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Festive Forest of Christmas Trees on Sale at Blenheim
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Festive Forest of Christmas Trees on Sale at Blenheim

Estate-grown Christmas trees will be on sale outside the Estate Office every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1st December till 17th December, 10.00 – 16.00.

Homegrown success - the 80,000 tree seedlings helping Blenheim to plant for the future
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Homegrown success - the 80,000 tree seedlings helping Blenheim to plant for the future

Over 20,000 acorns have been collected this year as part of Blenheim's extensive in-house tree growing programme.

Blenheim Palace hosts second successful farming conference for local community
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Blenheim Palace hosts second successful farming conference for local community

Over 100 people connected to the local agricultural community met at Blenheim Palace held in partnership with Thames Valley Police.

West Oxfordshire Levellers RLFC Family Fun Day!
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West Oxfordshire Levellers RLFC Family Fun Day!

The West Oxfordshire levellers RLFC are due to hold their Family Fun Day on Saturday 16th September.

Little Black Boxes
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Little Black Boxes

Black Boxes are popping up on local walks to measure how many people walk them and when

Helen and Douglas House visit Adventure Play
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Helen and Douglas House visit Adventure Play

Helen and Douglas House bring their Sibling Day to Adventure Play

Christmas!
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Christmas!

We were delighted to welcome residents of Oakenholt Care Home to the Palace for a tour of the Christmas lights and afternoon tea.

Community Green Grants & Loans
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Community Green Grants & Loans

We have recently launched a Community Green Grant to support community groups in their work to tackle the climate emergency.

Community Path Opening
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Community Path Opening

The Village Travel Network and Blenheim opened the new Community Path, running between Long Hanborough and Bladon.

Former Teacher Wins Blenheim's Start-up Competition
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Former Teacher Wins Blenheim's Start-up Competition

A former teacher has won Blenheim's Start Up Challenge 2022 competition with a unique product that literally takes a hands-on approach to mental health.

Blenheim's £50,000 Bursary Boost for Good Causes 2022
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Blenheim's £50,000 Bursary Boost for Good Causes 2022

More than 20 local charities, organisations and good causes have been awarded funds from our £50,000 charity and community bursary.

Yellow Submarine confirmed as Blenheim's next Charity of the Year
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Yellow Submarine confirmed as Blenheim's next Charity of the Year

Blenheim is excited to announce that they will be supporting Yellow Submarine as their charity of the year for 2023.

£50,000 Blenheim Bursary Scheme to Support Local Green Projects 2021
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£50,000 Blenheim Bursary Scheme to Support Local Green Projects 2021

Local charities are being invited to apply for funding as part of our £50,000 bursary scheme.

Blenheim Adopts Restore as its Charity of the Year
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Blenheim Adopts Restore as its Charity of the Year

Restore was founded in Oxford in 1977 and is one of the longest-established, and highly-regarded community rehabilitation services in the UK.

Blenheim Bursary Boost for Local Good Causes
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Blenheim Bursary Boost for Local Good Causes

A total of 20 local charities, organisations and good causes are set to benefit from our £50,000 charity and community bursary.

Blenheim Bursary Scheme Aims To Help Bring People Together
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Blenheim Bursary Scheme Aims To Help Bring People Together

Blenheim is inviting grant applications for our 2021 bursary scheme from local projects and charities that focus their work on bringing people together in the local community.

Blenheim Extending Support Of Local Charity SeeSaw Into 2021
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Blenheim Extending Support Of Local Charity SeeSaw Into 2021

Blenheim has confirmed Oxfordshire-based grief support charity SeeSaw as its official Charity of the Year 2021.

Bursary Helps School Build New Outdoor Classroom
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Bursary Helps School Build New Outdoor Classroom

Wooton-on-Woodstock Primary School has created a brand new outdoor learning area and additional storage facilities with the help of a grant from our Charitable Bursary.

Blenheim's Bursary Supports Eco-friendly Village Refill
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Blenheim's Bursary Supports Eco-friendly Village Refill

Blenheim has set up a bursary fund which is helping a local business deliver earth-friendly household cleaning and body-care products to Woodstock and the surrounding villages.

