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
Many residents will be disappointed to hear that the planning application for the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF1) project to build a new road bridge over the Thames, amongst other infrastructure, was rejected by the Oxfordshire County Council planning committee on Tuesday.
It had been hoped that a new road bridge over the Thames would reduce the traffic through Long Wittenham and other local villages. Continue reading
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Thursday 27th July from 9:30am to 12noon.
This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs.
It is hoped that the café will become a regular event for the local community, so please go along and support it if you can. Continue reading
The Abingdon based charity, Against Breast Cancer, has asked the Parish Council to promote its upcoming charity walk, Breast Walk Ever Oxfordshire, which will take place on Sunday 10th of September.
The event offers three distances and is perfect for families as well as dogs! Continue reading
Long Wittenham Athletic Club will be hosting a Summer Bash on Bodkins Field on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July.
The gates will open at 12noon with free parking and free entry. There will be food and beer, with live music starting at 4pm.
See the flyer below. For more information email lwacevents@gmail.com. Continue reading
