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     Mindful Self-Compassion course
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    By Rosie Jacobs
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    Posted March 4, 2024

    Mindful Self-Compassion course

    Why is it so hard to give ourselves the same compassion we so easily give to our friends? Most of us would be kind to a close friend who was suffering, yet we can be merciless with ourselves. [...]

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    Posted January 24, 2024

    Climate Emotions Workshops

    How do we, and others, respond emotionally to the climate and nature crises that we are experiencing? Join the Oxfordshire Climate Cafes team at the OFS Cafe for this 45 minute interactive [...]

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     Mindful walk along the Ridgeway with New Year fire
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    Posted December 21, 2023

    Mindful walk along the Ridgeway with New Year fire

    This free mindful walk will feature a 20 minute stroll along the ancient Ridgeway footpath to Pewit Woodland. There we’ll pause to warm ourselves by the fire with hot drinks and time to reflect [...]

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     ‘A festive pause’ half-day retreat & lunch
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    Posted October 27, 2023

    ‘A festive pause’ half-day retreat & lunch

    Are you bracing yourself for a busy festive season of parties, family events & expectations? Do you struggle to make time for yourself over Christmas? Do you dread the difficult emotions this [...]

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     Demystifying the Menopause session – Emma Thomas from Managing the Menopause and Y.O.U Oxford
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    Posted October 13, 2023

    Demystifying the Menopause session – Emma Thomas from Managing the Menopause and Y.O.U Oxford

    Demystifying the Menopause session with Emma Thomas from Managing the Menopause. Y.O.U Oxford Shop, Covered Market. Thursday 19th October – 6-7pm.  Tickets £5 – all money going to [...]

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     Free Mindful Self-Compassion taster session
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    Posted July 7, 2023

    Free Mindful Self-Compassion taster session

    Why is it so hard to give ourselves the same compassion we so easily give to our friends? Most of us would be kind to a loved one who was struggling, yet we can be merciless with ourselves. If [...]

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     Mindful Walk to Willow Walk nature reserve, Wantage
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    Posted July 5, 2023

    Mindful Walk to Willow Walk nature reserve, Wantage

    Want to de-stress and recharge while enjoying nature? Join us for a friendly group walk on Saturday 16th September. We’ll meet at The Mix in Wantage and take a short, gentle stroll to [...]

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     Mindful Walk to Wantage Market Garden
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    Posted July 5, 2023

    Mindful Walk to Wantage Market Garden

    Want to de-stress and recharge while enjoying nature? Join us for a friendly group walk on Saturday 19th August. We’ll meet at The Mix in Wantage and take a short, gentle stroll on [...]

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     Mindful Walk to Betjeman Park, Wantage
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    Posted July 5, 2023

    Mindful Walk to Betjeman Park, Wantage

    Want to de-stress and recharge while enjoying nature? Join us for a friendly group walk on Saturday 29th July 2023. We’ll meet at The Mix in Wantage and take a short, gentle stroll on [...]

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     Oxford CBT Open Evening
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    Posted May 11, 2023

    Oxford CBT Open Evening

    We are excited to invite you to our open evening at the Oxford CBT clinic in Headington on 24th May. Join us to explore the diverse range of mental health services and support we have available. [...]

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    May is packed and we couldn’t be more excited to s May is packed and we couldn’t be more excited to share what’s on 🤗

Whether you’re into rum tastings, open studios, farm days or printmaking workshops, there’s something this month for everyone who loves discovering what makes Oxfordshire so special.

Here’s what’s on:

🌅 May Morning Breakfast & Storytelling — The Story Museum, 1st May

🥃 Secret Rum Launch Party & Open Day — Abingdon Distillery, 2nd May

🎨 Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival — Multiple locations, 2nd–25th May

🧵 Scraps Collective Opening Celebration — Cornerstone Arts Centre, 2nd May

🖨️ Sally-Anne Stewart Linocut Printing Workshop — James Street Tavern, 12th May

🌙 Lorraine Berkshire-Roe: Oxfordshire Artweeks Exhibitions — Littlemore, 16th–25th May

🚜 Farm Open Day — Sandy Lane Farm, 16th May

🖼️ East Oxford Art Collective Artweeks Show — Greyfriars Church Hall, 16th–17th & 23rd–25th May

Full details on the blog — link in bio 🔗

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    Can’t get enough of this new coffee shop… 😏 If yo Can’t get enough of this new coffee shop… 😏

If you’re already familiar with @missingbeancoffeeshops then you know their coffee is great, their food is delicious, and their venues are unique. 

