Wellbeing Banbury

14/10/2025

13/10/2025

Girls ONLY Street Cricket Sessions
Age 8-15
Every Wednesday 18:30-19:30

Followed by:

Street Cricket Sessions
Age 8-15
Every Wednesday 19:30-20:30

At Spiceball Leisure Centre, Cherwell Drive OX16 2BW

10/10/2025

This World Mental Health Day, we take a moment to thank everyone who's used the Anglo Doorstep Collections service over the past year!

Since we launched the partnership in October 2024, you've donated a remarkable 74 tonnes of clothes and household items from your doorsteps. That's the same as the weight of 15 African elephants!

When you book an Anglo collection using our unique link (in the comments), it helps generate donations to Oxfordshire Mind, supporting local mental health services.

An impressive 95 per cent of your donated items are re-homed or reused, with only 5 per cent needing to be recycled.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💙

No one should have to face mental health challenges alone. At Oxfordshire Mind, we’re here when you need us — to listen, to support, and to stand alongside you.

If this message resonates with you, please share it. Together, we can spread a sign of hope and support across Oxfordshire. By sharing, you help remind friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues that they are not alone, and that help is always within reach.

📲 Share this post.
💙 Show your support.
👉 Find resources and support: www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk

06/10/2025

Looking for something to do on Wednesday 8 October? If you or someone you know can benefit from our FREE Older People's Day event please come along to The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury for fun activities and great advice.

Running from 9am to 1pm there will be taster sessions, including blood pressure checks, Bollywood and ballroom dancing, Thi Chi Chih and music activities.

You can also book in for free electric blanket testing ahead of the winter, just call 01865 519800 and select option 4.

If having a seat and a cuppa is more your speed, there will be local service providers on hand to chat with and answer any questions.

We'll see you there!

22/09/2025

It's ! This week is all about celebrating the everyday items we can recycle from home.

Did you know that we now collect toothpaste tubes for recycling? All you have to do is give it a good old squeeze and send it on its way to recycling heaven.

Not sure what other household items you can recycle? Check out the Waste Wizard to see how to dispose of your rubbish at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/wastewizard

17/09/2025

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

These conversations are essential and can save lives. But if today feels overwhelming, it’s absolutely okay to step back from social media and tend to yourself first.

If you need support, you’re not alone:
• Samaritans – 116 123 (free, 24/7)
• Oxfordshire Safe Haven – call 01865 903 037 (11:30 am–9:30 pm daily) or visit: oxfordshiremind.org.uk/support-for-you/safe-haven

💙 Your feelings matter, and your wellbeing comes first.

08/09/2025

Worried About Rising Energy Bills? We're here to help.

From October, the UK energy price cap will rise by 2%, meaning the average household could see bills increase by around £2.93 a month.

That's where we come in! Welcome the Warmth is offering support for low-income and vulnerable households across Oxfordshire. If you're struggling with energy costs or worried about heating your home, you may be eligible for free energy efficiency upgrades like insulation or heating improvements.

Don't wait until the cold weather hits!
Visit https://www.welcomethewarmth.org.uk/ to see if you're eligible.

04/09/2025

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more at gov.uk/alerts

You can opt out of emergency alerts. For example, victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone may find it appropriate to turn off alerts.

To find out more about opting out visit gov.uk/alerts/opting-out or watch Refuge's excellent video explainer: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1301678654732429

28/08/2025

🪲💚 FAMILIES,
COME AND JOIN US!
BRIDGE STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN
SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST 2:30 - 4:30PM
AN AFTERNOON OF SENSORY NATURE
PLAY AND FREE SNACKS
WITH TAMZIN, DIMA, LYNNE AND TILA EVERYONE WELCOME
JUST REMEMBER, CHILDREN NEED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT 💚