What else is new
  • Diana Hansen died peacefully at home in Eastfield Lane last night, 9th August. She was 95 and had lived in the village for over 30 years. Funeral details and obituary to follow.
  • A total of £270k is available to support community projects. The grant scheme launches on 17 August and is open to non-profit organisations. The deadline for applications is midday 4 December. More details about which groups are eligible and how to apply are on the South Oxfordshire District Council grants webpage
  • Just a reminder that bonfires are unneighbourly and can be dangerous, particularly during the current drought. Evidenced by the smouldering building site fire yesterday (Fri), visiting contractors might also need reminding of this.
  • Due to prolonged dry weather and very low rainfall levels, Thames Water have announced a temporary hosepipe ban for their customers. If you're not sure whether Thames Water supplies your water, you can check here to find out.