Didcot Food Bank

The Rev David Haylett writes …

The shops are stocking up with all sorts of Christmas goodies to tempt you as you do your shopping.  Please remember those who may be less fortunate than you and who rely on Food Banks to provide them with meals.

There is always a box, just inside the door of Long Wittenham Church (on your left as you Continue reading

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Fast Vehicle Using Fieldside

A vehicle was observed travelling at a dangerous speed along Fieldside between the Little Wittenham Road and the Didcot Road yesterday (Tuesday 21st November) at around 4.30pm.

While vehicles are allowed to use Fieldside (it is a byway open to all traffic), they need to be particularly careful of people, children and animals who are also likely to be using the track. Continue reading

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Beware Loan Sharks

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is warning residents not to turn to loan sharks, who will be seeking to prey on people who are struggling financially in the lead up to, during and after the Christmas period.

Illegal lenders or loan sharks, as they are more commonly known, are people who lend money without authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority. Continue reading

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Improvements at Acklings

Residents will be pleased to hear that some improvements have been made at the Acklings playground.

The Pump Track has been weeded and re-surfaced; the basketball court has been enlarged by 40%; and the area in front of the main gateway has been levelled and resurfaced allowing the gate to swing fully open for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Continue reading

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Lorry Watch

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Trading Standards Officers and Thames Valley Police have been in the village today checking for lorries which might exceed the 7.5T weight limit.

Unless delivering to nearby properties, lorries over 7.5T should not be coming through the village.  The Trading Standards Officer said they already have several prosecutions with the courts at present. Continue reading

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Get Money Off Your Energy Bills

Resident Jim Brown writes …

The Winter Energy Cashback scheme started again on 1st November.  Figures suggest that only 3% of people with a smart meter are taking advantage of it.  Here’s how it works: Continue reading

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South News – November Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

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Village Honours War Dead

More than fifty people were at the village war memorial yesterday morning (11th November) for the annual Remembrance Day commemoration.

The service was taken by the Rev David Haylett.  A wreath was laid by the chairman of the parish council Steve Brown, and Sasha Canter played the last post on the cornet. Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 16th November

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 16th November.

All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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