Oxford City
Information and Advice: come speak confidentially to our trained Information & Advice worker, who can cover a huge range of topics from housing to money to insurance – and who can give benefits checks on the last Wednesday of each month.Other activities happening in Oxford City include:
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 – for everyone 50 years and over
Fusion (behind the East Oxford Community Centre), off the Cowley Rd
Monday 2.30 – 3.30pm and Wednesday 11.00-12 noon
Cutteslowe Community Centre, Wren Road
Tuesday 2.00 – 3.00pm
West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Rd
Tuesday 10.00 – 11.00am
Rosehill Community Centre, The Oval
Thursday 10.15 – 11.15am
St Nicholas Church Hall, Elsfield Road, Old Marston
Friday 10.00 – 11.00am
For more information on these classes please contact Age UK Oxfordshire on 01235 849400.
Women’s Exercise Classes: (multicultural)
Gentle exercise to music classes
Asian Cultural Centre (upstairs) Manzil Way, off the Cowley Rd
Monday 11.00 – 12.00pm
John Kallie Court, Catwell Close, off the Cowley Rd
Tuesday 11.00 – 11:30am
Contact Jane Smith: 07920 576385 for more details
Qi Gong and Tai Chi
East Oxford Community Centre
Wednesday 10.00-11.00am
(Additional 30 minute option for more experienced students)
North Oxford Community Centre, Diamond Place, Summertown
Friday 10.30-11.30am
Age UK Lunch Clubs and Day Centres
Day Centres offer a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities as well as providing a balancing meal.
The Milan Group at John Kallie Court – Tuesday 11.00-2.00pm. This is a lunch & social club for black and minority ethnic elders and friends.
Barton Lunch Club at Barton Neighbourhood Centre – Monday 11.00 -2.00pm
Day centres are held are held across the City on each day of the week:
Monday in St Clements
Tuesday in Cutteslowe
Wednesday in Holloway
Thursday in Wood Farm
Friday in Greater Leys.
Please telephone Age UK on 01235 849400 for details.
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.
The dates for the next forum will be posted on this website.
Volunteering
There are many opportunities for volunteering with Age UK Oxfordshire. If you would like to contribute to your community, meet new people, develop skills or face a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you – please call 01235 849400.
To find out more about the full range of services Age UK Oxfordshire provides in Oxford, please call Abingdon on 01235 849400 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
