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Fun Run Report

One hundred and eighty-three competitors, including fifty-nine children, took part in the thirteenth Long Wittenham Fun Run last Sunday (28th April), raising money for a variety of village causes.  The youngest participant was four years old and there was a … Continue reading

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Oxfordshire Artweeks

The annual Oxfordshire Artweeks kicks off on 4th May and runs until 27th May. Here in Long Wittenham, the Sylva Wood Centre will be open as part of the event from 10am to 6pm on the weekend of 18th and … Continue reading

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Telephones in Power Cuts

Residents may be aware that phone providers are in the process of switching their landline phones over to a system that uses the Internet; indeed some providers have already done so. However, in the event of a power cut, the … Continue reading

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Dog Fouling

The Parish Council has had reports of dog poo left at Bodkins Playground on at least two occasions. Dog owners should always clear up after their dogs, but it is particularly inconsiderate to allow dogs to foul playgrounds as it … Continue reading

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Village Welcome Flyer

The Parish Council has produced a flyer welcoming new residents to the village and encouraging them to visit this website to find out about all the services and facilities that they might need. The flyer is here: www.longwittenham.com/wp-content/uploads/Flyers/20240425_Village_Welcome_Flyer.pdf

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Community Hub Update

The Parish Council has now received the report from the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) planning officer on the planning application for the Community Hub. The report recommends approval of the plans subject to the completion of a Section 106 … Continue reading

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May Morning Celebration

After a break of a year, the reformed Wittenham Singers will return to celebrate May Morning with songs and poems at the Little Wittenham Manor Estate on Wednesday 1st May at 6:30am. Refreshments will be available.  All welcome! See the … Continue reading

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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South News – April 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.

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District Council Plan

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation ‘The Way Ahead’. The Council has set out its initial ideas on … Continue reading

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