Nettlebed Deep Clean – 19-21 March

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Nettlebed Deep Clean - 19-21 March SODC Deep Cleanse department will be spending a few days in each Parish/Town across South Oxfordshire to perform a deep cleanse. They will be coming to Nettlebed for three days from 19-21 March, they will be litter picking, sweeping and removing weeds/moss on pavements. They will not spray weeds, cut grass or vegetation or remove weeds and moss that is on roads and will only clear land to which the public is permitted access and that is under the direct control of the district council. If there is anywhere in particular that you would like to be cleaned, please respond to parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk, tel: 01491 614815 giving details of the work required which will be prioritised accordingly. Area Litter Pick Sweep Weeds Moss Photo (if applicable) ...
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Does anyone know Fiona Gordon?

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Good morning, My name is Bill Wilber and I'm writing  to see if you might help me with contact information for Annie Gordon; or more likely her daughter, Fiona Gordon who used to own the Small House across from the White Hart hotel in Nettlebed.      My high school crew team (Washington-Lee High School)  stayed at Annie's house for two weeks in late June and early July 1969 while we were training and competing at the Henley Regatta for the Princess Elizabeth Cup.   Annie, Fiona and a couple of Fiona's  friends fed us and otherwise  took good care of us those two weeks and I remember telling Fiona at the end or our trip  that if she ever had interest in visiting the United States to see Washington DC and  vicinity, we'd be happy to host her.    That was 50 years ago, and I'm now coordinating the 50th reunion of our high school class' and  thought it would be wonderful if...
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Your Parish Council Needs You!

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Are you interested in becoming a Parish Councillor? The best way to find out what it’s like to be a parish councillor is to talk to someone who’s doing it now. Come along to a parish council meeting, speak to one of the councillors and find out what they think of the job. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 9th January (tomorrow) at 7.30pm in the Village Club (small hall). Click here for further information on the role of Parish Councillor Click here for information about the history of the parish councils...
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