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Playgrounds Update
Under the new Covid-19 restrictions that are to be imposed by the Government from tomorrow (Thursday 5th November), playgrounds in the village can remain open. However, please be be aware that the equipment is not cleaned or sanitised and users … Continue reading
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who are signed up for brown bin collections can put out twice as much garden waste on Thursday 5th November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is giving those who are part of the paid-for service the opportunity to put … Continue reading
Watch Out, Thieves About!
There have been reports of recent nefarious activity in the village. A catalytic converter was stolen from a car in Saxons Heath during the night last week, and someone was caught on camera in a garden in St John’s Row, … Continue reading
Citizens Advice Newsletter
Read the Autumn edition of the Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale quarterly newsletter. This issue includes a news update, provides information on the partial reopening of the Citizens Advice offices, and hears from one of the advice supervisors about … Continue reading
Crime and Security Websites
A resident has suggested that the following two websites might be useful in protecting ourselves from crime: https://www.immobilise.com/ This is the National Property Register that anyone can use for free to log valuable items. Anything with a serial number can … Continue reading
High Street Roadworks
The roadworks which had been scheduled to start on the High Street earlier in the month, are now expected to start on Monday 26th October. The works will create new ramped cycle by-pass lanes at the two build-outs opposite Red … Continue reading
Artweeks May Festival 2021
Oxfordshire Artweeks is open to all: amateur and professional artists/craft makers alike, galleries, community and charity groups that live or work in Oxfordshire. To register for Artweeks 2021 visit www.artweeks.org. The deadline for registering exhibition entries is 31st January 2021. … Continue reading
Poppies In The Post
With Remembrance Day just around the corner and Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the vast array of Royal British Legion volunteers are unable to distribute poppies in large numbers as normal. This year you can support the appeal by applying … Continue reading
Love It, Look After It
Earth Trust looks after many of the green spaces that we all know and love and have enjoyed more than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic. Places like the landmark Wittenham Clumps with its farmland, woodland, wetlands and wildflower meadows and … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Postponed
Residents will be disappointed, but probably not surprised to hear that the village’s very popular annual bonfire night has been postponed, owing to the Covid-19 crisis. Jenny Caw, who heads up the team that organises the event, said “We delayed … Continue reading