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Where Smooth Waters Glide
Residents may be interested in a new online exhibition called Where Smooth Waters Glide, which is drawn from the archives of the Thames Conservancy and its predecessor, the Thames Navigation Commission. It explores the history of the Upper Thames from … Continue reading
Parish Council Meetings – Thursday 13th May
The Parish Council will hold its annual meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th May. This will be followed at 7:45pm by its usual monthly meeting. Download the agendas: Annual Parish Council Meeting Agenda / Monthly Meeting … Continue reading
Appleford Railway Bridge 3rd June 2021
The Network Management Team at Oxfordshire County Council has advised the Parish Council that the road over Appleford Railway Bridge will be closed in June whilst essential repair and maintenance work is carried out. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (see … Continue reading
Councillors Visit Vanderbilt Site
Parish councillors were recently given a tour of the Vanderbilt housing development. They were shown around the site by Head of Construction, Peter Hutson and Site Manager, Jason King. The company has been on site for two months and the … Continue reading
Local Elections Thursday 6th May
Residents will be aware that local elections will take place tomorrow (Thursday 6th May). In Long Wittenham we have two elections: Police & Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley Police, and County Councillor for the Wallingford division. You are reminded … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that recycling collections will be a day later this week, owing to the bank holiday. See the changes on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/when-is-your-collection-day/waste-collections-calendar/
Oxfordshire Artweeks
Oxfordshire Artweeks kicked off on 1st May in North and West Oxfordshire. It runs from 15th to 23rd May across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Here in Long Wittenham, Clare Owen and Nandi Ablett will be exhibiting their … Continue reading
UKAEA Open Evening Invitation
Have you ever wondered what happens at Culham Science Centre? Come along to a virtual open evening on Wednesday 12th May (6–7.30pm) dedicated to local communities, and learn more about the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s ground-breaking work in bringing fusion … Continue reading
Calling All Dog Lovers
David Corney writes … I really enjoy talking to people when out walking my two black labradors, and as we finally appear to be emerging from lockdown, I have been wondering if it might be useful, informative and fun to … Continue reading
Carers Oxfordshire
The Parish Council has been asked to make residents aware of Carers Oxfordshire. Carers Oxfordshire is a free service for all unpaid adult carers in Oxfordshire provided by Action for Carers Oxfordshire in partnership with Rethink Mental illness. Its goals … Continue reading