News Archive
Below is the archive of our news stories…
Street success
Posted on 15 October, 2008
Volunteers took to the streets of Oxford on 27th September to fundraise for Oxtalk – and the people of Oxford did not disappoint. A total of £410 was collected at a selection of venues around the city: Headington, Summertown and Templars Square, Cowley. Comments Margaret Simpson, Chair of Oxtalk: “We are extremely grateful for the […]
Diamond listeners
Posted on 15 October, 2008
Two generous Oxtalk listeners celebrated their Diamond Wedding in August and requested that, instead of gifts, they should receive donations for three charities close to their hearts – one of which is Oxtalk. The anniversary couple, Bill and Jessie Eeley of Witney, have donated £70 to Oxtalk as a result. The donation was accepted by Chair […]
Oxtalk members’ event
Posted on 2 April, 2008
Oxtalk will be holding an event on Sunday 27th April to get together all members involved in bringing the local news to the blind and visually impaired of Oxford. As well as a chance for volunteers to share thoughts and ideas on Oxtalk over some light refreshments, the event will allow members to learn more […]
New leaflets out now!
Posted on 2 April, 2008
Oxtalk committee members have been busy distributing new leaflets to alert members of the public to the weekly talking newspaper on offer for the blind and visually impaired of Oxford. By targeting locations such as doctor’s surgeries, opticians and community centres around Oxford, Oxtalk hopes to bring its services to even more people in the […]
New Chairman
Posted on 19 October, 2007
Margaret Simpson, a longstanding contributor and supporter of talking news in Oxfordshire, has been elected Chairman of Oxtalk by members attending the charity’s AGM in Oxford on 19th October; she takes the baton from Graham Piercy, who has held the position for the last year. Margaret comments: “Graham and the Oxtalk team have worked incredibly […]
