UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Council Grants. The window is currently open for applications to the Council for grants; Documentation is available at: https://www.uffingtonparish.gov.uk/community/uffington-parish-council-20878/grant/
ADVANCE NOTICE: The Autumn Tidy of the Jubilee Field will be held on Saturday 25th October, 10 am to midday. The Parish Council hopes that as many as are able will turn out to help with various tasks such as laying wood chippings on the path round the pond, clearing around the small beech hedge, strimming where required, helping sow grass and perennial wild flower seed near the pond, and of course, weather permitting, we will have a bonfire. Please come armed with appropriate tools - shears, rakes, barrows etc. Your help will be much appreciated!
Planning applications.
The district council has approved a planning application, reference P25/V1544/HH, for development work at the following location: 15 Patricks Orchard Uffington Faringdon. The application is for: Two storey side extension. Garden room. You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link
MESSAGE FROM YOUR MP
The past month has been a particularly busy and productive period, marked by the Liberal Democrat Conference, ongoing parliamentary work, and a range of constituency engagements. Most notably, I'm honoured to have been appointed as the Liberal Democrats' Transport Spokesperson, and my team and I are currently coordinating the transition to this new role.
At the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth, it was a pleasure to meet so many people and discuss the needs of residents and communities in Didcot and Wantage with national charities and organisations. I was especially pleased to contribute to policy discussions and outline key local issues. Particular highlights included interviews with ITV and LBC, taking part in a Q&A on men and boys' mental health and wellbeing, and proposing a new policy to protect the UK's space sector - citing the vital role of Culham and Harwell in supporting our national economy.
In Parliament, I attended an event focused on the future of the UK Space Strategy, spoke at the High Speed Rail Group's Political Engagement Network meeting, and met with Wave Optics, a manufacturing site based in the constituency. I also attended the launch of the new PlaceShapers report exploring the potential of housing associations, and continued my ongoing work as a member of the Transport Committee.
Back in the constituency, I met with the new parking regulators and the Orchard Centre in Didcot along with the Centre's manager, where I pressed them on the new parking payment method, antisocial behaviour, Christmas lights this year, and traffic issues – I will be meeting with them again and reporting back on progress. Additionally, I enjoyed meeting young people from Youth Challenge, and attended a climate event in Oxford with constituents. I have also recently released a health survey, which hundreds have already responded to. The link can be found here: https://oxonlibdems.typeform.com/25healthsurvey.
Outside of work, I managed to take a short cycling trip across Europe - a great reminder of the potential for improving cycling infrastructure here at home. There is so much we can learn from our European partners about safe, accessible, and sustainable travel.
As always, if there is anything you feel I can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact me and my team at olly.glover.mp@parliament.uk, or by leaving a voice message on 0207 219 7657.
Olly
Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage
Photo attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/36ab3e65-ac25-7029-d777-04f0e50d2577/Olly_Glover_MP_Oct_25.pdf
WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Saturday 11 October, 2 – 5 pm. Jane Austen Tea Party tomorrow, in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/d20b4b37-3de6-c2e1-48e9-9b8eec955810.jpg
The Health of Our Rivers: Evidence from the Ock, Thames, and Tributaries – Wednesday 29 October, from 7 to 9.00 pm. Are you concerned about pollution in our local rivers and streams? Join us for a community gathering to share and discuss the results of citizen science water quality testing across the Vale of White Horse and the Thames from Oxford to Dorchester.
Local volunteers have been sampling rivers and streams every month, building a detailed picture of where our waters are healthy and where they are under threat.
At this event, we'll present the findings, celebrate the work of our community scientists, and bring together local people, the water company, government representatives and the Environment Agency to talk about what needs to happen next. Together, we'll explore how we can take action for cleaner, healthier rivers for wildlife and for our communities. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available. See attached for booking information: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/4a5b80e4-ba92-a585-0a29-65b4ebb57a2d/Thames_21_Event_poster_Oct_29th.pdf
Friday 14 November – Pudding Party, in aid of Uffington Picnic Fest 2026. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/50b1e807-0b93-3f2a-3ce3-65661c1402e4/Pudding_party_.pdf
GENERAL
Church Teas. The Vicar, Ministry Team and the Parochial Church Council (PCC) would like to thank everyone who helped in this summer's programme of Sunday Church Teas - those who were leaders, those who ran up and down the aisle with loaded trays, those chained to the sink, whose who took the money and especially the fantastic bakers whose cakes and scones made it possible.
