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What's happening in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the surrounding area:

Brightwell School admissions changes
December 10, 2025

Brightwell School admissions changes

There have been changes to the planned admissions arrangements for 2027 - 2028 for Brightwell cum Sotwell C of E Primary School.   Please see details below.
Scottish Music session
December 9, 2025

Scottish Music session

Sue Robson has set up the Red Lion Scottish Music Session.  The aim being to encourage people to get together to make music in a relaxed setting for fun.   Please go along.   Second Tuesday of every month 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
Beware of new NHS scam.
November 17, 2025

Beware of new NHS scam.

NHS patients are being threatened with being removed from their GP surgeries in a new, frightening phone scam.   The public is being urged to stay alert as fraudsters impersonate receptionists and doctors in automated fake phone calls.
Flower and Produce Committee
October 2, 2025

Flower and Produce Committee

The annual Flower and Produce Show is looking for a new committee to take over the running of the tent. For further details, please contact Alison Hedges or Helen Satchell
Southern Oxfordshire ideas for the Autumn
October 1, 2025

Southern Oxfordshire ideas for the Autumn

Have a look at Southern Oxfordshire's 'Things to do over the autumn' page.    Lots of lovely ideas.
Pickleball
August 12, 2025

Pickleball

A reminder from Kings Meadow Tennis Club that Pickleball is available on the tennis courts.  Both courts have been painted with orange lines to mark out a PB court. Currently there are two session a week.  Tuesday evening 6 - 7 and Friday afternoon 2 - 4.  It is huge fun and suits all ages.