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Contents
July
In Oxford Restaurant Review 75
Services 84
Theatre
Cinema Restaurants, Cafés & Nightlife
Attractions
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Shopping 34
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Oxford City Map Centre
Accommodation 58
Events 10
Music 24
Kids 49
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Welcome to July in Oxford - let’s hope the sun decides to show its face at some stage!
We welcome back Oxford Shakespeare Company, a regular for our July in Oxford cover, whopresent Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnestthroughout July and August.
Reviews? We have plenty once again so thanks to the following who have allowed us to coverthem for In Oxford Magazine. Bicester Village invite you to visit for longer with extendedshopping hours; we feature Hinksey Boys Football Club who are on the lookout for new talent;our feature on Monica Franke encourages you to look after yourself with some genuine TLCand poor old John Hobart was forced to review The House - poor chap, all those cocktails!!!!
On the food front we were very fortunate to review The Bull at Burford, a real gem whichturned out to be a wonderful dining experience. Colin visited The Bear and Ragged Staff inCumnor Village and Al Salam in Park End Street, where he was hosted superbly and and we alsoreview Oxford Thai in Cowley Road, an up and coming restaurant which already has a strongfollowing.
Please do try some of our excellent vouchers we have listed on pages 2 and 3 - they arefantastic value. Or why not sign up for our e-Newsletter or follow us on Facebook and Twitterto stand a chance of winning one of our great vouchers or wonderful experiences like acocktail-making session at Malmaison!
Have a wonderful July and let’s hope the sun shines!
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HIGHLIGHTSThe OxfordShakespeareCompany SeePage 6
“Recognised as one of the UK’s finest open aircompanies, the OSC offers a welcome return oftwo of their most popular and critically acclaimedproductions this summer.”
LEAD
Bicester Village See Page 38
“Bicester Village’s generous summer opening hoursenable visitors to optimise their stay in the area,and incorporate some of the special events beinghosted by local attractions into their itinerary. “
SHOPPING
Hinksey Park FC See Page 52
“Hinksey Park FC is run by a group of highlycommitted volunteers: coaches, managers,committee members, referees, car park attendants,the list goes on.”
SPORT
The House See Page 72
“If you’re looking for a friendly, buzzing place to befor an intimate liaison or meeting with friends thenThe House should be top of your list.”
NIGHTLIFE The Bull at BurfordPage 76
“Awareness is vital in any restaurant. Showing yougive a hoot about your customers’ enjoyment,respecting their privacy and making sure youdeliver. This was a well drilled team, making sure ourexperience was one we would never forget, and thatis half the battle.”
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The Bear &Ragged Staff Page 78
“Normally we usually pass on the dessert but Markpointed out the Vanilla and Peach Crème Bruleewith a raspberry and almond biscuit. This was aninspired choice as it rounded off our mealsperfectly.”
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Monica FrankeSee Page 56
“Monica has worked as an osteopath since 2004and she established her practice here in Oxford in2007, having graduated from the OsteopathyProgram at Oxford Brookes in 2003.”
HEALTH &BEAUTY
Al Salam Page 82
“Whilst we were eating we were recommended adelightful rose wine ‘Coteaux de la bekaa Nakad2009 which was a Lebanese wine that Sam knewwell.”
To get reviewed, please seethe www.inoxford.com fordetails or please ring Richardon 01865 742 211.
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Oxford ThaiPage 80
“Although we were not eating on a busy night, thetables were filled with happy looking diners, bothcouples and groups of four or more. We weregreeted warmly and seated at a table overlookingthe bustling nighttime street.”
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Recognised as one of the UK’s finest open air companies, the OSC offers awelcome return of two of their most popular and critically acclaimed productionsthis summer.
Described by the Guardian in 2004 as “An exuberant outdoor production (with) faultlessperformances...hugely warm and engaging, a toe-tapping, heart-warming hoot”****this revival of Shakespeare’s stupendous farce, The Comedy of Errors, follows themadcap adventures of two pairs of separated master and servant twins who unwittinglyfind themselves in the same city, surrounded by a host of fabulous comic characterswho help – and sometimes hinder - the long lost brothers towards the mostextraordinary meeting of their lives. A new ensemble add fresh energy to Chris Pickles’exhilarating show with stunning additional West End show tune arrangements by PaulKnight and original choreography by Broadway and West End musical stalwart CoryEnglish. Inspired by the traditions of vaudeville, musical theatre, end-of-pier seasideshows, pantomime, silent film and commedia dell’arte this production promises to beas super-charged and riveting as its predecessor .
In late July the same cast will open The Importance of Being Earnest which runs inrepertoire with The Comedy of Errors until 26 August.
This fabulous and beautiful production of Oscar Wilde’s supreme classic directed byChris Pickles and described in 2005 by Chris Gray of The Oxford Times as “Perfect? Notfar from it”, has an added edge in its dynamic casting of two male actors in the rolesof Miss Prism and the supremely talented Howard Gossington as Lady Bracknell.Confusion and hilarity abound in this comedy of mistaken identities – will the realEarnest please stand up!
The show will run for 8 weeks at the OSC Oxford residence of the last 10 years, thewalled garden of Wadham College. This idyllic venue in the heart of the city, worksalongside the imitable OSC style of performance and audience engagement to createan exceptional open air atmosphere. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the sumptuousgrounds from 6.30pm or 1.30pm, soak up the ambience as the company prepares forthe performance ahead and enjoy soft and alcoholic refreshments and hot beveragesfrom our bar.
There is also the opportunity watch the show at Cornbury Park Charlbury - regardedas one of the most stunning private estates – on 10 July at 2.30pm
Two fabulous shows that will undoubtedly be revisited by many that saw them thefirst time around and hold new audiences enthralled this summer. Frankly you couldn’thope for more joyous entertainment - “You will not have more fun in any west endtheatre this summer...a production with more wit, energy and panache than Ben Eltonor Andrew Lloyd Webber...Just go!” Camden New Journal.
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until Sun 18th Sep: This display presents fourteen mounted albumen prints and tworelated engravings from the Japanese missions to Europe in 1862 and 1864. Thedelegations, which were sent by the Tokugawa Shogunate to renegotiate the termsof earlier trade agreements, visited several European cities during overseas voyageslasting up to twelve months abroad. Taken in Paris by Jacques-Philippe Potteau, theseportrait photographs show various members of the two missions, who were alsoamong the last generation of samurai before their abolition following the MeijiRestoration only a few years later.
Pitt Rivers MuseumAccess through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, OxfordOX1 3PW. Tel: 01865 270927. Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk. Admission: Free.
The Last Samurai
Fri 15th Jul - Sun 18th Sep: Embark on new adventures into the Land of many Wonders in this years Alicein Wonderland themed maze. Delve into Alice's world where strange and unknown occurances becomewonderful and exciting. Who knows what you might find as you wind through our 10 acres of maize field.With 3 maze levels to suit all ages and abilities, a courtyard brimming with garden games and bouncingdelights, and NEW FOR 2011 our go-kart track, it truly is a Wonderland experience. See website for furtherdetails.
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Stem Cells: Vision of the FutureThu 14th Jul: Come along to the screening of a feature-length documentaryexploring the science of stem cells, and the realities behind hopes and fears associatedwith stem cell research. Scientists involved in the making of the documentary willbe on hand to answer your questions afterwards. Times: 7:30pm Admission: £5/SOLive Friends Free
Me and My MicrobesThu 21st Jul: The human body is teeming with life. There are ten times more bacteriain our body than human cells – and despite having a bad press, our body’s bugsactually help to keep us ticking over. Professor Mike Wilson introduces us to our‘friendly bacteria’, and explains why it’s so important to understand the life in ourinsides. Times: 7:30pm Admission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
Thu 4th Aug: Life has existed on Earth for more than 3 billion years. Whilst weunderstand huge amounts about the life on our planet, the question of how life beganin the first place is still unanswered. Professor Nigel Mason explores some of thepossible explanations for one of the greatest mysteries in science. Suitable for 13+Times: 7:30pm Admission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
Risky BusinessThu 11th Aug: In April, Japan was hit by one of the most powerful earthquakes everrecorded, with thousands killed, and massive damage to property. Geohazardspecialist Mike Clare will discuss how we assess the risks from geological hazards, andask whether we will ever reliably predict when disasters like this will take place.Suitable for 13+ Times: 7:30pm Admission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
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Blenheim PalaceWoodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX. Tel: 0800 849 6500Web: www.blenheimpalace.com. Open: Palace & Gardens Open Daily 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm). Park open daily 9am-4.45pm.
Enjoy a perfect summers day out with friends and family at Blenheim Palace in July.There is something for everyone to enjoy including tours of the magnificent StateRooms and the exquisite collections, fun quizzes and trails for children, and over 2,000acres of beautiful landscaped parkland and Formal Gardens to explore. Bring a picnicwith friends, enjoy an ice cream on the Water Terraces, and don’t miss the superbevents lined-up for the summer. Families can let off steam in the Pleasure Gardens including the miniaturetrain, giant Marlborough Maze, Butterfly House and Adventure Play Area.
Battle Proms Evening Picnic ConcertSat 16th Jul: Pack up a picnic and enjoy rousing classical favourites, a breathtakingspitfire fly-over, bold cavalry and infantrymen and of course cannon fire andspectacular fireworks. Separate admission prices apply.
The CLA Game Fair Fri 22nd – Sun 24th Jul: The CLA brings a world-class Game Fair back to BlenheimPalace. Highly rated by families as well as country sport enthusiasts with major food,equestrian and gardening exhibitions alongside all the traditional country sportsshows.
