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Unfortunately, due to the heavy rain earlier in the week, the gas works were not completed. The contractors have requested an extension to the road closure.

So from 7pm until 5.30am on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 January, the Buckingham Road will be closed from the Bicester Heritage roundabout to the junction with Skimmingdish Lane.

The Diversion Route for non-local traffic is to follow the A4011 up to Baynards Green, along the A43 to the Juniper Hill roundabout turn right onto the A421 towards Buckingham.

This is the map showing the closure

The Parish Council has been informed that the Buckingham Road (A4421) will be closed overnight on 13 and 14 January from 7pm until 5.30am from the ‘Bicester Heritage’ roundabout to the junction with Skimmingdish Lane.

The Diversion Route for non-local traffic is to follow the A4011 up to Baynards Green, along the A43 to the Juniper Hill roundabout turn right onto the A421 towards Buckingham.

This is the map showing the closure

Have you got a winter plan to stay well?

A winter plan can help keep you well and healthy this winter – this could include:

• Having a free NHS flu vaccination if you are eligible
  •        Getting help early before your cough or cold worsens
  •        Getting repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before bank holidays
  •        Finding out where your local minor injuries unit is located
  •        Seeking advice from your local pharmacist
• Keeping an eye on elderly or frail friends, neighbours and relatives

Watch a short film which explains how your high street pharmacist can help keep you well this winter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H6zbwuPt4U&feature=youtu.be

For more advice see Oxfordshire CCG’s winter response page

This is advanced warning that Howes Lane will be closed between the Middleton Stoney Road roundabout and the junction with Shakespeare Drive between 13 and 24 January.

See the Traffic Regulation Notice and the Location Map

As with the earlier Scrambles, Bicester Heritage is giving discounted tickets to residents of OX26 and OX27 for the Scramble on Sunday 5 January.

The Adult tickets at a cost of £5.50 each (plus booking fee) are for local residents living in postcode districts OX26 and OX27 and will be available from 5 December until the tickets sell out.

Once the local discount tickets sell out, the tickets will cost £11 each (plus the booking fee). Children under 16 are free (when accompanied by an adult ticket holder). Parking is also free. Tickets WILL NOT be available on the gate.

Go to the Bicester Heritage website click on the ‘Enter Promotional Code’ (above the ticket selection) and add the local discount code of FlyingBrevets . Then choose the number of ‘Local Resident Discounted Tickets’ you’d like and follow the instructions.

Bicester Heritage ask you to note that you are entering an active airfield for this event. It is almost certain your car and household insurance do not cover you for driving here. Please proceed with caution. You are also advised that due to the uneven nature of the terrain in places it may at times be difficult for visitors to move around freely. All visitors enter at their own risk and are advised to wear suitable footwear. For more information about the Sunday Scrambles and other events taking place at Bicester Heritage please refer to their website at bicesterheritage.co.uk/events/.