What else is new
  • On Tuesday 26 May the SODC Capital Grant Scheme will open to community groups and voluntary organisations in the district. Over £300,000 is available for projects like playgrounds, community cafes and energy efficiency improvements to community buildings. More information  
  • Footsteps - child pedestrian safety. The programme is designed as a short, step-by-step guide, with video, to help parents and carers teach young children the skills they need to use the road safely and become more confident pedestrians. Download more info here.
  • Scaffolders arrived on 18th May and have started erecting scaffolding around St Mary's spire. All of St Mary's services are currently being held in the Old Stables.
  • Pangbourne Meadow is one of 13 new sites in England  given bathing water status today, 15 May. These sites will be regularly tested by the Environment Agency to keep swimmers better informed about water quality.
  • The Green Team: the latest quarterly newsletter for Spring 2026 can be found in the Green Team section of the website. Please have a read: they do a lot around the village to maintain our beautiful natural environment.
  • Foster Care Fortnight: 11-24th May. The Fostering Network is campaigning to raise awareness of foster carers’ impact in providing love, stability and care to children and young people in need. Sadly many more foster carers are urgently needed across Oxfordshire. More information here.