Oxfordshire Branch

Welcome to the Oxfordshire Branch

The branch is run entirely by volunteers and aims to provide the best possible support to local people with MND, their carers and their families. There are regular support group meetings for local people living with MND, friends and family - held in North and South Oxfordshire (alternate months). Please check our planned meetings below for the next dates. Fundraising locally is a very important aspect for our branch and helps us provide local support, contribute to research commissioned by the MND Association and promote awareness of the disease.

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Volunteering with your local branch or group is a fantastic way to join our MND family and help your local community to make a real difference to people affected by MND. If you're interested in volunteering with the Oxfordshire branch, please use the button below to view our open opportunties, or if you prefer to volunteer generally, all are weclome, please get in touch with our branch contact.

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Local Fundraiser Events

A theatre production by Oxford People's Theatre in support of MND Association:

Tickets available here  Tickets

If you have a local fundraiser event in Oxfordshire to raise funds for the MND Association, please get in touch so it can be promoted here.

Planned Meetings & Events

These meetings are an opportunity to share experiences, information and to meet with friends who understand . We offer a warm welcome and refreshments in a pleasant  venue with parking and wheelchair access.

Friends & Family Support Group, Witney - Burwell Hall

Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026   Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm  

Contact: Lesley Ogden - Email: lesley.ogden@mndassociation.org 

Summer Event,  Abingdon - the Barn, Christ Church

Date: Saturday 13th June 2026   Time: 12.00pm - 3.30pm  

Guest speaker: Sophie Cordwell James – MND Association’s Involment Manager 

Content: We are Listening: Strenghthening how we work in partnership with people who have lived experience of MND. Sophie is looking forward to meeting our Oxfordshire members, to hear your perspectives, and begin gathering your insights into what matters most, what needs to change, and what we can do together to strengthen involvement. 

Contact: Cathy Burch - Email: cathy.burch@mndassociation.org

Friends & Family Support Group, Banbury Cricket Club

Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026   Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm  

Contact: Lesley Ogden - Email: lesley.ogden@mndassociation.org 

Or Ginny Mcluskey - Email: ginny.mccluskey@mndassociation.org 

Expected future dates: 11th August 2026 - check back here nearer the date

Friends & Family Support Group,  Yarnton - Yarnton Home and Garden Centre

Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026   Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm  

A popular venue from a few years ago, we will meet up again at the Yarnton Home and Garden Centre, followed by refreshments in the cafe. 

Contact: Lesley Ogden - Email: lesley.ogden@mndassociation.org 

Friends & Family Support Group, Abingdon - Christ Church

Date: Tuesday 29th September Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm 

Contact: Lesley Ogden - Email: lesley.ogden@mndassociation.org 

There is also an Online Support Group every 3rd Wednesday of the month 11.00am - 12.30pm on Zoom. Please feel free to drop in when you like and use the opportunity to meet others affected by MND, share knowledge and generally socialise. This group is particularly beneficial if you find face to face support groups difficult to attend, all are welcome to this friendly online meeting. 

Please contact Email: matthew.hollis@mndassociation.org - Tel: 01604 800632, for more details. 

Save the date: Saturday 10th October 2026

 Our annual walk at Blenheim Palace Park - more details to follow.