Local news: Wantage
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Grove & Wantage Extravaganza returns through new charity and rugby club partnership
A new partnership will bring the Grove & Wantage Extravaganza back in 2026 with free family entertainment and fundraising.
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Vale and Downland Museum named in Small Business Britain Green Growth 100 list
The Vale and Downland Museum has been named in the UK’s Green Growth 100, recognising its sustainability-led approach, renewable energy investment and leadership among small cultural organisations tackling climate change.
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Vistry and Abri to deliver 129 affordable homes at Kingsgrove Wantage
Vistry and Abri are partnering to deliver 129 new affordable homes at Kingsgrove in Wantage. The fully affordable development, supported by Homes England funding and built using modern timber construction, is set to begin this spring.
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Grove Business Park reaches major milestone as Phase One construction progresses
Phase One construction at Grove Business Park has reached a milestone with Logica 1 and 2 nearing internal fit-out. The redevelopment will add three new science-focused buildings by 2026, supporting up to 2,500 future jobs.
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Combating loneliness at Christmas with carols for the older generation at The Rivus in Wantage
The Rivus in Wantage is offering over 55s a supportive community during Christmas, with social clubs, festive events, and a carols evening this December to connect residents and locals in celebration.
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Steeleye Span announce 2025 winter tour with new album ‘Conflict’
Steeleye Span have announced their Winter 2025 tour alongside new album Conflict, their first in over five years. Featuring classic favourites and fresh material, the performance is at The Beacon in Wantage.
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Grove Business Park welcomes Croyde Medical as its latest occupier as expansion continues
Croyde Medical, a leading UK maternity equipment supplier, has become the latest occupier at Grove Business Park, signing for a 3,419 sq ft unit as the Park undergoes a major expansion.
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Last night of the Proms brings community together at The Rivus in Wantage
The Rivus in Wantage will live-screen The Last Night of the Proms on 13 September. A free, sociable evening of music and community spirit awaits, with complimentary refreshments and booking required.
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Persimmon Homes Wessex donates £1,000 to Oxford Hospitals Charity
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £1,000 to the Oxford Hospitals Charity as part of its Community Champions programme, which distributes £700,000 annually to good causes across Britain. The charity supports patients and staff by funding equipment, research, training, and facilities at Oxford’s hospitals.
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Mayor of Wantage launches care home’s new memory care floor for people with dementia
Elmbrook Court care home in Wantage has unveiled its redesigned Cedar memory care household, opened by Mayor Cllr Iain Cameron. Created in response to rising dementia cases, the Cedar floor provides a calm space for residents with higher sensory needs.
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Oxford Bus Company launches ‘Bus Together’ reduced group ticket for summer holiday travel
Oxford Bus Company has relaunched its Bus Together summer promotion, offering cheaper travel across Oxfordshire for families and friends. Groups of up to five can travel all day for just £15 using the mobile app and promo code SUMMERHOLS15.
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Play2Give football tournament 2025 raises most ever for Oxford Children’s Hospital
The Didcot-based charity founded by Andy Baker, hosted its biggest football tournament yet on 13 July, raising a record £7,455 for Oxford Children’s Hospital. The event saw 18 teams from local businesses, friends, and charities compete in Wallingford on one of the hottest days of the year.