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I had the enormous pleasure of visiting the children of Bletchingdon School this week—and what a thought-provoking and joyful visit it was. From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was greeted not only by beaming smiles but also by Merlin, the school’s beautiful assistance dog, who made it quite clear that I was…
Walking for Justice: The Oxford Legal Walk 2025
Last night, under a beautifully warm Oxfordshire sky, around a hundred of us gathered for the Oxford Legal Walk – a fundraising event in support of free legal advice services across the county. It was a lovely reminder of how many people care deeply about access to justice, and the walk itself was a real…
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