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David Corney writes …
If anyone is interested in playing chess over a chat and a beer, you are welcome to join Bill Brown and me in The Plough most Sunday evenings from 7.30pm.
Neither of us would claim to be particularly good players, but we both enjoy a game, and the chat is nice too, as well as the beer. It’s good fun, and not particularly competitive -well only sometimes. 😉
We have two chess boards and chess sets at present (thanks to Bill), so don’t worry if you haven’t got one. (But if you have, please bring it with you). We can mix up who plays whom, and it can also be entertaining and educational to watch.
Note we will not be there every Sunday without fail, but we do try to make it most of the time. If you come down and we are not there, chances are we will be next week, so please try again.
We hope to see you for a game one Sunday evening soon.
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its Warm Homes Local Grant.
OCC is dedicated to helping Oxfordshire households on a low income improve the energy efficiency of their homes, lower their bills, and reduce their carbon footprint.
It has been able to secure government-backed Warm Homes Local Grant funding to install Continue reading
Residents may be aware that Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Usage Ban) from Tuesday 22nd July.
It will affect users who live in the following postcodes: OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8 and RG9.
A fine of up to £1,000 can be imposed on those who breach the rules. Continue reading
The Mikron Theatre Company will present a performance of Hush Hush! on Tuesday 29th July at 7pm in the garden of The Plough Inn.
Enter a world of secrets, songs and cyphers as we meet Bletchley Park’s Heroes of Hut 3.
More information on the Mikron Theatre website. Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at building east of Hamilton, Northfield Lane, Long Wittenham, is for the re-use of existing barn as dwelling with garden and parking area and associated works.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 17th July.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
Join in Pendon Museum’s family fun for preschoolers with crafts, activities and storytelling for under 5’s on Monday 14th July from 10.30am to 12pm.
There will be refreshments available, on-site parking, an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities and a small tea room with a kettle, but no microwave. Continue reading
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 9th July from 10am to 12:30pm.
This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs. All donations from the cakes go to support a local group, so please go along and support it if you can. Continue reading
