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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Steve Brown writes ….
I have now given The Pound a good tidy up for the Winter months. Jim Brown helped me with the clearance which generated a lot of debris and compost.
I should like to thank residents who helped with disposing of the compost either by Continue reading
Claire Brown writes …
Wow! Nineteen enthusiastic villagers attended our first session of Chair Based Exercises, run by Move Matters on 2nd November.
Once we had filled out questionnaires, Andrea, the instructor, took us through a friendly routine of hands, arms and feet exercises, all to jolly music. There was Continue reading
As the colder and wetter months roll in, residents and businesses across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are encouraged to be as ‘winter prepared’ as possible.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched ‘Be Winter Prepared’ a seasonal initiative packed with practical advice, local events, and signposting to support to help residents stay warm, well, connected and Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1).
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The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, for the barn and land east of Hamilton Barn, Northfield Lane, Long Wittenham, is for the removal of existing building, the formation of access and parking/turning area, the construction of new dwelling with garden and associated works. Continue reading
Residents who have purchased a permit for the district council’s brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire can have extra garden waste collected for free on their normal scheduled collection day 13th November.
Permit holders can put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin subscription, next to their brown bin 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 has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at 16 Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of existing porch and replacement with single storey
front extension.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
Residents can now discover Wittenham Clumps in new ways with four waymarked walking trails inviting people to explore one of Oxfordshire’s best-loved landscapes.
Created by Earth Trust, the routes range from a short, gentle circuit suitable for families and first-time visitors, to a longer trail through grassland, woodland and nature-friendly farmland. Clear waymarking and mapped routes Continue reading
