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Ride and Stride – Saturday 10th September
Every year, Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust (OHCT) organises the Ride and Stride event to raise money to keep our wonderful historic churches maintained and cared for. Both St Mary’s and St Peter’s have benefitted from grants given by OHCT.
Individuals or groups are sponsored to travel by foot, bicycle or horse to as many churches in Oxfordshire as they can. Participating churches provide a welcome Continue reading
Village Produce Show
Following the success of last year’s Village Produce Show, The Friends of St Mary’s will be repeating the event on Saturday 17th September at St Mary’s Church from 2pm to 4:30pm.
There are prizes for adults and children with five main sections: Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Baking and Preserves. Everyone is welcome to submit entries. Admission to the show is 50p for adults and free for children Continue reading
NDP Revision Completed
Cllr Peter Rose, chairman of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee writes …
The referendum held on 28th July passed the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) by an overwhelming majority. 278 people voted for the NDP with 13 against. The turnout was 41% compared with 65% at the previous referendum in 2017, but the holiday period could account for Continue reading
Fun Run Volunteers Needed
The Fun Run is back but lots of help is needed to make it a success. If you can spare some time, whether you have experience or not, the organisers would love to hear from you.
Please contact Prew Bowtell at thebowtells@hotmail.com or call 07951 009561.
To take part, enter online here, or download the entry form. Please get your entry in early 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 River Bank, off High Street Long Wittenham, is for the provision of a new crossover and access drive to serve River Bank.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
NDP Referendum Result
We are pleased to announce the result of yesterday’s referendum on the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP).
The vote was overwhelmingly in favour, with 95.53% voting YES.
These are the figures: Continue reading
Referendum Day
Don’t forget to vote in today’s referendum on the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP).
The Village Hall will be open for voting from 7am until 10pm.
Your vote matters. The more people who vote, the more representative is the result.
South News – July Edition
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
NDP Referendum
Most residents will be aware that the referendum for the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) will take place on Thursday 28th July.
See the formal Notice of Poll and details of the polling station below. Continue reading