From Sunday 1st October 2017 the charges for the disposal of non-household waste are changing. The existing DIY 1,2,3 for free scheme, which has been in place for 15 years, is being replaced by a small fixed fee per item.
You will still be able to dispose of all household waste free of charge at any of the county’s Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Further details can be found at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/chargeablewaste.
The Countryside Alliance Awards, also known as the ‘Rural Oscars’, are THE rural business awards to win, and give a voice and platform to the best of the countryside’s produce, enterprise, heritage and communities.
The Rural Oscars are diverse, highly coveted and a great morale boost to those in the running. They were borne of a desire to give a voice and a platform to rural businesses and to acknowledge the efforts of thousands of unsung heroes who routinely go above and beyond the call of duty for their communities. The Countryside Alliance had long felt the many “doom and gloom” tales of rural decline in the media did not accurately reflect the spirit of rural people and their desire to protect our landscapes and communities for future Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (14th September) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.
Download the agenda here.
We are pleased to announce the result of yesterday’s referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan:
Total votes cast 452
Spoilt ballot papers 4
Turnout 64.75%
Yes 418
No 30
There are 698 people on the electoral roll, which means that 59.9% of the total electorate voted ‘Yes’.
The Parish Council has been advised by Oxfordshire County Council that the closure of Clifton Hampden Bridge, originally scheduled for 18th September for ten days, has now been rescheduled for 9th October, again for ten days.
This is for repair work that is required following a road traffic accident last year that demolished a length of brick parapet.
The road closure is needed to undertake the work required as the bridge is too narrow to Continue reading
Don’t forget to vote in today’s referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan. The Village Hall will be open for voting from 7am until 10pm.
Your vote matters!
Wittenham Lunch Club & Wittenham W.I. invite all villagers to join them on a trip to London on Thursday 30th November 2017 to include: Christmas shopping at the Greenwich covered Christmas Market; a visit to the Royal Greenwich Museum (Queens House/National Maritime Museum are free entry); a late afternoon Christmas Boat Cruise to Westminster via Canary Wharf & lights of the City (centrally heated boat + indoor seats with Blue Badge Guide); and a coach tour of Christmas London at night, finishing for refreshments in Covent Garden.
The coach leaves the Village Hall at 9.30am and leaves London at 7.30pm. There will be Continue reading
The Long Wittenham 200 Club is pleased to announce the August winners. £10 each goes to:
26 C. Bosley
23 K. Earl
129 A. Byard
81 N. Gitsham
168 Mrs. Barnes
Profits from the 200 Club go towards the maintenance and improvement of the Village Hall. There are cash prizes through the year: £10 per week for 48 weeks, £50 in June and December and £100 in September and March. The draw is made monthly. Continue reading
A new Integrated Urgent Care Service is being launched across the Thames Valley in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire from September.
Currently NHS 111 is a free national telephone service to assess the level of care that someone needs and signpost them to an appropriate healthcare service. It does not offer a diagnosis but assesses and provides advice on the person’s symptoms, suggests the type of care they need, how soon they should access this and what local healthcare services are available.
NHS England is extending Integrated Urgent Care across the country and Thames Valley Continue reading
The Friends of St Mary’s Church Long Wittenham will be holding the annual Harvest Supper at the Village Hall on Saturday 30th September starting at 7pm.
The evening will include live music from local band Eclectica and the Church Raffle Grand Draw. A donations bar will be provided. Proceeds will go towards the planned toilet & improved catering facilities for the church.
Everyone is welcome.
Tickets for the Harvest Supper (£10.00 for adults and £4.00 for children under 16) and for Continue reading
