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Posted on January 15, 2022February 12, 2022

Pubs around Didcot: lunch at The George and Dragon, Upton

George and Dragon, Upton

The George and Dragon pub at Upton is a great destination for walkers and cyclists. It’s only a couple of miles from Didcot along the old railway embankment and it’s also a convenient  halfway stop for those heading up onto the Ridgeway.

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Posted on October 2, 2021

Pubs around Didcot: lunch at The Crown, South Moreton

The Crown, South Moreton

Our visit to The Crown at South Moreton has been a long time in the offing.

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Posted on August 21, 2021

A visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Island Farm donkeys

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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Posted on June 26, 2021

East Hagbourne scarecrow trail 2021

2021 East Hagbourne scarecrow trail

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.

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Posted on June 12, 2021June 13, 2021

Pubs around Didcot: dinner at The Bear Inn, North Moreton

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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Posted on May 15, 2021

2021 Artweeks

2021 Artweeks

One of the early casualties of last year’s lockdown was the county wide Artweeks events. Usually taking place in May, the events reverted to online shows.

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Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

2021 West Hagbourne dragons

2021 West Hagbourne dragon

Happy St George’s Day! To celebrate, why not visit the celebratory displays in West Hagbourne?

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Posted on December 19, 2020November 28, 2021

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”

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