Where I Live

Holidays

Age Concern Oxfordshire are delighted to present our 2007 holiday programme for older people in the Oxfordshire area. These holidays have proved very popular in the past three years and we feel that we have a wonderful variety of holidays on offer. All the holidays will have an Age Concern representative on board the coach and staying in the hotel throughout the holiday. The holidays are run in conjunction with Creative Travel who specialise in holidays for the over 50’s. All holidays are inclusive of: executive coaching, half board, all bedrooms with private facilities, escorted tours everyday, free holiday cover, any admission charges that may apply, evening entertainment every evening.

Is this holiday suitable for you?

To be able to travel on any of the holidays, you must be able to cope with three steps to board the coach. Although there will be a representative from Age Concern Oxfordshire and a courier from Creative Travel we are unable to provide personal care.

If you require personal care on your holiday, you must bring a carer with you.

Holiday leaflets are available from the Age Concern office in Abingdon, tel: 01235 849400

Autumn Break

Bournemouth & New Forest Explorer – Monday 8th to Friday 12th October

Staying in the Russell Court Hotel, situated centrally in Bournemouth close to the town and beaches, the food is first class, and all rooms have en-suite facilities. Tours everyday include New Forest, Christchurch, Swanage, Corfe Castle, Salisbury and Stonehenge.

PRICE: £253.00

Turkey & Tinsel Break

Eastbourne & Sussex Explorer – Monday 12th to Friday 16th November

The Albany Lions Hotel is an excellent high standard hotel, on the promenade close to the bandstand. Lift to all floors. Full Christmas programme. Wine, sherry, mince pies, 2 Christmas presents all included! Tours include: Christmas Rye Market, Alfreston, and the lanes of Brighton.

PRICE: £252.00

Panels & Forums

Age Concern’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 subject that are important to them, learn about new service and developments, work with Age Concern to inform and influence policy makers, service provider and others. Date for next forums to be arranged.

The Big Raffle

Tickets are now on sale for the Age Concern’s Big Raffle. We have a great selection of prizes for the including days out, river trips, white goods, beauty treatments, theatre tickets and much much more. Closing date for the raffle is the 24th August and the raffle will be drawn in September. If you would like to purchase some raffle tickets, please phone Amy Allen on 01235 849400. The raffle will be drawn on the 5th September at The Corner, East Oxford Community Centre.

What’s on in Cherwell

Exercise

Seated Exercise

Banbury Thursday 10-11am, Amos Court. Contact: Frances Gittens on 01295 768972
Bicester Tuesday 2-3pm, Home Tree House – residents only
Bicester Friday 2.30-3.30pm, Saxon Court – residents only
Kidlington Tuesday 11-11.45am, Charlbury Close. Contact: 01865 849309

Tai Chi

Banbury Monday 2.30-4.30pm, The Place, White Lion Walk. Contact: 01295 278040

Age Concern Day Centres

For older people over 60 who may experience isolation

Banbury St Francis Day Centre. Contact: 07729 810367

Shipton Shipton-on-Cherwell Village Hall. Contact: 07812 595489

Day Centres offer a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities as well as providing a balanced meal.

The Place, White Lion Walk, Banbury

Our aim is to provide an interesting range of activities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for people over 50 and their friends. To help towards our overheads and as an encouragement to you, we have a membership scheme. We hope you will decide to become a member, though it is not essential. Membership is £5 a year and will entitle you to reduced rates on all activities. You can sign up a The Place Café or at an event. You can join in the activities at any time except where booking is essential. Activities at The Place include: Film Club, Canasta evening, Book Club, Supper Club and Smooth Dating Over 50’s.

For more information on activities and membership contact: 01295 278040.

Non-Age Concern Activities and Events

Older & Bolder Awareness Classes

These are now being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Team and are designed for people who have held a licence for more that 20 years and may benefit from a refresher course. Seminars for up to 15 people are being planned across the County. Places can be booked through Liam Hillis on 07748 333402. Places are booked on a first come first served basis.

For information on any activities or events in the Cherwell area, please contact Gemma North on 01295 278040

What’s on in the City

Exercise

Gentle Exercise to Music

Fusion (Behind East Oxford Community Centre)
Monday 2.30-3.30pm

John Kallie Court Catwell Close, Gillians Way (off Cowley Road)
Tuesday 11.15am-12noon

West Oxford Community Centre Botley Road
Tuesday 10-11am

Fusion (Behind East Oxford Community Centre)
Wednesday 11am-12noon

Rosehill Community Centre The Oval
Thursday 10.15-11.15am

St Nicholas Hall Elsfield Road, Old Marston
Friday 10-11am


Qi Gong & Tai Chi and Dance

Tai Chi East Oxford Community Centre
Wednesday 10-11am

Five Rhythms Dance East Oxford Community Centre
Wednesday 11.45am-12.45pm

****Please note that most of these classes will be closed over the summer holidays****

The Corner, East Oxford Community Centre

A weekly meeting place for everyone over 50 (friends and family also welcome) from 10am – 2pm every Wednesday. Delicious home-cooked food every week as well as an Asian meal on 2nd Wednesday of every month and a Caribbean meal on the last Wednesday of every month. Other activities and opportunities include Tai Chi (10-11am – with an optional additional 30 minutes from 11-1.30am for more experienced students wishing to learn Tai Chi ‘form’), Five Rhythms Dance (11.45am-12.45pm), Gentle Exercise to Music (11am-12pm), Information and Advice (including benefits checks on the last Wednesday of each month), Art and Craft session, Computer training, Information Days on a range of subjects and more!

