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Gardens in Southern Oxfordshire now open for Spring
A selection of stunning gardens are opening this spring, here's a few to visit.
Half-term activities in Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire lays on the half-term activities for children in Didcot
2013 Speed & Steam Event Dates Announced
Experience the glamour, excitement and passion of F1 Racing and Steam Locomotives in one special day.
New sponsors for Wallingford Food Festival 2013
Wallingford Food Festival announces four new sponsors for the popular annual event
Team GB Olympic medalist support Macmillan MG Midget
Why is London 2012 medal winner and Classic car enthusiast Robbie Grabarz heading to Southern Oxfordshire?
Waterperry Gardens' silver saxifraga gains National Collection Status
The alpine saxifrages at Waterperry Gardens gain a second national collection status award
A four year old could do that
A new exhibition in Wantage challenges the popular criticism of modern art that "A four year old could do that"
Pendon Museum launches modelling masterclasses
New masterclasses promise expert advice and instruction on modelling techniques at Pendon Museum
Dates announced for 2013 Wallingford Food Festival
Mark the dates 18-19 May in your diary for Wallingford's 3rd annual Food Festival
A Monk’s Tale - the hidden habits of Wallingford Priory
As Wallingford Museum prepares to re-open on March 1st get a sneak preview of what's new
Rewind Festival unveils headline acts for 2013
We're so Excited: The Pointer Sisters, Kim Wilde, ABC and The B52's top the bill for this summer's 80's musical celebration
Welcome The Spring Snowdrops And Go Wild At Half Term
After a long winter, the first signs of spring are appearing. Southern Oxfordshire is ready to welcome the change of seasons with lots of nature themed activities for children,
Revolutionary rowing story captured through iconic painting
19th Century ‘Champion of the World’ joins Steve Redgrave’s Boat at River & Rowing Museum
February news from Pendon Museum
Leading Oxfordshire model museum Pendon, will open its doors during the February half term holiday.
Three Great Local Trips at a Discount
Didcot Railway Centre, Pendon Museum, and the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway band together for a three way joint promotion.
A motorcar for Mr. Toad
Workshop fun taking place at the River & Rowing Museum this February half term
Great Western Echo
The Great Western Society celebrates 50 years and 200 editions of its iconic magazine the Great Western Echo
Henley based Rivertime Boat trust wins Queens Award
The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2012 recognises volunteering work that is a social, economic or environmental service to the local community.
MG Car Club plans Christmas reunion for former employees
The MG Car Club is staging a festive gathering to bring together the men and women formerly employed at MG’s famous Abingdon works.
Tasty, Tasty: how four tourism award recipients have food in common
Awards handed out to four South Oxfordshire tourism businesses in the annual Beautiful South quality competition.
Festive events at Henley River and Rowing Museum
From Rowing across the Atlantic to Christmas with Mr Toad: Christmas Exhibitions and Activities at the River & Rowing Museum
Going for Gold: South Oxfordshire's tourism businesses aiming for top spots
Four South Oxfordshire businesses have been short-listed in the South East Regional Tourism Awards for Excellence 2012
Autumn news from Newington Nurseries
Garden colours, festive purchases, award nominations and lunch club details - it's all happening at Newington Nurseries
Henley's Medieval Market
Three days of Medieval merriment arrive in Henley on Thames
Blue Plaques and Royal Connections: Visiting Wallingford and its famous residents
Visiting Wallingford you are sure to spot one of more than 70 blue plaques - a talk on Friday November 9th aims to reveal more about its famous residents.
Visitors urged to choose the Chilterns
A new tourism website launches to promote The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Last chance to see Royal Wallingford exhibition
Wallingford Museum's 'Royal Wallingford' exhibition presents the remarkable history of the town’s royal connections, beginning with King Alfred and ending with Queen Elizabeth II
Unleash your inner pumpkin carver
Autumn means getting creative with colour, pumpkins and costumes. These six South Oxfordshire seasonal events lift the gloom and entertain in equal measure.
