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Fun Run – Call for Volunteers
The Village Fun Run will take place on 2nd June and it’s time to fill in the spaces on the organisers’ volunteers list. Some residents will have helped in the past and it is hoped you will want to help … Continue reading
Village Hall Committee AGM
The Village Hall Committee will hold its Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm on Wednesday 22nd May in the Village Hall. This will be followed by the regular meeting of the committee. All residents are invited to attend. The agendas are … Continue reading
European Elections Jobs
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have asked the Parish Council to inform residents that they urgently need people to work at the European parliamentary elections on Thursday 23rd May and at the elections count on Sunday 26th … Continue reading
South News – May 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.
School Care Extended
Long Wittenham Primary School has extended its after-hours activities including football coaching sessions with staff from Oxford United. The school has launched a new child care provision from 3.20pm to 6.30pm provided by Get Active Sports, a private company which … Continue reading
Views Sought on Play Area Improvements
The Parish Council would like to hear the views of families living around Westfield Road on what improvements they would like to see at the small children’s play area. The current equipment consists of a wooden steps structure leading to … Continue reading
Wittenham WI Programme 2019-20
Wittenham WI has published its programme of events for the year ahead (see link below). It is keen to welcome new members, particularly younger women. If you have ever wondered why you should join the WI, here are a few … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that because of the Early May Bank Holiday, waste and recycling collections will be different this week. Green, food and garden waste bin collections will be a day later than usual on Friday. More information on waste … Continue reading
Playground Safeguarded
Acklings playground has been granted Asset of Community Value (ACV) status by South Oxfordshire District Council. The Parish Council nominated the playground which has been used by residents for many years. The land is owned by St John’s College to … Continue reading
Pirates In Church
St Mary’s church resounded to the strains of Gilbert and Sullivan last Saturday evening as Opera Anywhere performed one of the most popular works in the canon of English comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty. … Continue reading