As we move into the colder and darker months, we become acutely aware of the role we all have in looking out for vulnerable older people in our communities. Winter can be tough at any age, but it’s particularly challenging for older people who face additional health risks, and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation….
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Health and Wellbeing strategy for Oxfordshire: webinar & survey
Join our webinar to have your say on a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for Oxfordshire Healthwatch Oxfordshire is hosting a webinar on Thursday 9th November to enable people in Oxfordshire to find out more about a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for the county. The strategy, which is being produced by the Health and…
New grant to help people stay warm and fed this winter
A new food and warmth grant will help support people in our communities this winter who may otherwise struggle to afford essential things. Access to nutritious food and warm homes are basic necessities – but the ongoing impact of the pandemic on people’s finances, health and wellbeing has been further heightened by the cost-of-living…
Free parking days over Christmas shopping period
The Vale of White Horse is allowing Faringdon free parking days on the following Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas:– Saturday 2nd December– Saturday 9th December– Saturday 16th December Support Faringdon and shop local!
Faringdon Remembrance events
Please see below the details of Remembrance events in Faringdon in Partnership with Faringdon British Legion Remembrance Ceremony Sunday 12th November Parade starts at the Corn Exchange at 9:30am through the Market Place Service at All Saints’ from 10am Ceremony at the War Memorial at 10:45am 2 minutes silence at 11am Market place roads are…
Brown bin subscribers can leave out extra garden waste
Residents who are subscribed to the district council brown bin garden waste service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 30 October and 10 November. Householders will be able to put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin…
Job Vacancies at The Place
Early Years Worker x2, Faringdon – 238 Spurgeons is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the…
Oxfordshire County Council ask residents to comment on the new draft health and wellbeing strategy which is open for comment until 12 November
As a county, we’re facing challenges with an ageing population, increased demand for services, mental health and wellbeing concerns in young people and significant inequality in our health. A partnership across the county have been working to develop a strategy that gives power to our communities to help deliver what is needed to support people…
Fun for all the family this October half-term
A range of free and low-cost fun activities are available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include fun outdoor orienteering and events inside such as dance, sports, theatre and much more. Here’s a full run down of what’s on: Get…