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Anne Hipwell, Headteacher of Woodstock Primary School, with Dom our Mock Mayor The Old Woodstock Mock Mayor continues to make a meaningful difference in our community, and this year's £700 donation to Woodstock Primary School for their new Mindfulness Garden is already blossoming into something special. A Quiet Space in a Busy World As our children navigate an increasingly busy school environment, the need for peaceful, reflective spaces has never been more important. The new

Let's be honest: the Old Woodstock Mock Mayor tradition is completely ridiculous. We elect a mayor who has no actual power, organise elaborate ceremonies wearing fancy dress, hold "official" meetings of the Corporation in the pub, and somehow convince an entire town that this is not only normal but absolutely brilliant. But here's the thing – none of this magnificent silliness would happen without an incredible team of volunteers who take being silly very, very seriously . Af

On Sunday, 12th October, the Woodstock Bowls and Tennis Club hosted a wonderful celebration of community spirit. Following the July elections of Dom Kingsmill-Stocker as Mock Mayor, and Poppy Thompson as Junior Mock Mayor (democracy at its finest!), Dom presented over £2000 in donations to four local organisations. While the Mayor may be "mock," the generosity of our community is very real indeed. The Woodstock Lunch Club: A Legacy Since the War Lisa Taylor from the Lunch Clu

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After just 10 years of "glorious shows," Nocturne Live has announced it is quitting Blenheim Palace, leaving behind a legacy of global...

In which two residents of New Woodstock stand accused of the most heinous crime in Mock Mayor history The ancient wheels of Mock Justice...

The Old Woodstock Mock Mayor tradition isn't just about being silly, dancing and throwing people in the river. While that's certainly important, the organization continues its serious work of making an impact across the community.

Every July, Woodstock Town Square transforms into a carnival of democracy, entertainment, and British eccentricity

Every July at the Old Woodstock Mock Mayor Elections, the most unusual court in Oxfordshire comes into session. Welcome to Mock Court,...

Have you ever wondered why Old Woodstock crowns its own Mock Mayor every July? The story behind this beloved tradition is one of sibling...