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January 24th 2008 -New Scrap
We've just picked up a heap of new stock from Stafford Scrapstore. This
is amazing stuff. We unloaded it today so it will be in store on sale from
Thursday 24th of January onwards. [January 24th
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December 7th 2007 - Season's Greetings
Three new Community Repaint Outlets open this month but the scheme may be
threatened with closure. There's new stock in the ArtShop and special scrap
(just in time for Christmas). The store will be closed from Wednesday
December 19th. We re-open on Saturday January 5th... [December
7th 2007] |
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October 16th - Orinoco A.G.M.
The Orinoco Annual General Meeting will be held at our HQ, the Bullingdon
Community Centre, on Tuesday October 16th at 7pm. There will be: food, a scrap-art workshop, a free bag of scrap for every
member, fun,
frolics, finances and constitutional reform (huzzah). [more] |
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September 12th - Orinoco Update
What happened to June and July? Good question. We've all been rushed off
our feet with summer art, play and builds. Now that the Autumn is almost
upon us things are starting to return to normal. The store is packed full of
new stock and so is this update... [more] |
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June 21st - Orinoco Update
Full details of the FREE Cowley Road Carnival Workshops on June 23rd and
30th (11am to 4pm at Orinoco). We've got scrap, we've got artists on hand,
all we need is you... Plus, new stock and an invite to the Orinoco 'End of
Year' party... [more] |
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June 8th - Orinoco on Facebook
Orinoco is now on Facebook. If you haven't discovered Facebook yet this
is a great excuse to drop in and browse around. It's fabulous:
www.facebook.com |
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June 8th - Orinoco Gallery
The Orinoco Gallery is now fully up and running. You can jump straight to
it from any page in the website by clicking the [Gallery]
link at the top of the page. The gallery has all the new stock updates and
pictures of what Orinoco members have made with their scrap. You can sign in
and upload your pictures too. |
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June 8th - Gift Aid Reminder
Because Orinoco is a Registered charity we can claim tax relief on all
donations we receive from UK tax payers. If you are currently an individual
member who joined using your own money we can claim £2.80 for the £10 you
have ALREADY paid us. All you have to do is download the Gift Aid
Declaration form, fill it in and either bring it to the store or post it to
us. [Gift Aid Declaration] |
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June 7th - Orinoco Update
See the prizewinners in the 'Down on the Farm' competition. Latest news
on the Orinoco reorganisation. Appeal for help at the Cowley Road Carnival
on July 1st... [more]
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May 28th - Down on the Farm
Everyone who came to the 'Down on the Farm (Oooah)' workshop seemed to
have a good time.
Check out the photos in our new gallery. Can you do better? well come
along the the Headington Festival on Sunday June 3rd in Burry Knowle Park
(1pm-5pm) and join in the fun. |
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May 27th - Scrap Update
Check out all the new stock and the Carnival specials... [more] |
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May 25th - Orinoco Update
Latest Scrap, events and workshops, Cowley Road Carnival update, build
big bugs, grant success... [more] |
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May 12th - New Look Orinoco
Grant aid of £1000 from the Doris Field Charitable Trust and £2360 from
the Gannet Foundation has enabled us to completely refit the Orinoco
Scrapstore in Headington [more] |
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May 12th - Orinoco Swap Shop
96 people came to the May Swap Shop. 350kg
of unwanted goods were brought along, over half was taken away. The next
Swap Shop will be on June 9th from 11am-4pm. [more]
[May Report - PDF] |
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May 1st - Orinoco Update
Latest Scrap designs, Down on the farm, carnival creations, upcoming
training days, new Orinoco calendar... [more] |
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April 21st - University (Scrap) Challenge
Students from the Product Design course at Middlesex University came up
to Orinoco on April 21st 2007 to tackle an unusual brief. Having heard about
Orinoco's work, the students voted to give up a day of their time and came
to the scrapstore to tackle some tricky scrap challenges. [more] |
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April 19th - Orinoco Update
Students form Middlesex University working at the Scrapstore to design
new Scrap Activities on 19/04/07, come along and join in. Wallpaper from
Focus DIY, fresh supplies of FOREX board, new Oxfrodshire Play Association
training announced. Help needed with the Orinoco Garden... [more] |
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April 14th - Orinoco Swap Shop
98 people came to the April Swap Shop. These are proving so popular that
from now on we will be holding one every month on the second Saturday. 550kg
of unwanted goods were brought along, over half was taken away. [more]
[April Report -
PDF] |
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April 5th - Orinoco Update
The store will be open as usual on Easter Saturday (07/04/07) and there
will be opportunities to play with clay, plaster and scrap with Howie in the
main hall. If you're around this weekend, it's a great time to visit, with
lots of exciting new stock to tempt you in... [more] |
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March 31st -Cricket Force
Orinoco and Community RePaint once again supported the NatWest Cricket Force 2007.
Local clubs took away over 100 litres of paint to spruce up their buildings
inside and out. [Cricket
Force Website] |
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March 31st - Wesley Barrell Fabric Sale
We've got another load of this fabulous haberdashery fabric from
world-famous furniture makers Wesley Barrell. These are roll ends and vary
in length from one to ten metres. On sale in the Main hall on March 31st. [Wesley
Barrell] |
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March 15th - Orinoco Awarded Computer
Our application (one of 2000 received) to BT Community Connections for a
brand new NEC, Internet Ready, PC with Microsoft Office Software and a
discounted Broadband connection has been successful. [more] |
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March 13th - Orinoco Update
EGM announced (March 20th 2007 @ 7pm). Two free bags of scrap for every
member that attends. Plus: new Scrap, Spring is in the air, diary dates... [more] |
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March 10th 2007 - Orinoco Swap Shop
The next Swap Shop will be on Saturday March 10th between 9am and 5pm in the
main hall at the Bullingdon Community Centre. Drop off stuff you don't
want and/or take something away for free. [more]
[March Report - PDF] |
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March 7th 2007 - March Scrap Update
Orinoco is now stocking a small range of new art materials: paint, glue,
scissors, glitter, modelling clay, casting powder, etc. to complement our
fabulous scrap. [more] |
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February 15th 2007 - February Scrap Update
The huge Exeter Scrapswap on February 14th was a great success. We have a
load of new scrap and have restocked with some old favourites like netting
and card. [Read the update]. You
can sign up to receive updates. |
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February 1st 2007 - Orinoco Van Hit By Vandalism
The Orinoco van has been hit by a vicious act of vandalism which
threatens our popular service to business, groups and individuals all over
the county. [more] |
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January 31st 2007 - Books and other goodies
We have been given a selection of beautiful books by Image Press of Thame.
These are samples and surplus that include foreign language children's
books, coffee-table glossy books and novelty samples. They will be available
in the store from February the 3rd and are FREE to members. |
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January 26th 2007 - January Scrap Update
All the latest stock and news from the store [Update].
You can sign up to receive updates. |
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January 20th 2007 - Grant from Cherwell District Council
A play development grant of £750 has been made by by Cherwell District
Council. This will be used to expand the services offered to Cherwell
District residents. Watch this space. |
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