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Village news 11 May 2018 The Teapot Tearoom
We will be open this weekend on Friday from 2 pm till 6 pm and 10 till 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come and enjoy one of our tasty freshly baked pizzas (also available as take away phone 07800 638917) Or our homemade Cream Teas with freshly made raspberry jam. We now sell homemade chutney made by the Uffington community garden volunteers, beautifully made pencil cases and cards made by Megan and Joe Trichler and delicious local honey from Bill Mattingly. We also have a lovely selection of pottery in stock from the Uffington Potters.
Future events: More information from Ruth on 07800 638917.
Community Café
Open this Saturday, from 10.30am at the Hall. It's the Village Plant Sale, so I will be open till around 4pm. Filled rolls, Scones, (sweet or savoury), and a selection of cakes available.
Tickets for ABBA Tribute Night (30th June) will be available.
From the Police
Faringdon Neighbourhood policing newsletter for May is attached here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/19d1d559-4218-434c-90a3-1b0ebb615868/Faringdon_NH_newsletter_May_2018.pdf
Theft from vehicles- Ardington and Great Coxwell
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following two thefts from vehicles in the area on 10 May.
Between 11am and 12.10pm on 10/05 cars were broken into whilst parked near School Road, Ardington and The Hollow Road, Great Coxwell. In both cases, offender(s) smashed the rear passenger side window and stole a bag from the back seat or boot. Please consider the following when leaving your vehicle: - Remove everything from your vehicle including removable stereos and sat-navs. Do not leave anything in the glove compartment.
- Close all windows and the sunroof
- Lock your vehicle and use your alarms if you have them.
- Park in a garage or drive way where possible. If this is not possible park in a well-lit/busy area.
If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message please call the Police via the 24 hour non-emergency telephone number 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Uffington benefice
The weekly sheet for Sunday 13 May is here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/acda1b5e-27af-4c38-9997-b44be4de1e8d/wsh_2018_05_13.pdf
'Open Space' service this Sunday 13th May 3pm, St. Mary's church, all welcome
Reminder- A service with modern songs, a talk, discussion, craft, prayers and light refreshments. Suitable for all ages, informal and reflective. The topic will be ' the gifts of the Holy Spirit, blow wind blow'. More information here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/989f14d4-25cd-4da6-b6a9-cb390d5f78e6/Open_Space_poster_May_2018.pdf
Uffington and Baulking Neighbourhood Plan - Important please read UFFINGTON AND BAULKING NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
The statutory 6 week consultation period for the draft Uffington and Baulking Neighbourhood Plan runs from 7 May to 17 June. All the documents are available for review on the NP website at https://www.ubwnp.net/public-consultation/pre-submission-draft-plan/ . Paper copies will be placed in the two churches, St Mary's Uffington and St Nicholas Baulking, and in the Uffington Shop.
The Executive Summary of the draft NP is attached here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/d24ad0fc-dd50-44ee-b822-16eab3a3ad16/NP_Executive_summary_final_body.01.pdf
A copy is being delivered to all households in Uffington and Baulking. This will give you an introduction to the NP and the policies which have been included in it, and we hope will encourage you to read more of it. We are very keen to get your comments on the draft Plan.
Are you happy with it? If not, what do you not like, and why? What should be changed?
It is only with constructive feedback that we can reflect residents' comments in the final version of the NP when it is submitted to the District Council for examination, and later this year, to all residents for the referendum.
Comments may be left on the website, here: https://www.ubwnp.net/contact/ or placed in the box in the Uffington Shop. If you use this method, please include your name and a way for the Steering Group to make contact with you.
Uffington walk Wed 9th May
Just a reminder that, as we had to cancel last Wednesdays walk due to bad weather we will be doing the walk again this Wed 9th May instead. All details exactly as before, message repeated below, just in case! Looking forward to seeing you all there.
For our May walk we are going to Badbury Hill to enjoy the bluebells. We will meet at THMH car park Uffington at 9.30 to arrange car shares to go to Faringdon where the walk commences.
For those who prefer to meet us in Faringdon (at 9.45) the starting point is on Highworth Road (B4019) there is a footpath opposite the side road Orchard Hill. Highworth Road is quite wide at this point so parking on the side of the road should be fine. (Map attached)
The walk will take us via Great Coxwell and the Great Tithe Barn and is approximately five and half miles, allowing time for enjoying the bluebells we should take about three hours.