****Please note that The Corner will be closed from the 8th August and will re-open on the 5th September (including the Big Raffle Draw)****

We are looking for volunteers to help with this project. For more details contact: 01865 717614 or 01235 849400

Lunch Clubs and Day Centres

Socialise over a hot, tasty meal. Contact: 07734 506750

The Milan Group, John Kallie Court, Gillians Way (off Cowley Road)
Tuesday 11am-2pm.

A lunch and social club for black and minority ethnic elders and friends. Enjoy delicious healthy Asian food and a range of activities including exercise and Footcare opportunities. Contact: 01235 849400

Day Centres

(For older people over 60 who may be experiencing isolation)

Held across the City in each day of the week and offer a chance to meet people, enjoy a range of activities and a good, balanced meal. Monday – St Clements, Tuesday – Cutteslowe, Wednesday – Holloway, Thursday – Wood Farm and Friday – Greater Leys. For more information and an application form contact: 01235 849400

Non-Age Concern Activities and Events

Older & Bolder Awareness Classes

These are now being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Team and are designed for people who have held a licence for more that 20 years and may benefit from a refresher course. Seminars for up to 15 people are being planned across the County. Places can be booked through Liam Hillis on 07748 333402. Places are booked on a first come first served basis.

For information on any activities or events in the City area, please contact Marian Pocock on 01865 717614

What’s on in the South

Exercise

Gentle Exercise to Music

Didcot Civic Hall. Friday 10am-12pm & Tuesday 10am-12pm
Cost £2.50, first session free. Contact Val Kir on 01235 816641

Nettlebed Day Centre. Varying Fridays 10.45am
Contact: Hilary Manning on 07929 383573

Thame Lee Court. Every 2nd Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm
Cost £2.50, contact Steve Cole on 01844 215477

Crowmarsh Village Pavilion. Monday 1.30pm
Contact Val Kir on 01235 816641

Henley YMCA. Tuesday 11.15am
Exercise and mini pampering session. Cost £2.50 for exercise class and £2.50 for pampering. First session free!
Contact Pam Matter on 01235 810191

Lunch Clubs and Day Centres

Goring Lunch Club Open Tuesday (Contact: Julie Hayes on 01491 873565) and Wednesday (Contact: Sue Smith on 01491 873218).
A chance to socialise, enjoy refreshments and a tasty, balanced meal.

Day Centres (For older people over 60 who may be experiencing isolation)
Held in Thame, Henley and Nettlebed. Contact: 01235 849400 for more information and an application form. Day Centres offer a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities as well as providing a balanced meal.

Non-Age Concern Activities and Events

Older & Bolder Awareness Classes

These are now being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Team and are designed for people who have held a licence for more that 20 years and may benefit from a refresher course. Seminars for up to 15 people are being planned across the County. Places can be booked through Liam Hillis on 07748 333402. Places are booked on a first come first served basis.

Adult Community Education

Various classes available. Central contact number is 0845 351 0646 for all courses.

Health Walks

For detailed information of all Health Walks in South Oxfordshire contact the co-ordinator on 01491 823135 or anne.lister@southoxon.gov.uk

Wallingford – Monday (excluding Bank Holidays), meet at 10am at Market Square. Contact: Anne Lister on 01491 823135

Benson – for details of times and days contact: Margaret Wiggall on 01491 838286

Didcot – Tuesday & Thursday at 10am. Contact Anne Lister on 01491 823135

Henley – Four walks per week. Contact: Fran Piggott or Susan Maguire on 01491 578610

Sonning Common – Held on a daily basis with a range of skill levels on offer. Contact: Jull Greenwood on 0118 972 2441

Goring – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Walks for various levels. Contact: Bernard Novell on 01491 873092

Qi Gong & Tai Chi

Henley Social Club for the Over 60’s (close to the Town Hall). Friday 2-3pm. Contact: 01491 574718

For information on any activities or events in the South area, please contact Jennifer Woodruff on 01235 849400

What’s on in the Vale

Exercise

Gentle Exercise to Music

Abingdon Preston Road Community Centre
Wednesday 2-4pm. Contact: Val Kir on 01235 816641

Abingdon Christ Church Hall, Northcourt Road.
Tuesday 2.30-4pm. Contact: 01235 849400

Botley Seacourt Hall
Tuesday 10.30-11.30am. Contact: 01235 849400

Grove Old Mill Hall, School Lane
Monday 10-11.30am. Contact: Val Kir on 01235 816641

Wantage Maud House, The Chestnuts
Thursday 1.30-3pm. Contact Val Kir on 01235 816641

Qi Gong & Tai Chi

Abingdon Trinity Church Centre, Conduit Road
Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm. Contact Lei on 07859 012576

Day Centres

(For older people over 60 who may be experiencing isolation)

Held in Faringdon, Hinton Waldrist and Watchfield. For more information and an application form contact: 01235 849400. Day Centres offer a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities as well as providing a balanced meal.

