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Claude receives his MBE in Whaddon Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Claude Bullingham received his MBE in the heart of the area he served for so many years.  The Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Sir Henry Elwes, presented the award at Parklands Community Centre in Wymans Road, Whaddon.  Family and friends from the community attended the event.

Claude, former chairman of Whaddon Residents' Association and Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors Neighbourhood Project, was included in the New Year's Honours List in 2009, but was prevented from receiving his award due to ill-health following a stroke.   Claude's many activities within the local community included organising the annual football tournament for young people in the summer.

 

 

Credit Union now at Oakley Resource Centre Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The Oakley Resource Centre now has an outlet for the Credit Union.  Residents can pay into the scheme at the Centre, as well as at the Cornerstone Centre in Severn Road.  The facility is open between 9 am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday, and will hopefully discourage the use of loan sharks.  The aim of the scheme is to encourage people to save a little each week so that money will be available for special occasions, like birthdays.  There is also an affordable loan system in which members can borrow up to ten times their balance at a low interest rate.  The scheme costs £1 to join.  For more information call 01242 516960.

Job-seekers' workshops Monday, December 21, 2009

The Neighbourhood Project now has a range of workshops geared towards helping people back into employment.   The courses aim to give people who are unemployed the skills and confidence to apply for jobs.  There is also help with job applications, covering letters and putting together CVs.  The scheme is proving very popular, as people see the effects of the recession all around them and realise it is important to develop as many skills as possible to make themselves more employable.  Anna Reeves, deputy manager at the Project, says that "By providing a friendly supportive environment in which people can come in and use our resources, we are really starting to see some positive results.  We provide the tools for people to help themselves."

Football Finals 2009 Monday, August 31, 2009

The 2009 Five-a-Side Football Tournament culminated on Sunday 30 August with Grand Finals Day in Clyde Crescent and the presentation of awards.  Russell Milton, former Cheltenham Town player, presented the trophies.  Although the skies were grey throughout the day, the threatened rain held off.  John Hunt and all the volunteers did a splendid job throughout the summer holidays organising the Tournament.  Thanks are due to Cheltenham Borough Council and all sponsors and supporters who contributed towards the success of the event.

At the end of the afternoon a special award was presented by the Revd. Robert Pestell, Chair of Oakley Regeneration Partnership, to Claude Bullingham for his service to the community over many years.  Claude was responsible for establishing the annual summer Football Tournament ten years ago.

(For pictures of the event see 'Photos' page.)

 

WLPNP AGM on 21 October Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The 2009 Annual General Meeting of Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors Neighbourhood Project will take place on Wednesday 21 October at 6.30 p.m. in the Oakley Resource Centre in Clyde Crescent.

Plea for Health Centre for vacated school site Saturday, July 18, 2009

Oakley Regeneration Partnership has called for the Whaddon School site to be converted into a community Health Centre when it is vacated in time for the new Oakwood School to open in September 2011 on the former Lynworth School site.  The proposal was made at a recent meeting of the Social and Community Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cheltenham Borough Council.

This is my no means the first time such a request has been made.  It must be hoped that the powers-that-be are more receptive now to the idea of improved health facilities for the area than they were when the Secretary of State for Health at the time and the Chief Executive of the PCT were approached back in early 2007 (see the first entry on this News site).  The only suggestion at that time from the health authority was an improved bus service to the St. Paul's Medical Centre, which eventually floundered on 'uneconomic' grounds.

Junior Football Tournament 2009 Friday, July 17, 2009

The evening of Wednesday 22 July sees the start of the tenth Whaddon five-a-side Junior Football Tournament held annually in Clyde Crescent.  This year John Hunt will be running the event which attracts large numbers of 8-16 year-olds from all over the town.  Sadly, Claude Bullingham, who has organised the Tournament since it started, had a stroke earlier this year and has had to hand the baton over to John who has ably assisted him over the years.  The good news is that Claude is now back home and will be able to keep an eye on the progress of this year's Tournament.  The Grand Final will be held on Sunday 30 August. 

John Hunt can be contacted on 01242 583856 for more information about the Tournament.

