In Oxford Magazine April 2013 by In Oxford

April We’ve all been busy in the In Oxford office this month, covering some great restaurants which you can see in the review section AND we welcome Helen to the team who wasted no time in getting stuck into a great curry at Jee Saheb. One of our longest serving customers adorns our front cover in City Sightseeing who celebrate a 10 year association with the magazine this year. If you have never seen Oxford from the top of one of these fabulous open top buses, make sure you do this month – it’s a wonderful, flexible experience which will open your eyes to a whole new Oxford! Back to the reviews, and there’s a wide range to choose from this month. Try The Manor, under new ownership, in Weston-on-the-Green, the venue for this year’s Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards, or why not visit The Beetle and Wedge or The Fleece in Witney which Zoe and Rob reviewed as part of their spotlight on Witney. We also review St Aldates Tavern and one of Oxfordshire’s best kept golfing secrets, Magnolia Park Golf & Country Club. Our French intern, Lucie Perrion, also tells all about her stay in Oxford. Have a great April Richard Rosser Editor, In Oxford Magazine

Contents Events

Education

Attractions

Oxford City Map

Theatre

Kids

Music

Health, Sport & Leisure

Cinema

Accommodation

Arts & Antiques

Restaurants, Cafés & Nightlife 50

Shopping

Services

Colin Rosser Chairman

Zoe Kemp Keith Simpson Lorna Dodson Customer Liaison Web Designer Office Manager

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Are you looking for the best tour guide in Oxfordshire? Have you ever wanted to learn about this city and its famous University? Well now’s your chance, with Oxford’s City Sightseeing tour bus! This is the perfect choice for tourists looking to explore this beautiful city, to Oxonians, wishing to learn about the City that they live in. You will find all you need to know on this bus tour with a little added humour to boot! The adventure started at Oxford railway station, where we collected our tickets and then we were directed to the relevant stop. We were about to embark on City Sightseeing’s open-top bus tour, and rain or shine, you’re always in for a treat, with amazing views and exquisite architecture; what more could a person want? There are two types of buses, one with a live guide and one that has a taped commentary with a wide variety of languages. Including 19 stops such as Christ Church, Sheldonian Theatre and Queen’s College, this bus tour is really the best way to see “The City of Dreaming Spires” from taking a sneak peek into the colleges with their immaculate lawns and century’s old charm, to learning the history of the oldest pubs. By the way, did you know Harry Potter was filmed in Oxford? And have you wondered why there is an Alice in Wonderland shop located in St Aldates? Now I know that the original sweet shop found there was Lewis Carroll’s inspiration for the old sheep shop in Alice Through the Looking-Glass, it would be a travesty for it to move! You will discover this during your journey. I have to admit it’s quite interesting to know how the colleges and faculties work and realize that a lot of authors, prime ministers and world famous individuals have studied at Oxford. You can hop on and off the bus all day and for this reason I recommend you to take the 48hrs valid ticket so the first day you can see and listen all about the most important venues and then you can visit them. But, with this ticket you are offered a wide variety of discounts in both shops and restaurants. So in my opinion this really is an ideal day out, from taking a trip around the museums, to eating in Oxford’s best restaurants, with a discount!!. So what are you waiting for? Written by Sofia Calderon City Sightseeing Tel:01865 790522 Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com

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24 Hours in Witney Our lovely Customer Liaison Manager Zoe Kemp takes an in depth trip around the historic town of Witney and learns that great things come in small packages. As soon as I arrived in Witney I noticed the beauty of the town. The Church Green provides a picturesque heart to this historic town. With the recent development of Marriotts Walk and wide array of shops, Witney has become the shopping hotspot of the Cotswolds. Being a keen shopper, I couldn’t wait to spend 24 hours in Witney to discover if the town could become a new favourite shopping destination of mine. The Fleece kindly provided us with an evening meal and a room for the night which enabled me to experience Witney for 24 hours, (please refer to page X for a review of the Fleece). After our evening meal we took a short stroll down to Marritiots Walk and to the cinema. We passed a number of pubs on High Street, many of which were busy for a Monday evening and created a great sense of community as locals were deep in conversation. Pulling back the curtains in the morning to a frost covered Church Green was a scene I would like to wake up to every morning if I could. We went down for breakfast and WOW, The Fleece sure knows how to put on a good breakfast. Opting for a bacon and sausage roll, the fresh produce reinforced the quality of the food available at The Fleece, even a breakfast bap is of the highest quality! I began my shopping adventure on the High Street. I soon discovered Langdale Court, Wesley Walk and Waterloo Walk,

forming a maze of shops hidden behind the main High Street. Many of the local businesses greeted me with a hello, something which the high street chain stores lack. Janette at Cotswold Kids provided me with a warm welcome and shared her knowledge of the town and the local businesses with me. I later ventured back to the top of the High Street to discover Corn Street, offering more businesses to be explored including W.R Harvey and Co Antiques and the Wychwood Brewery situated just off of Corn Street. This small town certainly has a lot to offer. Nestled amongst the wide array of shops are a range of cafes, bas and restaurants. Situated to the top of the High Street, Lynn and the team at the Church Green Café provided me with a much needed seat and a light bite to eat before I headed home. With something for everyone, unique business, high street shops, ample parking and a multiscreen cinema, Witney welcomes you to explore and enjoy all this historic town has to offer. With free parking throughout Witney you really can enjoy the town without the restriction of parking fees. With Witney’s abundance of unique shops, it is a breath of fresh air to find a high street that is not dominated by the high street chains. To answer my earlier question. Would Witney become a new favourite shopping destination of mine?...Definitely, as I have already returned.

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In the heart of Witney, The Fleece caters for your dining and accommodation needs, with first class food and homely, spacious rooms. Be sure to stop by at The Fleece and order their Chocolate Brownie – DDDDDelicious! The comfortable surroundings and relaxed atmosphere are perfect for a cosy night out. The evening menu and specials board provides a variety of dishes to cater for all tastes. Fresh bread was brought to the table and we were spoilt for choice, deciding what to choose. The menu was great and it was clear that a lot of thought had been put into the food. As meals were delivered to the surrounding tables, it all looked so good that we were questioning whether we had made the right choice. We chose the potato and watercress soup for our starters, followed by free range sausage with creamy mash and onion gravy, before finishing the meal with a warm chocolate brownie and ice cream - we were certainly well fed! Breakfast was equally impressive with a range of continental items, fresh juices and cooked dishes to choose from. The waitress also advised they had fresh croissants available on request and the chef was happy to adjust the menu to suit specific preferences. The Fleece’s Green Room is just for private dining, meetings and events. The Fleece provides the room free of charge to help the local community. Seating up to 30, many locals are using The Fleece as their chosen destination for all occasions, even the local book club make the Green Room the venue for their Monday evening gatherings. Please contact the Fleece for further details and to confirm availability. The accommodation at The Fleece was spacious and soft furnishings such as the cushions and blanket on the bed made the room feel like a home from home. With tea and coffee making facilities we settled in for the night with a warm drink and watched TV as we sank into the mass of cushions. The view from our room overlooked the Church Green – it really is a beautiful and peaceful retreat. The staff were always on hand to assist especially when my partner managed to lock our key in the room! Well done Rob! Nothing was too much trouble. The Fleece ticks all the boxes with the idyllic setting of Witney, good quality food and service with a smile. Be sure to pop in next time you are in Witney. The Fleece won’t disappoint. 11 Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AZ Tel: 01993 892270 Web: www.fleecewitney.co.uk

