In Oxford Magazine July 2012 by In Oxford

July Fingers crossed for a bit of sun this July because we have some great events and loads of suggestions for things to do this month. Highlights this month include Creation Theatre Company’s performance of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice on the Rooftop Amphitheatre at Saϊd Business School, while Oxford Shakespeare Company will return to the gardens of Wadham College with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Indulge yourself in our comprehensive events listings and why not treat yourself to one of our fantastic VOUCH offers which you can see on pages 8 and 9. Finally, a big THANK YOU to all who supported our bike ride from Paris to Oxford - you can read all about it on pages 6 and 7. Please do make a donation if you can at the link provided. Enjoy July, Richard

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The B4 Charity Bike Ride - Paris To Oxford In Aid Of Oxfam. Completed All 12 cyclists, including B4’s Richard Rosser, Keith Simpson, Rob Scotcher and John Kennedy, enjoyed a fantastic experience they will never forget. B4 were fantastically supported by Kieran Lynch of Oxford Event Hire, James 'The Candy Man' White of InTouch CRM, David 'Hill Master' Robertson of Buildbase together with his wife, Jane ‘Legend’ Robertson, Wayne Harris of Ibstock, Nigel Pursall of OrangeStripe Telecommunications with his nephew Dan and mutual friend Stevie Archer. The group arrived in Paris on Friday 1st June by Eurostar following months of training which for some was totally alien. Others, like Dave Robertson, had previously completed the route from London to Paris but, by his own admission, this was a far more rewarding experience. “I did a very similar challenge last year but I must say I enjoyed this trip a lot more. From the organisation side it could not have run smoother. Then the TEAM mates – It was amazing how quickly twelve people can come to terms with the challenge and start to work as a unit to ensure we all achieved – It was great to be a part of it.” The group set off early on Saturday morning, guided by the fantastic Martin and Joe from Passion in Events who organised the event with B4. Nikki and Simon were the support team and Zoe was the team photographer, quickly amassing a library of photos, mainly of various members of the team struggling to make it up the tortuous hills!

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First stop was Evreux, 75 miles from Paris, which the team reached with two hours to spare. After an evening meal it was early to bed before Day Two’s colossal 90 miles to Caen from where the team took to the overnight ferry to Portsmouth. Before boarding, the group had a fantastic meal and the opportunity to reflect on two great days and 165 miles covered. For many it was the first time they had cycled long distances on consecutive days, but without any real aches and pains, it was testament to the hours of training they had all put in that there were no major problems ahead of the last day. As the cyclists set off to board the ferry, although there was an air of satisfaction, most realised the last day would be the hardest, with the 100 mile trek from Portsmouth to Blenheim Palace ahead of them, with heavy rain forecast.

Good weather had been a major plus for the trip, with only light showers on day two to contend with. However, as the group assembled below deck at 6.30am on the final day, the weather, on what was supposed to be a glorious Jubilee Monday, was anything

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but welcoming. Before the group had got into their stride, they were confronted with a 100 metre climb out of Portsmouth, an early reminder that this was going to be the toughest day. Breakfast was provided on the roadside shortly after, with the ever present Simon and Nikki ready with a warm smile and the largest bacon sandwiches!

On the road out of Paris towards Evreux

From there on the signs became more familiar with Basingstoke, then Newbury, then Wantage passing by. As the team climbed the final 200 metre plus hill, Oxfordshire was before them and the sun began to shine. Tea was served in Eaton and as the team made its way through Wolvercote, team jester, James White, succumbed to his first and well deserved drink for over a month just outside Woodstock as there was an hour to kill whilst friends and family were still arriving to greet the group at Blenheim. The final mile brought home to the cyclists what they had achieved and it was with relief and a little sadness that the final mile slipped by and Jane lead the team through the Hensington Gates up the drive to Blenheim Palace, a wonderful venue for the climax to this fantastic adventure.

Over one hundred friends and family had gathered to cheer the group home, along with supporters from Oxfam, B4’s preferred charity. The total raised so far for Oxfam is £11,000 with more money to come in. Oxfam’s Oxfordshire Development Manager, Anna Thorne, commented, “£10,000 is enough to build two water tanks and refurbish two classrooms which is an amazing achievement, The team did a great job!