Blenheim Palace Jousting TournamentFri 5th - Sun 7th Aug: Knights meet on the South Lawn for a mighty joust. Falconry,have-a-go at Archery, Pimms, and refreshments add to the atmosphere on the day.
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Until Sun 4th Sep: Oxford castle is thrilled to be playing host to the free streetexhibition, Britain from the Air. From coastal erosion and abandoned villages totransport networks and the growth of our cities, Britain from the Air, combines thebeauty and abstract contours of these landscapes with their stories; inviting theviewer to explore their local, regional and national environment from a completelydifferent perspective. Admission: Free
Oxford CastleBradwell Grove, Burford, OX18 4JWTel: 01993 823006 Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Britain From the Air
Fri 22nd Jul: Performing a huge repertoire of hits from every decade of Queen'smusical legacy! All shows feature some of the UK's finest professional musicians usingauthentic instruments and equipment, including the 'red special' guitar and silversparkle 'Roger Taylor style' drum kit! Doors: 7pm for 7.30pm performance Tickets:£15 from O3 Gallery, Oxford Castle and www.gigantic.com
Queen II
Fri 29th Jul: Ben’s tribute to Michael Jackson promises you a mesmerising, explosiveperformance that will leave you audience amazed. Not only is Ben regarded as theclosest tribute to the king of pop in the UK, his reputation precedes him across theentire globe. Doors: 7pm for 7.30pm performance Tickets: From £15 from O3Gallery, Oxford Castle and www.gigantic.com
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Sat 9th Jul: Join a brillig array of characters to celebrate the first telling of Alice inWonderland in Oxford. Each year, Oxford celebrates that special summer day with arange of spectacular events and activities, promenade theatre, exhibitions, walks, talksand tea parties; a jam packed day not to be missed! Venue: Various locations acrossOxford. Info: www.storymuseum.org.uk/alice
As well as working on a number of exciting projects – includingOxfordshire 2012, The Tree of Light and Oxford’s bid to become World BookCapital in 2014 – Oxford Inspires is continuing its work to promote the manywonderful events, shows, exhibitions and festivals that take place across thecounty. Info: www.oxfordinspires.org
Alice’s Day
Thu 21st - Sun 24th Jul: Art in Action is a summer arts festival held every July in thegrounds of Waterperry House. Since 1977 it has been showcasing fine artists andmaster crafts men and women who set up their studios and demonstrate their stillsto an enthusiastic public. Over the course of the festival, visitors can observeartists creating sculpture, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass and woodwork, as wellas being given the opportunity to learn from the teachers themselves in thehugely popular practical classes. Venue: Waterperry House, near Wheatley.Info: www.artinaction.org.uk
Art in Action
Fri 15th - Sat 16th Jul: What do you get when you cross an Englishman, an Italianand a Dutchman? And when all are vying for the attention of a beautiful French girl,who in fact turns out to be from Genoa? Bampton Classical Opera’s major productionof 2011 is Cimarosa’s The Italian Girl in London, which will be conducted by ThomasBlunt and directed by Jeremy Gray. Venue: The Deanery Garden, Bampton.Info: www.bamptonopera.org
Cimarosa’s The Italian Girl in London
Sun 3rd Jul: Cowley Road Carnival is a highlight of summer in Oxford and one of thecity’s biggest outdoor parties. With all the action happening in South Park this year,Carnival promises to be a fun-filled, family-friendly day out, complete with outdoorstages, local musicians, family activities, global food stalls, the infamous CarnivalProcession, community organisations, a traders village and much more. Venue: SouthPark, Oxford. Info: www.cowleyroadcarnival.co.uk
Cowley Road Carnival
Mon 8th Jul - Sat 3rd Sep: Creation Theatre Company, renowned for its visual,exciting and accessible shows, will bring its trademark style to this classic tale.Performed in the stunning surroundings of the rooftop amphitheatre at the SaïdBusiness School, let Creation take you on a journey from the rooftops of Oxford tothe streets of Egypt in this brilliant reworking of one of the greatest love stories evertold. Venue: Saïd Business School, Oxford. Info: www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Antony and Cleopatra
Wed 20th - Sat 30th Jul: MESH Festival is a biannual international youth arts festival,which will be hosted, curated and run by young people for young people. Theinaugural festival, which is organised by Pegasus Theatre, will involve at least 100young people from Oxford and Oxfordshire as well as around 100 young people fromEurope and beyond. Over the course of the ten day event, the youth companies willperform a range of theatre and dance pieces at venues across Oxford, including atPegasus Theatre, The North Wall Arts Centre and Oxford Town Hall. Venue: Various.Info: www.pegasustheatre.org.uk
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Sat 2nd Jul: Oxford Harmonic Society and the Orchestra of Stowe Opera performVaughan Williams nostalgic An Oxford Elegy and a lively and complex work based onnegro spirituals by John Rutter called Feel The Spirit. Also on the programme isVaughan Williams most popular and recognisable instrumental work The LarkAscending. Tickets: £15 or £13 (concessions available) Times: doors open 7.00pm
Oxford Town Hall is a beautiful Grade II* Victorian building located at theheart of the historic city of Oxford where it continues to play a key part in themanagement, social and cultural life of residents and visitors.
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Sat 2nd - Sat 30th Jul: An exhibition of original photographs depicting the peopleand sights of Oxford. A unique, striking and captivating collection of pictures whichcapture the essence of this wonderful city. 100% of profits from all photographssold at the exhibition will go to charity.
Oxford: Faces & Places
Sat 9th Jul (Alice Day), Sat 9th Jul - Sat 3rd Sep (Exhibition): Join us to celebrateAlice’s birthday with the opening of our latest exhibition ‘Curiouser & Curiouser’ atthis year’s Alice’s Day. Join in with drop-in arts and crafts activities, try on a costume,hold a tea party or perform a puppet show! Creation Theatre will be running a 2 hourdrama workshop. The exhibition will then run until September and features work bylocal artists and school children and historical collections on loan from the LewisCarroll Society, as well as fun weekday art and craft family drop-in activities. Times:7:30pm, Tickets £8, (£4 conc)
Alice’s Day & Curiouser and Curiouser...
Fri 29th Jul: 140 young people from the Oxford and its twinned towns present thefinale performance of Mesh, an international youth arts festival led by Pegasus. Theywill perform Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s The Visit, a tragi-comic play about a townsuffering grinding poverty whose citizens and mayor are corrupted by the wealth ofa former resident who returns to wreak revenge for an injustice done in the past.Tickets: £5 Times: 7.00 - 9.00pm
The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Mon 25th - Fri 29th Jul: An ultimate dance experience for young people of all agesin Oxford taught by Joelle Pappas (director of Tac-au-Tac Dance Theatre)! Morningsessions for 7-11yr olds and afternoon sessions for 11 yr old & over available andbook for the whole week. Evening sessions available for adults on Tues/Thurs. NBAfternoon sessions require some dance experience. Tickets: Call box office or seewebsite for ticket prices Times: vary am/pm
Summer Dancin’ 2011 - Contemporary Dance
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Oxford's oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison and nowhome to an exciting hub of 8 restaurants, including Malmaison, Café 1071, Prezzo, LaTasca, Pizza Express, Krispy Kreme, The Real China, The Living Room and The Swan andCastle, and the gorgeous Malmaison Boutique Hotel. The Castle also has an exciting visitor attraction'Oxford Castle Unlocked,' where the secrets of the castle have been unlocked, revealing episodes of Violence,Executions, Great Escapes, Betrayal and even Romance. For art lovers there is the O3 Gallery, with a dynamicprogramme of exhibitions all year round.
City Sightseeing Bus ToursOxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522.Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxing and Newyears day. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com.Our award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journey around both thefamous University colleges and the historic buildings of the city itself. Hop on and offat any of our nineteen bus stops around the town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in upto thirteen languages.
Carfax TowerJunction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.20, Children £1.10.
In 1818 St Martin’s church was rebuilt complete with tower. However, the church,apart from its tower, was demolished in 1896. The tower is all that remains today.Two ‘quarter boys’ who hit the bells at every quarter hour adorn the east facade of the church clock.Climb up 99 steps to get a sweeping view of Oxford’s spires.
Cornmarket St., Oxford. Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.uk.Open: 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm in Winter). Admission: Adults:£2.00, Concessionaires: £1.50, Children (under 16): £1.00St Michael at the North Gate is the oldest building in Oxford and is definitely wortha visit! There’s also a treasury of silver and bronze dating back to the 1600s and youcan also see a copy of the church accounts dating back hundreds of years. The tower is the easiest climb inOxford, with good solid stairs including a handrail. From the top of the tower there is a marvellous view ofthe city of Oxford and its famous "dreaming spires".
St Michael at the North Gate
Attractions
Cherwell Boathouse - PuntingBardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre).Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk.
Enjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell. With over70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a beautifultranquil environment on the river.
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Oxford Castle43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY.Tel: 01865 20165. www.oxfordcastle.com.
Tourist information Centre15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252200. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
The Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of services to helpmake your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range of guides, maps,souvenirs and local produce.
Official Guided Walking Tours15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS. Tel: 01865 252037. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
The best way to explore Oxford is on foot. We have a wonderful selection of toursfrom University and City Tours to Pottering in Harry Potters Footsteps.
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Uni Church of St. Mary the VirginHigh Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk. Open: 9am to 5pm (July and August 9am-6pm). Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.