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Lucie Perrion visited us as an intern for six weeks in January from Ecole Atlantique in Nantes – here is a diary of her stay in Oxford I joined The In Oxford Group for six weeks from my business school in Nantes, France. This is the diary of my stay in Oxford. When I arrived at the train station I immediately fell in love with Oxford. One thing I noticed when I arrived ………there were lots of buses and bikes!!!! The In Oxford Group is located in Headington, next to Books Uni and the house I had arranged before coming to Oxford was just five minutes away by bike, which I borrowed from a colleague in the office – I felt like a real student in Oxford! Working for The In Oxford Group, I was able to visit some lovely places in Oxfordshire – Witney, Woodstock, Summertown, Jericho and more. I loved Blenheim – so beautiful with lovely shops. Blenheim Palace was ‘incroyable’. I also helped with B4’s first interview at the incredible new conference annexe of the Said Business School – a state of the art building recently opened by Prince Charles. I also visited TLA Fitness’s new studio in Sunningwell – a fabulous new centre for personal fitness, yoga and more. The studio is in a very quiet part of the countryside but not too far from Oxford City Centre. One of my favourite things about Oxford has been VOUCH – The In Oxford Group’s own voucher scheme. I had vouchers for The Red Lion, La Cucina, The Trout, 4500, Malikas and many more, but my favourite was 4500 – the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards Asian restaurant of the year – it was wonderful. During my stay my parents came to visit and stayed at The Oxford Hotel. They loved it – it had a spa and a gym and was only a short distance from the heart of the city. They also enjoyed Browns and The Red Lion. In the evenings I enjoyed Oxford’s night life, visiting the O2 Academy twice – a very different experience for me, with a huge number of students in one place. I danced to some great English songs – and the English can certainly dance! I also spent one weekend in London – I was delighted that I could get there and back on the Oxford Tube for just £15! I liked London…..but I loved Oxford and was so glad I chose to stay in Oxford for my internship. Oxford was the perfect town for my first experience abroad. I hope I will come back soon.

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#heretodaygonetomorrow Friday 26th April: Students and choreographer David Hudson explore the parallels between the architecture of buildings and the complex structures or relationships. With emphasis on ‘enjoyment’ for both performers and audience alike #heretodaygonetomorrow is a humorous, touching, abstract, narrative, dynamic evening’s work that will be as enjoyable to watch as it was to make. Tickets: £7, £5 concessions (Dancin' Oxford 2013 Festival Pass holders £1 off) Time: 7.30pm

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Coope, Boyes & Simpson Wednesday 10th April: Join this critically acclaimed a cappella trio for an evening of English roots music, described as “quite simply the best purveyors of a cappella song on these Islands". They combine unique reworkings of traditional material and well‐crafted, original songs with beautifully memorable tunes, soaring harmonies and words that strike a chord. Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00 Times: 8pm.

So Comedy Live Thursday 11th April: A chance to see some of the nation’s best up and coming comedians at our regular comedy nights, from the producers of BBC1’s The Graham Norton Show. So Comedy at The North Wall is hosted by our resident MC Matt Richardson. This month’s line-up features stand–up comedy from Tom Wrigglesworth and Eric Lampaert. Tickets: £13.00 Concession £11.00 Time: 8pm.

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Caroline Horton's Mess Saturday 20th April: Josephine is putting on a play - Boris and Sistahl help. It's about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and extremely tiny ones). Today they will tackle a particularly thin elephant in the room. Obsession, addiction and not wanting to get out of bed. This is a play with songs. It comes to us from Caroline Horton, the creator of 'You’re Not Like Other Girls Chrissy’ which was such a success here at Cornerstone. Time: 8pm Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Age: 13+

Sarfraz Manzoor Saturday 27th April: In his brand new one man show Sarfraz Manzoor tackles race, religion and rock ‘n’ roll. Manzoor believes Bruce Springsteen's songs contain the secrets of life, love and happiness. The journalist and broadcaster- best known for his work in The Guardian, BBC2’s Review Show and Radio 4 - takes us on a humorous journey through his life and shows how the Boss’ words saved him, then helped him get out of Luton and find the woman of his dreams. Time: 8pm Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Age: 16+

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ROPE by Patrick Hamilton Thursday 25th - Saturday 27th April: Inspired by a notorious criminal case, Patrick Hamilton's thriller, Rope, exposes the psychological motives behind and the emotional fallout from an attempt to stage the perfect murder. Inspired by a contemporary murder case in Chicago, Rope achieved immediate critical acclaim in the West End and was immortalized by Alfred Hitchcock in his renowned film adaptation. Tickets: £12 from www.ticketsoxford.com or 01865 305305 or Oxford Playhouse Box Office Time: 7.30pm

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Valery Gergiev and Oxford Philomusica Monday 1st April: Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, ‘Scottish’, Valery Gergiev conductor. Valery Gergiev is one of the greatest conductors alive today. Acclaimed by The Guardian for his ‘truly inspirational music making’, the legendary maestro has conducted all of the world’s major orchestras. This evening he will focus his exceptional creative force on the Philomusica, directing them in Strauss’ tragic Metamorphosen – a poignant lament borne from the composer’s despair at the destruction of German music – and Mendelssohn’s evocative impression of Scotland. Sponsored by Margarita Louis-Dreyfus Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Time: 8pm Tickets: £50 £35 £25 £15

Maxim Vengerov and Oxford Philomusica Wednesday 10th April: Britten Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 15. Maxim Vengerov violin. Marios Papadopoulos conductor. Hot on the heels of Maestro Gergiev’s visit comes another supreme Russian artist: the virtuoso violinist Maxim Vengerov. Vengerov recently reclaimed his position as one of the world’s leading soloists following a four year absence caused by injury, when he focussed on his conducting career. Here, though, he will be showcasing his remarkable skill as a player when he joins the Orchestra for a stunning double bill which will turn the spotlight on two often-overlooked violin concerti: Britten’s abstract prelude to WW2, and Dvorak’s beguiling and brilliantly romantic work. Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Time: 8pm Tickets £50 £35 £25 £15

Clowning Around FUNomusica Family Concert Sunday 21st April: Alasdair Malloy presenter Roll up, roll up and join Alasdair Malloy and his cavalcade of Philomusica clowns for an afternoon of circus-inspired shenanigans. Come dressed in your best circus gear – we hope to see lots of red noses! Pre-concert craft activities at 2pm, Concert most suitable for ages 4-8, Concert ends 4pm. Tickets adults £8 children £2 Time: 3pm, Venue: Oxford Town Hall

