Category: News

Vandalism

There has been a spike in vandalism: to the bus stop information boards on Faringdon Road, the new fitness equipment on the recreation ground, benches and signs. Vandalism includes physical damage and graffiti. Luckily we live in a low crime area but I am sure you join me in wishing this to continue. All damage […]

Call for musicians – Christmas carols

Join the village on Christmas Eve at 6.30pm to sing Carols around the big decorated Christmas Tree at the top the High Street (Faringdon Road end). Wrap up warm and bring a torch to read the words. Silly hat optional. Father Christmas has promised to put in an appearance. If you play an instrument please contact […]

Major disruption at Greenbridge roundabout

Communities and Place – Planning Swindon Borough Council Wat Tyler House Beckhampton Street Swindon SN1 2JH Tel:-          01793 445500 Dear Sir/ Madam Re: Greenbridge Roundabout Works   Swindon Borough Council will shortly be starting work on surfacing all main approaches to the Greenbridge roundabout as well as the roundabout area. The dates proposed for the first […]

Changes to recycling collections

Councils binning black and coloured sacks in recycling bins From November, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will only empty green wheelie bins if the recycling in them is loose or in clear sacks. Despite a recent campaign to raise awareness of the issue, some people are still putting in things like […]

Having problems at University? Help is at hand

Having problems at university? Contact Citizens Advice September is the month of yellowing leaves, darkness in the evenings, a stern chill in the mornings, and difficult goodbyes as children leave home for university. For many, this transition from family life to independent living can be difficult and stressful to manage. And once on campus, or especially in private rented […]

Vintage Village Games

Dear all   GO Active Gold will be hosting ‘Vintage Village Games’ in Watchfield for residents of Watchfield, Shrivenham, and other surrounding areas.    To book your place, or for more information please contact me.    Please circulate this if you can.   Kind regards   Luke Horton GO Active Gold Activator Vale of White Horse District […]

Comet Transport Service

The Oxfordshire Comet Transport from your door to destination  The Oxfordshire Comet is the new bookable transport service from Oxfordshire County Council, available for people in Watchfield that do not have access to suitable public transport. Wherever you need to be in Oxfordshire, the Comet can get you there. The Comet can do one-off journeys, […]

Buses back in Watchfield!!!!

The 66 service is running some services through Watchfield Village down Watchfield High Street and up Major’s Road (the old 65 route). The new timetable can be found here https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/West/S66_20160807.pdf Please use the bus or we will lose it again!