Local services
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The Parasol Project
The Parasol Project has been offering inclusive, play-based activities for children and teenagers in Northway since 1991.
Parasol is committed to redressing the balance for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people experiencing, or at risk of, social exclusion.
Visit Parasol’s website to find out more about programmes for children and teenagers, and how you can get involved.
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Council Housing Access and Support
Most social rented houses in Oxford are let through the Oxford Register of Affordable Housing (ORAH). You can apply to join the register here.
Oxford City Council’s housing repair service for council tenants operates 24 hours a day, year-round. You can call 01865 249811 to report a repair.
Your councillors are here to help with ANY council housing issues you may be facing, and ensure ALL tenants’ rights are upheld. Please get in touch with us today.
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Oxsrad Disability Hub & Sports Facility
OXSRAD is a unique, fully inclusive sports and recreation centre for residents of all ages and abilities.
Everyone is welcome to join OXSRAD’s well-equipped gym, where adaptive equipment sits alongside a sports hall, sensory room, spinning studio, dance studio, spa bath and café.
Oxsrad also hosts a wide range of classes, as well as recreation, rehabilitation and therapeutic activities.
Oxsrad is located at Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, OX3 0NQ.
Check out Oxsrad’s website or call 01865 741336 to find out more.
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Home Library Service
Would you like to borrow library books but are unable to visit the library? Register for Oxfordshire County Council’s Home Library Service today!
Call 01865 810259 or email homelibraryservice@oxfordshire.gov.uk to register.
How it works
We can then arrange for a library volunteer to deliver large and regular print books, DVDs, music and audiobooks directly to your home!
All volunteers are DBS checked, wear an identification badges and provide a helpful and friendly service. We try to arrange for the same volunteer to visit you every time. Your library materials will be delivered and collected every 3 weeks. The Home Library Service is free of charge, and there is no charge for requests or late returns.
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Activities for carers and children at Northway Church
Northway Church (12 Sutton Rd, OX3 9RB) hosts regular activities for carers and their children. Everyone is welcome!
Scallywags pre-school group: Mondays in term-time, from 10-11.30am.
Superdads group: Every 2nd Saturday of the month, from 10-12pm.
Find out more about Northway Church here.