Refuse collection – Monday 4 February
The Vale's refuse collection system missed a day on Friday as a result of the snow. They will catch up early this coming week so the message is put the bins out as usual for tomorrow morning, and they will be emptied in a day or two.
Village news 1 February 2019 Defibrillators
All six defibrillators are now installed and live on South Central Ambulance Service's systems. The 'UBW' Parish Council / Parish Meetings are extremely grateful to the Russ family for their lively, informative and amusing awareness / training sessions. The remaining sessions are: - Monday 4 February – Woolstone Church at 7.00 pm
- Monday 11th February - Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall (large hall) at 7.00 pm
- Thursday 14th February - Baulking Church at 7.00 pm
You do not need any training or qualification to use a defibrillator as you just follow the voice instructions, but as many people as possible are encouraged to attend, to find out why they are so important and how they work - You may need to use one in a hurry.
Walking Group
WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY WALK
A circular walk from Hatford - 5 miles. Meet at the village hall car park at 9.30 am for car sharing or meet in Hatford. Please park in Sandy Lane on some rough ground on left hand side, from where the walk will commence at 9.45 am. The route is flat, possibly muddy in places. We walk into Buckland Warren, then past the golf course before returning along Frogmore Brook.
Look forward to seeing everyone, on what is bound to be a beautiful sunny morning! Any queries please contact Pamela who will be leading this walk.
The "Up the Hill Group" will meet the following Wed 13th Feb at 9.30 am at the village hall car park. Route up the hill to be decided on the day.
Look forward to seeing everyone - Verity, Pamela and Lilly
veritycavanagh@gmail.com, parrottspreene@aol.com, lilly@newhaven4.co.uk.
White Horse Garden Club - 7 February
TALK: Shrubs for Situations - making the correct choice'
BY: Andy McIndoe, former MD of Hilliers.
Plants for sale.
DATE: Thursday 7th February 2019. TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington SN7 7RA
Annual membership: £10. Visitors: £2.50. Raffle £1.
Further information: Pamela 820251 or parrottspreene@aol.com
From Oxfordshire County Council
Applications to add 31 Routes to the Definitive Map as Byways Open to All Traffic
Despite the title, this is good news. You may remember, back in February 2018, that we were all encouraged to reply to an OCC consultation about 31 applications made in 2005/6 by individuals and organisations such as the Trail Riders Federation, to upgrade 'byways' to 'byways open to all traffic' (BOATs) - i.e. to permit motor vehicles / trail riders on defined footpaths / bridleways. All the applications locally related to the Ridgeway, and if granted, would have permitted motor vehicles (4x4s and motor bikes) back onto the Ridgeway. 12 months ago, these applications were finally being actioned and evidence was needed to keep motor vehicles off the Ridgeway.
OCC have informed us that the evidence in these cases has been assessed and they have determined against all the applications on the basis that any rights for mechanically propelled vehicles were extinguished by the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. Thank you to all those who responded. However, note the applicants have a right to appeal these decisions to the Planning Inspectorate within 28 days of 24 January.
Snow Guide. The OCC Snow guide is available on the Parish Council website, under General Information, here: https://www.uffington.net/parish-council/general-information/
Oxfordshire Matters – January newsletter. See: https://mailchi.mp/c126a1b10175/oxfordshire-matters?e=8a2a2b30de
From the Vale
Local military band will perform at the council chairman's charity concert on Saturday 2 March in Abingdon with The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the Rifles; see: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2019/2019-01/local-military-band-will-perform-council-chairman%E2%80%99s-charity-concert
Major transport improvements in Didcot Garden Town: £218m Housing Infrastructure Fund bid
Raising vital funds for Didcot infrastructure; see: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2019/2019-01/major-transport-improvements-didcot-garden-town-%C2%A3218m-housing-infrastructure-fund-
Uffington benefice
The Weekly Sheet for Sunday 3 February 2019 is here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/a921be71-fead-403e-a708-56840b7762e0/wsh_2019_02_03.pdf
Village news 25 January 2019 Defibrillators
All six defibrillators are now installed and live on South Central Ambulance Service's systems. Don't forget the awareness / training sessions arranged as follows: - Friday 25 January - Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall (large hall) at 7.00 pm
- Saturday 26 January - Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall (large hall) at 2.00 pm
- Tuesday 29 January - Uffington Sports Hall at 7.00 pm
- Wednesday 30 January - Baulking Church at 7.00 pm
- Monday 4 February – Woolstone Church at 7.00 pm
- Monday 11 February - Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall (large hall) at 7.00 pm
- Thursday 14 February - Baulking Church at 7.00 pm
You do not need any training or qualification to use a defibrillator as you just follow the voice instructions, but as many people as possible are encouraged to attend, to find out why they are so important and how they work - You may need to use one in a hurry.
