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Improving Skills Course – February 2026
We have partnered with Abingdon & Witney College, National Careers Service, Enterprise Oxfordshire, DWP (Department for Work and Pensions), UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority), Williams Jet Tenders Ltd, and Community Catalysts to launch a new, FREE 7-week Improving Skills Course for over 19’s* – especially tailored for Berinsfield residents.
The course will launch in February 2026 and is part of a wider Oxfordshire programme to make the county a healthier and more equitable place for all. For Berinsfield, this means making more practical skills, professional training and further education opportunities available within the village so that residents do not need to rely on public transport for access.
So whether you want to upskill, gain knowledge about setting up your own business, prepare yourself to get back into the work place and more, please take a look at our course and see if there is anything you’d like to register for.
Most of the modules will be in person and take place at Williams Jet Tenders in Berinsfield on the Vogue Business Park, OX10 7LN from 6.30-8.30pm. Module 3 will be online.
There are more details on the Abingdon & Witney College website and you can email them at TheBerinsfieldProject@abingdon-witney.ac.uk with any questions.
*If you are 18 and interested in any of the modules, please do contact the College who can advise if there are any that you can attend.
Below is the programme outline with dates and subjects of the modules taking place.
| Time Frame and Dates of Modules | Module subjects | Organisations |
|---|---|---|
| 4 February 2026 | Week 1: Mindset and comfort zones (preparatory module) | Abingdon & Witney College |
| 11 February 2026 | Week 2: Communication and promoting yourself | Abingdon & Witney College, Community Catalysts |
| 25 February 2026 | Week 3: Earning money and working life | National Careers Service and DWP – Please note this will be online |
| 4 March 2026 | Week 4: Basic digital skills | Abingdon & Witney College |
| 11 March 2026 | Week 5: Careers and job advice | National Careers Service (online) |
| 18 March 2026 | Week 6: Starting your own business | Enterprise Oxfordshire |
| 25 March 2026 | Week 7: Improving your skills | UKAEA |
Berinsfield Welcome Sign
Thank you to everyone that came along to our drop in event with local artist Jo Acty to see the first design ideas for the new Welcome Sign.
We’re working through your feedback and Jo is speaking to those who couldn’t attend on the 27 January.
We will then present the design ideas to the Parish Council who will make the decision on the final design.
If you have any feedback on the design ideas you can email BerinsfieldGV@southandvale.gov.uk
Check back on this page for the latest updates and event details.
Community Calendar:
The Berinsfield Community Calendar highlights a range of activities and groups within the village. You can visit the Community Calendar on the The Berin Centre website.
Berinsfield Parish Council Facebook page:
Berinsfield Parish Council Facebook page – This link takes you to the Berinsfield Parish Council Facebook page where you can find out about local news and activities.
The Berinsfield Village Voice newsletter:
The Berinsfield Village Voice is a bi-monthly community newsletter that gets published online and hard copies are delivered to all households. Visit the Village Voice Facebook Page for the online version of the newsletter
