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St Mary’s Summer Events

The Revd Paul Wignall writes … We are sorry to have to say that the proposed Summer Club for the week beginning 23rd August has been cancelled because of a lack of numbers. However, we are going to run a … Continue reading

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South News – August 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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Athletics Club News

A new management team is in place at Long Wittenham Athletics Club as it prepares for a new season in the North Berks League.  A new secretary has been appointed and the club plans to step up social activities to … Continue reading

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A Message From The Parish Council

The new houses under construction by Vanderbilt Homes are now well under way, foundations laid and block work going up. With any building site comes an inevitable amount of noise and dust which can cause a nuisance to residents. From … Continue reading

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The Mikado

Following it’s much acclaimed performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera The Pirates of Penzance in 2019, Opera Anywhere is returning to Long Wittenham to perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado at St Mary’s Church at 7:30pm on Saturday 25th … Continue reading

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Oxfordshire Air Quality Website Consultation

Residents across Oxfordshire are being asked to help shape a new air quality community website, which will assist in raising awareness and understanding of air pollution across the county. In March 2021, Oxford City Council was awarded £162,500 to develop … Continue reading

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St Mary’s Summer Club

St Mary’s Church is hosting a Summer Club for children aged between five and eleven, from 10am to 12.30pm on Monday 23rd to Friday 27th August, in the Church and Churchyard. There will be art, games, drama, refreshments, and most … Continue reading

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Chris King 1936-2021

A popular coach driver in Long Wittenham, Chris (Charles) King, who took villagers on coach trips to seaside resorts around the country and to local markets has died.  He was eighty-five. Chris was born in West Hendred.  The family lived … Continue reading

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.  

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Didcot Road 9th – 11th August

Thames Water has advised that it will be carrying out works on Didcot Road for a new water main connection between Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th August from 8am to 5pm.  Residents’ water supplies will not be affected. Traffic controls … Continue reading

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