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Donnington Doorstep is turning 40!
04/06/2024Donnington Doorstep is 40!
21st June 2024 1.00—4.00pm
The Miles & Davis Rooms, St Peters College (enter through porters lodge in New Inn Hall Street)
Oxford Children 40 years on—An Afternoon of Celebration
Join Us in Celebrating 40 Years of...
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We are looking for two Play Assistants to join our team!
02/08/2023We are recruiting for two Play Assistants to join our team, supporting our Family Drop In sessions. Do you want to find out more? The details are on our vacancy...
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We are closing for the start of our garden project!
29/06/2023If you have visited us recently, you may have noticed some changes which have taken place already but next week sees the first major phase of our garden revamp taking place....
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Could you be our next Director?
28/03/2023We are looking for a Director to lead Doorstep in to our next phase. Find out more via our vacancies page -
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Youth Club Manager role!
12/01/2023We're looking for a youth work professional to join our team as a Youth Club Manager. Head over...
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Film Night This Wednesday! (1 June)
31/05/2022On Wednesday we are hosting a movie and pizza night for our youth groups. The session is from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Contact us on info@donnington-doorstep.org.uk if you want to come...
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4 days, 400 kms, £4000 - support us now!
28/04/2022From 9th May, over 4 days, the Doorstep team will cycle 400km and raise £4000, we need your support!
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Drop In open until 2pm on Tuesdays
31/01/2022We're really pleased to announce, in response to your feedback, Family Drop In sessions are now open until 2pm on Tuesday. Feel free to bring your lunch with you. Hope to see...
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Wednesday Creative Sessions
12/01/2022From Wednesday 19 January 2022 we will be running creative sessions from 11am - 12pm. The sessions are for anyone age 5 and under alongside their parent or carer. There is no...
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Face to face services resume on Monday 10 January 2022
21/12/2021Doorstep will be closed for face to face services until Monday 10 January 2022. We look forward to welcoming you back then! We hope you enjoy the holiday period
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Doorstep are recruiting!
25/11/2021We have some exciting youth work roles available in our team. Closing date is Tuesday 7 December 2021. For details see our recruitment pages -
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Summer Play and Learn sessions
06/07/2021We are running some exciting Play and Learn Sessions this Summer
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Family Support and Outreach Worker
27/05/2021We are looking for a part time Family Support and Outreach Worker to join our team!
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New job opportunity!
01/04/2021We are looking for an organised and process driven individual to join our warm and friendly team as a Centre Administrator for 15 hours a week. Details on our
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Online baking session!
01/04/2021We are running an online baking session on Tuesday 13 April at 11am. If you'd like to join in contact us via info@donnington-doorstep.org.uk
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Keep in touch!
07/01/2021Following current government guidance, as announced on 4th January, and the increase in transmission rates locally, we are not currently delivering face to face services. We...
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Seasons Greetings from Doorstep
16/12/2020Our sessions finish on Wednesday 16 December 2020 and will start again in January 2021.
Thank you to all our supporters, to those who have visited and attended...
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Second lockdown update
05/11/2020As we move into the second phase of lockdown today we want to reach out to our community and let you know we will continue to offer our well established support services inline...
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Family Play and Learn sessions are taking place on 3rd and 4th Nov
02/11/2020We hope everyone is doing ok.
Inline with the guidance for Tier 2 -
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Family Play and Learn sessions are back!
21/09/2020We are so pleased to be able to offer Family Play and Learn Sessions from next week.
The session are free, fun, creative and messy! If you'd like to come to a session...
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Re-opening of Drop In
02/09/2020We're excited to tell you we're in the process of getting ready to re-open our Drop In sessions inline with current health and safety guidance. We are working hard to ensure...
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We are recruiting!
16/07/2020We are looking for a dedicated project worker to join our Step Out team. See our vacancies page for the details -
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Extended deadline!
03/03/2020There is still an opportunity to apply for the role of Step Out Project Worker. We have extended the deadline until Monday 16 March. All the details are on our recruitment page...
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We are recruiting!
10/02/2020We are looking for a Project Worker to join our Step Out Team. See our recruitment page for more...
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Story Museum Story Telling Workshops
07/01/2020We are running a series of exciting workshops with The Story Museum to develop story telling skills. Find out...
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Christmas closures
17/12/2019We hope you have a lovely festive season! Our session closures over the Christmas period are as follows -
The Drop In will be closed from Monday 23 December until...
