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Archaeology For All
The Earth Trust is hosting an archaeology season this month with a live archaeological excavation and free events for all ages. From Tuesday 16th to Sunday 28th October 2018, free daily tours running at 12noon and 3:00pm will enable visitors … Continue reading
Temporary Closure of Meadow at Neptune Wood
Some residents will have noticed that The Earth Trust have temporarily closed the wildflower meadow which is accessed from Neptune Wood. The meadow provides a great habitat for local wildlife and a much loved dog walking area. It also provides … Continue reading
Wittenham Clumps Under Threat Says Earth Trust
Wittenham Clumps would be damaged if a new link road to the proposed Oxford-Cambridge expressway is built, says the Earth Trust. The charity which manages the Clumps, Little Wittenham Wood, surrounding farm land and forestry, says one of the three … Continue reading
Calling All Responsible Dog Walkers
A message from Earth Trust. Earth Trust has an amazing site right on your doorstep – 500 hectares of grassland, arable and woodland, including the Wittenham Clumps, Neptune Wood and the River of Life. One of the reasons the site … Continue reading
Earth Trust Meadow Closure
The permissive footpath through the Earth Trust meadow near Neptune Wood will be closed for approximately six weeks from Monday 7th August. This meadow supports an abundance of wildflowers and associated wildlife; grazing with sheep and cattle at certain times … Continue reading
Neptune Wood Car Park Resurfacing
The Neptune Wood car park is currently closed for resurfacing. The work started on Monday 31st July and should take approximately two weeks. Neptune Wood will still be accessible via the footpaths from Long Wittenham, Little Wittenham and the Earth … Continue reading
Neptune Wood and surrounds – a community greenspace
Would you be interested in contributing your ideas on making Neptune Wood and its surrounds an even more appealing place for families, and for people walking dogs? The Earth Trust owns Neptune Wood and the surrounding area. Recent survey work … Continue reading
Bonfire Boost For Charities
Six organisations shared in the £1,200 profit made from the annual Long Wittenham bonfire and fireworks night on 5th November. The event – organised by the parish council and supported by Wittenham Warriors – attracted more than 400 people to … Continue reading
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Earth Trust Plans
Plans for a £5m expansion of the Earth Trust’s facilities at Hill Farm at Little Wittenham have received a positive response from Long Wittenham Parish Council even though the development could generate an extra 1,000 vehicles a week passing through … Continue reading
Earth Trust Planning Application
The consultation period for the Earth Trust’s planning application for major changes to their site at Sires Hill is underway. The plans include the creation of a new access track from Sires Hill and the formation of new car parking … Continue reading