Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
There is no shortage of advice for individuals, families and businesses in the media, but a link to the definitive Government website may be helpful to use as a reference point, referring to it and checking for updates on a regular basis. See:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Simple Charity Soup Lunches
Every Wednesday from February 26th Ash Wednesday to Easter week, from 12.15 -1.30 pm; the next one on Wednesday 11 March will be held at THMH, Uffington. Proceeds will be shared between Water Aid and Christian Aid.
Enquiries to Hilary Deakin 07802 426822.
Bridge afternoon
Very many thanks to all those who so kindly baked some delicious cakes and helped make the Bridge Afternoon on 25 April such a happy, successful event. Just over £1,330 was raised which will be split between our Churches of Baulking, Shellingford, Uffington and Woolstone.
Val Chapman, Patricia Dalrymple, Linda Lord, Joanna Jenkins and Tricia Northmore.
From the Police
BASC Members Evening at the Berkshire College of Agriculture. Thames Valley Police Firearms Licensing Department will be attending the BASC members evening at the Berkshire College of Agriculture on Thursday 19 March 2020. My administration team may be able to offer the following services but it will be dependent on how many members attend this event:
• Variations (one for one)
• Change of address
• Gun sale transfer notifications
You will also be able to speak with other members of my team including public safety and the firearms enquiry officers. If you haven't reserved your place at this event please do so via southeast@basc.org.uk or call 01244 573 028. Once numbers are confirmed I will send out further communication the week commencing 16 March to confirm what services we will be able to provide. ![]()
Zoe Powderly (Police, Manager, Firearms Licensing)
From the Vale
We are asking for comments on the draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), which sets out how we aim to engage with and involve our communities in respect of planning applications and planning policy. We are committed to working in a clear and transparent way and are keen to assist anyone who may wish to get involved in the planning process.
We previously adopted the SCI in 2016 and this updated document will replace that version. Once adopted we must comply with the new SCI in preparing any plan-making document or when determining a planning application.
The draft SCI is subject to public consultation for a six-week period from Thursday 27 February to 5pm on Thursday 9 April 2020, and can be accessed here: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/services-and-advice/planning-and-building/planning-policy/statement-community-involvement
VISA Scam
From a local resident: There is a new scam at work. Twice one morning this week I have been phoned by a calm woman's voice thanking me for my payment of £599 which will show on my next statement. 'If I don't agree press 1 . . .and they will take all your details from you!!
I rang VISA and there has been no activity on my account. It's very plausible; please don't fall for it.
Jubilee Field Spring tidy
Save the date: Saturday / Sunday 21 and 22 March.
Uffington benefice
The Weekly Sheet for Sunday 8 March is here: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/4c666735-4236-40f6-b74e-2aac7f5dfd33/wsh_2020_03_08.pdf
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