Shaun Mezzone, Oxford Crown Court A PAEDOPHILE who groomed a pre-school girl with sweets and gifts before sexually abusing her in a charity shop has had his jail sentenced reduced. Shaun Mezzone took the young child into a back room of the Sobell House Hospice shop and took illicit photographs of her. When he was caught the 47-year-old of Leiden Road, Oxford, was also found to have hundreds of illegal images depicting the abuse of children. Mezzone had already admitted counts including sexual assault and making indecent images of children when he was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on July 1 last year.
Ann Elizabeth Jeffs (Nee Bowerman) JEFFS (nee Bowerman) Ann Elizabeth Passed peacefully away on 20th January 2021, aged 82 years. Loving wife of Maurice and a much loved mother to Neil and Mark. An adored mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A private funeral has taken place. Donations in memory of Ann are to the Royal British Legion and may be made via her tribute page https://annjeffs.muchloved.com/ or c/o Sandra Homewood Funerals, 14 Cherwell Drive, Marston, OX3 0LY
Desmond William (Des) Adderley ADDERLEY Desmond William (Des) Formerly of Botley. Aged 94 years peacefully at home on 1st February 2021. Beloved husband to his late wife June. Much loved dad to Alicia and Dominic (Nick). Adored grandad to Kate, Lucy and Guy and proud great grandad to Isaac, Reuben, Hugo and Millie. Funeral service to take place at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Yarnells Hill on Wednesday 10th February at 2pm. Attendance
“I also have a lot of friends and family from Oxford who can get stuck in. The hospice hopes that having the football player as a celebrity ambassador will help increase its profile and raise awareness with the club s core fan base. The football player hopes his large social media following will also help promote the hospice to Oxford United supporters all over the country. When discussing his social media platform, Mr Ruffels said: “That is the benefit of my profession really – having a strong following on social media. “I think a lot of fans will be keen to get involved with all the stuff we will be doing.
Oxford Bus Company managing director Phil Southall said: “Thanks to all of the charities and good causes that entered and to everyone who took the time to vote. So many inspiring good causes made submissions, and it is a timely reminder there are many excellent organisations doing much vital work in our community.
The Home-Start Oxfordshire branded bus “The competition has gained in popularity attracting more public votes and we hope it has provided some positivity and a well-deserved boost during Covid-19. “As ever it will be a challenge to select the overall winner from such a strong short list.”
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