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Dorchester Festival – 64 events across ten days
OXFORDSHIRE’S MOST IMAGINATIVE COMMUNITY EVENT, THE DORCHESTER FESTIVAL, IS BACK ON 3RD MAY FOR A TENTH YEAR. WITH 64 EVENTS OVER TEN DAYS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND SUPPORTING CHARITY PARTNER, RESTORE. Headliners at the festival, based around Dorchester Abbey … Read more
Why do I work at Restore?
Meet Laurent, Recovery Coordinator at Restore’s Beehive recovery group, in Oxford. This week he shares his experience of working at Restore. Hello, I’m Laurent, I have been working at Restore for five years now. I decided to ask myself, ‘why?’. … Read more
Sports legends & stars kick-off for mental health
Local schoolboy gathers an England legend, a Premier League winner, a World Cup quarter-finalist, and social media stars with 16 million followers, forRestore charity football match. A star-studded charity football match is planned this month in Oxfordshire. The highly anticipated … Read more
Season’s Greetings from Restore
Whatever you are doing today, everyone at Restore is sending you the very best wishes at Christmas! To share in the festive spirit, here are some pictures of decorated Christmas trees from across the recovery groups, and a reminder of … Read more
Giving the Gift of Hope
1 in 4 people will experience mental ill health. It impacts confidence, relationships and work. Restore supports over 500 local people a year towards recovery through therapeutic groups, coaching and training. At Restore, This impact is made possible thanks to incredible supporters like you. Give … Read more
“A very healing environment.” Hear from Restore members
In the last year, Restore has supported over 500 people towards recovery, with nearly 6,000 session attendances. Recently, members have shared their experiences, 86% said they felt empowered and well-supported, read more low: Find out more in Restore’s annual review … Read more
Break the Silence: Top Tips on Being a Mindful Mate
Statistically men are less likely to ask for mental health support when they need it. Banter and phrases like ‘man up’ can create barriers, preventing men from seeking support. Sometimes people need help, and men – just like women – … Read more
Runners Raise Thousands
Restore’s supporter community is abuzz with remarkable people making incredible efforts. See the runner’s gallery from Sunday’s Oxford Half Marathon, where Restore runners raised over £12,500 to support better mental health! Such an incredible sum could fund one of Restore’s recovery … Read more