Amazingly, we made £5,000 for church funds. That is £1,500 more than last year. We were lucky with the weather, having only one wet Sunday but even that day was not a wash out.
Please, to continue at this pace next year we need more helpers. Please tell friends and neighbours what satisfaction there is serving the visitors who come to our area and how pleased they are to see our tempting array of cakes etc and be served with a good pot of tea. Having WiFi and a card reader has been significant as nearly half of our takings have been by this method. Thank you also to everyone who persevered to get this connected.
FAY and HELEN
FROM THE VALE
The October edition of Vale News for 2025. See: The October edition of Vale News for 2025
Local groups to get £100,000 for climate and nature projects. Floodplain restoration, improved insulation for a local museum and a giveaway of at least 1600 new trees are just a few of the projects to be given financial help by the Vale of White Horse District Council's Climate Action Fund this autumn. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
(Note the award to Uffington - Sustainably managing the recovery of woodland using 'horse logging' to protect the woodland and save carbon emissions (Wilts and Berks Canal Trust))
Councils to take positive steps to represent communities despite concerns with Inspectors' Local Plan decision. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have written an open letter in which they have stated the Planning Inspectors' conclusions on their Joint Local Plan were unwarranted and lacking coherent explanation. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Progress to net zero to be discussed. Multi-million-pound construction projects to replace end-of-life gas boilers with solar panels and air source heat pumps at leisure centres in Wantage and Abingdon are helping Vale of White Horse District Council to reduce its overall carbon emissions. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected this Autumn. Description: Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 27 October and 7 November. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
COUNTY NEWS
Road closures.
Broad Street Uffington – Highway drainage repairs. Work to repair the damaged drainage adjacent to the telephone box will commence at 0800 on Wednesday 15 October and is expected to take 3 days, to be completed prior to the scheduled re-surfacing. Parking of vehicles in this area will not be possible during this work. Traffic lights will be used. Waiting will be not permitted outside the School, in order to allow sufficient space for traffic coming through the lights.
Monthly Oxfordshire County Councillor update – extract:
Faringdon Area Traffic Advisory Committee - A420 speed limits due to change in Sept/Oct, to make the length of the road 50pmh except for the dual carriageway section. -waiting for confirmation on this.
- New traffic lights at the Great Coxwell junction, this is delayed and waiting on the other development work.
- Wiltshire cement spills. please contact the general manager Will Hanson on 07985675251 or will.hanson@wiltshirehbm.com and he will have the issue immediately addressed and cleaned up.
- Community Speedwatch is effective, repeat offenders are rare. If there is evidence of a specific date and time which experiences the most speeding then a Police speed trap can be arranged.
Infrastructure Update - Stanford in the Vale waste recycling centre is looking to expand and open a reuse shop
Oxford City - Temporary congestion charge permits. Please be advised that you are now able to apply for a temporary congestion charge permit for Oxford City. See: Oxford's temporary congestion charge for cars | Oxfordshire County Council
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Man sentenced for livestock worrying. Following an investigation by our Rural Crime Taskforce, a man has been sentenced for livestock worrying. Chris Smith let his dogs loose in a field with sheep near Blewbury at around midday on 23 February. One of the sheep later sadly died. The 52-year-old man from Didcot was charged on 21 August. He pleaded guilty to one count of being the owner of a dog worrying livestock at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, and was ordered to pay compensation of £560 and court fees of £85. Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it online. Livestock worrying isn't just a threat to a farmer or land owner's livelihood, it's also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risk if the animals get onto the road.
