Resident Jim Brown writes …
When the road to Clifton Hampden floods it can be a real pain for local residents, forcing us to find another much longer route round. And, in recent years this has become a more common affair.
Sometimes the water only just covers the road and is still passable, but when the flood is Continue reading
Following the recent heavy rain, there are a number of flood warnings and alerts in place across the county.
It is forecast that there will be more rain over the coming days and likely more flooding impacts.
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has issued a Flood Briefing Note with useful advice, Continue reading
Join the team at Earth Trust for an unforgettable afternoon with Stuart ‘The Wildman‘ Mabbutt and William Mankelow as they embark on a sensory journey through nature.
This unique event, on Monday 30th September between 3pm and 5pm at the Earth Trust Centre, will focus on the sensory appreciation of the natural world, featuring a fireside Continue reading
The Autumn Litter Pick is set for Saturday 19th October between 10am and noon.
Come along to the Village Hall where you will be provided with Hi-Viz jackets, gloves, rubbish bags and a litter picking tool.
You choose an area of the village that you would like to “litter pick”. The rubbish is Continue reading
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to advise residents that its bin crews are out as usual this week in South Oxfordshire but there may be some delays to waste and recycling collections due to the flooding, as well as ongoing staff shortages.
Residents should continue to put their bins out as normal and they will be collected as Continue reading
Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to promote Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
In Oxfordshire, falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people; during 2021/2 there were 3005 emergency hospital admissions for falls in people aged 65+. There were also 3,232 ambulance callouts for Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 26th September.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is asking for residents’ views on the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit within Clifton Hampden.
The new speed limit will replace the majority of the existing 30mph speed limit. The 30mph speed limit on the A415 Abingdon Road at Burcot Park, the 40mph speed limit on the A415 Abingdon Road leading north-eastwards out of the village, and the 50mph speed limit on the B4015 Continue reading
Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its Pumpkin Patch events in October.
Pick your own pumpkin and squash at family fun days of seasonal celebration at Earth Trust.
Pick pumpkins and squash from the growing field, take on a mega maize maze, follow the Continue reading
