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Expressway Doubts
Doubts are beginning to surface over the future of the proposed Oxford to Cambridge Expressway which could pass within a few miles of Long Wittenham. The Transport secretary Grant Shapps is quoted as saying that the Conservatives believe in protecting … Continue reading
More Buses to Didcot
Long Wittenham is to get an additional bus service starting on Monday 2nd December. And on Wednesdays, passengers will have a second bus giving them more time in the town. For the last six months, the service by Going Forward … Continue reading
Village Meeting Report
More than thirty people attended last night’s village meeting to discuss plans by Vanderbilt Homes for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. It was the first time that villagers had an opportunity to talk to … Continue reading
South News – November 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.
Some Enchanted Evening
Less than three weeks to go to the Sorelle concert at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 7th December. Some Enchanted Evening promises to be a magical event celebrating the witches, fairies and enchantresses of opera and musical theatre, and, as … Continue reading
VE Day 75th Anniversary
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has contacted the Parish Council asking if Long Wittenham would like to participate in the celebration and commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day which will take place over the weekend of 8th to … Continue reading
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who are signed up for brown bin collections will be able to put out twice as much garden waste on Thursday 21st November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is giving those who are part of the paid-for service the … Continue reading
Village Meeting
The Parish Council has invited Vanderbilt Homes to a village meeting to discuss its plans for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. It will take place in the village hall on Tuesday 19th November starting … Continue reading
Village Honours The Dead
More than one hundred and forty villagers, school children and teachers gathered at the First World War Memorial yesterday to honour the soldiers who were killed or died from injuries in the conflict. Long Wittenham honoured those who sacrificed their … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Profit
Despite high winds and rain at the 11th annual Village Bonfire Night, which led to fewer ticket sales than in previous years, the event raised a good profit of £840, which will be distributed as usual to village groups and … Continue reading