





Fostering in Oxfordshire
Fostering is about providing stability, positivity, and reassurance when a child needs it most. It’s not easy – because many of the children need a lot of support. But we’ve got it covered. With Oxfordshire County Council, foster carers get all the training they need, plus fair pay and so much more besides.
carers come in all shapes and sizes. So, Oxfordshire County Council want make
sure you get what you need, when you need it.
everything goes back to supporting you and the child you are caring for.
much more prepared to adapt to the needs of different children.
and friends so the county council do everything they can to keep children in the
county.
Sound interesting? Find out more and speak to one of the team. No commitment, just
conversation.


YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT HEALTH AND WELLBEING– COMMUNITY SURVEY
Community First Oxfordshire (a local charity) is working with Healthwatch Oxfordshire to talk to Blackthorn residents about health and wellbeing. We have designed a survey to help gather information and would be very grateful if you found a few minutes to complete it! You can use the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BLACKTHORNSURVEY
or scan the QR code below

On this site we will publish Council meeting information, latest news, Parish Council events and village information. Whether you are a villager or visitor we hope you will find all the information you need.
Blackthorn is a small village 3 miles southeast of Bicester on the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire border. The parish is bounded by the River Ray to the south and the village lies between the A41 and B4011 main roads.
Grounded in Celtic history settled by the Romans and overrun by the Saxons, Blackthorn was then lost to history until the late 16th century. A hamlet of neighbouring parish Ambrosden, Blackthorn did not become a village in its own right until Queen Elizabeth I sold it to John Denton of Ambrosden for the princely sum of £612 3s. 9d.
Throughout the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries Blackthorn had prosperous local businesses, a chapel and school and was a thriving farming community. This sense of community spirit is still at the heart of the village today.
Contact:
Tracey Charlesworth – Clerk
Contact:
Sandie Stevenson
Tel: +44 (0)1869 321542
aastevenson@willowpond.co.uk
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