Village news 7 June 2025

View this email in your browser Uffington Village News 7 June 2025 UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Courier Entries for the Summer Issue. Please send any articles, news or photos (separately and as jpgs please) to the editor Giles Dawson (courier@uffington.net ) by Sunday 15 June.   WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON Vale Community Impact Uffington Pop-Up Café - Wednesday, 11th June  Where: Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, SN7 7SE - Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   Join us for another Good Neighbour Pop-Up Café! Everyone is welcome! This event is perfect for anyone who may be feeling lonely or isolated or for those simply looking to meet new people in the area. Vale Community Impact is a local charity, and we invite you to our Pop-Up Café, which aims to bring people together. Come along to enjoy a free hot or cold drink and a sweet treat with us. This is a free event, running from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We look forward to meeting you all! The Vale Community Impact Team   Uffington Open Gardens – Sunday 15 June. 12 midday to 5pm. More information here:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/4402a925-bb00-1a99-6fc1-356efb7b5e9f.jpg   Sam Sweeney, Baulking, Friday June 20th. Tickets for Sam's show are very nearly all gone so if you were thinking of coming to see him then let us know fairly rapidly at cowmuckp@gmail.com   Friday July 4th at 7pm - ORGAN RECITAL by Joe Barber.  St Marys Church, Friday July 4th at 7pm, for approx. 1 hour. Doors open 6.30 for drinks and nibbles. Retiring collection. Poster attached:  https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/27c9eaf5-c667-b043-024f-72d6b65d0e9e/Organ_RecitalJuly4th_2025fin.pdf   RESTORATION OF THE UFFINGTON WHITE HORSE – 23 to 27 JUNE. Those who love the White Horse will recall that a project was started last July to restore the White Horse to its original size and shape. Surveys had shown that as a result of soil movement and the growth of turf, the visible shape of the Horse had shrunk by some 40% over the last 40 or 50 years. Good progress was made but the work was not completed. Approval was also obtained to use updated Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) to find out how old the Horse really is; 30 years ago OSL established that it dated from the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age (between 1740 and 210 BC). Nowadays it is possible to be more accurate, but there are as yet no results from this research.   The very generous Australian sponsors (Ian Godfrey and Lecki Ord) have recently agreed to fund a new season of work at the White Horse.  With the agreement of English Heritage and Natural England, the National Trust, working with Oxford Archaeology and David Miles, will carry out the work from Monday 23 June to Friday 27 June 2025.  The aim is to complete the restoration of the body by removing the excess chalk from the belly or trunk of the Horse. Additionally, Scheduled Monument Consent has very recently been given for an augur survey across the Horse to establish the contours of the original slope on which it was constructed.   Andrew Foley (Area Ranger, National Trust Ashdown Park Estate and White Horse Hill) will be on site all week, 10am until 3.30pm, bar Friday the 27th and again both days of the weekend and will be happy to answer any questions.   GENERAL The White Horse Show. Can you help bring the White Horse Show to life? We're looking for volunteers to provide link commentary for the main arena at this year's show on Sunday, August 24th, and Monday, August 25th. There are 3 'shifts' on each day, with a little overlap between to ensure smooth handovers Morning: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Midday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Afternoon: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM If you're willing to lend your time and voice to this wonderful community event, please get in touch with Marianne by email: attractions@whitehorseshow.co.uk Your contribution will help to make the White Horse Show a fantastic experience for everyone.   Pride and Patronage. The Uffington Museum exhibition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen is a 'must' this summer; poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/5513e553-1d17-3879-f735-dfa962c9e722.jpg   FROM THE VALE Special edition of Vale News for 2025. In this edition, we're bringing you all the information you need about plans for two new councils covering West Berkshire and Oxfordshire - and how you can have your say. Don't worry if you were expecting our regular bulletin full of news and events - that will be out later this month. See: Special edition of Vale News for 2025 (Editor's note: This is important – please read!)   