New scam detection tool. Today, Get Safe Online has launched a new scam detection tool on their website. If you are suspicious of a text, email or message and you want to check if it is legit or not before responding, you can upload it to Ask Silver on the Get Safe Online website and whereupon it will return an indication of whether the communication is safe or a 'red flag' for fraud.
This can be accessed here:
Ask Silver - Get Safe Online
Also attached is our latest Back-to-Basics campaign - providing lots of tips and advice from our experts about staying safe online this October. You can read more about this here: Your back-to-basics guide to keeping safe online - Get Safe Online
Attachments
Oct25_Back_to_Basics_Leaflet.pdf
New Scam Alert: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property. City of London Police and Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, are urging the public to remain vigilant following a rise in payment diversion fraud - commonly known as conveyancing fraud. This type of fraud often involves criminals impersonating solicitors or estate agents to intercept large financial transfers during property transactions. For more information see attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/7621d754-7666-88a1-1816-a41ca752d299/New_Scam_Alert.pdf
Our News - October 2025. Attachments:
Our News October 2025.pdf
Thames Valley Police Launches 24/7 British Sign Language (BSL) Access for Non-Emergency Calls. Thames Valley Police is committed to making our services accessible to everyone in our community.
👋Did you know about our partnership with Sign Video, a British Sign Language (BSL) online interpreting service? This free service allows deaf and hearing-impaired residents to contact us using their mobile phone, tablet, or computer for non-emergency matters.
📲 Use the Sign Video app or visit Video Relay Service App for BSL Users And Interpreters | SignVideo : SignVideo. You can then contact Sign Video for free, through the Sign Directory by tapping on Thames Valley. For more information, please visit www.signvideo.co.uk.
✅This service is simple, secure, and designed to ensure that everyone can reach us in the way that suits them best. Officers will communicate through the interpreter, with no change to how the call is managed.
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 12 October: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/891aa414-4460-fef3-6a72-7b2c3481541a/wsh_2025_10_12.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
Village news 3 October 2025 UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Road and path improvements.
Over the coming months, a number of works are scheduled to be undertaken by Highways to improve both road and footpath / pavement surfaces. It is expected that these works will commence during October. Households closest to the works should be contacted directly and any road closure notices will be posted as soon as they are announced. Confirmed work is:
Wednesday 22 October. Resurfacing of the Fernham Road, Broad Street, Lady Walk, Uffington Mill Bridge area is scheduled for overnight work, starting at 20.00 hrs on Wednesday 22 October and are expected to be complete by 06.00 the following morning. This will be a full night-time road closure, except for emergency vehicle access, with a fully signed diversion route in place. Those living in the area should expect a noisy night!
Other works scheduled include: - Replacing the footpath surface from Shotover heading north to Chapel Lane (expect road closures)
- Repairing the collapsed drain on Broad Street (parking facilities next to the phone box will be restricted).
Updates will be posted as they are provided to the Parish Council.
Community Event and Street works – Gigaclear. Monday 6 October, from 19.00 to 20.00, at Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall. (The clash with the Museum talk - below - is recognised and regretted). We have a community event to update all local residents about the full fibre build for Uffington; below is information about scheduled street works, which will include varying types of traffic management. - Fawler Road and White Horse: 29 – 31 October
- Craven Common: 13 - 31 October
- Broad Street: 3 – 7 November
More information: Uffington Drop In Event
UFFINGTON C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Open Morning. We warmly invite prospective and current parents, as well as members of the Uffington Community to join us on Wednesday 8th October from 9:30 to 11:30 am for our Open Morning.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see our school in action! During the morning, classes will be engaged in their normal learning activities, allowing you to experience firsthand our nurturing and inclusive environment where "Everyone Matters."
Additionally, we will be showcasing our pupils' floor books from the last academic year. Please take some time to explore these and see the fantastic progress and creativity of our pupils.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique learning journey at Uffington.
WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Uffington Market and Caf̩ РSunday 5 October. From 10.00 am to 12.30 pm, at Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, including apple-pressing; Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/99707aeb-0c24-9208-d917-26b0beae6388.jpg
Repair Caf̩ Faringdon РSaturday 4 October. From 2 Р4 pm at Faringdon United Church, tomorrow. Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/e72f63f8-d081-60f2-fa7f-50942da30e89/Repair_Cafe_Advertisement_sept_2025.pdf
Monday 6 October at 7.30 pm – Uffington Museum talk. Tolkien and the Faringdon Folly Tower by Sjoerd Vogt. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/37b2ad77-e1e1-c6ea-e20a-80a3b6e5a708/Tolkien_and_the_Folly_Tower.01.pdf
Saturday 11 October, 2 – 5 pm. Jane Austen Tea Party, in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/1da08790-e670-bd86-69fa-39ab70406553.jpg
Walk, Talk Walk on the second Wednesday of every month, 8 October. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/eadf207b-9f1d-d79a-e21f-c72e572c8d74/Uffington_walk_talk_walk.05.pdf
Wood fired Pizzas in Uffington. SOLELUNA PIZZA 3 will come regularly to Uffington and serve PIZZA at the car park by the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, between 5 and 8 pm. Next visits are: MONDAYS - 13th October, 10th and 24th November. Pizzas are made fresh to order and served straight from the van. Pre Orders will be open 3 days in advance through our website www.pizzasoleluna.com. If you prefer you can order by the phone on 07894711730 or at the van. Expect cosy vibes, tasty treats and plenty of chat. Bring a friend — everyone's welcome!
GENERAL
Thames Water Update: - Every drop still counts. After the record-breaking hot summer, autumn's rain has been a welcome change. But right now, most of the rain isn't reaching our groundwater sources, which feed into the River Thames. The soil is still dry and needs to become fully saturated before the rainwater can filter deep underground. Our water supplies need time to bounce back, and only prolonged, above-average rainfall will make a difference. While our levels remain low, we need to keep hosepipe restrictions in place.
- Latest Government update: Drought expected to continue through autumn despite recent rain - GOV.UK
- Why are we seeing more leaks this year? Extreme weather often leads to more leaks. Hot days dry out the ground putting extra pressure on pipes and can make them shift, crack or burst. With our network of over 20,000 miles of water pipes, it's essential we act fast when leaks appear.
- Here's what we're doing. Since August, we fixed over 700 leaks in your local area, and we're continuing to tackle even more leaks this autumn. We follow the PALM method – Prevent, Aware, Locate and Mend – to proactively target problem areas, reduce the pressure on our pipework and find and fix the biggest leaks first. Over 95% of leaks are hidden underground, and they're often small and hard to find. We're using artificial intelligence (AI) and leak listening devices to find and fix them faster.
- How you can help. Come rain or shine, it's essential we all save water wherever we can. And there are lots of little things you can do at home to help make every drop count. For example, doing one less laundry load a week can save over 3,000 litres of water a year (as well as money on your energy bills). Find lots more water saving tips on our website: Water saving tips: Water saving | Help and advice | Thames Water
FROM THE VALE
Joint statement from Oxfordshire's Council leaders on Manchester terrorist incident. "We want to express our shared shock and horror at the terrorist incident that took place at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester today. "We are horrified that on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Manchester's Jewish community, and by extension the wider Jewish community, has been targeted with this act ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
The councils' response to the Planning Inspectors' findings on the Joint Local Plan. A statement on behalf of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Enjoy an action-packed half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale. From theatre shows and craft workshops to outdoor adventure challenges and family fun days, there's something for everyone this October half-term! Families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can look forward to an exciting week of free and low-cost activities from 25 October to 1 November. Free and low-cost outdoor activities, ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme launched to support residents this winter. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a Food and Warmth Grant Scheme to help local organisations who are directly supporting residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The scheme will distribute grants to local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes ... You can see details on our website by clicking this link
New garden waste permit scheme a big success thanks to residents' support. Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have embraced a new garden waste permit scheme this year, with an almost 5 per cent rise in collections from the previous year. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
COUNTY NEWS
Oxfordshire's transport and travel bulletin. See: Modular Template Patterns
Your Oxfordshire - Support for unpaid carers, garden tree give-away and congestion charge permit applications. See: Support for unpaid carers, garden tree give-away and congestion charge permit applications
Other road closures notified:
27 – 31 October. Woolstone Road from The Lane to Garden House. Reason: to prove, locate and excavate any additional blockages. Alternative Route: Via Woolstone road, Claypit Lane, Marsh Way, Woolstone Road and vice versa.
