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2018

Oxford Mail

Bicester's outgoing mayor calls on locals to back £2.5m day centre project

17/05/2018

A rallying cry has gone out to the Bicester people to get behind a couple hoping to build a £2.5m disability day centre in the town. Former town mayor Les Sibley made his appeal as a last hurrah before stepping down this week, urging people to back plans for the centre supporting those with learning difficulties. Parents Ian and Rachael Scott-Hunter have taken on the challenge of building the...

Former mayor Les Sibley & trustees

Rachael & Ian

Oxford Mail

Couple one step closer to dream of opening £6m day centre for disabled

30/01/2018

A couple hoping to build a £6m disability day centre in Oxfordshire say they have been granted official charity status. Rachael and Ian Scott-Hunter announced the ‘wonderful news’ yesterday that the Charity Commission had accepted their application. The recognition means they can get on with fundraising for the Alexandra House of Joy. Mrs Scott-Hunter, 70, of Chesterton, said: “The...

Oxford Mail

Pupils help raise £800 for Bicester disability day centre plans

26/07/2018

Students have rallied round to help raise hundreds of pounds towards plans to build a disability day centre in Bicester. Pupils at The Bicester School, led by sixth formers Nikita Cooke-Smith and Jasmine Truscott, staged a fundraiser on Monday for the Alexandra House of Joy (AHOJ) project. A host of stalls, cakes and activities including a popular sponge throw were set up by the...

Bicester School Fundraiser

Rachael & Ian with Les Sibley

Oxford Mail

Event to support couple's disability day centre dream for Bicester

26/04/2018

A fundraising evening to support one couple’s dream of opening a disability day centre in Bicester is being hosted by mayor Les Sibley. Rachael and Ian Scott-Hunter, inspired by their experience caring for daughter Alexandra, who has severe learning difficulties, hope to open the centre in the light of cuts to the sector. The pair were gifted land worth about £1million last month for their plans and...

Oxford Mail

THANK YOU: £1 million gift brings disability care centre dream closer

14/03/2018

A gift of land worth close to £1 million has moved one couple's dream of opening a disability day centre closer to a reality. Rachael and Ian Scott-Hunter said they were in tears when they heard of the 'incredible' donation to the multi-million project. The couple, inspired by their own experience caring for daughter Alexandra who has severe learning difficulties, hope the centre will plug the gap in services and make a stand for people with severe...

Rachael & Ian

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BBC Radio Oxford

Alexandra House of Joy Speaks with Georgina Campbell at BBC Radio Oxford

2018

BBC Radio Oxford reported on the launch of a £2 million fundraising campaign for a centre in Oxfordshire for adults with learning disabilities. Inspired by their daughter’s experience of sharing a day centre with elderly residents, Rachel and Ian Scott-Hunter secured charitable status for the project. Rachel described the milestone as the “starting gun,” marking the beginning of the campaign after extensive planning.

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