UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Parking. Uffington Parish Council would like to request that all residents act in a considerate manner when parking their vehicles. With many roads within the village having single pathways, blocking these and obstructing access does create a risk to individuals and in many cases is an offence. Care should also be taken when parking on the road, if this could cause an issue with adjacent roads and access it could result in a financial penalty.
Thank you for helping keep the village a safe place.
WHAT’S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Reminders for this evening:
- Organ recital – Friday 2 October at 6.00 pm in St Mary’s Uffington.
- Community Prize Bingo Night - Friday 2nd October at Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, from 6.45pm.
Churchyard working party – Saturday 3 October. The last churchyard working party will be tomorrow, at 10.00 am.
Hedge row maintenance – Saturday 3 October. Please be aware that a slow-moving tractor will be completing the annual maintenance of road side hedges tomorrow, on High Street and Woolstone Road. Please be patient!
Uffington Farmers Market and Cafe – Sunday 4 October. See attached. https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/89887f17-6ae0-582b-c251-f23f70092f50/Farmers_Market_Oct_26.pdf
Apple Pressing – Sunday 4 October. Uffington Community Garden volunteers will be pressing apples at this Sunday morning's market, 4th October at Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall. Come and have a go pressing and drinking delicious fresh juice or buy a bottle to take home. We will also have fresh produce and our own collected seeds available for donation.
Volunteers welcome at the garden - come and talk to us on Sunday, or just turn up most Saturdays from 2 - 4pm behind the Fox & Hounds.
Uffington Wednesday Walk - 7th October. Short circular walk from Uffington Village Hall via Moor Mill Farm and Baulking. 3 miles. By special request a shorter walk this month to ring the changes. Gathering as always and starting the walk from Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall Uffington, at 9:20 for a 9:30 Start. We will head straight north out from the Village Hall over the canal and railway bridge. towards top end of Baulking. Then taking the footpath back through Baulking Church back via Fox Cover (Uffington Gorse). Hope to see lots of you on this enjoyable local short hike.
The Walking Committee, Verity, Pamela, Hilary and Dave.
Uffington Museum - Monday 12 October - The Landscape Detective. A talk on Monday 12 October by Jane Golding.
Have you ever wondered why a road bends the way it does, or why a field has those curious lumps and bumps? Using examples from across the Vale of White Horse, our very own Jane Golding will guide us on a journey through landscapes shaped by people over time, helping us uncover the rich stories they hold. Enjoy discovering their secrets as we explore, ask questions of the landscape, and unravel clues to its past. Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/049caa4a-305d-5096-6534-15b067e799a0/The_Landscape_Detective.01.pdf
Wood fired Pizzas in Uffington. SOLELUNA PIZZA 3 will come regularly to Uffington and serve PIZZA at the car park by the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, between 5 and 8 pm. Next visits are: MONDAY – October 12th (only). Pizzas are made fresh to order and served straight from the van. Pre Orders will be open 3 days in advance through our website www.pizzasoleluna.com. If you prefer you can order by the phone on 07894711730 or at the van. Expect cosy vibes, tasty treats and plenty of chat. Bring a friend — everyone’s welcome!
THOMAS HUGHES MEMORIAL HALL
The Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall has multiple bookings nearly every day. To ensure smooth running, it is necessary to operate a daily inspection rota to check the building has been left clean and tidy by each hire and that heating, lighting, taps etc have not been left on. The Hall Committee is a very small group and we would welcome help with the daily inspection rota. If you live nearby, perhaps pass the building regularly to visit the shop, we would be most grateful if you could offer to help increase the number of members on the rota. Each person on the rota carries out daily checking for a week and the more people on the rota, the less often your turn comes round! When holidays and other commitments arise, it is simple to send an email or text to other members on the rota to arrange cover.
If you or your organisation are hall users, being on the inspection rota would be a “thank you” for the fact we have such a useful facility in our community!
Geoff Rumble, bookings.thmh@uffington.net or 01367 301204.
GENERAL
Sponsored Cycle Ride. A huge thank you to all those who sponsored me cycling for the OHCT on Sept 12th. I cycled around 24 churches which was a total of 47 miles. I am very happy to report that the total money raised amounts to £1186, which with Gift Aid added comes to just under £1500, so I am thrilled. Half of this total will go to St Mary's church. Thank you all so much for your support and giving me such a challenge!
Juliet Moss
Foodbank. Thank you to all who recently contributed items for this worthwhile cause. Once again, the boxes in our Post Office and in the church are empty! Please be generous during this Harvest season and fill the boxes again. St Mary’s are celebrating Harvest on Sunday 11th October at 10am, do come and bring a gift for the Foodbank and admire our autumnal harvest decorations.
Fay Forster
FROM THE VALE
Councils reluctantly approve constitution changes for new planning process. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councillors this week discussed significant changes coming to the world of planning from the end of October, including a new standard national system that will see more applications determined by council officers. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
The October edition of Vale News. See: The October edition of Vale News
COUNTY NEWS.
Your Oxfordshire. Fostering, support for carers, help to stop smoking and more. See: Fostering, support for carers, help to stop smoking and more
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Courier Fraud – Awareness. 📞 Could you spot a courier fraud scam? Fraudsters are posing as police officers and may claim your personal details have been compromised, someone has been arrested using your information, or ask whether you hold cryptocurrency. Remember: the police would never ask you to:
❌ Transfer money to a "safe account"
❌ Withdraw cash
❌ Buy or transfer cryptocurrency
❌ Share your PIN, password or banking security details
If you receive a call like this, end the call and contact your bank using trusted contact details. 📢 If you've been targeted or fallen victim to fraud, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online to Report Fraud at: www.reportfraud.police.uk
Please share this warning with friends and family, especially those who may be more vulnerable to fraud.
🚨 Early release scheme support. The early release of offenders under the Sentencing Act 2026 starts today (1 October). For many victims of crime, the early release of an offender can cause anxiety and distress. The Government has set up a dedicated Offender Release Helpline. Run by Victim Support, the Helpline will provide information, emotional and practical support, and help to access other services for people affected by, or worried about, the release of an offender. The Helpline is there to:
🟢 Listen to victims and survivors’ concerns and offer emotional support
🟢 Discuss wellbeing, safety and possible next steps
🟢 Provide practical guidance and help callers understand what the changes may mean
🟢 Explain how someone may be able to seek further information
🟢 Help people access ongoing or specialist support where appropriate
You can contact the Helpline on 0808 168 9280, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
Free emotional support for people affected by the changes living in Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes) is also available from Victims First, the Police and Crime Commissioner's service supporting victims of crime. Telephone support is available on 0300 1234 148 - Monday-Thursday - 9am to 6pm and Friday - 9am to 4.30pm while a live chat service is available 24/7 via the Victims First website: https://www.victims-first.org.uk/
Please note that neither the Offender Release Helpline nor Victims First will be able to provide information about individual offenders or specific case details and release dates. The Government will be implementing a scheme to contact victims with how they can request information related to their case. For advice on how you can request information yourself, contact the Offender Release Helpline. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/early-release-scheme-support/
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 4 October: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/65022ca0-63b2-fb36-5ad2-8efb375a0dfd/wsh_2026_10_04.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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