Festive Forest of Christmas Trees on Sale at Blenheim
News
Festive Forest of Christmas Trees on Sale at Blenheim

Estate-grown Christmas trees will be on sale outside the Estate Office every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1st December till 17th December, 10.00 – 16.00.

Homegrown success - the 80,000 tree seedlings helping Blenheim to plant for the future
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Homegrown success - the 80,000 tree seedlings helping Blenheim to plant for the future

Over 20,000 acorns have been collected this year as part of Blenheim's extensive in-house tree growing programme.

Blenheim Palace hosts second successful farming conference for local community
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Blenheim Palace hosts second successful farming conference for local community

Over 100 people connected to the local agricultural community met at Blenheim Palace held in partnership with Thames Valley Police.

West Oxfordshire Levellers RLFC Family Fun Day!
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West Oxfordshire Levellers RLFC Family Fun Day!

The West Oxfordshire levellers RLFC are due to hold their Family Fun Day on Saturday 16th September.

Little Black Boxes
News
Little Black Boxes

Black Boxes are popping up on local walks to measure how many people walk them and when

Helen and Douglas House visit Adventure Play
News
Helen and Douglas House visit Adventure Play

Helen and Douglas House bring their Sibling Day to Adventure Play

Christmas!
News
Christmas!

We were delighted to welcome residents of Oakenholt Care Home to the Palace for a tour of the Christmas lights and afternoon tea.

Community Green Grants & Loans
News
Community Green Grants & Loans

We have recently launched a Community Green Grant to support community groups in their work to tackle the climate emergency.

Community Path Opening
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Community Path Opening

The Village Travel Network and Blenheim opened the new Community Path, running between Long Hanborough and Bladon.

Former Teacher Wins Blenheim's Start-up Competition
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Former Teacher Wins Blenheim's Start-up Competition

A former teacher has won Blenheim's Start Up Challenge 2022 competition with a unique product that literally takes a hands-on approach to mental health.

Blenheim's £50,000 Bursary Boost for Good Causes 2022
News
Blenheim's £50,000 Bursary Boost for Good Causes 2022

More than 20 local charities, organisations and good causes have been awarded funds from our £50,000 charity and community bursary.

Yellow Submarine confirmed as Blenheim's next Charity of the Year
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Yellow Submarine confirmed as Blenheim's next Charity of the Year

Blenheim is excited to announce that they will be supporting Yellow Submarine as their charity of the year for 2023.

£50,000 Blenheim Bursary Scheme to Support Local Green Projects 2021
News
£50,000 Blenheim Bursary Scheme to Support Local Green Projects 2021

Local charities are being invited to apply for funding as part of our £50,000 bursary scheme.

Blenheim Adopts Restore as its Charity of the Year
News
Blenheim Adopts Restore as its Charity of the Year

Restore was founded in Oxford in 1977 and is one of the longest-established, and highly-regarded community rehabilitation services in the UK.

Blenheim Bursary Boost for Local Good Causes
News
Blenheim Bursary Boost for Local Good Causes

A total of 20 local charities, organisations and good causes are set to benefit from our £50,000 charity and community bursary.

Blenheim Bursary Scheme Aims To Help Bring People Together
News
Blenheim Bursary Scheme Aims To Help Bring People Together

Blenheim is inviting grant applications for our 2021 bursary scheme from local projects and charities that focus their work on bringing people together in the local community.

Blenheim Extending Support Of Local Charity SeeSaw Into 2021
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Blenheim Extending Support Of Local Charity SeeSaw Into 2021

Blenheim has confirmed Oxfordshire-based grief support charity SeeSaw as its official Charity of the Year 2021.

Bursary Helps School Build New Outdoor Classroom
News
Bursary Helps School Build New Outdoor Classroom

Wooton-on-Woodstock Primary School has created a brand new outdoor learning area and additional storage facilities with the help of a grant from our Charitable Bursary.

Blenheim's Bursary Supports Eco-friendly Village Refill
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Blenheim's Bursary Supports Eco-friendly Village Refill

Blenheim has set up a bursary fund which is helping a local business deliver earth-friendly household cleaning and body-care products to Woodstock and the surrounding villages.