The Parish Council is pleased to announce the opening of the new Acklings Playground.
The event will take place on Friday 27th June. The gates will open at 4:45pm and there will be a short opening ceremony at 5pm. Following this, the playground will be open to all.
Please note that until this event, the field will be closed as final safety checks are awaited.
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 so far been put forward. Continue reading
Earlier in the year, Sobell House Hospice asked the Parish Council to let residents know that it was recruiting Bereavement Volunteers.
Although the appeal was partially successful, it is still short of its goal so they have asked the council to publicize it again.
The training for the new Bereavement Volunteers starts in September 2025. Continue reading
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 future produce of the orchard. Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 19th June.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
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: Continue reading
Pendon Museum is happy to announce that it will be reopening to the public this coming weekend 14th & 15th June.
To celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 15th, the historic Madder Valley Railway will have trains operating on the model – an event which only happens a few times a year to help preserve it for future generations to enjoy. Doors will open at 11am and last entry is at 3:15pm. There is no additional charge Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its public consultation on the proposed Part-Night Lighting Implementation Framework.
This framework is about how part-night lighting could be implemented in Oxfordshire. It is not about whether part-night lighting is right for specific areas. In September 2025, the council’s cabinet will decide whether or not to Continue reading
