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Remembrance has been a major topic this year. I was born in March 1945, so every major anniversary of the end of WWII coincides with a significant birthday. For my 60th I represented the town at a Peace Festival in our twin town in Normandy where, together with the mayors of Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe and its…

Thanks to some funding from central government we’ve been able to purchase supermarket vouchers to give to those who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19.   If you come across someone or a family that is struggling to afford food or other essential supplies, please put them in touch with Citizens Advice or…

Residents are being asked to look at original ways to make the most of their food waste this Halloween with a number of new ideas for seasonal recipes. Halloween and pumpkin consumption can be to blame for a big spike in the amount of household food waste. This means that October and November have the…

As Bonfire Night approaches, Oxfordshire County Council is reminding residents that the safest way to celebrate is to attend a professionally organised public event that is confirmed as COVID-19 safety compliant, following local and national guidance. However, as it will not be practical for everyone to attend organised public events, particularly this year, Oxfordshire County…

Covid latest As expected, this week the government announced its new three-tier system to identify what kind of covid-restrictions will apply in which areas. As things stand, Oxfordshire is in “tier 1”, which means we’re following the same guidelines as we have been for several weeks. The government has also provided an update for residents…

The government has given some emergency assistance funding to support any of our residents who are struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. Supermarket Vouchers are available for residents struggling to afford food and essential provisions. Thanks to some funding from central government we’ve been able to purchase supermarket vouchers to give to those…

Lessons being learnt in Oxfordshire during the COVID-19 pandemic should be used to help the county achieve its goals for tackling the climate emergency. That’s the message from Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth as the authority’s Cabinet approved its Climate Action Framework on Tuesday, October 13. The document sets out the county council’s plans…

Do you have some time to help out in Faringdon Library ? The Library is looking for volunteers to work with a friendly team of library staff to ensure the local community has access to its local library and the services it provides. We are currently looking for help on Tuesday and Fridays, when the…

School pupils and their families in Oxfordshire are being invited to join in the fun of using new free smartphone app that offers rewards for exercise. Called Street Tag, the app is being highlighted at the launch of this year’s National Walk to School Week between 5-9th October. Street Tag is a family-friendly game app…