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The Big Small Shop Supports Campaign for NHS Care Packs

We are delighted to announce that The Big Small Shop has teamed up with the Long Wittenham campaign to deliver 300 care packs to local NHS teams. You can now purchase donations for the packs locally, showing support for the … Continue reading

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Praise for Communities in Virus Emergency

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, has praised local councils and communities for their work during the Coronavirus pandemic.  He has also promised that more government cash will be on the way. In a … Continue reading

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Donate to the Heroes Campaign via Amazon

The organisers of the “Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s” campaign have now set up an Amazon Wishlist so that people who are socially isolating, or who live further afield, can donate to this community effort safely and effortlessly. … Continue reading

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Recycling Collections Update

We reported here a few weeks ago that, owing to the Coronavirus crisis, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) had suspended the collection of small electrical items, textiles and batteries along with the household waste.  SODC has announced that they are … Continue reading

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Health and Care Heroes Campaign

Residents will be pleased to hear that Emma Newman’s campaign for donations to create 300 care packs for health and care workers battling Coronavirus is reported in the Oxford Mail. More details and how to donate here.

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Practice Nurses – Your Country Needs You!

The Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has asked the Parish Council to pass on this message to residents: Oxfordshire’s Patient Care during Coronavirus programme is asking experienced practice nurses to join the teams in our dedicated COVID-19 clinics across the county. … Continue reading

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Didcot and Surrounding Area Infrastructure Consultation

A reminder that the Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) online consultation on the latest transport infrastructure plans within Didcot and the surrounding area ends on Thursday 30th April. The plans include the widening of the A4130, the Science Bridge, the Didcot … Continue reading

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Citizens Advice Newsletter

Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale has produced a new quarterly newsletter.  Its aim is to keep residents up-to-date with its latest news, and this first issue looks at what it is doing to support the local community during the … Continue reading

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Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s

As the commemoration of VE Day on 8th May approaches, can you help to “Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s” by donating personal care items, edible treats and handmade thank-you cards? On Sunday 10th May a contactless drop off … Continue reading

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Businesses Urged to Submit COVID-19 Grant Requests

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to pass on this information to residents: Businesses in South Oxfordshire that are yet to submit their details for grant support in response to COVID-19 are urged to do so … Continue reading

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