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Cushion Concerts Double Bass Sunday 14th April: Our regular Cushion Concerts on Sundays introduce children and their families to how different instruments make music. These informal concerts last 45 minutes and are led by Rozzy, with Mr Cello. Bring your own cushions! Secure your places by booking in advance. Tickets: £5, babies under 1 year, FREE Concert Times: 9.30am & 10.30am for under 5s 11.30am for over 5s

JdP - Piatti String Quartet Friday 26th April: MOZART Quartet no.22 in B flat K 589. SCHUMANN Quartet Op.41 no.3. DVO ÁK Quartet Op.106. The Piatti Quartet is emerging as one of the UK’s leading young string quartets. Winners of the St Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Music Competition in 2010, Park Lane Group Young Artists in 2009/10, and finalists at Oxford Faculty of Music Quartet Competition in 2011, theirs is a concert not to be missed. “Undoubtedly one of the finest quartet performances heard for some time”. Philip R Buttall (South West Shows), 2011. Times: 8pm Tickets: £20 gallery/ £15 stalls/ £5 students

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Corona Strings 'BEST OF BRITAIN' Saturday 6th April: Janet Lincé conductor. Jeremy Samson guest leader Erica Eloff soprano. Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Benjamin Britten Les Illuminations, Michael Tippett Concerto for Double String Orchestra, Benjamin Britten Simple Symphony. This is the perfect opportunity to come and hear Oxfordshire’s exciting new professional orchestra, Corona Strings, in a programme of works by three of the finest British composers. To mark Britten’s centenary the concert features both the well-known ‘Simple Symphony’ and his exquisitely beautiful song cycle ‘Les illuminations’ with acclaimed soprano Erica Eloff as soloist. The programme also includes The ‘Concerto for Double String Orchestra’ by Tippett, a composer with whom Britten had great affinity, and the concert opens with the famous ‘Fantasia’ by Vaughan Williams, whom Tippett encountered whilst at the Royal College of Music. Tickets: £15 (Students £5 | Over 60s £12) Box Office 01865 244806, online www.musicatoxford.com Venue: St John the Evangelist, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH

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Research Colloquium: Simon Mills Tuesday 23rd April: Revealing the unspoken rules of play: principles of rhythmic improvisation in Korean shaman ritual music Free admission - open to all Time: 5.15pm Venue: Denis Arnold Hall, Faculty of Music

Conducting Masterclass Saturday 27th April: John Traill, professional conductor and Director of Music at St Anne's College, Oxford, will lead a conducting workshop on the Ravel orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, with the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra. Free admission - open to all Time: 9.30am-12.15pm Venue: Centre for Music, Bayards Hill School

Trevor Wishart Electroacoustic Workshop Tuesday 30th April: Prominent electroacoustic composer, Trevor Wishart, will coach students on their new electroacoustic works. Free admission - open to all Time: 1.30-4.30pm Venue: Denis Arnold Hall, Faculty of Music

Research Colloquium: George Benjamin, Composer Tuesday 30th April: In conversation: Written on Skin Free admission - open to all Time: 5.15pm Venue: Denis Arnold Hall, Faculty of Music

Oxford Coffee Concerts One of the top ten things to do in the UK (Observer) Nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2012. Every Sunday Morning at 11:15am. In the Wonderful Holywell Music Room ( Oldest Concert Hall in Europe) Coffee Served before and after the concert at the Kings Arms and Vaults Cafe.

April 7: Guy Johnson (cello) Tom Poster (piano) Bach - Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1027. Beethoven - Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5 No. 1. Bridge - Spring Song; Melodie; Scherzo. April 14: Viv Mclean (piano) Bach/Busoni- Chorale Prelude "Ich Ruf zu dir, herr Jesu Christ" Beethoven- Sonata in C Minor Op. 13 "Pathetique". Chopin- Prelude in C Sharp Minor Op. 45. -Two Nocturnes Op. 55 in F Minor & E Flat Major. -Ballade No. 3 in A Flat Op. 47. Gershwin- Rhapsody in Blue. April 21: Adderbury Ensemble, Mozart String Quintet. April 28: James Baillieu (piano), Philip Higham (cello), Bartosz Woroch (violin), Poulenc Violin Sonata, Poulenc Cello Sonata, Hahn Piano Quartet. April 28: Adderbury Ensemble, Vaughan Williams String Quintet, Mozart String Quintet (dlp) VW Quintet. £11 adults, £10 full time students, senior citizens and under 16s Free admission to children ages 5 -10 accompanied by an adult (under 5s not permitted entry) Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse Tel: 01865 305305 Web: www.coffeeconcerts.com

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Cinema April Film Releases Select highlights of films on in Oxford and Oxfordshire over this month. Please see inoxford.com for more details and trailers. Scan QR Codes on this page to view trailers now! Tweet us what you think of this months releases @inoxford

Oblivion Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack's mission is nearly complete. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

Evil Dead In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twentysomething friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

Iron Man 3 Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds (Mandarin). When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices

Spring Breakers "Spring Breakers" tells the story of four sexy college girls as they plan to fund their spring break getaway by burglarizing a fast food shack. But that's only the beginning... At a motel room rager, fun reaches its legal limit and the girls are arrested and taken to jail. Hungover and clad only in bikinis, the girls appear before a judge but are bailed out unexpectedly by Alien, an infamous local thug who takes them under his wing and leads them on the wildest Spring Break trip in history. Rough on the outside but with a soft spot inside, Alien wins over the hearts of the young Spring Breakers, and leads them on a Spring Break they never could have imagined.

Olympus Has Fallen When the White House is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President, and avert an even bigger disaster.

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Didcot Film Club: Argo (2012) Wednesday 27th March: A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Director: Ben Affleck. Tickets are £5 each You must show a membership card to collect tickets. Membership is £5 and can be bought from Cornerstone or Didcot Civic Hall. Membership entitles you to buy two tickets for each show, Tickets are £5 each. Seats are unallocated.

Didcot Film Club: Rebel without a cause (1953) Wednesday 22nd May: A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Tickets are £5 each. You must show a membership card to collect tickets. Membership is £5 and can be bought from Cornerstone or Didcot Civic Hall. Membership entitles you to buy two tickets for each show, Tickets are £5 each. Time: 8pm

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University of Oxford Shop 106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com.

Watercolour, Acrylic, Photography and Prints of views around the City. Artists displayed include Valerie Petts, Ken Messer, David Langford, John Bastin and many more. On sale year round, commissions accepted.

Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture Tel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.uk. 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. Price determined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more about viewing Rachel’s work.

Christ Church Picture Gallery Prophecies, Histories, Legends and Law in drawings by Old Masters 20th February - 9th June In view of the important Barocci exhibition at the National Gallery in London this spring, Christ Church Picture Gallery shows five magnificent studies by the artist, on display until the end of May 2013

Opening Times October - May: Monday, Wednesday - Saturday: 10.30am - 1pm & 2 - 4.30pm Sunday: 2 - 4.30pm, Tuesday: Closed. Christ Church, Oxford. Entrance Via Oriel Square. Admission: £3/£2 Tel: 01865 276172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery

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OXFORD’S ANTIQUES & CRAFT CENTRE Choose from a wide range of Antiques, Jewellery, Collectables & Books plus original works by local Craftspeople and Artists. Antiques on High, 85 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG. Tel:01865-251075. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm.

