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Village Pubs Re-open
Residents will no doubt be aware that from today, pubs and restaurants can re-open under Government guidelines. The Plough Inn and the Vine and Spice re-open today (4th July) and The Barley Mow resumes business on Monday (6th July). The … Continue reading
Coronavirus Testing Scams
Age UK Oxfordshire is warning of scammers who continue to try to take advantage of vulnerable people during the Coronavirus outbreak. The latest scam tries to convince people that they have been in contact with someone who has been tested … Continue reading
Drayton and Redbridge Waste Centres
Visitors to two of Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are being advised of slight changes to traffic arrangements. The traffic management just outside of Drayton HWRC and Redbridge HWRC has been altered: cars are no longer accessing site via … Continue reading
Help Plan Oxfordshire’s Future
Residents may be aware of the work going on to create an “Oxfordshire 2050 Plan”, the county-wide plan that the Oxfordshire authorities agreed to prepare as part of the Growth Deal. The team working on the plan has launched a … Continue reading
SCAS Thank-you Letter
Subscribers to this website will be aware of the many messages of thanks that have been received following the Local NHS Heroes campaign in early May. This letter from the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), which received one hundred and … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that because of the Spring Bank Holiday, waste and recycling collections will change this week. Grey bin and food collections will be a day later than usual on Friday. More information on waste collections can be found on … Continue reading
Thieves About
There have been reports that garden shed thieves are operating in the village. An attempted robbery was recently caught on camera at a property in the High Street and we are pleased to report that the police have identified the … Continue reading
Virus Delays Wetlands Project
The Coronavirus crisis has disrupted plans by the Earth Trust to create new wetlands and wildlife habitats at locations near the Thames. The Trust says that it is committed to the project but in light of the current situation the … Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Centres to Reopen
Household Waste and Recycling Centres in Oxfordshire will reopen on Monday (18th May) for essential visits, from 8am to 4pm. They will be open seven days a week, as long as they are not overwhelmed and can operate safely. To … Continue reading
Local NHS Heroes Article
Emma Newman recently gave an interview to the Oxford NHS Foundation Trust about the village’s Local NHS Heroes campaign. Read the article published on the trust’s website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/remembering-our-ww2-heroes-by-supporting-todays/ There are also lot of messages of thanks from nurses and ambulance … Continue reading