Community Building Archives

9th January 2026

East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the £5.9m redevelopment

The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and...

23rd October 2023

A Growing Desire for Better Business

The Better Business Ecosystem is raising awareness and showcasing the wide variety of ways businesses can have a more positive impact on society, communities...

Community Building Responsible Business

9th May 2023

Why joining a community of business leaders can enhance your reputation and credibility

I read a LinkedIn post recently that reassured business owners that if they’d managed to keep their businesses going during recession, Brexit, COVID and...

Community Building People

3rd May 2023

Why it’s important for Business Leaders to be exposed to new ideas and perspectives for innovation and creativity in their businesses

Nobody likes a ‘know it all’ and let’s face it, there’s no such thing. At the other end of the scale, many of us...

Community Building People

31st March 2023

Stunning Silverstone Success

What a great event at Silverstone for our members.

Community Building Conference & Events People

31st May 2022

Bike Oxford: Focused on inclusivity, welcoming all ages and abilities

Bike Oxford, now in its 9th year, is an event with real community spirit. Championed by Oxford City and Oxfordshire County councils as a...

Community Building

3rd March 2022

Blenheim Newsletter February 2022

Keeping you up to date with all the latest news from Blenheim

Attractions Community Building

21st January 2022

‘Don’t miss out’ – Successful Peer Networks initiative makes its final call

The OxLEP Business-run programme Peer Networks has called on businesses to grab the last few places available before time runs out.

Community Building Local Government Networking

24th November 2021

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...

Business Parks Community Building Health Office Services

24th November 2021

The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021

Save the date! Can you help us make this year's Big Give our best yet?

Charities Community Building EDI

24th November 2021

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...

Community Building Education Health

24th November 2021

Champing at the bit to support vulnerable generations in Oxford

And they’re off!! CRM had a wonderful fundraising evening with clients and our charity partner Daybreak Oxford, for another popular Charity Race Night.

Accountants - Professional Services Charities Community Building

24th November 2021

Leading housing association wins coveted Whathouse? Award

Leading housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) has won a coveted WhatHouse? award. The housing association, whose shared ownership brand SO Resi is...

Community Building Residential Property

23rd November 2021

Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation showcase – with just two days to go until the return of Venturefest Oxford

Venturefest Oxford is set to return on Thursday 25 November, bringing together the county’s greatest minds in discussion as to how the county’s ‘world-class...

Attractions Business Strategy Community Building Networking Public Transport

23rd November 2021

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

The public have one week left to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a say in...

Business as a Force for Good Charities Community Building Public Transport

18th November 2021

Howbery named as finalist for innovation in Thames Valley Property Awards

Howbery Business Park is a finalist at The Business Magazine Thames Valley Property Awards in the Business and Science Park Innovation category. Our entry...

Business Parks Community Building Office Services

18th November 2021

Councillors to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families

Oxfordshire county councillors are to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families, and that are also designed to reduce...

Community Building Health Health & Safety

18th November 2021

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

A new guide that helps developers building new homes and streets in Oxfordshire do so while at the same time improving the quality of...

Community Building Private Transport Public Transport Residential Property

17th November 2021

Businesses urged to invest in diversity and inclusion initiatives or risk talent shortage

A specialist recruiter is urging UK businesses to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives if they want to secure top talent.

Community Building EDI Workplace Wellbeing

17th November 2021

Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support, new research shows

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...

Community Building Health Sport

12th November 2021

Blenheim Estate Grown Christmas Trees

We're delighted that once again we have estate grown Christmas trees for sale this festive season.

Attractions Community Building

12th November 2021

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

The public have until the end of November to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a...

Charities Community Building Public Transport

10th November 2021

South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to offer property inspiration to homeowners

15-16 January 2022, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Community Building Residential Property

10th November 2021

Nine new businesses take space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation centres

Nine new early-stage science and technology start-up businesses have taken space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation centres during Autumn, as Oxford continued to...

Business Parks Community Building Tech Technology Workplace Wellbeing

9th November 2021

Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim Palace

A BAFTA award-winning costume and set designer is reimagining the story of The Nutcracker as part of a new festive feature at Blenheim Palace...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

9th November 2021

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Bus driving duo Mark Temple and Guy Powell swapped their driving cabs for the open road to fundraise for Sobell House.

Charities Community Building Public Transport

4th November 2021

B4 launches new ‘news-focused’ site to become a leader in UK B2B news sharing

Following a period of change and uncertainty since March 2020 when B4 had to swiftly pivot to delivering content digitally, we are delighted to...

Community Building EDI Education Leadership Networking

4th November 2021

Stoke Poges pubs raise funds for second village defibrillator

Team members at The Fox & Pheasant and Rose & Crown in Stoke Poges have come together to raise funds to install a second...

Community Building Health

4th November 2021

Blenheim this November

As the leaves begin to change this season don’t forget to visit Blenheim Palace in all its glory before its Christmas revamp on the...

Attractions Community Building Venues

3rd November 2021

Extra buses for Oxford Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Display

The Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with The Oxford Round Table to provide vital transport links for the return of its popular charity...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

2nd November 2021

Unipart Logistics fundraising for Air Ambulances UK passes £45,000

A partnership between Unipart Logistics and Air Ambulances UK has now raised a total of over £45,000 thanks to a team of six Unipart...

Business as a Force for Good Community Building Health

2nd November 2021

More than a million lights for festive trail at Blenheim Palace

The countdown to Christmas has started and stunning Blenheim Palace is getting ready to welcome its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, between 19...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

1st November 2021

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Good causes have one week left to enter Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to be in with a chance to design their...

Charities Community Building Public Transport

28th October 2021

Switch off home working and commute by bus to reduce carbon emissions

Research has revealed an average employee that works from home all year round produces 80% more carbon emissions than an office worker.

Community Building Health Public Transport

25th October 2021

St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of new public square and artwork

On October 9th, St. Modwen, the master developer for the new Kingsgrove community in Wantage, held a family-friendly community day to mark the reveal...

