Welcome to the website for the village of Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire, England. Within these pages you will find information on the village, the Parish Council and its activities, a directory of local businesses and services, information on clubs and groups, and lots of other things too.
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Visit Southern Oxfordshire, the official tourism and events hub for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, has launched a new initiative to support small, independent businesses this Christmas.
Local businesses and event organisers are invited to promote their festive events and activities for free through the Visit Southern Oxfordshire Christmas page, ensuring they reach hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors across the districts’ market towns and surrounding areas. These festive happenings can include anything from Christmas markets and wreath-making workshops to late-night shopping evenings, carol singing and crafts.
Listings should include a full description, image and a direct link to the business’ own booking or information page. The Southern Oxfordshire team will actively promote these events across its social media channels and in local and regional media outreach, including magazine, website and outdoor poster advertisements, providing invaluable marketing support during the critical festive trading period.
Residents are also encouraged to make southernoxfordshire.com/christmas their first stop for planning their festive activities. The page offers a comprehensive, up-to-date calendar of everything happening locally and is frequently updated.
Nick Caw, the chairman of the Village Hall Committee, writes …
Our village hall is a valuable, well used community asset that relies on volunteers to keep it running.
The hall is currently run by a small group who are looking for new volunteers to help manage and develop the hall. We are holding an open meeting next Wednesday (26th November) evening at 7.30pm, at the hall. Continue reading
Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to share this message with residents.
For many older people in Oxfordshire, winter is the hardest time of year. Behind closed doors, thousands will spend the colder months alone — struggling to stay warm, worried about money, or simply with no one to talk to. Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
According to South Oxfordshire District Council, a consensus has emerged for the shape of Local Government Reorganisation in the area.
Five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have formally supported a proposal for two new unitary authorities, aimed at addressing current inefficiencies, enhancing services, and saving millions in response to the government’s call for reform of council structures. Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Revd David Haylett writes …
Those of you who were resident in the Wittenhams in the 1980s will remember Revd Peter Dewey who was Team Vicar at Clifton Hampden and Culham. When Revd Simon Hankey left the Wittenhams, Peter became our Vicar in 1981 and stayed until 1992.
Sadly Peter died on Tuesday 11th November. Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 20th November.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Resident Nina Dedeken has organised a first aid training course for villagers early next year.
The course will take place on Saturday 31st January in the Village Hall from 9am to 6pm (approximately). The course costs £82 per person and places are limited to twelve.
To book your place or for more details, contact Nina at hello.ninawithnature@gmail.com Continue reading
Discover a festive showcase of fine woodcraft at the Sylva Foundation Wood Centre on Friday 5th December (6pm to 9pm) and Saturday 6th December (10am to 4pm) to shop exquisite handmade wooden gifts, meet the skilled makers, and explore the inspiring courses offered by the Sylva Wood School.
Enjoy free entry, free parking, and festive refreshments. Sylva Foundation is a charity Continue reading
