Crime & Safety
Nostalgic Earth Trust pictures from the Oxford Mail archive
With a history spanning 40 years, originating with the acquisition of Little Whittenham Wood by the Northmoor Trust for Countryside Conservation in 1982, the charity rebranded as Earth Trust in 2011.
It’s mission is to connect people to nature, “both for their own wellbeing and to inspire action to protect the natural world for the future”.
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Wednesday saw the world celebrate Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental protection, raising awareness about pollution, climate change, and sustainability, which began in 1970.
Inspired by the global day of environmental protection, there couldn’t be a better time to look back at the work of a charity working for the good of the world from within Oxfordshire.
Take a look back through this Oxford Mail archive gallery to find pictures of Earth Trust over the years.
Crime & Safety
Britain’s Got Talent star to appear in Chipping Norton show
The Theatre will host the new show from Aylmers Circus, ‘Making a Scene’, on Saturday, July 4.
It stars Nancy Trotter Landry, known for her work with Giffords Circus, and will feature Ciaran Innes, who will showcase his Rola Bola and juggling acts following his appearance on Britain’s Got Talent.
The show promises a high-energy circus adventure with acrobatics, theatrical storytelling, and audience participation.
Some of the acts include LED hula hooping, hand balancing, high-speed roller skating, and lollipop and pole performances.
Chipping Norton will be the show’s second stop on its tour, after starting in Stroud on June 26 and concluding in Bristol on July 5.
Aylmers Circus was founded in 2024 by Gloucestershire-born producer Harvey Aylmer, who began his circus journey at the age of 10 to raise money for charity.
Mr Aylmer trained under Nell Gifford at Giffords Circus and completed a degree in theatre production from Bath Spa University.
He has worked with prestigious companies, including Giffords Circus and Cirque du Soleil.
The show is expected to last 100 minutes, including an interval, and is suitable for all ages.
Tickets are available for purchase, with prices set at £21 for adults, £15 for under 16s, and £55 for a family ticket (two adults and two under 16s).
Tickets can be purchased at aylmerscircus.co.uk.
Crime & Safety
New forest-themed library unveiled at Oxfordshire school
Edward Feild Primary School in Kidlington unveiled the forest-themed reading sanctuary on April 17 after a major fundraising campaign and a burst of community effort.
Jo Cotterill, an award-winning author and patron of the Oxfordshire Book Awards, officially opened the new space, which holds 2,500 books and replaces a 30-year-old library.
Ms Cotterill said: “This new library is so cheerful.
“A library was always my safe place; there is something truly special about being in one.
“The fact that you can borrow books for free and read them is simply amazing.
“In a library, you can go on adventures that you can’t go on in real life – you might not come out the same person who went in.”
During the event, she read from her first published book, Moondance, and donated a copy to the new library, along with her latest title.
Scott Lewis, headteacher at Edward Feild Primary School, said: “This isn’t just a room with books; it’s a sanctuary.
“I want to say a huge thank you to Jo Cotterill for inspiring us today, and to the Friends of Edward Feild.
“We owe so much to our volunteers, who helped us achieve the impossible by getting this all done in just 12 days.”
Assistant headteacher Chris Tupling said: “The woodland theme was a deliberate choice to bring the calming, imaginative benefits of forest school indoors.
“In a year where we are celebrating the joy of reading nationally, this library provides the perfect environment for our pupils to develop a lifelong love of literature.”
Crime & Safety
Super car driving packages announced in Oxfordshire
TrackDays.co.uk now offers Platinum and Diamond supercar packages at Abingdon Airfield, Bicester Heritage Centre and Shenington Airfield.
The new experiences feature 14 driving packages, with participants able to take the wheel of world-class cars including Ferraris, Aston Martins, and Lamborghinis.
Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at TrackDays.co.uk, said: “Spring is the perfect time to launch these incredible Platinum and Diamond Supercar driving experiences as adventure seekers look to spend more time outdoors.
“There’s something for everyone with 14 new supercar driving experiences close by.
“Whether it’s as a treat for yourself, or as a gift for someone special, then it’s hard to beat being behind the wheel of a highly desirable supercar.”
The ‘Blast’ and ‘Thrill’ packages allow guests to drive various numbers of supercars for up to three or six miles, under the guidance of an expert instructor.
Platinum packages include models such as the Aston Martin DB11 and Ferrari California T, while the Diamond experiences feature the Ferrari 488 and Lamborghini Huracan.
The most exclusive packages allow drivers to get behind the wheel of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and Aston Martin Vantage 2012 for a true once-in-a-lifetime drive.
Mr Malek said: “Whether it’s a ‘Blast’ or a ‘Thrill’ one thing is guaranteed, a truly memorable occasion that will live long in the memory.”
TrackDays.co.uk has been delivering driving experiences across the UK and Europe since 2004.
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