If you would like to make a contribution to the team, you can donate in one of two ways: a) Direct to the team’s Virgin Pages at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/b4bikeride b) Or by cheque donation made payable to 'Paris to Oxford Bike Ride' – please send your cheques to B4 at The Firs, Headington Hill, Oxford OX3 0BT With thanks from all of us at B4 to the other fantastic riders, all at Passion in Events including Tina Makin, Peter Wood, Simon, Nix, Jo and Martin, Blenheim Palace for hosting our finish, Blueprint Imaging for their fabulous Finish Line banners, Oxfam for their support throughout and Zoe for her support documenting the ride. Thanks also to the support provided by family and friends to keep us going before, during and at the finish line.

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Two stalwarts of the Oxford theatre scene have teamed up to present a summer of open-air Shakespeare in stunning settings. Enjoying open-air theatre is an essential part of any summer’s day in Oxford and a tradition amongst residents. Creation Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice on the Rooftop Amphitheatre at Saϊd Business School (next to the train station), while Oxford Shakespeare Company will return to the gardens of Wadham College with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Creation has been producing Shakespeare’s greatest works in Oxford for 16 years, delighting audiences in venues from Oxford Castle to Headington Hill Park. Oxford Shakespeare Company marks its 10th anniversary with a magical new production in the stunning gardens of Wadham College. Both shows are located in the heart of Oxford, easily reached on foot from the centre. Creation’s The Merchant of Venice will take audiences on a voyage to 1930s Italy with live jazz, vintage costume and of course the infamous ‘pound of flesh’. Director Natalie Abrahami (Regent’s Park, Headlong, Young Vic) places Shakespeare’s most controversial and human comedy amid the hustle and bustle of the docks, where cultures collide, money talks and debt is cheap… until it’s time to pay. ‘Time Out’ described Natalie Abrahami’s Pericles for Regent’s Park as “A cheeky, magical and moving adaptation, FOUR STARS”. Performed by a troupe of nine actors and musicians, this production will include live music and songs. Creation’s venue, the Amphitheatre at Saïd, is perched above Oxford’s dreaming spires, perfectly placed under balmy skies and starry nights, and also boasts an “indoor back up” inside the building, so even if the weather doesn’t live up to expectations, the experience will. Oxford Shakespeare Company’s Dream will take place in the imagined world of a group of University undergraduates as they are forced to find themselves and fight for love, as well as survive a night in the ‘wilderness’. Hormones are raging, lovers are arguing, fairies are fighting and Oberon still can’t find his Zen. A superb acting ensemble will perform Shakespeare’s favourite comedy with trade mark original compositions by rising stars Nicholas Lloyd-Webber and James D. Reid (Twelfth Night & The Tempest Time Out’s Critic’s Choice, FOUR STARS). Oxford Shakespeare Company’s venue, the gardens of Wadham College on Parks Road, is the ideal setting for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There is also the opportunity to watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Cornbury Park Charlbury - regarded as one of the most stunning private estates in Oxfordshire – on Sunday 1 July at 2.30pm. Both shows open in July and run throughout the summer, with performances on weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, including some matinees. The full performance schedules can be found at www.creationtheatre.co.uk and www.osctheatre.org.uk. Tickets are priced £10-23. Tickets for both shows are available from the Creation Theatre Company Box Office on 01865 766266 or online at www.creationtheatre.co.uk

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Michael McIntyre - Work in Progress Tuesday 31st July and Wednesday 1st August: The star of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Britain's Got Talent will be touring the UK trying out new material prior to his third and biggest UK arena tour to date. Tickets: £31.00

Legally Blonde The Musical Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st July: Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett, her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it's so much better to be smart. Tickets £19.50 - £45.00

Midnight Tango Monday 2nd - Tuesday 3rd July: Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show, Midnight Tango, a breathtaking evening bringing to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms.

The Drifters Saturday 7th July: There have been over 65 vocalists in the group’s incredible 59year history and tonight, the current line up pay homage to the former members of this line up, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Rudy Lewis, Ben E King, & Johnny Moore. Hits include You're More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin In The Back Row, On Broadway, Down On The Beach, Save The Last Dance For Me and many more as well as popular new tracks such as Do You Dream Of Me, The One and The Whole World.

