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The Queen's Silver Jubilee was celebrated in style by Oakridge. An organising committee was established in January 1977 under the Chairmanship of H.W. Kirkwood the then Chairman of the Oakridge Society, assisted by the Secretary Mrs. D. Megginson.…

Pictorial map showing walks around Oakridge

During 1978 it was proposed that large Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft would use the USAF air base at Fairford. The flight path from the United States came close to Oakridge and concerns over the noise issue encouraged Oakridge residents to…

The Oakridge Society Appeal, 1984The village of Oakridge Lynch in the South Cotswolds is built on a steep slope overlooking the Frome Valley. Because of the gradient, roads in the village are winding and often circuitous, and the residents rely on…

Even before the formal formation of a Garden Club, Oakridge had its annual Flower, Fruit and Vegetable show, as recorded in the the first document, dated 1948.1. Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show 1948However, on Friday 14 May 1976, a Public Meeting…

Brownies c. 1927 - Organised by Mrs Eileen Minchin and Mrs Edris Pankhurst. 'Eve' is in the photo.

Amateur Dramatics at Oakridge William Rothenstein, a well-known village resident  entertained many of his notable friends here including painter Augustus John, essayist Max Beerbohm, poet and dramatist John Drinkwater, essayist Andre Guide, Nobel…