St Mary's is situated at the historic heart of the City and University of Oxford.Thought to be the oldest university building in the world, the Tower was built in 1280, and the University’sreference library was added in 1320. It is worth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fineuninterrupted views in all directions across Oxford and the surrounding countryside.
Home of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of Great WesternRailway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics and a recreation of Brunel's broad gaugerailway. Steamdays: 1/2/28/29/30 May, 1/4/5/11/12/18/19/25/26 June
Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200.Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk. Admission: £5-£10.Open: Every weekend, daily 28th May - 11th September.
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Buscot Park & The Faringdon CollectionFaringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU Tel: 01367 240932 Information Line) Web:www.buscotpark.com. Open: 1 April - 30 September. House, Gardens & TearoomWed,Thu, Fri and the following weekends in July: 9/10, 23/24 2.00pm-6.00pm (lastadmission to House 5.00pm). Gardens only: Mon, Tue, 2.00pm-6.00pm. Admission toHouse and Grounds: £8.00 Grounds only £5.00 Children half-price
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One of Oxfordshire’s best kept secrets!Family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf of the National Trust, together withthe family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objets d'art, known as the Faringdon Collection.Includes Burne-Jones's famous series, The legend of the Briar Rose.The enchanting gardens contain thespectacular Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904 for the first Lord Faringdon.
Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland around a Listed Victorian ManorHouse. This is the ideal time of year to see the exotic planting in the Walled Gardenand the beautiful landscaping of the parkland. Visit the walk-through Madagascar exhibit with free-roaming lemurs. A short talk takes place here daily at mid-day on the plight of these animals in theirrapidly declining natural habitat. Please note that this area is only open from 11am-3.30pm.
Burford, Oxford OX18 4JP. Tel: 01993 823006.Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. Open: Every Day from 10am.
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With lots to see and do, including Farm Shop selling farm produced food, GardenCentre, Restaurants, Farm Zoo, Children’s Play Area, Woodland Walk and lots ofseasonal events. A great day out for ALL the family.
Millets Farm CentreKingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB.Tel: 01865 392200. Web: www.milletsfarmcentre.com.Open: 7 days a week. Free entry and free car parking.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award winning visitor centre and conservation charity that has for manyyears worked in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and research of birds of prey. Set in 22acres of woodland and wildflower meadow, there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from owls to eagles!Visitors are offered three spectacular flying demonstrations, there are tractor rides, duck racing, ferretracing, a Raptor Passport Trail and each visitor can hold a bird of prey! Ample free parking. Coffee Shop andGift Shop on site. Allow at least four hours for your visit – there is so much to see and do!
The Hawk Conservancy TrustVisitor Centre, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8DY.Tel: 01264 773850. Web: www.hawk-conservancy.org.Open: Open: Seven days a week 10am-5.30pm (from 13.02.10).
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Oxford Playhouse 11 - 12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW Box Office: 01865 305305. Web: www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Oxford Playhouse
Tue 12th Jul: Compelled by the threat of bankruptcy, fishing trawler The Violet andits mismatched crew are forced out into treacherous weather. Battling each othersegos, their lives ashore and a relentless storm, will they lose more than a way of life?Tickets: £10 / £8
Bound
Fri 22nd - Sat 23rd Jul: Based on the claims of evolutionary psychology and setamidst the twin threats of ‘peak oil' and climate change, the show imagines the worldat the point of economic and environmental collapse. As the oil runs out and theplanet heats up, a powerful elite conspires to bring about a drastic solution, whilst aJapanese research team engineers the creation of a super-intelligent new ape species.Tickets: £10 / £8
Dean Gibbons & the Knowledge of Death
Tue 19th - Sun 31st Jul: Performed on an Elizabethan-style stage, a troupe oftravelling players breathes new life into this firm favourite among Shakespeare'scomedies. Celebrating the incomparable delights of love, As You Like It runs theglorious gamut of pastoral romance: cross-dressing and love-notes; poetry andbrilliant conversation; gentle satire, slapstick and passion. Tickets: £17.50
As You Like It
Fri 8th Jul: Moving and magical, Seven Angels interprets the themes of Milton's poeticmasterpiece Paradise Lost for an audience facing the challenges of a changing climate.Featuring a live chamber orchestra, this is the eagerly-awaited first opera from LukeBedford, one of the UK's leading young composers, with words by Glyn Maxwell.Tickets: £24.50 / £21.50 / £17.50
Seven Angels
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Theatre
Creation Theatre 3rd Floor, Cherwell House,1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BDTel: 01865 761393 Web: www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Until Sat 3rd Sep: The rumours are true! Creation is back at the stunning rooftopamphitheatre at Said Business School in the heart of Oxford for another classicShakespeare summer spectacular. Tickets: From £10
Antony and Cleopatra
Chipping Norton TheatreThe Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NLTel: 01608 642350 Web: www.chippingnortontheatre.co.uk
Fri 1st Jul: Don’t miss this opportunity to see 2010’s winner of the prestigious Foster’sEdinburgh Comedy Award and co host of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW,Russell Kane, as he previews his new Edinburgh show. And alongside him, Alex Horne,Edinburgh veteran and star of BBC 4’s comedy quiz show We Need Answers, who hasestablished himself as a thoughtful and unique comedian and author among critics,comics and audiences. Tickets: £10
Russell Kane and Alex Horne
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Pegasus Theatre Sponsored ByMagdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RE. Tel: 01865 812150Booking: 01865 812150 Web: www.pegasustheatre.org.ukMesh – Oxford International Youth Arts Festival from 20th to 30th July.
New TheatreNew Theatre Oxford George St, Oxford OX1 2AG. Tel: 08448 471585. Web: www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk.
After GilgameshThu 21st Jul: The tale of Gilgamesh, demi-god and king of Uruk is filled with fantasticcharacters. This new verse drama with dance and song, features ancient gods, barbersand weavers alongside the soldiers, citizens and generals in the last Iraq war. War,leaders, life and death, what has changed in 4,000 years? Tickets: £7, £5concessions. Times: 4.30pm & 8.30pm
Spaces Outside and Inside of MeWed 27th Jul: The dancers, using their bodies, will build the architecture and formsof a city. The surroundings will feature less and less until the dancers are alone, eachone inside his own very personal space bringing the audience into an atmosphere ofheart and soul. Tickets: £7, £5 concessions Times: 4.30pm & 8.30pm Venue: TheNorth Wall Arts Centre
The Doctor Despite HimselfMon 25th Jul: This classic Molière play sees a downtrodden wife trick her wicked andlazy woodcutter husband into becoming a doctor to avoid being beaten. In his newguise he is asked to cure a neighbour‟s daughter who has a rare condition and canno longer speak. On examining her he quickly diagnoses the condition – she is inlove! Tickets: £7, £5 concessions Times: 4.30pm & 8.30pm Venue: The North WallArts Centre
Gaza Mono-LoguesFri 22nd Jul: The Gaza Mono-Logues are the personal stories of 33 young peoplewho witnessed the war on Gaza 2008-2009. They have written about their fears,dreams, aspirations and frustrations before, during and after the war. The Gaza Mono-Logues was a global project in 33 countries, over 60 cities and with the participationof more than 1,500 young people from around the world. They all came together toraise the voice of the voiceless youth in Gaza and join their demand; to live in freedomand just peace. Tickets: £7, £5 concessions Times: 4.30pm & 8.30pm Venue: TheNorth Wall Arts Centre
Fri 1st - Sun 3rd Jul: Join Lee Evans for this special show as he tries out new materialfor his forthcoming 'Roadrunner' Arena Tour of the UK & Ireland this Autumn. Tickets:£36.75
Lee Evans - Work-In-Progress
Fri 15th - Sat 16th Jul: Sharp observational comedy, guaranteed to deliver laughs,Jason Manford is back in Oxford! As Seen on TV, 8 out of 10 Cats, Royal VarietyPerformance 2009, Jason Manford & Friends. Suitable for Over 16's only. Tickets:£25.50
Jason Manford
Mon 18th - Sat 23rd Jul: Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks andget ready for the most fun-filled, high octane Rock’n’Roll party of the year. It’s theoriginal High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movieincluding You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, HopelesslyDevoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. Tickets: £23.75 / 38.75
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Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY.Tel: 0208 450 1060, 01865 305 305 Web: www.oxfordphil.com. E-mail: [email protected].
Oxford Philomusica
Vivaldi’s VeniceFri 1st Jul: Violin Concerto in E major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269, 'La primavera' (Spring)Concerto for two Trumpets in B flat major, RV 537, Concerto for two Oboes in Dminor, RV 535, Dixit Dominus in D major, RV 595, Gloria in D major, RV 589
Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom conductor.Our opening concert is a comprehensive celebration of the great Venetian master. Thegrandeur of his choral writing is displayed both in the well-known Gloria and therarely performed but splendidly theatrical setting of Dixit Dominus. Vivaldi’s fabled facility for instrumentalcomposition is confirmed by the brilliance of double concertos for trumpets and oboes and the first of theSeasons. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Times: 8pm Tickets: £37 £26 £17.50 £10
The Magic FluteSat 9th Jul: Handel The Water Music Suite No. 3 in G major, HWV 350 Purcell The Fairy Queen Suite BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 Vivaldi Violin Concerto in G minor Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315,'L'estate' (Summer) Pachelbel Canon in D major Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050.
