Cherwell
- The Banbury Centre
- Driver Awareness Classes
- Exercise
- Health Walks
- Day Centres
- Panels and Forums
- Volunteering
The Banbury Centre, White Lion Walk, Banbury
The Banbury Centre is Age UK Oxfordshire’s base in Cherwell – an office base for local staff and volunteers and a delivery point for many of our services. The Centre is open Monday through to Friday 10am-4pm – why not drop in for a tea or coffee and find out what is happening in Banbury and Cherwell?
The following services can be accessed either by ringing 01295 278040 or by dropping in:
- Information & Advice: help with queries on a huge range of issues of interest to people over 50, including help with form filling and advice on benefits
- Footcare Services: trained volunteers provide a basic nail cutting service for older people unable to reach or see to cut their nails safely.
- Phone Link and Befriending Service: regular contact for a friendly chat either by phone or in person for housebound, isolated people
- Insurance and other products: a range of products with the needs of the over 50s in mind
- Community Development: Our Community Development Officer works with older people and communities throughout Cherwell, supporting them in setting up new activities and opportunities to help people stay active, happy and healthy. Why not tell us your ideas and thoughts on what your community needs? Exercise? Tai Chi? Coffee and Activity sessions?
Older & Wiser Driver Awareness Classes
These are now being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Team & are designed for people who have held a licence for more than 20 years & may benefit from a refresher course. Contact Liam Hillis on 07748 333402.
Exercise
Seated Exercise – Age UK Oxfordshire classes
Banbury – Thursday 10.00-11.00am Amos Court contact Frances Gittens – 01295 768972
Bicester – Tuesdays 2.00-3.00pm Home Tree House - residents only
Bicester – Fridays 2.30-3.30pm Saxon Court – residents only
Bicester – Wednesdays 2.00pm – 2.45pm residents only
Bicester – Wednesdays 3.00pm – 3.45pm St Edburgs open to all
Bicester – Wednesdays Hanover Gardens contact June on 01869 246388
Kidlington – Tuesdays 11-11.45am Charlbury Close contact– 01865 849309
Tai Chi
Cherwell District Council is working together with Age UK Oxfordshire to provide activities for seniors, including Tai Chi.
For more information on exercise classes please contact Brenda Longmuir on 07827 235428
Health Walks
For a Health Walks timetable please contact Wendy Kingsbeer at Cherwell District Council: Tel 01295 221628
Age UK Day Centres
Day Centres offer a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities as well as providing a balancing meal.
Banbury – Mondays, St Francis Day Centre
Kidlington Area Day Centre – Mondays and Fridays, Shipton on Cherwell Village Hall, nr Kidlington
For more information please contact Joanna Fowler on 01865 717615.
Panels and Forums
Age UK’s forums and panels offer an opportunity for older people to have a say and make a difference. They are an opportunity for people to share opinions on subjects that are important to them, learn about new services and developments, work with Age UK to inform and influence policy makers, service providers and others.
Volunteering
There are many opportunities for volunteering with Age UK Oxfordshire. If you would like to contribute to your community, meet new people, develop skill or face a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you – please call 01235 849400.
For more information on what’s happening in Cherwell have a look at the Cherwell Seniors Directory 2008/09
