Community & Charity
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Oxford Bus Company supports Thame Pride as community celebration returns
Oxford Bus Company supported this year’s Thame Pride with its rainbow-branded bus, event sponsorship and community engagement, highlighting its ongoing backing for Pride celebrations across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Bus Company driver completes epic Anfield-to-Kassam cycling challenge for Sobell House
Oxford Bus Company driver Mark Temple has completed a remarkable 10-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium, raising funds for Sobell House. The emotional endurance ride, undertaken in memory of loved ones cared for by the hospice, followed eight months of preparation and strong support from colleagues, friends and family.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club member completes 180-hole marathon charity challenge
Frilford Heath Golf Club member Aude Cazenave has completed an extraordinary 180-hole, three-day golfing challenge, raising more than £4,000 for Be Free Young Carers. The Summer Solstice Challenge, supported by fellow members, will directly fund services for young carers across Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire honours Armed Forces community with County Hall flag-raising ceremony
Military personnel, civic dignitaries and community leaders gathered at County Hall in Oxford as Oxfordshire County Council raised the Armed Forces Day flag, recognising the service and sacrifice of the county’s Armed Forces community ahead of national celebrations later this week.
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County Council approves £306k funding for 127-strong CAG Oxfordshire network
Oxfordshire County Council has approved £306,200 in funding for Community Action Groups Oxfordshire, enabling its network of 127 local groups to continue delivering environmental, social and community projects across the county for another year.
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Father’s Day without dad: Oxford woman’s journey through grief, love and remembrance
As Father’s Day approaches, Oxfordshire resident Nell Davies-Small reflects on losing her father to brain cancer, the challenges of growing up with grief, and how remembrance, love and support have helped her navigate life without him.
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 has been published, with Oxfordshire proudly represented by a number of individuals recognised for their exceptional contributions to their fields and their communities.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to host first-ever flower show this July
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host its first-ever flower show this July, combining floral art, military history and remembrance through installations inspired by its collections and new Lee Miller exhibition.
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Oxford Bus Company driver to cycle from Anfield to Kassam Stadium for Sobell House
An Oxford Bus Company driver is preparing to swap the driver’s seat for a bicycle saddle as he takes on a 24-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium in aid of Sobell House Hospice.
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Oxford Bus Company’s rainbow bus set to return to support Oxford Pride
Oxford Bus Company will once again support Oxford Pride this weekend, with its popular rainbow-branded electric bus leading the parade and helping less able-bodied attendees travel between key event locations.
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Thames Valley Police backs Oxford youth music project In-Spire Sounds with £7k grant
An Oxford youth music organisation has secured £7k from the Thames Valley Police Community Fund to expand programmes supporting young people at risk of exploitation, while showcasing participants’ talents through a newly released debut mixtape.
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Persimmon Charitable Foundation opens funding round with three £50k grants for youth employability charities
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has opened its latest funding round to support UK charities helping young people into work, with applications now open for projects focused on employability, social mobility and tackling disadvantage.
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Oxford City Farm celebrates 2026 Brand the Bus runner-up success
Oxford City Farm is celebrating after being named runner-up in the 2026 Brand the Bus competition, securing a £20k prize and a major opportunity to raise awareness of its community work across Oxfordshire.
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Bicester volunteer helps raise one of the first guide dog litters born in Oxfordshire
A Bicester volunteer is helping raise one of the first guide dog litters born in the South East as seven-week-old puppies begin the next stage of their journey towards becoming life-changing assistance dogs.
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Oxford City Farm named runner-up in Oxford Bus Company’s Brand the Bus competition
East Oxford’s Oxford City Farm has been named runner-up in the Brand the Bus competition, winning an enhanced £20k advertising package to boost awareness across the city.
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Oxford teen shares Buckingham Palace moment with Duke of Edinburgh at Gold Award celebration
An Oxford teenager has described a memorable personal exchange with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace after receiving his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award alongside thousands of achievers.