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Burcot and Clifton Hampden Neighbourhood Plan

Burcot and Clifton Hampden Parish Council has unveiled details of its Neighbourhood Plan and would like to hear the public’s views.  The council says that the Plan will secure the future of the community and amenities in the face of … Continue reading

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Long Wittenham Christmas Trail

The village is being decorated for Christmas!  Forty houses will be displaying Christmas pictures or models during the month of December.  It is hoped that our children will enjoy walking round and discovering all the exhibits. Each family at the … Continue reading

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New Bus Service to Didcot

A new bus service is coming to Long Wittenham and Clifton Hampden.  From 4th January, Thames Travel will be operating a service linking Didcot with the Culham Science Centre and Berinsfield.  There will be seven buses a day, five days … Continue reading

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Death of an Intrepid Cyclist

Come rain, come shine, Roger Stone was a regular cyclist on most days between the village and Didcot.  But the familiar site of Roger on his bicycle is now a closed chapter.  He died recently at his home in Saxon’s … Continue reading

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Royal Mail Scams

We have had reports that residents in Saxons Heath and Westfield Road have been the targets of a scam where they have received text or email messages saying that Royal Mail has attempted to deliver a parcel and in order … Continue reading

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High Street Cycle Lanes

Residents will have noticed that the work has finished on new cycle by-pass lanes in the High Street opposite Red Barn and number 35. The new features are designed to make it safer for cyclists and form part of the … Continue reading

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Playgrounds Update

Under the new Covid-19 restrictions that are to be imposed by the Government from tomorrow (Thursday 5th November), playgrounds in the village can remain open. However, please be be aware that the equipment is not cleaned or sanitised and users … Continue reading

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Extra Garden Waste Collection

Residents who are signed up for brown bin collections can put out twice as much garden waste on Thursday 5th November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is giving those who are part of the paid-for service the opportunity to put … Continue reading

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Watch Out, Thieves About!

There have been reports of recent nefarious activity in the village.  A catalytic converter was stolen from a car in Saxons Heath during the night last week, and someone was caught on camera in a garden in St John’s Row, … Continue reading

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Citizens Advice Newsletter

Read the Autumn edition of the Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale quarterly newsletter. This issue includes a news update, provides information on the partial reopening of the Citizens Advice offices, and hears from one of the advice supervisors about … Continue reading

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