Hop into Easter with lots of fun for all the family
Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from 30 March to 11 April. The holidays start with an Activity Morning in Cholsey and an Activity Afternoon at The Junction in Abingdon. Followed by Born to Move fun fitness sessions in Wallingford and a […]
Job advert: Parish litter picker
The parish council is looking for someone to pick litter. See the advert below.
Next parish walk – Sunday 19 April
The next parish walk is on Sunday 19 April, 1000hrs. Meet in the car park in Stokenchurch by the fire damaged Kings Hotel in the centre of the village. The walk is 4.5 miles long and is very varied passing through Beech Woods and along ancient pathways, It was selected as a route which is […]
Litter pick this weekend – 7 and 8 March
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 reminded to buy their new garden waste permit
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 […]
Litter pick – 7 and 8 March
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, […]
Complimentary compost this March
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 […]
This Sunday: Cream teas on, Duck Race cancelled
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 […]
Residents urged to respond to consultation
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 […]