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💃Move at MOX!💃

@dancin_oxford are running fabulous dance events as part of their Family Dance Festival in October. Pay What Can You via Eventbrite or pop into the Museum shop or call 01865 252334 to grab a free ticket. 

🌈FAM JAM: dance and movement workshop for under 5s 
📅28 October, 10.30-11.30 and 13.00-14.00. 

🪐Breakdance!: Introduction to the Solar System for ages 6-13
📅29 October, 15:45-16:45. 

Follow the #linkinbio to find out more and follow @dancin_oxford@dancin_oxford to discover the other Family Dance Festival events in October. 

[Image description: children aged under 5s dance happily in a community hall. A disco light is bright in one corner.]
It's that time of year where multiple cups of tea a day is a necessity ☕🍂

Join us for our next Tea & Talk on Friday 11 October for a cup of tea and a chat with other older adults and our lovely museum volunteers. 

It's a great way to meet others, find out a bit about what else is happening at the museum, and enjoy a cup of tea in a friendly and supportive environment. 

This is a free event with no need to book, simply drop-in and enjoy a cuppa. Donations welcome.

Find out more about the Museum of Oxford's Moments + Memories programme of events and activities for older adults via the #LinkInBio.

#MuseumOfOxford #MuseumEvents #CommunityEvents #NiceCupOfTea #Cuppa #OlderPeople #Museums 

[Image description: And older woman with short grey hair smiles widely as she looks at something off camera. She has a light skin tone, maroon glasses and is wearing a black top. Text on the image reads 'Tea & Talk, Friday 11th October, 2-3.30pm.'. There is a graphic of a cup of tea and the 'MOX Moments + Memories' logo in white.]
#InThisMonth in 1925, J.R.R. Tolkien became the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon. He held this position for 20 years, during which time he wrote The Hobbit, and two of the Lord of the Rings books.🧝‍♂️

In 1945, Tolkien moved to Merton College, Oxford, becoming the Merton Professor of English Language and Literature, in which post he remained until his retirement in 1959.🧙‍♂️

Without Googling, what famous Old English dramatic poem did Tolkien finish translating in 1926? Comment below with your guesses.🧐

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#Oxford #OxfordHistory #LocalHistory #Museums #MuseumOfOxford #LordOfTheRings #Tolkien
🌩There's a storm a brewin'... 🌩

@oxfordoperaco return to MOX with a brand new all-day extravaganza that explores the wonderful world of opera for children. This half term, we are delighted to offer FREE bursary places to this previously sold-out workshop. Follow the #linkinbio to grab your free place and find out more!

🎭For experienced performers and complete beginners alike!
🤩 Make new friends, build confidence and try something new. 
☔️ Learn about the ferocious storms of opera and make your own music. 

31 October, 10.00-16.30, £39 per child. A limited number of free bursary places are available. Suitable for children aged 8-12. 

[Image description: a young boy crouches down, in character, as he performs a scene from an opera. Lightening strikes around him.]