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Combe is an unspoiled village on the fringe of the Cotswolds, centred around a
delightful village green, which has a public house on one side and a church on
the other. In spring daffodils grow all around the green; these were planted by
the WI on their 50th anniversary.
The 13th century Anglican church of St Laurence is reputed to have been moved by
the monks of Eynsham Abbey from the old village, which was down in the valley
near the site of Combe Mill. One of the main features of the church is the Doom
painting above the chancel arch. There are also several other wall paintings, a
lovely stone font and pulpit and some old stained glass.
Across the playing field is the Methodist church which has been recently
renovated. A fitted kitchen has been added and the school room is used by the
village playgroup.
The playing field, which was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1949, has a
childrens playground. In summer it is used by the local cricket club; sadly
there is no longer a football club in the village. The field is very well kept
and the views across the Evenlode valley are marvellous.
Combe Feast is one of the main social events of the year. A fair is held on the
village green, an open air service takes place on the Sunday evening, cricket
matches are played on the two following days and there is general fun and games
at the fair.
May Day is celebrated by the school children who parade around the village
carrying flowers and singing May songs. The children congregate at school for
tea. After tea everyone gathers on the green for the crowning of the May Queen
and maypole dancing. School records show that this tradition has been carried
out in Combe since 1870.
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