Ibstone show and fete
/in Local Events, News/by Adam BernsteinIbstone is holding its annual show and fete on Saturday 3 August at 1300hrs.
The event is being held on Ibstone Common.
See attachment – below – and ibstoneshow.org.uk for more information.
ARCC this weekend
/in News/by Adam BernsteinFree and low-cost activities for kids
/in News/by Adam BernsteinGirls’ football, fun activity days, skateboarding and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy during the summer holidays.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are hosting activities and events at locations across the area from 19 July to 31 August.
The councils’ Active Communities team are providing a series of free Xplorer sessions, ‘Born to Move’ fitness and dance sessions and lots more for young children.
Girls aged 5 to 11 have the chance to get involved with football, make new friends and have fun during Girls’ Football sessions, perfect for those who want to give the sport a go for the very first time or with others their own age.
The whole family can come together to enjoy Fun Days, with activities including tag games, cricket, Danish longball, lawn games and more.
Skateboarding and scooter enthusiasts can enjoy competitions, games, prizes and more at the popular Summer of Skate skateboarding events which take place throughout the summer.
The annual Didcot Garden Party will see lots of events for the whole family taking place from 27 July to 31 August, including musical workshops and performances during Fusion Fest, Communities Come Together Day and Junior Bootcamp sessions.
There will also be a series of Play Days for children, young people and their families hosted by The Oxfordshire Play Association.
The popular Litterbug Detective Trails returns to six locations across the Vale and South Oxfordshire from 19 July to 11 August. Follow the trails and answer the questions about waste and recycling – you could be in with the chance of winning a great prize!
The activities are expected to be very popular so, where required, book now to avoid disappointment.
For a full run down of what’s on and details on how to book, visit southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities
Solar farm meeting 17 July
/in News/by Adam BernsteinSolar2 are holding a public drop-in event on Wednesday 17th July from 4.30pm – 8.30pm at Lewknor Village Hall. There it will share its plans for a solar farm which will be on both sides of the M40 on land at London Road, Lewknor. During the event, individuals will be able to share their views and feedback on the proposal.
Solar2 are proposing a 49.9MW solar farm over an area of approximately 83 hectares, (206 acres) on agricultural land for a duration of 40 years.
If you have an opinion, or are curious, you may wish to attend.
ARCC this weekend
/in News/by Adam BernsteinPolice: Wednesday 3 July
/in News/by Adam BernsteinOfficers from the Neighbourhood Police Team will be at Kingston Blount Village Hall on Wednesday 3rd July, between 4pm-5pm. Please come along to raise your concerns, get some crime prevention advice, or to just say hello! We look forward to seeing you there.
Thame & Wheatley Ramblers walks programme
/in News/by Adam BernsteinBelow is the latest walking programme from Thame & Wheatley Ramblers for July to September.
Navigate to https://www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk/thame-wheatley.html for more information.
Local cycling challenge from Kingston Blount Estate
/in News/by Adam BernsteinGlorious Gravel is a running a cycling challenge on Saturday 6th July 2024.
The route is a 63 mile loop starting and finishing at the Kingston Blount Estate using a mix of public roads, byways and bridleways in the local area. There will be no road closures or restrictions to other users on the roads or trails during the event.
The event is not a race and there is no mass start. Riders will receive a full brief before the event which includes, amongst other things, the expectation of respecting the rules of the road and obeying the highway code/countryside code.
For more information or comments, call Mark Gregory, Events Manager, on 07957 806920.
