Tribute to Anne James

After a very brave fight with Ovarian Cancer, Anne James, (whose stage names were Chrissie Horn and Kuddly Kim) passed away peacefully on the 20th July 2011.

Those who knew Anne recognised what a zest for life she had. She was a professional dancer who would entertain at any opportunity.

Anne worked tirelessly to support the blind and partially sighted members of our Oxford Visual Impairment Group, OXVIC. I know that the group very much appreciated all that she did to help and entertain them.

She is remembered as a positive and caring person, who loved music and dancing. Many people marvelled at her imitations of Michael Jackson’s ‘Moon Dancing’. As her son, Paul said, “This was always amusing. She would never quite get it right, but she would lap up the attention and carry on!” The group members certainly did appreciate the act and all of Anne’s other entertainment for them.

We are grateful for all that Anne did to support the group. She will be much missed.

Colin Cure

Blind Bowlers progress

Congratulations to the North Oxon Blind Bowlers Society, which has 2 Teams who have qualified for the National Pairs Finals in Swindon at the end of this year. We at OAB wish them the very best of luck. Though some members of this group are participating in competitions on a regular basis, the group is actually a really good opportunity to get out and meet people and have a good time.

If you want to know more contact the Deputy Secretary Chris French on 07760112292.

New Scheme for the South

from SODC Outlook Magazine

South Oxfordshire’s first ‘extra care’ scheme for older people will be opened at the former Thame United FC site early next year. The scheme, developed by Soha Housing with the district and country council, aims to offer a greater choice of housing and a better quality of life for older people in the district. With 40 one and two bed flats available, residents have ‘their own front door’ and the independence to maintain their own routine, but in a safe and secure environment with care staff on site.

A show flat will be open for viewing in the autumn and the first residents are expected to move into the scheme by January next year. The flats can be rented or part owned through ‘shared ownership’. For more information contact Soha on 01235 515900.