In Oxford Magazine January 2013 by In Oxford

January Welcome to January in Oxford and 2013 Is it really 2013 already?!?!? Doesn’t time fly! This year we have some fantastic events to look forward to in Oxfordshire and being spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out and first class attractions, we sometimes forget how lucky we are. One such place is Browns, a great supporter of In Oxford Magazine in 2012 and adorning our first cover of the year. I was fortunate enough to enjoy an early supper there just before Christmas – read the review inside. Getting fit is always top of the list of priorities at the start of the year and you can make a good start with either yoga or zumba – see reviews inside. If you’re keen on cycling, we are all cycling from Edinburgh to Blenheim Palace in May – call us now to find out about joining up. Have a great 2013 – don’t forget vouch, our superb voucher scheme which goes instant soon so you don’t have to wait for us to send you the voucher. We also have plans for a brand new website and lots more of exciting developments in 2013. Stay in touch. 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 56

Shopping

Services

The Team Come say hello @inoxford

Richard Rosser Tina Rosser Editor Events

Rob Scotcher Art Editor

Keith Simpson Lorna Dodson Colin Rosser Web Editor Office Manager Chairman

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We had a pre concert booking for Browns at 5pm on a Wednesday evening in December, earlier than usual for dinner but it was nice to sit down and relax without time pressure. When I arrived, the girls (my wife and 12 year old daughter, Abi) were already seated, tucking into bread, olives and oils, seated in the window. I was greeted by the engaging Ahara, who was to be the star of the show. I ordered a Peroni, a veritable Olympic torch of a drink! It certainly quenched my thirst! Browns was just starting to fill up, with couples and large groups out for a night of celebrating pre Christmas. Ahara took our food order and we were soon tucking into scallops, prawn cocktail and pate. Whilst Tina chose a glass of house champagne to accompany her starter, I had a glass of beautifully chilled and wonderfully dry Chablis. For the main course, both of the girls were tempted by the succulent burgers which the table alongside had taken delivery of early in our visit – they did look good! I went for the fish and chips which were exquisite! Moist, plump and incredibly tasty, my tempura battered cod loin steak, with crushed minted peas, tartare sauce and Browns chunky chips and house ketchup was scrumptious. Presentation of the food at Browns was certainly impressive. My cod was accompanied by a tricolour of sauces, as previously referred to, and the burgers were certainly ‘pumped up’ as burgers should be. I have already alluded to the excellent service, but must throw Ahara into the spotlight. Diligent, professional and attentive, we couldn’t have asked for more. If there is a record for picking up AND replacing a customer’s knife when they clumsily drop it on the floor (yes, me!), then Ahara should hold the title – I reckon she took a flat three seconds from the knife hitting the floor! Although the deserts looked more than enticing, we were all full. Tina had a latte whilst Abi had a baby cappuccino and I polished off the last of my glorious Chablis. A solid 8 ½ out of 10 for Browns – great food, first class food and a great atmosphere. This was just the right aperitif to a wonderful Christmas Carol Service at Christ Church. Next time you’re in Oxford, try Browns for breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner, or why not just pop in for a drink. Impeccable from Browns. 5 - 11 Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6HA Tel: 01865 511995 www.browns-restaurants

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Machinal Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th February: 1920s New York. Machines by day, jazz by night – big new sounds fill a brave new world. With new wealth and new opportunities for women, “Miss A” escapes her poor background, gets an office job in a skyscraper, marries the boss. Perfect. Until a sexual awakening in a downtown bar sends her on a one-way path to love – with disastrous consequences. Tickets: £12, £8 conc., £6 U18 FORTHCOMING EVENT

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Cornerstone 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE Tel: 01235 515144 Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

Romeo and Juliet Saturday 2nd February : Some of the finest young actors in the country, from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, bring us bold storytelling, imaginative staging, music and the power and beauty of the adapted original text. This performance will appeal to younger audiences and adults alike, and is theatre of the highest calibre. Presented by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Time: 6pm Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144 Ages: 7+

