what's on february to may 2015

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What’s On at the Museum of Oxford and Gallery

February to May 2015



WelcomeWelcome to the latest guide to What’s On at the Museum of Oxford, Gallery and The Old Museum.

Well, it’s the start of another year with more goals and things to achieve. And here at the Museum of Oxford we’re no different! Over the course of the year, starting with this What’s On issue, we will be announcing various special events and activities as we count down to celebrating the Museum of Oxford’s 40th Anniversary – 40 events to celebrate 40 years. Throughout the year, we will announce various ways in which you will be able to contribute as well as celebrate with us. Our finale events will be held on the 10–12 December, so save the dates in your diaries now.

We are excited to be working in partnership with a range of other cultural organisations to deliver this season’s programme. This guide is packed with family activities and heritage tours to performances, film, talks, readings and book signings to exhibitions in the Gallery from Oxford’s top artists and community groups. We look forward to welcoming you in our three venues in Oxford’s historic Town Hall.

Euton Daley MBEAnniversary Programme Co-ordinator

Our Partners



Regular EventsExplore OxfordVisit the Museum of Oxford’s interactive galleries located in the Town Hall opposite reception. This permanent exhibition tells visitors the fascinating story of Oxford and its people in two very different spaces.

Oxford Uncovered Family Trail Take a different look at the Explore Oxford galleries, discover some amazing artefacts and write a letter to the past. Suitable for all the family to do together. £1 from the Museum Gift Shop. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Community WorkshopsThe Museum of Oxford offers lots of beginners’ workshops for adults including Searchers, Creative Writing and Art For All. All workshops take place in the Heritage Learning Centre on weekday afternoons during term time (see monthly listings for further details). They are aimed at beginners but all abilities are very welcome. Please contact Antonia Harland-Lang ([email protected]) to be added to the programme mailing list or just drop into a session.

Heritage Tours: Town HallJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. Our Heritage Tours run twice a month and we also offer bespoke tours for groups, including a new option to have tea and scones in The Old Museum, please email [email protected] or telephone 01865 252417 with your enquiry.

Gallery CorridorA new local artist exhibits their work in the Gallery Corridor every month and the Gallery frequently changes, so there is always something new and interesting to see. Check our listings for further details.

EVENT KEY Events celebrating 40 years:

Exhibitions

Family Events

Performances and Films

Workshops, Talks and Tours



February22 January – 7 February AIMS EXPO 2015, FREE, Gallery AIMS is a group of artists who are sufferers or survivors of mental health conditions. The group was formed a decade ago and has exhibited together annually since. The group exhibit painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and poetry. Their work is varied but always colourful, interesting and imaginative.

They also have various degrees of training from outsider to formally trained artists but they are all united in their desire to create and to use this creativity to benefit their lives.

2 FebruarySearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

2 FebruaryFilm Screening: Tyrannosaur, 7pm, FREE, The Old MuseumPresented by JUST.MOTION, this screening of Tyrannosaur (winner of the Sundance Film Festival) is part of a series of events by physical theatre company Justice in Motion about socially relevant issues that inform and inspire the work of the company. The film deals with domestic violence and is followed by an open discussion with a representative from the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service. For more information and booking visit www.justiceinmotion.co.uk

3–27 FebruaryBeautiful Blooms: A Splash of Summer in February, FREE, Gallery CorridorA vibrant collection of original and limited edition photographs, silk paintings and digital photographs on silk, inspired by the beautiful flora and fauna of summer in Oxfordshire.

3 FebruaryCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

http://www.justiceinmotion.co.uk



4 FebruaryVolunteering at the Museum of Oxford – Find out more, 10.30am–12.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreCome along to the Museum of Oxford’s Heritage Learning Centre to meet volunteers and staff, hear about opportunities and see volunteering in action. Talks from staff and volunteers will begin at 10.30am so please arrive promptly.

6–8 FebruaryOxford International Art Fair, Town HallThe Global Art Agency second edition of the “Oxford International Art Fair” will take place on Friday 6th Feb, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2015 at the Oxford Town Hall. Going on the success of last year’s edition, the art fair will be bigger with a further two halls, showing more fabulous artworks by a selection of international exhibitors.

Private View tickets are now available in our gift shop at £10 each which includes a champagne reception and live jazz music. For more information visit www.oxfordinternationalartfair.com


10 FebruaryArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

14 and 28 February Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Please meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.



