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Didcot Diary
Issue 8 May 2013
Didcot’s new Mayor Edmond’s Park Gym Consultation Didcot Town Fayre
Welcome to the May issue of the Didcot Diary
The last few weeks have been a very busy time for the Council, our plans for the Didcot
Town Fayre, see page 8, are coming along well, the annual meeting of the Council took
place on Monday 13th May where the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Peter Read handed the
chain of office to the incoming Mayor, Councillor Axel Macdonald, more information is on
page 3.
As well as the appointment of the new Mayor the annual meeting is where Committee
Members are usually appointed for the coming year.
Members and staff joined together with residents for a litter picking event which took place
on Saturday 11th May. There were fewer volunteers than for other similar events that have
been organised in recent years but 38 Bags of rubbish were collected and Didcot must be
looking a little tidier for our efforts, more details are on page14.
In the parks and gardens our gardeners have been hard at work catching up with all the
tasks that couldn't be done during the cold weather and a new basket swing is being
installed in the Ladygrove play area.
We hope you find the contents of this issue interesting and informative. If you have any
questions or suggestions for future issues please let me, Karen Dodd, know by calling
01235 750035 or email me on [email protected].
Contents
Didcot’s new Mayor 3
Edmonds Park Outdoor Gym 4&5
Park Life 6
Ladygrove Lakes 7
Didcot Town Fayre 8
Allotments 9
Rock with the Mayor 10
Crimestoppers 10
Didcot Food Bank 11
Didcot and District Horticultural Association 11
Didcot TRAIN – Close Every Door 12
Welcome to Didcot signs 12
U3A June meeting 12
Message from the outgoing Mayor 13
Litter pick 14
Community Governance Review 15&16
Didcot Twinning 17
Didcot Civic Hall 18
What’s on at the Civic Hall 19
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At the Annual Council meeting held on Monday 13th May 2013 Councillor Axel Macdonald
was elected Mayor and Councillor Scott Wilgrove was elected Deputy Mayor for the year
2013/2014.
The outgoing Mayor, Councillor Peter Read, thanked the
Council for the opportunity to represent Didcot at many
different functions during the past year; he is pictured
right offering his congratulations to Councillor Macdonald.
Councillor Macdonald said:
“I'm honoured and humbled to have been elected Mayor
and will endeavour to continue the role in the traditions of
previous Didcot Mayors.
The previous Mayor's energy and enthusiasm will be a hard act to follow. I will continue to
promote Didcot, her people, businesses and charities wherever and whenever possible. I am
delighted to be the Mayor as the town expands and with that expansion face the new challenges
as they arise with the aim of ensuring all who work and live in the town can attain a high quality
of life which endures as the town grows.
I will seek to raise charitable funds for the Felix Fund and Balsam Family Project which are my
selected charities. 11 EOD Regiment RLC are part of the town and I pay homage to the grit,
guts and determination of those serving both current and past and not forgetting the family they
leave behind when off on duty - we owe them our deepest respect. The Felix Fund, the bomb
disposal charity provides support to any military personnel who have conducted or assisted with
Explosive Ordnance Disposal duties, and their families. More information can be found on the
Felix Fund website, www.felixfund.org.uk.
There are also many less fortunate in society who have not had the start in life that many would
hope for. My second charity is the Balsam Family Project which was founded in 2009 with a
vision to create a sense of family for parents/carers and their young children where unconditional
love and friendship could be taught, modelled and experienced; again more information is on
their website, http://s404812214.websitehome.co.uk/Balsam_Wordpress/about-2/”
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Pictured left is Councillor Scott Wilgrove receiving
congratulations from the new Mayor on his election as Deputy
Mayor.
Councillor Wilgrove said he was looking forward to supporting
Councilor Macdonald this coming year and that it was an honour
and privilege to serve Didcot in this role.
EDMONDS PARK: OUTDOOR GYM PROJECT 2013.
Your chance to comment
Be part of helping our town get fit and active
The Council is investing further at Edmonds Park with a new outdoor gym facility, which will be
free to use during the park’s opening hours. Displayed below are a some ideas about options
for the type of equipment that could be installed.