Congratulations! Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Congratulations to the Neighbourhood Project's 'team' (Kevin Potts, Anna Reeves, Sue Pestell and Andrew Pestell) on successfully completing the Cheltenham Circular Walk.  They have raised £450 for the Project.

Hot night out at Chilli Hut Tuesday, June 02, 2009

The new Mayor of Cheltenham, Cllr Lloyd Surgenor, recently joined more than 70 staff and supporters of the Neighbourhood Project and representatives of Whaddon Youth Club at the Chilli Hut restaurant in Albion Street.   Delicious Indian dishes were enjoyed by all and the event raised £500 towards the work of the Project.  Thanks to the management of the Chilli Hut for masterminding this very successful event.

Oakley Learning For Life Trust loses bid to run school Thursday, April 09, 2009

In spite of much local support for Oakley Learning For Life Trust's bid to run the new primary school in Oakley, Gloucestershire County Council has chosen the Child and Family Learning Partnership (a partnership between Gardners Lane Primary School and the University of Gloucestershire) to run the school.   The community is disappointed that the new school is to be run from outside the area, but there is no appeal against the County Council's decision.  This seems to be yet another example of the voice of the local people being ignored and overruled, very reminiscent of the way in which local feelings about health care facilities in the area have also been ignored over many years.

Project bids for new school in Oakley Friday, February 20, 2009

Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors Neighbourhood Project is the lead partner in a bid to establish a new primary school for the Oakley area of Cheltenham.  The new school will replace the existing Whaddon and Lynworth Primary Schools, initially occupying their accommodation until a new building is completed on the Lynworth site for September 2011. 

The proposal has been made by The Oakley Learning For Life Trust, a partnership between the Neighbourhood Project and Gloucestershire College.  Full details of the proposal and the other proposals submitted can be found on the Gloucestershire County Council website (see Links)

The main thrust of The Oakley Learning For Life bid is the advancement of high standards of education in the Oakley area, providing additional services and family support through the new school and wider community.  This will expand on the Neighbourhood Project's theme of Lifelong Learning 'from cradle to grave', one of the Project's main areas of activity since its early days.

There is a six-week representation period during which the County Council invites comments on the proposals.  The closing date for comments is 3 April.  There is a public meeting on Wednesday 4 March at Pittville School, Albert Road, Cheltenham, from 6 - 8 pm, when there will an opportunity to hear more about each proposal and to ask questions. 

A well-deserved New Year's Honour Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Congratulations to Claude Bullingham, Chair of Whaddon, Lynworth & Priors Neighbourhood Project, who has been awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List for voluntary services to the local community.  Claude has given committed service over many years to the Whaddon community and the surrounding area.  Many of those years have been difficult and challenging, but Claude has always remained tenacious in his determination to improve not only the facilities available for everyone in the area, but also to improve the way the rest of Cheltenham regards his part of town.  Well done, Claude.  A truly well-deserved recognition for all your unpaid hard work for the community.

Roll on the Spring! Saturday, November 01, 2008

Young and old Neighbourhood Project volunteers joined forces on a sunny morning in Clyde Crescent Park to plant over 2000 daffodil bulbs, kindly donated by Cheltenham in Bloom (see Photos page). The event was part of Community Service 'Volunteers Make A Difference' Day.  Cllr Chris Ryder, armed with spade, planted her share of the bulbs.  The daffodils will make an attractive addition to this green open space in Spring 2009.

WLPNP AGM on 29 October Thursday, September 25, 2008

The 2008 Annual General Meeting of Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors Neighbourhood Project is on Wednesday 29 October at 6.00 p.m. in the Oakley Community Resource Centre in Clyde Crescent. 

Celebrate 'Citizens' Day 2008' on 19 October Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Cheltenham Borough Council is organising a big event to celebrate Cheltenham, its citizens and communities.  The event will take place on Sunday 19 October at Pittville Pump Room, 11.00am to 4.00 pm.  It will be free and for the whole family.  There will be interactive information and displays focusing on the wide range of services available in the town, demonstrations (healthy living, healthy eating, recycling), fun activities (bouncy castles, Vegetable Olympics, face-painting), as well as dance, music and many craft and hobby stands.  It should be a fun day for all the family. 