40th Anniversary Gala Week, 16–21 FebruaryJoin us for a week of events to kick off our 40th anniversary celebrations.

10 January – 13 March Anglo Saxon family trail Fun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries. Suitable for all the family. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

14 February – 14 MarchOxford Art Society Members’ exhibition, FREE, GalleryAn exhibition showcasing the work of the Oxford Art Society painters, sculptors and printmakers, founded in 1891. The annual autumn Open Exhibition features work from artists living within 30 miles of Oxford, selected by a panel of members and an independent judge.www.oxfordartsociety.co.uk

16 Feb Balloonatics, 2–4pm, FREE (booking recommended), The Old MuseumA free, fun, family workshop involving balloons that will teach you a thing or two about poetry and most certainly end with a bang! You will help create a poem that will go on display in the Museum. Suitable for ages 5 and over and children under 8 must bring an adult with them. WARNING workshop includes poetry, bursting and smiling, featuring our 40th Anniversary Poet-in-residence Paul Lyalls (First ever Poet for Roald Dahl Museum, a London Olympic Poet and the first ever poet to perform at Wembley stadium) Booking is recommended as places are limited, please visit our website or call our gift shop on 01865 252334.

17 February Exploring the Anglo Saxons, 10.30am–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre Discover more about the Anglo Saxons in this fun family workshop. Find out more about their lives by looking at what they left behind. There is a chance to make some Anglo Saxon jewellery and touch Anglo Saxon artefacts. This event is free, however donations are welcome.

19 February Memory Lane – 40 Objects 40 Memories, 1–3pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreBring an object, photograph or story from the past 40 years to share for the Museum of Oxford’s 40th Anniversary Project.

20 FebruaryFun with Flintlock Theatre, 1–4pm FREE, The Old MuseumAn introduction to devising your own piece of theatre and working as an ensemble for 11–14yrs old. The session will comprise a mix of ensemble building techniques and improvisation skills, aimed at building confidence and introducing young performers to the world of making your own theatre. www.flintlocktheatre.com.

21 FebruaryUnusual Oxford Walks with Liz Woolley and Sophie Huxley – Talk and Book Signing, 11am, FREE (booking recommended), Heritage Learning CentreJoin local authors Sophie Huxley and Liz Woolley on a virtual tour of Oxford, looking at unusual features of the city which even long-term residents may not have noticed! Booking is recommended as places are limited, visit our website or call our gift shop on 01865 252334.


24 FebruaryCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.



2015 Danci ’ Oxford Festival27 February – 9 March The Museum of Oxford and Town Hall are collaborating with this year’s Dance Festival. Research has shown that dance and physical activity energise not only the body but also the mind, so we have put a programme together that covers workshops in the morning, lunch time and at the end of the day. Why don’t you try something different? Go on – #DOit!

2 March Wake ‘n’ Shake – join the mornin’ revolution!, 8–9am, FREE, Town Hall’s Assembly Room Try out the latest around-the-world craze – a morning dance, disco, rave, bop (call it what you will). A live DJ spinning wicked tunes and a team of dancers will help you shake off your morning blues. Come on your own or bring friends for a natural high! (for ages 14+).

2 March Zumba, 12noon–1pm, £3 (£1 off with festival pass), TownHall’s Assembly RoomZumba is another world-wide phenomenon with over 15 million people taking part in Zumba classes around the world. Dance to great music, with great people and burn tons of calories without ever realising it. (for ages 14+).

3 March Zumba, 5–6.30pm, FREE, Bonn SquareIt’s been a long day and the journey home begins. Why not get it off to a great start by joining in whilst waiting for the bus? Spend 10 minutes or half-an-hour, it’s up to you but either way it will make your dinner go down a treat! (for all ages)’

4 MarchRise and Shine – Mind & body Yoga Workshop, 8–9am, FREE, Town Hall’s Old LibraryOpen for all ages and abilities – anyone who would like to ‘rise and shine’! Come and join in with some stretching, balancing, strength building movement that both energises and relaxes to some chilled out, world music (suitable for all ages).

