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Steeple Aston Angling Club
Steeple Aston Angling Club was formed by local men back in 1949. They included such stalwarts as T Barratt, W Brock, B Lewis, E Calver, J Wadham, J Smith, E Townsend, R Walton and many others.
The season runs from 16th June until 18th March. 18 competitions are competed for throughout the season at various venues both close to home and further afield. Trophies are presented at the Annual Dinner, which is normally held in May of each year.
Now for a bit of history. The original membership fee was 3 shillings old money - that's 15p today. Hire of Village Hall for Annual Dinner was £0-17-9. C Preston for vegetables £1-6-6.
Membership is a bit more expensive these days. It costs £20 for adults, but there are big reductions for juniors (£3.00) and for senior citizens (£3.00). Membership is open to all from age 10 upwards. An adult must accompany members under the age of 16. The main skill required is PATIENCE.
For more information about membership and competition dates please contact the Treasurer or Match Secretary, details below.
Contacts:
Mel Smith, Treasurer
Tel: 01869 347440
email: mavroighata@btinternet.com
G Townsend, Match Secretary
Tel: 01295 264425
Tuesday Badminton
This Badminton group meets on Tuesdays in the village hall between 10.00am and 12.30pm during term time - but not in the school holidays. It is a mixed group with all abilities and ages. They try not to take themselves too seriously, and don’t compete in a club league.
Barbara, the organiser, says that this is a fun way of getting some exercise. If you are tempted to come along and see if it’s for you, either phone her or simply turn up in trainers and comfortable clothes. She looks forward to seeing you there.
Membership is open to all from 18 to 90 years. No skills are needed, but maybe a little knowledge of badminton would be useful.
Contact:
Barbara Brewer, Organiser
Tel: 01869 340423
email: alanbrewer747@btinternet.com
Thursday Badminton
This Badminton group meets on Thursday evenings in the village hall between 8.00pm and 10.00pm. They are a very informal group of mixed ages who like to have a bit of exercise and a laugh on a Thursday night.
Membership is open to all from age 18. There is no membership fee, just a charge of £1.00 per session. Any skill level is welcome. You don’t have to arrive at the beginning or stay until the end of a session. Just turn up wearing trainers whenever it fits in with you.
Contact:
Lydia Powell
Tel: 01869 347746
email: nick.lydia@btopenworld.com
Steeple Aston Cricket Club
Steeple Aston Cricket Club plays at nearby Steeple Barton. It has a programme of around eleven games each summer, six of which are at home. Games usually take place on Sunday afternoons.
Pictured here is the team who won the final match of the season against Cholsey on 1st August 2010. They are:
back row (l to r): Kevin Osborne, Peter Higgins, Graham Bullen, Dave Powles, Phil Chesser, James McPhee;
front row (l to r): Stan Owen, Chris Reed, Jon Scotchbrook (captain), Scott Powles, Mark Brewer.
For more photos of the team in the field at their home ground in Steeple Barton, please click here.
For the Chairmans latest report, please click here.
For a report on the 2010 season and the annual awards dinner, please click here.
The club is open to anyone from age 13 who can play cricket. Membership is £5 a year. If you are interested in joining, please contact Peter Higgins.
Contact
Peter Higgins, Chairman
Tel: 01869 347493 email: Peter.higgins@ctshirts.co.uk
Practice – Thursday 8th April at 6.00pm at Robinsons Close, and every subsequent Thursday, same time, same place.
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The village has a successful and popular football club with its own website. For results, match reports and photos, go to www.pitchero.com/clubs/steepleastonfc/
Steeple Aston's football team has won the Lord Jersey Cup seven times since it was first contested in 1887 and since our first appearance in the Final in 1897.
Pictured here are members of the Lord Jersey Cup winning team in 1957/58. They are (from l to r): Sam Keys, Gerald (Dicky) Kirby, John Flower, Gordon MacCutcheon, Eric Stevens, Gil Sorrell and Roy Kinch.
The Club not only has a great tradition, of which the members are proud, but they also have some of the best facilities in the League and a reputation as a true village club which we strive to protect and enhance.
The teams play every Saturday from September to May. They meet at the Sport and Recreation Centre around 1.00pm, kick-off is usually 2.30pm during British Summer Time and 2.00pm in the winter.
All through the winter SAFC train every Tuesday at 8.45pm at The Cooper School, Churchill Road, Bicester OX26 4RS. If you are interested in coming along either turn up five minutes before (ask for Steeple Aston FC) or call the first team manager Stuart Corby on 07779 274960
You can just turn up to Tuesday night's training. Initially you can also just turn up on a match day, however you do need to be signed on to play in a competitive match for the club. The cost is £10 for a season's subscription, which includes SRC bar membership and discounted rates to hire the SRC.
Steeple Aston Football Club
Fixtures 2011-12
Saturday October 1st
Premier Division Bodicote Sports v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Heyford Athletic Res
Saturday October 8th
Steeple Aston Res v Woodford Utd Res
Lord Jersey Cup, 2nd round
New Inn v Steeple Aston
Saturday October 15th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v Heyford Athletic
Division Three KEA Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday October 22nd
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Finmere
Coronation Cup, 1st round Hornton v Steeple Aston
Saturday October 29th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v Highfield Old Boys
Division Three Woodford Utd Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday November 5th
Eric Morris Cup, second round Highfield Old Boys Res v Steeple Aston Res
OFA Junior Shield second round Carterton A v Steeple Aston
Saturday November 12th
Premier Division Heyford Athletic v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Souldern
Saturday November 19th
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Swis FC
Saturday November 26th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v New Inn
Kick off is usually at 2.00pm.