Soloists of Oxford PhilomusicaA grand day out for the Philomusica’s principal flautist, featured in two of Bach’s most vivacious Brandenburgsand the third and most elegant suite from Handel’s Water Music. Honours are shared with the Orchestra’sleader, directing the Soloists of Oxford Philomusica in Purcell’s Suite from The Fairy Queen, and negotiatingthe virtuoso violin writing of Bach and Vivaldi. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Times: 8pm Tickets: £37 £26£17.50 £10 Limited number of Children for £1 tickets
Harmony and InventionFri 15th Jul: Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046, VIVALDI ViolinConcerto in F major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293, 'L'autunno' (Autumn) Molter SinfoniaConcertante in D major Telemann Concerto for three Violins & three Oboes in B flatmajor, TWV 44 Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto in A minor, RV 497 Bach BrandenburgConcerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047.
Soloists of Oxford Philomusica, Marios Papadopoulos director The principal brass and wind players of the Philomusica step into the limelight for Bach’s First and grandestBrandenburg, an intriguing Concertante and a dancing chamber concerto by contemporaries Molter andTelemann. The third Season and an unusual starring opportunity for the bassoon from the ever inventiveVivaldi, and Bach’s high octane Second Brandenburg complete a dazzling programme. Venue: SheldonianTheatre Times: 8pm Tickets: £37 £26 £17.50 £10
Oxford’s professional Orchestra
Saturday 23rd July 8pmSHELDONIAN THEATRE
VIVALDIThe Four Seasons
Glorious Baroque
PACHELBEL
ALBINONIOboe Concerto
Tickets: £12 - £29 01865 744457 / 305305
Canon
Timothy Watts Oboe Roland Roberts Director/Violin
Roland Roberts Violin
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Summer Soirée
Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN Web: www.oxfordtrobadors.com
The Oxford Trobadors
Sun 17th Jul: a Summer Soirée of songs and instrumental music from theTroubadours of southern France and a variety of English songs. The Oxford Trobadorsreturn with another 'truly magnificent concert', a 'very orginal event', 'Magnificent!'(Oxford Times). The last performance was a sell-out so book early. Times: 8pm Seewebsite for further details and booking info. Tickets: £10 and concessions.Phone Tickets Oxford 01865 305305, go online, or visit the Oxford Playhousebox office, situated on Beaumont Street. Tickets also available at the door.
Early Music by Candlelight
Exeter College Chapel, Turl StreetWeb: www.charivari.co.uk
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Fri 8th: Thy Word is a Lantern Sun 10th: Ah! Heaven! Tue 12th: The Queen's Speech Thr 14th: CapriccioItaliano Fri 15th: Parisian Pleasures Sun 17th: Consonanze Stravaganti Tue 19th: Thy Word is a LanternWed 20th: The Queen's Speech Fri 22nd: Father, Son & Godfathers Tue 26th: Capriccio Italiano Wed 27th:Consonanze Stravaganti Fri 29th: Parisian Pleasures Sun 31st: Ah! Heaven! Times: 8:00pm Tickets: at thedoor or from The Playhouse 01865-305305
Handel: Coronation AnthemsZelenka: Magnificat in DVivaldi: Gloria RV588.
A Baroque Feast: Glorious Music for Choir and Orchestra from the Baroque Period
Director - John PadleyOrgan - David Bannister
The Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, Oxford
Ticket price includes an interval drink in the Cathedral Cloisters.
Christ Church Cathedral Saturday 30th July 20118PM £12 (£10) Available on the door and from
Tel: 01865 744457. Web: www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk.E-mail: [email protected].
City Of Oxford Orchestra
Sat 23rd Jul: The City of Oxford Orchestra open their Summer Season 2011 with Vivaldi'sever popular Four Seasons played and directed by virtouoso violinist Roland Roberts. Therenowned oboist, Timothy Watts, will perform Albinoni's exquisite Oboe Concerto andthe programme also includes Pachelbel's Canon and Handel's Concerto Grosso No. 3.'This highly proficient orchestra created plenty of sunshine with a programme that posi-tively shimmered from start to finish' Oxford Times. Performance: 8pm Tickets: £12-£29,Venue: Sheldonian
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Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm Soloists of Oxford PhilomusicaFriday 1 JulyVIVALDI Gloria, Violin Concerto in E, Concerto for Two Trumpets in B flat, Concerto for Two Oboes in D minor, Dixit Dominus in D
Choir of New College Oxford Edward Higginbotton conductor
Saturday 9 July BACH Brandenburg Concertos No. 4 and No. 5, HANDEL Water Music Suite No. 3, PURCELL Fairy Queen Suite, VIVALDI Violin Concerto in G minor, PACHELBEL Canon
Friday 15 JulyBACH Brandenburg Concertos No. 1 and No. 2, VIVALDI Violin Concerto in F, Bassoon Concerto in A minor, MOLTER Sinfonia Concertante in D, TELEMANN Concerto for 3 Violins & 3 Oboes in B flat
Friday 22 JulyBACH Brandenburg Concertos No. 3 and No. 6, VEJVANOVSKÝ Harmonia Romana, VIVALDI Violin Concerto in F minor, Concerto for 4 Violins, ALBINONI Adagio
Summer Baroque
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Jazz, World & Popular
190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UETel: 01865 813 500 Web: www.o2academyoxford.co.uk
O2 Academy
Fri 7th Oct: Following the success of his sell-out 'Revenge of the Ninja' Tour earlierthis year, the Radio 1 mixologist returns, bringing his lightening quick mixing andmash-up skills to venues across the UK. Tickets: £15 Times: 10:30pm See websitefor further details and booking info.
Jaguar Skills HoooOOO!
Mon 24th Oct: The metaphor man gets ready to follow up his major label debut andchart smash 'Traktor' with forthcoming single 'Unorthodox', featuring Example.Tickets: £10 Times: 7:00pm, See website for further details and booking info.
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25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NE.Tel: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org.uk
Cornerstone Arts Centre
Fri 1st Jul: 2011 is a big year for Dylan – his 70th birthday in May, and the 50thanniversary of his breakthrough gig at Gerde's Folk City in New York. If you love BobDylan's songs (as Centre Director Emma does!) this is not sacrilege – it is a triumph.If you are not sure of Dylan's songs, come and experience his poetry and the uniquemelodies. Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
I Want You: Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan
Thu 21st Jul: A massive hit in Edinburgh 2010, two girls, two boys and four ukulelesplay stirring and inventive music. The ukulele makes a beautiful sound, is such apopular instrument in schools, and is now used by young contemporary folkmusicians, in a new way. The foursome present songs we know and love, arrangedand played on the uke – from Elvis to Elgar, Dolly Parton to Lady Gaga, the Beach Boysto the Beatles. Prepare to be uked! Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
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Synopsis: After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers fora top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superherodedicated to defending America's ideals. A must see for fans of Iron Man
Captain America: The First Avenger
Synopsis: In Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces ofthe Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higherand no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make theultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort.It all ends here.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Cars 2Synopsis: Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Matertake their friendship to exciting new places in when they head overseas to competein the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the roadto the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surpriseswhen Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: internationalespionage.
Transformers: Dark of the MoonSynopsis: When a mysterious event from Earth's past erupts into the present day itthreatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be ableto save us.
Hobo with a shotgunSynopsis: A train pulls into its final station and a Hobo hops from a freight car. Hehas dreams of a fresh life in a new city, but finds himself trapped in an urban hellinstead. A city where criminals rule the streets, landlords evict single mothers in themiddle of the night, and where the city's crime boss, The Drake, reigns supreme withhis sadistic, homeless-killing sons, Slick & Ivan.
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Watercolour, Acrylic, Photography and Prints of views around the City.Artists displayed include Valerie Petts, Ken Messer, David Langford, John Bastin andmany more. On sale year round, commissions accepted.
106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414.Web: www.oushop.com.
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Art & Antiques
‘Circumference’Summer Exhibition
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Christ Church Picture Gallery
Until 18th Sep
'An Artist looks at Old Masters' Until 31st July
''Jeff Clarke - New Paintings, Drawings and Prints''
1 May – 30 SeptemberMon – Sat: 10.30 – 17.00Sun: 14.00 – 17.00
Admission: £3/£2Christ Church, OxfordEntrance via Oriel Square
Tel: 01865 276 172www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery
Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture
Rachel specialises in sculptured wire figures concentrating on the expressive &emotional dynamics of human nature. Handcrafted from annealed steel wire,galvanised & black. Coloured enamelled copper wire hair. From 30cm to lifesize. Pricedetermined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more aboutviewing Rachel’s work.
Tel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.uk.
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Kieran Stiles Art Studios
A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawingwith a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekendtuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individualtutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.
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Liscious Interiors
All vintage lovers must check out Liscious interiors on Walton Street. A great chanceto find an eclectic choice of quirky interior pieces. Antique crystal chandeliers, gildedmirrors, deep buttoned sofas and not forgetting a lovely selection of clothes, hatsand shoes from the 1920s to the 1950s.
125 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH. Tel: 01865 552232.Web: www.liscious.co.uk.
Sanders of OxfordRare Prints & MapsSanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn,has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection ofprints and maps, dating from the late 1500's, is extensive andencompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices.
Are you searching for a unique gift for a graduation or weddingthis summer?
We currently have an extensive collection of Oxford printsavailable, including general views and material on all ofthe colleges. We also have an updated selection of antiqueJapanese woodblocks, natural history prints and acomprehensive range of English county maps.
104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Open: Mon to Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.Admission: FREE.
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University of Oxford Shop
The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers afantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and local residents alike.All of the profits are given back to the University, making a valuable contribution tothe work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.
106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414.Web: www.oushop.com.
Rowell of Oxford Ltd.
