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Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight return to the Barley Mow pub garden on Saturday 18th December, starting at 6pm.  There will be early evening carols sung by the Didcot Divas Choir and they will be supported by the Abbey Brass Band from … Continue reading

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Rural Isolation Survey

Community First Oxfordshire (CFO), on behalf of Healthwatch Oxfordshire is undertaking a survey and community engagement exercise to better understand the levels of rural isolation felt in communities in rural Oxfordshire. The survey is designed for everyone to have their … Continue reading

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South News – November Edition

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

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Thames Travel Bus Service

The Thames Travel bus service between Didcot and the Culham Science Centre via Long Wittenham is being discontinued from the end of this Friday (19th November) because of poor passenger numbers and a shortage of almost eighty drivers. A new … Continue reading

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Pharmaceutical Services Consultation

People who use pharmaceutical services in Oxfordshire are being asked to give their views on whether current services are meeting the needs of the population. Residents have until 9th January 2022 to comment on Oxfordshire County Council’s new pharmaceutical needs … Continue reading

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Free Parking for Christmas Shopping

Annual free parking is provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils to encourage people to shop locally for their Christmas presents, and is even more important this year following the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application at Northfields Farm, Long Wittenham, is for a new agricultural lean-to building, which will be used to store … Continue reading

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Spring Bulbs

Following on from the spectacular Daffodil display in the village last Spring, the Parish Council is once again providing bulbs for residents to plant in their front gardens or grass verges. If you would like some Crocus and/or Narcissi bulbs … Continue reading

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New Parish Councillor

The Parish Council has a new member.  Ron Carter was co-opted on to the council at its last meeting on 11th November. Ron has lived at his home on Didcot Road for the last fifty-two years along with his late … Continue reading

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The LAST Village Bonfire Night?

Cllr Sally Duff writes … Fantastic  Wonderful  Excellent  Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!! These are just a few of the comments made by attendees at this year’s spectacular Village Bonfire Night. When the village comes together we always achieve a memorable event and … Continue reading

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