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Good luck to all our teams in action this weekend.
Let's hope some of our teams get to play.
60 years ago today, on Wednesday 20 November 1963, this photograph was taken of a 38xx class 2-8-0 locomotive approaching Chipping Sodbury tunnel in floods. We hope the photographer got off the tender before the loco reached the overbridge!
The photograph was sent to us by Ted Abear, who relates how he came to own it:
“The photo was one of many I got from the Western Region Publicity Office in Bishop’s Bridge Road, Paddington in 1965 when it was closing down. They let people at Paddington know they were getting rid of everything. Myself and two colleagues from the Control went, there was a massive collection of photos of everything railways, I picked up a load of loco and train photos, quite a few named trains among them. I paid sixpence for each photo, also some old GWR magazines, everything was sixpence, I had £5 of items, all the money collected was for the Railway Convalescent Homes. One colleague picked up three years’ bound copies of the GWR Magazine for 1/6p (7.5p in today’s money)
Whitesnake UK
The original tribute to Whitesnake. Formed in January 2005, Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale's Whitesnake, from the early classic ...Moody/Marsden line-up to the present day USA incarnation.
DOORS 7:30PM BAND:9PM
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🐟 Small selection of fish now available 🐟
Sea bass £7.99
Smoked haddock £6.49
Thia style fish cakes £5.99
Cod fillets £6.49
Tuna steaks £7.99
Salmon supremes £8.99
King prawns £7.99
(limited stock till after Christmas)
Following on from having a local artist in the library, Oxford Health Charity would like to invite everyone, that's right EVERYONE to add your artwork and ideas to Didcot’s Brilliant project!
We have postcards for you to pick up and add your own words, drawings, paint or collage too. Then all you have to do is post them into our very special postbox! All postcards will be added to an exhibition and ideas for public artwork.
Where can you find the postcards? Didcot Library!
Where can you post your completed postcards? Didcot Library!
When? Pop in anytime when Didcot Library is open!
It's free, it's fun and it's for everyone! 🖍🖌
Father Christmas is paying us a visit at Didcot Civic Hall!
Saturday 2nd December with slots from 330pm to 630pm
If you would like to sign up to meet Father Christmas please email [email protected] for more information.
£5 per chid which includes a gift for all 2 years and above
Spaces are limited and can only be confirmed once a payment has been received and a team member has sent a confirmation email.
Still undecided about coming to see Santa on our Santa Steam Specials? A few 'early bird' (or should that be 'early reindeer'?) prices are still available. Get into the Christmas spirit here: https://www.chinnorrailway.co.uk/product.php/414/santa-steam-specials
We're proud of many things, but this one feels special. We're delighted to announce that Glowb UK is officially a Which? Trusted Trader! 🥳🤩
Trust and transparency are at the heart of our business - this prestigious endorsement from Which? gives our customers another reason to believe we're as good as we say we are 😏
See what all the fuss is about and hear from our most recent customers here:
https://glowb.uk/reviews/
When someone catches you rolling out of bed after you've overslept 👀😏
FLINT FIRE
The new chaotic live tribute band to the legacy of the late iconic Keith Flint of The Prodigy.
DOORS 7:30PM BAND:9PM
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Best dressed award goes to 💙🧡
Staying dry and stylish at the same time, I think we might be needing something similar ourselves before long!
We've got some afternoon slots available in the meadow for Wednesday and Thursday this week for anyone looking for an afternoon run!
(We strongly advise wearing wellies, dinosaur suits are however optional)
Ready to transition to renewable energy and looking for ‘solar panel installers near me’? Getting started with solar panels should be your priority.
The Christmas season begins at Cranford this Saturday 12-3pm! Festivities, Raffles, Gift Stalls, Delicious Food and much more will all be on offer at Cranford's PTA Christmas Fair. Welcome! 🎅
Selected Year 8 pupils have the privilege of performing 'The Tempest' as part of tomorrow's Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation Festival at the Cornerstone Theatre in Didcot. Tickets available: https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/coram-shakespeare-schools-festival
Solar can seem complicated; it's new for most people. There are ways to make sure you have an easy ride exploring the benefits and moving forward with an installation perfect for your needs. Essentially it all comes down to the choice of installer.
At Glowb UK we stand for trust and transparency and above all else we're here to hold you hand. Empowering our customers to feel good about moving to renewables is what gets us out of bed in the mornings and we do that by keeping things nice and simple 👌
For a hassle-free, no-strings-attached experience, get started now with Glowb UK.
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We're making light work of solar.
Recruitment Morning!
DATE: Thursday 23rd November
TIME: 11:00-13:00
LOCATION: M&S Didcot
Here at Didcot Food Hall we currently have a wide range of customer service roles available, full time, part time, permanent and temporary. If you would like to be a part of the magic here at M&S Didcot Food Hall and enjoy great benefits, including 20% colleague discount, pop in and meet our expert team for more information.
Terms and conditions apply, must be over 16 to apply
SERIOUSLY COLLINS - Phil Collins & Genesis Tribute
Now in its 6th year. The show that has Phil Collins fans excited.
Chris Hayward and his band bring you the most authentic show to Phil Collins and Genesis.
No gimmicks, no bald wigs, just a genuine tribute to one of the biggest artists of our generation.
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NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY: CELEBRATING THOSE BUILDING RESILIENT BUSINESSES AGAINST ALL ODDS.
