Upcoming Didcot Town Council Events
Each year Didcot Town Council hosts an array of events including Didcot Town Awards, The Mayor's Fundraising Ball, Didcot Remembrance Day Parade and Service, Christmas Activity Day and Festive Fun Run.
As well as these annual events DTC also hosts various events and community competitions throughout the year.
You can find all the upcoming events for 2022/2023 below. If you have any queries regarding our events, please email: events@didcot.gov.uk.
Didcot Town Council aims to raise money for charity or help the community during our events. Each year the Mayor select the charity they would like to raise money for during their term.
This year, Mayor Pam Siggers has chosen two charities which are Wynter's Wish and Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire.
Christmas Card Competition
Ends Monday 5th December
Help us design the Mayors Christmas Card!
You can draw, paint and create anyway you like and the competition is open to all ages.
The winning image will be the front of the Mayor of Didcot, Councillor Pam Siggers, Christmas card.
Send your entry to us via email at events@didcot.gov.uk or drop them in to Didcot Civic Hall by Monday 5th December.
All entries will then be displayed at the Didcot Civic Hall Christmas Activity Day on Saturday 17th December 2022.
Festive Fun Run
Saturday 17th December 2022
Didcot Town Council have teamed up with parkrun to organise a charity 5k Festive Fun Run on Saturday 17th December at 9am in Ladygrove Park. Everyone that signs up with us will receive a medal, certificate and Santa suit to wear during the run. You can still freely take part in parkrun without signing up to our charity run.
Price: Adults £10 and Under 15: £5
To book, pop in to Didcot Civic Hall or register here
Suit Sizes:
Adult suits:
Jacket: Length 88cm, Shoulder 45cm, Chest 56cm, Sleeve 52cm
Trousers: Length 110cm, Waist 62cm
Junior suits:
Jacket: Length 55cm, Shoulder 38cm, Chest 43cm, Sleeve 52cm
Trousers: Length 90cm, Waist 52cm
This event is part of the Mayor's fundraising for Wynter's Wish and Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire.
Christmas Activity day
Saturday 17th December 2022
Christmas Activity Day at Didcot Civic Hall!
Saturday 17th December 2022
We are looking for stall holders, decoration donations or anyone that would be able to help us make a magical Christmas experience in Didcot.
To take part in the craft room and meet Father Christmas you can book here for £8 per child - only over 3 year olds can take part in the crafts.
Any questions or if you think you could help us out, please email events@didcot.gov.uk
Mayor's Fundraiser Ball
Each year the Mayor of Didcot hosts a fundraising ball at Didcot Civic Hall. This year Councillor Pam Siggers will be hosting a Valentines Ball to raise money for Wynter's Wish and Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire.
Tickets are £60pp and includes a welcome drink, three course meal and entertainment.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email events@didcot.gov.uk
Town Awards
The Didcot Town Awards are held each year at Didcot Civic Hall and aim to celebrate the community and the great things Didcot residents have done throughout the year.
Anyone can nominate and anyone can be nominated!
Once the winners have been chosen, an awards night is held with all nominees invited to enjoy entertainment and a buffet.
To see award categories and to make a nomination please follow this link.
- Didcot Town Council Awards
More info on the Didcot Town Council Awards can be found at this page.
Barn Dance
Last year the Barn Dance was a great success so we have decided to host it again.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday 29th April 2023 at Didcot Civic Hall.
Under 18 tickets - £10
Over 18 tickets - £25
Opening performance from Bernadine Soul's School of Dance and great ceilidh music from band Mouse and Trouser followed by a disco.
For tickets, email events@didcot.gov.uk
Past Events
You can view photographs of our past events on our Facebook page.
Our past events include our annual events such as the Mayor's Ball and Town Awards, community events such as Coffee Mornings and Litter Picks and special events such as the Barn Dance and Festive Fun Run.