The Village Directory has details of services and businesses operating in and around Long Wittenham. You can find out contact information for
- Places to eat, drink and stay
- Things to see and do
- Shops, services and suppliers
- Village clubs and groups
If you would like to be included in the Village Directory, please email us!
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Barn Close Beauty
Contact: Sally Watts
Based on ancient and traditional Eastern techniques, Sally Watts will introduce you to a totally new experience in Zahra Hair Removal and Zahra Prescriptive Skin Care. Hair removal treatments start from £6, while facials start from £20. Sally also offers Tension Relief Massages, Bio-sculpture Gel Nails and manicures. Gift vouchers are also available. For more information visit Sally’s website
Blake's Taxis
Cell Phone: 07876 685695
Friendly and reliable service based in Long Wittenham. All airports covered, regular bookings available, Long Wittenham, Clifton Hampden, Appleford, Abingdon etc.
Blue Room
Contact: Christine Howson
Work Phone: 01865 407241
Personal Email: christinehowson@aol.com
Available in Long Wittenham and Dorchester. Treatments include Hand & Nail Grooming from £11, Facials from £25, Waxing from £4, Eye Treatments from£6.50 and Massages from £19. Pre-Wedding and Wedding Day treatments, gift vouchers, Ladies group pamper evenings and Teen skin/nail care parties and much more are on offer from Christine Howson.
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Camino del Flamenco
Work Email: production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk
Classes for all ages are run on Thursdays in the Village Hall. The timetable is divided into three terms which run as; September to December, January to end March, April to July.
Clifton Cars Chauffeur Services
Contact: Mike Pearson
Work Phone: 01865 407076
Cell Phone: 07768 362732
Personal Email: pearson.mike@virgin.net
Clifton Cars Chauffeur Services specialises in high quality personal chauffeuring performed by our ex-Met.Police Advanced driver, who will transport you in your own vehicle on long-distance travel (air and sea ports, etc) at a fraction of the price of hiring a car or taxi. We have performed this service for several clients, both private and business, over the past 15 years, saving them about 50% of their transport costs. Please contact us with your travel requirements or for more information regarding costs and legal requirements etc.
Clifton Hampden Post Office & Village Stores
Work Phone: 01865 407701
http://www.cliftonhampdenstores.com/
CLIFTON HAMPDEN POST OFFICE & STORES is often described as an ‘Aladdin’s cave’. Freshly baked loaves, croissants, hot pies and pasties - great if you’ve missed breakfast, organic meat, chocolate and preserves, as well as a selection of wheat and gluten free cakes and biscuits. The grocery section of the stores has all your daily essentials, as well as a wide selection of sweets and crisps and pick n’ mix too. Clifton Hampden Post Office and Stores offer an extensive range of services including dry cleaning & laundry, door to door deliveries and collections, shoe repairs, and of course the Post Office.
Close to the Veg
Contact: Clare Ferguson
CLOSE TO THE VEG is a small market garden, producing fresh fruit and vegetables for local people. Based on the Earth Trust Estate, near Wittenham Clumps, the produce is all grown using environmentally friendly methods and no chemicals. Clare Ferguson aims to create a thriving ecosystem where frogs, ladybirds and beetles take care of the pests, and the vegetables take care of themselves. The produce is sold mainly through veg box deliveries – if you live or work near to the site or near Clare in East Oxford, you can get one! Please visit her website for more information and to place your orders!
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Earth Trust
The Earth Trust has one of the county’s natural gems, the Wittenham Clumps, at the heart of its estate. The Wittenham Clumps is an iconic landscape, visited and loved by generations. The Trust’s school programme stretches across the county and their education and visitor centre, Project Timescape, explores the evolution of the local landscape.
Executive Cars Oxford
Cell Phone: 07894 957268
Work Email: TC.PrivateHire@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.executivecarsoxford.co.uk
Based in Long Wittenham, offering airport transfers to and from the Oxford area. We also cater for weddings, parties, tours. Account and corporate welcome.
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Garden Secrets
Contact: Jenny Brazier
Work Phone: 01865 407456
Work Email: gardensecrets@tiscali.co.uk
Garden Secrets is run by Husband and Wife team Jenny & Steve Brazier of Westfield Road. They can be contacted on 01865 407456 or emailed at gardensecrets@tiscali.co.uk
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Kim's Finest Quality Grimsby Fish
Cell Phone: 07806 602776
KIMS’S FINEST FRESH QUALITY GRIMSBY FISH. Delivered direct to your door every Tuesday morning, or brought from Kim at The Plough on Tuesday nights. Kim offers a great selection of fresh fish and seafood and can often take orders and requests. Call Kim on 07806 602776 or pop into The Plough on a Tuesday evening for further details.