For more information, contact CBC's community development team on 01242 775172 - or Zareen on 01242 775156.

Football Finals - another great day! Sunday, August 24, 2008

A big 'thank you' to Claude Bullingham, ably assisted once again by John Hunt and other volunteer helpers, for another very successful Summer Football Tournament.  This is the ninth year of the Tournament and Claude summed it up saying that 2008 had 'gone exceptionally well, in spite of the weather', with 19 teams taking part - that's 133 young girls and boys.  At Finals Day everyone enjoyed a really great atmosphere, with a barbecue, raffle, tombola, coconut-shy, bouncy castle, caterpillar-run, shadow-boxing and bungee-run as well as the culmination of the football competition.   

(For pictures of the event see 'Photos' page.)

'Hotsteppers Dance Club' comes to Whaddon Sunday, August 24, 2008

Coming to Whaddon Youth Club in Dart Road and starting on Tuesday 26 August, 5.20 - 6.30 pm,  the 'Hotsteppers Dance Club' is for young people aged 5-18 who want to dance - Street, Hip Hop, Funky and Modern Style.  Classes will run every Tuesday and are £3 per person per class.

Contact Lucy on 01453 822680 or 07825 235806 for more information.

Congratulations, Kevin! Saturday, July 19, 2008

Congratulations to Kevin Potts, Neighbourhood Project Manager, who has successfully completed his Managing Sustainable Communities qualification and recently attended the award-presentation ceremony in Exeter. 

2008 Junior Football Tournament - Year 9 Friday, July 18, 2008

The ninth year of the Junior Tournament held annually in Clyde Crescent during the school summer holidays kicks off on Wednesday 23 July at 5 pm.  The event is for 8-16 year-olds and is once again being organised by Claude Bullingham, assisted by John Hunt and a team of volunteers.

The Grand Final will be held on Sunday 24 August in Clyde Crescent, 10am - 4 pm.

'Team Whaddon' completes 26 mile-walk Monday, June 23, 2008

Congratulations to the members of 'Team Whaddon' - Kevin Potts, Anna Reeves, Catherine Reeves, Sue Pestell and Jonathan Pestell - who successfully walked the 26 miles of the annual Cheltenham Circular Challenge.  Congratulations also to Revd Robert Pestell and his son James who joined the third leg of the walk, and to the six members of Whaddon Youth Club who walked half the distance.

In total, nearly £2,000 in sponsorship money has been raised for software for the new pcs in the Neighbourhood Project's IT Training Suite and for Junior Timebank.  A great result!

Oakley Community Resource Centre - it's official! Saturday, May 31, 2008

The sun shone as Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards cut the ribbon to declare the new Oakley Community Resource Centre officially open on Friday 30 May as part of this year's Oakley Fun Day - once again organised by Cheltenham Borough Homes, with side-shows, games, raffles, competitions, face-painting and fun for all ages.  

There was a good turnout of local residents and representatives of partner organisations, including Cheltenham Borough Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucestershire First, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Police Division, Kohler Mira, Whaddon Residents' Association, Cheltenham Borough Homes, GCHQ, St Michael's Church, Cornerstone Centre, Whaddon Youth Centre, Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust and Whaddon Children's Centre.  Steve Jordan, new Leader of Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet, attended with Martin Dunne, newly-elected Councillor for Oakley, together with representatives of the builders (Beard), architects (Quattro Design) and the lawyers responsible for getting the Centre off the ground.

Claude Bullingham, Chair of the Neighbourhood Project, gave the speech.  He mentioned the difficulties encountered in the 10-year quest for a Resouce Centre for the Oakley area - a quest which had now become the reality of the excellent new building.  He thanked everyone who had supported the Project over the years, in particular Cheltenham Borough Council and other partners. 

(For pictures of the event see Photos page.)

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards to open Resource Centre Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards will officially open Oakley Community Resource Centre at 12.30 pm on Friday 30th May as part of the Oakley Fun Day.

ORP's 2008 AGM - 1 July Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The 2008 AGM for Oakley Regeneration Partnership is being held at 1.30 pm on 1 July in the Resource Centre.  This is earlier than would normally be expected because of the change in CBC's funding procedures.