Since 1797. The county’s leading pearl specialist. We also have an extensivecollection of antique and modern silverware and beautiful diamond and mixed gemset jewellery.
12 Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DQ. Tel: 01865 242187. E-mail: [email protected].
The Hat BoxAvenue 3, The Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DY. Tel: 01865 200844. Open: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.
Oxford’s only specialist hat shop, catering to men and women with a range of hatsin colours to match outfits. Carries a wide range of hats and cocktail fascinators bythe best of British designers. A fast tailor-made service is available.
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Emma Walker works alongside a team of highly creative individuals. Emma'sdistinctive arrangements are refined and luxurious, whether just to say “thank you”or for a lavish soiree. Her design style blends romanticism with modern styles and fabulous colours.Emma Walker Flowers is located in trendy Summertown, North Oxford. The shop is an aromatic andbeautiful haven from the busy city. Order online or browse the in-store arrangements and gifts. Contact usto talk about your wedding or corporate event. We guarantee to make it incredibly special and memorable.
35 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN. Tel: 01865 558578. Web: www.emmawalkerflowers.co.uk. E-mail: [email protected]
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In a move that it is believed to be unique among UK shopping outlets, Bicester
Village is pleased to announce extended shopping hours during the summer.
Bicester Village now stays open until 7pm on a Sunday, meaning that visitors will
have even more time to savour Bicester Village’s unsurpassed shopping
experience. Visitors can sit down to a leisurely continental breakfast at Villandry
before the shops open, or relax over a cold beer at Busaba EatThai as the sun goes
down, after a successful day’s shopping.
Weekday visitors also benefit from enhanced summer opening hours: during July and
August the shopping day gets an extra boost with Bicester Village boutiques opening
their doors from 9am until 9pm, Monday to Saturday.
Off-peak shopping trips means savvy shoppers can avoid the mid-day busy period, and
take advantage of early or later train times to beat the crowds. Longer opening hours
means there’s no need to rush over a meal or a drink - all the Bicester Village
restaurants stay open until 10pm and with street animations during the day, the Village
takes on a summery street café ambience. In the height of summer a pop-up tea-room
will open, serving delicious cream teas accompanied by the sound of soothing live
music. Run in conjunction with Aynhoe Park, this temporary tea room will be styled
with touch of English eccentricity and a hint of Alice in Wonderland with a traditionally
attired butler greeting guests as they arrive. At night the tea-room will morph into a
sophisticated Champagne Bar featuring a number of headline DJs during the opening
period. Special events such as the Dinner at Carluccio’s on 7 July and the return of
Elizabeth Hurley’s ever popular Beach Hut boutique makes a summer visit to Bicester
Village even more appealing.
Bicester Village’s generous summer opening hours enable visitors to optimise their stay
in the area, and incorporate some of the special events being hosted by local attractions
into their itinerary.
The weekend of 16, July sees the magic of the Battle Proms with another explosive
summer firework concert at Blenheim Palace open air picnic concert. As well as
sublime classical music, this unique open-air picnic concert features daring displays of
Napoleonic horsemanship, a dazzling firework spectacular, 200 live cannons and even
a carefully choreographed aerial display featuring that most iconic of battle planes, the
Spitfire. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party.
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Oxford House School of English67 High Street, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1XT. Tel: 01865 874786.E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.oxfordhouseschool.co.uk.
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College of International EducationBocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.com.
The College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in the centreof Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer English Language, Academic,Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition is in small classes (max 8), given by dedicated andwell-qualified teachers.
High-quality intensive language courses in both general and specialist Englishthroughout the year. Established in 1983, their courses are ideal for those who wish to increase theeffectiveness of their English for work, travel or university entrance.
Eckersley Oxford14 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BZ. Tel: 01865 721268.Web: www.eckersley.co.uk.
Our 4-week intensive Trinity College London CertTESOL is recognised by the BritishCouncil as an initial English language teaching qualification.
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The EF International Language Centre in Oxford offers students from around the worlda newly refurbished, purpose-built learning environ ment. With facilities including alibrary, a cafeteria, a student lounge, a fit ness suite and a quiet study room, this is theperfect place to study English. In addition, we offer expert exam preparation, includingTOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL as well as a range of other courses to suit all students’ needs.
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts OxfordTel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600.Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford. Email: [email protected].
Stagecoach is a part time Theatre Arts School providing singing, dance and dramaclasses for children aged 4-18 years with centres in Headington and North Oxford.Students gain experience and training in all aspects of theatre while having a lot offun! Term time classes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Summer Holiday Workshops!Fun and a challenge for all children age 4-19 with Stagecoach this Summer. Choose from Arabian Nightsfor Juniors, Beyond the Blitz for Seniors, or the advanced course Sweeney Todd. No experience necessary,but enthusiasm essential! Book soon as places are limited!
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Stem Cells: Vision of the FutureThu 14th Jul: Come along to the screening of a feature-length documentaryexploring the science of stem cells, and the realities behind hopes and fears associatedwith stem cell research. Scientists involved in the making of the documentary willbe on hand to answer your questions afterwards. Times: 7:30pm Admission: £5/SOLive Friends Free
Me and My MicrobesThu 21st Jul: The human body is teeming with life. There are ten times more bacteriain our body than human cells – and despite having a bad press, our body’s bugsactually help to keep us ticking over. Professor Mike Wilson introduces us to our‘friendly bacteria’, and explains why it’s so important to understand the life in ourinsides. Times: 7:30pm Admission: £5/SO Live Friends Free
Millets Farm CentreKingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB.Tel: 01865 392200. Web: www.milletsfarmcentre.com.Open: 7 days a week. Free entry and free car parking.
Fri 15th Jul - Sun 18th Sep: Embark on new adventures into the Land of many Wonders in this years Alicein Wonderland themed maze. Delve into Alice's world where strange and unknown occurances becomewonderful and exciting. Who knows what you might find as you wind through our 10 acres of maize field.With 3 maze levels to suit all ages and abilities, a courtyard brimming with garden games and bouncingdelights, and NEW FOR 2011 our go-kart track, it truly is a Wonderland experience. Please see the websitefor further images.
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NORTH OXFORD GOLF CLUB
Banbury Rd., Oxford, OX2 8EZ Tel: 01865 554924 Web: www.nogc.co.uk
NOGC is a 100 year old, parkland, 18 hole golf course, 10 minutes from theCity Centre on the main bus route. Summer Twilight post 4pm £20 mid-week and £23 at the weekends. Post 12pm also attracts daily preferentialfees. Different membership categories available. We are a modern friendlymembers golf club with a totally refurbished interior, and the best clubhouseviews in Oxfordshire. We offer visitors and societies a very warm welcome toenjoy our challenging members' golf course.
Southfield Golf Club
Superb 18-hole golf cource in the heart of Oxford.Designed by the renowned Harry Colt, and overlooking the dreaming spires, the course is an excellent challenge for golfers of all standards.
The golf club welcomes golfers of all ages, genders and abilities and is currently offering Individual Membership with a first year discount for
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Bicester Hotel, Golf and SpaOxfordshire, OX26 1TE Tel: 01869 241204 Web: www.bicestercountryclub.co.uk
Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa sits in 134 acres of stunning countryside with tranquilgardens and an 18 hole golf course, it is the perfect Oxfordshire venue, ideal for leisurebreaks, business and golf. Inside you will discover chic accommodation, a luxury healthclub and spa, a comprehensive range of conference & banqueting facilities, excellent restaurants, a sportsbar showing all major sporting events and our own OFSTED registered crèche.
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Hinksey Park Football Club was formed back in 2001 by a local group of parents
to provide family-friendly football for their young kids.
At the start there was only the one team of Under 8’s. From such a modest if admirable
start, over the past 10 years the Club has matured into one of the largest amateur
football clubs in Oxford. Originally the Hinksey Park Intergalactic Warriors, the Club
has lost its “Intergalactic Warriors” sobriquet but gained over 170 youth players from
the local community along the way. Teams now span age groups from Under 5 to Under
16, playing in the Oxford Mail Boys League or in the case of the Under 16’s, the
Oxfordshire Invitation Youth League.
The Club’s Tenth Anniversary is set to become a landmark year for Hinksey Park FC.
Whilst remaining firmly rooted in the local South and East Oxford community, the
Club has just been awarded FA Charter Standard Award – genuine recognition by the
FA of the quality and commitment within the club – and is to launch its project for a
new club house at Grandpont Recreation Ground, an essential facility for a club of
Hinksey Park’s size which welcomes scores of visiting parents and players every
weekend during the football season, and one which the community will share.
All these achievements do not come easily. Hinksey Park FC is run by a group of highly
committed volunteers: coaches, managers, committee members, referees, car park
attendants, the list goes on. In all over 35 people give up their time on a weekly basis
to help propel the club forward. “This Club wouldn’t exist without the huge effort put
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So, the future looks bright for Hinksey Park FC: official recognition from the FA, and the
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Diamond House - Dental Practice199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521.Web: www.diamondhouse.co.uk.
1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT.Tel: 01865 249347. Open: Monday to Saturday. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.uk
Established in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments includingDermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Non Surgical face lifts and muchmore.
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8 Oxford Rd, Kidlington OX5 1AA. Tel: 01865 374772.Web: www.andreaandachille.com. E-mail: [email protected].
The brand new location of Andrea & Achille Salons, located in Kidlington. With thearea’s leading hair colour specialists.
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Holiday Inn Oxford, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 8JD.Tel: 01865 888444. Web: www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk.
