New issue of the Parish Notes
The latest issue of the Parish Notes is online and will be through letter boxes shortly. Look under Your Community > Parish Notes.
ARCC this week
This weekend at the cricket club is dominated by the National Cup Knock Out quarter final on Sunday which is away at Potterne CC. But at Butts Way there is league cricket on Saturday: Aston Rowant 2nd v Twyford 1st. Start at 12.30 on the top pitch. Aston Rowant 3rd v Abingdon 2nd. Start at […]
Residents urged to check their voter registration details
Residents across South Oxfordshire are being urged to check the details on a letter they will receive from their district council from the end of July. South Oxfordshire District Council is sending a ‘Canvass Communication Form’ to all homes which requires the occupants to check the details of everyone over the age of 16 living […]
Increase in reported dog attacks
Thames Valley Police say that they have recently seen an increase in reports of dog attacks. It would “like to remind dog owners to take reasonable steps to keep your dog under control by considering the following: Consider keeping your dog on a lead in public places Ensure your dog is comfortable off a lead […]
ARCC this week
Whilst there is league cricket this weekend, the highlight will be the invitational game on Sunday between a Aston Rowant XI and a MCC XI. The game will start at 11.30 and the bar will be open from 12.15. On Saturday we have two games: Aston Rowant 2nd team v Didcot 2nd team starting at […]
Financial boost to keep residents active
The Everyone Active grant scheme has launched today in South Oxfordshire to support local initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the district. SODC is providing £50,000 in funding for community organisations and individuals to apply for, with a maximum grant of £1,000. Applicants will need to show that their projects will […]
New EV chargers across South Oxfordshire
Almost 50 new electric vehicle charging points are now available across four of SODC’s public car parks. The EV chargers are located at Cattlemarket and Goldsmith’s Lane car parks in Wallingford, Greys Road car parks in Henley and Southern Road car park in Thame. Chargers will also be available in Kings Road in Henley from […]
Getting families active
SODC has just launched YouMove – a new initiative providing low-cost or free activities for children and families who receive benefits-related free school meals in Oxfordshire. Activities available so far include cricket, swimming, and badminton. More detail is on SODC website at southoxon.gov.uk/youmove
Bin collections to begin earlier next week
SODC is asking residents to put their bins out the night before they’re due to be emptied this coming week. This is because Biffa will begin waste collections at 5am on Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July due to the expected heatwave. This should help their crews avoid being out at the hottest part […]