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To set the scene, we live in Beaumont Buildings which - although in the centre of Oxford, a stone's-throw from the Randolph - is a very quiet backwater full of trees, shrubs and flowers. At the back we benefit from our neighbours' gardens, many given…

"Been out for a walk on my own as have barely left the house in 3 weeks and needed the exercise . Although it was nice to see that people are isolating it was also so weird seeing Oxford city so empty, I have never in my whole life seen it like…

My First Three Attempts Being confined to home and garden, I took the opportunity to do something that I have wanted to do for a few years now… pit firing. I have a few pieces made from wild clay (i.e. clay found/dug up) that no one wanted to fire in…

These photos have been taken in my local area and how it has changed during lockdown.Photo 1: Church closed in Headley Way. Photo 2: Thursday night clapping .These ladies I asked if this photo could be used. They were quite happy for this to…

This was a happier memory. It was when the local shop was safe to open to buy plants and compost etc. Word soon got round the neighbourhood.This submission is from a member of the Adult Learning Group. The Adult Learning Group includes Searchers (a…

The Museum of Oxford's Volunteer Engagement Officer meets with some of the Museum's volunteers over Zoom. A key aspect of keeping volunteers in the loop about what is going on at the Museum are the coffee mornings. To find out more about becoming a…

Issue one of the South Locality Response Hub newsletter.It includes work done by the hub as well as partners and volunteers. "We hope that these fortnightly newsletters will increasingly demonstrate the work which is being done to establish strong…

We live in a small community of students and their spouses. I only learnt one of our neighbours' partner is a Doctor because the virus meant we were making sure everyone was looked after and could get in touch if they needed anything.

At 8pm we…

A video of the empty streets of Oxford during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Natural Bread is an independent Oxford-based artisan bakery. They make a range of handmade bread, pastries and cakes fresh every day.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Natural Bread team realised they needed a new outlet for customers in Botley.…