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 booked in advance to be guaranteed.
Appointments can be booked by visiting electric blanket testing, calling 01865 519800 Continue reading
Oxford City Council has asked the Parish Council to let residents know that there is now a dedicated website for its proposal for simplifying local government in Oxfordshire.
Oxford City Council has put forward outline proposals that would see Oxfordshire’s six councils abolished and replaced with three new councils: 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 (PC) understands that some residents would like to see the two chicanes on the High Street removed.
The PC has discussed this with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways Team to see if it is possible and, if so, what the options could be. If we were to proceed with the removal of the chicanes, OCC would require us to replace them with full width humps. OCC has also advised that the PC would Continue reading
The Fireworks Team writes …
We are excited to announce that Long Wittenham Fireworks Night will be lighting up the skies once again this year on Saturday 1st November 2025 in Wards Field – and you won’t want to miss it!
Our much-loved annual event will be an evening of sparkling displays, a roaring bonfire, BBQ treats, and a friendly village bar. It’s always a highlight of the autumn calendar, Continue reading
The Plough Inn’s annual free music festival will take place on Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August.
Lots of local bands will be playing from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. There will also be a raffle, an outside bar, barbecue, kids entertainment, stalls and more.
For more details, contact The Plough Inn on 01865 407738. Continue reading
David Corney writes …
If anyone is interested in playing chess over a chat and a beer, you are welcome to join Bill Brown and me in The Plough most Sunday evenings from 7.30pm.
Neither of us would claim to be particularly good players, but we both enjoy a game, and Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its Warm Homes Local Grant.
OCC is dedicated to helping Oxfordshire households on a low income improve the energy efficiency of their homes, lower their bills, and reduce their carbon footprint.
It has been able to secure government-backed Warm Homes Local Grant funding to install Continue reading
Residents may be aware that Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Usage Ban) from Tuesday 22nd July.
It will affect users who live in the following postcodes: OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8 and RG9.
A fine of up to £1,000 can be imposed on those who breach the rules. Continue reading
The Mikron Theatre Company will present a performance of Hush Hush! on Tuesday 29th July at 7pm in the garden of The Plough Inn.
Enter a world of secrets, songs and cyphers as we meet Bletchley Park’s Heroes of Hut 3.
More information on the Mikron Theatre website. Continue reading