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Owen O’Neill: Struck By Lightning Saturday 23rd February: Probably the finest comedy storyteller working today, Owen O’Neill is also star of hit Edinburgh Fringe productions Twelve Angry Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Odd Couple. Whilst robbing the Nun’s orchard, Owen was struck by lightning, his school uniform was burned to shreds and the apples down his wellingtons were stewed. He glowed in the dark for two weeks and developed a stammer. This will be a very funny evening of storytelling with Owen who uses a full set on stage. Time Out called it ‘stand up theatre’ and FORTHCOMING EVENT the Scotsman said ‘spellbinding narrative... wonderful, lyrical, pitch-perfect performance’. A lovely evening out that will remain in the mind for a long time. ‘O’Neill is riding a wave and you’d be wise to catch it whilst you can’ Broadway Baby. Time: 8pm Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages: 14+

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

Hamlet Friday 25th - Sunday 27th January: The greatest murder mystery of all time! Oxford Chamber Theatre presents a fast and exciting production of Shakespeare’s play, set in the 1920’s. University student Hamlet is torn between his intellectual opposition to the revenge code and his aching love for his dead father who demands it. Tickets: £13/£10 www.wegottickets.com/location/8116 Time: 7.30pm, Matinees on Saturday and Sunday, 2.30pm

Theatre Scratch Night Tuesday 15th January: A night of works in progress by local and regional performers. Come and watch or contact us if you have an idea you would like to try out. Want to perform? Contact info@oldfirestation.org.uk with SCRATCH in the subject to request an application form. Tickets: £5 www.wegottickets.com/location/8116 Time: 7.30pm

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

The Animals And Children Took To The Streets Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th February: Welcome to the Bayou, a part of the city feared and loathed wherein lies the infamous Bayou Mansions; a sprawling stinking tenement block, where curtain-twitchers and peeping-toms live side by side, and the wolf…is always at the door. Tickets: £12.00 Concession £10.00 Time: 8pm FORTHCOMING EVENT

Creation Theatre 3rd Floor, Cherwell House, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BD Tel: 01865 761393 Web: www.creationtheatre.co.uk

Aladdin and the Magical Lamp Until Saturday 5th January: If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? This Christmas, Creation Theatre will whisk you away on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin, Princess Badr-al-Budur and a magical genie. You’ll encounter sorcerers, secret caves and an enchanted lamp, in this age-old tale of adventure that everyone can enjoy. Creation Box Office 01865 766266 Monday – Friday 9.30am-6pm Or select your own seat at www.creationtheatre.co.uk

Music Oxford Philomusica Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY. Tel: 01865 305 305 Web: www.oxfordphil.com. E-mail: info@oxfordphil.com.

Traditional New Year’s Viennese Concert Sunday 6th January: Johann Strauss II, Die Fledermaus Overture. Wieniawski, Violin Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 14. Strauss Family, Waltzes, Marches, Polkas. Carmine Lauri violin, John Georgiadis conductor. Oxford’s exquisite Town Hall sets the perfect scene for Oxford Philomusica’s annual Viennese extravaganza. Join us to welcome 2013 in traditional style as joyous Strauss Family Waltzes and Polkas transport you to Vienna’s Musikverein, and Oxford Philomusica Concertmaster Carmine Lauri performs Wieniawski’s dazzlingly virtuosic First Violin Concerto. Tickets: £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Venue: Oxford Town Hall Time: 3.30pm

Symphonic Schubert Saturday 26th January: Schubert, Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759, ‘The Unfinished’. Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944, ‘The Great’. Marios Papadopoulos conductor. The Philomusica celebrates the genius of Franz Schubert with a performance of two of the composer’s best known symphonies: the majestic ‘Great’, and the magnificent ‘Unfinished’. The reason for Schubert’s abandonment of his eighth symphony six years before his death remains a hotly debated topic, not least because the completed movements include some of the most glorious of all the composer’s music. Tickets: £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Time: 8pm

Chamber Series Sunday 27th January: Borodin, String Quartet No. 2 in D major. Shostakovich, Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57. The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica. The principal players of the Philomusica present an afternoon of Russian chamber music: Shostakovich’s only quintet - an emotionally-charged masterpiece composed during the Second World War - and Borodin’s enchantingly beautiful second String Quartet, written by the composer as a love-letter to his wife. Tickets £20 (includes interval tea and biscuits) Venue: TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College Time: 3pm

City Of Oxford Orchestra Tel: 01865 744457. Web: www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk. E-mail: info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk.

