The number of people using Witney Foodbank is likely to increase as the cost of living crisis continues to bite and people struggle to pay household bills and find sufficient money to feed themselves, their children and their pets.

With its extended clubhouse facilities opened just under two years ago, during the Club’s closed season volunteers have been busy extending the patio area, building a bespoke BBQ station and replacing their old patio furniture with updated recycled plastic benches.

Buttercross Theatre Productions, an innovative performing arts organisation based in Witney have been bringing a range of incredible performances to the stage at the Corn Exchange for many years, developing the talents of local people from acting to dance and musical theatre.

If you are looking for inspiration for your Christmas gifts a visit to the West Ox Arts Art and Craft Makers ‘Winter Festival’ is just the place to find some truly beautiful and unusual items crafted by local artists and artisans.