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.
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Prew Bowtell, Long Wittenham Poppy Appeal Organiser, writes …
This year’s Poppy Appeal is underway, and our door-to-door collection volunteers will be coming round knocking on doors over the next couple of weeks. Now is the time to search out any loose change; but don’t worry if you don’t have any – there are other options! You can scan the QR code on the collection box and fill in the details, or your collector may have a nifty app to enable card payments.
Don’t forget – the poppy sellers don’t just sell paper poppies – there are other products including 2026 enamel lapel pins, biros, festival wristbands, clip on reflector poppies (good for school bags or dog collars!) and car poppies.
Last year Long and Little Wittenham raised over £1,500!
The act of remembrance in Long Wittenham will take place at 10:50am on Wednesday 11th November at the war memorial in front of the school.
Many thanks for your support,
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has announced that the public consultation for OxBus 2040: Plan for Bus is live on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire.
To promote the consultation, County Council officers will be holding the following Drop-In Events to answer questions and listen to concerns: Continue reading
Graham, the contractor for the Didcot to Culham River Crossing scheme, has advised that the B4016 Appleford Road will be closed from 7pm Saturday 24th to 6am Sunday 25th October. Around 250m west of the rail bridge will be closed. There will be a signed diversion in place.
For drivers wanting to travel west to Sutton Courtenay from Appleford please follow Main Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces updates on the work associated with the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1).
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Several residents have asked for a chair based exercise class to be run in the village.
Claire Brown has found one, run by a qualified Instructor.
When: Monday 2nd November
Time: 12:30pm for 45 minutes Continue reading
The Public Inquiry into the appeal for planning application P24/S2764/O for the development of 200 new homes and other facilities on land at the top of Lady Grove took place on 13th and 14th October.
The Parish Council (PC) has written a report of the proceedings at the inquiry and this is available on the PC’s website.
The East Side Rhythm Kings, a talented and entertaining band, will be playing Traditional, Dixieland, Ragtime and New Orleans Jazz at St. Mary’s Church from 7.30 pm on Thursday 29th October.
A drinks bar and snacks will be available.
Tickets are £12 from Dom Jarman on 01865 407416, or on the door. Continue reading
Thames Water’s proposed White Horse Reservoir (formerly known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option, or SESRO) near Abingdon will shortly enter the formal planning process.
Because of the scheme’s size and its closeness to Long Wittenham, it is likely to affect many people in the village. The Parish Council has prepared a short briefing note, “What it is and how to have your say”, to explain the Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 15th October.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
