UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Planning.
Maleficent Meadows, Baulking Lane. The Appeal in respect of the development at Baulking Lakes (previously refused by the District Council) was completed last month. The Inspector's decision is expected to be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
Courier 200th Edition – FINAL CALL. The Winter 2024 edition of the Courier will be the 200th edition – celebrating 50 years of the Courier! Giles, the Editor, would like to make this a special edition by including a range of 1975-ish related village memories from Uffington, Baulking and Woolstone. If you have any ideas or photos for potential articles for this special edition, please let Giles know ( courier@uffington.net) sooner rather than later – the cut-off for suggestions and articles is 7 December. If you would like to chat to someone about your memories of that time, please also let Giles know so we can get someone to pop round and have a chat with you. Thank you.
Local Government Boundary Commission Report for Vale of White Horse. The Commission has produced its final report which proposes to leave the Stanford ward unchanged with Uffington, Baulking and Woolstone all in the same ward as requested in local responses. More details are at: Vale of White Horse | LGBCE
WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Farmers Market. This Sunday from 10.00 am. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/952fc37a-fe3b-8824-1e96-bc996b1d008a.jpg
Uffington Museum - Saturday 7 December. The Museum will be open for festive refreshments and the sale of gifts on Saturday 7 December, from 11.00 am. Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/fa51be14-7116-40c5-9829-c180059e9757.jpg
White Horse WI – Wednesday 11 December. It's party season - White Horse WI will be holding its Christmas celebrations at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall on Wednesday the 11th December at 7:30pm. Dress for the season! We will be enjoying mulled wine (provided by the committee) and if you are able, please bring along some party snacks to share. Along with a book wrapped for the present exchange. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Digital Café – Thursday 12 December, in the THMH, from 10.30 am to 12.30. This is a second opportunity to learn about the various NHS Apps coming into general use. Strongly recommended! More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/56307d00-10cd-3c75-69f2-3e4e71d6208c.jpg
Tuesday 17 December - Join us for a heartwarming Ukrainian Christmas Dinner in Faringdon!
🌟 When: December 17, 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Faringdon Baptist Church
🎟️ Donation: From £15 per adult, £5 per child (cash donations are welcome)
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Ukraine with:
✨ Delicious national Ukrainian dishes and drinks included with your donation
✨ A captivating choir performance under the direction of the talented Natalia Pryiska, bringing the magic of Ukrainian Christmas carols to life
✨ Exciting prize giveaways
✨ A cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for sharing the spirit of the holidays
Part of the proceeds will be donated to support charitable aid for Ukraine. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy a festive evening filled with culture, warmth, and generosity!
Thursday 19 December – A Christmas soup lunch in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall at 12.30 pm. This will be run by Walfinch home care providers and open to all. Any queries to Hannah at hannah.tomlin@walfinch.com
Uffy Winter Fest – 28 December
Join us on 28th December at Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, for a fantastic evening of live music featuring Bush Fyre, Double Tap, and Alex Golec. Enjoy a cash bar, raffle, and delicious food from the Whitehorse Box Pizza guys! Doors open at 7.30 PM. Entry is free – donations welcome! We would welcome contributions to the raffle - please contact Angus via email on dewiltona@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you there. See attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/f639251a-2135-cc33-69f7-2b9b55cf9c0c.png
GENERAL
UFFINGTON GORSE TOWPATH IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR SAFETY REASONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The northern section of the canal towpath is currently closed due to safety concerns. A large tree has partially fallen and is lodged in an unsafe position following the recent storm. Please do not cross the barriers or enter the taped-off area until the issue is resolved.
The rest of the woodland remains open to visitors. Volunteers from the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust have recently worked to improve access by chipping and spreading woodchip on some of the worst sections of the footpaths.
Children's Air Ambulance. The three Children's Air Ambulance clothing bins have again been emptied and a quick check with the organisers reveals we have already donated more than three tonnes of useful clothing this year. The charity are extremely grateful for the contribution this makes to their fundraising activities. However, do please read the information printed on the bins. This clearly lists the items that are of value and is designed to avoid donations that have no recycling value and must be disposed of as rubbish.
The charity has two helicopters that cover most of England and every single flight costs more than £3,000. If you wish to find out about their valuable service and the need for funds to make it happen, their website is Children's Air Ambulance - The Air Ambulance Service
FROM THE VALE
Revamp to White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre reception complete. A £160,000 full refurbishment of the reception at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon completed this month. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Vision for the future of sports pitches and leisure facilities approved. A vision for the future of sports and leisure facilities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts was top of the agenda last week. Both South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are committed to creating healthy and inclusive communities. The aim is to support ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
COUNTY NEWS
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THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Say 'no no no' to buying an e-scooter this Christmas. The festive season is almost here, and we know many people will be considering asking for, gifting or purchasing an e-scooter. We want to ensure that anyone doing so is aware of the law and dangers surrounding e-scooters.
E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence and insurance. It's not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. Meaning if you use a one in public, you risk it being seized. You can ride them on private land, such as in a garden, but only if you have the permission of the landowner to do so. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/8c371b15-a543-3e12-7c10-a0ea7be43dc8/E_scooters.pdf
The December 2024 edition of OUR NEWS is here. We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Here are some highlights in December's Our News newsletter: - Remember the NW Shop when buying your Christmas gifts
- Enter ERA's prize draw to win a home security bundle over £200
- We're proud to introduce our new partnership with Phonely, working together to keep you protected from scams
- Making your lists and checking them twice... cybersecurity with Avast
- SimpliSafe offer advice on keeping your home secure this Christmas, and how to have fun at the same time
- LockLatch share recipes for festive homemade dog treats - don't forget to check out their PetLatch product!
- The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) help us stay safe over the festive period
READ THE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE.
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 8 December: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/ea176494-a3dc-dbf1-a8a3-8ee8be2bff9b/wsh_2024_12_08.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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