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Children’s health charity and toy company bring the healing power of play to young patients in Oxford
Starlight and Ravensburger have delivered over 7,000 therapeutic toys to John Radcliffe Hospital and paediatric teams nationwide. The toys support children’s emotional wellbeing, reduce anxiety during treatment, and fill critical gaps where hospitals lack budgets for play resources.
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Combating loneliness at Christmas with carols for the older generation at The Rivus in Wantage
The Rivus in Wantage is offering over 55s a supportive community during Christmas, with social clubs, festive events, and a carols evening this December to connect residents and locals in celebration.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates RAW and GAIL’s social enterprise partnership
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited RAW’s Oxfordshire base to celebrate its social mission and four-year partnership with GAIL’s. The visit showcased RAW’s employment impact, youth charity, and circular-economy work through the innovative GAIL’s Hub initiative.
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Oxfordshire innovation showcase at Westminster brings business and government together
A Westminster showcase brought together Oxfordshire businesses, researchers and councillors to highlight the region’s innovation strengths and the urgent need for improved power infrastructure, transport links and affordable housing to support the county’s fast-growing high-tech economy.
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Charity quiz night aims to raise £100,000 for Oxfordshire causes
A charity quiz night at Tap Social in Botley will support Raise25’s goal of raising £100,000 for twelve Oxfordshire charities. Match-funded tickets, prizes and the chance to meet local charities promise an evening of meaningful community fundraising.
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Oxford University part of NatWest’s new partnership drive to boost UK innovation
NatWest has partnered with four UK universities, expanding its Accelerator network with new hubs and strengthened support for innovation-led businesses. The bank has exceeded its 2025 growth target as new data shows exceptional turnover and survival rates among participating companies.
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Oxfordshire Libraries offer free food caddy bags to cut Christmas waste
Oxfordshire libraries are giving away free food waste caddy liners this December to help residents manage extra Christmas waste. The council hopes the scheme will encourage more recycling, cut costs and support environmental goals across the county.
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Staff at Oxford United’s official charity benefit from workplace wellbeing workshop
Oxford United in the Community staff received a tailored wellbeing workshop from psychotherapist Rebecca Lisi, equipping them with practical tools to manage stress and support the charity’s Match Fit campaign. The training forms part of a growing partnership under the Friends of the Community scheme.
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Local Businesses unite to celebrate World Kindness Day with gifts for new parents
Local businesses celebrated World Kindness Day by donating artisan gift bags to new parents at Chipping Norton’s maternity unit. Led by Tall Trees Care Home, the gesture brought joy, comfort, and a sense of community to families welcoming newborns.
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Nearly 70,000 drainage gullies cleaned as Oxfordshire accelerates countywide programme
Oxfordshire County Council has already cleaned nearly 70,000 gullies under its new drainage improvement programme. Doubling crew numbers and using advanced equipment, the county aims to clear all 145,000 gullies by March 2026 to improve flood resilience and road safety.
