and are still living in our village.
It also marks 50 years of the Finstock History Society which Roy Townsend seated in the photo was one of the founder members.
Roy now 92 is the oldest living former chair.

Followed by Mike Woodfield who served for 29 years on Finstock Parish Council.
Mike was awarded The Finstocks Community Award for services to the village in 2024.

He was proceeded by Julie Stringfellow, Finstocks first female chair from parish council records.

The current chair for the past 3 years is Marc Thompson who has lived in the village 50 years this year.
The photo is taken featuring the recent edition of a second blue plaque placed in finstock remembering John Kibble, local stonemason and historian 1865-1951

West Oxfordshire District Council.⚠️| Earlier waste collection start times due to hot weather Due to the current hot wea...
10/07/2025

West Oxfordshire District Council.

⚠️| Earlier waste collection start times due to hot weather

Due to the current hot weather conditions, our waste and recycling collection crews will be starting their rounds earlier than usual to work safely during cooler hours ☀️♻️

🕠 Please ensure your bins and containers are out by 5:30 AM on your collection day from Friday 11 July.

We understand this may be an adjustment, and we appreciate your help in making sure your waste is ready for collection.

🚛 Missed Collection?
If we happen to miss your property, don’t worry — you can report this as normal and we’ll make sure to come back.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay cool and hydrated!

West Oxfordshire District Council 🚨 Scam Alert 🚨We’ve had reports of scam texts about parking fines (Penalty Charge Noti...
07/07/2025

West Oxfordshire District Council

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨

We’ve had reports of scam texts about parking fines (Penalty Charge Notices).

Don’t click any links – these are fake.

✅ Real PCNs are sent by post, or by email only if you’ve given your email to the authority.
🕵️‍♀️ Not sure if it’s legit?

Check if the details (date, time, location) match where and when you actually parked.

If in doubt, delete the message and report it:
👉 gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing

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