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Join Us For a Festive Celebration
04/12/2019On Wednesday 18 December we are having a Festive Celebration! Our Drop In session from 10am - 12pm will offer Christmas crafts and a chance to meet Santa, as well as festive...
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The Drop In has had a makover!
02/12/2019You might know that we've been working very hard recently redecorating and updating our Drop In space to make it as welcoming and exciting as possible for all our visitors....
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Drop In Grand Opening!
20/11/2019If you visited us recently you will know something exciting has been happening in the Drop In. The space has been redecorated and we are so excited to share it with you on...
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Support Doorstep on Black Friday!
06/11/2019Black Friday is coming up and if you're planning on grabbing a bargain you could support Doorstep at the same time! We are registered with Amazon Smile so you can shop while...
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We are having a Toy Sale!
21/10/2019On Wednesday 23 October from 10am - 2pm we are having a toy sale. Come along and grab a bargain! Please note this will be a cash only event.
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Youth Club is closed tonight
16/10/2019Youth Club will be closed tonight - Wednesday 16 October. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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We are looking for Step Out Project Workers
14/08/2019We are now recruiting for two staff to join our exceptional Step Out team. All the details are on our
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We are recruiting! Play Assistant required!
06/08/2019We are looking for a Play Assistant to support our Drop In sessions. All the details are on our recruitment page -
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Youth Club Summer Timetable
30/07/2019Please check our Youth Updates page to see our summer opening time
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Shop with Amazon Smile to support Doorstep!
15/07/2019Did you know you can support Donnington Doorstep when you shop with Amazon? If you start your shopping by heading to
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Sunday session for breastfeeding support
20/06/2019We're really pleased that from Sunday 23rd June Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support will be providing a...
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We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager!
08/05/2019We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team for 2 days a week. Read more on our team vacancies page -
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Youth club closed 7th May
07/05/2019We're sorry to say that youth club will be closed tonight (Wednesday 7 May Back open as normal next week
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Childcare survey
07/05/2019There's still time to complete our childcare survey. We'd love to hear your views, even if you don't currently need childcare. You can find the survey here -
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Thank you Ian!
29/04/2019We are so impressed by Ian Holmes Brown who completed the London Marathon in aid of Donnington Doorstep. Thank you and congratulations Ian! We are also so grateful to everyone...
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Childcare survey
24/04/2019We are really interested in finding out your views on holiday provision and extended sessions in our Pre-School. We would be really grateful if you could fill out our survey -...
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We are looking for a Fundraiser!
23/04/2019You now have until 7 May to apply to become our Fundraiser. All the details are on our vacancies page -
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Less Than a Week To Go!
23/04/2019The London Marathon is taking place on Sunday! And Ian is ready to run! We are so impressed by all his hard work preparing for the big day and we are really grateful to...
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Easter Opening Hours
17/04/2019Please note we are closed on Monday 22 April so there will be no Drop In session. The Drop In will be open on Wednesday 24 April but at the later time of 11.30am. Have a great...
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Easter Celebrations in the Drop In
16/04/2019Tomorrow in the Drop In (Wednesday 17 April) we'll be having an Easter celebration session with egg painting and egg hunting too! Do come along for Easter fun. We're open from...
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Marathon training is going strong!
27/03/2019We're very pleased to report Ian is doing a fantastic job in his marathon training - he ran 20 miles on Sunday. Go Ian! If you'd like to donate you can do so via his Virgin...
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We are looking for a Fundraiser
21/03/2019Would you like to join the friendly Donnington Doorstep team? If you're a skilled fundraiser we'd love to hear from you. Find out more on our
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Keep going Ian!
19/03/2019Ian's marathon training is going really well and we're so grateful to everyone who has sponsored him so far, thank you! If you haven't done yet, you can do so via his
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Ian is running the marathon!
26/02/2019We are so pleased that Ian Holmes-Brown is running the London Marathon on Sunday 28 April to raise money for Donnington Doorstep. To support Ian visit his Virgin Money page
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Chinese New Year
29/01/2019On Monday 4th February and Wednesday 6th February we're thinking about Chinese New Year in the Drop-In. Come along and find out what we're up to.
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Early years vacancy in our Pre-school
23/11/2018Could you be our next outstanding Early Years Practitioner to join the team at Donnington Doorstep Pre-School?
