COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Some new / updated information:
Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own (This explains when to wear a face covering and how to make one; face coverings are to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested (Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested)
COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable (Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.)
Parish newsletter July 2020 - David Johnston MP
See attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/3edec758-8374-4441-8c70-8647b923bfde/Parish_newsletter_D_Johnston_16.7.2020.pdf
Bus changes
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have increased some services and increased the number of customers that can be carried on board in response to a growing demand for bus travel. - Thames Travel is now back to running its normal level of service except for night buses.
- Most Oxford City services are now operating at least every 10-12 minutes on Mondays to Saturdays.
- Park&Ride is also operating frequently with service 300 now operating up to every 12 minutes, the 400 up to every 15 minutes and the 500 up to every 30 minutes.
- The Airline service will also return to serving both Heathrow and Gatwick airports from Sunday. Services between Oxford and Heathrow Airport will operate hourly throughout the day and a service to Gatwick Airport will run every two hours.
- All buses and coaches are now able to carry between 45% and 60% of the normal seating capacity with one customer per row of seating now allowed. All rearward facing seats have been taken out of use to avoid customers sitting face to face and the ability to travel whilst standing on vehicles has been temporarily removed.
- Face coverings should be worn if customers are able to.
Use of the Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel online 'When2Travel' tool that helps passengers plan their journeys has proved popular: This platform allows passengers to look up how busy each bus will be: http://when2travel.co/
From OCC
Welcome to the July edition of Your Oxfordshire. In this edition, you can find out about the phased reopening of libraries, learn about resources that can help support your well-being, and watch a video message by Director of Public Health Ansaf Azhar, who highlights why – even though lockdown is easing - we mustn't go easy on the virus. And as the weather warms up, we've collected some great ideas to help you enjoy the summer. Soon, we'll be sharing our summer newsletter, with your guide to enjoying the season – watch this space!
See: https://mailchi.mp/oxfordshire.gov.uk/your-oxfordshire-july-2020-sharing-the-latest-updates-that-you-need-to-know?e=8a2a2b30de
County Council helpline to continue operating. As the lockdown eases, vulnerable people who have needed to shield during the lockdown will still be able to get help, as the helpline is set to continue running (as councils prepare in case of a second wave of Covid-19 in the autumn/winter). The Director of Customer and Culture for the County Council explained that some things would change; for example food parcels which had been delivered by council staff would now instead come directly from supermarkets. He also said that as the track and trace system develops, different kinds of people might need help from the support line instead.
The County Shielding helpline number is 01865 897820 for residents outside Oxford City.
Please note that the UBW Support Group is still there if you need help.
From the Vale
Have your say on the future plans for Vale of White Horse; what do you think the council should focus on next? See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-07/have-your-say-future-plans-vale-white-horse
Vale Town and Parish Councils update. See attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/dfee0724-5f37-4a77-83fd-076351c49022/Vale_Town_and_Parish_Councils_update_17.7.20.pdf
Faringdon Food Bank
Faringdon Food Bank have been overwhelmed by the support they have received during the pandemic and wish to offer a big thank you to the community. However, they no longer need donations of any kind, so collections are suspended until the need arises in the future.
Congratulations and many thanks to Elizabeth Erskine for setting up this initiative.
Road safety - summer holidays
A young teenager in the village came very close to being knocked off his bike earlier this week, by a local resident who pulled out into the road in a car, without looking. Whilst the majority of children and adults wear helmets not all will wear hi-vis jackets when they are on social rides or playing with friends around the village. Many adults in cars look out for other adults but forget that there are many children in the village that are not as skilled or experienced (or large) on their bikes and have enjoyed being out on their bikes for months now without having to worry about cars.
Please take extra care, so that the village is safe and accessible for everyone, particularly during the summer holidays.
FROM UFFINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB
We are proud to announce that Game Set and Matchplay are the new coaching providers at Uffington Lawn Tennis Club. We will be running various programmes in the coming weeks for Juniors and Adults. Please see below for details. Please note that the commencement of this programme means all other individual coaching must stop unless by agreement with Game Set and Matchplay. Please see all details attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/ef7cd109-80b1-4f5d-82cd-9dbee077d8f0/Uffington_Lawn_Tennis_Club_coaching_programme.pdf
Robert Hart
Chairman
Uffington Lawn Tennis Club
Farmers and Flea Market
Uffington Farmers and Flea market opens up again on Sunday 17 July, from 10.00 am to 12.30; see attached poster: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/a0871601-a234-4493-9d29-f2c275e34a51.jpg
The Village Hall Committee has put temporary emergency arrangements in place for the re-opening post lockdown and provided a risk assessment for hirers to complete. It is understood that provided the weather is fine on Sunday, all stalls and the cafe will operate in the car park and the only access to the hall will be for the cafe staff who will use the kitchen and for the public to use the toilets (which will be restricted). If the weather is wet, and the market goes ahead, other arrangements will apply.
Firewood available – Jubilee Field
All Seasons Tree Solutions have cut down a damaged willow between the High Street and the pond on behalf of the Parish Council, and there remains a quantity of firewood, on a first come first served basis.
Mindfulness sessions in St Mary's
We will be starting a weekly half-hour session on Mindfulness in St Mary's on Thursdays at 11am, beginning 30th July. This is aimed at anyone who is now working from home and finding the work-home balance, within the same four walls, a bit monotonous. It will be a half hour to re-charge during the working day, and we will look at the benefits of meditation whilst benefitting from the peace of an ancient building. There'll be time for a chat at the end. Please let Jeremy know if you are interested on 821143, or jgoulston@btinternet.com.
Road Closure Notice - Kingston Lisle, Fawler Road (Fawler Hill) – 17 August
To facilitate carriageway resurfacing and drainage works, from 17 August 2020 to the anticipated completion date of 21 August 2020 (date included). This is a 24 hour road closure. Limited access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for frontages within the closed section of road, subject to the progress of the works
SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: via Follow unnamed road from Fawler Road to B4507 at Blowing Stone Hill, continue right on B4507 to turn right to The Broadway, Follow the Broadway through Woolstone to Uffington. Turn right on Broad Street, Uffington and follow to Fawler Road, Uffington, where straight on to closure point; and vice versa.
Uffington benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 19th July: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/2cd59c48-8c78-4190-96ef-451d0a981fc6/wsh_2020_07_19.pdf
Also attached is the Order of Service for the Open Air Sunday Praise at 10am in Baulking: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/129bea14-6bb6-4267-acf9-45e343acd524/Sunday_Praise_19.7.20.pdf
Links to the Sunday livestream of the Baulking service, Zoom Celtic Evening Prayer, Home Group and Midweek Morning Prayer are in the Weekly Sheet or on the Padlet.
Next Sunday, 26th July, we will be holding our first Holy Communion since lockdown. We will be celebrating, with care, in All Saints Woolstone at 10am. The church will only hold 30 with distancing guidelines, so if you want to be sure of a place please book by sending an email to: Michael@michaelholmes.co.uk
Looking forward to seeing you there, Jeremy
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