Bringing colour and activity to the streets of Cherwell
Residents in Kidlington, Bicester and Banbury are discovering a range of fun, interactive pavement…
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Countdown to half term hubs
Parents can now secure their children’s places at the half-term activity hubs, as the programme prepares to return following a summer of success.
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Bicester child wins AJ Bell Women’s Tour flag design competition
Bicester schoolboy Reuben Cooper, aged 10, has won this year’s AJ Bell Women’s Tour flag design competition.
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Festival fortnight brings a celebration of arts and creativity to Bicester
The curtain is about to go up on the fourth annual Bicester Festival, with two weeks of artistic and creative flair planned for the town from Saturday 11 to Sunday 26 September.
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Paralympic athlete helps kids get active
Children attending council-led school holiday hubs in north Oxfordshire have been treated to training sessions with a Team GB Paralympian.
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Female ride leaders inspiring more women to take to two wheels
Women in north Oxfordshire are being helped to get into cycling thanks to the creation of free, female-only bike rides in Cherwell.
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Harnessing nature’s healing powers
Residents in north Oxfordshire are being invited to connect with nature and look after wildlife with the help of some easy-to-use resources created by Cherwell District Council.
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Olympic inspired youngsters given opportunity to train with the nation’s best
Young people in Banbury are invited to attend free weekly bike sessions this summer, aimed at improving confidence, keeping active and having fun.
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Route revealed for prestigious Women’s Tour cycling race (Oxfordshire stage)
Residents between Bicester and Banbury will now be able to pick their spot, ready to cheer on elite riders when this year’s AJ Bell Women’s Tour comes to Oxfordshire on Monday 4 October.
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Volunteers recognised for outstanding contribution in Cherwell
A special awards ceremony has been held in Cherwell to celebrate the hard work of volunteers and groups who make a real difference in the community.
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Popular school holiday hubs reopen in time for the summer
Families in north Oxfordshire will once again be able to book children, aged five to eleven years old, onto council run school holiday hubs this summer.
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Walking Football’s coming home!
As football fever grips the nation, a new opportunity is coming to Banbury, helping even more people to take part in the national game.
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Residents warned against financial scams
Residents are being advised to be on their guard against criminals and scammers who continue to target communities in Oxfordshire.
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New programme helps Oxfordshire’s vulnerable residents move more
A new county-wide programme will support hundreds of Oxfordshire residents most affected by COVID-19 to move more and protect their health and wellbeing.
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Workplace spot checks to keep COVID at bay
Inspections to keep workers safe and the north Oxfordshire economy open are underway as more businesses reopen.
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Kids gearing up for re-Cycling scheme
Children in north Oxfordshire who don’t currently have a bike may soon be able ride off in style thanks to an innovative second-hand bicycle scheme.
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Inspiring others to give back to their community
North Oxfordshire’s community heroes are being celebrated this Volunteers’ Week (1 to 7 June 2021) as more people are encouraged to get involved in supporting their local organisations.
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Festive fortnight planned for Bicester
Bicester’s annual community arts festival will return this autumn with a vibrant programme of events and activities.
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Banbury residents invited to walk this way to wellbeing
Three new walking routes are coming to Banbury as part of the district council’s commitment to improving physical and mental wellbeing in the town.
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Leisure centre pass up for grabs by putting your best foot forward
Kidlington residents are into the final stretch of a project to co-design the village’s new walking routes.
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Popular school holiday hubs return for children most in need
Primary school pupils entitled to free school meals in North Oxfordshire are offered places at two holiday hubs over Easter.
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Observant officers not fooled by fake number plates
Cherwell District Council’s eagle-eyed community safety team catch alleged illegal scrap metal dealers in the act.
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Leisure centres spring into action
Residents can now work out, swim, and take outdoor classes at council-owned leisure centres in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington.
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Leader's statement in advance of National Day of Reflection
On Tuesday 23 March, the council will be joining the rest of the UK in marking a year since the first national lockdown.
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Banbury to host prestigious Women’s Tour cycling race finish 2021
Banbury residents will welcome the world’s best cyclists when the town hosts the finish of this year’s opening Women’s Tour stage on Monday 4 October it was announced today.
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New tool developed to make sure no residents fall through the gaps
An intuitive piece of software has been developed, giving detailed information about the population of north Oxfordshire, to enable a more tailored approach to service provision in the area.
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Don’t let COVID stop you taking control of your diabetes
Residents in Cherwell are being given all the tools to change their lifestyles and help manage their Type 2 Diabetes, even during COVID-19.
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New cycling and walking plan to start for Banbury
Residents of Banbury are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town with planning work starting soon.
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Volunteers win international COVID response award
The community response to the pandemic received high praise this Monday, as a council-funded organisation scooped an international award.
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New project launches to make Bicester wilder
A new 18-month project has been launched, bringing people and nature together creating a greener, healthier and wilder Bicester.
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Kidlington community helps guide wellbeing project through COVID and beyond
The K5 Better Together partnership has lived up to its name, gathering members from an array of different community groups online for the project’s first annual stakeholder meeting.
