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The Gatehouse Christmas Present Appeal
Residents will be aware that for over fifteen years the villagers of Long and Little Wittenham and Clifton Hampden have been providing sandwiches and cakes once a month for The Gatehouse in Oxford, a charitable organisation that provides hot drinks … Continue reading
Community Speedwatch
Following a number of comments and complaints from residents about speeding within the village, particularly on the Didcot Road passing Saxons Heath, the parish council consulted the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for advice. They have suggested that the village participates … Continue reading
House of Wessex Newsletter
Read all the latest news, and details of courses and upcoming events for the House of Wessex project at the Sylva Wood Centre in its latest newsletter here. More information on the House of Wessex website.
New Parish Councillor
Long Wittenham has a new parish councillor. He is Ian Penberth who was co-opted on to the council at its meeting last Thursday. His appointment brings the number of councillors to six, one short of its maximum. Ian lives in … Continue reading
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Vanderbilt Homes Update
Residents will have noticed that the Vanderbilt housing site on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road is now ringed by steel fencing. This has been done in anticipation of archaeological works on the site which are due to commence … Continue reading
Youth Opportunity Fund
Voluntary and community organisations are being invited to bid for portions of Oxfordshire County Council’s new £1m two-year grant fund, the Youth Opportunity Fund. Feedback from Oxfordshire residents points to strong support for improving community-run youth services. This new fund … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Entry Wristbands Now On Sale
Entry wristbands are now available from Long Wittenham School office and Clifton Hampden Post Office for the 11th annual Village Bonfire Night on Saturday 2nd November from 6pm on Wards Field. Prices are £6 for adults, £3 for children (U4s … Continue reading
Painting and Life Drawing Classes
Residents with an artistic bent may be interested to hear that art classes will be starting soon on Wednesday mornings at Clifton Hampden Village Hall. Run by Charisse Gardiner, who has been teaching painting, drawing and life drawing since 1998, … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 10th October
The Parish Council will hold it’s monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 10th October. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Boost for Bells Appeal
More money has been raised to boost the appeal for the restoration of the church bells at St Mary’s church, including £1,000 from an anonymous donor. The Wittenham Warriors Safari Supper in the middle of September raised £1,200 and the … Continue reading