Community & Charity
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All adults in Oxford invited to take COVID-19 PCR tests
The decision to widen the availability of testing beyond the 18 to 29 year-old age group was taken after there was a 21 per cent increase in cases in those aged 30 to 59 in the last week.
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Enhanced government support to help bring down Oxford COVID cases
Oxford is to receive increased testing and help to maximise vaccine uptake, and people are advised to be cautious about non-essential travel in and out of the city.
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COVID-19 cases in Oxford is highest in south-east
At 629 per 100,000 population, the case rates in the city is over two and a half times the national average and at a similar level to what it was in the previous peak in January.
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City Council provides electric van to support community outreach groups
The electric van can be hired by community groups for just £24 a day with free insurance cover to nominated drivers from the community groups.
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Additional testing facilities in place in Oxford as cases in the city surge
Special arrangements for additional testing are being put in place in Oxford City, from this weekend, due to the recent rise in COVID cases in people aged under 30.
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A potted history of Banbury Star Cyclists’ Club on its 130th anniversary
Established in 1891, this friendly club promotes amateur cycling in Banbury and the surrounding areas by organising events for road cyclists of all abilities and disciplines.
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Cricket club gets electronic scoreboard from council grant
The club received more than £1,500 after pitching for funding from the Community Facilities Grant Scheme at West Oxfordshire District Council.
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Honours for services to the Church at Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral
Three Honorary Canons have been installed, and one Oxfordshire person admitted to the Order of St Frideswide, at the Christ Church Cathedral on 22 June.
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Ronald McDonald House Oxford receives generous donation of laundry supplies
The donation was from Newbury-based commercial laundry equipment specialist WASHCO, which provides installation and maintenance of industrial laundry equipment in the UK.
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Iconic Broad Street to become temporary pedestrian-friendly ‘Broad Meadow’
Wooden seating and planters made from local recyclable material will be installed, creating a safe and pleasant outdoor place for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy.
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Oxford University opens vaccination centre for students
All students, including postgraduates, can receive a vaccine from the centre at the University Club on Mansfield Road seven days a week until at least Sunday 04 July.
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Young adults account for half of all new COVID-19 cases in Oxfordshire
Those aged between 18 and 29 are being encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible and continue with twice-weekly testing as cases in the county continue to rise.
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Y.O.U Underwear launches pink collection for breast cancer charity
One pound (£1) of every purchase from the range will be donated to breast cancer charity Future Dreams, and an information leaflet about self-checking breasts will be included with every order.
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Oxfordshire SMEs encouraged to apply for Brexit support funding
The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice if your business has up to 500 employees and no more than £100 million annual turnover.
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Oxfordshire lockdown extension: COVID-19 on the rise in young people
Young people in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take all precautions not to contract COVID-19, get their vaccination as soon as it is offered and make sure they are regularly getting tested.
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District Councils awarded £405k for work on garden community projects
The funds, from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will be used to kick-start new studies and innovations needed in each community.