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Walking at Weller to raise money
23/08/2018Our friends at Weller are raising money to support us. Visit
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Back to School Bonanza!
23/08/2018We are very excited to be holding a fundraiser to raise money for our centre. Please share and tell your friends to come along. Every one is welcome and we hope to see many of...
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Parenting Course
23/08/2018Parenting Course
We regularly deliver a ten week parenting programme based on the Webster-Stratton approach. We aim to involve the whole family in the process - our...
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Oxfordshire business awards
19/05/2018We've been successful to be shortlisted to the final three for the Oxfordshire Business Awards 2018!
We'll find out in June who the winner will be! We'll be making a...
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Parenting Course
29/03/2018Parenting Course
We regularly deliver a ten week parenting programme based on the Webster-Stratton approach. We aim to involve the whole family in the process - our...
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Our AGM is coming up
08/03/2018You are warmly invited to our
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Early Years Practitioner vacancy - deadline for applications soon
16/02/2018Could you be our next outstanding Early Years Practitioner to join the team at Donnington Doorstep Pre-School?
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Parenting course in January
20/12/2017Parenting Course
We regularly deliver a ten week parenting programme based on the Webster-Stratton approach. We aim to involve the whole family in the process - our...
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Thank you!
18/12/2017We received a lovely gift from our local MP, Annelise Dodds: a huge box of gifts to give to our families. Thank you!
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Recruiting Pre-School Manager
30/11/2017Could you be out next outstanding Early Years practitioner to lead Donnington Doorstep Pre-School? Click...
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More lunch on offer!
24/10/2017Lunch is now on offer on Mondays as well as Wednesdays, thanks to some new funding from Oxford County Council Communities Fund. You can also expect to taste some soup samples...
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Deadline extended for Drop-in Coordinator vacancy at Doorstep
26/10/2016The deadline for the role of Drop-In Coordinator has been extended to 6th November. Don't forget we also have a brilliant opportunity for someone to work on our successful Step...
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Disco Dadz' 4th Nov
29/09/2017We're excited to be hosting another Disco Dadz. It's a fun 2-hour event for dads and their kids with a live DJ and dance tutor, disco lights, party games, prizes,...
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Pumpkin Fest is coming!
24/10/2017We're part of Good Food Oxford's Pumpkin Festival http://goodfoodoxford.org/oxford-pumpkin-festival/
Come...
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Drop-In Opening times
28/07/2017Please note we are closed on the 31st July and 7th August (both Mondays), open on Wednesdays 10am - 1pm as usual. please check facebook for updates.
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Your Summer Youth Project 2017 is here!
28/07/2017We are running a Summer Project this year, with activities such as Boxercies, football, arts & crafts, cooking, trips and much more. Get in touch with Aziza on 07901 707...
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Medieval Banquet
09/05/2017Wondering what to do with the kids in half term?
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Fundraising success
18/04/2017The Music Event at Donnington Community Centre on Saturday 8th April was a huge success! Over £1000 was raised for the Drop-in service.
Thanks to the many people involved...
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Fundraiser this Saturday
05/04/2017This Saturday - 8th April 2pm til 10pm: Fundraiser for Donnington Doorstep Drop-In
Everyone is welcome, as are contributions to the Doorstep Drop-in.There will be Music,... -
Documentary makers KEO are recruiting for a new documentary
27/03/2017KEO Films, an award-winning TV production company, is producing a major new documentary series for the BBC about what it is like to be a working family or single parent on a...
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New volunteer drop-in session starting Monday 27th March
23/03/2017We're delighted to announce that we'll be open from next Monday (27th March) every week from 10am until 1pm.
These session is run by volunteers and will include a music...
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Campaign update - #savethedoorstepdropin
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Donnington Doorstep Drop-In hit by drastic cuts
13/01/2017We are very sad to announce that our Family Drop-In service is facing a major reduction in 2017. From the week commencing 30th January, our Drop-In service will be...
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Christmas Greetings from Doorstep
22/12/2016We want to remind all our Centre users that Donnington Doorstep will be closed from 1pm on Friday 23 December 2016, re-opening on Tuesday 3 January 2017 at 10am. We hope you...
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Christmas Kindness
14/12/2016Wow! We would like to say a very big thank you to Sam, Flora, Sebastian and Jack. They are a group of children who decided to donate the gifts they were given at their recent...
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Drop-In Christmas Party!
