K5 Better Together

Helping people who live and work in Kidlington and the surrounding area get fit and healthy and encouraging community spirit

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Fancy a cuppa? ☕

Sometimes it’s the smallest actions that make the biggest difference.

Reaching out to a friend could help lift them out of loneliness, and in doing so, may lift you up too.

Find out how you can help ⬇️

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Would you like to be paid to share your passion for cycling?

Cherwell District Council are looking for someone to help support the delivery of local community cycling programmes.

Searching for the Community Developer role on Cherwell’s jobs page: https://t.co/IAtkaCcaau

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With the Women's Tour returning to the county, cycling groups are coming together for an online meeting aimed at improving the everyday cycling experience for women in Oxfordshire.

It's all happening on Thursday 9 June, from 12pm to 1pm.

Book now at https://t.co/upTd8xGtCb

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community. Here's a chance to celebrate people who put others before themselves, by voting in the Cherwell Love Where You Live Volunteer Awards 2022

Nominations can be completed at https://t.co/ofkdC2JhQU

Closing date is Monday 20 June.

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It’s not too late to sign up for a FREE video group clinic, helping people to better manage their weight.

You'll get 40 mins to talk through your concerns with a health professional, alongside a small group of other people with similar conditions.
https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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A big thank you to Kidlington Camera Club!

Their photos are included in our new explorer route guides, available at Exeter Hall, the library and at https://t.co/esVusDjnbE

For more info about the club, go to https://t.co/GkeYAczYWZ

📸 Joy Rawlins, KCC Photo Group

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Walking in the open air can be hugely beneficial to your mental and physical health.

That’s why we’ve launched our new Explorer Routes, taking in some of the countryside around Kidlington.

Download an easy to follow map: https://t.co/esVusDjnbE
📸 Geoff Ayres, KCC Photo Group

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Manage Type 2 Diabetes with fewer medications.

This May, join a FREE online group clinic, supporting people to feel more energised and in control of their health.

Available to those registered with a GP in Bicester, Islip, Yarnton or Kidlington.

https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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Have you had a chance to walk one of our new explorer routes yet?

The Kingfisher circuit takes about 3 hours and meanders through the villages of Hampton Poyle, Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp

Download a copy of the map at https://t.co/esVusDjnbE

📸 Mike Conley KCC Photo Group

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Discover the heritage on your doorstep with our explorer maps, taking you on a 3 hour walk around the significant landmarks in the local area.

Download the maps at https://t.co/esVusDjnbE or get a paper copy at Kidlington library or Exeter Hall.

📸 Joy Rawlins KCC Photo Group

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Have you had fun following our zoo trails?

Fancy exploring further afield?

Our new explorer maps will take you on an adventure into the countryside around Kidlington, stopping at some famous landmarks on the way.

Read more and download a map at https://t.co/esVusDjnbE

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It’s not too late to sign up for a video group clinic, supporting people with low mood and fatigue.

You'll be given 40 mins to talk through your concerns with a health professional, alongside a small group of other people with a similar conditions.
https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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Does your health condition leave you feeling tired, anxious or depressed?

This April, for patients in Bicester, Islip, Yarnton or Kidlington, we're offering FREE online GP-led group clinics to support people with low mood and fatigue.

Find out more at https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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💙💛It's OK not to be OK💛💙

If you are struggling, reach out.

Oxfordshire Safe Haven is open every day for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Phone: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

Open 11.30am-9.30pm (closed 4pm-5pm) seven days a week.

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Bookings for @Cherwellcouncil's Easter Holiday Hubs are now open.

There are sessions at Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre, Bicester Leisure Centre, Spiceball Leisure Centre and Banbury's North Oxfordshire Academy.

More info> https://t.co/tICmqNbfwN

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It's not too late to join one of our Working Well from Home sessions.

Led by @OxfordshireMind, you can learn how to look after your wellbeing and improve productivity.

Spaces available on Wed 23 March at 10am and Wed 30 March at 3.30pm.

Sign up at https://t.co/Rfh7LxGvKf

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Do you, or someone you know, have Type 2 Diabetes?

Why not sign up to one of our video group consultations on Tuesday 22 March, between 12.30pm - 2pm and learn from a local GP about how to better control it?

It's free and complements your regular care

https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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Do you have an illness which affects your breathing?

Join a dedicated online support group on Tues 15 March, 12.30pm to 2pm, for those with respiratory concerns.

Anyone registered with a GP in Bicester, Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip can take part.

https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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Video Healthy Groups offer additional help for people with long term health conditions, giving them more time with a medical professional to discuss their concerns.

Anyone registered with a GP in Bicester, Kidlington, Islip and Yarnton can take part.

https://t.co/YdDImNRU6K

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Learn how to look after your wellbeing and be more productive by signing up to a Working Well from Home session

It takes just over an hour and can transform your approach to home working

The next session is Tues 22 February at 3.30pm

https://t.co/51whtR3Bbv
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