
People Digest #1
Read the latest from the B4 community on all things Personal – from health & happiness to promotions & achievements. Featuring Members such as Freeths, Oxford Town Hall, Penningtons Manches Cooper and many, many more.

City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E through to National Final
We are excited to announce that the City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E side have secured their place in the prestigious RFU A.C.E Final with an impressive home win against Truro College (Exeter Chiefs). Prior to moving to the City of Oxford College, Wasps A.C.E had not reached the National Final for approximately 10 years. A fresh start for the programme has meant […]

Swinging the balance of power to positivity during the pandemic
NHS Employ-Ability is a Harlow based charity that are trying to swing the balance of power to good during the pandemic. This is our story of how we have worked with local employers to help people living with mental health illness to get into and retain work in Essex and beyond.

Overprotecting Our Children
Overprotecting our children: How to strike a balance between being a caring parent and giving the necessary space to a young person to grow and experience life firsthand.

Oxford Town Hall welcomes new Events Coordinator
Oxford Town Hall are delighted to welcome our new Events Coordinator who will be working with the Sales & Events Team. Marissa joined the team this Autumn, bringing a wealth of experience in event management to the Town Hall Team.

Our Lives, Our Futures: exploring pressing issues for young people today
A new research network at Oxford Brookes University is launching with a focus on children and young people, aiming to improve their opportunities, experiences and futures.

Professor Christine Gerrard sworn in as Principal of LMH
On Friday 8th October, Professor Christine Gerrard was sworn in as LMH Principal. The inauguration took place in the LMH Chapel and the service was led by Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain. The event was attended by Fellows, students and staff of the college.

Freeths responds to continued high demand for new housing
As the latest results published by the country’s leading housebuilders point to the rebound which followed the initial lockdown turning into a sustained demand for quality new homes nationwide, national law firm Freeths has announced further investment in its Residential Development Team.

South Central Institute of Technology’s Preeti Vohra scoops prestigious national tech...
South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) is incredibly proud to announce that Reading-based Digital Technologies Trainer Preeti Vohra has been announced as one of the TechWomen100 winners.

Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support,...
Following former Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson’s diagnosis of early-onset dementia at 42 and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and a number of NFL and rugby league players facing a similar prognosis, a new research study explores the experiences of family members of former athletes with CTE.

More than just a storm in a Yorkshire teacup – Why...
Yorkshire County Cricket Club (Yorkshire) has been in the headlines recently following serious allegations of institutional racism. These allegations come in the wake of the findings that former Yorkshire player, Azeem Rafiq, was subjected to racial harassment and bullying during his time at the club which allegedly led him to consider taking his own life.
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Helping Ordinary People do Extraordinary Things
B4 Members Hall Personal Training have recently renewed their B4 Membership. Executive Director, Becky Hall, explains more about Hall’s role in the lives of their clients and why renewing with B4 was a simple decision.

The Importance of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace
In March the People Ecosystem was lucky enough to be joined by Sally Naunton, CEO of The Bray Group. Having worked with Sally to help unpick some work challenges, I know she has a brilliant blend of being caring whilst expecting high performance and not shying away from the space that’s about tricky conversations. I spend a lot of time helping clients in this space which is why I wanted to get stuck into the subject of feedback, particularly when it feels uncomfortable and is about poor performance.

Stephen Clarke: Leading the Way at the ATOM Festival of Science...
Stephen Clarke, our Principal at Cherwell College Oxford, is not only a distinguished leader and former British diplomat, but also a passionate advocate for science and education. As the Chairman of ATOM Festival of Science & Technology, Stephen plays a pivotal role in bringing world-class scientific discussions and innovations to the heart of Abingdon. Stephen’s leadership ensures that the festival remains dynamic, inclusive, and engaging for people of all ages.
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Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North’s inaugural student cohort celebrates their...
The first students to take part in the pilot Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North, the free three-week training course for people aged 17 years and over, have graduated with flying colours.

B4 Reviews – with Ruth Hawkins
Richard has recently asked me to find and lead a small team of reviewers from the B4 community, so over the next few weeks I will be looking to build that team and also looking for venues, events and activities from within the B4 network and beyond to write some reviews!

Get Support Announced as B4’s Official IT Partner
We are delighted to announce that Oxfordshire’s leading IT Services provider, Get Support, have become B4’s Official IT Partner.