Spirit Health Club
If you’re looking for a health club with a personal touch then you’ve come to theright place. Our Lifestyle Consultants provide the kind of one-to-one guidance thathas already helped thousands of members achieve their goals – and are ready nowto help you reach yours. From dietary advice that’s calculated to boost your energy and inner health, to aunique personal exercise plan that’s designed to help you look your best, we’re ready to make sure you geteven more out of life.
Based in Oxford & London, Monica Franke offers expertise in osteopathy and Pilates.She has wide experience in diagnosing and treating sports injuries, back and neckpain, knee, ankle, shoulder and other joint problems. Monica enjoys showing peoplehow and why osteopathy & Pilates can help them with musculoskeletal aches and pains or poor sporting performance. Now also practicing from Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria, London.
Monica Franke Osteopathy & PilatesTel: 07970 119721. E-mail: [email protected]: www.monicafranke.com.
The OxfordshireRycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxon. OX9 2PU. Tel: 01844 278300 Web: theoxfordshire.com
The Oxfordshire’s new health and fitness spa provides members and hotel guestswith the latest treatments, equipment, facilities and personalised trainingprogrammes available. All the facilities are available free to hotel guests and members, which consist of a15m swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, steam room combined with a state-of-the-art Life Fitness suite andstudio. . After a successful day’s business or pleasure what better way to relax and un-wind than with a visitto The Oxfordshire’s new spa, Tempus.
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Monica has worked as an osteopath since 2004 and she established her practicehere in Oxford in 2007, having graduated from the Osteopathy Program atOxford Brookes in 2003. She is also an NVQ Grade II qualified pilatesinstructor. Located in a room above the Bourton Mill Health and Fitness Club onthe High Street, Monica Franke's osteopathy practice couldn't be moreconveniently situated. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I came out of my 45-minute consultation with the feeling that it had certainly been worth my time.
I met Monica after a busy day in the office. Her treatment room is a calm, light space,with classical music playing softly in the background. To begin with, Monica took somedetails from me, including whether I had had any joint problems, any allergies, and soon. As it happens, I sometimes get a 'niggle' in my knee when I cycle--nothing toopainful, but something I was keen to sort out before it got any worse.
Having taken the time to explain the anatomy of the knee and the likely cause of theirritation, Monica assessed my general joint mobility, noting that I was slightly moreflexible on one side than the other, and that I was quite tense in a few places(something which I had never realised before). She then got me to lie down so that shecould manipulate my hip and knee joints to better assess what was causing theproblem. It was mostly a pain-free experience, though she had to push my knee jointin various directions to find out which kind of motion triggered the niggle, which wasa bit uncomfortable. However, I felt that Monica didn't push the joint any more thanwas necessary. One thing I discovered in the process was that one of my knees naturallyturned inwards more than the other – it wasn’t anything to do with the niggle I had,but I finally had an explanation (or perhaps an excuse?!) as to why I run like a girl!
Having established the most likely cause of the problem, Monica gave me a massageto relax the areas she had earlier identified as being tense. It wasn't the sort of massagethat you have for fun - she pushed quite deeply into the muscles, which was mostlypleasant, though it was quite painful in the areas where I had tension. Still, I felt it wasa case of 'short-term pain for long-term gain'. Finally, Monica gave me a simple exerciseto help alleviate the knee problem and to stabilise the joints.
I would strongly recommend a visit to Monica Franke – her website(www.monicafranke.com) gives a more detailed explanation of her work and treatmentphilosophy. I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely be going back in the future if Ihave any further problems.
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Ethos Hotel59 Western Road, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LF. Tel: 01865 245800 Web: www.ethoshotels.co.uk.A new boutique-style hotel is open in the centre of Oxford with beautiful,individually-designed rooms with all the amenities one could ask for. During your stay,you will benefit from travertine marble bathrooms, superking feather-top beds,wetbars, complimentary Wi-Fi and free Sky Movies and Sports. The staff is not only friendly andprofessional, but multilingual as well.
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Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256400. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph.
Oxford's leading hotel - The AA Five star Macdonald Randolph - is situated in theheart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 andrecently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest level of comfort andservice in a traditional and welcoming environment. The location makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel anideal base for exploring the historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.
Botley Road Oxford OX2 0AA. Tel: Office (01865) 243475 Guests: 249756
Fax: 724306 - www.riverhotel.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]
Excellent City location by the River originally an 1870master builders home, college owned, on the ‘Thameswalk’ at Osney Bridge.
20 rooms all with own bathroom, direct dial telephone,tea and coffee tray, teletext colour TV, hairdryer and clockradio. Free WiFi.
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Conifers Guest House116 The Slade, Headington Oxford OX3 7DXTel: 01865 763055 Web: www.conifersguesthouse.co.uk A 4 star Guest Accomodation located in Headington area of Oxford, Conifers offersen-suite bedrooms with free Wi- Fi internet access, flat screen multichannel TV’s andfree parking.
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Burlington House374 Banbury Road, Summertown, OX2 7PPTel: 01865 513513 Web: www.burlington-house.co.ukThe only 5 star AA rated B&B in Oxford, recently refurbished to a high standard weare a beautiful boutique nestled in the heart of Summertown.
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Whatever your level or goal, NOLTC offers you the best tennis facilities and experience in Oxfordshire with 10 grass courts and 9 floodlit hard courts conveniently placed in North Oxford at the Sports ground on
Banbury Road. You can book courts online via the club website.For children we offer a unique opportunity to get into competitive
tennis from early childhood with The North Oxford Academy. .
For adults we offer a wide range of coaching opportunities to intermediate and advanced levels and including cardio tennis to increase personal fitness. Further details for the North Oxford academy can be found on the academy
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The Club website is www.northoxfordltc.org.uk. Membership secretary is Pat Prosser email [email protected]
North Oxford Lawn Tennis Club, Banbury Road, Oxford. OX2 8EG
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YHA2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275.Web: www.yha.org.uk.The best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located with en-suiterooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxford redefines what youcan expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internet access, luggage store andprivate rooms all 5 minutes walk from the city centre.
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The OxfordshireRycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxon. OX9 2PU. Tel: 01844 278300 Web: theoxfordshire.com
The Oxfordshire's hotel & Spa offers 50 en-suite contemporary guest rooms, 6flexible conference rooms, accommodating from 4 to 190 guests, the new Sakurarestaurant, luxury Tempus health & fitness spa and an 18-hole championship golfcourse. Located just outside the vibrant historic, university town of Oxford, the hotel is perfectly locatedfor a city break, golf weekend, business or private event and being just off junction 7 of the M40, it iseasily accessible from all major airports and local rail links.
New City Centre boutique-style hotel.www.ethoshotels.co.uk.
59 Western Road, Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LF T: 01865 245800
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Oxford Thai Restaurant179 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UT. Tel: 01865 203763.Web: www.oxfordthairestaurant.com.
Now under new ownership, this gem of Cowley will continue to serve delicious,authentic Thai food. Open for lunch and dinner, with a home delivery service.This relaxing, cheerful restaurant is not to be missed.
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OXY OrientalOzone Leisure Park, Grenoble Rd, Oxford OX4 4XP.Tel: 01865 749888. Take away menu available.
Eat as much as you like for a fixed price with a difference. Fully licensed with a wideselection. Non smoking throughout, free parking and can accommodate up to 200diners. Specialties include Tepanyaki, Brazilian Roast, Sushi and Oriental Buffet.
Shanghai 30’s 82 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA.Tel: 01865 242230. Web: www.shanghai30s.com.
Situated in this 15th century building, Shanghai 30's cuisine is based on the bothclassic and contemporary dishes of Shanghai and the surrounding areas - Shaoxingand Yangchow, but also includes some of the most popular dishes from Sichuan,Peking and Canton. Our Menu will be changed seasonally to ensure ingredients are always fresh andsuitable for the season and we do not use the MSG to enhance the flavour. Shanghai 30’s is the perfect placefor a romantic meal or a private function.
CockadooNuneham Courtenay Oxfordshire, OX44 9NX. Telephone: 01865 341 030. Web: www.cockadoo.co.uk.
Cockadoo Bar & Restaurant invites you to experience sophisticated fine dining in a luxurious yet relaxing environment. The staff will ensure the highest levels of standardthroughout your experience at Cockadoo. Far Eastern cuisine at its finest, why notvisit soon?
Wagamama8 Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3EFTel: 01865 249 183 Web: www.wagamama.comwagamama is a noodle restaurant inspired by the hustle and bustle of canteen stylejapanese noodle bars, but its menu is an unmistakeable blend of pan-asian flavoursand the freshest seasonal ingredients from closer to home
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Majliss110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE. Tel: 01865 726728.
A new Indian restaurant on Cowley Road, Majliss is run by veteran restauranteursfrom the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The decor is stunning and contemporary, andthe food delicious. Lively and great for groups, but perfect for romantic nights out aswell. Take advantage of their takeaway service, too.
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www.qumins.co.uk 86 St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4 1AR. Tel: 01865 247093
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RigolettoBicester Road, Middleton Stoney OX25 4TD. Tel: 01869 343216.Web: www.rigolettorestaurant.co.uk.Situated on the Bicester Road close to Middleton Stoney, the restaurant is set inidyllic surroundings with ample car parking. Serving a varied menu of Italian dishesand an excellent selection of wines, Rigoletto is recognised as one of the areas fine restaurants.