Saturday December 3rd
Premier Division Sporting Hethe v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Paragon United
Saturday December 10th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v Cropredy
Geoff Wilson Cup 2nd round Heyford Athletic Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday December 17th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v KEA
Division Three Swis FC v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday December 24th
No Fixtures
Saturday December 31st
No Fixtures yet arranged
Saturday January 7
Premier Division Woodford United v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v KEA Res
Saturday January 14th
Coronation Cup third round Steeple Aston v Deddington Town
Division Three Finmere v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday January 21st
Premier Division Cropredy v Steeple Aston
Division Three Wroxton Spts Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday January 28th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v Bodicote Sports
Division Three Banbury Galaxy v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday February 4th
Premier Division KEA v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Bloxham Res
Saturday February 11th
Premier Division Highfield Old Boys v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Merton
Saturday February 18th
Banbury Charity Cup 3rd Round
Steeple Aston v FC Naranja
Division Three Bloxham Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday February 25th
Premier Division Deddington Town v Steeple Aston
Geoff Wilson Semi Final Steeple Aston Res v Bodicote Res
Tuesday February 28th Coronation Cup Semi Final Banbury United 7.30pm Kick Off.
Saturday March 3rd
Division Three Heyford Athletic Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday March 10th
Premier Division Highfield Old Boys v Steeple Aston
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Banbury Galaxy
Saturday, March 17th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v Sinclair United
Saturday March 24th
Premier Division Steeple Aston v Bardwell
Saturday March 31st
Geoff Wilson Final TBA
Saturday April 7th
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Merton
Saturday April 14th
Premier Division Bardwell v Steeple Aston
Division Three Woodford Res v Steeple Aston Res
Saturday April 21st
Division Three Steeple Aston Res v Bloxham Res
Saturday April 28th
Geoff Wilson Final Kea Res v Steeple Aston Res
7.30pm KO Ardley United FC
Contact
Alan Peckham, Secretary
Tel: 01869 347756
Email: alanpeckham@btinternet.com
Steeple Aston Golf Society (SAGS)
SAGS has been going since 1984, and is recognised by the R & A. The Society currently has 25 members, and around 20 turn up to each meeting.
Members meet at a different golf club each month (see 2008 programme below). The average cost of a day’s play is £40/45. All of the games are played midweek, except for the annual game against Steeple Aston Cricket Club which is played on a Sunday.
The club is open to all males over 18. A handicap is preferred, but not essential. Most important is a sense of humour and to be able to enjoy a game of golf with good company.
The cost of membership is £20, which includes society club tie and entry to all competitions. To enquire about membership, please contact Alan or Frank.
Contacts:
Alan Brewer, Chairman
Tel: 01869 347273 email: alanbrewer747@btinternet.com
Frank Damm, Secretary
Tel: 01869 347269 email: knarfmmad@btinternet.com
May Rye Hill Golf Club (18 holes) - Click here for report
June SAGS v SACC course TBA (18 holes)
June The Wychwood Golf Club (27 holes) - Click here for report
July Burford Golf Club (27 holes) - Click here for report
August No fixture
September Captain’s Day and SAGS V SACC - Click here for report
October North Oxford - Click here for report 2010 eventsMay Wychwood Golf Club (27 holes)2008 Events
June SAGS v SACC Banbury Golf Club, Adderbury (£25)
June Naunton Downs Golf Club (18 holes)
July Burford Golf Club (27 holes)
August No fixture
September Captain’s Day Chipping Norton Golf Club (27 holes) - Click here for report
October North Oxford Golf Club (27 holes)May Wychwood Golf Club, Lyneham
June SAGS v SACC Golf Match, Cherwell Edge Golf Club
June Stratford on Avon Golf Club, Stratford upon Avon
July Burford Golf Club, Burford
August Magnolia Park Golf Club, Boarstall
September Rye Hill Golf Club, Milcombe (Captain's Day)
October North Oxford Golf Club, OxfordPlease call Alan or Frank for dates that you’d like to play.
2007 EventsMay Wychwood - Click here for reportTop
June Buckingham - Click here for report
July Burford - Cancelled due to rain!
August Cherwell Edge(SAGS v SACC)- Click here for report
August Stratford - Click here for report
September Cherwell Edge - Click here for report
October North Oxford
Women’s netball club
A new women’s netball club has been set up in Steeple Aston. A group of women have an informal game of netball on Tuesday evenings at the Multi-use Games Area in Fir Lane. The group meets at 7.00pm for a match and then often members go a drink afterwards. If it’s raining they just go to the pub!
Jacqueline Elliot, who started the club says, “It’s very informal, just a chance for women to get some exercise and have some fun.”
New members are very welcome. You can just to turn up on the night, but if you want to know more, speak to Jacqueline.
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Jacqueline Elliot
Tel: 01869 340399
Email jacquelineelliot@gmail.com
Rugby clubs
There isn’t a rugby club in Steeple Aston, but there are two close by in Banbury and Bicester. They both have websites, giving details of membership, fixtures and much more.
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Websites:
www.pitchero.com/clubs/banbury
www.bicesterrufc.org.uk
Steeple Aston Tennis Club
Members of Steeple Aston Tennis Club use the two tennis courts on the playground of Dr Radcliffe’s School. Players are welcome to use these courts outside of school hours i.e. weekends and school holidays and after 6pm on school days. There is no club night at the moment.
Membership is open to anyone who lives in Steeple Aston. Just contact Heather or David for an application form. The cost is £10 for an individual, £20 for a family for the whole year.
Contacts: Heather and David Brooks, Membership and Maintenance
Tel: 01869 340032 email: heather@heatherbrooks.co.uk
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