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Kevin Bridges - Work In Progress Thursday 5th July: Join Kevin at Cornerstone as he tries out new material for his forthcoming 2012 UK and Ireland tour. Having made his debut on BBC 1's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow in 2009 Kevin has gone onto host the Bafta nominated Live At The Apollo and Channel 4's Stand-Up For The Week. Tickets: £17.50, £15.50 (concs), £14.50 (members) Time: 8pm

The Games Saturday 7th July: Just as the Olympic Torch comes to Oxfordshire, so this hilarious and energetic tale set at the Ancient Olympics comes to Cornerstone. Our three unwitting heroes are caught up in a celestial bet between the gods. They travel to compete in the Ancient Olympics and take on the heroes of the sporting world, with epic results for mankind. The Games is part of the London Olympics ‘inspire’ programme and will be publicised as part of the Cultural Olympiad events. Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 12+

Daniel Sloss: The Show Thursday 25th October: Stunning new show from Scotland’s award-winning comedian and internationally acclaimed half-man-half-Xbox, Daniel Sloss. After knockout appearances on the big mainstream TV comedy shows, Daniel starred in his own BBC show The Adventures of Daniel and then started gigging aged just 16. Now an OAP at 21, he has toured internationally, sold out 4 Edinburgh Fringe seasons and to top it all off, he’s recently left home. So, now the gloves are really off …although the dirty socks are still on the floor! Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Time: 8pm Ages 16+

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Virtuoso Bach Friday 13th July : Bach Flute Suite No. 2 in B minor, Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 in E major, Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, Telemann Concerto for four Violins in D major, Pachelbel Canon in D major. The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica, Mahan Esfahani harpsichord/director. The Oxford Philomusica Soloists are joined by guest director and harpsichord virtuoso Mahan Esfahani – who starred in a sold-out recital at last year’s Proms and who has been praised by The Times for his ‘daring and fiery performances’ – for a dazzling programme which seems designed to confirm Bach’s famous observation that ‘everything must be possible’. Tickets £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Time: 8pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

Music at the Court of Frederick the Great Tuesday 17th July: Frederick the Great Trio Sonata, CPE Bach Harpsichord Sonata Johann Quantz Flute Sonata, Johann Graun Violin Sonata, Franz BendaCello Sonata, Bach Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering. The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica. A fascinating glimpse of musical life at the court of the great Emperor-Composer, featuring his own work, four solo sonatas by outstanding court musicians, and the Trio Sonata from Bach’s imperially inspired Musical Offering. Tickets £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Time: 8pm Venue: Merton College Chapel

Magnificat Saturday 21st July: Telemann Concerto for Trumpets, Oboes and Strings in D major, Concerto for Flute, Oboe d’amore, Viola d’amore and Strings in E major, Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, Magnificat in D major Choir of New College, Oxford, Edward Higginbottom conductor. Bach’s brilliantly concise Magnificat is complemented by contrasting concertos. His own Third Brandenburg for strings is framed by two fine examples of Telemann’s inexhaustible inventiveness – the splendidly ceremonial trumpet-dominated Concerto in D and a Concerto in E for the delightfully intimate trio of flute, oboe d’amore and viola d’amore. Tickets £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Time: 8pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

Last Night of the Baroque Proms Thursday 26th July: Handel Suite from the Water Music, Selection of Arias, Bottesini Gran Duo Concertante for Violin and Double Bass, Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Purcell The Fairy Queen Suite, Arne Rule Britannia. Julia Kogan soprano, Carmine Lauri violin, Thomas Martin double bass, Marios Papadopoulos director. A shamelessly chauvinistic programme of (nearly) all-English music spiced with an improbable Italian novelty and culminating in a rousing finale demanding full-throated audience participation! Tickets £37 £26 £17.50 £10 Time: 8pm Venue: Sheldonian Theatre

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 Turf Tavern, Kings Arms and Vaults Cafe.

