Horspath Parish Council issued the following on the sad death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on 9th April 2021:
Horspath Parish Council - Statement Of Condolence
We are deeply saddened to learn that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. On behalf of Horspath Parish Council, our councillors, staff, and residents, we offer our heart-felt condolences and sympathy to all members of The Royal Family. We extend those condolences to everybody touched by this sad and solemn occasion and we join the people of the United Kingdom in this period of mourning. His Royal Highness was a great statesman, husband, father and grandfather. His absence will be felt by many people across the country. For the duration of the current emergency, it is not appropriate to open physical books of condolence. The only safe option is to use the online books of condolence where these are available, we anticipate an official Book of Condolence at www.royal.uk.
 
Clearly at this time it is very difficult for members of the public to lay flowers and following Oxfordshire County Council's guidance, we would discourage people from doing so. An alternative option would be to make a donation if you wish, with details expected through the official Buckingham Palace website in due course at www.royal.uk. Horspath Parish Council is aware of the enormous financial pressures that the situation is placing on some people, therefore nobody should feel obliged to make a donation.
Horspath Parish Council
9th April 2021

Safety work on Horspath Bridge
Emergency safety work on Horspath Railway Bridge.
Information update 23 February 2021.
Following inspection of the bridge during 20/21 movement has been recorded in the parapets. Contractors have been engaged to remove the parapets to trackbed level and a concrete haunch applied to the top to prevent water ingress. A timber fence will be erected across both sides of the structure to prevent falls. It is anticipated that the work will take approximately 18 days.
 
Information update 26 February 2021.
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Information update 04 March 2021.
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Information update 08 March 2021.
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Thame and Wheatley Ramblers
Please note: From March 2020 all walks cancelled until further notice due to the Coronavirus.

Due To Covid-19, The Annual Parish Meeting, due to be held in April 2020, has been POSTPONED until further notice.

• you must check the timetable for the venue, published on this Home Page, to see if your required area is already booked, and
• you must include setting up time and clearing up time in the total time for your event.       This will avoid the possibility of any events clashing. Thank you.