Members of the Oxford and district branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society held a party to celebrate their 30th birthday.

Founder member and retiring chairman Pat Hodgson is pictured cutting the cake at Headington community centre in 1994.

The branch was set up in 1964, 11 years after the national society, and is still going strong.

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It is 60 years old this year and holds monthly meetings at the Northcourt Centre in Northcourt Road, Abingdon.

The group has MS Support Volunteers who are trained to confidentially offer emotional support, information, help to access specialist services and help to get financial support.

Please contact Oxford & District Group at OxfordSupport@mssociety.org.uk.

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