ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Centre Closure
Given the government's advice as of (16.3.20) the trustees have made the difficult decision to close the community centre as the safest course of action in this fast moving situation. Given our ongoing commitment to the community the Trustees will be meeting and consulting in the next period to see how, in these challenging times, the community centre can, if at all, offer some ongoing support to the community that falls within government guidance.
Regards,
Cutteslowe Community Association
Cutteslowe Community Association
Support From Citizens Advice Oxford For Cutteslowe
Although face to face appointments are currently not possible, help is still available.
If you're in need of advice, you may call or email:
Oxford Head office: 01865 721 849
Email: katrionab@cab-oxford.org.uk
If you're in need of advice, you may call or email:
Oxford Head office: 01865 721 849
Email: katrionab@cab-oxford.org.uk
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SOS The shop at Kendall Crescent, Cutteslowe, has had to close for at least two weeks, and the shop at Islip Road, Sunnymead, is also closed. There a number of housing developments clustered around these shops where there are vulnerable people. There are many acts of kindness going on where neighbours are looking out for each other, but for some of us the Covid-19 outbreak brings practical and emotional challenges which might feel like one thing too much. For example, I know that there are people who are now wondering how they will get provisions, as they look at their dwindling cupboard. To date there are few streets in Sunnymead and Cutteslowe with community reps trying to set up support. If you feel that you could look out for your street, for example by leafleting to find out who can offer support and who needs it, just for this temporary period, please consider signing up to be a street champion through the Oxford Together programme. This is being run by Ox Uni volunteers and is being supported by your councillors. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfYSgB7G-eWo6rLZga11g5-ictGxYRq1OvHyx270dZcCLwCQ/viewform (but otherwise google Oxford Together). Thank you! Allie Noel Ps we have a supply of masks and gloves for deliverers Links to useful information Here are some links to resources that we hope you might find useful. Government advice to everyone and to those who are especially vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable?fbclid=IwAR0GYy-BVVOTyKVhZ5-EpuDBk1kcCpQfuIaEL2b2bErjRO5Y4HpQ6Hls5y0 1) Oxford Hub are coordinating volunteers and setting up things like internet shopping, dog walking etc for vulnerable people https://www.oxfordhub.org/?mc_cid=91356bcebc&mc_eid=a50a5e3abf 2) Are you self employed? Are you struggling with living costs? Are you a small business that has had to close due to Coronavirus pandemic? Self Employment & Universal Credit https://www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit Employment & Support Allowance https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance Covid-19 Small Business Government Grant https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-get-the-government-3000-coronavirus-grant-2549866/ Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-apply-for-a-coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-2549863/ Citizen’s Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/if-youre-struggling-with-living-costs/ Emergency Funding https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/emergency-funding.aspx 3) Are you feeling anxious about Coronavirus and would like to talk to someone? Are you feeling isolated and scared? https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.giveusashout.org/ https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/urgent-support/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy__mhLex6AIVCbLtCh1jnAANEAAYASABEgKz0_D_BwE 4) General help and advice from Oxfordshire All In https://www.oxfordshireallin.org/ 5) Help from the Co-op
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Cutteslowe Community Centre
Home to a wide range of activities and events enjoyed by many members of the community, young and old alike. We are located beside Sunnymead Park and just over the bridge from Cutteslowe Park. We hold and host many regular activities a week including, mother and tot's play, youth groups, after school clubs, fitness classes, senior's group and many more. We are also available to hire, by the room or the whole centre, with a fully functioning kitchen, toilet facilities and wheelchair access, which has made us a very popular venue for private events such as birthday parties and other special occasions as well as in individual groups or organisational meetings, conferences and training. In keeping with the community spirit, we also hold open door events including table top sales, bingo, community lunch and summer activities in the park. If you'd like to know more about what we have going on, future activities and get to know the team feel free to stop by for a chat or
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