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Bells Restoration Update

The project to restore the bells at St Mary’s Church is well underway, reports Julia Sargent, the head of the project. The six bells have been lowered from the tower and are now at Whites Bell Hangers in Appleton where … Continue reading

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Science Vale Cycle Network Update

Read the latest about the progress of the Science Vale Cycle Network (SVCN) project in the January edition of the Oxfordshire County Council Update.  

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The Gatehouse, Oxford

The Gatehouse which helps to look after the homeless in Oxford has put out an urgent appeal for men’s winter clothing. It needs coats, jumpers and jeans.  If you are able to provide any of these, please deliver them to … Continue reading

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Didcot Garden Town Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers will want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter. See the South Oxfordshire District Council website for more information about the Didcot Garden Town project.

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Covid-19 Community Testing

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is reporting that Community Covid-19 testing services for some key workers will start to be rolled out in Oxfordshire in early February. It will use rapid lateral flow tests to help identify people who have … Continue reading

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From The Vicarage

Revd Canon Paul Wignall, Associate Team Vicar for the Bridge Group of Parishes, writes … You may find it helpful to know the arrangements being made for our churches during this latest period of lockdown.  Please read a letter from … Continue reading

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Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board

Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board members will be meeting on Monday 25th January to find out how the first Residents Sounding Board meeting went and to hear the latest on planned improvements for the town. The Residents Sounding Board is … Continue reading

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Road Closures – Clifton Hampden

The Parish Council has been advised by the Traffic Regulations team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of road works which will result in the closure of the road over Clifton Hampden Bridge for two periods over the next couple of … Continue reading

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Computer Appeal

The primary school Head Teacher, Ms Bellingham, has asked the Parish Council to pass on a huge thank-you to villagers for their extremely generous donations following the recent appeal for computers to help children with home learning. Offers of both … Continue reading

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Vanderbilt Homes Planning Application Approved

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has approved the reserved matters planning application for the Vanderbilt Homes development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. Outline planning permission was granted for the site in January 2018.  This application provides details … Continue reading

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