The next parish litter pick will be held this weekend – Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March. On the Saturday, meet 1000hrs at the Cherry Tree and on the Sunday, by the Lambert Arms. Please bring gloves and wear suitable shoes/boots. Picks and bags will be provided. Over 16s only please.
Residents who receive garden waste collections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to buy a new permit if they wish to continue receiving collections from 1 April through to 31 March 2027. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils introduced the garden waste permit scheme in spring […]
The next parish litter pick will be held over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March. On the Saturday, meet 1000hrs at the Cherry Tree and on the Sunday, by the Lambert Arms. Please bring gloves and wear suitable shoes/boots. Picks and bags will be provided. Over 16s only please. For more information, […]
Spring is coming – and so is your chance to give your garden a natural boost. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are inviting residents to collect free, nutrient-rich compost at special giveaway events this March. It’s the perfect way to recycle, reduce waste and grow something great! Event Details: Saturday 7 […]
Because of the sheer volume of rain in recent weeks it should not come as a surprise that this year’s Duck Race on Sunday 15 February has had to be cancelled; Fiveways corner and the paths around and down to it are a quagmire. It’ll be back in 2027. The good news is that cream […]
From SODC: The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Local Government Reorganisation is a government-led reform to change how councils in two-tier areas are structured, replacing county and district councils with single unitary structures responsible for local services. The upcoming consultation asks residents for their […]
The parish walk has been re-arranged for Sunday 19 April, meeting at 10.00 from Stokenchurch, Kings Hotel, bus stop. The original walk on 4 January was cancelled due to ice on roads and footpaths. This is a very scenic 4.5 mile circular walk-through beech woods and is on well-maintained footpaths. The walk is stile free and […]
Regrettably, the parish walk scheduled for Sunday 4 January has had to be cancelled due to the cold and icy conditions.
Below is the Thame and Wheatley Ramblers Programme for January to March 2026. All walks are circular and start at 10am unless otherwise stated. Please check the website to confirm details as programme subject to change: www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk/thame-wheatley/walking.html Leaders’ contact details and whether walks are suitable for dogs can also be found on the website.
The parish council has placed salt bins around the villages. They are checked annually to ensure that they are full. They also (should) each have long rubber gloves and a shovel. The council does not organise the spreading of salt and relies on residents to be good Samaritans to spread salt when necessary… but only […]