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Waste and Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that, owing to the Summer 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
CCTV Image Appeal
Thames Valley Police have advised that at around 10:30pm on Saturday evening (23rd August), a suspicious male and vehicle were seen in the area of High Street, Long Wittenham where the male was seen on CCTV appearing to try door … Continue reading
Save the Date – Village Litter Pick
What better way can there be to enjoy an Autumnal Satuday morning than by helping to tidy up our lovely village by doing a spot of litter picking? This year’s Autumn Litter Pick is scheduled for Saturday 18th October, so … Continue reading
Digital Phone Lines and Powercuts
Resident Jim Brown recently wrote an article about the BT Digital Switchover and what will happen in the event of a power cut. You can read Jim’s article here. Jim can be contacted at jim@smartr.homes.
Chess Players Wanted
David Corney writes … If anyone is interested in playing chess over a chat and a beer, you are welcome to join Bill Brown and me in The Plough most Sunday evenings from 7.30pm. Neither of us would claim to … Continue reading
Hosepipe Ban
Residents may be aware that Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Usage Ban) from Tuesday 22nd July. It will affect users who live in the following postcodes: OX, GL, SN, … Continue reading
Pendon Museum Pop-up Café
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 9th July 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
Local Government Reorganisation
Residents will have seen posts on this website about the various proposals to reorganise local government in Oxfordshire. The Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils (OALC) has produced a very useful summary which explains and contrasts the three proposals that have … Continue reading
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: