The committee discusses and lobbies for improvements on every aspect of life in the Leys.

www.leysnews.co.uk

Community business committed to producing a local newspaper for the whole of the estate. Distributed free to every household every two months. Opportunities for involvement include joining the Leys News board of directors or the editorial committee.

www.bliwca.fsnet.co.uk

The local branch of the Independent Working Class Association.

Meets monthly to plan the Leys Fair. Anyone interested in adding their ideas and helping with the organisation should get in touch.

www.blackbirdleys.co.uk

The one elected body that covers the whole area and represents all residents. The Parish Council has considerable powers for improving the environment and addressing local issues of concern.

Monthly open meetings. The Forum suggests and administers projects for the benefit of Blackbird Leys council tenants.

Learn and use computers, the internet, email, scanning, printing, digital photography and video. No experience or prebookings necessary.

Now completely free.

Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Come along and surf the web, email friends, talk on line, design posters, card, invitations and much more all for free.

Free internet drop-in for parents.

Internet coffee mornings, organised by the Leys Residents Association.

4 Computers with MS Office and free public access to the Internet. Printing 10p per A4 sheet.

A drop-in for help and support in Maths and English, preparation for GCSEs and help with CVs, applications forms, reports etc. You can also learn basic computing here.

Help and advice on children's development and behaviour.

See centre notice board for playscheme running times and dates for registration. The Dovecote also has variety of parenting groups running during the day.

Term time only.

Runs from the beginning of October to the end of March. £1.25 per child.

www.peep.org.uk

Young children's learning, and support for those that care for babies. Weekly sessions at the Dovecote, Clockhouse, Cuddesdon Corner Family Centre and Blackbird Leys Clinic. Delivers free tapes and booklets to those with children aged up to 4 years.

Support families with mixed parentage. Occasional meetings and get togethers.

£1 covers the cost of juice, biscuits, tea and coffee. All welcome, come along and meet new friends, help plan activities or just have fun.

£2.50 per session.

Names taken on waiting list at 2 years.

Waiting list from age 2. Term starts on 4th birthday

Names taken on waiting list from the age of 2 years. Special needs places also available.

Names are taken on to waiting list from the age of 2 years. Special needs teachers are also available.

For children from 2 months to 5 years.

Entrance fee: 50p per session.

5 - 12 years old. Arts and craft, play games, sport and computers with internet access. Term time only. 50p per child.

Ages 3 to 9 years.

This is not an after school club as such but it is an extension of the school timetable if pupils would like to catch up on their work. Ages 13 to 18.

Ages 5 to 11 years.

Exact times vary.

Basketball, football, recorders and homework club. For ages 5 to 9 years old

Dr Jane Moore, Dr Stuart Craig, Dr Burtenshaw, Dr Matthew Wilkinson, Dr Fiona Duxbury, Dr Orlagh Bradley and Dr Louise Gardner.

Free advice 24 hours a day.

Also runs a 24hr emergency service.

Parents may also ring for advice from 9am to 3pm.

A voluntary and confidential counselling service. By appointment only.

Multi screen cinema with between 6 - 9 screens, bowling alley, fitness studio with swimming pool, childrens soft play area, Oxford United Club shop, and several restaurants. Its new car park can hold an additional 400 cars. Coming in December!

Parking for 1200 cars.

Offers discounts on various sports and leisure facilities around Oxford.
For more information visit:
www.oxford.gov.uk/leisure
and click on Oxford City Council Leisure Centres

www.oxfordstadium.co.uk

www.blbc.co.uk

Membership open to all people over the age of 11 years. The club welcomes new members.

Offers a variety of sports, fitness and leisure activities including aerobics, badminton, circuit training, football, judo, netball, Tae Kwan Do, Tai Chi Chuan, snooker, volleyball, yoga, fitness room, bowls and more. Creche facility for users.

Training from September to the beginning of May. Governed by fully qualified coaches protective clothing supplied. All new members are subject to a medical check. New members welcome.

