Note for all electric-blanket users in the village. You are probably all aware that approximately twice a year the Vale offer a free electric-blanket safety check. The notices relating to this are always pinned on the noticeboard in the Village and/or (depending how many have been sent) in the PO as well. Last week I… Continue reading »
Goring to Oxford Pipeline
Thames Water is building a new pipeline to boost water supplies to the Oxford and Swindon areas. The pipeline will pass to the north of the Upton Parish Boundary. Currently, Thames Water take out 75-80 megalitres of water a day from the Gatehampton and Cleeve sources, but will increase this to over 120 Ml/d. The first… Continue reading »
The End-State of Harwell Nuclear Site
For many years, UKAEA’s Harwell site in south Oxfordshire has been a centre for civil nuclear energy research in the UK. Now UKAEA is engaged in restoring the site. The aim is to complete its transformation into an international centre for science and technology to maintain businesses and jobs in the community. The National Decommissioning… Continue reading »
Police Open Day
Thames Valley Police Open Day Saturday 12th August Dear Neighbourhood Watch members, I am writing to invite you to a family friendly open day being held at the Thames Valley Police Museum at Sulhamstead on Saturday, August 12. The aim of the event is to help promote greater understanding of the work of the various… Continue reading »
Vehicles on The Ridgeway
As from the beginning of May a 22 mile stretch of the Ridgeway from Churn to Bishopstown in Wiltshire has been designated a Restricted Byway.
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