July 1st: Tippett String Quartet July 8th: Beethoven /Haydn July 15th: Adderbury Ensemble, Schubert July 22nd: Carducci String Quartet, Beethoven July 29th: TBA, check the website for more details Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse Tel: 01865 305305 Web: coffeeconcerts.com

Adderbury Ensemble Summer Series Sheldonian Theatre Evening Performances at 8pm July 25th: Vivadi/Bach/Handel July 28th: Beethoven/Mozart/Britten July 31st: Mozart/Haydn/Handel/Vivaldi August 3rd: Bach/Handel

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Hitz From The Blitz Saturday 21st July: Come and experience the sound of the 1940s – Glenn Miller, Vera Lynn and many more. This feel-good show continues in our series of afternoon matinees for all to enjoy, including those who would rather come to us in the daytime. Famous war-time tunes and sing-along songs burst into life with the singers and multi-instrumentalists of the Five Star Swing band. You will be leaving with a swing in your step and a tune in your head. Tickets: £10, £9 (concs), £8 (members) Time: 2pm

Sulki Yu - Violin & Lada Valesova - Piano Sunday 8th July: The Tiffin concert returns with Sulki Yu, laureate of the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin competition 2007, who has appeared as soloist with orchestras across Europe. Lada Valešová is winner of the Alexander Wise Memorial Prize for the best performance of romantic music, and her recent debut CD of Czech piano music has won universal critical acclaim. Between them these rising stars present Schubert's Rondo Brilliante in B minor D895, Ysaye's Solo Sonata and Prokfiev's Violin Sonata No. 2 Op. 94, for an afternoon of spine-tingling romance. Tickets: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Time: 2pm

The Orchestra of St John's Brass Quintet Saturday 4th August: We bring you a very special treat for summer. The fabulous brass quintet from the Orchestra of St John's will create wonderful free concerts in the town square outside Cornerstone for all to enjoy. Two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba will perform a varied programme of classical music from the 16th century to the present day, as well as fun numbers for a summer's afternoon. Times: 2pm,3pm and 4pm Admission: Free

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Charivari Agréable Exeter College Chapel, Turl Street OX1 3DP Tickets at the door or from The Oxford Playhouse 01865-305305 Web:www.charivari.co.uk

Early Music by Candlelight' Summer Festival Friday 6th July: The Musical Glories of Dresden Sunday 8th July: The Queen's Speech, Tuesday 10th July: Two upon a Ground, Wednesday 11th July: A Despot's Delight, Friday 13th July: Avanti l'Opera, Sunday 15th July: German Vespers, Wednesday 18th July: The Queen's Speech, Sunday 22nd July: Bachs Bibliothek, Tuesday 24th July: Two upon a Ground, Wednesday 25th July: The Musical Glories of Dresden, Sunday 29th July: A Despot's Delight, Tuesday 31st July: German Vespers. Time: 8pm Venue: Exeter College Chapel, Turl Street OX1 3DP Tickets at the door or from The Oxford Playhouse 01865-305305 For more details www.charivari.co.uk

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

Reel Big Fish Sat 18th August: Distinguished by their hyperkinetic stage shows, juvenile humour, ironic covers and metallic shards of ska, Reel Big Fish continue their relentless touring. Visit the website for more info and tickets: www.o2academyoxford.co.uk FORTHCOMING EVENT

Jaguar Skills & His Amazing Friends Friday 12th October: As he wraps up his current UK tour, BBC Radio 1's king of the mash-up announces more late-night live dates for the autumn! Visit the website for more info and tickets: www.o2academyoxford.co.uk

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Cinema July 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

Ice Age: Continental Drift Scrat's nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he's been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences -- a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these earthshattering upheavals, Sid reunites with his long lost family, and the gang encounters a ragtag menagerie of colorful new characters determined to stop them from returning home.

The Dark Knight Rises Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Commissioner Gordon stumbles upon a plot to destroy the city from within, Bruce Wayne gets back into action as the Batman. Waiting for him is the mysterious Selina Kyle and Bane, a lethal adversary on a crusade to tear apart Batmans legacy piece by piece. This is the final movie in the trilogy so be sure not to miss it.

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Dr. Seuss' The Lorax "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," is an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

The Amazing Spider-Man Spiderman is rebooted once again for a more modern, possibly serious take on the comic book. Peter begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

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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.

Liscious Interiors 125 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AH. Tel: 01865 552232. Web: www.liscious.co.uk.

All vintage lovers must check out Liscious interiors on Walton Street. A great chance to find an eclectic choice of quirky interior pieces. Antique crystal chandeliers, gilded mirrors, deep buttoned sofas and not forgetting a lovely selection of clothes, hats and shoes from the 1920s to the 1950s.

