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Bulky Waste Collections
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has reopened its paid-for bulky waste collection service for large household items and is also issuing a warning about fly-tipping while other outlets for domestic waste remain closed. The bulky waste collection service was temporarily … Continue reading
Earth Trust Resists Virus Impact
Like many charities in Oxfordshire, the Earth Trust – one of the major countryside land management bodies in the county – is experiencing financial challenges as the Coronavirus continues to disrupt economic and social life. In a letter to supporters, … Continue reading
Volunteers Busy in Virus Emergency
With the Coronavirus emergency unlikely to be lifted by the government until May at the earliest, the Volunteer Group in Long Wittenham continues to offer help and support to residents. Since the lockdown, volunteers have been busy helping isolated and … Continue reading
Thames Water Covid-19 Information
Thames Water has asked the Parish Council to share the following information with residents: These are difficult times for all of us, and now it’s even more important that we do what we can to support the most vulnerable. We … Continue reading
Grant for Home-Start Charity
Residents may be interested to read this letter from the Funding and Marketing Co-ordinator of Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire. Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a voluntary home-visiting scheme, which supports families with at least one child under five in the southern area … Continue reading
Post Easter Waste Collection
A reminder that, as with every bank holiday, the council waste crews will empty bins on a different day following the Easter weekend. For information on the revised collection days visit the South Oxfordshire District Council website: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/your-recycling-and-waste-collections/bank-holiday-co
Litter Bins
Residents may have noticed that some of the litter and dog bins in the village are full to overflowing. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that, owing to the Coronavirus crisis, the waste contractor, Biffa, has suffered some staff … Continue reading
SODC CoronaVirus Help Guide
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to share its short guide to getting help during the Covid-19 emergency with residents. Download the guide here.
Cornerstone and The Beacon #AtHome
Arts and entertainment in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have gone online! If you’re struggling to keep the kids entertained, or you’re fed up with endlessly scrolling through uninspiring choices on video streaming services, Cornerstone Arts Centre and … Continue reading
Ducklings Leave The Nest
We are pleased to report that not everyone in Long Wittenham is restricted from leaving home at this time. See the delightful video below of duckings leaving their nest on the Thames backwater behind the High Street. It was taken … Continue reading