Nostalgia St John Ambulance volunteers kept people safe at events
Many events in Oxfordshire have relied heavily on volunteers from St John Ambulance. Fundraisers were vital to keep this charitable organisation going
Nostalgia Remembering 2013 when the Queen visited Christ Church
Here are some archive photos from the Oxford Mail archive in 2013 - a decade ago.
Letter 'Labour should work with other parties to build a better Britain'
As a lifelong member of the Labour Party I have often had reason to be disappointed in the actions of the Labour Party but never so much as recently. The NEC’s continuing denial of the wishes of Labour Party members (and the majority in the country?) for PR is bad enough in terms of a ‘scaredy cat’ approach to anything smacking of a properly proportionate approach to democracy, but now we have the shambles in Cherwell where both the NEC and local Labour appear to have thwarted the will of local voters.
'Oxford station cycle parking is woeful' says campaign group
Andy Chivers for Cyclox takes a look at the provision of cycle parking at Oxford railway station. He says it is woeful and could be improved
Nostalgia Why Cokethorpe School staff once shunned football
England had just won the World Cup in 1966, so football was all the rage among boys at many schools.
Nostalgia Parents party in Cowley to celebrate the Queen's Coronation
We may throw many pictures away as the years pass, but among those we appear to treasure and keep are from the Queen’s Coronation. Many people did not have TV sets for the Coronation and had to watch their neighbour's televison
Letter
'Thousands booked hotels to watch the Coronation of King Charles'
Can we get some balance here. A single letter tirade , then a ramble letter somehow blaming the Monarchy for climate change. Firstly, there are few who have been as vocal as the then Prince Charles in promoting the awareness of the effects of destruction of Rainforests on the climate. Secondly the criticism of the cost of the Coronation takes no account of the thousands of well wishers who booked hotels, used public transport and air lines, many of the overseas visitors staying over to view towns and cities like Stratford and Oxford. Also billions of television watchers and the highest UK level ever. Thirdly the fact that the 18–20-year-olds have decided to be Republicans seems a little dubious as most in that age range make few political decisions or even vote.. Lastly, the most stable countries in the world are those that have a Monarch. Argentina, France, Germany and Russia amongst others removed theirs and the outcome??. Do we really want a Donald Trump or Putin as Head of State. Perhaps in 40 years’ time the populous will regret that they are voting for the third time in a year for a new President or possibly they are being denied the right thanks to a Dictator taking over the Army and Government. Be careful what you wish for.
Narrowboat at Swinford Toll Bridge is camera club winner
Oxford Mail Camera Club members were given the theme transport this week. Ian White's stunning shot of a narrowboat at Swinford Toll Bridge is our winner
Nostalgia Orchestra musicians play percussion at Oxford Town Hall
Peter Clarke, 20, left, and Alex Wilson, 17, were preparing to play percussion instruments galore at Oxford Town Hall. They were part of an 80-strong orchestra at the town hall in St Aldate's
Urgent work needed to improve city centre away from Westgate Centre
While footfall in the Westgate Centre appears to be healthy, there is not enough it seems to sustain businesses across the city centre.
