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House of Wessex Anglo-Saxon Open Days
As part of the Sylva Foundation’s House of Wessex project, Anglo-Saxon open days are planned for the first weekend of July at the Sylva Wood Centre. Visitors can watch the House of Wessex being constructed, have a go at Anglo-Saxon … Continue reading
SSEN Electricity Outages
The Parish Council has been contacted by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to say that it is aware that our area has sustained multiple faults over the last year. It has advised that in the near future there may … Continue reading
Safari Supper
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Safari Supper which will take place on Saturday 14th September. It is organised by the Wittenham Warriors and proceeds will go to good causes in the village. Tickets are £15 per … Continue reading
Boathouse Plans Approved
Plans for a boathouse on Maddy Moorings for Headington School have been approved by South Oxfordshire District Council. The moorings are between High Street and the River Thames towards Clifton Hampden, opposite Lower Farm. Headington is an independent girls’ school … Continue reading
Parish Council Meets New District Councillor
At last Thursday’s meeting of the Parish Council, members had their first opportunity to meet the new district councillor for Sandford and the Wittenhams, Green Party member Sam Casey-Rerhaye. She outlined her green credentials when she spoke of her opposition … Continue reading
Long Wittenham Past
Another in our occasional series showing images and items of interest from Long Wittenham’s past. This time, an article from the Oxford Mail dated 13th April 1961 in which it was reported that the Parish Council had agreed to demolish … Continue reading
Fun Run Report
More than one hundred contestants took part in the 11th annual Long Wittenham Fun Run along paths and bridleways in and around the village on Sunday, raising money for the village Pre-school and the appeal to restore the six bells … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 6th June
The Parish Council will hold it’s monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 6th June. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Fun Run Update
It’s only a few days until the Fun Run this Sunday, starting at The Plough at 11am. The great news is that the weather forecast looks really good for the weekend. Remember, it’s a family event so the whole family … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that because of the Spring Bank Holiday, waste and recycling collections will change this week. Grey bin and food collections will be a day later than usual on Friday. More information on waste collections can be found on … Continue reading