It is planned that fitness equipment will be in three areas within the park which will allow users
to make a circuit around the park, either running or walking.
The outdoor gym will be available to all to help us get active
and raise fitness levels. There is a range of gym kit to work
all muscle groups using your own body weight as a
counterbalance. By using clever leverage mechanisms in the
design this kit can be used safely unsupervised.
Before work commences the Council is seeking the views of
residents and your comments would be valued.
There are various designs available and a photo display will
in the Civic Hall from Monday 13th May.
So come along, take a look and tell us what you think.
This project will be funded by grant aid and an application will be submitted to WREN, who
have generously helped us in the past with other projects.
Feedback about the project in early June would be very helpful. A consultation form is on the
opposite page, please print and return it to Didcot Town Council, Civic Hall, Britwell Road,
Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7HN or email comments to [email protected].
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EDMONDS PARK OUTDOOR GYM
We are planning an outdoor gym at Edmonds Park which will be at 3 areas within the park. Tick/ circle reply
Would you use this kit? Yes No
Would other family members use this kit? Yes No
Could it become part of your fitness regime? Yes No
Which kit would you use:
Power Bike Cross trainer Free runner Chest press Body twist Sit up bench Push up bars Upper body trainer
Age groups using kit? 10-16 17-25 25-40 40-60 60+
Any other feedback? Please write in the space below.
Thanks for your help
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Park Life Spring has finally arrived and there is a riot of colour with late Daffodils flowering along with tree
blossom and Tulips.
There is a colourful show outside the Civic Hall with mixed Tulips and bright Polyanthus and in
the Diamond Jubilee garden there has been a good mixture of Daffodils and dwarf red
Tulips in the beds surrounding the gazebo. The roses growing up that structure are starting to
put on good growth and will be full of bloom later this summer – just in time for wedding photos
for couples using the venue!
This year we will be having hanging baskets
and they are growing on at the nursery, but
as everyone has experienced this year,
plants and the growing season are behind
due to the cold weather.
No doubt they will catch up soon.
Baby ducks on the lake is a sure sign
spring has arrived.
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Loyd Rec
Some work has been carried out at Loyd Rec to fell two
Horse Chestnut trees that were diseased.
It is planned that the trees will be replaced later this
year with a suitable species.
Edmonds Park Sports Courts
The completion of the refurbishment of the
sports courts at Edmonds Park has been
delayed by the continued cold weather but
the contractors were on site week
commencing 20th May to paint and line the
courts and it is hoped the work will be completed
by the end of the week.
Ladygrove Lakes
The lakes were given a clean up by Ladygrove Fishing Club members and Council staff in April
ready for the start of the fishing season.
The lakes have had Cormorant predation over the
winter so the start of the season was brought forward
to 1st April this year – so there is a presence on the
bank to deter these hungry birds.
The fish refuges which were put in the lake a
few months ago are paying dividends in that the
Cormorants have to dive for longer to try and catch
fish which can hide within the wire netting below the
surface.
As a result the Cormorants have got a bit fed up and gone to other sites for easier fishing!
The refuges will be planted up so they will green up over the summer and form a floating
wildlife sanctuary.
The Rutherford/Appleton Lab fishing match took place late April with over 39lbs
of fish being caught by the winner.
There are more matches planned for later in the year.
Sunday 23rd June from 11am – 5pm for the Police vs Adult club members.
Friday June 28th 4.15 – 8.15 pm for the club Junior Match; prizes will be awarded by the
Mayor.
Sunday 30th June, 8am – 1pm for the Jim Goodall Charity Match for Cancer Research; the
Challenge and Masters Cups.
If you would like to become a member of the Ladygrove Fishing Association please contact
Acorn Angling at Brasenose Road or call 01235 816132. Membership is restricted to Didcot
residents only.
Baby ducks on the lakes are a sure sign that
Spring has finally arrived, regardless of the
weather!
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Didcot Town Fayre
Didcot Town Fayre will take place in Edmonds Park on Saturday 13th July, between 12noon
and 5pm. The fayre will be an afternoon of fun for all the family with lots to see and do; and a
celebration of Didcot.
