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Mar11Thu20217:30 pm Parish Council MeetingParish Council MeetingMar 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmThe Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 11th March 2021.Apr8Thu20217:30 pm Parish Council MeetingParish Council MeetingApr 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmThe Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 8th April 2021.Nov20Sat20217:30 pm Moonrakers @ St Mary's ChurchMoonrakers @ St Mary's ChurchNov 20 @ 7:30 pmMoonrakers is an Oxford-based group of four musicians who pride themselves in having brought traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres and festivals across the UK. The fact that the band “just oozes … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Athletics Club
Athletics Club Plans
Long Wittenham Athletics Club has outlined ambitious plans for future developments on Bodkin’s Field, including an expansion of the existing clubhouse and long-term plans for tennis courts and adult exercise equipment. The club wants to enlarge the club house with … Continue reading
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Big Picnic Lunch Success
A huge thank you to the organisers of the inaugural Long Wittenham Big Picnic Lunch which took place at Bodkins Field yesterday afternoon. A good turn out of approximately one hundred and fifty villagers and fine weather made it a … Continue reading
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Big Picnic Lunch – 30th June
All residents should have received a flyer (see below) for The Wittenhams’ Big Picnic Lunch to be held on Sunday 30th June at Bodkins. It is being jointly coordinated by the WI and Long Wittenham Athletic Club. It stems from … Continue reading
New Hedge for Bodkin’s
Residents may have noticed that the hedge along the front of Bodkin’s Field on Northfield Lane has undergone substantial work. Parish Councillor Steve Brown explains what’s been done: “Following the very successful upgrade of the play equipment at Bodkins Field, … Continue reading
Councils Aid Athletics Club
Long Wittenham Athletics Club has been given a financial boost from local councils towards the cost of a new boiler and hot water system which have broken down. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and Long Wittenham … Continue reading
Big Lunch Update
Members of village groups attended a meeting on Monday 26th November at the Athletics Club to plan for the village Big Lunch which is lined up for Sunday 30th June next year on Bodkin’s Field. The Wittenham Big Lunch will … Continue reading
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Bodkin’s Field History Discovered
When the Athletic Club’s Life-Vice-President Bill Symonds decided it was time to clear out his garden shed, little did he realise his efforts would unearth a trip down memory lane for himself, the club and Long Wittenham. Bill discovered a … Continue reading
Village Big Lunch
Planning is underway for a Long Wittenham “Big Lunch” to celebrate the community and the 100th birthday of the Womens’ Institute in Oxfordshire. The Wittenham branch of the WI was formed 70 years ago. On Monday 26th November at 7.30pm … Continue reading
Long Wittenham Running Group
There are plans afoot to start an informal running group in Long Wittenham. Whether you can plod, do 5Ks, 10Ks or marathons you are invited to come along to the group, which hopefully will meet every Wednesday evening. The main … Continue reading
Athletics Club Stalwart Steps Down
It’s all change at Long Wittenham Athletics Club. Long serving president Bill Symonds has stepped down after fifteen years in the role and has been replaced by former chairman Derek Meadham. His position has been taken over by Ian Burton. … Continue reading