Urgent Reminder: Pitt Rivers Museum IS Open In case you thought otherwise it’s important to know that Pitt Rivers Museum is still open and will continue to be so throughout 2013. There’s been recent confusion as it was announced that the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) was closing in 2013 for roof repairs. Appropriate signage will direct visitors to the Pitt Rivers South Entrance, should the normal entrance be inaccessible for any reason. Admission, exhibitions and events are FREE. Go to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW. Open: 10.00-16.30 Tuesday to Sunday & bank holiday Monday; 12.00-16.30 Monday.
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Expectant Oxfordshire Mums Urged to Learn About Natural Delivery A new website founded by Hypnobirthing practitioner, Sarah Buchanan, has been launched to pool birthing professionals and expectant mothers and fathers. www. NaturalChildbirth.co/uk will provide useful information for those in the early stages of pregnancy, by giving access to professionals online and to help them learn about all aspects of childbirth including delivery, natural-pain relief and the early days of motherhood. It also aims to help Dads-to-be feel more confident and in control during the delivery.
Harry and Amelia Top Baby Names 2011! Harry and Amelia were the most popular first names given to babies born in England and Wales in 2011, replacing Oliver and Olivia from 2010. Amelia climbed four places to take Olivia’s crown as No. 1 girls’ name. Harry jumped two places to top spot in boys’ names, pushing Oliver into second. Major movers include Jacob, climbing five places from 12 to 7 to replace George. Ava and Isabella replaced Evie and Chloe in the top 10 names for girls.
Free Tickets to Children and Oxford Chamber Music Festival… Oxford Chamber Music Festival (OCMF) 2-6 October continues to offer free concert tickets to students (aged 8 – 25) in full time education through the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust scheme, as part of its commitment to attracting a younger audience. Tickets are limited and need to be reserved in advance by emailing cavatina@ocmf.net. The Oxford Chamber Music Festival would love to see Families Oxfordshire readers at their concerts, so follow this link for the full programme (http://ocmf.net/concert/fairytale-and-fantasy/).
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