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 Heroic Nakedness 13th June - 15th October

Opening Times June: Monday,Wednesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 5.pm Sunday, 2 - 5pm. July to September: Mon – Sat 10.30 -17.00 and Sunday 14.00 -17.00. October - May: Monday,Wednesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 1pm & 2 - 4.30pm, Sunday, 2 - 4.30pm. Christ Church, Oxford Entrance via Oriel Square £3/£2 Tel: 01865 276 172 www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery Agostino Carracci (1557-1602) A Warrior Subduing a Monster

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.

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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 the late 1500s, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices. We currently have an extensive collection of Oxford prints available, including general views and material on all of the colleges. We also have an updated selection of antique Japanese woodblocks, Cecil Aldin prints and a comprehensive range of English county & World maps. 104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Open: Mon to Sat 10am-6pm. R Admission: FREE.

OXFORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP Tel: 01865 722 733 Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk

John Gerrard - Exercise (Djibouti) 2012 Friday 6th July - Thursday 29th July: Exercise (Djibouti) 2012 is a major new simulation by John Gerrard presented as a large-scale cinematic installation in the setting of the Old Power Station, Oxford. Originating in found documentary images of US military exercises in Djibouti (Horn of Africa) and informed by research into athletic achievement, the work makes use of emerging technologies to reflect on the relationship between competitive sport, military training, theatrical performance and dance.

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

Wonderland Saturday 7th July - Sunday 5th August: To coincide with the 150th anniversary of the first telling of Lewis Carroll's magical tale, the O3 Gallery presents an exhibition which explores our continuing fascination with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Understanding art as capable of transporting us into a Wonderland realm of dreams and imagination, and placing the artist in Alice's shoes as our guide, this exhibition will feature the work of a selection of international contemporary women artists. Opening on Alice's Day, Wonderland will present a range of paintings, photographs, drawings and installations in an immersive group exhibition, accompanied by a number of events.

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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.

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.

The Hat Box Avenue 3, The Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DY. Tel: 01865 200844. Open: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Oxford’s only specialist hat shop, catering to men and women with a range of hats in colours to match outfits. Carries a wide range of hats and cocktail fascinators by the best of British designers. A fast tailor-made service is available.

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Fudge Kitchen 5 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AJ. Tel: 01865 794154 Web: www.fudgekitchen.co.uk

Luxury fudge maker, Fudge Kitchen is making its mark in Oxford with their new shop on Broad Street. Fudge Kitchen already has seven other stores in the UK, but the Oxford branch is the first to feature their new branding, store design and packaging. All Fudge Kitchen fudge is made by hand every day on site, with twenty mouth watering flavours to choose from.....

Outlets at: Clarendon Centre, Summertown and Waterstones Book Shop 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 CafĂŠ.

Bang & Olufsen 6 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL Tel: 01865 511241 Web: www.bang-olufsen.com Take the time to experience and discover on your own why Bang & Olufsen has a world class reputation. Only then will you fully understand the depth, strength and true beauty of our world famous products.....

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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

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

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Education Language Schools College of International Education

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.

Oxford International Study Centre

7 St Aldates Oxford OX1 1BS Tel: 01865 201 009 Web: www.oxintstudycentre.com The college is located in a historical building in the heart of the city of Oxford. OISC has excellent contacts with the University, enabling students and clients to be taught in the Colleges of the University in the vacations. Through this, we are also able to boast an excellent calibre of tutors and University lecturers. The founders, Robert Marsden (Eton and INSEAD) and Carolyn Llewelyn (Oxford University, Modern and Classical Languages) have worked together in international education in Oxford for over twenty years. OISC has an excellent team of highly qualified and motivated staff who strive to help students achieve excellence in their education.

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.

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

Cushion Concert for Little Ones: Harp Sunday 15th July: How delightful to have the harp on the Cornerstone stage – all for you and your little ones to hear. The harp's origins are said perhaps to be in the sound of a plucked hunter's bow-string or the strings of a loom. Come with your children to find out more, play fun musical games, hear what the harp can do and listen to some beautiful music. Times: 11am and 12 noon under 5s 1.30pm 58 year olds Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) under 18 months go free

There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly Sunday 22nd July: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly… I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...but The People’s Theatre Company do! Presented by the team behind How The Koala Learnt To Hug, this magical new show has been written especially for parents to enjoy with their children. So come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales, with a feast of first-class games, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun. Time: 2pm Tickets: £10, £8 (concs) Family ticket £32 Ages: 4+

LaserGaming Furze Brake Woodland, Rear of Culham No.1 Site, Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DA Tel: 01865 727378 Web: www.outdoorlaser.com Outdoor laser gaming is a live gaming scenario suitable for 8 year olds and up. LaserGaming UK has been providing Outdoor Laser Parties in Oxfordshire since 2005 and was the very first provider in the UK of outdoor laser gaming. We pride ourselves in offering a live combat simulation experience using the latest technology available.