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Este MacLeod April 2013 www.wisegal.com 40/41 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL. Tel: 01865 515123.

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Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned, providing fine British dining. Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm. The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway. The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled beer and ten different wines by the glass.

Open Mon-Sun noon- 2.30pm, 7pm-10pm

Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, OX13 5BH stay@fallowfields.com www.fallowfields.com Tel: 01865 820416

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Sanders of Oxford Rare Prints & Maps

Sanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices. OXFORD BOOK FAIR We will be exhibiting a selection of rare and unusual Oxford prints and maps at this year’s Oxford Book Fair. 20th & 21st of April. Oxford Brookes University, Main Hall, Gipsy Lane. For further information visit www.oxfordbookfair.org 104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Open: Mon to Sat 10am-6pm. Admission: FREE. R

Kieran Stiles Art Studios Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com. E-mail: kieran@artcoursesoxford.com. A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Mid-week and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.

Modern Art Oxford

30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP Tel: 01865 722 733 Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk

Hans Josephsohn exhibition talk Thursday 4th April: Cecilia Treves, co-curator of the Bronze exhibition at the Royal Academy, 2012, discusses Josephsohn's work in the context of wider sculptural practice. £3, booking essential Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Modern Artists Gallery High St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX Tel: 0118 984 5893 Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com Contemporary Gallery with an eclectic collection of Paintings & Sculpture by Professional and Emerging talent. Own Art ‘interest free’ purchase scheme available. Children encouraged. Image: Ashley Hanson City of Glass 6 oil on canvas 150cm x 20cms

The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7NN Booking: 01865 319450 Web: www.thenorthwall.org

Annie Newnham: Life & Lino Until Saturday 20th April: Annie Newnham sees the human body as every artist’s starting point – her own with oils, where she is well known. Catch it unawares, off guard. The awkward angle as much as the careful pose. These became mantras among her students after 20 years of adult teaching in Oxfordshire. A number of her life drawings, along with other sketches plus some lino prints, will be available to buy. Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Sat 12pm - 4pm

Gallery at the Old Fire Station 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263980 Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk

“You can’t fall off the floor” Saturday 6th April to Friday 26th April: New Work by Kleiner Shames and Patch Plumer. The Project Room presents new work by Bristol based collective “Check your bad self.” a collaboration between graffiti artists Kleiner Shames and Patch Plummer. Since 2006 the artists have painted hundreds of walls and worked on a number of gallery projects and exhibitions including commissions for spray painting cars, interiors of artist spaces in Oxford and edible graffiti. Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Shopping University of Oxford Shop

106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com. The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers a fantastic 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 to the work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.

Rowell of Oxford Ltd.

12 Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DQ. Tel: 01865 242187. E-mail: info@rowellofoxford.co.uk. Web: www.rowellofoxford.co.uk Since 1797. The county’s leading pearl specialist. We also have an extensive collection of antique and modern silverware and beautiful diamond and mixed gem set jewellery.

Shop at the Old Fire Station Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263980 Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Drawing in creative talent from across the UK, with a particular focus on the ‘home grown’ artists of Oxfordshire and the South East, the shop sells original prints and illustrations, jewellery, accessories, cards, zines and more…all lovingly designed and crafted by a selection of outstanding designer makers and artis. Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

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Our Brewery Store is open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday Come and browse the Hobgoblin’s selection of gifts and merchandise with exclusive in-store offers and promotions on bottled and cask beers. Brewery tours operate every Saturday and Sunday offering a two hour experience for those interested in seeing mischief in the making.

Come and see us if you dare but be warned… most things bite! Book online at www.wychwood.co.uk or call 01993 890 800* (*pre booking essential)Wychwood Brewery, Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxon OX28 4DP.

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Education Language Schools EF International Language Centre Oxford, Pullens Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DT Tel: +44 (0)1865 759660 Web: www.ef.co.uk The EF International Language Centre in Oxford offers students from around the world a newly refurbished, purpose-built learning environ ment. With facilities including a library, a cafeteria, a student lounge, a fit ness suite and a quiet study room, this is the perfect place to study English. In addition, we offer expert exam preparation, including TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL as well as a range of other courses to suit all students’ needs.

The Lake School of English Oxford

14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312 Email: carmel@englishinoxford.com Web: www.englishinoxford.com In the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional, dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learning with intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortable accommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is British Council accredited, a Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.

Independent Schools Bloxham School

Bloxham School, Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4PE Tel 01295 720222 Web: www.bloxhamschool.com The school offers a supportive, caring and friendly environment that allows those with talent in any area of the school’s life to contribute and to succeed. The school, which is predominately boarding, is fully co-educational. Weekly boarding for the school’s Lower School (11 and 12 year olds) enjoys fantastic and homely facilities. Day pupils are thoroughly integrated within the school and a bus service from many local towns and villages operates for all pupils of the School. Bloxham attaches great importance to the academic quality of its education. It offers a wide range of GCSE and A / AS Level courses. 98% of pupils go to University, including Oxford and Cambridge.

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Oxford City Centre Map Accommodation 1 Burlington House 2 Ethos Hotel 3 YHA 4 River Hotel 5 Randolph Hotel 6 Malmaison Hotel

Attractions 1 Christ Church Picture Gallery 2 Oxford Castle 3 Christ Church College 4 The Ashmolean Museum 5 Carfax Tower 6 Uni Church of St. Mary the Virgin

Blackwells 2 Restaurants 1 Mission Burito 2 Mission Burito 3 Shanghai 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 Quod 5 The Perch 6 Wagamama

7 The Red Lion 8 Al-Andalus 9 Pierre Victoire 10 Malmaison 11 The Living Room 12 Cherwell Boathouse

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County Map Around Oxfordshire 1 Didcot Railway Centre 4 Cotswold Wildlife Park 2 Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection 5 Millets Farm Centre 3 Blenheim Palace 6 Kingston Bagpuize House

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Millets Farm Centre

Kingston 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.

Spring Bunanza Friday 29th March - Sunday 14th April: Join us this half term for our fun filled Spring Bunanza quizzes and craft activities - eggcellent entertainment for the whole family! Time: 11am - 4pm Addmission: £3.95 per child Pre-booking not required

John Lawson Circus Tuesday 28th - Sunday 2nd June: The award winning John Lawson's Circus voted the 'Best Small Circus', makes it's first ever visit to Millets Farm Centre. Tickets: £5.99 per person. Daily performances at 10.30, 12.30, 2.30 and 4.30pm Visit our website to book tickets in advance.

Cornerstone Arts 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE Tel: 01235 515 144 Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org.

The Amazing Bubble Man Sunday 7th April: The Amazing Bubble Man really is amazing. Blowing, bending and balancing bubbles, involving eager audience members, delighting the children and with wry asides for adults. The Bubble Man will wow us all. Both shows sold out last time so book early. Time: 11am and 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages: 3+

Robin Hood And His Very Merry Men Sunday 28th April: From the company that brought us ‘The Owl and The Pussycat’ comes an exhilarating version of the story of Robin, Marian and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Buckets of mud, a host of colourful forest characters and live music. This company make beautiful theatre and really know what tickles children. Time: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages: 4+

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford Tel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600. Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford. Email: oxford@stagecoach.co.uk. Stagecoach Abingdon provides kids ages 4 to 18, quality training in singing, dancing and acting. Whilst having fun children are also developing as individuals. Classes held on Saturdays (And Fridays from September) term time with special workshops during the holidays.