Attractions Community Building Education Local Government Public Transport

22nd October 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween Half Term

The autumn air was filled with wonder on Thursday, as hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spook-tacular surprises at the opening night of a new...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

21st October 2021

Looking after your wellbeing

As we head back to a nearly normal life, whilst living with Covid-19, we’re on a mission to help our clients.

Community Building Workplace Wellbeing

21st October 2021

Enterprise M3 local enterprise partnership is leading major improvements to digital connectivity in towns and villages across Surrey and Hampshire

A project to deliver gigabit-capable broadband for business and communities across Surrey and Hampshire is being taken a significant step forward as private sector...

Community Building EDI IT & Comms People Tech

21st October 2021

Back in the office and struggling to concentrate? Here are six ways to boost your productivity levels

Now that workers are back in the office, some people may be finding it difficult to concentrate in this environment after working from home...

Community Building Health Workplace Wellbeing

20th October 2021

Kids celebrate spooktacular craft event with Newbury Metro Bank

From Monday 25th – Sunday 31st October, the UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, will host its annual Halloween family event with a creepy craft...

Community Building People

19th October 2021

Team spirit drives return to offices at Jennings Monument Park

Return to the office driven by strength of staff fervour for return

Business Parks Community Building Workplace Wellbeing

19th October 2021

Oxfordshire celebrated as champion for local energy innovations on COP26 bus tour

Oxfordshire has been heralded as a local energy champion in the fight against climate change as the UK prepares to host the COP26 summit...

Business Strategy Community Building Public Transport Sustainability

15th October 2021

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, on the latest Labour Market Statistics

Commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said: “Today’s figures are encouraging, showing the unemployment rate in Wales remains below that...

Community Building Local Government Recruitment

14th October 2021

Blown away by The Hooley

Sometimes it’s difficult to put emotions into words. This last week has been full of emotion as we performed The Hooley for the final...

Attractions Community Building

14th October 2021

Metro Bank Colleagues Treat Newbury

The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity...

Community Building Finance Sustainability

13th October 2021

Berkshire charity wins £10,000 Movement for Good award

A charity based in Berkshire will receive a £10,000 windfall as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group’s annual Movement for Good awards.

Charities Community Building EDI People

13th October 2021

Pye Homes Creating new Community at Marcham

Pye Homes has begun work on a community of 47 high-quality homes at its new Temple Gate development in Marcham.

Community Building Residential Property Sustainability

13th October 2021

UK still uncomfortable talking about race, new survey finds

Business in the Community (BITC), the Prince’s Responsible Business Network, has today published the findings of the 2021 Race at Work survey which captures...

Community Building EDI Education Leadership

13th October 2021

Boost for Bicester’s economy and jobs with more investment at Axis J9 business park

Albion Land commits to Phase 3 with plans which will be welcomed by expanding young and mid-sized businesses

Business Parks Community Building Manufacturing Recruitment

13th October 2021

Supporting more lives together

A new partnership will provide mental health support to thousands of children and young people across the Thames Valley.

Charities Community Building EDI Health

13th October 2021

Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s Stables Café

Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti and his wife, actress and artist, Jemma Powell were among guests at the official opening of MASKED, a new photographic exhibition...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport Venues

12th October 2021

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Stagecoach is celebrating its longest serving Oxfordshire staff, with four of the company’s most familiar faces receiving awards for their hard work and dedication...

Charities Community Building EDI Public Transport

12th October 2021

Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support Charity

A sponsored sunrise walk at Blenheim Palace in memory of loved ones has raised more than £2,500 for a grief support charity working with...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

6th October 2021

IPSE wins Membership Organisation of the Year at the Memcom Awards 2021

IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has been named Membership Organisation of the Year at the Memcom Awards 2021. It also...

Business Strategy Community Building Education Leadership

6th October 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half Term

Spooky surprises await visitors on a brand-new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace running from 22 – 31 October 2021.

Attractions Community Building Public Transport Venues

5th October 2021

Oxfordshire residents returning to buses as the county bounces back

Oxfordshire residents responded to a campaign to encourage people back onto buses, with a reported 20% increase in bus use last month.

Community Building Health Leisure Public Transport

4th October 2021

Johnnie Walker launches new keep walking campaign to get the world moving again

Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky wants to inspire people to Keep Walking towards a more positive future with the latest chapter...

Community Building Food & Drink Suppliers Health Sport

4th October 2021

B4 Sustainability Special

In our 2nd Special Feature highlighting great content on the B4 website, we're highlighting ten great sustainable articles, interviews and webinars which have featured...

Business Strategy Community Building Education Local Government Public Transport Sustainability

1st October 2021

Proud to Be: Black History Month 2021 at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is proud to once again support Black History Month this year, with the 2021 theme of ‘Proud to Be’.

Community Building EDI Education

1st October 2021

Twitch In-App Purchases In H1 2021 – $195.5M; 140% Higher Than H1 2020

Streaming platform giants, Twitch has clearly built from the increased engagement in 2020 brought about by the lockdowns imposed as a result of the...

Community Building EDI Leisure Tech Technology

30th September 2021

Reading College students cook up a storm at Reading Town Meal

Professional culinary arts students from Reading College put their skills to good use on Saturday 25 September when they took part in the Reading...

Charities Community Building Education People

29th September 2021

Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest

Things that go bump in the night – and day – will create a spooky half term experience for all the family at Blenheim...

Attractions Community Building People Public Transport

29th September 2021

Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is celebrating all things autumnal over the weekend as part of its brand new Autumn Festival (Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 3rd...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport Venues

28th September 2021

Bespoke cookery classes to support independent living

We have started up 2 Wantage cooking groups this month.

Community Building EDI Education Training

24th September 2021

Five rural businesses we admire

Land Business Insights: The Estate of the Future is the second in a series of in-depth research reports exploring the most important issues currently...

Attractions Community Building Hotels Property Professional Services Venues

23rd September 2021

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley launched his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure...

