Community Scheme for Solar Panels

Following discussions between the Parish Council and Didcot Plus, residents of Long Wittenham can now enjoy the benefits of the Solar Streets initiative.

Solar Streets is a company that works with local communities across Southern England to offer the installation of solar panels on private houses.  Because installations are done in batches in one area, the cost is significantly Continue reading

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Poppy Appeal 2022

The village poppy sellers will be out and about knocking on doors selling their poppies and other Poppy Appeal items from the last week of October.  See the flyer below.

Make sure you have some change ready because the collectors can’t take card payment, or you can pay by cheque (payable to “The Poppy Appeal” – please write the first line of your address on the back).  You can donate with ‘gift Continue reading

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Road Closure – B4016 Ladygrove

The Parish Council has been advised that the B4016 Ladygrove – known locally as the Straight Mile – has been closed because of a gas leak.

We have no more details at present.  More information will be posted here as soon as it is known.

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Sundial Restored

Churchgoers will have noticed that the sundial on the side of the tower at St Mary’s Church has been restored.

The sundial is believed to have been installed in 1830 and it has been restored on several occasions since then, the last time being in 1993.

The restoration was funded by The Friends of St Mary’s and was undertaken by Richard Noviss, a sculptor and stonemason based in Hook Norton. Continue reading

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South News – October Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

 

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Citizens Advice Newsletter

Read the latest edition of the Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale newsletter.

It provides the latest news from your local charity on some of its recent developments and issues impacting on our community.

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Didcot Road Night-time Closure 24th to 28th October

The Parish Council has been advised that the long awaited remedial work to the road narrowing on Didcot Road is due to start on 24th October.  It is expected to be completed on 28th October and the road will be closed each night from 10pm to 6am.

The road hump at the narrowing is too low and the slopes too flat, so it has to be removed and relaid to the proper height with steeper ramps.  This should make Continue reading

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Village History Group Meeting

Long Wittenham Local History Group will be meeting on Monday 17th October in the Village Hall at 8pm.

There will be an illustrated talk: “A Short History of Long Wittenham”.

All are welcome.  It is free to members or £4 for visitors.  More information from Janet Haylett at familyhaylett@yahoo.com.

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 13th October

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th October.

All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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