Create Holiday Club at Oxford Montessori Schools Tel: 01865 358210 Web: www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk/create Email: create@oxfordmontessori.co.uk For children aged 3 to 16. Create Club is different from traditional activity holiday camps. Active, great fun and full of adventure and the emphasis is on creative activities - arts, crafts, drama, dance, singing, music, sports and bush-craft and getting kids into the countryside. It’s educative too with special ‘history alive’ days during most holidays. Also Create staff are trained and qualified teachers. It’s a good mix and gives things a professionalism appreciated by many parents. Joining us for Create is also a great way to learn more about our Montessori schools, the nursery, primary and even senior school environments on offer.

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Sport & Leisure Fixtures Oxford United Football Club The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk. Mon 1st April

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Health & Beauty Monica Franke Osteopathy & Pilates

Tel: 07970 119721. E-mail: mfranke.osteo@googlemail.com. Web: www.monicafranke.com. Established in Oxford for nearly ten years, Monica Franke offers expertise in general osteopathy, sports osteopathy and Pilates, emphasising high standards of communication, diagnosis and treatment. She is recently joined by two associates, Ben Ousey and Angela Power who also offer particular areas of expertise, including sports injuries, cranial osteopathy and mom’s and babies. Franke Osteopathy practitioners enjoy helping people to understand the origin of their aches and strains, and helping them to more pain-free function and improved performance. Visit our website or blog (frankeosteopathy.tumblr.com) to find out more.

Clinic95 – Dental Practice 95 West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JY Tel: 01865 241662 Web: www.clinic95.com Our experienced dental professionals pride themselves on their gentle approach to dental care. Our aim is to improve your dental wellbeing in friendly, relaxed surroundings with a thorough and unhurried service that is second to none. We offer all the private treatments you would expect, including comprehensive health checks, white fillings and preventive hygiene therapy, as well as an extensive range of cosmetic treatments, such as tooth whitening, implants, porcelain crowns & veneers and orthodontics for a great smile makeover. Nervous patients are particularly welcome at Clinic95 and our reassuring sedation techniques help aid relaxation.

Diamond House - Dental Practice 199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521. Web: www.diamondhouse.co.uk. It is our aim to provide the highest quality of Dental Care in a relaxed and friendly environment, with the most up to date methods and equipment available. The safety and comfort of our patients is always our primary concern.

TAO Beauty Salon 1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT. Tel: 01865 249347. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.uk Established in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments including Dermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Microdermabrasion, Non Surgical face lifts, and much more. Open: Monday to Saturday.

YogaVenue 2 Avenue Lane, Oxford, OX4 1YF Tel: 01865 245 754 Web: www.yogavenue.co.uk We are Oxford’s only purpose built yoga studio offering classes in Hot Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, situated at the beginning of Cowley Road. YogaVenue was created to provide a dedicated space for students to study and enjoy their Yoga practice. All our classes aim to enhance conscious living and greater fulfilment in life through the practice of Yoga. Qualified and experienced teachers and welcoming staff will support students during their classes and time at YogaVenue.

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Opening Hours Mon-Wed 10am - 5.30pm, Thurs & Fri 10am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 5pm 66 St Clements Oxford Tel: 01865 249 740

Bare UK Boars Hill, Oxford, with private parking. Tel: 07773 764817. Web: www.bareuk.co.uk Have you got unwanted hair, leaving you feeling distressed? Well you don’t need to panic any longer, here at Bare UK we specialise in the revolutionary hair reduction method ‘Intense Pulse Light’, a form of laser treatment, designed to remove unwanted hair, so you can now say goodbye to waxing, and hello to smooth skin. After a few treatments with our high grade IPL system you will begin to notice a difference. So visit us at Bare UK today and get rid of those unwanted hairs. Visit www.bareuk.co.uk for further information, or to find out about other treatments.

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Macdonald Randolph Hotel Beaumont 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 the heart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest level of comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment. The location makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel an ideal base for exploring the historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.

The Manor Hotel

The Manor at Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QL Tel: 1869 350621 www.themanorweston.com The Manor at Weston-on-the-Green nestles in the heart of the Cotswolds. Proud of its 900-year-old history, the Manor is today a country house hotel, opening its doors to guests who seek a truly relaxed escape, with fine food, fine wine and beautiful, fascinating surroundings.We invite you to treat our hotel as your home: we do not stand on ceremony here. Explore our house and gardens, take a dip in the pool or a walk in the grounds. Our doors are open and we invite you in. Welcome to the Manor at Westonon-the-Green.

Conifers Guest House 116 The Slade, Headington Oxford OX3 7DX Tel: 01865 763055 Web: www.conifersguesthouse.co.uk A 4 star Guest Accomodation located in Headington area of Oxford, Conifers offers en-suite bedrooms with free Wi- Fi internet access, flat screen multichannel TV’s and free parking.

River hotel

Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475 Guests: 249756 Fax: 724306 Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: reception@riverhotel.co.uk • Excellent City location by River Thames, originally an 1870’s Master-builder’s home, College owned property, On ‘Thames walk’ at Osney bridge. Lawn to riverbank. Residents bar. • 20 bedrooms with own bathroom, direct dial telephone, hot beverage tray, T.V. clock radio, hairdryer, free WiFi on site. • Car park/CCTV on site - free for residents. Sat Nav via Mill st. OX2 0AJ. 1 mile to A34 ring road west at Seacourt on A420. • 24-hour access for registered residents. Close-down by midnight. Airport arrival late check-in request only if pre-arranged. Daytime left luggage/car parking service available after 11am check-out. • VisitBritain ** Metro Hotel grading, breakfast service only. “Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly”

YHA 2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275. Web: www.yha.org.uk. The best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located with en-suite rooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxford redefines what you can expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internet access, luggage store and private rooms all 5 minutes walk from the city centre.

The Beetle and Wedge Ferry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF Tel: 01491 651381 Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk Set on the banks of the River Thames immortalised in 'The Wind in the Willows' and Jerome K Jerome's chronicled escapades of his friends' visits in 'Three Men in a Boat', the Boathouse Restaurant emphasis is on quality of food, wines and service. The older part of our beautiful old beamed Boathouse offers our famous open charcoal grill where delicacies are created before your very eyes. Join us and enjoy the tranquillity and peace of a beautiful riverside setting for relaxed dining.

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The Feathers Hotel Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX Tel: 01993 812 291 Web: www.feathers.co.uk

The Feathers Hotel is an inviting country retreat that combines historic charm with a fun personality. Named Oxfordshire’s Restaurant of the Year 2012, it currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of gin (167 varieties). “The Gin Experience” menu is £75 per person for seven courses.