High Ropes Furze Brake Woodland, Rear of Culham No.1 Site, Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DA Tel: 01865 727378 Web: www.highropesoxford.com High Ropes Oxford in Oxfordshire’s New and First Tree-Top High Ropes adventure, with Rope Bridges, Tarzan Swings, Zip Slides etc., set high in the trees in our 50 acre woodland. Furze Brake Woodland already provides exciting outdoor adventure activities such as Lasergaming, Tree Climbing, and Orienteering etc. for children, school programmes, and adults alike.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford Tel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600. Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford. Email: oxford@stagecoach.co.uk. Stagecoach is a part time Theatre Arts School providing singing, dance and drama classes for children aged 4-18 years with centres in Headington and North Oxford. Students gain experience and training in all aspects of theatre while having a lot of fun! Term time classes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For the right mix of learning and performance opportunities, call for any remaining places for the new term! And don't forget to read the reviews of our showcase performances! Just announced! Stagecoach's Spring and Summer musicals, all in a professional theatre - age 4-19 - but hurry as places go fast! SPRING HOLIDAY - The Pied Piper of Hambleys (Juniors) and Robin Hood! (Seniors) SUMMER HOLIDAY - Little Red Hoodie (Juniors) and Hairspray (Seniors and Advanced)

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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Health, Sport & Leisure Golf

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A superb golf course reputed to have some of the best greens in the country Enjoy the challenge of our outstanding golf course 365 days a year, with indoor & outdoor covered practice facilities.

Studley Wood, a modern golf club with traditional values For more information contact ken@studleywoodgolfclub.co.uk The Straight Mile, Horton-cum-Studley, Oxon OX33 1BF.

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Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE Tel: 01869 241204 Web: www.bicestercountryclub.co.uk Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa sits in 134 acres of stunning countryside with tranquil gardens and an 18 hole golf course, it is the perfect Oxfordshire venue, ideal for leisure breaks, business and golf. Inside you will discover chic accommodation, a luxury health club and spa, a comprehensive range of conference & banqueting facilities, excellent restaurants, a sports bar showing all major sporting events and our own OFSTED registered crèche.

Superb 18-hole golf cource in the heart of Oxford. Designed by the renowned Harry Colt, and overlooking the dreaming spires, the course is an excellent challenge for golfers of all standards. The golf club welcomes golfers of all ages, genders and abilities and is currently offering Individual Membership with a first year discount for new members and NO joining fee. Special Corporate memberships deals are also available, with packages that can be tailored to suit your company and business needs.

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Southfield Golf Club

NORTH OXFORD GOLF CLUB NOGC is a 100 year old, parkland, 18 hole golf course, 10 minutes from the City Centre on the main bus route. Twilight golf midweek post 4pm £20, Twilight golf weekend post 4pm £23, PM golf midweek post 12pm £25 PM golf weekend post 12pm £29. Different membership categories available. We are a modern friendly members golf club with a totally refurbished interior, and the best clubhouse views in Oxfordshire. We offer visitors and societies a very warm welcome to enjoy our challenging members' golf course.

Banbury Rd., Oxford, OX2 8EZ Tel: 01865 554924 Web: www.nogc.co.uk

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Health & Beauty

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.

Zumba Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 4JX Tel: 07739 309422 Web: www.zumba-oxford.co.uk Zumba® is an aerobic workout that combines dance moves mainly from salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, calypso and more. It is a fun workout, and is more freestyle than your standard “aerobics class”. Fantastic workout to burn those calories …. Improve your coordination, Increase self-confidence, The moves can be used on the dance floor on a night out!.

Dance Inspires Regal Court, 112 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AW Tel: 07909 974256. Web: www.danceinspires.co.uk Pole dancing is the way forward today in the fitness world as it offers a fab way to get fit, tone up and gain confidence. You also get to learn one of the most fun and challenging forms of dance there is. And best of all, anyone can do it. In all of our classes it doesn't matter what your shape, size or age is. Pole dancing is for everyone!

