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Didcot Garden Town

Didcot has been chosen by the government to be a new Garden Town.  What does this mean for the town and neighbouring communities?  What does it mean for you?  Will it impact on Long Wittenham? South Oxfordshire District Council says … Continue reading

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Clifton Hampden Bridge Closure

Please note that Clifton Hampden Bridge will be closed for three days from Monday 24th October 2016 to Wednesday 26th October 2016 between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00 owing to the need for urgent repairs.

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Bonfire Night 2016

Announcing Long Wittenham’s 8th Annual Bonfire Night on Saturday 5th November at 6pm on Ward’s Field (behind Pendon Museum). Beer / Bar / Mulled Wine / BBQ / Sweet Treats Firework Display / Guy Fawkes Competition. A fantastic atmosphere and … Continue reading

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Earth Trust Planning Application

The consultation period for the Earth Trust’s planning application for major changes to their site at Sires Hill is underway.  The plans include the creation of a new access track from Sires Hill and the formation of new car parking … Continue reading

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Electric Blanket Testing Events

South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire Trading Standards are offering a series of Electric Blanket Checking events this October. If you use an electric blanket or you know someone who uses one please encourage them to get it tested before … Continue reading

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Volunteers needed for Home Library Service

As announced in previous posts, the Oxfordshire Mobile Library Service ceases today. An alternative for those users who cannot get to the libraries in Wallingford or Didcot is the Home Library Service which will bring books to them. The County … Continue reading

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Village Litter Pick & Swap Shop – Saturday 1st October 10am to Noon

Swap Shop Do you have items you no longer need that are clean & reusable?  Are there items that you would find useful to have? The village Swapshop is set up to encourage the passing on of unwanted items to … Continue reading

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Little Wittenham Road Closure – Dates changed

Please note that the closure of the road leading to St. Peters Church in Little Wittenham (and ‘No Waiting’ restrictions) to facilitate carriageway maintenance works, previously announced to start on 1st August 2016 for 5 days, has been re-scheduled to … Continue reading

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Road Closure – Clifton Hampden, High Street – 11th-18th August (21:00–06:00)

Please note that a temporary road closure will apply to a section of the road from Long Wittenham to Clifton Hampden whilst essential BT cabling works are carried out. The temporary closure and will operate from 11 August 2016 for … Continue reading

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Mobile Library to cease in September

It has been announced that the mobile library service in Oxfordshire will cease to operate in September 2016.  This decision was taken following extensive public consultation on proposals to make huge financial savings across all county council services. The last … Continue reading

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