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Village Traffic Volumes
Resident Jim Brown has written an interesting article about the volume of traffic through the village over the last twenty or so years. Read the article here.
Fun Run
Prew Bowtell, organiser of the event reports … The Long Wittenham Fun Run took place last Sunday (14th June) in glorious sunshine. There were 195 entrants, although several who had entered online did not take part, perhaps because other events … Continue reading
Littering Incident
A resident of Appleford writes … Last Tuesday morning, an unacceptable amount of litter, including spent BBQ waste, soft drink cans and bottles, food wrappers from burgers, crisps and sweets, sun tan lotion, socks and a Nike T shirt plus … Continue reading
Recycling and Waste Collections
Residents are reminded that recycling and waste collections will be a day later this week owing to the Late May Bank Holiday. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council
Potholes
Resident Jim Brown has recently completed his training to be a FixMyStreet Super User. As such he is privvy to information about how it works in the background. As potholes are such a talking point in the village, he has … Continue reading
Recycling and Waste Collections
Residents are reminded that recycling and waste collections will be a day later this week owing to the Early May Bank Holiday. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who have purchased a permit for the district council’s brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire can have extra garden waste collected for free on their normal scheduled collection day 1st May. Permit holders can put out … Continue reading
May Morning Celebration
The Wittenham Singers will be celebrating May Morning with songs and poems at the Manor Estate in Little Wittenham on Friday 1st May from 6:30 am. Tea, coffee and bacon rolls will be available afterwards. All welcome. See the flyer … Continue reading
Village Fun Run 2026
Details of this year’s Village Fun Run have been announced. It will take place on Sunday 14th June starting at 11am at The Plough Inn. To enter go to: https://www.evententry.co.uk/long-wittenham-5km-family-fun-run-walk-2026
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Memories of the Girls Friendly Society and Maypole Dancing
The tradition of Maypole Dancing in the village on May Day is being revived this year. Diana Wright, who lives in Westfield Road, shares her memories of her time with the Girls Friendly Society (GFS) and Maypole Dancing … My … Continue reading