Community & Charity
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Abbey Meadow outdoor pool’s future secured despite spiralling energy costs
Families will be able to enjoy the outdoor pool and splash pad in Abingdon for the foreseable future even though running costs like oil to heat the pool have more than doubled.
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Nearly £600k allocated towards a new pavilion in Kingston Bagpuize
The parish council applied for the support fund to build the new facility, which is expected to cost £635,000. The remainder of the funds for the building will be met by the parish council.
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The Didcot Powerhouse Fund announces grant recipients for 2022
In its first year of grant giving, the fund has made grants totalling £95,508 to 17 organisations with amounts ranging from £400 to £13,000.
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City council launches May Morning public art Crowdfunder campaign
Artists from Oxford and its twinned cities will be commissioned, and competitions are being held in local communities to make artworks to be placed on Magdalen Bridge and surrounding areas.
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‘on form’ sculpture exhibition at Asthall Manor to return with splendour for 2022
Paying homage to the life of stone carvers and their dedication to their materials, the exhibition will feature 8 sculptors whose works have never been seen at Asthall before as well as some highly-acclaimed favourites.
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Yes, you can have get-togethers in Oxford city parks for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The City Council is offering the use of the city’s parks for residents who wish to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by holding picnics with groups of friends and family.
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Residents express frustration at Visa delays for Ukrainian refugees
Residents of North Moreton in the South Oxfordshire district have expressed their frustration with visa delays for Ukrainian refugees, after preparing homes for 45 refugees, but only housing one adult and two children so far.
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South and Vale councils step up to support Ukrainian refugees in their districts
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are redeploying staff across their organisations to ensure Ukrainian refugees moving to the districts get the support and help they need.
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Community-organised charity run returns and will be supporting Sue Ryder
The Chiltern Chase – a community-organised charity run – is back on Sunday 12 June 2022 and will be supporting Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire as a new charity partner.
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Call to raise funds for Sue Ryder during Platinum Jubilee weekend
Sue Ryder, which runs the Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub in South Oxfordshire, is asking local communities to come together to organise a Platinum Jubilee celebration and raise funds for local people needing their expert and compassionate care.
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New war memorial to be unveiled in Fernham village
The war memorial, to be unveiled by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mr Brian Buchan, on Sunday, 20 March 2022, is made of iron and has been designed to rust.
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Oxford City Council announces plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
At the centre of this will be a call for Oxford’s institutions and residents to plant trees for The Queen’s Green Canopy project.
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Sue Ryder calls on local runners to lace up their trainers for Reading Half Marathon
The Reading Half Marathon will see around 14,000 people take to the streets of the town on Sunday 03 April, with many raising vital funds for causes close to their hearts.
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Christmas Treecycling scheme raises £3,500 for Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub
The hub’s scheme, which took place last month, saw 220 real Christmas trees collected from people’s homes across South Oxfordshire after the festivities ended.
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Didcot charity Play2Give founder celebrates two decades of fundraising
Over 40 good causes and thousands of individuals in need have benefited from Andrew Baker’s two decades of fundraising and dedicated charitable work.
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Council and NHS staff across Oxfordshire thanked for their efforts during the pandemic
Council and NHS leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff across local authorities and the health and social care system for their tireless efforts throughout the pandemic.