Tag Archives: Coronavirus

Lockdown Mind Therapy

Residents will be excited to hear that the second volume of the Lockdown Mind Therapy puzzle magazine should be dropping through their letterboxes in the next day or two, courtesy of the Parish Council.    

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Playareas Update

Following the publication of the Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy ‘Our Plan To Rebuild’, the Parish Council would like to remind villagers what this means for Long Wittenham. The good news is that people may now exercise outside as many times … Continue reading

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Cancer Consultations Available Via Telephone and Video

Doctors in Oxfordshire are urging people to get medical advice if they are worried about symptoms of cancer. A recent national survey suggests getting Coronavirus or giving it to their family were among the top reasons that people would not … Continue reading

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Praise for Communities in Virus Emergency

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, has praised local councils and communities for their work during the Coronavirus pandemic.  He has also promised that more government cash will be on the way. In a … Continue reading

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Donate to the Heroes Campaign via Amazon

The organisers of the “Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s” campaign have now set up an Amazon Wishlist so that people who are socially isolating, or who live further afield, can donate to this community effort safely and effortlessly. … Continue reading

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Health and Care Heroes Campaign

Residents will be pleased to hear that Emma Newman’s campaign for donations to create 300 care packs for health and care workers battling Coronavirus is reported in the Oxford Mail. More details and how to donate here.

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Practice Nurses – Your Country Needs You!

The Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has asked the Parish Council to pass on this message to residents: Oxfordshire’s Patient Care during Coronavirus programme is asking experienced practice nurses to join the teams in our dedicated COVID-19 clinics across the county. … Continue reading

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Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s

As the commemoration of VE Day on 8th May approaches, can you help to “Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s” by donating personal care items, edible treats and handmade thank-you cards? On Sunday 10th May a contactless drop off … Continue reading

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Businesses Urged to Submit COVID-19 Grant Requests

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to pass on this information to residents: Businesses in South Oxfordshire that are yet to submit their details for grant support in response to COVID-19 are urged to do so … Continue reading

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Volunteers Busy in Virus Emergency

With the Coronavirus emergency unlikely to be lifted by the government until May at the earliest, the Volunteer Group in Long Wittenham continues to offer help and support to residents. Since the lockdown, volunteers have been busy helping isolated and … Continue reading

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