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Neptune Wood Meadow Closure 17th May
Please read the following announcement from Earth Trust: The wildflower meadow at Neptune Wood is carpeted in yellow Cowslips at the moment, a welcome sign of Spring! Cowslips are one of many wildflower species once common in hay meadows which … Continue reading
Blister Pack Recycling
Sally Jarman writes … Thank you to everyone who has brought me their used blister packs for recycling this month. In case you missed it, I’ve offered to be a collecting point in Long Wittenham for a new recycling scheme … Continue reading
Going Forward Buses Special Offer
Going Forward Buses has announced the following special offer from Monday 17th May to the end of June: Two journeys for the price of one. Buy an adult single ticket and return (same day) for free. For most journeys the … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that recycling collections will be a day later this week, owing to the bank holiday. See the changes on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/when-is-your-collection-day/waste-collections-calendar/
UKAEA Open Evening Invitation
Have you ever wondered what happens at Culham Science Centre? Come along to a virtual open evening on Wednesday 12th May (6–7.30pm) dedicated to local communities, and learn more about the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s ground-breaking work in bringing fusion … Continue reading
Calling All Dog Lovers
David Corney writes … I really enjoy talking to people when out walking my two black labradors, and as we finally appear to be emerging from lockdown, I have been wondering if it might be useful, informative and fun to … Continue reading
Pump Track Update
The Pump Track project at Acklings is well underway and the project team has provided this brief update, details of the next steps, and how you can donate and get involved if you would like to. Funding update Within twelve … Continue reading
Village Pubs Reopen
The village pubs, which have been closed since December, reopened for outdoor customers on Monday 12th April. Indoor openings will have to wait until 17th May. At The Plough Inn customers can order drinks and food outdoors in the garden. … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes Update
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted a further planning application for its housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. This is another ‘discharge of conditions’, which means that it deals with the conditions specified by the planning inspector when … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that recycling collections will be a day later this week, owing to the Easter Monday bank holiday. See the changes on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/when-is-your-collection-day/waste-collections-calendar/