5 MarchMovers & Shakers – Dance for the over 50’s, 11am – 12 noon, FREE, Assembly Room, Town HallA fun music and dance session for older people all welcome.Part of the Museum of Oxford’s Memory Lane programme – a themed reminiscence group for older people. Sessions are inspired by the memories and themes from Memory Lane. For more information call Helen Fountain, Reminiscence Officer on 01865 252795.

www.dancinoxford.co.uk



March2–30 MarchLooking Through You, FREE, Gallery CorridorAn exhibition of photographs taken by local photographer Frank Newhofer that show images from around the world and that focus on pictures which try to evoke questions about ‘looking…’

2 MarchSearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

3 MarchArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.


JUST.MOTION – a series of events by physical theatre company Justice in Motion about socially relevant issues that inform and inspire the work of the company. Each event is accompanied by discussion and debate by speakers from well-established organisations in their respective field. www.justiceinmotion.co.uk

9 MarchRape, 6pm, FREE, The Old MuseumTalk followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Rape Crisis England and the Women’s Campaign Officer from Oxford University.

30 MarchMental Health, 7pm, FREE, The Old Museum Poetry and discussion in conjunction with Oxford MIND, the Time of Change Project and Oxford Brookes.

10 MarchCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

http://www.justiceinmotion.co.uk

12, 13 and 14 March While They’re Away: The story of a city at war, 7.30pm on 12 and 13 March2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm on 14 March, £5/£4 concessions, The Old MuseumA compelling new play drawn from authentic accounts of life at the home front in First World War Oxford. This original production brings to light the city’s role in the ‘War to end all wars’ and the parallel stories of the local people whose lives it changed forever. Playwright, Jeremy Allen has worked with members of the local community and delved into local archives to uncover the WW1 experiences of a varied cast of characters from Oxford’s past: including Siegfried Sassoon and Lady Ottoline Morrell, as well as many whose stories have yet to be told. City landmarks and buildings take on new meaning as their war-time role is revealed. The drama is performed in the Old Museum at Oxford Town Hall, the site of one of Oxford’s WW1 military hospitals.

An UnderConstruction Theatre production in partnership with the Museum of Oxford. Created as part of the Lost Voices of Oxford’s Great War, a community project to uncover the city’s untold First World War stories. Generously funded by the Heritage Lottery. Age guideline: 12+

There will also be 2 schools performances with an accompanying workshop on Thursday 12 March & Friday 13 March, 10am – 1pm (including break time). For more information or to book your class on a workshop please e-mail [email protected]

Ticket office: 01865 305305Or in person at the Oxford Playhouse Box OfficeOr buy online at www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ticketsoxford

14 and 28 MarchHeritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4/£3.50, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour aroundOxford’s magnificent Town Hall. All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Check February’s listings for more information.

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FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival 21–29 March

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12 MarchThe Buried Giant – Novelist Kazuo Ishiguro talks to Financial Times books editor Lorien Kite, 6pm, £12, Town HallSpecial Festival preview with Booker prize winning novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro launching his new novel, The Buried Giant, a novel about lost memories, love, revenge and war. Ishiguro has been nominated for the Booker prize four times, winning it once for Remains of the Day, and has won many other domestic and international literary prizes.

21 March Museum Amusement with Paul Lyalls and special guests, 7pm, £5 (£3 concs) Booking essential, The Old Museum A brilliantly fun night of poetry, comedy and joining in featuring our 40th Anniversary Poet-in-residence Paul Lyalls (First ever Poet for Roald Dahl, a London Olympic Poet and the first ever poet to perform at Wembley stadium – ‘Has an eye for the absurd, his views on life’s fleeting moments are poignant’ – The Daily Mail. Also you get to change the world in your own little book that you keep and take home. With very special, surprise guest. Be there or be somewhere else. Booking through the Museum of Oxford gift shop on 01865 252334 or visit our website.

28 March Sherlock Holmes versus James Bond with Steve Cole and Andrew Lane, 4.30pm, £6, Town HallSherlock Holmes and James Bond: just their names create a thrill. They are both super-smart; super-cool in dangerous situations; and they have both faced down some ruthless criminals. But what were the early influences that formed their characters? Which of the two would you want as a partner? And what would happen if they ever came face to face? Suitable for age 10+

14 March – 22 May Spring Search family trailFun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries finding the flowers and solving the puzzle! Suitable for all the family.Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