Attractions Charities Community Building

22nd September 2021

Developer Expects Surge in Enquiries for new Energy-Saving Homes

Pye Homes is anticipating high levels of enquiries for the new energy-efficient homes at its Church Farm development in Radley because of growing concerns...

Community Building Residential Property

22nd September 2021

GMB southern region’s NHS members overwhelmingly vote NO on government’s pay offer – strike ballot will now happen

The Health Secretary must now meet with GMB Union to avoid a winter of chaos

Community Building EDI Health Local Government

22nd September 2021

Workers to gain right to request flexible working from first day

Following the news that staff in the UK are set to gain the right to request flexible working from the first day in a...

Community Building Solicitors Workplace Wellbeing

22nd September 2021

Blenheim Celebrates ‘Astronomer’ Duke on Autumn Equinox

Blenheim Palace is marking the official start of autumn on Wednesday by showcasing a collection of 18th century telescopes, scientific instruments and handwritten astronomical...

Attractions Community Building Education

21st September 2021

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley will be launching his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace TOMORROW (Wednesday, 22nd September at 11am) as...

Attractions Charities Community Building

20th September 2021

Bus operators back world car free day

Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to take the bus on World Car Free Day on Wednesday.

Community Building Local Government Public Transport Responsible Business Sustainability

20th September 2021

Cadets Help Blenheim Palace’s Vintage Fire Engine to Shine

A team of cadets from Kidlington Fire Station has been helping bring the shine back to a Victorian horse-drawn fire engine at Blenheim Palace.

Attractions Community Building Venues

20th September 2021

Deadline to enter Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition extended

Oxford Bus Company has extended its deadline for good causes to enter its Brand the Bus competition.

Branding Community Building Public Transport Sustainability

17th September 2021

Most office workers will never return full time

In response to the very recent findings that ‘most office workers will never return full-time’, please see below an expert response from Sridhar Iyengar,...

Community Building Networking Workplace Wellbeing

16th September 2021

Celebrate All Things Autumnal at Blenheim Palace’s Fantastic New Family Festival

Britain’s Greatest Palace is hosting a brand-new Autumn Festival on 24th-26th September and 1st-3rd October.

Attractions Community Building Venues

15th September 2021

Toyota Staff Create Allotment at Epsom HQ to Serve up Fresh Produce

In August, a team from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew visited Toyota’s Eco-HQ Surrey to assess the progress of the company’s principle of working in...

Community Building Health People Sustainability Workplace Wellbeing

14th September 2021

MP Officially Opens new Surgery at Hanborough Gate

MP Robert Courts officially opened the new Hanborough Gate Surgery at a special ceremony on Friday.

Community Building Construction

14th September 2021

Charity launches therapy bus to support youngsters’ mental wellbeing

Oxfordshire based charity At The Bus this week launched its inaugural converted art therapy bus that will tour the county providing mental wellbeing support...

Community Building EDI Health

14th September 2021

Back to bus campaign launched in Oxfordshire to support COVID-19 bounce back

A big campaign has been launched in Oxfordshire to encourage people to return to using buses this month.

Community Building Public Transport

9th September 2021

Make it an Autumn to Remember at Britain’s Greatest Palace

Autumn is the perfect time to experience Blenheim Palace’s vibrant views and red-tinted golden hues – and there is so much more for visitors...

Attractions Community Building Venues

7th September 2021

First Affordable Homes Available at Park View

The first phase of affordable housing has become available at Blenheim Estate Homes’ ground-breaking Park View development in Woodstock.

Community Building People Residential Property

7th September 2021

Oxford Bus Company employees donate almost £60,000 to Barnardo’s

Kind-hearted staff at Oxford Bus Company have donated almost £60,000 to children’s charity Barnardo’s.

Charities Community Building Public Transport

3rd September 2021

Blenheim Estate Homes Reaches Final of Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year

Blenheim Estate Homes has reached the final of the Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year at the annual Housebuilder Awards.

Attractions Community Building Residential Property

3rd September 2021

Palace Showcases Stunning Equine Artworks in new Exhibition

Blenheim Palace is showcasing a series of stunning 19th century equine prints including lithographs and etchings by leading figures of the French Romantic school.

Attractions Community Building Venues

31st August 2021

Blenheim Palace Hosts Sunrise Walk for Grief Support Charity

Blenheim Palace is once again offering people the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the Estate as part of a fundraising walk on Saturday,...

Attractions Community Building Venues

31st August 2021

Maymessy is supporting ladies from Refugee Resource into a food related business

We are supporting 11 migrant women into a food related business over the next two years.

Business as a Force for Good Community Building EDI Education

31st August 2021

Star-studded Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim Palace to Raise Funds for Oxfordshire Art Charity

Zuleika Gallery is staging a new exhibition by Oxford photographer Joanna Vestey at Blenheim Palace’s new Stables Café.

Attractions Community Building Venues

31st August 2021

Oxford United in the Community mark new chapter by presenting a plaque at Easington Sports FC

Oxford United in the Community’s new countywide delivery has been marked by the presentation of a plaque at Easington Sports Football Club.

Community Building EDI Health Sport

26th August 2021

Ash in Surrey welcomes the launch of a new show home

Bellway is pleased to introduce a fabulous show home at Wildflower Meadow. Situated in the Surrey village of Ash – just five minutes from...

Community Building People Residential Property

20th August 2021

Churchill Birth Room Reopens at Blenheim Palace

The tiny bedroom where Sir Winston Churchill was born has re-opened at Blenheim Palace, after being closed to visitors for more than a year...

Attractions Community Building Venues

18th August 2021

News from the estate this August

Our teams across the Estate are working hard on our land, to make sure it’s the best it can be. With lots of projects...

Attractions Community Building Residential Property Venues

11th August 2021

Blenheim Estate Homes and West Oxfordshire District Council Shortlisted for Estates Gazette Awards

Blenheim Estate Homes and West Oxfordshire District Council have been nominated as finalists in The Public/Private Partnership Award category of 2021’s Estate Gazette Awards.

