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Pendon Museum News

Get all the news and information in the latest edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter. More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com

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Recycling Centres Survey

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has seven Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).  These centres are very popular, with around one million visits every year.  They take in 40,000 – 45,000 tonnes of waste each year, and 65.5% of this waste is … Continue reading

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Local Elections Voter ID

Residents are reminded that local elections will take place on 4th May, and to vote at a polling station you must take valid photo ID with you. This is a new requirement introduced by the UK Government.  If you do … 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 37, Wessex Way, Long Wittenham, is to erect a studio building in the rear garden. The details … Continue reading

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DIY Waste Charges to Increase

The cost of getting rid of non-household (DIY) waste at Oxfordshire Recycling Centres will change from Saturday 1st April. All items currently charged at £1.50 will now cost £2.  This covers most waste generated through home and garden renovations, including … Continue reading

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Community Hub Village Meeting

More than fifty people packed into the Village Hall last week to see the latest proposals for the Community Hub. The revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), which established the concept of the Hub, was approved by the village at the … Continue reading

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Clifton Hampden Stores Closures Update

Further to the previous post about temporary closures of Clifton Hampden Stores and Post Office, the proprietor has advised that, owing to ‘actor availability’, the schedule has changed slightly.  Download the revised closure schedule. We also understand that, between Monday … Continue reading

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Coronation Cream Tea

On Bank Holiday Monday 8th May from 2pm to 5pm The Plough Inn will be hosting an afternoon of singing, crafts, games, cakes and fun to raise money for village community groups and to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles … Continue reading

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Watch Out, Thieves About!

There has been a report of recent criminal activity in the village. Two locked bikes were stolen from a garden in St John’s Row on Saturday night.  The police have been informed. Residents are advised to be vigilant, keep sheds, … Continue reading

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Get To Know Your Village

All residents are invited to a Get To Know Your Village event at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 16th April between 2pm and 5pm. Whether you have grown up here or have recently moved in, come and find out about … Continue reading

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