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Pendon Museum Pop-up Café

The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 9th October from 10am to 12:30pm. This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs.  All donations from … Continue reading

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A Word About Village Bonfire Night

Emma Newman writes … It takes a village to make a successful bonfire night … and somebody to bring them all together! As the nights draw in and the weather turns to Autumn, we are working behind the scenes to … Continue reading

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Fashion Upcycling Workshop

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to promote its Fashion Upcycling Workshop on Wednesday 9th October between 6:30pm and 8pm at the Earth Trust Centre. It will provide an inspiring evening of creativity and sustainability with local artist Jessica … Continue reading

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Outdoor Gym Equipment

Like many councils around the country, the Parish Council is considering installing outdoor gym equipment in the village to improve the health and fitness of residents. The equipment is expected to cost in the region of £7,000 and would be … Continue reading

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at Drapers Barn, Fieldside, Long Wittenham, is for the conversion and extension of outbuilding to create ensuite bedroom. … Continue reading

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Didcot Garden Town Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers may want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter. See the South Oxfordshire District Council website for more information about the Didcot Garden Town project.

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Apple Day 2024

This year’s Village Apple Day is set for Sunday 20th October. Organised by Wittenham Warriors it will be hosted by the Sylva Wood Centre. How does it work? 1  Bring along boxes/bags of washed, dry apples that are free from … Continue reading

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River Levels App

Resident Jim Brown writes … When the road to Clifton Hampden floods it can be a real pain for local residents, forcing us to find another much longer route round.  And, in recent years this has become a more common … Continue reading

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OCC Flood Briefing Note

Following the recent heavy rain, there are a number of flood warnings and alerts in place across the county. It is forecast that there will be more rain over the coming days and likely more flooding impacts. Oxfordshire County Council … Continue reading

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Sensory Appreciation of Nature

Join the team at Earth Trust for an unforgettable afternoon with Stuart ‘The Wildman‘ Mabbutt and William Mankelow as they embark on a sensory journey through nature. This unique event, on Monday 30th September between 3pm and 5pm at the … Continue reading

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