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Oxfordshire Youth Services Awarded £634,000 Government Grant

Support for young people in Oxfordshire has received a major boost with a £634,347 grant from the government’s Local Youth Transformation Pilot. Oxfordshire County Council is one of a small number of local authorities still investing heavily in youth services, despite not being legally required to do so. The funding will help shape a sustainable model for youth support that could be adopted locally and nationally. Councillor Sean Gaul, Cabinet […]

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Sue Ryder to Expand Palliative Care Across South Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Healthcare charity Sue Ryder has been awarded a new NHS contract to expand its palliative and end-of-life care services across Reading, Wokingham, Newbury and South Oxfordshire from January 2026. The partnership with the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (NHS BOB ICB) aims to help more people living with life-limiting conditions access compassionate care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life, often in their own homes. […]

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Sobell House Hospice Raises Over £150,000 with OxTrail Auction

The Oxen sculptures that brought color and charm to Oxfordshire this summer have found new homes, raising over £150,000 for Sobell House Hospice. The "OxTrail" event, organised by Sobell House and Wild in Art, showcased 31 large and over 100 mini painted oxen throughout Oxford during July and August. On Friday, September 13th, an auction led by BBC’s Bargain Hunt star Thomas Forrester saw 47 of these unique sculptures sold […]

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Oxford Round Table Submits Application for 2024 Fireworks Display

Oxford’s annual fireworks event in South Park, organised by the Round Table, may return this November after the group submitted an application to Oxford City Council. Following last year’s event, which saw over 20,000 attendees and raised significant funds for local charities, the park experienced damage due to adverse weather and vehicle movement. Remedial work, funded by the Round Table, has recently been completed. This year’s application is currently undergoing […]

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Exhibition in Oxford gallery showcases art by people experiencing homelessness

Homeless Oxfordshire is pioneering a remarkable exhibition titled "Through Our Eyes" at the Fusion Arts Gallery in Gloucester Green, Oxford. This unique showcase features art created by individuals experiencing homelessness, offering a compelling glimpse into their lives and perspectives. The exhibition is designed to confront and challenge the stigma associated with homelessness by illustrating the inherent creativity and potential within everyone. Artworks on display are the result of art therapy […]

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Leading Oxford Children’s Author to kickstart city’s art trail designs at Westgate Christmas pop-up

Oxford's renowned artist and author, David Melling, known for the beloved Hugless Douglas children's book series, is set to paint one of the initial oxen for Oxford's upcoming OxTrail event. This unique experience will take place in a space specially designated for public viewing. From 18th to 21st December, locals and visitors at the Westgate Shopping Centre will have the rare opportunity to watch the highly esteemed artist bring to […]

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Deadline Approaching: Oxfordshire’s Chance to Shine in OxTrail 2024

Oxfordshire organisations have a unique opportunity to join OxTrail 2024, an innovative public art event, with sign-ups closing on December 1st. This is a chance for local entities to be part of Oxford’s first-ever public art trail and contribute to a significant community initiative. Last Opportunity for Local Engagement This event, supporting Sobell House Hospice, invites businesses, schools, and community groups to register by December 1st. Amelia Foster, CEO of […]

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Oxfam’s Cowley Superstore Extends a Warm Welcome with Extended Hours and Special Half-Term Offers

The renowned charity store is seeking volunteers to help accommodate new opening days and is presenting an array of activities and budget-friendly meals for kids this October half-term. Oxfam’s flagship superstore, centrally located off Garsington Road in Cowley, is excited to announce its extension to six days a week operational hours and a plethora of activities and offers, specially designed for the upcoming October half-term. This decision comes as a […]

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Schools Embark on Creative Journey to Design Oxen Herds for OxTrail Art Event

Oxfordshire welcomes a burst of creativity as local schools pledge their artistic talents to the anticipated OxTrail, a giant art sculpture event set to grace the city next year. Schools including Shiplake CE Primary School, Garsington CE Primary School, and Perpetual Childcare childminding services are among the first to join this vibrant initiative. These institutions are not just participants; their students and pre-schoolers will actively engage in fundraising activities to […]

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