Please see this really useful document that goes through in detail a lot of the current trends for both door step and cyber based crimes which are being targeted across many vulnerable groups of society & prevention through awareness is therefore a vital strand in combating scammers https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/about-us/publications-and-documents/little-book-big-scams/
Oxford Social Inclusion Cup 2017
Its that time of the year when we will doing our annual football tournament the Oxford Social Inclusion Cup, we hope that in some way we can use the power of football to bring the community together. We would love to hear from you if you wish to enter a team or wish to become … Continue reading Oxford Social Inclusion Cup 2017
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Study on social decision making
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Participate in research and earn money for yourself and for charities! We are looking for healthy participants for a three-part study on social decision-making. The study involves making choices in a simple computer task that result in good or bad outcomes for yourself or other people. This study consists of three parts: an … Continue reading VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Study on social decision making
Voluntary Sector Conference – Keeping Well, Keeping Happy 24th October 2017
You are invited to our sector conference on Tuesday 24th October 2017. This networking and information event is for anyone involved in the voluntary sector in Oxfordshire. The event is organised by OCVA and will focus on aspects of physical and mental wellbeing. Who should attend? Anyone who works in the voluntary sector in Oxfordshire. … Continue reading Voluntary Sector Conference – Keeping Well, Keeping Happy 24th October 2017
Fully Funded QCF Level 2 Diploma in Playwork in Banbury
We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding (subject to eligibility) to deliver a fully funded, QCF Level 2 Diploma in Playwork in Banbury starting in October 2017. The funding criteria means that we will be working with the following target groups; * Work Programme Returners * Long Term Unemployed * Those working in … Continue reading Fully Funded QCF Level 2 Diploma in Playwork in Banbury
Recruitment of Women for an Appetite Study at Oxford Brookes University
The Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health is conducting a study investigating the effects of a drink on appetite and food intake. We would like to enquire about the possibility of advertising our study, either through posters or a newsletter, to members of the Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action group to see if they would be interested … Continue reading Recruitment of Women for an Appetite Study at Oxford Brookes University
Rural Oxfordshire Network (RON) – Rural Isolation and Mental Health Event
You are invited 2nd event of the Rural Oxfordshire Network (RON). This networking forum is for those living and working in rural Oxfordshire. The event is organised by OCVA and partners including Community First Oxfordshire, the Diocese of Oxford, Volunteer Link Up and the Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils. This event will focus on rural … Continue reading Rural Oxfordshire Network (RON) – Rural Isolation and Mental Health Event
Cycling for the over 55s
Upcoming cycling sessions for people over 55 · Saturday 16th September from Rosehill Community Centre at 10am · Wednesday 27th September from Barton Pool, 10am · Sunday 15th October from Rosehill Community Centre at 10am · Friday 27th October from Barton Pool at 10am Please contact Jennifer 07764 950685 for more details
Bus ban in Queen Street OXFORD
Bus ban in Queen Street OXFORD Campaigning pensioners Oxfordshire NPC Group is asking groups interested in meeting with Cllr. Yvonne Constance, who deals with transport matters, to join them, Update and details in attachments. For more details contact: : john.paine@talktalk.net 01. Queen Street bus ban v.2 02. letter on CC meeting v.2
OCVA: Managers’ Breakfast
OCVA held our first informal managers event on Monday 11th September with breakfast together at our OCVA offices. This was an opportunity for managers within the Voluntary and Community Sector to network and share ideas and views, as well as gain support from each other. Everyone enjoyed starting the week sharing breakfast together and there … Continue reading OCVA: Managers’ Breakfast
