Welcome to Long Wittenham

Welcome to the website for the village of Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire, England. Within these pages you will find information on the village, the Parish Council and its activities, a directory of local businesses and services, information on clubs and groups, and lots of other things too.

Complete the “Subscribe” option at the right of this page to be notified by email when village news is posted.

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Autumn Litter Pick – Saturday 3rd October

This year’s Autumn Litter Pick is set for Saturday 3rd October between 10am and noon.

Come along to the Village Hall where you will be provided with Hi-Viz jackets, gloves, rubbish bags and a litter picking tool.

You choose an area of the village that you would like to “litter pick”.  The rubbish is returned to the Village Hall and you will be rewarded with tea and cake, plus the pleasure of knowing you have had a part in keeping our village beautiful.

Children are welcome to help if accompanied by an adult.

More information from Clifford Bosley on 01865 407482 or email cjbcibac@hotmail.com.

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 24th September

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 24th September.

All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Film Club at St Mary’s Restarts

The Film Club at St Mary’s Church will resume after the Summer break on Friday 25th September with a showing of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy starring Gary Oldman and numerous other well-known actors.

Go along for tea and cake at 2.30pm followed by the film at 3pm, finishing at 5pm. Continue reading

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WI Special Autumn Talk

Wittenham WI invites all residents to a Special Autumn Talk “The Oxford of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien” to be given by Alistair Lack.

It will take place on Saturday 10th October in the Village Hall starting at 3pm.

See the flyer below for more details. Continue reading

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We Need Your Poppies!

Resident Claire Brown writes …

Each year for Remembrance, with the help from villagers of all age groups, we have made our Bus Shelter a real showcase.

This year we would love you to knit, crochet or make poppies that are okay for outdoors … and we are bringing in a new colour of yellow (to represent munitions Continue reading

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Support a Local Cause – Join Our Team of Trustees

The Chair of the Village Pre-School writes …

Are you looking for a meaningful way to support your local community?  Long Wittenham Pre-school is looking for new Trustees to join our team.  We are currently looking to recruit a new Chair, Treasurer and secretary.

You can use your skills to make a real difference right at the heart of our community.  No Continue reading

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South News – September Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition.

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OCC Newsletter

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Waste and Recycling Collections

Residents are reminded that, owing to the Summer Bank Holiday, this week’s waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual.

See the changes below.  There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:

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