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May 24, 2023
Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term
Kids of all ages have a range of activities to choose from across South Oxfordshire and the Vale this half term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have planned a week of free and low-cost family fun including table tennis, nature walks, Xplorer and multisport activities. There’s much more to table tennis […]
May 23, 2023
Private hire driver convicted following Henley Regatta enforcement operation
A private hire driver must pay nearly £2,000 in fines after being found guilty of a string of driving offences at last year’s Henley Regatta. Sakhawat Mushtaq, of Callington Road in Reading, is the fourth driver convicted for offences at the Regatta last July. The 35-year-old has been convicted of illegally plying for hire, driving […]
May 22, 2023
A colourful celebration of Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Celebrate Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot with a range of events to embrace the LGBTQ+ community. From 9 to 15 June there will be something for everyone to enjoy and embrace from drag cabaret to free family-friendly arts and yoga. Theatre is at the heart of Cornerstone’s Pride celebrations starting with […]
May 22, 2023
Council grants now available for food banks and community larders
Councils offer financial support for community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials. The voluntary food network – voluntary and community organisations such as food banks, food larders and community fridges for residents – plays a vital role supporting people but demand for […]
May 19, 2023
Leader and cabinet members confirmed for South Oxfordshire District Council
Councillor David Rouane has been confirmed as leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. At yesterday’s (May 18) annual council meeting, Cllr Rouane – who took over as leader in October 2021 after Councillor Sue Cooper stepped down – was re-appointed leader while Councillors Maggie Filipova-Rivers and Robin Bennett were made deputy leaders. Cllr Filipova-Rivers will […]
May 19, 2023
Summer season set to start at Riverside with over £400,000 refurbishments
The countdown has begun for the start of the summer season at the Riverside outdoor pool and splash pad in Wallingford. The campsite opened to visitors on the 1 May after £150,000 refurbishment of the washroom area. Campers will be able to visit the site and enjoy the new facilities until the 30 September. Work […]
May 10, 2023
Local clubs help people keep fit
Local organisations can continue to offer fun fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to a £50,000 grant scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has launched today to help fund projects that help communities become more active. Previous grant recipients Chinnor Tennis Club and Wallingford Triathlon Club – […]
May 4, 2023
Local Elections 2023 – the results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2023 local elections. For all the the results, please head to our South Oxfordshire Local Election page.
May 3, 2023
#NoMowMay: Councils support biodiversity during No Mow May and beyond
Councils across Oxfordshire will be supporting No Mow May by allowing grass verges to grow long in May and beyond – in order to prioritise and promote biodiversity across the county.
April 28, 2023
Texture, colour and craftmanship on display this May at Cornerstone
Three local artists with very different styles will be exhibiting their work at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this May as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. The three artists from southern Oxfordshire exhibiting their art are Janine Philips, Ben Hinton and Bahar Murphy. Janine Philips Janine Philips lives in Thame and has been a fulltime artist […]
