Robert said, "I enjoyed my recent visit to Chatterbox, a social morning for over 65’s. The group meets at the Corn Exchange in Witney on the first Thursday of every month, and offers a great chance to meet with others, have tea and take part in entertainment. This event is run in partner
Robert Courts' column for the Woodstock and Bladon News, discussing his volunteering week in West Oxfordshire:
As we head into Autumn, I am glad to be enjoying the last few days of sunshine here in West Oxfordshire during Parliamentary Recess. I write to you having just completed my volunteer
Robert Courts MP visits Oxfordshire Mind's Wellbeing Hub in Witney to meet with service users and press the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues.
Robert said: "Everybody has mental health just as everybody has physical health.
Robert said, "Abbott diabetes, based in Witney Industrial Estate, are world-leaders in diabetes care, continually developing new solutions to help those with this condition. I was lucky to visit them in July and see their factory in action.
"Behind the scenes, I have been helping Abbott to en
Robert enjoyed visiting this local landmark with local councillors to discuss issues facing the parish.
Aston pottery is a excellent draw for visitors, and a great activity with the family, but also a beautiful place for a tea and cake!
Early on Saturday morning Robert met with parish councillors from Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney to discuss local issues. Parish councils are even more important to these very rural villages and hamlets and Robert was really impressed by the strong sense of community.
Robert joined Witney residents to celebrate 'Witney in Pink' - held annually to raise money to improve treatment and detection of breast cancer. There was a fantastic display of pink all over the centre of Witney in support of the day - well done all.
Robert met with NFU representatives and farmers at GJ Hook & Son farm to discuss current farming issues in West Oxfordshire, including the devastating effect that TB can have on our cattle farms. This is complicated issue with no easy solution and I will continue to work with local farmers
Robert met with the new Chair of West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice to discuss how they can work together to help our area, as well as the issues many residents face.
