As part of Sobell House’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our art therapist, Rose Verney, has created a programme of art activities that anyone can do from home. The exercises and games can be adapted to whatever art materials you have available, even just a pen and paper, and no artistic talent or special skills … Continue reading Free creative resources in new ‘Art at Home’ series from Sobell House Hospice
Cherwell District Council – Free bike repairs sessions in Banbury and Kidlington
Dr Bike sessions have been arranged for Kidlington and Banbury There are two in Kidlington and 6 in Banbury at two locations. They offer free repairs (List of repairs are on the posters and anything not on there can be done at cost) for bikes. 05162 Dr Bike 2020 dates poster A4_Banbury 05162 Dr Bike … Continue reading Cherwell District Council – Free bike repairs sessions in Banbury and Kidlington
Active Oxfordshire – Support and Recovery Service for clubs, coaches and instructors
Active Oxfordshire We have launched a Support and Recovery service for sports and physical activity clubs and organisations delivering some form of physical activity. Please see here for more details: https://www.activeoxfordshire.org/covid-support-and-recovery-service
Youth Hostel Family Support Programme – open for applications
We know what it is like to paddle in the sea for the first time, to see the city skyline at night and to feel the sand between your toes. At YHA we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to travel to a new place, learn vital life skills and discover new … Continue reading Youth Hostel Family Support Programme – open for applications
Active Oxfordshire: Physical Activity Data – What is available and ways to use it
Active Oxfordshire is delighted to announce the latest in our webinar series: ‘Physical Activity Data: What is available and ways to use it’ NB: This is a change in title and content from the previously advertised webinar on this date. The webinar will take place from 2.00pm - 3.00pm on Friday 26th April. We will … Continue reading Active Oxfordshire: Physical Activity Data – What is available and ways to use it
Keep Britain Tidy – seeking Litter Heroes Ambassadors in local communities
Keep Britain Tidy is seeking new #LitterHeroes Ambassadors to join our volunteer programme and we need your help! During your work you may meet members of the public who want to volunteer and have a real passion for community engagement and keeping public spaces clean. We’d love you to encourage them to apply to join … Continue reading Keep Britain Tidy – seeking Litter Heroes Ambassadors in local communities
National Citizens Scheme – social action projects needed for young people this summer
National Citizen Service (NCS) in Oxfordshire is currently looking for fundraising, campaigning and volunteering projects for hundreds of teenagers across the county from July 15th- 23rd August. NCS is the government’s largest youth & community programme, enabling young people aged 15 - 17 to gain skills in; leadership, communication, teamwork & independence. Since NCS started … Continue reading National Citizens Scheme – social action projects needed for young people this summer
School Readiness Strategy – consultation open, please give your comments
School Readiness Strategy in Oxfordshire - Helping children to become confident, self-motivated and courageous lifelong learners. We would like a broad range of practitioners to contribute to this important debate and to a strategy which outlines Oxfordshire’s approach to ensuring children are ready for school and lifelong learning. We would like you to tell us … Continue reading School Readiness Strategy – consultation open, please give your comments
BBC Radio Oxford – ‘Shout Out Oxfordshire’, your chance to make a community appeal
BBC Radio Oxford is looking for local people who might like to make a community appeal to our listeners through our feature called ‘Shout Out Oxfordshire’. So far we have given over 20 community groups, clubs, charities, etc. the chance to make a 45 second appeal to our listeners, free of charge, which was repeated … Continue reading BBC Radio Oxford – ‘Shout Out Oxfordshire’, your chance to make a community appeal
Goring and Streatley – “Accessible by Train” to disabled visitors
MIGGS, the Mobility Issues Group for Goring and Streatley wants more mobility impaired people to enjoy the countryside of the Goring Gap, taking advantage of its accessible paths and visitor facilities and accessibility improvements recently introduced at Goring and Streatley railway station. The group, which in 2014 made a successful case for the installation of … Continue reading Goring and Streatley – “Accessible by Train” to disabled visitors
