Author: Town Clerk's Assistant

Information below about our visitor economy surveys for businesses and residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, put together in collaboration with Tourism South East Research. The surveys will allow us to gain a better understanding of the tourism sector, identifying the challenges faced by businesses and uncovering exciting opportunities for the future. The findings from…

Thank you all for being so patient with the rescheduling of the Summer of Skate events due to the recent rainy days. Please find attached the updated poster from ATB with all the new dates advertised. Please feel free to share this with your contacts and the community to ensure they are aware of the…

Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to take up the offer of a free electric blanket check, part of Oxfordshire County Council’s programme to ensure everyone is safe, as well as warm, this winter. The electric blanket tests are normally very popular, with places limited. Therefore, they must be pre-booked by phoning 01865 895999 or emailing [email protected] The full…

The Community Safety and Active Communities team have been working with various partner organisations to deliver a series of free skate park sessions for young people. Funded by the Community Safety Partnership, Soha and Didcot Garden Party, the events will take place across the districts for young people of all ages and abilities. The events,…

Vale of White Horse Active Communities Team work across the district to help residents with their physical health and wellbeing. Click on this link School Holiday Activities – Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk) and you will find some descriptions of some of the activities and the ages they are aimed at, all children…

Hello from the South and Vale Community Hub We have news about the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme that might be of interest to you and to the families that you support. The programme offers free holiday activities to school-aged children who have started Reception – Year 11, and who are in receipt of…

Did you know emergency contraception is available free in local pharmacies?Some pharmacies across Oxfordshire offer the morning after pill for free.Many people do not realise it is available or think that it is only available to certainage groups. Don’t wait, help is available.To find a pharmacy near you, take a look online: oxfordshire.gov.uk/pharmacies

Do you have a vacant property that you’d like to let? Ukrainian nationals are starting to rebuild their future and look for more independence. Oxfordshire County Council, in partnership with the district and city councils, islooking for existing landlords, or people who have a vacant property and wouldconsider becoming a landlord to those currently looking…

Families in the Vale are getting ready for a summer holiday of splashing, swimming and fun at Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon, which is currently being prepared to open for its summer season.  The pool will open ahead of the school summer holidays on Saturday 22 July – a few days earlier than originally…

Did you know that you can hire DVDs of past Community Cinema films from Faringdon Library? For £2 each hire – proceeds to The Place.