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Why are Village Halls important to communities?

By cfo-admin | 7 Mar' 25

We’re coming up to Village Halls Week soon! (March 17-23rd)

Watch our video below to see how halls contribute to community…https://youtu.be/AeyYlqNGgUY

Halls are a really important part of both rural and urban communities, giving a space for people to come together – whether that’s for their games club, dance class, party, or committee meeting.

That’s why we’re holding two events in Village Halls Week 2025 to celebrate the volunteers who make this all possible! These events are both a celebration, an opportunity to meet other hall volunteers, and a chance to learn from expert speakers in a couple of talks.

Tuesday the 18th March in Stewart Hall, Brightwell Cum-Sotwell

Saturday the 22nd March in Duns Tew Village Hall, Cherwell

More info here: https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/village-halls-week-events/

Community First Oxfordshire has been supporting halls for almost 100 years, ensuring they can be thriving community hubs backed by good governance, funding, and volunteers. Find out more here: https://www.communityfirstoxon.org/community-halls-and-enterprise/

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🌟 WELL TOGETHER PROJECT SPOTLIGHTs 🌟

By cfo-admin | 4 Mar' 25

Maternity and early years support is crucial, and is one area that Well Together funding helps to support.

Hosted by African Families in the UK (AFiUK) CIC, WEMPOWERED CIC runs activities for families in Blackbird Leys. Thanks to funding from Well Together, they have been able to expand their sessions ensuring that accessibility and inclusivity are at its core.
Marta, along with two other women, invite families into a welcoming child-friendly environment with mothers from diverse backgrounds.

       

One of the mums who regularly attends said: “Marta’s session is absolutely fantastic. She is such a gifted person and coming here is priceless as a mum with young kids. Amazing for the mind and body! This is a priceless service for Oxford mums.”

Abingdon Carousel Family Centre is a small independent charity that runs a family centre in South Abingdon.

With the help of Well Together funding, they are able to host weekly ‘stay and play’ sessions for young children alongside their parents. Families are supported throughout the year reducing isolation and increasing connections with other parents. This welcoming and safe space offers a variety of engaging activities.

      

You can read more about the projects which Well Together supports here.

Well Together is delivered in partnership by Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action and Community First Oxfordshire. The Programme is funded by the NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board.

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