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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
Updated Scam Advice
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is warning residents to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the Coronavirus situation. Some scammers are claiming to be charity workers, offering assistance with shopping, or requesting donations. Here are some tips from … Continue reading
Village Hall 200 Club Update
Richard May, the administrator of the Village Hall 200 Club writes: April marks the start of the new year for the 200 Club – the time when our team of diligent collectors would normally be visiting you during April and May … Continue reading
Charity Treasure Hunt – Postponed
As many of you will have no doubt expected, because of the current Coronavirus situation, the Beagle Welfare Treasure Hunt originally scheduled for 10th May has been postponed. The organisers would like to offer many thanks to everyone who was … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Hand-it-Back COVID-19 Campaign
The Parish Council has been asked to inform residents that NRS HealthCare is asking people to return health care equipment they no longer need to help with the Coronavirus crisis. The items needed are chairs, beds, wheeled commodes, mattresses, any … Continue reading
Support For People Struggling Financially Due to Coronavirus
The Parish Council has been asked to inform residents that South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has put a range of measures in place to help people who are being affected financially by the Coronavirus pandemic: Hardship fund for people on … Continue reading
Volunteering in Oxfordshire
The work of the voluntary and community sector across Oxfordshire is invaluable and the county has some of the best initiatives across the country. It is therefore no surprise that all local authorities in the county have been inundated with … Continue reading