LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS
The Rise and Fall of the Cravens – Wednesday 7 February at 7.45 pm. 'Until 1953, the village of Uffington was owned by the Craven family, with many streets and properties featuring the 'Craven' name. Join us on the 7th February to learn about the history of this famous family'. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/cf66f03d-4e2f-ea1d-ee42-ca59eddd2627/Rise_and_fall_of_the_Cravens.02.pdf
Pancake flipping for dementia U.K - Wednesday 7 February. We are having a pancake flipping competition with coffee and of course pancakes next Wednesday 7 February, to raise funds for dementia U.K. at the Thomas Hughes memorial hall, 11:45-12:45 after art class. Everyone is welcome. Queries to Hannah - hannah.tomlin@walfinch.com
Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. There will be pancakes in aid of ACCESS, our charity in Bangalore, India, supporting the disadvantaged children of quarry workers, on Shrove Tuesday 13th February at 2 Lower Common Cottage, Lower Common, Uffington SN7 7SQ. Please come either between midday and 2pm, or 5.30pm and 8.30pm to enjoy pancakes with both sweet and savoury fillings, with a soft drink or glass of wine, and make a donation to ACCESS. Offers of help to both cook or serve would be much appreciated!
There is limited parking at 2 Lower Common Cottage, as well as at the beginning of Lower Common or at the village hall. Further information from Fenella (01367 820230/07748 792765)
Lent Lunches. "Please support fundraising for CHRISTIAN AID by attending a Lent Lunch at various locations in the Benefice on Wednesdays, from Ash Wednesday 14th February. Locations as per details in Church Weekly Sheet and on notice boards in the parishes in the Benefice and Uffington Stores. Homemade Soups, Bread and Cheese etc.
Advance news - Saturday 23rd March there will be a LENT LUNCH AT UFFINGTON VILLAGE HALL from 12noon to 2pm.
Save the date – Lambourn Open Day. The 2024 Lambourn Open Day will be held on Good Friday 29 March. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/a56f46d4-2dd4-1e8c-3e6e-146a8ce76c26/LOD_2024_Poster.pdf
GENERAL
Latest News from North Wessex Downs National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). See: Latest News from North Wessex Downs National Landscape (mailchi.mp)
FROM THE VALE
Game, Set and Match! £165,500 investment in new tennis courts for Abingdon. There's great news for tennis fans, who will soon be able to play all year round thanks to a revamp of the courts in Abingdon. Work is due to begin on Monday 5 February to install four new 3G Artificial Turf Pitch (ATP) tennis courts at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre. These ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Successful recycling districts urge residents to reduce and reuse before recycling. Residents in South Oxfordshire are officially the best recyclers in the country, with residents in the Vale a close third, according to a government league table. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
COUNTY NEWS
The latest news for your communities. See: The latest news for your communities (mailchi.mp)
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 4 February: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/e050b7d3-59a6-a7eb-d9d2-471e72514835/wsh_2024_02_04.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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