• Reception duties in Abingdon, Henley and Thame
• Advisers in Abingdon and Didcot
• Head office administration in Abingdon
• IT support in Didcot and Thame
• Fundraising (from any location)
• Communications and website designers (from any location)

We are a local charity providing free, confidential advice. Last year, our 150 skilled advisers helped over 11,000 local people from advice centres in Abingdon, Didcot, Faringdon, Henley, Thame and Wallingford.  
Many people who come to us face difficult and sometimes frightening problems that threaten to overwhelm them. In 2019 we helped three quarters to resolve their problems. 
For volunteers, we offer a welcoming office environment and an opportunity to gain new skills, meet new people and make a real and valued contribution to your local community, 
It’s up to you when you volunteer. We normally ask for two half days a week but can be flexible. If you are interested, please follow this link:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/oxfordshire-south-vale/volunteer/
Or, if you would like to discuss these volunteering roles, please email Jon Bright, Director: [email protected]
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There is no storm quite like an emotional storm, and the trauma of a separation from a loved one can be devastating and overwhelming. Some people say it feels as if the ground is falling away beneath their feet. It helps if you know there’s somewhere you can go right away for help: Citizens Advice.

If you and your partner or spouse have decided that separation is inevitable, you should try to work out the practical details between yourselves. But bear in mind that you might eventually need to consult a solicitor as well to enshrine your agreement in law, especially if you have assets or children. Going to court should be regarded as a last resort.

Discuss with your ex-partner where you will live, where your children will live, and how to split any money or belongings. If you and your partner are too upset to talk to each other calmly, wait and talk later, or use a mediator.

If your partner makes you feel threatened, get help. Call Refuge or Women's Aid on 0808 2000 247. There is also a Men’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0327.  

If you have children with your partner, you are both responsible for the cost of looking after them when you separate, even if you are not married. The parent who moves out might have to pay maintenance to the parent who looks after the children. 

Consider any outstanding debts or loans that you might have, and think about who needs to be informed about the separation. If you pay council tax, or receive benefits or tax credits, get in touch with the relevant people and tell them about your new status.  

Citizens Advice can help you find the ground beneath your feet so you can move on. Call Citizens Advice Adviceline on 0300 3309 042 or come and see us in person. For locations of offices and opening hours visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/oxfordshire-south-vale 

Have you found pieces of old pottery etc when digging in the garden? If so, we would love to see them. Maybe we can tell you more about them, so please bring them to Teas (every second Sunday of the month 2.30 – 5) for identification.
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22nd December  9 am  Morning Prayer with short Holy Communion

24th December 11.30 pm  Midnight Mass 

Both of these services will be taken by our visiting vicar, Revd Dick Whittington, former Chaplain at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.  We hope to welcome him with a good attendances at both.  Please come and join us.  You will receive a very friendly welcome.
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A villager has reported that one of the drivers of the Faringdon Community Bus says that no one is using this service from Great Coxwell. If this continues there is every likelihood that the route to Great Coxwell will be discontinued.

For those unaware of the service you can find out more here

http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/

And the timetable is here

http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/timetable61.htm
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U3A will hold its January Japes in the Faringdon Corn Exchange on Thursday 9th January at 12.15 for 12.30 start.  Full details of the 2 course menu will be found in the winter newsletter or at the December meeting.  The cost of the meal will be £16.00 to include tea, coffee and a glass of wine or a soft drink.  The deadline for booking is 30th December.

The meal will be followed by a presentation on “My Walk to Freedom” from Mr Al Sylvester at 2.30pm.  He will talk about his unsupported walk from Land’s End to John O Groats.  Afterwards refreshments will be available.  All members are welcome but visitors are required to pay £1.50.
Further information can be found on the web site  https://faringdondistrictu3a.com/ or from the chairman Margaret Brown on 01367 615 385.

The party of the year - Great Coxwell Village Christmas Party, TONIGHT, Friday 13th December 7.30pm by kind permission of Bar Gilmour, Pear Tree Farmhouse.  Thanks to all supporting this annual event - We hope you have a great evening.

Entrance by Ticket
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