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Liz Woolley Tour

On 8th May, Liz Woolley did a tour of the St Thomas’ Parish. Those of us who joined this tour had a real treat! Liz gave us a fascinating glimpse into how our neighbours in the Parish of St Thomas lived in the past. We learned of the interesting, and sometimes combatative, history of prominent local families (the Oxford equivalent of the Montagues and the Capulets!), what it would have smelt like living next to five breweries, and how Osney Abbey was at one time the third largest abbey in the land. If you get the chance to experience a tour another time, do take it. See photos of the event below:

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Open Spaces Consultation

We are keen to preserve the parks and green spaces in our area and have submitted a response to the OCC Parks and Green Spaces Consultation. This document can be seen on the website. Click here to see this.

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Scams – support contact details

Doorstep/Rogue Trader Scams:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Citizens Advice – across Oxfordshire – 03444 111 444

Neighbourhood Watch – 0116 402 6111

Oxfordshire Trading Standards – 01865 895999

Police 101

The Charity Commission for England and Wales – 0300 066 9197

** To check if someone is genuinely from your phone, energy, or water supplier, call up using the number on your latest bill

Victims First 0300 1234 148

Mail Scams:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Citizens Advice Consumer Service – 03454 04 05 06

Royal Mail – 03456 113 413

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Victims First 0300 1234 148

Phone Scams:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Bank Emergency Hotline – 159 ** OR contact your Bank/Building Society directly from the number on the reverse of your card

BT Call Protect – 0800 389 1572

Telephone Preference Service – 0345 070 0707

Victims First 0300 1234 148

Email and Online Scams:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Bank Emergency Hotline – 159 ** OR contact your Bank/Building Society directly from the number on the reverse of your card

** If you were asked to log into your PC and download any software’s, such as Team Viewer, Any Desk or Quick Support -TURN OFF at mains straight away and arrange for your computer to professionally cleaned – DO NOT USE UNTIL THIS HAS BEEN DONE.

Victims First 0300 1234 148

Relationship Scams:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Bank Emergency Hotline – 159 ** OR contact your Bank/Building Society directly from the number on the reverse of your card

Victims First 0300 1234 148

Identity Theft:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Bank Emergency Hotline – 159 ** OR contact your Bank/Building Society directly from the number on the reverse of your card

CIFAS – 0330 1000 1800

Citizens Advice Consumer Service – 03454 04 05 06

Royal Mail – 03456 113 413

The Bereavement Register – 020 7089 6403

Victims First 0300 1234 148

Investment and Pension Scams:

Local advice agencies who can help

Action Fraud – 0300 123 2040

Age UK Oxfordshire advice line – 0345 450 1276

Bank Emergency Hotline – 159 ** OR contact your Bank/Building Society directly from the number on the reverse of your card

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – 0800 111 6768

Victims First 0300 1234 148

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SENDRA AGM 2021

The 2021 SENDRA AGM took place on Wednesday 8 December at the Penny Farthing Building, Penny Farthing Place St Ebbe’s Oxford at 7pm. 

32 people attended. We were delighted to welcome Caroline Green, CEO of Oxford City Council, as our guest speaker. We thank her for her most interesting presentation. 

Ian Green, Chairman of the Civic Society and a long-standing member of SENDRA, gave us a comprehensive presentation on the future planned developments and other SENDRA related matters. We are grateful to him for continuing to keep us so well informed. 

Sgt. Pete Neale and his great team keep us safe. We thank him for his presentation. 

Chris Knight handed over the Chair to Sally Cooper and the new Committee was elected. The first meeting takes place on Sunday 12 December at 7pm.

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Christmas Party 2021

Our Christmas Dinner at The Handle Bar Cafe on Monday 5 December 2021 was great fun. We had sole use of the lovely upstairs room, which was beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. The staff were delightful and the food, was delicious. We were sad that Frances & John Stobbs could not join us, as they were self-isolating, but a takeaway was easily arranged.  

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Oxpens/Osney Bridge & Link Pathways

Oxford City Council decision

The decision has been made to appoint Stantec, working with the specialist bridge architect Knights and project manager Gardiner and Theobald to undertake the design work on the proposed bridge.

The Council accepted Growth Deal funding to deliver a new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Oxpens/Osney that will link the planned new development. As well as supporting the delivery of the new development it will provide a convenient and attractive off-road walking and cycling route between the City and Osney.

A tender was advertised using the Homes England Property Multi-Disciplinary Services Framework portal on 21st May, 2021.

A total of four consultants submitted tender returns on 18th June, 2021. The tenders were evaluated on 60% quality and 40% against the price. Through this process the consultants were selected. The contract has the value of £220,000.00

You can view this decision on the Council’s website here: Decision details on public web site

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Summer Party – Sadler Walk Garden

14 August 2021

On Saturday 14 August, we were at last able to get together for our Summer Party in Sadler Walk Garden. 

As always it was a jolly occasion and we were particularly pleased to meet new members along with some of our regulars.  Despite missing friends, who have managed to finally get away, and others on holiday in the UK, 47 of us, including Liz Woolley, local historian, Bob & Jo Price, Cllr. Brad Baines, Sgt. Neale and two Community Police officers, joined in.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the wonderful spread of finger food, which was, as usual, an equal balance of savoury and sweet delights. Momina & Ali helped to erect the two gazebos, which thankfully were not needed, as it was a lovely dry balmy evening. Thanks too to Roger for all his help and to John Price for his efforts, ensuring that the Sadler Walk bushes were neatly trimmed.

SENDRA Summer Party – 14th August 2021