Whilst the construction rate of new housing around the edge of town is apparently unstoppable the Didcot Gateway project has taken rather longer to get going.
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Didcot Gateway project
Mowbray Field in winter, Didcot
This is the second of my seasonal posts covering Mowbray Field in Didcot. My first post, published in autumn, contained an overview and visitor details so do pop over to this blog if you’re unfamiliar with the reserve.
Lockdown walks in Didcot: Great Western Park ponds circular
Time for another lockdown walk around Didcot. This week’s walk explores three ponds on (and near) the Great Western Park development in Didcot.
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Weekend takeaway: Caesar’s Grill, Didcot
One of the few treats remaining during these lockdown times is the weekend takeaway. When I heard about a new takeaway, Caesar’s Grill, opening on Ladygrove I decided it would be next on my list to discover. What did we think?
Lockdown walks in Didcot: Civic Hall circular
Walking has been a saviour in these lockdown times. Despite it being the middle of winter our opportunity to get out for daily exercise has never been more welcome. However, you’ve probably discovered that all-weather routes, such as the railway embankment, are incredibly busy and countryside footpaths are very muddy!
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Little free library in Didcot
A few weeks ago Sebastiana contacted me to let me know about the little free library she has set up outside her house in Didcot.
The 2020 Alternative Christmas Tree Festival, East Hagbourne
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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Christmas lights in Didcot
There aren’t many Christmas events this year but there are lots of Christmas lights in Didcot!
Walks near Didcot: Unhill Wood circular, near Moulsford
This is one of my favourite local walks on the Downs. The start point is only a 10 minute drive from Didcot but once away from the road you soon feel miles from anywhere.
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Weekend takeaway: The 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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