Down Ampney news by Melanie Fouracre

GOOD news for gardeners. Cotswold District Council’s green waste collections have begun again (Wednesday, May 13), the first green waste collection date for Down Ampney is Friday, May 22.

THOSE villagers who have been benefitting from the grocery boxes offered by the Crown of Crucis to surrounding villages on a not for profit basis, may also be interested to hear that they have now widened their offer.

Takeaway is now available, also an off licence click and collect service from Tuesday to Thursday and, Fridays are fish, chips and curry night.

Villagers can place an order by telephone at on 01285 851806 or send enquiries to events@thecrownofcrucis.co.uk.