This page shows useful information - particularly to newcomers to the villages

INFORMATION AND DATABASES

This page shows useful information relating to life in our two villages.

Databases of baptisms from 1613 to 1720,  marriages from 1618 to 2000 ,burials from 1613 to 2006, and the 1841 and 1871 censuses are at the foot of the page and can be accessed with a click.


USEFUL INFORMATION


Shenington with Alkerton Parish Churches

Rector Rev J Chard Wroxton VicarageTel: 730344

Bellringers Details from Mrs Doreen Smith 670634

Normal Pattern of Services:

Sunday in Month, Shenington
1st 6.00 pm Holy Communion
2nd 6.00 pm Evensong
3rd 6.00 pm Holy Communion
4th 6.00 pm Evensong
5th United Benefice Service

Sunday in Month, Alkerton
1st 9.30 am Holy Communion
3rd 9.30 am Holy Communion

The current month's services are shown on the porch notice board in Shenington Church and on the village news section of this web site.

Churches of other Denominations
Roman Catholic Services held at Wroxton
Details from Ann Benham 670208
Baptist Horse Fair, Banbury 268351
Methodist Marlborough Road, Banbury 257193

CENTRAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Member of Parliament (Banbury) Tony Baldry MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA

County Councillor (Oxfordshire) George Reynolds Grange Farm, Shutford Tel: 780479

District Councillor (Cherwell) Douglas Webb The Old School House Drayton Tel: 730454

Parish Council
Chair Keith Hainsworth 670642
Clerk Wendi Court 678112

OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Village Hall Social Committee
Chair Mrs Ann Benham 670208
Secretary Mrs Viv Abbott 670344
Bookings Mrs Ann Benham 670208

Neighbourhood Watch
Ivan Young 670206

SHENINGTON C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL

Head Teacher Mrs Frances Brown 670273


NURSERY SCHOOL

Organiser Mrs Nicola Grossi 266670

Medical Centre Stocking Lane 678124

Banbury Guardian Correspondent Mrs Ethel Anson 670336

SERVICES

Bus Service Bus shelter near The Bell(see noticeboard for timetable)

Milk Dairy Crest 0800 592940

Papers S & G K F SmithUnit 5, Beaumont Business Centre, Beaumont Close, Banbury 268499

Nearest Post Office Main Street, Tysoe 80632

PUBLICATIONS

SHENINGTON AND ALKERTON PARISHES AND CHURCHES
Richard and Pat Hannah Revised 1989 and 2000 by Cyril Anson
Price £1
Available in both churches

POSTCARDS OF SHENINGTON AND ALKERTON
late Stanley White
Available from Ethel Anson 670336