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Didcot Road Night-time Closure 24th to 28th October

The Parish Council has been advised that the long awaited remedial work to the road narrowing on Didcot Road is due to start on 24th October.  It is expected to be completed on 28th October and the road will be … Continue reading

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Village History Group Meeting

Long Wittenham Local History Group will be meeting on Monday 17th October in the Village Hall at 8pm. There will be an illustrated talk: “A Short History of Long Wittenham”. All are welcome.  It is free to members or £4 … 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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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 13th October

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th October. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Waste Collection Changes

From next week (10th October), there will be changes to some waste collection routes in South Oxfordshire to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly. Biffa has written to all householders whose collections will be altered with specific details of … Continue reading

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HMS Pinafore

Opera lovers will remember Opera Anywhere’s much acclaimed  performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado in 2019 and 2021.  They are returning to Long Wittenham to perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at St Mary’s … Continue reading

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Firework Night

Long Wittenham Athletics Club has announced that it will be hosting this year’s Firework Night at Bodkins Sports Field. It will take place on Friday 4th November.  Fireworks will start at 6:45pm with a bonfire at 7:15pm. Tickets are £5 … Continue reading

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Pick a Pumpkin Family Event

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to publicize its special Autumn Event “Pumpkin Patch: Pick a Pumpkin, Explore our Maize Maze”. It will take place from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October at Earth Trust Centre.  Alongside the opportunity … Continue reading

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Road Closure – Sires Hill

The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of a temporary emergency closure of Sires Hill whilst leak repair works are carried out. The temporary closure and will operate from 29th September … Continue reading

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Volunteers Wanted

Pendon Museum has been approached by some people from the village about the use of the museum as a local resource. The idea of a pop-up café has been mentioned and this is something that the museum would really love … Continue reading

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