Investigative Guardian journalist Nick Davies sounds the alert he raised in his best-selling book\, Flat Earth News\: 'Overworked and demoralised newsrooms are giving the spin merchants of powerful vested interests free rein to dominate the news agenda.'
- ITV is set to axe Thames Valley news team
- The Oxford Mail and Times is cutting back its newsroom yet further
- Some of the editorial staff at the Banbury Guardian are now spread across six titles covering three counties
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090131T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090131T183000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/oxford-male-welsh-voice-choir-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/oxford-male-welsh-voice-choir-0 SUMMARY:OXFORD MALE WELSH VOICE CHOIR DESCRIPTION:Click here to see event poster.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090203T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090203T110000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/spaceshaper-presentation-commission-architecture-and-built-environment URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/spaceshaper-presentation-commission-architecture-and-built-environment SUMMARY:Spaceshaper presentation by Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:Spaceshaper is a practical toolkit to measure the quality of a public space before investing time and money in improving it. It captures the views of professionals who run the space as well as the people that use it\, through an external facilitator. Facilitated workshops discuss the results\, design quality and how the space works for different people. Spaceshaper encourages people to demand more from their local spaces and helps them to get involved in changing them.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T153000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/managementcommitteeboardrolesandresponsibilities URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/managementcommitteeboardrolesandresponsibilities SUMMARY:Management Committee/Board Roles & Responsibilities DESCRIPTION:\;
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PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED BUT WE HOPE TO RUN IT AGAIN THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE PARTICIPANTS
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090204T090000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/vcs-and-health-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/vcs-and-health-event SUMMARY:The VCS and Health Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 4th February 2009
10am-4pm
Hove Town Hall\, Norton Road\, Hove\, BN3 3BQ
There is an increasing impetus for the health sector to strengthen its connections with the Third Sector. This event will provide you with the opportunity to meet and put your questions to key decision makers and learn about current developments. The event will span a full day with lunch and refreshments provided.
Contact Colin Griffiths
01483 885271
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090207T111400Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/come-and-sing URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/come-and-sing SUMMARY:Come and Sing DESCRIPTION:Handel\: Zadok The Priest
Haydn\: Nelson Mass
Mozart\: Requiem
Saturday 7th February 2009 at The Sheldonian\, Oxford
The Art Room invites Singers to perform\, and their friends to hear the concert.
Conductor\: Robert Dean
The Oxford Sinfonia
Rehearsals from 10am - 5\:30pm
Performance 7\:30pm
Tickets to sing\: £\;20 (£\;15 concessions)
Audience\: £\;10 (£\;7.50 concessions)
All proceeds to The Art Room
Tel\: 01865 552855 or 07800755870
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090208T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090208T140000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxford-hindu-temple-and-community-centre-project-havan-and-communal-prayers URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/oxford-hindu-temple-and-community-centre-project-havan-and-communal-prayers SUMMARY:Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre Project\: Havan and Communal Prayers DESCRIPTION:RSVP ohtpteam@yahoo.co.uk
\;www.oxfordhindutempleproject.org
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T083000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/advice-organisations-networking URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/advice-organisations-networking SUMMARY:Advice Organisations Networking DESCRIPTION:Are you involved with a charity\, community organisation\, or volunteer-led group that provides advice on a 1-1 basis anywhere in Oxfordshire?
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T153000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/writingeffectivereports URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/writingeffectivereports SUMMARY:Writing Effective Reports DESCRIPTION:Writing Effective Reports \; Venue - Soha Offices 99 Station Road Didcot
1pm - 4.30pm Trainer Liz Pride
This training workshop will look at techniques to help improve report writing skills\, enabling \; participants \; to plan reports and to get across all the information they want to include \; in a clear and concise way.
