Half term fun
A dinosaur-themed week, multi-sports, yoga, boxercise and movie screenings are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are providing the activities and events at venues across the area from 11 to 18 February. The activities are expected […]
Shape the future of our districts
A note from SODC: Requiring sustainable development; protecting and enhancing our countryside; setting higher energy efficiency standards for new buildings; and prioritising more sustainable transport options – these are all benefits planned for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, and everyone is being invited to join the conversation. Innovative draft policies to address […]
More historic images
Another five images from yesteryear are online. See https://www.astonrowantparishcouncil.gov.uk/historic-images/
Save the dates…
A message from the Kingston Blount Park Fundraising Committee: Happy New Year to you all! We have some exciting things planned for this year to help us raise the remaining money for the Kingston Blount playground refurbishment project. – The Big Quiz Night – Friday 1st March, hosted by the fabulous Peter Tinson – bookings […]
Flood warnings
A message from SODC: “We’ve had a number of flood warnings issued in South and Vale, which means flooding is likely – you can see this information on this live map. The river levels are still rising, and with the heavy rain we’re currently seeing in many areas of our districts, it’s likely we’ll see […]
More historic images
Another five historic images have been uploaded. The A40 and Aston Hill looked very different decades ago. See https://www.astonrowantparishcouncil.gov.uk/historic-images/
Historic images of the school
Another five historic images of the parish have been uploaded. This time they’re of the school in Aston Rowant. See: https://www.astonrowantparishcouncil.gov.uk/historic-images/
Concerned about energy bills?
The rising cost of energy is causing widespread concern as more residents may become unable to heat their homes. If you know anyone who is experiencing difficulty paying their fuel bills, refer them to the Better Housing Better Health service who can provide advice and in some cases access financial support. It is well connected […]
12 scams of Christmas
OCC have put together a guide to the 12 scams of Christmas that residents should be aware of. Most are obvious but it won’t hurt to post them here – some can be very convincing. See the attachment below.