Workmen at the Upper Reaches

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It is nearly six months since the Upper Reaches Hotel and Restuarant was suddenly closed and boarded up. There is no planning application yet for a change or use. But Sue saw workmen there today …
During the Guildhall Closure
Sue says, “While walking the dog this morning I noticed some activity in the car park of the Upper Reaches. One bloke was using one of those big hammer machines that rams down into the ground.

There were other workmen on the other side of the carpark, and others wandering around nearer the building. What is happening? Does anyone know?

I have heard a rumor that it may be turned into more housing? I think this would be a real shame. If run properly that site could be a wonderful venue and be a draw to the town.

During the Guildhall Closure

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During the Guildhall Closure
During the Guildhall Closure, events and activities that have their usual home at the Guildhall, are dispersed, and so the Charity Christmas Cards can this year be found at St Nicolas Church.
During the Guildhall Closure
St Nicolas have recently removed some of their pews to make a more flexible community space at the back. St Helen’s Church did something similar, but on a much bigger scale, back in 2004.
During the Guildhall Closure
Trinity Church removed their pews back in the 1970s so that the church space can be used flexibly by church and community groups. Adfas lectures have moved to Trinity during the Guildhall Closure, and there is a free taster lecture this week.
During the Guildhall Closure
Tickets for the Over 70s (Free) Christmas Party are now available and, instead of the Guildhall, the party this year is at Preston Road Commnity Centre.

Oxfordshire County Council – No end to the cuts

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the cuts
In Abingdon Library there is a poster advertising a consultation on the future of children’s services in Oxfordshire – that is the proposed closure of all Oxfordshire’s 43 Childrens Centres.
the cuts
There are also papers on further Budget saving options for 2016/17. There are 92 items that could be cut to produce savings. They include:
the cuts

  • Remove the real time bus information service to save £140,000 annually.
  • Remove subsidised bus services and save £1,220,000 annually.
  • Reduce street lighting maintenance and save £920,000 annually.
  • Cut the number of waste recycling centres to save £205,000 annually.
  • Reduce maintenance of footpaths to save £40,000 annually.
  • Stop the funding of the seven Health and Wellbeing centres (used by the elderly) to save £2,050,000 annually.
  • Reduce support for the homeless to save £1,500,000 annually.

There appears no end to the possible cuts. The Oxfordshire Consultation website has more information.