"It is now an official sort of public community gardened voluntary space, " he said.

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Clore Duffield Foundation, the University of Oxford and Parish Church Council have also helped fund the works, which also include refurbishing the shop, conserving the tower and restoring rooms adjacent to the Clore Old Library to provide a public space for community events.

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In the evenings, the space will open its doors to the public, offering its tech labs and tools to the community.

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