Confirmed so far for the arena tent are Beat Street Jive, Zumba and Bokwa, Egyptian Dance,
Didcot Diamonds Cheerleaders, All Saints School choir and the Gospel Choir so that will be a
very lively place to be throughout the afternoon.
There will be food and drink available to purchase, the Scouts are organising a bbq and the
Civic Hall a beer tent. There will also be hot and spicy food from Taste of Texas and pizza.
We know there is a wealth of talent in
Didcot and to showcase that an
inter-site produce show is being
organised by the allotment plot
holders, there will also be a craft tent
and a baking competition. So if you
are handy with a pair of knitting
needles or baking tins why not join in
and help make the fair a real
community event.
As well as all this there will
be colouring competitions, bouncy
castles, go-carts, the Enchanted
Players, dog agility demonstrations,
Didcot Casuals, Positive Pets and
lots, lots more.
Make a date in your diary and join us
for a fantastic afternoon in the park.
If you would like to have a stall in the
craft tent or take part in the baking
competition or put on a demonstration
in the arena tent or would just like to
know more about the fayre please
contact Karen Dodd or Sue Atkins by
calling 01235 821637 or email
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Allotments
Produce Show
The long cold winter has kept allotment plot holders off site for many months
but the sun is finally shining, the ground is warming up and the allotment sites are suddenly
a hive of activity.
As part of the Didcot Town Fayre, see page 8 for
more information, an inter-site competition is being
organised and we look forward to seeing all the
good things that can be produced locally.
The competition will consist of produce grown on
each site and used to create an artistic display. If
you are an allotment plot holder and would like to
get involved please speak to your site representative
or contact the Information Centre on 01235 812637
Waiting lists
There has recently been a lot of movement on the allotment waiting list with some plots being
given up and re-allocated. The current figures are:
Broadway site 0 Cockcroft Road site 2
Mereland Road site 4 New Road 4
Wantage Road 0
If you would like to go on the waiting list for an allotment please contact Sue Atkins on 01235
812637 or [email protected]. There is a £15 administration fee to be registered on the
list.
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Network Rail De-vegetation work
Network Rail have advised they will be carrying out essential vegetation clearance works in Didcot as part of their plans to electrify the main line.
The work was scheduled to start on Monday 29th April and to last for approximately 7 weeks. Work will be carried out Monday to Friday between 08.00 hours and 18.00 hours.
Network Rail have advised that every effort will be made to minimise disturbance to residents. For more information please visit www.networkrail.co.uk or telephone 08457 11 41 41
Rock with the Mayor
During his Mayoral year Councillor Peter Read raised money for
the Alzheimer's Society and RESTORE charities, both being
very active within Didcot for those with mental health or dementia
problems. Councillor Read will be presenting cheques to his chosen charities
at a reception in the Civic Hall at 6pm on Saturday 18th May.
His final charity event of the year was Rock with the Mayor which
took place in the Conservative Club on Foxhall Road on Saturday
27th April.
Music was provide by the Crimps and Richard Polley who provided
the disco. A total of £300 was raised and will be shared between
these two good causes.
Councillor Read said:
“This was a brilliant evening of fun with around 50 people taking part to raise money for
charity. The event was organised by Sue Atkins and her husband Den who plays guitar for the
Crimps and the hall was supplied free of charge so big thanks to the club directors as well as
the band and Richard Polley for the disco.”
Charity Crimestoppers asks what is the real
cost of cheap tobacco?
The independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is urging the public to tackle the issue of illegal tobacco in
Thames Valley. In partnership with Trading Standards offices across Buckinghamshire,
Berkshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire the public is being urged to visit
www.crimestoppers-uk.org/itsadrag and recognise the damage that sales of illegal tobacco
have on their local communities.
“Illegal tobacco sales can be easily overlooked and considered no more than holiday makers ‘doing someone a favour’. Everyone loves a bargain but the sale of illegal tobacco can have a knock–on cost to our local communities,” comments Phil Gomm, Chair for Thames Valley Crimestoppers.
Trading Standards in Thames Valley are determined to crack down on traders of illegal tobacco but they need information from the public if they are to be successful. They recognise that often people know what is happening in their communities but are too scared to speak out to the authorities.
