24 July 2020

Village news 24 July 2020

Village news 24 July 2020
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Uffington Village News 24 July 2020

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
 
Some new / updated information:
 
Face coverings mandatory in shops, supermarkets, shopping centres and enclosed transport hubs from Friday
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus.
 
COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities
Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
 
Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 notice
Notice to display to show you have made your workplace COVID-secure.
 
Parish newsletter July 2020 - David Johnston MP
See attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/bb44a837-2e98-4674-96ef-6c540576f7f0/Parish_newsletter_D_Johnston_16.7.2020.01.pdf
 
Thank you
I would like to thank the people of the village who gave us such a lot of  love support and cards in the sad loss of Jeff; what a lovely village to live in, and thank you to the neighbours who stood by their gates to say farewell to Jeff. It was a great comfort. Thank you from my heart.
Edie Ayres and family
 
From the Vale
Leader's statement to council 15 July 2020. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-07/leaders-statement-council-15-july-2020
 
Letter to all Leaders and Chief Executives in England from Simon Clark MP. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-07/letter-all-leaders-and-chief-executives-england-simon-clark-mp
 
New Housing grants policy makes it easier for those in need of help with their homes. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-07/new-housing-grants-policy-makes-it-easier-those-need-help-their-homes
 
Our District Cllr's report for July is attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/c0a6e38a-a6a5-4fde-98f2-347e45b2ed4d/District_Cllr_report_for_July_2020.pdf
 
 UBW MINIBUS ASSOCIATION AND COVID 19
The UBW Management Committee has reviewed the current suspension of services and regrettably does not feel that the time is right to resume activities. The Government advice to more senior citizens remains to take particular care to minimise contact with people outside their household, and this guidance affects most of our passengers and volunteer drivers, their health being our primary concern.
 
Back garden archaeology
During the Covid lockdown, local residents have been digging in the garden like perhaps never before. Have you found anything that might be archaeological, including animal bones buried deep under the grass level? Or grey, red & ochre rocks that might be from the Uffington ironstone deposit? Please let me know at Uffington Heritage Watch, and I can come over and record finds & context if it turns out to be archaeological. Evelyne Godfrey, Tel: 01367 821 134, email: egodfrey@heritage-watch.com
 
Garage sale – 26 July
Don't forget this one – poster attached here:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/18de387d-80e6-4cba-b5b3-1bf497074a27.jpg
 
More phone scams – be aware
Within the space of 5 minutes earlier this week, a resident received two scam calls - one on my mobile and the other on the house phone:
01613 170932    Purportedly from HMRC telling me there had been tax fraud detected, associated with your name
09333 657897    Purportedly from my internet provider telling me my internet connection would be cut within 24 hours - please call our technical advisers
 
One of our tortoises went missing  - again
Many thanks to the anonymous gentleman who found Steve outside No. 42 Patricks Orchard, and handed him in to Annie Smith, who returned him to us. 
Mike and Felicity Thomas
 
Uffington benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 26th July:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/abfb85f0-77c5-440b-a0c1-79c29b769982/wsh_2020_07_26.pdf

The Order of Service for Woolstone at 10am on Sunday will be handed out at the service.
Links to the Zoom Midweek Morning Prayer is in the Weekly Sheet or on the Padlet.