Dig in for free! South and Vale residents invited to grab complimentary compost this March

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Spring is coming – and so is your chance to give your garden a natural boost! South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are inviting residents to collect free, nutrient-rich compost at special giveaway events this March. It’s the perfect way to recycle, reduce waste and grow something great! Event Details: Saturday 7 March – 9am to 11am – Howbery Business Park, Benson Lane, Wallingford, OX10 8BA Sunday 8 March – 9am to 11am – White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre (overflow car park), Audlett Drive, Abingdon, OX14 3PJ The councils’ friendly Waste and Recycling Team will be on hand to answer your composting questions and share top tips for greener living. How it works: Bring your own bags and spade. Collect up to three bags of compost per household. Available while supplies last. Helping residents access compostable material recovered from the waste process is part of the councils’ Rethinking Waste – Waste Resources and Street Cleansing Strategy 2024, which focuses on the key themes of reduce, reuse, recycle...
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Nettlebed Educational Trust Funding Available

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Are you under 25? Do you need funding for education / vocational purposes? Apply by midnight on Saturday 24 January 2026 For application form and further information contact: nettlebededucationaltrust@gmail.com WHO CAN APPLY? School children and young adults under the age of 25 that are either resident in the parish of Nettlebed or attending or have attended Nettlebed Community School You must be in real need of financial assistance (detailed criteria is available with the application). The household the child/student lives in must have a joint income of less than £35,000. WHAT CAN I APPLY FOR? Funding for educational or vocational purposes including training in sports, arts or languages and field trips. More details on application. ...
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Free food caddy liners

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Oxfordshire County Council are offering free rolls of food caddy liners to residents during December, through their Oxfordshire Recycling partnership with all Oxfordshire councils. Many households buy and eat more food over the festive period, and because of this, the amount of food waste collected goes up. Remember that food waste is not just wasted food, it also includes the inedible parts of the food we buy - peelings and bones as well as things like tea bags and coffee grounds. At this time of year households often have more sprout peelings, turkey bones and potato peelings to recycle. If you can't home-compost your food waste, recycling it using the food waste collection service is the best thing to do with it. Collect a free roll of caddy liners from any Oxfordshire Library in December (while stocks last!) ...
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St Bartholomew’s Carols with Nativity – 21st Dec at 4pm

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St Bartholomew's Nettlebed Sunday 21st December at 4pm Carols with Nativity Staring Mary & Joseph, baby Jesus the Three Kings, Shepherds, the sheep, the angels and the Star! And...A very special guest 'TuTu' the donkey! All welcome to join the nativity and choir! For more details or to join the scratch choir, please contact John and Tamaraemail: jt@jt-comms.com ...
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Is your child 3 or 4 years old?

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Primary school place - you must apply now If your child was born on or between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, you need to apply for a primary school place now. You must still apply even if your child already attends a nursery attached to the school. Deadline for applications is 15 January 2026. Apply online at: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions it's quick, easy and secure. You can get free access to the internet at many of our libraries and children's centres - ask for details at your local facility. For help and information:Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissionsEmail: admissions.school@oxfordshire.gov.ukTel: 01865 519800 Option 2 ...
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NETTLEBED CHRISTMAS FAIR

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Hi Nettlebed,  The Nettlebed Christmas fair is this Saturday 22nd November 10am - 4pm. At Nettlebed village hall.  We have 36 stalls attending selling fabulous gifts, produce, crafts, treats and much more including some delicious food to eat in or take away. Santa will be there in his grotto with his merry elves. It’s £8 per child, each child will receive a gift. Santa will read you a story & there may even be some festive magic Entry is £3, children are free.  We also have a Pop up coffee and tea shop with cakes to eat in or take away.  Or come and enjoy a glass of fizz or a mulled wine while you shop.  More details are on the poster attached below.  Merry Christmas  ...
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Bus Services 112, 113 and 620 Timetables

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New bus timetable for 620 from 1 September 2025 112, 113 112 timetable - from 30 March 2025 Watlington to Central Reading via Nettlebed, Sonning Common (112), Gallowstree Common (113), Emmer Green, Caversham _________________________________________________________________________ 620 620 timetable - from 1 September 2025 Princes Risborough to Henley College via Chinnor, Lewknor, Watlington, Chalgrove & Nettlebed ...
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