Trampolining, weight training, aerobics, circuit training, gymnastics, squash and more.
For more information visit:
www.oxford.gov.uk/leisure
and click on Oxford City Council Leisure Centres

Adults £3, childrens and pensioners £1.50, private pool hire (e.g. for parties) £40 per hour.

www.oxfordchannel.com

aka Channel 6

www.bbc.co.uk/england/radiooxford/

www.foxfm.co.uk

97.4 and 102.6FM

A secure and sheltered housing scheme for people over 55. Communal laundry facilities, lounge and gardens, guest suite for visitors and regular group activities.

Located in Fry's Hill, this is a secure housing scheme for people over 55 years. Laundry room, communal lounge and gardens, assisted bathroom, guest suite for visitors and regular group activities.

Three course "Healthy Eating" menu with tea and coffee. Pre bookings are necessary.

Lunch, bingo and a raffle, Musical Memories from Evergreen Duo, and music from Al Jolson to the Beatles.

www.theclockhouse.info

A community centre primarily for the use of older people in the Leys.

www.pathway-workshop.org.uk

Employs people with a range of disabilities in the production of high quality wooden furniture. Visitors are welcome.

A drop in group which aims to meet the needs of men and women fom African and Caribbean backgrounds, who are feeling isolated and need support.

We are working towards the advancement of the local community, particularly ethnic minorities, in the areas of social justice and education achievement. We are an independent organisation which networks and links to others that have similar objectives.

ACCAN was formed in 1997 as an organisation bringing groups together under one roof with an aim to establishing an African Caribbean centre in Oxford.

www.oxfordclcchurch.org

Mosque

www.occ.org.uk/leys/

A church for people living in or around Blackbird Leys. The meetings are informal and relaxed and include special activities for children and discussion groups for young people.

Roman Catholic

www.holyfamilybbl.co.uk

Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Moravian and United Reform Church. Also performs quarterly special services for young families.

Clothes and miscellaneous items.

and groceries.

www.templarssquare.com

Shopping Centre with over 70 traders, regular craft and antique fairs and a variety of other celebrations and entertainments.

Equipped with a licenced bar and a wide screen TV. A main function hall (with bar and kitchen use by arrangement), small function room, and a meeting and training room are all available for community hire.

The centre provides a medium-sized function hall (with kitchen use & servery area) and a meeting room for community hire at reasonable rates.

A free and confidential helpline offering help and support to women of South Asian Origin.

Free, confidential and impartial advice relating to employment, housing rights, child support maintenance, welfare benefits and more.

If you save money regularly in this community saving service, then you can apply for a low interest loan. The amount you can borrow is related to the amount you have saved. Also provides a limited amount of internet access.

www.oxfordfriend.co.uk

We are one of many lines throughout the UK and Ireland that provide free and completely confidential information, support and counselling services for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals.

Transportation provided for disabled people who are unable to use public transport. Booking can only be made between 9.30am and 12.30pm on weekdays. 7 days notice required.

www.stagecoach-oxford.co.uk

www.oxfordbus.co.uk

www.efha.org.uk

www.efha.org.uk/northcote/

www.ocha.org.uk

www.oxford.gov.uk

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

www.andrewsmithmp.org.uk

www.crimestoppers-uk.org

The street wardens tackle issues like anti-social behaviour, graffiti, litter, noise and abandoned cars. They wear distinctive blue uniforms with badges to ensure high visibility and carry radios and mobile phones.

A group of residents who want to involve the young people in decisions relating to the community.

Activities, projects and advice for young people, in groups or on a one-to-one basis. Run by the Youth Service, the Leys CDI and local community groups. Contact us to find out what we're doing this month.

7 to 16 year olds. Dancing, singing, games, performances etc. £1.00 per session.

For girls aged 7 to 11 years. However, there is a waiting list.

Arts and crafts, music and a tuckshop. 50p per session. For ages 9 to 16. Occasional discos, and a fortnightly DJ Mixing session with support from local DJs for young people to bring in their vinyl and practice their turntable skills.

For boys and girls, 6 to 8 years. Weekly sessions.

For boys and girls, 8 to 11 years. Weekly sessions.

For boys and girls, 11 to 14 years. Weekly sessions.

For ages 10-15.