AS coronavirus shrinks people's world, a large village in Oxfordshire has launched a bulletin to keep the community spirit alive during the government-enforced lockdown.

When the government started to crackdown on social distancing measures parish councillors at Wootton were concerned on the impact it would have on locals' mental health, especially on the elderly and vulnerable who may live on their own with limited access to internet and social media.

This is why a brand new community bulletin was started to enable all residents to participate in the village life without having the leave their homes.

The Wootton Parish Community Bulletin is printed and delivered to each house every three week.

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Each issue publishes features and provides information on local businesses that are still operating and local groups providing support during the pandemic.

Spokesperson Sarah Morris said that the community response to Issue One has been 'extremely positive'.

She added: "In the first issue we requested residents to make laundry bags for NHS workers to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in the home.

"In less than a week we have received 68 bags, 20 of which are already with a team of children’s physios and occupational therapists working on the wards and within critical care at the John Radcliffe Hospital."