14/12/2016We had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas in our Family Drop-In service today. It was glorious weather for carols in the garden led by our brilliant volunteers. Over 60...
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Christmas Drop-In Hours
12/12/2016Our Drop-In service will be closed for part of the school holidays to allow staff and volunteers a much-needed rest.
We will close on Friday 23 December at...
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A big thank you to Raise the Roof!
01/12/2016What a wonderful afternoon we had at our Raise the Roof music event on Sunday. Donnington Community Centre was packed with people enjoying an afternoon of excellent music and...
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Raise the Roof!
21/11/2016We are really excited that our music fundraising event is...
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Squashing food waste at PumpkinFest
31/10/2016It was wonderful to welcome over 150 guests to our first ever PumpkinFest on Saturday night! We had a brilliant evening of music, food, craft, cake, bonfire and chat.
The...
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Change to Bumps to Babies
20/10/2016From Monday 24 October our Bumps to Babies group will be moving to 10.30am. Same place, same idea - have a read about it
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Change in Doorstep Drop-In Hours
26/09/2016We are sorry to announce that from Tuesday 18th October we will be reducing our Family Drop-In hours here at Donnington Doorstep.
Our new opening hours will...
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Good news for 'Find Your Fire'
14/09/2016We are delighted that 'Find Your Fire' is among the latest round of projects to be funded by the Big Lottery Fund's
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A chance to have your say about Doorstep Drop-In costs
15/08/2016As many of you will know, we recently had to take the sad decision to close our drop-in service on Saturdays. The funding situation for our work is very tight, and we are...
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Summer fun for over 5s at Doorstep
28/07/2016As well as all our usual fun activities for babies and pre-schoolers at Doorstep, our wonderful play team have put together a programme of activities that over 5s can enjoy...
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Sad news about Doorstep Saturdays
21/07/2016It is with regret that Donnington Doorstep have made the decision to stop running our Saturday Drop-In sessions. Our funding situation following recent cuts means that we...
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Sainsbury's Charity of the Year
18/07/2016It's great to hear that local child emotional wellbeing charity Clear Sky is Sainbury's Cowley Charity of the Year.
Donnington Doorstep was delighted to be last year's...
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Fun & creative volunteer project
18/07/2016We are looking for a creative and practical volunteer to design and build a new DONATIONS BOX for us.
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Doorstep closures over the summer
11/07/2016We try to keep Doorstep's Drop-In play service open as much as possible. However due to staff annual leave there are a few days we be closing over the summer. Our current...
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Come and work for Doorstep
30/06/2016We are pleased to be recruiting for a new position here at Doorstep - Operations Manager. It's an exciting and challenging role which will play a key role on our management...
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Did you see Doorstep on TV?
29/06/2016Local TV channel That's Oxfordshire came to visit Doorstep recently to cover our 32nd birthday celebrations. The feature aired this week, and you can watch it
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Doorstep still smiling after a soggy FloFest!
25/06/2016A huge THANK YOU to the amazing Doorstep crew at FloFest today, many of whom gave their time for free to keep the play, cake and face paint flowing all day. We got rained on,...
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Did you know Oxfordshire has a High Sheriff?
24/06/2016We were delighted that Doorstep was invited to the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire's summer reception which was held this evening at Rycote Park near Thame. It was great...
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Doorstep is 32
15/06/2016A big thank you from all of us at Doorstep to everyone who came along to celebrate our 32nd birthday today. There were beautiful birthday crowns, an incredible cake made by...
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A chance for a new wardrobe
08/06/2016We love it when people who use Doorstep want to raise money for Doorstep! So we're delighted that one of our parents is organising a fabulous Clothes Swap Shop this week. It's...
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Doorstep goes to the OCVA Awards
11/05/2016We were delighted to be invited to this evening's Oxfordshire Charity and Volunteer Awards, beautifully hosted at Oxford Town Hall by Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary...
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Doorstep has a beautiful new home online
09/05/2016We are delighted to launch our new website today. It has been designed by the wonderful team at Mode Seven - head...
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Diggers spotted at Playgroup!
04/05/2016Thanks to an £180,000 grant from Oxfordshire County Council, Donnington Playgroup is embarking on an exciting extension project. The extension will increase the number of...
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An evening to inspire
04/05/2016We were pleased to host an open evening on Tuesday 3 May for people interested in volunteering here at Doorstep. Nicola Holmes-Brown, our Services Manager, was on hand with...