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Al-Andalus10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 516688.Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk.Open: Mon to Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, Fri-Sun 12pm till late.Situated on vibrant, centrally located Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus is a stylishand bustling Spanish tapas bar. Independently - owned, it serves delicious, freshly-prepared and authentic Spanish tapas dishes. In addition to the high quality of its cuisine and friendlyservice, Al-Andalus offers a lively and informal atmosphere, further enhanced on Friday and Saturdayevenings by live and exhilarating Sevillanas dance shows. The buzzy ambience of Al-Andalus makes it highlysuitable for party bookings, and its heated outside terrace is the ideal place to spend warm and relaxingspring and summer days and evenings.
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Al Salam6 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH. Tel: 01865 245710.Open: Daily 12noon-11pm.
Authentic Lebanese food, including organic and Halal. Great for vegans and vegetarians,with many authentic meat and animal-product free dishes. Delicious food, greatatmosphere, one of the favourites in Oxford. Plus, find a belly dancer there most Saturdayevenings.
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The Bear & Ragged Staff28 Appleton Road, Cumnor OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329.
The Inn boasts a beautiful restaurant and 16th century bar restored to its stunningoriginal glory. The dining menu features traditional English country cooking with asmattering of international dishes. The quintessential British love of game seems tobe under-represented in Oxford, so The Bear is putting that right. If you are a lover of pigeon, duck, venison,pheasant or rabbit, look no further, they will be represented on our menus. Year round.
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The PerchBinsey Lane, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG. Tel: 01865 728891.Web: www.the-perch.co.uk
Follow the footsteps of Alice In Wonderland to The Perch in the beautiful village ofBinsey.
A stone throw away from the City Centre, The Perch and its beautiful cottage garden is the perfect placefor celebrations and fine French food.
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Enjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environment at reasonable prices, theway the French do… Choose from a variety of fixed price menus, which we change with the seasons,focusing on local, fresh produce! We offer a 3 course lunch or early Pre Theatre supper for £9.90 and anevening 3 course Prix Fixe for £19.90! We love parties whether its Christenings,Birthdays,Graduations oreven Retirements,offer an incredible £18.50 menu, and can cater for groups up to 60 ...! Rustic andfriendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!
9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616.Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk. Lunch: Mon to Sat 12pm-2:30pm.Dinner: Mon to Sat 6pm-11pm.We're now open all day on Sundays so why not pop in for a late lunch, or supperwhich we serve til 10pm !!
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Macdonald Randolph HotelBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN.Tel: 01865 256410. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph.
The restaurant at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won its second AArosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in an unrivalled setting withfabulous views of the city. If a more relaxed atmosphere is desired for a quiet drinkthen the Morse Bar provides a peaceful environment in which you can relax and unwind in after a busy day- it was a firm favourite with the cast and crew of Inspector Lewis (the follow on programme fromInspector Morse) which filmed at the hotel in 2005.
Malmaison3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 268400. Web: www.malmaison.comIt has to be the Mal. Here you can sample divinely tasty, beautifully presentedcuisine prepared with incredible local ingredients and served up with genuine passion.Whether you’re looking for the best place to savour business lunches, a quick lighthealthy bite, or dinner. Our brasserie not only offers the most delicious of food, but seductively lit bycandles, it is the perfect atmosphere to wine and dine for both pleasure and business.
Quod Brasserie & Bar92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN. Tel: 01865 202505. Web: www.quod.co.uk.
On Oxford’s famous High, Quod Brasserie with its terrace and bar forms the hub of The OldBank Hotel. Formerly a banking hall, it was transformed by Jeremy Mogford to becomeOxford’s largest and most successful restaurant. There is a huge outdoor terrace, andparking is not a problem. Open all day for breakfast, the famously good value two course set lunch, afternoon teaand dinner, this stylish, busy, bustling brasserie serves simply designed, unpretentious, robust food.
Modern European lunches. Organic cooked breakfasts. Classicafternoon teas. Evenings by arrangement, all presented in a relaxed and contemporary style. Open Tuesday to Saturday
9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm.51 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AS. Tel: 01865 244429.
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Cherwell BoathouseBardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6STTel: 01865 552746 Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk
Beautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list (2010Fine Wine list of the Year) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week Marquee and terraceavailable for private hire. Week day lunch menu available 2 courses from £13.50. Alfresco dining available.
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The TroutThe Trout Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PN.Tel: 01865 510 930. Web: www.thetroutoxford.co.uk
The Trout in Lower Wolvercote is genuinely part of the rich tapestry that is Oxford life.With a large terrace looking out onto the river Thames, it is easy to see why The Troutis the pub of dreams; from Lewis Carroll to CS Lewis you can understand why somany people love to sit outside on a summers day with a lovely glass of wine or a chilled beer and watchthe fast moving waters.
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Gee’s Restaurant & Bar61 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PE. Tel: 01865 553540.Web: www.gees-restaurant.co.uk.Gee's, the Oxford restaurant where locals and visitors meet for lunch, dinner, or drinks,brings together simplicity, generosity and hospitality. We serve traditional British food incomfortable, contemporary surroundings. Gee's is a modern bistro offering diners value formoney, satisfying seasonal food and a great choice of wines by the glass and carafe. Formerly a florist andgreengrocer, this North Oxford restaurant was restored and renovated by owner Jeremy Mogford fifteen years ago.Inspired by its natural light and features he enhanced the building to create a comfortable, contemporaryrestaurant and bar.
The Jersey Bar & Grill Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire OX25 4AD. Tel: 01869 343234. Web: www.jerseyarms.co.uk.
Enjoys a fine reputation for smart casual dining. Renowned for the quality andvarity of its wines, superb food and service, the restaurant can be reserved for yourexclusive use.
The Bear & Ragged Staff28 Appleton Road, Cumnor OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329.The Inn boasts a beautiful restaurant and 16th century bar restored to its stunningoriginal glory. The dining menu features traditional English country cooking with asmattering of international dishes. We emphasize steak, game, pub favourites androasts. Log fires, real ales, a relaxed atmosphere and a warm hug await you at The Bearand Ragged Staff.
The Old Parsonage1 Banbury Road,Oxford, OX2 6NN. Tel: 01865 292305. Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk.
Our philosophy at The Parsonage is simple: to serve the very best of British food using thevery best produce to create superb traditional dishes. Our classic British menu includes seasonal food that will appeal to everyone, from roast partridge with bread sauce to scampiand chips with sauce gribiche, smoked haddock with buttered jersey royals and poached eggs and treacle tart. Itis classic British fare prepared with skill and care using the finest ingredients: pure Aberdeen Angus beef, Pol Dorsetlamb and vegetables are all from the owner’s farm in Oxfordshire, and fish and shellfish are flown in from Jerseytwice a week. The Old Parsonage: simple, classic British seasonal food at its best.
The Red LionThe Red Lion 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BNTel: 01865 726 255 Web: www.redlionoxford.co.uk
Our menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven withsome Mediterranean influences. It ranges from traditional favourites such as fish and chipsand steaks to freshly made pizzas and pastas with the chef’s daily specials showcasing thefinest market fresh ingredients. There’s something for everyone and for all occasions too. You don’t have to go forthe full works if you don’t want to, just have a snack and a lovely drink in the bar with your friends. Opening times: Monday to Saturday from 8am, Sunday from 9am. Last food order times: Sunday to Thursday until10pm, Friday and Saturday until 10.30pm.
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Just two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights as stunningcoffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials, Scones, Teacakesand Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been!!!!!!! Introducing NEWbusiness lunch delivery service. For details [email protected].
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The Duke is Oxford’s oldest and most established cocktail bar and has been servingclassic and contemporary cocktails for over twenty five years. At 33ft, The Duke boaststhe longest bar in Oxford, and the mahogany focal point is certainly impressive.
The HouseBlue Boar Street, Oxford OX1 4EE. Tel: 01865 724433.Web: www.housebar.co.uk.The House cocktail bar is Oxford’s secret place for those in the know. Nestled downWheatsheaf Yard, just off High Street, it offers a sanctuary away from the hustle andbustle in what can only be described as an interior which boasts style, sophistication and class. The Games Room is available. Our Games Room is available for Christmas Parties for up to 70 people. [email protected]
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The House used to be a quiet hideaway on Blue Boar Street. But no longer. Nowin its third year this stylish cocktail bar has matured into a buzzing venue to meetfriends after work (and take advantage of a generous happy hour) or relax intothe evening or at weekends sipping something luxurious.
An ambience of decadence and luxury pervades The House, a feeling of quality thatisn’t lost on the clientele who seemed to have dressed up a notch more than usualbefore heading out. This atmosphere has been created by successfully blendingtraditional style with contemporary sophistication. The relaxed but stylish cocktail barfeel runs through from the décor of leather chesterfield sofas, big armchairs andmodern lighting, to a cocktail menu which ranges from classics such as theCosmopolitan and Mojito to new recipes created by the House bartenders like thedelicious Lemon and Thyme sour or apple and spiced rum Gecko.
But spread over two floors and spilling onto an outside terrace The House offers morethan just cocktails and stylish decadence: the upstairs Games Room tends to be a bitquieter with a pool table, board games, books to read and a cozy snug area – TheGames Room is available for private hire, can hold 70 and has its own bar (no hirecharge, but there is a minimum bar spend); the outside terrace feels like an intimateprivate garden which, with heaters controlled by the guests, is comfy to sit in prettymuch all year round; and all this is topped by friendly and efficient bar staff producingexcellent drinks.
However, it doesn’t stop there – recognizing that people need to eat The House offersa range of nibbles including both the more ‘traditional’ Pitta bread and Humus or spicednuts as well as delicious Thai snacks such as spring rolls and fishcakes, all made throughan arrangement with the neighboring Chiang Mai Kitchen.