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 5 October: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/087e509b-349c-865a-09f2-b760e6125699/wsh_2025_10_05.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
Village news 26 September 2025 UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Planning.
Woolstone Road Uffington Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7RQ. Description of development: A phased development of up to 2 Custom and Self Build dwellings. An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against Vale of White Horse District Council's decision to refuse the above planning application. Full details can be found here: Planning Application P25/V0188/PIP
MESSAGE FROM YOUR MP
After a short holiday at the end of summer, Parliament started sitting on 1st September with a very busy first few weeks for me and my team.
At Prime Minister's Questions, I challenged Keir Starmer on the government's decisions to scrap the UK Space Agency - based at Harwell - as an executive body and make it part of a government department. With so many local businesses relying on the Space Sector, I will be keeping an eye on how this change impacts funding and governance.
In other debates at Westminster, I raised local concerns about vehicles parking on pavements and spoke about car sharing schemes in rural areas. I also had the pleasure of hosting local teenager, Mikayla, whose charity supports children being treated in hospitals across the UK. My first appearance on ITV's The Last Word gave me the opportunity to talk about the government's cabinet reshuffle and how that impacts on our constituency – for example, I had arranged for the Minister for Future of Roads to join a Bikeability session at a school in Wantage, but that minister is no longer in post.
At a Palestine Solidarity Campaign lobby event, I met with constituents opposing the selling of arms to Isreal. Engaging with my constituents on Palestine is vital, and I remain committed to ensuring that their voices are heard in Parliament. Alongside my Liberal Democrat colleagues, I will continue to urge the Government to take action to bring an end to this devastating situation.
Back in the constituency as well as holding regular surgeries for constituents, I visited the RWE Combined-cycle gas and steam turbine power plant at Milton Park, met with County Council officers to discuss poor broadband coverage in our villages, attended the Wilding and Andrew Service in Wallingford to remember the Canadian servicemen who gave their lives to save the town in 1944, and I met with Post Office staff in Didcot to discuss their challenges and changes to the services they provide.
As always, if there is anything you feel I can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact me and my team at olly.glover.mp@parliament.uk, or by leaving a voice message on 0207 219 7657.
Olly
Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage
UFFINGTON C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Open Morning. We warmly invite prospective and current parents, as well as members of the Uffington Community to join us on Wednesday 8th October from 9:30 to 11:30 am for our Open Morning.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see our school in action! During the morning, classes will be engaged in their normal learning activities, allowing you to experience first hand our nurturing and inclusive environment where "Everyone Matters." Additionally, we will be showcasing our pupils' floor books from the last academic year. Please take some time to explore these and see the fantastic progress and creativity of our pupils.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique learning journey at Uffington.
WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Churchyard working party on Saturday 27th September. There will be a churchyard working party tomorrow from 10-12. All are welcome with gardening tools and there will be refreshments at half time. Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/cce30082-eeb1-23ce-25f6-57b5a0240f33/Churchyard_Working_Party_Sept_25_1.pdf
Uffington First Wednesday Walk - 1st October 2025 Longcot to Faringdon with, unusually, an 8:50 start
As promised the cancelled Wednesday Walk from September will now take place on Weds 1st October.
Ten years ago a walk route "The Vale Way" was devised by the Vale Ramblers from Faringdon to Abingdon, which can be done in five stages. For our October walk we plan to walk the first stretch from Longcot to Faringdon, catching the 68 bus back to Longcot. So if you have a bus pass bring it along.
Because it is important to arrive at Faringdon in plenty of time for the 11:30 bus back to Longcot we will leave Uffington earlier than usual at 9:00 am. For those of you who would prefer to go straight to the start point in Longcot the meeting place will be The Green opposite the School, please park considerately in the village. The walk will start from Longcot at 9:15 and is an easy level 4.02 miles.
