Local News
Amber Heat Health Alert Oxfordshire
5th September 2023
The Met Office has issued an amber Heat-Health Alert (Enhanced hot weather response) for most of the country, including the local area, which is in effect between 05/09/2023 at 12:00 and10/09/2023 at 21:00.
Significant impacts are probable across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures, including: observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups.
For more information visit Heat-health Alert service – Met Office and
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Appleton Players in the Village Hall from 18th–21st October!
1st September 2023
The Appleton Players are performing Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads in the Village Hall from 18th–21st October and tickets are available from the Community Shop or online:
They also have an offer – if you would like to see all of the monologues you can purchase tickets for two different nights for £15:
https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CQTD
UPDATE – Village Show!
22nd August 2023
Please noted the updated poster revised to make it clear that it is THE ENTRY FORMS that must be in the box in the Appleton Village Shop by 6th September NOT the entries!
School Holidays Activities
27th July 2023
The District Council’s Active Communities Team work across the district to help residents with their physical health and wellbeing. School Holiday Activities – Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Every school holiday they have an array of free and low-cost activities planned, including activities for families that are signed up to YouMove. You can find out more about YouMove on our YouMove webpage.
Also check out The Beacon Wantage for details of their free summer activities with the Active Communities team.
Scams
Oxfordshire County Council has put together a list of scams for residents to be aware of. The list can be found on their website by clicking here.
Quiz Night – Results!
26th July 2023
Over 50 people took part in the Quiz Night at the Village Hall.
The competition was closely contested, with the winning team scoring an admirable 49 1/2 points, out of a possible 60.
We raised about £300.00 to help the Evergreens.
Create a Contemporary History Of Appleton With Eaton when Charles III Came to the Throne in 2023
13th June 2023
So that future generations living in our village know how we lived, worked, and played in this Coronation Year we are hoping to capture thoughts and first-hand experience from all age groups on the back of these cards.
This is an Appleton with Eaton History Group Project.
A message from newly elected District Councillor Mark Coleman
Hello from your newly elected District Councillor.
I aim to hold regular surgeries in the village to discuss any Council issues you may have. . If you wish to contact me directly, please email me at mark.coleman@whitehorsedc.gov.uk.
I look forward to working on your behalf.
Yours, Mark Coleman
Cllr Mark Coleman
Thames Ward – Vale of White Horse DC
