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Screen Reader Training Day for the Visually Impaired

Trevor — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:39:48 +0000

The Oxford Visual Impairment Team are organising a Screen Reader Training Day.

Date:- 25 May 2010

Time:- 10.30am to 3.30pm

Venue:- Adult Learning Centre, Westgate Library, Oxford

For further details and to book a place on the course Visually Impaired people are asked to ring 01865 894951.

Dance donation for Oxtalk

Claire — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:53:41 +0000

Pippa Dawson-Goodey, a long-time supporter of Oxtalk, has boosted the charity’s funds by raising money at a Christmas folk dance. Donations for Oxtalk were collected totalling £72.00 at the dance, and have been used to purchase new digital equipment for listeners.

Margaret Simpson, Chair of Oxtalk, says: “This was a great effort from Pippa and we are very grateful to both her and the dancers for their generous donations.”

Thank you Waitrose shoppers!

Claire — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:42:42 +0000

A big thank you to all the Waitrose shoppers who are supporters of OXTALK. As a result of being chosen as one of the Headington branch’s charities for December, OXTALK has been allocated the grand sum of £400.

Margaret Simpson, Chair of OXTALK, comments: “We are delighted with the generosity of the shoppers, especially at what can be an expensive time of year, and would also like to thank Waitrose for giving us the opportunity to appear as one of their featured charities. Everyone’s support is much appreciated and the funds have enabled OXTALK to purchase much-needed digital equipment for our listeners.”

Collect tokens for Oxtalk at Waitrose, Headington

Claire — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:47:12 +0000

During the month of December, Oxtalk has been selected as one of the charities to be featured at Waitrose in Headington. So every time you, your friends and family visit Waitrose during December, please put the token in the Oxtalk box. These tokens are collected at the tills.

This is such a marvellous opportunity for Oxtalk to receive much needed funds for the purchase of the digital equipment that will be required for Oxtalk listeners.

Good wishes,

Margaret Simpson

Chair of Oxtalk

OXTALK fundraising at Oxford Castle

Claire — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:37:42 +0000

On Saturday 12 September 2009 OXTALK supporters will be participating in the market activities at OXFORD CASTLE.

OXTALK has been very fortunate to have been allocated one of the very colourful market stalls in the centre of the Market Square.

Jean-Paul Morilleau, the General Manager, has been very helpful and we thank him for this wonderful fundraising opportunity.

We look forward to you coming and saying ‘hello’ and perhaps staying awhile to help with the fund-raising.

Good wishes.

Margaret Simpson – Chair

Oxtalk party images

Claire — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:11:49 +0000

For those who did not see the images from last month’s 30th anniversary celebratory party for Oxtalk, here is a selection to give a flavour of the event.

OXTALK AGM

Claire — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:36:12 +0000

This year’s OXTALK AGM will be held on Thursday 15 October at 7pm at Barton Community Centre. Guests include the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr Mary Clarkson, and Rebecca Turner, Matron of Oxford Eye Hospital.

OXTALK’s Celebratory Party

Claire — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:25:29 +0000

On Saturday 18 July 2009, OXTALK celebrated 30 years of service to listeners with a visual impairment living in Oxford City and the local districts.

Muriel Whitrick and Rita Allen, two of the founder members, joined around 80 guests to celebrate this event at OXSRAD Sports Centre in Marston.

Cllr Bob Price, Leader of Oxford City Council, thanked all the past volunteers and Radio Cherwell for the use of their premises, praised the long term support of a much appreciated service and toasted the future of OXTALK.

The OXSRAD Choir, conducted by Olivera Rainbird, entertained the guests with a cheerful and lively programme. The audience were invited to join in singing some of the songs.

Margaret Simpson, the Chairman, says: “ From start to finish it was a happy event. It was so good to have so many of our listeners and volunteers meeting, for many for the first time. The celebration was prepared, and organised on the day, by very supportive members of the OXTALK Committee, and we owe them a very big ‘thank you’. My thanks also to you, the listener, for attending, and to the volunteers, past and present, who support OXTALK – good wishes to the next 30 years!!”

Countdown to 30-year anniversary celebrations

Claire — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:19:42 +0000

Preparations are continuing for Oxtalk’s 30-year celebration at the OXSRAD Sports Centre in Marston on the afternoon of 18th July 2009 – 30 years to the day of the first meeting to explore the idea of producing an Oxford talking newspaper.

Chair of the organisation, Margaret Simpson, is keen to hear from listeners, volunteers and those who has been invloved with Oxtalk over the years who would like to attend the event, at which the Lord Mayor of Oxford will be present and where music will be provided by the OXSRAD choir.

Transport could be available for those requiring assistance travelling to and from the venue. Please email mail@oxtalk.org or call 01865 453403 if you would like more details before 25 June 2009.

Oxtalk celebrates 30 years

Claire — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:40:35 +0000

Oxtalk is gearing up to celebrate its 30th anniversary with ‘a bit of do’ for members and volunteers. Due to take place on the afternoon of Saturday 18th July, plans are progressing well: the venue will be the OXSRAD sports centre in Marston, the OXSRAD choir will provide entertainment on the day and OXTALK has just received confirmation of the attendance of the Lord Mayor Elect, Cllr Mary Clarkson.

Margaret Simpson, Chair of Oxtalk, comments: “This is a wonderful landmark celebration in Oxtalk’s history and we are really looking forward to celebrating the achievements of Oxtalk past, present and future. The world has changed signficantly in 30 years but, in many ways, our role for our listeners has changed very little in all that time. Technology may move forward at a pace but we remain with one goal – to keep our members informed of the news in their local area.”