Our Community Centre Team on Great Western Park in Didcot will be holding a Macmillan Cancer Support event on Wednesday 24 September! Everyone is invited so pop along to the District Community Centre any time from 10am to 2pm 🍰 1 Gentian Mews, OX11 6GR #CharityEvent #Macmillan

Today is Youth Mental Health Day, if you know of a local project that works with young people and could do with a boost, then take a look at our website for more info! https://orlo.uk/hP2B8 #Community #CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding #YouthMentalHealth

Content warning: mentions suicide Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, it's a tough subject to talk about but that's why we're marking it, to raise awareness and encourage people to talk. Every chat, no matter how small can make a difference. https://orlo.uk/V5Zwu#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2025 #MentalHealth

The number to call for district council household waste and recycling services has changed. The new number is: 01235 422 123 Please use this for any waste and recycling enquiries you can’t find online, it is also the number to call to report fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles.

Do you have a pawfect pooch? 🐶 Is your fluffy friend a star that needs to be on the stage? If the answers to these questions are YES then why not audition your dog for our panto Beauty and the Beast this Dec! https://orlo.uk/15CsP #AutumnSeason #Panto #PantoAtCornerstone #DogAuditions

Our Councillor Community Grant Scheme is now open for applications! Here's Cllr Georgina Heritage to tell you more... #CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding #Community

Keep an eye out this month for an email from our Elections team asking you to confirm your voter registration information - it will be sent to everyone in the district who provided their email address when registering to vote. For more information, visit https://orlo.uk/5IPTG

The summer season at Riverside outdoor pool in Wallingford has been extended by a week and the last day for a swim will be Sunday 7 September. Before closing the pool Better Leisure are welcoming dogs to jump in and make a splash on Monday 8 September. https://orlo.uk/B679w

If you’re working with a community project that could do with a financial boost take a look at our Councillor Community Grant. Each district councillor has £7500 they can award to a project or projects in their ward. https://orlo.uk/ttKMb #CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding #Community

We’re flying the Ukrainian flag at Abbey House today to mark Ukraine Independence Day. We continue to provide sanctuary to Ukrainian families and individuals living in South Oxfordshire and our thoughts are with those who have fled conflict and experienced loss.

If you want to recycle, please take your empty bottles and cans home with you and put them in your green wheelie bin. Thank you! Public litter bins and recycling bins are often contaminated by food waste, liquids and dog mess bags which means that the contents can't be recycled.

Remember, with the bank holiday coming up, we’ll be emptying your bins a day later than usual next week. All collections begin at 6am, so please make sure you put your bins out the night before.

Our Councillor Community Grant scheme is now live! Each of our councillors has £7500 to award community and voluntary organisations in their wards. The deadline for applications is the 5 December. https://orlo.uk/6dSmJ #Community #CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding

Unfortunately, once recyclables are mixed with food waste and other rubbish in litter bins they can’t be recycled and must be thrown away. So, if you want to recycle an empty bottle or can, please take it home and put it in your green bin. Thank you!

@cornerstonearts.bsky.social has announced this year's panto and it's a beauty! Beauty and The Beast will be mesmerising audiences from the 18-31 December with Polka Dot Pantomimes who have been awarded a contract to produce a panto for the centre for the next three years. orlo.uk/nYWNX

Tickets are now on sale for two amazing comedy nights in Autumn!🎉 Grab your tickets for the hilarious Ed Byrne & Alfie Moore. Tickets are likely to sell quickly for these shows so grab them whilst you can 👀 cornerstone-arts.org

Get ready for a foot-stomping, soul-stirring season of live music, tickets are going on general sale on Friday at 10am! This year we’re bringing some of the biggest and boldest names in folk to our stage, including Peatboag Faeries, The Dreaming Spires and Urban Folk Quartet 🥳 cornerstone-arts.org

Book now for free activities across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse this summer. Family Fun Days, a huge range of sport and exercise sessions and much more. Join the summer of fun. Don't miss out! Just visit - southandvale.gov.uk/south-and-vale-holiday-activities

Join three actors as they Sense & Sensibility-slap their way through every Jane Austen novel in just 80 minutes! 👒 From Pride to Persuasion, it’s a whirlwind of wit, wigs, and winks on Thu 2 Oct. Book now ! www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/comple... #BookSky #Austen #Theatre #WhatsOnOxfordshire

This week we're flying the Armed Forces Flag outside our offices in Abingdon, in support of our serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families during Armed Forces Week and ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June. #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesSupporters

If you're feeling lonely, or know someone else who is, there are plenty of simple, affordable actions you can take, such as: 👉 Join a walking group 👉 Check out our Active Communities activities 👉 Take up a hobby 👉 Pop along to Cornerstone Arts Centre join a class or workshop www.marmaladetrust.org

The government has asked councils across the country to bring forward proposals for new council structures. A draft proposal launched today recommends: 🔹 Oxford & Shires Council – covering Cherwell, Oxford City, and West Oxfordshire and

Throughout June we'll be flying the Pride flag from our offices in Abingdon in support of all our LGBTQ+ residents and colleagues, as we celebrate diversity and inclusivity during #PrideMonth. @cornerstonearts.bsky.social will be celebrating with a range of crafts, theatre and fun for everyone!

