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Village Apple Day and The Community Orchard
Dr Gabriel Hemery writes … In 2017, Sylva Foundation created the Wittenhams Community Orchard at the Wood Centre, opposite St Mary’s Church. Its planting was supported by grants, and by sponsors (‘cropsharers’) who elected to have a share in the … Continue reading
Oxford City Council Local Government Reorganisation Proposals
Oxford City Council has published its proposals on how local government in Oxfordshire should be reorganised. Its proposals would see Oxfordshire’s six councils abolished and replaced with three new councils:
Volunteers Wanted
It’s National Volunteers’ Week and Age UK Oxfordshire is looking for people who would like to support the organisation. Whether it’s offering companionship to older people as befrienders, working with the Dementia Oxfordshire service to provide essential care and support … Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that, owing to the Spring Bank Holiday, this week’s waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: … Continue reading
Pendon Museum Pop-up Café
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 14th May from 10am to 12:30pm. This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs. All donations from … Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Collections
Owing to the Early May Bank Holiday, this week’s waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/wastecalendar
Didcot Road Bus Stop
Following protracted negotiations with Oxfordshire County Council, mainly delayed by the Elivia developers, the very small bus stop area opposite the Saxons Heath junction with Didcot Road has been relocated to a much safer location at the entrance to Wessex … Continue reading
Fun Run Results
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Village Fun yesterday (27th April). The sun shone and everyone had a great day! There were 190 entries and 173 finishers – some people didn’t turn up, and some people didn’t come … Continue reading
Permissive Path Opening
Cllr David Corney writes … A warm and dry Easter Saturday (19th April), saw a gathering of seventy people from the villages of Clifton Hampden and Long Wittenham meeting on the new permissive footpath where it joins Robin Buxton’s land, … Continue reading
Easter Waste and Recycling Collections
Owing to the Easter bank holidays, upcoming waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/wastecalendar