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Horse Box Thefts
Three horse boxes worth more than £13,000 were stolen recently from fields on a remote part of Northfield Lane. Thieves cut through a lock on the gates to the paddock and used a gas cutter to burn off locks and … Continue reading
Q & A Drop-in Session
Sustrans, the charity that makes it easier for people to walk and cycle, will be holding a Q & A drop-in session with with its staff from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Friday 8th of October at the Village Hall. The … Continue reading
Footpath Improvements
Our village footpath warden, David Corney, has sent through the photographs below showing recent improvements to the footpaths around the village. The photograph on the left shows the reburbished footbridge over Moor Ditch on the footpath to Appleford. That on … Continue reading
Second Hand Sundays
Emily Smout has set up “Second Hand Sundays”. On the last Sunday of every month, residents are encouraged to put out any unwanted, but usable items, for others to take. Any donations will be split between the Preschool and Primary … Continue reading
The Pound
Can you spare an hour or two next Saturday morning, 18th September, to help weed and tidy up the community garden at The Pound on the High Street? If you can, please come along between 10am and noon and bring … Continue reading
20mph Speed Limit Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking the views of residents on the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit throughout the village. The proposals are being put forward following road safety concerns raised by the Parish Council and will see a … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that waste collections will be a day later this week, owing to the bank holiday. See the changes on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/when-is-your-collection-day/waste-collections-calendar/
Bus Service Changes
Going Forward Buses has announced some changes to its once a week D1 service on Mondays between Wallingford and Didcot, which calls at Long Wittenham. The changes will take effect from Monday 6th September 2021. The service will be revised … Continue reading
Chris King 1936-2021
A popular coach driver in Long Wittenham, Chris (Charles) King, who took villagers on coach trips to seaside resorts around the country and to local markets has died. He was eighty-five. Chris was born in West Hendred. The family lived … Continue reading
Didcot Road 9th – 11th August
Thames Water has advised that it will be carrying out works on Didcot Road for a new water main connection between Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th August from 8am to 5pm. Residents’ water supplies will not be affected. Traffic controls … Continue reading