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We only have a couple of spaces left for our One Planet Living workshop, taking place this Thursday from 10am - 12pm via Zoom.
Please note that spaces are limited to ONE person per organisation. This workshop is for South and Vale businesses, community groups, charities and other organisations only.
The One Planet Living framework is designed to support you to create a 'One Planet Action Plan' that acts as a route map towards a more sustainable future for your organisation. It comprises:
- Ten simple principles that cover all aspects of social, environmental and economic sustainability
- Detailed goals and guidance documents – these provide advice and ideas on the goals, actions, targets and indicators you could set for your 'One Planet Action Plan' - this is your plan to achieve One Planet Living
By the end of the session, you will understand the climate and ecological emergency, understand what role business has to play in addressing it, and have begun to develop some sustainability actions and ideas to take away and deliver. You'll also have access to templates and tools to help you begin your sustainability journey.
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The last few years have been tough for local businesses, and we want them to know how much we appreciate them.
ShopAppy's Favourite Family Business campaign encourages local communities to show their appreciation by nominating their most loved family-run businesses.
Nominations are open until 18 June 2023. The winner will be announced on 22 June 2023 and will receive ShopAppy’s Favourite Family Business award.
Additionally, one lucky nominator will receive a £50 voucher to spend on the ShopAppy website.
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Mental Health Hub opportunity in Abingdon
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking to improve Mental Health support through the introduction of ‘locally accessible’ Hubs on the High Street.
The Hubs will accommodate a cross-sector of multi-disciplinary teams who will work in partnership to provide localised support, including a wide range of support services for people and carers who have experienced mental health difficulties.
The team are currently looking for a small local business or social enterprise who would like to operate the front-of-house area in a shop unit in Abingdon. Successful applicants will benefit from ‘No Rental’ for the first year.
Organisations should:
- Have a demonstrable commitment to positive social, cultural, or environmental impact
- Be able to occupy and animate the space quickly as/when they become available
- Have a budget allocation and business plan to cover all your business/costs
- Have a project plan for the duration of desired tenancy, with detailed confirmations of items to be sold, staffing - including employment of staff, or volunteers with ‘Lived Experience of Mental Illness’ (support and training can be provided)
- Be able to open/close the hubs – In line with Oxford Health’s Openings Hours
Please submit your expression of interest to CMHF@Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
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Oxford Brookes' Help to Grow Management Programme
Designed to fit alongside work commitments, the Help to Grow Management 12-week programme combines a practical curriculum with one-to-one support from a leading business mentor and alumni networking sessions.
The next cohort will be partially based at Howbery Business Park in Wallingford, with some of the sessions taking place online. The sessions take place every Wednesday from 26 April 2023 to 19 July 2023.
By the end of the programme, leaders will be able to:
- Enhance your management and strategic capabilities
- Produce a growth plan for your business
- Build resilience to future shocks
- Learn how to innovate in your business
- Adopt digital technologies to boost productivity and operational agility
- Develop your value proposition and reach into growth markets
- Improve employee engagement and responsible business practices
Register for your free place on the Oxford Brookes website.
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Looking for alternative meeting space?
The District, Southern and Northern Community Centres on Great Western Park in Didcot have rooms and spaces for hire on a daily basis.
Depending on your needs, there are rooms available of different sizes, and kitchen facilities can also be booked. To add to the experience, the District Community Centre also has a table tennis table for that extra team building experience.
To find out more about prices and availability, contact GWPCommunityCentre@southandvale.gov.uk.
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Register your interest in exhibiting at the Abingdon Eco FairWe're supporting One Planet Abingdon to host the Abingdon Eco Fair, a one-day event to bring together residents and businesses to celebrate eco-friendly solutions and resources.
Saturday 13 May 2023 | 9am - 3pm
The Eco Fair will take place in the Market Place and the Guildhall. One Planet Abingdon are inviting companies and organisations who offer eco-friendly products or services to register their interest in exhibiting. The main focus of the event will be the energy sector, with room for eco-focused organisations who tackle waste reduction, emissions reduction, food miles, plastic pollution and more.
Register your interest in exhibiting via the Abingdon Events Partnership website.
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