Bicester Blog

We visited Bicester Foodbank to learn more about what they do

We popped into Bicester Foodbank yesterday to learn more about what they do for the local community.

Join the Evergreen community group at East Bicester Community Church

This week we went along to another community group at East Bicester Community Centre. The community group is called “Evergreens” and is run by Lifehouse Community Church.

Go to the awesome repair café on Sheep Street at Bicester Green

A few weeks back we went to Bicester Green on Sheep Street to check out the repair café.

Meet portrait artist Georgina at Bicester Market every Friday

Every week we are going to write about one of the stalls that will be at Bicester Market every Friday.

The Littlebury Hotel are looking for an experienced chef

We noticed a post on the Littlebury Hotel social media so thought we would give them a helping hand. Firstly, the Littlebury Hotel, lets learn a little more about them.

Bicester Christmas light switch 2024 at Market Square

Christmas is fast approaching. We are getting excited to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Bicester at Market Square on Saturday the 30^th of November.

Another reason to visit Bicester Market on a Friday

Last week we spoke with another market trader called Lynda Lee who runs a stall called “The Pamper Room”.

Visit the brown bread bakery at Bicester Market every Friday

Every Friday on Sheep Street Bicester Market host a number of stalls offering quality goods and products from 9am to 4pm. We have been covering a number of stalls and this week we thought we would write about the brown bread bakery.

We attended the Wednesday Business Club Expo

Last week we joined up with the Wednesday Business Club attending their annual expo.

Nai’s House support people who have suicidal thoughts and poor mental health

In November 2024 we met up with Gem Barrett the founder of Nai’s House.

Remembrance Sunday 2024 at Market Square

We went along to take photos of Remembrance Sunday at Market Square. It was a tranquil few hours. Market Square was closed off and we listened to stories of people who have served in the armed forces. 

More reasons to visit Bicester on a Friday

We have been writing about Bicester Market pretty much every week and why you should visit the market held every Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Open Doors Café based at Bicester Methodist Church

This week we joined the Open Doors Café based at Bicester Methodist Church. They provide a warm and comfortable space for people who can meet and make new friends. The cafe is open every Friday from 12pm to 1.30pm providing a free delicious meal.

Stay in touch with Bicester Concert Band in 2025

In 2024 we went along to one of Bicester Concert Bands performances at St Edburg’s Church. Here are a few photos.

Visit Bicester Market Every Friday

We have given locals and people looking from the outside of Bicester plenty of reasons to pop into the Bicester town centre.

Cafe 103 the warm space for the cold and winter months

We recently visited Café 103 at Bicester Methodist Church pictured below. We spoke with Cafe 103 manager Cathy Bishop who showed us around and explained what Cafe 103 is all about.

Another coffee morning has launched at Littlebury Hotel

We have been informed that Oxfordshire Age UK have launched a coffee morning.

Events coming up in January 2025 Bicester

If you’re looking for a few things to do this January, then here are three events. First up we have the Bicester Scramble taking place at Bicester Heritage.

Bicester Heritage Scramble takes place tomorrow

Through November and December last year we have been plugging the Scramble event at Bicester Heritage. Well, it is finally here tomorrow dated Sunday 5th Janauary 2025.

Coffee morning held at St Edburg's Church 

We went along to the Christmas Tree Festival on the weekend. It was an enjoyable time getting into the Christmas spirit. We enjoyed warm refreshments and the cosiness the fairy lights provided. Here are a few photos.