Crimestoppers offers people an anonymous and safe route to inform on the criminals involved in illegal tobacco sales. Where are they trading? Who are they? Do you think you know where the tobacco is being stored or made?
To give information about crime anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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The Didcot Emergency Food Bank was set up by the Baptist Church four years ago
in response to a growing awareness of the needs of people in the local community. The
food bank is located in the Lower Broadway in a property that is provided rent free by South
Oxfordshire District Council.
The food bank is community based work aimed at providing short term relief by giving food
to local people in crisis. The food bank is completely reliant on donations of non perishable
foods from churches, organisations, schools and individuals. The food bank also has a
designated food bank Nectar card that allows organisers to shop at Sainsbury’s when stock
is low.
The food bank is open twice a week between 11am and 1pm on a Tuesday and Friday
morning and is staffed by volunteers from local churches and the community.
Clients come from referrals from statutory and voluntary agencies who have registered with
the food bank. Clients have their situation assessed before being given a voucher which
can be exchanged for food. On average a hamper for one person will contain food to the
value of £25.00. Last year the donated food distributed amounted to approximately
£20,000.00.
The food bank organisers are very grateful to all those who support them and who show their
concern for the community in such a practical way.
When the food bank opened four years ago it served an average 40 clients a month....this
year so far they are averaging over 100 every month.
If you would like to know more about the food bank or make a donation then please contact
Miriam Loukes by emailing [email protected] .
The Didcot and District Horticultural Association - are they
Didcot’s best kept secret?
The Didcot and District Horticultural Association has just one aim – to benefit all gardeners
and their gardens but some people are unaware they exist.
The association shop, located in Laburnum Close, stocks most gardening essentials and has
a good reference section of gardening books and magazines for people to browse through.
The shop is open between 10am and 12noon on Saturday mornings and between 6.30pm and
7.30pm on Wednesday evenings and the committee members have a wide experience in
gardening matters and are happy to share their knowledge, so why not pop along sometime
and see what’s on offer.
The association are looking for new Committee members to help raise their profile and widen
their activities as well help out in the shop. For more information visit the shop during the
opening hours or call Roger on 01235 819837.
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Didcot TRAIN To raise funds for their restart project for young offenders Didcot TRAIN present an evening
of musical entertainment with the famous Blackbird Leys Choir.
Close Every Door features songs from Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as
well as other light popular music. Close every Door will take place All Saints Church,
Lydalls Road on Saturday 18th May starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £10 per adult or £5 per child and include a glass of wine and nibbles. Tickets
are available from Ali Adams who can be contacted by phoning 01235 212575 or emailing
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DIDCOT & DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2pm at
Didcot Civic Hall. Visitors are welcome to come to one meeting
as a taster before joining.
The June meeting will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 18th June at Didcot Civic Hall. The topic
will be Butterflies and orchids of the Upper Thames Valley.
Didcot & District U3A aims to encourage and enable older people in Didcot and District who
are no longer in fulltime paid employment to help each other to share their knowledge,
skills, interests and experience.
Over 20 interest groups have already been set up, including wine appreciation, science &
maths, play reading, creative writing, walking, knitting, bridge, crafts, books, poetry, singing,
badminton, photography, dance and 5 languages.
There’s something for everyone!
For more information tel: 07804159993 or email: [email protected]
or look on the U3A website: http://u3asites.org.uk/didcot
Welcome to Didcot Signs Some eagle eyed residents have noticed that the Welcome to
Didcot signs have been removed from their usual places on the
outskirts of town.
The signs had started to look less than their best and so they
have been taken away for refurbishment.
They should be back in place soon looking as good as new and
a fitting welcome to visitors to Didcot.
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My year as Mayor Firstly can I thank Didcot Town Council for electing me to represent
the town at official functions and for private events during this
incredible year of the London Olympics and HM the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
In addition to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations I was lucky enough
to attend many wonderful functions, there have been far too many
highlights to mention them all but my thanks go to all those who have
invited me to share their events.
