Author Archives: Jane Buekett
In memory of Malcolm Mundy
Malcolm Mundy, a long-standing resident of Bridge Street, sadly died on the morning of 9 January, after collapsing on Osney Bridge. Malcolm was well known on the island for his cheerful greetings and could often be seen on his energetic … Continue reading
Residents’ Association Annual Meeting, 2025
Wednesday 23 April, 7.30 p.m., St Frideswide Church All residents welcome. Meet your neighbours, enjoy a drink, hear our speakers: We will also be voting on the updated constitution. Agenda here.
Venus and the crescent moon over Osney
Photo courtesy Richard Thurston, West Street.
In memory of Joanna Muller
Joanna’s daughters, Louise Muller and Georgie Wilmott write: It is with much sadness that we share the news that Joanna Muller of 1 East Street passed away on New Year’s Eve. Joanna had luckily just spent a wonderful Christmas with her … Continue reading
How clean are the rivers in Oxford?
Claire Robertson, Oxford Rivers Project Officer for Thames 21, gave a talk at the OIRA Annual Meeting on 24 April about river water quality on the Thames. You can download her PowerPoint slides here with a lot of useful links … Continue reading
In memory of Mervyn Grace
Mervyn’s niece Sylvia writes: Mervyn Grace, who had lived on Osney for over 40 years, sadly died in July 2023. Melvyn was a grandson of the famous cricketer E. M. Grace (W. G. Grace’s brother), and had a lifetime interest … Continue reading
Vishuddha Yoga Centre wins another award
Following on from the Oxford Preservation Trust Green Award it was awarded in 2022, our yoga centre in East Street has won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Regional Award: https://www.ribaj.com/buildings/regional-awards-2023-south-adrian-james-architects-vishuddha-yoga-centre-sport-leisure-oxford The architect is Adrian James. What is truly … Continue reading
Spring and since
The promise of spring came once again with the first daffodils on the river bank. Like a caption, the colourful boat Promise slid into view and moored opposite my house, like a swan in the sun. Gratitude appeared next, in … Continue reading
In memory of Roy Hoare
Very sadly Roy Hoare died just a month after his wife Eve. Roy’s daughter Julie writes: My lovely dad Roy Hoare died at home, as he so dearly wished, on 25 March. Roy had lived on Osney Island for 20 … Continue reading
In memory of Eve Hoare
Eve Hoare of West Street died in Didcot Community Hospital on 21 February aged 93. She had been ill during the last year and had suffered a fall. Eve’s daughter Julie St Clair Hoare writes: My lovely mum Eve had … Continue reading
Osney Island 