The Village Pantomime
It will soon be time for the village pantomime. As usual there will be a raffle on all three evenings. If anyone could donate a little something for a hamper, it will be greatly appreciated, in order to raise money for the village hall and future productions. If so, email me at jennymiddleton_3@hotmail.com and I can collect any donations.
Jenny Helsby
From Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
In Oxfordshire we have attended over 266 chimney fires in the last three years. Nearly 50% of all chimney fires in Oxfordshire happen during January, February and March. If you enjoy cosying up in front of a log fire, make sure the sparks don't fly at home this winter. Have a cosy home not a fire zone: - Get your chimney swept at least once a year, if you regularly have log fires get it swept more frequently
- If you have a 1st floor fireplace check that it is clear of debris
- Store logs away from the fireplace
From the Police
Latest Thames Valley newsletter from Matthew Barber, Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner; see: https://mailchi.mp/matthewbarber/police-crime-bulletin-january-2019-chief-constable-appointment-council-tax-and-more?e=1a0db8a8b7
From the Vale
Chairman's Charity Golf Day. Cllr Monica Lovatt's funding raising initiatives include a golf day that will take place on Friday 12 April at Drayton Park Golf Club. Tee off time is 10.00 am but participants are invited to arrive from 8.30 am for registration and breakfast. The entry fee is £50 per person (£40 for members of Drayton Park Golf Club) and includes breakfast and lunch. More information attached: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/03e48b0e-ecb2-489f-832a-974ce3281306/Golf_day_final_poster_1_.pdf
Business breakfast. This year's business breakfast is taking place on 5 February and should be a success with the addition of two excellent speakers; see:
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2019/2019-01/key-note-speakers-secures-success-business-breakfast
From the Friends of the Ridgeway
The next meeting of the Vale of White Horse Local Group is to take place on Thursday 21st February at 7:30 pm, at Old Town Hall, Faringdon. The speaker will be Owen Green, on Legacy & life of William `Strata' Smith. For further information contact: 01367 710743 or email Joyce at: Gardner@hotmail.co.uk
Reminder - THMH – Annual General Meeting
The AGM is to take place on Monday 28th January, at 8.00pm, in the small Hall.
Uffington benefice
The Weekly Sheet for Sunday 27 January 2019 is here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/f74b0b39-5ff1-44a4-bb97-6abdd2e73244/wsh_2019_01_27.pdf
Village news 22 January 2019 - the UB NP Uffington and Baulking Neighbourhood Plan
This is a final reminder that the UB NP consultation comment period ends at 5.00 pm on Thursday 24 January. This is your final chance to comment on the Plan before it goes to the Independent Examiner. Given the limited time remaining, we encourage you to use the online comment form which is available here: http://survey.southandvale.gov.uk/s/uffingtonbaulking/
Responses can also be made by: - emailing planning.policy@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
- writing to Vale of White Horse District Council at 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park Abingdon OX14 4SB
- completing a comment form (available in the Uffington and Baulking churches) and posting or emailing it back to us
Please note: as the neighbourhood planning process includes an independent examination, your name and address are required for your comments to be considered. The majority of examinations are expected to be through written representations, however the examiner will decide whether there is a need for a public examination. Irrespective of your means of commenting, the cut-off time and date remain the same.
When making your comments, you can state your views on this and the reasons for the request. You can also request to be notified of our final decision to adopt the Uffington and Baulking Neighbourhood Plan.
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