Ann Tomline writes …
My grandson was walking his retriever, Jenga, in the field near Neptune Wood. Suddenly, a large Red Kite came down attacking the dog, breaking her leg and shoulder. She is at the vets and will be transferred to a specialist hospital in Marlow for surgery to save her life, at vast expense.
This was an unprovoked attack. Please be alert to the possible danger. Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Pump Track at Acklings is completed. Catherine Harrison and Cllr Steve Brown were the brains behind the scheme and project managed the build, securing backing from the Parish Council and finding a local builder, Will Brown, who had the experience in building these sorts of tracks to oversee the design and build.
Emma Newman, who joined the project team to help with the fundraising and Continue reading
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The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at The Old Post Office, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for alterations to existing windows and door openings, and new roof dormers.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
Oxfordshire is aiming to encourage more passengers back on to the buses through closer working to improve services in the county.
Oxfordshire County Council’s (OCC) Cabinet, in its role as local transport authority, has agreed to establish an ‘enhanced partnership’ by April 2022 and has invited all of Oxfordshire’s local bus operators to participate in it.
The new approach allows the council to have greater input into items such as timetables, Continue reading
The photographs below show the Pump Track at Acklings at the end of last weekend’s work, thanks to the efforts of a fantastic team of local volunteers.
The majority of the materials have been donated by Vanderbilt Homes, with funds raised being used to purchase the extra gravel required to finish the project. PMS Oxford kindly loaned a digger and other equipment to help shift the 230 tonnes of soil and 19 tonnes of gravel. Continue reading
Nine teams entered this year’s annual Rounders Tournament organised by Long Wittenham Athletics Club at Bodkins last Saturday. The winners, by a close shave, were Robs Ringers from Didcot. One of the other teams was a group of PE teachers who competed against some of their pupils.
Organiser Steve Bolton said: “It was a great family day which everyone enjoyed. It was encouraging to see a team from Long Wittenham taking part in the tournament and we Continue reading
Good progress was made on the Pump Track at Acklings yesterday (19th June). What started as three huge piles of soil is now looking decidedly like a pump track, thanks to the team of volunteers.
People are signed up for today, but a few more would be welcome – many hands make light work!
So, if you are at a loose end and fancy some fresh air and a bit of exercise, please come Continue reading
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A new book has been published this week based around Wittenham Clumps. The author is Peter Adamson, a resident of Brightwell-cum -Sotwell.
The book consists of a series of essays on a variety of topics relating to people, historical events, science and natural history. Each topic has a connection with the Clumps. The book ends with an account of the history of England as Continue reading