Diary dates22 January – 7 February

AIMS EXPO 2015 FREE

2 February Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

2 February Film Screening: Tyrannosaur

7pm FREE

3–27 February Beautiful Blooms: A Splash of Summer in February

FREE

3 February Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

4 February Volunteering at the Museum of Oxford

10.30am–12.30pm

FREE

6–8 February Oxford International Art Fair

£10


10 February Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

14 and 28 February

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am £5/£4.50/£4

40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA WEEK 16–21 February

10 January – 13 March

Anglo Saxon family trail

Available 10am to 4.30pm Mon to Sat

£1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

14 February – 14 March

Oxford Art Society Members’ exhibition

FREE

16 February Balloonatics 2–4pm FREE (booking recommended)

17 February Exploring the Anglo Saxons

10.30am–3.30pm

FREE

19 February Memory Lane – 40 Objects 40 Memories

1–3pm FREE

20 February Fun with Flintlock Theatre

1–4pm FREE

21 February Unusual Oxford Walks with Liz Woolley and Sophie Huxley – Talk and Book Signing

11am FREE (booking recommended)


24 February Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

2015 DANCIN OXFORD FESTIVAL 27 February – 9 March

2 March Wake ‘n’ Shake – join the mornin’ revolution!

8–9am FREE

2 March Zumba 12noon–1pm £3 (£1 off with festival pass)

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3 March Zumba 5–6.30pm £3 (£2 with pass)

4 March Rise and Shine – Mind & body Yoga Workshop

8–9am FREE

5 March Movers & Shakers – Dance for the over 50’s

11am – 12 noon

FREE

2–30 March Looking Through You FREE

2 March Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

3 March Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE


JUST.MOTION

9 March Rape 6pm FREE

30 March Mental Health 7pm FREE

10 March Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

12, 13 and 14 March

While They’re Away: The story of a city at war

7.30pm 12 and 13 March, 2.30pm matinee and 7.30pm on 14 March

£5/£4 concessions

14 March – 22 May

Spring Search family trail



14 and 28 March

Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am £5/£4/£3.50


17 March Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

FT WEEKEND OXFORD LITERARY FESTIVAL 21–29 March

12 March The Buried Giant – Novelist Kazuo Ishiguro talks to Financial Times books editor Lorien Kite

6pm £12

21 March Museum Amusement with Paul Lyalls and special guests

7pm £5 (£3 concs)

28 March Sherlock Holmes versus James Bond with Steve Cole and Andrew Lane

4.30pm £6


24 March Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

26 March Memory Lane Keeping up Appearances

2–4pm FREE



EASTER ACTIVITIES 1 and 2 April

2–29 April Portraits of Oxford People

FREE

9 April Memory Lane Movers and Shakers

11am – 12noon

FREE

11 April Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am £5/£4.50/£4

13 April Searchers, 1.30–3.30pm

FREE

14 April Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

FOLK WEEKEND: OXFORD 17–19 APRIL

20 April Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

21 April Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

27 April Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

28 April Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

30 April Memory Lane Memories of Wolvercote

2–4pm FREE

2–30 May Poseytude – ‘Change the World’

FREE

4 May Searchers 1.30–3.30pm FREE

5 May Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

7 May Memory Lane Movers and Shakers

11am–12noon

FREE

9 and 23 May Heritage Tours: Town Hall

11am £5/£4.50/£4


12 May Art for All 1.30–4pm FREE

AFRICA DANCE OXFORD – MUSEUMS AT NIGHT, THE OLD MUSEUM 16 May

The African Market & Drumming Workshop

3pm FREE

An African Cultural Evening 7pm £10


19 May Creative Writing 1.30–3.30pm FREE

21 May Memory Lane Spring Flowers

2pm–4pm at Oxford Botanic Garden

FREE

23 May – 10 July

Inspired Art family trail



28 May Victorian Art family day

10.30am–3.30pm

FREE




17 MarchArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.


24 MarchCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

26 MarchMemory Lane Keeping up Appearances, 2–4pm, FREE, The Oxfordshire MuseumExplore and reminisce about clothing from 1880s to the 1940 at the Oxfordshire Museum, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN.

1 and 2 April Easter Activities Themed activities for children, families and young people during two days of the Easter holidays. See our website for further information.



April2–29 AprilPortraits of Oxford People, FREE, Gallery CorridorA collection of Portraits of Oxford People comprising of friends, friends of friends , family members who have kindly sat for an enthusiastic aspiring portrait painter at the Kennington Portrait Group. We use a variety of media and are always looking for new subjects to paint so please do not hesitate to volunteer!

9 AprilMemory Lane Movers and Shakers, 11am–12noon, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreThe Memory Lane Movers and Shakers group draws on Memory Lane reminiscences to inspire a gentle dance and exercise session.

