RECENT NEWS
Alive and Kicking award
Published - May 16 2022
Recognition for one of Jericho's most helpful groups
Liza Picard
Published - Apr 11 2022
A popular member of the community who became a renowned historian
A resounding refusal
Published - Mar 24 2022
On March 23rd the Oxford City Council planning committee unanimously refused the application by Cornerstone Land for the development of Jericho Wharf.
Decision day for Jericho Wharf
Published - Mar 21 2022
On March 23rd the City Council Planning Committee will decide on proposals for developing the Jericho Wharf site. This will be a crucial stage in a long-running saga of failed or unimplemented planning applications – and continuing community frustration. Unfortunately, this time the developer has fallen far short of what this unique site could offer.
Drawing from life
Published - Feb 23 2022
Local artist Mike England explains why life drawing is important
Read with care
Published - Feb 07 2022
The developer of the canalside land has been distributing a brochure in Jericho about its latest planning application. While this provides some useful information it is at times misleading and should be read with care. Be wary in particular about:
So near and yet so far
Published - Nov 22 2021
Wrong house price data could lead to a bad decision on Jericho Wharf
The origins of Walton?
Walton is derived from "wall town" which was used centuries ago to indicate a location outside the Oxford city walls. The ancient manor of Walton was certainly in existence before the Norman conquest in 1066.
The origins of Nelson Street?
Nelson Street takes its name from a local pub, the Lord Nelson, subsequently renamed Carpenters’ Arms -- which has since been converted to housing.
Diary
Caring for Jericho's most peaceful spaceTuesday 9 August - 10:00 AM
St. Sepulchre's cemetary
Steph Pirrie Jazz
At the Harcourt Arms
Thursday 22 September - 8:00 PM
Harcourt Arms