History of Nettlebed

Early history The origin of the name Nettlebed is unknown. There are various theories. One is that Roman soldiers in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD rubbed nettles on their limbs to keep warm on marches. Another well known fact is that nettles yield a thread which can be made into a linen cloth. Many homes at the end of the 18th century had sheets and table cloths made from nettles which grow in abundance around the area. Nettlebed remained part of the manor of Benson until the late 13th century hence it was not mentioned in the  Domesday Book which was a record of the ownership of manorial land. Nettlebed has been an inhabited area for centuries and many middle Stone age implements found in earthworks in a Highmoor trench are now in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. At Digberry farm there are little-known remains of a Roman encampment with squared ramparts reaching as high as fifteen feet in places. Grimm's...
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Temporary Road Closure – B4009 Britwell Road / B480 Brook Street / B480 Inghams Lane & B4009 Couching Street – 24th May – 7th June (8pm-6am)

Advance Warning Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure, “No Waiting” and One Way Suspension Restriction at Watlington, B4009 Britwell Road / B480 Brook Street / B480 Inghams Lane & B4009 Couching Street Advance notice - overnight road closure for resurfacing and line marking works. 24th May - 7th June 8pm-6am. Watlington: This will be from Ingham Lane through Brook Street and to Britwell Road. Spring Lane will be temporarily 2 way so residents can gain access. Nettlebed will be a diversion route.Drawing showing Diversion Route. Red is closure, yellow is closure without works and green and blue are the diversion routes In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a section of / the length of B4009 Britwell Road / B480 Brook Street / B480 Inghams Lane & B4009 Couching Street to facilitate the resurfacing of the carriageway and the subsequent reinstatement of all road markings and lines works /...
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Digital Clinics for Patients at the Nettlebed Surgery

Age UK Oxfordshire will be holding four Digital Clinics for patients of the Nettlebed Surgery. The aim is to support patients to get online safely, develop their online skills and build their confidence. An Age Uk Oxfordshire Scams Awareness adviser will also be available to speak to at each session. These sessions are free of charge and are being held at the Fish Centre, 83 Lea Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9LJ on the below dates. Tuesday 13th & Thursday 22nd February 2 - 4pm Tuesday 12th & Thursday 21st March, 12pm - 2pm Contact us for more information and to book your space:01235 849 434community@ageukoxfordshire.org.ukwww.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire ...
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Have you ever thought about joining the Parish Council?

Nettlebed Parish Council has THREE Parish Councillor vacancies Your Parish Council really does need you! Nettlebed Parish Council has eight seats, but only five members - this puts a lot of responsibility on just five people. If you have a couple of hours a week spare, and are interested in making Nettlebed an even better place to live, please do get in touch with the Parish Clerk either by phone 07307 641077, email: parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk or come along to a meeting – the next one is at 7.30pm on Tuesday,  9th January at the Village Club (small hall).       Would you like to make a positive difference in our village? Would you like to influence decisions that affect your community? You need to be willing to give up some of your time. How much depends on you and your commitment to work for your community without being paid. The Parish Council meets once a month (except August & December) usually on the first Tuesday of the month...
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Nettlebed Good Neighbours Scheme – Lunch and Coffee Morning Dates

Nettlebed Good Neighbours Scheme - Lunch and Coffee Morning Dates Held at Nettlebed Club, High Street, Nettlebed JANUARY2nd - cancelled16th Lunch - (no Coffee Morning in January)FEBRUARY6th Lunch20th Coffee MorningMARCH5th Lunch19th Coffee MorningAPRIL2nd Lunch16th Coffee MorningMAY7th Lunch21st Coffee MorningJUNE4th Lunch18th Coffee MorningJULY2nd Lunch18th Coffee Morning DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION HERE ...
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2024 COMET AND HANDYBUS SHOPPING TRIPS TO HENLEY

2024 Comet and HandyBus Shopping Trips to Henley - stopping at Waitrose/Tesco/Town Hall decided by passengers on the day Comet Bus on 1st and 3rd Thursdays HandyBus trips available on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month(extra Comet Bus trips added from Jan-March dates are included below) Comet Bus starts picking up passengers from 10.30am and the Handy Bus from 9.30. Both offer a home/driveway pickup.• Number of passengers will be a maximum of 14 persons• Current Bus pass must be shown• Bookings to be made, in advance with Claire Harwood (via email above or phone: 01491 640805) Claire will manage the bookings fairly which will allow regular users and new users an opportunity to visit the shops to do their own shopping, subject to availability. 2024COMET BUSHANDY BUSJANUARYThursday 4thTuesday 9thThursday 18thTuesday 23rdFEBRUARYThursday 1stTuesday 13thThursday 8thTuesday 27thThursday 22ndMARCHThursday 7thTuesday 12thThursday 21stTuesday 26thAPRILThursday 4thTuesday 9thThursday 18thTuesday 23rdMAYThursday 2ndTuesday 14thThursday 9thTuesday 28thThursday 23rdJUNEThursday 6thTuesday 11thThursday 20thTuesday 25thJULYThursday 4thTuesday 9thThursday 18thTuesday 23rdAUGUSTThursday 1stTuesday 13thThursday 8thTuesday 27thThursday 22ndSEPTEMBERThursday 5thTuesday...
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Is your child 3 or 4 years old?

If your child was born on or between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, you need to apply for a primary school place now. You must still apply even if your child already attends a nursery attached to the school. Deadline for applications is 15 January 2024 APPLY ONLINE AT www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions it’s quick, easy and secure. You can get free access to the internet at many of our libraries and children’s centres – ask for details at your local facility. For help and information: Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions Email: admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 0345 241 2487 ...
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NETTLEBED PARISH COUNCIL – FULL COUNCIL MINUTES – 7th November

Draft Minutes for the Full Council meeting held on 7th November. The next full council meeting is on 9th January. The Parish Council currently has three vacant seats. If you think you would like to become a member and help to make Nettlebed an even better place to live in, please contact the Clerk for more information.parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk ...
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Nettlebed Parish Council – Full Council Minutes – 3rd October

Draft Minutes for the Full Council meeting held on 3rd October. The next full council meeting is on 7th November. The Parish Council currently has three vacant seats. If you think you would like to become a member and help to make Nettlebed an even better place to live in, please contact the Clerk for more information.parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk ...
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