On Tuesday 24 March, from 7.30pm at the Village Hall, we will be hosting our Annual Parish Meeting. We would be delighted to welcome all residents to join us for what promises to be a fun, interesting evening of celebrating Eynsham life.
An Annual Meeting may sound formal but it’s not. We will have a short presentation from our Chair to update residents on what we’ve been up to over the year, our plans for the coming year and also our newly-confirmed Budget for FY 26-27.
Once this is done, everyone is free to mingle and move around the Village Hall, where various local organisations will have displays and be available to chat about what they do. It’s a great opportunity to find out all about the interesting things that happen in our village, meet people from across the community and perhaps even sign up for a new hobby or volunteer role.
Many of our Parish Councillors will be in attendance – and our District and County Councillors – and residents may like to chat about any local issues. Our Clerk Michelle will also be available on the evening if residents have questions about Parish Council activities.
We are providing refreshments to keep everyone well-oiled and everyone is welcome to drop by and find out more about Eynsham life, whether new to the village or a long-term resident.
If you need more reasons to come, here are some comments from our ‘regulars’:
Steve Parrinder of Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre said:
“It’s always interesting to hear from our Parish Councillors about what they do for us and to learn more about the work of other organisations in the village. We welcome the opportunity to promote our own charity to the community too, plus there’s free wine!”
Sue Raikes, an active member of both Peace Oak Association and GreenTEA, has also been coming to our Annual Parish Meeting for a number of years. She said:
“We’re fortunate to have a thriving body of local people involved in many different ways in creating and supporting Eynsham as a vibrant and caring place to live. The Annual Parish Meeting is a powerful reminder not only of the work of the Parish Council but also of the significant contribution of these local groups and charities. The event provides a relaxed and friendly opportunity to explain what we do, strengthen links and share ideas.”
Why not join Sue, Steve and the many others who have already got the date in their diary?
If you have any questions about this event, please email epc.comms@eynsham-pc.gov.uk. If you’re an organisation or group and would like some space to share a display, please contact us as soon as possible. We have limited space for displays and will allocate these on a first-come-first-served basis.