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Fun Run Reminder
A reminder that this year’s Fun Run will take place at The Plough Inn on Sunday (18th) starting at 11am. There is still time to enter: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/long-wittenham-5km-family-fun-run-walk-2022-tickets-347354736367 The organisers would like to thank all those who have already volunteered to … Continue reading
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty there is a Book of Condolence on the Nave Altar in St Mary’s Church. Tealights are available to be lit on the Nave Altar. Floral tributes may be left in the … Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that, owing to the bank holiday, waste collections will be a day later this week – see the table below for details. More information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:
Water Situation Report
Now that the Thames Water hosepipe ban has come into force, residents may be interested to know that the Environment Agency produces a monthly local report on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels for the … Continue reading
District Council Offices
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that it will soon be moving from the office building that has been its home for the past seven years. At the end of September, to significantly reduce unnecessary costs, it will be … Continue reading
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Bus Service Update
Thames Travel has announced that it will be reintroducing a Monday to Friday, peak-time bus service between Didcot and Culham Science Centre, starting on 5th September The 95 service will operate via Ladygrove and Willowbrook Park in Didcot then via … Continue reading
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Hosepipe Ban
Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Use Ban) on everyone to whom it supplies water from Wednesday 24th August. A fine of up to £1,000 can be imposed on those … Continue reading
Neptune Wood Meadow Closed
Some residents will have noticed that Neptune Wood meadow is closed. Earth Trust has announced that it needs to allow the field to be grazed safely by its sheep and so the permissive footpath that runs between Sylva Foundation and … Continue reading
Fun Run Volunteers Needed
The Fun Run is back but lots of help is needed to make it a success. If you can spare some time, whether you have experience or not, the organisers would love to hear from you. Please contact Prew Bowtell … Continue reading
NDP Referendum Result
We are pleased to announce the result of yesterday’s referendum on the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). The vote was overwhelmingly in favour, with 95.53% voting YES. These are the figures: