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Community Hub Days

Ark-T's Community Hub Days are where we open our doors for a full day of free, drop-in activities and services for everyone. There’s no need to book, just turn up!

Community Hub Days take place on the first Monday of each month (or the second where the first is a bank holiday) and are held at our two community centres, The Venue and Ark-T Centre.

Community Hub Days are made by you

Tell us what you need and want, and we will work with other local organisations to provide those things to the community. To make a suggestion please fill in this short form here  

Work with us

If you’re a local organisation, charity or service and want to collaborate on these events please contact Anna at [email protected] or call 07444 769789.

We’re also always looking for friendly, helpful people to volunteer on our community events programme. If you’d like to join us, please contact Anna on the details above with a bit about yourself and your interest in volunteering. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please see the flyer for details of the next Community Hub Day and what's on below.

What's On

The Waste2Taste café is open for tea, coffee and cakes between 9am and 2pm.
For more information see: www.waste2taste.co.uk

Under-5s Stay and Play with Oxford Play Association
Ark-T Centre
09:30-11:15am
The Oxfordshire Play Association's vision is to ‘Improve Lives Through Play’. This stay and play session offer soft play equipment suitable for under-5s in a friendly environment. The outdoor playspace and the cafe are also open.
For more information: www.oxonplay.org.uk

Stories and crafts with Donnington Doorstep
Ark-T Centre
09:30-11:15am
Join Sophie and Farhat from Donnington Doorstep Family Centre's Early Years team for a relaxed story-based crafting session. The session will provide a calm play activity for under 5s as well as offering play ideas that parents and carers can easily recreate at home. Sophie and Farhat are also available to chat about any parenting queries or anxieties you might have.
For more information contact: Donnington Doorstep on 01865 727 721.

Victims First Specialist Service
Ark-T Centre
9.30am-2pm
Confidential support to victims of crime or abuse *ask for Elaine
Victims First Specialist Service supports anyone who has been a victim of a serious crime such as rape, sexual abuse, modern slavery or exploitation. Our team of Caseworkers are dedicated to making sure you can seek justice and get the right support to cope and recover. We offer free, independent, confidential, 1-2-1 emotional & practical support.
For more information: https:// thamesvalleypartnership.org. uk/what-we-offer/victims- first-specialist-support-vfss/   

Benefits, Debt and Housing Advice with Agnes Smith Advice Centre
The Venue
10:00 – 11:00am
Agnes Smith Advice Centre helps people in OX4 to find solutions to the problems they face. Our friendly advisers specialise in helping people to claim benefits and deal with benefit, debt, budgeting and housing problems.  We also help people in crisis to apply for charity grants.  If you are struggling to make ends meet, or dealing with debt or housing worries, please get in touch – our advice may help you make a fresh start
For more information see: www.agnessmith.co.uk

Dementia Café
The Venue
10:00 – 11:00am
Dementia Info & Advice with Dementia Oxfordshire
A chance for people living with dementia (their friends & family) and people who may be concerned about their memory to pop in in and meet the Dementia Advisers. An opportunity for an informal chat over beverages and biscuits, learn about Dementia Oxfordshire and the support and advice that is offered.
For more information see: www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk or contact Jane Probets on 07827 235 418

TalkingSpace Plus
The Venue
10am-11am
Workers from TalkingSpace Plus are available to give information about practical support for people who may be struggling because of low mood, stress and tension or feelings of anxiety. TalkingSpace Plus is a free and confidential service for anyone over 18 in Oxfordshire. Help is offered to people with a wide range of problems and from many different backgrounds. The service understands that treatment needs to fit with people’s circumstances, culture, and religion, and translation services are available if needed.
For more information, contact the service on:
Tel: 01865 901 222
Email: [email protected]
Website: Overcoming anxiety & depression together | TalkingSpace PlusTalkingSpace Plus (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk)

Talking Cafe with Oxford Hub
The Venue
10am-12pm
A friendly group where you can meet new people, make friends and chat with a link worker about activities, support groups and services in your community.

Pay-as-you-feel Meal with OX4 Food Crew
Ark-T Centre
12:00-2:00pm
Come and enjoy a delicious two-course meal cooked by Waste 2 Taste.  Food is served in the hall at Ark-T between 12:15 and 1:45 with seating available in the hall, café or gardens.  Takeaways are also available.  Everyone is welcome and you pay only pay what you can afford or what you feel like paying – this can be nothing at all and payment is anonymous. All donations raised support the OX4 Food Crew to continue to tackle food inequality in OX4.
For more information see: www.ox4foodcrew.co.uk

Adult Art and Craft Class 
Ark-T Centre
1-3pm (Art Room)
Open to anyone, beginners welcome, no experience is needed. 

15-minute Bitesize Talks
Ark-T Centre
1:15pm
TORCH will be running accessible, fun takes on academic topics for the community, followed by games. 
For more information about TORCH see: torch.ox.ac.uk 

Dementia-friendly Social Activities with Dementia Oxfordshire
Ark-T Centre
2:00-3:00pm
Fun activities designed for people living with dementia and their carers.
Dementia Oxfordshire support this social activity group for people who have a diagnosis of dementia or are concerned about their memory. Fun activities to provide some cognitive stimulation and laughter, so join the group for bingo, board games, cards, puzzles or even a chat over a cuppa. The Dementia Advisers look forward to welcoming you to the group and reminiscing about local history and events. 
For more information see: www.dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk or contact Jane Probets on 07827 235 418

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 12th December, 2022

Author: Hazel Wilson

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