Author Archives: Jane Buekett
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
In memory of David Walker
David Walker died on 11 February 2023, aged 96. He had lived on Osney Island for over 80 years. The funeral will take place on Monday 6 March, 2.00 p.m., at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garfield, Abingdon, OX13 5PA. It will … Continue reading
Launch of kayak in memory of Simon Stubbings
Thanks to generous donations by islanders, OIRA has been able to buy a kayak in memory of Simon Stubbings, who died in March this year. The craft is suitable for a child or small person, and is for use by … Continue reading
Celebrating our trees
On Bank Holiday Monday Portia Roelofs of Bridge Street organised a community tree-drawing event. Portia said: ‘With re-development projects in all directions planned for the coming months and years, this session will be a time to quietly bear witness to … Continue reading
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme press release
In a major step towards serious flood protection for Oxford, the Environment Agency has submitted the plans for the flood alleviation scheme for approval. See the press release.
Carol singing, 2021
Carols were once again heard on Osney last Saturday evening. A group of islanders, skilfully organised by Matt Dyson (in disguise as a Christmas tree) sang on request outside a number of houses, finishing up in the bar at The … Continue reading
Osney Advent Calendar 2021
This December, Osney will again host its own live Advent calendar, with a window ’opening’ somewhere on the island for each day of Advent. On 1 and 24 December, and at weekends, there will be two windows. For more information … Continue reading
Carol singing, 4 December 2021
We will meet outside The Punter at 5 p.m. on Saturday 4 December for this year’s carol singing. If you are planning to join in, or would like a carol sung outside your door, please contact Matt Dyson (matthewdyson@yahoo.com). Singing … Continue reading
Bill Bowell obituary
Bill Bowell died on 19 January 2021 aged 87. He had lived for 60 years in Bridge Street with his wife Edna, who died in December 2019. Bill worked as a chef when younger, and is remembered in Osney for … Continue reading
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