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New National Restrictions from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December

New National Restrictions from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December

1. Stay at home, except for specific purposes.

2. Avoid meeting people you do not live with, except for specific purposes.

3. Close certain businesses and venues.

Stay at home, reduce your day-to-day contact with other people, and together we can help reduce the spread of infection, protect the NHS and save lives.

Find out what you can and can't do - including what it means for working at home and business... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:30 by Rebecca

Tags: News, Update

Virtual Remembrance Sunday

Virtual Remembrance Sunday

8 November at 1.30pm

Royal British Legion and other organisations will be laying wreaths at the Oundle War Memorial on Sunday 8 November 2020 at 1.30pm

We will broadcast the event live on Oundle Town Council Facebook page @www.oundle.gov.uk

Following the broadcast we will post the video on our website to be viewed at anytime.

Please do not gather at the war memorial.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, people... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:52 by Rebecca

Tags: Remembrance Sunday, news, update

Ever thought of becoming a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator for your street

Ever thought of becoming a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator  for your street

OUNDLE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Are you a community minded person who wants to help reduce crime, promote greater vigilance, help to reduce the fear of crime and encourage a community spirit?

Why not consider volunteering to be a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator

Members register online but those without a computer are not excluded. A Co-ordinator's duties do not require a huge commitment of their time but... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:52 by Rebecca

Tags: News

Exciting Update On The Skatepark Halfpipe

Exciting Update On The Skatepark Halfpipe

Rampchild is making great progress on the new halfpipe ramp in the Recreation Ground. The base is nearly completed & we're expecting it to be completely finished by early next week (weather permitting).

Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:23 by Rebecca

Tags: News, News update, Update

Halloween Xplorer Coming To Oundle

Halloween Xplorer Coming To Oundle

The Active Communities team at Freedom Leisure in East Northamptonshire have put together a series of Xplorer programmes aimed at encouraging families to enjoy the October half term.

Freedom Leisure operates three leisure facilities on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council, along with a number of health and wellbeing services and initiatives throughout the year, including Xplorer.

Xplorer is a family... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:03 by Rebecca

Tags: News, News update

Volunteer Action - Service Update

Volunteer Action - Service Update

PHONE 01832 275433

EMAIL: ADMIN@VOLUNTEERACTIONOUNDLE.ORG.UK

Registered charity number: 1161080

Supported by East Northamptonshire Council

During the Coronavirus restrictions, Volunteer Action can offer the following services:

Transport to medical appointments (charges apply)

Free Prescription collection & delivery service (charges apply)

Food shopping and delivery (charges apply)

Friend-on-the-phone service.... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:29 by Rebecca

Tags: News, News update, Update

The Circus is coming to Oundle from Monday 5 October to Wednesday 7 October

The Circus is coming to Oundle from Monday 5 October to Wednesday 7 October

Oundle Town Council has honoured a long standing booking for James Richards Circus at the Recreation Ground next week.

They are following all the current Government guidelines and count as an outside event, their Risk Assessment is very thorough, and Environmental Health at ENC have approved their COVID-19 precautions which includes the following;

  • Reduced capacity to one third of their maximum capacity... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:26 by Rebecca

Tags: News, Update

New tool to increase recycling in East Northants launches

New tool to increase recycling in East Northants launches

As part of East Northamptonshire Council's (ENC) long term strategy to combat contamination in recycling bins across the district, each household will shortly receive a sticker to place inside their recycling bin lid which reminds residents about what can and cannot be recycled.

The stickers will be included in the next issue of ENC's resident magazine, ENCircle, which is due to hit doormats throughout... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:13 by Rebecca

Tags: News

Storm Francis triggers Amber wind warning

Yesterday's Yellow Weather Warning has now been escalated to an AMBER warning for WINDS from 2pm today until 10pm this evening.

This updated warning comes with a MEDIUM likelihood of MEDIUM impacts which means that:

  • Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
  • Some roads and bridges likely to close
  • There is a good chance that power cuts may occur,... Read More »

Posted: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:50 by Rebecca

Tags: News, Weather

MET Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning - Strong Winds on Tuesday & Wednesday

MET Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning - Strong Winds on Tuesday & Wednesday

Storm Francis will bring some very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage to trees.


What to expect

- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:01 by Rebecca

Tags: News, Weather