Hope to see lots of you on Wednesday.
veritycavanagh@gmail.com. lilly@newhaven4.co.uk parrottspreene@aol.com
Village news 4 May 2018 Uffington Community Café
The Cafe will be open from 10.30am on Saturday in the Small hall. It is looking as if the weather is going to be kind to us, so look out for the outdoor dining! Tickets are selling well for ABBA Tribute Night (30th June), so let me know if you are interested in coming. Google Uffington Cafe for more info. Have a lovely weekend everyone. Chris.
Birds of Chicago
Another Cow Muck promotion in Baulking Church on 16 May – see attached: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/523073cb-5b17-45a7-99fe-1a5df26b2b37/Cow_Muck_Promotions_16_May.pdf
Burke and Hare
The Watermill Theatre are coming to Uffington on Friday 25 May; see attached: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/573ea579-63fc-4f1d-90bd-f135917f0822/Burke_Hare.01.pdf
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The GDPR is effective from 25 May 2018. It requires that personal data (any piece of information which can identify a living person, e.g., name, address, telephone number, e-mail address etc) is processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner. Uffington Parish Council is developing policies and notices to cover the requirements of this legislation and these will be available on the Parish website when completed.
Many organisations are in the process of contacting everybody on their client databases to seek consent for continuing to contact them. For the purposes of this village newsletter, I have to gain the explicit consent of all subscribers to continue to send it to them, as they sometimes contain what is classified as 'marketing information'. I will be emailing all current subscribers shortly to seek this consent. Please follow the simple instructions in the mail which will be entitled 'Data Protection - Important please action'.
From the Vale
Vale calls for public inquiry into Thames Water's reservoir plans; more information here: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2018/2018-04/vale-calls-public-inquiry-thames-water's-reservoir-plans
Variety Show coming to Wantage – 12 May
'Saturday night at the Wantage Beacon' is set to be a great success with local, national and international acts making an appearance on 12 May; Tickets cost £13.50 per person or £10 each for students and concessions from www.beaconwantage.co.uk or phone 01235 763456. more information here: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2018/2018-05/variety-show-coming-wantage
May Bank Holiday bin collection changes
There will be no waste collections on Bank Holiday Monday 7 May. Everyone's bins will then be emptied one day later than usual for the rest of that week. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2018/2018-05/dont-forget-–-may-bank-holiday-bin-collection-changes
Council continues with strong housing land supplyThe council's Housing Land Supply Statement for 2017-18, published today, shows that the Vale has a 6.8-year supply. To determine this figure, the council monitors planning permissions, carries out site surveys to check progress on house-building and works with house-builders to understand how many houses are likely to be built in the next five years. Its latest housing completion survey shows that 1,620 homes were built and finished in 2017/18.
Cllr Roger Cox, Vale of White Horse District Council's Cabinet Member for Planning, said: "At a time when many other local authorities are feeling the effects of speculative development due to not having a five-year supply, we are once again able to demonstrate that we can meet house-building targets with a strong housing land supply in place. This is good news for the Vale as it means development is taking place in an agreed and planned way, in line with our Local Plan and neighbourhood plans developed by local communities. We will continue to build upon this success, with a commitment to providing affordable housing and the infrastructure that is needed to support growth."
Give blood
96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood - don't leave it to someone else. If you're generally healthy and aged between 17 and 65, you can probably donate. The next donation session at The Beacon, Wantage (click <here> for a map) is on Wednesday, 16th May between 13.15-15.30 & 16.15-19.15
White Horse Garden Club - Mega Plant Sale On 12 May
Annuals, herbaceous, shrubs, vegetables and more. Please support our only fund raising event. Refreshments available.
DATE: Saturday 12th May 2018 TIME: 2.30pm - 4pm
VENUE: Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, SN7 7RA
Further information from Pamela 01367-820251 or parrottspreene@aol.com
Teapot tearoom
My tearoom will be open on Friday from 2pm. Sat & Sun from 10 till 8pm. Monday from 10 till 6pm. We have a foraging walk & talk at 2pm Saturday. Live music at 3pm Sunday and Wood turning and spoon carving demonstration all day on Sunday. We also have an alcohol licence all weekend. See posters attached for more details. Thank you. Ruth. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/369cf312-0152-45a8-802e-f483afcdc7a0.jpg
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Befriending young carers
Be Free Young Carers is a small local charity that supports over 500 young carers across South and Vale Districts. We are currently recruiting volunteers for our newly launched befriending service where trained volunteers support these young people on a one to one basis. See attached: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/21db7b10-6f71-4c5d-8273-9a5520996805/Befriending_leaflet_2017.pdf | | | | | | | | | | | | |
