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Bonfire Night Goes Off With a Bang

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Admin

High winds and rain failed to dampen spirits at the 11th annual bonfire and fireworks display in Ward’s Field last Saturday evening. More than three hundred and fifty people braved the poor weather and were treated to a spectacular display.  … Continue reading →

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 7th November

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Admin

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 7th November. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Village Bonfire Night

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Admin

Just a quick reminder that Village Bonfire Night is tomorrow – Saturday 2nd November.  Advance entry wristbands are still available today at Clifton Hampden Post Office and some will also be available to purchase at the event on the night. … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Collections

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Admin

Hallowe’en usually means lots of leftover pumpkins at the start of November.  South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that any pumpkins that can’t be used in cooking or composting will be collected by the bin crews if left next … Continue reading →

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Archaeological Digs

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Admin

This Autumn, Earth Trust is embarking on five months of excavations ahead of its Gateway project to develop visitor facilities. It will be working with archaeologists, DigVentures, throughout November 2019 to March 2020. Earth Trust looks after and cares for … Continue reading →

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South News – October Edition

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Admin

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.  

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Wristbands, Cakes and Guys

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Admin

Today is the last day to buy Bonfire Night entry wristbands from the school office as it will be closed from Monday 28th November for half term.  You will still be able to buy them from Clifton Hampden Post Office … Continue reading →

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Cheers to Apple Day!

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Admin

The fourth annual Village Apple Day proved a huge success and saw 768kg of apples weighed, checked, chopped, mashed, milled, bottled, pasteurised and labelled.  Altogether nearly 400 bottles of juice were produced. The event, organised by the Wittenham Warriors, was … Continue reading →

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Permissive Path Rights Agreed

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Admin

The legal agreement has been now signed between the Parish Council and Reading University giving the public official access to the path across West Field from the wooden footbridge to the cyclepath near Acklings. Permissive Path rights have been agreed … Continue reading →

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Bonfire Night Wood Collection

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Admin

It’s less than a couple of weeks until the Village Bonfire Night on Saturday 2nd November and now is the time to sort out any wood that can be used to build the bonfire. Ben Osmond is in charge of … Continue reading →

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