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Hark to the Past at the Pendon

Bringing the past to life with a glimpse of rural England in the Vale during the 1920s and 30s through the eyes of the Pendon Museum was unveiled at the June meeting of the Long Wittenham Parish Council sponsored Good … Continue reading

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Thames Valley Police June Newsletter

The June edition of the Thames Valley Police Wallingford Sector Neighbourhood Team Newsletter is available to read here.

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Fullamoor Quarry Update

Creating a huge sand and gravel quarry on green belt land near Clifton Hampden will increase the risk of flooding along the Thames, the Environment Agency has warned.  And other sites less likely to flood should be investigated . Hills … Continue reading

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100 Miles for 100 Books

A group of 8 Long Wittenham lunatics will be taking part in a 24 hour relay event called Endure24 over the weekend of the 10th/11th June with their aim being to run as many 5 mile laps of the all … Continue reading

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South News – Election Special Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to read the General Election Special Edition which is available here.

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Temporary Road Closure – Clifton Hampden – 12th-13th June

A temporary road closure of a section of High Street, Clifton Hampden, including the bridge, will operate from 12th June 2017 while underground cabling works are carried out.  The anticipated completion date is 13th June 2017. Access will be maintained … Continue reading

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Tea and Birds of Prey

Tea and birds of prey were on the “menu” at the third birthday party of Long Wittenham’s Good Neighbours club held at the Mill View Garden Centre in Wheatley on 4th May. More than 20 members of the club – … Continue reading

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Revamped Clubhouse Nears Completion

Work on phase one of the new-look clubhouse for the Long Wittenham Athletics Club in Bodkin’s Field continues to take shape and now planning begins for part-two. The club secured a grant of £3,000 from South Oxfordshire District Council and … Continue reading

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New Website For Victims of Crime

Last week, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley Anthony Stansfeld launched a new website to support victims of crime.  Victims First is a new online resource for victims of crime which has advice on what to do and … Continue reading

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Free Compost Giveaway

Gardeners will be delighted to hear that South Oxfordshire District Council in conjunction with the Vale of the White Horse District Council and Biffa are giving away locally produced compost on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May.  Recycling goodies and … Continue reading

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