Viennese New Year Concert Saturday 19th January: This year the City of Oxford Orchestra celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its Viennese New Year Concert, and it’s an evening with a difference! The concert is conducted by the inimitable master of this genre, Stephen Bell, and opens with two MOZART pieces: his rousing overture to the Marriage of Figaro followed by the beautiful Ch’io mi scordi di te, sung by brilliant soprano, Pamela Hay. Then, for something completely different, we offer you Tom Poster’s acclaimed performance of GERSHWIN’s Rhapsody in Blue. The second half will be packed with the wonders of the STRAUSS repertoire as the orchestra whirls you away to Vienna, with Pamela providing more choral gems. Altogether an evening not to be missed, and a great way to chase away those post-Christmas blues! Venue: Sheldonian Theatre Tickets: £8 -£30 Time: 8pm

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.

6th January: Emperor String Quartet 13th January: Angell Piano Trio 20th January: Allegri String Quartet 27th January: Tom Poster (piano), Tamsin Whaley Cohen (violin), Bartholemew Lafollette (cello) 3rd February: Aquinas Piano Trio 10th February: Doric String Quartet 17th February: Richard Uttley (piano) 24th February: Adderbury Ensemble directed by David LePage £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

Cornerstone 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE Tel: 01235 515144 Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org

London Community Gospel Choir Saturday 12th January: Let’s celebrate the new season with a bang, and raise money for the Chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council’s charities, Helen and Douglas House and Emmaus Oxford. The concert features a massive 18 piece orchestra with special guest vocalists and soloists, playing the popular swing music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and more. Star guests are Steve Waterman (trumpet), Robin Jones (percussion) and Steve Kershaw (bass). Directed by George Haslam and the whole caboodle is winningly presented by BBC Oxford’s Bill Rennells. Tickets: £15, £13.50 (concs) Book online at www.cornerstonearts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144 Time: 8pm

Music At Oxford Osney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street., Oxford, OX2 0AX Tel: 01865 242865 Web: www.musicatoxford.com

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Friday 25th January : Andris Nelsons conductor, Simon Trpčeski piano.Glinka Ruslan and Ludmila Overture, Chopin Piano Concerto No 1, Tchaikovsky Symphony No 3. We are incredibly privileged to present this magnificent orchestra at the height of its powers, complete with its thrilling conductor, Andris Nelsons. Critics marvel at Nelsons’ rapport with his orchestra, and the intimacy of the Sheldonian allows you to watch and revel in the extraordinary relationship between players and conductor. Rarely will you see and hear such precision and control. Simon Trpceski’s award-winning recording of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 1 has long been critically acclaimed and we’re honoured to have this superb soloist joining the CBSO for this concert. A night to remember. Tickets: Box Office 01865 244806, Book Online www.musicatoxford.com, Tickets available at the Oxford Playhouse. Time: 7.30pm Concert ends: 9.20pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

The Old Fire Station 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ Tel: 01865 263980 Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk The Old Fire Station’s theatre hosts music from all genres ranging from sit down concerts, CD launches to big style bands that get the audience up and dancing. You can either put on your dancing shoes or relax to more mellow sounds. Just take your pick.

