The Open Doors Café

08/07/2026

⚠️ THE OPEN DOORS CAFE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEK
FRIDAY 10th JULY ⚠️

Due to the forecast extreme heat, The Open Doors Café will be closed on Friday 10th July.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our wonderful volunteers and guests remains our top priority.

With temperatures expected to be exceptionally high, we have made the difficult decision to close for this week.

Please take care of yourselves and follow official guidance on staying safe during hot weather:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We look forward to welcoming you all back next week at The Open Doors Café. 💙

03/07/2026

🎨🖌️ Free Family Arts & Crafts at The Open Doors Cafe!

Bring the children along for a fun morning of creativity and stay to craft together!

📅 Fridays: 24th & 31st July,
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August

🕙 Arts & Crafts: 10:00am – 11:30am

🍲 Community Lunch:
12:00pm – 1:30pm

Everyone is welcome to join us for a delicious lunch on a pay-as-you-feel basis.

📍 The Open Doors Cafe,
Methodist Church, Sheep Street, Bicester OX26 6JQ

We'd love to welcome you and your family!

02/07/2026

Menu for Friday 3rd July
12:00-13:30pm.

All welcome at the Methodist Church, Sheep Street, Bicester.

Pay as you feel.
Note: if you have an allergy or food intolerance, or coeliac condition, please speak to us about the ingredients in your food and drink before your order.

23/06/2026

⚠️ THE OPEN DOORS CAFE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEK
FRIDAY 26TH JUNE ⚠️

Due to the forecast extreme heat, The Open Doors Café will be closed on Friday 26th June.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our wonderful volunteers and guests remains our top priority.

With temperatures expected to be exceptionally high, we have made the difficult decision to close for this week.

Please take care of yourselves and follow official guidance on staying safe during hot weather:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We look forward to welcoming you all back next week at The Open Doors Café. 💙

21/06/2026

If you’re able to pick up a few extra items, your donations can make a world of difference to local families who need a little extra support.

Every item makes a difference.

21/06/2026

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18/06/2026

Menu for Friday 19th June
12:00-13:30 pm.

All welcome at the Methodist Church, Sheep Street, Bicester.

Pay as you feel.
Note: if you have an allergy or food intolerance, or coeliac condition, please speak to us about the ingredients in your food and drink before your order.

17/06/2026

While everyone is excited for England to begin their World Cup campaign, large football events bring unwelcome behaviour.

Domestic abuse cases increase by a shocking 34% during England games.

Help is available on a local and national level from these incredible services:

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Respect Men's Line Advice Line: 0808 0810 327
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Services: 0800 731 0055
Flag DV Legal Advice: 01635 015 854
Victims First: 0300 1234 148

17/06/2026

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for our Pop-up Larder at West Bicester Community Centre!

* 1st July
* 5th August
* 2nd September
* 7th October
* 4th November
* 2nd December

Come along and enjoy;
Surplus Food
Hygiene Products
Non food items

(And Great Conversations)

1.15pm to 3pm

Entrance is Free
(donations welcome)

13/06/2026

One of our lovely cafe guest's running the My Life My Choice stand at Bicester Methodist Church , lots going on today until 1pm, come and join us.