Official Communications
Decision:
The Chairman reported the Maggie Culture Crawl in aid of the Maggie Centre at the Churchill hospital, Oxford. Gift Aid Envelopes had been circulated and a just Giving page had been set up should members wish to support the cause.
The Chairman informed members that the Chairman’s Dinner this year would be held in honour to raise funds for the Friends of the Young Musicians’ Association. He urged Members to come and support the Charity.
Council congratulated staff on being awarded
Minutes:
The Chairman thanked all those who had given so generously for the Maggie’s Culture Crawl of Oxford which would be held on 29th September to raise funds for centres all over the country which had been set up to support anyone or their relatives and friends who are touched by cancer. Anyone who still wished to send a donation or join her was very welcome to do so and an email with a link to the JustGiving page would be sent round.
The Chairman reminded members that she would be holding her Charity dinner on Saturday 9th December at County Hall. The Oxford Guild of Chefs would be producing the meal. Any donations towards the charity auction and the raffle prizes would be welcome.
Council congratulated staff on being awarded an silver Employer Recognition Award which was part of a scheme which supported the work the Council undertake with reservists as part of the Army Covenant which was signed several years ago. There was a cabinet displaying all the awards that we have collected on behalf on the Council in the Reception Area in the entrance of County Hall.
The Chairman drew attention to the magnificent Medieval Mosaic which went on display in the Grand Jury Room as part of the Open Doors event in Oxford over the weekend. This piece of art was in the Guinness Book of Records and replicated the Bayeux Tapestry. The mosaic would be on display for the next 3 months.
The Chairman encouraged all members to attend the safeguarding briefing scheduled at the close of the Council meeting.