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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. 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.
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 |
| 18 March 2026 | Week 6: Starting your own business | Enterprise Oxfordshire |
| 25 March 2026 | Week 7: Improving your skills | UKAEA |
See the New Welcome Sign Designs!
Be the first to see the design ideas for the new Berinsfield Welcome Sign!
Join us on Tuesday 27 January anytime between 6-8pm at the Berinsfield Community Association.
At the event our Community Artist Jo Acty will present the draft welcome sign designs, showcasing the ideas and identity contributed by local residents through the community consultations held in November.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view the designs, provide final feedback, and help shape the version that will be presented to the Parish Council.
We’re aiming to have the new sign installed later in 2026 — with a community unveiling event to celebrate!
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
