Blog Archives

Updates on what’s happening at Dean Court!

This is a record of historical blog entries for your information. 

Aching muscles and some cool-looking moves!

You may have heard about the latest exciting class to start up at Dean Court Community Centre - a brand new Taekwondo club, led by Mark Dempster, black belt. Fancying myself as the next Jade Jones (despite the fact I already have nearly 10 years on...

Oxford Mail coverage of the opening

In case you missed it in Tuesday's paper and the many shares on Facebook, here's a link to the Oxford Mail coverage of our opening... http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11132260.Time_for_a_party_to_celebrate_rebuilt_community_centre/ Official photos...

Opening Weekend!

Dear CommunityThe moment we have all been waiting for…….The Community Centre is officially opening its doors at the Opening Weekend on 5 and 6 April. The Grand Opening Ceremony kicks off at 11.00 on 5 April followed by a weekend of...

Opening Weekend!

Dear CommunityThe moment we have all been waiting for…….The Community Centre is officially opening its doors at the Opening Weekend on 5 and 6 April. The Grand Opening Ceremony kicks off at 11.00 on 5 April followed by a weekend of...

The power of the people!

Earlier this year, just before the building was finished, the building had a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) assessment completed. This is part of a government scheme to raise the public awareness of energy use. You might also remember some of my...

It’s bin a beautiful day!

With the Dean Court litter pick this coming weekend (Sunday 9th, 2-4pm, meet at the centre) it seems appropriate to issue a slightly more functional blog on the subject of waste. The system that we will be operating is exactly the same as you have...

Open Weekend – Calling all volunteers

Dear Community, We are getting closer to the grand opening event on the 5th and 6th April to celebrate the our new Community Centre. To make this a fun packed event we would love to hold stalls between 11am and 5pm for the community to enjoy. Ideas...

Open Weekend – Calling all volunteers

Dear Community, We are getting closer to the grand opening event on the 5th and 6th April to celebrate the our new Community Centre. To make this a fun packed event we would love to hold stalls between 11am and 5pm for the community to enjoy. Ideas...

Calling all Litter Pickers

A quick reminder about the Spring Clean Up happening at 2pm on Sunday 9th March. We are meeting outside the Community Centre and participants will be entered for a prize draw to win a meal for two at the Fishes in North Hinksey (and fed chocolate...