It’s a long 18 months since I last wrote one of these posts. The world has changed but events are back!
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Things to do in and around Didcot in October 2021
Cycle rides around Didcot: Didcot to Abingdon
I would love to cycle more for leisure but am put off by the volume of traffic on local roads.
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A visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
I love driving from Didcot to Wallingford and looking out for the Island Farm donkeys in their paddocks. If you’ve never popped in for a visit why not make the short detour next time you go past?
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Pubs around Didcot: dinner at The Pack Horse, Milton Hill
We ate lunch at The Packhorse Inn during last year’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme and I’ve wanted to return for dinner ever since. Now that I’ve finally managed it, what did I think?
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Walks around Didcot: Upton, Blewbury and East Hagbourne circular
This circular route from Didcot begins with a walk along the railway bank to Upton before crossing fields to reach Blewbury and East Hagbourne.
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Didcot Town Council wildflower beds
I had another post planned for this week but when I saw the flowering wild flower verge near Didcot Civic Hall I decided to revise my schedule.
East Hagbourne scarecrow trail 2021
The East Hagbourne scarecrow trail is back after a year’s absence. Running until 11 July, the trail is a great way to spend an hour or two, particularly if you combine it with cake and tea from the church.
Pubs around Didcot: dinner at The Bear Inn, North Moreton
Last weekend we visited The Bear Inn in North Moreton for a birthday celebration. The owners had changed since our last visit but we still enjoyed a hearty meal.
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Didcot Garden Town residents sounding board – and my suggestion
I first became aware of the Didcot Garden Town residents’ sounding board whilst researching my blog on the Didcot Gateway project.
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Sports clubs for children in Didcot
With the easing of lockdown many parents are keen to encourage their children to join sports clubs. Read on for a selection of sports clubs in Didcot:
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