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The 2020 ‘Be Supported’ Questionnaire for Children and Young People in Oxfordshire is now live. Children and young people are encouraged to complete the online questionnaire before the 9th February deadline, but in case the online version cannot be completed, please find attached a paper PDF version, which needs to be returned earlier – by…

Winter is traditionally the busiest time of year for the NHS, and so patients are being reminded to only use Emergency Departments in Oxford and Banbury in an emergency. There are a range of alternative options available for non-emergency situations to ensure you get the appropriate care you need, and save an unnecessary trip to…

If you’re unemployed, in a full-time or part-time job, or just looking to earn more money in a flexible way, then @popUPBusiness will help you make it happen!    The free business course shows you a new way of thinking and practical ways to get your business idea off the ground without spending any money….

In celebration of LGBT,  Faringdon will host several events. Faringdon Pride will start on the 8th of February with a a tea party in the Pump House, followed on the 21st of February by the showing of a film in the Regent Cinema. On the 29th of February the Pride event will conclude with a…

Bring along your crisp packets to the Information Centre in the Pump House for recycling and together we can save crisps packets from going to the landfill.

As a part of the Faringdon Town Council reuse and recycle campaign we will be holding a Clothes Swap Shop in the Old Town Hall on the 18th January 2020 from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information please contact [email protected]

There is no storm quite like an emotional storm, and the trauma of a separation from a loved one can be devastating and overwhelming. Some people say it feels as if the ground is falling away beneath their feet. It helps if you know there’s somewhere you can go right away for help: Citizens Advice….

Citizens Advice in South and Vale needs volunteers to help with: Reception duties in Abingdon, Henley and Thame Advisers in Abingdon and Didcot Head office administration in Abingdon IT support in Didcot and Thame Fundraising (from any location) Communications and website designers (from any location) We are a local charity providing free, confidential advice. Last…

Make your nominations for 2020 Community Awards, collect a form from the Faringdon Information Centre or download form

Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils are looking for volunteers to join a joint panel to help set councillors’ allowances. The Independent Remuneration Panel for councillors’ allowances consists of up to five members of the public who help determine how much money councillors from both councils receive for their time, while also…