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Volunteers needed for Home Library Service

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Admin

As announced in previous posts, the Oxfordshire Mobile Library Service ceases today. An alternative for those users who cannot get to the libraries in Wallingford or Didcot is the Home Library Service which will bring books to them. The County … Continue reading →

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 15th September

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Admin

A reminder that the Parish Council has its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (15th September) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. View the agenda here.

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Friends of St Mary’s Book Sale

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Admin

Don’t miss the big bargain book sale at St Mary’s Church Long Wittenham on Saturday 17th September 2016 between 10am and Noon.  Hundreds of books, DVDs and CDs are available, all at the bargain price of 20p each or six … Continue reading →

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Village Apple Day – Saturday 8th October 2016 2pm

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Admin

The first Long Wittenham Apple Day will take place on Saturday 8th October starting at 2pm. Apple Day is being organised by Wittenham Warriors and hosted by Sylva Foundation at The Wood Centre, Little Wittenham Road. Community Apple Days have … Continue reading →

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Village Litter Pick & Swap Shop – Saturday 1st October 10am to Noon

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Admin

Swap Shop Do you have items you no longer need that are clean & reusable?  Are there items that you would find useful to have? The village Swapshop is set up to encourage the passing on of unwanted items to … Continue reading →

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Village Fete

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Admin

A reminder that the Village Fete will be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 29th August from 2.00pm at The Plough. The marquee in the pub garden will be providing shelter from the sun’s rays.  The Titanic House Band will … Continue reading →

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Traffic Fears Over Ladygrove Expansion Green Light

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Admin

Outline plans for another huge housing development in Didcot have been approved by councillors despite fears of traffic growth and its impact on surrounding communities. Members of South Oxfordshire District Council’s planning committee meeting in Didcot gave unanimous approval to … Continue reading →

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Bus Service Update

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Admin

Long Wittenham’s only bus service has come to the end of the road – victim of Oxfordshire County Council’s spending cuts. Now the parish council is seeking public opinion as to whether it’s feasible to pursue an alternative service. Elderly … Continue reading →

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Little Wittenham Road Closure – Dates changed

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Admin

Please note that the closure of the road leading to St. Peters Church in Little Wittenham (and ‘No Waiting’ restrictions) to facilitate carriageway maintenance works, previously announced to start on 1st August 2016 for 5 days, has been re-scheduled to … Continue reading →

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Kler Planning Application Update

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Admin

Steve Brown, Chairman of the Long Wittenham Parish Council writes … Dear Residents, There is a current planning application for up to 36 houses on the field at the Didcot Road corner of Fieldside.  This application has been made on … Continue reading →

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