Information below about our visitor economy surveys for businesses and residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, put together in collaboration with Tourism South East Research. The surveys will allow us to gain a better understanding of the tourism sector, identifying the challenges faced by businesses and uncovering exciting opportunities for the future. The findings from…
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Rescheduled Skate Sessions
Thank you all for being so patient with the rescheduling of the Summer of Skate events due to the recent rainy days. Please find attached the updated poster from ATB with all the new dates advertised. Please feel free to share this with your contacts and the community to ensure they are aware of the…
Job Vacancy at The Place
Coordinator, Faringdon Children & Families Project Location: Faringdon – SN7 7HL Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time Closing Date: 27 August 2023 Salary: £14,460 to £17,292 per annum Contract Hours: 22.5 hours per week More details click HERE
Free electric blanket tests coming to Oxfordshire this autumn
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…
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