The next Headington Ward Focus meeting will take place in Lecture Theatre 1 at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Tuesday 18 October from 6.00 – 8.00 pm.

We shall be talking about planning in Headington, a timely issue following the decision made by the Planning Review Committee on the Oxford University development in Old Road on 31st August

There will be more announcements soon, but put the date in your diary now and come early to get a good seat!

All Saints’ Church, Lime Walk

HILL END FAMILY FUN DAYS   

Eynsham Road – Farmoor – OX2 9NJ

Tuesday 26 July – Thursday 11 August – Monday 15 August – Wednesday 31 August

bush craft – earth walks – pond dipping – art and crafts – discover nature

a range of different activities each day 10.00-3.00

£15 per family per day – bring your own waste-free picnic lunch 

book on 01865 863 510    hill.end@oxfordshire.gov.uk             

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‘I’LL TELL YOU A STORY’     

11.00   St Francis School, Horspath Rd  2.00 West Oxford School, Ferry Hinksey Rd 

Saturday 6 August 

with Adam Guillain of the Story Museum : he will entertain you with stories and show you a simple way of making up your own family stories, using favourite objects

£5 a head; maximum £15 a family     contact Lesley Williams  07982 439 828

lesley.williams@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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PLANNING FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAY

HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEMES are listed on the Oxfordshire website  

If you haven’t got web access at home, go to the library (Bury Knowle Park) or to your local Children’s Centre : the Roundabout, Barton or Slade, Wood Farm

Staff there will be delighted to help you!

DANCE – URBAN & STREET MASTER CLASSES & ART

at Pegasus Theatre   Magdalen Road OX4 1RE

Monday 8 – Thursday 11 August

morning and afternoon sessions for different age groups  £1 per session

phone Angharad Phillips for information on 01865 812 167

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PEGASUS URBAN MASTERCLASS
9 August 2011 at Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Street Dance with Turbo & EmJ
1-2pm (8-19 yrs)    2-3pm (11-19 yrs)  £1 per session (first come, first served)
Further information from Angharad Phillips 01865 812 167
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SUMMER DANCIN’ 2011   at Oxford Town Hall – St Aldate’s
An ultimate dance experience for young people! have fun, get active, be creative…

Week 1 = 25-29 July   CONTEMPORARY dance week led by Joelle Pappas (Director

of Tac-au-Tac Dance Theatre) 
Week 2 = 30 Aug – 2 Sept URBAN RHYTHMS dance week led by Hannah De Cancho (Artistic Director of Sole Rebel Tap) 
NB: There will be an informal performance / sharing for family & friends during each of the Friday sessions.
 
To book :  in person at Town Hall Reception, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX  More info here  on Town Hall events  01865 252351
Also from  DancinOxford

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If you are not managing to go away, remember all the great museums and galleries in Oxford, all family friendly and mainly free or with family prices :

Science Oxford           

Ashmolean Museum        

Botanic Garden          

University Museum of Natural History      

Pitt Rivers Museum            

Museum of Oxford      

Modern Art Oxford      

Oxford Castle              

Museum of the History of Science  

Oxford Ice Rink                      

Come along to the Youth Job Fair and

• Meet employers with vacancies for entry level roles and offering apprenticeship opportunities
• Apply for vacancies on offer
• Get help with writing CVs and completing application forms
• Get advice about job searches and interview techniques

10am-5pm
Fri 19 Aug 2011
Oxford Town Hall
St Aldate’s
For more info click here
Or
email youthjobfair@oxford.gov.uk
Tel 01865 252848

Bike Week is a national event which aims to promote cycling. There will be lots of local rides, for more details click here.