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Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public. 

young people

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November 18, 2025

£96,000 funding boost to expand youth activities

Children and young people across Wantage, Grove and surrounding areas will continue to benefit from exciting youth activities, as Sweatbox Community Youth Services secures further funding.

Silhouettes of six children standing and playing against a bright teal background, with outlines of various sports equipment such as footballs, table tennis paddles, bats, and balls in the corners.

May 16, 2025

Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more!

Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Come along to Abingdon Fun Day on Wednesday 28 May – a completely free day of games, sports, and family activities at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre!

A man and a child looking a an Xplorer document out the woodlands

January 31, 2023

Fun, free and low-cost activities for families this February half term

There’s an array of free or low-cost activities this February half-term to keep the kids entertained across South Oxfordshire and the Vale. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils arts centres and Active Communities team have planned a week of theatre, workshops and physical activities for children and their families to engage with. […]