Thame Food Festival is a resounding success
What gripped 20,000 visitors, 100 stallholders and many celebrity chefs? Answer: Thame food festival 2012
In search of Agatha Christie
Out there in Wallingford, Cholsey or further afield, someone somewhere knows more than they are telling.
Row2Recovery: six extraordinary rowers on one epic journey
How four amputee and two able bodied servicemen completed a 51 day epic journey, rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic.
Food Glorious Food: The Very Best Of Thame
The Thame Food Festival is set to showcase the finest of Southern Oxfordshire's homegrown food and culinary talents.
When Didcot doubled for Moscow
Actors Keira Knightly and Jude Law bring Moscow to Didcot in the soon to be released film Anna Karenina.
Queen Victoria', liquorice and 'Pandemonium' at the Vale & Downland Museum
What is the connection between Queen Victoria and the Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage?
Henley Welcomes Olympic Heroes
On Saturday 25th August Henley will welcome its rowing Olympians with a row-past and open top bus tour
Southern Oxfordshire is keeping the Olympic spirit alive
Southern Oxfordshire has a series of events and activities that are guaranteed to keep our optimism going and the Olympic fun flowing.
Triumphant Thames: the River Thames transformation
New partnership exhibition celebrates the dramatic recovery of the River Thames from a biologically dead river in the 1950s to today’s thriving waterway.
River & Rowing Museum announces new exhibition of local landscapes
Anna Dillon's creative eye captures Southern Oxfordshire's countryside in a new exhibition at Henley River & Rowing Museum.
Rowing museum acquires copy of Henley's first Regatta programme
An extremely rare programme from the first Henley Regatta has been donated to the town's River & Rowing Museum.
Exploring Midsomer: The Towns and Villages at the Murderous Heart of England
Local man Chris Behan publishes a new book about the Southern Oxfordshire towns and villages used as Midsomer Murders locations.
Gardens in Southern Oxfordshire now open for Spring
A selection of stunning gardens are opening this spring, here's a few to visit.
Half-term activities in Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire lays on the half-term activities for children in Didcot
2013 Speed & Steam Event Dates Announced
Experience the glamour, excitement and passion of F1 Racing and Steam Locomotives in one special day.
New sponsors for Wallingford Food Festival 2013
Wallingford Food Festival announces four new sponsors for the popular annual event
Team GB Olympic medalist support Macmillan MG Midget
Why is London 2012 medal winner and Classic car enthusiast Robbie Grabarz heading to Southern Oxfordshire?
Waterperry Gardens' silver saxifraga gains National Collection Status
The alpine saxifrages at Waterperry Gardens gain a second national collection status award
A four year old could do that
A new exhibition in Wantage challenges the popular criticism of modern art that "A four year old could do that"
Pendon Museum launches modelling masterclasses
New masterclasses promise expert advice and instruction on modelling techniques at Pendon Museum
Dates announced for 2013 Wallingford Food Festival
Mark the dates 18-19 May in your diary for Wallingford's 3rd annual Food Festival
A Monk’s Tale - the hidden habits of Wallingford Priory
As Wallingford Museum prepares to re-open on March 1st get a sneak preview of what's new
Rewind Festival unveils headline acts for 2013
We're so Excited: The Pointer Sisters, Kim Wilde, ABC and The B52's top the bill for this summer's 80's musical celebration
Welcome The Spring Snowdrops And Go Wild At Half Term
After a long winter, the first signs of spring are appearing. Southern Oxfordshire is ready to welcome the change of seasons with lots of nature themed activities for children,
Revolutionary rowing story captured through iconic painting
19th Century ‘Champion of the World’ joins Steve Redgrave’s Boat at River & Rowing Museum
February news from Pendon Museum
Leading Oxfordshire model museum Pendon, will open its doors during the February half term holiday.