Didcot is a rapidly expanding town that has an impressively vigorous
community of volunteers and charities all beavering to support the
community in a huge range of activities and I have been proud to help support them during my
Mayoral year.
One event I would like to single out is the closure the Didcot A Power Station. Speaking at the
Didcot Power Station de Sync event when the station was disconnected from the national grid
was a most moving experience. After forty three years of continuous operation we will miss
them now they have gone
Finally can I say that my greatest experience has been supporting my charities. Being Mayor
gives the opportunity to get hands on experience of supporting the community through charity
work and my choice has been the Restore project in Fleet Meadow and the Alzheimer’s Society
both active in Didcot. Restore supports people with mental health problems whilst the
Alzheimer’s society supports people with dementia with two active social events: Singing in the
Brain and a Memory Café. These aim at stimulating the memory by popular songs and games
like scrabble and dominoes as well as recalling earlier events in their lives. During the year an
amount of £2403.24 has been raised and will be shared between the two charities.
Pictured left, from left to right, is the current Mayor,
Councillor Axel Macdonald, Olivier Guillot from
RESTORE, Councillor Peter Read and Marie Gadd
representing the Alzheimer's Society after the
presentation of the Cheques.
I should like to thank all the organisations and
individuals who have worked so hard to raise funds
for charities within Didcot including the Rotary club,
the Thong rangers , the Didcot Marathon runners, the
Cycling, Rugby and fishing clubs and individual efforts like Christine Reardon’s scarecrow trail
and the Olympic torchbearers. It has been a wonderful year.
Councillor Peter Read
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Litter Pick
The litter pick that was postponed from 16th March took place on Saturday
11th May. The day started bright and sunny but by 9am the grey clouds
had gathered and rain was threatening again.
Despite the grey skies Councillors Margaret Davies, Des Healy, Axel Macdonald, Scott
Wilgrove, Pete Read and Phil Hayward joined with 9 members of the public to pick up litter
throughout Didcot.
Although the number of pickers was low compared with similar events held in previous years
most of the town was covered with volunteers picking up litter on the Ladygrove, Mendip
Heights, Station Road, Macdonald Close, around the Scout Hut to the Wheatsheaf and along
the A4130 from Marsh Bridge to Tesco.
A total of 14 bags of rubbish and 24 bags of recycling were
collected in just 3 hours, plus a long metal pole. Two
supermarket trollies were reported to Sainsbury’s for collection
and a concrete post and some ceramic tiles which were too
heavy to be collected on the day will be collected by the District
Council fly tipping team.
Pictured below (from left to right) are Councillors Margaret Davies and Peter Read before
starting work , Councillor Phil Hayward, Councillors Scott Wilgrove, Des Healy and Axel
Macdonald with Councillor Macdonald’s daughter, Sophia and wife Denise.
Events of this kind could not take place with out the support of Biffa who loan litter picking
equipment and make special collections and more importantly the volunteers who give up
a few hours of their time to help make Didcot a nicer place to live.
Didcot Town Council want
Your Views on new Parish Boundary Lines for Didcot
As part of the district Community Governance Review, Didcot Town Council believes that the
boundary line of the town should be moved to include the existing housing areas and the
planned areas to the West and the North-East. The map below shows the areas; Great
Western Park, Ladygrove North East and Millbrook:
Including the above areas would mean the boundary of the town changing to the black
outlined area (shaded orange/brown/dark green) on the map below:
Please see over for how to respond to this consultation
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Didcot Town Council want
Your Views on new Parish Boundary Lines for Didcot
Your Town Council wants to know whether you agree or not that the planned and existing
housing areas of Great Western Park, Ladygrove North East and Millbrook (see map
overleaf) should be included in the parish boundary of Didcot and ask that you let us know by
answering the following question:
Do you agree that the town boundary line should be changed to include the planned and
existing housing areas of Great Western Park, Ladygrove North East and Millbrook?
Yes No
If you wish to add any comments please do:
Name and Address:
(We ask for your name and address to verify that you live in Didcot and your details will not
be used for any other purpose)
You can email your response and details to [email protected] with the subject
Community Governance Review, or complete the form via the website at www.didcot.gov.uk
or send to Didcot Town Council, Britwell Road, Didcot, OX11 7HN or hand it in at the
information centre on Britwell Road, Please respond by Friday 7th June 2013.