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Music Viennese New Year Concert Saturday 19th January 8pm SHELDONIAN THEATRE

MOZART Marriage of Figaro GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue STRAUSS Waltzes, Polkas and Marches

Tom Poster Piano Pamela Hay Soprano Stephen Bell Conductor

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Faculty of Music of Oxford University St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DB Tel: 01865 276133 Web: www.music.ac.uk/events

Is African Music Superior? A series of lectures to celebrate West and Central African musical creativity by Professor Kofi Agawu. Wednesday 23rd January: Lecture 1: The Minimalist Impulse. Wednesday 6th February: Lecture 2: The Rhythmic Imagination. Wednesday 20th February: Lecture 3: Iconicity in Thought and Expression. Wednesday 6th March: Lecture 4: The Politics of Representation. Time: 5pm Venue: Denis Arnold Hall, Faculty ofMusic, St Aldate’s Addmission: Free, open to all

O2 Academy 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE Tel: 01865 813 500 Web: www.o2academyoxford.co.uk

Modestep Sunday 10th February: London dubstep-rock band Modestep will embark on a UK headline tour in support of the release of their highly anticipated debut album Evolution Theory.

CASH (Johnny Cash tribute) Friday 15th February: Payin' respect where respect is due, the Johnny Cash tribute band tour early next year.

Funeral for a Friend Sunday 3rd March: Preceded by single Best Friends And Hospital Beds, Funeral For A Friend's sixth album Conduit is set for release 28 January, coinciding with an extensive tour of the UK.

Jaguar Skills & His Amazing Friends Friday 8th March : Renowned for extraordinary DJ skills and a unique ability to produce awe-inspiring mixtapes, Jaguar Skills is back on tour so expect high-octane mixes that involve an aural assault of every tempo imaginable, from house to dubstep through to drum & bass with everything in between.

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Oxford Philomusica Saturday 26 January, Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 ‘The Unfinished’ Symphony No. 9 ‘The Great’ Marios Papadopoulos conductor 01865 980 980 www.oxfordphil.com

Jacqueline du Pré Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY Tel: 01865 286660 Web: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp

The Handmaid’s Tale Friday 18th January - 8pm Saturday 19th January - 2.30pm & 8pm: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ tells the story of Offred, a Handmaid living in the dystopian society of Gilead. Postgraduate composer Chris Garrard presents excerpts from his new chamber opera based on Atwood’s text. Offred’s story - though a fictional one - offers a vivid perspective for exploring issues of gender, religion, and corruption, brought to life through newly composed music. Tickets: £5 on the door

Andrew Arceci & Friends Tuesday 22nd January: An intimate evening of early Baroque music featuring acclaimed performers Andrew Arceci (viola da gamba) and Elizabeth Hungerford (soprano). Arceci and Hungerford will be joined by other accomplished early music performers in a rich programme of Baroque repertoire from England, France, and Italy. Tickets: £10 stalls/ £5 students Times: 8pm

Joanna Macgregor (Piano) Friday 25th January: BEETHOVEN Sonata Op.2 no.3 in C major, Sonata Op.28 in D major, 'Pastorale', Sonata Op.31 no.2 in D minor, 'Tempest', Sonata Op.53 in C major, 'Waldstein'. Following the success of Joanna’s complete Chopin Mazurkas recital last year, we are delighted to welcome her back with an all-Beethoven programme. She starts with one of Beethoven’s first piano sonatas – written in his days as a youthful virtuoso in Vienna - and ends with the Waldstein, arguably one of Beethoven’s greatest works in the genre. Tickets: £25 gallery/ £20 stalls/ £5 students Times: 8pm

Cinema January 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

Gangster Squad Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and--if he has his way--every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It's enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop...except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O'Mara

The Last Stand Schwarzenegger stars as Sheriff Owens, a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction after leaving his LAPD post following a bungled operation. After a spectacular escape from an FBI prisoner convoy, a notorious, wanted drug kingpin is hurtling toward the border at 200 mph in a specially outfitted car with a hostage. He is headed, it turns out, straight for Summerton Junction.

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Zero Dark Thirty A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy SEAL Team 6 in May, 2011. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow who famously directed Hurt Locker.

Lincoln As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

Django Unchained Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles Brothers – dead or alive. Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South’s most wanted criminals with Django by his side.

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Les Misérables An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption.

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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 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 Pathos, Invention and Speed: Luca Cambiaso (1527-1585) and his Time Drawings from the Christ Church Collection

Until 11th February 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

Luca Cambiaso (1527 - 1585), The Conversion of St Paul

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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 Shaun Dickens 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.