What would I change? Well, not a lot. The atmosphere is vibrant with a buzz everynight of the week; the location off the High Street in the centre of town is perfect forafter work drinks, a before dinner aperitif, a meeting venue before heading out, or fora long evening of relaxation; and the cocktail list couldn’t be beaten!
If you’re looking for a friendly, buzzing place to be for an intimate liaison or meetingwith friends then The House should be top of your list.
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Having previously met The Bull’s owner, Jean-Marie Lauzier and his wife Clare onneutral turf, it wasn’t a surprise to discover that their allegedly ‘superb’ restaurantwasn’t quite what we were led to believe. It was infinitely better……Jean-Marie,you do yourself a disservice!
Ironically, on the Sunday evening that Tina and I took the children along to ‘I’d love tolive here’ Burford (as it is commonly referred to in our household – in fact, I think upuntil recently, I firmly believe the kids thought that was Burford’s real name!), theebullient Monsieur Lauzier was taking a well-earned break.
His glorious and immaculate restaurant was, however, in the safest of hands. Joe, Jean-Marie and Clare’s son, hosted us like a seasoned maître he clearly wasn’t – he was incharge, but with age aggravatingly on his side, this young man was not far from thefinished article.
Bright, engaging, knowledgeable, in fact everything you would like from your host, Joewas, as they say, ‘worth the ticket price alone’.
That was certainly true of the team at The Bull. Awareness is vital in any restaurant.Showing you give a hoot about your customers’ enjoyment, respecting their privacy andmaking sure you deliver. This was a well drilled team, making sure our experience wasone we would never forget, and that is half the battle.
The other half is the quality of the food. OK the kids weren’t too enamoured with thebeetroot and cream brioche, which in my opinion was delicious, but, thereafter, thedelivery, presentation and taste of everything put in front of us was quite simplyamazing. From the warm walnut and raisin bread, to the perfectly cooked scallops; fromTina’s delectable guinea fowl to Abi’s (yes you guessed it for those of you familiar withour reviews) enormous sirloin steak; and, finally, from Ed’s tender chicken breast to mymonkfish in the most heavenly cream sauce, we were all knocked out by theexceptional taste, dazzled by the creative presentation and mesmerized by theintoxicating aromas emanating from our plates.
“No room for dessert?” Challenged Joe. This was one chap who wasn’t going to take nofor an answer. For our starters and mains, I have given you an overview of the food weenjoyed, but get this for dessert, the real theatre at The Bull:
Rhubarb crumble soufflé with lemon meringue pie ice cream and sour poached rhubarbbatons
The Caramel Experience: caramel parfait, crème caramel, a caramel mousse, warmcaramel soufflé and a banana caramel ice cream
A trio of homemade sorbets each served with their own compote – inventivelypresented on a tray, a vibrant mix of bright colours and incredible tastes.
We didn’t have the caramel dessert, but I have since met someone who did, and whenyou go to this heavenly restaurant, you must try it. Or go for the soufflé or sorbets –in fact, if our experience is anything to go by, you just can’t go wrong at The Bull.
A special occasion it need not be, just make sure you go and experience food which istruly divine.
Thanks to Joe, Jean-Marie, Clare and their amazing team. Reviewed by Richard Rosser
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It was not a particularly inspiring Spring morning when Sue and I pulled into thespacious car park at The Bear and Ragged Staff in Cumnor, and when we met theowner Mark Greenwood he wasn’t expecting a busy lunchtime and wouldtherefore be able to join us for lunch. So much for ‘the best laid plans…….!!’
We hardly saw Mark, from the moment we arrived, parties of two, three, four andtwenty five came in and soon the restaurant was absolutely full!
Sue and I shared a bottle of sparkling Hildon Water and spent some time over the veryattractive menus, which provided for set meals and a la carte. Sue had the Mezze withPitta Bread, Manchego Cheese, Fig Jam and Hummous, whilst I had the Leek and PotatoSoup, as did Mark. To accompany our food we had a bottle of the Pinot Grigio, LaDelfino from Veneto in Italy which had soft floral flavours on the palette and arefreshingly smooth finish.
We had agonized long and hard over our main course and finally Sue chose the Porkand Wild Boar Faggots with Mashed Potato and Red Cabbage. I went for the 8 oz CharGrilled Venison Steak with Hand Cut Chips and a White Leaf Salad. I asked for the steakto come medium rare (as it did) and chose the Port and Redcurrant Sauce to go withit. Mark (when he had a second) had his favourite, the Slow Roasted Guinea FowlCasserole with Mashed Potatoes and Bacon and Tarragon dumplings.
We all enjoyed our meals immensely and Mark’s specialisation in game has certainlypaid off. Normally we usually pass on the dessert but Mark pointed out the Vanilla andPeach Crème Brulée with a raspberry and almond biscuit. This was an inspired choiceas it rounded off our meals perfectly.
Mark took over The Bear and Ragged Staff in December 2008 and renovated thebuilding throughout. It has a spacious dining area and can accommodate parties of upto 150 in one sitting.
To complement the excellent dining facilities, Mark is hoping to add a number of roomsin the Autumn and by the Spring will have up to nine bedrooms available. The buildingis Grade II Listed and every care has been taken and will be taken in the future extensionto retain the character and wonderful atmosphere that is so evident today.
The Bear and Ragged Staff makes the most of Special Days like Mothers Day, FathersDay and Valentines, so look on their website for what is coming up. Also look out forhis Unique Game Dinners, as one thing is certain, Mark Greenwood won’t disappoint!
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Oxford Thai Restaurant has graced Cowley Road with its presence for years, andnow it is being revitalised by new owner Nisa Khan. Cowley is home to many ofthe finest Asian eateries in Oxford, and Oxford Thai now represents the bestof Thai food.
Nisa is determined to make Oxford Thai glitter and attract passersby on the road, andhas begun redecorating the interior. The frontage will undergo a complete makeoversoon, too. She is striving to improve both the authenticity and quality of the foodserved, the presentation on the plate, and the overall atmosphere, but without takingaway the affordability of the meals.
My dining partner and I had visited the restaurant several months ago, and uponentering on a Thursday night could see the difference new ownership has made.Although we were not eating on a busy night, the tables were filled with happy-looking diners - both couples and groups of four or more. We were greeted warmlyand seated at a table overlooking the bustling nighttime street.
We chose the mixed starter for two people, a delicious and artfully-arranged mix ofgolden bags (crispy fried dumplings), goong tempura (prawns in crispy fried batter),chicken satay, mixed vegetable tempura, and fried vegetable spring rolls. The portionswere excellent - there was no need to fight over the last spring roll.
To follow, I chose prawn pad thai and Nathan went with the chicken thai red currywith coconut milk and pineapple. I asked for my pad thai to be a bit spicy, and waskindly presented with a selection of beautiful little bowls filled with chilli powder, saucesand oils allowing me to customise my dish at the table.
Each of us received heaping bowls of rice to accompany our mains, perhaps a bit toomuch rice but much better than too little! And I was glad to be given my own as I didwant to steal some of the red curry. The curry was fragrant, with a hint of spicinesscomplemented with the sweetness of fresh pineapple and real coconut. And I havenever had better pad thai in my life.
Although we were both quite full from our mains, we couldn't resist the offer of dessert,which came in the form of two sundae glasses; one was filled with chocolate ice creamand red berries, the other with vanilla ice cream over sweet sticky rice. I would neverhave thought to put ice cream with rice, but now that I've tried it I must go back formore!
I am excited to see the success that I am confident Nisa will have with Oxford Thai.She is certainly on the right track with her formula of eye-catching decor, authenticfood, and lovely presentation. I wish her the best of luck, and encourage anyone to stopby for lunch, dinner, or takeaway service - you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed by Kimberly Manning and Nathan Wiles
Oxford Thai Restaurant179 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UTTel: 01865 203763Web: www.oxfordthairestaurant.com
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Sue and I don’t often dine out in the middle of the week but Sam Nablsi, the
owner of Al Salam in Park End Street made certain that we were there this
particular Tuesday night to sample the delights of his Lebanese Cuisine
As an introduction to Lebanese food one must have the crudities to start. This means
a selection of lettuce, carrots, olives, green peppers, gherkins and cucumber. This set an
excellent precedent for our starters which after a bit of help from the very
knowledgeable and patient waiters were Hommos, a mixture of chick pea purée,
sesame oil and lemon juice, Fatouch, a combination of fresh green salad topped with
Lebanese bread, sumac and olive oil and finally Falafel, chick peas and broad beans
mixed with spices and deep fried serves with tahini sauce.
Whilst we were eating we were recommended a delightful rose wine ‘Coteaux de la
bekaa Nakad’ 2009 which was a Lebanese wine that Sam knew well.
For our main courses Sue chose the Farrouj Mashwi, which was baby chicken, grilled and
served with the chefs hot sauce and garlic. I went for the Mixed Grill, which was kafta,
chicken and lamb cubes garnished with onions and tomatoes. We both had rice and
Lebanese bread.
It really was a meal fit for Royalty as we told Sam over coffee afterwards, although we
did witness something rather special! Sue had tea (or to be more precise Mint Tea!)
which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Sam explained that he had tried to bring to this country the Lebanese food he
remembered as a child and his mother (who now lives in England) often comes into the
Restaurant to keep him on his toes!
Sam has done well, although he finds the restaurant business tougher now than it ever
was. I think all of us in business share his sentiments!
However what he does have is an excellent establishment which is well worth a visit.
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