KL Fitness
Contact: Karl Beacham
Cell Phone: 07843 528910
Work Email: Karl.beacham@klfitness.co.uk
Personal training, Pilates, Relaxation massage, Nutrition, and Sports Therapy
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Long Wittenham Pre-School
Work Phone: 01865 407417
http://www.longwittenhampreschool.co.uk
Long Wittenham Pre-School is an OFSTED approved service for 2 ½ to 5 year olds from Monday to Friday, 9am-12 noon. A lunch club for 3+ years is available from 12-1pm everyday of the week except Wednesdays. For more information, or to book and reserve a place, please call 01865 407417.
Long Wittenham Primary School
Work Phone: 01865 407850
http://www.long-wittenham.oxon.sch.uk/
Further information on curriculum, aims and practices is available on the Long Wittenham Primary School website
Long Wittenham Toddler Group
Contact: Debbie Croft
Work Phone: 01865 407585
Work Email: info@longwittenhampreschool.co.uk
http://www.longwittenhampreschool.co.uk
LONG WITTENHAM TODDLER GROUP meet Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm at the Village Hall (term-time only), and Charge only £1.50 per family per session, regardless of the number of children. The Group also welcome families from surrounding villages.
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Otter Interiors
Otter Interiors are a family run business with over 20 years experience offering quality carpentry and joinery service for the home and office. From a hand cut hipped roof to a handmade kitchen we can guarantee a professional, reliable and friendly service. We offer free no obligation quotations (not estimates), and are always on the end of a telephone. For further details and information on Otter Interiors, please visit our website
Oxford Domestic
Work Phone: 01865 407494
http://www.oxforddomestic.com
We are a small firm who repair, recondition and recycle washing machines based from our workshop on the High Street. We offer free of charge call out and diagnosis, and can service all makes and models, and offer a 10% discount to all residents of Long and Little Wittenham (as well as a super-speedy response!).
Oxford Holiday Cottage
Fully furnished 4 Star Self Catering one bedroom cottage with all mod cons including WiFi, located on Sires Hill near Little Wittenham.
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Pendon Museum
Work Phone: 01865 407635
http://www.pendonmuseum.com/
The famous Pendon is a museum that portrays the rural landscape and transport of the 1920’s and 1930’s, particularly in the Vale of the White Horse, using miniatures. For more information on opening times, admission prices and what’s on offer at the museum please call 01865 407635
Perfect Scents
Contact: Karon Whenmouth
Home Phone: 01865 407319
Personal Email: perfectscents@talktalk.net
Karon Whenmouth offers treatments in a warm and relaxed atmosphere with treatments designed to meet individual requirements. Treatments include Holistic, Aromatherapy and Holistic Medical Massages, Indian Head Massage, Foot and Hand Therapy, Facials, Waxing and Thermal Auricular Therapy (Hopi Ear Candling; an ancient technique to help with ear problems). Treatments start from £20, and gift vouchers are also available. Karon can be contacted for a confidential consultation or to book an appointment.
Plush Pants Cloth Nappies
Work Phone: 01865 408040
http://www.plushpants.com/
PLUSH PANTS CLOTH NAPPIES is Oxfordshire’s largest independent stockist of reusable nappies, and is based right here in the village. I stock a wide variety of reusable nappies, wraps (the modern version of plastic pants!), nappy liners and all the other bits and bobs you need to nappy your baby. In addition I also have trainer pants, bed protectors, childrens toys and more. I offer free nappy demos, and also the chance to “try before you buy” with my nappy trial scheme. Give me a call on 408040 to book an appointment for a personal nappy demonstration, or come along to one of my monthly open mornings, first Friday of the month, where you can see anything I stock or pick up anything you need.
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The Barley Mow
Work Phone: 01865 407847
Situated at the end of Long Wittenham next to Clifton Bridge and dating back to 1352, The Barley Mow offers open fires, cosy corners and of course the warmest of welcomes. Great food and drink including guest ales, light lunches, main menu, children's menu, a specials' board and of course Sunday roasts are all on offer. We are proud to offer you restaurant quality meals, cooked to order, prepared from fresh seasonal produce to create a variety of tempting dishes.