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Pre-Raphaelites in Print, Exhibition This January Sanders presents an exhibition of rare and beautiful original prints by the leading Pre-Raphaelite artists. Pre –Raphaelites In Print brings together a fine collection of etched and engraved works by distinguished artists of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and their followers. Including work by Edward Burne-Jones, William Holman Hunt, William Bell Scott and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Online sale: We are offering 15% off online purchases throughout January. See website for full details. 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

Amalia Pica Until 10th February: Alongside work from the past six years this exhibition presents a newly commissioned sculpture, which takes the form of a plinth bearing the oxide traces of the sculpture it once supported. Pica's plinth is as much about the object itself as it is a suggestion of an absent counterpart.

O3 Gallery O3 Gallery, Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 246131 Web: www.o3gallery.co.uk

Freeze Until Sunday 27th Janurary: This exhibition features new work by wire sculptor Rachel Ducker and printmaker Rachel Owen that focuses on the capture of a single instant; a freeze-frame of a fleeting moment in time. Rachel Ducker presents her dynamic wire figures as if frozen in the midst of energetic movement, while screen-printer Rachel Owen captures transient moments in her photographic images of people and places from around the world.

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

Coloured Spaces Until Saturday 5th January: A recent alumnus of St Edward’s School, George Lloyd-Jones is currently studying painting at the University of Brighton. A degree student, he describes the work in this exhibition as “a selection of results taken from an ongoing personal investigation of colour.” Lloyd-Jones applies his creative interests to as many different things as he can, taking inspiration from various subjects like landscape, clothing, interiors, memory and personal experience. Time: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

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

Chemistry Friday 18th January – Friday 1st February: As part of a collaboration with Joe Lott Dance, two photographic artists - Dulcy Lott and Imran Uppal - explore the theme of Chemistry – science, alchemy, the elements, emotional interaction... Both artists are united by a passion for dance, and a desire to explore movement through photography and video. Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm

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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.

Macsamillion of Oxford 11-15 Avenue 1, The Covered Market, Oxford, OX1 3DU. Tel: 01865 249531. The ultimate in men’s classic footwear. Churchs, Crocket&Jones, Cheaney, Loakes, our own premier collection. “Macsamillion of Oxford.” New for Autumn 2006, The Mesphistoo collection. Also a large selection of the finest Italian footwear

Payne & Son 131 High Street Oxford OX1 4DH Tel: 01865 243787 Web: www.payneandson.co.uk Payne & Son was founded in 1790 and after eight generations is still run by members of the same family. John Payne opened a silversmiths and jewellers in Wallingford in 1790, with other shops opening in Abingdon 1825, Banbury 1842 and Tunbridge Wells 1870, all run by various members of the Payne family. George Septimus Payne inherited the Abingdon shop in 1874, but 14 years later, he decided to move to Oxford. Payne & Son (Goldsmiths), Oxford, started trading in January 1889 and have been at 131 High Street ever since.

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48 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HZ. Tel: 01865 248249. Open Mon to Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Organic and natural foods, locally produced foods, vegan and veggie takeaways, eco-friendly biodegradable products.

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 artists.

The Ashmolean Shop Beaumont street, Oxford. Tel: 01865 794226 Web: www.ashmolean.org Unique Gifts and Ashmolean Museum Publications - from silk scarves to Eastern ceramics, candles and replicas, jewellery and the humble fridge magnet. All have been chosen to reflect and enhance the Museum's wide and diverse displays. Now conveniently placed next to the Café.

Frog Orange

179 Kingston Road, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6EG Tel: 01865 311266 Web: www.frogorange.co.uk Our brand new Jericho store is now open, on the former Partymania site. It is Oxford’s premier party store, with the best selection of fancy dress, tableware, all-year-round fireworks, balloons and even Frog Orange’s beautiful giftware and cards. It’s even got its own customer car park.

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Bocardo 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 centre of 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 and well-qualified teachers.

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.

