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Charlotte Westgate
June 5, 2023
Didcot Garden Party has something for everyone to enjoy this summer
Published 5 June 2023 Didcot Garden Party is back this summer, bigger and better than before with a great selection of free activities for everyone to enjoy. From creative and arts activities, to sport, yoga and live music there is something to suit all ages and interests. The party starts on Saturday 22 July and […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
March 24, 2023
Activities over Easter will have children hopping for joy
This Easter the holidays are going to be jam-packed full of activities for children in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. There’s something for everyone whether your child loves being outdoors, is interested in theatre or likes to get stuck into a bit of craft. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District […]
March 3, 2023
Improvements to be made to cycle and walking routes in Didcot
People living in Didcot and surrounding areas can have their say on the future of cycle routes and walkways in a new consultation launched this week. The consultation will identify improvements that can be made to cycling and walking as part of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) in Didcot. The LCWIP is […]
March 1, 2023
Hot new facilities in Henley
The sauna and steam room facilities at Henley Leisure Centre are getting a £55,000 refurbishment this month with more energy efficient replacements. Cabinet Members from South Oxfordshire District Council approved the use of funding raised through developer contributions in the area referred to as CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) to bring in new facilities which will […]
February 7, 2023
Celebrate women and their stories at Cornerstone Arts Centre as part of International Women’s Week
Comedy, music and theatre will celebrate women from all walks of life at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot during International Women’s Week from 3 to 11 March. Opening the week will be Shazia Mirza’s, whose show Coconut was recently nominated ‘Best Stand-Up Tour Show’ in Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards. Shazia is an equally fearless […]
February 1, 2023
Abbey Sports Centre changing rooms to get eco-friendly refurbishment
Changing facilities at a sports centre are getting an eco-friendly makeover with help from money secured from developers’ building houses in the area.
Environmentally friendly measures such as energy efficient LED lighting will be installed, as well as eco-friendly hand-dryers and new toilet flushes and showers that use less water.
