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‘Town expansion is not being Don’t miss life’s delayed, we are progressing’ precious moments ADVERTISING FEATURE
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By George Welch
Turner wanted updates on funding availability and progress made since DIDCOT’S future is going in the right November, when a bid of £250million direction with the garden town project was submitted to the government for infrastructure funding. set to step up a gear next month. The Liberal Democrat also wanted Didcot Garden Town board members will meet on March 19 to discuss how clarification on whether the project was to elect a chair, the structure of the being delayed and, if so, if the council’s Hearing loss left untreated affects Activities and social situations become board and governance aimed at future reputation was being harmed. less appealing and may be avoided. social working relationships, In response, Cllrand Harbour said South community involvement. Music, nature and people are less councils, thehealth, authorities Tony Harbour, the new garden town and Valeemotional mental ability, accessible. Loved ones may have to representative, believes progress is behind the project, have “done and physical health. Hearing repeat or act as an interpreter. already being made and that the everything possible to secure sufficient declines gradually and the and that “a considerable appointment of a board will give the funding” often The Better Hearing Exhibitions unite progress may has been project ‘more direction’ after claims it amount ofperson notmade”. realise how much leading hearing aid experts in your The Conservative added: “I can also was being delayed. local area for an event dedicated to it has deteriorated. This creates He said: “Next month’s meeting will categorically confirm the expansion those with hearing concerns. anddelayed. miscommunication is not being It is a allow the garden town project to be of Didcot stress Whether it’s learning about how These interactive events, held at venues agenda and the funding and moved forward to ensure we give the long-termat home and work and affects hearing works, best resources on people of Didcot a town to be proud of. partnerships needed to achieve it will in your area, are an ideal opportunity living with hearing loss, or what quality of life, productivity and “It is essential that all parties work need to grow and sustain over many for anyone to take advantage of a products on the market suit your self-confidence. together for the good of the town years. FREE Hearing Test, plus our Video “The short termism and lack of to progress this scheme without particular needs, our Consumer Otoscope technology, which gives you appreciation of these facts, amply complications and undue delays.” Guide is filled with advice, the opportunity to see what’s going on illustrated question, remains The phase of the Orchard Thesecond Better Hearing Exhibition will be by atthe these venues in your area:inside your ear via a colour monitor. information and guidance to help Centre is expected to be completed in the most serious risk to the garden you make the right choices and You can also see, try and hear the latest May and work on the Gateway Project, a town project.” As well as the £250m infrastructure major scheme transforming the station technology with live demonstrations decisions about your hearing. bid, a £6.2m government grant was forecourt, will begin later this year. ofwill your ideal aideighth and benefit the school. – the of its kind – will start INTREPID walkers dust off hearing Peartree Roundabout, Rd, Oxford, OX2 8JD for the North Perimeter Road Both are considered as twoWoodstock key awarded your Consumer’s WalkWithMe has raised in and finish at Moulsford their walking shoes forfriendly a from and professional advice on SchoolReceive facets of the garden town plan, which last summer. excess of £360,000 for a variety Wallingford on Sunday, May marathon trek around scenic improved hearing. near Whether you have Guide to Hearing Aids Cllr Harbour said that, since there is will accommodate 16,000 more homes of national and local charities. 13. to care for your south Oxfordshire this spring. questions about how (RRP £5.99) when and 20,000 new jobs over the next two no delay, the council’s reputation has can take part for a The route willmay takebe walkers FREE Walkers The challenge ears, will raise funds you’re worried that earwax been “greatly enhanced”, putting the decades. suggested donation of £50. through some ‘stunning’ for two charities – Maggie’s you book an appointment affecting you, or you’d like to find out authority in a “much Mr refutedHenley the ideaon thatThames, 28 Harbour Hart Street, RG9 2AU better position to To register or for more countryside, including the banks cancer care centre in Oxford and how good or bad your is, these Exhibition the scheme was being delayed when secure more infrastructure funding – information visit walkwithme2018. of thehearing River Thames and the at our Sue Ryder Nettlebed Hospice. exhibitionsevent are a simple way before to findlooping out. back to com quizzed at a council meeting last week. not just for Didcot, but for the district Ridgeway The 26-mile WalkWithMe OTHER VENUES IN YOUR AREA Chalgrove ward member David as a whole”.
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