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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.

Burlington House 374 Banbury Road, Summertown, OX2 7PP Tel: 01865 513513 Web: www.burlington-house.co.uk The only 5 star AA rated B&B in Oxford, recently refurbished to a high standard we are a beautiful boutique nestled in the heart of Summertown.

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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The Oxfordshire's hotel & Spa offers 50 en-suite contemporary guest rooms, 6 flexible conference rooms, accommodating from 4 to 190 guests, the new Sakura restaurant, luxury Tempus health & fitness spa and an 18-hole championship golf course. Located just outside the vibrant historic, university town of Oxford, the hotel is perfectly located for a city break, golf weekend, business or private event and being just off junction 7 of the M40, it is easily accessible from all major airports and local rail links.

AA HHH A Beautiful Edwardian Coutry House Hotel perfect for Weddings, Conferences and Fine Dining. “We really care about our Guests” Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5BG www.westwoodhotel.co.uk Tel:01865 735408

Hostels 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.

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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.

Asian

Wagamama

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

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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. 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.

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Oxford Thai Restaurant

179 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UT. Tel: 01865 203763. Web: www.oxfordthairestaurant.com. Now under new ownership, this gem of Cowley will continue to serve delicious, authentic Thai food. Open for lunch and dinner, with a home delivery service. This relaxing, cheerful restaurant is not to be missed.

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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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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

The Old Tom 101 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BT. Tel: 01865 243 034 www.theoldtompub.co.uk

Serving authentic Thai food in the heart of Oxford, The Old Tom provides you with the perfect venue to enjoy excellent food whilst sampling cask ales, draught beers and wines, all in a traditional pub atmosphere. Located opposite Christ Church, one of Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading attractions, unwind after a busy day or sample our exotic delicacies at lunch, taking advantage of our express lunch offer.

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Restaurants Rigoletto

Bicester Road, Middleton Stoney OX25 4TD. Tel: 01869 343216. Web: www.rigolettorestaurant.co.uk. Situated on the Bicester Road close to Middleton Stoney, the restaurant is set 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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Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AE Tel: 01865 83 83 83 Web: www.jamiesitalian.com Our aim is to create an environment with a "neighbourhood" feel, inspired by the "Italian table" where people relax, share, and enjoy each other's company. Jamie's Italian was designed to be accessible and affordable, a place where anyone is welcome and everyone will feel comfortable, no matter how much you spend or how long you stay.

Verde Pizzeria

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212 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ Tel: 01865 246222 Web: www.verdepizzeria.co.uk We are passionate about our family-run Italian restaurant and providing quality cuisine using recipes passed down from our ancestors. We strive to always provide exemplary service and to really listen to what our customers tell us.

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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.

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 !!

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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.

The Perch Binsey Lane, Binsey, Oxford, OX2 0NG. Tel: 01865 728891. Web: www.the-perch.co.uk

Follow the footsteps of Alice in Wonderland to the village of Binsey, discover the Treacle Well and soak up the sun in our beautiful garden while enjoying our traditional charcoal barbecue during the weekends. There is no better place than The Perch to enjoy al-fresco dining in the most gorgeous cottage garden along the river Thames. Reservations essential.

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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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Al Salam 6 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HH. Tel: 01865 245710. Open: Daily 12noon-11pm.

Authentic Lebanese food, including organic and Halal. Great for vegans and vegetarians, with many authentic meat and animal-product free dishes. Delicious food, great atmosphere, one of the favourites in Oxford. Plus, find a belly dancer there most Saturday evenings.

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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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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

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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.

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Restaurants Cherwell Boathouse

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

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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.

Gee’s Restaurant & Bar

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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

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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.

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Cafés and Nightlife 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.

Cafe Loco

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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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The Living Room 1 Oxford Castle, Oxford , OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 260210 Web: www.thelivingroom.co.uk Part of the Oxford Castle re-development, The Living Room is a cool, airy piano bar and restaurant. It incorporates The Study, a non-fee, invitation only private members bar.

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Malmaison 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 268400. Web: www.malmaison.com One time prison becomes daring destination – Malmaison Hotel in the Oxford Castle complex boasts a stylish bar serving astoundingly good wines, and fabulous, decadent cocktails.

