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Poppy Appeal 2026
Prew Bowtell, Long Wittenham Poppy Appeal Organiser, writes … This year’s Poppy Appeal is underway, and our door-to-door collection volunteers will be coming round knocking on doors over the next couple of weeks. Now is the time to search out … Continue reading
Road Closure B4016 Appleford Road
Graham, the contractor for the Didcot to Culham River Crossing scheme, has advised that the B4016 Appleford Road will be closed from 7pm Saturday 24th to 6am Sunday 25th October. Around 250m west of the rail bridge will be closed. … Continue reading
HIF1 Infrastructure Project Update
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces updates on the work associated with the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the latest update.
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White Horse Reservoir
Thames Water’s proposed White Horse Reservoir (formerly known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option, or SESRO) near Abingdon will shortly enter the formal planning process. Because of the scheme’s size and its closeness to Long Wittenham, it is likely … Continue reading
Village Pound – Can You Help with a Tidy Up?
Steve Brown writes … I noticed earlier this Summer that our Pound was looking very unloved and overgrown. We used to organise small working parties to help keep it looking tidy. Asking around, the old group seems to have disbanded … Continue reading
HIF1 Infrastructure Project Newsletter
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the October 2026 edition.
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Litter Picked!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Village Litter Pick last Saturday (3rd October) morning to help keep our village looking tidy. Many bags of rubbish were collected from all parts of the village (see below) and six fly … Continue reading
HIF1 Infrastructure Project Newsletter
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the September 2026 edition.
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Didcot Substation Community Fund
National Grid wants your feedback on how a new £530,000 Community Fund linked to work at Didcot substation might best be spent. The Fund is intended to support community priorities in Didcot and surrounding areas, helping deliver lasting benefits for … Continue reading
We Need Your Poppies!
Resident Claire Brown writes … Each year for Remembrance, with the help from villagers of all age groups, we have made our Bus Shelter a real showcase. This year we would love you to knit, crochet or make poppies that … Continue reading