Burlington House Hotel

374 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PP Tel: 01865 513 513 Web: www.burlington-hotel-oxford.co.uk Nestling in leafy Oxford, a short bus ride away from the bustling City Centre, Burlington House offers high quality and peaceful luxury bed & breakfast accommodation to Oxford’s many visitors. Burlington Guest House has been consistently awarded the highest accommodation rating and is now Five Stars Highly Commended under the new AA scheme. Burlington House has been recommended by both the Which? Guide to Good Hotels and its sister publication, the Which? Guide to Good Bed & Breakfasts.

Royal Oxford Hotel Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR. Tel: 01865 248432 Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk

The Royal Oxford Hotel is a Non Smoking Property located 2 minutes walk to the bus and train stations and offers: * Air conditioned bedrooms * Free wireless network throughout the hotel * Spacious and well appointed accommodation * Complementary water and selection of fresh fruit in all bedrooms * Tourist Information Within easy reach of the train station and the centre of Oxford.

Hawkwell House

Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ Tel: 01865 749988 Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk If you are looking for a hotel near Oxford or a wedding venue in Oxfordshire, there are few better-placed than Hawkwell House Hotel, which offers comfortable rooms in Iffley Village. The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has something for everyone, including beautiful English villages, a wealth of National Trust stately homes and gardens, and for children, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens.

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Restaurants 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 both classic and contemporary dishes of Shanghai and the surrounding areas - Shaoxing and Yangchow, but also includes some of the most popular dishes from Sichuan, Peking and Canton. Shanghai 30’s is the perfect place for a romantic meal or a private function.

Rice Box

Asian

178 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE. Tel: 01865 202138. Web: www.riceboxrestaurant.co.uk. Located perfectly in amongst the hustle and bustle of Cowley Road, Rice Box is the place to go to if you want quick service, delicious food and a welcoming smile. Rice Box has a wide selection of dishes, including Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese and Thai.

Asian

4500 Miles From Delhi

40-41 Parkend Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD. Tel: 01865 244 922 Web: www.4500miles.co.uk Not just another 'up market' Indian restaurant, quite literally 4500 Miles from Delhi, the restaurant offers diners an ingenious fusion of Asian herbs, spices, fresh meat and vegetables. Styled to suit the taste of the municipal connoisseurs, 4500 Miles from Delhi is the ideal spot from which to commence or complete the perfect evening. We have created a place that is relaxing and comfortable.

The Temple Lounge

Asian

21 Temple Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire , OX4 1JS Tel: 01865 246 660 Web: www.templeloungerestaurant.co.uk Our experienced chefs offer you a taste of the Middle East with Lebanese and Indian food prepared freshly on a daily basis. Whether you want food on the go from our café, or a meal in our comfortable restaurant, Temple Lounge is the unique venue for that special occasion. Unwind with friends in opulent surroundings while enjoying one of our hookah pipes in our dedicated sheesha garden.

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Majliss is run by veteran restauranteurs from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The decor is stunning and contemporary, and the food delicious. Lively and great for groups, but perfect for romantic nights out as well. Take advantage of our takeaway service, too.

110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE Tel: 01865 726728 Web: www.majliss.co.uk

Annora Restaurant

63 Church Way, Iffley Village, OX4 4EY Tel: 01865 775974 Web: www.treehotel.co.uk The Award-winning Annora Restaurant is a charming pub restaurant with specialist European and Indian head chefs, championing wonderful food from around the world using the freshest ingredients, with excellent service and a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Malikas

Asian

218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ. Tel: 01865 723 029 Web: www.malikasrestaurant.co.uk In the middle of the buzzing area of Cowley Road, you will find Malikas, which guarantees a superior Indian cuisine experience! Modern decor, which seats 70, but still the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing.

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Cockadoo

Nuneham 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 standard throughout your experience at Cockadoo. Far Eastern cuisine at its finest, why not visit soon?

Rigoletto - Ristorante Italiano

Asian

Bicester Road, Middleton Stoney, OX25 4TD. Tel: 01869 343216 Web: www.rigolettorestaurant Situated on the Bicester Road close to Middleton Stoney, the restaurant is set in idyllic surroundings with ample car parking. Serving a varied menu of Italian dishes and an excellent selection of wines, Rigoletto is recognised as one of the areas fine restaurants.

Italian

Loch Fyne Bar and Grill 55 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE Tel: 01865 292510 Web: www.lochfyne.com Loch Fyne started with one inspirational idea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to grow oysters in the clear, fertile waters of Loch Fyne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and has developed into a cluster of businesses whose success is built on an honest approach to superb quality food.

The Bear & Ragged Staff

Seafood

28 Appleton Road, Cumnor OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329. Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.com The Inn boasts a beautiful restaurant and 16th century bar restored to its stunning original glory. The dining menu features traditional English country cooking with a smattering of international dishes. The quintessential British love of game seems to be under-represented in Oxford, so The Bear is putting that right.

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Restaurants Al-Andalus

10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 516688. Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk. Situated on vibrant, centrally located Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus is a stylish and bustling Spanish tapas bar. Independently - owned, it serves delicious, freshlyprepared and authentic Spanish tapas dishes. In addition to the high quality of its cuisine and friendly service, Al-Andalus offers a lively and informal atmosphere, Spanish further enhanced on Friday and Saturday evenings by live and exhilarating Sevillanas dance shows. Open: Mon to Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, Fri-Sun 12pm till late.

Pierre Victoire

9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616. Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk. Enjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environment at reasonable prices, the way 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 an evening 3 course French Prix Fixe for £19.90! We love parties whether its Christenings,Birthdays,Graduations or even Retirements,offer an incredible £18.50 menu, and can cater for groups up to 60 ...! Rustic and friendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!

Quod Brasserie & Bar

92-94 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 Old Bank Hotel. Formerly a banking hall, it was transformed by Jeremy Mogford to become Oxford’s largest and most successful restaurant. There is a huge outdoor terrace, and parking is not a problem. Open all day for breakfast, the famously good value two course set lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, this stylish, busy, bustling brasserie serves simply designed, unpretentious, robust food.

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LA Cucina 39-40 St. Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB Tel: 01865 793811 Web: www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk The open kitchen allows customers to see chefs at work, tossing pizza and preparing daily specials from 11am - 10.30pm. The menu changes seasonally and caters for all - families and those looking for an authentic italian dining experience in relaxed surroundings. Open front in Summer months.

Italian

The Chequers at Burcot Abingdon Road, Burcot, Oxon. OX14 3DP. Tel: 01865-407771 Web: www.thechequers-burcot.co.uk A roaring fire and friendly staff welcome you to The Chequers and along with the opulent dĂŠcor it is a perfect blend of contemporary and classic styles with a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The 400 year old Chequers at Burcot standing just off the A415 about 5 miles south of Oxford has come a long way since multi-awardwinning chef Steven Sanderson first took the reins in 2006.

Traditional

The Beetle and Wedge Ferry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF Tel: 01491 651381 Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk The Restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and a magical combination of fabulous food, an idyllic location and great service - our mission is to ensure your time with us is as enjoyable as possible. Families are important to us at The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse and children are always welcome, we can adapt our menus to suit most tastes and provide highchairs where necessary. If you have any special requirements please contact us.