Let's rethink bulky waste; could you rehome or repair it instead? South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection, because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it. You can see details on our website by clicking this link   THAMES VALLEY POLICE Don't get hooked: new warning urges the public to continue reporting phishy emails and texts with 41 million already reported. As of April 2025, the total number of phishing scams reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) reached over 41 million since its launch in April 2020. This has resulted in 217,000 scams being removed from across 393,395 websites pages by the National Cyber Security Centre.   Insight revealed by Action Fraud shows the top industries impersonated in reported phishing emails were streaming services, tech and telecommunication companies, with some posing as various UK government schemes.    Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber crime reporting service, launched a phishing awareness campaign to urge the public to beware of phishing scams and report all emails and messages if they look suspicious. Spam calls and suspicious text messages can be reported too. By using 7726, a free service offered by mobile network providers, customers can forward suspicious text messages, which helps the removal of scam websites and allows networks to block users sending scam text messages. Between April 2020 and April 2025, more than 27,000 scams were removed as a result of being reported using 7726.   "Don't get caught out, Stop, Think Fraud, and make sure you report suspicious-looking emails or messages if you receive them. You can forward emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, or forward spam text messages to 7726."   Our News - June 2025. Here's the latest edition of our newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. June is the month of community - and we are celebrating it in style with our 40th Neighbourhood Watch week!  We also have updates on: Our support for Knife Crime Awareness Week Policy updates on vehicles used anti-socially Enter your amazing volunteers in our volunteer recognition awards Lots of membership benefits!  Read the June edition of Our News   Vote for Thames Valley Police Community Heroes! Community policing is vital in keeping our neighbourhoods safe, building trust, and ensuring everyone feels supported. Thames Valley Police Community Policing Awards recognise the outstanding dedication of police officers, staff, and volunteers who go above and beyond to make a difference in our communities! Now is your chance to show appreciation for those who deliver exceptional support and made a positive impact within their communities. Your nomination helps highlight the incredible work of our local officers, staff and volunteers, ensuring their efforts are recognised. Nominate your community hero on our website > https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/awards-events/community-policing-awards/ Nominations close Friday 18 July.     FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 8 June:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/df9fb1f4-0d23-12bb-be86-8f9a31de8651/wsh_2025_06_08.pdf    For all information, please see:  https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/ 30 May 2025 Village news 30 May 2025 View this email in your browser Uffington Village News 30 May 2025 UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Home and Vehicle Security. Many residents will be aware that during the early hours of Friday 23rd May several cars and garages were broken into and items stolen. Unfortunately, while there was some CCTV footage of the individuals involved, this was not able to identify them or the vehicle being used.   Please do contact the police if you were a victim of these break-ins so that a full picture can be obtained; a crime number will also be required for any insurance claims. This acts as a reminder to be vigilant and ensure all vehicles and buildings are properly secured overnight or when left unattended. Courier Entries for the Summer Issue. Please send any articles, news or photos (separately and as jpgs please) to the editor Giles Dawson (courier@uffington.net ) by Sunday 15 June.   WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON Today: "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/5849069e-98cf-4480-8932-642cb87e0661/Uffington_Tuberculosis_Talk.02.pdf   Uffington Market and Café – Sunday 1 June, from 10.00 am. 24 stalls AND Father's Day Gifts!. Poster attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/e84751dd-c121-7234-4731-d99a3ff572d7.jpg   Church Teas - Sunday 1 June. Teas start this Sunday 1st June at 2.30pm till 5pm and then on till the last Sunday in September.  Homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches, served indoors or outside, weather permitting!    