The Parish Council has installed two picnic tables at the new Acklings playground. One of the tables is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
The grass mounds have also been sown with grass seed so it should be possible to open the mounds as soon as the seed has taken.
Thanks to Jim Brown, Steve Brown and Claire Michellis for their contributions to this Continue reading
Some residents will have noticed that the swings at Bodkins Playground have been taken down.
The swing set is very old and the timbers that support the swings have been rotting for some time. A few years ago, the Parish Council had metal supports installed to keep them safe.
However, following the last RoSPA safety inspection in July, the inspector advised that the Continue reading
Join the Wittenham Singers for an afternoon of songs and readings for Summer on Sunday 17th August from 4pm in Bryan and Angela Humphris’ lovely riverside garden – Cruckfield, High Street, Long Wittenham.
Everyone is welcome. Bring refreshments and a chair, if you are able.
There will be a donations box for Long Wittenham School. Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council is again offering its annual free electric blanket testing for residents during September and October.
The electric blanket tests are normally very popular, with places limited, so they must be booked in advance to be guaranteed.
Appointments can be booked by visiting electric blanket testing, calling 01865 519800 Continue reading
Oxford City Council has asked the Parish Council to let residents know that there is now a dedicated website for its proposal for simplifying local government in Oxfordshire.
Oxford City Council has put forward outline proposals that would see Oxfordshire’s six councils abolished and replaced with three new councils: 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 (PC) understands that some residents would like to see the two chicanes on the High Street removed.
The PC has discussed this with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways Team to see if it is possible and, if so, what the options could be. If we were to proceed with the removal of the chicanes, OCC would require us to replace them with full width humps. OCC has also advised that the PC would Continue reading
The Fireworks Team writes …
We are excited to announce that Long Wittenham Fireworks Night will be lighting up the skies once again this year on Saturday 1st November 2025 in Wards Field – and you won’t want to miss it!
Our much-loved annual event will be an evening of sparkling displays, a roaring bonfire, BBQ treats, and a friendly village bar. It’s always a highlight of the autumn calendar, Continue reading
The Plough Inn’s annual free music festival will take place on Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August.
Lots of local bands will be playing from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. There will also be a raffle, an outside bar, barbecue, kids entertainment, stalls and more.
For more details, contact The Plough Inn on 01865 407738. Continue reading
David Corney writes …
If anyone is interested in playing chess over a chat and a beer, you are welcome to join Bill Brown and me in The Plough most Sunday evenings from 7.30pm.
Neither of us would claim to be particularly good players, but we both enjoy a game, and Continue reading
