Uffington Scarecrow Festival: A tradition born from inspiration

Uffington Scarecrow Festival: A tradition born from inspiration

Uffington’s beloved Scarecrow Festival has been a staple of village life for nearly two decades, drawing thousands of visitors each year. But where did it all begin? In a recent conversation with village stalwart, Vanessa Kimberley, at The Bertie Arms, Mr Edward...
Scarecrow Festival 2025 – Theme Announced!

Scarecrow Festival 2025 – Theme Announced!

The countdown has begun for the Uffington Scarecrow Festival, returning this May Bank Holiday Weekend – Sunday 4th & Monday 5th May 2025, 11am – 4pm! This year’s theme is ‘Heroes & Heroines’, so expect to see an incredible line-up of scarecrows celebrating...
Call the Ladies: A harmonious year in review

Call the Ladies: A harmonious year in review

As 2024 draws to a close, Susannah Christou, organiser of the much-loved “Call the Ladies” choir, reflects on an uplifting year of song and camaraderie. Since its first session in April, this choir for local women has become a cherished oasis of music, relaxation, and...
Musicake24: A big thank-you!

Musicake24: A big thank-you!

We’re thrilled to report that Musicake24 was a fantastic success! A huge thank-you goes out to all the performers, teachers, sound engineers, equipment suppliers, and, of course, the wonderful bakers who served up the delicious cakes and tea. Your support made this...
Raising the roof (and sprucing up the loos)

Raising the roof (and sprucing up the loos)

Uffington Village Hall has had a bit of a glow-up over the last year! The toilets were completely refurbished earlier in the year and now provide an upgraded accessible loo plus two individual unisex loos, one with baby change facilities. This was made possible by...
We raised £327.54 for Macmillan!

We raised £327.54 for Macmillan!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Macmillan Coffee Morning! We’re thrilled to announce that we raised an amazing £327.54, which is a fantastic boost from last year. Around 35 people joined us, including many of our wonderful school...