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Persimmon champions sustainability with donation to local Didcot group
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £1,000 to Sustainable Didcot, a local environmental group, through its Community Champions programme. The donation supports the group’s initiatives such as repair cafes, clothing exchanges, and community workshops.
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Mixergy honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation
Oxfordshire-based Mixergy has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, recognising its groundbreaking smart hot water solutions. The company’s connected cylinders use machine learning to improve energy efficiency and support the UK’s transition to net zero.
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High Sheriff of Oxfordshire launches initiative to amplify young voices
John May CVO OBE DL, the new High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, has launched the ‘Hearing the Young Unheard’ initiative to spotlight the needs of young people. As part of this, a series of Big Breakfast Conversations are being held, including one in Chipping Norton focusing on the impact of domestic abuse on youth.
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Kelmscott Manor launches community poem and art events celebrating Morris’s legacy
Kelmscott Manor will host a vibrant summer programme celebrating William Morris through poetry, art, and community engagement. Poet Robert Seatter and visual artist Jessica Palmer lead the initiative, featuring a new exhibition, interactive 3-D model of the Manor, and creative workshops.
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Oxfordshire Business Awards reveal finalists for 2025 celebration of excellence
The Oxfordshire Business Awards has announced the finalists for its 29th annual event, recognising outstanding achievements across 11 categories. The Awards Dinner will take place in June at Oxford Brookes University, hosted by Matt Richardson.
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Oxfordshire Community Foundation marks 30 years of supporting local charities
Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is celebrating 30 years of tackling inequality and supporting grassroots charities across Oxfordshire. Since its founding in 1995, the charity has awarded over 4,500 grants totaling more than £20 million.
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World PoohSticks championships return to Oxfordshire with Allica Bank sponsorship
The Rotary Club of Abingdon has announced the 2025 World PoohSticks Championships will be held this May at Sandford Lock, Oxfordshire. Sponsored by Allica Bank, the event celebrates the classic game from A.A. Milne’s Pooh stories, drawing over 200 participants from around the world.
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DogFest 2025 and Agria Pet Insurance unite to champion animal welfare
The festival, expected to attract over 150,000 dog lovers, aims to raise funds and awareness for seven rescue organisations, supporting their work in rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.
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Oxford High School GDST team wins major award at global challenge
A team of Year 12 students from the school won the Entrepreneurial Innovator award at the Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit in Houston, USA. Competing in the Aerospace and Aviation category, they were the only European finalists.
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Kidney Care UK renews support for the 2025 British Transplant Games in Oxford
The charity, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has been a key partner in promoting organ donation and supporting transplant recipients for over a decade.