St. Clare’s Oxford 139 Banbury Road Oxford, OX2 7AL Tel: 01865 552031 Web: www.stclares.ac.uk

St. Clare’s is an international, residential college which specialises in teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Oxford. We also have a separate English language school and, at the Bardwell Centre, offer a University Foundation Course and Study Abroad options for US students.

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.

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

Modern Art Trolley On now: Every Saturday 1-3pm in the Café, the Modern Art Trolley offers free art activities linked to the exhibition led by art students and artists for families to enjoy together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission: Free, just turn up.

Pitt Rivers South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PP Tel: 01865 270927 Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk

Free Family Friendly Fun Every Sunday: Try our activity backpacks, trails, story corner, craft activities and much more. Also in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Drop-in sessions, suitable for all ages. Time: 14.00 - 16.00

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

Cushion Concert: The Koto Sunday 10th February: How exciting – the Koto is the national instrument of Japan. Dating from the seventh century it is an ancient wooden instrument with 13 strings laid across 13 moveable bridges which adjust the pitch. The player then picks and plucks to make the sound. Come and see it done – and bring your cushion! Time: 11 am Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages: 18 months up to 8 years. Places limited to 100.

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet Sunday 17th February: Biff is no ordinary dog. No, no, no. He doesn't do dog stuff like peeing on lamposts, scratching his fleas or drinking out of toilets! In fact if you threw him a stick he'd just look at you like you were mad. Biff likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. Biff thinks he’s a ballerina, which is all very well but DOGS DON’T DO BALLET do they? Lovely Little Angel Theatre presents the hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. As the write up and picture suggest this is a show which will put a smile on everyone's faces, and it helps us remember that anyone can achieve their dreams if they try. Time: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 Ages: 2-5

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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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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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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As a first time mother, I now know that no matter how much you prepare and listen to the "your life is going to change dramatically" quote, nothing quite prepares you for the directional change and utter consumption of a baby - both the best thing ever to happen to you - this amazing little person that you have grown and waited to see, finally here .... and oh that first smile ... and also the worst thing when it comes to sleep deprivation, body change, life ability to do things with lack of time...and so forth ... mums out there ... you get the picture...so where is the balance? Trying to get to my physio class without baby was a struggle let alone doing the followup exercises once at home... I am a Zumba instructor and trying to instruct my class when i wanted to do the exercise but physically couldn't, was both frustrating and exhausting. I needed something I could do that was normal for me, not have to worry about baby care, feel good and meet other mummies because somehow it feels safe being around others that are also learning this new way of life and it helps you to laugh at the trials tribulations and successes So this is why I am starting Post Natal Zumba. I have a 4 month old baby that will be joining us, and may join in too. Please help me to get the word out - exercise and bring your baby, it helps combat any baby blues by dancing and feeling good at an affordable price too. As a new mum I have just wanted to get out and do something for me and be able to bring and involve my baby too, and I get to do my exercises. Low impact fun exercises ... and we can share any of the unsettled baby rocking Baby changing facilities .... meet other mums...social Come along and try it. www.zumba-oxford.co.uk About Tamara Tamara has always danced and is a qualified fitness instructor with Future Fit. She now teaches Zumba to adults and Zumbatomic to children. Tamara also organises and co-ordinates events in and around the Oxford area for corporate company events and personal special occasion events e.g. hen parties, staff do’s, birthday parties etc. Tamara is the creator of Zumba-Oxford and also owns True Balance Body & Beauty in central Oxford

