Jacob Manuschka

1 week ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Jacob Manuschka

Oxfordshire County Council’s community partnership team. Top row from left - Laura Smith, Jacqui Bourton, Bianca Moss, and Carla Ward. Bottom row from left - Peter Byfield, Beverley Arnold, and James Read (Image: Oxfordshire County Council) A care team that provides a unique approach to supporting adults with additional needs has been nominated for a local award.

1 week ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Jacob Manuschka

Kelly Andrews during her skydive (Image: Oxford Hospitals Charity) Three friends have completed a skydive to celebrate their 25th birthdays and support Oxford Children’s Hospital. Kelly Andrews, Hannah, and Adam leapt from 10,000 ft in clear skies in April to raise money for Oxford Hospitals Charity. Ms Andrews, who works as an administrator at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, said she was motivated to take on the challenge after seeing the impact the charity has.

1 week ago | oxfordmail.co.uk | Jacob Manuschka

2 1/1 A flock of eight chickens have become the newest members of an Oxford primary school. St John Fisher Primary School in Littlemore has introduced the chickens as part of the its Cafod Live Simply accreditation, which encourages Catholic schools to live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor. The school is housing the chickens in a large walk-in run and a coop provided by a supportive family.

1 week ago | cotswoldjournal.co.uk | Jacob Manuschka

A Windrush Primary School pupil with a resident at Richmond Villages Witney (Image: Richmond Villages) Primary school pupils have helped a group of residents at a Witney retirement village to be active. The children from Windrush Primary School visited Richmond Villages Witney to celebrate National On Your Feet Day. Held on April 24, the day encourages people to break up their sitting time and get moving.

1 week ago | cotswoldjournal.co.uk | Jacob Manuschka

Southerndown Care Home residents with a member of staff during a trip to Bourton-on-the-water (Image: Barchester) A group of Chipping Norton care home residents had a "wonderful" time during a recent visit to Bourton-on-the-water. The Southerndown Care Home residents enjoyed a relaxing morning by the river, watching ducks, eating ice creams, and soaking up the sun. The care home said the outing was the "perfect way to cool down and make the most of the warm weather".