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South News – January Edition
Half Term Events at Earth Trust
Earth Trust will be hosting a number of events aimed at children for the half term in February.
The events will take place at the Earth Lab, Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham.
Monday 12th February 10am to 2pm Orienteering Adventure Continue reading
Thank You
Ann Tomline would like to thank everyone who responded to her appeal for candles for Ukraine.
She was able to deliver quite a quantity and was asked to thank the village for its kindness. If anyone still has candles or stubs, the collection is on-going and any contribution will be welcomed. Continue reading
Archaeology Festival of Discovery 2024
Earth Trust is hosting the Archaeology Festival of Discovery on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February 2024 between 9:30am and 5pm.
When archaeologists from DigVentures began excavating at Earth Trust, it led to the discovery of a previously unknown Roman villa and a vast Iron Age settlement. Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 18th January
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 18th January.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Joint Local Plan Consultation
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is inviting residents to comment as it works towards the Joint Local Plan 2041.
Using feedback from its first Joint Local Plan consultation in 2022 and a range of new research, it has drawn up different options and drafted new planning policies that help address the climate emergency, protect and restore nature, and meet the needs of residents. Continue reading
DIY Waste Disposal Changes
Oxfordshire residents can now dispose of limited amounts of DIY waste for free at the county’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) by using an online booking system.
Residents can dispose of up to five standard DIY items for free, or one plasterboard sheet, once every seven days. Examples of DIY waste include baths, sinks, toilets, cisterns, and a 20 litre bag of rubble or tiles. Five of these items would make Continue reading
Beware Unwanted Callers
Residents should be aware that the Parish Council has received a report of an unexpected late night caller on an elderly resident.
The resident did not know the caller and fortunately did not allow him into her home. The council advises residents to be very cautious with any unexpected callers, particularly if it is late in the evening.
Neighbours may also like to check on any elderly residents near them to make sure they Continue reading
Candles for Ukraine
Ann Tomline writes …
I am collecting candle stubs or unwanted candles for Ukraine. A group of Ukrainian people around the area remake them into lights.
People in Ukraine are having to use candles as there are constant power cuts. As we all know, they are having a really rough time so any small thing we can do helps.
I am happy for people to leave them on my veranda at Sandalwood Cottage (opposite the Continue reading