Attractions Community Building EDI Residential Property

11th August 2021

Meeting Etiquette: Face to face meetings set to become extinct

During the pandemic the work environment has changed for so many employees across the country. As employers move forwards with their new norms, a...

Community Building Health Health & Safety Networking Workplace Wellbeing

11th August 2021

Thames Travel match-day Oxford United bus service returns

Thames Travel in partnership with Oxford United is re-launching its ‘Football Special’ match-day bus services for U’s fans.

Community Building Public Transport Sport

10th August 2021

Record Enquiries as First 20 Homes go on Sale at Church Farm

Developer Pye Homes has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the number of enquiries after putting the first houses at their new Church Farm site on sale.

Community Building People Residential Property

10th August 2021

Stagecoach Launches Competition to Thank Oxfordshire’s Local Heroes

Stagecoach and Oxford Tube are launching a competition designed to give back to keyworkers in Oxfordshire who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to...

Community Building EDI People Public Transport

10th August 2021

Art on the Hoof at Blenheim Palace

A painting pony called Teddy is delighting visitors to Blenheim Palace’s new stables exhibition with his unbridled artistic prowess.

Attractions Community Building People

9th August 2021

The lastest from Blenheim Palace

It’s been lovely to have some consistently warm weather to enjoy recently, all be it a bit too hot at times. Whilst we have...

Attractions Community Building EDI Venues

9th August 2021

MP Impressed With Blenheim’s Environmental Initiatives

MP Robert Courts has praised Blenheim Estate’s commitment to the environment during a visit to the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site this week.

Attractions Community Building EDI Health Local Government

9th August 2021

What will your workplace look like when employees start to return to the office?

People are no longer being asked to work from home now restrictions have been lifted in England.

Community Building Office Refurbishment Office Services Workplace Wellbeing

9th August 2021

Thank you Faringdon Town Council

They have kindly agreed a grant so Maymessy can start workshops to support parents struggling financially due to the pandemic.

Community Building Education Training

29th July 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School awarded Small Business Charter status

In recognition of its outstanding support for small businesses, student entrepreneurship and commitment to the local economy, Oxford Brookes Business School has been awarded...

Community Building Education Leadership Training

28th July 2021

Thames Travel re-launch weekend night bus services

Thames Travel is re-launching its night bus services this weekend to support the return of the night-time economy.

Community Building Public Transport

27th July 2021

Over one third of online shoppers will only associate with responsible brands

More than one third (35 per cent) of online shoppers in the UK will only associate with ‘responsible’ brands – including those that treat...

Community Building Education Responsible Business Retail

22nd July 2021

Toyota Opens Funding Programme for Start-Ups offering Inclusive Mobility and Sustainability Solutions

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and ISDI Digital Business School have launched the second edition of the Toyota Startup Accelerator funding programme, calling for entries...

Community Building Education Private Transport

21st July 2021

‘Hot Officing’ Launches at Monument Park

In a world of hybrid workplaces, and a reluctance to return to the office full time, one Oxfordshire business park introduces rurally located offices...

Business Parks Community Building Office Services Workplace Wellbeing

14th July 2021

Bringing you the best from the Estate this July

We enjoy no better sight than peaceful calves snoozing in the sun, and these little ones were snapped doing just that in their High...

Attractions Community Building Venues

12th July 2021

Upcoming OxLEP event: ‘The Oxfordshire Plan 2050 – why the business voice needs to be heard

Businesses from across the county are being encouraged to sign-up to an upcoming online panel event, critical as the Oxfordshire Plan 2050 moves closer...

Business Strategy Community Building Leadership Local Government

7th July 2021

City Sightseeing helping locals rediscover Oxford

Tourism in Oxford is bouncing back, as 2,000 visitors per week enjoyed open-top bus tours of the city in June.

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

6th July 2021

Blake Morgan rewards 37 members of staff in latest round of promotions

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has promoted 37 lawyers and support staff across its offices in London, Wales, the Thames Valley and on the...

Community Building EDI Recruitment Solicitors

6th July 2021

Candlemaker Wins Blenheim’s Start-up Business Award

A candlemaker from Long Wittenham has won Blenheim’s annual business start-up competition.

Attractions Community Building EDI People

5th July 2021

Unipart ranked among top employee-owned companies

Unipart Group has been named as one of the UK’s leading companies for employee ownership. The global manufacturing, logistics and consultancy group based in...

Community Building EDI Recruitment Training

5th July 2021

COEL’s subsidiary company CMS Cambridge delivers sustainable furniture disposal solutions

With many offices being reconfigured in the wake of the pandemic, how do we dispose of redundant furniture in an ethical way? CMS Cambridge,...

Community Building Office Refurbishment Workplace Wellbeing

2nd July 2021

High Sheriff of Oxfordshire opens new R&D laboratories at Wood Centre for Innovation

The High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain has officially opened the newly-converted class II R&D laboratories alongside Jeremy Long, chair of the Oxfordshire...

Business Parks Community Building Education Recruitment Tech Technology

2nd July 2021

Blake Morgan supports operational transfer of Reading leisure centres to social enterprise

Reading Borough Council has signed a partnership contract with the non-profit social enterprise organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), which will now take over the...

Attractions Community Building Health Sport

2nd July 2021

Common HR Issues

We are now halfway through 2021, and the global COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cause organisations to think swiftly on their feet to respond...

Community Building EDI HR Workplace Wellbeing

2nd July 2021

Gigabit capable, full fibre broadband coming to Oxfordshire

Residents are set to benefit from faster internet with a significant number of Oxfordshire towns today (Tuesday 29 June) being confirmed for upgrade to...

Business Strategy Community Building IT & Comms Tech

1st July 2021

Supporting women into business

We had our two Be- friending groups over today and ladies I am mentoring to help start their food business from Refugee Resource ...

