Oxfordshire County Council is currently running an Oxfordshire Cycle Survey. The survey asks what people like or dislike about cycling in Oxfordshire, particularly looking at Oxford, Didcot and Bicester, but also about any problems encountered across the county.
The results of the survey will support the production of the first ‘local cycling and walking infrastructure’ plans for Oxford, Bicester and Didcot and is open for Continue reading
Residents may have seen some activity on the Community Hub site. Exploratory trenches are being dug to verify the situation regarding any possible archeological remains on the site.
An initial study of various records showed that there might be some remains beneath the site and so Oxfordshire County Council’s Archeology Officer has been consulted about what further investigation is required before the site design is finalised to Continue reading
Quiz fans from across South Oxfordshire are expected to converge on Little Wittenham this September and everyone is invited.
The Quiz Night, on Wednesday 4th September, to help raise funds for the Earth Trust, will take place in their beautiful 19th century barn.
Teams of up to six people can sign up for what’s shaping up to be an entertaining evening Continue reading
Mark the third Monday of each month in your calendar to remind you to come along to St Mary’s Church at 1:45pm for the new Long Wittenham Film Club which starts on Monday 16th September.
Age UK will be screening a classic movie each month and the club is open to all residents. Bring a cushion and come along to enjoy a good film with a slice of cake and a cup of tea in the interval.
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that shortly, every home in South Oxfordshire will receive a yellow letter (a ‘Household Enquiry Form’) requiring residents to confirm everyone over the age of 16 who lives in their property.
When it arrives, simply visit www.householdresponse.com/southandvale to confirm that your details are correct or, if not, provide the correct information. You will need the two- Continue reading
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), which provides the electricity distribution network across central southern England, has prepared this very useful leaflet containing information about what to do in the event of power failures during storms.
There is more information on the SSEN Website: www.ssen.co.uk
This year’s end of year play, performed by the leavers of Long Wittenham Primary School was a mix of pantomime and musical comedy, and it was great fun.
There was a combination of many styles of theatre: music, dance and comedy. The comedy took many forms, one liner jokes, slapstick, more puns (starting with the play’s title) than you would hear in an edition of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Continue reading
For over fifteen years the villagers of Long and Little Wittenham and Clifton Hampden have been providing sandwiches and cakes once a month for The Gatehouse in Oxford, a charitable organisation that provides hot drinks and food daily throughout the year for the homeless.
If you would like to join our army of sandwich and cake makers, your help would be greatly appreciated. Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways Department that the road between Long Wittenham and Little Wittenham will be closed for four days in September to allow for the installation of new water connections. Work is due to start on Tuesday 3rd September and should be completed by 6th September.
There will be limited access for emergency services and for homes within the closed Continue reading
Residents will be pleased to hear that Oxfordshire County Council Highways Department has installed new bollards on the chicane outside Street House on the High Street. Thanks to Sally Duff for the photograph below.
