The What, When and Where around Banbury
I wanted to talk a bit about supporting local businesses. Obviously, the most direct way to support local businesses is to shop at local businesses. But times are very hard right now – for individuals, families, and local businesses alike. That’s why I want to talk about other ways you can support local businesses – most of which cost you nothing.
That’s why I want to talk about other ways you can support local businesses – most of which cost you nothing. Continue reading “Do Your Part To Big Up Banbury Businesses”
This is especially effective when quoted while standing in front of 46 Parsons Street, which back in the day – way back – was the Shakespeare Inn. See, there he is still about Shelia’s Sweets, ready to greet all visitors.)
Banbury is, as you may know, associated with Banbury cake but one can’t live by cake alone (believe me, I’ve tried and it just cannot be done long-term). Enter the Bard and behold – Banbury Cheese!
Continue reading “Talk Like Shakespeare Day, Banbury-Style”
It’s Halloween and while I know you’re probably madly rushing around putting finishing touches on costumes or exerting massive self-control to keep from eating all that candy you’ve purchased, let’s take a minute for a ghost story – or two! Ghost are always fun, and Banbury has two that I know of.
Whately Hall has the usual charm and historic touches you would expect from a building or its age, but it’s also got hidden staircases Continue reading “BOO! It’s Time for a Tale of Haunted Banbury”
Last held in 2019, interrupted by pandemic safety guidelines and much longed for by local residents and traders alike – Banbury’s annual food festival returned this weekend with something to delight everyone.
Continue reading “The Yum Returns: Banbury Food & Drink Festival 2022”
Recently, we’ve been treated to yet another ‘Banbury nothing but empty shops’ style piece in the regional media. You know the ones – a collection of photos of empty shops, dire declarations that the town is in an economic death spiral despite Banbury steadfastly (and repeatedly over the years) refusing to accommodate them by dying as described.
Behold all these locals stubbornly enjoying the marketplace and once again failing to take heed that Banbury is supposed to be a ghost town.