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Winter Appeal – Together For Our Neighbours
Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to share this message with residents. For many older people in Oxfordshire, winter is the hardest time of year. Behind closed doors, thousands will spend the colder months alone — struggling to … Continue reading
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Local Government Reorganisation
According to South Oxfordshire District Council, a consensus has emerged for the shape of Local Government Reorganisation in the area. Five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have formally supported a proposal for two new unitary authorities, aimed at addressing … Continue reading
First Aid Training
Resident Nina Dedeken has organised a first aid training course for villagers early next year. The course will take place on Saturday 31st January in the Village Hall from 9am to 6pm (approximately). The course costs £82 per person and … Continue reading
Village Honours War Dead
About seventy people and children from the Primary School assembled at the village war memorial yesterday morning (11th November) for the annual Remembrance Day commemoration. The service was led by the Rev David Haylett. Wreaths were laid on behalf of … Continue reading
What a night – Bonfire Night 2025!
The Village Bonfire Night team, Caz, Reece, Emily, Tom, Anna and Mark, write …. This was our first year taking the reins for the village fireworks event, and if there’s one thing we’ve taken away from it, it’s how much … Continue reading
Recycling Centres Petition
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has proposed a number of changes to how local recycling centres are run. The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, is concerned that the changes, if left unchallenged, will lead to an increase in … Continue reading
Abingdon Reservoir Public Consultation
Thames Water has launched a Statutory Consultation on the SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option) project. Consultation materials, the latest project design, and the option to provide feedback are available on the SESRO website. Thames Water will hosting nine events … Continue reading
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who have purchased a permit for the district council’s brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire can have extra garden waste collected for free on their normal scheduled collection day 31st October. Permit holders can put out … Continue reading
Vintage Year for Village Apple Day
Sally Jarman and Philippa Purvis, organisers of Village Apple Day 2025, write … Rain did not stop play for the intrepid band of wonderful people who brought their apples and/or volunteered their time for our annual Village Apple Day at … Continue reading
Litter Picked!
Thanks to everyone, including the youngsters, who turned out for the Village Litter Pick yesterday (Saturday 18th October) morning to help keep our village looking tidy. Lots of rubbish was collected from all parts of the village (see below) and … Continue reading