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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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Situated on the peaceful Turl Street in Oxford City Centre, as one might guess from the name, is Turl Street Kitchen: A dining establishment with a difference. The Turl Street Kitchen's focus on supporting the local environment and community flows throughout the entire building, from the locally sourced and seasonal ingredients in the kitchen, to the charity gathering point upstairs. On the first floor of Turl Street Kitchen lies The Oxford Hub. The Hub is a social focal point for charitable activity, linking students with their community through social action and volunteering. The Hub's meeting rooms, offices, event space, living room and library are available freely to charity groups, to hire for students and also for non students on a mission to help their community. Back down on the ground floor, we were seated immediately in the grand rustic dining room. The whole area being decorated with a pale, farmhouse look in white and olive green lends to a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. The quiet bustle of the open kitchen in the distance, the high Victorian ceilings with contemporary low-hanging lamps, to the stunning origami artwork by Lisa Curtis – The Turl Street Kitchen is unique in not only its kind-hearted vocation. After presentation with a thin slip of paper for a menu, the staff explained that because of the focus on local ingredients, the menu changes twice daily depending on what’s available. Menus are available on their website or twitter shortly before mealtimes. Out of today's options, all of which sounded delectable, I opted for a starter of asparagus soup with freshly baked bread, and a Burford cheese & onion quiche for the main course. When they write 'freshly baked', they really do mean it. I smelt it before it even arrived from the kitchen. The generous helping of soup was perfect – the asparagus was creamy and rich, without being over-powering or too filling as can easily happen with soup for starters. The cheese & onion quiche was hands-down the tastiest quiche I've ever had the pleasure of eating. It was a taste explosion of smoky Burford cheese with fresh onions in a light and soft pastry. The food here really cannot be faulted in any aspect. In terms of drinks, Turl Street Kitchen offers a wide variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages – from rose lemonade and independent colas to fresh juices and a well chosen selection of wines. As with the food, the drinks focus on independent and British producers, such as the local Cotswold lagers. And as for desserts – you need to ask a waiter for that day's list – I chose fresh English strawberries and cream, while my friend went for a home-baked doughnut with custard filling and a pot of blueberry compote. Both desserts were, again, faultless. And because the food had been so fresh and nutritious we weren't left close to bursting by the end of it, rather perfectly sated. The bar stays open until midnight weekdays and past 1am on Fridays and Saturdays and can become quite lively on busy nights. They also play host to regular live music events and more. Turl Street Kitchen really is bringing something new to Oxford's dining scene, and cannot be recommended enough. The kitchen opens at 5.30pm, and when we arrived at 6.30pm the dining area had but a few people in it. By 7pm it was filling up quite a bit though so I do suggest going a little earlier. Even so, the waiting staff were attentive, friendly, and very helpful all evening. I will undoubtedly be returning there soon. 16 Turl St, Oxford OX1 3DH Tel: 01865 264171

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Rice Box 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. We tried Rice Box on a very rainy day and were delighted to find such a welcome retreat from the weather. 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). At Rice Box, there is definitely a dish for everyone! The wide choice made deciding a bit difficult, but I enjoyed the process. All tastes seem to be catered for with dishes you wouldn’t usually find in most Chinese Restaurants. Aria, our waitress, provided perfectly friendly and quick service and food seemed to fly out of the kitchen. The speed from ordering to receiving your food was super fast, you’d be wrong for thinking this may impact on the quality of the dishes served. Everything had such a great smell and was visually very appealing. How the team of chefs coped with a packed restaurant is nothing short of a miracle. We had Special fried rice, House Special Chow Mein, Roast Duck With Cashew Nuts, Spring Rolls and two Cokes; all of which were just perfect. The location of the Rice Box is ideal if you are looking for somewhere to eat whilst shopping on Cowley Road and is a short walk from the centre of town. Steven and I were eating just before going to see a gig later that evening. Rice Box is really good value for money, with healthy and delicious food served seven days a week (including bank holidays) from 12 noon to 12 midnight. You can enjoy the food at the restaurant, as a takeaway or home delivery. If it has to be a super fast takeaway, try one of the box meals – they even come with a free soft drink! After our meal, we were well prepared for a good evening out and, the weather aside, our Rice Box experience was great, everything you would want from a local Chinese. 178 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE Tel: 01865 202 138 www.riceboxrestaurant.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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