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What's happening in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the surrounding area:

SODC livestreaming
April 23, 2026

SODC livestreaming

South Oxfordshire District Council are expanding their livestreaming to include full council meetings. You can now easily watch key decisions live or on catchup. Their first full council meeting will livestream on 14th May.   See below for link.

 


 
Nora's Cafe open
April 7, 2026

Nora's Cafe open

Nora's Kitchen has reopened.   All sorts of delicious cakes, drinks and lunches.
Ancient Cob Wall
March 6, 2026

Ancient Cob Wall

A request from the village History Group for donations towards the ancient cob wall in St Agatha's churchyard has been successful and work has started.   Do go down and have a look.   It is fascinating.
Wallingford Food Bank
January 12, 2026

Wallingford Food Bank

Would you like to help at the Food Bank? They need packers who are physically fit as the work is very demanding. You need to be available on Mondays and Fridays between 9 and 12 and a fast worker. Please visit the website to complete the enquiry form. THANK YOU!
SODC Waste change of rules
January 12, 2026

SODC Waste change of rules

From 14th January you must book in advance before visiting any of the Oxfordshire household waste recyling centres.  Details below.
Brightwell School admissions changes
December 10, 2025

Brightwell School admissions changes

There have been changes to the planned admissions arrangements for 2027 - 2028 for Brightwell cum Sotwell C of E Primary School.   Please see details below.