WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
The Uffington Museum opens tomorrow – Pride and Patronage. 2025 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. More information: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/28753388-573f-21d2-f281-ea9e14672dd0.jpg
Pop-up Café - 23 April. The next Good Neighbour / Pop-up Café will be held in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall in Uffington on Wednesday 23 April, from 2.00 to 4.00 pm; more information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/2ce858ec-9624-c876-4975-08f082a59743.png
Tolkien and The Folly Tower, St Nicholas Church, Baulking Friday April 25th. Just a week to go now until Sjoerd Vogt's talk on how the landscape of the Vale influenced Tolkien's two biggest hits. Come and see if you agree with him. Doors and bar open at 7.30 pm and the talk starts at 8.00 pm. Tickets are £5 from cowmuckp@gamil.com or, if you want to make a late decision, there will be entry on the door. Should be an interesting night supporting a good cause, the restoration fund for the Folly Tower.
The Swire Arts Prize competition and exhibition – 26 and 27 April. This annual event will be held in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall on the weekend of April 26 and 27. So, some History:
This is the 9th year of the Competition which celebrates the history, the scenery and views and the folklore along the length of the Ridgway in art form. There is a different theme for the entries each year. This year the theme is Colours and Hues of the Ridgeway. There are four categories; - Wall art – any medium
- Sculpture including glass and ceramics
- The written word – Poetry, essay, prose
- Photography
The exhibition will be open to members of the public between 10:00-16:00 both Saturday and Sunday April 26 and 27. More information can be found at Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize | Friends of the Ridgeway Apart from during Covid, the exhibition has always been held at the THMH. A flyer to advertise the competition is attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/_compresseds/1d932afe-28aa-f054-c532-62e508f8d729.jpg
Save the date:
Friday 30 May: "Tuberculosis in Uffington: An Old Illness with a Global Impact'. Presented by Dr Angus de Wilton and local historian Francis Klemencic, from 6.30 to 7.30 pm in the THMH. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/f3db648e-534e-4e03-3bf4-a1b46cf2149f/Uffington_Tuberculosis_Talk.pdf
GENERAL
Make Uffington's Roads Safer - Join Speedwatch! Do you care about the safety of our village? Are you concerned about speeding vehicles putting pedestrians, cyclists, children, the elderly, infirm, horse-riders, and family pets at risk? If so, we need your help!
Uffington's Speedwatch team is a vital part of keeping our community safe. Since 2022, we've been working to deter speeding, but we need more volunteers to make an even bigger impact. In the last year alone, 98 speeding notices were issued by Thames Valley Police as a result of our sessions – a stark reminder that speeding is a serious issue right here in our village.
Why Volunteer? - Make a Real Difference: You'll be directly contributing to safer roads for everyone.
- Community Spirit: Join a friendly team of local residents who care about our village.
- Flexible Commitment: Sessions are typically one hour and work around your availability.
- Easy to Get Involved: A simple online test and one observation session are all it takes.
We can only operate in teams of three, and there are currently 7 of us, so with more volunteers, we can increase our presence and deter even more speeding. A small amount of your time will help protect all who use our roads. Don't just be concerned, be part of the solution!
Ready to join us? Contact sjmjenkins@gmail.com or respond to this email, and include your phone number. Let's work together to make Uffington's roads safer for everyone. Speeding Kills – Be Part of the Solution.
FROM THE VALE
The April edition of Vale News for 2025. See: The April edition of Vale News for 2025
Solar power for treatment works near Wantage. A refurbished sewage treatment works near Wantage will be powered by renewable energy thanks to Vale of White Horse District Council. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Next steps for Joint Local Plan. We are pleased to announce that the dates for the start of the public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan have been published this week. This stage of the examination involves our appointed Planning Inspectors (Inspectors R A Bust and C Mulloy) holding hearing sessions to hear ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
COUNTY NEWS
Your Oxfordshire. Home upgrade grants, primary school applications, 260 years of service and short measures. See: Home upgrade grants, 260 years of service and short measures
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Stay vigilant for ticket fraud ahead of top events and concerts this summer. In Action Fraud's new campaign, we are urging people planning to buy tickets or attend this summer's events and concerts to stay vigilant to criminals. According to new data, £9.7 million was lost to ticket fraud in 2024 in the UK alone. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a new ticket fraud awareness campaign, warning people to be alert to fraudsters trying to catch out people planning for popular and sold-out events.
Follow our top tips to avoid falling victim to ticket fraud. - Only buy tickets from the venue's box office, official promoter or agent, or a well-known ticketing website.
- ·Avoid paying for tickets by bank transfer, especially if buying from someone unknown. Credit card or payment services such as PayPal give you a better chance of recovering the money if you become a victim of fraud.
- The password you use for your email account, as well as any other accounts you use to purchase tickets, should be different from all your other passwords. Use three random words to create a strong and memorable password, and enable 2-step verification (2SV).
- Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts or adverts offering unbelievably good deals on tickets.
- Is the vendor a member of STAR? If they are, the company has signed up to their strict governing standards. STAR also offers an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution service to help customers with outstanding complaints. For more information visit star.org.uk/buy_safe.
If you think you've been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud online at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040, or call Police Scotland on 101.
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 20 April: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/8eafcd81-0f24-53db-0e21-897868b5ca9a/wsh_2025_04_20.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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