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Tues 25th December is collected on Thursday 27th - Grey Tues 1st January is collected on Thursday 3rd - Green Tues 8th January is collected on Wednesday 9th - Grey Full details at SODC website    ...

My husband was working in Nettlebed yesterday and was parked by the green adjacent to the old kiln.  He accidentally left his all-weather writer clipboard on the roof of his car when leaving and unfortunately this had his wallet inside! We know that the wallet has been stolen as his cards have been used fraudulently to withdraw money.  However, maybe the perpetrator will have thrown the clipboard and wallet away having done their worst.  Could local residents keep an eye out for the clipboard / wallet as it would be good to have them returned if found.  There may also be fingerprint evidence on the items of use to the police.  The clipboard is red A4 as shown and the wallet black.    The thief withdrew money at the Spar garage, cleverly in full view of CCTV so I am hoping the Police will be hot on their tail!  Please reply to Rod d’Ayala rod.dayala@gmail.com  01235 511861 ...

The village is holding its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 12th December at the Village Club. If you would like to help spread the Christmas spirit we are looking for volunteers to help set up and look after our guests. Alternatively if you can’t make it on the day but would like to take part in some way we are looking for volunteers to make apple crumbles or donate a small Christmas gift to be given to each guest. Christmas treats like chocolates, biscuits or wine is always welcome. There will be a donation box at the Christmas Fayre (in the small hall) on Friday. Please contact Ali Simmons on 07913256829 or email alisimmons76@icloud.com for more info....

Carpet bowls in the Village Hall at Russells Water Join us this Sunday 25th November 2-4pm for a fun, sociable game of bowls in the hall. All welcome and no experience necessary. £2 p.p. including tea and cake. For more information email Julia on bookings@russellswater.org.uk or just turn up....

HENLEY LIONS WINTER FUEL PROJECT 2018 Appeal Imagine it’s bitterly cold outside and you cannot afford to top up your electric or gas meter. You are receiving all the benefits due to you but it’s just not enough to fully provide for yourself and or family. For the past 2 years Henley Lions have helped keep the heating on and cooker running with the generosity of others donating all or part of their Government Winter Fuel Allowance.  Last winter alone Henley Lions supported 20 families and individuals in our area survive the winter with donations amounting to £5097. With winter coming we are again asking for your help.  Pensioner generosity last year helped many families and individuals who were struggling to pay their fuel bills for a variety of reasons.  All the money donated was distributed to help with the cost of heating, lighting and cooking. Individuals and families were identified whose benefits were not enough to keep them warm through the winter, or...

Evie, our new Tuesday evening Yoga teacher is offering four free taster trials before setting up her regular classes in January at Studio One, RG9 5TX. Visit www.studioonehenley.co.uk for details of all our sessions. Please contact Evie directly for more information and class bookings. November 13th Forrest Inspired yoga: 1900-2015 Night time stretch and relax 2015-2115 November 20th Vinyasa Flow 1900-2015 Night time stretch and relax: 2015-2115 Evie Costello costelloyoga@gmail.com 07957 297050 • Mobile Class Styles Night time stretch and relax - All levels Help yourself unwind before sleep with a yin influenced class. The session will work to mindfully increase flexibility in those areas most commonly tense or tight caused though muscle overuse, bad posture or stress. Some poses are held for a longer periods of time to help to both release muscles and connective tissue and to increase the feeling of relaxation. Also includes gentle breathwork to help calm the mind. Mindful vinyasa flow - All levels An all levels slow flowing class, with a strong emphasis on the breath and linking it...

SODC are providing FREE parking in their district council owned car parks in the run up to Christmas.     Take advantage of this offer up to Christmas Eve and enjoy shopping locally and buying the perfect gift in the impressive range of independent shops we have in our towns.   You can park for free at the following locations and dates: Didcot - every Monday from 3 December Goring - every Saturday from 1 December  Henley - every Tuesday from 4 December Thame - every Saturday from 1 December Wallingford - every Thursday from 6 December You can find out the list of our car parks on the SODC website.  ...

Our mobile post office comes to the village club car park between 9 and 11 am on Mondays and Thursdays. It offers a wide range of services including Letters and parcels Travel services Banking and finances Savings Insurance Broadband and phone As well as lots of goodies including bread and cakes, fruit in season, etc The services is under threat from communities that could potentially make better use of it and we will only keep it if we use it.  ...

We are holding our quiz night Monday 29th October , 7.30pm at the Red Lion Pub in Brightwell cum Sotwell Optional chilli supper £5.  Quiz £2.  Please come and support us at this fun event. Also We are not holding the market/craft fair this November or for the foreseeable  future  due to lack of volunteers to help run it. Thank you for all your support.  Sue Woodley susan.woodley@ntlworld.com ...

                                               We will remember them 1918-2018 On Sunday 11 November 2018, Nettlebed and District Branch Royal British Legion will join the Nation and host a series of events to commemorate and mark the end of World War 1, one hundred years ago, and to remember those local men who gave their lives for their Country.  6.00 am Battles Over – Sleep in Peace, now the battle’s over. Before dawn has broken the air will be filled with the sound of a lone piper. Battle’s O’er. A traditional air played by pipers after a battle. Heralding the start of the day’s commemorations. 10.30 am The Village are invited to join in a parade of the Branch Standard starting from the Bus Shelter to St Bartholomew’s Church. The Remembrance Day Service will begin outside the Church at the Lytch Gate, the Village War memorial,...