The Grange B&B
Contact: Graham Neil
Other High Street Long Wittenham, OX14 4QH
Excellent 3 Star accommodation for local weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, visiting parents, river ventures or just a relaxed weekend, from £40 per night.
The Plough
Other High Street Long Wittenham,
Work Phone: 01865 407738
A good selection of wines and real ales are served in a friendly atmosphere in this traditional country pub with Thames frontage; there’s mooring for river visitors and plenty of room to relax outside during the summer, while inside there’s a welcoming open fire during the colder months. Provides great value home cooked food for lunch and dinner during the week and all day on the weekends. OAP’s receive a 20% discount on lunches Monday to Thursday and Happy Hour is on the same days from 5-7pm. Quizzes, race nights and plenty more. Children and dogs on leads are welcome. A traditional English riverside inn also offering bed and breakfast. Please call for further information, availability and bookings.
The Vine & Spice
Work Phone: 01865 409900
http://thevineandspice.co.uk/
The Vine and Spice opened in January 2010, offering quality Asian cuisine with a difference. The restaurant presents to you a taste of India allowing you to savour its clever blend of exotic spices, delicate herbs, meats and vegetables. Both traditional styles of cooking and modern finesse are celebrated within our menu, allowing us to offer classic dishes to satisfy and innovative meals to delight. The authentic flavours of our dishes have been achieved through the use of the finest ingredients and cooking techniques. A private function is available for hire.Indian resturant and pub. Fully refurbished and now open for business. For more information visit the website or call 01865 409900.
Total Body Conditioning
Contact: Chloe Glazebrook
Work Phone: 01235 863440
Work Email: info@totalbodyconditioning.co.uk
http://www.totalbodyconditioning.co.uk
Based in Milton, we offer Personal training, yoga, pilates, zumba, sports massage therapy and beauty therapy
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Tim Widdowson
Home Phone: 01865 407758
Personal Email: widdowsonart@aol.com
Tim Widdowson is an artist & designer who has lived in the village for the past 30 odd years. Working from his studio in the High Street, Tim combines his background in design with painting, producing watercolours and canvases of the local area as well as on his travels abroad. Tim specialises in producing 3D watercolour illustrations of future architectural & design projects for leading designers & developers in both the UK & abroad. Tim undertakes commissions, including house portraiture. For any further information, please call Tim on 01865 407758 or email widdowsonart@aol.com
Witta's Ham B&B
Contact: Jill Mellor
Home Phone: 01865 407686
Visit Britain Awards, Bed & Breakfast of the Year – Silver winner 2007 & 2008. Witta's Ham is a beautiful thatched cottage in the centre of the village offering one double, one twin and one single room. For more information, please contact Jill Mellor
Wittenham Warriors
Contact: Sally Duff
Home Phone: 01865 407788
The Wittenham Warriors are a fun and lively social group who are dedicated to raising money for loacl charities. Their exciting and sometimes wacky fundraising activites have included Dragon Boat Racing, the very successful Long Wittenham to Paris bicycle ride andTeletubby tug-o-war, raising funds for Long Wittenham C of E Primary School, The Northmoor Trust and Against Breast Cancer among others. They are always looking for new members to help with their efforts, so if you'd like to meet and make new friends, get involved and have loads of fun raising money for great local causes, get in contact with Sally Duff at the school or on 01865 407788.
Wittenham Ways
Work Email: wittways@longwittenham.com
The quarterly village magazine with contributions from the Church, Parish Council, Primary School and others. If you have an article or letter to contribute or would like to advertise in the Wittenham Ways, please email wittways@longwittenham.com
Women's Institute
Contact: Sally Duff
Home Phone: 01865 407788
http://www.womens-institute.org.uk
A warm welcome waits every second Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. We have a full programme of varied speakers and events, locally, county - and nationwide. Our members are friendly, active and involved! Yes, we do serve cream teas at Village events, and some of us make jam; but there's a lot more to being a WI member than that! We’ve a busy calendar of events throughout the year, so why not come along and join us and make some new friends? Our meetings are advertised on village notice boards. You may also like to try the WI’s website at http://www.womens-institute.org.uk or contact Sally Duff on 407788.
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Yoga
Contact: Evelyn Crosskey
Home Phone: 01865 407296
Cell Phone: 07786 065253
Personal Email: adamandeve@btinternet.com
Evelyn Crosskey is a fully qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher who runs a yoga class Monday evenings from 8 - 9pm in the Village Hall. The class costs £6 and is suitable for all abilities from total beginners to the well practiced! She also runs classes for children aged 5 yrs to 10 yrs every month.