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…
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Summer of Skate 2023
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,…
Bus news: new direct route to Didcot/Harwell & £2 bus fare cap extended
From 23rd July, the connector X35 will extend beyond Harwell Campus to Wantage up to every 30 minutes on weekdays and up to every hour on Saturdays, and provide a direct link on these days through to Faringdon up to every hour. Please see link for further information: https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/service-changes-23rd-july-2023 Another piece of good news: the government’s £2…
School Holiday Activities
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…
Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
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…
Morning after pill
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
Homes for Ukraine – Call for Landlords
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…
Late night recycling until 8pm
Our household waste and recycling centres open for longer during the summer. You can pop to a local centre to recycle different items, until 8pm – from now until Thursday 28 September. We’re also reminding everyone to sort and separate their waste before their visit. To find your nearest waste and recycling centre, please visit Oxfordshire County…
Summer Reading Challenge for children
The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest FREE reading for pleasure programme for children. Taking place annually, the challenge motivates children to visit the library and keep reading during the holidays, and in turn helps them maintain their reading skills and confidence. Visit summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for further information. Let’s support our local library and get reading this…
Elms Primary School’s Summer Fair: a fantastic success!
Faringdon’s mayor Cllr. Peter Castle attended Elms Primary School’s Summer Fair last Thursday, 22nd June. Organised by the Elms PTA, it was a fantastic community-building event and fun-filled afternoon, raising over an impressive £1.5K for the school. Here Cllr. Castle is pictured alongside another special guest Peppa Pig. Well done to all involved!