Plans for a new Culture, Heritage and Creative Industries Strategy for South Oxfordshire will be reviewed by Councillors on Friday 5 June. @cornerstonearts.bsky.social will be at the heart of efforts to improve what’s on offer to the community. www.southoxon.gov.uk/cornerstone-...

Looking to get rid of bulky waste? If it’s still usable, rather than letting it go to waste why not see if it can be reused instead. You could make someone’s day or make some money, and you’ll help to reduce waste and help save the planet’s resources. Find out more at southandvale.gov.uk/reuse

Are you a #hospitality business looking for grant funding? 🔎 South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council will be opening the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grant scheme. @southoxon.bsky.social @whitehorsedc.bsky.social

Due to the bank holiday, we’ll be emptying your bins a day later than normal next week.

Get active and join the excitement of half term next with a free family fun day, shows and more! Come along to the Abingdon Fun Day at White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre and great events at The Beacon, Wantage and at Cornerstone in Didcot. Find out more at southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re celebrating the power of community, something we’re proud to champion. Whether you come for a show, workshop, coffee or just to be around others, Cornerstone is a place to connect, express and belong. Let’s keep making space for each other 💬🎭 #Community #Didcot

Let’s talk rubbish! We want to know what you think of our waste services, including household bin collections, street cleaning, our recycling information and waste reduction initiatives. Have your say now by completing our waste survey – southandvale.gov.uk/2025WasteSurvey

@cornerstonearts.bsky.social is ready to celebrate Pride and everyone is invited! From 6 to 14 June, they will host a vibrant programme of drag and cabaret, alongside creative workshops, family-friendly fun and all the glitter audiences could wish for ️‍🌈 www.southoxon.gov.uk/cornerstone-...

Today we celebrate Victory in Europe 80 years on, and we also remember those who made sacrifices and lost their lives to give us our freedom. #VEDay #VEDAY80 #VEDay80thAnniversary

Despite a welcome drop in reported fly-tips over the last year in South Oxfordshire, fly-tipping continues to be a significant issue across the South East. To help highlight the problem, one of our Enforcement officers recently took part in this ITV News Meridian report www.itv.com/watch/news/e...

We're flying the Union Flag outside our offices in Abingdon for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and events that will be taking place across the district to mark the occasion over the next week. #VEDay #VEDay80thAnniversary

Oxfordshire decides today. Don't forget to bring ID. Without it you can't vote in these local elections. Find details about where you can vote and what ID is accepted by checking out your polling card or getting online: southoxon.gov.uk/countyCouncilElection #YourVoteMatters #OxfordshireDecides

Due to the bank holiday, we’ll be emptying your bins a day later than usual next week.

The county council election is almost here. If you’re voting in person on 1 May, remember you need to bring photo ID with you. Make sure you check you polling station before you set off to vote, just visit wheredoivote.co.uk For further information, visit southoxon.gov.uk/countycouncilelection

@cornerstonearts.bsky.social will welcome local artist Linda Benton to their gallery during this year's Artweeks. Linda's exhibition called Didcot’s Oaks (and other notable trees), is a love letter to the leafy giants that shape the town’s landscape. www.southoxon.gov.uk/cornerstone-...

@cornerstonearts.bsky.social will welcome local artist Linda Benton to their gallery during this year's Artweeks. Linda's exhibition called Didcot’s Oaks (and other notable trees), is a love letter to the leafy giants that shape the town’s landscape. www.southoxon.gov.uk/cornerstone-...

Voting on 1 May? Don't forget you'll need to show valid photo ID. No ID? You can apply for free voter ID before 5pm tomorrow. Find out what is accepted and apply if you need to. www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... or visit southoxon.gov.uk/CountyCouncilElection #OxfordshireDecides

Whether you're dining out with friends, enjoying a holiday takeaway, grabbing a bite on the go, or treating the family. Check the Food Hygiene Rating before you book or order to keep your Easter fun worry-free! Just visit ratings.food.gov.uk/

Due to the public holidays, we will be emptying your bins a day later than usual, from Good Friday 18 April to Saturday 26 April.

Make your own tasty treats this Easter, instead of buying them... You’ll have fun, and you’ll save money and packaging! To find out more, visit southoxon.gov.uk/EasterWaste

A wonderful family show coming to @cornerstonearts.bsky.social in May!

Voting on 1 May? Don't forget you'll need to show valid photo ID No ID? You can apply for free voter ID now but before 23 April. Find out what is accepted and apply if you need to. www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... #YourVoteMatters #OxfordshireDecides

If you're looking for chocolate eggs or treats, try to go for ones with minimal packaging and no plastic inserts. Better still, for a fun family activity, try making your own treats instead! For more tips on how you can waste less and save money this Easter, visit southoxon.gov.uk/EasterWaste

Plans for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day are well underway! We'd love to hear what you're up to in May across the district and you can let others know too by adding the details to the What's On page on our Southern Oxfordshire website: southernoxfordshire.com/whats-on/ #VEDay80

Summer Season is now ON SALE! 🌞 Enjoy comedy, thrilling theatre, family shows, and tribute acts—something for everyone! 😍 This season, we’re celebrating Pride with LGBTQ+ voices and stories 🌈 Grab your tickets and class spots now before they sell out! 🎟️ www.cornerstone-arts.org