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Extra cash for homeless but Don’t miss life’s parking charges to increase precious moments ADVERTISING FEATURE
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By Owen Hughes
can see from the number of charity shops and the reduction in small AN increase in car park charges, independent businesses.” Parking charges have been frozen higher council tax and more funds to help Oxford’s homeless were given for most stays at park and ride sites the go ahead by Oxford City Council. but controversial plans to push on with Councillors were largely in Seacourt Park and Ride will continue. Cllr Dick Wolff, Green Party, agreement at Monday’s budget Hearing loss leftsaid: untreated affects Activities and social situations become meeting with the most contentious “Generally there was a consensus less appealing and may be avoided. social and working relationships, issues around price changes for around most of the budget and the Music, nature and people are less emotional mental ability, and Ridehealth, was always Headington car parks and the Seacourt Park accessible. Loved ones may have to the big differencehealth. between Hearing Seacourt Park and Ride expansion going to beand physical repeat or act as an interpreter. the two. It’s concreting over a large causing the most consternation. often declines gradually and the The Better Hearing Exhibitions unite chunk of fl ood plain and green belt. Council leader Susan Brown said: person realise how much “We would have may put a not halt to it, leading hearing aid experts in your “We agreed a small increase in some to spend on This creates local area for an event dedicated to of our suburban car parks in order to giving usit£4million has deteriorated. keep prices down in our park and ride things we consider more value for those with hearing concerns. stress and miscommunication money, including enhanced provision car parks. These interactive events, held at venues at home andthe work and affects which city is “There were some representations for homelessness, in your area, are an ideal opportunity but we would have done made by Headington shopkeepers, proposingquality of life, productivity and for anyone to take advantage of a more.” and we made some adjustments to self-confidence. FREE Hearing Test, plus our Video The budget pledges an increase in the budget as a result of that. Otoscope technology, which gives you “It had been the case that people spending to combat the city’s “severe the opportunity to see what’s going on issues” with homelessness and rough hadThe to pay for two hours parking as a Better Hearing Exhibition will be at these venues in your area:inside your ear via a colour monitor. minimum in the Headington car park sleeping, allocating a further £187,000 on top of an additional £200,000 a year and we have changed that.” You can also see, try and hear the latest Shoppers will now pay £2 to park for from 2019/20. technology with live demonstrations Cllr Brown added: “We feel that less than one hour and £2.50 for one of your ideal hearing aid and benefit Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 we have a budget that is building to two hours, rather than £1.70 for the1UE from friendly and professional advice on homes for people who need them in fi rst two hours. improved hearing. Whether you have The move was strongly opposed by the city and doing our best to tackle questions about how to care for your the problems of homelessness, that Liberal Democrat councillors. Harry and Wilma with ears, you’re worried that earwax may be Cllr Elizabeth Wade said: “This are not problems of our making.” Christina Smith Milton Hill, salami Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6ABof residents’ council The city share is just another slice to the Picture: Stuart affecting you, or you’d like to find out Headington district shopping centre. tax bills will also increase by 2.99 how good or bad your hearing is, these Harrison Photography “Businesses in Headington are per cent per year, equivalent to an exhibitions are a simple way to find out. obviously under stress as it is, as you additional £8.67 for a Band D home.
Learn more about your hearing and the health Doggy divasof your ears at our Better Hearing Exhibitions
Tuesday 6th March BIGNELL PARK HOTEL
Wednesday 7th March STEVENTON HOUSE HOTEL Thursday 8th March THE SPREADEAGLE
Cornmarket, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2BW
TWO greyhounds are ready to receive a massive round of a-paws from opera goers when they take to the stage in Oxford this evening. Wilma and Harry will be hoping to steal the limelight from the stars when they appear in Ellen Kent’s Rigoletto at the New Theatre Oxford. The pair will meet their adoring public when they help with a collection in aid of The Greyhound Trust after the performance. The doggy duo will be accompanied by Wilma’s secretary turned part-time plus-size model owner,it’s Cristina Smithabout from how Whether learning Enysham. hearing works, best resources on The 46-year-old said: “It’s really livingexciting, with hearing loss,and or what I think Wilma Harry products on going the market are really to enjoysuit it. your “Harry took part the particular needs, ourinConsumer production a couple of years ago Guide is filled with advice, when it was last in Oxford so he information and toI help knows what heguidance is doing, and think it will bethe nice for Wilma to have you make right choices anda friend on stage.” decisions about your hearing. The Oxford Greyhound Trust rescues,your rehabilitates and rehomes Receive Consumer’s greyhounds, and currently has six Guide Hearing dogsto ready to rehome.Aids (RRPoxford@greyhoundtrust. £5.99) when FREEEmail or call 01865374792 for more youorg.uk book an appointment information. Visit tinyurl.com/yasrr75f to at our Exhibition donate.
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OTHER VENUES IN YOUR AREA Monday 5th March, HOLIDAY INN OXFORD Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JD Wednesday 7th March, HENLEY HEARING CARE 28 Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AU These events are always very popular with local residents, therefore appointments are necessary. Unfortunately, if you do not have an appointment we will not be able to see you, so please call to book today.
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