11 April Heritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.

13 AprilSearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

14 AprilArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.



Folk Weekend: Oxford, 17–19 April

The Old Museum will be one of the venues hosting this year’s Folk Weekend. A local folk festival that fills Oxford’s city centre with music, dance and family friendly events including Oxford’s Village Fete. There is something for everyone. This year’s headliners are: Chris Wood, John Spiers, Lady Maisery, The Hut People, Boldwood, Patsy Reid, Moore Moss Rutter, Threepenny Bit, Ninebarrow and The Rheingans Sisters.

Please visit www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk for full ticketing details and line-up and visit our website for more information of events in The Old Museum.


21 AprilCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.


28 AprilArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.

30 AprilMemory Lane Memories of Wolvercote, 2–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreJoin us to share memories of Wolvercote and Port Meadow.



May2–30 MayPoseytude – ‘Change the World’, FREE, GalleryPoseytude Gallery presents, in association with Oxfordshire Artweeks, Emerging artists and finalists of “Change the World” art competition displaying original contemporary art. Original paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and mixed media art will be available to view and buy. www.poseytude.com

4 MaySearchers, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A research class for beginners, all ages welcome. Research family history, local history and much more.

5 MayCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

7 MayMemory Lane Movers and Shakers, 11am–12noon, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreMemory Lane reminiscences to inspire a gentle dance and exercise activity.



9 and 23 MayHeritage Tours: Town Hall, 11am, £5/£4.50/£4, Gift ShopJoin the Museum of Oxford as we take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. This grade II* listed building was and still is the place where all of the big decisions for Oxford are made.

All tours, taken by our expert volunteers, last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, some rooms are subject to availability. Meet at the Museum of Oxford gift shop by 10.50am (tour start at 11am). £4, £4.50 (in advance) £5 on day with all money going towards the development of the Museum and its services. For booking information please go to our website or call 01865 252334.


12 MayArt for All, 1.30–4pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreA mixed media art class for beginners and beyond.



16 MayAfrica Dance Oxford – Museums at Night, The Old MuseumCome join African Dance Oxford for a vibrant celebration of the fascinating and rich Culture of Africa and its diaspora. This will be part of the Museums at Night Festival, a UK-wide festival of inspiring after hours cultural events at museums, galleries and heritage sites.

The African Market & Drumming Workshop, 3pm, FREE An opportunity to purchase a variety of African items at affordable price at this indoor mini-market or take part in a drumming workshop or sample some delicious African refreshments in our pop-up style cafe.

An African Cultural Evening, 7pm, £10An evening of African music, storytelling and dance, followed by an open dance-floor for everyone to enjoy. African refreshments available for purchase throughout the evening.For more information and tickets: Grace Rwot-Lakica, [email protected] or tel: 0754 535 2411




19 MayCreative Writing, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning Centre A creative writing class for anyone who wants to try their hand at writing prose, poetry and plays in a supportive group environment.

21 MayMemory Lane Spring Flowers, 2pm–4pm at Oxford Botanic Garden FREEEnjoy the spring flowers at Oxford Botanic Garden Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ.

23 May – 10 JulyInspired Art family trailFun family trail around the Explore Oxford galleries finding art everywhere in Oxford’s history! For all the family. Available 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday for £1 from the Museum’s Gift Shop.



28 MayVictorian Art family day, 10.30am–3.30pm, FREE, Heritage Learning CentreJoin us for a day of fun activities all about Victorian life and art in unexpected places. Handle real Victorian objects and make your own decoupage or canal art inspired craft to take home. This activity is free but donations are welcome.



Museum of Oxford Gift Shop The Oxford Town Hall and Museum Gift Shop offers a range of products including gifts inspired by our collections. The shop also sells books by local authors and unique work created by Oxford and Oxfordshire artists and craft workers.

If you’re interested in stocking our shelves with your artwork, published book or having your crafts in our cabinet please pop in or email [email protected].

Museum of Oxford Friends (MoOFs)The official launch of MoOFs will take place in 2015 as part of the Museum’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. It aims to be a Friends’ group that is lively, supportive and inclusive. Look for more information in future event publications and on the Museum of Oxford’s website.

Museum of Oxford AppDownload our FREE app available on iOS and Android devices, just search for Museum Trails Oxfordshire, and enjoy a fantastic trail around our Explore Oxford gallery which includes images, movies, questions and more.

Community Events The Museum of Oxford offers a variety of beginners’ workshops for adults including an art group, creative writing, big issues and debates. Please contact Antonia Harland-Lang ([email protected]) for further information

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