Three Great Local Trips at a Discount
Didcot Railway Centre, Pendon Museum, and the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway band together for a three way joint promotion.
A motorcar for Mr. Toad
Workshop fun taking place at the River & Rowing Museum this February half term
Great Western Echo
The Great Western Society celebrates 50 years and 200 editions of its iconic magazine the Great Western Echo
Henley based Rivertime Boat trust wins Queens Award
The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2012 recognises volunteering work that is a social, economic or environmental service to the local community.
MG Car Club plans Christmas reunion for former employees
The MG Car Club is staging a festive gathering to bring together the men and women formerly employed at MG’s famous Abingdon works.
Tasty, Tasty: how four tourism award recipients have food in common
Awards handed out to four South Oxfordshire tourism businesses in the annual Beautiful South quality competition.
Festive events at Henley River and Rowing Museum
From Rowing across the Atlantic to Christmas with Mr Toad: Christmas Exhibitions and Activities at the River & Rowing Museum
Going for Gold: South Oxfordshire's tourism businesses aiming for top spots
Four South Oxfordshire businesses have been short-listed in the South East Regional Tourism Awards for Excellence 2012
Autumn news from Newington Nurseries
Garden colours, festive purchases, award nominations and lunch club details - it's all happening at Newington Nurseries
Henley's Medieval Market
Three days of Medieval merriment arrive in Henley on Thames
Blue Plaques and Royal Connections: Visiting Wallingford and its famous residents
Visiting Wallingford you are sure to spot one of more than 70 blue plaques - a talk on Friday November 9th aims to reveal more about its famous residents.
Visitors urged to choose the Chilterns
A new tourism website launches to promote The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Last chance to see Royal Wallingford exhibition
Wallingford Museum's 'Royal Wallingford' exhibition presents the remarkable history of the town’s royal connections, beginning with King Alfred and ending with Queen Elizabeth II
Unleash your inner pumpkin carver
Autumn means getting creative with colour, pumpkins and costumes. These six South Oxfordshire seasonal events lift the gloom and entertain in equal measure.
Thame Food Festival is a resounding success
What gripped 20,000 visitors, 100 stallholders and many celebrity chefs? Answer: Thame food festival 2012
In search of Agatha Christie
Out there in Wallingford, Cholsey or further afield, someone somewhere knows more than they are telling.
Row2Recovery: six extraordinary rowers on one epic journey
How four amputee and two able bodied servicemen completed a 51 day epic journey, rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic.
Food Glorious Food: The Very Best Of Thame
The Thame Food Festival is set to showcase the finest of Southern Oxfordshire's homegrown food and culinary talents.
When Didcot doubled for Moscow
Actors Keira Knightly and Jude Law bring Moscow to Didcot in the soon to be released film Anna Karenina.
Queen Victoria', liquorice and 'Pandemonium' at the Vale & Downland Museum
What is the connection between Queen Victoria and the Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage?
Henley Welcomes Olympic Heroes
On Saturday 25th August Henley will welcome its rowing Olympians with a row-past and open top bus tour
Southern Oxfordshire is keeping the Olympic spirit alive
Southern Oxfordshire has a series of events and activities that are guaranteed to keep our optimism going and the Olympic fun flowing.
Triumphant Thames: the River Thames transformation
New partnership exhibition celebrates the dramatic recovery of the River Thames from a biologically dead river in the 1950s to today’s thriving waterway.
River & Rowing Museum announces new exhibition of local landscapes
Anna Dillon's creative eye captures Southern Oxfordshire's countryside in a new exhibition at Henley River & Rowing Museum.
Rowing museum acquires copy of Henley's first Regatta programme
An extremely rare programme from the first Henley Regatta has been donated to the town's River & Rowing Museum.
Exploring Midsomer: The Towns and Villages at the Murderous Heart of England
Local man Chris Behan publishes a new book about the Southern Oxfordshire towns and villages used as Midsomer Murders locations.
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