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 […]

Daytime Support Consultation

J. Workshop flyer As you may be aware, Oxfordshire County Council has carried out a review of daytime support for people aged over 18 in Oxfordshire. The review focused on understanding the needs of vulnerable people for daytime support, specifically support to meet eligible care needs and support that prevents care needs escalating. Its purpose […]

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 […]

“Oops! We’ve found something in the bin”

“Oops! We’ve found something in the bin” From this week (3 October) you might find a note hanging on your green wheelie bin if you have used black or coloured sacks. The hangers saying, ‘Oops we’ve found black/coloured sacks in this bin’, explains that although the bin has been emptied on this occasion, from the 1st […]

T4502 Longcot – B4508 Shrivenham Road – Cleveland Bridge – Road Closed – 24 October 2015 for five days

B-0816-PRE-000-002 TTRO Proposed Diversion Route T4502 Longcot Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure at  Longcot – B4508 Shrivenham Road – Cleveland Bridge on 24 October 2016 for five days In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road as […]

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 […]