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YogaVenue is located at 2 Avenue Road Oxford Cowley and owned by Alessandro and Caroline, local Oxford residents. YogaVenue is a new dedicated Yoga studio which offers different styles of Yoga including Hot Yoga. Hot Yoga is a new form of Yoga which is becoming extremely popular, and as I was later told by Alessandro, Hot Yoga suits those who particularly have problems with their legs and back as it helps to build strength and flexibility, but especially the muscles around the knee. This was my lucky day as that is exactly what I need..... Arriving I didn’t really know what to expect. I had participated in Yoga a couple of times before, nevertheless Hot Yoga was a completely new concept to me. Walking through the doors I was greeted by my smiling teacher who was very happy to answer all of my questions. She explained that Hot Yoga is a series of Hatha Yoga postures and breathing exercises carried out in a room heated to 40 degrees C. The YogaVenue studio is great; it has two studios and the interior is elegantly styled portraying a calm and serene atmosphere. You can see that Alessandro and Caroline have spent a great amount of time in providing the highest quality facilities they possibly can for their clients. I was handed a towel and mat which are available for hire (the mats are cleaned after each class!) and was shown to the Hot studio where it was suggested I take a few minutes before class in order for my body to get used to the heat. Apparently it can be quite common in your first couple of sessions to feel slightly dizzy. This is due to the high temperatures, however, once your body adapts to the heat, you feel amazing. Once everyone one was in the studio the class began. The teacher talks you through the postures during the 90 minute session. Regular students are generally in the front row so the less experienced students can get visual cues alongside the dialogue. Our teacher was very calm and talked us all through each of the postures step by step, also offering help to those who needed it. I must admit this was a lot harder than I had first anticipated, yet extremely satisfying – I can now definitely see why people become addicted to this type of yoga. Especially with the high quality teachers and the first class facilities, who wouldn’t want to keep visiting YogaVenue? The classes take place throughout the day, the earliest at 9.30am and the latest at 7.30pm during the week. All Hot Yoga classes last 90 minutes. YogaVenue also teaches Vinyasa Yoga. The Vinyasa studio downstairs is also very peaceful and has a beautiful brick wall at one end of the room. Here YogaVenue offers Vinyasa classes (a flowing style of Hatha Yoga) everyday of the week. Vinyasa classes are 90 or 60 minutes. You know what this means don’t you - there's no excuse not to go after work!!! So go grab a couple of towels and prepare to sweat!!! 2 Avenue Lane Oxford, OX4 1YF Tel: 01865 390864 www.yogavenue.co.uk

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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.

Malmaison Oxford New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LD. Tel: 01865 268400. Web: www.malmaison.com.

Malmaison Oxford is the latest addition to the Malmaison portfolio. Located in the heart of the city centre, the hotel forms the centre of the Oxford Castle site. Previously Her Majesty's Prison, Malmaison offers a unique opportunity to experience at first hand a valuable piece of British history. The contemporary bar, brasserie and bedrooms are stylish with plenty of character and original features. This time we are taking no prisoners!!.

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.

y 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. y 20 bedrooms with own bathroom, direct dial telephone, hot beverage tray, T.V. clock radio, hairdryer, free WiFi on site. y 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 y 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. y VisitBritain ** Metro Hotel grading, breakfast service only. “ L a rg e e n o u g h to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly” Botley Road Oxford OX2 0AA. Tel: Office (01865) 243475 Guests: 249756 Fax: 724306 - www.riverhotel.co.uk E-mail: reception@riverhotel.co.uk

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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.

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.

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 OXY Oriental

Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Rd, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 749888. Take away menu available. W: www.oxyoriental.com Eat as much as you like for a fixed price with a difference. Fully licensed with a wide selection. Non smoking throughout, free parking and can accommodate up to 200 diners. Specialties include Tepanyaki, Brazilian Roast, Sushi and Oriental Buffet.

Wagamama

Asian

8 Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3EF Tel: 01865 249 183 Web: www.wagamama.com wagamama is a noodle restaurant inspired by the hustle and bustle of canteen style japanese noodle bars, but its menu is an unmistakeable blend of pan-asian flavours and the freshest seasonal ingredients from closer to home

Shanghai 30’s

Asian

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. Our Menu will be changed seasonally to ensure ingredients are always fresh and suitable for the season and we do not use the MSG to enhance the flavour. 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. But it doesn’t end there: they also have a Specials menu, Chef’s Specials, and Seasonal Specials next to the normal menu (which is already big and also includes lots of Vegetarian options).

Oxford Thai Restaurant

Asian

179 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UT. Tel: 01865 203763. Web: www.oxfordthairestaurant.co.uk 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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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.

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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

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Malikas

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?

