Latest News from oxonrcc.org.uk http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:08:32 GMT On 13 June, members of the Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership (ORHP) celebrated the completion of its 500th new affordable home, built by Sovereign Housing Association in Kingston Bapguize. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshires-500th-new-affordable-home-completed http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshires-500th-new-affordable-home-completed Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:25:20 GMT We are looking for someone to join our community development team to have specific responsibility for advising and supporting local communities wishing to develop community led plans. You will also he... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-development-worker--community-led-planning--vacancy http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-development-worker--community-led-planning--vacancy Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:35:50 GMT Healthwatch require an Information and Advice Officer to work in the team. The role is focussed primarily upon the provision of an information and advice service to patients, service users and the wid... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/healthwatch-oxfordshire-vacancies http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/healthwatch-oxfordshire-vacancies Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:51:18 GMT ORCC's latest policy bulletin is now available! http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter Thu, 30 May 2013 15:30:54 GMT The Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership invites you to help us celebrate this landmark achievement! http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/500-new-affordable-homes-in-10-years http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/500-new-affordable-homes-in-10-years Wed, 29 May 2013 12:37:04 GMT ORCC launches a new guide to help you through the process. The role of the village pub as a vibrant social centre at the heart of the community is as important as ever, but the future of the pub in... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/want-to-save-your-local-pub- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/want-to-save-your-local-pub- Thu, 23 May 2013 16:07:22 GMT The Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Action Group are a group of volunteers made up of members of the rural community and Police who work together to address community needs and solve issues identified by ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/banbury-nag-survey-is-launched http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/banbury-nag-survey-is-launched Wed, 22 May 2013 10:31:18 GMT ORCC is ready to help communities across Oxfordshire to tap into the £9.5m funding pot launched by the Government on 1st May for Neighbourhood Plans. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-funding-for-neighbourhood-planning http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-funding-for-neighbourhood-planning Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:04 GMT Free learning and support for dementia in communities. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/make-your-community-more-dementia-friendly http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/make-your-community-more-dementia-friendly Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:24:50 GMT It's been a busy few months for the Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership. Read the latest Newsletter http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/5-new-affordable-housing-schemes--53-new-homes http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/5-new-affordable-housing-schemes--53-new-homes Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:16:29 GMT Preparing and sharing food is a great way to bring together people from different walks of life within your community, so ORCC has produced a ‘toolkit’ guide to give you the information and inspiratio... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-food---a-recipe-for-success http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-food---a-recipe-for-success Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:45:43 GMT The Woodland Trust has 4000 free tree packs to give away to school, community and youth groups this autumn. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/free-trees-for-communities http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/free-trees-for-communities Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:06:40 GMT 22 delegates joined the latest Community Led Planning workshop in March at Kirtlington for a lively debate on community expectation as part of the CLP process. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/raised-expectations http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/raised-expectations Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:02:59 GMT Does this sound like you? ”Stronger communities - with more active citizens working together to tackle their problems.” http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/clp-funding http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/clp-funding Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:52:25 GMT Planning a tidy up or litter pick in your community or want to know more about keeping your community clean? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/resources-from-keep-britain-tidy http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/resources-from-keep-britain-tidy Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:49:18 GMT Would you like help to involve your community in greening or cleaning up your local area? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rhs-support http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rhs-support Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:46:51 GMT Topic sheets from Emergency Planning guidance to Community Food Growing are available from ACRE (Action for Communities in Rural England). http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/acre-topic-sheets http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/acre-topic-sheets Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:44:15 GMT Help is on hand from Volunteer Link Up for those who want to know more about Good Neighbour Schemes. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/good-neighbour-schemes http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/good-neighbour-schemes Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:41:30 GMT Don’t forget ORCC can help. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/more-about-np http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/more-about-np Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:32:58 GMT South Stoke has recently celebrated a double success - a brand new village shop and new playground equipment. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-help-south-stoke-set-up-oxfordshires-20th-community-shop http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-help-south-stoke-set-up-oxfordshires-20th-community-shop Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:12:52 GMT Oxfordshire Rural Community Council are pleased to announce that Oxfordshire County Council has appointed them to provide interim Healthwatch arrangements while the procurement process for a permanent... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/interim-healthwatch-arrangements http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/interim-healthwatch-arrangements Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:53:31 GMT Romey Jameson steps down from her role as coordinator of the Warborough and Shillingford Surgery Car service http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/49-years-of-community-service http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/49-years-of-community-service Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:53:47 GMT SeeSaw charity benefits from the prize donated by winner of draw. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/it-pays-to-take-part http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/it-pays-to-take-part Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:58:58 GMT ORCC’s new membership scheme started on 1 April with the launch of the Members’ Area on the website where paid-up members will be able to access the bi-monthly ORCC Bulletin, ORCC's Policy Update, det... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/have-you-renewed-your-orcc-membership- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/have-you-renewed-your-orcc-membership- Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:29:40 GMT The third round for the RCBF is now open between 22 March and 24 May 2013. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rcbf-third-round http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rcbf-third-round Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:45:28 GMT ORCC's March 2013 Policy and News Bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policy--news--consultationsmarch2013 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policy--news--consultationsmarch2013 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:14:58 GMT ORCC’s board of trustee member Karen Woolley with the West Oxfordshire Business Award Finalist certificate which she collected at a celebratory event held at Heythrop Park on 8 March. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-at-west-oxfordshire-business-award-ceremony http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-at-west-oxfordshire-business-award-ceremony Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:34:42 GMT Several developments are taking shape, which is good news for residents looking for an affordable home. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/housing-news-from-south-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/housing-news-from-south-oxfordshire Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:11:58 GMT Volunteer Connect is now operating a Community Transport Scheme throughout the Cherwell area. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-helps-support-new-community-transport-scheme http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-helps-support-new-community-transport-scheme Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:57:57 GMT ORCC is running a free evening workshop on how to involve your village in a Community Led Plan on Tuesday 19th March 2013 at Kirtlington Village Hall. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/clp-event-2013 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/clp-event-2013 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:24:22 GMT Do you want to help your community become more dementia-friendly? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/dementia-friendly-communities http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/dementia-friendly-communities Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:33:37 GMT ORCC has been shortlisted in the Blenheim Palace Rural Business Award category http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-shortlisted-for-west-oxfordshire-business-awards http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-shortlisted-for-west-oxfordshire-business-awards Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:28:16 GMT West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) and Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action (OCVA) are running an early evening Funding Fair on Tuesday 5 March, 5-8 pm, to coincide with the funding window... