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South News – October Edition
Apple Day Report
After a hiatus of four years, the fifth Village Apple Day took place yesterday (15th October), organised by Wittenham Warriors and hosted by the Sylva Wood Centre.
The weather could not have been kinder with sunshine for the whole day. More than two dozen people turned out to help, and many more donated cakes to keep the workers going. Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 19th October
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 19th October.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Speed Survey Results
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has sent the results of the recent speed survey on the Didcot Road to the Parish Council – see below.
The results are shown along with the data from the survey done in 2021 before the implementation of the 20mph speed limit and the relocation of the traffic calming build-out.
OCC points out that there has been over a 10mph reduction in mean speed and nearly a Continue reading
Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is asking residents to comment on its new draft health and wellbeing strategy.
The county is facing challenges with an ageing population, increased demand for services, mental health and wellbeing concerns in young people and significant inequality in our health.
A partnership across the county has been working to develop a strategy that gives power to Continue reading
Volunteer Recruitment Event Sunday 15th October
Interested in volunteering at Pendon but want to find out more? Why not go along to its Volunteer Recruitment Event on Sunday 15th October between 2pm and 4pm for an informal chat about different opportunities and talk to the volunteers about their experience.
Apart from one or two paid managerial positions, the Museum is run entirely by volunteers and it is always looking for new recruits to join the team, help with Continue reading
Half Term Family Fun
A range of free and low-cost fun activities will be available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire.
Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include a variety of outdoor and indoor activities.
See the details on the South Oxfordshire District Council news website.
Pendon Museum Pop-up Café
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 11th October from 9:30am to 12noon.
This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs. All donations from the cakes go to support a local group, so please go along and support it if you can. 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.
Road to Clifton Hampden Roadworks 9th October to 10th November
It has come to the Parish Council’s attention that roadworks are scheduled to take place on the road out of the village towards Clifton Hampden between 9th October and 10th November.
The work will be carried out by Scottish and Southern Power Distribution. There will be two-way traffic signals, so delays are possible. Continue reading