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Majliss

110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE. Tel: 01865 726728. A new Indian restaurant on Cowley Road, 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 their takeaway service, too.

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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.

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Restaurants Rigoletto - Ristorante Italiano

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.

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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, further enhanced on Friday and Saturday evenings by live and exhilarating Sevillanas dance shows. The buzzy ambience of Al-Andalus makes it highly suitable Spanish for party bookings, and its heated outside terrace is the ideal place to spend warm and relaxing spring and summer days and evenings. Open: Mon to Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, FriSun 12pm till late.

R Modern European lunches. Organic cooked breakfasts. Classic afternoon 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. www.the-rose.biz

The Bear & Ragged Staff

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. 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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‘Lights, Camera, Action – Blenheim Palace, the Star of TV and Film’ From feature films Gulliver's Travels and Harry Potter, to ITV’s Lewis, and BBC documentaries, find out what happens at the Palace when film crews descend! Blenheim Palace and Formal Gardens are closed for the winter, reopening on 9th February. The Park is open daily for winter walks. for more information visit blenheimpalace.com

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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 Prix Fixe for £19.90! We love parties whether its Christenings,Birthdays,Graduations French 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! 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 supper which we serve til 10pm !!

The Blue Boar

28, Market Square, Witney OX28 6BH Tel: 01993 776353 Web: www.blueboarwitney.co.uk Beer, Bread, Blankets. These are the staples that historically, Witney is famous for. The Blue Boar redefines these symbols, providing a stylish bar, restaurant and rooms in which quality and comfort is paramount. Formerly known as The Marlborough Hotel, The Blue Boar has benefited from a £3m investment, and boasts 20 boutique style bedrooms and an elegant function room.

Quod Brasserie & Bar

Contemporary

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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Malmaison

3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 268400. Web: www.malmaison.com It has to be the Mal. Here you can sample divinely tasty, beautifully presented cuisine 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 light healthy bite, or dinner. Our brasserie not only offers the most delicious of food, but seductively lit by candles, it is the perfect atmosphere to wine and dine for both pleasure and business.

Macdonald Randolph Hotel

Contemporary

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 (the follow on programme from Inspector Morse) which filmed at the hotel in 2005.

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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. Route 66 stops right outside the door of Fallowfields and runs every half an hour from Oxford bus station and is a 20 mins ride. An ideal way to visit us for lunch or dinner with the last bus back to Oxford city centre Monday - Saturday at 22.56. Lunch Monday to Friday until the end of June - 25% off your bill when you quote In Oxford.

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.

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Browns

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.

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Restaurants 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 décor it is a perfect blend of contemporary and classic styles with a cosy and inviting atmosphere beneath the old inns open beams. 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-award-winning chef Steven Sanderson first took the reins in 2006. Steve’s cooking is intelligent, straight forward and elegant, with simplicity, flavour and skill at the top of his agenda.

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, with a touch of eccentric British charm. Do drop in and say "hullo"

Gee’s Restaurant & Bar

Traditional

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. Formerly a florist and greengrocer, 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, contemporary restaurant and bar.

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: pure Aberdeen Angus beef, Traditional Pol Dorset lamb and vegetables are all from the owner’s farm in Oxfordshire, and fish and shellfish are flown in from Jersey twice a week. The Old Parsonage: simple, classic British seasonal food at its best.

The Red Lion

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. You don’t have to go for the 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 until 10pm, Friday and Saturday until 10.30pm.

Old Swan & Minster Mill

Traditional

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.

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Cafés and Nightlife Ashmolean Dining Room Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH Tel: 01865 553823 Web: www.ashmoleandiningroom.com The Ashmolean Dining Room is on the fourth floor of the Ashmolean Museum. During the day when the Museum is open, access to the restaurant is via the Museum's main entrance on Beaumont St. We are now open for evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays until 10pm. To book your table, please call 01865 553 823.

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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. We offer free wifi access, daily newspapers and current art periodicals. Highchairs and baby-changing facilities are provided.

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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. 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. Our Games Room is available for Christmas Parties for up to 70 people. Email private@housebar.co.uk

Duke of Cambridge

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