ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Centre Closure
The Centre is currently closed for new activities. However, we are pleased to continue to host the Community Larder once a week. Finally, we are pleased to say that , while we have been closed, we have been able to completely refurbish the toilets which adds to the recently refurbished hall, lounge, office, and meeting room.
We look forward to opening as soon as is possible in the New Year and welcoming the community back to the centre.
We look forward to opening as soon as is possible in the New Year and welcoming the community back to the centre.
Regards,
Cutteslowe Community Association
Cutteslowe Community Association
Happy New Year!
This is to let you know what has been happening since we had to close in March.
Although we have not been able to re-open we have been busy. Firstly, we have continued the improvements inside the centre and the ladies’ and gents’ toilets have now been completely refurbished. The refurbishments have been funded by a very generous Charitable Trust, the Summertown St Margaret’s Neighbourhood Forum, our local councillors and a number of private donors and we are immensely grateful to all of them.
Secondly, during this period we have been delighted to be able to host the Cuttleslowe Community Larder. This is a weekly food event based in Cutteslowe for members of the charity SOFEA. The Cutteslowe Community Larder obtains its food from SOFEA and SOFEA works in partnership with FareShare, who rescue food from suppliers and supermarkets to redistribute to families in need. The larder is run by dedicated volunteers and is a partnership between Cutteslowe Community Association, SOFEA, the Oxford Hub and St Andrew’s Church.
Thirdly, on the Sunnymead Minnows under-5s front, although we haven’t been able to start all the provisions yet, Bumps to Babies is taking place at Cuttleslowe Primary School and a new class ‘Tiny Towns’ has had its first session at the Pavilion in Cutteslowe Park and will be continuing into the New year.
We are sad to report that Tenika Blake, our office admin wizard, has left us but we congratulate her on her role as project worker at the Nursey & Garden Centre in Cutteslowe Park. Tenika did a great job and we will miss her greatly.
We have been following government and local council guidance and we will open as soon as we can in the New Year when the safety guidance allows. We hope to begin with the children’s classes such as Art Club and Dance Club and the Youth groups. As soon as we can we will!!
We have very much missed welcoming the community into the centre and we look forward to a New Year where we can welcome you back to the centre to make it the vibrant community hub that it always has been.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2021
From the Trustees of the Cutteslowe Community Centre
Although we have not been able to re-open we have been busy. Firstly, we have continued the improvements inside the centre and the ladies’ and gents’ toilets have now been completely refurbished. The refurbishments have been funded by a very generous Charitable Trust, the Summertown St Margaret’s Neighbourhood Forum, our local councillors and a number of private donors and we are immensely grateful to all of them.
Secondly, during this period we have been delighted to be able to host the Cuttleslowe Community Larder. This is a weekly food event based in Cutteslowe for members of the charity SOFEA. The Cutteslowe Community Larder obtains its food from SOFEA and SOFEA works in partnership with FareShare, who rescue food from suppliers and supermarkets to redistribute to families in need. The larder is run by dedicated volunteers and is a partnership between Cutteslowe Community Association, SOFEA, the Oxford Hub and St Andrew’s Church.
Thirdly, on the Sunnymead Minnows under-5s front, although we haven’t been able to start all the provisions yet, Bumps to Babies is taking place at Cuttleslowe Primary School and a new class ‘Tiny Towns’ has had its first session at the Pavilion in Cutteslowe Park and will be continuing into the New year.
We are sad to report that Tenika Blake, our office admin wizard, has left us but we congratulate her on her role as project worker at the Nursey & Garden Centre in Cutteslowe Park. Tenika did a great job and we will miss her greatly.
We have been following government and local council guidance and we will open as soon as we can in the New Year when the safety guidance allows. We hope to begin with the children’s classes such as Art Club and Dance Club and the Youth groups. As soon as we can we will!!
We have very much missed welcoming the community into the centre and we look forward to a New Year where we can welcome you back to the centre to make it the vibrant community hub that it always has been.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2021
From the Trustees of the Cutteslowe Community Centre
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead community reps
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
(otherwise google Oxford Together).
Thank you! Allie Noel
Ps we have a supply of masks and gloves for deliverers
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
(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
- shopping 0800 435902
- Broadband and phone, priority installation - phone 01608 434000
6) Shops that offer delivery services(click this link)
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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