South Oxfordshire District Council is completing a community governance review of the
district, which includes the opportunity of changing the existing parish boundaries. Please
note that this review does not include any changes to the Great Western Park development
that is in Harwell parish which lies in the Vale of White Horse District Council area.
Didcot Town Council wants to know if you agree that Didcot’s boundaries should be moved to
cover all of the existing built up areas of Didcot and the new planned housing areas to the
West and North-East. This change would mean the residents in the following areas would be
represented by Didcot Town Council and pay towards the services provided through their
council tax:
Millbrook - within the built up area of town but at present in East Hagbourne parish.
Great Western Park – the planned area South of Wantage Road curving round to Park Road,
which is at present in West Hagbourne parish.
North-East of Ladygrove – between the Northern Perimeter Road (A4130) and the B4016,
which at present is in Long Wittenham parish.
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Didcot Twinning
This year Didcot sees the end of an era, with the closing of Didcot A but also a beginning, as
the town twins with Planegg, a Bavarian town to the south west of Munich.
Didcot’s Twinning Association was set up in 1997, and the town twinned with Meylan (France)
in 1999. In 2000 more than 60 Didcot residents were warmly welcomed in Meylan, a town on the
outskirts of Grenoble, nestled in a valley between the Vercours and the Belledonne mountain
ranges.
Although the towns differ in their geography, they have much in common. Both Didcot and
Meylan are located near centers of scientific excellence with world famous universities nearby.
In the past 14 years there have been regular exchanges between the two towns.
In these times of financial restraint, you might ask who pays for twinning. In fact, everyone who
travels from Didcot to Meylan pays their own travel costs but, once there, they might find it hard
to spend their euros. Members of the Meylan twinning association provide accommodation and
meals and their association also pays for incidental expenses such as visits to local places of
interest.
In return, when the Meylannais come to Didcot, host families provide free accommodation and
meals, and the visitors’ entertainment costs are covered by our Twinning Association, through
grants and fundraising events. In addition to meetings between citizens, the Twinning
Association has helped other organisations make contact with their opposite numbers in France.
A south Oxfordshire choir and a choir from Meylan have sung in joint concerts, both in England
and in France. There have been exchanges between artists, between young people (including
work experience opportunities) and between sports organisations.
The association is also pleased to support links between the primary and secondary schools
of Didcot and Meylan.
On July 6th 2013, Didcot is about to enter into a second twinning, this time with the German
town of Planegg. Like Didcot and Meylan, Planegg is a small town with strong links with world
class science and an adjacent university in Munich. Planegg, already twinned with Meylan, first
approached Didcot in 2000 to see if the town would like to establish a three-way partnership.
Initial visits opened up contact, establishing friendships, and this all comes to fruition on
Saturday 6th July when the Mayors of Didcot and Planegg will sign the new twinning charter in
the Civic Hall. If you would like to come along for this historic occasion and have the chance to
meet our new partners from Planegg, please get in touch via our website.
The Association is keen to welcome new members and, although it is useful if they can offer
accommodation to our visitors, it is neither a requirement for membership nor to join a twinning
visit. Nor is twinning restricted to Didcot residents; many of the Association’s members live in the
surrounding villages. To find out more why not come to the AGM on Wednesday June 19th at the
Civic Hall starting at 7.30 pm or visit our website www.didcottwinning.org.uk. This website also
carries more about twinning activities with details of forthcoming visits and fundraising events
and you can sign up for our newsletter.
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Rachael Spindler, pictured right, was recently appointed
as manager of the Civic Hall. Rachael is a life long
resident of Didcot and it is hoped that her local knowledge
of the town and it’s community, together with her years of
experience working in the leisure industry will help ensure
the on going popularity of the Civic Hall as a venue for all
kinds of events.
The Civic Hall has a 350 seat auditorium with stage and
licensed bar as well as four activity/meeting rooms with
seating capacities ranging from 10 to 150. During the day
the Civic Hall is busy with meetings and conferences but
in the evening it becomes a more vibrant place with
theatre and musical performances. The hall is also
available for private hire and is the perfect venue for
birthday or anniversary parties.