Coaching Community Building EDI Education Training

30th June 2021

Hybrid workers embracing bus operators’ flexy ticket

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued a reminder flexible tickets are available for commuters who now travel to work part-time.

Attractions Community Building EDI Health Public Transport

28th June 2021

Cowley Road Carnival Live! on 4th July

Cowley Road Carnival celebrations go ahead all over the city as residents are encouraged to join Virtual Carnival online, decorate their homes as the...

Attractions Charities Community Building EDI Health

25th June 2021

New cycling champion is appointed

He might not own any Lycra, but Oxfordshire’s new cycling champion says he is committed to the benefits of bikes.

Community Building Health Private Transport Sport

22nd June 2021

Deloitte tells staff they can WFH forever

In response to the news that Deloitte will allow staff to work from home forever, adding to the long list of organisations that have...

Community Building EDI Health HR Public Transport Workplace Wellbeing

18th June 2021

Outdoor Exhibition Celebrates Beautiful Blenheim

Blenheim Palace’s stunning landscape and parkland is being showcased as part of an outdoor photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty of the UNESCO World...

Attractions Community Building Education Venues

18th June 2021

Celebrate an occasion, commemorate an event or remember a loved one by sponsoring a tree

We’re on a mission to plant 1,000 trees within our World Heritage Site. With your help, we will plant a variety of native species...

Attractions Community Building Education Health Venues

17th June 2021

Blenheim Palace Food Festival – 20th-22nd August

Dame Mary Berry joins the impressive line-up of world-class chefs and experts attending the festival.

Community Building Education Food & Drink Suppliers Health Venues

17th June 2021

Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at Blenheim Palace

Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in the magnificent setting of...

Attractions Community Building Food & Drink Suppliers Public Transport Venues

17th June 2021

Visitors Invited to Take a bow and hit the Bullseye at Blenheim Palace

Visitors of all ages are being encouraged to channel their inner Robin Hood and let off some steam with axe throwing and archery sessions...

Attractions Community Building Education Health Venues

17th June 2021

Thames Travel launches bus driver recruitment campaign as part of service expansion in South Oxfordshire

Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to that they are currently...

Community Building EDI Public Transport Recruitment

15th June 2021

Award-winning Photographer Reveals Blenheim’s Wild Side

Award-winning photographer Pete Seaward has created a stunning new display of wildlife photography for a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.

Attractions Community Building Education Venues

14th June 2021

Witney going from strength to strength as firms flock to flourishing town

Experts at commercial property agents VSL are reporting growing demand for buildings in Witney from both large and small firms, creating hundreds of jobs.

Commercial Property Community Building

14th June 2021

B4 Pass Provides New Benefits to Oxfordshire Companies

B4, Oxfordshire’s leading business to business network is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a wide range of new benefits for its growing digital audience,...

Business Strategy Community Building EDI Education

11th June 2021

Manor Café at Howbery Is Fully Open

Our Manor Café has opened its indoor seating areas and added new umbrellas to its patio area. We are also continuing to offer a...

Business Parks Community Building EDI Health Office Services

11th June 2021

Autonomous shuttles coming to Harwell Campus

An autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with a...

Community Building Public Transport Tech Technology

11th June 2021

Executed Oxford Viking is reunited with relative at Danish museum

One of the Viking victims of a massacre in Oxford more than 1,000 years ago has been reunited with his family in a Danish...

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10th June 2021

DJS Antibodies moves to newly converted lab space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation

Biotech start-up, DJS Antibodies, is the second company to move into the newly converted class II laboratory space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre...

Business Parks Community Building Health Manufacturing Office Services Recruitment

10th June 2021

Park & Ride Saturday night service returns to boost Oxford visitor economy

The Saturday evening timetable on Oxford Bus Company’s park&ride400 service is returning in a boost to the re-emerging night-time economy.

Attractions Community Building Health & Safety Public Transport

9th June 2021

Saplings From Europe’s Greatest Collection of Ancient Oaks on Sale at Blenheim Palace

A limited number of saplings grown from Europe’s greatest collection of ancient oaks have gone on sale to the public at Blenheim Palace for...

Attractions Community Building Venues

8th June 2021

Bringing you the best from the Estate this June

We're truly feeling the effects of sunny days across the Estate, notably in High Park where the trees' lush green canopies are out in...

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7th June 2021

Top tips for working with your best mate this Best Friends Day

Working with your best mate could get messy but for entrepreneur pals Jack Griffiths and Joel Pierre it’s the key to their business success.

Community Building EDI Leadership Networking Responsible Business

7th June 2021

Chainsaw Champion Carves Stunning Seat From Giant Ancient Fallen Oak

An ancient fallen oak tree has been given a new lease of life as a stunning carved bench at Blenheim thanks to the artistic...

Attractions Community Building Venues

28th May 2021

Maymessy mentoring women from Refugee Resource

Maymessy mentoring 11 ladies from the charity Refugee Resource into a food business.

Community Building EDI Education Health Training

28th May 2021

Blenheim Art Foundation to present exhibition by Tino Sehgal – 9th July-15th August

Blenheim Art Foundation is pleased to announce a major solo exhibition by Tino Sehgal, taking place 9 July – 15 August 2021. Following a...

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28th May 2021

SpecialEffect May Update

Catch up with all the latest news from the amazing SpecialEffect Charity. Improving lives through gaming.

Charities Community Building EDI Tech Technology

28th May 2021

Oxfordshire Council partners with Alchera Technologies on £500k project to drive smart transport revolution

Oxfordshire County Council has partnered with Alchera Technologies to develop a system fit for the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles as well as...

Community Building Local Government Public Transport

28th May 2021

Boost to Oxford rail travel following £69m funding confirmation

Oxford station is set to be transformed thanks to a £69m funding boost to improve capacity and journey times and develop plans for a...

Attractions Community Building Public Transport

27th May 2021

Children Heard and Seen TFN success!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended Children Heard and Seen’s TFN pitch last night.

