What is there to do in in a sleepy village like Cublington? Plenty is the answer!
Allotments
If you want an allotment, contact Maggie Brandon for more details.
Art Group
An art group grew out of people sharing their art during lockdown and they now meet every Monday in the Village Hall between 1.45pm – 3.45pm. All artists of any level very welcome. Small donation for hire of hall. See Crier for full details.
Cabaret Night
November @ Biggs Pavilion,
Chatty Cafe
Held on the first Monday of every month in the Biggs Pavilion – a great village social get together over tea and cake. 10-11.30am
Chess Club
A group meet bi-weekly to play chess in the Village Hall from 4-6pm. See Crier for more details.
Church Groups
new information coming soon
Cublington Life WhatsApp Group
A very useful village forum with useful information shared on fuel costs/power cuts/
broadband issues/chimney sweeps, electricans, recommended kitchen fitters and the like all get posted on here.
If you’d like to be on the Cublington Life group WhatsApp, contact one of the admins who are:
Martyn Waters, Catherine & Charlie Toosey, Gary Brazier, Liz Smith and Miranda Mercado Gregory
Orchard Ground, Stewkley Road, CUBLINGTON, LU7 0LR
Cricket has been played in Cublington for 150 years. Today, our thriving, progressive, village club provides opportunities for all abilities and ages to enjoy the greatest summer game there is! Most home matches are played at superb facilities at Orchard Ground, where thanks to strong local support and successful grant applications, we play around 60 home fixtures a season.
The Youth section, started in 1998, is one of the strongest in the area with over 100 young players receiving coaching from more than 10 Nationally qualified coaches. Junior teams are entered in County and local Aylesbury competitions at Under 9,11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 age groups. In 2016 18 young players have been selected to represent the County. Junior coaching and practices take place indoors (Feb-Apr) on Sunday afternoons and outdoors (Apr-Jul) at Orchard Ground. All young players aged 8 or above, girls and boys, are welcome.
At senior level, Cublington runs 2 senior League teams on Saturdays as well as a Sunday side and an occasional Strollers Sunday side.
The Saturday 1st XI has been promoted through leagues and now sits proudly in Division 3 of the Cherwell Cricket League. The Saturday 2nd XI will play in Division 7 in 2016. The Sunday friendly side forms the bedrock of our social (but competitive) cricket, playing against many local sides.
The Club is run by four Action Groups (Cricket, Ground, Social and Community) and we warmly welcome anyone from Cublington and the surrounding villages & towns who would like to join the club as a playing, non-playing, junior or senior member.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like further information please contact: Club Chairman Tom Gadsby on 01296 680452
The Crier
If you have any articles/recipes/news/letters/photos you would like included in the village magazine, please email the editorial team gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk or drop into Gary & Gill at 18 Ridings Way
Cycling
All the roads all around Cublington and surrounding villages are a cyclists paradise! Road races often finish up the testing Whitchurch Hill, Cublington is now part of the National Cycle Network.
Dancing
Dance classes are held every Monday and Thursday evening in the Village Hall, learn to salsa or jive – come along and try it out. £5 pp a session. Call Ann on 07762 405395 for more information
Darts
Currently at the Orchard Pop up pub, in the Biggs Pavilion while the Unicorn is closed
Cublington Brisk Walkers
Cublington Brisk Walkers in the Summer meet every Tuesday evening for circular walks around Cublington. Lengthier walks take place on the last Sunday in every month, meeting in the Unicorn car park. As the name suggests, we are brisk walkers rather than strollers. The walks range from 2 – 5 miles depending on the energy levels of the participants each week!
We started the club in May 2003 and everyone is welcome, young or old, dogs too. Look out for dates and times in the Crier. Contact is Andy Brown
Fishing
Cublington sports a magnificent coarse fishery. 01296 682201for more details. www.lakesidefishery.com
Friend’s of St Nicholas
The Friend’s of St. Nicholas comprises of a small committee of villagers. Its purpose is to maintain the fabric of St. Nicholas church, which is recognised as the heart of the village. Contact Sandie or Mike Joy for more information.
Orchard Ground Committee
A group of villagers work on our behalf to raise funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the magnificent Biggs Pavilion. If you would like to join the committee, or support our fundraising events, please contact Colin Antosiewicz or Jenny Brown for more information.
The Biggs pavilion is also available for hire for private events – For hiring conditions and more information please contact Bob Paine on 01296 680483 or bobpaine2002@hotmail.com
The 100 Club
Organised to raise funds for Orchard Ground and the North field project, 10 draws throughout the year, starting in May, with over £1800 in prize money this year. For more information please contact Bob Paine on 01296 680483 or bobpaine2002@hotmail.com
Petanque
The Unicorn is the place… when it reopens
Play Area
The children’s play area has been refurbished and is open for use.
St Nicholas Church
There cannot be many villages in England that have actually moved but Cublington has! It is situated in the Vale of Aylesbury and the earliest mention of Cublington is in the Domesday book and belonged to one Gozelin from Brittany a follower of William the Conqueror .
In 1341 during King Edward II’s reign, the tenants left the village, for what reason is not clear, maybe the Black death or the badly drained land. By 1400 It had been rebuilt on its present site with a new Church in its centre. Many of the materials from the old Church -stone and timber- were re used in the new one and some of the fittings like the old parish chest – the oldest in Buckinghamshire – is still in use today. The old village site is still visible after all these years and classified as an Ancient Monument.
The Friends of St Nicholas (established in 2000) are a dedicated group that have raised over £36000 for the fabric of the Church since starting their work and they and the congregation continue to contribute to the upkeep of St Nicholas.
Penny Allen Church Warden
Tennis – Aylesbury & District League Most Improved Club 2004
An LTA affiliated tennis club exists in the village with two all-weather floodlit hard courts. Club sessions are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons most of the year. Organised coaching sessions, friendly atmosphere, summer barbecues and tournaments. Various teams competing in local leagues Mixed, two Ladies, and Mens . All abilities welcome.
Contact: Caroline Lane for membership details, Gary Brazier for coaching and general information.
Unicorn Currently closed but the village is attempting to buy it as a community pub
Variety Club
Cublington Variety Club put together each year a pantomime during half-term in February. One may think professional actors and actresses are imported for this event, but no, all talent comes from within the village. Including script writing, directing, make up, costume design, scenery painting, sound, lighting etc. Buy your tickets early – they always sell out very quickly.
Or, alternatively, put your name forward for the 2025 performance. Saturday 15th November
Weekly Wine Down at the Village Hall
For those that don’t know, every week a social event is held at the Village Hall while the pub is shut. Bring your own drink… mobile food outlets occasionally. Contact Gwyneira for more information or see in the Crier Diary.
Winos
For those that don’t know, each bimonthly wine tasting event is hosted at the Biggs Pavilion by two people but usual with the help of others.
Great fun is always had by all. See village diary in the Crier for dates
If anybody would like to join us please contact Jackie Farrands – 07968 672707 – and you will be added to the Whatsapp group.