Residents will be aware that Storm Bert is forecast to hit the United Kingdom this weekend. Nationally, the storm will bring very strong winds, heavy rain and, for a time, snow and blizzards.
The Environment Agency has warned that the heavy rain could lead to some localised flooding. Temperatures are also set to rise.
There is a yellow Met Office warning for rain that reaches the south and south-west of Continue reading
Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about two events that are coming up in December at the Earth Trust Centre.
Click the links for more information. 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 will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 21st November.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to remind residents about the Better Housing Better Health service.
A warm, safe home is essential for good health and well-being. Cold, damp housing can lead to serious health issues, including respiratory problems, heart disease, and mental health challenges across all age groups. Continue reading
More than fifty people assembled at the village war memorial yesterday morning (11th November) for the annual Remembrance Day commemoration.
The service was taken 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
As part of a big drive to rethink waste, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is encouraging residents to check out the Didcot Repair Café.
Sustainable Didcot’s Repair Café, is open on the third Saturday of every month, 2pm to 5pm in The Green Hub in the SOHA building on Station Road. Continue reading
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 13th November from 10am to 12:30pm.
This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs. All donations from the cakes go to support a local group, so please go along and support it if you can.
The café is friendly to dog walkers, but they will need to have their refreshment outside Continue reading
The Village Hall 200 Club has announced the September and October winners.
For more information, contact the 200 Club coordinator Cath Nicholson on 07971 476980 or email LW200@lwvillagehall.uk.
The Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) School Admissions Team has asked the Parish Council to inform parents and carers of children born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021 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