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Traditional

Macdonald Randolph Hotel

English Cuisine

Beaumont 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 AA rosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in an unrivalled setting with fabulous views of the city. If a more relaxed atmosphere is desired for a quiet drink then 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..

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Fallowfields Hotel & Restaurant Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH Tel: 01865 820 416 Web: www.fallowfields.com The restaurant at Fallowfields is renowned for serving excellent food prepared using only the finest fresh produce. Seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown in the hotel’s kitchen gardens and orchards and whenever possible meat and poultry is sourced from our own farm. The restaurant faces south to overlook the hotel’s croquet lawn and offers the perfect ambience.

Cherwell Boathouse

Contemporary

Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST Tel: 01865 552746 Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk Beautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list (2010 Fine Wine list of the Year) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week Marquee and terrace available for private hire. Week day lunch menu available 2 courses from £13.50. Al fresco dining available.

Browns

Contemporary

5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA Tel: 01865 511995 Web: www.browns-restaurants Browns in Oxford was the second of this famous group of restaurants to open in 1976. Standing proudly, and rightfully so, being one of the finest restaurants Oxfordshire has to offer, Browns cannot go unnoticed. Stylish branded awnings line the front of the restaurant while a tall stretch of windows beneath entices and invites walkers by to get a glimpse and taste of what Browns has to offer.

The Trout

Contemporary

The 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 Trout is the pub of dreams; from Lewis Carroll to CS Lewis you can understand why so many people love to sit outside on a summers day with a lovely glass of wine or a chilled beer and watch the fast moving waters.

Traditional

The Big Bang 42 Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford, OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 249 413 Web: www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.uk The Big Bang is the true gastronomic experience of Great Britain; classic favourites done with a bit of style. We source almost everything from within 20 miles of the city and in doing so, we allow you to taste the authentic flavours of Oxford, not a chain restaurant version of it. We also throw in the best of our art, of local live music, all served up in the prettiest corner of town, the Oxford Castle Quarter.

Gee’s Restaurant & Bar

61 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 in comfortable, contemporary surroundings. Gee's is a modern bistro offering diners value for money, satisfying seasonal food and a great choice of wines by the glass and carafe.

The Old Parsonage

Traditional

1 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 the very 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 scampi and chips with sauce gribiche, smoked haddock with buttered jersey royals and poached eggs and treacle tart. It is classic British fare prepared with skill and care using the finest ingredients.

The Red Lion

Traditional

The Red Lion 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN Tel: 01865 726 255 Web: www.redlionoxford.co.uk Our menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. It ranges from traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas and pastas with the chef’s daily specials showcasing the finest market fresh ingredients. There’s something for everyone and for all occasions too.

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Restaurants Old Swan & Minster Mill

School Hill, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 0RN Tel: 01993 774 441 Web: www.oldswanandminstermill.com The Old Swan captures the charm of bygone years, throw in a good measure of modern convenience, add to it the laid-back atmosphere of the gastro-pub inspired dining room and log-fired bar and you’ll feel like there’s no place like it. The setting couldn’t be more romantic if it tried.

Traditional

Modern Art Oxford Café Bar 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733 Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk/about-us/cafe-and-bar/ Modern Art Oxford’s new Café Bar has been designed to perk you up whatever the time of day. Our coffee is supplied and selected by the Monmouth Coffee Company and our wine list compiled by the Oxford Wine Company. We stock a range of local brews including our very own beer Plot 16, grown on our allotment in Rose Hill. Our changing seasonal menu and relaxing atmosphere make an ideal place to meet.

Café

Cafe Loco The Old Palace, 85/87 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA. Tel: 01865 200959. Web: www.goingloco.com.

Just two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights as stunning coffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials, Scones, Teacakes and Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been!!!!!!! Introducing NEW business lunch delivery service. For details info@goingloco.com.

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Crisis Skylight Cafe at The Old Fire Station 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263 972 The Oxford Skylight Café is open to the public daily from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. It serves freshly ground coffees, teas and cakes as well as a range of home cooked food prepared from fresh, local produce. There are daily specials (including a vegetarian option) a range of sandwiches, hot pannini's, baked potatoes, fresh salads and the famous fireman's breakfast served all day!

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Angels Little Clarendon Street, Oxford. OX1 2HS Tel: 01865 544244 Web: www.angelsbar.co.uk

Step into Angels and journey through cocktail history. Choose between the first vintage mixes or new trends perfected in the Angels laboratry, all carefully crafted by our expert bartenders.

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The House Blue Boar Street, Oxford OX1 4EE. Tel: 01865 724433. Web: www.housebar.co.uk. Email: private@housebar.co.uk

The House cocktail bar is Oxford’s secret place for those in the know. Nestled down Wheatsheaf Yard, just off High Street, it offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle in what can only be described as an interior which boasts style, sophistication and class. The Games Room is available.

Duke of Cambridge

Nightlife

5-6 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 558173. Web: www.dukebar.com. The Duke is Oxford’s oldest and most established cocktail bar and has been serving classic and contemporary cocktails for over twenty five years. At 33ft, The Duke boasts the longest bar in Oxford, and the mahogany focal point is certainly impressive.

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St Aldates Tavern

Perfectly located in the heart of Oxford City Centre, close to both the High Street and Oxford University's finest colleges, there is always an excuse to visit St Aldates Tavern. Open for both lunch and dinner, St Aldates Tavern serves traditional British dishes, as well as sharing platters and bar snacks, with classic Welsh rarebit and Yorkshire puddings on offer. All food at St Aldates is homemade from fresh ingredients daily on the premises. Highlights of the delicious menu include classic beer battered fish and chips, a hoisinglazed hot dog and succulent Moroccan lamb served with sweet potato mash. Many guests also enjoy the St Aldates’ cook it yourself pot noodle. The Tavern also boasts delightful desserts, including a chocolate brownie and red wine-poached pears. Aside from its dining offering, the Tavern has a superb selection of fine cask ales from local breweries, including Oxfordshire Ales and Hook Norton, as well as an excellent range of craft beers, exquisite wines and spirits for guests to enjoy. Opened in September 2012 after £140,000 investment, St Aldates Tavern has already established a reputation for being one of Oxford’s most atmospheric venues. St Aldates Tavern also caters for sports fans, often broadcasting live rugby, including the RBS Six Nations and the University Varsity Match. Whether you’re coming into the Tavern for a quick drink, meeting friends or having a delicious meal, there's plenty inside for everyone to enjoy. 108 St Aldate's, City Centre, Oxford OX1 1BU