Oakley 'Big Day Out' Monday, May 05, 2008

Tewkesbury GP Dr Jeremy Welch was Oakley's answer to 'Street Doctor' at a drop-in surgery for the 'Big Day Out' event in Clyde Crescent on Bank Holiday Monday.  With no prospect on the horizon of GP facilities coming into the area, Dr Welch may well be pointing to a possible solution to the problem.

The 'Big Day Out' was the culmination of a weekend of activities in the area organised by Trinity Church.  Several projects involved helping with work in local residents' homes and gardens - all carried out by teams of volunteers from Trinity.  Sainsbury's gave healthy eating demonstrations, the police brought their mobile station, the Robins gave football coaching and there were plenty of games, balloons, face-painting etc., as well as afternoon teas provided in the new Resource Centre by ladies from St Michael's Church.  (For pictures of the event see Photos page.)

Boost for Oakley lifelong learning Monday, April 14, 2008

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) and GHA (Gloucestershire Housing Association) have both generously given their financial support towards a lifelong learning initiative covering the Oakley area of Cheltenham.  Education and training consultant Steve Porter - from Semita Associates - is heading up the project which will work alongside local businesses and the community to identify educational needs and draw up appropriate programmes to meet requirements. 

Neighbourhood Project moves into new Centre Friday, January 04, 2008

2008 got off to an excellent start for the Neighbourhood Project, with people, paperwork and furniture at last moving into the smart new building in Clyde Crescent (see Photos page).  Staff and volunteers pulled out all the stops to get everything moved across from Wymans Road.  The health services which were operating out of the Cornerstone Centre up until Christmas are currently back at the Resource Centre.  Training courses start up again in two weeks' time.

Sincere thanks to Kohler Mira experts for carrying out IT installations.

Successful first weeks of Oakley ASC Monday, December 17, 2007

The three new staff running the Oakley After School Club are very pleased with the first few weeks and optimistic for the future.  Mondays and Tuesdays are proving to be the busiest times and the feedback from the children themselves is very positive. 

Move into new building set for New Year Monday, December 10, 2007

After the disappointment of not being able to move into the new Resource Centre at the beginning of December, it now looks like everything will be happening in the first week of 2008.  A good way to start the New Year.

Start date for new After School Club Saturday, November 17, 2007

Whaddon's new After School Club for 8 to 14 year-olds swings into action on Monday 26 November.  It will operate - initially for 4 nights a week - from Whaddon Youth Centre, and is being managed by Whaddon, Lynworth & Priors Neighbourhood Project.  Details are being circulated through the schools.  Further information can be obtained by ringing 01242 516960.

Oakley Community Resource Centre tours Friday, October 05, 2007

As the new Centre is moving towards completion, tours are being organised for interested parties by Kevin Potts, Neighbourhood Project Manager.  Everyone who has seen inside the building so far has been impressed, especially by the excellent conference room facilities (see Photos page).  Neighbourhood Project staff in particular cannot wait to move into their new accommodation.

Anyone who would like to see the building should contact Kevin on 01242 516960 to book a tour.

Neighbourhood Project scoops Learner Awards Saturday, September 29, 2007

Four WLPNP students won Learner Awards at a recent ceremony held in Gloucester (see Photos page). 

Susan Packer won the Gloucestershire Neighbourhood College Adult Learner of the Year Award, and has obtained a position as a teaching assistant at Whaddon Primary School after completing her NVQ2 for teaching assistants.  Megan Hastelow won the Older Learner of the Year Award.  Megan is now a trustee of the Neighbourhood Project, and also currently fundraising for the Cobalt Appeal Fund.  Rachel Stevens won Young Learner of the Year Award, and is continuing her studies with the aim of becoming a social worker.  Emma Ilott won a special award for the determination she showed in overcoming family and health problems.  She is now teaching IT at the Neighbourhood Project.

WLPNP AGM on 25 October Saturday, September 22, 2007

The Annual General Meeting of Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors Neighbourhood Project is on Thursday 25 October at 6.30 pm in the Cornerstone Centre in Severn Road.

