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Feast Sunday
Revd David Haylett writes … Next Sunday, 14th June, is traditionally the Sunday when we celebrate the dedication of St Mary’s Church just over 900 years ago. Since then the building has been the place where villagers are married, have … Continue reading
Easter Egg Hunt
Residents are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 5th April from 3pm. All ages are welcome and there will be tea, cake, squash and lots of fun. See the flyer below.
Swing From Paris at St Mary’s
Jazz string quartet Swing From Paris will be performing at St. Mary’s Church at 7.30 pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026. Inspired by the music of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s from Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli, Artie Shaw and others, … Continue reading
Church Services
Revd David Haylett writes … As some residents may know, Revd Jo Allen, who has been our House for Duty Team Vicar for the last two years, has resigned. As is the custom when Team Vicars resign, her last Service … Continue reading
St Mary’s Advent Cleaning
Over the past few months the Parochial Church Council (PCC) has been overseeing some repairs and improvements at St Mary’s Church. The stonework has been repaired and the drainpipes repainted. Internally all the lights have been replaced with LED bulbs … Continue reading
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