Meet Zoro: Entrepreneur, Companion Driver, Owner and Managing Director of Driving Miss Daisy Didcot. Wife to Terence Sr, Mother to Terence Jr and Nathan. Runner and advocate of continuous development and challenging ones self.
Emigrating from Zimbabwe to the UK in 2006, Zoro transitioned seamlessly from education and employment in broadcasting to working in care with the NHS.
Whilst these opportunities gave Zoro personal fulfilment, they did not meet her entrepreneurial needs or provide much needed work-life balance. So, in 2019, after extensive research into opportunities, she is delighted to own Driving Miss Daisy Didcot, a driving and companionship service specialising in, but not limited to, clients with limited mobility or disability, or who have learning or confidence challenges.
We started with one 'Daisy' vehicle and our first journey was Christmas Day 2019. Against all odds, Zoro successfully built up the business during the pandemic, supporting vulnerable people and their needs in and around Oxfordshire. She is now proud to offer a fleet of 7️⃣ vehicles and a strong team of companions. 👥
WOW! Please give it up for Zoro this
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We will be hosting our first "Pop-Up Closet" for residents this Friday.
Resident's will be invited to peruse the rails and see if there are any items that they would like to take to add to their wardrobes.
Thank you to Sustainable Didcot for donating a bag of clothes and enabling us to run this event.
Sooooooo proud of our Senior Performance Troupe!!!!! They have worked so hard preparing for their performance tonight of ‘Tony Through the Decades’ at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and they were SPECTACULAR!!!!!
It is always so lovely to watch our students bond and give their all on and off stage.
You’ve made us all proud today! 🤩🥰💃🏻🕺🏼🎭🎤
140 years ago today, on 18 November 1883, ‘Standard Time’ was introduced, dividing the world into 24 time zones. In its November 1933 edition the Great Western Railway Magazine celebrated 50 years since the introduction of ‘Standard Time’.
This completed a process which had been started in 1840 when the Great Western Railway adopted ‘London Time’ throughout its schedules, as the railway’s system spread westwards. At that date, clocks in Bristol were set 11 minutes behind those in London. A standardised time was adopted by Britain’s railways in 1847, based on Greenwich Mean Time and sometimes known as ‘Railway Time’.
With the spread of electric telegraph along the railway system, it became possible to transmit a time signal so that clocks on stations could be set to all show the same time. In 1933 the GWR Magazine reported the time signal came through at 10 am each day, adding that: “Probably the most unusual way in which the time signal is passed on is at Penzance station. Here, the telegraph clerk stands at the door of the office, and when the time signal comes through, he blows a horn, which is the signal for the guard of the 10.0 am up Cornish Riviera Express to give the engine driver ‘right away’. This photograph shows the 10 am ritual taking place at Penzance, where local time is 20 minutes after GMT.“
It was a Scottish engineer and publicist, Sir Stanford Fleming, who brought about the plan which from 18 November 1883 divided the earth into 24 zones, in each of which a uniform time would operate. One of the main advantages of ‘Standard Time’ was in the USA where the sheer size of the country resulted in each American railway company having its own time, or in the case of longer lines, several different time zones, and great confusion arose at overlapping points. It was estimated that in 1880 there were some 80 different standards of time in use by the American railway systems – a state of affairs which made a long rail journey awkward and very complicated.
At Driving Miss Daisy Ipswich we provide a unique transport + companionship service
The majority of our customers are unable to use a typical taxi service whereas we specialise in going the extra mile catering for a huge variety of people/specifc needs
We are demantia friendly, have wheelchair adapted cars, first aid trained colleagues + great interpersonal skills
This gives peace of mind to customers + their loved ones
Chistmas 2023 at Chinnor Railway starts in less than a week! Our first Santa Steam Special runs on 25th Nov with later dates selling fast. Please don't be disappointed - book whilst there are still places left: https://www.chinnorrailway.co.uk/product.php?xProd=414
Christmas has finally come to the shop 🎄
The window is looking festive and soon the shelves outside will be decorated too 🎄
Normally I am a bit of a grinch over Christmas but this year I am really excited to do Christmas in the shop and share the joy of Christmas with everyone 🎄
Knit and Natter: Wednesday 22nd November from 10:30 in our Bistro, all welcome
⭐CAUSE YOUR A SUPERSTAR, AND YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IT⭐
In honor of , let's spread kindness and celebrate individuality! New Theatre Oxford are embracing positivity with Jamie The Musical this Christmas.
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🗓️ Tue 12 Dec - Sat 30 Dec 2023
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Sailing into Bliss on the Turkish Riviera☀️🌊 Ahoy, fellow adventure seekers! Are you ready to embark on the ultimate Mediterranean escape? Join us for an unforgettable yacht vacation along the stunning Turkish Riviera. 🌞 Picture yourself basking under the warm Mediterranean sun, the gentle breeze in your hair as you set sail on turquoise waters. 🌊 Dive into crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim, or grab a paddleboard for some active fun. 🗓️ Dates: 28th September 🏝️ Destination: Turkish Riviera, Turkiye 🛥️ Yacht Details: Comfortable cabins, delicious onboard meals, and experienced crew Whether you're 30 or 75, this journey promises joy, exploration, and the kind of relaxation only the Mediterranean can offer. Limited spots available, so DM or email us at [email protected] to secure your place in this nautical paradise! 💌 Sun Fun You: Mediterranean Voyages #turkishrivierasail #MediterraneanEscape #yachtadventures #exploreturkiye #sailaway
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