A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
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June 17, 2026
Park Yoga proves a hit with record numbers rolling out their mats
Hundreds of people across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are rolling out their yoga mats and making the most of their local green spaces, with this year’s Park Yoga sessions already attracting record numbers.
June 1, 2026
New scheme launches to IGNITE support for artists in Oxfordshire
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon in Wantage have joined forces to launch IGNITE: a new scheme giving artists free access to professional spaces, support and opportunities to develop and share their work.
May 14, 2026
Get active this half term with free family fun, shows and exciting activities for all ages
Young children and their families can dive into a mix of free and budget-friendly fun across the Vale, with plenty of exciting activities and entertainment to enjoy together.
May 8, 2026
Former taxi driver convicted for fraud and insurance offences after forging licence documents
Vale of White Horse District Council has successfully prosecuted a former taxi driver from Kennington near Oxford who admitted to fraud and insurance offences after forging licence documents to continue working as a licensed driver.
May 5, 2026
Volunteer-run café at The Beacon celebrates first birthday!
Brews and Books Café run by Wantage Literary Festival at The Beacon in Wantage has celebrated its first birthday.
March 25, 2026
Hop into Easter with lots of fun for all the family
Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from30 March to 11 April.
February 17, 2026
Leaders’ Report
Wednesday 11 February 2026 Thank you all for being here tonight. I am really glad that we are in a new home, and am looking forward to our next meeting being live-streamed – providing the openness and transparency that I know we as councillors welcome. Obviously the big news tonight is our budget and we […]
February 6, 2026
Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term
Starting on 15 February, families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a fun-filled half-term with a range of free and low-cost activities, from sports and games to theatre and arts and crafts.
February 2, 2026
Vale of White Horse Leader urges Chancellor to go further in supporting hospitality businesses
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise concerns on behalf of local hospitality businesses following the Government’s recent announcement of a 15% per cent business rates discount for pubs and music venues.
January 14, 2026
New community repair hub opens in Abingdon
People in Abingdon and neighbouring villages will benefit from a new community repair hub, Shed Space, which offers a space to refurbish bikes and household items as well as opportunities to make new friends and share skills.
