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Community Speedwatch
With the longer days and better weather, the village’s Community Speedwatch team hopes to be out in the village with the Community Speedwatch equipment over the coming few weeks. The data that is collected, on vehicle speeds in general, will … Continue reading
Annual Parish Assembly
A reminder that this year’s Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Thursday 12th March at 7:30pm in the Village Hall and all residents are invited. This is an opportunity to hear from the Chairman of the Parish Council, District … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Youth Awards
The Parish Council has been asked to distribute the following information to residents. In May 2020, Oxfordshire Youth, the county’s leading Youth Organisation, will be hosting a spectacular event not to be missed. Sponsored by BLENHEIM, it will shine a … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes Update
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted another amendment to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. This is another ‘discharge of conditions’ which means that it deals with one of the conditions specified by … Continue reading
Long Wittenham Past
Another in our occasional series showing images and items of interest from Long Wittenham’s past. This time, a postcard which shows the Three Poplars Inn at the end of the High Street, sometime between 1901 and 1911. This is now … Continue reading
Charity Treasure Hunt – 10th May
Mark Sunday the 10th May in your diaries for the Charity Treasure Hunt in aid of Beagle Welfare at the Athletics Club on Bodkins Field from 10:30am. The Treasure Hunt is a walkies of about 3 miles, with clues to … Continue reading
Volunteers Wanted for Village Hall Committee
Did you know that the Village Hall, the hub of our community, is run by a small committee of volunteers? The present committee is made up of elected members and representatives from hall users. The hall is home to the … Continue reading
South News – February 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.
Village Exhibition for Archaeology Finds
Vanderbilt Homes, the developers of the housing site on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road, plans to exhibit findings from its archaeological dig at an exhibition for the school and villagers. As part of its obligations in developing the … Continue reading
Reporting Weather Related Incidents
With Storm Dennis looming, the Emergency Planning Department at Oxfordshire County Council has asked the Parish Council to share the following information with residents: As you will have seen on the news we are due some wet and windy weather … Continue reading