Charities Community Building EDI Education

25th May 2021

Bus operators launch new and improved mobile phone App

The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a revamped mobile app, to make travel even easier for passengers.

Community Building EDI Leisure Public Transport

24th May 2021

Target Golf Day

Our long awaited Target charity golf day is finally on the horizon.

Charities Community Building EDI Health Sport

24th May 2021

Toyota achieves three-star ranking for fifth consecutive year in the best companies survey

Toyota (GB) has been ranked in 31st place in the Large Companies category (200-1,999 employees) of the 2021 Best Companies survey. The company has...

Community Building EDI People Private Transport

20th May 2021

New Long Hanborough Surgery Among Highest Vaccinating Sites in Oxfordshire

A state-of-the-art Long Hanborough surgery is being hailed a huge success by doctors, staff and patients after opening in March.

Community Building Health

20th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company help roll out new mobile Covid-19 testing service in Norfolk

Oxford Bus Company is helping other areas tackle the COVID-19 pandemic across the country via specially converted buses.

Community Building EDI Education Health Public Transport

20th May 2021

Spring Spectacular at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is playing host to some extra special guests as part of its Spring Spectacular celebrations from 22nd May to 6th June.

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20th May 2021

No Going Back | Aspire 20th Anniversary Appeal

Aspire is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, and our services have never been more needed as we emerge from this pandemic.

Charities Community Building EDI Health

19th May 2021

Blenheim’s New Wild Bee B&Bs Welcome First Guests

Blenheim Estate is celebrating World Bee Day on Thursday, 20th May with news that two of its natural hives have been occupied by wild...

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19th May 2021

Nominations open for Oxfordshire’s “Covid-19 heroes” awards

The number of nominations for awards to honour those Oxfordshire people who have played a key part in the local response to COVID-19 have...

Community Building EDI Education

18th May 2021

Activate Learning teams up with Screen and Film School in Brighton

Activate Learning is pleased to announce that it now has an official partnership with the Brighton Screen and Film School.

Community Building EDI Education Training

18th May 2021

From John o’Groats to Land’s End – CRM’s Fundraising Mission

The team here at Chapman Robinson & Moore are raising money for our charity of the year Daybreak. At CRM we are virtually going...

Business as a Force for Good Community Building EDI Health Sport

17th May 2021

The Museum Is Open

The Ashmolean reopens today and we are delighted to welcome you back!

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17th May 2021

Bus operators ready to welcome more passengers back on-board

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators today announced a range of further measures to welcome passengers back on-board.

Attractions Community Building Education Public Transport

17th May 2021

Lockdown Lectures: Captain Ralph Kite “A Very Parfit Gentil Knight”

Online talk and Q&A with David Innes and Simon Harris.

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17th May 2021

Peer Networks – “Do it! Don’t give it a second thought!”

That was a recent quote from one of our 153 Business leaders and Managing Directors who have been part of the OxLEP Peer Networks...

Community Building Education Local Government Training

14th May 2021

Blenheim: Bringing you the best from the Estate this May

The Park is now adorned with new arrivals. Watching our lambs bounding across the Estate makes us feel grounded with nature as it continues...

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14th May 2021

The Earl of Wessex visits homeless support projects across Oxford

Oxford had the chance to showcase the innovative support provided for people experiencing homelessness in the city with a visit from HRH The Earl...

Charities Community Building EDI Education Health

13th May 2021

Make yourselves familiar with the new COVID rules from 17 May

People in Oxfordshire are being urged to familiarise themselves with the new (step three) national COVID-19 roadmap rules that will apply from Monday, 17...

Attractions Community Building Education Health Health Clubs Sport

13th May 2021

Aylesbury’s regeneration destination for Buckinghamshire buyers

Buckinghamshire homebuyers and investors will reap the rewards of one of the county’s largest regeneration projects in Aylesbury, as the multi-million pound regeneration programme...

Community Building Construction Residential Property

13th May 2021

Shipton-Under-Wychwood Cricket Club Announces New Sponsorship

Shipton-under-Wychwood cricket club and The Rooflight Company are delighted to announce a new sponsorship partnership of the 3rd and 4th XI's, commencing at the...

Community Building EDI Health Sport

13th May 2021

Lighten your lifestyle with exclusive resident facilities at Berkeley’s Lumina

The last year has placed a higher importance on health and wellbeing, resulting in a new found love for keeping fit, exercising, and enjoying...

Community Building Health Leisure Residential Property

12th May 2021

Connect with nature this Mental Health Awareness Week

People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take a step back and try and connect with nature this Mental Health Awareness Week (10 to...

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12th May 2021

Funding for OxLEP-backed construction centre – set to play a leading role in creating skills for a greener future – is secured

Confirmation of a new, innovative green skills centre – one of several schemes to have benefited from funding secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise...

Community Building EDI Education Local Government Training

12th May 2021

OxLEP-backed Local Growth Fund supported project set to further enhance ‘cleaner’ connectivity in Oxford

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have today (27 April) revealed that works on phase one of a new project – set to boost...

Community Building EDI Education Leadership Local Government

12th May 2021

Britain’s Greatest Palace – Re-opens to Visitors

Blenheim Palace is set to open its doors to visitors again from Monday, 17th May.

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12th May 2021

More than half of the UK workforce are dreading dressing smartly on their return to the office rather than worries over COVID-19, survey reveals

New study shows that 58% of Brits said one of the main things they are not looking forward to when returning to their place...

Community Building EDI Recruitment

12th May 2021

COEL has won Business of the Year (company employing more than 50 employees) at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards.

The annual awards ceremony highlights the success and growth of businesses across a diverse range of sectors. COEL is a design and fit out...

Community Building EDI Office Refurbishment

12th May 2021

Humming soon: Milton Park unveils plans for the Bee House, Oxfordshire’s new and largest flexible co-working building

MEPC Milton Park in Oxfordshire, one of Europe’s largest science and technology communities, has unveiled plans for the Bee House, a new state of...

