COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Some items of new / updated information:
Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Public asked to leave a name and number with venues to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Relaxation of lockdown in Uffington. The Parish Council is pleased to be able to state that the children's playground will re-open on Saturday 4 July. The Government has required us to put a number of safeguards in place, so a risk assessment has been carried out and is available on the website here: https://www.uffington.net/parish-council/lists-and-registers/
The notice to be placed on the playground gates is attached here: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/cac06288-0f3a-483a-9869-91c5ab03ceae/Coronavirus_playground_open_notice_.pdf
Please read the notice. Parents are particularly requested to note that they are responsible for observing the restriction on numbers of children in the playground at any one time (9, at present), for ensuring the appropriate degree of social distancing (2 metres apart where possible, at present) and for all to use sanitising hand gel or wipes on entry and exit to the playground.
Medication. Bulk collection of medication and delivery to Uffington Shop from the White Horse Medical Practice in Faringdon will recommence on Monday 6 July. If anybody is unable or unwilling to collect their own medication from the Shop, please contact your local member of the UBW Support Group, Simon Jenkins, Mike Oldnall or Tina Monk (01367 820878).
If you do pick up a package on behalf of someone else, you are able to sign on the patient's behalf when you collect it from the Shop. Please sign at that point with a legible signature. The name and address of the patient will be on the packet.
From the Vale
People who have outstanding payments on their council tax bill and are struggling pay are being urged to contact their district council. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2020/2020-07/support-available-those-struggling-pay-their-council-tax
Joint leaders' statement to mark the end of Pride month. See: http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/services-and-advice/local-democracy/councillors-committees-meetings-and-agendas/leaders-blog-2020
From OCC
Covid-19 update is attached here: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/d9220b98-1cd7-4bc2-8da7-0d48fad11f85/OCC_update_3_July_2020.pdf
Oxford Festival of the Arts. OFA is on virtually this year, bringing tasters of next year's in-person festival, and a range of performances and workshops online. There's music, dance and drama for everyone's taste! You can find out what's on at https://artsfestivaloxford.org/whats-on/ and catch up on performances you've missed here.
Staying safe near water. As the weather heats up, the rivers and lakes may look more tempting to go for a dip. However, it is important to stay safe. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service have put together some information warning about the potential risks of open water, how to stay safe; and what to do if someone gets into trouble in the water. This and more can be found here
From the Police
Police & Crime Bulletin June 2020 🚓 - Tributes to Forbury Gardens victims, emergency coronavirus funding, CSE arrests and more... See: https://mailchi.mp/matthewbarber/april2020-4123176?e=1a0db8a8b7
Uffington benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for 5 July: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/819fb3c5-38fb-4ee4-be50-498c1b260dfc/wsh_2020_05_17.01.pdf
Links to the Sunday livestream, Zoom Home Group and Midweek Morning Prayer are in the Weekly Sheet or on the Padlet
Village news 26 June 2020 COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Some snippets of new / updated information from Gov.UK:
Meeting people from outside your household
PM announces easing of lockdown restrictions: 23 June 2020
Lockdown. The Prime Minister's statement on Wednesday on the relaxation of lockdown included that playgrounds could open from 4 July; the Parish Council is checking whether we will have to apply any restrictions when the playground is re-opened. In the meanwhile, here are some FAQs on what you can and can't do during the coronavirus outbreak, before and after 4 July: Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do
Keeping your child safe online: Coronavirus (COVID-19): keeping children safe online
Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding:
Plans to ease guidance for over 2 million shielding
Please note: - Advisory guidance to be eased for 2.2 million clinically extremely vulnerable people across England, as virus infection rates continue to fall
- From Monday 6 July, those shielding from coronavirus can gather in groups of up to 6 people outdoors and form a 'support bubble' with another household
- Government shielding support package will remain in place until the end of July when people will no longer be advised to shield
Medication. We understand that the White Horse Medical Practice in Faringdon is shortly to revert to allowing bulk collection of medication and delivery to Uffington Shop. If anybody is unhappy with collecting their own medication from the Shop, please contact your local member of the UBW Support Group, Simon Jenkins or Mike Oldnall.
