Pupils had a chance to talk to their elders and expand their knowledge about the future.

Youngsters from all six Oxford upper schools were invited to find out about the work of the city council, the police, fire service, the Samaritans, the NSPCC and other groups.

Melanie Jeavons, 14, of The Cherwell School in North Oxford, is seen chatting to Mavis Allnutt, of the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service.

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The Services Fair for 14- to 16-year-olds was organised by the Technical and Vocational Education Initiative at its headquarters in Cricket Road, Cowley.

The Cherwell School is a state school for students aged from 11 to 18.

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