Non-Age Concern Activities and Events

Older & Bolder Awareness Classes

These are now being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Team and are designed for people who have held a licence for more that 20 years and may benefit from a refresher course. Seminars for up to 15 people are being planned across the County. Places can be booked through Liam Hillis on 07748 333402. Places are booked on a first come first served basis.

Health Walks

Botley – Wednesday at 9.30am. Contact: Briony Newport on 01865 246497

Abingdon – 1st Sunday of the month and every Wednesday. Meet at 2.30pm at the entrance to the White Horse Leisure Centre, Audlett Drive. Contact: Viv Boorman on 01235 554751 or Teresa Roberts on 01235 535543.

Kennington - Monday & Thursday at 10am. Contact: In the first instance contact Eileen Rodgers on 01865 739173 or Rosemary Aldgate on 01865 735419

Wantage & Grove – Thursday at Wantage - meet at 10am at the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage. Monday at Grove – meet at 10am. Contact: Stephanie Edlington on 01235 767834

Faringdon – Contact Brian Conroy on 01993 704007

Community Group

First Tuesday Connection – 1st Tuesday of every month at St Peters Church Room, Drayton, 3-4.30pm. Contact: Jean Hager on 01235 531558

For information on any activities or events in the Vale area, please contact Helen Grimwade on 01235 849400

What’s on in the West

Exercise

Dance & Stretch

Woodstock Town Hall. Wednesday 11.30am-12.30pm
Contact: Coralie on 07767 360854

Eynsham St Leonard’s Hall, Thames Street
Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm. Contact: Coralie on 07767 360854

Seated Exercise

Freeland Village Hall. Friday 10-10.45am
Contact: Olwen Radburn on 01993 773432

Shipton New Beaconsfield Hall, Shipton-under-Wychwood
Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm. Contact: Sue Hayman on 01993 822781 or 07745 5013364

Day Centres

Witney The Elms Centre (Age Concern Witney).
Monday to Friday. Contact: 01993 771078

Chipping Norton Highlands (Age Concern Chipping Norton)
Monday, Wednesday to Friday. Contact: 01608 643320

Theatre & Day Trips

Age Concern Chipping Norton runs a programme of coach trips throughout the year. Coaches leave from Chipping Norton. For more information contact: Pat Lake on 01608 643458

Non-Age Concern Activities and Events

Older & Bolder Awareness Classes

These are now being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council Road Safety Team and are designed for people who have held a licence for more that 20 years and may benefit from a refresher course. Seminars for up to 15 people are being planned across the County. Places can be booked through Liam Hillis on 07748 333402. Places are booked on a first come first served basis.

Exercise Classes

Senior Moves – Charlbury. Friday 9.30-10.30am. Contact: Barbara Goodwin on 01993 851356

Seated Exercise Yoga – Tuesday 9.30am & Friday 11.35am. Contact: Windrush Leisure Centre on 01993 202020

Tai Chi – Tuesday 11am-12.30pm. Contact: Windrush Leisure Centre on 01993 202020

Tea Dance – Langdale Hall, Witney. Wednesday 1.30-4pm. Cost £1.00 – includes tea/coffee

Health Walks

Witney – Tuesday & Thursday. Contact: Brain Conroy on 01993 704007

Carterton – Contact: Melanie Bryant on 01993 214107

Milton-under-Wychwood – Contact: 01993 830065 or 01993 831146

Woodstock – Tuesday. Contact: Beccy White on 01295 221629 or Maggie Dent on 01295 819585

Leisure Centres

Windrush Leisure Centre, Witney – Various classes available including Indoor Bowls, 50+ Standing Exercise and Young at Heart Swim. For more information contact: 01993 202020

Over 50s swimming sessions at Springfield Hydrotherapy Pool – Friday 1-2.30pm. Contact: 01993 202020

Chipping Norton Lido – FREE swim for the over 60’s every Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm until 5th September. (Supported by McCarthy & Stone)

Carterton & Chipping Norton Leisure Centres – Young at Heart sessions, including swimming. Contact: Carterton on 01993 861981 & Chipping Norton on 01608 645154

U3A

There are two very active branches of the University of the Third Age, offering a wide range of interest groups.

Witney – Contact: Barbara Bond on 01993 771292

Chipping Norton – Ronald Spiers on 01608 645417

Witney Talking News

Anyone who is blind or partially sighted living in West Oxfordshire can obtain a FREE copy of the Witney Talking News. This is an hour-long sound tape of local news, interviews and stories. Tapes are posted free of charge each week and there are 3 or 4 magazine tapes sent throughout the year. If you or anyone you know wish to find out more, please contact: Peter Bee on 01993 703837 or Doreen Turner on 01993 200678.

For information on any activities or events in the West, please contact Mary-Ann Shaw on 01295 780045