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The new bench. Residents will have noticed the magnificent new bench which has been installed on the Jubilee Field, looking towards Whitehorse Hill. It has been donated by Ann and Bill Smith and family in memory of their son Andrew.
On behalf of all residents, the Parish Council would like to thank the family very much for this wonderful addition to the seating on the Jubilee Field.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70th year in service, will honour Her Majesty with an extended bank holiday this weekend. The Queen's coronation took place on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey in London. The major Platinum Jubilee celebrations will therefore begin on Thursday June 2 and will continue over the weekend until Sunday 5th June. The following events are planned for Uffington: - Tom Brown's School Museum. The museum will be open from Thursday to Sunday inclusive, from 2.00 to 5.00 pm. This year's exhibition is called 'Village Celebrations' with a history of village celebrations in the last 100 years.
- Sunday 5 June:
- 3.45 pm. A plaque to commemorate the planting of new trees on the Jubilee Field will be unveiled. The Queen's Green Canopy is a unique, UK-wide tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee in 2022, by inviting people to "Plant a Tree for the Jubilee." For more information see: The Queen's Green Canopy | The Royal Family Trees have been donated by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from 1st Stanford in Vale Scout Group, and Uffington Parish Council.
- 4.00 pm. Children's' games.
- 5.00 pm. Tug of War
If you want to find out more about events across the country, see: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022 | The Royal Family
Fawler Road closure - Jubilee weekend. We are having a Jubilee picnic in Fawler on Sunday 5th June and as such have been granted a road closure from 1000 - 1500. I do not think the Council will be posting signage but we will block the road with bales at either end.
Kanda Bongo Man, THMH, Friday 10th June. Just a week to go until Kanda returns and we have managed to get some copies of the CD that was recorded on his last visit here back in 2016. This was a limited release on No Wahala Sounds and there aren't many about now. They will be on sale on the night. Someone as good as this doesn't turn up on your doorstep every day of the week - don't miss him. Tickets from 01367 820282.
Vale District Council news
Road closure details have been announced for the Oxfordshire stage of the Women's Tour professional cycling race on Saturday 11 June. There will be rolling road closures from 11am from the race start area in Chipping Norton, controlled by police and route marshals, which will then continue along the route. This will involve highways and junctions, with access roads ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Waste collections. Collections normally made on Monday 6 June will be on Tuesday 7 June (Green, food and garden bins).
From the Police
Monthly Scams Newsletter. this monthly newsletter from the National Trading Standards Scams team may be interesting.
Thames Valley Police Oxford Jobs Fair 11 June. Are you looking for a new career? Thames Valley Police are putting on their first ever jobs fair for staff and officer roles in Oxford. Join us at the Said Business School on the 11 June between 10:30AM - 4PM for Thames Valley Police's first ever jobs fair! More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/cf2d4dca-25f4-dbd8-fc07-376ade79d28c/TVP_Jobs_Fair_.01.pdf
Police & Crime Bulletin May '22 - Reducing reoffending, tackling gangs. See:
Police & Crime Bulletin May '22 - Reducing reoffending, tackling gangs (matthewbarber.co.uk)
From the Churches of Uffington Benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 5 June 2022: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/327de3f0-d6e6-4560-3691-c949cb55e015/wsh_2022_06_05.01.pdf
https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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