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/evening-funding-fair http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/evening-funding-fair Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:04:07 GMT An opportunity to network with other people who work in the voluntary and community sector, hear all the news about policy updates from the Council and voluntary sector representatives and learn about... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/voluntary-and-community-sector-forum http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/voluntary-and-community-sector-forum Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:13:31 GMT Please help us by taking part in a short independent customer survey... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/have-your-say-and-the-chance-to-win--50 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/have-your-say-and-the-chance-to-win--50 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:44:33 GMT Tuesday 9th April from 2-4 pm at Yarnton Village Hall. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/workshop-on-electronic-booking-software-for-community-halls http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/workshop-on-electronic-booking-software-for-community-halls Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:13:53 GMT A look back at 2012 and a look ahead to 2013 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-year-in-rural-affordable-housing http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-year-in-rural-affordable-housing Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:40:31 GMT ORCC's January 2013 Policy and News Bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policyjan2013--news--consultations http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policyjan2013--news--consultations Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:18:46 GMT Latest Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership development comes a step closer to reality http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-affordable-homes-for-weston http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-affordable-homes-for-weston Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:21:04 GMT Free membership (worth £24) of the bulk oil buying scheme is available to households where people need to stay extra warm because of age or poor health and who find it hard to pay for their heating oi... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/warm-homes--healthy-people http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/warm-homes--healthy-people Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:01:11 GMT Aon are please to donate £1000 to Little Milton as the winners of the prize draw that finished in September. The prize draw was open to all village halls that received a quote from Aon between April a... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/aon-donates-1-000-to-little-milton-village-hall http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/aon-donates-1-000-to-little-milton-village-hall Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:26:48 GMT On Tuesday 5th February 2013 at Dorchester-on-Thames village hall, this free, one-day workshop is for parish councils and neighbourhood forums that have decided to produce a neighbourhood plan but hav... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/np-workshop-2013 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/np-workshop-2013 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:47:41 GMT Lynne Newin, ORCC’s Community Halls Adviser, worked with Norah Lunn, Secretary of Grove Village Hall through the process of applying for funding for work to be carried out to make improvements to the ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-helps-with-grove-village-halls-kitchen http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-helps-with-grove-village-halls-kitchen Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:10:19 GMT It is no accident that the recently published Sibfords Plan is an interesting and informative Community Led Plan. For instance… did you know… there are over 100 businesses in the Sibfords with hal... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/sibfords-economy http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/sibfords-economy Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:17:36 GMT The Prime Minister, David Cameron and ORCC’s Emily Lewis recently attended an event in Witney for people to hear what living well with dementia means. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/living-with-dementia-event http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/living-with-dementia-event Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:25:12 GMT Steeple Aston affordable housing development takes a step closer http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-long-and-winding-road http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-long-and-winding-road Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:25:50 GMT John Howell MP met with founders and users of ORCC Community Bulk Oil Buying Scheme, an ethical social enterprise helping householders using heating oil to save money and reduce transport needs and ga... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/mp-endorses-oxfordshire-community-based-oil-buying-scheme http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/mp-endorses-oxfordshire-community-based-oil-buying-scheme Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:49:34 GMT Does your local community building struggle to keep the heat in during the chilly winter months? Would you like to see it becoming warmer and more welcoming AND costing less money to run? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/keeping-the-heat-in http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/keeping-the-heat-in Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:29:27 GMT On Wednesday 19th September, a party was held at the URC hall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wheatley Care, the organisation that provides transport for people who, for one reason or another fin... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-support-wheatley-care-transport-scheme http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-support-wheatley-care-transport-scheme Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:05:18 GMT The Oxfordshire Community Woodfuel Programme is a new initiative run by the Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment and several partner organisations including ORCC. It aims to help local communities to ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-wood-fuel-programme-is-under-way- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-wood-fuel-programme-is-under-way- Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:19:00 GMT For all the news in the community transport world, see the latest newsletter. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-community-transport-newsletter-available http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-community-transport-newsletter-available Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:08:47 GMT ORCC's October 2012 Policy and News Bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policy--news--consultationsoctober2012 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policy--news--consultationsoctober2012 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:11:55 GMT Checkendon Village hall celebrated the completion of their Centenary renovation project with a lunch to honour grant providers, trustees, volunteers, members of the local community and contractors. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-helps-checkendon-village-hall http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-helps-checkendon-village-hall Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:25:25 GMT Eighty delegates attend the Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership Conference. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/flying-the-flag-for-rural-housing http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/flying-the-flag-for-rural-housing Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:44:57 GMT One evening, 300 ideas, 33 volunteers and Freeland is ready to start a Community Led Plan. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/freeland-plan http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/freeland-plan Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:54:51 GMT OPFA's AGM will take place on Wednesday 17 October at 7.15 pm at Holton Village Hall. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-playing-fields-association-annual-general-meeting http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-playing-fields-association-annual-general-meeting Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:01:02 GMT We can provide you with a complete package of professional support to enable you to create a Neighbourhood Plan for your community. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/neighbourhood-planning-support http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/neighbourhood-planning-support Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:06:44 GMT A networking event on Saturday 6 October for OAYP affiliated clubs, new clubs, groups and parish councils who are considering setting up a youth club. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/youth-clubs-together http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/youth-clubs-together Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:20:34 GMT Pressure from ORCC has secured seven extra parking spaces for volunteer drivers at the JR. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/extra-parking-spaces-for-volunteer-drivers-at-the-hospital http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/extra-parking-spaces-for-volunteer-drivers-at-the-hospital Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:51:13 GMT Come and join Lights Up which starts on 9 October in Chipping Norton. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-arts-club-for-people-with-dementia-and-their-carers http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-arts-club-for-people-with-dementia-and-their-carers Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:08:01 GMT Government announces measures aimed at kick-starting the housing industry http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-boost-for-affordable-housing- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-boost-for-affordable-housing- Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:37:29 GMT Experience Oxfordshire is seeking to appoint a new chair of its board. Experience Oxfordshire is the county’s cultural and tourism development agency, currently operating under the brands Oxford Inspi... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/experience-oxfordshire---chair-of-board http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/experience-oxfordshire---chair-of-board Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:14:46 GMT Are you interested in local food? If so come to a networking event on 13th September from 7pm to 9pm at Horspath Village Hall. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/local-food--local-solutions http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/local-food--local-solutions Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:38:58 GMT ORCC's August 2012 Policy and News Bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policy--news--consultations http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/policy--news--consultations Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:32:53 GMT Are you working in rural communities on inclusion? The Rural Inclusion Group has core members from interested organisations in Oxfordshire. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-inclusion-group http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-inclusion-group Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:00:52 GMT Healthwatch Oxfordshire Development Consortium are seeking an experienced project manager and bid writer to work on a freelance basis to give support towards the implementation of the Local Healthwatc... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/project-manager-healthwatch http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/project-manager-healthwatch Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:49:11 GMT People involved with and those interested in community cafes, markets and coffee mornings came together for a networking event on 12 July. The event was organised by ORCC and OCVA as part of the one y... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/get-together-through-food-event http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/get-together-through-food-event Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:16:23 GMT The Localism Act has given communities and neighbourhoods a new set of tools to help them influence the decision that affect the planning of the areas in which they live. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/np-support http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/np-support Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:47:52 GMT Would you like your community hall to be more energy efficient? Are you worried about energy bills spiralling out of control? The Environmental Information Exchange (EiE), funded by the Trust for Ox... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/energy-training-workshops-for-village-halls-and-community-centres http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/energy-training-workshops-for-village-halls-and-community-centres Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:21:01 GMT TOE2’s administrator Fiona Danks carried the Olympic Torch along the Cowley Road, Oxford on the evening of Monday 9th July as part of Oxfordshire Olympic celebrations. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/trust-for-oxfordshire-bears-the-torch http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/trust-for-oxfordshire-bears-the-torch Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:05:02 GMT Newly refurbished community centre officially opened by His Grace the Duke of Marlborough on Friday 29th June 2012. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/woodstock-community-centre-opened http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/woodstock-community-centre-opened Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:03:13 GMT Representatives of Woodcote Community Centre Association were presented with a cheque for £250 by Lynne Newin, Community Halls Adviser of ORCC after becoming the winners of a draw run by their Village... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/woodcote-community-centre http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/woodcote-community-centre Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:39:53 GMT Read ORCC's latest policy and news bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/whats-been-happening- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/whats-been-happening- Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:37:35 GMT Join us at 10am on 12 July in Sandford to be inspired about community café type activities. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-cafe http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-cafe Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:21:05 GMT The Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership adds to its track record in delivering much-needed new homes for local people http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-affordable-housing-development-opens-in-langford http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-affordable-housing-development-opens-in-langford Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:46:24 GMT Both Goring and Garsington village halls have had improvements made to their buildings. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-two-south-oxfordshire-community-halls http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-two-south-oxfordshire-community-halls Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:10:56 GMT On 19th May, Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association held a skate park workshop in conjunction with Chalgrove Youth Forum, following on from a very successful youth led project in Chalgrove to extend t... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-playing-fields-association-skate-park-workshop http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-playing-fields-association-skate-park-workshop Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:30:40 GMT A new report states that government policy reforms ‘will impact disproportionately on rural areas.' http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-housing-at-a-time-of-economic-change http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-housing-at-a-time-of-economic-change Wed, 23 May 2012 13:27:35 GMT The free community website set to speed up the rural ‘grapevine’ and bring villages closer together http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/village-friend http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/village-friend Tue, 22 May 2012 12:27:26 GMT Efforts to preserve a 'picture postcard' countryside are turning rural villages into wealthy ghettos, claims a rural housing expert. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/villages-becoming-ghettos-for-rich http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/villages-becoming-ghettos-for-rich Mon, 14 May 2012 14:28:30 GMT New resource from Community Action Groups Oxfordshire and the Oxfordshire Low Carbon Hub http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/low-carbon-communities-handbook-launched http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/low-carbon-communities-handbook-launched Wed, 09 May 2012 13:10:28 GMT People living in Oxfordshire are being given the chance to attend a unique summer garden party to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Four thousand guests, together with The Queen and The Duke of ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-residents-invited-to-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-garden-party http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-residents-invited-to-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-garden-party Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:43:14 GMT Keep up to date with government legislation, consultations and local and national news that will have an impact on Oxfordshire's rural communities http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-orcc-policy-bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-orcc-policy-bulletin Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:21:35 GMT The new toolkit for Community Led Planning provides step-by-step guidance for communities who want to take action and produce a holistic plan that will guarantee the sustainability and wellbeing of th... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-clp-toolkit http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-clp-toolkit Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:55:47 GMT The recent publication of the Mary Portas Review on the future for the High Street has drawn attention to how small towns will maintain their vibrancy and coincides with the ending of SEEDA’s Small Ru... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-the-small-rural-towns-programme-in-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-the-small-rural-towns-programme-in-oxfordshire Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:03:00 GMT The government this week published the revised National Planning Policy Framework http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/planning-changes--an-opportunity-for-affordable-housing- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/planning-changes--an-opportunity-for-affordable-housing- Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:49 GMT 43 delegates from across the county gathered at Carterton Community Centre on Tuesday 17th Jan 2012 to hear about the achievements of the small rural towns programme. The programme, funded by The Regi... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-the-small-rural-towns-programme--srtp- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-the-small-rural-towns-programme--srtp- Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:58:03 GMT The bulk oil-buying scheme now has a direct telephone line - 01865 733214. The office hours are Monday-Thursday 9 am to 4.30 pm. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-tradings-oil-buying-direct-line http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-tradings-oil-buying-direct-line Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:16:31 GMT From Housing Needs Surveys to landowner discussions and completed developments, The Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership has had a busy few months http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/affordable-housing--whats-happening-in-oxfordshire- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/affordable-housing--whats-happening-in-oxfordshire- Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:01:16 GMT Thanks to funds from a new Department of Health scheme called WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE, ORCC Trading can offer one year’s FREE membership of the Community bulk oil buying scheme to 250 vulnerable peo... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/250-free-memberships-of-oil-scheme http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/250-free-memberships-of-oil-scheme Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:02:01 GMT Keep up to date with government legislation, consultations and local and national news that will have an impact on Oxfordshire's rural communities http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-orcc-policy-and-news-bulletin http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-orcc-policy-and-news-bulletin Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:49:49 GMT The Oxfordshire Village Shop of the Year Competition 2011 was judged during December and we are delighted to announce the results as follows: http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/village-shop-of-the-year-competition-2011 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/village-shop-of-the-year-competition-2011 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:06:31 GMT Are you a community that breaks out in a cold sweat or runs for the hills every time the phrase ‘social media’ is thrown around? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/beths-blog http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/beths-blog Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:10:19 GMT In recent days ORCC Trading's bulk oil buying scheme has featured on Radio Oxford , BBC Oxford TV News and in the Oxford Mail. Linda Watson, ORCC Chief Executive, Chris Pomfret, Scheme Negotiator and... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-hits-the-headlines http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-hits-the-headlines Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:05:32 GMT The times may be challenging but the ORHP continues to deliver much needed affordable homes http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership-newsletter http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership-newsletter Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:33:25 GMT ORCC Trading's community bulk oil-buying scheme has proved such a success that it is spreading rapidly across the whole of England. Other Rural Community Councils have been so impressed that they are ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-heads-for-national-coverage http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-heads-for-national-coverage Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:37:15 GMT Kirtlington start the new year with a Published Community Led Plan setting out their resolutions for future years to come. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/kirtlington-plan http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/kirtlington-plan Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:44:58 GMT But a National Housing Federation report reveals that the average home in Oxfordshire now costs £311,944- 13.8 times average earnings http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-new-home http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-new-home Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:54:41 GMT On Sunday 11 December Great Haseley held their special Christmas edition of their farmers market. Held every second Sunday of the month, the farmers market gives local producers the opportunity to sh... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/great-haseley-s-farmers-market http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/great-haseley-s-farmers-market Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:18:47 GMT The Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF) is designed to provide funding for community groups to carry out energy efficiency assessments and renewable energy feasibility studies. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-government-community-energy-fund http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-government-community-energy-fund Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:42:17 GMT Over 100 people gathered together for wine and nibbles at a lively open evening in Stonesfield Village Hall back in October. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/stonesfield-show-support-for-community-led-plan-- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/stonesfield-show-support-for-community-led-plan-- Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:44:58 GMT Say 'no' to slippery paths this winter! http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rock-salt-bulk-buying-group http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rock-salt-bulk-buying-group Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:10:01 GMT The West Oxfordshire Business Awards (WOBA) offer a fantastic way for local businesses in the area to celebrate their success and raise their profile by recognising and rewarding their achievements. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrate-your-west-oxfordshire-business-success- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrate-your-west-oxfordshire-business-success- Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:48:21 GMT ORCC has published its response to the County Council review of library service provision calling for improved access to the service for everyone in Oxfordshire’s rural areas, not just those in commun... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/improve-rural-access-to-the-library-service-for-all--urges-orcc http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/improve-rural-access-to-the-library-service-for-all--urges-orcc Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:59:03 GMT When Alison gets up in the morning she isn’t sure who she is or where she is. Roused by a loving voice, guided gently through her breakfast and daily routine, she later goes out for a walk along roads... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/dementia-care http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/dementia-care Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:32:17 GMT ORCC Trading’s last oil order was the biggest yet, as members got their tanks topped up ready for the winter. In total, we ordered over 110,000 litres of oil, at a price 4.03p per litre lower than the... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-members-make-great-savings http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-members-make-great-savings Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:36:30 GMT Research by Shelter reveals ordinary working families face unaffordable private rents in 55% of local authorities in England http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-report-highlights-unaffordable-rents http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-report-highlights-unaffordable-rents Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:40:25 GMT Support the outreach work in South Buckinghamshire’s and South Oxfordshire’s villages and towns. How we receive our television signal is changing. In the southern areas of Buckinghamshire and Oxfords... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/volunteers-wanted-to-help-with-digital-switchover http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/volunteers-wanted-to-help-with-digital-switchover Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:38:13 GMT Switchover complete, Freeview viewers must retune. All analogue TV channels in Oxfordshire, parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire were switched off for good on 28 September, signalling the dawn o... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-wakes-to-a-new-digital-dawn http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-wakes-to-a-new-digital-dawn Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:55:45 GMT A series of consultation workshops will give you the opportunity to have your say on the future of NHS services in Oxfordshire. Will planned services meet the needs of the local people across the cou... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/nhs-reforms http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/nhs-reforms Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:39:06 GMT Members of ORCC Trading's bulk oil buying scheme made usual good saving on the price. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-discounted-price-for-oil http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/latest-discounted-price-for-oil Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:23:37 GMT Proud of your village shop? Grateful for the difference it makes to your community? Want to show your appreciation? If the answer is ‘yes, yes, yes!’, then nominate your shop as the ORCC’s Oxfordshire... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-village-shops-of-the-year-competition-2011 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-village-shops-of-the-year-competition-2011 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:59:40 GMT This summer ORCC has been very busy helping six communities to launch their community led plans. Nuneham Courtenay, Tiddington, Sandford on Thames, Marcham, Islip and North Aston all held successful... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/6-new-village-plans-started http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/6-new-village-plans-started Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:35:52 GMT Once again ORCC Trading Bulk Oil Buying members have made large savings. Following intensive negotiations with all the local suppliers (independents and large nationals) we placed an order with Tot... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/savings-on-oil-purchases http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/savings-on-oil-purchases Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:49:59 GMT ORCC's annual general meeting will take place on Monday 3 October at Chalgrove Village Hall at 8.30 pm. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orccs-agm http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orccs-agm Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:15:39 GMT Oxfordshire organisations and communities have an early call on a new grants scheme aimed at strengthening ties or mutual understanding between members of the Armed Forces Community and the wider comm... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-grants-supporting-links-between-the-forces-and-the-community http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-grants-supporting-links-between-the-forces-and-the-community Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:44:04 GMT So far, Oxfordshire's subsidised bus services have been relatively protected, but of course, this may not be the case in the next couple of years. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-protects-its-subsidised-bus-services http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-protects-its-subsidised-bus-services Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:10:48 GMT The ORCC Trading Oil Buying Group bought over 74,000 litres of oil on Friday 29th July for 67 members throughout the county. Negotiations took place with 12 local and national suppliers. Once again,... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/delighted-members-save--49-50- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/delighted-members-save--49-50- Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:35:10 GMT Oxfordshire, parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire will begin switching to digital-only TV on 14 September 2011. The two-stage process will complete two weeks later on 28 September. This means the ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/digital-television-switchover-advice-points http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/digital-television-switchover-advice-points Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:45:51 GMT Duns Tew have recently completed their Parish Plan refresh. Charles McBean, the Chair of the Parish Council tells us about it…. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/duns-tew-parish-plan-refresh http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/duns-tew-parish-plan-refresh Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:26:44 GMT The County Council is taking a revised approach to providing library services across the county and communities are invited to give their views by 30 September. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/libraryconsultation http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/libraryconsultation Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:59:17 GMT One major surprise in the current Budget is the change to the Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAP) rates. From 6 April 2011 the AMAP rates rose to 45 pence per mile for the first 10,000 miles an... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/mileage-allowance-increase http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/mileage-allowance-increase Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:57:15 GMT ORCC will be keeping a close eye on the development of Neighbourhood Planning, so that we can be in a prime position to understand the implications for Oxfordshire communities and to support those who... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/neighbourhoodplanning http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/neighbourhoodplanning Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:57:44 GMT 40 delegates attended the Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership conference on 11 July http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-successful-rural-housing-conference http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-successful-rural-housing-conference Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:32:58 GMT Your views are wanted on what kind of support services are needed to encourage voluntary and community activity and self-help. There is a County Council public consultation process now underway via ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/vcssupport http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/vcssupport Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:38:07 GMT Are you concerned about rural access to broadband and mobile phone coverage, especially high speed coverage? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ruralbroadband http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ruralbroadband Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:13:21 GMT ORHP and ORCC invite you to a county-wide event to discuss affordable rural housing http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership-conference http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership-conference Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:41:39 GMT There was a warm welcome from the committee of the Wootton Community Shop to the twenty five members of the Oxfordshire Community Shops Network at their meeting on 22 June 2011. The members, represent... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-community-shops-network http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-community-shops-network Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:33:28 GMT The Oxfordshire Village Shops Handbook has recently been updated and reprinted. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-village-shops-handbook http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-village-shops-handbook Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:13:56 GMT The latest Oxfordshire Rural Housing Partnership development was opened by the Prime Minister at Blackditch, Stanton Harcourt on Friday 17 June http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/david-cameron-opens-affordable-housing-development-in-west-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/david-cameron-opens-affordable-housing-development-in-west-oxfordshire Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:53:43 GMT And the winners are... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-carbon-challenge-competition-winners-announced- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-carbon-challenge-competition-winners-announced- Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:31:25 GMT Information about the affordable housing process, pictures of completed developments, the latest ORHP news.... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-website-for-oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-website-for-oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:05:19 GMT The launch of the new Woodstock Business Group on a sunny June morning 14 June was a joyful and well-attended event. Fourteen homeworkers and small business owners from Woodstock, Wootton, Bladon, Kid... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/successful-launch-of-woodstock-homeworkers-group http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/successful-launch-of-woodstock-homeworkers-group Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:31:03 GMT Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC), Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) and Community Impact Bucks (CIB) have joined forces to mobilise an army of charities and volunteers to help r... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-community-councils-to-help-delivery-digital-tv-switchover http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-community-councils-to-help-delivery-digital-tv-switchover Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:12:40 GMT The latest affordable housing news http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership-newsletter-summer-2011 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-rural-housing-partnership-newsletter-summer-2011 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:11:16 GMT The second meeting of the Ridgeway Business group based in Blewbury will be on June 7. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ridgeway-business-group-meeting http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ridgeway-business-group-meeting Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:28:33 GMT News, events, communities updates, eco-renovation.... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--june-2011 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--june-2011 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:43:04 GMT The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Community Shops Network will be held on Wednesday 22 June at 7.30pm in the Village Hall at Wootton by Woodstock. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-s-community-shops-to-get-together- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-s-community-shops-to-get-together- Thu, 26 May 2011 10:58:59 GMT Television across the UK is going Digital. This means the existing analogue TV signal will be switched off and replaced with a new, stronger digital TV signal. The Central TV region served by the Ox... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/digital-switchover-grants http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/digital-switchover-grants Wed, 25 May 2011 14:48:59 GMT Bloxham Mill opens its doors to local home workers at a special event on Tuesday 21 June. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/youre-the-boss--home-workers-welcome-event-at-bloxham-mill http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/youre-the-boss--home-workers-welcome-event-at-bloxham-mill Tue, 24 May 2011 12:43:40 GMT A new initiative by a local business woman who works from home in Woodstock is launching on Tuesday 14 June. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/good-news-for-woodstock-home-workers http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/good-news-for-woodstock-home-workers Tue, 24 May 2011 12:21:25 GMT The UK’s ability to positively and robustly and meet the challenges of climate change will be influenced by ongoing developments at national and local level. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/climate-challenges--local-councils--carbon-budgets-and-the-energy-bill http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/climate-challenges--local-councils--carbon-budgets-and-the-energy-bill Mon, 23 May 2011 14:32:09 GMT The Oxfordshire Rural Community Council is celebrating the 50 year lifespan of its pioneering Best Kept Village Competition by publishing a history compiled from fascinating old records. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-50-years-of-environmental-improvement-through-community-action- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-50-years-of-environmental-improvement-through-community-action- Mon, 23 May 2011 12:37:44 GMT This September, the analogue television signal will be switched off forever and replaced with a digital signal. Your TV equipment will need to be digital-compatible, otherwise you will not be able to... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-switchover-to-digital-is-coming http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-switchover-to-digital-is-coming Fri, 20 May 2011 10:37:45 GMT TOE2 is an exciting new venture developed by the Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC) to drive the strategic direction of community environmental initiatives in Oxfordshire. TOE2 provides funde... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/would--2-000-make-a-difference-to-your-project- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/would--2-000-make-a-difference-to-your-project- Tue, 17 May 2011 16:00:20 GMT Evidence shows that all of us live happier and enjoy more fulfilled lives when we are valued and welcomed as part of a community. Oxfordshire County Council has been working with the ORCC and other vo... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/building-your-community-helping-everyone-join-in-your-community http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/building-your-community-helping-everyone-join-in-your-community Thu, 12 May 2011 11:05:00 GMT Many congratulations to Chadlington Quality Foods (CQF) who have once again been judged winners in the South England region in the recent Countryside Alliance Best Rural Retailer Awards. Last year the... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-community-shop-wins-regional-award http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-community-shop-wins-regional-award Fri, 06 May 2011 15:05:19 GMT Members of the bulk oil buying scheme continue to make healthy savings on their oil purchases. Our order in April had a price of 57.75 pence per litre compared with the market average of 61.5 pence p... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-homes-slash-annual-oil-bills http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-homes-slash-annual-oil-bills Tue, 03 May 2011 16:36:58 GMT ORCC wants to help communities across the county to respond to County Council proposals to re-design the library service and has produced a second briefing paper providing up-dated information. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-responses-to-proposals-to-re-structure-the-county-library-service http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-responses-to-proposals-to-re-structure-the-county-library-service Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:33:11 GMT Closely following the 9 step process, the two villages of Sibford Ferris and Sibford Gower are working together to create a vision of how they want both villages to be in the future. Well over 100 peo... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/sibfords-spring-into-clp http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/sibfords-spring-into-clp Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:27:26 GMT The Oxfordshire Rural Community Council is celebrating the 50 year lifespan of its pioneering Best Kept Village Competition by publishing a history compiled from fascinating old records. