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Join the Evergreen community group

Join the Evergreen community group at East Bicester Community Church

This week we went along to another community group at East Bicester Community Centre. The community group is called “Evergreens” and is run by Lifehouse Community Church.

 St Edberg's coffee morning

Making friends at St Edberg's coffee morning

We went along to St Edburg’s coffee morning on Saturday to enjoy a hot drink and loads of cake. We enjoyed making new friends and learning more about the Church.

Get fit in 2025 at parkrun

Get fit in 2025 at parkrun

Tomorrow it is parkrun time once again. You may have eaten plenty of Christmas turkey and indulged in some tasty food over the month of December, however now you might be thinking it is time to get fit and active once more.

Nash's Bakery

Nash's Bakery that opened the doors of their bakery in 1929

If you’re going to visit Bicester, then we would recommend you pay Nash’s Bakery a visit. Here is the shop situated on Sheep Street.

Open Doors Café

Open Doors Café is back up and running after the festive period

We popped back to Bicester Methodist Church on Friday to meet people who attend the Open Doors Café.

Bicester Heritage Scramble

Bicester Heritage Scramble takes place tomorrow

Through November and December last year we have been plugging the Scramble event at Bicester Heritage. Well, it is finally here tomorrow dated Sunday 5th Janauary 2025.

smash padel wellbeing group

Join the smash padel wellbeing group every Thursday to help your mental wellbeing

We have covered a lot of ground this past two months, letting you know about community groups you can attend to help your mental wellbeing. To further support you, we are going to promote more projects relating to physical exercise that can also boost your mental wellbeing.

Photos of Bicester before and after: The Causeway and Church Street

We have been writing about all kinds of events happening in Bicester this last month. From the Christmas lights switch on, parkrun, Cafe 103 and all kinds of community groups. We thought next up we'll look at few photos from Bicester's past and present starting at the Causeway of the town and up Church Street. 

"Because Talking Matters"

"Because Talking Matters" event at East Bicester Community Centre a success

Yesterday we went along to an event called “Because Talking Matters”. It is a new event that is being run out of East Bicester Community Centre.

Nai’s House

Nai’s House support people who have suicidal thoughts and poor mental health

In November 2024 we met up with Gem Barrett the founder of Nai’s House.

Bicester Concert Band

Stay in touch with Bicester Concert Band in 2025

In 2024 we went along to one of Bicester Concert Bands performances at St Edburg’s Church. Here are a few photos.

Coffee morning held at St Edburg's Church 

We went along to the Christmas Tree Festival on the weekend. It was an enjoyable time getting into the Christmas spirit. We enjoyed warm refreshments and the cosiness the fairy lights provided. Here are a few photos.

experienced Chef

The Littlebury Hotel are looking for an experienced chef

We noticed a post on the Littlebury Hotel social media so thought we would give them a helping hand. Firstly, the Littlebury Hotel, lets learn a little more about them.

January Events

Events coming up in January 2025 Bicester

If you’re looking for a few things to do this January, then here are three events. First up we have the Bicester Scramble taking place at Bicester Heritage.

Lisseters of Bicester

Visit Lisseters of Bicester when you visit Bicester

We are loving taking a deep dive into Bicester’s history recently. Every day we are hearing of awesome stories of how Bicester has developed over the decades. Another contributor to Bicester’s heritage is a place called Lisseters of Bicester an established antiques and furniture antique dealer.

We attended the Wednesday Business Club Expo

Last week we joined up with the Wednesday Business Club attending their annual expo.

We returned to Café 103

We returned to Café 103

We would like to shout out that Café 103 is back up and running again after Christmas. Here is a photo of a fair crowd enjoying a cup of tea and cake at Cafe 103.

 Garth Park Illuminated Light Trail

Beautiful Bicester plays it’s part in success of Garth Park Illuminated Light Trail

Garth Park was lit up like a Christmas tree from December 6th to December 15th this month, and has been hailed a huge success in the Bicester Advertiser.

We visited Bicester Foodbank to learn more about what they do

We popped into Bicester Foodbank yesterday to learn more about what they do for the local community.

Open Doors Café based at Bicester Methodist Church

This week we joined the Open Doors Café based at Bicester Methodist Church. They provide a warm and comfortable space for people who can meet and make new friends. The cafe is open every Friday from 12pm to 1.30pm providing a free delicious meal.