Village Honours War Dead

About seventy people and children from the Primary School assembled at the village war memorial yesterday morning (11th November) for the annual Remembrance Day commemoration.

The service was led by the Rev David Haylett.  Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Parish Council, Long Wittenham Athletic Club, the WI and the Brownies. Continue reading

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Winter in South Oxfordshire Campaign 

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has launched its ‘Winter in South Oxfordshire’ campaign, a seasonal initiative packed with practical advice, local events, and support to help residents stay warm, well and connected this winter.

The campaign brings together a wide range of services and resources from the council and partner organisations, including community activities, health advice, Continue reading

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Primary School Applications

The Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) School Admissions Team has asked the Parish Council to inform parents and carers of children born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 that they need to apply for a primary school place.

The OCC Primary Application webpage has more information plus a link to the online application form. Continue reading

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Science Vale Movement and Place Plan – Public Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has divided the county into twelve Movement and Place Plans (MAP Plans).  MAP Plans are part of the council’s Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP).

The MAP Plans will deliver schemes that prioritise human health and place-shaping, with the focus on making Oxfordshire a great place to live, work, enjoy etc.  This will improve walking, cycling, public and shared transport Continue reading

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Pendon Museum News

Get all the news and information in the latest edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter.

More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com

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Vehicle Crime and Tool Theft Campaign

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has asked the Parish Council to promote its crime prevention campaign which aims to inform residents about how to keep vehicles and tools safe from criminals

In the twelve months to the end of August this year, there have been 3,496 vehicle thefts and 6,666 thefts from vehicles in the Thames Valley. Continue reading

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What a night – Bonfire Night 2025!

The Village Bonfire Night team, Caz, Reece, Emily, Tom, Anna and Mark, write ….

This was our first year taking the reins for the village fireworks event, and if there’s one thing we’ve taken away from it, it’s how much fun we had putting it all together!

We were absolutely blown away by the support from the whole village.  A huge thank you Continue reading

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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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Village Fireworks Night Sold Out

The Village Fireworks Night Team writes …

A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket for this year’s fireworks event – tickets are now sold out!

To help keep everyone safe and comfortable, please don’t come along without a ticket, as we’ll be at full capacity and unable to allow entry. Continue reading

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Speed Indicator Devices

Earlier this year, the village Community Speedwatch Team approached the Parish Council (PC) with a view to installing two new Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs), similar to that near the Didcot Road junction with Saxons Heath.

The devices are expected to cost in the region of £7,000.  The PC has secured a grant of £5,700 from the Thames Valley Police Community Continue reading

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