News Archive
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OXTALK’s Celebratory Party
Posted on 13 August, 2009
 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 […]
Countdown to 30-year anniversary celebrations
Posted on 28 May, 2009
 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, […]
Oxtalk celebrates 30 years
Posted on 14 March, 2009
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 […]
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 […]
