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Posted on December 19, 2020December 19, 2020

The 2020 Alternative Christmas Tree Festival, East Hagbourne

Hagbourne Christmas trees

Welcome to my last blog post of 2020! Last week I showcased Christmas lights in Didcot. This week it’s the turn of the Christmas tree festival in East Hagbourne.

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Posted on November 28, 2020

Weekend takeaway: The Wheatsheaf, East Hendred

Wheatsheaf, East Hendred

Last weekend I had the best takeaway of 2020. It was also my first ever takeaway meal from a pub.

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Posted on October 31, 2020

Halloween trail photos

Halloween

As mentioned in last week’s blog, Halloween trails have taken the place of Trick or Treating this year. Continue reading “Halloween trail photos”

Posted on October 10, 2020

Walks near Didcot: East Hendred to Ardington circular walk

View towards Ardington

This walk visits two local villages, both with good pubs, interesting histories and thriving communities.

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Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020

Lunch at Style Acre tearoom, Blewbury

Style Acre tea room, Blewbury

Pre Covid-19, Style Acre tea room was one of our regular lunch haunts. Whilst it initially closed during lockdown it reopened over the summer, first as a takeaway and now for eat in dining. What did we think of our recent visit?

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Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

Earth Trust Broad Arboretum, near Long Wittenham

Broad Arboretum

Whilst most readers will be familiar with Wittenham Clumps how many of you have discovered Broad Arboretum? It sees a fraction of the visitors that flock to the nearby Clumps but has plenty of interest for nature lovers.
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Posted on August 30, 2020

Cake! At the Dorchester Abbey tearoom

Blackcurrant and lemon stripe cake, Dorchester Abbey tearoom

Last weekend I made my first visit of the year to Dorchester Abbey tearoom. Situated in the abbey grounds the small tearoom offers a varied selection of cakes, all baked by local volunteers. Of course, it’s not the only attraction in Dorchester-on-Thames so why not visit for the afternoon, eat cake and explore the village.

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Posted on August 22, 2020August 23, 2020

A wander around Blewbury

Nottingham Fee, Blewbury

We often visit Blewbury, although this is usually to eat lunch at the Style Acre tea room. This week I decided to explore the village itself. What did I discover?

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Posted on May 30, 2020August 23, 2020

East Hendred knitting trail

Knitted figures, East Hendred

East Hendred is a great village to wander around at any time but one lady’s craft obsession has made it even better at the moment!

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Posted on May 9, 2020August 23, 2020

Walks near Didcot: East Hagbourne – Blewbury Mill circular route

Stream near Hagbourne Mill Farm

This is a walking route I’ve re-discovered recently, primarily due to the coronavirus lockdown and trying to find different places for my daily exercise.

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