New OBS drop-in at Barton from October 1st
We are delighted to announce that from Tuesday October 1st, we will be running a new weekly breastfeeding support drop-in session, in partnership with Barton Community Association. Download our Barton flyer to help us spread the word about the drop-in
This will run every Tuesday (except for our regular seasonal closures) from 10am - 12 noon, alongside an existing stay & play session and community cafe. The facilitator will be This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. IBCLC, who has been with OBS (previously Oxford Baby Cafés Group, founded 2006) since our early days and used to run our session at The Roundabout Centre in Barton, prior to the closure of the universal Children's Centre service.
Last chance to donate: South Oxford Family Room Triathlon donations close 30 September Donate here
Save the date: Festive Concert 30 November at St Greg's School, Oxford
Work with OBS: we're recruiting two volunteer trustees!
Trustee vacancies! Please share widely. Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support is looking for two new trustees to join our committed team. We're a service-user-driven organisation supporting local families with breastfeeding and parenting through free in-person weekly drop-in sessions, 24/7 online support and strategy development. We're looking for a Fundraising Strategy Lead and a Secretary to the Trustees. Candidates should be passionate about community breastfeeding support, able to volunteer in the role several hours a month.Do you have some time, skills and passion to spare? Full details here. Application deadline is 30 September, 2019.
Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support provides local breastfeeding support in the community in weekly drop-ins in Oxford, facilitated by experienced IBCLCs and breastfeeding support workers, and supported by specially trained volunteer peer supporters.
Come for help with specific issues or just to hang out with other breastfeeding mothers. Drop-ins are free to attend and partners and other supporters are welcome. Hope to see you soon!