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High river levels in Cherwell
Rain and snowfall have led to higher river levels than normal in Cherwell district over a prolonged period of time -and much colder and potentially snowy weather is in the forecast for…
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Residents in north Oxfordshire should not go cold and hungry this winter
Residents in Cherwell district who need help to buy food and heat their homes this winter can now apply for the Winter Support Grant Scheme.
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Kidlington families explore new ways to wellbeing
Kidlington residents are being invited to use their daily exercise by testing out seven new walking routes in the village.
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Don’t go out warns public health chief as COVID cases hit stark new heights
People in Oxfordshire are being urged to stay at home, avoid mixing with other households, and abide by the lockdown rules to the letter to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the county.
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Community Nature Plan approved for future generations
An update on Cherwell’s Community Nature Plan has been approved, reaffirming a strong commitment to the natural environment for people and wildlife in north Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire people urged to abide by national lockdown rules
Steep rises throughout the country including a doubling of cases in Oxfordshire in the space of a fortnight has prompted the government to place the nation into a third lockdown from January 5.
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Cherwell joins neighbours in tier 4, with people told to stay at home
Steep rises in COVID-19 cases in north Oxfordshire have prompted the government to place the district into the new tier 4 level of restrictions from Boxing Day.
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Record numbers book in to see Dr Bike
A bicycle maintenance scheme, offering free repairs to encourage more people onto two wheels, has fixed more than three hundred bikes during 2020.
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Oxfordshire gets set to move to high COVID alert level
People in Oxfordshire are being urged to continue the good work that has helped reduce COVID cases during November when national lockdown is lifted and new local restrictions are introduced.
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Bicester volunteers’ network stronger than ever
Community groups from across Bicester have shared their experiences of operating during COVID-19 at the town’s bi-annual volunteers’ forum.
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Bicester shares in million-pound plans to boost walking and cycling
Bicester has been named as one of three areas to benefit from a £2.98 million cash boost to improve active travel options and support local economic recovery over the coming months.
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Leisure centres close under new national restrictions
Leisure centres and sports facilities in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington have closed to the general public as the national four-week lockdown begins today, Thursday 5 November.
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Call to claim funding for local food banks
Local food banks in Cherwell stand to benefit from a share of £70,000 in government grant funding.
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New programme offers mental health boost for primary school children
Children in Cherwell are being offered a new six-week support programme to help look after their mental health.
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Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Help will be available to those who need it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives.
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Oxford city officially moved to ‘high’ COVID alert level
Oxford will be moved into the government’s ‘high’ or tier 2 alert level after a further rise in cases of COVID-19 – meaning that the city’s residents will need to abide…
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Reducing food insecurity
Cherwell District Council has welcomed the opportunity to continue its longstanding work on holiday hunger as it distributes £116,326 in government grant funding.
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Oxfordshire close to ‘high’ COVID-19 alert level
People in Oxfordshire are being advised to be extra vigilant, particularly over half-term, as cases of coronavirus continue to spread across the county.
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Cherwell leads the way as Street Tag goes county-wide
A smart-phone app piloted in Cherwell, helping people to become more physically active, is being rolled out across Oxfordshire.
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Bicester’s creative flame burns brightly as annual arts festival returns
Last weekend (Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September), the curtain was raised on the third annual Bicester Festival, with the theme ‘fire, keeping the flame alive’.
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Virtual Festival Keeps the Creative Flame Alive!
Creativity, performance and dance will take centre stage this weekend as Bicester’s annual arts festival returns for an online edition with the theme ‘fire – keeping the flame…
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New COVID grant launched to help tackle food poverty in Cherwell
Community groups in Cherwell are being encouraged to apply for a new grant to help residents struggling in the wake of COVID-19, to access food and essential supplies.
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The Great British September Clean – get involved!
Residents of north Oxfordshire who are keen to keep their neighbourhood neat and tidy are being offered help.
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Graven Hill residents benefit from community house project
A pioneering initiative helping the first residents of new housing developments to form a sense of community, has been rolled out in Graven Hill.
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Virtual Volunteer Fair set for September
Calling residents of Cherwell who have been giving thought to volunteering
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Play today and win a stay with the Cherwell Community Lottery
Residents in north Oxfordshire have for more than a year been enjoying taking part in the Cherwell Community Lottery
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Solidarity with our Armed Forces
Serving troops and veterans deserve support and recognition in civilian workplaces, the council says, as it celebrates receiving a silver award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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Hundreds of families getting back in the FAST lane
Families in Cherwell will be able to start using their FAST cards again from Saturday (25 July), giving access to big savings on health and wellbeing activities in the district.
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Residents asked to donate their spare bikes to NHS and social care heroes
Unused bikes are being tuned-up and handed out free of charge to NHS and social care staff living and working in Cherwell.
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Volunteers’ Week: Jerry's story
It's Volunteers’ Week, so we are celebrating the fantastic efforts of some of the people who give their time to help their community.
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Volunteers’ Week: Kate's story
It's Volunteers’ Week, so we are celebrating the fantastic efforts of some of the people who give their time to help their community.
