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Council Amenities

Sports Grounds 

  • Newfound Sports Ground 

Location: Situated just off the B3400, directly opposite The Fox Public House. 

  • Peter Houseman Ground 

Location: Situated just off Rectory Road in the Church Oakley Conservation Area. 

Both sports grounds are managed by the Parish Council. If you would like to hire either sports ground or the pavilions, please contact the clerk at: 

📧 [email protected] 
📞 07983 500372 

and/or complete the forms below: 

The hire charges may be viewed in the file below. 

 

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Oakley's Village Ponds 

Main Pond (Rectory Rd / Hill Rd / Oakley Lane) 

This historic pond is a local landmark, once used by WWI soldiers to water their horses. Rebuilt about 20 years ago and restored again in 2021, it’s now a peaceful spot to sit and watch the world go by. 

Please don’t feed ducks bread 
Bread harms the water and the ducks. Try these instead: 

  • Halved, seedless grapes (keep off the ground — they are toxic to dogs) 
  • Cracked corn, oats, or grains 
  • Defrosted peas or sweetcorn 

Second Pond (Rectory Road) 
This smaller pond collects rainwater and sometimes floods. Plans are underway to clear it and plant a bog garden with spring bulbs and small trees — creating another calm space to enjoy. 

 

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The Link Magazine 

Link is a free, monthly community magazine for the villages of Oakley, Deane, Newfound, Malshanger, and Wootton St Lawrence. It’s been running since April 1961 and is now over 60 years old! 

Originally created to connect church and village life, Link has evolved into a magazine for the whole community. It features local news, events, photos, opinions, and updates from groups like the Parish Council, schools, Scouts & Guides, local clubs, sports teams, and more. 

Edited by Chris Wassell, who has been with the magazine for over 30 years, Link is produced entirely by volunteers—from writing and editing to formatting and delivery. 

How to get The Link 

  • Delivered Free: 2,400 copies are hand-delivered each month by volunteers. 
  • Pickup Points: Available at Jolly Olly’s coffee shop and Hair Beauty on Meon Road. 
  • Request a Copy: Email [email protected] with your address to be added to a delivery round. 
  • View Online: The latest edition is available on the Link website.  

Get Involved 

  • Submit Articles: Email [email protected] by the 10th of the month before publication. 
  • Advertise: Around 100 local businesses support Link through advertising. For rates, email [email protected]. 

The Link is a non-profit magazine, run by the community, for the community and new contributors and advertisers are always welcome. 

 

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Parish Noticeboards 

The Parish Council looks after several noticeboards in Oakley and Deane. These are used to display official notices and news, and may also be used by members of the public to share items of local interest. 

The noticeboards maintained by the Parish Council are located at: 

  • St John’s Piece 
  • Oakley Lane 
  • Deane 

The Parish Clerk and Assistant Clerk are responsible for maintaining these boards and will remove any out-of-date or inappropriate notices. If you would like to display something on one of these noticeboards, please contact us. 

 

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Merchandise 

Oakley & Deane Parish Council offers a range of items to help promote our community. We sell tea towels, notelets, greeting cards, Christmas cards, mugs, coasters, postcards, bookmarks, calendars, planners, reminder pads, and shopping bags. 

All our products showcase the village and make great gifts. 

For details about current items for sale, please contact the Clerk by phone or email.  

 

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