Football and Carnival hailed as great success Friday, August 31, 2007

The Junior Football Tournament, including Finals Day, and Oakley Carnival have both been hailed as very successful events.  They were well supported by the local community, and emphasised yet again what a great asset Clyde Crescent is to the area for holding such events.  It really is a beautiful setting.

ORP A.G.M. on 5 September Thursday, August 30, 2007

The Annual General Meeting of the Oakley Regeneration Partnership is on Wednesday 5 September at 2 p.m. in the Cornerstone Centre in Severn Road.

Oakley Carnival on 29 August Friday, August 24, 2007

The annual Oakley Carnival takes place this year on Wednesday 29 August, 1-3 pm, in Clyde Crescent.  Costumes, lanterns, circus skills, kites, face-painting, tombola, dance and music will feature in the programme.  The brightly coloured 'Carnival' mural in front of the Resource Centre will provide a highly appropriate backdrop.  Funders of the Carnival include BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Youth Opportunity Fund, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Gloucestershire Housing Association and Fosseway Housing Association.

Football Grand Finale Wednesday, August 22, 2007

The five-a-side Football Tournament reaches its climax on Sunday 26 August between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm.  The finals will be played in the afternoon, and Martin Horwood, MP for Cheltenham, will be presenting the trophies at 4 pm.  In addition to the football, there will be raffles, table-top sales, a barbecue and a bouncy castle.   Last year's Finale was a really enjoyable occasion.  Everybody's hoping the rain will stay away.

Junior Football Tournament Thursday, August 09, 2007

The annual five-a-side Junior Football Tournament organised by Claude Bullingham over the past eight years got off to a great start in Clyde Crescent Park and is attracting over 100 children each week.  Grand Finals Day is on Sunday 26 August .

Children's Centre - good news! Thursday, August 02, 2007

Whaddon Children's Centre is now running again as normal with holiday activities and drop-ins for families.  For further details contact 01242 513010.

Whaddon Children's Centre Monday, July 30, 2007

During the water crisis, Whaddon Children's Centre is open for drop-ins from Monday 30 July from 9.30 am to 3 pm.  Children and parents can come and play, and meet together.  There are limited facilities, but the cafe is open for tea and toast.

For further information contact 01242 513010, and also see the Goucestershire County Council website at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk.

WLP Neighbourhood Project Monday, July 30, 2007

WLPNP is open for business again.  Contact  01242 516960.

Play Rangers are back! Monday, July 30, 2007

The Play Rangers are back in the area from today, 10.30 am - 3.30 pm, at the following locations:-

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Clyde Crescent Park
Tuesdays - Lynworth Green
Thusdays - Priors Park

Activities are free and fun, especially when the sun is shining.

Water crisis - useful telephone numbers Saturday, July 28, 2007

Emergency Social Care     0800 954 8966
Waterline (co-ordination of water supplies)     01242  774985
Cheltenham Borough Homes (free line)       0800 408 0000    
Environmental Agency Floodline    0845 988 1188
Electricity Central Network    0800 3281111
Severn Trent Water    0800 7834444
Medical Advice    NHS Direct  0845 4647

Bottled water for local area Friday, July 27, 2007

Many people will be grateful for the presence of the new Sainsbury's in Priors Road.  Their car park is currently being used for the distribution of free bottled water, and is very busy with cars going in and out all the time, as well as people on foot.  Everyone involved in the distribution is working flat-out to try to meet the demand.  Thank you to all of them.

More water bowsers have been delivered to the area.  A full list of all locations can be found on the BBC Radio Gloucestershire website at www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire.   Thank you BBC Radio Gloucestershire for the excellent service you have given the county via your programmes and website throughout the water crisis.

Floods bring misery to parts of Oakley area Tuesday, July 24, 2007

The sun shone brightly in Clyde Crescent on Thursday 19 July (see Photos page).  Everyone was upbeat at the Resource Centre site meeting that morning.  The building work would be finished by the end of October.  Plastering would start in two weeks' time.  Small guided tours of the building site could begin for interested parties in mid-August.  No one could have foreseen what the next 48 hours would bring. 