Also offers of help either for a Sunday afternoon or cake baking always gratefully received. Please contact Fay Forster on 01367 898071. Poster attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/83e51ba9-b897-f08c-6565-7b8c3e732d60.jpg Walking football – From Monday 2 June. We are really excited to be starting a new Walking football season at Uffington Jubilee Field, starting Monday 2nd June at 10:30. If you have never had the time to play now is your opportunity.  The sessions are open to male and female seniors. Other opportunities: Art and craft group runs on a Wednesday in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall 10:30-12:00; all abilities welcome.  Seated exercises runs on a Thursday 10:30-11:30 at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall.   We are always look forward to welcoming new faces along. Enquiries to Hannah at:  hannah.tomlin@walfinch.com   Uffington Weds Walk - 4th June Circular Walk - Ridgeway via Russley Park.  This month Joanna Jenkins has kindly offered to lead us on this lovely walk from the Ridgeway just above Bishopstone. This is a six mile circular walk but there is a 3 mile shorter version for those who don't wish to walk the whole way. Meeting as usual at THMH in Uffington at 9.20 for 9.30 departure towards Bishopstone. Please car share if possible because parking space is limited.   As you enter the village of Bishopstone on a bend turn left up a little road (Nell Hill), follow the track up to the crossroads where it meets the Ridgeway.  Turn right onto side of Ridgeway and park on the verge. (Be aware of pot holes). From here we walk up past Lammy Down, through Russley Park and back along a different route.  Really looking forward to this walk which is a new route for the group; map here:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/450e7006-e43d-d92e-c72a-c27f1684f60e/Wednesday_walk_4_June.pdf   Hoping to see lots of you there. Verity Cavanagh, veritycavanagh@gmail.com   07975861790   Moth Recorder for Wiltshire – Thursday 5 June at 8.00 pm.  Identification and safe release of moths at the Uffington Community Garden. More information attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/5a5ea72f-3019-2510-60e1-969c8e11a7e5/Moths_.pdf   Uffington Open Gardens – Sunday 15 June. 12 midday to 5pm. More information here:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/524dc002-6b3b-9fba-caa3-a10e76f0427d.jpg   FROM ELM TREE SURGERY, SHRIVENHAM - Changes to booking appointments - Rapid Health Triage From 9th June we want to improve access for patients to our appointments. We have listened to your feedback and know that the phones have long queues.  We want to improve your experience and help patients get the appointments they need.   Rapid Health refers to a system that aims to streamline healthcare by allowing patients to self-book appointments and receive guidance on the appropriate care they need. It's designed to bypass traditional phone triage, offer patients more control over their appointments, and free up staff time.  Benefits for Patients: Patients can access care more quickly and conveniently, as they can submit requests online at any time during practice hours.  You will have more choice and control over appointments.  The system aims to reduce frustration with long phone queues and unnecessary appointments with the wrong clinicians.   What is Rapid Health? Rapid health is a triage tool approved by the NHS. It allows the patient to either make an administrative request, book an appointment, or receive self-help information. When you click on the Rapid Health button it will offer the following options: Medical Request Admin Request Self-help information  Clicking on the Medical Request button will take you to a detailed questionnaire to complete. This is then triaged, following which a suitable appointment will be offered. Please see our website for frequently asked   questions / information:   https://www.elmtreesurgery.co.uk/rapid-health-faqs/   FROM THE VALE The Beacon's future is looking bright. The future of The Beacon Arts and Community Centre is looking bright, as plans are presented this month for putting the centre at the heart of arts and culture in the district. The arts and community centre has provided Wantage and the surrounding areas with an important and lively focus for arts and the community ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link   COUNTY NEWS Your Oxfordshire. Support for carers, pop-up play spaces and potholes; see: Support for carers, pop-up play spaces and potholes   THAMES VALLEY POLICE CCTV image released following a robbery – Watchfield.  We are releasing a CCTV image of a man who officers would like to speak to in relation to a robbery in Watchfield. At around 6.45pm on Saturday 19 April, an offender entered the Co-op store on Majors Road and stole approximately £200-worth of items. As he left the shop, he assaulted a man in his twenties, causing minor injuries to his face.   