Tag Archives: Osney
Phil the postie retires
Islanders were joined at The Holly Bush by our neighbours from Mill Street, some of Phil’s colleagues and his son to celebrate his retirement as postman on 18 July. Osney collected a remarkable £935 for Phil, and Mill Street also … Continue reading
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
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
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
Annette Steele obituary
Annette Steele died on 19 January 2021 in Sobell House Hospice after a short illness, just a month before her 82nd birthday. Annette was born in the house in East Street where she lived her whole life, for the last four … Continue reading
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