The Civic Hall is frequently used as a venue for wedding receptions of all sizes and the hall is
now licenced for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships so the whole event can take place under
one roof. The Diamond Jubilee Garden at the rear of the hall provides a lovely backdrop for
photos.
A new wedding package will be released in the near future and in August a wedding fayre is
planned that will help promote all the local businesses that are on offer to make your day a
memorable one.
As well as one off events the Civic Hall is still host to many regular events such as Older and
Bolder, Ceroc, meetings of the University of the Third Age and the RSPB to mention just a few.
Starting on Friday 31st May a new regular event will be an under 18 nights for the younger
residents of Didcot to enjoy live entertainment at an affordable cost
The Civic Hall is now on Facebook so you can follow us for the latest news or events listings
or click onto the Town Council website where you will find information about the Civic Hall.
If you are interested in hiring the hall,
attending an event or wish to find out more
about the Civic Hall, then please contact
Rachael on [email protected]
or 01235 512436.
What’s on at the Civic Hall
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Didcot Town Council
All Saints Ward
Annie Birchall 07788 645989 c/o Didcot Town Council [email protected]
Nick Hards 01235 510146 184 Abingdon Road OX11 9BP [email protected]
Jane Murphy 07970 932054 Bramley Cottage OX14 4DP [email protected]
Margaret Turner 01235 812958 18 Bosleys Orchard OX11 7NY [email protected]
Robert Bulman 61 Oxford Crescent OX11 7AL
Ladygrove Ward
Tony Harbour 01235 810255 48 Prestwick Burn OX11 7UZ [email protected]
Neville Harris 01235 511363 180 Abingdon Road OX11 9BP [email protected]
Chris Harrison 07531 025403 106 Wessex Road OX11 7SU [email protected]
Roger Hawlor 01235 519061 11 Haydon Road OX11 7JB [email protected]
Phil Hayward 01235 819799 19 Ouse Close OX11 7FE [email protected]
Bill Service 01235 510810 15 Nunney Brook OX11 7FW [email protected]
Northbourne Ward
Andrew Bailey 07889 581635 c/o Didcot Town Council [email protected]
Bernard Cooper 01235 811806 1 Loyd Road OX11 8JX [email protected]
Axel Macdonald 07425 176404 56 Campion Hall Drive OX11 9RN [email protected]
Peter Read 01235 211754 6 East Street OX11 8EJ [email protected]
Scott Wilgrove 01235 812181 130 Wantage Road OX11 0AJ [email protected]
Park Ward
Margaret Davies 01235 816496 15 Evenlode Drive OX11 7XG [email protected]
Eleanor Hards 01235 510146 184 Abingdon Road OX11 9BP [email protected]
Des Healy 01235 212102 19 Collingwood Avenue OX11 0AL
Catherine Kiely 01235 811596 195 Broadway OX11 8RU [email protected]
John Moody 01235 210242 63 Norreys Road OX11 0AW [email protected]
Council and Committee meetings in June, July and
August 2013
June
Environment 3rd
Planning and Development 5th
Council 10th
Finance and General Purposes 24th
Planning and Development 26th
July
Planning and Development 17th
Finance and General Purposes 22nd
Personnel and Administration 29th
August
Planning and Development 14th
Finance and General Purposes (if
required)
19th
All meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held in the Civic Hall unless otherwise stated.
The Council operates a policy of public participation at meetings. For more Information
please contact us by email to [email protected] or phone 01235 812637 or write to
Didcot Town Council, Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7HN or visit our
website www.didcot.gov.uk.
Staff
Dominic
Stapleton
Town Clerk
Karen Dodd Deputy Town Clerk
Brenda Andrews Outdoor Services Manager
Sharon Hickman Finance and Administration
Sue Atkins Information Centre
Manager
Paul Copley Grounds Supervisor
Steve Andrews Gardener
Richard Dowling Gardener
Justin Strong Gardener
John Jones Gatekeeper
Neressa Copley Pavilion Cleaner