From OCC
Longer term plans for permanent increases in cycleways will lead to a step-change in Oxfordshire's cycling infrastructure. For more information, see: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/longer-term-plans-for-permanent-increases-in-cycleways-will-lead-to-a-step-change-in-oxfordshires-cycling-infrastructure/
The Parish Council was recently made aware of this funding, which is part of a Government policy to encourage 'active travel' – jargon for more walking and cycling, as we come out of the coronavirus pandemic. This will also be in line with Government policies on climate change. After consulting with Uffington Primary School, the Village Hall and the Vicar, we drew up a 'wish list' on which the highest priority items are to encourage walking or cycling to school, and to reduce speeding both in the village and on the approach roads. In the short term we have put forward the following for feasibility studies by the Highways department: - Getting a 'pop-up cycle lane' to be in place for next term, on the south side of Broad Street, to encourage children to cycle to school
- For extra cycle parking to be installed at both ends - village hall and school.
- On implementing reduced speed limits, on the 'ring road' round the village and on Lower Common, and,
- On the 'physical' measures which might be possible, to reduce speeding on the Fawler and Fernham roads.
Please send any feedback by email to Mike Oldnall - mike.oldnall@uffington.net
From the Vale
District Council Update dated 24 June is attached here: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/5257fc5b-a1e6-4ee3-9d26-6f5fe63006ac/District_Council_Update_24.6.20.pdf
From the Police
Message from the Chief Constable following the incident in Reading; see attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/58087c16-4326-4fc4-85b7-e861668e19c6/Message_from_the_Chief_Constable_.pdf
Citizens Advice
Oxfordshire South and Vale has issued a brief press release urging people with coronavirus-related financial problems to contact us. Please see the attachment: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/64cbe224-fe13-4fad-b21f-31f370aabd3b/Citizens_Advice_Financial_troubles_1_.pdf
UFFINGTON WEDNESDAY WALKS ARE BACK! 😃🚶♂️ 🚶♀️👏
Dear Walking Friends,
We have had several requests to start up the village walks again. So, following a walking club committee meeting at Childrey coffee shop Lilly, Pamela and I feel it would be appropriate, given recent lockdown changes, to start up the walks again albeit with certain changes to enable us all to stay safe and within the government guidelines. We will divide ourselves into groups of six and leave at staggered times to ensure the groups don't run into each other. For now, all walks will need to start locally as car sharing would not be inappropriate.
We have chosen a walk for 1st July which will start from Baulking, meeting at the car park by the church. Those of you who would like to cycle to Baulking for the beginning of the walk are welcome to leave your bikes by Hilary Deakin's house, in the driveway to the left by the garage. We will divide ourselves into groups of six and leave at staggered times The walk route will take us over to Stanford in the Vale on the bridleway (We had originally planned to go via Shellingford but when recced found stiles and paths were impassable in places). So we will head straight to Stanford, the coffee shop will be the turn around point, and return on the foot path bringing us back via the lake.
Meeting as always at 9:30 but this time in Baulking. Really looking forward to meeting up with you all again and hearing your tales of lockdown. Maybe some of you will have some new walk routes to introduce?
Verity, Pamela and Lilly
veritycavanagh@gmail.com parrottspreene@aol.com lilly@newhaven4.co.uk
White Horse Art
The next order for the new White Horse art is going in on Monday with delivery on Thursday - details on the attached poster: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/694cd1c2-0ba0-43c9-828e-39789d7546fc.jpg
Uffington Grand Garage Sale
From Karen Pilcher. A note on behalf of my neighbour: Would anyone be interested in doing a garage sale in Uffington for a few hours on a sunny Saturday morning or afternoon? Would be easy to social distance at our own properties wearing gloves & hopefully recycle/sell some of the things we have cleared out during lockdown. Please text or phone Carolyn on 07825 414609 if you are interested.
Uffington benefice
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for 28 June: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/89ef6791-489e-442c-8444-bced3d191467/wsh_2020_06_28.pdf
The link for the livestream Sunday Praise for the second Sunday of Trinity at 10am on Sunday 28th June is https://youtu.be/Y6B9FhxJGDk
The service resources are in the Padlet link
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