Events

NHS Oxfordshire would like to invite you to attend an event on Monday 29th March, 11.30am – 1.30pm at Langdale Hall in Witney.The event will explore the Better Mental Health in Oxfordshire programme.  

If you would like to attend this event, please contact Amanda Millward on 01865 334626 or by email at Amanda.millward@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

The Christian Life Centre is hosting a series of sessions for women based on the theme: 'connected on purpose - for his purpose'.

From Friday 28 to Saturday 29 May there are a number of sessions including:

OMEGA social at 3pm in the Magic Cafe, Magdalen Road, East Oxford, OX4 1RQ  and take down art exhibition (5pm)
 

The Christian Life Centre is hosting a series of sessions for women based on the theme: 'connected on purpose - for his purpose'.

From Friday 28 to Saturday 29 May there are a number of sessions including:

RRAISE, the British Institute of Human Rights and the English Regions Equality Network are hosting a joint regional event for the voluntary and community sector on human rights, helping the third sector to empower the lives of individuals and communities.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Please note that we shall be asked to provide teas for the open day at LIME CLOSE on Sunday 6th June 2010

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

To help raise funds for cancer care, Oxfordshire LINk has teamed up with Marie Curie Cancer Care and will be holding a big tea party on Tuesday 8th June, at 2pm - 4pm, at Witney Methodist Church (40 High Street, Witney, OX28 6HG). All the money raised from the tea party will help more Marie Curie Nurses to provide free care to patients with terminal cancer and other illnesses in the comfort of their own homes or one of the charity's hospices.

My Life My Choice are again hosting their Stingray Club on Tuesday 8 June at the Plush Club, Jam Factory. The theme for this night is fancy dress for summer. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased from My Life My Choice at www.mylifemychoice.org.uk or on 01865 204214.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Fundraising Training is hosting a course called Building Relationships with Funders. This course will look attechniques employed to enhance your chances of submitting a successful application. The course will demonstrate the importance of developing long term relationships, which requires careful planning and management. As a result of the event participants will be able to:

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Oxfordshire Rural Forum cordially are inviting people to a half day conference to explore a new way of looking at official statistics that will help better explain the needs of our rural population. This workshop takes place on 11 June 2010 (9.30 am – 1.00 pm) at the County Hall in Oxford.

For more information and reservations please contact Oxfordshire Rural Community Council on 01865 883488  or at orcc@oxonrcc.org.uk by Friday 28 May.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

OCVA are hosting a full day workshop on business planning to help organisations to translate strategic goals into successful, practical implementation plans. This training will be delivered by Alan Lawrie, author of 'A Complete Guide to Managing New Projects'.

The cost of the day is £25, but as with most of our training opportunities there is a discount for OCVA members.

For bookings and more information about Business Planning contact Vanessa Eley at admin@ocva.org.uk or on 01865 251946.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

A Midsumer evening of music, reflection and wisdom in the beautiful grounds of the Global Retreat Centre.

What does it feel like to look through eyes of love...eyes of peace...eyes of deep wisdom? Can we change our destiny by changing the way we see? Often we let ourselves be defined by society, by the way others see us - leaving us feel trapped in a self-image that is not really who we are.

This event features:

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

The October Club Day Centre and the Alzheimer's Society Oxford Branch invite you to their Charity Garden Party on Sunday 20 June.

This event is aimed at raising awareness of the October Club Day Centre in Wantage, and the Oxon Branch of the Alzheimer's saociety, as well as trying to raise money. Entrance is by donation.

For more information phone 01235 868231.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

On Saturday June 26 a new booklet and website for dads in Oxfordshire will be launched. Come along and have lots of fun with the family!! At the event there will be:

• Keepy-uppy competitions with prizes to be won
• Local singer and siong writer Nikki Loy
• Street magicians
• Face painting
• and lots more!

For more information contact the Oxfordshire Parenting Forum at admin@oxfordshire-parenting-forum or call 01865 397972.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

OSCA are launching the final report of the Building Better Neighbourhoods faith research, carried out by Coventry University. It explores the contribution that Oxfordshire's faith communities make to their local neighbourhoods so that this contribution is effectively optimised, acknowledged and valued.

This event is taking place on 23 June 10.00am – 1.30pm at The Kassam Stadium. Participants at the workshop will have the chance to

The Cheney Festival returns in June on the Cheney School site. The theme of this year's festival is 'Community' and the orrganisers are inviting local voluntary and community groups to set up information and/or activity stalls. Anyone wishing to be involved, or needs further information, contact Aldyth Thompson, Festival Organiser, at at@cheney.oxon.sch.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Would you like to find out how the Expert Patients Programme Community Interest Company can support you with your work?

This free half day interactive workshop for health is for health and social care professionals to increase awareness of the benefits of self-management and to show how you can effectively support and promote self-management with your patients and service users.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

The nine mile circular walk around Oxford has been created by CPRE Oxford to highlight the threats to many of the city’s much-loved but little known green spaces.

Where did you come from?

How did you get there?

No matter what your background, country, culture or religion you come from - you've got a story to tell. Come and share with your community and inspire each other with storis, songs poems, music and rhythms. There will be the option to capture some material on CD.

This workshop will be run by BK.LUWO and Oxfordshire Mind in a safe women-only environment. www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk and www.bk-luwo.org.uk.

Organisations and groups in Oxfordshire are expressing concern about their readiness for the Transforming Adult Social Care agenda. This workshop will give participants a better understanding of marketing principles in general and ideas on how to market their activities to individuals who have personal budgets and also to the Brokerage Services, who will be signposting people to services.

This workshop costs £20 for OCVA members and £25 for non-members.