UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Notice of Casual Vacancy. Due to the resignation of Cllr R Kuklinski, a vacancy exists on Uffington Parish Council. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/a0375031-4ba0-23ec-f651-7666331ac71c/PC_vacancy_Kuklinski.pdf
WHAT’S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Christmas Wreath Workshop - Saturday 5 December at 6.30 pm.
Bookings are now open for our Christmas Wreath Workshop! Come along for a relaxed evening of wreath making. festive music, a glass of fizz and light nibbles, while you create your own traditional moss-based Christmas Wreath to take home.
* £50 Per Person
* All materials are included
* Glass of fizz & light nibbles
* Spaces are very limited
Get together with friends and enjoy a creative evening to kick - start the festive season. To book your place please contact Fiona 07879676066 pta@uffingtonprimary.org See attached flyer:
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White Horse Gardening Club – Thursday 5 November. Ponds for Wildlife, by Dr Stephen Head, in the THMH at 7.30 pm. Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/b2d29f94-89df-2126-4925-4c62378c4747/Ponds_for_Wildlife_5_Nov.pdf
BRITISH SUMMER TIME. BST ends this weekend; the clocks go back one hour at 0200 on Sunday morning.
FROM THE VALE
Make it a green Hallowe'en: simple swaps to cut waste. Published 16 October 2026 With Hallowe'en around the corner, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are highlighting five simple ways residents can keep seasonal waste to a minimum this autumn. Every October, tonnes of pumpkins, single-wear synthetic Hallowe'en costumes, and plastic decorations are thrown away after a single evening. By rethinking how ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Vale among nation's top three councils for affordable housing delivery. Published 16 October 2026 Vale of White Horse District Council has been recognised as among the top-performing local authorities in England for affordable housing delivery through the planning system, according to leading planning publication Planning Resource. The recognition highlights the council's success in securing affordable homes for local people through a combination of ambitious planning ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Councils secure £200,000 investment to help strengthen community connections. Published 20 October 2026 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have secured £100,000 each as part of a major new national programme designed to strengthen community connections, increase participation and help build resilient communities. The funding forms part of Common Ground, a £14 million initiative delivered by Belong and funded by The ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Leader's statement - 21 October 2026. Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader's statement to Council at the meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Free community event supports wellbeing and employment. Community groups and public organisations are coming together next month to support wellbeing and employment opportunities in Didcot and surrounding areas. The Wellbeing and Employment Fair is a collaboration of organisations including South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council's Healthy Didcot programme, the Department of Work and Pensions, Sustainable Didcot, Abingdon ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
COUNTY NEWS.
Your Oxfordshire - Local government reorganisation, recycling and a 60th birthday! See: Local government reorganisation, recycling and a 60th birthday!
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
PCC urges Home Secretary to reconsider MOD Bicester asylum accommodation plans. Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has written to the Home Secretary outlining his concerns about the impact of the proposed MOD Bicester asylum accommodation on community safety and police resources. You can read a copy of the PCC's letter in full by visiting our website: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news/pcc-urges-home-secretary-to-reconsider-mod-bicester-asylum/
In September, Matthew Barber also wrote to the Minister for Border Security and Asylum about the funding arrangements for policing the proposed site but has yet to receive a response.
Our News – 19 October 2026. Love it or loathe it, Halloween is coming. I was delighted when one of our members created a Halloween logo for us. But it can be stressful for many people and pets, for a number of reasons. We’ve got some practical guidance to help everyone have a happy and safe Halloween. Find out more here
There is a version of the newsletter on our website here.
Lock it. Light it. Hide it. Report it.
Residents across the Thames Valley are being urged to remember four key messages this Autumn and Winter: Lock it. Light it. Hide it. Report it.
As daylight hours reduce and more people spend time away from home during weekends and the festive season, opportunities for burglars can increase. However, simple crime prevention measures can make a significant difference in reducing the risk of becoming a victim of burglary. Matthew Barber said: “As the clocks go back this weekend and the evenings become darker, the police will be proactively tackling burglary but there are a few simple steps we can all take to reduce our own risk of becoming a victim of burglary. More information attached:
https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/2c47955f-13d7-9f50-2fc9-1b2760910a5c/Lock_it.pdf
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 25 October:
https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/902e5935-1ed1-4f78-e038-a2bc31161815/wsh_2026_10_25.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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