This event is Free to Soha Tenants but for others there is a charge of £\;15 (or £\;10 to OCVA members)
To book for this event please click on the form below.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T170000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/planning-aid-information-evening URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/planning-aid-information-evening SUMMARY:Planning Aid Information Evening DESCRIPTION:\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090214T190000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/valentines-night-wootton-sports-club URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/valentines-night-wootton-sports-club SUMMARY:Valentine's Night - Wootton Sports Club DESCRIPTION:Wootton Sports FC The Sports Club are proud to present \\"Cody\\" on this special Valentine's night. This is truley not to be missed event and be sured of a good night's entertainment. There is a bar which offer club priced drinks and also light refreshments. Wootton is situated approx 1 mile form woodstock and is a small quiet village and all the proceeds will go towards the sports club itself for training equipment. \\"Cody\\" is very well known in and around Oxfordshire and Wootton are very excited about him coming to the Village END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090216T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090216T130000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/general-health-and-safety-awareness-training URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/general-health-and-safety-awareness-training SUMMARY:General Health and Safety Awareness Training DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Link-Up\, West Oxfordshire
2-3\:30pm\, High Street Methodist Church\, Witney
This training is being offered to serve as an introduction to general health and safety awareness\: to be aware of key legislation relating to health and safety in your voluntary role\, to appreciate your duties and responsibilities\, accident prevention\, health and welfare\, and how to recognise hazards.
Tel\: 01993 776277 (9am-1pm\, Monday to Friday)
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090216T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090216T193000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ofm/parentingapartfree URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ofm/parentingapartfree SUMMARY:Parenting Apart Workshop (FREE) DESCRIPTION:These are &lsquo\;one-off&rsquo\; workshops. \;They offer a mixture of information and exercises and give plenty of opportunities for participants to learn from each other and share experience.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090217T125700Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/stingray-club URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/stingray-club SUMMARY:Stingray Club DESCRIPTION:\;Stingray Club\: run by and for people with learning difficulties
Tickets £\;5 (carers go free)
Bar Risa\, Hythe Bridge Street\, Oxford
Tel\: 01865 204214
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090219T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090219T183000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/bicester_achievers_speakers_club URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/bicester_achievers_speakers_club SUMMARY:An invitation for local groups to meet Bicester Achievers Speakers Club DESCRIPTION:Bicester Achievers Speakers Club has issued an invitation to the Chairs\, Presidents and Leaders of local voluntary and business groups to meet with them.
The reason behind this are two fold\, this not for profit club could be a source of guest speakers for voluntary groups\, plus the members of other clubs might benefit from regular attendance and participation with its members. It also provides an opportunity for business and community groups to meet.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090223T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090223T170000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/information-evening URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/information-evening SUMMARY:Information Evening DESCRIPTION:
Monday 23rd February\, Room G302\, Gipsy Lane Campus\, Oxford Brookes University 6-7pm
As last month with new speaker and subject
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090224T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090224T170000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/information-evening-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/event/information-evening-0 SUMMARY:Information Evening DESCRIPTION:
Tuesday 24th February\, The Old Refectory\, Wadham College\, Oxford\, 6-7pm \;
Are you separated and finding it hard to move on?
We understand how difficult the end of a relationship can be.
Life After The Break helps you\:
- Develop confidence and a better foundation for future relationships
- Share your experiences with those experiencing similar difficulties
To find out about courses in your area please contact Relate on
(01865) 242960 or email training@relate-oxfordshire.org
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7pm Holiday Inn\, Peartree\, Oxford
Thames Valley Police is recruiting confident level-headed people to join the Force as Special Constables and give some of their time each month to help police their local communities.
Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers who have the same powers\, uniform and equipment\, duties and responsibilities as regular police officers\, including the power of arrest.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T120000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ocva_thinkingaboutvolunteering URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/ocva_thinkingaboutvolunteering SUMMARY:Thinking About Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Centre Oxfordshire is coming to you
We will help you
Book a time to see us now
Thursday 26 February\, 10am - 1pm
Mind in Abingdon\, Charter Complex\, Broad Street\, Abingdon
To book call\: 01235 522096
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T214427Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T113000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090226T113000Z UID:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/thame-networking-lunch URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.oxnet.org.uk/thame-networking-lunch SUMMARY:Thame Networking Lunch DESCRIPTION:\;
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