Oxford
Branch

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

TALKS

First Aid for Babies & Toddlers
The Oxford Branch of the NCT is planning to run a two-hour evening talk with a First Aid provider in Oxford in Spring 2010. More details will appear on this website once the venue, date and time have been finalised. To register your interest in attending, please contact chair@oxfordnct.org.uk.

For those interested in a longer course, the East Oxford Children's Centre (EOCC), The Union, Collins Street, Oxford OX4 1EE is offering a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course over four three-hour evenings from 6-9pm on 29th June, 1st, 6th and 8th July 2010. The cost is £70-75 per person depending on the number of takers. A £20 deposit is payable at the time of booking plus £50-55 at the first session. For more information, contact Karen Walker, the EOCC's Extended Services Coordinator, Tel: 01865 248 729.
 
Maternity Employment Rights
Pregnant? On maternity leave? Returning to work? Know your employment rights. The Oxford branch of the NCT, in conjunction with Darbys Solicitors LLP, will hold a second talk on employment issues for women during and after pregnancy in Central Oxford in September 2010. The discussion-led talk will include details on statutory antenatal rights (both private & public sector), maternity pay, holidays, bonuses, childcare vouchers, sexual discrimation, new rules on maternity leave and accrued benefits, keeping-in-touch days, and tips on securing flexible working hours. The cost is £5 (in aid of NCT Charity) or FREE for NCT members. Places are limited. To book, please contact chair@oxfordnct.org.uk.

NEARLY NEW SALES

Nearly New Sales provide an opportunity to buy and sell good-quality, second-hand baby and toddler clothing, toys and equipment. In Oxford, the sales are held twice a year in Spring and Autumn and are extremely popular. Our next Nearly New Sale will be take place on Saturday, 20th March 2010, from 1pm – 3pm at St Clements Family Centre, Cross St, Oxford, OX4 1DA (entrance fee £1). Places for sellers are limited but all are welcome to come along and buy on the day. NCT members will be let in early from 12.45pm.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the sale on the day. We would like volunteers for as much of the day as possible, but any help you are able to give (for example setting out before the sale, during the sale or tidying up after) is gratefully received. To say thank you we hold a volunteers pre-sale.

If you are looking to sell, you can register as a volunteer or seller from 21st February 2010 by emailing with your name, home address and telephone number. There is no pre-registration so we will not be able to take details before 21st February 2010. However we are a small venue and the number of sellers has to be limited so get in touch as soon after that as you can.

For more information please contact . If you would like to advertise at the Sale, please email our Advertising Coordinator .

COFFEE GROUPS

The NCT runs several coffee groups around Oxford. Often held in people’s homes, these offer a chance to meet other new mothers/fathers and swap tips in a relaxed setting:

• East Oxford: contact . The East Oxford coffee group meets every Monday from 2.30-4.30pm at the East Oxford Children’s Centre behind Tesco on the Cowley Road.
• West Oxford & Botley: contact , Tel: 01865 861953, or , Tel: 01865 244949.
• Wolvercote: contact , Tel: 01865 511612.
• Headington: contact .
• North Oxford/Summertown: contact , Tel: 07967 107 202

We still need coordinators for Grandpont/Abingdon Road, and Marston. If you are interested, please contact 

OTHER EVENTS

Conducted by Will Orr, the John Radcliffe Hospital orchestra will perform Hummel's Trumpet Concerto, Elgar's In the South, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 at the JR's Tingewick Hall from 7.45pm on Saturday 6th March 2010. All proceeds will go towards the JR's Silver Star Unit which provides high level care to mothers who have major troubles during their pregnancies. Tickets cost £8. See http://www.radcliffeorchestra.org.uk/ for more information.