Category: News
MP-May Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of my newsletter, which will be one of the ways I update you about my work as your representative. I would like to be writing to you in happier times but I hope that you and your loved ones are all safe and well. It has been a whirlwind since…
Citizens Advice article- How to handle suspicious and spam emails
Use new fast-track reporting for suspicious emails – Citizens Advice Scam emails, one of life’s most tiresome phenomena, are becoming so smooth and sophisticated that even computer experts can be deceived by them, and the rest of us are in constant danger of being taken for a ride. There is no need to feel isolated…
NHS healthcare over the May bank holiday weekend
During the bank holiday, Oxofrdshire’s healthcare partners would like to remind our residents and patients about the minor changes, to the following services: · 24/7 mental health helpline · Minor Injuries Units · GP practices · Community pharmacy services · Dental services Please see below for details on the different services: 24/7 mental health helpline…
HWRCs to reopen on 18th May
As you are aware Oxfordshire’s seven Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) have been shut to waste delivered by the public since 24 March 2020, following Government’s direction that everyone should stay home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Since then we have been working with the city and district councils to ensure excellent kerbside collection services…
Citizens Advice needs IT volunteers
Last year, our 160 volunteers in Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale helped 11,209 people to resolve their problems. Effective IT is absolutely essential to our service. We need more volunteers to help with IT support in Abingdon and Didcot (and remotely during lockdown). What you will do You will help staff and volunteers…
Faringdon Remembers
VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations on the 8th May 2020. Decorate your house red, white and blue and enjoy a picnic in your garden. Raise a glass for the “Nations Toast” at 3 pm and commemorate the end of WW2 by celebrating with your family whilst still observing social distancing. Tips and ideas for your…
Oxfordshire councils press release – Oxfordshire businesses urged to submit grant requests
Oxfordshire businesses urged to submit grant requests Businesses across Oxfordshire that are yet to submit their details for grant support in response to COVID-19 should do so as soon as possible, including those who already receive 100 per cent rate relief. Cherwell District Council, Oxford City Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse…
Names from the War Memorial
If anyone has a contact for the families of any of the following men from the Faringdon War Memorial please could you get in touch, thank you. [email protected] 07711424484 Gunner REGINALD WALTER FRANK LUCKETT Driver RAYMOND CHAPMAN Private CHARLES FREDERICK JACKSON Major PERCY PROCTOR Private JAMES PROCTOR