But the new Cowley cafe is HUGE, and surprisingly cosy for such a big space. It’s a beautiful venue, with lots of nooks and warmed lighting, and a good number of plug sockets for anyone looking to bring along their laptops. 

It’s the latest in a series of cafe openings from the Missing Bean team, and it doesn’t disappoint. 

The quiches are a new addition - I tried the traditional quiche Lorraine, but they serve a veggie option as well - all made in house by their brilliant chef/baker, Jess. The freshly made coleslaw was tasty, with a tasty pop of fennel and the bacon in the quiche was generous. 

It’s well worth a visit if you haven’t been, and if you work on the Oxford Business Park, you are in for a treat! Your breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks just got a whole lot tastier.

Have you been?

- Jacqui x

📍 Missing Bean Cowley, Trinity House
John Smith Drive, Cowley

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    On Monday we hosted our Hospitality and Food & Dri On Monday we hosted our Hospitality and Food & Drink Meet Up at the brilliant Waste2Taste café, and as always it reminded us exactly why we do what we do. Running an independent business can feel lonely at times and these meet ups exist to change that.

Whether people came along with a challenge they’d been sitting on, a win they wanted to share, or simply needed a couple of hours in good company, everyone left with something. That’s the magic of this community.

If you’ve ever thought about coming along to one of our meet ups but haven’t quite made it yet, we’d love to see you at the next one. A warm welcome is always guaranteed 🤗

Keep an eye on our events page for upcoming dates. Link in  our bio! 🩵

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    If you haven’t discovered our Indie Oxford Stories If you haven’t discovered our Indie Oxford Stories series yet, it’s all about the brilliant people behind Oxford’s Independent businesses 🎉

The challenges of launching a business, the lessons, the wins, and the messy bits in between. 

In this edition we talked to Julie Mutton, owner of @bareoxford, an aesthetic laser clinic in central Oxford. 

Read the full article, and others in this new series, on our blog. 

Head to the website 👉 independentoxford.com

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    If you’re in hospitality or food & drink, this one If you’re in hospitality or food & drink, this one’s for you!

Our next sector meet up is on Monday 20th April, 10am–12pm at the brilliant Waste2Taste café in Oxford. Sandra will be looking after us with cakes and hot drinks 🎂

Come and share your wins, talk through challenges and spend a couple of hours with other indie hospitality and food & drink businesses who genuinely get it.

Members and non-members both welcome.

Secure your ticket today, link in our bio! 

📅 Monday 20th April
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Waste2Taste, Oxford

Tag someone who’d be interested in our event! 🩵

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    @lowcarbonhub is making history with the UK’s firs @lowcarbonhub is making history with the UK’s first community-owned solar energy battery at Ray Valley Solar Park! ✨🔋

This game-changing tech will capture surplus clean energy, saving enough electricity to power 300 homes every year and cutting carbon emissions by 102 tonnes. 🌍💨

You can now co-own this vital infrastructure by investing in the Community Energy Fund via Ethex. Investments start at £100, with all profits reinvested back into local sustainability projects like school energy efficiency. 🏫🌱

Find out more through the link in our bio 🔗👆

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    Indie Jobs in Oxford this April🌺 Every month, we Indie Jobs in Oxford this April🌺

Every month, we spotlight the latest job opportunities from amazing indie businesses across the county!

