Sobell House
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New bus route to link The Oxford Science Park and Oxford hospitals launches in May
A new orbital bus service will connect Oxford Science Park, major hospitals and Park & Ride sites from May. Service 600, operated by Oxford Bus Company, aims to improve transport links for commuters, patients and visitors across the city.
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Sleigh2Give smashes records with biggest toy collection in its 11-year history
Oxfordshire’s Sleigh2Give Christmas appeal has smashed its own record, collecting an estimated 8,000 gifts in its 11th year. Run by Didcot charity Play2Give, the campaign supported hospitals, charities and families, with surplus toys set to benefit young patients throughout 2026.
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Prime Suspect actor’s widow to run Oxford Half Marathon for Sobell House Hospice
Widow of Prime Suspect actor John Turner is running the Oxford Half Marathon in his memory, raising funds for Sobell House Hospice, which cared for him during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Iffley-based Hawkwell House Hotel hosting 1920s-themed New Year’s Eve charity gala
The proceeds from the event will be shared between Oxfordshire-based charities – Sobell House Hospice, SeeSaw, and Be Free Young Carers, and guests are encouraged to dress in vintage attire for the evening in the style of the Great Gatsby.
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It’s finally here! Giant ox sculptures to take over Oxford
A herd of more than 130 ox sculptures will take over Oxfordshire this Summer in ‘OxTrail’, an art event for the county. The huge art installation trail is being brought to the region by Sobell House Hospice charity and Wild in Art.
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Oxford Brookes University develops ‘grief and loss’ resources for school children for OxTrail
Oxford Brookes University has teamed up with Sobell House Hospice to develop educational and creative resources for school children to support difficult classroom discussions around grief and loss as part of this Summer’s OxTrail.
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Oxford Bus Company HQ welcomes Mini Ox Roxy ahead of OxTrail 2024
Oxford Bus Company welcomed a special guest to its Cowley depot this month ahead of the launch of one of the city’s most recognisable charity events in aid of Sobell House Hospice.
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Two Oxford Bus Company bus drivers to complete gruelling challenges for charity
Arif Khan is running his second London Marathon this month and Mark Temple is embarking on a half-iron-man contest in Somerset in July.
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Oxfordshire businesses back city’s huge OxTrail 2024 event
Oxford Bus Company, Oxford City Football Club, Blenheim Palace, Darcica and Bidwells are among the businesses supporting the ‘ox-traordinary’ sculpture trail by Sobell House Hospice.
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Sobell House publishes second cookbook with recipes from celebrities and local chefs
Following the success of its first cookbook in 2020, Sobell House has published the cookbook to raise awareness and funds for the hospice, and recognise the local businesses that have supported them over the years.
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Local restaurants share their top recipes in Sobell House hospice cookbook
Local restaurants have shared their top recipes in a new cookbook to raise vital funds for Sobell House hospice during the coronavirus pandemic.