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Oxford to Cambridge Expressway
Many residents will have seen the recent announcement by the government of the preferred corridor for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway, which aims to provide a high-quality road link to better connect Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. For information about … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Matters
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Apple Day Postscript
Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the third Village Apple Day last Saturday, 13th October. Unfortunately there was not such an abundant apple harvest in the village as in previous years. This was probably due to lack … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Tickets Now On Sale
Early Bird Tickets are now available from Long Wittenham School and Clifton Hampden Post Office for the 10th Anniversary Village Bonfire Night on Saturday 3rd November from 6pm on Wards Field. Tickets are £6 for adults, £3 for children (U4s … Continue reading
Housing Allocation Survey
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking to update their housing allocation policy and have launched a six-week public consultation on the proposed changes. The councils’ housing allocation policy needs reviewing to reflect the districts’ housing … Continue reading
Village Meeting Report
More than thirty residents attended the special Parish Council meeting on Thursday 11th October to hear details of the progress on the revision of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) following the recent Regulation 14 consultation. Councillor Peter Rose, chairman of … Continue reading
Bollywood Was In Town
Wittenham WI 70th Birthday celebrations kicked off in style on Friday 12th October, when the Village Hall morphed into an outpost of India, with wall-hangings of saris and silk. A group of villagers, young and old, learned and watched all … Continue reading
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Kler Planning Application – Committee Date Deferred
The Parish Council has now been advised that Kler’s planning application to realign the Didcot Road to facilitate the entrance to the site of their housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road will NOT be considered by … Continue reading
Archaeology For All
The Earth Trust is hosting an archaeology season this month with a live archaeological excavation and free events for all ages. From Tuesday 16th to Sunday 28th October 2018, free daily tours running at 12noon and 3:00pm will enable visitors … Continue reading
Long Wittenham School Christmas Fayre
Don’t miss the Long Wittenham School Christmas Fayre on Saturday 17th November 12noon to 3pm, sponsored by Thomas Merrifield. Come along for a traditional family fayre including … A photo shoot in the giant snow globe, yummy turkey and stuffing … Continue reading