by Abby Jones | May 29, 2020 | Coronavirus
To comply with the new government advice many of us are wearing face masks to protect each other from coronavirus when we are out in the community. While there are lots of different mask types, the government advises: “A cloth face covering should cover your mouth...
by admin | May 15, 2020 | Coronavirus
As we adjust to spending more time at home, many of us are turning to crafting to keep our minds and hands active. Making your own soap using just a few ingredients is a simple and fun DIY project for adults and children alike. As it’s so important to keep washing our...
by admin | May 15, 2020 | Coronavirus
“What would be the benefit of peace to a land without a people?” – A peace activist in Aden, Yemen on the importance of a ceasefire for tackling the coronavirus together. “The UN Secretary General has called on all countries around the world to agree to end...
by admin | May 5, 2020 | Coronavirus
With UK fundraising events – like the 26-mile London Marathon – postponed, Oxfam asked you to fundraise from home. You picked 26 or 2.6 things to do for a challenge of your own. And… you absolutely smashed it! We’re overwhelmed by the creativity of...
by admin | May 5, 2020 | Coronavirus
Madeleine has been working for Oxfam for 14 years. She met her husband when he came to volunteer in her shop. Coincidentally he was also her postman. Meet Madeleine, one of our brilliant Oxfam Shop Managers. 🙌 Due to COVID19 her shop was temporarily closed, but that...
by admin | May 1, 2020 | Coronavirus
Many of us are discovering our ‘green fingers’ during the coronavirus lockdown. Having contact with nature improves our happiness, mental wellbeing and resilience in times of adversity. Getting into the great outdoors is difficult right now but there are many ways we...
