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Citizens Advice Newsletter
Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale has produced a new quarterly newsletter. Its aim is to keep residents up-to-date with its latest news, and this first issue looks at what it is doing to support the local community during the … Continue reading
Earth Trust Resists Virus Impact
Like many charities in Oxfordshire, the Earth Trust – one of the major countryside land management bodies in the county – is experiencing financial challenges as the Coronavirus continues to disrupt economic and social life. In a letter to supporters, … Continue reading
Post Easter Waste Collection
A reminder that, as with every bank holiday, the council waste crews will empty bins on a different day following the Easter weekend. For information on the revised collection days visit the South Oxfordshire District Council website: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/your-recycling-and-waste-collections/bank-holiday-co
Cornerstone and The Beacon #AtHome
Arts and entertainment in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have gone online! If you’re struggling to keep the kids entertained, or you’re fed up with endlessly scrolling through uninspiring choices on video streaming services, Cornerstone Arts Centre and … Continue reading
Ducklings Leave The Nest
We are pleased to report that not everyone in Long Wittenham is restricted from leaving home at this time. See the delightful video below of duckings leaving their nest on the Thames backwater behind the High Street. It was taken … Continue reading
Volunteering in Oxfordshire
The work of the voluntary and community sector across Oxfordshire is invaluable and the county has some of the best initiatives across the country. It is therefore no surprise that all local authorities in the county have been inundated with … Continue reading
Easter Egg Hunt
Despite the difficult situation, there is a plan to hold an Easter Egg Hunt for the children in the village from Good Friday 10th April through to Easter Monday 13th April (and beyond, if you feel like it). With over … Continue reading
Oxford Parking Charge Changes
Oxford City Council has announced that critical key workers will now be able to use council parking bays without time restriction or charge. The changes will apply to all on-street parking and open, council-run, car parks including pay and display … Continue reading
Clap For Carers
The village stepped out in force last evening for Clap For Carers, paying tribute to NHS staff and volunteers who are helping to provide essential services during the Coronavirus emergency. People emerged from their homes and into the streets to … Continue reading
Going Forward Buses Update
Community bus services between Long Wittenham and Didcot face disruption as the Coronavirus emergency tightens its grip on travel and social activities. Going Forward Buses which runs the service, say that services may be subject to short-notice cancellations. Passengers are … Continue reading