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September special offer for older swimmers - South Oxfordshire
Residents of southern Oxfordshire aged 60 and over can sign up for a month's swimming for just £5 thanks to a special September offer from South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils and 'Better' leisure centres.
Would-be swimmers simply register for the offer by visiting the GO Active Gold website or by calling 01235 422219 by 27 September.
Once they have received confirmation... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:29 by Admin Assistant
Temporary Road Closure - Station Road
A request has been received from Network Rail for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Station Road as described below whilst essential footbridge construction works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 31st August 2018 for 3 days.
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:14 by Admin Assistant
Didcot Town Council Awards
Do you know somebody who deserves an award for helping out in the Community?
If so Didcot Town Council is looking for nominations for the annual Town Awards Evening in October.
We have several new categories this year to recognise the different ways in which our residents contribute to making Didcot such a great place to be.
Keep your eyes on this space for more information. We will be introducing the... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:20 by Admin Assistant
Temporary Road Closures: Balmoral Road, Barnes Road, Churchill Road & Slade Road
In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the roads as detailed below in order to facilitate micro asphalt surfacing.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure of the following:
Balmoral Road - 15th August 2018
Barnes Road - 16th August 2018
Churchill Road - 17th August 2018
Slade Road - 16th August 2018
Access will be maintained... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:26 by Admin Assistant
Didcot Community Centre Survey
South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council infrastructure and development team are working with students from Oxford University to ask local residents, living in and around the Didcot area, for their views on existing and future uses of the community buildings. Two new community centres will be opening on Great Western Park in 2019 to cater for the increase in demand... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:27 by Admin Assistant
Thames Valley Police Open Day
This year's Thames Valley Police Open Day will be taking place on Saturday 18 August, celebrating 50 years since the formation of the force.
The event will be taking place at TVP's Training Centre in Sulhamstead, Berkshire (post code RG7 4DX).
From 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm), stalls will be promoting the very best of what TVP has to offer and showcasing the work that the force has carried out... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:16 by Admin Assistant
Didcot Diary July 2018
The latest copy of Didcot Diary is available.
Posted: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:36 by Admin Assistant
Well done Evie!
Thank you for all your help this week Evie.
Evie joined us from Didcot Girls' School for one week's work experience and did a great job helping the administration team - well done!
Posted: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:29 by Julie Perrin
Oxford Rail Upgrade work starts on Saturday 7th July and runs until 22 July
Reminder that the Oxford Upgrade work to remodel the track and reduce congestion and delays around Oxford starts Saturday 7 July. It is an extensive piece of work and will mean line closures and diversions through to Sunday 22 July. There will then be a further weekend line closure on 28 and 29 July.
More details including diversionary routes, bus times and alternative car park arrangements are on our... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 06 Jul 2018 09:43 by Admin Assistant
Football is coming home ..... to East Hagbourne
Over 60s from across the country will be coming together in East Hagbourne, near Didcot, to take part in a World Cup with a difference – Walking Football! The GO Active Gold National Walking Football Tournament kicks off at the East Hagbourne Pavilion on Wednesday 4 July.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils' GO Active Gold team has organised the competition, which sees... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:59 by Beth