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Jee Saheb Firstly I have a confession to make. Despite having numerous friends that have previously told me to try this hidden gem in North Parade I have been guilty of sticking with what I knew. My visit to Jee Saheb was truly eye opening. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by Wayas who showed us to our table. At this point I took in the very simple yet authentic décor and furnishings of the restaurant. Very tasteful. The menu was a very good mix of old classics and chef’s recommendations. My friend, my son and I had gone on empty tummies so whilst deciding what to have we nibbled on some poppadum’s and chutneys. The mango chutney and onion salad came out as firm favourites all made by the chef in house. Having scanned the choice of starters we opted for King Prawn Pathia Puri, a Mixed Starter and the Ajwani Salmon. All three starters not only looked amazing, they were mouth wateringly delicious. A special mention must go to the Ajwani Salmon which is succulent pieces of salmon, chargrilled in the tandoor with lemon juice, ginger and carom seeds. Beautifully done and the salmon flakes just melted in your mouth. My 9 year old son Mac (a food connoisseur already due to our love of eating out!) and my friend also pointed out how nice the onion Bhaji’s were. Light and fluffy and not at all greasy was their considered feedback. Always liking to try new dishes I decided that for the main course I was going to go with a recommendation from Wayas and opt for the Chicken Handi Lazeez which is chicken sautéed and simmered in its own juice with aromatic chillies, cardamom and saffron. Mac opted for the traditional Chicken Tikka Massala and my friend went for the King Prawn Dhansak. We had a mix of Onion Rice, Coconut Rice and Boiled rice and a peshwari and garlic nann to accompany. We even managed to squeeze in a sag aloo which was well worth the bloated tummy! All dishes were exceptional, the chicken was tender and the prawns succulent and the Tikka Masala sauce was one of the best I’ve ever dipped my nann in!! It went down even better with a nice chilled glass of the house Sauvignon Blanc. Mac obviously missed the wine and had a coke…. in a glass bottle! Another brownie point! Finally, we were going to avoid dessert as not only were we so full up we were fit to burst but Indian restaurants aren’t overly renowned for their desserts! Again, I was proved wrong for the second time in one evening. We shared a mixture of sorbets between the three of us and they were the most scrumptious I have ever tasted. The Mango one had fresh pieces of mango in and it simply melted on your tongue. And refreshingly it wasn’t too frozen, in fact it was the perfect temperature. Wow, what a revelation this restaurant experience was. From the amazing and attentive service from Wayas and his team to the culinary skills of his very talented chef and the lovely authentic look of the restaurant I can hand on heart state that I will certainly be returning and recommending this to everyone I know that enjoys this type of food. Thank you Wayas and the Jee Saheb team for making this such a pleasurable review to write. I honestly wouldn’t change a thing. Writen by Helen Masters 15 N Parade Ave, Oxford OX2 6LX Tel: 01865 554895

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Undergoing a major refurbishment, The Manor at Weston-on-the-Green is enjoying not only a facelift but a complete rejuvenation. Under the expert stewardship of General Manager Christian Kaberg and his more than able team, the new owners are creating a gem just five miles from Oxford. Tina was to meet me later at the hotel so I took the opportunity after the meeting to check in and relax in our beautifully appointed room. It was a real home from home room, with everything you might need, most importantly an amazingly comfortable bed which became too hard to resist after a long week – an hour later I was awoken by a knock at the door after falling into a deep slumber. Tina was ready so I quickly changed and we made our way to the bar for a pre dinner drink. A first! We were actually early for a review and it gave us time to enjoy the property and take our time with a much anticipated drink, my first of 2013! We took to our high chair seats at the bar of Bertie’s, a stunning hotel bar with a spectacular drinks display, rich green walls and dark wooden furniture, adorned by hunting art and fabulous equine sculptures. This was a bar, a real bar and Vito, the attentive Italian bar tender, was on hand with my medicine and an astonishing mind of information about our drinks, his homeland and life generally. It was a wonderful way to start the evening. Francisco, our attentive maître d’, showed us the menus so we could prolong our stay in our new favourite bar, so we deliberated over the mouth-watering choices for a good fifteen minutes before making our way to The Baron’s Hall, accompanied by the hotel’s resident dog, Holly, a beautiful golden retriever who never left our side in the communal spaces of the hotel but who knew the restaurant was a no go zone. Dating back to the 11th century, the Baron’s Hall has been carefully restored to show its linen fold oak-panelling to ensure an unsurpassed dining experience. Above the Baron’s Hall is the original Minstrel’s Gallery where private dining parties up to sixteen take place. The five course tasting menu changes daily, and Tina went for this whilst I chose from the full à la carte menu, accompanied by a glass or two of chilled Macon Villages, whilst Tina plumped for a glass of champagne. Our scallops, pigeon, honey roast duck and beef, plus a few more courses for Tina, not to mention the rhubarb and custard we shared for desert were all presented immaculately and the tastes were spectacular. We couldn’t find fault in any way and our waiter was attentive throughout, offering an excellent knowledge of the food we were enjoying. The Manor provided us with a real ten out of ten experience. Great food, excellent service and a wonderful room. If this is part way through the refurbishment, well, we’ll just have to check out the finished article, won’t we! Written by Richard Rosser The Manor at Weston-on-the-Green Oxfordshire OX25 3QL Tel. 01869 350621 Web: www.themanorweston.com

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Restaurant Review The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse It was a cold, wet and windy Thursday evening when we set off from Oxford for The Beetle and Wedge in the former Boathouse at Moulsford near Wallingford. It took us just 25 minutes and we were then shown to our corner table in the delightful conservatory extension that had been built only 10 years ago. This was almost the same time that Stephanie and Warren Musk took over the running of this beautifully situated establishment on the banks of the River Thames. They have more recently been awarded the ‘Four star Restaurant with Rooms Rating’ under the British Common Standard for Guest Accommodation, and earlier they were listed in The Times ‘ 50 Best places to eat Al Fresco’. As soon as we had taken our seats, olives, granary bread and butter were put on our table and the gin and tonics followed very quickly afterwards. Sue ordered the crispy duck, ginger risotto cake with plum sauce to start and I went for the Madagascan crevettes with lime and coriander mayonnaise. Sue commented on the delicious coating of the cake and I was extremely pleased with the large prawns which were fresh and tasty. To accompany the starters we had the Tanguero Rose 2011, from Argentina which was a deep pink and full of fresh summer fruits. After just about the right time our main courses arrived, the service was impeccable by the way, and Sue was presented with a Mediterranean Sea Bream with steamed Pak Choy, Crab Cake and Beurre Blanc. To accompany this Sue had a glass of the Sauvignon Chateau Haut Grelon 2011, which borders the Gironde Estuary. I am always keen on game at this time of year and I wasn’t to be disappointed with this locally shot pheasant, which came with mushrooms and a red wine and blackberry jus. We both had some ‘rosti’ potatoes, a speciality of the restaurant as they come served in the pan, French beans and a tomato and shallot salad. With the pheasant I had a glass of Ladera Verde Merlot 2011 from Chile, which was seriously good value. To finish we both had room for a vanilla crème brulee,’just’! The evening was an absolute pleasure and heaven only knows what it would be like on a balmy summers evening, dining ‘al fresco’! Review by Sue and Colin Rosser Ferry Ln Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF Tel: 01491 651381 Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk

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The Lady Nuffield Home 165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW. Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.uk.

A small residential care home for the older person, conveniently situated in Summertown. Close to shops, local medical centres and on the main bus route.

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11 Wheatsheaf Yard, Blue Boar Street, Oxford OX1 4EE Tel: 01865 724433 info@housebar.co.uk