Category Archives: Church
Revd Peter Dewey
Revd David Haylett writes … Those of you who were resident in the Wittenhams in the 1980s will remember Revd Peter Dewey who was Team Vicar at Clifton Hampden and Culham. When Revd Simon Hankey left the Wittenhams, Peter became … Continue reading
Film Club Restarts
Movie fans will be pleased to hear that the Long Wittenham Film Club will restart after its Summer break on Friday 24th October in St Mary’s Church, at 2.30pm for a 3pm start. This month’s film is The Bridges of … Continue reading
Harvest Celebration
Come along to St Mary’s Church on Sunday 5th October at 3pm to celebrate harvest. There will be tea, games and fun for friends and families. There is no charge but harvest gifts (tins and dried goods are best) will … Continue reading
Ward’s Field Footpath Closed
The Parish Council has been advised by the PCC that the unofficial footpath through the avenue of trees to the west of Ward’s Field has been closed owing to dangerous trees caused by the recent storms and wet weather. Residents … Continue reading
Bonfire Night 2024 Epilogue
Emma Newman writes … Heartfelt thanks go out to all of the volunteers who came together to make Bonfire Night 2024 such a success: The Wood Collectors and Bonfire Builders, BBQ, Bar and Sweet Treat Providers, First Aiders, Marshals, Photographers, … Continue reading
Film Club Restarts
Movie fans will be pleased to hear that the Long Wittenham Film Club will restart after its Summer break on Friday 25th October in St Mary’s Church, at 2.30pm for a 3pm start. This month’s film will be One Life, … Continue reading
Didcot Food Bank
David Haylett writes … Thank you to those who have put goods in the box at the church. I took a bag full of tins etc down on Friday. I was told that each time the Food Bank is open … Continue reading
New Vicar Licensed
The Revd Joanna Allen has been licensed as a Team Vicar in the Dorchester Team Ministry with pastoral responsibility for Long with Little Wittenham, Clifton Hampden and Culham. The Bishop of Dorchester performed the licensing ceremony last Wednesday evening (31st … Continue reading
Didcot Food Bank
The Rev David Haylett writes … The shops are stocking up with all sorts of Christmas goodies to tempt you as you do your shopping. Please remember those who may be less fortunate than you and who rely on Food … Continue reading
Moonrakers at St Mary’s
Following the success of their concert at St Mary’s Church in November 2020, and by popular demand, the Celtic music group Moonrakers will be performing again on Saturday 21st October starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are £12 on the door and … Continue reading