Please see the link below which will enable you to watch the meeting of the Town Council’s Policy, Governance and Finance Committee on Monday 13th July 2020 at 6pm via Zoom.
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Please see the link below which will enable you to watch the meeting of the Town Council’s Stronger Communities Committee on Monday 6th July 2020 at 6pm via Zoom.
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Please see the link below which will enable you to watch the meeting of the Town Council’s Halls, Cemeteries and Allotments Committee on Monday 29th June 2020 at 6pm via Zoom.
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Please see the link below which will enable you to watch the meeting of the Town Council’s Climate, Biodiversity and Planning Committee on Monday 30th June 2020 at 6pm via Zoom.
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Please see the link below which will enable you to watch the meeting of the Town Council’s Sport & Play Committee on Monday 22nd June 2020 at 6pm via Zoom .
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Witney vows to Commemorate 75 Years of Peace even during Lockdown
In order to comply with government regulations in force and to keep everyone safe during the Covid 19 emergency, Witney Town Council has reviewed its plans for marking the historically important 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May.
With the town in lockdown and people unable to do as they did in 1945 and gather in the Market Square to fill the streets with music and dancing and parties, the council has sought an alternative way to bring people together while remaining safely at home.
Mayor, Duncan Enright summed up the determination of the Town to make the most of things;
“Witney Town Council has been making preparations for our VE Day 75 celebrations for some time, though things are no longer possible as they were originally planned. We will be remembering the sacrifice of those who won our peace, at a time when we are all making sacrifices for the health of our world and marking this anniversary in our own homes instead of out together in the streets.
But we all know Witney likes a good party! I am confident that the people of Witney will be celebrating VE Day with a mix of characteristic good cheer and respect, while maintaining social distancing, keeping themselves safe and looking forward to when we can all get together again.”
Working with local FM radio station, Witney Radio, we have contributed some of the planned elements of our VE Day celebration to form part of an exciting radio broadcast that includes the best local and national events. Voicebox Choir who would have been leading an enthusiastic ‘big sing’ in the Market Square have now recorded a special concert as part of the content of Witney Radio’s programme and the Mayor and Town Crier are also recording their sessions for that.
Alongside this we have created a dedicated web page and together these mean we get to share with you a packed VE Day programme that you can enjoy at home. Our talented Town Band are putting together a video made of individual clips by the social distancing musicians and that will feature on our VE Day web page. Witney Town Council is determined that although the day will not be as exuberant and interactive as planned it will still be an appropriate commemoration of the spirit of the time and tribute to the sacrifices made by so many. While it is a time to remember, reflect and pay tribute to the millions who played such a vital part, both here at home and overseas, it is also a celebration of 75 years of peace.
What’s on the Radio? You can tune in throughout the afternoon to hear the following:
You can find Witney Radio on 99.9 FM
Barry Clack, Director of Witney Radio said,
“The Coronavirus emergency and consequent Government guidance means that we won’t be able to see the type of celebrations that Witney deserves this VE Day. Witney Radio feels strongly that we should not miss out on these celebrations but instead stay at home and celebrate this historic day. Witney Radio will be broadcasting content which residents can listen to and enjoy on Friday 8th May to honour those who served us in the past and allow those of us unable to be together to share in this celebration. Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR Pageant master for VE Day 75 supports Witney Radio’s broadcasts for the day and asks people to take part in celebrating VE Day 75 whilst observing guidelines and staying safe ”
Our special VE Day page is at http://www.witney-tc.gov.uk/ve-day-75/
You can read a first-hand account of that day in 1945 when Victory in Europe was declared, by author Phyllis Ransome.
We will also be inviting residents to submit their personal family history pictures of VE Day electronically in order to try to build a picture of Witney in 1945. These will be posted in a gallery on the VE Day page.
Witney Town Band will share their video of them giving a very special virtual performance.
