Vale Of The White Horse District Council The Vale is a largely rural district consisting of 65 parishes and our three market towns of Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage. The Council faces the challenge of addressing the needs of residents in every town, village and rural dwelling across the Vale. Families North - London Families® is a free parenting magazine available in printed form throughout the areas we cover, as well as online on this website, or by post on subscription. Packed full of everything of interest to parents with young children, the printed editions of Families magazines include advertisements for local suppliers in each area.