Announcements

Black Bourton Village Association (BBVA)

Our vision is to run entertaining events, enhance village life and support local initiatives that benefit our community.

2025 Review

Do take a look at the slide show BBVA AGM_2025.pptx which details last year’s events, the good use the funds raised were put to and the results of the 2025 satisfaction survey.

Our goals

•  run events that our community enjoy
• generate funds for worthy local causes
• have a positive impact  on village life

Our committee organises some great events throughout the year, and work as part of a supportive and collaborative team. We also have a lot of fun along the way, and would welcome new members!

To join our committee or to offer support for our annual Fete or other events, please email: bbvacommittee@gmail.com (or make contact with a committee member):

• James Coxon (Chair)
• Terry Pope (Vice-Chair)
• Ellen Hearn (Treasurer)
• Jackie Hallums (Secretary)
• Anne Nagorski
• Becca Harding
• David Harding
• Rosie Hopcroft
• Wendy Kratt
• Will Cheese
• Lawrence Clarke (PCC representative)
• Pete Miles (PC representative)

The BBVA work in collaboration with the Parish Council (PC) and the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to ensure agreement on and delivery of safe and compliant community events and initiatives.

HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE COMMUNITY HUB AT ST MARY’S USED

This survey is for all Black Bourton residents and interested parties. It is being run as a collaboration between your Parish Council (PC), Village Association (BBVA) and Parochial Church Council (PCC). This is a similar survey to that which was run in 2021 that was used to demonstrate the need for a community hub. Now we have completed the hub we are re-issuing this survey to new and previous recipients to gauge the current interest.

Please download the form most suited to you. This form – BB Village Survey Word Version – is for those who use ‘Word’ on their device. It will enable you to fill the form in and email it back, following the instructions in the form. This form – BB Village Survey Printable Version – is for those who wish to fill in a hard copy. When you have done so, please return your form to a PC, BBVA or PCC representative.

Please take time to consider and submit your answers. It will only take a couple of minutes!

If we are to make the best of our new facility we really do need your input!

Many thanks from your PC, BBVA and PCC.

While you’re relaxing how about considering joining the BBVA committee or becoming a parish councillor? The commitment isn’t onerous and it’s a great way to get involved and influence how our village develops.

To join the BBVA fill in the contact form and to apply to be a councillor fill in the policy and procedure form.

Your village needs you!

Would you like to borrow library books but are unable to visit the library for any reason? lf you’re finding it difficult to get to a library, the Home Library Service may be able to help.

The Home Library Service is run by Oxfordshire County Council and serves 770 customers across the county. With the help of volunteers, it looks after and delivers books and audio-visual items to those who struggle to physically visit a library due to their personal circumstances.

The service is completely free of charge to customers, many of whom are elderly or housebound, and it can also be used on a short-term basis following illness or hospitalisation.

Those with carer responsibilities are also welcome to apply.

How it works

Contact the service to discuss the kind of books, large print/regular print, DVDs, Audio Books on CD, Music CDs or DVDs, that you like to read or enjoy. A library volunteer will then be arranged to deliver these to you in your home. The volunteers are DBS checked, wear identification badges and provide a helpful and friendly service.

Whenever possible, the same volunteer will visit you each time and your volunteer will usually be able to stay for a cuppa and a chat if you would like them to.

Your library materials will be delivered and collected every 3 weeks.

The Home Library Service is FREE OF GHARGE, and there is no charge for requests or late returns.

How to register

To register for this service or for further information call your local library or telephone the Home Library service on 01865 810259 or email homelibraryservice@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

… and finally …

If you’d like to volunteer as a distributor then use the same contact details above and if you’re aware of someone who would benefit from this service then do inform them.

If you’d like some ideas check out ‘A good read’ on this site!