Meeting at Uffington Village Hall car park at 8:50 for car sharing and a 9:00 start. Weather is looking ideal, no rain bright and sunny sixteen degrees with a light breeze. We hope to complete the other four stages over the next few months, using public transport to return to our start point. If you would like to see more details of the Vale Way Walk follow this link to the Rambler web site: home
Hope you will all enjoy this new venture of a series of linear walks. The Walking Committee
Verity Cavanagh veritycavanagh@gmail.com 07975861790
White Horse Gardening Club – Thursday 2 October. Talk by Vanessa Berridge in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/fe2c3564-31d8-da93-1133-d9eb6f952b53.jpg
Sunday 5 October - Apple pressing. Uffington Community Garden will be apple pressing at the next Uffington Market on Sunday 5 October. Bottles to fill on the day will be appreciated.
GENERAL
Burglaries, attempted burglaries and thefts. There are reports of a number of burglaries, attempted burglaries and thefts locally in the last week or so. Please ensure that your houses, sheds, outhouses, vehicles, etc, are secured appropriately and be vigilant; contact the Police if you see anything untoward and take note of numberplates if you see any suspicious vehicles.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks – Priority Services Register. Some customers need extra support and would benefit from the free priority services. For more information, including how to register, see attached (2 attachments): 1. https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/_compresseds/565ab5a0-6294-9811-9146-29ab8f9cb605.jpg
2. https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/f1f82589-77c2-8dbc-d2bb-f475bd6db4f8.jpg
Benefice Draw. These are the results from the Benefice Draw last Sunday following the 9.00 service at Woolstone. We are actively looking for new members, so if anyone would like to support the Uffington, Woolstone, Baulking and Shellingford Churches, please can they contact julia@lycettgreen.co.uk for details.
£200 - 84 - Sheena Florey
£100 - 143 - Bill & Sue Mattingley
£100 - 148 - RG Godfrey
£50 - 102 - Pam Cale
£50 - 57 - J & S McCullough
£50 - 86 - Sarah Brazier
£50 - 37 - Eric & Jackie Wyard
£50 - 170 - Brona Jones
COUNTY NEWS
Your Oxfordshire. Living well, getting crafty and the congestion charge. See: Living well, getting crafty and the congestion charge
The latest news for your communities; see: The latest news for your communities
OxRail 2040. This is a new consultation which is open; the most relevant part of the plan for our region is the creation of a new station in Wantage/Grove. Oxfordshire County Council's new rail plan to improve rail transport across the county over the next 15 years: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxrail-2040
The consultation will run for four weeks from Wednesday 3 September and closes at 23.59 on Wednesday 1 October 2025. If you have any questions or would prefer to send in your comments by email, please send them to: OxRAIL2040@oxfordshire.gov.uk
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Student safety: protect young people from fraud and cyber crime - Job Application Fraud and Rental Fraud. Students can be a prime target for fraud and cyber crime. Whether you're banking, browsing, shopping, dating, gaming, or sharing content on social media, it's crucial to take steps to protect yourself. Follow these steps to secure your personal and financial information, attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/c7371682-14bd-f29f-c77b-597979614454/Student_safety.pdf
From the PCC – My local update for you – September 2025: My local update for you -September 2025
Advice for keeping students safe online. If you have children or grandchildren going to uni this month, you might find our latest advice on keeping them safe online useful to share. Or, if you are a student, this is for you! Starting at uni or college means a lot more happens online — from managing courses to sorting out money and a social life. With so much going digital, it's super important to know how to stay safe and avoid the common online risks. Our Get Safe Online experts have put together some super easy tips to help you stay protected without getting in the way of your busy student life. Learn more here: Be a safe student - Get Safe Online
Or in our attached leaflet. Sept25_Student_campaign_Leaflet.pdf
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 28 September: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/500f7710-3738-1dd7-ecdc-82d1780d5acc/wsh_2025_09_28.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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