Happy Christmas to Everyone!

This year there were new lights in the tree outside County Hall as shown in the photo above, so I am taking the opportunity of sharing this with everyone at Christmas time.   They look prettier than the picture in reality as they have 'snowdrops' falling which is difficult to capture on my mobile 'phone!

I have only just recovered from a bout of 'flu and I know others have also been suffering, but hopefully now Christmas Eve is here, we can all relax and enjoy the festive spirit.

May I take this opportunity of wishing all residents of Grove and Wantage a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2015.  

Hanneys Rail Bridge and Cow Lane Closure

The next bridge to be done by Network Rail for continuing the electrification programme in our area is the Hanneys rail crossing at Cow Lane which is the bridleway shown in the above photo (right).   There are several notices at the entrance to the by-way (photo above left), which explain the temporary closure of the bridge from 20th January until 2nd February 2015 whilst ground investigation works take place.  

The bridge will be reduced in width, but there will be no change to the usage of the bridleway for pedestrians, cyclists, horseriders and farm machinery in the future.  The main works to the bridge itself will take place later in the year.  Dates have not yet been confirmed.

I was delighted to be at the re-opening of the A417 last week after the successful completion of the Challow bridge which happened on schedule as I had posted here previously.