Business Parks Community Building Networking

12th May 2021

Bus operators launch mental health wellbeing initiative in mental health awareness week to support colleagues

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have introduced a ‘wellbeing team’ to provide mental health support to colleagues.

Community Building Education Health Public Transport

11th May 2021

‘You plus two’ invite to the ICAEW East of England Economic Summit

Six months on from our first Summit we will be looking at how things have moved on and the recovery prospects for our local...

Business Strategy Community Building EDI Education Leadership Networking

10th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company and City Sightseeing introduce new all-female tourism management team

Oxford Bus Company and its sister company City Sightseeing have created a revamped tourism management team across both companies to help drive the visitor...

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10th May 2021

Growing natural capital: Morgan Sindall and Blenheim Estate Land creating new forests, tree by tree

Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, is to create nine new woodlands in partnership with the Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire, planting...

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10th May 2021

Magdalen College seeks Strategic Partner to accelerate TOSP development

Magdalen College Oxford, owner of The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), one of the UK’s leading parks for science and technology companies, has announced that...

Business Parks Community Building Office Services

7th May 2021

Blenheim Palace Virtual Media Event

Official launch of two major new exhibitions: ‘Churchill’ and ‘The Stables’, including world premiere unveiling of life-size Churchill waxwork

Attractions Community Building Education

6th May 2021

Blenheim: An update on our latest work and projects

The Pandemic has left me feeling somewhat dis-connected to you with the lack of time as we battled COVID-19 and the ability to meet...

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5th May 2021

Blenheim Estate Invites Tenders For Long Term Partnership on Arable Land

The Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire is inviting farmers to tender for c.1,100 acres (445ha) of arable farmland as it implements its ground-breaking land strategy.

Attractions Business as a Force for Good Business Strategy Community Building Leadership

5th May 2021

Furlough Courses Allow Blenheim Staff to Flourish in Lockdown

Blenheim has been supporting its furloughed staff and those having to work from home by funding online training courses of their choice.

Community Building EDI Education Recruitment Training

4th May 2021

Bellway launches fabulous apartments in Farnborough

Perfectly positioned in a desirable central location, buyers can take full advantage of Farnborough’s thriving town centre living at Bellway Homes’ new development, Sky...

Community Building Residential Property

30th April 2021

Interesting courses for Wantage parents

Our aim is to skill up local parents who are financially disadvantaged after the pandemic so they feel more confident, have greater self -esteem,...

Community Building Education Health Leisure People Training

30th April 2021

Announcing a new show, exclusive to B4TV: “Your Introduction to the World of Business”

Brought to you by B4 & Europa School in association with Unipart and ELS.

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30th April 2021

£100 million project starts at Catalyst Bicester with David Lloyd sale and phase one construction

The first phase of new buildings at Catalyst Bicester, the £100 million new advanced manufacturing and technology business community and include a David Lloyd...

Commercial Property Community Building EDI Leisure Local Government Recruitment

30th April 2021

Blake Morgan elects first female chair

Blake Morgan has elected Kath Shimmin as its new and first female Chair. Four newly elected partners will also join the firm’s Board from...

Business Strategy Community Building EDI Leadership

30th April 2021

Twin Town Challenge 2020+2 open for entries

Organisers of the Twin Town Challenge 2020+2 have announced the new dates of the postponed charity event and released an additional 50 places. A...

Charities Community Building EDI

28th April 2021

Help to buy offers first time buyers hope in Amersham

With the age of the average first-time buyer rising by nearly 21% in the UK to 34 years old over the past decade, it...

Community Building EDI Residential Property

28th April 2021

Palace Adds Extra Horsepower To New Stables Exhibition

A model recreation of Winston Churchill’s childhood pony is among a series of equestrian displays to feature in a major new exhibition in Blenheim...

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28th April 2021

Pre-Raphaelites drawings and Watercolours Exhibition Film

In advance of our Pre-Raphaelites exhibition opening on 18 May, we're giving you the chance to take a look inside through our brand new...

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27th April 2021

Blenheim Pilots New Social Prescription Programme

Blenheim is piloting a new ‘social prescription’ programme aimed at addressing the mental distress, social isolation and physical inactivity caused by lockdown.

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26th April 2021

Work with Oxford United In The Community this summer by delivering National Citizen Service Programmes

Oxford United in the Community is recruiting individuals to help deliver its National Citizen Service (NCS) programmes this summer.

Charities Community Building EDI Health

26th April 2021

Bike Oxford partners with B4 to promote active travel across the region

Breathingspace, the outdoor events agency behind the hugely popular sportives Bike Oxford, Bike Bath and The Canterbury Bike Ride, has teamed up with Oxfordshire’s...

Community Building Health Sport

9th April 2021

Hussain Manawer releases poetic film crediting nominees ahead of the EE British Academy Film Awards 2021

Critically-acclaimed poet and producer, Hussain Manawer, makes his directing debut with new short film about BAFTA

Community Building EDI Leisure People Venues

1st April 2021

Cooking support Wantage families struggling financially due to Covid 19

Maymessy aims to support as many parents as we can by facilitating how make cheap, healthy, nutritious and tasty meals on a limited budget.

Business as a Force for Good Charities Community Building EDI Education Training

29th March 2021

Toyota Announces Charity Partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease Association

Toyota (GB) and Toyota Financial Services announce that the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association will be their new corporate charity partner.

Charities Community Building Health Manufacturing

29th March 2021

Oxfordshire Community Foundation opens search for Chair

Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) is seeking a Chair with the enthusiasm and ability to enable the foundation to succeed in reaching the next stage...

Business as a Force for Good Community Building EDI Leadership Recruitment

22nd March 2021

Blenheim Re-Launches Start-Up Scheme

Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.

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8th March 2021

On International Women’s Day, IPSE warns of “disproportionate financial struggle” of female freelancers during the pandemic

On International Women’s Day, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has warned that female freelancers face a “disproportionate financial struggle” during...

