COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – information for all
Letter from the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, Paul Scully, to all postmasters, their staff and Post Office employees. See: Coronavirus (COVID-19): letter to all postmasters
Ridgeway National Trail COVID-19 Update. In line with current government Covid-19 guidance, we are developing plans to help you to safely enjoy the Ridgeway. See: https://mailchi.mp/4c48984cf5fe/ridgeway-national-trail-covid-19-update?e=db029864d6
From the Vale
District Councils are to begin holding council committee meetings online via video conferencing from the end of May. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-05/south-and-vale-begin-online-council-meetings
The latest government business grants scheme will not provide anywhere near enough cash to support the vast majority of local businesses. See:
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-05/new-government-business-grants-not-enough
Bank holiday bin collections. Bins normally emptied on Monday 25 May will be cleared on Tuesday - Green, food and garden waste.
Uffington Post Office and Stores – Bank Holiday Monday 25 May
The Shop (including the Post Office) will be open from 7.00 am to 12 noon on Monday.
Village Fish 'n' Chips - returning to trade at Uffington
Following the slight relaxation of the lockdown advice given by the government, Stanley and Cheryl Farr would like to return to trade in Uffington on Tuesday next week, 26 May. We will of course implement social distancing measures, only one person at the counter at a time, markers to help people with distancing whilst queueing, and encouraging card payments.
'Thank you NHS' paintings
Maureen Wilsker from Witney - has made a series of 'Thanks NHS' paintings on slate, for people to display in widows etc on the Thursday claps; see attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/6956998d-cc8d-44a5-b2c7-afb8aa9697cf.jpg
Four of them have been placed outside the Shop; Maureen is giving them away free, but asking that whoever takes one makes a donation to a healthcare charity. Maureen is in her 80s and so 'isolating' at home. But she's looking for more materials for painting (the roofing slates were donated to her by a local builder). So, if people have any spare canvass, or light-coloured fabric (with no print), or thin wooden board, any donated materials can just be left outside the front door at 6 White Horse, and we'll deliver it to Maureen.
Evelyne Godfrey.
From the Police
Government Guidelines/Regulations – Shooting Activities. The Government updated its guidelines on Monday 11 May 2020. The regulations were published on Tuesday 12 May 2020 and we sought force legal advice to ensure that both the force and Thames Valley Police certificate holders were complying with the regulations. The details are attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/302b4727-a0f6-4408-8650-10daf24b7828/Government_Guidelines_shooting_May_2020.pdf
Late news: Office Closure - 22nd May 2020
Due to unforeseen circumstances the firearms licensing departments main office will be closed today and will reopen on Tuesday 26th May 2020. If you need to contact the department please email firearmslicensing@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or contact via the Thames Valley Police website - Firearms Licensing online portal
Uffington benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 24 May. https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/ccf15916-3068-42ca-a49b-7a3142db4371/wsh_2020_05_24.pdf
All service resources are in the Padlet link: https://padlet.com/sue_m_hannon/eyn1ab37n6j2
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