Witney in the Pink has been a major fixture of Witney's calendar for almost two decades and in that time has raised over £250,000 for the charity Against Breast Cancer.
Robert said, "I had a really important "Water Day" meeting at West Oxfordshire District Council today, discussing solutions to the pressing problem of pollution in the River Windrush, Evenlode and other watercourses, as well as flooding and sewage issues relating to new developments around our ar
Witney MP Robert Courts finished his annual Communities Week by training local residents to become Dementia Friends. Mr Courts spent five days visiting local businesses, charities and volunteer groups and rounded off the week at the Corn Exchange in Witney.
Robert said, "I really enjoyed joining The ICE Centre in Witney on Friday for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, raising money for cancer support. An excellent turnout, and I was proud to see so many other events held all over West Oxfordshire.
Robert said, "It was a fantastic assembly at Hanborough Manor - I loved the enthusiasm of pupils, and they made some excellent points in our debate. However, the Commons overruled the Lords and decided to pass a Bill which would scrap all lessons and only do P.E.
Robert said, "It was a pleasure to join staff, pupils and parents to officially open the new playground at St Mary's Infant School. This has taken a lot of hard work and generosity, not least from parents who donated more than £30,000.
Robert said, "Thank you to all those that attended, we have a really interesting discussion about how local businesses can get involved in the local community, alongside other local and national issues. From giving resources through sponsorship, to allowing staff time to volunteer, there are so
Robert said, "Today on my Communities Week, I visited the Junior Citizens Trust along with two West Oxfordshire primary schools - Wychwood Primary School and Enstone Primary School.
Robert said, "It was great to join members of the Day Centre in Chipping Norton for a chat, and to meet with staff. An excellent local facility, that is a key hub of the local community for many."
