Residents will be aware that the Government has ‘called in’ the planning application for the HIF1 project which includes the new road bridge over the Thames. This means that it will be reviewed by the Planning Inspectorate, and the Secretary of State will make the final decision about whether to approve the application.
The Parish Council has written to our local MP urging him to support the project. Continue reading
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Oxfordshire County Council is again offering its annual free electric blanket testing for residents during September and October.
The electric blanket tests are normally very popular, with places limited, so they must be pre-booked by phoning 01865 895999 or emailing duty.officer@oxfordshire.gov.uk
The full list of dates and locations is below. The actual address and a specific time slot will Continue reading
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An archaeological dig at Wittenham Clumps has uncovered the 1,800 year-old remains of a tiny Roman dog.
At just 20 cm (7.8 inches) tall at the shoulder, researchers say that the ancient pooch is one of the five smallest Roman dogs ever discovered in the UK, and that its unusually small size means it is likely to have been a much-loved pet. Continue reading
The decision by Oxfordshire County Council’s planning committee to reject the HIF1 (Housing Infrastructure Fund) planning application has been called in for review by the government.
The project includes a new road bridge across the Thames which it is hoped would reduce the traffic through Long Wittenham and local villages. Continue reading
The Mikron Theatre Company will be performing on Tuesday 1st August at The Plough Inn starting at 7pm.
This year’s show, Twitchers, is all about birdwatching history, feathered with birdsong and laughter.
Bing foldable chairs or picnic blankets. Don’t worry about any rain showers because there Continue reading
The Voluntary Services Department at Oxford University Hospitals has asked the Parish Council to promote its recruitment of new volunteers for Sobell House and Katharine House Hospices.
Sobell House requires volunteer support on its In-Patient Unit and Volunteer Drivers to help in the transportation of its patients and equipment. Continue reading
There will be lots of family fun at Pendon Museum during the Summer holidays.
Every Wednesday from 26th July to 30th August there will be an I-Spy Animals trail and junior modelling sessions with the museum’s modelling experts.
For more information about Summer events and opening times go to Continue reading
Emily Smout, the chair of the village pre-school, was recently interviewed by BBC Radio Oxford, talking about the school’s crowd funding initiative.
Listen to the interview here.
Read the Oxford Mail article referred to in the interview. Continue reading