On Friday 20 July  torrential unmitigating rain led to catastrophic flooding in many parts of Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham.    Muddy water rushed through streets and houses in the town, including many parts of Oakley, turning familiar local roads into swirling rivers.  Some properties were flooded for the second time in just a few weeks.  Gloucestershire suddenly found itself at the centre of the national news, as the situation in the county rapidly descended into a dire emergency with mains electricity and water supplies threatened.  Thanks to a superb effort by the armed forces, emergency services and engineers, the electricity substation was saved, but the water supply in the county failed.

'Widders in Whaddon' Sunday, July 15, 2007

Ann Widdecombe certainly had a fun time when she came to Whaddon (see Photos page).  First, she was shown around the Children's Centre by  Centre Manager, Tina McGrath, and then the Youth Centre in Dart Road where she met Manager, Sandie Bolger, and some of the young people who regularly use the facilities on offer at the Centre.  Ann was accompanied by Mark Coote (Conservative prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Cheltenham), Cllr. Duncan Smith (Leader of the Cabinet at Cheltenham Borough Council), Maddie Clayton (Chair of Oakley Regeneration Partnership), Claude Bullingham (Chair of the Neighbourhood Project), and Kevin Potts (Manager at the Neighbourhood Project). 

Ann Widdecombe to visit Oakley area Friday, July 13, 2007

Mark Coote, prospective Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Cheltenham, has been so impressed by the regeneration work he has seen taking place in the Oakley area that he has asked former shadow Home Secretary Ann Widdecombe to visit the area with him this coming weekend.  Ann will visit the Children's Centre in Clyde Crescent and Whaddon Youth Centre in Dart Road.

Talks begin with PCT Monday, July 09, 2007

As a result of letters sent by Oakley Regeneration Partnership to the Secretary of State for Health and the Chief Executive of Glos PCT, tentative talks have begun with the PCT about ways of improving access to health care by people living in Oakley.

Junior Football Tournament starts on 25 July Saturday, June 30, 2007

On Wednesday 25 July the annual five-a-side Junior Football Tournament will begin.  Once again this very popular local summer activity - now in its eighth year - is being organised by Claude Bullingham, as Chair of the Whaddon Residents' Association.  Each year the Tournament attracts between 140 and 160 young people aged 8 to 16 years - boys and girls.  This year they will be competing weekly on Clyde Crescent playing fields until Grand Finals Day on Sunday 26 August when the prizes will be presented. 

Oakley Fun Day Saturday, June 02, 2007

Oakley Fun Day was once again a brilliant success.  With the threat of poor weather, the venue was changed from Clyde Crescent to the Youth Centre.  In the event not a drop of rain fell, but there was a positively continental atmosphere in Dart Road as people basked in the sunshine, sitting round tables enjoying refreshments and ice cream.  There was also a real holiday mood inside the Youth Centre with games, displays, face-painting and many other entertainments.  Everyone had a really good time.  Congratulations to Cheltenham Borough Homes for organising the event. (See 'Photos' page)

Clyde Crescent hoardings painted Friday, June 01, 2007

Young people aged between 6 and 18 years turned out in force to plan, draw and the paint the hoardings around the Clyde Crescent site over a 3-day period during half-term week.  Sadly the weather was not good, with rain and hail descending at regular intervals.  Fortunately the dark clouds did not dampen spirits, and the painting was very ably led by artist Kevin Parker with Paul McKee and Clara Hambling from Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum and art students from the University of Gloucestershire.  The theme of the work is 'Carnival' and everyone is delighted with the colourful and cheerful mural brightening up the park. (See 'Photos' page)

Painting of Clyde Crescent hoardings Friday, May 18, 2007

Plans are gathering pace for the painting of the hoardings around the new Resource Centre site in Clyde Crescent between 29 and 31 May, organised by the Art Gallery and Museum and jointly sponsored by Cheltenham Borough Homes and Cheltenham Borough Council.  Local young people will be able to paint under the guidance of a professional graffiti artist. 

No GP services in Oakley Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Oakley Regeneration Partnership has written to the Secretary of State for Health and the Chief Executive of Gloucestershire PCT about the lack of GP surgery facilities in the Oakley area.   A petition has also been organised.