Tags: Community environment
Statement regarding the grass cutting in Didcot - 2023
Future grass cutting in Didcot in 2023
Didcot Town Council's historic agreement with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to manage the cutting of the grass verges came to an end from March 2023.
OCC resumed responsibility for this service from April 2023 and will only carry out ONE cut per year.
Any Didcot resident who is unhappy with the grass cutting this year should address their complaints to: grasscutting@oxfordshire.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 May 2023 09:53 by Chelsey Lordan
Petplan renews contract for the 3rd Year consecutively - Helping Push Cleaner, Responsible Dog Ownership
In partnership, Petplan the UK's no.1 pet insurer, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Didcot Town Council and West Berkshire District Council are continuing to work together to bring awareness to support responsible dog ownership by helping owners clean up after their pets in the local community.
With the maintenance of 100 stations across the 3 council areas, this exciting partnership continues to support... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 May 2023 10:48 by Chelsey Lordan
Events at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Young and Teen Rangers
Monthly Saturday clubs for young people aged 8-17 years who love wildlife. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Nature Tots
Monthly outdoor nature sessions for toddlers and their carers. Come explore, play and learn. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Adult Weaving Workshop: Willow Bird Feeders
Saturday 11 February; 10am-3:30pm... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:49 by Chelsey Lordan
Events at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Young and Teen Rangers
Monthly Saturday clubs for young people aged 8-17 years who love wildlife. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Nature Tots
Monthly outdoor nature sessions for toddlers and their carers. Come explore, play and learn. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Adult Weaving Workshop: Willow Bird Feeders
Saturday 11 February; 10am-3:30pm... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:48 by Chelsey Lordan
Events at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Young and Teen Rangers
Monthly Saturday clubs for young people aged 8-17 years who love wildlife. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Nature Tots
Monthly outdoor nature sessions for toddlers and their carers. Come explore, play and learn. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Adult Weaving Workshop: Willow Bird Feeders
Saturday 11 February; 10am-3:30pm... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:46 by Chelsey Lordan
Events at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Young and Teen Rangers
Monthly Saturday clubs for young people aged 8-17 years who love wildlife. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Nature Tots
Monthly outdoor nature sessions for toddlers and their carers. Come explore, play and learn. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Adult Weaving Workshop: Willow Bird Feeders
Saturday 11 February; 10am-3:30pm... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:32 by Chelsey Lordan
Queen's Green Canopy
Didcot Town Council have planted trees and hedgerows in Ladygrove for the Queen's Green Canopy project. This was supported by a grant from TOE (Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment) with funding from Grundon Waste Management Ltd through the Landfill Communities Fund.
The Queen's Green Canopy:
In December 2022, Didcot Town Council planted over 70 trees and 300 whips in Ladygrove, for the Queen's Green... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:05 by Chelsey Lordan
RSPB Feed the Birds Day
As it is RSPB Feed the Birds Day, here are some useful tips from RSPB to help nature.
We would love to see the wildlife Didcot residents have spotted in the area. If you have any photos or videos then please feel free to post them in the comments on our social media.
Posted: Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:00 by Chelsey Lordan
First Day of Summer
As today is the first day of Summer, the weather will likely be hot and sunny in the coming months.
Here are some tips to dealing with hot weather:
Met Office - Keeping cool in a heatwave
Posted: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:30 by Chelsey Lordan
How to grow your own veg: Online workshop with the Oxford Garden Project
The Oxford Garden Project are running a free online workshop next week on growing your own food.
Learn the basics of growing your own pumpkins, squashes and other veg. Get your gardening and composting questions answered. And have fun!Are you just getting started with growing your own veg this spring? Or have you tried gardening before, and want to polish up your skills to ensure an abundant harvest... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:34 by Chelsey Lordan