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Bus Service Update
Thames Travel has announced that it will be reintroducing a Monday to Friday, peak-time bus service between Didcot and Culham Science Centre, starting on 5th September The 95 service will operate via Ladygrove and Willowbrook Park in Didcot then via … Continue reading
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Sunday Family Funday
The village Pre-School will be hosting a Family Funday at the Athletics Club at Bodkins on Sunday 25th September between 11am and 2pm. There will be a barbecue, cakes, games, music and face painting. Lots of fun for all the … Continue reading
Hosepipe Ban
Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Use Ban) on everyone to whom it supplies water from Wednesday 24th August. A fine of up to £1,000 can be imposed on those … Continue reading
Electric Blanket Testing
Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards is again offering is annual free electric blanket testing for residents during September. You can either go to one of the testing sessions or arrange for a blanket to be collected from your home. See … Continue reading
Neptune Wood Meadow Closed
Some residents will have noticed that Neptune Wood meadow is closed. Earth Trust has announced that it needs to allow the field to be grazed safely by its sheep and so the permissive footpath that runs between Sylva Foundation and … Continue reading
Bridges Repaired
Residents will be pleased to hear that a bridleway bridge and footpath bridge in the village have recently been repaired by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), thanks to prompting by the village’s footpath warden, David Corney. The bridleway bridge across Moor … Continue reading
Ruth McCreight – Service of Thanksgiving
The Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Ruth McCreight will take place on Friday 26th August at 11:30am at St Mary’s Church. Everyone is invited. Her family is hosting a lunch at The Old Farmhouse afterwards so please do … Continue reading
Council Thanks Former Chairman
Parish Councillors acknowledged the service of former chairman Gordon Rogers at a short ceremony held at the Westfield Road play area recently. Three trees have been planted, one of which marks the service Mr Rogers has given to the council. … Continue reading
Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Survey
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is asking people to share their views on how it can make it easier for people with different needs to access its services, support and information. In doing so, residents can help to create a … Continue reading
Extreme Weather Warning
Residents will be aware that the Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings for today (11th) through to Sunday (14th). There is lots of useful advice on the Oxfordshire County Council news website.