HEALTH IN OXFORD
The motivation behind this page is to share links to other individuals, co-operatives and organizations in an around Oxford that are working for the benefit of individual and community health.
ACT Oxford - is an established group of acupuncture practitioners who have been working in the Oxfordshire area for over 10 years. 'We share a particular interest in the use of acupuncture for fertility, in pregnancy and labour. Our aim is to promote the use and to increase the availability of traditional acupuncture prior to conception, during pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period.'
Chayou - 'CHAYOU means ‘tea friend’ in Chinese and it is the idea of friendship through sharing tea that is central to all of our tea events.'
Cultivate - a co-operative social enterprise owned by the community and dedicated to local food in and around Oxford. 'We believe that strengthening our local food system also empowers our communities, increases the resilience of our local economy, protects our natural environment, promotes health and wellbeing and enriches our culture.'
East Oxford Farmers Market - 'The East Oxford Farmers' & Community Market is a small, friendly local market which can provide the staples for your weekly shop, all from sources within 30 miles of Oxford: bread, eggs, milk, vegetables, cheese, various meats, refills for cleaning supplies - as well as a range of other products such as jewellery, clothing and secondhand books.'
Wolvercote Farmers Market - 'Open every Sunday, 10am - 1pm. We are the longest running Farmers Market in Oxford (est. 2002) and we aim to provide our community with locally-produced, great tasting food.'