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Posted on May 15, 2022

Didcot: my top 10

Cornerstone, Didcot

Over the years Didcot has sometimes had a bad press. It doesn’t have the river or history of Abingdon or Wallingford, or the market town feel of Wantage. Yet it has so many great things going for it I thought I’d choose my top 10 things about Didcot.

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Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022

Do good In Didcot in 2022

2022

Happy New Year from In Didcot! Have you made a New Year resolution? If you’re still deciding, how about helping Didcot and its community? Read on for 10 ideas:

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Posted on December 4, 2021

Freemasons open the first Masonic Lodge in Didcot

Didcot Lodge Consecration at the Berkshire Masonic Centre, Sindlesham

For many years Didcot has been the odd one out among our neighbours for not having its own masonic lodge. Abingdon has had a lodge since 1863, Wallingford since 1881 and Wantage since 1904.

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Posted on October 15, 2021

Introducing Wild Didcot

Bee on thistle

Are you interested in wildlife? Wondering how you can help nature thrive in Didcot? Then read on to find out more about Sustainable Didcot’s new initiative.

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Posted on March 27, 2021

Didcot Solar Streets

Didcot Solar Streets

If you’ve ever considered getting solar PV panels for your roof then this post may be of interest.

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Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

Didcot Baby Monday

Didcot Baby Monday

Have you had a baby recently, or know someone who has? Kath Goldsby-West  contacted me to let me know about Didcot Baby Monday, a support group for new parents.
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Posted on March 21, 2020

Didcot: coronavirus (Covid-19) volunteer and donation opportunities

Didcot daffodils

Our lives have changed immensely since my last post just a week ago. My regular blog schedule is out of the window so I’ll refocus my blogs on signposting help, advice and ideas to see us all through the Covid-19 epidemic. (And I hope the daffodil picture cheers you up!)

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Posted on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

Didcot Hospital League of Friends

Didcot Community Hospital

If you’ve lived in Didcot for a while you’re probably familiar with the Didcot Hospital fete which takes place in the grounds every August Bank Holiday Monday.

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Posted on March 7, 2020March 7, 2020

Didcot Concert Orchestra

Didcot Concert Orchestra

Do you love classical music? If so, Didcot Concert Orchestra (DCO) might be perfect for you! I met the founders, Geoff and Jackie Bushell, to find out more.

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Posted on February 22, 2020February 20, 2020

Didcot Good Neighbour Scheme

Didcot Good Neighbour Scheme

The Didcot Good Neighbour Scheme (DGNS) matches volunteers with elderly, lonely or isolated people in the Didcot area. I met Sandy, the volunteer co-ordinator, to find out more about the service and how local residents can help, or be helped.

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