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:50:55 GMT Spring Online with Silver Surfers’ Day (16-20 May 2011) is a national campaign delivered by Digital Unite that aims to get older people using computers and the internet at thousands of events across t... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/spring-online-with-silver-surfers--day-2011- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/spring-online-with-silver-surfers--day-2011- Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:54:18 GMT ORCC Trading Ltd’s new venture has got off to a flying start, with 18 local community co-ordinators and over 100 members in place, more than half of the members already enjoying the benefits of bulk-b... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-takes-off http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-scheme-takes-off Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:09:08 GMT Time to Get Generating! http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/renewable-energy-guide-for-rural-communities http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/renewable-energy-guide-for-rural-communities Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:45:40 GMT For the first time, scientists have quantified the impact of human-induced climate change http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/human-induced-climate-change-and-extreme-weather--new-evidence http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/human-induced-climate-change-and-extreme-weather--new-evidence Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:18:06 GMT The Oxfordshire Branch of the CPRE is currently looking for a Branch Director (part-time). This new paid post of Director has been created to strengthen CPRE’s resources and enable the Branch to focus... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/cpre-seeks-branch-director http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/cpre-seeks-branch-director Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:04:36 GMT There are free business reference services available in all Oxfordshire public libraries with computers. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/public-libraries-supporting-micro-businesses http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/public-libraries-supporting-micro-businesses Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:08:47 GMT Volunteer drivers have contended with high fuel costs for a number of years, but the recent increase in fuel duty has led to some volunteer drivers re-evaluating whether they can afford to continue. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/increasing-fuel-prices-push-volunteer-drivers-to-the-limit http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/increasing-fuel-prices-push-volunteer-drivers-to-the-limit Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:14:37 GMT On 11 March ORCC launched a free online resource to support people working from home in rural communities. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/how-to-set-up-a-village-business-group http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/how-to-set-up-a-village-business-group Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:34:41 GMT ORCC is delighted to announce the launch of a new Bulk Oil Buying venture that we hope will be good for you, good for the environment, good for the new 'TOE' and good for ORCC. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orccs-new-trading-company http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orccs-new-trading-company Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:56:03 GMT New figures released by the National Housing Federation show that the number of rural homeless has increased by 25% in the last year http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-homelessness-rockets http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-homelessness-rockets Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:46:42 GMT The huge level of interest in ORCC Trading's new oil buying scheme has certainly kept us on our toes over the last few weeks and it's great to see how many communities have already responded positivel... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-oil-buying-scheme http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-oil-buying-scheme Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:48:02 GMT ORCC wants to support communities likely to be affected by the current County Council proposals to re-structure the library service and has produced a briefing paper. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-responses-to-proposals-to-re-structure-the-library-service http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-responses-to-proposals-to-re-structure-the-library-service Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:44:52 GMT Interested in knowing how to set up a Community Shop in your village? ORCC has recently updated its handbook guiding you through the process of setting up a community shop from identifying local need ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/updating-of-community-shop-handbook http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/updating-of-community-shop-handbook Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:38 GMT At our 90th AGM last October, we asked people to tell us what questions they would like to put, and to whom, on the theme of rural sustainability. We promised we would follow up the questions, pass t... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-question-of-timing---questions-discussed-at-orccs-agm http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-question-of-timing---questions-discussed-at-orccs-agm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:41:33 GMT Representatives from the parishes of Sibford Gower and Sibford Ferris and ORCC came together to host a Community Led Planning Launch event to gather support and interest to undertake the process in De... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-sibfords-get-off-to-a-good-start http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-sibfords-get-off-to-a-good-start Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:07:53 GMT The Parish of Great Haseley, with its three villages including Little Haseley and Milton Common, had a fantastic start for their community led plan (CLP) at an evening event supported by ORCC. With ov... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/great-haseley http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/great-haseley Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:42:25 GMT The weekend of 15/16 January saw the official launch of the Cottsway Housing Association sponsored competition http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-carbon-competition-launch http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-carbon-competition-launch Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:31:04 GMT Wallingford Greening Campaign, part of the Sustainable Wallingford group, has taken first prize of £1000 in The Oxfordshire Community Empowerment Awards 2010. Overall the judges were very impressed wi... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-empowerment-awards http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-empowerment-awards Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:46:03 GMT Oxfordshire County Council have embarked on a project to make sure everyone in Oxfordshire has broadband and mobile coverage. About one third of the county has very poor or no coverage at all. These a... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/broadband-in-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/broadband-in-oxfordshire Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:21:29 GMT Regular users of central heating oil will know that over the last couple of weeks the industry has reached the point of crisis and suppliers are unable to provide oil for customers, in spite of the se... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-crisis http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-crisis Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:19:55 GMT Since ORCC Trading Ltd launched the new county-wide bulk oil-buying scheme, the weather has done its worst and people have suddenly lurched from being worried about the rocketing prices, to worrying a... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-supplies http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oil-supplies Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:04:17 GMT Despite the continued absence of a legally-binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions climate action in Oxfordshire must continue http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/after-the-cancun-climate-conference http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/after-the-cancun-climate-conference Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:28:12 GMT The conference took place on Saturday 13 November. A full report on what proved to be an informative, engaging and inspiring day will be available on the ORCC website in early December http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-runaway-climate-challenge--oxfordshires-community-climate-conference http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-runaway-climate-challenge--oxfordshires-community-climate-conference Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:45:33 GMT Jo Ord and Catharine Arakelian have joined the ORCC team. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-welcomes-new-staff-members http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-welcomes-new-staff-members Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:29:22 GMT Radley Community Led Plan Team have been tireless in their dedication to reach out to everyone in the village over the past year. An amazing amount of effort has gone into raising awareness about the ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-radley-way http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-radley-way Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:13:05 GMT A number of local business support organisations and local authorities have come together to host 12 FREE evening drop-in advice roadshows for local business people. The events are being held in town... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/free-advice-roadshows-for-local-businesses-in-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/free-advice-roadshows-for-local-businesses-in-oxfordshire Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:57:22 GMT Villagers at Islip have been celebrating the success of their community-owned shop which reached its 10th birthday in October. The store, which is situated in the Village Hall, is run by manager Maral... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/islip-village-shop-notches-up-10-years--service-to-the-community http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/islip-village-shop-notches-up-10-years--service-to-the-community Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:46:46 GMT Hailey PACT (Parish Action Consultation Team) came a close second in the Community Empowerment Awards competition. The group used the Community Led Planning process to successfully involve their villa... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/haileys-pact-with-the-parish http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/haileys-pact-with-the-parish Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:04:44 GMT My Life My Choice is a self-advocacy organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. Based in Oxford, they have over 450 members. As well as promoting choice, empowerment and participat... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/we-are-the-champions http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/we-are-the-champions Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:27:06 GMT ORCC celebrated its 90th birthday in style on Friday 8th October 2010 – 90 years to the day (and almost to the hour!) since the organisation was first set up by a group of Oxford University academics ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/90th-agm-and-conference http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/90th-agm-and-conference Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:50:55 GMT The first meeting of a new group for home workers and people running businesses from home has set up. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/chilton-new-home-worker-group http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/chilton-new-home-worker-group Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:19:52 GMT The Adderbury Friday Club is 10 years old this October. This is a remarkable achievement for an informal club for people working from home. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/adderbury-friday-club---going-the-distance http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/adderbury-friday-club---going-the-distance Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:35:23 GMT Is your business based at home? Want to meet people in your area who are doing what you’re doing and facing similar challenges? Perhaps you miss the social chat with other workers? Or do you just wan... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-problem-shared-home-workers-getting-together-in-oxfordshire- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-problem-shared-home-workers-getting-together-in-oxfordshire- Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:24:31 GMT Latest communities news http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--october-2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--october-2010 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:20:55 GMT Latest climate change news and resources http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--october-2010- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--october-2010- Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:39:07 GMT A new, short guide 'Climate Change- a summary of the science' explains the areas of wide consensus and continuing debate among climate scientists http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/royal-society-clears-the-air-on-climate-change http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/royal-society-clears-the-air-on-climate-change Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:58:40 GMT Want to help reduce carbon emissions and win some cash for your climate action group? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-carbon-challenge-competition-2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-carbon-challenge-competition-2010 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:28:37 GMT Oxfordshire Rural Community Council is pleased to be celebrating the achievement of an internationally recognised quality kite mark, 'ISO 9001'. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-wins-quality-mark http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-wins-quality-mark Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:22:44 GMT Steeple Aston are already seeing the results from their Parish Plan published earlier this year. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/action-in-steeple-aston http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/action-in-steeple-aston Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:07:45 GMT Oxfordshire's Community Climate Conference. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday November 13 2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/runaway-climate-challenge http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/runaway-climate-challenge Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:01:13 GMT This new grant fund will be launched on 6th September 2010 and there will only be one grants round with a final closing date of 11th January 2011. All applications received will then be considered a... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-stronger-communities-fund http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-stronger-communities-fund Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:19:42 GMT Latest communities news http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--august-2010- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--august-2010- Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:59:10 GMT Latest climate change news and resources... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--august-2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--august-2010 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:57:20 GMT Would you like to be an ORCC trustee? ORCC has a very capable and committed board of trustees, who are all up for election at the AGM on 8 October. We are likely to have three vacancies to fill and ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/joining-the-board-of-trustees http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/joining-the-board-of-trustees Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:54:38 GMT Following discussions as part of their Parish Plan, residents from Kirtlington have come together to form a Youth Club Management Committee and to help set up a new Youth Club in the village hall http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/kirtlington-youth-club http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/kirtlington-youth-club Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:04:13 GMT And the catch is there is no catch http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/-99-insulation-deal- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/-99-insulation-deal- Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:50:38 GMT ClimateXchange, together with ORCC and Community Action Groups Oxfordshire, has launched a Do It Yourself guide to getting active in stopping climate change http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-climate-action-resource-pack http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-climate-action-resource-pack Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:33:56 GMT Community Central can provide you with the support and contacts you need to make a real difference. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-central--a-web-based-tool-to-help-enable-sustainable-communities http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/community-central--a-web-based-tool-to-help-enable-sustainable-communities Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:05:33 GMT Would you like to help us to encourage and promote informal, locally based networks for people who work from home in order to improve social, business and community links? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/business-and-community-links-worker http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/business-and-community-links-worker Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:50:38 GMT Women’s Wellbeing Project breaks the tombola world record! http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/eve-project-world-record-tombola http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/eve-project-world-record-tombola Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:43:38 GMT The 2010 edition of the 'Caring for Someone Guide' is now available free of charge from any of the three carers centres in Oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/carers-guide http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/carers-guide Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:37:07 GMT Over 100 people from rural communities across Oxfordshire got together on 3 July to celebrate the 90th birthday of Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC) and the wealth of ideas, enterprise and ef... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/90th-birthday-event http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/90th-birthday-event Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:26:42 GMT A little patch of earth. A quiet spot to reflect. A view that stops you in your tracks http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/inspired-by-creation http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/inspired-by-creation Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:30:41 GMT Latest low carbon news, events, courses, campaigns- its all here... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update-july-2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update-july-2010 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:23:27 GMT A new website has been launched to support the 'Rural Affordable Housing Project' of the Homes and Communities Agency http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-housing-information-centre--website-launch http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-housing-information-centre--website-launch Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:20:35 GMT 30 September 2010 from 10.00-4.00pm http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/crossing-the-threshold-2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/crossing-the-threshold-2010 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:44:19 GMT Are you passionate about making a positive change in society? Do you deserve recognition for your work? Do you know someone else who does? If yes, then you could be nominated for a Social Change Award... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/social-change-awards http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/social-change-awards Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:39:02 GMT ladder4learning provides a regional workforce development resource for the Community and Voluntary sectors and social enterprises across the South West and South East. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ladder-4-learning http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ladder-4-learning Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:52:00 GMT Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment has a new email address - please update your records and discontinue using toe@ruralnet.org.uk http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/toe-oxonrcc-org-uk http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/toe-oxonrcc-org-uk Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:37:03 GMT The government's Committee on Climate Change has warned that the pace of reductions in carbon emissions has to speed up. