It was a case of love thy neighbour in a West Oxford street when 40 residents came together to celebrate European Neighbours Day.
Osney Court resembled Ramsay Street from TV soap Neighbours as parents and children living in Home housing association properties held a cake and biscuit baking competition and a balloon race to prove that good neighbours really do make the perfect blend.
The day also saw residents enjoy afternoon tea and take part in an estate ‘walkabout’ to point out concerns to housing association staff.
Jericho and Osney councillor Susanna Pressel said: “It was great fun and lots of people found themselves talking to people they hadn’t met before.
“It’s extremely important to know the people you live next door to and to have a sense of community.”
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