The page also has details of a competition being run by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. They are asking people to get to create a piece of artwork, celebrating VE Day 75 in any medium and submit a photo of it by midday on the 27th April.
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/news-articles/ve-day-75-art-competition
If you enter and send us a copy of the photo electronically, we will post as many as we can in the windows of the Corn Exchange foyer.
We will also have a template to make some really easy paper bunting so you can decorate your garden or living room to give a little more atmosphere while you tune in and enjoy everything on offer on VE Day.
Although this is not going to be quite the celebration anyone had hoped for, there is an opportunity later, for us to commemorate VJ day in August with you, hopefully in a much more boisterous way, but for now, the safety of everyone in our town is a priority. We hope you have a great day on 8th May and raise a glass (or a teacup with us) and toast our World War II heroes and drink to that moment when we can ‘meet again’.
Come on Folks, it’s not often you get something for nothing but we still have free use of the Corn Exchange and Burwell Hall at selected times over the weekend of June 17 and 18 for anyone wishing to hold a community event to commemorate Jo Cox as part of the Great Get Together! Corn Exchange is available Sat 17th – Main Hall from 4pm onwards
and on Sunday 18th- Main Hall is available all day from 9am
– Gallery Room from 2pm
Burwell Hall is available all day from 9am on Saturday 17th and from 11am all day on Sunday 18th. To discuss your community event call Polly Inness on 01993 777828 or email info@witney-tc.gov.uk
Don’t miss the Annual Town Meeting in the Corn Exchange on Wednesday March 15th. It’s a chance to hear from local organisations and councillors about their achievements and activities over the last year. Local groups, such as the Witney Model Club, Volunteer Link up and Witney Woodland Volunteers, will have displays in the foyer.
From 6.45 refreshments will be available provided by one of Witney’s established Community Gardening Groups – Burwell Community Garden. Another local group, Windrush Flower Group will be providing the floral arrangements throughout the hall and then auctioning these off in aid of their adopted charity, Dementia Care Witney.
After the main session there will be a chance for residents to ask questions of individual Town Council committees in smaller groups at dedicated tables, the perfect opportunity for those who don’t care to ask questions in the public forum.
This is your meeting, for your town, so do come along and find out more about what is happening.
Minutes Annual Town Meeting 9 March 2016
Report of the Public Halls Committee 2017
Report of Amenities Committee 2017
Report of Cemeteries and Closed Churchyards Sub Committee 2017
Report of Community Services Committee 2017
Report of Planning Committee 2017
Report of Policy and Resources Committee 2017
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, do something spontaneously nice!
But then why not PLAN to do something nice too? How about a glamorous ball or a table top sale to raise money and awareness for your favourite charity. It’s very easy to book one of our halls. Simply pick up the phone and call 01993 777821 and speak to Michelle or email michelle.brooks@witney-tc.gov.uk
Our town is growing fast and will experience a good deal of change over the next decade or so. If you have an interest in how the community will develop and would like to put your ideas across, there is a meeting in the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 15th February at 7pm. More information can be found here on the Witney Vision Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/Witney-Vision-1794682634116966/
What is a Community Led Plan?
Basically, it’s a non -statutory plan based on local needs, issues and aspirations as identified by community members that might be used to help inform future plans for your town or parish. It gives everyone a chance to make suggestions about actions and developments they would like to see happen in the short term and further ahead for the future of the town.
It’s a positive way to work in partnership with all stakeholders within the town, including Local Authorities, to help shape future provision.
Featuring Witney Town Band, WOAPA and the Mayor as Scrooge. A twist on a traditional carol service – all welcome. Friday 16th December at 7pm, St Mary’s Church, Church Green Witney.
The Christmas Tea Dance will take place on Wed 21st December.
There will be no dance on 28th Dec, Jan 4th, 11th or 18th with dancing resuming on 25th Jan.
The ever popular Advent Fayre is on this Sunday in the Corn Exchange between 11am and 3pm. Please come along and enjoy all the activities.