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/step-change-needed-to-meet-carbon-reduction-targets http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/step-change-needed-to-meet-carbon-reduction-targets Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:17:04 GMT The Big Lottery Fund Community Wildlife programme will offer grants of between £300 and £10,000 to projects that bring communities together to improve or protect the natural environment by raising awa... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-lottery-community-wildlife-fund http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/big-lottery-community-wildlife-fund Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:30:39 GMT Oxfordshire LINk are about to start a research project to understand individuals' experience of the social care system and are keen to listen to those who are already in receipt of home care or respit... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-link-research-project http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-link-research-project Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:22:38 GMT An exciting change is about to take place in Oxfordshire for people who use social care and support services. Oxfordshire County Council is introducing a new, personalised way of supporting people and... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-personal-touch http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-personal-touch Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:02:00 GMT Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association has a new email address - please update your records and discontinue using opfa@ruralnet.org.uk http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/opfa---new-email-address http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/opfa---new-email-address Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:47:36 GMT If you were sailing away on an Ark to a low carbon future, what would you take with you and what would you leave behind? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-sustainable-arkadia http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/a-sustainable-arkadia Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:52:10 GMT Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association are looking for someone with an appropriate range of skills, a flexible approach and a willingness to work in partnership with others to deliver the information ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/vacancy-for-opfa-community-development-officer http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/vacancy-for-opfa-community-development-officer Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:22:19 GMT As part of the LCC project, ORCC is working hard to help communities build climate action groups. Read the first LCC update here! http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/low-carbon-communities-update http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/low-carbon-communities-update Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:09:57 GMT From Swap Shops to Eco-Fairs to talks and workshops, there's a lot going this month... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--june-2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxfordshire-climate-action-update--june-2010 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:09:15 GMT Current projects in rural areas could be withdrawn and future funding cut http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/affordable-house-building-could-grind-to-a-halt http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/affordable-house-building-could-grind-to-a-halt Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:04:10 GMT Over 60 people attended a half-day conference at County Hall on 11 June to hear about recent work on improving our understanding of rural deprivation in Oxfordshire. The event was organised by the Ox... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/deprivation-in-rural-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/deprivation-in-rural-oxfordshire Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:49:45 GMT We are seeking someone with relevant skills and experience to pick up and progress work tasks whilst one of our Community Development Workers is on maternity leave from September 2010 to April 2011. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/cdw-vacancy http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/cdw-vacancy Fri, 28 May 2010 11:46:56 GMT Protecting vulnerable people from abuse is everybody's business. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/safe-from-harm---free-from-harm---free-from-abuse----protecting-vulnerable-people-from-abuse-is-everybodys-business- http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/safe-from-harm---free-from-harm---free-from-abuse----protecting-vulnerable-people-from-abuse-is-everybodys-business- Thu, 13 May 2010 16:40:04 GMT We soon hope to develop a new area of work to support home-based businesses and their communities in rural areas– are you interested? http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-promoting-business-and-community-links http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orcc-promoting-business-and-community-links Thu, 13 May 2010 15:26:11 GMT Oxford Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire. The events supported or arranged by Oxford Pride promote awareness of LGBTQ issues through providing information... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxford-shire--pride http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/oxford-shire--pride Thu, 13 May 2010 15:23:38 GMT Anton has worked with other South East Rural Community Councils on a new website to bring the amazing work created by Community Led Plans into your home and the offices of your local council by mappi... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-clp-website http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/new-clp-website Thu, 13 May 2010 15:23:06 GMT ladder4learning provides a regional workforce development resource for the Community and Voluntary sectors and social enterprises across the South West and South East. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ladder4learning http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/ladder4learning Thu, 13 May 2010 15:16:31 GMT The new guide to eating fresh locally-produced food and drink in season is launched by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire (BBO) Food Group CIC. Under the title Make the... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/make-the-most-of-local-flavours http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/make-the-most-of-local-flavours Thu, 13 May 2010 15:14:29 GMT SEEDA to provide funding for rural broadband projects - expressions of interest by 31 May 2010 http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-development-programme--rdpe--funding-for-south-oxfordshire http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-development-programme--rdpe--funding-for-south-oxfordshire Thu, 13 May 2010 10:59:46 GMT A new campaign is highlighting the challenges faced by older rural people. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-elderly-challenges http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/rural-elderly-challenges Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:14:04 GMT Councillors across the country are to be asked their views on the future of rural housing. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/councillors'-views-on-rural-housing http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/councillors'-views-on-rural-housing Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:19:00 GMT Chalgrove have completed their village plan with a series of celebratory feedback meetings. These highlighted their findings while identifying 16 possible future village projects. Throughout each of t... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/chalgrove-volunteers http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/chalgrove-volunteers Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:36:57 GMT On a sunny Saturday in April, villagers in Drayton St Leonard came together to celebrate the opening of their newly refurbished village hall. The event combined a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony with fe... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/drayton-page http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/drayton-page Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:35:43 GMT We are delighted to announce that we have just been awarded 'Level 3' of the national ‘ACRE Quality Standards’. The standards are designed to ensure that all aspects of our organisation’s operations –... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orccquality http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/orccquality Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:21:57 GMT A new DVD on affordable rural housing in Oxfordshire was launched recently at a seminar for local Councillors in southern Oxfordshire. The DVD, which is designed to show the importance of small rural ... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/affordable-rural-housing http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/affordable-rural-housing Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:27 GMT Do you work from home? Are there times during the day when you could use some human company? Well you probably aren’t alone. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-freedom-of-working-from-home http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/the-freedom-of-working-from-home Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:02:33 GMT At ORCC’s recent AGM, Calor made the announcement that they were pulling out from their national sponsorship of the Village of the Year Competition in 2010. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-the-best-of-21st-century-village-life http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/celebrating-the-best-of-21st-century-village-life Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:35:12 GMT Anton and Aimée are finding themselves in the middle of a sudden upsurge of interest in community led planning. Their ground work with communities is vital in generating local interest. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/communities-leading-the-way http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/communities-leading-the-way Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:16:35 GMT Lynne Newin, our Village Halls Adviser somehow manages to juggle a host of activities that all help local hall management committees to be effective and to understand their legal obligations. http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/busy-year-for-village-halls-service http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/busy-year-for-village-halls-service Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:09:03 GMT Village shops are widely regarded as a cornerstone of village life and the support that ORCC gives to local shopkeepers and community-run shops is highly thought of. And when Village Shops Development... http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/shops-service-in-big-demand http://oxonrcc.org.uk/news-and-events/news/shops-service-in-big-demand Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:10:38 GMT