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Warning For Dog Walkers And Others
Ann Tomline writes … My grandson was walking his retriever, Jenga, in the field near Neptune Wood. Suddenly, a large Red Kite came down attacking the dog, breaking her leg and shoulder. She is at the vets and will be … Continue reading
Pump Track Update
We are pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Pump Track at Acklings is completed. Catherine Harrison and Cllr Steve Brown were the brains behind the scheme and project managed the build, securing backing from the Parish Council and … Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
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 The Old Post Office, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for alterations to existing windows and door openings, … Continue reading
Bus Service Improvement Plan
Oxfordshire is aiming to encourage more passengers back on to the buses through closer working to improve services in the county. Oxfordshire County Council’s (OCC) Cabinet, in its role as local transport authority, has agreed to establish an ‘enhanced partnership’ … Continue reading
Pump Track Update
The photographs below show the Pump Track at Acklings at the end of last weekend’s work, thanks to the efforts of a fantastic team of local volunteers. The majority of the materials have been donated by Vanderbilt Homes, with funds … Continue reading
Rounders Tournament
Nine teams entered this year’s annual Rounders Tournament organised by Long Wittenham Athletics Club at Bodkins last Saturday. The winners, by a close shave, were Robs Ringers from Didcot. One of the other teams was a group of PE teachers … Continue reading
Pump Track Update
Good progress was made on the Pump Track at Acklings yesterday (19th June). What started as three huge piles of soil is now looking decidedly like a pump track, thanks to the team of volunteers. People are signed up for … Continue reading
South News – June 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.
Landmark In Time – The World of Wittenham Clumps
A new book has been published this week based around Wittenham Clumps. The author is Peter Adamson, a resident of Brightwell-cum -Sotwell. The book consists of a series of essays on a variety of topics relating to people, historical events, … Continue reading