Community Building EDI Leadership People

8th March 2021

Settle down to a new home in Buckinghamshire’s happiest town

The Buckinghamshire town of High Wycombe has recently been named in the top five happiest places to live in the South East by Rightmove....

Community Building Property

15th February 2021

Ignite Sport UK partner with Oxford City FC, The Oxford Food Company and FitFest Oxford to support families in need during lockdown

Four community spirited Oxfordshire companies have joined forces with schools to help families with vital supplies during the latest lockdown - and have appealed...

Business as a Force for Good Community Building EDI Health Retail

11th February 2021

Abingdon & Witney College win national award for carers support

Abingdon & Witney College have a won a prestigious industry award for its work in delivering a specialist course provision and support programme for...

Community Building Education Training

11th February 2021

Scan Reveals Record Ratio for Blenheim Estate’s Sheep Flock

Blenheim Estate’s flock of sheep are expecting a record ratio of lambs this year according to the latest ultrasound pregnancy scans.

Attractions Community Building Responsible Business

9th February 2021

Volunteers Restore Blenheim Estate Historic Hedgerow

A team of volunteers is helping to re-plant an ancient hedgerow as part of a wildlife conservation project in Bladon.

Attractions Community Building Venues

2nd February 2021

Berkshire begins 2021 brimming with local job opportunities

Statistics unveiled by Berkshire Opportunities show that despite the economic challenges facing the UK, there are over 40k job vacancies in Berkshire, 32k of...

Community Building

28th December 2020

Funding sought for initiative that could help end rough sleeping in Oxfordshire

A new project being convened by Oxfordshire Homeless Movement (OHM) aims to support people who cannot access any government-funded services due to their country...

Charities Community Building EDI

21st December 2020

People with lived experience of homelessness to be given greater voice in local decision-making

The Lived Experience Advisory Forum is a partnership approach between the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, Aspire and The Gatehouse that ensures people who have their...

Charities Community Building

1st December 2020

Help close the education gap with our match fund

Every pound donated up to £30,000 will be doubled to help disadvantaged communities improve children’s school readiness with our match-funding initiative on The Good...

Charities Community Building Health Training

28th February 2020

The Oxfordshire Business Community Supporting Sobell House

Over the past three years there has been a big increase in the support Sobell House receives from the Oxfordshire business community.

Charities Community Building

Sector: Community Building

East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the £5.9m redevelopment

A Growing Desire for Better Business

Why joining a community of business leaders can enhance your reputation and credibility

Why it’s important for Business Leaders to be exposed to new ideas and perspectives for innovation and creativity in their businesses

Stunning Silverstone Success

Bike Oxford: Focused on inclusivity, welcoming all ages and abilities

Blenheim Newsletter February 2022

‘Don’t miss out’ – Successful Peer Networks initiative makes its final call

Swinging the balance of power to positivity during the pandemic

The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021

Overprotecting Our Children

Champing at the bit to support vulnerable generations in Oxford

Leading housing association wins coveted Whathouse? Award

Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation showcase – with just two days to go until the return of Venturefest Oxford

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

Howbery named as finalist for innovation in Thames Valley Property Awards

Councillors to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

Businesses urged to invest in diversity and inclusion initiatives or risk talent shortage

Families caring for former athletes with brain damage need more support, new research shows

Blenheim Estate Grown Christmas Trees

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to offer property inspiration to homeowners

Nine new businesses take space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation centres

Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim Palace

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

B4 launches new ‘news-focused’ site to become a leader in UK B2B news sharing

Stoke Poges pubs raise funds for second village defibrillator

Blenheim this November

Extra buses for Oxford Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Display

Unipart Logistics fundraising for Air Ambulances UK passes £45,000

More than a million lights for festive trail at Blenheim Palace

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Switch off home working and commute by bus to reduce carbon emissions

St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of new public square and artwork

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween Half Term

Looking after your wellbeing

Enterprise M3 local enterprise partnership is leading major improvements to digital connectivity in towns and villages across Surrey and Hampshire

Back in the office and struggling to concentrate? Here are six ways to boost your productivity levels

Kids celebrate spooktacular craft event with Newbury Metro Bank

Team spirit drives return to offices at Jennings Monument Park

Oxfordshire celebrated as champion for local energy innovations on COP26 bus tour

Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, on the latest Labour Market Statistics

Blown away by The Hooley

Metro Bank Colleagues Treat Newbury

Berkshire charity wins £10,000 Movement for Good award

Pye Homes Creating new Community at Marcham

UK still uncomfortable talking about race, new survey finds

Boost for Bicester’s economy and jobs with more investment at Axis J9 business park

Supporting more lives together

Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s Stables Café

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support Charity

IPSE wins Membership Organisation of the Year at the Memcom Awards 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half Term

Oxfordshire residents returning to buses as the county bounces back

Johnnie Walker launches new keep walking campaign to get the world moving again

B4 Sustainability Special

Proud to Be: Black History Month 2021 at Oxford Brookes University

Twitch In-App Purchases In H1 2021 – $195.5M; 140% Higher Than H1 2020

Reading College students cook up a storm at Reading Town Meal

Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest

Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace

Bespoke cookery classes to support independent living

Five rural businesses we admire

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Developer Expects Surge in Enquiries for new Energy-Saving Homes

GMB southern region’s NHS members overwhelmingly vote NO on government’s pay offer – strike ballot will now happen

Workers to gain right to request flexible working from first day

Blenheim Celebrates ‘Astronomer’ Duke on Autumn Equinox

Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches Blenheim Palace

Bus operators back world car free day

Cadets Help Blenheim Palace’s Vintage Fire Engine to Shine

Deadline to enter Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition extended

Most office workers will never return full time

Celebrate All Things Autumnal at Blenheim Palace’s Fantastic New Family Festival

Toyota Staff Create Allotment at Epsom HQ to Serve up Fresh Produce

MP Officially Opens new Surgery at Hanborough Gate

Charity launches therapy bus to support youngsters’ mental wellbeing