School Admissions – amended dates

Message from Oxfordshire County Council: The dates in the previous communication related to the September 2018 entry. Please accept our sincere apologies for the confusion over the dates. The correct dates are as follows: ENTRY TO PRIMARY OR INFANT SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 2019 Children born between 1 Sept 2014 and 31 Aug 2015 The most important dates in the admissions process are: 15 Jan 2019 - closing date for on time applications Parents/Carers must apply by this date, online at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions or on paper (forms available from the County Council website or a local school 16 Apr 2019 - letters offering places will be posted 2nd class Those who applied online will receive an email and will be able to view the result of their application online. Full details of the Admissions process are published on the County Council website. View school admissions poster...
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Free Christmas parking

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.  ...
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USE IT OR LOSE IT

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.  ...
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Nuffield Church Quiz Night

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 ...
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We will remember them 1918-2018 Nettlebed events

                                               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,...
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Planning

Withdrawn Application Location : Cross Keys High Street Nettlebed RG9 5DD Proposal : Change of use of a single dwelling into two, two bedroom dwellings. Application Reference : P18/S2895/FUL The application referred to above has been withdrawn by the applicant(s). An entry to this effect has been made in the Statutory Register and no further action will be taken on the application....
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Planning

Withdrawn Application Location : 26 & 27 Catslip near Nettlebed RG9 5BL Proposal : Construction of two semi-detached two storey three bedroom cottages Application Reference : P18/S2885/FUL The application referred to above has been withdrawn by the applicant(s). An entry to this effect has been made in the Statutory Register and no further action will be taken on the application....
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Nettlebed School needs new Governors

The Governing Body of Nettlebed Community School is seeking new members from within the community to assist us in driving our 'outstanding' school forward. We are particularly interested to appoint people with an educational background, however this is NOT a necessity.  We just want someone who cares about our amazing village and the people within it.   School governors act as the executive board for a school, working alongside the Head Teacher to develop the school vision and strategy for continuous improvement. You will gain valuable experience, as well as the opportunity to shape the school experience. The Governing Body also support the school in a range of activities including school trips, performances and within the classroom. All you need to do is volunteer your time; full training will be offered to support you in your new role.  Unfortunately parents who have children at the school are unable to apply as all parent governor positions are already taken. If this sounds of...
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