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12/06/2026

If you’re able to, please consider attending one of the drop-in sessions to share your views on the proposed Market Place improvements by Oxfordshire County Council.

These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the proposals, ask questions, and hear information directly from those involved. Taking part allows you to make your voice heard and help shape the future of the project.

Whether you support the proposals or have concerns, your feedback is valuable, so please make the most of the opportunity to get involved.

Oxfordshire County Council has launched a public consultation on proposed highway and public realm improvements for Market Place, Wantage. www.letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wantage-market-place-design

The online survey will also be supported by two drop-in events for members of the public to find out about the project and speak to the team in person:

Saturday 13 June 2026 – 10am - 4pm at The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX
Tuesday 16 June 2026 – 5pm - 8pm at The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX

More details and useful links can be found here: https://wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/market-place-public-consultation/

12/06/2026

Oxfordshire County Council has launched a public consultation on proposed highway and public realm improvements for Market Place, Wantage. www.letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wantage-market-place-design

The online survey will also be supported by two drop-in events for members of the public to find out about the project and speak to the team in person:

Saturday 13 June 2026 – 10am - 4pm at The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX
Tuesday 16 June 2026 – 5pm - 8pm at The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX

More details and useful links can be found here: https://wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/market-place-public-consultation/

08/06/2026

Less than a month to go now until the Wantage International Food & Drink Festival! Make sure to mark your calander now! 👇

🌎 WANTAGE INTERNATIONAL FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2026 🌎

📅 Sunday 5 July 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Wantage Market Place
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Enjoy food and drink from around the world, live music, family entertainment and free children's activities.

Featuring Oxford Samba Band, Rock Choir, Hartbeats West African Drumming, belly dancing, line dancing and more.

A fantastic family day out in the heart of Wantage.

02/06/2026

Just over a month until your delicious trip around the world!... 🌎

Mark your diary now for this year’s Wantage International Food & Drink Festival! 👇

📍 Wantage Market Place
📅 Sunday 5 July 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
🎟️ Free to attend, with free children’s activities throughout the day!

Live music and family entertainment in the heart of the town. Discover delicious food and drink from different cultures, enjoy vibrant performances, and soak up the festival atmosphere!

🎶 Live entertainment includes:
🥁 Oxford Samba Band
🤠 Vale and White Horse Line Dancers
💃 Rose Hips Belly Dancing
🎤 Rock Choir
🎵 Vocalize Choir
🥁 Hartbeats – West African Drumming

We’re also delighted to welcome Helen Browning OBE, who will be speaking about organic farming during the event.

There’ll be lots for families and children to enjoy too:

🍪 Decorate your own cookies
🍕 Decorate your own pizza
🎨 Face painting and crafts
🌎 World food trail passport challenge

Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or simply looking for a great community day out, there’s something for everyone at the Wantage International Food & Drink Festival!

A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event:
💜Wantage House of Spice
💙Serica Silk
💚Elite Ladies Dance

21/05/2026

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Discover what’s happening across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse with our events calendar and go-to guide.

19/05/2026

Wow, Lesley Ford - Hampers, Food & Lifestyle has made it through to the Top 10 Finalists for the Best Farm Shop / Deli in Bucks and Oxon!!

Now let’s get this business to the winning post by voting and bringing the Award to Wantage.

Get voting in the link below 👇

19/05/2026

Don’t forget, you’ve only got until the end of this week to sign up to our e-newsletter and be in with a chance of winning a £20 voucher for a local Wantage business! 🎉

By signing up before 22 May, you’ll automatically be entered into the prize draw!

Why sign up?
✅ Regular council updates
✅ What’s on in Wantage & upcoming events
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🔗 Sign up here:
https://wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/e-newsletter/

12/05/2026

Looking for a new book to read? Head to Wantage Bookshop.

Huge congratulations to two of our wonderful booksellers — Nicki Thornton () and Nicola Cornick — both of whom have brand new books out this month! 📚✨

We’re incredibly proud to have such talented writers as part of our team ❤️ You can find copies of both of these brilliant new novels in store now at Wantage Bookshop — and if you spot them in the shop, do be sure to congratulate them… and perhaps even ask them to sign your copy! ✍️👏

Huge congratulations to two of our wonderful booksellers — Nicki Thornton () and Nicola Cornick — both of whom have brand new books out this month! 📚✨

We’re incredibly proud to have such talented writers as part of our team ❤️ You can find copies of both of these brilliant new novels in store now at Wantage Bookshop — and if you spot them in the shop, do be sure to congratulate them… and perhaps even ask them to sign your copy! ✍️👏