Anyone who recognises the man in this image or has any information can make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250191252. Image here: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/86420a68-6843-295b-bf6c-09be55cfd4de/Watchfield_man.pdf   FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 1 June:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/a6bd4e85-7964-e19c-7aea-e03056b2acb3/wsh_2025_06_01.pdf   For all information, please see:  https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/   23 May 2025 Village news 23 May 2025 View this email in your browser Uffington Village News 23 May 2025 WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON Terrier, Lurcher and Family Dog Show – 24 May - tomorrow. Gates open at 10.00 am - £5 entry per car, at Old Berks Hunt Kennels SN7 8ES. More information:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/bbe84267-a0ab-552a-0041-3116214ee279/Dog_show_24_May.01.pdf   White Horse WI meeting – Wednesday 28 May. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 28th May when we will be playing Bingo, so don't forget your bingo dabbers & there will be prizes. As always there will be cake and refreshments. Evening begins at 7.30pm, non-members all welcome too. We hope to see you there!   'Tuberculosis in Uffington: An Old Illness with a Global Impact' - Friday 30 May.  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/a97998ec-072a-b546-9eef-6a5c22a67ee9/Uffington_Tuberculosis_Talk.01.pdf   Uffington Market and Café – Sunday 1 June, from 10.00 am. 24 stalls AND Father's Day Gifts! Poster attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/3849aba5-df80-f836-c515-aaa9c8a698e2.jpg   Walking football – From Monday 2 June. We are really excited to be starting a new Walking football season at Uffington Jubilee Field, starting Monday 2nd June at 10:30. If you have never had the time to play now is your opportunity.  The sessions are open to male and female seniors. Other opportunities: Art and craft group runs on a Wednesday in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall 10:30-12:00. All abilities welcome.  Seated exercises runs on a Thursday 10:30-11:30 at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall.   We always look forward to welcoming new faces along. Enquiries to Hannah at:  hannah.tomlin@walfinch.com   Vale Community Impact Uffington Pop-Up Café - Wednesday, 11th June  Where: Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, SN7 7SE  Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Join us for another Good Neighbour Pop-Up Café! Everyone is welcome! This event is perfect for anyone who may be feeling lonely or isolated or for those simply looking to meet new people in the area. Vale Community Impact is a local charity, and we invite you to our Pop-Up Café, which aims to bring people together. Come along to enjoy a free hot or cold drink and a sweet treat with us. This is a free event, running from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We look forward to meeting you all!    The Vale Community Impact Team   Uffington Open Gardens – Sunday 15 June. 12 midday to 5pm. More information here:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/4ff42385-1a4f-370f-a89d-750bb2409f4a.jpg   Sam Sweeney, St Nicholas Church Baulking Friday June 20th. Just a week to go until Catherine MacLellan and Lucy Farrell's show in Baulking so don't miss out on the final date of their month-long tour of the UK. The next show will feature the superb fiddle player Sam Sweeney. He has been in a whole host of folk outfits including Bellowhead, Jon Boden's Remnant Kings and Leveret and was the BBC Folk Awards winner of the Musician of the Year in 2015. This will be a solo show in support of his most recent recording Escape That.  Tickets are £17 each from cowmuckp@gmail.com and they are going fast. Doors open 7.30pm. PICNICFEST, our village green summer event is just two months away…July 19th 😊. We're on the lookout now for our hidden local talent to play a central part 👀…after all, its our community event!  Play a folk song? clog dance? funny monologue? didgeridoo on a cardboard tube? balance a spoon on your nose? juggle? …anything that is fun, clever, or downright daft! So we're scouting for our "Uffy's Got Talent!" Selection in the next few weeks. We know you're out there…we will find you 🤩 Phone or text Paul on 07799 525453, if you, or you know someone who, might like to take part with us 😊   GENERAL Secure dog walking field in Baulking, at Banny Hill Farm. Great news for dog walkers; please note this new facility in Baulking. More information at: Baulking Dog Field : Secure Dog Walking Field, Near Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire   Uffington C of E Primary School Outdoor Play Initiative. We are excited to announce the launch of our new lunchtime play provision at Uffington Church of England Primary School! This initiative will provide our children with the opportunity to enjoy outdoor play on the field all year round, promoting physical activity, creativity, and social interaction. To make this initiative a success, we are seeking donations of a number of items, shown attached:   https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/25b4a682-a117-e0d8-a568-2365c8d6cfa2.jpg   If you have any of the items pictured or similar ones that you would like to donate, please contact the school at 01367 820296. Your generosity will greatly benefit our children and help create a vibrant outdoor play environment. Thank you for your support!   (Editor's note: This is a repeat of an earlier notice. The School are extremely grateful for the donations received – but would welcome more! Over to all residents, to support an institution which has a major role in the village).   FROM THE VALE Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more! Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Come along to Abingdon Fun Day on Wednesday 28 May - a completely free day of games, sports, and family activities at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre! You can see details on our website by clicking this link   Reducing need for temporary accommodation part of new homelessness consultation. Minimising the use of temporary accommodation* which can be disruptive to people's lives, especially for children, is one key aim of proposed updates to how councils tackle homelessness in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Increasing the provision of genuinely affordable, long-term homes remains a core focus of South Oxfordshire and Vale of ...  You can see details on our website by clicking this link   Bank holiday waste collections. Normal collection day: Monday 26 May.  Revised collection day: Tuesday 27 May.   THAMES VALLEY POLICE Police & Crime Bulletin May '25 - Support for victims; knife crime down…See: Police & Crime Bulletin May '25 - Support for victims; knife crime down…   FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 25 May:  https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/ecba7ba0-46ca-3eff-f5ab-4ffa75447f31/wsh_2025_05_25.pdf    For all information, please see:  https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/ Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) Blog Archive ▼  2026 (67) ▼  November 2026 (1) Village news 6 November 2026 ►  October 2026 (6) ►  September 2026 (5) ►  August 2026 (5) ►  July 2026 (6) ►  June 2026 (6) ►  May 2026 (8) ►  April 2026 (9) ►  March 2026 (6) ►  February 2026 (8) ►  January 2026 (7) ►  2025 (67) ►  December 2025 (3) ►  November 2025 (5) ►  October 2025 (6) ►  September 2025 (5) ►  August 2025 (8) ►  July 2025 (4) ►  June 2025 (4) ►  May 2025 (6) ►  April 2025 (7) ►  March 2025 (6) ►  February 2025 (5) ►  January 2025 (8) ►  2024 (63) ►  December 2024 (4) ►  November 2024 (9) ►  October 2024 (4) ►  September 2024 (5) ►  August 2024 (6) ►  July 2024 (5) ►  June 2024 (4) ►  May 2024 (7) ►  April 2024 (4) ►  March 2024 (5) ►  February 2024 (4) ►  January 2024 (6) ►  2023 (67) ►  December 2023 (6) ►  November 2023 (5) ►  October 2023 (4) ►  September 2023 (6) ►  August 2023 (6) ►  July 2023 (5) ►  June 2023 (6) ►  May 2023 (7) ►  April 2023 (7) ►  March 2023 (6) ►  February 2023 (5) ►  January 2023 (4) ►  2022 (68) ►  December 2022 (8) ►  November 2022 (4) ►  October 2022 (6) ►  September 2022 (6) ►  August 2022 (5) ►  July 2022 (5) ►  June 2022 (6) ►  May 2022 (5) ►  April 2022 (6) ►  March 2022 (6) ►  February 2022 (6) ►  January 2022 (5) ►  2021 (66) ►  December 2021 (5) ►  November 2021 (4) ►  October 2021 (5) ►  September 2021 (4) ►  August 2021 (5) ►  July 2021 (4) ►  June 2021 (4) ►  May 2021 (5) ►  April 2021 (9) ►  March 2021 (7) ►  February 2021 (7) ►  January 2021 (7) ►  2020 (83) ►  December 2020 (5) ►  November 2020 (4) ►  October 2020 (7) ►  September 2020 (6) ►  August 2020 (6) ►  July 2020 (6) ►  June 2020 (6) ►  May 2020 (9) ►  April 2020 (11) ►  March 2020 (13) ►  February 2020 (4) ►  January 2020 (6) ►  2019 (64) ►  December 2019 (5) ►  November 2019 (5) ►  October 2019 (5) ►  September 2019 (5) ►  August 2019 (8) ►  July 2019 (4) ►  June 2019 (5) ►  May 2019 (5) ►  April 2019 (4) ►  March 2019 (7) ►  February 2019 (6) ►  January 2019 (5) ►  2018 (73) ►  December 2018 (4) ►  November 2018 (5) ►  October 2018 (4) ►  September 2018 (5) ►  August 2018 (6) ►  July 2018 (8) ►  June 2018 (4) ►  May 2018 (10) ►  April 2018 (6) ►  March 2018 (7) ►  February 2018 (8) ►  January 2018 (6) ►  2017 (110) ►  December 2017 (9) ►  November 2017 (6) ►  October 2017 (8) ►  September 2017 (7) ►  August 2017 (7) ►  July 2017 (8) ►  June 2017 (9) ►  May 2017 (12) ►  April 2017 (10) ►  March 2017 (11) ►  February 2017 (12) ►  January 2017 (11) ►  2016 (202) ►  December 2016 (10) ►  November 2016 (10) ►  October 2016 (16) ►  September 2016 (15) ►  August 2016 (14) ►  July 2016 (18) ►  June 2016 (16) ►  May 2016 (20) ►  April 2016 (25) ►  March 2016 (15) ►  February 2016 (19) ►  January 2016 (24) Uffington Parish Council. 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