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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Resident Jim Brown has written an interesting article about the volume of traffic through the village over the last twenty or so years.
Catherine Harrison of the Village Hall Committee writes …
A huge thank‑you to everyone for your continued support as we keep improving our much‑loved Village Hall.
The main hall has now been freshly painted and fitted with new LED lighting. We’ve added a new fridge‑freezer in the kitchen and refreshed signage throughout the building. Continue reading
Prew Bowtell, organiser of the event reports …
The Long Wittenham Fun Run took place last Sunday (14th June) in glorious sunshine. There were 195 entrants, although several who had entered online did not take part, perhaps because other events clashed at the last minute.
This is one of the village’s most inclusive events – with young children joining the older Continue reading
Steve Brown, Acting Chair of the Parish Council (PC) writes …
Dear Villagers, what are you doing on Thursday evening?
Would you like to know what is happening with the Hub Development?
Are you interested in the latest on felling trees in Wards Field Copse? Continue reading
Claire Michellis, Chair of the village Pre-School writes …
Would you like to be involved in the village Pre-School? Have you considered becoming a Trustee?
We are a committee-run, not-for-profit charity organisation, and can only operate with the support of our Trustees! Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 18th June.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition.
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 …
Next Sunday, 14th June, is traditionally the Sunday when we celebrate the dedication of St Mary’s Church just over 900 years ago.
Since then the building has been the place where villagers are married, have their children baptised and, when the time came, held their funeral service and were Continue reading
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