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Electric Blanket Testing

Oxfordshire County Council is again offering its annual free electric blanket testing for residents during September and October. The electric blanket tests are normally very popular, with places limited, so they must be booked in advance to be guaranteed. Appointments … Continue reading

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Winter Fuel Payment

The Winter Fuel Payment has changed and Age UK Oxfordshire is urging older people across Oxfordshire to check whether they are entitled to Pension Credit or any other qualifying benefits. The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment for … Continue reading

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Plans for New Playground at Acklings

Parish Councillor Peter Rose writes … The Parish Council is working on plans to improve the playground at Acklings.  This will provide a larger playground at the west end of the village.  A playground company, Jupiter, has designed the site … Continue reading

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South News – August Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Free Green Skills Courses

More than eighty fully funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have partnered with Abingdon & Witney … Continue reading

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Against Breast Cancer Charity Walk

The Abingdon based charity, Against Breast Cancer, has asked the Parish Council to promote its upcoming charity walk,  Breast Walk Ever Oxfordshire, which will take place on Sunday 15th September. The event offers three distances and is perfect for families … Continue reading

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Treasurer for Village Hall Needed

Long Wittenham Village Hall currently has a vacancy for the role of Treasurer. The main requirements of the role include issuing of bookings invoices, maintenance of financial records and filing of accounts with the Charity Commission.  The role is voluntary … Continue reading

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Pendon Museum News

Get all the news and information in the latest edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter. More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com

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Pendon Museum Pop-up Café

The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Thursday 8th August from 10am to 12:30pm. This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs.  All donations from … Continue reading

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