Head over to the blog link in our bio for full details about the roles available🔗👆

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    Indie Oxford Stories: Kevin Jessup🏡 Kevin’s journ Indie Oxford Stories: Kevin Jessup🏡

Kevin’s journey started when he was made redundant. After working for years in a building that he fell in love with, he developed a strong vision and knew he wanted to create a co-working space that’s more thoughtful, more community-driven, more inspiring.💫

Head over to the blog link in our bio to learn more about the story behind The Cluser and the journey so far🔗👆

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    One week since Indie Oxford Day🌷 We set up Indie One week since Indie Oxford Day🌷

We set up Indie Oxford Day to shine a spotlight on the incredible indie businesses across the county and it was amazing to see this all come to life. From the various events and special offers taking place to help celebrate, we can’t wait to do it all over again next year!💫

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    Indie Events in Oxford this April🐣 Spring is fina Indie Events in Oxford this April🐣

Spring is finally here and our indies have lots going on to keep you busy!

From a Sake tasting to an Easter Egg hunt and Soca Sunday, make sure to check out all the events happening this April.🌷

Head over to the blog link in our bio to read the full piece🔗👆

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    Hear from a few of our Indie Oxford members 💫 #In Hear from a few of our Indie Oxford members 💫

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    Indie Oxford Day 2026💜 A huge thank you to everyo Indie Oxford Day 2026💜

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the very first Indie Oxford Day such a success✨☀️

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    Indie Oxford Day is finally here! 🥳 We setup Indi Indie Oxford Day is finally here! 🥳

We setup Indie Oxford Day to shine a spotlight on the incredible indie businesses across tb county. They reflect the culture and interest of people in Oxfordshire! 

To celebrate the very first Indie Oxford Day, we encourage you to shop local, celebrate an indie you love, share the love on social media and give something new a try 💜

There are so many different things going on today from events to activities and special offers, head over to the Indie Oxford Day link in our bio for all the details🔗👆

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    Indie Oxford Stories: Lorraine Berkshire-Roe🌸 It Indie Oxford Stories: Lorraine Berkshire-Roe🌸

It all started when Lorraine was made redundant after being an illustrator at a design company for 9 years. This is where the freelance illustrator journey started and the main thing Lorraine learnt about running a business is that if you are able to find what it is you really want to do, you are unstoppable! 💪

Head over to the blog link in our bio to learn more about the story behind Lorraine’s business and the journey so far🔗👆

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    ONE WEEK UNTIL INDIE OXFORD DAY 2026🌸 Join us in ONE WEEK UNTIL INDIE OXFORD DAY 2026🌸

Join us in celebrating Indie Oxford Day, a brand-new annual event created by Independent Oxford to shine a spotlight on the incredible indie businesses across the county. From beloved local cafés and independent retailers to creative studios, wellbeing practitioners and restaurants – this is a day to show them some love!💜

On Saturday 21 March 2026, we’re inviting everyone across Oxfordshire – residents and visitors alike – to shop, celebrate and support the independent businesses at the heart of our communities.🤗

If you want to find out about the various things going on in the lead up to and for Indie Oxford Day, head over to the Indie Oxford Day 2026 link in our bio🔗👆

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    What’s on for Indie Oxford Day🌷🌼 In case you forg What’s on for Indie Oxford Day🌷🌼

In case you forgot, Indie Oxford Day is coming up on Saturday 21st March 💜

There are so many exciting events, offers and activities happening to celebrate Indie Oxford Day and we couldn’t be more excited!🥳

From £5 pints to free candles and a guided tasting menu, you won’t know where to start.

Head over the link in our bio to read the full blog and find out more🔗👆

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    Indie Jobs in Oxford this March🐝🌻 Looking for you Indie Jobs in Oxford this March🐝🌻

Looking for your next job opportunity? Check out the latest listings from our brilliant independent businesses across the country. 

Joining an indie business isn’t about clocking in, it’s about being part of a close-knit team where your efforts truly make a difference💜

Head over to our blog via the link in our bio for the full details🔗👆

#IndieOxford #OxfordshireJobs #OxfordJobs
    There’s nothing better than getting lost in a grea There’s nothing better than getting lost in a great bookshop📚✨

Whether you’re hunting for your next fiction obsession, a thoughtful gift, or just that cosy bookshop feeling, we have you covered😊

Head to the blog link in our bio to read the full piece🔗👆

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