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Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at Frenchs Cottage, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the existing building with internal alterations to form a new shower room, boot room, office and staircase, and additional new windows to the side elevation. Continue reading
Digital Switchover
Further to the post on this website on 27th April about landline telephones being switched to use the Internet, Age UK Oxfordshire has created an information sheet which describes the changes that will be happening and the effects that people may experience as a result.
The information is aimed at older people, but many residents may find it useful. Continue reading
Earth Trust Art Events
Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of some art related events coming up over the next few weeks.
As part of Oxfordshire Artweeks, the trust is bringing together an exciting range of local artists in its pop up gallery, a beautiful converted 19th Century barn. From ceramics, acrylics and oils, to sustainable fashion and upcycled jewellery, eight Continue reading
The Magic Flute
Opera lovers will be excited to hear that Opera Anywhere is returning to Long Wittenham to perform Mozart’s enchanting opera The Magic Flute at St Mary’s Church at 7:30pm on Friday 14th June.
The show will be presented by the The Friends of St Mary’s, in aid of the church.
Opera Anywhere is renowned for performing unique versions of operas, old and new, in Continue reading
Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at Craig End, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
Parish Council Meetings – Thursday 16th May
The Parish Council will hold its Annual Meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 16th May. This will be followed by the council’s Monthly Meeting.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agendas below.
Healthcare Event
The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre has asked the Parish Council to promote its Joint Biomedical Research Centre Open Day event, taking place at Leiden Square, Westgate Centre, Oxford from 10am to 3.30pm on Thursday 30th May 2024.
The Open Day is an opportunity for residents to learn more about a broad range of fascinating healthcare research taking place in Oxford, how it translates Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Collections
Owing to the Early May bank holiday, upcoming waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual.
See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:
Pendon Museum Pop-up Café
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again today (8th May) 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